The RTD (retrospective thesis or dissertation) collection contains electronic versions of theses and dissertations previously published only in print. UCF Library's RTD project includes all theses or dissertations published at UCF since the first thesis was published in 1972 through mid-2004, after which theses and dissertations were automatically digitized.
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Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Florida Social Studies Leaders' Perceptions Regarding an Afrocentric Curriculum, Vicki Kaplan Banks
Students' and parents' perceptions of incentive strategies for low socioeconomic students : an urban community reform program, Ella M. Barnes
Red-headed woodpecker (melanerpes erythrocephalus) use of habitat at Wekiwa Springs State Park, Florida, Michael Shane Belson
Effluent reuse in cooling towers in the microprocessor industry, John Howard Belyea
Analysis of the operation and plasma dynamics of extreme-ultraviolet and soft x-ray lasers, Howard A. Bender
A memory-based load balancing technique for distributed web servers, Harsha Bennur
Photoelectron spectrometry of the halogen atoms using synchrotron radiation, Sacia Benzaid
Living with the dead, Alan I. Bernstein
An analysis of the Russian military involvement in the seven years' war, Joseph Stephen Bizon
The use of computers in the composition classroom an aid or a hindrance to the learning process?, J. Randall Blankenship
The application of a genetic algorithm to improve a game evaluation function, Matthew James Blanzy
A strategic marketing plan for the University of Central Florida Engelwood community family nursing clinic, Sanford Boaz
Comparative analysis of virtual 3-D visual display systems--contributions to cross--functional team collaboration in a product design review environment, Grace M. Bochenek
Stop, drop, enroll : an analysis of student satisfaction, skill, and withdrawal from a metropolitan community college, Karen Marie Borglum
Cultural and adolescent issues of multicultural adolescent literature, Linda A. Boza
Values in children's literature : a descriptive content analysis of Beatrix Potter's 23 tales for children, Beth A. Braboy
A process for automatic test generating, Donna J. Bradley
UCFimage 6.0 - a microsoft windows based image processing package, Michael D. Bray
What is the effect of block schedules on algebra 1 achievement?, Carol L. Breneman
A comparison of classification algorithms for use in dynamic-adaptive (D-A) information systems, Roger E. Brill
Fatigue characteristics of reinforcing bars under simulated seismic loading, Jeff Robert Brown
Analysis of aluminum 26 in samples of lunar origin, Mark D. Brown
A software application with novel approaches for modeling network systems and computing performance measures, Steven Bruce
Design, simulation, and construction of a field-scale permeable treatment wall constructed, Stephen Philip Burwinkel
Receiver gender, source gender, and issue relevance : the effects on persuasion, Toni M. Buxton
The effects of facility design and equipment acquisition on curriculum offered in preschool centers, Elaine M. Camerin
Field scale application of sonic energy for enhancement of zero-valent iron permeable treatment walls, Marc Anthony Cannata
Parameter extraction and optimization of new industry standard vbic model, Xiaochong Cao
Evaluation of patching materials and placement techniques for rigid pavements, Lucas Carlo
A study of the deification of Adolf Hitler and the religious aspects of german national socialism, Cynthia Gardner Carter
Development and saw device implementation of a new weighted stepped chirp code signal for direct sequence spread spectrum communications systems, Scott Edward Carter
Top management's perception of the value of public relations, Kathryn K. Catron
Parallel machine scheduling with specified release dates, due dates, and machine eligibility restrictions for minimizing makespan and maximum lateness, Grisselle Centeno Rodriguez
Texture segmentation using feature combinations, Dimitrios Charalampidis
The influence of surface chemistry and operating conditions on RO/NF membranes for pesticide removal, Shiao Shing Chen
The effects of an eight-week humor intervention on stress and goping skills in college undergraduates, Jason D. Chesnut
Munchausen syndrome by proxy : what do nurse practitioners know?, Denise B. Cochran
Vapor-phase catalytic hydrogenation of 1-octene using nickel microwires and gauzes, Brian Anthony Cocolicchio
Pilot scale study for control of industrial boiler nitrogen oxide emissions using hydrogen peroxide treatment coupled with wet scrubbing - system design, Michelle Maynard Collins
Outcome of a survey using botox for treatment of achalasia, Rebecca A. Combs
The road to redemption : the continuum from Hemingway to Percy, Noelani Cornell
Travel time prediction using non-linear time series, Matthew P. D'Angelo
A bulk synchronous parallel (BSP) approach to implementing portable parallel database management systems, Silva Dominic Da
Data management and visualization of finite element analysis using VRML, Rajiv Das
The application of U.S. immigration laws to higher education, Karen Spring Day
Wind flow simulation around buildings using a 2 -D FDM and BEM formulation, Kun Deng
Cluster-based relevance feedback techniques for web searches, Ziqiang Deng
Would pinocchio's eyes have revealed his lies? / a study of eye movements as indicators of deception, Christopher Robert Dillingham
A new boundary integral method for anisotropic heat conduction in heterogeneous media, Eduardo Divo
The Cuban missile crisis : analysis of decision-making and power concerns, John Frank Dogaer
Characterizing and modeling spatial patterns of a longleaf pine savanna, Jason B. Drake
Lessons, Colleen Conn Dunkle
Finding the kinetic rate constant in a chemical reaction, Lori L. Dunlop
Symptom presentation and emergent treatment for the patient with exacerbated heart failure, Rosemarie A. Dunn
Generation of high powers from diode pumped Cr3+ doped colquiriites, Jason M. Eichenholz
Length effect on concrete-filled FRP tubes using acoustic emission, Hazem El Echary
Evaluation of family of soft-switching DC-to DC PWM converters, Faouzi El Filali
Performance analysis of graphics acceleration for the opengl architecture system, Kamal Khazen Elkhoury
Neural network based smart antennas for cellular and mobile communications systems, Ahmed El Zooghby
Computer modeling of a piloted solenoid valve, Ronald P. Enos
Color image segmentation of oranges within a color image of an orange tree, Joakim Eriksson
The development of a circuit markup language using XML and a corresponding editor/browser in java, Robert Eriksson
Gods cellar, Christopher Ray Evans
Dynamic channel assignment and reassignment in highway cellular networks, Chun Chin Fang
Gas dynamic and laser beam quality effects on fusion cutting, Khizar Farooq
Development and testing of a standardized format for distributed learning assessment and evaluation using XML, Teresa Ferrandez
C-MYC gene chromatin structure analysis of MCF-7 and BT-20 breast cancer cell lines, Shelina Folsom
The gubernatorial campaigns of Jimmy Carter, Jeffrey J. Frederick
Spectroscopy of S2 microwave-sustained discharges, Christopher John Fredricksen
Development of a model for quantification of agent intelligence : a fuzzy decision-making tool, Rhonda L. Freeman
Antenna-coupled thermocouple infrated detector, Chi Yen Fu
Transport property effects on the nitric oxide emissions of turbulent jet diffusion flames, Raymond Gabriel
Adhesional strength and mechanical properties of EVA for PV module durability, Kaustubh S. Gadre
Health care professionals attitudes and behaviors toward breast-feeding, Mary Ann Gagen
Development of object models within the high level architecture environment, William Richard Garbacz
Strategic evolution in the U.S. Navy : capital ships for the 21st century, Larry Lee Gatlin
The effect of lessons learned on organizational learning and performance, Robert Maurice Gaucher
The effects of speaker's eye contact and distance on receivers' evaluation of the speaker and speech, Stephen J. Geiger
An artificial life toolkit for VRML worlds, James B. Gershater
Design and VHDL simulation of send and receive filters for distributed data distribution management in HLA, Ralph F. Gesin
Personal characteristics of successful fund raisers, Thomas A. Gilson
Region-based variable quantization for JPEG image compression, Mitchell Ari Golner
Determination of unknown parameters in the logistic equation for modeling of growth, Roxana Greer
Autonomous automobile behavior through a context - based approach, Nils Patrick Grejs
Caregiver satisfaction with respite care services, Pamela Robin Griffin
A threat prioritization algorithm for multiple intelligent entities in a simulated environment, Ilker Gumus
Enhanced pushover procedure and inelastic demand estimation for performance-based seismic evaluation of buildings, Balram Gupta
Nutritional supplementation : an assessment tool for the primary care provider, Mary L. Hagood
An investigation into factors influencing faculty behavior concerning distance learning instruction using the theory of planned behavior, Carol S. Halfhill
Real-time visualization of a robot control manipulator, Ross S. Hamrah
The relationship of training history and self-assessed competency on task characteristic ratings, William T. Hamrick
Development of a generic database with replication features for a web-based educational system, Nimat Haque
Ballistic missile defense : an old idea whose time has come?, Lisa Hargrove
Statewide investigation of shrinkage and bulkage factors used in earthwork construction, Raja Karim Hatoum
TB epidemic in a community : a proposal for action, Kathleen L. Healy
Numerical calculation of streamlines, Perry L. Heard
Romantic nationalism and the peasants in Dostoevsky's literature, Jonathan F. Henderson
Pronoun resolution in encyclopedic texts, Karl Eric Herleman
An Investigation of Factors Related to the Application of Instructional Technology by Florida High School Teachers, Lori Ann Hiatt