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Showing 1 to 20 of 85 for “"Fencing"”.
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Imagery use in fencing
… female fencers competing in the United States Fencing Association's 2000 Summer Nationals in Austin, TX. Psychometric characteristics of the SIQ were calculated and indicated that most items measured the predicted factors. The data from the SIQ were analyzed using multivariate analysis of …
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Fencing Gardner: Multiple Intelligences and the Aging Warrior
… own learning style, using the art of Classical fencing as the vehicle of scrutiny on this quest. Journeying as a non-traditional learner, I feel I must also examine the trials and tribulations of the aging student/athlete. Points of discussion along this journey include an overview of Howard …
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Fencing Gardner: Multiple Intelligences and the Aging Warrior
… own learning style, using the art of Classical fencing as the vehicle of scrutiny on this quest. Journeying as a non-traditional learner, I feel I must also examine the trials and tribulations of the aging student/athlete. Points of discussion along this journey include an overview of Howard …
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Ring-fencing : a strategy to enhance elective surgery performance
… of stay (LOS), and improve satisfaction by ring-fencing elective surgery patients. Methods: This evidence-based practice project was conducted at a Midwestern hospital. Patients were eligible if they were undergoing an elective procedure during the timeframe of this project. Evaluation: Data was …
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Effects of XR Technology on Motor Learning in Fencing
… sports like basketball and baseball inspired a fencing coach to inquire its role in enhancing traditional coaching methods. This study investigates the potential of immersive training environments in augmenting traditional fencing pedagogy, which commonly involves mimicry of in-person mentors or …
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Low cost fencing material for a pre-school in Lavender Hill
… have no scrap metal value such as steel and wire fencing material as this easily gets stolen. -The material is not to block visibility which harbors criminal activity in the area. Fences such as concrete slabs and brick block visibility. The materials considered in this project are: -Various …
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On the fence: The impact of education on support for electric fencing to mitigate negative human-baboon interactions in Kommetjie, South Africa
There are few studies that empirically test whether education can improve stakeholder support for a particular wildlife management/conservation intervention. Evidence-based decision making is critical for conservation actions, especially when people and wildlife are engaged in negative interactions …
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Sword fighting in virtual reality: Where are we and how do we make it real
… failed in this realism is in its portrayal of fencing. Fencing, also known as sword fighting, is a common interaction in virtual reality gaming. Virtual reality fencing is plagued by a lack of features that are necessary to achieve realistic fencing. In this thesis I present eleven features …
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Development and characterisation of novel structural composites from recycled materials
… timber and PVC posts and rails in equestrian fencing. The development of these composites is a recycling approach that makes use of carpet waste which would otherwise be sent to landfill thereby increasing environmental pollution. The study encompasses the investigation of relevant material …
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Effects of herbivory as an ecological constraint of willow growth at a restored riparian corridor
… I designed a field experiment using exclusionary fencing to test the significance of deer browse on growth of recently planted willows. My study design consisted of measuring the difference in growth (height, mean canopy diameter, estimated aerial percent cover, and volume) in relation to three …
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User interface design and usability study of a mobile application for a crowdsourced fencer database
To be successful in fencing, fencers need to not only excel in techniques but also in tactics. The sport is both a physical and a mental game. The more a fencer knows about other fencers, the more likely he or she is going to be able to choose the most appropriate strategies. However, a lack of …
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Tortoise mortalities along fences in the southeastern Karoo, South Africa
Fencing, particularly electric fencing, is widely used across South Africa for livestock and game ranching practices. Recent studies found that leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) are more prone to dying from electrocution along electric fences than any other taxa. However, no studies have …
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Determination of Habitat Preferences of Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) on the Rolling Plains of Texas Using GIS and Remote Sensing
… that pronghorn on the ranch crossed modified fencing significantly less than other types of fencing. Pronghorn selected for all habitat parameters to various degrees, with the most important being vegetation type. Habitat selection could be attributed to correspondence of vegetation type with …
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Aggressive behavior of female and male magellanic penguins (spheniscus magellanicus) nesting at San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco, California
… and charging) were threat signals, I (bill-fencing) was a ritualized contest of strength and agility, and I (biting) was physical attack. MPs only performed AMs within 2-3 m of nest entrances. Males performed 83% of all AMs, females 17%. The eye-pointing threat signal accounted for 92% of …
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An exploration of cultural issues affecting staff compliance with recommended infection prevention and control practices in a ‘ring-fenced’ acute hospital elective surgical ward
… stress. In particular, the ESW operational ring-fencing policy for protecting elective surgical patients from HCAI acquisition was repeatedly breached due to the conflicting pressures and competing demands of a busy hospital environment. The findings challenge the sustainability of the policy of …
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Using a new monitoring framework for Regional Councils to assess the integrity of prioritised ecosystems in Hawke’s Bay farmland : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Applied Science at Lincoln University
… intensification, introduced pests, inadequate fencing, and species-area effects. Biodiversity monitoring of private land plays an essential role in protecting, and enhancing, the biodiversity that remains. This is important because these private forest fragments can contain rare and critically …
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BMP Cost and Nutrient Management Effectiveness on Typical Beef and Beef-Poultry Farms in Shenandoah County, Virginia
… wheat cover crop, herbaceous riparian buffer, fencing, and P-based NMP were the BMPs that were analyzed. Incentive payments from state and federal governments were incorporated into the cost of BMP adoption. A brief analysis of a farmer's time value of money, with respect to incentive payments, …
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Swords in early modern English plays
… broad sword. The elegant Continental style of fencing with rapiers strongly appealed to Londoners, especially upper-class youths, and combat by rapiers consequently replaced the traditional English “art of defence” with swords and bucklers. This transition was reflected in dramatic works …
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An investigation into the validity of 3D printing as a method to produce upper limb sports prosthesis for specialised sports
… terminal device for use within a minority sport, fencing. The study employed a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative semi-structured interviews with quantitative motion capture. In the first part, interviews were conducted with professional prosthetists, gathering opinions and experiences …
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The sacramental theology and practice of the Reverend John Willison (1680-1750)
… badge of Christian profession, and his rigorous 'fencing' of the table. Consideration is also given to his positive stress on the sacrament as a means of grace, and to his teaching on the 'real presence' of Christ. Chapter four analyses the form, style and content of Willison's preaching, and his …
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