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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Perfromance"”.
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Seismic design of energy dissipation systems for optimal structural perfromance
The usefulness of supplementary energy dissipation devices is now quite well-known in the earthquake structural engineering community for reducing the earthquake-induced response of structural systems. However, systematic design procedures for optimal sizing and placement of these protective …
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Examining tennis coaches constructions of their role in a perfromance setting: What is it like to coach an elite junior tennis player?
Despite a growing body of research into sports coaching there remains little understanding of what it is like to coach elite junior tennis players. The purpose of this PhD was to examine the lived coaching experience of independent tennis coaches and describe what it is like to be a coach of an …
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Jazz Music and Architecture, The Jazz Community Performance Center
… cultures, and backgrounds. The Jazz Community Perfromance Center will be an extension of the Union Market's purpose of uniting visitors from near and far, but people will gather through jazz music this time. The center will offer diverse jazz music performances, from traditional and classic …
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The effects of auditory background interference on attention and short-term memory of normals and schizophrenics
… that neither group evidenced much change in perfromance in the presence of auditory background information. This would suggest that the testing conditionn had little influence on test results. It also suggests that internal differences, as opposed to the external environment, contributed much …
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Walk. Paint.
In this paper I will explain my research based painting and performance art practice. Walking is at the crux of my research it forms a strong link between my performance and painting practice. I begin by studying fellow walkers within the Western art canon such as the flaneur and the …
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Role of prefrontal cortex and cholinergic modulation in attentional performance in rats
The present thesis investigates the role of the prefrontal cortex and cholinergic modulation in attentional performance, and to a lesser extent, inhibitory response control, in rats. A greater understanding of these functions is important for the effective treatment of attentional and impulsive …
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Just Throw it in the Pot! The Cultural Geography of Hidden Landscapes and Masked Performances in South Louisiana Gumbo Cooking
One of Louisiana's gifts to the world is gumbo. Yet, gumbo is not just a local dish of renown. It is a metaphor which describes the people, a food that represents a region, and a symbol that stands in for the state. It is also the official dish of Louisiana. The association of gumbo with South …