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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"Primary functions"”.
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Metafiction in the work of Tim O'Brien
… role they play in the creative process, and the functions that fiction has in the world at large. This will be explored through close examination of O'Brien's self-referential narrative technique. This thesis will answer three questions: using O'Brien's work as a single framework for discovery, …
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The Behavioral immune system and attitudes toward COVID-19
… of defense against harmful pathogens. One of the primary functions of this system is the emotion of disgust. It compels individuals to adopt socially conservative attitudes to avoid people and stimuli that could infect the individual with an unwanted disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a …
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Single Cell Transcriptomics and Spatial Localization in Mouse Neurons
Neurons are complex cells whose primary functions are to send and receive electrochemical signals to and from other neurons in their connected network. Though their primary functions are similar, neurons are spatially and functionally specialized across a wide array of neuronal subtypes. …
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Walls: Exploring the layers of a building
… has been used throughout the ages for functions like privacy, protection, definition of spaces, and also to provide attractive facades. Visually walls can be more than a mere static element. Over time, attempts have been made by various architects to explore and redefine the role of a …
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The place of the fine arts in a democratic education
<p>One of the primary functions of our democratic education should be to awaken conscious relationships to out advancing ideals of beauty and to foster an appreciation for the fine arts, which will not only keep life from becoming sordid and existence sensuous, but will prove the sustenance of …
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Study of the Functional Role of ATP1A3A in the Vertebrate Nervous System
… pumps found in all animal cell types. The primary functions of Na+, K+ ATPases are to maintain electrochemical gradients across cell membranes by actively transporting Na+ and K+ ions between intracellular and extracellular spaces using ATP hydrolysis. In vertebrates, Na+, K+ ATPases come …
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A network management tool for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga using simple network management protocol
… runs on very low cost hardware, yet provides the primary functions one needs to monitor the health of network devices such as routers and bridges. The Simple Network Management Protocol was chosen because it is an industry standard. It has fewer operators than other network management protocols; …
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Digitally-assisted, ultra-low power circuits and systems for medical applications
… last at least a decade without replacement. Two primary functions that consume energy in medical implants are sensor interfaces that collect information from biomedical signals, and radios that allow the implant to communicate with a base-station outside of the body. The general focus of this …
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An Examination of the Roles of CX3CR1 and Microglia in a Mouse Model of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
… cell ablation models allowed us to establish the primary functions of microglial CX3CR1 signaling in an inflammatory context. These findings coupled with the establishment of novel transgenic tools will contribute to future studies of microglia across neurological conditions. Moreover, by …
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An educational museum for atmospheric phenomena
… and document past atmospheric phenomena. Its two primary functions are: 1. Record and archive past atmospheric phenomena within the continental U.S. and facilitate those wishing to use this information. 2. Educate the public about atmospheric sciences and historical weather related events. SCOPE …
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Protein Factors Regulating Mitochondrial Respiratory Supercomplexes
… incorporation into SCs. In order to clarify the primary functions of HIGD1A and HIGD2A, as well as other previously uncharacterized HIG1 protein family members, stable overexpression (OE) models of each HIG1 protein were generated in HEK293t cells to preform comparative studies. We uncover a …
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The Nexus of Climate Change and Human Rights: An examination of how social, political, and environmental impacts of climate change jeopardize the protection of human rights in the African Sahel
… Senegal, specifically – this thesis serves two primary functions: 1) Presents empirical evidence of the manifestations of the CC-HR nexus; and 2) Calls for such interlinkages to be addressed through more proactive, wholistic approaches, centered on human rights, which bind climate adaptation and …
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Validation of a Task Network Human Performance Model of Driving
… required by the operators centered around three primary functions, commanding, gunning, and driving. In initial investigations, the driver appeared to be the crew member with the highest workload. Validation of the driver workload model (DWM) is necessary for confidence in the ability of the …
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The British press and Northern Ireland : a case study in the reporting of violent political conflict.
… to this failure. Chapter One outlines the primary functions that have been ascribed to journalists and the press in democratic society, and provides a standard against which press performance may be judged. Chapter Two evaluates a range of commentaries on the British media's reporting of …
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Decentralised protocol-independent automation in smart buildings
Providing automation and reacting in time are primary functions of a modern smart building. That is done thanks to sensors and actuators distributed across the architecture. Smart building devices employ a diverse set of communication protocols, and the number of such devices grows every year. A …
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World Image after World Empire: The Ptolemaic Cosmos in the Early Middle Ages, ca. 700-900
… comparison allowing examination of the changing functions of images. Two primary functions of ancient cosmological images are identified: the epistemological (images as carriers of information about the Ptolemaic world system) and the symbolic (images as signs of “the cosmos”within broader …
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An analysis of the regulatory environment governing electronic evidence in South Africa: suggestions for reform
… it is ageing, it still achieves one of its primary functions, namely facilitating the admissibility and evidential weight of electronic evidence. However, there is room for improvement. This research addresses six primary questions relating to electronic evidence: Namely, whether the …
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Internationalising Thai higher education : examining policy implementation
… on two main case studies reflecting the two primary functions of universities: teaching and research. The first study relates to the teaching of commercial and business administration courses in international programmes. The second study relates specifically to internationalised scientific …
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A history of the Irish Red Cross Society, 1939-1971
… During this period the IRCS discharged three primary functions: it provided first aid services both in war-time and peace-time; it pioneered public health and social care services; and acted as the State’s main agency for international humanitarian relief measures. Although primarily a …
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Performance of Concrete Bridge Deck Joints
… characteristics of each type, including primary functions and movement ranges. Eleven reports on joint performance published by state departments of transportation and universities nationwide were analyzed in order to obtain information on joint performance problems typically encountered …
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