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Showing 1 to 20 of 50 for “"Proofing"”.
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Bully-proofing
… was designed to determine if the existing Bully-Proofing Program at the Reeds Road Elementary School is working effectively. Utilizing an action research design, fifth and sixth graders completed a bully-proofing survey during the 2002-2003 academic year. This survey elicited student observations …
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Enhancing the soft proofing paradigm
… study is devoted to improve the accuracy of soft proofing by increasing the amount of information rendered on screen. We present a workflow that extends traditional colorimetry beyond simple colour appearance prediction to a higher dimensional representation, which includes gloss. The intention is …
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A personal color proofing system for computer generated images
… a new need for an automatic color image proofing system combining text and images in variable size. Such a system would ease the distribution of and accessibility to digital images with high quality and low cost. This thesis describes the Color Proofer, a system that has been designed to …
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Design of a measurement device for bread dough proofing
… the multiple stages of bread-making: mixing, proofing, and shaping. These stages serve to develop a network of gluten and air bubbles which leaven the dough and allow it to rise and achieve its final form during baking. One of the most time-sensitive and critical stages is the final period …
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Robot-proofing economic development: econometric, growth diagnostic, and machine learning evidence
Over the course of the 2 0 th century numerous economies have leveraged export-driven industrialization strategies to grow wealthier. The advent of automation technology, however, threatens to disrupt the low-cost manufacturing models which have characterized this process; the future may see …
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Future-proofing Cybersecurity of Commercial Space-based Infrastructure: A New Framework for Resilience
… This thesis proposes a new framework for future-proofing these assets' cyber resilience against current and emerging cyber threats. It addresses the inherently multidisciplinary nature of space systems cybersecurity and resilience, examining four key areas: cyber resilience, outer space assets …
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Future-proofing: Exploring the value of a therapeutic recreation positive psychology intervention for supporting youth experiencing mental health challenges
In Canada, suicide remains the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 15 to 24, exceeded only by unintentional injuries (accidents). In 2012, suicide accounted for 15% of deaths among youth aged 10-14 years, 29% among youth aged 15-19 years and 23% among young adults aged 20-24 …
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Physicochemical and pharmacodynamic effects of ethanol, water type and proofing method on the perceived sensory properties of distilled spirits
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-05-01
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Integrating social and ecological predictors of human-wildlife interactions to guide conservation and management
… on tolerance for bears and residential bear-proofing behavior. The conceptual model I propose adopts a social-ecological systems approach and identifies multiple, nested levels of influence on human and animal behavior. I applied this model in an exploration of the drivers of human tolerance …
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Strategic identities amid institutional complexity: A multi-level analysis of values and temporality in organizational contexts
… innovations for societal good engage in social proofing processes to overcome investors’ misaligned expectations. Finally, I demonstrate how organizations can transform yet maintain coherent identities when facing competing field-level demands whose relative salience is altered by compounding …
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Defect and fracture detection using acoustic emission monitoring
… composite pressure vessel were used in hydro proofing tests. Each of the vessels had existing flaws/defects in them. The locations of these flaws were known. Acoustic emission sensors were placed on the surface of the vessels, the vessels were subjected to a pressurising programme, and the AE …
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Me, Myself, and ID: Towards Usable, Privacy-Preserving, Fraud-Resistant Digital Identity Services for Smartphone Users
… what information is suitable for identity proofing. We found that many different types of PII could be obtained by an imposter and that individuals significantly underestimate the risk of said information being available.Our second user study explores the usability of a prototype digital …
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Annapolis City Dock: A Sensory Exploration
… flooding through landscaping and wet flood proofing strategies. Physical making and the history of craft are reintroduced to a stagnant waterfront while the process of boat making inspires a tectonic expression of frame and skin. These ideas of wind, water, and craft create tactile …
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Extensional rheology of bread dough
… nature of the dough well into the baking/proofing range. Special experimental protocols and modifications to the rheometer fixtures were designed and built to overcome problems in sample preparation. Parameters such as water content, base flour type and mixing conditions were varied to …
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Developing Enterprise Architecture for Railway Machinery Engineers
… criteria such as the Pugh matrix and future-proofing scenario analysis.
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Flood damage reduction techniques for wastewater treatment facilities
… to flooding. The implementation of flood proofing and flood damage reduction measures can reduce the economic losses and environmental impacts of a flood. Effective training and guidance is currently unavailable from the Virginia regulatory agencies. The Commonwealth of Virginia Sewerage …
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