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Showing 1 to 20 of 228 for “"Stage of Development"”.
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Effects of priming and stage of development on vigor and longevity of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) seeds
Muskmelon seeds were harvested at eight stages of development to determine the optimal harvest time for best seed quality and long-term storage. Several types of osmotic and matric priming treatments were investigated to determine the optimal treatment for maximal seed vigor and to test the effects …
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Impact of IT on the Role of a Community of Practice Moderator in the Coalescing Stage of Development
… uses case study research to evaluate the impact of Information Technology (IT) on the moderator's role in directing a community of practice (CoP) in its Coalescing stage of development. Ten CoPs were studied.</p> <p>While each of these CoPs is in a different stage of development, the analysis …
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Effects of bodyweight and plane of nutrition on mitogenic capacity of mammary extracts in cell culture, mammary growth and development, and protein expression profiles of mammary tissue in Holstein heifers
… trial were used to determine the effects of stage of development and nutritional management on mitogenic activity of mammary extracts and mammary parenchymal composition. Stage of development and nutritional management of heifers had minimal effects on the mitogenic capacity of mammary …
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Challenges Associated with Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder in Older Adults and the Impact on Psychosocial Development
<p>The continued growth of the global aging population calls for further expansion and development of the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of older individuals living with borderline personality disorder (BDP), yet there is limited information regarding the impact of the disorder in later …
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Optical and Thermal Analysis of a Heteroconical Tubular Cavity Solar Receiver
The principal objective of this study is to develop, investigate and optimise the Heteroconical Tubular Cavity receiver for a parabolic trough reflector. This study presents a three-stage development process which allowed for the development, investigation and optimisation of the Heteroconical …
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Developing clinical practice : personal therapy and supervision
This portfolio thesis comprises of four parts: a systematic literature review paper, an empirical paper, a reflective statement and appendices.Part one is a systematic literature review which examines whether personal therapy is an effective method of professional development for therapists. …
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Semitic Phonemes with Special Reference to the Ugaritic and in the Light of the Egyptian Evidence
Our task is to study the phonemes of the Semitic language, including, so far as is reasonably certain, the Egyptian language, and paying particular attention to new evidence made available by the discovery of Ugaritic. This task will require dealing with descriptive phonemics, which is the analysis …
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A Screening Test for Anomia in Children
… mandated with the early diagnosis and correct of problems that detract from these essential competencies. Inadequacies in the formative years, if not correct, become virtually irreversible in later years.</p> <p>It is generally held that object-naming begins between 12-24 months of age (Bloom …
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The Determinants of Success in Venture Capital Finance
The determinants of success in venture capital financing are explored in this manuscript. 1247 venture capital funds formed over a twenty-year time period are empirically analyzed with results that support theoretical research from extant finance and economics literature. Venture capitalists' …
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A Study of Chinese Mutual Insurance
Mutual insurance, as the first form of insurance, has been developing for several hundred years. The form has become a mature one in developed areas, such as Europe, North America, and Japan, while in China, mutual insurance just came to the market. With the rapid development of the Internet, …
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Characterization and localization of adenylate cyclase during development of Dictyostelium discoideum
… as the chemotactic signal during aggregation of single-celled amoebae of the cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum. Evidence suggests that cyclic AMP also acts as a regulatory molecule during Dictyostelium multicellular differentiation. Biochemical characterization of adenylate cyclase, …
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Identification of Regulatory Binding Sites and Corresponding Transcription Factors Involved in the Developmental Control of 5'-nucleotidase Expression in Dictyostelium discoideum
Gene regulation is a critical aspect of normal development, energy conservation, metabolic control, and responses to environmental cues, diseases and pathogens in eukaryotic organisms. In order to appropriately respond to environmental changes and advance through the life cycle, an organism must …
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Comparison of the effects of reducing light intensity after flag leaf emergence in two wheat cultivars, Triticum Aestivum cv. Karamu and Triticum Aestivum cv. Arawa: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons.) in the University of Canterbury
… from Fisher's (1973) work that the inflorescence development of Norin 10 derivatives is different from that of standard wheat cultivars. Light is a factor that is important in the development of the inflorescence, so the aim of this experiment is to see if Karamu is more affected by a drop in …
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Monetary Policy in Thailand: A Case Study of the Monetary Authorities' Actual Behavior, 1960-1981
The purpose of this study is to understand both qualitatively and quantitatively the actual monetary policy decision process in Thailand. The approach taken involves a basic assumption that actual monetary policy decisions involve a complex mixture of technical, institutional and socio-political …
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The second separation-individuation process of adolescence : a study in a Western Cape high school
… within the separationindividuation process of adolescence which could be impacting on their optimal process of growing up. The rationale for doing this research arose from the researcher's work with adolescents, in a school setting, who were presenting with difficulties in a number of areas. …
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The second separation-individuation process of adolescence : a study in a Western Cape high school
… within the separationindividuation process of adolescence which could be impacting on their optimal process of growing up. The rationale for doing this research arose from the researcher's work with adolescents, in a school setting, who were presenting with difficulties in a number of areas. …
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Temporal Changes in the Spatial Distribution of Venture Capital Investment to Biotechnology Companies within the United States.
<p>The objective of this research is to investigate temporal changes in the spatial distribution of venture capital investments to biotechnology companies within the United States. Data included venture capital to biotech investments from 1995 to 2005. Venture capital and biotech data from the …
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From growth equity to leveraged buyout : making private equity investments in China
… in China, growth equity is the major type of private equity investments. The thesis will focus on the investment process of growth equity deals in China. Specifically, the thesis will analyze the challenges in deal sourcing, valuation and due diligence processes, deal structuring, and exit …
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Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth at Different Stages of Development: An Eclectic Approach
… if and how the economic growth effects of fiscal policy depend on the stage of development. In particular, it analyses the effects of different fiscal policy compositions (i.e. taxes on income and consumption, public spending on investments and consumption, and different modes of …
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The impact of Erikson's industry vs. inferiority stage development upon preadolescents
The present study explored the importance of Erikson's fourth stage of development. Industry versus Inferiority, by developing an interview to locate preadolescent males and females within the stage. Through a questionnaire, the degree of completion by the subjects of the first three stages. Trust …
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