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Showing 1 to 20 of 51 for “"State of Florida"”.
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Characterization of Risk From Airborne Benzene Exposure in the State of Florida
… occupational exposures to elevated levels of benzene are known to be associated with leukemic cancers, in particular, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), though epidemiological evidence regarding environmental exposures and subsequent AML development is lacking. This investigation uses historical …
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A model towards hurricane preparedness communication in the state of Florida, USA
… a hurricane-prone U.S. region: Central and West Florida. The aim was to develop a model for hurricane-focused Disaster Management professionals that informs social-centric hurricane preparedness communication that is tailored to high-risk building occupants in Florida, and verify its accuracy. …
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The knowledge-based economy and higher education: cases from the State of Florida
The initial purpose of this thesis is to begin an exploration into the level of support given by colleges and universities to high-skills lifelong learning in the field of business and management, referred to as executive and professional education (EPE). To properly define level of support several …
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Economic Interrelationships and Impacts of the Aviation/Aerospace Industry in the State of Florida using Input-Output Analysis
<p>The study provided a detailed description of the interrelatedness of the aviation and aerospace industry with principal industries in Florida and Volusia County (VC) using Input-Output (IO) analysis. Additionally, this research provided an economic impact analysis of the creation of a university …
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Alternative Teacher Certification: An Investigation To Determine The Effectiveness Of Alternative Teacher Certification In The State of Florida According to Principals' Perspective
… Programs (ACPs) have been established in 47 states across the country, including Florida, to help alleviate the teacher shortage many public school districts have been experiencing during the last two decades. This teacher shortage has been reported to be more prevalent in areas where fully …
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Integrated Maritime Simulation Complex Management, Quality And Training Effectiveness From The Perspective Of Modeling And Simulation In The State Of Florida, USA (A Case Study)
… it has filled the gap left by the acute shortage of opportunities for jobs onboard vessels around the globe. However, professional seafarers are the axis of success and competitiveness in the field of maritime training. They are the ones that, who are well trained and have the responsibilities of …
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A Descriptive Comparative Study Of Traditional And Non-traditional Master's Of Science In Nursing Degree Programs Offering the Education Track in the State of Florida
The goal of this research was to determine how the nursing faculty shortage in Florida was being addressed. The purpose of this descriptive, comparative study was to explore program length, size, and admission criteria of master's of science in nursing (MSN) degree programs. Characteristics of both …
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An Evaluation of the Terms and Conditions of Appointed County School Superintendents Contracts in the State of Florida and the Correlation between District Size and Superintendent Salary
The purpose of this study was to provide an in-depth examination of the terms and conditions found in the employment contracts of Florida Appointed School District Superintendents, with a secondary focus on salary and termination without cause. Employment contracts were obtained from each of the 26 …
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An Investigation Of The Unintended Consequences Of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law And Leadership’s Role In Both Implementing The Law And Revising It
<p>The State of Florida has become a negative representation of the Stand Your Ground Law due to the three unintended consequences which developed since that law was passed in 2005. They are the disparity of African American incarceration rates when the law is applied, the increase in justifiable …
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A Comparison Of Mentored And Non-mentored Novice Elementary Principals In Respect To Job Satisfaction
The purpose of this study was to determine if mentoring programs had an impact on job satisfaction for beginning elementary principals in the state of Florida. It also examined if the following factors impacted job satisfaction: (a) length of the mentoring program, (b) frequency of meetings, (c) …
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Evaluation Of Toxic Cyanobacteria In Central Florida Stormwater Ponds
… blooms are a common occurrence in water bodies of all shapes and sizes throughout the United States and countries around the world. The State of Florida is no exception to this phenomenon. Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, have proven to be of special concern due to its proliferation and …
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Essays on Markets and Health Care
The second topic is an analysis of managed care, particularly its role in Medicare and Medicaid hospitalizations. Much prior research indicates that HMO patients typically experience shorter lengths of stay in the hospital than those covered by other forms of health insurance, all else equal. Much …
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A Comparison of Practices in Grading Reading Performance and Their Underlying Philosophies and Policies for Children Reading Below Grade Level in Selected Florida School Systems
The goal of this project was to survey selected school systems in the State of Florida and to determine their philosophies, policies: and techniques for grading reading. The area of special concern was children reading below assigned grade level but up to potential. The focus of this paper was to …
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Prescribed Fire in a Florida Landscape with Mixed Ownership: Spatial Interactions
… decades, with impacts particularly severe in the State of Florida. Because of an increase in wildfire frequency and severity and the number of people living in fire-prone areas the issue of wildfire risk management is of growing significance. One of the most important wildfire risk reduction tools …
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The Effect of Precipitation on the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases: A Case Study of Florida Counties
The state of Florida is the third most populous state in the United States of America, with six (6) of its metropolitan areas dubbed as the fastest growing in the entire country. A mosquito bite may mean the transmission of a virus or disease which might be fatal. Hence, there is a need for the …
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Tenoroc State Recreation Area: a conceptual master plan study
… has been required since the mid-1970s in Florida and many other states that mine land for phosphate. While often controversial, land reclamation has involved a variety of technologies and regulations which often reflect the complexity of economical ecological and political forces involved …
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The Effect of Aposematic Coloration on the Food Preference of Aphelocoma coerulescens, the Florida Scrub Jay
… coloration is conspicuous in nature, with one of the most common examples being a red and black pattern. The plant Abrus precatorius exhibits this warning signal in its seeds, which resemble lady beetles and contain the concentrated toxin abrin. Aphelocoma coerulescens, an endemic and federally …
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Facility Matters: The Perception Of Academic Deans Regarding The Role Of Facilities in Higher Education
The purpose of this study was to examine how academic deans perceived the characteristics of facility built environment and its impact on learning in higher education. Q methodology was used as the means to explore the subjective opinions of academic deans within the State of Florida regarding the …
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Organizational Complexity, Plan Adequacy, and Nursing Home Resiliency: A Contingency Perspective
… research, i.e. personality analyses and stories of life experience. Empirical evidence remains limited for identifying measurable indicators of resiliency. Therefore, a testable contingency model was needed to clarify resiliency factors pertinent to organizational performance. Two essential …
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Analysis of Crashes Involving First Responder Vehicles
… put their lives at risk while on duty. A review of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund statistics shows that 553 police officers died in the line-of-duty between 2008 and 2017 as a direct result of a traffic related incidents. Sadly, the nation’s first responders are exposed to …
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