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Phenomenological aspects of the E6SSM
The work in this thesis explores various phenomenological aspects of the E6SSM with a particular focus on the inert neutralino sector of the model and on the dark matter implications. The E6SSM is a string theory inspired supersymmetric extension to the Standard Model with an E6 grand unification …
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Human death: a phenomenological account
… been to provide an outline for the existential phenomenological study of human death. In this regard, such an attempt may suggest that I have a clear, preconceived idea as to the character of existential phenomenological and its appropriate methodological devices. It should however, be mentioned …
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Migraine: An Existential Phenomenological Study
… taped interview comprised the data sets for phenomenological analysis. From the data from the three participants, a general narrative of the migraine experience was identified. The researcher attempted to understand the structural interrelationships of aspects of the phenomenon and also, by …
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Phenomenological models of motor proteins
Motor proteins produce directional movement and mechanical output in cells by converting chemical energy into mechanical work. Innovative applications of physics experimental techniques to the study of motor proteins have generated a wealth of data. By careful analysis and modeling of this data, we …
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A Phenomenological Analysis of Meaningful Existence
… psychology, it has not been rigorously pursued phenomenologically. In taking a phenomenological approach, my thesis is an attempt to illuminate the experiential character of meaning in life. To engage in such an inquiry, I situate my analysis within Martin Heidegger’s existential framework, and …
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Women Mentoring Women: A Phenomenological Study
… practice.</p> <p>This qualitative study took a phenomenological approach to examine mentoring experiences; the data were collected during conversations that developed into narratives. This approach enabled these women participants to reflect deeply on their own mentoring experiences, and to …
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Inspirited-dispirited touch: a phenomenological investigation
… The investigation was approached by employing phenomenological methods. Data were collected by means of tape recorded interviews with 19 adult individuals. One male and 5 females were selected for in-depth protocol analysis. Descriptions were explicated through comprehensive theme analysis and …
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5D Supersymmetric Orbifolds: Supergravity/Phenomenological Aspects
… much attention in recent years, be it for phenomenological, cosmological or theoretical reasons. In this work we study supersymmetric theories compactified on the orbifold S1/Z2. We start with a short discussion of power-law unification, where 5D rigid super Yang-Mills theory is introduced …
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Living with Schizophrenia: A Phenomenological Investigation
… To analyze the data of this study, an empirical phenomenological method was used to explicate the meaning of schizophrenia as it was experienced and lived by participants. A hermeneutic component was included to interpret the data and explore implicit dimensions of the experiences described by …
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Health Communication: Toward a Phenomenological Perspective
… that have been examined qualitatively and/or phenomenologically and hermeneutically. Currently, health communication scholarship tends toward qualitative and quantitative research from the methodological perspective of social science. Bringing these approaches into conversation with current …
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Self-forgiveness: A narrative phenomenological study
This dissertation critically explored both theoretical and research findings pertaining to self-forgiveness, especially as it related to psychology. An important, though rather apparent finding or conclusion derived from this literature review was that there is an astounding paucity of both …
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Alternative Education Completers: A Phenomenological Study
… of the alternative education program? The phenomenological paradigm will provide the framework for all aspects of the qualitative study with the progressive theory imparting the theoretical foundation.</p> <p>Students, parents of those students, administrators, and staff members of two …
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Understanding childbirth education: a phenomenological case study
This study investigated childbirth education programs in Victoria from the perspective of the educators themselves. Prior to the study the Ministerial Review of Birthing Services in Victoria (1990) entitled “Having a Baby in Victoria” identified shortcomings in the childbirth education programs …
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Experiences of Moral Commitment: A Phenomenological Study
… analysis and identification of common themes, a phenomenological description of the experience of moral commitment emerged. Findings show that the lived experience of moral commitment is a way of life, or process, which typically includes: (1) becoming aware of the needs of others and (2) either …
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Perceptions Of Induction: A Phenomenological Case Study
<p>The first months of teaching can significantly diminish a probationary teacher’s perception of their ability when the nuances of the job and students become overwhelming. On average, a school will lose three out of every 20 teachers annually. The problem this study researches is how faculty and …
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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Centering Prayer
… using the research methods of interpretative phenomenological analysis. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview format, hand coded, and analyzed for basic and recurrent themes. The results of the analysis yielded 35 general themes that were clustered into 5 superordinate themes: …
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Factors Impacting Doctoral Success: A Phenomenological Study
In my phenomenological qualitative study, I explored the experiences of African American men who had completed their doctoral degrees, specifically focusing on the factors that contributed to their academic success. I examined historical challenges and influential policies that affected educational …
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Community college success coaching : a phenomenological exploration.
… coaches themselves. By using an interpretative phenomenological approach, this study gathered the experiences of community college success coaches to promote their students' success. I also explored my participants' perspectives about the ultimate goals of success coaching,especially regarding …
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