We present a collection of algorithms which are used to construct Hamiltonian paths
and cycles in hypercube networks with faulty nodes. In graph theoretical terms, the
hypercube is a connected, undirected graph composed of edges and nodes, or...
Beaches -- Connecticut; Recreation areas -- Access -- Connecticut
Beaches are considered an important natural resource, although perceptions
of the nature of that resource may vary significantly. Municipalities located along
Connecticut's coastline exhibit a variety of income levels, populations, and
economic...
It is no secret that law enforcement is a paramilitary profession. One aspect of a paramilitary organization is the presence of discipline. Very few police officers last their 20 to 30 year career without receiving some type of discipline. The...
The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which a professional development program focusing on the classroom integration of technology impacted 35 teacher educators' attitudes, self-efficacy, and instructional use of technology. The...
Cognitive shortcomings are common traits among the offender population. It is this deficit in social reasoning that leads many individuals to the criminal justice system. The modification of such irrational thoughts has been demonstrated to...
Guided reading; English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers
The United States is currently experiencing a large influx of non-English speaking students. The U.S. Department of Education has created two new panels to examine the needs of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students. Their goal is to review,...
Inhaled corticosteroids form the cornerstone of asthma treatment. They combat the inflammatory characteristics of asthma that result in bronchial hyperresponsiveness and overproduction of mucous. They do not have an immediate perceivable effect and...
The recovery movement in the United States redirects our focus away from the pathology of addiction and mental health disorders toward recovery, wellness, and resilience (White, 2000). The work of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Mathematics -- Study and teaching
For years mathematics education has been at the center of discussion and action aimed at reforming curricula, teaching, and assessment in American schools and universities. Prodded by a series of critical national advisory reports and by...
Mexican literature -- Political aspects; Political satire, Mexican; Ibargüengoitia, Jorge, 1928-1983
The following is an abstract of research conducted while writing a thesis entitled "Another Mask of Mexico and Its People Through Jorge Ibargüengoitia's Satirical Prose." Some authors believe the only purpose of satirical writing is to amuse the...
With the rules and regulations the federal government has put in place, financial institutions must consistently improve their anti-money laundering programs. Financial institutions use alert monitoring systems to combat a number of money...
American literature -- 20th century -- Women authors; Hispanic American women -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
The purpose of this investigation is to discuss and delineate common issues and themes which are apparent in contemporary Latina literature of the United States. I have witnessed, by way of reading and comparing the works of various...
The techniques of art may have developed by accident, however the growth of the profession has been quite deliberate. Many individuals who enter counseling, struggle with the placement of feelings into words. Therefore, the use of art therapy...
Arts -- Study and teaching; Aesthetics -- Study and teaching
This study provides an investigation into artistic expression and the use of aesthetics in a middle school environment. Part I of the study was designed to determine how eighth-grade students perceive their own strengths in the arts and whether or...
Calderón de la Barca, Pedro, 1600-1681; Salvation -- Christianity
Pedro Caldern de la Barca (1600-1681) has been called the theological poet of the Counter Reformation. Among the many dramas he wrote are a group of mythological plays. These plays include several groups in which the same mythological theme is...
Literacy programs -- Connecticut; English teachers -- Training of; Urban schools -- Research -- Connecticut
This purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge base about the
literacy instruction of English Language Learners (ELLs). A comprehensive literature
review identified literacy best practices. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies
were...
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers; Teachers -- Training of
Academically, English Language Learners (ELLs) lag behind their English-speaking peers. A review of the literature identified best literacy practices for ELLs. Additionally, beginning teachers were surveyed and teacher educators interviewed on...
Depression is characterized by a mood and behavior, that can affect the ability of
a person to perform daily activities and interact with others. Depression is an illness that
can be caused by biochemical and environmental changes. Chemical...
The number of encounters between black bears (Ursus americanus) and people is increasing in Connecticut. This increase necessitates management planning, which cannot occur until the actual population size of black bears has been determined. A...
Terrorism -- Government policy -- United States; Arab-Israeli conflict; United States -- Foreign relations -- Middle East
A presumption that the United States and Israel are joined in a common struggle against terrorism has become a part of the political orthodoxy of both the U.S. Republican and Democratic parties. Implicit in this worldview is the premise that the...
