Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1966. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Bibliography: l. 125-129.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1959. / Typescript. Abstracted in Dissertation abstracts, v. 20 (1959) no. 3, p. 1099-1100. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 491-502).

Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 1961. / Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University. 1971. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 344-349). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1976. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 234-237). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file viewed on (February 23, 2006) Includes bibliographical references.

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There is a large body of work in actual practice, and in academia on citizen voice and voice mechanisms. Since the introduction of the concept, and its application to various sectors, contexts and countries, there have been several arguments in support of its effectiveness as a mechanism for holding governments and public officials to account; or ensuring that the voices of the poor and marginalised are heard. Some have also argued that voice is a good measure of inclusiveness, and for improvements in service delivery at the local level. However, there have also been arguments that, in as much as voice as a mechanism is good, it has limitations. The limitations arise from the fact that voice alone, cannot produce the desired effect---response or improvements in service delivery. Thus, for voice to be effective, it must be ‘heard.' This thesis is about the extent to which public voice expressed through radio phone-in programmes can influence the responsiveness of public service delivery organisations at the local level. The study is an empirical enquiry into a new form of voice mechanism, which occurs on radio in Accra, Ghana. The study specifically looks at two unique radio phone-in programmes on two popular Accra-based private commercial FM radio stations. The two programmes provide a weekly on-air platform for residents of Accra and those within transmission range to call in live and lodge complaints about public and/or private services for follow-up and redress. The main argument of this thesis is that voice mediated through specific radio programmes, not only has the potential to go far; it also has potential to be ‘heard' due to follow-up, creative programming and some key characteristics of the programmes. The thesis utilizes the new concept of ‘mediated voice' to understand how radio complaints about waste management (a service provided by the Accra Metropolitan Authority, the local government for Accra) can elicit responses from the service providers. The main findings in this study are that radio phone-in programmes have the ability to receive individual voice and represent them as though it were a collective problem. This ability ensures that voice is heard. Second, that because of the publicness of the ‘voice' on radio, and subsequent follow-up on complaints by the radio programmes, public officials are forced to respond for fear of both administrative and electoral sanctions.

As a result of changes in design code requirement for wind loads, the increase in power demand, and the growing communication industry, many existing steel lattice transmission and communiction towers now require strengthening to meet increased load requirements. Various strengthening methods are being utilised by engineers in this area, with leg reinforcement being one of the most common methods. However, even though it has been used in practice for some time, there has been little reasearch done into its effectiveness, until this study. / Thesis (PhDCivilEngineering)--University of South Australia, 2008.