abstract: ABSTRACT Parental involvement is vital to student success academically as well as socially (Jeynes, 2007; Kim & Hill, 2015). The purpose of this mixed-methods action research study was to examine the perceptions of parental involvement of parents and teachers in a Title I school. A training session intervention, Social Hour, was designed using the Heath and Heath change model (2010) to create an opportunity to learn about parental involvement and educate the school community on the Epstein’s six-types of parental involvement (Epstein, 1987). The goal of the Social Hour workshop was to address the challenges and barriers to parental involvement, previously listed in the literature. Using the lens of Critical Race theory (Blalock, 1967) ensured that the research gives a voice to those who are often marginalized while also helping parents and teachers build a relationship of trust and understanding using principles of Community of Practice (Wenger, 2009). The results of this study indicate that Social Hour-type learning events are significant in the change to perceptions of parental involvement. The participants had a lower level of confidence at the beginning of the session than at the end. Additional qualitative results also suggest a change in attitude after attending the Social Hour. Participants noted they had more energy about parental involvement and were encouraged that parental involvement does not require them to volunteer more; that it is more about being engaged in their child’s education. Overall, participants reported an increase in confidence and had a positive view of parental involvement based on attending the Social Hour workshop. Keywords: Parental involvement, Critical Race theory, Epstein Six Types of Parental involvement / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Leadership and Innovation 2020

The successful prediction of spacecraft motion is often heavily based upon assumptions used to simplify the problem without compromising solution accuracy. For many analyses, a primary assumption used is the decoupling of trajectory and attitude dynamics when calculating trajectories. In cases where spacecraft or objects have high area to mass ratios, non-conservative effects such as atmospheric drag and solar radiation pressure can greatly perturb spacecraft translational motion based on rotational state. A modular, six degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation with coupled orbit and attitude dynamics has been developed to model spacecraft and orbits of arbitrary geometries. First, the basis for the modular rotational and translational equations of motion are introduced. Next, formulations are provided for the gravity gradient torque, solar radiation pressure, aerodynamic, and non-spherical gravity potential sources of perturbations, and the Marshall Engineering Thermosphere atmospheric model used is described. A first test case is performed using the 6DOF simulation to simulate the deorbit of the spacecraft Lightsail 1, which flew in 2015. Next, predictive cases are demonstrated using the simulation for a theoretical sail-boom-rocket combination representative of a debris removal scenario, and for the Aerodynamic Deorbit Experiement, which will demonstrate a passively stable drag sail technology and characterize its effectiveness on orbit. All simulation cases have had aerodynamic perturbation formulations compared against high fidelity Direct Simulation Monte Carlo runs, and suggestions have been made for the future development of the simulation tool.

abstract: This research will explore the compositional approaches of Henry Cowell and John Cage to reveal piano techniques for the practice and performance of selected works. The discussion will focus on Henry Cowell’s Three Irish Legends and Six Ings, as well as John Cage’s The Perilous Night. An important contribution of Cowell was to further the use of tone clusters, applied in his Three Irish Legends by playing directly with the forearm, fists, and palm. Cowell’s Six Ings employ rhythmic experimentation, particularly in the first, second, and sixth pieces. He also uses tone color to portray specific programmatic features. John Cage greatly advanced the prepared piano from its earliest beginnings, as evidenced significantly in The Perilous Night. The present study will include advice on piano preparation, along with performance challenges and solutions. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2020

En kvinna som mördar har ett högt nyhetsvärde och ett allmänintresse. Det baseras inte på att ett mord har begåtts, utan för att det är en kvinna som begått brottet. Johanna Möller är en av Sveriges mest omtalade kvinnliga brottsling. Det visar sig inte minst i den mediala uppmärksamhet som har tilldelats henne då det har skapats tv-dokumentärer och podcasts om henne och det brott hon har begått. Studien syftar till att få en bredare förståelse samt undersöka hur Arbogakvinnan, Johanna Möller framställs i podcasten Med vänlig hälsning, Johanna Möller. Hur gestaltas en kvinna som har begått ett mord och vilka stereotyper är framträdande? Hur påverkar berättarstrategier framställningen av den kvinnliga brottslingen? I studien har en kvalitativ tematisk innehållsanalys använts, där Rättegångspoddens fem avsnitt om Johanna Möller har transkriberats och sedan analyserats. Resultatet av studien visar att Johanna Möller framställs på ett stereotypt sätt i podcastavsnitten, där man förlitar sig mycket på den tidigare bilden som förmedlats av henne. Berättarstrategierna påverkar berättelsen på ett sätt som endast verkar i negativmening för Johanna. / A woman who murders has high news value and public interest. This is not because a murder has been committed, but because it is a woman who committed the crime. Johanna Möller is one of the most talked about female criminals in Sweden. It shows in the media attention that has been given to her. Many TV documentaries and podcasts have been produced about her and her entire crime story. The purpose of this study is to gain a broader understanding and to investigate how Johanna Möller is presented in the podcast. How is a woman who has committed a murder portrayed and which stereotypes are salient? How do narrative strategies affect the portrayal of the female criminal? This research is based on a qualitative thematic content analysis in which five episodes of Rättegångspodden about Johanna Möller have been transcribed and examined. The result of the study shows that Johanna Möller is portrayed in a stereotypical way, where the journalists relies heavily on the previous image established about her. The narrative strategies affect the story in a way that only works in a negative way for Johanna.

Tato práce popisuje a aplikuje parametrické a neparametrické modely spolehlivosti na cenzorovaná data. Ukazuje implementaci spolehlivosti v metodologii Six Sigma. Metody jsou využity pro přežití/spolehlivost reálných technických dat.

The diploma thesis deals with the proposal to increase the productivity of business processes. For selected processes, it analyzes the current state using the Six Sigma method. Time measurement will be made for individual processes and it identifies bottlenecks. In addition, proposals will be presented in order to improve the current state.

This thesis is an introduction into quality management of electrotechnical production. It consists of a theoretical treatise on FMEA analysis and process mapping. The FMEA analysis was applied to the manufacturing process in an electrotechnical company. Selected critical failures were analyzed and corrective measures were suggested.

This diploma thesis deals with application of quality tools in production plant. Theoretical part deal with history of quality, current situation in quality management and describe some of quality tools. In practical part will be applied some of described quality tools. Some of them are already implemented in production but only partially and they are not used in full for more flexible and efficient production. Conclusions and results of this diploma thesis should prove that if we are using these tools in full, we can decrease extra cost in production.

This thesis analyzes the current situation in company Očenášek. On the basis of the process maps, chronometrical results and computer simulations is compiled value stream mapping current status, which highlights the trouble spots of the process. The proposed solution is drawn up a new value stream mapping, which serves as the basis for evaluation of the proposed solution.

The master’s thesis describes and analyzes the current reservation system of testing devices in Honeywell, spol. s r.o. – HTS CZ, o.z. divize ACS. The system is analyzed by using Six Sigma methods and proposes for improving the current system are prepared. These improvements should improve the functionality of the reservation system and possible savings. Appropriate metrics for measuring and evaluating the functionality of the system are designed.