The problem of reading continuity through primary and intermediate grades in Garfield County has been one of growing concern to our supervisors and administrators for some time. It has been felt that, because of the high correlation of good reading and success of other school subjects, all possible effort should be made in developing a reading program which would insure continuous progress. The slow child would then be assured of meeting only school work of which he would be capable of doing.

"Motivation" is the force that drives an individual to perform a certain action. Abraham Maslow (1908-1970), an American psychologist profoundly influenced by the existential and teleological paradigms, expounded a motivation theory that remains precise and replicable, as well as applicable to other spheres of study, including the humanities. Indeed, psychology experts and non-specialists are by and large familiar with Maslow's Pyramid of Human Needs. Moreover, despite the abundance of literary criticism that utilizes Freudian-based theory to analyze the motivations of literary characters, critics have largely neglected the use of other paradigms, including Maslow's. In this thesis, I use Maslow's texts as support for identifying the motivations of women characters who dress as men in Shakespeare's dramas. I also simultaneously employ Maslow's theory to illuminate the parallels in these characters' motivations and the varying need levels that Maslow develops in his hierarchy. After a comprehensive review of the literary criticism that addresses the dramatic motif of cross-dressing in early modern England and an extensive explanation of the history of motivation theory up to and including that of Abraham Maslow, I treat the following plays by William Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, As You Like It, and The Merchant of Venice in conjunction with Maslow's Pyramid of Human Needs. Through this analysis, I demonstrate that Julia cross-dresses to satisfy needs on the level of Love/Belonging; Rosalind cross-dresses for reasons that correspond to the Safety level, then to the Esteem level; and Portia demonstrates motivations that correspond to Maslow's Love/Belonging and Esteem levels.

This mixed-method study explored and examined the reading attitudes of thirdgrade struggling readers (n=91) following six weeks of summer school using a scripted literacy program (Voyager Passport). During the quantitative portion of the study students (n=91) from five different summer school sites were given the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey (McKenna & Kear, 1990). The survey, which was administered by the classroom teacher the first day of summer school and the last week of summer school, provided scores for academic, recreational and total reading attitude. Following data collection the results of the ERAS surveys were analyzed using a dependent measures t-test as well as descriptive statistics. Results revealed no significant differences in recreational or total reading attitude following summer school using a scripted literacy program. Gender and school site were both examined using a multivariate analysis. Results indicated no statistically significant differences based on gender. However, when academic attitude was examined the results for school site were found to be significant F (4, 90) = 2.87, p = .03. A follow-up Tukey test revealed that although there was a difference in academic attitudes between the school sites, the variation could not be pinpointed to particular sites. The qualitative portion of the study relied on both field notes gathered through classroom observations (n=113) and focus groups. One focus group was held at each of the five summer school sites. During focus groups a group moderator asked the students a series of six questions. Results were analyzed using semantic content analysis (Stewart & Shamdasani, 1990) to identify themes related to students' attitudes about reading. After a cross case analysis of the targeted classrooms was conducted, triangulation was used to compare the findings from the ERAS survey, classroom observations, and focus groups. The qualitative findings revealed that following summer school students liked to read, felt they were better readers, and felt prepared to take the standardized test. However, only 29% of the students passed the alternative assessment. The results also revealed questions regarding the fidelity of the implementation and concerns with the lack of norming data on the fidelity measure.

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the third molars angulation and their available space after Class II subdivision malocclusion treatment with asymmetric premolar extractions. Methods: The sample consisted of 37 patients in group 1 (Type 1 Class II subdivision) and 25 in group 2 (Type 2 Class II subdivision). In group 1 extractions were performed in the two maxillary quadrants and in the Class I mandibular quadrant. In group 2, extraction was performed in the Class II maxillary quadrant. Panoramic radiographs were used to evaluate third molars angulation and their available space. Radiographic measurements were performed with Dolphin® Imaging 11.9. T tests were used for intragroup comparison between the sides. Results: Generally, the results showed that both Groups demonstrated more favorable angulation and significantly greater space for third molars on the extraction quadrants. Both groups presented mesioangulation in mandibular third molars on the Class II side. Conclusions: Extraction therapy is associated with an improvement of space available and third molars angulation on the extraction quadrants. / Introdução: O objetivo desse estudo é avaliar a angulação e o espaço disponível para irrupção dos terceiros molares após o tratamento da Classe II subdivisão com extrações assimétricas de pré-molares. Materiais e métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 37 pacientes no grupo 1 (Classe II subdivisão tipo 1) e 25 no grupo 2 (Classe II subdivisão tipo 2). No grupo 1 as extrações foram realizadas nos 2 quadrantes superiores e 1 no inferior do lado da Classe I. Na tipo 2, foi realizada 1 extração no arco superior do lado da Classe II. Radiografias panorâmicas foram utilizadas para avaliar as angulações e os espaços dos terceiros molares. As medições radiográficas foram realizadas no programa Dolphin® Imaging 11.9. Testes t foram utilizados nas comparações intragrupos entre tempos e os lados. Resultados: No geral, os resultados mostraram que os dois Grupos demonstraram angulações mais favoráveis e aumentos significantemente maiores para os terceiros molares dos quadrantes das extrações. Conclusão: Tratamento com extração está associado com aumento do espaço disponível e melhora na angulação dos terceiros molares nos quadrantes das extrações.

Introduction: This study aimed to compare the third molars angulation and eruption status in Class I and II malocclusions in orthodontic treatment with and without first premolar extractions. Methods: The sample was comprised by 96 patients divided into four groups: Group 1 Class I malocclusion treated with first premolars extraction; Class I malocclusion treated without extractions; Group 3 Class II malocclusion treated with first premolars extraction; Group 4 Class II malocclusion treated without extractions. Panoramic radiographs were used to evaluate third molars mesiodistal angulations at T1, T2 and at T3. Third molar eruption status was assessed in dental casts. Intergroup angulations and eruption status comparisons were performed using ANCOVA followed by Tukey tests and Kruskal-wallis test, respectively. Results: Significantly greater mesial angulation and percentage of erupted right maxillary third molars were found in Class I extraction group. Significantly greater distal angulation and percentage of erupted right mandibular third molars were found in Class II extraction group. Conclusion: Class I and II extraction treatment exhibited more favorable angulations and greater number of erupted third molars than nonextraction treatment. Regardless the treatment performed third molars showed a more uprighted position in each malocclusion type. / Introdução: Este estudo comparou as angulações mesiodistais e o grau de irrompimento dos terceiros molares nas más oclusões de Classe I e II no tratamento ortodôntico com e sem extrações dos primeiros pré-molares. Métodos: Foram avaliados 96 pacientes divididos em quatro grupos. Grupo 1, indivíduos com má oclusão de Classe I tratada com extrações dos primeiros pré-molares. Grupo 2, má oclusão de Classe I tratada sem extrações. Grupo 3 indivíduos com má oclusão de Classe II tratada com extração dos primeiros pré-molares. Grupo 4 má oclusão de Classe II tratada sem extrações. As angulações mesiodistais dos terceiros molares foram avaliadas em radiografias panorâmicas e o grau de irrompimento em modelos de estudo. Para comparar as angulações e o grau de irrompimento entre os grupos, utilizou-se o teste ANCOVA seguido do teste Tukey e o teste de Kruskal-wallis, respectivamente. Resultados: O grupo 1 apresentou significativamente maior angulação mesial do terceiro molar superior direito assim como uma porcentagem maior de molares irrompidos. O grupo 2 apresentou significativamente maior angulação distal do terceiro molar inferior direito e uma porcentagem maior de molares irrompidos. Conclusão: Os tratamentos de Classe I e II com extrações apresentaram angulações mais favoráveis e uma porcentagem maior de terceiros molares irrompidos do que os tratamentos sem extrações. Independentemente do tratamento realizado, os terceiros molares apresentaram uma posição mais vertical.

Orientador: Sérgio Kurokawa / Resumo: Esta dissertação apresenta um estudo realizado sobre o método de recapacitação de linhas de transmissão por injeção de tensão de terceira harmônica (TTH). O método foi publicado em 2017 por Alaei e Khajehoddin como uma proposta mais economicamente viável de elevar a tensão de transmissão sem a necessidade de alterações nas estruturas das linhas de transmissão. A injeção de TTH em linhas convencionais tem como objetivo provocar um achatamento na forma de onda das tensões de fase, causando uma redução em seu valor de pico. O método se mostra vantajoso pelo fato de que a largura das faixas de servidão e as distâncias entre cabos condutores e solo são especificadas com base no valor de pico das tensões de fase. Logo, a redução da tensão de pico não somente permitiria às estruturas existentes transmitirem maior potência como também possibilitaria a construção de novas torres de transmissão com tamanho reduzido e faixas de servidão mais estreitas, tornando uma proposta economicamente atrativa para as companhias de transmissão de energia elétrica. No artigo em que o método de recapacitação em questão foi proposto, os autores realizam análises de tensões e correntes apenas nos terminais das LTs. A contribuição deste trabalho para os estudos do método de recapacitação por injeção de TTH, consiste nas análises feitas através de um modelo de linha de transmissão a parâmetros distribuídos, que permitiu o monitoramento das tensões de fase ao longo da extensão de linhas com diferentes comp... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This work presents a study concerning the transmission line uprating method by injection of third harmonic voltage (THV). The method was published in 2017 by Alaei and Khajehoddin as a more economically feasible proposal to raise the transmission voltage level without the requirement for changes in the structural elements of overhead lines. The THV injection in conventional overhead lines aims to flatten the waveform of the phase voltages, resulting in a reduction in its peak values. This represents a significant advantage, since the specification of right-of-way (ROW) width and ground clearance bases on the peak value of the phase voltages. Therefore, a reduction in the peak voltage would not only allow the existing structures to transmit electricity at higher voltages but also the construction of new transmission towers with reduced size and narrower ROW, making it an economically attractive proposal for electric power transmission companies. In the article in which the referred uprating method was proposed, the authors perform voltage and current analyzes only at the TL ends. The contribution of this work to the studies of the uprating method by THV injection consists in the analyzes made through a distributed parameter transmission line model, which allowed the monitoring of the phase voltages along the extension of lines with different lengths, both at steady-state and during the system switching. The results showed that THV injection causes overvoltage along the extent ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

This paper explores how the "warrior woman" trope in western culture, as portrayed in late 20th century science fiction/fantasy and speculative television, reflects heteronormative/heterosexist discourses of femininity in American culture. First, I will examine feminine discourse in American culture, especially in the late 20th century. Then I will discuss how the tenets of second and third wave feminism influenced western paradigms of "the ideal female" and impacted pop culture by producing "warrior women" who both reflected and challenged heteronormative ideas and feminist principles. By examining several television shows produced in the United States and Great Britain from the late 1960s to 2007, I hope to show how the warrior woman trope has grown and changed under the influence of feminism and 20th century values.

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My aim in this study is to develop more theoretically informed praxis - and practically informed theory - about two seminal questions:

New Zealand's mental health performance and monitoring framework is a complex and evolving one. Its initial development occurred at a time when it was taken for granted that mainstream understandings of health and mainstream systems of service delivery would not only be appropriate for all New Zealanders, but would also service the needs of all New Zealanders. Latterly however there has been an acknowledgment that a wholly different understanding of health and health care has existed in this country; the worldview understood and shared by tangata whenua. This thesis uses a theoretical framework devised specifically for this research to investigate the experience of Maori mental health providers as they contract to provide mental health services for the Crown; to ascertain whether Maori mental health providers deliver outside of their contracts; and to examine the role multiple accountabilities play in contracting. The theoretical framework, the "Maori research paradigm net" is inclusive of both the kaupapa Maori and Maori centred approaches, moving beyond the traditional dichotomy that frames Maori health research and allowing the researcher the freedom to select and use the best and most appropriate research tools from both traditional social science research practices, and from Maori culture and tikanga, to answer the research question posed. The thesis concludes that Maori mental health providers deliver mental health services at the interface between two philosophical viewpoints or worldviews: that of the Maori community in which they are located and to whom they provide services; and that of the funder, from whom they obtain resources to enable them to deliver services. As a consequence of working at the interface, Maori providers regularly and routinely work outside the scope of their contracts to deliver mental health services which are aligned with those values and norms enshrined in Maori culture. To adequately acknowledge and validate the beneficial extra-contractual provision which occurs as a result of delivering mental health services at the interface, and prevent less desirable provision, a more responsive contracting environment and a performance measurement framework, which integrates both worldviews and which takes account of the multiple accountabilities that Maori providers manage, is required.