Fathers of latency age sons: a study of two groups of fathers whose sons differ in reading achievement

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston Universit

The English translation of seventeenth-century French lyric poetry and epigrams during the Caroline period

This doctoral thesis is the first comprehensive study of contemporary English translations of French lyric poetry during the Caroline period. While there has been extensive study of translations from French literature of other genres, notably drama, translations of lyric poetry have been largely ignored. The thesis examines the translations within the context of literary and cultural trends in France and England during the seventeenth century. Differing cultural tendencies and reader expectations are evident both in the selection of particular poems for translation, and in the changes translators made to their source texts. Chapter one contains background information on the social and literary relations between France and England during the seventeenth century, and an overview of the social and political conditions in which poetry was written in each country. Chapter two investigates where and how translators obtained the texts of the poems they translated, and in particular the use of the recueils collectifs as sources for translations. Chapters three, four and five provide a thematic overview of the most significant and interesting translations. The themes chosen - eroticism, love and nature - constitute those most popular with translators, and the representation of these themes in both the original poems and the translations is closely connected to wider literary and cultural tendencies in both France and England. Having provided a thematic overview of the translations, chapters 6 and 7 examine some of the more technical and linguistic aspects of the practice of translating from contemporary French poetry in Caroline England. Chapter seven studies the translation of the French lyric voice, and the effects of this on the representation of themes, particularly love and nature. Chapter eight examines the English treatment of some aspects of seventeenth-century French prosody, placing these and the changes made by translators in the context of prosodic developments in both France and England. The conclusion highlights patterns identified in translators' handling of the source texts; these draw attention to the literary and cultural differences between France and England in the seventeenth century, and demonstrate that French poetry is altered in English translation to suit the tastes of translators and their intended English readership

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Shump v. First Contintental-Robinwood Associates, 644 N.E.2d 291 (Ohio 1994)

Is Ground Said-in-Many-Ways?

Proponents of ground, which is used to indicate relations of ontological fundamentality, insist that ground is a unified phenomenon, but this thesis has recently been criticized. I will first review the proponents' claims for ground's unicity, as well as the criticisms that ground is too heterogeneous to do the philosophical work it is supposed to do. By drawing on Aristotle's notion of homonymy, I explore whether ground's metaphysical heterogeneity can be theoretically accommodated while at the same time preserving its proponents' desideratum that it be a unified phenomenon

Effects of Prudhoe Bay crude oil on pacific herring (Clupea Harengus Pallasi, v.)

Thesis (M.S.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1977Herring eggs were exposed to Prudhoe Bay crude oil for various exposure times to evaluate the potential impact of Alaskan oil on development in marine fishes. Larvae were collected upon hatching and observations were made on morphological effects of the exposure. Most abnormalities noted were associated with flexures of the spine, forcing the larvae into arched, bent, or corkscrew positions. Other abnormalities included partially formed mouth parts and frayed pectoral and caudal fins. Statistical differences in hatching success were found between the controls of the 6 day exposure group (P < 0.05). Analyses of total length and occurrence of abnormalities showed a significant difference between the controls and the 48 hr group (P < 0.05). Electron micrographs indicated external and cellular effects of exposure to the crude oil. Cellular effects consisted, principally, of vacuole formation in larvae and decomposition in eggs

Textile technology in the prehistory of Southeast Asia

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Impact on maternity professionals of novel approaches to clinical audit feedback

We compared three approaches to feedback of clinical audit findings relating to miscarriage in 15 Scottish maternity services (printed report alone; report plus Action Planning Letter; report plus face-to-face Facilitated Action Planning). We surveyed clinicians to measure Theory of Planned Behaviour constructs (in the context of two audit criteria) before and after feedback (n=253) and assessed perceptions of the audit through in-depth interviews (n=17). Pre-feedback, clinicians had positive attitudes and strong subjective norms and intentions to comply, although perceived behavioural control was lower. Generally, positive attitudes, subjective norms and intentions increased after feedback but for one of the two criteria (providing a 7-day miscarriage service), perceived behavioural control decreased. No changes over time reached statistical significance and analysis of covariance (adjusting for pre-feedback scores) showed no consistent relationships between method of feedback and post-feedback construct scores. Interviews revealed positive perceptions of audit but frustration at lack of capacity to implement changes. While interventions which increased intensity of feedback proved feasible and acceptable to clinicians, we were unable to demonstrate that they increased intention to comply with audit criteria.This study was funded by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland

Developing a Theory of Change: Practical Guidance (Part 4)

This guide is designed to help funders and those who implement programs realize their ambitious social change efforts. It explores theory of change models, processes and products as well as key theory of change concepts, benefits and limitations.A theory of change is both a conceptual model and a concrete product that reflects the model. A fundamental component of any large-scale social change effort, theory of change can help teams strengthen strategies and maximize results by charting out the work ahead, what success looks like and how to get there.Developing a theory of change model involves making explicit collective assumptions about how a change will unfold. This work can help the funders and leaders of a social change effort clearly articulate their objectives, discuss equity considerations, define roles of decision-making authority and enable useful measurement and learning.A theory of change serves as a good basis for measurement, experimentation and learning. It can help teams test assumptions related to adapting and implementing strategies and clarify complicated pathways to change. For approaches that are complex — where the operating environment is fluid and unpredictable and may influence a strategy or its implementation in an unknown way — a theory of change is an especially important tool. It serves as a compass, illuminating the desired goals, informing adaptations and identifying opportunities for meaningful measurement.The guide is organized into four parts.Part one, covered in this entry, introduces theory of change work including its benefits, considerations and limitations. Part two delivers step-by-step guidance — including considerations, exercises and examples — to aid program leaders in articulating and documenting a useful, equitable theory of change. Part three offers fillable theory of change templates that can help teams record their theory of change components, assumptions and audiences. Part four offers examples of theory of change models