Design of microstrip components by computer

Development of computer programs for component analysis and design aids used in production of microstrip components is discussed. System includes designs for couplers, filters, circulators, transformers, power splitters, diode switches, and attenuators

Cosmopolitanism as a measure of political tolerance : an inquiry into the acceptability of homosexuality

Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on March 28, 2011).The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file.Thesis advisor: Dr. Justin Dyer.M.A. University of Missouri--Columbia 2010.The term "cosmopolitanism," or feelings of global citizenry, is often used in contemporary culture but neglected in the social sciences. This study attempts to resurrect cosmopolitanism and evaluate its relationship with tolerance toward a current stigmatized group: homosexuals. This study creates a multi-part measurement of cosmopolitanism, consisting of feelings of global citizenry, a desire for diversity, and a lack of patriotism. I test the hypothesis that individuals with cosmopolitan feelings will have warmer affective attitudes toward homosexuality with 2005 data from the World Values Survey. I find that even after controlling for normal predictors of homosexual tolerance (i.e., gender, education, religion, partisanship, and political ideology), people with more cosmopolitan mind-sets have warmer attitudes toward homosexuals. Coupled with a nation-wide growing acceptance of homosexuals, I argue that increasing cosmopolitan attitudes may engender more success for the gay rights movement.Includes bibliographical reference

Review of the Book: Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Manual K-3

Dr. Kandel-Cisco\u27s review of the book: Pianta, Robert C.; La Paro, Karen M. & Hamre, Bridget K. (2008). Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Manual K3. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing

Review of the Book: English Language Learners in the Mathematics Classroom

Dr. Kandel-Cisco\u27s review of: Coggins, Debra; Kravin, Drew; Coates, Grace Dávila & Carroll, Maria Dreux (2007). English Language Learners in the Mathematics Classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications