Extending Two-Dimensional Knowledge Management System Theory with Organizational Activity Systems\u27 Workflow Dynamics

Between 2005 and 2010 and across 48 countries, including the United States, an increasing positive correlation emerged between national intellectual capital and gross domestic product per capita. The problem remains organizations operating with increasingly complex knowledge networks often lose intellectual capital resulting from ineffective knowledge management practices. The purpose of this study was to provide management opportunities to reduce intellectual capital loss. The first research question addressed how an enhanced intelligent, complex, and adaptive system (ICAS) model could clarify management\u27s understanding of organizational knowledge transfer. The second research question addressed how interdisciplinary theory could become more meaningfully infused to enhance management practices of the organization\u27s knowledge ecosystem. The nature of this study was phenomenological to gain deeper understanding of individual experiences related to knowledge flow phenomena. Data were collected from a single historical research dataset containing 11 subject interviews and analyzed using Moustakas\u27 heuristic framework. Original interviews were collected in 2012 during research within a military unit, included in this study based on theme alignment. Organizational, knowledge management, emergent systems, and cognition theories were synthesized to enhance understandings of emergent ICAS forces. Individuals create unique ICAS flow emergent force dynamics in relation to micro- and macro-meso sensemaking and sensegiving. Findings indicated individual knowledge work significantly shapes emergent ICAS flow dynamics. Collectively enhancing knowledge stewardship over time could foster positive social change by improving national welfare

Nintendo Wii: Opportunities to put the Education back into Physical Education

Movement-based gaming technologies, such as the Nintendo Wii, are becoming more visible within the physical education. As research on movement-based technologies develops, an aspect that has gained interest is the potential educational value for the physical education student. The purpose of this study was to examine movement-based sport games and the potential learning opportunities (i.e. game performance elements) for physical education students. Using qualitative measures, experts in the field of physical education teacher education analyzed the game performance opportunities across multiple sport-based games. Findings indicated that movement-based games provide opportunities to develop and work on the cognitive understanding of sport and games

Ground reaction forces for children running in different shoes

The purpose of this study was to determine whether certain ground reaction force parameters such as impact force (F1), second maximum force (F2), loading rate, stance time and average vertical ground reaction force (Fzavg) differ when 11-13 year old children run in a neutral shoe (Nike Air Pegasus+ 25) that is either a child or adult style. Shoes were impact tested in an impact test instrument to determine any performance differences between the two shoes. Next, 10 healthy female subjects aged 12.03 ± 1.14 years with a height of 154.6 ± 4.90 cm and a mass of 46.18 ± 14.33 kg with a shoe size between 3.5 and 7 youth were recruited from the Las Vegas area to run 9 meters, a maximum of 40 times in the two shoes over a force platform. Loading rate was calculated using two methods: (1) rate of change in force between ground contact and F1, and (2) rate of change of force within 10 ms bin between ground contact and 50 ms. In addition to recording biomechanical parameters, after each condition subjects filled out a survey to determine personal comfort for each shoe. Dependent variables (shoe impact data, F1, F2, Fzavg, stance time and loading rate) were analyzed using paired t-tests. Loading rate bins were analyzed using a 2 (shoe) x 5 (bin) repeated measures ANOVA. Survey data were analyzed using a paired t-test. From the mechanical impact test analysis, it was determined that there were significant differences in force, peak acceleration and percent energy between shoes (p\u3c.001). From the running test, it was determined that, loading rate was different (p=.009) between shoe conditions whereas F1, F2, stance time, or average vertical ground reaction force were not different between shoes (p\u3e.01). It was also determined that there was no difference in loading rate between bins (p\u3e.05). From the survey data, it was determined that heel cushioning was the only parameter that was different (p=.004) between shoes. In order to prevent overuse injuries, it has been reported that a lower loading rate can prevent possible overuse injuries. Because a larger loading rate was observed while running in the children\u27s shoes it is concluded that the lower loading rate for the subject wearing the adult shoe may reduce overuse injury and is the better shoe choice for girls aged 11-13 years old (Nigg, 1997)

Experimental aerodynamic characteristics of a generic hypersonic accelerator configuration at Mach numbers 1.5 and 2.0

An experimental investigation of the static longitudinal and lateral-directional aerodynamic characteristics of a generic hypersonic research vehicle was conducted in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). A parametric study was performed to determine the interference effects of various model components. Configuration variables included delta and trapezoidal canards; large and small centerline-mounted vertical tails, along with a set of wing-mounted vertical tails; and a set of model noses with different degrees of bluntness. Wing position was varied by changing the longitudinal location and the incidence angle. The test Mach numbers were 1.5 and 2.0 at Reynolds numbers of 1 x 10(exp 6) per foot, 2 x 10(exp 6) per foot, and 4 x 10(exp 6) per foot. Angle of attack was varied from -4 degrees to 27 degrees, and sideslip angle was varied from -8 degrees to 8 degrees. Generally, the effect of Reynolds number did not deviate from conventional trends. The longitudinal stability and lift-curve slope decreased with increasing Mach number. As the wing was shifted rearward, the lift-curve slope decreased and the longitudinal stability increased. Also, the wing-mounted vertical tails resulted in a more longitudinally stable configuration. In general, the lift-drag ratio was not significantly affected by vertical-tail arrangement. The best lateral-directional stability was achieved with the large centerline-mounted tail, although the wing-mounted vertical tails exhibited the most favorable characteristics at the higher angles of attack

Measurements of forces, moments, and pressures on a generic store separating from a box cavity at supersonic speeds

An experimental investigation was conducted to measure the forces, moments, and pressure distributions on the generic store separating from a rectangular box cavity contained in a flat plate surface at supersonic speeds. Pressure distributions inside the cavity and oil flow and vapor-screen photographs of the cavity flow field were also obtained. The measurements were obtained for the store separating from a flat plate surface, from two shallow cavities having length to depth ratios (L/h) of 16.778 and 12.073, and from a deep cavity having L/h = 6.730. Measurements for the shallow cavities were obtained both with and without rectangular doors attached to sides of the cavities. The tests were conducted at free stream Mach numbers of 1.69, 2.00 and 2.65 for a free stream Reynolds number per foot of 2 x 10(exp 6). Presented here are a discussion of the results, a complete tabulation of the pressure data, figures of both the pressure and force and moment data, and representative oil flow and vapor screen photographs

Student Experiences in an Online First-Year Seminar Paired with Remedial Mathematics

Educational research has explored the influence of first-year seminars, online course delivery, and developmental coursework on first-year student success, yet there is limited research on how these educational components intersect. A collective case study approach was used to explore the experiences of students enrolled in an online first-year seminar that was paired with a developmental mathematics course. Students reported different motivating factors and expectations for enrolling in the course, yet all expressed a desire to improve their academic performance and confidence. These results help to inform how delivery of an online FYS can support the goals of students and institutions

The Grizzly, December 5, 2002

Putting the Art Back in a Liberal Arts Education • Celebrating the Holidays Around the World • There is no Need to be Violent • Stress Triggers at Ursinus College • Stress Busters • Fear vs. Phobia • Graduates: Trying to Find a Job that Pays • Sober for Good • Unexpected Difference • Children Violent with Other Children • Gymnastics Team has High Expectations • How do Ursinus Athletes Prevent Injuries? • Luciano Named CC and ECAC Player of the Week • Final Exam Schedulehttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1527/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, October 10, 2002

The 2002 Homecoming Nominees • Former White House Aide Speaks at Ursinus • New Student Art in the Library • Students Riots at the University of Oregon • First Play of the Semester to Cure the Blues • New Meal Plan Hard to Swallow • Major Workshops for Sophomore Department Events Oct. 14-25 • Everyone\u27s Talking About the Music Man • Opinions: Family Day 2002 a Success; Ursinus and Marriage; Party Scene: UC vs. PSU Surprisingly Similar • Donald Meyer Art Exhibit in Berman Museum • Student Profile: Dana Mazzenga • Ursinus College Choir • CAB: Exciting Events for Campus • Women\u27s Rugby Continuing to Improve • Intramural Sports Start up Again • McCarney Named C.C. Player of the Week • Dougherty Races Back on Top • Comparing Prices: Halloween Costumes • Cancer Causing Foods: What to Avoid When You\u27re Eating • 3 Years at Ursinushttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1522/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, November 7, 2002

Election 2002: Absent-Minded with Absentee Ballots • Redhat Makes Computer Connection at Ursinus • Reimert Robbers • In Praise of Music Presented Last Weekend • Boo from UC to You! • Don\u27t Delete Your Future: Career Services Information • Professors Killed During Student Rampage and Suicide • Opinions: To Vote or not to Vote?; Sexual Harassment: A Problem for Ursinus Students; Sniper Caught: Will Peace be Restored? • Third Annual Poem-palooza a Success • Berman: Social Surrealism • Radio Talk Show Comes to Ursinus • Women\u27s Soccer Season Better Than Record Shows • Field Hockey Finishes at the Top of Division III • Roller Hockey Opens Season • Cross Country 2002 Centennial Conference Championships • Dealing with Death: How to Cope • So You Wanna be a Bartender?https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1524/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, November 14, 2002

Did you Miss the Election 2002? • Young Voters Ignore their Political Power • Ursinus Students Writing Kids Program Grant • History, Reminder Found in Veteran\u27s Day • Tartuffe Simply Delicious • Opinions: Are Dateds Worth It?; Homecoming: A Different Opinion; More Problems with Registration; Everclear Rocks Ursinus • Get Ready to Jazz: Ursinus Concert Band Style • Dateds: Worth the Dollar? • Everclear: Clearer than Ever • Exhibit Cases Return to Myrin Library • Men\u27s, Women\u27s Basketball Get Ready to Open Seasons • Roller Hockey Records First • Swim Team Opens Winter Season with a Win • Hot Dates for Collegeville Love Birds • Louie and his Band Rock U.C. • Meet the Ladies of Suites 106 and 204https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1525/thumbnail.jp