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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Boston Universit

ALCOHOLS AS COMPONENTS OF TRANSPORTATION FUELS

Alcohols have the potential to revolutionize energy fuel supply and use, particularly in transportation. This worldwide potential is based on (a) the variety of widely available raw materials from which alcohols can be made (coal, natural gas, petroleum, and biomass), (b) the improved and demon­ strated technology for alcohol manufacture and use, and (c) the favorable combustion characteristics of alcohols, namely clean burning with high octane performance

Uniform Color: The Effects on Officer Morale and Public Recognition

Examines the psychological aspects of uniform color on the police officer and members of the public

Assessing the effectiveness of fitting paragon CRT lenses with the aid of Humphrey\u27s corneal atlas topographer versus the slide rule method

Two different procedures involved in the proper fitting of orthokeratology lenses were compared to one another to assess whether one technique was superior overall in determining the fit and function of the contact lens. The two procedures compared were the use of Paragon CRT software with the Humphrey\u27s Corneal Atlas Topographer versus the use of the Slide Rule Method (SRM). The parameters used to determine superior fit and function included the evaluation of centration, treatment zone, edge lift, and lens movement as determined by each technique. These evaluations were then combined to tabulate a final score for each fitting technique. The CRT software method was awarded a superior total fit score one-third of the time, the slide rule method was awarded a superior total fit score one-third of the time, and the two methods were awarded an equal total fit score one-third of the time. The results of the study showed that neither technique was overall superior to the other in its ability to ascertain a best fit lens for the patient

Assessing the effectiveness of fitting paragon CRT lenses with the aid of Humphrey\u27s corneal atlas topographer versus the slide rule method

Two different procedures involved in the proper fitting of orthokeratology lenses were compared to one another to assess whether one technique was superior overall in determining the fit and function of the contact lens. The two procedures compared were the use of Paragon CRT software with the Humphrey\u27s Corneal Atlas Topographer versus the use of the Slide Rule Method (SRM). The parameters used to determine superior fit and function included the evaluation of centration, treatment zone, edge lift, and lens movement as determined by each technique. These evaluations were then combined to tabulate a final score for each fitting technique. The CRT software method was awarded a superior total fit score one-third of the time, the slide rule method was awarded a superior total fit score one-third of the time, and the two methods were awarded an equal total fit score one-third of the time. The results of the study showed that neither technique was overall superior to the other in its ability to ascertain a best fit lens for the patient

Detectability models for multiple access low-probability-of-intercept networks

Increased demands for communications in the tactical battlefield have driven the development of multiple access low-probability-of-intercept (LPT) networks. Most detectability studies of LPI networks focus on the individual links of the network, in which the intercept and detectability calculations are conducted for a single network transmitter. We assume here that the interceptor does not attempt to distinguish one emitter from another, hut rather focuses on the operational status of the network so that LPI network performance duality metrics can be established

Corporate governance structure and shareholder wealth maximisation

Over the past two decades the ideology of shareholder value has become entrenched as a principle of corporate governance among companies. A well-established corporate governance system suggests effective control and accounting systems, stringent monitoring, effective regulatory mechanism and efficient utilisation of firms’ resources resulting in improved performance. The object of the research presented in this paper is to provide empirical evidence on the effects of corporate governance on shareholder value maximization of the listed companies in Ghana. Data from ten companies listed on Ghana Stock Exchange covering the period 2003 –2007 were used and analysis done within the panel data framework. The dependent variables, dividend per share and dividend yield are used as a measure of shareholder wealth maximization and the relation between corporate governance and shareholder wealth maximization is investigated. The regression results show that both the board size and the independence have statistically significant relationship with shareholder wealth maximization

Corporate governance structure and shareholder wealth maximisation

Over the past two decades the ideology of shareholder value has become entrenched as a principle of corporate governance among companies. A well-established corporate governance system suggests effective control and accounting systems, stringent monitoring, effective regulatory mechanism and efficient utilisation of firms’ resources resulting in improved performance. The object of the research presented in this paper is to provide empirical evidence on the effects of corporate governance on shareholder value maximization of the listed companies in Ghana. Data from ten companies listed on Ghana Stock Exchange covering the period 2003 –2007 were used and analysis done within the panel data framework. The dependent variables, dividend per share and dividend yield are used as a measure of shareholder wealth maximization and the relation between corporate governance and shareholder wealth maximization is investigated. The regression results show that both the board size and the independence have statistically significant relationship with shareholder wealth maximization

Mental disorder and the outcome of HIV/AIDS in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

OBJECTIVES: To conduct a systematic review of the literature to examine the interrelationship between mental health and treatment outcomes in low-income and middle-income settings; to update the work of Collins et al. (2006). DESIGN: Systematic review of peer-reviewed articles that examined one of the following: the effects of mental disorders (including cognitive impairment) upon engagement with treatment and/or adherence; their influence upon HIV-related clinical outcomes; and the impact of interventions for mental disorder. METHODS: Articles about mental health and HIV/AIDS were included if they were published after 2005 and addressed one of the areas of interest described above. Systematic methods were used for searching, screening, and data extraction. Studies employing quantitative measures of exposures and outcomes wherein all participants had a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS were included. RESULTS: This review found ample and moderately consistent evidence that adverse mental health and alcohol consumption are associated with reduced adherence. Variation in measurement and the relative paucity of work meant that interpretation of studies examining engagement with care and other clinical outcomes was difficult. Evidence on the efficacy and effectiveness of mental health interventions in low-income and middle-income settings was very limited. CONCLUSION: This review suggests that psychosocial factors, namely, depression and alcohol may have adverse effects upon HIV-related outcomes. However, further large, high-quality studies examining outcomes other than adherence are needed. There is also an urgent need for randomized controlled trials of interventions for mental disorder and a need to investigate their impact upon HIV-related outcomes

Intersections of Jane Jacobs’ conditions for diversity and low-carbon urban systems: a look at four global cities

Countless cities are rapidly developing across the globe, pressing the need for clear urban planning and design recommendations geared towards sustainability. This article examines the intersections of Jane Jacobs’ four conditions for diversity with low-carbon and low-energy use urban systems in four cities around the world: Lyon (France), Chicago (United-States), Kolkata (India), and Singapore (Singapore). After reviewing Jacobs’ four conditions for diversity, we introduce the four cities and describe their historical development context. We then present a framework to study the cities along three dimensions: population and density, infrastructure development/use, and climate and landscape. These cities differ in many respects and their analysis is instructive for many other cities around the globe. Jacobs’ conditions are present in all of them, manifested in different ways and to varying degrees. Overall we find that the adoption of Jacobs' conditions seems to align well with concepts of low-carbon urban systems, with their focus on walkability, transit-oriented design, and more efficient land use (i.e., smaller unit sizes). Transportation sector emissions seems to demonstrate a stronger influence from the presence of Jacobs' conditions, while the link was less pronounced in the building sector. Kolkata, a low-income, developing world city, seems to possess many of Jacobs' conditions, while exhibiting low per capita emissions - maintaining both of these during its economic expansion will take careful consideration. Greenhouse gas mitigation, however, is inherently an in situ problem and the first task must therefore be to gain local knowledge of an area before developing strategies to lower its carbon footprint