Studies of the nature of interfacial barriers in high efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells

The effects of interfacial barriers in crystalline silicon solar cells were studied. The effort was directed toward the investigation and use of such techniques as Angular Resolved Parameter Spectroscopy (ARAPS) and Impedance Spectroscopy in initially characterizing n-type Si doped to levels commonly used for n+p solar cells, and eventually Si solar cells. The objectives of the research are given. Those accomplished are detailed, as are recommendations for future work

How World Trade Centers, JET and International Education Consider Cultural Dimensions when Facilitating Intercultural Communication with Japanese

Abstract Due to globalization, situations requiring intercultural communication skills such as cross-cultural business exchanges and foreign language teaching are more frequent and necessary. To provide a snapshot of how professionals currently practice intercultural communication, I researched how those from three case studies consider, intentionally or otherwise, cultural dimensions when interacting with those from Japan. Moreover, I speculated how these professionals and those in similar situations might be able to practice better intercultural communication skills. I preselected two interviewees from World Trade Centers, those that have taught in the Japan Exchange and Teaching program, (JET), and international education programs and performed loosely structured interviews through a process influenced by the incremental interview protocol, asking questions regarding how they consider five cultural dimensions: collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, assertiveness, context orientation and tightness. I conducted a thematic, qualitative analysis of interviewees responses through a method influenced by the general inductive approach. I found that context orientation was accounted for the most by interviewees and discovered a common trend in interviewees reluctance to rely too heavily on absolutes derived from cultural competencies. As such I recommend being aware of cultural dimensions theory, emphasizing consideration of context orientation and expressing cultural humility in similar situations

Contemporary Comparative Politics and Revival of Regime Analysis Contra Reviving Aristotle’s Regime Science*

This paper suggests that upon comparing the various behavioural models and post-behavioural approaches (mostly understood as “the return of the state” and the concept of the political regime that emerges from that return) to compare political systems, we discover that Aristotle’s science of regimes is a superior framework to various models advanced by the majority of regime frameworks of contemporary comparative political science. In examining that whole attempt to recover the regime as a means to analyze human political behaviour one finally comes to see that Aristotle’s approach allows a more accurate and precise presentation of human political behaviour found within the structure of given political communities that are shaped by the given form of a particular regime.W artykule zasugerowano, że porównanie różnych modeli behawioralnych i podejścia post-behawioralnego (rozumianego przede wszystkim jako “powrót państwa” i pojęcie reżimu politycznego, będące wynikiem tego powrotu) w celu porównania systemów politycznych prowadzi do wniosku, że arystotelesowska nauka o reżimie jest nadrzędnym punktem odniesienia dla rozmaitych modeli większości koncepcji reżimu opracowanych w ramach współczesnej politologii porównawczej. Badając wszystkie te próby zmierzające do odrodzenia koncepcji reżimu jako instrumentu analizy zachowań politycznych człowieka dostrzega się, że podejście przyjęte przez Arystotelesa pozwala na celniejsze i dokładniejsze przedstawienie zachowań politycznych występujących w strukturze określonych społeczności politycznych kształtowanych według danego reżimu

Low rate flow switch can be used for gas or liquid

Flow switch operable at low flow rates is used for detecting the flow of a water coolant in a vacuum deposition apparatus. This switch utilizes one or more reed switches which are actuated by a sliding magnet

Vol. 8, No. 4

Contents: A Union Perspective on Central City School District 133—The Duty to Bargain over the Economically Motivated Managerial Decision to RIF and Leroy Education Association—The Duty to Bargain over the Substantive Aspects of Teacher Evaluation Plans, by Robert S. Bates, Jr. Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplanhttps://scholarship.kentlaw.iit.edu/iperr/1010/thumbnail.jp

Vol. 8, No. 4

Contents: A Union Perspective on Central City School District 133—The Duty to Bargain over the Economically Motivated Managerial Decision to RIF and Leroy Education Association—The Duty to Bargain over the Substantive Aspects of Teacher Evaluation Plans, by Robert S. Bates, Jr. Recent Developments, by the Student Editorial Board Further References, compiled by Margaret A. Chaplanhttps://scholarship.kentlaw.iit.edu/iperr/1010/thumbnail.jp

Understanding Predictors of Nutrient Management Practice Diversity in Midwestern Agriculture

Agriculture\u27s negative effect on water quality has become increasingly well documented. Farmers have a range of conservation practices available, yet rate of adoption is not optimal. Extension and other agricultural stakeholders play a key role in promotion of conservation practice adoption. We used survey data to examine relationships between farmers\u27 integration in agricultural social networks and diversity of conservation practices used. Farmers who were more engaged in agricultural organizations and social networks tended to report greater diversity in nutrient best management practices. Conversely, less connected farmers reported less management practice diversity. Opportunities for Extension to engage with both groups exist

Understanding Predictors of Nutrient Management Practice Diversity in Midwestern Agriculture

Agriculture\u27s negative effect on water quality has become increasingly well documented. Farmers have a range of conservation practices available, yet rate of adoption is not optimal. Extension and other agricultural stakeholders play a key role in promotion of conservation practice adoption. We used survey data to examine relationships between farmers\u27 integration in agricultural social networks and diversity of conservation practices used. Farmers who were more engaged in agricultural organizations and social networks tended to report greater diversity in nutrient best management practices. Conversely, less connected farmers reported less management practice diversity. Opportunities for Extension to engage with both groups exist