Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Title
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An investigation to evaluate some of the methods available to industry to control the absenteeism problem
(Northern Illinois University, 1965)The purpose of this study was to investigate some methods through which costly employee absence could be controlled, or at least minimized, so that production and profits could bemaximized to their fullest potential. Top ... -
Investigations and applications of field- and photo-emitted electron beams from a radio frequency gun
(Northern Illinois University, 2015)Production of quality electron bunches using efficient ways of generation is a crucial aspect of accelerator technology. Radio frequency electron guns are widely used to generate and rapidly accelerate electron beams to ... -
Investigations of biologically relevant free radicals utilizing novel gas-phase analytical techniques
(Northern Illinois University, 2017)The investigation of gas-phase radical cations as a method of modeling and exploring the fundamental chemical characteristics of radicals found in biological systems has generated substantial interest over the last decade. ... -
Investigations of the reduction of the tetrachloraurate (III) anion with triphenylphosphine and replacement reactions of some gold(I) complexes
(Northern Illinois University, 1974)Several problems in gold chemistry were investigated in this study. The first deals with the redox reaction between the tetrachloroaurate(III) anion with triphenylphosphine. The overall redox reaction is given below: AuCl⁻₄ ... -
Investigative reporting in Chicago suburban newspapers
(Northern Illinois University, 1976)Despite its limitations and problems, some small amount of investigative reporting exists in the Chicago suburban press. While Chicago suburban newsmen are satisfied with the quality of investigative reporting that they ... -
The investment portfolio of large commercial banks : policies and compositions
(Northern Illinois University, 1981)This thesis presents an analysis of the policies and compositions of the investment portfolio of large commercial banks. The thesis focuses on the portfolio structure of banks with assets over one billion dollars. Large ... -
"Invisible knapsacks" in education : an autoethnography of privilege and power dynamics in higher education
(Northern Illinois University, 2017)Privilege and power dynamics in higher education settings are examined using an autoethnographic design. To begin with, the need for the study is outlined, followed by research questions. After a brief discussion of the ... -
Ionic protection of x-ray induced dominant lethals in drosophila melanogaster
(Northern Illinois University, 1969)Male Drosophila melanogaster inbred Oregon R flies were given various injections of distilled water and inorganic salts and irradiated with 1600r of x-rays. These treated males were then mated in a 1:1 ratio with the same ... -
The ionic strength dependence of the reduction of cytochrome c peroxidase compound I by horse heart ferrocytochrome c
(Northern Illinois University, 1992)The ionic strength dependence of the reduction of cytochrome c peroxidase compound I by horse cytochrome c has been studied, using stopped-flow technigue, in pH 7.5, potassium phosphate/nitrate buffer. The temperature was ... -
Is a good leader hard to find? : a test of spontaneity in leadership perceptions
(Northern Illinois University, 2000)This experiment tested a central assumption underlying Lord, Foti, and DeVader’s leader categorization theory: that the labeling of an individual as a leader is a spontaneous process resulting from the observation of ... -
Is legal action the right 'idea' : an examination of client-based legal action and its effects on organizational responses to the Individuals with Disablities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA)
(Northern Illinois University, 2016)The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) is a piece of federal legislation that directs schools and districts to provide students with disabilities a "free appropriate public education." It contains ... -
Is marijuana a social problem? : a legal perspective
(Northern Illinois University, 1982)This study focuses on the attitudes of members of the criminal justice system regarding the effects of marijuana and the present laws governing the possession and use of this drug. This researcher wished to determine whether ... -
Is understanding of instructions a major factor in dietary adherence among patients with chronic renal failure?
(Northern Illinois University, 1970)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of understanding of dietary instructions on adherence to the restricted diet used in chronic renal failure. Sampling included thirty male and female patients, 16 to ... -
Is viewing a painting really like reading? : an investigation of trans-symbolic comprehension processes
(Northern Illinois University, 2018)Humans form mental models of the world around them. A large body of research has outlined these mental processes for comprehending texts, yet less work has been conducted in the world of comprehending artworks. The recent ... -
Isamu Noguchi : the early years, or, how to survive as an artist in parlous times : the sculptor struggles with social, creative, patronage and art critical forces during the Great Depression
(Northern Illinois University, 1997)One of the more difficult periods of an artist's career is the period following his or her formal education when the artist must establish himself/herself as an artist. Isamu Noguchi's long and successful career began ... -
Isolation and characterization of Bacillus megaterium QM B1551 plasmids
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Isolation and characterization of monomer hemoglobins from the bloodworm Glycera Dibranchiata
(Northern Illinois University, 1983)In the marine annelid Glycera Dibranchiata the physiological functions of oxygen transport and storage are carried out by hemoglobin contained in nucleated coelemic erythrocytes. The low molecular weight or monomer hemoglobin- ... -
The isolation and characterization of morphogenic mutants of Bacillis megaterium QM B1551
(Northern Illinois University, 1985)Several different morphogenic mutants of Bacillus megaterium QM B1551 were isolated and characterized phenotypically. These included 24 germination defective mutants as well as 6 sporulation defective mutants. In addition, ... -
Isolation and characterization of pBM400 : a 53 kb plasmid from Bacillus megaterium QM B1551
(Northern Illinois University, 2000)Bacillus megaterium QM B1551 has seven indigenous plasmids ranging from 5.5 kb to 165 kb. Our laboratory is studying the role of these plasmids in the cell. We have cloned, sequenced, and characterized five replicons. The ... -
Isolation and characterization of SLF genes from a BAC library representing the s-locus of Petunia axillaris
(Northern Illinois University, 2017)Gametophytic Self-incompatibility is the biochemical process in which plants can recognize their own (self) pollen, therefore rejecting it while accepting pollen of another plant (non-self) of the same species. This mechanism ...
