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The QIF parallel method for linear systems, eigenvalue and singular value computations
(Northern Illinois University, 1987)A new factorization, the Quadrant Interlocking Factorization (QIF), is used to solve the linear system Ax = b in O(n²) steps using O(n²) processors. The matrix A is factored into a product of its quadrant interlocking ... -
Quadrabonia
(Northern Illinois University, 1991)QUADRABONIA is a one movement work scored for f our groups of three trombones, each group being in a different corner of a performance space. The tonal material for QUADRABONIA originates from a twelve-tone row and from ... -
Quadratic inverse eigenvalue problems: Theory, methods, and applications
(Northern Illinois University, 2008)This dissertation is devoted to the study of quadratic inverse eigenvalue problems from theoretical, computational and applications points of view. Special attention is given to two important practical engineering problems: ... -
A qualitative analysis of experiencing a nature-related residential weekend workshop for women
(Northern Illinois University, 2000)This thesis investigated women’s experience of a nature-related residential workshop using the methodology of phenomenology. Women are participating in naturerelated activities, but, due to limited research, it is unclear ... -
A qualitative and quantitative study of the fatty acid composition of selected micro-organisms
(Northern Illinois University, 1975)Fatty acid content would appear to be an important parameter in the identification and numerical taxonomy of many microorganisms, especially when used with other qualifying biochemical and physical characteristics. A wide ... -
Qualitative correlation of seismic flux and free-air gravity with crustal structure of the midcontinent of the United States
(Northern Illinois University, 1975)Qualitative interpretation of recently completed maps of seismic flux and the free-air gravity field of the midcontinent suggests a correlation between seismicity and heterogeneous crustal structure. The maps compiled for ... -
A qualitative examination of the opinions and attitudes of WIC mothers toward feeding their overweight children
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A qualitative examination of the outcomes and impact of foster parent education
(Northern Illinois University, 2002)Utilizing a qualitative approach, exit interviews were conducted with eight foster mothers who participated in a parent education program called Listening to Children (LTC). LTC is unique in that it mirrors the strengths ... -
A qualitative exploration of masculinity among community college males
(Northern Illinois University, 2016)The purposes of this grounded theory study were to explore how traditional-aged community college males experience masculinity and to examine how they engage with community college support systems. Eleven diverse participants ... -
A qualitative study of learner-centered training : a corporate view of web-based instruction
(Northern Illinois University, 2002)The challenges of downsizing, competition, and the global market all affect the survival of any corporation, as well as training. New demands are placed on training departments to ensure that employees have access to ... -
Qualitative theory of differential equations
(Northern Illinois University, 1986)The problem of stability is of primary concern in the qualitative theory of differential equations and has occupied mathematicians for the past century. The problem appears when considering solutions to the differential ... -
Quality circles : an investigation of the Malcolm Baldridge quality award winners and the implications for education
(Northern Illinois University, 1992)This study focused on quality circles used in industry by examining the Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award Winners. Similarities between the winners were examined using a coding analysis derived from concepts derived from the ... -
Quality control chart for tool wear : a residuals approach
(Northern Illinois University, 2015)This thesis studies an approach for monitoring a manufacturing process whose quality characteristic has a linear trend that is caused by tool wear. The methodology is implemented in R and simulations are performed in R to ... -
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Sepsis-Related Outcomes at an Integrated Healthcare System
(Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the National Association for Healthcare Quality, 2019-11)Hospitals are encouraged to take steps to improve outcomes for patients with sepsis, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. A retrospective analysis examined data (n 5 4,475) from three health systems to better determine ... -
Quality indicators of optimal inclusive service delivery for students with learning disabilities : attitudes and barriers identified by secondary educators
(Northern Illinois University, 2002)The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) least restrictive environment (LRE) section identifies the preferred placement for students with disabilities as the regular-education classroom. The question of what ... -
Quality of life in retirement : a composite model
(Northern Illinois University, 1998)A great deal o f research has been devoted to the explanation o f retirement satisfaction. Traditional themes have generally emphasized the importance o f health and financial security as pre-cursors o f a successful ... -
Quantifying groundwater-sapping landforms with a hypsometric technique
(American Geophysical Union, 2000)The groundwater-sapping process generates peculiar landform features, including amphitheater channel head, U-shaped cross section with steep wall and flat floor, and short stubby tributaries. However, previous attempts to ... -
Quantifying seabird influence on recovering island ecosystems
(Northern Illinois University, 2015)Species that compose island ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to extinctions. In New Zealand alone, since human settlement began around 1285AD, 41% of bird species have been driven to extinction. Seabirds play an ... -
Quantifying the Ecosystem Services of Dung Beetles in a Restored Tallgrass Prairie
(Northern Illinois University, 2017-04-27)Humans are highly dependent upon functional ecosystems for a wide variety of goods and services, known as ecosystem services. Through the decomposition of dung, dung beetles provide an ecosystem service valued at US$380 ... -
Quantifying the spatial variability of fractures and fracture network properties
(Northern Illinois University, 2015)Fracture networks can have a significant impact on the performance of subsurface reservoirs, and therefore have a wide variety of industrial applications (e.g., oil and gas, economic ore deposits, hydrogeology, environmental ...
