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The effect of a mentoring intervention on the teaching self-efficacy of pre-service special education teacher candidates
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a specific mentoring intervention on the teaching self-efficacy of pre-service special education teacher candidates. A Special Educators Efficacy Scale (SEES) was ...
Exponential random graph models for multilevel networks
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
This master's thesis investigates the use of exponential random graph models for multilevel networks. It begins by describing some basic ideas in network analysis and then moves into the use of models to describe observed ...
Characterization of table algebras by their multiplicities
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
The structure of a standard integral table algebra can sometimes be determined by the multiplicities of the irreducible characters for that table algebra. In particular, it has been shown that a standard table algebra ...
Inorganic/organic hybrid nanocomposite coating applications : formulation, characterization, and evaluation
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
Nanotechnology applications in coatings have shown significant growth in recent years. Systematic incorporation of nano-sized inorganic materials into polymer coating enhances optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical ...
Faculty online teaching self-efficacy : a cultural perspective
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
This quantitative study explored the Royal Commission of Jubail Colleges and Institute (RCJCI) faculty online teaching self-efficacy. Today, online teaching is a requirement to overcome educational barriers related to time ...
Parental and adolescent characteristics predicting adolescent disclosure to parents across various social domains
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
The current study examined associations between adolescents' externalizing problem behaviors (EPBs), maternal and paternal parenting characteristics (i.e., parental warmth), and adolescents' disclosure of behavior to their ...
Sensing and analysis of angular vibrations of tremor
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
Tremor is defined as the unintentional involuntary muscle movements involving rhythmic oscillations of any part of body like legs, hands, arms and limbs. This thesis deals with the most common tremor that occurs in hands. ...
Measuring efficiencies in U.S. hospital mergers
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
Using non-parametric approaches, this study investigates the technical efficiencies of U.S. hospitals that have undergone horizontal mergers. Past studies have shown that hospital prices, hospital costs, quality of care ...
A classification of class two and class three nilpotent table algebras
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
Table algebras are generalizations of adjacency algebras, and of the character ring of a finite group. Extensions of groups by groups have been well studied, and Hirasaka and Bang have generalized this to the study of ...
Characterization of the native microbial communities in the karst aquifer of Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
(Northern Illinois University, 2014)
The karst aquifer in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, serves the population as their only drinking water source, and is extremely vulnerable to pollution from sewage and agricultural practices. Because the native microbes are ...