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Lohmiller, Winfried Stefan 1971. "Contraction analysis of nonlinear systems." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9793.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1999.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-90).<br>This thesis derives new results in nonlinear system analysis using methods inspired from fluid mechanics and differential geometry. Based on a differential analysis of convergence, these results may be viewed as generalizing the classical Krasovskii the­orem, as well as linear eigenvalue analysis. A central feature is that convergence and limit behavior are in a sense treated separately, leading to significant conceptual simplifications. We es
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Zampetakis, Emmanouil. "Contraction maps and applications to the analysis of iterative algorithms." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/108973.

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Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2017.<br>Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-107).<br>The increasing interest of the scientific community, and especially machine learning, on non-convex problems, has made non-convex optimization one of the most important and challenging areas of our days. Despite of this increasing interest too little is known from a theoretical point of view. The main reason for this is that the existing and well understood techniques used for th
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Hussain, Liaqat Ali. "The experimental and theoretical analysis of pipe contraction flow fields." Thesis, Kingston University, 1990. http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/20538/.

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The accurate prediction of pipe contraction pressure loss is important in the design of pipe system such as heat exchangers, particularly when close control of the flow distribution in a network of pipes is required. The prediction of contraction pressure loss depends heavily on experimental data. Large discrepancies in these predictions are evident in the literature. Experimental results giving pres!? re loss coef fici ents for a range of Reyno 1 ds numbers of 4x 10 -2x 10 and area ratios of 0.135 - 0.692 are presented and compared with predictions from a method developed that allows for velo
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Ford, Jonathan M. "Skeletal Muscle Contraction Simulation: A Comparison in Modeling." Scholar Commons, 2013. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4814.

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Computer generated three-dimensional (3-D) models are being used at increasing rates in the fields of entertainment, education, research, and engineering. One of the aspects of interest includes the behavior and function of the musculoskeletal system. One such tool used by engineers is the finite element method (FEM) to simulate the physics behind muscle mechanics. There are several ways to represent 3-D muscle geometry, namely a bulk, a central line of action and a spline model. The purpose of this study is to exmine how these three representations affect the overall outcome of muscle movemen
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Aylward, Erin M. "Robust stability and contraction analysis of nonlinear systems via semidefinite optimization." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/37850.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2006.<br>This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-110).<br>A wide variety of stability and performance problems for linear and certain classes of nonlinear dynamical systems can be formulated as convex optimization problems involving linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). These formulations can be solved numerically with computationally-effc
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Obi, Chidinma C. "Developing quantitative models for contraction at wound edges using finite element analysis." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32957.

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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaf 18).<br>Finite element analysis was applied to develop a quantitative tool for studying contraction at wound edges. Two models showing contraction at the edges of a cylindrical liver wound were employed. The first model assumed that contractile cells applied forces to the wound only at the top and bottom surfaces of the liver; the second model assumed that the contractile forces occurred along the entire wound surface. Assumptions based on prior studies on s
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Crowther, Gregory John. "An analysis of metabolic fluxes in contracting human skeletal muscle /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/10538.

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Bertocchini, Federica. "Expression and functional analysis of murine ryanodine receptor type 3." Thesis, Open University, 1998. http://oro.open.ac.uk/57732/.

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Ryanodine receptors (RyRs) are intracellular homotetrameric Ca2+-release channels constituting a family of three different isoforms, named RyRl, RyR2 and RyR3. RyRl and RyR2 are highly expressed in skeletal and cardiac muscles respectively, where they localize in the terminal cisternae of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR). Although RyRl and RyR2 have been found to be expressed in several other tissues at much lower level than in striated muscles, their major functional role is related to Ca2+-release from the SR following electrical depolarization of the plasma membrane, a process referred to as
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Tzenkov, Anton D. "Seismic analysis of concrete arch dams with contraction joint and nonlinear material models." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2001. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp05/MQ61026.pdf.

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Bosel, Tod. "Finite element analysis of Y and YU type contraction joints in concrete pavements." Ohio : Ohio University, 1990. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1183478523.

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Jang, Se Hoon. "Automated crack control analysis for concrete pavement construction." Thesis, Texas A&M University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/2553.

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The focus of this research is on the control of random cracking in concrete paving by using sawcut notch locations in the early stages of construction. This is a major concern in concrete pavement construction. This research also addresses a probabilistic approach to determine the optimum time and depth of sawcutting for newly constructed portland cement concrete pavements. Variability in climate conditions and material characteristics during the hardening process affects the potential of cracking at any sawcut depth. Several factors affecting the probability of crack initiation are material s
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Carriou, Vincent. "Multiscale, multiphysic modeling of the skeletal muscle during isometric contraction." Thesis, Compiègne, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017COMP2376/document.

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Les systèmes neuromusculaire et musculosquelettique sont des systèmes de systèmes complexes qui interagissent parfaitement entre eux afin de produire le mouvement. En y regardant de plus près, ce mouvement est la résultante d'une force musculaire créée à partir d'une activation du muscle par le système nerveux central. En parallèle de cette activité mécanique, le muscle produit aussi une activité électrique elle aussi contrôlée par la même activation. Cette activité électrique peut être mesurée à la surface de la peau à l'aide d'électrode, ce signal enregistré par l'électrode se nomme le signa
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Lee, Patrick James. "Low Back Biomechanical Analysis of Isometric Pushing and Pulling Tasks." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30835.

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Few studies have investigated the neuromuscular recruitment and stabilizing control of the spine during pushing and pulling exertions. Past theoretical investigation suggest that co-contraction of the of the paraspinal muscles is necessary to stabilize the spine during pushing exertions. We hypothesized greater levels of co-contraction during pushing exertions. Co-contraction of trunk musculature was quantified during isometric pushing and pulling tasks. The mean value of co-contraction during pushing was two-fold greater (p < 0.01) than during extension. Co-contraction has been shown t
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Kimmig, François. "Multi-scale modeling of muscle contraction : From stochastic dynamics of molecular motors to continuum mechanics." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019SACLX071/document.

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L'objectif de cette thèse est la modélisation mathématique des mécanismes de contraction musculaire à l'échelle microscopique dans le but de proposer et d'intégrer ces modèles dans un environnement de simulation cardiaque multi-échelle.Ce travail est réalisé dans le contexte de la médecine numérique, qui propose d'améliorer le traitement des patients par l'utilisation d'outils numériques.La première contribution de cette thèse est une analyse bibliographique des travaux expérimentaux caractérisant l’interaction actine-myosine et ses régulations afin de compiler les informations sous une forme
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Pannila, Indra. "Experimental and finite element analysis of Y and YU type contraction joints in concrete pavements." Ohio : Ohio University, 1995. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1179950697.

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Wang, Ruoli. "Biomechanical consequences of gait impairment at the ankle and foot : Injury, malalignment, and co-contraction." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Strukturmekanik, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-94886.

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The human foot contributes significantly to the function of the whole lower extremity during standing and locomotion. Nevertheless, the foot and ankle often suffer injuries and are affected by many musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies. The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate gait parameters and muscle function change due to foot and ankle injury, malalignment and co-contraction. Using 3D gait analysis, analytical analyses and computational simulations, biomechanical consequences of gait impairment at the ankle and foot were explored in ablebodied persons and in patient groups wi
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Dean, Valarie Nichole. "Time Constant Analysis of Initial 'Jump' in Firing Rate of Human Motor Units During Isometic Contraction." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/146201.

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Ongoing research studying the underlying mechanism and prevalence of Persistent Inward Currents (PICs) has posed a challenge to the conventional view that the firing rate of a motor unit is proportional to the amount of synaptic input it receives. Near the time of human motor unit recruitment during isometric muscle contraction, a sudden steep rise in firing rate is observed, which is suggested to result from rapid triggering of PICs, an intrinsic property of motor neurons. In evaluating the time constants associated with these steep rises in firing rate across different contractile speeds, it
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McAndrew, Darryl John. "A non-invasive analysis of the structure and function of human multi-segmental muscle." School of Health Sciences - Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences, 2008. http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/822.

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The Central Nervous System (CNS) exerts extensive control over muscle activation in order to produce accurate voluntary movement, such as the complex movements of the human shoulder joint. Muscles surrounding multi-planar joints are selectively activated depending upon the movement performed, and within the radiate musculature of the shoulder, individual muscle segments exist that are capable of exhibiting specific myoelectric intensity and temporal activation patterns. The aim of this thesis was to assess the influence of inter-segment variations in contractile properties on the strategies
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Spires, Jessica Rose. "Model analysis of oxygen transport and metabolism in skeletal muscle: responses to a change in energy demand." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1365177364.

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Round, Elaine Kay. "Identification and analysis of G-protein pathway control in the Caenorhabditis elegans defecation motor program /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/10283.

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Pasqualin, Côme. "Dynamique calcique dans les cardiomyocytes de veines pulmonaires de rat : une hétérogénéité source d'arythmie ?" Thesis, Tours, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016TOUR3808/document.

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Les activités électriques ectopiques à l’origine des épisodes de fibrillation atriale pourraient être dues à des échanges calciques anormaux dans les cardiomyocytes (CM) de veine pulmonaire (VP). Le cycle du calcium des CM de VP a donc été caractérisé et comparé à celui des CM d’oreillette gauche (OG) et de ventricule gauche (VG). Des outils ont été développés pour mesurer la régularité d’organisation des réseaux de tubules transverses et la contractilité des CM de VP. Contrairement aux CM d’OG et de VG, l’organisation hétérogène du réseau de tubules dans la population des CM de VP conduit à u
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Butt, Aamir S. "Finite element analysis of Y and YU type contraction joints for concrete pavements using steel dowels as load transfer devices." Ohio : Ohio University, 1991. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1183654719.

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Butt, Aamir S. "Finite element analysis of Y and YU type contraction joints for concrete pavements using steel dowels as load transfer devices." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 1990. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1183654719.

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Pettersson, Johan. "New concepts and techniques for quantification and trace analysis by gas chromatography." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Kemi, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-44.

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In the first part of this thesis, strategies for avoiding systematic errors when quantifying the main components in mixtures of solvents has been developed (paper I). It is shown that variations in density caused by variations in sample composition and/or volume contraction need to be taken into account. In this way, quantification can be improved. The second part (paper II-V) describes a number of new methods for the analysis of organic trace components present in gaseous or aqueous samples, after an overview of the most commonly applied sample enrichment techniques has been given. For the en
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Beecham, M. C. "Finite element analysis of the human left ventricle in diastole and systole." Thesis, Brunel University, 1997. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/5148.

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Previously, at Brunel University, two computer programs had been developed to facilitate the analysis of the diastolic material properties of the human left ventricle. These two computer programs consisted of; a finite element program, "XL1", which ran upon a Cray-1S/1000 and a post-processor and pre-processor, "HEART", which ran upon the Multics computer system. The computer program "HEART" produced the finite element model, which was then solved by "XL 1", and it also allowed for plotting the results in graphical form, The patient data was supplied by the Royal Brompton Hospital in the form
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Shi, Bobo. "Implementation and Performance Analysis of Many-body Quantum Chemical Methods on the Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessor and NVIDIA GPU Accelerator." The Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1462793739.

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Rogers, Robert Craig. "Experimental analysis of steel dowels used in Y and YU type contraction joints for the repair of concrete pavements subjected to truck loading." Ohio : Ohio University, 1991. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1183736971.

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Roser, Alexandra. "An Analysis of Including the Evolution Law for the Serial Element in the Musculoskeletal Modelling." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Mekanik och hållfasthetslära, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-172282.

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In the classic Hill model for muscle contraction, the split between the muscle and tendon is arbitrary and the problem lacks a unique solution. Instead of reformulating the problem to a differential-algebraic equation and solving for a set of initial conditions, a constant tendon length is commonly assumed in musculoskeletal simulation tools. This assumption has not been thoroughly tested and introduces errors of unknown magnitude to the simulations. In this thesis, the contractile element of the Hill model is modelled as a friction clutch in parallel to a viscous damper. This provides an evol
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Nader, Noujoud. "Connectivity analysis of the EHG during pregnancy and labor." Thesis, Compiègne, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017COMP2329.

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L’accouchement prématuré est l’un des problèmes majeurs en obstétrique. Par suite, il a été un sujet d'intérêt pour de nombreux chercheurs. Parmi les nombreuses méthodes utilisées pour enregistrer la contractilité utérine, le plus utilisé est l'EHG abdominal, comme étant un outil facile à utiliser et non invasif. De nombreuses études ont indiqué que l'utilisation de ce signal pourrait être un outil très puissant pour surveiller la grossesse et pour détecter le travail. Il permet en effet d'accéder à l'utérus ainsi que la synchronisation de l'activité utérine, en utilisant des signaux multiples
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Qi, L. "Use of wavelet analysis techniques with surface EMG and MMG to characterise motor unit recruitment patterns of shoulder muscles during wheelchair propulsion and voluntary contraction tasks." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2011. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1310439/.

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The high demand on the upper extremity during manual wheelchair use contributes to a high prevalence of shoulder pathology in people with spinal cord injury. The overall purpose of this thesis was to investigate shoulder muscle recruitment patterns and wheelchair kinetics in able-bodied participants over a range of daily activities and mobility tasks requiring manual wheelchair propulsion. With a complete understanding of the muscle recruitment patterns, physiotherapists and wheelchair users can improve rehabilitation protocols and wheelchair propulsion performance to prevent shoulder patholog
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Viljoen, Suretha. "Analysis of crosstalk signals in a cylindrical layered volume conductor influence of the anatomy, detection system and physical properties of the tissues /." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2005. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08082005-113739.

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Wheatley-Brown, Michèle T. "An Analysis of Terminology Describing the Physical Aspect of Piano Technique." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/20434.

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Mastering the physical aspect of piano technique has long been a topic of great interest and importance to pianists. This is borne out in the numerous pedagogical approaches on the topic of piano technique. Despite the many contributions from pedagogues and scholars in developing an understanding of piano technique, many conflicting approaches often cause more confusion than clarity. After reviewing the literature on pedagogical approaches to piano technique, this study determined that problematic language might lie at the root of the confusion. Core concepts identified in the review of litera
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Hassan, Mahmoud. "Analysis of the propagation of uterine electrical activity applied to predict preterm labor : prédiction de menaces d'accouchement prématuré." Compiègne, 2011. http://www.theses.fr/2011COMP1948.

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Les contractions utérines sont contrôlées par deux phénomènes physiologiques: l'excitabilité cellulaire et la propagation de l'activité électrique utérine probablement liées aux hautes et basses fréquences de l'electrohysterograme (EHG) respectivement. Toutes les études précédentes ont porté sur l'extraction de paramètres de la partie haute fréquence et n'ont pas montré un potentiel satisfait pour l'application clinique. L'objectif de cette thèse est l'analyse de propagation de l'EHG pendant la grossesse et le travail dans la vue de l'extraction des outils pour une application clinique. Une de
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Portero, Pierre. "Adaptation du muscle humain à la microgravité simulée : apport de l'analyse spectrale du signal EMG." Compiègne, 1993. http://www.theses.fr/1993COMP566S.

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Les modifications des paramètres spectraux du signal électromyographique de surface (EMGS) des muscles Triceps Surae (T. S. ) et Tibialis Anterior (T. A. ), au cours d'une épreuve de fatigue isométrique, sont étudiées en relation avec une situation de microgravité simulée chez l'homme, c'est-à-dire lors d'une période de Bed Rest (B. R. ). La revue de la littérature a permis de montrer que : d'une part, lors d'une période de microgravité réelle ou simulée, les muscles à fonction antigravitaire (T. S) sont plus affectés que les muscles à fonction phasique (T. A. ) ; d'autre part, les paramètres
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Brumfield, David W. "Analysis of bank credit card contracting at Navy field contracting activities." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/27947.

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This research reviews the use of bank credit cards as a small purchase method in the Navy field contracting system. The paper reviews the use of the bank credit card at Naval Weapons Center China Lake, CA, Naval Ordnance Station, Indian Head, MD, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC . The focus of the evaluation is an assessment of how successful the existing bank credit card programs are at the four sites, and the advisability of expanding the program to other field contracting activities. The study also identifies barriers and possible difficulties
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Castro, Antônio Paulo André de. "Análise eletromiográfica dos músculos bíceps braquial e reto femoral de portadoras de diabetes do tipo 2 durante contração estática voluntária máxima." Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, 2012. https://repositorio.ufjf.br/jspui/handle/ufjf/1642.

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Reed, Timothy. "Army contracting command workforce model analysis." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, Graduate School of Business and Public Policy, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/24418.

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Garcia, Michael J., and Curt R. LaRose. "Analysis of navy joint contingency contracting." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10608.

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Joint Applied Project<br>Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited<br>At the turn of the century and with the end of the cold war traditional twentieth century combat methods underwent a radical change. Armies no longer faced off over strategic pieces of land, but fought asymmetrical battles involving small-scale raids against one another in urban environments. This change required a smaller, more agile force that could respond to small-scale insurgent attacks. In order to achieve this smaller force, the services started to contract out auxiliary services, freeing up soldiers for
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Baza, Joseph A., and Timothy E. Cabana. "Analysis of NPS contracting service quality." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/44520.

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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited<br>The purpose of this project is to identify and analyze customer expectations and customer perceptions of service quality provided by the local contracting office supporting the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Our goal is to identify performance gaps using the SERVQUAL instrument for measuring customers’ expectations and perceptions along five quality dimensions (tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy). The results will identify areas of improvements in customer relations, contracting support, and service quality.
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Fiacco, Bryce J., and Daniel O. Stephens. "Joint base contracting: a comparative analysis of joint base contracting activities between services." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10598.

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MBA Professional Report<br>The Defense (DoD) recently created 12 joint bases by consolidating the support functions of geographically close bases under the lead of a single service. The 2005 Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission recommended the joint-basing initiative based on the expected savings of $183.8 million annually. The objectives of the BRAC process were to achieve cost savings, transformation, improvement of capabilities, and enhancement of military value. Using a case study approach, this research identified the specific factors that contribute to the organizational succes
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Evanchik, Michael A. "A transaction cost analysis of defense contracting /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/8724.

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Allen, Dean E., Martin P. Plys, and Vinson B. Morris. "Analysis of contemporary contingency contracting educational resources." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10481.

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MBA Professional Report<br>This research project examines the problem caused by an inefficient matriculation process for contingency contracting officers that is more ad hoc than it is deliberate. The report specifically analyzes the fundamental differences among educational resources that are available to the contemporary contingency contracting officer: the Defense Acquisition University's CON 234 and CON 334, the Naval Postgraduate School's MN 3318, and the U.S. Army's Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks (51C). We examined three factors that influence how these courses prepare acquisitio
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Sweeney, Richard F. "A classification and analysis of contracting literature." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/25737.

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Quander, Angel Y., and Jillian N. Woppert. "Analysis of alpha contracting from three perspectives: government contracting, the government program office, and industry." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10569.

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Joint Applied Project<br>Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited<br>Since it's inception as a 1990s-era acquisition reform, alpha contracting has been a collaborative effort utilized in a sole-source environment between government and industry to streamline an acquisition from beginning to end. This work examines alpha contracting from the three perspectives of the government contracting office, government program office, and industry to provide comprehensive data resulting in best practices for all participants at the Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM).
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Castillo, Joe C., and Erin Flanigan. "Procurement fraud: a knowledge-level analysis of contracting personnel." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/44533.

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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited<br>Contracting is an ever-important function that enables the federal government to acquire everything from small commodities to the most complex weapons systems. With recent fiscal constraints, the potential for fraud is a growing concern, and the ability to detect fraud, waste, and abuse is considered to be an essential skill. Additionally, in order to ensure auditability, an organization must emphasize the presence of competent personnel, capable processes, and effective internal controls. The purpose of this research is to assess the k
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Chung, Siu-man, and 鍾少文. "An analysis of contracting out public cargo working areas." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1998. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31965556.

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Carrington, Vicki J. "Analysis of Army Contracting Command contract specialist vacancy announcements." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10558.

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Joint Applied Project<br>This thesis reviewed the current external Contract Specialist vacancy announcements of the Department of the Army - Army Contracting Command, and compared them to vacancy announcements from other government agencies and private industry. Content analysis was used to systematically identify requirements for knowledge, skills and abilities for the entry-, mid- and supervisory-level Contracting Specialist positions in Army Contracting Command. The following recommendations are made: 1) Specify exactly what minimum skills/abilities/experience are required for e
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Chung, Siu-man. "An analysis of contracting out public cargo working areas." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1998. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B19711153.

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Gopalakrishnan, Arjun. "Probabilistic Analysis of Contracting Ebola Virus Using Contextual Intelligence." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2017. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc984182/.

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The outbreak of the Ebola virus was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Due to the complex nature of the outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had created interim guidance for monitoring people potentially exposed to Ebola and for evaluating their intended travel and restricting the movements of carriers when needed. Tools to evaluate the risk of individuals and groups of individuals contracting the disease could mitigate the growing anxiety and fear. The goal is to understand and analyze the nature of ris
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Cain, Wayne C., and Thomas H. Hoivik. "An analysis of contractor logistical support for nondevelopmental items." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/24115.

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