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An Approach Towards an Autonomic Computing Prototype Reference Architecture
Title
An Approach Towards an Autonomic Computing Prototype Reference Architecture
Author
Williams, Trevon
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Computer science, Information technology, System theory
Description
Autonomic Computing is a grand challenge that strives to create self-regulating environments. The end goal, is to create an environment that can self-optimize, self-protect, self-heal and self-configure based on built-in, formulated, and generated...
DESIGN OF LEAN SIX SIGMA SIMULATION GAMES FOR ONLINE LEARNING
Title
DESIGN OF LEAN SIX SIGMA SIMULATION GAMES FOR ONLINE LEARNING
Author
Kottayil, Arun
Date Created
2014
Subjects--Topical
Industrial engineering, System theory
Description
While simulation games are widely applied in a face-to-face classroom setting, there is a lack of adequate collection of simulation games for online learning. Hence, the purpose of this research is two-fold: 1) to identify the gap for Lean Six Sig...
Electromagnetic Wave Phenomena In Periodic Metastructures
Title
Electromagnetic Wave Phenomena In Periodic Metastructures
Author
Schenk, John
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Electrical engineering, Optics, System theory
Description
There is an active effort toward the development of negative index metamaterials for application in high-resolution imaging. In particular, engineering an artificial material exhibiting an index of exactly -1, may permit sub-wavelength imaging. Th...
Modeling the effects of involvement and attitudes on energy industry pursuit intentions: A systems analysis of the university-industry environment
Title
Modeling the effects of involvement and attitudes on energy industry pursuit intentions: A systems analysis of the university-industry environment
Author
Gross, Jordan
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Power resources, Psychology, Industrial, System theory
Description
The energy industry’s struggle to attract and retain qualified employees continues to threaten the nation’s economy, global competitiveness, and national security. Given the nationwide skills and labor shortage in the energy industry, this study w...
Optimization of Building Envelope Design for Daylighting and Thermal Performance
Title
Optimization of Building Envelope Design for Daylighting and Thermal Performance
Author
Futrell, Benjamin
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Engineering, System theory, Building
Description
Buildings account for 40% of US energy usage. A building’s energy usage is largely determined by decisions made during its design. Such decisions relate to the form and orientation of the building, the materials used, and location of windows. A bi...
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MOVEMENTS THROUGH SIMULATIONS OF ANGER CONTAGION IN SOCIAL MEDIA
Title
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MOVEMENTS THROUGH SIMULATIONS OF ANGER CONTAGION IN SOCIAL MEDIA
Author
Bacaksizlar, Nazmiye
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Sociology, Information technology, System theory
Description
This dissertation investigates emotional contagion in social movements within social media platforms, such as Twitter. The main research question is: How does a protest behavior spread in social networks? The following sub-questions are: (a) What ...