Most organizations question how to optimize performance to remain competitive and maintain customer loyalty. In today’s fierce competition, quality and process improvements are critical to reduce costs and maximize manufacturing performance. Company A . . .

Every year, some students in special education programs at traditional high schools transfer to alternative high schools. It is important for students in special education to receive high quality education, but this is also the law under Individuals w . . .

Joyce’s writing has largely been associated with narrative irony. However, a romantic reading is possible aided by the ideas of Joseph Campbell and Sc hopenhauer. A romantic is one that uses the narrative pattern of romance: a questing hero successfu . . .

Students eligible for special education under the criteria of Emotional Disturbance often present disruptive or off-task behaviors in the classroom. The purpose of this study was to determine if the class pass intervention or classroom password or the . . .

Colorism is rooted in racism. Because the institution of racism stems from the enslavement of Africans in America, colorism has a history in the United States just as long as slavery itself. Using a color system among women sets the standard of beauty . . .

Albert Camus re-constructs the Greek myths of Sisyphus and Prometheus to symbolize man’s essential condition and the rebellion against that condition. Through the use of symbol and allusion Camus connects The Stranger and The Plague to Greek myth and . . .

Misconceptions abound regarding the Highland bagpipe. Despite the global presence of this instrument and its popularity for both solo and ensemble work, there is disagreement among scholars and performers regarding piobaireachd and appropriate interpr . . .

Compliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture wheat flour milling standards and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations is not enough to prevent a major recall of wheat flour containing peanut residue that has caused adverse reactions in tw . . .

This thesis considers the problem of scheduling autonomous vehicles at intersections. A new system is proposed which is more efficient and could replace the recently introduced Autonomous Intersection Management (AIM) model. The proposed system is bas . . .

This thesis focuses on the original languages and the subsequent modifications of eternal worldview through artistic expression, thus demonstrating the way that the modern problematic concept of Hell adapts the original context of the documents and la . . .

Recent studies have suggested that a close interaction between touch-sensing neurons and skin cells may not only be important for early development, but also for neuronal function and structure. In order to better understand the skin cell-neuron inter . . .

Many varieties of In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices exist to diagnose and monitor some of the world’s most prevalent diseases. The ability to diagnose and monitor illnesses is imperative to the survival of those affected by them. Faults in the . . .

In the last 20 years, wood items and the furniture industry in the United States have been influenced by the competitive business environment, unpredictable economic cycles, increased production levels and transportation expenditure, changing purchase . . .

This thesis examines the archetypal heroic journey of Harper Lee’s protagonist Jean Louise “Scout” Finch from childhood to her adult years through two of the author’s works. The study is presented with chapters focusing on three main categories of Cam . . .

The focus of this study is two-fold: (1) an exploratory literature review of Lean thinking implementation and (2) a directed Lean Thinking implementation project, specifically 5S, applied to a cosmeceutical manufacturing environment. The objective of . . .

Errors in laboratories are a common phenomenon. The hematology/oncology physicians primarily rely on results of samples taken to laboratories in order to make comprehensive inferences and diagnoses of the patients’ conditions. Therefore, the analysis . . .

Lean is a process that drives improvement in manufacturing facilities. With Lean’s focus on customer needs and continuous improvement, companies have used Lean tools and techniques to improve products and decrease manufacturing costs. Application to a . . .

Policy-Driven Data Centers (PDDCs) are data centers in which all Virtual Machine (VM) traffic must traverse a sequence of Middleboxes (MBs). These MB policies help guarantee a given level of security and performance for all applications hosted in the . . .

Numerous deficiencies associated with the U.S. Navy’s supplier cost overruns, schedule delays, and reporting methods have been identified by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) during the last decade. This study adapted the Balanced Scorecard ( . . .

Improving the quality of healthcare has become a priority in order to make healthcare safer, more effective, and cost-controlling. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been addressing the high hospital readmission rates with new reg . . .