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Vaccination Nation: The History of the Anti-Vaccine Movement and its 21st Century Impact on Public Health and Public Opinion
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2019)As an emerging scientist who strongly believes in the power of modern medicine the conflict surrounding vaccines has always fascinated me. As the child of two advanced degree carrying scientists, I was always assured that ... -
Validation of a Phencyclidine (PCP) Oral Fluid ELISA
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2021)The ability to accurately detect the abuse of narcotics is of great concern for public safety. However many tests have varying levels of sensitivity and precision; therefore, identifying the best method is of great ... -
Validation of a Phencyclidine Oral Fluid Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Methodology
(Kalamazoo College, 2020-11-01)Determining methodology for a procedure that can not only accomplish scientific correctness, but that can also meet industry specific demands, is key to accomplishing effective commercial science. Depending on the demands ... -
Validation of a Quantitative Molecular Assay for Direct Detection of Invasive Aspergillosis
(Kalamazoo College, 2016)Recent increases in the number of immunocompromised individuals has led to concerns about invasive fungal infection (IFI) susceptibility, particularly among the general population in the United States. These individuals ... -
Validation of a Reverse-Phase HPLC Assay for Tetracycline Hydrochloride in CT Albaplex and CT Delta-Albaplex
(1990)The function of a pharmaceutical quality control division is to provide assurance that each lot of every product distributed meets the standards set forth by the company and regulatory agencies. Two of these standards are ... -
Validation of Subclassification Groups In Tourette's Syndrome Using a Community Sample
(2007)Research on the pathophysiology of Tourette's syndrome has been confounded by the occurrence of comorbid syndromes. Therefore, studies are often unclear on whether the findings are a result of (1) "pure" Tourette's (e.g., ... -
Validation Of Subclassification Groups In Tourette’s Syndrome Using A Community Sample
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2008)Research on the pathophysiology of Tourette Syndrome (TS) has been confounded by the occurrence of comorbid symptoms. Therefore, studies are often unclear on whether findings are the result of TS (e.g., tics) or comorbid ... -
Validation of the Daily Otolith Incremental Growth in the Aging and Growth Rate Determinations of Three Hawaiian Fish
(Kalamazoo College, 1986)Otoliths, found in the inner ears of all teleost fish, assist in balance and hearing. These structures can be used as a method to age fish. A new increment growth on each otolith is laid down daily in some species, ... -
The Valuation of Internet Companies : A Study of Current Market Capitalization
(2000)The author analyzes the valuation of Internet companies, assuming the four companies analyzed can be related to the industry as a whole. The methods used in valuing the Internet companies include the following: Tobin's q ... -
Value Added Taxation in the United States: The Michigan Single Business Tax
(1980)Michigan's unique business patterns and powerful labor unions have long made the state the site of high-pitched, emotional political battles concerning the treatment of the state's business community, but rarely has a ... -
Value Investing During an Impending Recession: A Case Study of Pegasystems
(2008)The purpose of this paper is to use fundamental analysis to analyze a stock, Pegasystems. I will use value investing principles to determine whether PEGA is a good investment or not. First, I will discuss the basics of ... -
The Value of Experience for a Programmer
(2015)This is an experiential Senior Individualized Project. In it I recount my experience at VisTracks Inc. This recollection serves, to express personal growth and critical reflection. As a college student, I have found my ... -
The Value of Financial Ratios in the Retail Industry in Evaluating Financial Strength
(2019)This study looks at two categories of retailers to find differences in averages in financial ratios. The first group of retailers has adopted a successful online model that allows consumers to purchase products directly ... -
The Value of Financial Ratios in the Retail Industry in Evaluating Financial Strength
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2019)This study looks at two categories of retailers to find differences in averages in financial ratios. The first group of retailers has adopted a successful online model that allows consumers to purchase products through ... -
The Value of Pitfall Trapping in Comparing the Activity of Insect Communities
(Kalamazoo College, 1974)The number of insects caught in pitfall traps in two habitats in Wyoming, a mixed woods and a sagebrush flat, may be considered a direct measurement of the insect activity in each of the two habitats. The trap catches ... -
Valuing a Unique and Irreplaceable Ecosystem: A Study of California's Salton Sea
(2003)The Salton Basin, located in Southern California near the Mexico border, is home to the Salton Sea, California's largest lake. Neighboring the Sea are the Imperial, Coachella, and Mexicali Valleys, fertile agricultural ... -
Valuing a Video Game: Does Score Determine Value?
(2009)Video game development is both expensive and risky; it can take years to complete a game and future cash flows are unpredictable. To predict the future cash flow of the video game accurately would lessen the risk of the ... -
The Van De Graaff Generator
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Vanitas (Corner 1) : an Art SIP
(2011)Artist’s Statement: “My project is rooted in that theoretical point, wherein polar opposites cease to be so, dreamlike imagery becomes tangible and dichotomies exist together, pleasurably. The hardened, sculptural canvas ...