This qualitative study explores the impact of a proposed Hybrid Dynamic Assessment (HDA) model on the essay writing of English Language Learners (ELL). The proposed model is rooted in Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory (SCT) concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). The partic…
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One component of the education arena is to provide adequate instruction for high-ability gifted learners. To ensure that gifted learners receive instruction that enables them to work and learn at their highest level of potential, proper evaluation, reform efforts, and best pract…
In this thesis, the trade balance-exchange rate relationship is examined, using the multivariate cointegration and error-correction methodology for the industrial countries during the floating exchange rate period. With regard to theory, an improved version of the Imperfect Subs…
This dissertation proposed and tested a five-dimensional theoretical framework to explain the variations in Internet use across the post-communist countries. The framework included economic, political climate and policy, technology/infrastructure, cultural, and audience factors.…
Technological advances, budgetary constraints and changes in regulatory regimes around the world have called into question the efficiency of state provision of roads infrastructure. However, the current mechanisms of franchising private toll roads around the world entail conside…
This research argues that the United States' version of the Least-Cost Planning (LCP) for electric power long-term development is insufficient to fully accommodate the problems associated with planning for this sub-sector in the Least-Developing Countries (LDC's). This insuffici…
The objective of this research is to develop a specialized construction price index that reflects the change in the price of school buildings in Saudi Arabia. This study was limited to school projects which are built for the MOE in Saudi Arabia. Elementary, intermediate and seco…
The primary purpose of this study is to develop a model that can be used to measure the success of information systems within public organizations. This study used the cumulative information research in both public and private organizations to develop the study model. In this st…
In construction industry, the need and significance of well developed engineering consulting firms cannot be overemphasized. There are several factors that affect the development of design firms and if these factors are identified, measures can be taken to upgrade the engineerin…
Host country business environment factors are important predictors of corporate decision-making and choice of foreign market entry modes (strategies). Management research in the area of foreign market entry strategy process is relatively new and extends from 1980's. The stage mo…
Finite time thermodynamic models which simulate the working of actual vapor compression refrigeration systems are developed. The characteristic performance curves of the refrigeration systems that include simple vapor compression system, mechanical subcooling and two-stage syste…
This thesis challenges the orthodox view which states that remittances are a key factor for alleviating poverty, creating new investment in lagging regions, reducing income inequality, and stimulating economic development. There are theoretical and empirical reasons to doubt the…
The problem of changing scale in models of a system is relevant in many different fields. In this thesis we investigate the problem in models of biological systems, particularly infectious disease spread and population dynamics. We investigate this problem using the process alge…
In this dissertation we analyze, using standard formal imperfect competition models from the literature, two central public policy issues in the deregulated wholesale electricity markets. The first issue is the regulatory rules around generator ownership of transmission companie…
This study used the assimilation model to elaborate the continuing bonds model of mourning. According to the continuing bonds model of mourning, immigrants dealing with the loss of their native culture incorporate elements of this culture (i.e. their families, friends, identity,…
Background. A significant proportion of the physician and nurse workforce in the US is constituted of professionals from other countries. These health professionals play an important role in the US health care system, but emigration can place significant strains on their home co…
The massive external debt burden of Nigeria and most of sub-Saharan Africa has gained widespread attention as a serious policy issue during the past few years. These countries are particularly vulnerable because (1) they have large international borrowing requirements and the re…
Anti-Semitism is resurgent throughout much of the world. A new theoretical model of anti-Semitism is presented and tested in three experiments. The New Anti-Semitism Israel (NASI) model proposes that mortality salience increases anti-Semitism and that anti-Semitism often manifes…
Emerging market financial crises are abrupt and dramatic, usually occurring after a period of high output growth, massive capital flows, and a boom in asset markets. This thesis develops an equilibrium asset pricing model with informational frictions in which vulnerability and t…