Bulletin of the South Carolina Academy of Science articles from January 1 2002

Bulletin of the South Carolina Academy of Science archives from January 1 2002

Patrons.
January 1, 2002... Applied Education Technology Benedict College Ronald Burns Carolina Eastman Company College of Charleston The Citadel Clemson University Coastal Carolina University SC Assoc of Conservation Dists James A Cook Cryovac Division...

Donors.
January 1, 2002... Bayer Corporation Charleston Chapter of Sigma Xi Colonial Life & Accident Ins Cryovac Division Fluor Daniel Inc Grace Foundation, Inc Ansel E & Sharon B Miller Sealed Air Corporation USC Sigma Xi Chapter Westvaco...

Past Teachers of the Year.
January 1, 2002... PAST TEACHERS OF THE YEAR John D. Bernard, 1970 Lower Richland High School Major C. Rhodes, 1972 Spartanburg High School Troy Bridges, 1972 Spartanburg High School Elizabeth...

Recipients of previous awards.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... 1985-1988 Drug Science Foundation Award for Excellence in Science 1989-Present Governor's Award for Excellence in Science RECIPIENTS OF PREVIOUS AWARDS James R. Durig, 1985 University of South Carolina Howard F....

Seventy-Fifth Annual Meeting South Carolina Academy of Science.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In participation with the South Carolina Branch of The American Society for Microbiology April 11th and 12th, 2002 University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, South Carolina SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ...

SCAS Annual Meeting Plenary Session.(South Carolina Academy of Sciences)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Keynote Presentation 11:00 Etherredge Center Main Auditorium Links among African Dust, Iron Enrichment and Coral Disease Dr. Richard T. Barber, Duke University Dr. Eugene A. Shinn, U.S. Geological Survey Dr. Garriet W. Smith, USC Aiken ...

South Carolina Branch American Society For Microbiology.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Keynote Presentation 2:00 Room 140 Business and Education Building Bacillus anthracis and the Terror of Bioterrorism Dr. Tanja Popovic, CDC, Atlanta, GA Biographical Sketch Dr. Tanja Popovic holds MS, MD, and Ph.D. degrees from the...

Map of Aiken.
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FROM THE WEST Take I-20 to Exit 18 (the first Aiken exit, Highway 19). Turn right onto Highway 19 South and go 4.4 miles to the first traffic light at the intersection of Highways 19 and 118. Turn right onto...

Map of the USCA Campus.
January 1, 2002... 1. Robert E. Penland Administration Bldg. 2. The Children's Center 3. Gregg-Graniteville Library 4. Humanities Social Sciences Bldg. 5. Sciences Building 6. Pacer Downs Student Housing 7. Pacer Park (Softball & Soccor...

South Carolina Academy of Science: a topical session of the Seventy-Fifth Annual Meeting.
January 1, 2002... FIELD BIOLOGY 234 Business & Education Bldg. Presiding: Dr. Harry Shealy, USC Aiken 8:00 Sixty Seven Years of Canopy Change in Inwood Park, New York City, New York, Richard Stalter, Natalie Atarien, Francis Lavi, Affaf Munir, Department of...

The effect of polychlorinated biphenhyls on Sertoli cells.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Keywords: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), Sertoli, estradiol, DMSO, ASC-control Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are complex mixture of chlorobiphenyls. The major problem concerning PCBs is that they are possible cancer causing agents. PCBs...

The effect of naturally occurring xylitol, on the growth and occurrence rate of different types of bacteria cultures found on equipment that one comes into contact with on a daily basis.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Naturally occurring xylitol has been found to inhibit the growth of streptococcus pnemoniae, and to prevent against strep and acute otitis media. Xylitol has been found to fight against bacteria found inside the body. The purpose of this...

The effect of concentration of Eristocophis macmahoni snake venom on the growth of Hep-2 human epidenmoid larynx carcinoma cells.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... There are over 1.2 million new cases of cancer reported each year with over 500,000 of those cases resulting in death. However, scientists from the University of West Ontario analyzed the effect of the disintegrin eristostatin, from the...

An improved algorithm for meshing large and complex terrains.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Keywords: terrain, meshing, algorithm, level of detail, LOD The purpose of this project was to create an improved algorithm that could mesh very large and complex terrains in a reasonable number of triangles (an amount that could be drawn...

Utilization of used cooking oil and used motor oil as an alternative fuel source.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Researchers have experimented with finding an alternative fuel source. This proposed study was to further the researcher's investigations. The purpose of this study was to determine if used cooking oil and used motor oil blended together could...

The effect of time submerged in simulated pool water on the colorfastness, elasticity, friction, and deterioration of swimsuit fabrics.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Chlorine is used in swimming pools to maintain algae growth to a minimum and to prevent the growth of bacteria. However, chlorine has been found to wear down swimsuit fabrics worn during recreational swimming in these pools. It was hypothesized...

The effectiveness of the New Jersey Light Trap, the CDC Light Trap, the Mosquito Magnet, and the Mosquito Trap on the Number of Species of mosquitoes collected.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The need to control and study the mosquito population has caused many states and counties to develop mosquitoes control programs in order to control and study mosquitoes. In response, researchers and labs have developed mosquito traps to either...

The effect of habitat color during larva, pupa and metamorphosis developmental stages on the habitat selection of the mature Opatrum Sabulosum.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... 145 Opatrum Sabulosum was tested in a situation where the beetles were allowed to mature. Commercial-residential development has destroyed large acres of habitat, by clear-cutting forests and woodlands. The purpose of this experiment was to see...

The effect of the width of the motor of a solid-fueled rocket on the thrust produced during static testing.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Three different sized experimental rocket motors were tested for thrust to determine the difference in thrust versus width. The widths of the motors were 1.91 cm, 2.54cm, and 3.18cm and the lengths were 13.97cm, 20.32cm, and 33.02cm. The...

Effect of a caffeine/ephedra mixture on voluntary physical activity and body weight in mus musculus.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Obesity is a major problem in the U.S. There are many diet pills, such as Stacker 2 and Metabolife 356, invented to decrease weight by increasing willingness to exercise. This experiment was designed to test these claims. Two groups of mice...

A determination of the effects of water soluble extracts of crape myrtle, dandelion, dogwood, geranium, magnolia, marigold, pecan, rose, and tomato on Escherichia Cole.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The emergence of many antibiotic resistant bacteria has necessitated the new search for antibacterial agents. The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether the water soluble extracts of certain plant species have an antibacterial...

Phytoremediation of a dissolved nitrate by using Louisiana Irises (Iris Professor Claude).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this experiment is to determine if the Louisiana Iris (Iris Professor Claude) can be used for Phytoremediation of Nitrates in contaminated waterways. It was hypothesized that the plants would remove more than 35% of the Nitrate...

The effect of Gibberellic acid and light on the germination and growth of the plant Brassica Rapa (Rosette dwarf).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Brassica Rapa ros/ros (Rosette-dwarf) is a quick growing dwarf plant that lacks gibberellin. The stem is short and the leaves lay flat against the soil. Gibberellic acid (GA) is a very potent hormone whose natural occurrence in plants controls...

The effect of open-pile structures on salt marsh vegetation: Spartina alterniflora.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... It has been shown that docks cause a decrease in the density of Spartina alterniflora in northern salt-marsh ecosystems. Therefore, the purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of open-pile structures on Spartina alterniflora in...

A study of the effect of Chlamydia pneumoniae on the expression of Fc[gamma] receptors in human aortic endothelial cells.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The study determined the effect of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection on the expression of Fc[gamma] receptors in human aortic endothelial cells. There have been numerous serological and clinical studies that have shown a link between the presence...

Kissing cancer away: the effect of Phoradendron serotinum from Acer pseudoplatanus Loranthceae as a cure for breast cancer.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In the experiment Kissing Cancer Away: the Effect of Phoradendron serotinum from Acer pseudoplatanus Loranthaceae as a cure for Breast Cancer, mistletoe extracts taken from a planetree maple were created to determine their ability to kill MCF-7...

The effect on the eating habits of Danaus plexippus by Asclepias carassavica, Ficus carica, and Purearia montana var lobata (Willd).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Danaus plexippus, the monarch butterfly, is a large, colorful attractive insect. Their larval stage lasts approximately two weeks. The monarch's host plant is Asclepias curassavica, the milkweed plant. It is an evergreen perennial subshrub. It...

The effect of potassium choride on the root growth of Batis maritima (Saltwort).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A problem that all coastlines have been facing is that of dune erosion. Dunes need stabilizing plants with complex root structures to prevent erosion. An experiment was done to test the effect of potassium chloride on the root growth of Batis...

Can metabolite standards be produced from human hepatic cells for use in forensic toxicology?(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Previously researchers have used rat plasma and urine for the detection of drug metabolites. In order to detect the metabolites, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used. The purpose of this project was to find a more direct...

The effects of different levels of heatshock on the thermal death point of Bacillus Cereus.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Proper food processing practices are vital to human health. The purpose of this research was to determine whether undercooking has any effect on the thermal death point of Bacillus Cereus. A suspension of Bacillus cereus was originally heated...

The effect of the amount of sleep on short-term auditory memory of adolescent students.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Over the last two decades, research on adolescents' sleep has demonstrated that school schedules, work hours, and other environmental constraints are not beneficial to adolescents sleep schedules and requirements. The purpose of this research...

The effect of tomato, coffee, bean, marigold, and pecan leaf extracts on the growth of Brassica oleracea italica (Broccoli) and Lactuca sativa (Lettuce).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In nature, certain plants have the ability to inhibit the growth of other plants. This process is known as allelopathy. The purpose of this research is to determine if tomato, coffee bean, marigold, and pecan leaf extracts will inhibit the...

The effect of fuel temperature on performance and mileage.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The project that was chosen for research was of a system that has seen a lot of improvements over the years - the fuel system. The question that was asked was, can this system cool fuel to enhance performance and mileage? In this project, there...

The correlation between hemisphericity and sensory learning style, auditory, visual, or kinesthetic, and SAT excerpt scores, math and verbal, in gifted and talented high school students.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Hemisphericity can be most simply defined as the location of an individual's dominant intelligence, centering in either the right side, left side, or both sides of the brain equally. Learning style can be derived from both the hemisphericity of...

The affect of bridge design on the maximum amplitude from wind induced force.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Arch, Beam, Box-Girder, and Warren Truss with Vertical Supports compared to determine if the bridge design effected the maximum amplitude from wind induced force. The four bridges were built with the same basic design from balsa wood. Each...

The effect of zinc sulfate on Staphylococcus salivarious, Streptococcus savilarious, and Corynebacterium pseudiptheriticum.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Zinc compounds are found in many skin creams and throat lozenges as well as being used to treat the common cold. The purpose of this study was to determine if zinc has an antibacterial effect on bacteria that infect the same area of the body as...

The effect of exposure to ultra violet light on the fading of acrylic paints and oil paints containing the pigments cadmium sulphoselenide (cadmium red), arylamide (azo yellow), and copper phthalocyanine (phthalo blue).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The research concentrated on determining the effects of ultraviolet light on different types of artist paints and whether acrylic paint or oil paint better withstood the fading caused by ultraviolet light. Five samples were tested in each...

The effect of various concentrations of Barley straw on the inhibition of green algae growth in pond water.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Keywords: green algae, barley Green algae has recently become a nuisance for pond-keepers. It not only prevents water clarity, but can be harmful to aquatic life as well. Barley straw has been observed to control algae growth, however the...

The effect of public availability of hand sanitizer on the frequency of hand washing and the effect of hand sanitizer on specific bacterial colonies.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Hand washing involves a simple process that should be performed many times every day. This elementary procedure protects people from contracting harmful illnesses by as much as ninety-nine percent. Soap is not provided in some public restrooms,...

The effect of various meteorological factors on the reliability of a June 1 seasonal hurricane forecast in the North Atlantic Basin.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this research was to analyze the relationship different meteorological factors had upon June long-term hurricane forecasts, and thus find the optimal forecasting model. The factors in the Gray model were used in this experiment....

An engineering model to determine the economic feasibility of burning yard waste for fuel.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Biomass is any plant, animal, or human waste that is able to be converted to fuel. This research analyzed yard waste biomass. The economic feasibility of burning this yard waste for fuel in the community of Northeast Richland County was...

The effect of varying counterbalance styles of the firing range of trebuchets.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In the Middle Ages, one of the most powerful and feared weapons was the trebuchet. This was an improvement upon the catapult and used gravity to fire its projectile. There were two main types of trebuchets, the fixed-weight, which had heavy...

The experimental analysis of the voltage potential created by various compositions of a wet cell.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Different compositions of wet cells were tested to compare voltage differentials. Three wet cell compositions were constructed from copper, aluminum, and carbon electrodes, each submerged in 40mL of a 3M [H.sub.2]S[O.sub.4] acid solution...

A determination of the ability of students taking standardized tests to estimate the passage of time.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test used by most four-year colleges. In order to score high on the SAT, one must at least attempt all the questions. To be able to do this one must be aware of time. Twenty sophomore...

The effect of motion capture on the accuracy of lip schnycronization.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Motion Capture is a technique that helps capture realistic movements using a computer. There are two main Motion Capture techniques, Magnetic Motion Capture and Optical Motion Capture. Magnetic Motion Capture uses magnets placed on your body so...

The effect of different fertilizer chemicals on the mass of crayfish.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Keywords: Crayfish, Urea, Potassium Nitrate, and Potassium Carbonate Crayfish, otherwise known as crawdad, crawfish, and freshwater lobster, are freshwater crustaceans that are smaller than its marine relative, the lobster, but they are...

The effectiveness of different components of ModifiedBeam trimets on the distance traveled and the rate of speed on a rough and smooth terrian.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this experiment was to simulate how modified BEAM Trimets performed on a rough terrain such as Mars and a smooth terrain such as a tabletop or any other relatively smooth surface. The two different modified Trimets consisted of...

The effect of gender on the translation of color words from English to Spanish.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this experiment was to discover the effect of gender on color word translation from English to Spanish by native Spanish speakers in advanced ESL programs. The researcher hypothesized that women would translate color words more...

A study of color perception and response of dogs.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this research was to determine if dogs could learn to respond to visual color cues (colored cards) in the correct manner of obedience commands. The commands were to sit for a blue colored card and to lie down for a yellow colored...

The effects of phytoremediation on the quantities of nonpoint runoff pollution.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Phytoremediation was used to filter nonpoint source pollution in the water runoff from three parking lots at a local high school. The runoff at all three sites contained petroleum products and heavy metals that flowed into a wetland...

The effect of free fall, centripetal force, and combined forces of amusement park rides on the reaction time of adolescents.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Roller coasters and thrill rides can look very dangerous and unsafe to many people, but the accident rate is actually extremely low. While the number of injuries on rides are decreasing, the number of reported brain related injuries are...

The effect of ankle brachial index reading on predicting abdominal aortic aneurysms.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) occur in 5 to 7 percent of people over the age of 60 in the United States. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are the thirteenth leading cause of death, killing more than 15,000 Americans each year. Undiagnosed,...

The effect of time of exposure and concentration of CCA preservative on the amount of arsenic absorbed into chicken skin from pressure-treated lumber.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CCA-treated wood, also known as pressure treated wood, is employed for a variety of uses, including playgrounds, picnic tables, fences, docks, utility poles, roller coasters, and decks. The wood is impregnated with a mixture of Cr[O.sub.3],...

The relationship between weather and the number of bacteria (fecal coliforms) in water at a particular site.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... When people think of fecal coliforms, though they may not know it, they think of E. coli. Fecal coliforms in water supplies can cause problems including a number of diseases that potentially lead to death. Typically, a count of two hundred...

A comparison of the effects of Pyrethrum versus extracts from various Chrysanthemums on Monomorium Pharaonis.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Keywords: Monomorium pharaonis, Pyrethrum, Chrysanthemum Insecticides are substances that kill insects, sometimes used by farmers and gardeners to protect plants and animals. However, some insecticides can get out of hand....

The preparation of new dihydronaphthisoxazoles using strong-base multiple anion synthesis methodology.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of the project is to use strong-base synthesis to produce compounds that cannot be produced by traditional methods and are not commercially available. These compounds are prepared by adding lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) to an...

The effect of oligomeric proanthocyanidins on cancer cells.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The choice of foods in the diet is being investigated as a possible way to prevent cancer. The purpose of this research was to test the effects of oligomeric proanthocyanidins from grapes on MRC-5 lung cancer cells. It was hypothesized that...

The role of ceramides in the response to chemotherapy of lung cancer.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this project was two-fold: 1) to observe the anti-cancer activity due to increased ceramide production in the response to the chemotherapy of lung cancer cells and 2) to determine whether the combination of two chemotherapeutic...

The effect of temperature on the gender and number of live fish born.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Some reptilian species have been known to have their gender determined by temperature. Some species of mammals, fish, birds, and amphibians may also have their gender determined by temperature. It is not known if temperature has a major effect...

The effect of various visible light wave lengths on the development of neonatal Yacare Caimans with respect to stress induced growth restrictions.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Crocodilian breeders have noted problems with the growth and development of neonatal Yacare Caimans, which are known to suffer from stress induced mortality rates. Lighting has an acknowledged effect on the moods and behaviours of both human...

A determination of the water quality of the ponds and lakes at various locations along the Gills Creek Watershed.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The primary purpose of this research was to determine whether the location along the watershed had an effect on the water quality. It was also to indicate the location of significant non-point source pollution and whether pollution levels are...

Motor position control with LabVIEW.
January 1, 2002... A closed-loop control system is developed that provides smooth and accurate positioning of a dc motor. The project is implemented using National Instrument's (NI) Data Acquisition (DAQ) board (Model MIO 6040E). LabVIEW software package, and DAQ...

Physics labs with flavor.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Presented work is dedicated to improvement of effectiveness of the teaching-learning process. Objectives of the hands-on experience are discussed. Excited electron emits light. Eyes of an excited student shine when the knowledge is acquired. Is...

Genetic diversity in the epiphytic orchard Epiderdrum conopseum.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Approximately 10% of all vascular plant species are epiphytic, including at least 31% of all monocots, where diversity is highly concentrated within the Orchidaceae. Despite the richness of the epiphytic habit, genetic diversity among epiphytes...

Light pollution: its effect on observational astronomy at the College of Charleston.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Observational astronomy classes at the College of Charleston are becoming more and more hampered by light pollution, both from the campus and the surrounding metropolitan area. In this paper we report on a quantitative study of this pollution...

The interaction of chemical and mechanical stimuli in cardiac fibroblasts.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Excessive fibrosis, often observed in the hypertrophied, diseased myocardium, is mediated by fibroblast, and results in decreased ventricular performance. Little is known about the role of fibroblasts in hypertrophic cardiac pathologies. It is...

Oral flora of Peromyscus leucopus.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Oral isolates of bacteria were obtained from wild-caught Peromyscus leucopus. These isolates were identified according to bacterial morphology, gram type, and identified to species (where possible). All oral isolates were gram positive. The...

Novel expression of a pancreatic enzyme in hibernating ground squirrels.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Hibernating mammals can survive several months without feeding by limiting their carbohydrate catabolism and using triacylglycerols stored in the white adipose tissue (WAT) as their primary source of fuel. We have shown that a lipolytic enzyme...

Component-based software engineering.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Component-Based Software Engineering (CBSE) emphasizes assembling or reusing components rather than programming an entire software system from scratch. Current software development processes do not lend themselves to component-based approaches....

Statistical analysis of science 101 student assessment data.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... As part of a NSF-AIRE grant, an new course for non-science majors was developed, titled Science 101: Introduction to Science. This course was designed to introduce science to non-science majors in an active-learning setting using environmental...

Prevalence and intensity of dilepidid metacestodes (Cestoda: Cyclophyllidea) in the mummichog (fundulus heteroclitus) and the striped killifish (fundulus majalis) from Georgetown, South Carolina.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A total of 155 mummichogs and 81 killifish were collected at various times between August 2000 and August 2001 from a salt-water estuary in Georgetown, South Carolina and examined for dilepidid tapeworm infections. Cysts (metacestodes)...

Control of thermodynamic measurement system with LabView.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this project is to automate a vapor pressure isotherm system. The individual system components are currently interfaced to a computer using a 16-bit ADC board, purchased from National Instruments. Control of the board and the...

Standards development for agent-based software.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... This paper introduces the concept of a software agent and the Foundation for Intelligent Physical Agents (FIPA). The concept of an agent has become important in both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and mainstream computer science. Agent...

Precipitation variability of the Southeastern United States during the antebellum period.(Abstract)
January 1, 2002... The Southeast contains a wealth of unexploited nineteenth century historical documents and early instrumental records for climatic reconstructions. The precipitation frequency across the Southeast from 1820-1860 was examined using these...

A geochemical survey of Hypersaline Storrs Lake, San Salvador Bahamas.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A geochemical water survey of a transect through Storrs Lake in San Salvador, Bahamas, was conducted. A 1000m transect, from the western shore to the eastern point of Cactus Island, was the lake section that was tested. Nitrate, dissolved...

Taylor's series expansion for a simple pendulum.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A set of linked Taylor's series provides the basis for a numerical representation of the motion of a simple pendulum. The only free parameters are the initial angular position and the initial angular speed. The small angle approximation is not...

Expression of AML-1B by a retroviral vector.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... AML-1B is a hematopoetic specific transcription factor whose overexpression in a mouse promyelocytic cell shortens the cell cycle by 2-4 hours. To investigate this phenotype we are using retroviral vectors to express AML-1B and its family...

Adapting SCALE-UP at Coastal Carolina University: classroom and curriculum.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Physics department at Coastal Carolina University is transforming the teaching of physics and physical science from traditional lecture-lab structure to a technology-rich, collaborative learning environment by adopting and implementing the...

From nanospheres to nanowires: controlling the structure of gold nanoparticles.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Metal nanoparticles of different shapes and sizes, particularly gold, silver, and copper have attracted considerable attention from the inorganic, physical, and materials community. These metal nanoparticles possess unique electro-optical...

Triassic plant fossils from the Pekin formation, North Carolina.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The area surrounding the now-abandoned Pomona Terra-cotta quarry in the middle Pekin Formation of the Deep River basin, exposed near Gulf, North Carolina, has been an excellent source of late-middle Triassic fossils. The reptile footprint...

Agile methodologies - an overview with focus on XP.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... This paper examines agile software development processes, specifically those prescribed by XP (eXtreme Programming). Agile software development methods encourage customer interaction, making the customer an integral part of the development...

The preparation of fused-ring isoxazoles and dihydroisoxazoles from the condendensation and cyclization of dilithiated 2-tetralone oxime with aromatic esters and select ketones.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The fused-ring heterocycles, 4,5-dihydronaphth[2,1-c]isoxazoles and 1,4,5,9b-tetrahydronaphthyl[2,1-c]isoxazoles are among the less investigated compounds, possibly due lack of synthetic methodology. These compounds have resulted from the...

.NET vs. J2EE - a comparison.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... This paper compares Microsoft's .NET platform and Sun's J2EE standard. The comparison will include a description of exactly what .NET and J2EE are, what their common purpose is, and how they accomplish their goals. Also included is a discussion...

Interspecific effects on the germination rate of Nassella cernua.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Seed dormancy models suggest that evaluation of environmental conditions should influence the decision to germinate and that waiting for more favorable conditions may increase potential fitness. Because rapid emergence is often positively...