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Swedosh, Philip, and mikewood@deakin edu au. "An Investigation into the skill levels achieved by mathematics students in the V.C.E. and the H.S.C. mathematics courses." Deakin University, 1994. http://tux.lib.deakin.edu.au./adt-VDU/public/adt-VDU20051017.153947.
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This study examines whether recent changes to the mathematics courses offered in the final year of secondary school (Year 12) in the state of Victoria, Australia have affected the learning outcomes of students in terms of then: skill levels in algebra, calculus and problem solving; and in terms of their preparation for a tertiary mathematics unit. The impact of these changes on the transition from secondary to tertiary mathematics is also considered.
A comparison is made between students who attempted a first year mathematics unit at the University of Melbourne (U. of M.) having completed the new V.C.E. (Victorian Certificate of Education) mathematics courses and mathematics courses from the previous H.S.C. (Higher School Certificate) system. The comparison involves the use of tests administered upon entrance to a tertiary mathematics unit at the U. of M., and questionnaires.
In 1991, V.C.E, students and H.S.C. students attempted the same mathematics test at the U. of M. and their results were compared. In 1992, the tests were attempted by V.C.E. students only. To compare new V.C.E. students and H.S.C. students, questions on the 1991 test were matched with similar questions on the 1992 tests and a panel of experts determined what the H.S.C. students who attempted the 1991 test would have been expected to average on these matched questions on the 1992 tests had they attempted them. These expected average scores were then compared with the actual scores of the new V.C.E. students. The scores of the groups were scaled when necessary.
Questionnaires were administered to 1991 U. of M, mathematics students who were part of the V.C.E. pilot group in 1990, secondary mathematics educators, tertiary mathematics educators, and 1991 V.C.E. (1992 U. of M.) students.
The mathematical misconceptions exhibited by new V.C.E. students are discussed and their frequencies stated.
The research indicates that the new V.C.E. mathematics courses have provided the V.C.E. mathematics students in this study with significantly lower skill levels and a significantly poorer preparation for a tertiary mathematics unit than those which were previously provided by the H.S.C. mathematics courses.
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Sullivan, Ian W., and n/a. "Explanation in human geography : some implications for teaching." University of Canberra. Education, 1985. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20061109.112319.
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As a teacher of the New South Wales Higher School Certificate
Geography Syllabus in the 1970s, I became aware of problems of
interpretation and implementation of syllabus documents dealing
with models and theories of human aggregate behaviour. A positivistic
underpinning allowed explanation in human geography to employ
deductive - nomological methodology. This field study investigates
a defined literature of academic geography including journals,
and both secondary and tertiary documents to identify the extent
and quality of nomothetic and idiographic traditions from the
late 19th century to the mid 1970s.
The literature prior to the late 1950s revealed a dominant
regional tradition and idiographic methodology with an emphasis
on description of uniqueness of areal phenomena. But underlying
currents of a nomothetic nature, running parallel to this regionalidiographic
tradition,exerted a noticeable challenge to gain acceptance
in geographic circles. This kind of nomothetism was in the
form of environmental determinism which held that physical laws
operating in nature were also at work to shape and direct human
societies. Environmental determinism contained generalised assertions,
enjoyed some appeal, but lacked rigorous justification. Even
within regional frameworks, authors used environmentally induced
determinants to explain the unique character of regions. Not until
the 1930s did environmental determinism lose its appeal, after which
time the regional - idiographic tradition strengthened as an
explanatory mode of human behaviour.
Nomothetism emerged in the late 1950s in Australia in the
application of models and theories explaining human behaviour.
Normative theory was supported by an increased use of quantification
and by the growing preference for systematic studies in
geography. Neither mode of explanation exists at the total exclusion
of the other; so that while nomothetism enjoyed widespread
appeal in academic geography from the late 1950s, significant
challenges were mounted against it because of its inadequacies
as a mode of explaining human aggregate behaviour.
Nomothetic explanation in human geography can be seen at the
research level and in education circles. Many normative models
and theories found their way into senior geography courses to the
extent they promoted a systems approach. Teachers would have been
aware of normative theory in geography from their university
studies and teacher training courses during the late 1950s and
throughout the 1960s.
The tension between associated explanatory modes in systematic
and regional geography becomes apparent in the analysis of the
N.S.W. H.S.C. Geography Syllabus in which confusing statements
raise problems for teachers interpreting and implementing this
prescriptive document.
Given these tensions and problems of explanation in human
geography, the adoption of a critical rationalist viewpoint as
propounded by Karl Popper is suggested as a possible solution
for geography teachers when interpreting a syllabus such as that
of the N.S.W. H.S.C. Falsification rather than verification
should be the node of inquiry towards explanation of human aggregate
behaviour.
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Beaujean, David Alexander. "Modelling the M-effect in H.R.C. fuses." Thesis, Open University, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.280561.
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Gomez, Juan Carlos. "H.B.C. fuse models based on fundamental arc mechanisms." Thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, 1994. http://shura.shu.ac.uk/6848/.
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The Thesis presents an in-depth study of arcing behaviour of H. B. C. Fuses for a range of fuse elements and fillers, under critical current conditions. The methodologies used were the standard breaking capacity short-circuit test plus the application of crow-bar, Xray studies, metallographic microscopic and optical fiber arc detection techniques. Due to the observation of some unknown and puzzling arc phenomena it was decided to pursue the arc investigation by an extensive test programme of single uniform wire fuse elements. From the investigation a basic arc mechanism for the pre-peak and post-peak arcs period was discovered. The new mechanism was applied to single wire, strip, long notched, medium notched and short notched fuse elements and to paralleled wires and strips immersed in three quartz filler types: standard sand, high quality granular quartz and bound quartz in two different sizes. The proposed arc mechanism was modelled by a computer program which was used to simulate the described fuse constructions. The results of over 800 tests and subsequent simulation undoubtedly confirm that the proposed arc mechanism is applicable for the described fuse types. The experimental and analytical results are close enough to justify the model application for fuse designers and fuse users. A critical comparison of the experimental and analytical results with previous findings published by other researchers is presented. A detailed arc mechanism and the key behaviour rules are proposed, they are: " Maximum column voltage can not exceed the arc-root voltage. " The arc-root voltage and the initial dv/dt values are influenced by filler characteristics and are able to precisely characterize the filler behaviour. " The dv/dt, and consequently the burn-back are instantaneous current density functions. The application of the above rules allows the fuse designer to tailor the fuse element in order to obtain specific current and arc voltage waveforms. It is believed that the proposed arc mechanism and computer model is able to explain some puzzling are phenomena and eventually could be applied to predicting other low overload H. B. C. fuse behaviour.
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Cowden, Frances Kay. "H.S.P. Ashby : a voice for Reform, 1886-1914 /." Full-text version available from OU Domain via ProQuest Digital Dissertations, 1996.
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Nkuna, Toppy Maria. "Ku paluxiwa ka ku oviwa ka timfanelo ta vatirhi va le makaya eka Gija wanuna wa matimba hi H.S.V Muzwayine na B.T Mageza na vatukulu va ka gaza hi H.S.V Muzwayine." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1800.
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Thesis (M. A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2015The main aim of this study is to examine abuse of domestic workers with special reference to Xitsonga drama, Gija wanuna wa matimba hi HSV Muzwayine na Bill T Mageza Na Vatulu va ka gaza hi H.S.V. Muzwayine. This study also indicates characters who are abused and those who causes this abuse. The first chapter reveals the general outline of the study, the problem statement, the aim. The most important terms of the study have been explained in this chapter so as to reveal what is expected to be analyzed. Some of the definitions of the Constitution have been defined. Chapter two gives a short summary of the literature Review . Chapter three defines methodology and analyse general themes. Chapter five deals with the general summary of this mini-dissertation. The recommendations for further research have been indicated in this chapter.
The University of Limpopo
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Albritton, Sherri. "Perceptions by Heartland Educational Consortium (H.E.C.) Elementary Title I School Principals and Assistant Principals: Data Use in Their Role as Achievement-Related Decision Makers." Scholar Commons, 2011. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2980.
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In the age of accountability and assessment, there is a need to ensure that data provided regarding student achievement can be effectively and appropriately utilized by school site administrators in a systematic way to improve student achievement.
This study identified Heartland Educational Consortium Title I principals' and assistant principals' perceptions of their use of data as decision-makers in raising student achievement, with primary emphasis on Florida's Differentiated Accountability Model.
Quantitative results revealed statistically significant differences in data use by administrators. Use of data by administrators for professional development was statistically significantly different from school improvement, leadership, or data skills. Data monitoring processes differed statistically significantly from school improvement. School improvement was identified by administrators as the area in which they use data most. Professional development was identified by the administrators as the area in which they use data least. No statistically significant differences occurred between principals and assistant principals in use of data measured by subscales. Principals and assistant principals suggested that professional development, provided by school, district, and state personnel, supported their use of data. Overwhelmingly, time was cited most often by principals and assistant principals as a barrier to data use.
Findings suggest that administrators should continue to use data for achievement-related decision making for school improvement. Specifically, administrators should continue to work with leadership teams, school staffs, and School Advisory Councils to identify school improvement strategies using multiple sources of data and analyzing trends. Contradictory findings imply that administrators reevaluate how they use data for professional development. School district personnel should reevaluate their professional development programs for administrators. An additional implication from the findings is that district personnel must support school level administrators in "finding time" to analyze data. District administrators should consider strategies for school level administrators which eliminate time as a factor mitigating using data.
The limited sample size provides a need to replicate with a larger size. A larger sample might provide insight into statistically significant differences between perceptions of assistant principals and principals.
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Héon, Lucie. "Les forces du marché et de la stratification universitaires sur l'évolution des programmes de premier cycle : les cas des baccalauréats en administration des affaires à l'UQAM et à l'école H.E.C." Doctoral thesis, Université Laval, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11794/33245.
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Nos travaux de recherche portent sur l’étude de l’évolution et des changements survenus au programme de baccalauréat en administration des affaires offert par l’Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales et le baccalauréat spécialisé en administration de l’Université du Québec à Montréal au cours de la période couvrant les années 1968 à 1988. Ces deux institutions universitaires offrent une formation en sciences de l’administration et font partie du marché universitaire francophone de Montréal. Notre hypothèse générale est à l’effet que les changements et les transformations survenus dans ces universités sont causés par des facteurs d’ordre structurel comme ceux de la stratification des universités en une hiérarchie basée sur le statut et le prestige et celui de la dynamique concurrentielle entre ces universités au niveau de la ressource étudiante. Nous avons étudié les effets de ces facteurs sur l’évolution du champ disciplinaire des sciences de l’administration en mettant en évidence les moyens et les stratégies empruntés par chacune de ces institutions en regard de l’acquisition de la ressource étudiante et en vue de se positionner favorablement l’une par rapport à l’autre sur le marché. Les méthodes d’analyse utilisées sont d’une part, l’analyse secondaire de données statistiques sur les taux de sélection et d’attraction (de 1978 à 1988) et d’autre part, l’analyse qualitative de la documentation pertinente concernant les objectifs du programme, la structure et le contenu du curriculum et les politiques d’admission (de 1968 à 1988). Cette recherche a contribué à mettre en évidence les phénomènes suivants: l’évolution des programmes en administration s’est faite à l’intérieur d’un cadre précis, défini par les standards académiques reconnus dans le milieu universitaire et s’appliquant à l’ensemble des programmes de premier cycle; le choix des alternatives stratégiques s’offrant aux responsables pour augmenter ou maintenir la position des programmes au sein de la stratification universitaire est limité par ces mêmes standards et, finalement l’évolution et les changements survenant dans les programmes universitaires ne s’expliquent pas uniquement par les exigences du marché du travail.Québec Université Laval, Bibliothèque 2018
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Ferreira, Anderson Sirolli. "Análise comparativa pelo método dos elementos finitos entre diferentes estruturas internas de capôs de veículos visando à proteção ao pedestre em caso de atropelamento." Universidade de São Paulo, 2010. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3151/tde-12042010-220951/.
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Este estudo foca uma análise comparativa de diferentes painéis internos de capôs de veículos, com o objetivo de minimizar as lesões ao pedestre em caso de um atropelamento. As lesões na cabeça do pedestre são medidas através de um modelo em elementos finitos de uma cabeça padrão de acordo com o comitê europeu de melhorias da segurança de veículos. Os valores de desaceleração obtidos nas análises são comparados com valores toleráveis de acordo com o critério HIC (Head Injury Criteria), criado pela NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Baseando-se nos resultados obtidos demonstra-se a influência dos tipos de estruturas internas de capô e recomenda-se a melhor estrutura para aplicações na indústria automobilística.This study focus on comparative analysis of different vehicle hood inner panels, with the objective to minimize the injuries to the pedestrian in case of a running over accident. The method to measure the injuries in the head of the pedestrian will be made through a finite element model of a standard head in accordance with the European committee of improvements of the security of vehicles. The values of decelerations obtained in the analysis are compared with human tolerance levels according to HIC criteria (Head Injury Criteria), created by NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Based on the finite element analysis results, this study demonstrate the influence of different hood inner panels and recommends the best structure to be applied by automobile industry.
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Chan, W. F., and 張文發. "The Crack Behavior of H.R.C. with axial Loading." Thesis, 1996. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/47551885587961458631.
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碩士國立中央大學
土木工程學系
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The paper presents a study of the influence of cyclic loading on the cleavage length at the steel-concrete interface.The variables were number of repetitions of load,level of repeated loads,steel stress,concrete strength,concrete cover thickness and bar diameter.the 240 uniaxial specimems were tested under both monotonic and cyclic loading to simulate a segment of the tensile portion of a reinforced concrete beam between two successive tensile cracks.The results of the study showed that the maximum cleavage length under cyclic loading tests was found to be significantly large then the maximum cleavage length measured under monotonic loading tests.the maximum cleavage length also increase with increasing cover thickness and concrete strength respectively.the bar sizes had little effect on the cleavage length.Both the crack width on the concrete surface under loading and unloading were not found to be significantly affected by the magnitude of the cyclic loading. the crack width in the gergely-lutz expression as adopted by the aci 813-83 applies reasonably to the reinforced concrete members subjected to cyclic loading.
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Chen, Angelina, and 陳瑤聲. "An empirical study of service quality and consumer’s satisfaction in Taiwan’s H.S.R." Thesis, 2008. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/98302157844113447731.
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碩士清雲科技大學
經營管理研究所
96
In this research the effect of Domestic Airline and Taiwan Railway on consumers’ satisfaction and service quality are analyzed in High Speed Railway using P.Z.B. service quality model. The intention of consuming behavior is evaluated by using the theory of reasoned action from Fishbein and Ajzen. The attitude of behavior subjective norm, recommendation, and loyalty are also analyzed in this study, and then the critical factors affecting consumers’ satisfaction and service quality are obtained.
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TSAI, CHEN TIEN, and 蔡振田. "Study on method of determine covering in Reinforced High Performance Concrete ( H.P.C.)." Thesis, 1997. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/86658082895593783308.
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碩士國立成功大學
土木工程研究所
85
ABSTRACT The depth of cover to the steel in reinforced concrete is closely connected with the cracks occured in it, and this relationship could be regarded as a major factor in probing the durability of reinforced concrete. As to the fields of materials, mechanics, management, mix design and construction are evenly very important. High Performance Concrete has been developed for some time and now had been put to work practically in special engineering projects. Even though at this time, there is no specific method in determining the proper depth of cover for engineering use. First of all, the prevailing covering of reinforced concrete used in common structure and their corresponding results of cracks were collected and used as basic data. After analysing and evaluating the basic data carefully with the reliable design, then the determining method could be found. From this study, it was recognized a relationship of square root between Carbonation depth OF High Performance Concrete and Time is gradual. This could be used as one of useful information to our concrete engineering. Lastly many parameters used in this paper were still required to do further research to obtain more useful data base.
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Wang, Jing-Yueh, and 王景岳. "The study of low pressure nitriding combined with PVD TiN on ASP30 P/M H.S.S." Thesis, 1997. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/86364583785351095660.
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碩士國立成功大學
材料科學(工程)學系
85
ABSTRACT The new nitriding technology---low pressure nitriding combined with PVD TiN was carried out in the study. A number of advantages of the low pressure nitriding can be obtained,like;high treatment speed;possible selection of nitrided layer type ; homogeneity treatment of tubes and complicate apparent workpieces,low nitriding gas con-sumption. Besides it's treatment is in vacuum without pollution. From the viewpoint ofindustrial encomy,it is practical and suitable for wide application. The duplex treatment of low pressure nitriding/PVD TiN is better than nitriding/PVD TiN.Experiment results show that low pressure nitriding increases the apparent hardness of substrate. The hardness,wear resistance and load-bearing capacity increase with increasing nitriding diffusion depth . TiN films toward an orientation of (100) with densely fine grain structure no matter whether nitriding or not . The apparent hardness,load-bearing capacity, adhesion and wear resistance increasing nitriding diffusion depth in the duplex treatment.
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Λυμπερόπουλος, Αντώνιος. "Χρηματοοικονομική ανάλυση και αποτίμηση επιχειρήσεων : η περίπτωση των εισηγμένων στο Χ.Α. επιχειρήσεων Vivartia Α.Β.Ε.Ε. και Coca Cola H.B.C." Thesis, 2009. http://nemertes.lis.upatras.gr/jspui/handle/10889/2781.
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Η εργασία αποτελείται από τρία κεφάλαια.
Στο πρώτο κεφάλαιο γίνεται θεωρητική προσέγγιση της χρηματοοικονομικής ανάλυσης, των διαφόρων κατηγοριών ενδιαφερομένων ατόμων που ασχολούνται με αυτή, συνοπτική παρουσίαση των κυριοτέρων αριθμοδεικτών καθώς και των περισσότερο διαδεδομένων μεθόδων αποτίμησης επιχειρήσεων ή μεμονωμένων περιουσιακών στοιχείων.
Στο δεύτερο κεφάλαιο γίνεται εταιρική παρουσίαση των δύο υπό εξέταση εταιρειών, VIVARTIA ABEE και COCA COLA HBC, χρηματοοικονομική ανάλυση των δύο εταιρειών με χρήση των κυριοτέρων αριθμοδεικτών, καθώς και mini SWOT ANALYSIS αυτών.
Τέλος, στο τρίτο κεφάλαιο γίνεται εφαρμογή των καταλλήλων για τις δύο εταιρείες μεθόδων αποτίμησης, παρουσίαση των αποτελεσμάτων της αποτίμησης και εξαγωγή συμπερασμάτων.This dissertation consists of three major chapters. In the first chapter take place a theoritical approach of financial analysis and the several types of the people,that they are interested in this field. Furthermore, this chapter contains a brief presentation of the major financial ratios and the most popular valuation methods. In the second chapter take place a general corporate presentation of the firms VIVARTIA ABEE & COCA COLA HBC,financial analysis of these two firms through the major financial ratios and also a mini SWOT ANALYSIS. Eventually, in the third chapter take place the application of the appropriate valuation methods, presentation of the valuation outcomes and then a brief conclusion.
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Macquet, Thomas. "The perceptions and awareness of homoeopathy and the Homoeopathic Day Clinic (H.D.C) amongst students at the Durban University of Technology (D.U.T.)." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/30.
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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homeopathy)-Dept. of Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007
xiii, 160 leavesTertiary education students are present and future health care consumers, and as such it is important that they are well educated in both mainstream and complementary health practices. Prior to this study, no data was available on the perceptions of tertiary education students towards homoeopathy in South Africa. The aim of this study was to bridge this gap in the database of knowledge by determining the perceptions and awareness that students at Durban University of Technology (D.U.T.) have towards homoeopathy and the Homoeopathic Day Clinic (H.D.C.) that exists on the D.U.T. campus.
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WAY, TZENG WEI, and 曾翊維. "Exploring Co-Sun Development Model of Local Culture Industry from the Viewpoint and H.S.L. Environment – A Case Study of Bai-mi Community in I-Lan County." Thesis, 2008. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/25957695802928112835.
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碩士中國文化大學
建築及都市計畫研究所
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H.S.L.Environment exist in universe, therefore we can calculate that H.S.L. Environment also exist in the local cultural industries.（Ching-Tzu, Chen 2004.02) H.S.L. Environment compatible with the continuity of time and space (link past, present and future) and a culture of containers, playing a local cultural activities and cultural heritage of the role. There are Co-Sun development mechanism, the local cultural industry to a sustainable development. In recent years, because of local cultural industries that create community and the general of urban and rural areas, such as policies to promote the formation of extensive discussions, in the current "globalization" trend, how to reposition the meaning of local cultural industries and the development model to create In terms of its localization features a much-needed research on the issue. In view of this, this study through the Document Content Analysis Method, field work, Delphi technique and the Hierarchy scoring method: HSM, construction of local cultural industries in the H.S.L. Environment Symbiotic development model, and the town of Suao in I-lan County Bai-mi community for cultural industries, to assess their symbiotic development mode and extent, H.S.L.Environment cultural industry development, environmental advantages and disadvantages of conditions to make recommendations for improvement. The main content of the whole structure is divided into five parts, namely, the five chapters in research note, as described below: The first chapter is mainly of Bai-mi communities in the development of local cultural industry background and problems found in Bai-mi has strong community awareness of the people under the pool, it will be through the " hardware ", "software" and "lifeware" to achieve the integration of H.S.L.Eenvironment coexistence and dependencies of the Co-sun development goals. The second chapter is the Review of the Literature and the establishment of theoretical framework, through the "Co-Sun environment theory", "cultural industry" and "model theory" analysis of the literature, construction of local cultural industries in the H.S.L. Environmental Co-Sun theory. The third chapter is the Bai-mi for local cultural industries of the community, "hardware environment", "software environment" and "lifeware environment" H.S.L.Environment for the conduct of investigations, the survey found that overall Bai-mi community by community to create ways to promote industry, but brought about by Business opportunities in the community did not pay back the living environment and production environment. The fourth chapter is according to H.S.L.Environment assessment framework, according to community residents for the development of cultural industries of the score, the symbiosis of scoring 58.826 points for the three of the environment from the score for the respective ratios of 21.06 percent hardware environment, software environment 34.85 percent and 44.09 percent lifeware environment. The Fifth Chapter is that research community through cultural industries Co-Sun development model of the assessment results, showed that "ordinary" Co-Sun level, there are efforts to space, especially in industries biased towards the development of a neglected environment.
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Van, Wyk Richard Peter. "Prediking aan die jeug in 'n eietydse situasie." Thesis, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/810.
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Text in AfrikaansPreaching is the proclamation of God's Word. This proclamation has an aim - the listeners of the Word. There was a dynamic change in the study field of the homilectics in the sense of a shifting from an one-sided kerugmatic approach to a dialogical approach. According to this approach the preacher no longer preaches without studying the recipients of the message. This model puts the emphasis on the preacher trying his utmost to get to know the contexts of his listeners. In the case of this thesis the contexts of the youth have been studied through the empirical research. During 1991 Prof. J.A. van den Ven and Prof H.J.C. Pieterse expected that there would be new problems awaiting the church in the new dispensation. They believed that, with the change in state and politics, the religious and moral values of the youth would be under pressure. Because, from now on, our children would be in the centre of values regarding ethnically and culturally integrated schools, they decided to launch a scientific study to determine whether their expectations were justified or not. In October 1991 they became partners in a project called: "Moral and Religious Values of the Youth of South Africa". The empirical study is a longitudinal study with a first data collection in 1995/1996, a second in 2000 and a third in 2005. The first collection of data was incorporated into this thesis. When preaching to the youth it is of utmost importance to take listeners (the youth) as strating point in the exegetical work, without neglecting the Biblical text. Practically speaking it is then necessary to pay attention to the following topics: (1) For the understanding and formulating of the message of the Scripture, modern critical hermeneutics are of the greatest importance. (2) A new practical theory for preaching to the youth is essential. In such a theory the following are important: generational differentiation, visual presentations, musical identification and relationship based preaching. (3) The dialogical communication theory is also of great importance and has dialogue before, during and after the preaching in mind. (4) The researcher proposes that the communication theory of Habermas should be dealt with as a means to help dispose of any generational conflict.
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