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Samuel Barber’s Song Cycle, Despite and Still
This paper discusses the song cycle Despite and Still by Samuel Barber, created with three poems by Robert Graves, one poem by Theodore Roethke, and part of Jame Joyce's novel Ulysses. Phyllis Bush Thomas describes the feeling created by the song cycle and the compositional style of Samuel Barber.
Date:
August 1985
Creator:
Thomas, Phyllis Bush
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of Imagery Concerning Body and Landscape
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate how imagery evolved in my work, in dealing with the relationship between body and landscape and the relationship between image and abstraction. Five paintings were created for the investigation of the evolution in my imagery. A journal of notes was kept concerning each piece while in progress and immediately following its completion. The analyzing method was a visual analysis of the structure and content, as well as the process through which the imagery evolved.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Juergens, Sharon
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strength of Fragility and its Relationship to My Sculpture
For this project, I explored traditions and relationships of materials both past and present: oriental kites and their linear structures and materials (fragile yet able to fly the strongest winds), Japanese washi (materials and hand processes), Eskimo gut work (sails and parkas). My interest has been in pushing these relationships further and exploring three-dimensional space with my linear panels.
Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Maples, Cheryl A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Selected Objects and Their Effectiveness as Fired Decorative Additions
It was the intention of this project to test selected objects to determine which ones could be used for decoration. If an object became a stable, aesthetically pleasing, part of the glazed piece, then it was considered successful. Two firing temperatures are important to my work; they are 1796 degrees Fahrenheit, oxidation (which is cone 06), and 2372 degrees Fahrenheit, reduction (which is cone 10). I expected some of these objects I chose to work better at the lower temperature, and some to work better at the higher temperature. All objects were test-fired on small plate-tiles at both temperatures. After testing, I decided which items were successful as decorative additions. With these successful objects, I was concerned about what methods of attachment were possible and what surfaces were appropriate.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Judy, Shirley J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Comparison of Meansort and Quicksort
The main purpose of this project is to compare a new sorting method- Meansort with its preceding sorting method- Quicksort. Meansort uses the mean value for each key to determine the partition of the file, but Quicksort selects at random. Experiments proved that in some ways Meansort is superior to Quicksort but is still not perfect since it always needs a mean value for each key. This project implements these two methods and determines the situations under which each of these methods outperforms the other.
Date:
November 1985
Creator:
Tsang, Pey Betty
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Design and Implementation of a Parser for the DBase II Query Language
In this paper the DBase II query language of an RDBMS for personal computers is discussed. Other languages will be provided by large and sophisticated DBMS will not be discussed here. The reason for selecting the DBase II query language for discussion are as follows: 1. It is a simple language that can be learned easily [TOWN 84, DINE 84]. Within a short period, users can learn all of the facilities and manage the system very well. 2. It is a language suitable for interactive programming and execution like BASIC. 3. It provides adequate facilities for a small data base system and serves as an introductory guide for more sophisticated systems.
Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Chan, Kin Pong
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transient and temperature-dependent phenomena in Ge:Be and Ge:Zn far infrared photoconductors
An experimental study of the transient and temperature-dependent behavior of Ge:Be and Ge:Zn photoconductors has been performed under the low background photon flux conditions (p dot approx. = 10/sup 8/ photons/second) typical of astronomy and astrophysics applications. The responsivity of Ge:Be and Ge:Zn detectors is strongly temperature-dependent in closely compensated material, and the effect of compensation on free carrier lifetime in Ge:Be has been measured using the photo-Hall effect technique. Closely compensated material has been obtained by controlling the concentration of novel hydrogen-related shallow acceptor complexes, A(Be,H) and A(Zn,H), which exist in doped crystals grown under a H/sub 2/ atmosphere. A review of selection criteria for multilevel materials for optimum photoconductor performance is included. 55 refs., 47 figs.
Date:
November 1985
Creator:
Haegel, Nancy Marie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Missa Salve Regina
Missa Salve Regina, a five movement work, is approximately twenty minutes in duration. The work is a setting of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin with additional text in the vernacular drawn from the writings of Miguel de Unamuno. The composition is scored for four speaking soloists (SATB), mixed chorus (SATB, percussion (player 1: tam tam, three suspended cymbal, bass drum, three tom-toms, glockenspiel, maracas, and marimba), and digital synthesizer optionally on tape. The Missa Salve Regina is concerned with the spiritual implications of the mass and its ritual. The music is composed for both concert presentation and use within the liturgy and deals with the conflict between faith and reason in the human mind, discussed at length, by Unamuno.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Waschka, Rodney, II, 1958-
System:
The UNT Digital Library
In Memoriam H.W. Reese
In Memoriam H. W. Reese is written for chamber orchestra and small mixed chorus, in honor of the composer's father, Hardy W. Reese (March 22, 1926-Nov. 23, 1982). The piece is written in one continuous movement with a total duration of approximately fifteen minutes. Within the work there are three distinct sections, each on texts dealing with a different stage in the process of reconciliation with death.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Reese, Janette E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Remarks and Reflections on French Recitative: Ban Inquiry into Performance Practice Based on the Observations of Bénigne de Bacilly, Jean-Léonor de Grimarest, and Jean-Baptiste Dubos
This study concerns the declaimed performance of recitative in early French opera. Because the dramatic use of the voice was crucial to the opera genre, this investigation begins with a survey of historical definitions of declamation. Once the topic has been described, the thesis proceeds to thoroughly study three treatises dealing with sung recitation: Bacilly's Remarques curieuses, Grimarest's Traité de recitatif, and Dubos' Reflexions critiques. Principles from these sources are then applied to representative scenes from the literature. The paper closes with a commentary on the relationship between spoken and sung delivery and on the development of different declamatory styles.
Date:
August 1985
Creator:
Reid, Michael A. (Michael Alan)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immune Response of the Rat to Outer Membrane Proteins of Legionella Pneumophila
Outer membrane proteins (OMPs) were recovered from eleven strains (eight serogroups) of Legionella pneumophila by sequential treatment with Tris buffer (pH 8), citrate buffer(pH 2.75) and Tris buffer (pH 8). Transmission electron microscopy revealed clearly the separation of the outer membrane from the bacteria. The development of delayed hypersensitivity was also noted by measuring the area of arythema and induration produced by intradermal injections of the MPSs from Chicago 8 strain. The adjuvants enhanced greatly both active and cell-meditated immunity (CMI). Transient lymphocytopenia with a slight rise in neutrophils was noted in each of the immunized groups. Intraperitoneal challenge, seven days after the OMP booster, of one LD (1.5 x10^6) of legionellae resulted in lymphocytopenia with elevated neutrophils. All immunized rats survived the challenge, although those in the saline-OMP group were clearly the sickest. Post-challenge, legionella antibody titers rose greatly and CMI was heightened. Passive immunization (homologous and heterologous) was found to protect the rats from a challenge of on LD. Actively-immunized rats retained their immunity for at least six months as determined by their resistance to a second challenge.
Date:
August 1985
Creator:
Ahanotu, Ejemihu Ndu
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Alpha-Adrenergic Modulation of Coronary Blood Flow and Cardiac Function During Exercise in Dogs
In the present study alpha-receptor modulation of coronary flow and cardiac function was examined in exercising dogs, chronically instrumented to measure: circumflex blood flow velocity (CFV), heart rate (HR), global left ventricular function (LVP and dP/dt Max) and regional left ventricular function (%SL and dL/dt (s)max). During exercise, local adrenergic blockade was produced by intracoronary injection of 1.0 mg phentolamine ( anon-specific alpha-antagonist) or .5 mp prazosin. Exercise significantly increased HR, LVP, dP/dt max, CFV, %SL and dL/dt (s)max. Neither alpha-antagonist produced changes in HR, LVP or %SL; however, both phentolamine and prazosin produced significant increses in dP/dtmax, CFV and dL/dt(s)max of the alpha-blocked region, when compared to their exercise level before alpha-blockade. It is suggested that an alpha1-adrenergic vasoconstriction limits coronary vasodilation and, thereby, cardiac function during exercise.
Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Overn, Steven P. (Steven Paul)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Squirrel Cage
The Squirrel Cage is an intermedia composition set in three scenes and two interludes. The composition is based on the short story "The Squirrel Cage" by Thomas M. Disch. Robin Kay Willoughby created the libretto for the composition. The drama for The Squirrel Cage focuses on the actor who is being held captive in a white, padded cell. He does not know how long he has been in the cell or even why he is being held. His only source of stimulation is through the broadcast of National Public Radio that he hears in his cell. The only way he can attempt to communicate with the outside world is through the microphone in his cell, though he never knows if anyone hears his pleas for help. The music is constant expression of his environment and friendly responds directly to the performer's gestures. This volume contains the dissertation text.
Date:
August 1985
Creator:
Kloth, Timothy Tom
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Comparison of Straight-Stained, Q-stained, and Reverse Flourescent-Stained Cell Lines for Detection of Fragile Sites on the Human X Chromosome
Cell cultures were examined for percentage of fragile sites seen in straight-stained, Q-stained and reverse fluorescent-stained preparations. In all cases, percentage of fragile site expression was decreased when compared to straight-stained preparations. However, fragile sites seen in Q- and RF-stain could be identified as on X chromosomes.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Coultas, Susan L. (Susan Lynette)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Purification and Characterization of Glycogen Synthase from Ascaris Suum
Glycogen synthase, the enzyme that catalyzes the rate-limiting reaction of glycogen syntheses has been purified and characterized from Ascaris suum muscle. Glycogen in the crude extract was digested to release the enzyme, eluted from a DE52 cellulose column and then applied to a Sepharose affinity column. The purified Ascaris enzyme was found to be homologous to the mammalian enzyme with regard to subunit and holoenzyme Mr^3 allosteric activation, substrate affinity and covalent modification. However, the association between Ascaris glycogen synthase and endogenous glycogen differed from that in mammalian systems.
Date:
August 1985
Creator:
Hannigan, Linda L. (Linda Lucile)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of the Developmental Profile of Chromosomal Proteins in Zea Mays
Histone proteins were examined during development in the meiotic elongate and a genetically close line N6HT. Histones were also extracted from an F1 (el x N6Ht). Comparisonc beteen the histone samples from each line of N6HT and elongate, and the F1 for leaf, root, and stem were inconclusive. A tassel sample form elongate exhibited a markedly slower migrating band that was not present in N6HT. The histone profiles of elongate and N6HT also differed. Each line N6HT and elongate exhibited three protein bands in the H1 region. Maize histone samples have been shown to exhibit four major H1 bands. The possibility exists that an H1 protein altered in its molecular weight and possibly in its interaction with the chromosome is present in elongate.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Jordan, Berry Lyn
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Heinrich Zille's Berlin: Selected Themes from 1900 to 1914 : the Triumph of "Art from the Gutter"
Heinrich Zille (1858-1929), an artist whose creative vision was concentrated on Berlin's working class , portrayed urban life with devastating accuracy and earthy humor. His direct and often crude rendering linked his drawing and prints with other artists who avoided sentimentality and idealization in their works.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Nordstrom, Catherine Simke
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Computerized Voice Recognition and Environmental Control with a Person who is Severely Physically Involved and Profoundly Mentally Retarded
The problem of this study was to conduct a systematic application and evaluation of the appropriateness of a computerized voice control system with a subject having the severe multihandicaps of profound mental retardation, quadriplegia, and limited communication skills. This research was an effort to establish if a computer could compensate for some of the physical limitations of the subject.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Brown, Carrie Costello
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of the Changes that Occurred During a Decade in the Sculpture of James Surls
The purpose of this thesis was to relate experiences and philosophies of James Surls to his art in order to determine changes in his artistic style. The problem was to study Surls' sculpture in approximately one decade in order to determine changes in his style, to determine which sculptures are important in making these changes, and to analyze how and why these changes occurred.
Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Suess, Susan E. (Susan Elaine)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Style and Technique in Selected Works for Tuba and Electronic Prepared Tape: A Lecture Recital, Together with Three Recitals of Selected Works of V. Persichetti, A. Capuzzi, E. Gregson, W. Ross, N.K. Brown, and Others
This study explores general stylistic characteristics of a sample of frequently performed works for solo tuba with prepared tape. Preliminary material includes a brief overview of the status of electronic music in the solo tuba repertoire as well as a short survey of the development of electronic music.
Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Holmes, William D. (William Dewey)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Children's Ability to Recognize Visually Occluded Stimuli
The purpose of this research was to study children's ability to recognize partially occluded images. Tasks were constructed which consisted of occluded images from video games, trademarks, and household objects. The tasks were administered to third and sixth grade students at two elementary schools in Arlington, Texas. The researcher discovered no significant differences between the scores of males and females except for the males' higher score on the video game task .
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Young, Jeffry R. (Jeffry Ray)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interaction of Legionella Pneumophila and Selected Algae and Response to Disinfectants
Two species of cyanobacteria (Fischeralla sp. 29161 and Phormidium autumnale) and one species of green algae (Fritschiella tuberosa) were found to promote survival of Legionella pneumophila in mineral salts medium cocultures. During the early stage of incubation Fischerella sp. supported growth of Legionella pneumophila even though the bacteria would not grow in the algae-free basal medium.
Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Ko, Chi-mei
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Complex Polymers of ADP-Ribose Occur in Vitro and in Vivo
The work presented here included the development of a highly sensitive method to estimate the size and complexity of poly(ADP-ribose). This involved radiolabeling of the precursor pools, purification of polymers using a boronate resin, polymer fractionation according to size by molecular sieve chromatography and analysis of polymer complexity by enzymatic digestion to nucleotides which were quantified by strong anion exchange chromatography.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Alvarez-Gonzalez, Rafael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cindy's Feller: an Adaptation of Cinderella
The problem with which this thesis is concerned is that of writing and directing an adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. This study is a culmination of research on children's theatre, and the writing and producing of children's plays. The research led to the writing of the first draft of Cindy's Feller, an adaptation of Cinderella, beginning with a scenario which utilized a country-western theme. Upon completion of the first draft, the play was produced at North Texas State University during the summer of 1981. Stage directions of the play, a director's log of daily rehearsals, and an evaluation of the final productions were recorded to provide a stimulus for the writing of a final draft of Cindy's Feller and the preparation of this thesis.
Date:
May 1985
Creator:
Starcher, Mary E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library