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This study examines the validity of the ACSM prediction equation for estimating oxygen consumption during submaximal cycling in aerobically trained males. The alternate hypothesis of this study is that the estimated vs. actual VO2 during submaximal cycle ergometry would be similar from 50-200 W. A secondary focus analyzes and compares the accuracy of the equation between two distinct groups of subjects (trained male cyclists vs. aerobically-trained male non-cyclists).
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"The results of this study suggest that the ACSM cycle ergometry prediction equation is most accurate at moderate workloads (~100-150 W). Furthermore, training status has no effect on the predictive value of the equation. Further studies on the effects of training habitus should be fashioned to include a larger sample with greater distinction in training volume, i.e. cycle ~200 miles/week vs. sedentary. Based on the current sample size, subtle differences are very difficult to observe. However, this study provides a strong basis for the direction of future research in this area."

Tags:cycle, cyclist, egometry

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In this article the writer reviews the nature and functioning of the Diesel cycle. The writer discusses applications of the Diesel cycle through the use of Diesel engines. In this paper, the writer looks at applications of the Diesel engline cycle to both industry and consumers.

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"This research reviews the Diesel cycle and considers applications of the Diesel cycle in industrial capacities and consumer uses. The findings of the research are presented in two major discussions. The initial discussion reviews the Diesel cycle while the second discussion considers the applications of the Diesel cycle. The diesel engine was developed in Germany by Rudolf Diesel. Although Diesel intended that the new type of engine would burn fossil fuels from the very beginning ... "

Tags:Diesel, Cycle, Diesel, engine

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This paper discusses family life cycle assessment related to the film "American History X", including intervention suggestions. The paper describes the family, influences on the main characters and tragic results of the lack of therapy.

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"When Derek Vinyard returns after several years in prison during which he has been brutally raped by his putative skinhead brothers and befriended and protected by a Black inmate, he uses his influence to persuade his younger brother Danny to give up his affiliation with the Disciples of Christ (DOC) Aryan supremacy gang that he himself helped create. Having spent time in counseling with Dr Sweeney, Derek has come to the realization that he has an obligation to assist his..."

Tags:family life cycle, assesment, American History X

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This paper reviews the academic literature as it pertains to the small business cycle and its relationship to such businesses. The paper briefly details the findings of each, the methodology employed and the weaknesses they appear to present - if such weaknesses are present. The paper also looks at what the studies offer business entrepreneurs who are uncertain of which course of action they should take. As a last point, conclusions and findings from the course text book are interspersed throughout the paper.

Tags:small, business, cycle

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This paper describes how a family of origin functioned during family life cycle events and tasks. Considers aspects such as degrees of assimilation and adaptation, differentiation, boundary adjustment, shifting of roles and establishment of family rules. The paper gives attention to particular events that challenge a family of origin during a phase of development. The essay shows that we can apply developmental thinking to a family system. The important points discussed are as follows:, clear introduction and focus, clear concise reporting and observations, demonstrated understanding of developmental tasks and events.

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"This paper describes how a family of origin functioned during family life cycle events and tasks. The events tasks selected are those of having young children, dealing with adolescence, launching children from the home, and being confronted with the empty nest phenomenon. The family of origin, Family Y, consists of a traditional nuclear family. They have been married for years and have three children, two girls and a boy, which are now adults."

Tags:Family, Life, Cycle

Abstract
This paper answers two questions on the major stages of the product life cycle, and branding and why it is important for companies.

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"The product life cycle goes through four primary stages-introduction, growth, maturity and decline. (Gorchels) During introduction, the public is introduced to the brand and its level of quality and pricing is generally either low so that greater penetration can be achieved, or high so that developers can recover their initial costs. Distribution is usually channeled toward a target market until consumers demonstrate that they have accepted the product. During growth..."

Tags:product life cycle, branding, introduction, growth, maturity, decline

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This paper explains the benefits of using a system development life cycle methodology (SDLC) for implementing a management information system. The paper describes the various options for a MIS and explains why the model of an SDLCs is preferred.

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"A system development life cycle SDLC is the overall process of developing information systems through a multistep process, from investigation of initial requirements through analysis, design, implementation and..."

Tags:systems development life cycle methodology, SDLC, benefits, management information system, top-down design

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This paper explains the theory behind the carnot cycle. It also goes through the influence of Nicholas-Leonard-Sadi Carnot, William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), and Rudolf Clausius. The paper includes pictures and diagrams as supplements to the text.

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"All of the heat input is supplied at a single high temperature and all the heat output is rejected at a single lower temperature. The Carnot cycle is completely reversible since there are no "one way" processes such as explosions or throttling actions. The isothermal and adiabatic processes of the Carnot cycle are idealizations of actual processes. The direction of either process may be reversed by only a slight change in the external pressure. In addition, there is no friction present and the working substance is always extremely close to equilibrium."

Tags:carnot, clausius, cycle, engine, heat, kelvin, lord, rudolf

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This paper studies Erik Erikson's life cycle stage development theory. The paper applies the eights stages of Erikson's model to the life history of a retired 69-year-old male accountant.

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"My interpreter is named Don Weldon, a 69 year-old retired accountant who is divorced with one male son. Mr. Weldon worked for Penn State University for over thirty years and resides in State College Pennsylvania in the summers and Lakeland Florida in the winter..."

Tags:Erikson, life cycle, stage development, friends, family, life history, human growth

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This paper describes the impact of organizational life cycle on management philosophies and practices. It explains the significant management challenges during each of the stages of the organization (start-up, growth, maturity and decline). It describes how one might responded to those challenges.

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Organization Life Cycle Introduction Bill Blundon and Allen Bonde in Information Week note that when it comes to managing a company change is the rule ratherthan the exception It is an organization's success in managing changethat differentiates the well managed and successful companies from theirless successful competitors Constant change in the internal and externalbusiness environment requires continual improvements by the organization Successful corporations are willing and able to change and are willing todo so in order to stay competitive Many companies rely

Tags:organizational life cycle, management philosophies and practices, management challenges, stages of the organization, start-up, growth, maturity and decline