subject:(Certification)

Texas Tech University

1. -1089-4055. Principal Effectiveness in Traditional and Non-Traditional Principal Certification Programs.

Degree: EdD, Educational Leadership, 2016, Texas Tech University

► This study was designed to examine the experiences of school administrators in both traditional and alternative administrator preparation programs to determine if a specific program… (more)

▼ This study was designed to examine the experiences of school administrators in both traditional and alternative administrator preparation programs to determine if a specific program style prepares administrators better for the role of school principal. The study utilized survey and semi-structured interview methods to identify and interview eight current and former school principals to elicit their in-depth perceptions on the overall quality and effectiveness of the principal certification preparation program they had completed in preparation for the principalship. Collective interviews and interview data analyses completed during the investigation facilitated the generation of three data-informed “emerging themes” reported as qualitative results of the study. These three emerging themes, supported by and reflecting the collective sets of interviewee perspectives accumulated during qualitative interviews, enabled the researcher to derive some data-informed insights regarding school leaders’ perspectives regarding the perceived quality and effectiveness of traditional and non-traditional principal certification preparation programs. Findings and conclusions derived from the three emerging themes highlighted study respondents’ views regarding: 1) the importance of providing multiple opportunities during preparation programs for aspiring principals to build professional learning and support networks with cohort members, professors, and school leaders; 2) the relevance of hands-on, interactive, and job-related structured internships; and 3) the perceived need for the provision of in-depth preparation program experiences centered on the multiple, real-world process development aspects of the school principal role. Study respondents’ views on the perceived importance of these program dimensions and emphases consistently applied to both traditional and non-traditional programs. Finally, a School Principal Leadership Process Development Model was developed to serve as an initial empirically informed means to conceptually frame the study’s collective findings and conclusions highlighting the overarching perceived need for school principal preparation programs to develop effective school leadership processes and the connections needed to develop those processes to be able to prepare aspiring principals for the constantly changing environment of the school principalship. Advisors/Committee Members: Claudet, Joseph (advisor), Mendez-Morse, Sylvia (committee member), Valle, Fernando (committee member), Molina, Richard (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Principal Certification; Alternative Certification; Traditional Certification

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-1089-4055. (2016). Principal Effectiveness in Traditional and Non-Traditional Principal Certification Programs. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas Tech University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2346/82250

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

-1089-4055. “Principal Effectiveness in Traditional and Non-Traditional Principal Certification Programs.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas Tech University. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2346/82250.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

-1089-4055. “Principal Effectiveness in Traditional and Non-Traditional Principal Certification Programs.” 2016. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

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-1089-4055. Principal Effectiveness in Traditional and Non-Traditional Principal Certification Programs. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas Tech University; 2016. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2346/82250.

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-1089-4055. Principal Effectiveness in Traditional and Non-Traditional Principal Certification Programs. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas Tech University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2346/82250

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2. Song, Hui. Three Essays on the Economic Analysis of Marketing Pratices on the Internet : Trois essais sur l’intermédiation, l’information et la certification sur Internet.

Degree: Docteur es, Sciences économiques - EM2C, 2013, Cergy-Pontoise

URL: http://www.theses.fr/2013CERG0632

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Cette thèse a pour objet l'étude du rôle des intermédiaires dans la diffusion d'information sur un marché. Il peut s'agir d'une information existante mais coûteuse… (more)

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Cette thèse a pour objet l'étude du rôle des intermédiaires dans la diffusion d'information sur un marché. Il peut s'agir d'une information existante mais coûteuse a acquérir pour les acheteurs (par exemple l'information disponible sur des sites comparatifs sur internet) ou encore d'une information qui fait l'objet d'une certification par l'intermédiaire qui résout ainsi le problème de l'asymétrie d'information sur la qualité des produits dans le cas de biens d'expérience (rôle joué par exemple par les guides touristiques ou gastronomiques)L'analyse prendra aussi en compte les diverses stratégies des agents participant au marché : les consommateurs qui peuvent se procurer directement l'information en prospectant sans passer par l'intermédiaire et les entreprises qui peuvent transmettre directement l'information sans passer par les intermédiaires (en créant leur propre site web) ou qui peuvent avoir des stratégies indépendantes de certification de leur produit ou encore avoir des stratégies de signal de la qualité. La question de la réputation de l'intermédiaire pourra aussi être prise en compte, notamment en matière de certification ou encore la possibilité pour les consommateurs de faire un travail bénévole de certification en rendant public des avis lorsqu'ils ont déjà essayé le produit.

This paper uses a search model with the product differentiation in a two-sided market. The two-sided market matches sellers with buyers. On the buyers' side it supplies some match information between the goods and the buyers. On the firms' side, it sells some empty slots to the firms. Any firm either takes a place in any platform or stays outside. Buyers search for a good either inside or outside the platform. Each search of the an outside firm is costly and gives the match information between the searcher (buyer) and the seller. We study two cases. In the first case, all buyers obtain the match information in the platform for free. The equilibrium price and profit of an inside firm drops in the number of inside firms. The monopoly platform, by adjusting the entrance fee, admit fewer firms under a higher search cost. If the market has two platforms, they generally admit more firms than the case with one platform. In the second case, the platform is able to impose a fee for all consumers who enter the platform. Our last result has indicated that the platform will register all buyers and firms.

Advisors/Committee Members: Renault, Régis (thesis director).

Subjects/Keywords: Intermédiation; Information; Certification; Intermediation; Information; Certification

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Song, H. (2013). Three Essays on the Economic Analysis of Marketing Pratices on the Internet : Trois essais sur l’intermédiation, l’information et la certification sur Internet. (Doctoral Dissertation). Cergy-Pontoise. Retrieved from http://www.theses.fr/2013CERG0632

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Song, Hui. “Three Essays on the Economic Analysis of Marketing Pratices on the Internet : Trois essais sur l’intermédiation, l’information et la certification sur Internet.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Cergy-Pontoise. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2013CERG0632.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Song, Hui. “Three Essays on the Economic Analysis of Marketing Pratices on the Internet : Trois essais sur l’intermédiation, l’information et la certification sur Internet.” 2013. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Song H. Three Essays on the Economic Analysis of Marketing Pratices on the Internet : Trois essais sur l’intermédiation, l’information et la certification sur Internet. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Cergy-Pontoise; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2013CERG0632.

Council of Science Editors:

Song H. Three Essays on the Economic Analysis of Marketing Pratices on the Internet : Trois essais sur l’intermédiation, l’information et la certification sur Internet. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Cergy-Pontoise; 2013. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2013CERG0632

KTH

3. Widell, Anna. Möjliga tillämpningar av BIM vid miljöcertifieringsarbete.

Degree: Real Estate and Construction Management, 2013, KTH

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-124134

► In the construction industry today there is a significant technological revolution going on. New methods for automated processes and information management are developed continuously.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: BIM; Environmental certification system; Miljöbyggnad; Certification process

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Widell, A. (2013). Möjliga tillämpningar av BIM vid miljöcertifieringsarbete. (Thesis). KTH. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-124134

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Widell, Anna. “Möjliga tillämpningar av BIM vid miljöcertifieringsarbete.” 2013. Thesis, KTH. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-124134.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Widell, Anna. “Möjliga tillämpningar av BIM vid miljöcertifieringsarbete.” 2013. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Widell A. Möjliga tillämpningar av BIM vid miljöcertifieringsarbete. [Internet] [Thesis]. KTH; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-124134.

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Widell A. Möjliga tillämpningar av BIM vid miljöcertifieringsarbete. [Thesis]. KTH; 2013. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-124134

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Mississippi State University

4. Foster, Barbara Ann. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: DO THEY RELATE IN LOUISIANA?.

Degree: PhD, Leadership and Foundations, 2011, Mississippi State University

URL: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-03252011-153604/ ;

► Name: Barbara Ann Foster Date of Degree: April 29, 2011 Institution: Mississippi State University Major Field: Educational Leadership Major Professor: Dr. Dwight Hare Title of… (more)

▼ Name: Barbara Ann Foster Date of Degree: April 29, 2011 Institution: Mississippi State University Major Field: Educational Leadership Major Professor: Dr. Dwight Hare Title of Study: NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: DO THEY RELATE IN LOUISIANA? Pages in Study: 67 Candidate for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Administration The state of Louisiana has spent a large amount of money over the past years to ensure highly qualified teachers for every student. This study aimed to discover whether or not there was a statistically significant association between teachers who attain National Board Certification and student gains in achievement on standardized tests specifically the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) in an urban Louisiana school district. The research was to determine if students taught by Nationally Board Certified teachers (NBCTs) outperformed students of comparable backgrounds taught by Non-Nationally Board Certified Teachers (Non-NBCTs). To accomplish this, the research examined English Language Arts and Mathematics test scores of fourth and eighth grade students taught by NBCTs and compared them with those of students taught by Non-NBCTs to determine if the gains made by the group taught by NBCTs were statistically significantly different from those taught by Non-NBCTs. The results of the data analysis indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between the score differences of fourth grade English Language Arts students and eighth grade English Language Arts students taught by NBCTs when compared to those taught by Non-NBCTs. The fourth and eighth grade score differences of students taught by NBCTs were statistically significantly higher. However, the analysis of the data also revealed there was not a statistically significant difference between the score differences of 4th grade math students taught by NBCTs when compared to those taught by Non-NBCTs. There were no NBCTs for 8th grade Mathematics students. One recommendation for further research should be to focus on more than one district to determine if results would be similar. Another recommendation, the Louisiana Department of Education should study all areas of high-stakes testing within the state to determine if teacher certification, especially NBCTs, have an impact on student achievement. The Louisiana Department of Educations should use its extensive data base for a study determine whether National Board Certification contributes to increases in student achievement across all grade levels. Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Dwight Hare (chair), Dr. Ed Davis (committee member), Dr. James Adams (committee member), Dr. Clyde Lindley (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Student Achievement; National Board Certification; Certification; Achievement

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Foster, B. A. (2011). NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: DO THEY RELATE IN LOUISIANA?. (Doctoral Dissertation). Mississippi State University. Retrieved from http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-03252011-153604/ ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Foster, Barbara Ann. “NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: DO THEY RELATE IN LOUISIANA?.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Mississippi State University. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-03252011-153604/ ;.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Foster, Barbara Ann. “NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: DO THEY RELATE IN LOUISIANA?.” 2011. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Foster BA. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: DO THEY RELATE IN LOUISIANA?. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Mississippi State University; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-03252011-153604/ ;.

Council of Science Editors:

Foster BA. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: DO THEY RELATE IN LOUISIANA?. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Mississippi State University; 2011. Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-03252011-153604/ ;

University of Nairobi

5. Masson, Charles. An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania .

Degree: 2011, University of Nairobi

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95995

► This study was undertaken to assess the impacts of adoption of various types of coffee certifications on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The main objective… (more)

▼ This study was undertaken to assess the impacts of adoption of various types of coffee certifications on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The main objective of this study was to compare the livelihood of farmers under the different producer groups with respect to their income and food security situation. It begins with an introduction to impact assessment and a description of the methodology and its challenges with an outline of the method used for handling outliers and comparing the certified and non certified farmers and the producer groups. Secondary data from coffee survey data collected by COSA and partners for analyzing the impact of sustainability standards forms the basis of this study. Multi stage cluster sampling was used to sample farmers that were interviewed. In the first stage, the coffee growing areas in Tanzania and the active certification programs were identified. Then second level producer groups that had obtained certification were used to obtained the sampling frame of the first level producer groups. Random sampling was then used to select the first level producer groups and also randomly select villages with farmer in the producer groups. Non parametric methods have been used to compare the producer groups because one sample does not follow a normal distribution and most of them are highly skewed. Error bars plots have been used to compare the significance difference in the producer groups. Aggregate income from the different forms in which coffee was sold has been computed and used for comparison. It also evaluates the food security situation last production year of the farmers across the different producer groups. The key indicators used showed that generally adoption of the various coffee certifications programs have positive impacts on income and food security. In the course of this study,-the areas of further research that emerged are; an evaluation of the farmers livelihood before intervention is done to ascertain whether their livelihood has changed due to adoption of certification or due to other factors and the development of a stepwise procedure for an outlier identification and ascertaining their validity. The methods that were used for outlier detection were subjective.

Subjects/Keywords: coffee certification Schemes

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Masson, C. (2011). An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95995

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Masson, Charles. “An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania .” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95995.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Masson, Charles. “An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania .” 2011. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Masson C. An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95995.

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Council of Science Editors:

Masson C. An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95995

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University of North Texas

6. Etheredge, David K. Alternative Certification Teaching Programs in Texas: A Historical Analysis.

Degree: 2015, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799511/

► Before 1984, nearly 975 of teachers entered the teaching profession after graduating from a traditional university-based program. However, beginning in the mid-1980s, alternative routes leading… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: alternative certification programs; teachers; certification; Texas; education; Teachers – Alternative certification – Texas.

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Etheredge, D. K. (2015). Alternative Certification Teaching Programs in Texas: A Historical Analysis. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799511/

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Etheredge, David K. “Alternative Certification Teaching Programs in Texas: A Historical Analysis.” 2015. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed October 19, 2019. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799511/.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Etheredge, David K. “Alternative Certification Teaching Programs in Texas: A Historical Analysis.” 2015. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Etheredge DK. Alternative Certification Teaching Programs in Texas: A Historical Analysis. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2015. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799511/.

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Council of Science Editors:

Etheredge DK. Alternative Certification Teaching Programs in Texas: A Historical Analysis. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2015. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799511/

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Louisiana State University

7. Adams, YaSheka. Alternative Teacher Certification: The Politics, the Preparation, and the Promise of a Quality Education.

Degree: PhD, Human Resources Management, 2014, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-10272014-143801 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1792

► Alternative routes to teacher certification have increasingly gained popularity since the early 1980s. This increased attention is due to added focus on teacher quality and… (more)

▼ Alternative routes to teacher certification have increasingly gained popularity since the early 1980s. This increased attention is due to added focus on teacher quality and quantity. By participating in an alternative certification program, candidates are afforded the opportunity to obtain full teacher certification in an abbreviated time period. Completers of alternative certification programs are tasked with the same responsibilities as traditionally certified teachers. A substantial number of adults are making the decision to transition into the dynamic world of teaching. There are numerous debates regarding the efficacy of alternative pathways. There is a growing body of evidence supporting the belief that alternative teacher certification aids in creating a diversified workforce. However, limited research exists on the level of preparation participants perceive they acquire upon completion of an alternative certification program. The purpose of the study was to explore the perceived teaching preparation of completers of an alternative certification program as it relates to their preparation to teach diverse populations. This exploration focused on their perceptions of preparation in terms of content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, curricular knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and personal practical knowledge. This case study used qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis. Interviews were conducted with each study participant. The interview questions were based on Shulman’s (1987) Model of Teacher Knowledge and Connelly and Clandinin’s Theory of Personal Practical Knowledge. The interview protocol was divided into the following sections: (1) content knowledge, (2) curricular knowledge, (3) pedagogical knowledge, (4) pedagogical content knowledge, and (5) personal practical knowledge. The study findings indicated alternatively certified teachers upon completion of their respective certification program felt very prepared to face the challenges of teaching any student who entered their classrooms. Although the alternatively certified teachers perceived their level of preparedness to be high, they were only marginally prepared to handle classroom management and building a connection with students in an urban school district. Although this study is based on completers’ self-perceptions, the findings from the study provide data on the effectiveness of alternative certification programs and offer a foundation for future research that extends to other regions, states, or geographical areas.

Subjects/Keywords: education reform; quality education; education; alternative certification; teacher certification; urban education; alternative teacher certification

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Adams, Y. (2014). Alternative Teacher Certification: The Politics, the Preparation, and the Promise of a Quality Education. (Doctoral Dissertation). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-10272014-143801 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1792

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adams, YaSheka. “Alternative Teacher Certification: The Politics, the Preparation, and the Promise of a Quality Education.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Louisiana State University. Accessed October 19, 2019. etd-10272014-143801 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1792.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adams, YaSheka. “Alternative Teacher Certification: The Politics, the Preparation, and the Promise of a Quality Education.” 2014. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Adams Y. Alternative Teacher Certification: The Politics, the Preparation, and the Promise of a Quality Education. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2014. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: etd-10272014-143801 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1792.

Council of Science Editors:

Adams Y. Alternative Teacher Certification: The Politics, the Preparation, and the Promise of a Quality Education. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2014. Available from: etd-10272014-143801 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1792

University of Houston

8. Agu, Philomena N. Efficacy Beliefs of Texas Composite Science and Subject-Specific Certified Biology Teachers.

Degree: Curriculum and Instruction, Department of, 2018, University of Houston

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/3359

► Background: Research has shown that certification and an undergraduate major in a teaching subject are consistent positive-significant predictors of teacher effectiveness and the lack of… (more)

▼ Background: Research has shown that certification and an undergraduate major in a teaching subject are consistent positive-significant predictors of teacher effectiveness and the lack of at least a minor in an assigned subject as a a consistent and negative indicator of student success. Texas secondary science teachers have either subject-specific certifications or composite science certifications. Studies revealed that a majority of prospective high school science teachers prefer to obtain certification in composite science. Certification in composite science qualifies a candidate to teach most academic science courses. However, composite teachers may be assigned to teach subjects for which they have little academic preparation. Thus, their sense of efficacy may be impacted. Several studies explored the efficacy of teachers certified in a single science subject. Minimal work examined the effectiveness of composite teachers. Studies have used scores on Personal Efficacy and Outcome Expectancy subscales in Science Teacher Efficacy Belief Instrument (STEBI) to measure teacher effectiveness. Few scales exist specifically for high school science subject teachers. Hence, STEBI was adapted for this study. Purpose: This study aims to explore the validity and reliability of a modified STEBI and to compare Personal Efficacy (PE) and Outcome Expectancy (OE) of composite-certified teachers with the subject-specific teachers. Methods: Using the adapted STEBI, PE and OE were assessed for 562 biology teachers. The validity of the instrument was examined using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and the reliability established with Cronbach’s alpha. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to compare PE and OE of composite teachers and subject-specific teachers controlling for undergraduate major and teaching experience. Results: The PCA supported the validity of the instrument. The subscales were reliable; alpha was .81 and .81. Certification did not predict PE or OE. The teaching experience significantly predicted personal efficacy. An undergraduate major in a teaching subject, biological science, predicted a higher level of personal efficacy and outcome expectancy than did an undergraduate major in a different field. The majority of composite teachers teach biology. Conclusion: STEBI could be adapted to study efficacy beliefs of high school subject teachers. However, subject-specific certification and composite certification did not yield significant differences. Advisors/Committee Members: Ramsey, John (advisor), Hutchison, Laveria (committee member), White, Cameron (committee member), Fan, Weihua (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Certification; Teacher Efficacy Belief; Subject-Specific Certification; Composite Science Certification; Teaching Experience; Undergraduate College Major

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Agu, P. N. (2018). Efficacy Beliefs of Texas Composite Science and Subject-Specific Certified Biology Teachers. (Thesis). University of Houston. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10657/3359

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Agu, Philomena N. “Efficacy Beliefs of Texas Composite Science and Subject-Specific Certified Biology Teachers.” 2018. Thesis, University of Houston. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10657/3359.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Agu, Philomena N. “Efficacy Beliefs of Texas Composite Science and Subject-Specific Certified Biology Teachers.” 2018. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Agu PN. Efficacy Beliefs of Texas Composite Science and Subject-Specific Certified Biology Teachers. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Houston; 2018. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/3359.

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Council of Science Editors:

Agu PN. Efficacy Beliefs of Texas Composite Science and Subject-Specific Certified Biology Teachers. [Thesis]. University of Houston; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/3359

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University of North Texas

9. Hogan, Kathleen Ann. Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators.

Degree: 2010, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30467/

► This study was developed to examine the motivations of individuals who chose alternative routes to teacher certification and what they believe were the strengths and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Alternative certification; special education; teacher preparation; Teachers – Alternative certification.; Special education teachers – Certification.

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Hogan, K. A. (2010). Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30467/

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hogan, Kathleen Ann. “Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators.” 2010. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed October 19, 2019. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30467/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hogan, Kathleen Ann. “Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators.” 2010. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Hogan KA. Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2010. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30467/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hogan KA. Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2010. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30467/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

10. Grigsby, Patrizia Antoinette. Educational Pathways of Teachers and the Effects on Students' Performance on High-Stakes Testing in Texas.

Degree: PhD, Educ Foundations & Leadership, 2015, Old Dominion University

URL: 9781339876764 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/efl_etds/118

► Meeting the needs of placing "highly-qualified teachers" in the classroom is becoming more challenging every year. One option that many states are using involves… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: ANCOVA; ANOVA; Alternative certification; Certification; Licensure; Traditional certification; Educational Leadership; Teacher Education and Professional Development

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Grigsby, P. A. (2015). Educational Pathways of Teachers and the Effects on Students' Performance on High-Stakes Testing in Texas. (Doctoral Dissertation). Old Dominion University. Retrieved from 9781339876764 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/efl_etds/118

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Grigsby, Patrizia Antoinette. “Educational Pathways of Teachers and the Effects on Students' Performance on High-Stakes Testing in Texas.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Old Dominion University. Accessed October 19, 2019. 9781339876764 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/efl_etds/118.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Grigsby, Patrizia Antoinette. “Educational Pathways of Teachers and the Effects on Students' Performance on High-Stakes Testing in Texas.” 2015. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Grigsby PA. Educational Pathways of Teachers and the Effects on Students' Performance on High-Stakes Testing in Texas. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Old Dominion University; 2015. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: 9781339876764 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/efl_etds/118.

Council of Science Editors:

Grigsby PA. Educational Pathways of Teachers and the Effects on Students' Performance on High-Stakes Testing in Texas. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Old Dominion University; 2015. Available from: 9781339876764 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/efl_etds/118

University of Georgia

11. Kim, Kyongseok. Third-party certification as an online point-of-purchase strategy: investigation of an initial trust model.

Degree: MA, Journalism and Mass Communication, 2009, University of Georgia

URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_kyongseok_200908_ma

► The purpose of this study is to assess the possibility of implementing an online point-of-purchase strategy using third-party privacy certification within the timeframe of initial… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Third-Party Privacy Certification

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Kim, K. (2009). Third-party certification as an online point-of-purchase strategy: investigation of an initial trust model. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_kyongseok_200908_ma

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kim, Kyongseok. “Third-party certification as an online point-of-purchase strategy: investigation of an initial trust model.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_kyongseok_200908_ma.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kim, Kyongseok. “Third-party certification as an online point-of-purchase strategy: investigation of an initial trust model.” 2009. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Kim K. Third-party certification as an online point-of-purchase strategy: investigation of an initial trust model. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_kyongseok_200908_ma.

Council of Science Editors:

Kim K. Third-party certification as an online point-of-purchase strategy: investigation of an initial trust model. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_kyongseok_200908_ma

University of Georgia

12. Upson, Leslie Kaye. Negotiating the mentor protégé relationship : what can be learned from the experience?.

Degree: PhD, Science Education, 2003, University of Georgia

URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/upson_leslie_k_200312_phd

► This study explored the relationship of two mentor-protégé pairs within the internship component of an alternative certification program in secondary science. I collected data using… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Alternative Certification

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Upson, L. K. (2003). Negotiating the mentor protégé relationship : what can be learned from the experience?. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/upson_leslie_k_200312_phd

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Upson, Leslie Kaye. “Negotiating the mentor protégé relationship : what can be learned from the experience?.” 2003. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/upson_leslie_k_200312_phd.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Upson, Leslie Kaye. “Negotiating the mentor protégé relationship : what can be learned from the experience?.” 2003. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Upson LK. Negotiating the mentor protégé relationship : what can be learned from the experience?. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2003. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/upson_leslie_k_200312_phd.

Council of Science Editors:

Upson LK. Negotiating the mentor protégé relationship : what can be learned from the experience?. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2003. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/upson_leslie_k_200312_phd

Texas A&M University

13. Mitchem, Eric John. Labor market issues for administrators: evidence from public schools in Texas.

Degree: 2009, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1679

► This dissertation examines three labor market issues regarding public school administrators in Texas using personnel records from the 1994-95 school year until the 2003-04 school… (more)

▼ This dissertation examines three labor market issues regarding public school administrators in Texas using personnel records from the 1994-95 school year until the 2003-04 school year. The first essay explores promotion rates of men and women to school principal, a position that requires certification. I find ignoring gender differences in desire for promotion yields results similar to the existing literature: men hold an advantage in the promotion process. However, restricting the analysis to only those individuals who have expressed interest in an administrative position, those who became trained and certified as a principal, I find men and women face no statistically significant difference in the probability of promotion. Duration analysis shows that although men are most often promoted four years after they become certified and women are most often promoted six to seven years after becoming certified, women face a much higher hazard of promotion than men. This cannot be explained by a higher exit rate from the education sector by men. The second essay examines the effect of restrictive licensing on the quality of the entrants into a profession. Theory suggests that requiring minimum competency standards truncates the low end of the quality distribution, however, increased costs of entry encourage talented potential entrants to pursue outside opportunities. Using the public school principal profession in Texas and measuring teacher quality by changes in student achievement, I find evidence that lower entry costs increase the quality of entrants. As a robustness check, I categorize observations geographically into control and treatment groups to ensure the estimated effect is a result of reduced entry costs and not unobserved factors. The third essay examines the effect of increased school choice on the earnings and abilities of school administrators. I find an overall positive effect of competition on administrators' earnings suggesting that productivity gains from hiring talented managers outweigh the pressure to reduce costs by cutting salaries. However, the results are sensitive to the level of competition, the type of labor market, and the administrators' position. I control for possible endogeneity both mechanically and with outside instruments and my conclusions are largely unchanged. Advisors/Committee Members: Deere, Donald (advisor), Ureta, Manuelita (advisor), Puller, Steven (committee member), Taylor, Lori L. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: promotion; discrimination; certification; school choice

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Mitchem, E. J. (2009). Labor market issues for administrators: evidence from public schools in Texas. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1679

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mitchem, Eric John. “Labor market issues for administrators: evidence from public schools in Texas.” 2009. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1679.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mitchem, Eric John. “Labor market issues for administrators: evidence from public schools in Texas.” 2009. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Mitchem EJ. Labor market issues for administrators: evidence from public schools in Texas. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1679.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mitchem EJ. Labor market issues for administrators: evidence from public schools in Texas. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1679

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Pretoria

14. Bezuidenhout, Isabella. Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market.

Degree: Microbiology and Plant Pathology, 2011, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28940

► As a result of agreements negotiated at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), traditional trade protection measures such as tariffs and quotas are falling away. But… (more)

▼ As a result of agreements negotiated at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), traditional trade protection measures such as tariffs and quotas are falling away. But to some extent they are being replaced by domestic technical regulations that permit countries to bar products from entering their markets if the products do not meet certain standards. To become and remain competitive, producers and suppliers must meet the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements set by importers’ governments in importing countries. Some SPS measures are very simple and specific, but others are combined in extremely complex systems like the requirements governing the import of plants and plant products for entry in to the European Union (EU). The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytosanitary certification system currently used by the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of South Africa with regard to exports of agricultural produce to the European market and to develop an effective and efficient strategy to ensure compliance with the European Union’s phytosanitary regulations. The expansion of world trade has placed a huge responsibility on the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of South Africa to facilitate safe agricultural trade with its international trading partners. After putting the phytosanitary constraints/ weaknesses faced by the South African Export Regulatory System into perspective, numerous aspects of the export process were considered in this study. The NPPO of South Africa does experience capacity constraints in its phytosanitary export regulatory system mostly due to the recent restructuring of the Department of Agriculture (DOA). This information, combined with background information obtained from the personal experience of the author as a plant health officer for the past ten years at the Department of Agriculture and the analysis of questionnaires indicated that the current phytosanitary certification system are the most fundamental impediment to accessing foreign markets. This is followed by an evaluation of the export certification system to identify the major challenges experienced by the NPPO officials in phytosanitary certification to the European markets. Lack of fundamental scientific knowledge and the inability to interpret the phytosanitary import requirements of the European market were identified as the elementary barriers to phytosanitary compliance. Finally, the accuracy of phytosanitary certification is of paramount importance for international trade. If credibility is lost, this can result in stricter and lengthier inspection procedures in importing countries and eventually loss of markets. This study resulted in the development of a certification guide to equip the NPPO of South Africa with the necessary technical assistance to ensure compliance with the European Union’s phytosanitary regulations. This standard operating procedure (SOP) is currently in used by the certification officials of the DOA. Advisors/Committee Members: Prof L Korsten (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: European markets; Phytosanitary certification; UCTD

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Bezuidenhout, Isabella. (2011). Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28940

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Author name may be incomplete

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bezuidenhout, Isabella. “Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28940.

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Author name may be incomplete

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bezuidenhout, Isabella. “Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market.” 2011. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Author name may be incomplete

Vancouver:

Bezuidenhout, Isabella. Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28940.

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Author name may be incomplete

Council of Science Editors:

Bezuidenhout, Isabella. Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28940

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Author name may be incomplete

The Ohio State University

15. Thomas, Angela Falter. The Professional Implications of National Board Certification.

Degree: PhD, ED Teaching and Learning (Columbus campus), 2009, The Ohio State University

URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1254757886

► This qualitative, multi-case study explored the issue of the long term, professional impact of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. Eleven NBCTs, representative of four… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Education; National Board Certification

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Thomas, A. F. (2009). The Professional Implications of National Board Certification. (Doctoral Dissertation). The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1254757886

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thomas, Angela Falter. “The Professional Implications of National Board Certification.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, The Ohio State University. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1254757886.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thomas, Angela Falter. “The Professional Implications of National Board Certification.” 2009. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Thomas AF. The Professional Implications of National Board Certification. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. The Ohio State University; 2009. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1254757886.

Council of Science Editors:

Thomas AF. The Professional Implications of National Board Certification. [Doctoral Dissertation]. The Ohio State University; 2009. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1254757886

Technical University of Lisbon

16. Rodrigues, Vítor Manuel Jorge. O ordenamento do território e a certificação ambiental como contributos para a conservação da biodiversidade. O caso da horto-fruticultura intensiva no Perímetro de Rega do Mira.

Degree: 2011, Technical University of Lisbon

URL: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4141

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Mestrado em Engenharia Agronómica - Instituto Superior de Agronomia

This study was developed with two main objectives: to assess the contribution of different biodiversity conservation… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: regional planning; certification; agriculture; biodiversity

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Rodrigues, V. M. J. (2011). O ordenamento do território e a certificação ambiental como contributos para a conservação da biodiversidade. O caso da horto-fruticultura intensiva no Perímetro de Rega do Mira. (Thesis). Technical University of Lisbon. Retrieved from http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4141

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rodrigues, Vítor Manuel Jorge. “O ordenamento do território e a certificação ambiental como contributos para a conservação da biodiversidade. O caso da horto-fruticultura intensiva no Perímetro de Rega do Mira.” 2011. Thesis, Technical University of Lisbon. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4141.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rodrigues, Vítor Manuel Jorge. “O ordenamento do território e a certificação ambiental como contributos para a conservação da biodiversidade. O caso da horto-fruticultura intensiva no Perímetro de Rega do Mira.” 2011. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Rodrigues VMJ. O ordenamento do território e a certificação ambiental como contributos para a conservação da biodiversidade. O caso da horto-fruticultura intensiva no Perímetro de Rega do Mira. [Internet] [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4141.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Rodrigues VMJ. O ordenamento do território e a certificação ambiental como contributos para a conservação da biodiversidade. O caso da horto-fruticultura intensiva no Perímetro de Rega do Mira. [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4141

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NSYSU

17. Chung, Mengta. The Myth of CCIE Certification: The practical effect from the perspective of individual and organization.

Degree: Master, Human Resource Management, 2006, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0911106-223330

► This qualitative study examines the practical effect of CCIE certification in individual and organization levels, in response to the following questions: why should an well… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: professionalism; certification

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Chung, M. (2006). The Myth of CCIE Certification: The practical effect from the perspective of individual and organization. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0911106-223330

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chung, Mengta. “The Myth of CCIE Certification: The practical effect from the perspective of individual and organization.” 2006. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0911106-223330.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chung, Mengta. “The Myth of CCIE Certification: The practical effect from the perspective of individual and organization.” 2006. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Chung M. The Myth of CCIE Certification: The practical effect from the perspective of individual and organization. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2006. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0911106-223330.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Chung M. The Myth of CCIE Certification: The practical effect from the perspective of individual and organization. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2006. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0911106-223330

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

NSYSU

18. Chou, Ching-Wen. Research on Distribution Channel Strategies of Certification Body.

Degree: Master, EMBA, 2011, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0823111-140839

► Following to the industrial competition which is getting along intense day by day, it is a deeply concerned subject to the manufacturer from spread global… (more)

▼ Following to the industrial competition which is getting along intense day by day, it is a deeply concerned subject to the manufacturer from spread global world, how to prove their product into the international market successfully. Facing in the culture and language of different country, as well as various countriesâ tedious product laws, regulations and multiple limits in the procedure, the manufacturer confront the enormous challenge with the product development into the global market. Increasing by the demands of the global certification system gradually, in order to win the initiative, it is essential to let their product obtain various countriesâ approval positively and rapidly. The main purpose for this research contains the discussion in different circuitâs characteristic of certification body, different circuitâs shortcomings and advantages, and the choicesâ estimation of consideration factor in certification systems. This pattern of research adopts personal methodology in processing empirical analysis which belongs to the personal design and analysis issue. We discover that different circuit strategy causes the influence on the manufacturer and certification body. While the certification body draws up the circuit strategy to comply with the manufacturerâs demands, they must expect the effect to different circuitâs variation meanwhile. Speaking of the manufacturer or certification body, it causes different kinds of advantages and shortcomings no matter for the zeroth order circuit or the first-order circuit. Although the zeroth order circuit is a pipeline that lets the coordination and communication between manufacturer and the certification body directly, however, the latent shortcoming still exists. The different circuit system applies to different suitable situation in Taiwan. Keywords: Distribution Channel Strategies, Certification Body Advisors/Committee Members: Jin-Feng Uen (committee member), Pei-how Huang (chair), Shyh-Jer Chen (committee member), Liang-Chih Huang (chair).

Subjects/Keywords: Certification Body; Distribution Channel Strategies

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Chou, C. (2011). Research on Distribution Channel Strategies of Certification Body. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0823111-140839

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chou, Ching-Wen. “Research on Distribution Channel Strategies of Certification Body.” 2011. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0823111-140839.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chou, Ching-Wen. “Research on Distribution Channel Strategies of Certification Body.” 2011. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Chou C. Research on Distribution Channel Strategies of Certification Body. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0823111-140839.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Chou C. Research on Distribution Channel Strategies of Certification Body. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0823111-140839

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University of Pretoria

19. [No author]. Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market .

Degree: 2011, University of Pretoria

URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10222009-145556/

► As a result of agreements negotiated at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), traditional trade protection measures such as tariffs and quotas are falling away. But… (more)

▼ As a result of agreements negotiated at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), traditional trade protection measures such as tariffs and quotas are falling away. But to some extent they are being replaced by domestic technical regulations that permit countries to bar products from entering their markets if the products do not meet certain standards. To become and remain competitive, producers and suppliers must meet the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements set by importers’ governments in importing countries. Some SPS measures are very simple and specific, but others are combined in extremely complex systems like the requirements governing the import of plants and plant products for entry in to the European Union (EU). The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytosanitary certification system currently used by the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of South Africa with regard to exports of agricultural produce to the European market and to develop an effective and efficient strategy to ensure compliance with the European Union’s phytosanitary regulations. The expansion of world trade has placed a huge responsibility on the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of South Africa to facilitate safe agricultural trade with its international trading partners. After putting the phytosanitary constraints/ weaknesses faced by the South African Export Regulatory System into perspective, numerous aspects of the export process were considered in this study. The NPPO of South Africa does experience capacity constraints in its phytosanitary export regulatory system mostly due to the recent restructuring of the Department of Agriculture (DOA). This information, combined with background information obtained from the personal experience of the author as a plant health officer for the past ten years at the Department of Agriculture and the analysis of questionnaires indicated that the current phytosanitary certification system are the most fundamental impediment to accessing foreign markets. This is followed by an evaluation of the export certification system to identify the major challenges experienced by the NPPO officials in phytosanitary certification to the European markets. Lack of fundamental scientific knowledge and the inability to interpret the phytosanitary import requirements of the European market were identified as the elementary barriers to phytosanitary compliance. Finally, the accuracy of phytosanitary certification is of paramount importance for international trade. If credibility is lost, this can result in stricter and lengthier inspection procedures in importing countries and eventually loss of markets. This study resulted in the development of a certification guide to equip the NPPO of South Africa with the necessary technical assistance to ensure compliance with the European Union’s phytosanitary regulations. This standard operating procedure (SOP) is currently in used by the certification officials of the DOA. Advisors/Committee Members: Prof L Korsten (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: European markets; Phytosanitary certification; UCTD

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author], [. (2011). Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10222009-145556/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market .” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10222009-145556/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market .” 2011. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

author] [. Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10222009-145556/.

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author] [. Development of an effective phytosanitary report certification system for South African compliance with the European market . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10222009-145556/

Oregon State University

20. Allen, Alfred Thomas. Interstate certification of industrial arts teachers for secondary schools.

Degree: MS, Industrial Arts Education, 1939, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/53612

Subjects/Keywords: Teachers – Certification

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Allen, A. T. (1939). Interstate certification of industrial arts teachers for secondary schools. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/53612

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Allen, Alfred Thomas. “Interstate certification of industrial arts teachers for secondary schools.” 1939. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/53612.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Allen, Alfred Thomas. “Interstate certification of industrial arts teachers for secondary schools.” 1939. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Allen AT. Interstate certification of industrial arts teachers for secondary schools. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 1939. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/53612.

Council of Science Editors:

Allen AT. Interstate certification of industrial arts teachers for secondary schools. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 1939. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/53612

University of Louisville

21. Trisler, Justin, 1980-. The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist.

Degree: MS, 2012, University of Louisville

URL: 10.18297/etd/1458 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1458

► Competition for orthodontic patients is at an all time high. Ways to differentially market an orthodontic practice are essential in attracting patients. It is hypothesized… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Orthodontics; Advertising; Board certification

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Trisler, Justin, 1. (2012). The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist. (Masters Thesis). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/1458 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1458

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Trisler, Justin, 1980-. “The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Louisville. Accessed October 19, 2019. 10.18297/etd/1458 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1458.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Trisler, Justin, 1980-. “The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist.” 2012. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Trisler, Justin 1. The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Louisville; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: 10.18297/etd/1458 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1458.

Council of Science Editors:

Trisler, Justin 1. The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist. [Masters Thesis]. University of Louisville; 2012. Available from: 10.18297/etd/1458 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1458

Montana State University

22. Kreitinger, John Michael. Emergency authorizations to teach in the state of Montana 1969-70.

Degree: College of Education, Health & Human Development, 1971, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/4411

Subjects/Keywords: Teachers Certification.

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Kreitinger, J. M. (1971). Emergency authorizations to teach in the state of Montana 1969-70. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/4411

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kreitinger, John Michael. “Emergency authorizations to teach in the state of Montana 1969-70.” 1971. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed October 19, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/4411.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kreitinger, John Michael. “Emergency authorizations to teach in the state of Montana 1969-70.” 1971. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Kreitinger JM. Emergency authorizations to teach in the state of Montana 1969-70. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1971. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/4411.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Kreitinger JM. Emergency authorizations to teach in the state of Montana 1969-70. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1971. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/4411

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Illinois – Chicago

23. Risk, Nicole M. The Impact of Item Parameter Drift in Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT).

Degree: 2015, University of Illinois – Chicago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19455

► A series of CAT simulations were conducted to evaluate the impact of item parameter drift (IPD) in computer adaptive testing (CAT). The simulations varied the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: CAT; IPD; Rasch; Certification Testing

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Risk, N. M. (2015). The Impact of Item Parameter Drift in Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). (Thesis). University of Illinois – Chicago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19455

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Risk, Nicole M. “The Impact of Item Parameter Drift in Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT).” 2015. Thesis, University of Illinois – Chicago. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19455.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Risk, Nicole M. “The Impact of Item Parameter Drift in Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT).” 2015. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Risk NM. The Impact of Item Parameter Drift in Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2015. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19455.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Risk NM. The Impact of Item Parameter Drift in Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19455

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of the Western Cape

24. Nojilana, Beatrice. Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town .

Degree: 2008, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2356

► Cause of death certification continues to be a useful tool in obtaining demographic, epidemiological and legal information. However errors in death certification are widespread and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Death; Certification

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Nojilana, B. (2008). Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2356

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nojilana, Beatrice. “Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town .” 2008. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2356.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nojilana, Beatrice. “Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town .” 2008. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Nojilana B. Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2008. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2356.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Nojilana B. Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2356

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Université Catholique de Louvain

25. Wautier, Christophe. Mettre fin aux violences dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Dépasser l’approche par les minéraux des conflits.

Degree: 2017, Université Catholique de Louvain

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:12637

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L’Est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) est une région tristement célèbre pour les conflits qui y perdurent depuis presque trente ans, qui s’accompagnent… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: RDC; conflits; minéraux; certification; Etat

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Wautier, C. (2017). Mettre fin aux violences dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Dépasser l’approche par les minéraux des conflits. (Thesis). Université Catholique de Louvain. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:12637

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wautier, Christophe. “Mettre fin aux violences dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Dépasser l’approche par les minéraux des conflits.” 2017. Thesis, Université Catholique de Louvain. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:12637.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wautier, Christophe. “Mettre fin aux violences dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Dépasser l’approche par les minéraux des conflits.” 2017. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Wautier C. Mettre fin aux violences dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Dépasser l’approche par les minéraux des conflits. [Internet] [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2017. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:12637.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Wautier C. Mettre fin aux violences dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Dépasser l’approche par les minéraux des conflits. [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:12637

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Virginia Tech

26. O'Herrin, Keith Taylor. Urban Forestry at a Crossroads: Development of an Emerging Profession.

Degree: PhD, Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, 2017, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84466

► While the practice of managing trees in and near human settlements has been around for most of human history, urban forestry has only been organizing… (more)

▼ While the practice of managing trees in and near human settlements has been around for most of human history, urban forestry has only been organizing as a discrete profession since the mid-1960s. As a relatively new profession, urban forestry lacks much of the structure and organization seen in other professions. This study will contrast urban forestry against other professions to identify strategies for improving recruitment into urban forestry, collaboration with other professions, and career opportunities. Civil engineers, landscape architects, and urban planners (the allied professions) work together to plan and manage the urban environment, but urban foresters report difficulties integrating into or collaborating with this group diminishing their ability to influence urban forest management decisions. Allied professionals were surveyed on their usage of professional support mechanisms (e.g., certification) and their perception of professionalism in urban forestry. We found they are heavily invested in processes and functions that support practitioners and regulate their professions via certification, and the adoption of similar mechanisms by urban forestry would likely facilitate improved social capital. Enrollment in urban forestry degree programs is too low and diversity of practitioners is unrepresentative of the urban areas served. Over 1,000 life and natural science-oriented college students at 18 U.S. universities were surveyed on their perceptions of urban forestry as a career. Aside from the wealthiest students displaying lower interest in urban forestry than others, we found no demographic characteristics (i.e., race, gender, socio-economic status, residential setting growing up) that would preclude urban forestry from recruiting a greater diversity of students. Poor awareness of urban forestry seems to be the greatest obstacle to improved recruitment outcomes. Regularly probing the career opportunities of a profession for weaknesses and deficiencies is a tool of self-improvement commonly seen in other professions. We analyzed 151 job postings to assess typical salary, job duties, and requirements of education and certifications. We also interviewed 17 successful candidates to those positions to compare reality against written postings. A dearth of entry-level positions is likely deterring potential recruits. Employers were not posting 40% of the duties urban foresters were performing. Experience as an arborist was accepted in lieu of education as an urban forester in about half of positions, though a degree was required to reach the highest paying jobs. Advisors/Committee Members: Day, Susan D. (committeechair), Wiseman, Phillip E. (committee member), Friedel, Curtis Robert (committee member), Munsell, John F. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Accreditation; Certification; Profession; Recruitment

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O'Herrin, K. T. (2017). Urban Forestry at a Crossroads: Development of an Emerging Profession. (Doctoral Dissertation). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84466

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

O'Herrin, Keith Taylor. “Urban Forestry at a Crossroads: Development of an Emerging Profession.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Tech. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84466.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

O'Herrin, Keith Taylor. “Urban Forestry at a Crossroads: Development of an Emerging Profession.” 2017. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

O'Herrin KT. Urban Forestry at a Crossroads: Development of an Emerging Profession. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2017. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84466.

Council of Science Editors:

O'Herrin KT. Urban Forestry at a Crossroads: Development of an Emerging Profession. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84466

University of Otago

27. Darling, James Anthony Ronald. Dunedin Tourism Operators Perceptions of Environmental Certification Schemes in New Zealand .

Degree: 2011, University of Otago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1722

► The importance of successfully adopting a sustainable approach to environmental management has been identified as critical to ensuring the future prosperity of the New Zealand… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Perceptions; Certification; Operators; New Zealand

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Darling, J. A. R. (2011). Dunedin Tourism Operators Perceptions of Environmental Certification Schemes in New Zealand . (Masters Thesis). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1722

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Darling, James Anthony Ronald. “Dunedin Tourism Operators Perceptions of Environmental Certification Schemes in New Zealand .” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Otago. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1722.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Darling, James Anthony Ronald. “Dunedin Tourism Operators Perceptions of Environmental Certification Schemes in New Zealand .” 2011. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Darling JAR. Dunedin Tourism Operators Perceptions of Environmental Certification Schemes in New Zealand . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Otago; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1722.

Council of Science Editors:

Darling JAR. Dunedin Tourism Operators Perceptions of Environmental Certification Schemes in New Zealand . [Masters Thesis]. University of Otago; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1722

University of Canterbury

28. Syed Marzuki, Sharifah Zannierah. Understanding Restaurant Managers’ Expectations of Halal Certification in Malaysia.

Degree: Management, 2012, University of Canterbury

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6867

► This study focuses on the expectations of restaurant managers and perceived attributes of halal certification in Malaysia. Halal certification at restaurants represents the understanding that… (more)

▼ This study focuses on the expectations of restaurant managers and perceived attributes of halal certification in Malaysia. Halal certification at restaurants represents the understanding that foods is served according to Islamic dietary laws. Halal means permitted or lawful or fit for consumption. As well as its importance in Muslim countries, the demand for halal food is growing internationally as a result of increasing trade, tourism and globalization. Therefore, halal certification is seen as an important aspect in both the Malaysian and the international restaurant and hospitality industries. Halal certification in an eating premises means that both the restaurants, as well as the entire food supply chain, conform to Islamic dietary rules which do not tolerate contamination by haram (prohibited) materials. Research for this thesis was undertaken by both a mail survey and interviews with restaurant managers. For the survey, a systematic sampling method was applied whereby every fourth restaurant was selected from a list of all restaurants in Malaysia provided by the Companies Commission. A mail survey to 2080 restaurants was administered throughout Malaysia in July 2009. The number of completed and returned questionnaires was 643, indicating a 31% response rate. Data was then entered into a Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for further analysis. The response rate was considered reasonable given the nature of the study and its limitations. In addition, 33 interviews with restaurant managers were conducted in five locations. The results indicate that restaurant managers have high expectations towards halal certification although there are different expectations between Muslim and non-Muslim respondents with respect to attributes such as food safety, hygiene, food quality, marketing aspects and certification issues. It is also gathered that there are significant differences between them with respect to market signals, Islamic attributes, marketing benefits, cost of compliance and local awareness. This thesis concludes that halal certification does yield some benefits in terms of market signals, Islamic attributes and marketing factors while there are also certain issues on cost and compliance that need to be addressed by related local authorities. The findings also indicate that halal restaurant food may have a broader appeal beyond religion and also contributes to Malaysia’s positioning as a tourism destination and a hub for the global halal market.

Subjects/Keywords: expectations; halal certification; restaurant manager

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Syed Marzuki, S. Z. (2012). Understanding Restaurant Managers’ Expectations of Halal Certification in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6867

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Syed Marzuki, Sharifah Zannierah. “Understanding Restaurant Managers’ Expectations of Halal Certification in Malaysia.” 2012. Thesis, University of Canterbury. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6867.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Syed Marzuki, Sharifah Zannierah. “Understanding Restaurant Managers’ Expectations of Halal Certification in Malaysia.” 2012. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Syed Marzuki SZ. Understanding Restaurant Managers’ Expectations of Halal Certification in Malaysia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6867.

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Council of Science Editors:

Syed Marzuki SZ. Understanding Restaurant Managers’ Expectations of Halal Certification in Malaysia. [Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6867

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Waterloo

29. Taleghani, Ali. Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification.

Degree: 2010, University of Waterloo

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5484

► Software certification is defined as the process of independently confirming that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for use.… (more)

▼ Software certification is defined as the process of independently confirming that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for use. It consists of the following steps: (1) the software producer subjects her software to rigorous testing and submits for certification, among other documents, evidence that the software has been thoroughly verified, and (2) the certifier evaluates the completeness of the verification and confirms that the software meets its specifications. The certification process is typically a manual evaluation of thousands of pages of documents that the software producer submits. Moreover, most of the current certification techniques focus on certifying testing results, but there is an increase in using formal methods to verify software. Model checking is a formal verification method that systematically explores the entire execution state space of a software program to ensure that a property is satisfied in every program state. As the field of model checking matures, there is a growing interest in its use for verification. In fact, several industrial-sized software projects have used model checking for verification, and there has been an increased push for techniques, preferably automated, to certify model checking results. Motivated by these challenges in certification, we have developed a set of automated techniques to certify model-checking results. One technique, called search-carrying code (SCC), uses information collected by a model checker during the verification of a program to speed up the certification of that program. In SCC, the software producer's model checker performs an exhaustive search of a program's state space and creates a search script that acts as a certificate of verification. The certifier's model checker uses the search script to partition its search task into a number of smaller, roughly balanced tasks that can be distributed to parallel model checkers, thereby using parallelization to speed up certification. When memory resources are limited, the producer's model checker can reduce its memory requirements by caching only a subset of the model-checking-search results. Caching increases the likelihood that an SCC verification task runs to completion and produces a search script that represents the program's entire state space. The downside of caching is that it can result in an increase in search time. We introduce cost-based caching, that achieves an exhaustive search faster than existing caching techniques. Finally, for cases when an exhaustive search is not possible, we present a novel method for estimating the state-space coverage of a partial model checking run. The coverage estimation can help the certifier to determine whether the partial model-checking results are adequate for certification.

Subjects/Keywords: Model Checking; Software Certification

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Taleghani, A. (2010). Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5484

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Taleghani, Ali. “Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification.” 2010. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5484.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Taleghani, Ali. “Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification.” 2010. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Taleghani A. Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2010. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5484.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Taleghani A. Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5484

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Boston University

30. Bizzotto, Jacopo. Quality, information and certification.

Degree: PhD, Economics, 2014, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15136

► This dissertation consists of three chapters that study issues in Corporate Finance and Industrial Organization related to the behavior of markets with asymmetric information. The… (more)

▼ This dissertation consists of three chapters that study issues in Corporate Finance and Industrial Organization related to the behavior of markets with asymmetric information. The first two chapters study the economics of credit rating agencies; the third chapter examines a process of social learning about product quality. Chapter 1 models the effect of rating agency competition on the quality of rated securities. I compare equilibria across a regime of competition between two rating agencies and a monopolistic regime. In both regimes, all available agencies are hired in equilibrium, so under competition more ratings are observed. However, competing agencies do not fully internalize the return of a reputation for being honest. Whenever strategic agencies are not very concerned about their reputation, competition can induce more issuer effort than monopoly. Otherwise, a monopolistic agency induces more effort. Chapter 2 analyzes the effect of the Cuomo Plan, a much-discussed regulation that prohibits issuers of residential mortgage-backed securities from making payments to rating agencies contingent on the assigned ratings. I construct a certification model which consists of the following features: (i) an issuer privately informed about her security's quality can hire a rating agency to assign a rating; (ii) the agency can observe, at a cost, a private signal correlated with the quality of the security; (iii) an undeserved favorable rating reduces the agency's future revenues. I show that the Plan has an effect on the informative content of the rating only if the agency's signal is not too costly. In this case, the Plan ensures that the rating is more informative; otherwise the Plan has no effect. In chapter 3, I study the pricing strategy of a monopolistic firm in a market characterized by consumers with heterogeneous preferences and private information about the product quality. Consumers purchase sequentially and observe the history of purchasing decisions, prices, and consumers' preferences. I characterize the conditions under which the monopolist gains when consumers learn the true quality, and, which pricing strategy ensures that learning takes place.

Subjects/Keywords: Economic theory; Certification; Rating agencies

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Bizzotto, J. (2014). Quality, information and certification. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15136

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bizzotto, Jacopo. “Quality, information and certification.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston University. Accessed October 19, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15136.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bizzotto, Jacopo. “Quality, information and certification.” 2014. Web. 19 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Bizzotto J. Quality, information and certification. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston University; 2014. [cited 2019 Oct 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15136.

Council of Science Editors:

Bizzotto J. Quality, information and certification. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15136

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