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Beyond "Clear Transmission" : Commercial Aviation, Communication and Crew Resource Management

Creator:

Robarge, Mary Alida

Abstract:

This exploratory study looks at communication perspectives and applies them to the transcript of USAir Flight 427, a flight that crashed while attempting to land. Researchers calculate that 60% to 80% of the accidents can he traced to pilot error. Many of these errors occur through a single communication event...

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Masters Thesis
Exploring the New Visual Environment as a Strategy to Facilitate Successful Student Adjustment to Culture Shock Associated with Study Abroad

Creator:

DeVito, Laura

Abstract:

This thesis seeks to explore how visual cues in the new environment affect Chinese international students studying abroad in the United States. Through open-ended interviews, Photovoice, and focus groups, Chinese international students shared their perspectives on their orientation, residence, campus places, color association, and on-campus place preferences. During the study,...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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substantial support for addressing the visual cues in the environment and how this factor may affect the
Spatial consumption and risk of lower back disorder during assisted toilet transfers on board an aircraft

Creator:

Philbrick, Kenneth Alan

Abstract:

A major barrier to air travel for people with disabilities is the general lack of accessible lavatories on board commercial passenger aircraft. A primary reason for this lack of greater accessibility is related to space. To design an airplane lavatory that is accessible, minimizes the risk of injury to both...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis