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Migration of E. coli and solutes to tile drains via preferential and matrix flow

Creator:: Moreno, Daniel
Abstract:: The extent of agricultural drainage has created concern for its potential undesirable effects on surface water quality. Land applications of liquid manure on tile drain fields have the potential to transport solutes and bacteria to the drains following precipitation or irrigation events and many times are directly sent to a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: sought and have never been denied; Rockie Yarwood and John Cliff, for microbial advising; Marcelo

Seed bank response to juniper expansion in the semi-arid lands of Oregon, USA

Creator:: Duncan, Corinne M.
Abstract:: Expansion of Juniperus occidentalis into the sagebrush steppe has resulted in significant changes in understory composition. A consequence of increased J. occidentalis dominance may be a depletion of the seed bank. The potential for depletion is problematic because a reduction in the amount of species available from the seed bank...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: focused on the big picture. Thank you to the rest of my committee, Dr. John Buckhouse, Dr. David Pyke

An assessment of plant community structure, herbivory, soils, and state-and-transition theory on a winterfat (Krascheninnikovia lanata [Pursh] A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit) ecological site

Creator:: Matney, Casey A.
Abstract:: State-and-transition models (STMs) have been successfully used to describe ecological dynamics in woodlands, shrublands, grasslands, and several other ecosystems. Changes in vegetation and soil are measured to gauge and predict plant community dynamics within ecological states and transitions between alternative ecological states. Ecological states and their boundaries are defined by...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Next, my committee members; Steven Petersen, Jay Noller, John Buckhouse, and Cynthia Ocamb, your

A study of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors

Creator:: Birdsall, Bobbie Ann
Abstract:: This study investigated the job satisfaction of elementary school counselors in the Pacific Northwest, defined as Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the study was to (a) describe current elementary counselor characteristics, duties and functions; (b) determine the overall level of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors; (c) investigate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: goes to Dr. John Buckhouse for being an "angel in disguise". TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

Analysis of streamflow variability in Oregon for regional water quality monitoring programs

Creator:: Saligoe-Simmel, Julia L.
Abstract:: Streamflow variability can provide valuable information for nonpoint source pollution monitoring program planning. The research papers presented in this thesis examine selected properties of streamflow variability in Oregon to advance its application in regional planning of water quality monitoring programs. The products of this research depict Oregon streams by their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and the members of my committee, Jim Pease, Keith Muckleston, John Buckhouse and Ted Vinson, for

Students' perceptions of teacher characteristics : how these perceptions relate to student self-esteem and locus of control perceptions

Creator:: Alexander, Robert M.
Abstract:: This investigation was a two stage study performed in two urban/ rural communities in Washington State. Stage I was an effort to replicate a study performed in an eastern Virginia school district whereby results were obtained demonstrating that 9th graders and black students identified teacher warmth behaviors as being important...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: belatedly and for provi- ding personal and technical support at a critical time. Dr. John Buckhouse

An analysis of the competencies required for selected home-based care occupations

Creator:: Gehler, Jan Lamp
Abstract:: This research evaluated the importance of select competencies in the area of human behavior, important to home-based caregivers employed independently and/or within a service agency in the State of Alaska. Data were gathered from respondents working in home-based care (N=76), and from those working in a related field (N=38). Data...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: "next step"; To Dr. John Buckhouse, Dr. Lee Cole, Dr. Chris Southers, and Dr. Ann Messersmith, my

Urban natural parks in Portland : nature, networks, and community health

Creator:: Baur, Joshua W. R.
Abstract:: Three trends are occurring today in the United States which inspired this research. First, America is growing increasingly urbanized. Today, more Americans are living in cities than in rural environments, and this pattern is predicted to continue for the foreseeable future. Urban living has benefits, but there are also challenges...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: instance, where governor John Winthrop acquired private land from a Reverend Blackstone to create

Corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry : an issues management approach

Creator:: Panwar, Rajat
Abstract:: Business is a social institution and society has always designated a role for business which has been undergoing changes with changing societal values and paradigms. Thus while business has always had some responsibilities, the modern connotation of the words corporate social responsibility commonly refers to business assuming responsibilities in economic,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: extends to Dr. John Buckhouse for serving on my committee. I am also thankful to Dr. Jeff Morrell and Mr

Quality of bluebunch wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum) as a winter range forage for Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) in the Blue Mountains of Oregon

Creator:: Bryant, Larry Duane
Abstract:: This research was conducted on three study areas on elk winter ranges in Northeast Oregon. One was on the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range and the others were in the same vicinity. Plant appendages, spring and fall defoliation and fall growth of bluebunch wheatgrass were evaluated in terms of quality...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Vavra, Dr. John Buckhouse, Dr. Jack Ward Thomas and Dr. Bart Eleveld for their support, guidance and

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Migration of E. coli and solutes to tile drains via preferential and matrix flow

Seed bank response to juniper expansion in the semi-arid lands of Oregon, USA

An assessment of plant community structure, herbivory, soils, and state-and-transition theory on a winterfat (Krascheninnikovia lanata [Pursh] A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit) ecological site

A study of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors

Analysis of streamflow variability in Oregon for regional water quality monitoring programs

Students' perceptions of teacher characteristics : how these perceptions relate to student self-esteem and locus of control perceptions

An analysis of the competencies required for selected home-based care occupations

Urban natural parks in Portland : nature, networks, and community health

Corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry : an issues management approach

Quality of bluebunch wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum) as a winter range forage for Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) in the Blue Mountains of Oregon

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