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Creator:: Raghavan, Aswin
Abstract:: Markov Decision Processes (MDPs) are the de-facto formalism for studying sequential decision making problems with uncertainty, ranging from classical problems such as inventory control and path planning, to more complex problems such as reservoir control under rainfall uncertainty and emergency response optimization for fire and medical emergencies. Most prior research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Lowder, Austin Cole
Abstract:: These studies focused on maximizing the nutrition and safety of raw whole muscle beef while minimizing quality and shelf-life alteration. The first study used response surface methodology to predict fluid loss from injected beef strip loins and steaks as influenced by levels of salt and sodium phosphates (SP) in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Zhuo, Bin
Abstract:: Differential expression (DE) analysis is a key task in gene expression study, because it uncovers the association between expression levels of a gene and the covariates of interest. This dissertation pertains to two particular aspects of DE analysis—identifying stably expressed genes for count normalization and accounting for correlation between DE...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dissertation. I’m very grateful to my committee members: Dr. Duo Jiang (Statistics), Dr. Sarah Emerson

Creator:: Mohekar, Pallavi
Abstract:: Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys, Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is an invasive species that damages numerous agricultural crops including grapes. Related damage include lower berry weight with increased exposure and cracked berries as a result of BMSB feeding activity. The insect is currently detected in 43 US states including Oregon,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: gratitude to all the members of my committee. Dr. Sarah Emerson, my minor advisor, for her patience

Creator:: Hawkins, Linnia R.
Abstract:: Forests play an integral role in the global carbon cycle, regulating the atmospheric CO₂ concentration by sequestering nearly one third of anthropogenic carbon emissions and storing carbon for centuries. Forest ecosystems are integrated into the culture, ecology, and economy of western North America, supporting wildlife habitat, local economies, recreation, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: drafted the paper. Dr. Doug McNeall provided guidance and code for the analysis and Dr. Sarah Sparrow

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