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  • Molecular systematic studies in the genus Ribes (Grossulariaceae)

    Creator:
    Messinger, Wes
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    Infrageneric classification in Ribes has previously relied on a few, often conflicting, morphological markers, such as spines, glands, and inflorescence morphology. Suggestions that hybridization drives the evolution of the genus have not been tested using phylogenetic methods. To assess the validity of infrageneric classifications and the importance of hybridization to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    (Grossulariaceae) AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Wes Messinger for the degree of Master of Science in Botany and

  • An Engineering Decision Support System (EDSS) with alternative-criterion pair evaluations

    Creator:
    Herling, Derald E.
    Abstract:
    An Engineering Decision Support System, EDSS, was developed using Bayesian mathematics which incorporates knowledge and confidence components observed in alternative-criterion pair decision making. The separation of knowledge and confidence has been previously unaccounted for in decision-making methods. EDSS provides decision support to individuals or teams which must make choices between...
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    Dissertation
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    Munich worked with me during the experiment. The National Science Foundation supported this research

  • Implementing remote laboratories for control engineering : foundations for distance learning

    Creator:
    Bohus, Carisa
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    Distance learning enables students to study effectively from remote locations. With televised lectures now commonplace, many disciplines can provide effective distance learning. While the lecture format serves many disciplines, it does not serve those that require laboratory work. Currently, there is little distance learning support for laboratory work. Second Best...
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    Masters Thesis
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    system that supports the implementation of remote laboratories. In this thesis, we define a paradigm for

  • Teacher-Researchers in Composition Studies : Subverting Education's Political Hierarchy

    Creator:
    Hardin, Holly E.
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    This study focused on composition teachers in elementary and secondary schools who researched their own teaching practices. Specifically, it examined political implications of their work within the larger context of the education hierarchy. Central to this examination were teacher-researcher (t-r) perceptions of and interactions with other members of the education...
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    Masters Thesis
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    politically charged origins of the t-r movement support the hypothesis of this study: t-rs research (at least

  • Pattern systems and methodologies for multiparadigm analysis and design

    Creator:
    Knutson, Charles D.
    Abstract:
    In this research, we have captured, in pattern form, key elements of programming and design in four programming paradigms (imperative, object-oriented, functional and logical) as well as multiparadigm programming. These pattern sets have formed a foundation upon which we were able to build a deeper understanding of multiparadigm programming and...
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    Dissertation
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    groundwork for this problem statement, and supports the need for this research. The remainder of this

  • Application of biomarker compounds as tracers for sources and fates of natural and anthropogenic organic matter in the environment

    Creator:
    Oros, Daniel R.
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    Determination of the source and fate of natural (higher plant lipids, marine lipids, etc.) and anthropogenically (e.g., petroleum, coal emissions) derived hydrocarbons and oxygenated compounds in the environment was accomplished using gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to characterize or identify molecular biomarkers to be utilized as tracers....
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    Dissertation
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    - Minority Graduate Student Pipeline Support Fellowship Program for the final year of study. CONTRIBUTION

  • Development of a decision support system for pond aquaculture

    Creator:
    Nath, Shree S.
    Abstract:
    Decision support systems (DSS) have been used to a very limited extent in pond aquaculture. This study documents the development of a DSS (POND) which allows representation of an entire pond aquaculture facility, and provides analysis capabilities in the form of simulation models and an economics package. Simulation tools in...
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    Dissertation
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    Collaborative Research Support Program (PD/A CRSP) funded in part by the U.S. Agency for International

  • Choices for the future: The Willamette Valley

    Creator:
    The Willamette Valley Livability Forum
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    Prepared for by the Willamette Valley Livability Forum. May 1999.
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    Technical Report
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    benefited from the assistance of both groups. Financial support for the Forum’s work and production of this

  • Recommendations for Control of Tall Oatgrass, Poison Oak, and Rose in Willamette Valley Upland Prairies

    Creator:
    Wilson, Mark V. and Clark, Deborah Louise, 1950-
    Abstract:
    Native upland prairies, which once dominated the landscape of the Willamette Valley, are considered among the rarest of Oregon's ecosystems. Even though only remnants remain today, they harbor many rare and endangered species such as the Fender's blue butterfly and its host plant, Kincaid’s lupine. Invasion of remnant prairies by...
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    Technical Report
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    financial support of the Oregon Natural Heritage Program and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We also

  • Aristocratic Culture and the Pursuit of Science : The De Broglies in Modern France

    Creator:
    Nye, Mary Jo
    Abstract:
    Louis de Broglie received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1929 following experimental confirmation of his theory of the wave properties of the electron. De Broglie was an anomaly among twentieth-century physicists: he was a prince by birth who would become the seventh duc de Broglie. What did it mean...
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    Article
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    Isis. I gratefully acknowledge as- sistance and use of archival materials from the Royal Swedish