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Creator:: Stansfield, Richard
Abstract:: In this paper I examine the impact of recent immigration, in addition to other community predictors on community counts of violent and property crimes in Austin, Texas, a multi-ethnic city. I combine data from the 2000 US census of population and housing with census tract level uniform crime report data...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , representing Sociology Michelle L. Inderbitzen, representing Sociology Dwaine Plaza

Creator:: Johnson, Alex T.
Abstract:: Diversity development has achieved higher agenda prominence based on the culmination of historical developments in problem recognition, political events, and university policies that have generated a window of opportunity. Oregon State University is currently at a critical time that will significantly transform the university's commitment inclusiveness and a diverse campus...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Creator:: Hebert, James Michael
Abstract:: The objective of this thesis is to provide a predictive model for the archaeological investigation of the first farmsteads in the Pacific Northwest, established in the early- and mid-nineteenth century by Canadien and Métis families retiring from their service in the fur trade. Past studies of this population have either...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Nag, Sharmistha
Abstract:: My dissertation concerns two separate issues. The first issue is examined in Essay One, and the second issue is examined in Essays Two and Three. The first essay develops an economic model of the determination of the rental rate of leased farmland in the United States. Particular attention is placed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of my dissertation essays. I thank Dr Dwaine Plaza for serving as the Graduate Council

Creator:: Shaw, Donna L. (Donna Laible)
Abstract:: This study examines the U.S. educational experiences of Saudi Arabian students. Using qualitative case study and photo-elicitation research methods, this study conducted multiple interviews with 25 Saudi students and explored their perceptions of their American learning environment, how it differed from Saudi Arabia, and the strategies they developed to successfully...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: guidance made all the difference in the world and committee members Michael Dalton, David Noakes, Dwaine

Creator:: Penry, Jason T.
Abstract:: Field tests are often the most practical method to assess aerobic fitness, but demonstrate greater error variability than laboratory tests. Researchers can improve field tests by identifying factors that contribute to systematic error in VO₂max estimation. PURPOSE: To examine the validity and reliability evidence of two field tests of aerobic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and mentorship. – Dr. Joonkoo Yun, Dr. Melinda Manore, Dr. Jeff Widrick, and Dr. Dwaine Plaza

Creator:: Hong, Junggi
Abstract:: Recently, changes in human performance following whole-body vibration (WBV) training have been attributed to enhanced neuromuscular function. However, the exact neural and muscular mechanisms responsible for these changes remain less understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic effects of whole body vibration on the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Iwasaki, Natsuko
Abstract:: This dissertation addresses issues of oligopoly markets where advertising plays a prominent role. The first study empirically investigates the effect of advertising regulations on equilibrium consumption of an addictive commodity using U.S. cigarette industry data. The results of the first study show that the advertising regulations reduced cigarette consumption by...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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