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Optimizing Cryptographic Obfuscation

Creator:: Carmer, Brent
Abstract:: Cryptographic obfuscation is a powerful tool that makes programs “unintelligible” yet still runnable. It essentially gives programs the ability to keep secrets. The practical applications of obfuscation range from keeping secrets in banking applications to preventing software theft to providing secure messaging applications. The cryptographic applications of obfuscation are also...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Brent Carmer for the

Using the Advocacy Coalition Framework to understand challenges in urban water policy reforms: A case study of the Melamchi Water Supply Project in Nepal

Creator:: Maskey, Stuty
Abstract:: The Himalayan mountain range is one of the world’s largest sources of fresh water, and Nepal, situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, is endowed with ample water resources. In spite of this water abundance, drinking water supply in many parts of the country is inadequate, particularly in the capital,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text::  ever since  its inception and subsequent loan‐agreement. The development of the project was  halted

Public Participation in Environmental Decision-making Process in China: A Case Study of the Anti-Nu River Dam Campaign in Yunnan Province

Creator:: Chen, Meian
Abstract:: The ever-increasing environmental degradation in China is leading people to pay more attention to environmental protection. Although Chinese government has made progress in dealing with environmental problems, the environment still gets worse. Thus, ordinary people began to take part in environmental issues, and make contributions to environmental protection. With increased...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 1 Abstract The ever-increasing environmental degradation in China is leading people to

The Cascadia Initiative: A Sea Change In Seismological Studies of Subduction Zones

Creator:: Toomey, Douglas R., Allen, Richard M., Barclay, Andrew H., Dziak, Robert P., Tréhu, Anne M., Bell, Samuel W., Bromirski, Peter D., Carlson, Richard L., Chen, Xiaowei, Collins, John A., Evers, Brent, Forsyth, Donald W., Gerstoft, Peter, Hooft, Emilie E. E., Livelybrooks, Dean, Lodewyk, Jessica A., Luther, Douglass S., McGuire, Jeffrey J., Schwartz, Susan Y., Tolstoy, Maya, Weirathmueller, Michelle, and Wilcock, William S. D.
Abstract:: Increasing public awareness that the Cascadia subduction zone in the Pacific Northwest is capable of great earthquakes (magnitude 9 and greater) motivates the Cascadia Initiative, an ambitious onshore/offshore seismic and geodetic experiment that takes advantage of an amphibious array to study questions ranging from megathrust earthquakes, to volcanic arc structure,...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: Institute for Marine Resources Studies, Newport, OR, USA. Brent Evers is Project Manager, the IRIS

Colonization, Statemaking, and Development: A Political Ecology of the Saru River Development Project, Hokkaido, Japan

Creator:: Ioannides, Michael J.
Abstract:: Although dam construction has been an integral tool in development initiatives for nearly a century, dams can have significant negative impacts on local residents, particularly those who are permanently displaced from their homes and must be resettled elsewhere. Dams have unique impacts on indigenous peoples. As a result, many dam...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: development, is therefore of critical importance—perhaps now more than ever

Seed quality and plant establishment studies of seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.)

Creator:: Baker, Stanley D.
Abstract:: Seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.) is an important warm-season perennial turfgrass, known for its tolerance to salinity. Turfgrass is used for homes, municipalities, sod farms, resorts, and sports fields. Seashore paspalum has historically been planted in sub-tropical and tropical climates because of its heat tolerance. Seashore paspalum could become an...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: field studies into sharp focus with clear results. Dr. Brent Steele taught me that science- based

ESPN and the Construction of Gay Identity

Creator:: Cook, Alexandra Cleo
Abstract:: On February 9th, 2014 Michael Sam stated in an interview with ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he is gay. Since he was drafted, Sam will become the first ever openly gay player in NFL history. The following study aims to explore ESPN's coverage of Michael Sam, with a goal of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: gay. Since he was drafted, Sam will become the first ever openly gay player in NFL history. The

Beauty and the Beast: The Rhetorical Construction of the Female in Mixed Martial Arts

Creator:: Thornburg, Kori A.
Abstract:: More women compete in sports currently than ever before. However, the historical tensions which relate to their participation--as athletes and as females--remain. Mixed martial arts (MMA) has proven to be the most visible introduction of females into sports that have traditionally been considered exclusively for men. Gina Carano and Cristiane...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Mark J. Porrovecchio More women compete in sports currently than ever before. However, the

Non-Isotropic Fiber Reinforced Elastic Membranes for Micro Aerial Vehicle Wings

Creator:: Wilcox, Joshua Robert
Abstract:: Micro air vehicles (MAV's) and small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAV) are remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft with a take-off mass range between 50 g and few kilograms. These vehicles, as well as natural fliers such as bats and insects, utilize a variety of elastic wing structures including thin membranes. Over...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: research and classes with you all. In particular, to Brent Osterberg, Trenton Carpenter, and Mattia

Diversity Literary Awards: A Tool for Assessing an Academic Library's Collection

Creator:: Kristick, Laurel L.
Abstract:: Diversity literary awards and other sources were used to create a list of high-quality titles written by and about underrepresented groups. This list was used to assess the diversity and inclusiveness of the library collections of a land-grant university. Gaps in the collection and acquisition processes were identified and will...
Resource Type:: Article

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Optimizing Cryptographic Obfuscation

Using the Advocacy Coalition Framework to understand challenges in urban water policy reforms: A case study of the Melamchi Water Supply Project in Nepal

Public Participation in Environmental Decision-making Process in China: A Case Study of the Anti-Nu River Dam Campaign in Yunnan Province

The Cascadia Initiative: A Sea Change In Seismological Studies of Subduction Zones

Colonization, Statemaking, and Development: A Political Ecology of the Saru River Development Project, Hokkaido, Japan

Seed quality and plant establishment studies of seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.)

ESPN and the Construction of Gay Identity

Beauty and the Beast: The Rhetorical Construction of the Female in Mixed Martial Arts

Non-Isotropic Fiber Reinforced Elastic Membranes for Micro Aerial Vehicle Wings

Diversity Literary Awards: A Tool for Assessing an Academic Library's Collection

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