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Creator:: Barnard, David M.
Abstract:: The state of Oregon has two distinct climate types bisected by the crest of the Cascade Mountain range. The western side of the Cascades experiences high levels of precipitation and mild temperatures due to the maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean, while the eastern side lies in the rain shadow...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Katherine A. McCulloh 7 Chapter 2 - Relationship

Creator:: Zatkos, Lauren E.
Abstract:: The structure of food webs and how they relate to community stability has been an important debate in ecology. Specifically, predictability of web shape and how it influenced by surrounding landscapes is one of the main goals of such discussions. Headwater streams provide a study template that is of interest...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: landscapes is one of the main goals of such discussions. Headwater streams provide a study template that is

Creator:: Ottusch, Timothy M.
Abstract:: Increasing numbers of individuals aspire to, seek out, and need a college degree in order to be competitive in the job market (Goyette, 2008; U.S. Department of Education, 2013). College degrees provide access to economic, social, and health benefits (Abel & Deitz, 2014; Autor, 2014). The United States also needs...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Richard A. Settersten, Jr. Increasing numbers of individuals aspire to, seek out, and

Creator:: Igarashi, Heidi
Abstract:: This study contributes to our understanding of positive adult development by examining resilience processes in adulthood. Resilience is often considered to be an individual-level trait. However, the child development literature has consistently shown that support from parents and caring others is a critical component of resilience. Less is known about...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: parents and caring others is a critical component of resilience. Less is known about how adults navigate

Creator:: Micek, Thomas P.
Abstract:: "The American Dream" is an expression familiar to all Americans and the realization of the American Dream is tied closely to homeownership (Clinton, 1995). The recent financial crisis, with the housing and financial markets at levels not seen since the Great Depression, has resulted in widespread unemployment, continually dropping home...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ], 2011). Might the marriage of homeownership and the American Dream be a thing of the past? The

Creator:: Felder, William F.
Abstract:: In this work we will analyze branching Brownian motion on a finite interval with oneabsorbing and one reflecting boundary, having constant drift rate toward the absorbingboundary. Similar processes have been considered by Kesten ([12]), and more recently byHarris, Hesse, and Kyprianou ([11]). The current offering is motivated largely by the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: work we will analyze branching Brownian motion on a finite interval with one absorbing and one

Creator:: Dinger, Melanie
Abstract:: Falls are a common problem among older adults, including those who are relatively healthy and living independently. Exercise has been recommended as an intervention to reduce falls by slowing and/or reversing age-related declines in balance, strength, and mobility. However, it remains unclear which types or combinations of programs are most...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Samuel T. Johnson Falls are a common problem among older adults, including those who are

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