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The Dynamics of Random Pulse-Coupled Oscillator Networks

Creator:: Kadhim, Kyra L.
Abstract:: The pulse-coupled oscillator model is widely used to simulate the dynamics of neural systems. For networks with particular internal (Mirollo-Strogatz) dynamics, I will define three broad patterns of collective behaviors found in literature in terms of inter-spike interval (ISI) statistics. These patterns are i) temporally-regular, characterized by all oscillators in...
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Full Text:: graph is denoted either G(n,m) or G(n, p), depending on the way it is formed. In 1959, Paul Erdös and

Examination of the Impact of One-Dimensional Crustal Structures on Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Locations

Creator:: Meyer, McKenzie S.
Abstract:: Multiple earthquake events have been recorded off the coast of Oregon, yet their locations have great uncertainty. The largest source of uncertainty is the simple models of the crust that are used to interpret seismic recordings. Because the relationship between earthquake locations and crust are diagnostic of tectonic activity, it...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Cascadia continental margin in 3D. NEHRP grant G17AP00046 (2020). [2] Tréhu, A. M., Wilcock, W. S. D

Cultural Theory and Healthcare Policy Preferences

Creator:: Butler, Cyrus M.
Abstract:: This study examines healthcare policy preferences of Oregon State University students through the lens of Political Culture Theory, as pioneered by Mary Douglas and Aaron Wildavsky in the 1980’s. The primary goal of this study is to examine the impact of cultural traits as described by Political Culture Theory on...
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Full Text:: Culture Theory, as pioneered by Mary Douglas and Aaron Wildavsky in the 1980’s. The primary goal of this

Using Community Voice to Build Trust in State Systems

Creator:: Yasui, Kendra M.
Abstract:: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of community trust in state systems. Consideration of community concerns by public health agencies may help to establish more equitable policies, engaging community in emergency response and promoting inclusivity and trust. This paper outlines varying definitions of trust, then describes key considerations in...
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Full Text:: by Kendra M. Yasui A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Gene Structure and Expression of the Rice S-Domain Kinase (SD-RLK) Gene Subfamily

Creator:: Dikeman, Daemon
Abstract:: The S-domain subfamily of receptor-like kinases (SD-RLKs) in plants is poorly characterized and the majority of genes have unknown functions. The goal of this study was to study the expansion of rice (Oryza sativa) SD-RLK subfamily, and characterize gene and protein structure and expression of its members using publicly available...
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Full Text:: Gene Structure and Expression of the Rice S-Domain Kinase (SD

Effect of Fire Severity on Forest Development in a Mature Douglas-fir Forest in Western Oregon

Creator:: Hidzick, Maxim S.
Abstract:: Wildfires can create alternative pathways for forest development, and wildfires have expanded in size, frequency, intensity, and severity across the western United States. The purpose of this paper is to compare forest development of a mature Douglas-fir forest in western Oregon across fire severities. Postburn field measurements were collected in...
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Full Text:: ., Busby, S., & Nielsen-Pincus, M. 2022. Extreme winds alter influence of fuels and topography on

The Effects of Modularity on Cascading Failures in Complex Engineering Systems

Creator:: Parker, Elizabeth M.
Abstract:: To design engineering systems that have improved reliability, it is important to understand what kind of system faults they will be susceptible to. Mitigation strategies are important to ensuring the performance of these engineering systems. Understanding how the modularity of complex engineering systems affects the risk of devastating failures such...
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Full Text:: . 6, pp. 807- 812, 2011. [24] S. N. Talukdar, J. Apt, M. Ilic, L. B. Lave and M. G. Morgan

Examining the Medical Experiments Conducted During the Holocaust and their Impacts on the Creation of Post-war Scientific and Medical Codes of Ethics

Creator:: Carrothers, Samantha M.
Abstract:: The Hippocratic Oath has served as the standard for ethical conduct for physicians and scientists alike since its establishment in 400BCE. In stating, “according to my ability and judgement, I will keep this Oath and this contract…” and through the use of other language, the Hippocratic Oath implies that the...
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Importance of TLR2 and TLR4 signaling against M. abscessus infection of macrophages and use of mycobacteriophage genomics toward understanding some of the aspects of phage therapy

Creator:: Kapoor, Hannah A.
Abstract:: Mycobacterium abscessus (MAB) is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for infections in immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients. Even with long-term treatment with multiple antibiotics, MAB pulmonary infections have high rates of treatment failure. Within the host, MAB is phagocytosed by key innate immune cells macrophages. The TLR2 and TLR4 are two critical...
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Full Text:: patients. Some studies have already found that dexamethasone treatment increased both R and S M

Playing by the Rules: A Formal Specification of BoGL’s Loops and Type System

Creator:: Grejuc, Alex
Abstract:: BoGL is a programming language created for the purpose of computer science education that is specific to the domain of board games. Although there is a language grammar and an existing implementation that is currently used by students, a complete and formal language standard does not yet exist. In the...
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Full Text:: , e2 7→ e′2 s, e1 o e2 7→ e′1 o e′2 L-Proj s, e 7→ e′ s, e # m 7→ e′ # m L-Project s, e 7→ e′ s, e

SIMstat: Hardware Design Considerations for Implementing a Low-Cost, Portable Potentiostat

Creator:: Cook, Jacob M.
Abstract:: Electroanalytical techniques allow scientists and engineers to characterize bulk solutions as well as interfaces. Potentiostats are commonly used by researchers in a variety of disciplines to analyze the chemistry which occurs at a working electrode surface. Advancements in microelectronics and the proliferation of open-source designs have allowed researchers to construct...
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Full Text:: approximately a 4 nA standard deviation for the 1000 Ω gain setting and 0.1 nA standard deviation for the 1 MΩ

Comparison of Joint Moments and Joint Contributions to Total Support Moment during the Propulsive Phase of a Triple Hop Task between Healthy and ACL Reconstructed Females

Creator:: Emma Gibbs
Abstract:: Recent research suggests that individuals might use compensatory movement patterns in their ACL-reconstructed (ACLR) limb when performing a triple hop (TH) to overcome quadriceps weakness. The purpose of this study was to determine if ACLR females exhibit differences in TH performance compared to previously uninjured females. Nineteen females with ACLR...
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Full Text:: ., Johnson, S. T., Kitagawa, T., & Hoffman, M. (2015). Relationships between explosive and maximal triple

Genotyping Cytochrome P450 1B1*3(Phase I) and Glutathione S-transferase Mu 1 null (Phase II), Metabolizing Enzymes in a [14C]Benzo[a]pyrene Human Micro Dosing Study

Creator:: Luo, Yun L.
Abstract:: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been studied for their carcinogenic toxicity. PAHs are formed by incomplete carbon combustion. Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is an IARC classified Class 1 Human carcinogenic PAH. New studies are conducted to gain a better understanding of PAHs and how to reduce exposure. Glutathione S-transferase M 1 (GSTM1...
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Full Text:: how to reduce exposure. Glutathione S-transferase M 1 (GSTM1 null) and Cytochrome P4501B1*1/*3

Hepatic Gene Expression Patterns in C57BL/6J Mice Fed High-Fat Diets Supplemented with Watermelon Flesh, Arginine, Citrulline, Lycopene, or S-methylmethionine

Creator:: Chen, Mikayla Y.
Abstract:: About one third of Americans have metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by five risk factors related to blood pressure and triglyceride levels and could lead to diabetes and heart disease if left untreated. Watermelon has been shown to exhibit cardioprotective effects due to its high phytochemical content and may act...
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Full Text:: /07315724.2017.1410867. Azizi, S., Mahdavi, R. Vaghef-Mehrabany, E., Maleki, V., Karamzad, N., Ebrahimi-Mameghani, M

¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, You Can! Employing a Personal Testimonio to Show Young Latinx Students and Families That Their Dreams of College are Well Within Reach

Creator:: Curtis, Lorenzo Michael
Abstract:: From my personal experiences, I’ve noticed that Latinx students and families are most receptive to college-related information communicated as anecdotes. Latinx students are among the most poorly represented demographic at universities nationwide, which I believe can be mitigated through calculated efforts to increase collegiate literacy and understanding. This project is...
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Full Text:: recruitment event in https://precollege.oregonstate.edu/s%C3%AD-se-puede https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Appraisals of Military Service, PTSD, and Functional Health of Vietnam Combat Veterans: Findings from the VALOR Study

Creator:: Zinn, Alexandra D.
Abstract:: Previous research on WWII veterans in their 70’s and 80’s has shown that positive and negative appraisals of military service mediate between combat exposure and PTSD symptoms in late life. This thesis extends this research in two ways, first by determining how these variables relate to functional health in later...
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Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Carolyn Aldwin Abstract Previous research on WWII veterans in their 70’s and 80

Developing a Method For Quantitation of Organic Acid Exometabolites Released By Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Grown Under Oral Cavity-like Conditions

Creator:: Akmal, Ryaan
Abstract:: Tooth decay in the form of dental caries and cavities is estimated to be among the most common health conditions globally, with treatment of these oral diseases resulting in a massive, world-wide economic burden. The cause of this demineralization of teeth is rooted in the action of complex microbial biofilms...
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Full Text:: study the growth of S. mutans biofilms under oral cavity-like conditions on different resin surfaces

The Disinformation Dozen and Media Misinformation on Science and Vaccinations

Creator:: Mabrey, Benjamin E.
Abstract:: The COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on the need for people to trust in medical science. With the need for 70% of Americans to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity but 30% have reported vaccine hesitancy, now more than ever do we need to redouble our efforts to ensure...
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Method validation of quantitative analysis of oxylipins in human plasma via mass spectrometry

Creator:: Bloom, Madeline B.
Abstract:: Oxylipins are a class of bioactive lipid metabolites derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) via enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways. In order to elucidate their overall biological effects, the knowledge of the entire oxylipin profile is needed as oxylipins can have similar or opposing effects in regard to inflammatory events. Their...
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Full Text:: corresponding fragmentation of m/z transition of 12(S)- HETE (top) and 9(S)-HETE (bottom). Specific transitions

Machine learning approach to improve drug discovery in natural product extracts

Creator:: Heussner, Robert T.
Abstract:: Current natural product (NP) research is limited by its reliance on bioassay-guided fractionation to identify bioactive compounds in mixtures. Computational approaches may improve NP research by correlating mass spectra (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra (NMR) of bioactive mixtures to their bioactivity patterns. In this study, I use artificial neural...
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Full Text:: bioactive xanthohumol derivatives or metabolites in its top features, the 2nd ranked m/z, 355.2/3.2 (45

Investigation of MoS2 with Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Creator:: Dardzinski, Derek P.
Abstract:: Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has potential applications as a low-cost catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Defects on MoS2, such as edge sites and sulfur vacancies, are known to be the major active sites for HER. Controlling the formation of these defects allows for the enhancement in reactivity of MoS2...
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Full Text:: Defect Engineering. Chem. Soc. Rev. 2018, 47 (9), 3100–3128. (3) Hus, S. M.; Li, A.-P. Spatially

Access and Barriers to Health Services Among Sexual and Gender Minority College Students

Creator:: Conner, Carlee K.
Abstract:: College is a vital time to address both emotional and physical health, especially among at-risk populations such as sexual and gender minority college students. However, it has not always been clear whether health services on college campuses are actually reaching these students. The current study aimed to determine if sexual...
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Full Text:: question(s): “You reported that you have used on-campus resources related to your [psychological or

Healthcare for the Houseless; How Lack of Health Equity Disproportionately Shortens the Life Expectancy of the Unhoused

Creator:: Newman, Sophia R.
Abstract:: The national average life expectancy for houseless individuals in the United States is forty seven years, which is thirty years lower than the overall average. I argue that this disproportionately short life expectancy of the houseless is reflective of significant health inequities in the United States that disproportionately impact the...
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For What it is Worth: Meditations on the Meaning of Life with Camus and Nozick

Creator:: Cherry, Owen E.
Abstract:: The meaning of life is an enduring philosophical question. This paper seeks to explore the thought of Albert Camus and Robert Nozick on the meaning of life and critically examine their contributions to philosophy. Camus begins with contemplating whether life is worth ending or worth living and concludes that only...
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How the Face of American Medicine May Change Post Covid-19

Creator:: Madison, David J.
Abstract:: The last two years of the Covid-19 pandemic have brought significant changes to global and American societies, as well as to our healthcare system. Millions of Americans were laid off and left without insurance, some areas of medicine suffered financial catastrophe with a fall in patient volumes, others were victims...
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Full Text:: experience(s) of the Covid-19 pandemic on their individual practices and the remaining nine prompts

Experimental Investigation of Near-Critical Carbon Dioxide in Microchannels for High Flux Cooling Applications

Creator:: Travers, Kristen
Abstract:: With the continued decrease in size and subsequent increase in power of computer processors, thermal management in electronics is becoming more important than ever before. The chip heat densities are reaching new peaks (> 100 W cm-2) that current cooling methods are not able to keep up with. However, some...
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Full Text:: parameters, including heat flux (40 ≤ q” ≤ 60 W cm-2) and mass flux (500 ≤ G ≤ 1000 kg m-2 s-1). Utilizing

Creation of an Initial Course and Curriculum Overview for a Positive Youth Development Certificate

Creator:: Pugh, Kiley M.
Abstract:: Positive Youth Development (PYD) is both a set of outcomes and a program model that serves to support youth in building healthy relationships with adults and developing the strengths necessary for healthy adulthood. It centers around the 5 C’s of compassion, character, competence, confidence, and connection, which lead to a...
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Full Text:: from https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_rjfmucrl. Arnold, M. E. (2017). Supporting adolescent

Methane Adsorption Simulation Benchmarking in Metal Organic Framework Compounds

Creator:: Khare, Mira M.
Abstract:: Metal Organic Framework Structures (MOFs) have shown great promise for use in gas storage. Computer simulations have been touted as a method to identify strong candidate molecules for experimental research. This project assessed the relationship between computer simulations of methane absorption and experimental gas absorption. We acquired experimental data and...
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Full Text:: ad so rp tio n [L C H 4 at S TP / L M O F] Co-MOF-74 exp Figure 2: Experimental

Short-Term Lipid Overload in Skeletal Muscle Induces Mild Mitochondrial Membrane Depolarization as a Stimulus for Autophagy Activation

Creator:: Brinck, Isabel M.
Abstract:: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition that impairs insulin stimulated glucose absorption in skeletal muscle, a characteristic phenomenon denoted as insulin resistance. Lipid overload of the mitochondria is linked to the development of insulin resistance and the progression of Type 2 Diabetes. As lipids accumulate there is...
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Full Text:: Gustafsson, 2020). During autophagy inhibition, Beclin-1 is sequestered by Bcl-2; however, Beclin-1’s

Metabolomic Analysis of Oregon Coast Sediment Pore Waters using Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Creator:: Merlo, James B.
Abstract:: One of the principal drivers of climate change is the concentration of greenhouse gases such as CO2 in the atmosphere. A large portion of this CO2 ends up in the waters off the continental coasts where it transforms into biomass. The major sink for this matter is the ocean sediments...
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Full Text:: , O, P, and S. We can thus predict ΔGrxn (change in Gibbs energy) for the oxidation of an organic

Modelling Gas Adsorption inside Metal-Organic Frameworks using a Grand-Canonical Monte Carlo Algorithm

Creator:: York, Arthur H.
Abstract:: Metal-organic frameworks are promising novel materials for gas storage and separations because of their extremely high internal surface area and their modular structures based on metal nodes and organic linker molecules. Due to their modular design, it is possible to finely tune a structure for optimal storage of a specific...
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Full Text:: ) Where p(x) is a probability mass function for all states in R and α(t|s) defines the probability of

Investigating the effects of harvest time and light exposure on cannabinoid potency in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) using UPLC-diode array detection

Creator:: Saindon, Ashley L.
Abstract:: Five varieties of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) were grown in the field in Imperial Valley, CA, USA in order to determine whether light conditions or harvest times influence cannabinoid content. A total of 16 cannabinoids were investigated in this study: Delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC-d9), Delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinolic acid (THC-a), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabidiolic acid (CBD-a),...
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Full Text:: located approximately 70 m below sea level and has a soil described as a well-draining silty clay.27,28

Effects of Fuel Reduction Treatments on Surface Fire Behavior in Juniper Woodland Ecosystems

Creator:: Williams, Claire L.
Abstract:: Juniper (Juniperus spp.) woodlands are native but expanding ecological communities that were historically limited by the natural fire return interval of the sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) steppe. These woodlands are often a mix of pinyon pine (Pinus spp.) and juniper that have increased significantly over the last century. This expansion has...
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Full Text:: ): 74-80. Ellsworth, L. M., Kauffman, J. B., Reis, S. A., Sapsis, D., and Moseley, K. 2020. Repeated

Gene expression of four carbonic anhydrase paralogs across the symbiotic states of the model temperate sea anemone, Anthopleura elegantissima (Brandt 1835)

Creator:: Meier, Emily K.
Abstract:: Anthropogenic CO₂ emissions are shifting the global climate equilibrium, causing widespread losses in biodiversity. Anthozoan cnidarians are some of the species most vulnerable to environmental change. Environmental stress causes corals and sea anemones to expel their endosymbiotic algae, which constitute a primary source of nutrition for some Anthozoa. Carbonic anhydrase...
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Full Text:: , Zoccola D. (2013). Bioorg Med Chem, 21(6): 1437 - 1450. Cziesielski, M. J., Y. J. Liew, G. Cui, S

Self-regulation differences in preschoolers with speech/language delays compared to their peers

Creator:: Moussaoui, Jannah R.
Abstract:: Self-regulation, defined as one’s ability to control their behaviors, cognitions, and emotions, is an important factor for children’s social, behavioral, and long-term academic performance. Speech/language skills have long been theorized to be important factors in the development of self-regulation and have been linked to various developmental outcomes, particularly in the...
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Full Text:: –1059. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-015-0115-7 Abdul Aziz, S., Fletcher, J., & Bayliss, D. M

Social Context Affects Response to an Acute Stressor in Captive Red Crossbills, Loxia curvirostra

Creator:: Tsuchihashi, Natsumi
Abstract:: Sociality relies upon mechanisms that permit group living through a balance of costs and benefits. However, it is not fully known how specific social contexts influence behavioral and physiological outcomes, and more broadly, how responses to social situations contribute to social organization. A recent experiment investigating the relationship between social...
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Full Text:: ), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (S. M. Billerman, B.K. Keeney, P. G. Rodewald, and T. S

Exploring the Role of Nutrient Sensing Pathways in Blue Light-Induced Lifespan Reduction in Drosophila

Creator:: Shimoda, Kelsey A.
Abstract:: People are increasingly staring at device screens which emit predominantly blue light. Because LED technology is relatively new, we do not know what effects blue light has on our long-term health. Blue light exposure leads to a dramatic decrease in longevity in Drosophila, thus this study aims to explore possible...
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Full Text:: .2012.03.087 Lipsky, M. S., & King, M. (2015). Biological theories of aging. Disease-a-Month, 61(11), 460–466

Part-Load Optimization of an Organic Rankine Cycle

Creator:: Ramsey, Owen
Abstract:: Waste-heat-recovery Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems use excess heat from industrial processes to produce electrical power. In many cases, the temperatures and mass flow rates of these excess-heat streams vary significantly over time, causing the ORC to often operate far from its design point. In this study, a control strategy...
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Full Text:: conductivity [W/m-K] 𝐿 length [m] �̇� mass flow rate [kg/s] 𝑁𝑇𝑈 number of transfer units [-] 𝑃

The sexualization of women in modern film trailers

Creator:: Loiselle, Sierra
Abstract:: Previous research has shown that women are increasingly sexualized in a variety of media contexts. I conducted a content analysis of film trailers from 2018 and 2019 to examine the relationship between the sexualization and objectification of female-presenting characters to the popularity of the film and its trailer. A random...
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Full Text:: Aurora M. Sherman Previous research has shown that women are increasingly sexualized in a variety

The Relationship Between Parent Stress in Low-Income Families and Children's Self-Regulation

Creator:: Elliot, Alexa B.
Abstract:: Self-regulation is a cognitive mechanism that allows children to maintain control over their behaviors and emotions. The importance of this function is well-documented, but there is less understanding of the factors that affect children’s development of self-regulation. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine if parent stress in...
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Full Text:: ., McClelland, M. M., Tominey, S. L., & Acock, A. C. (2015). Strengthening school readiness for Head Start

Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep and Self-Regulation in Kindergarteners

Creator:: Nair, Sonia
Abstract:: Self-regulation is the ability to regulate cognitions, emotions and behaviors and is important for success in school and adaptation in children. The amount and quality of sleep a child receives can influence their development and self-regulation. This study examines the relationship between children’s self-regulation in the fall of their kindergarten...
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Full Text:: . DOI: 10.1037/a0014497 Carlson, S. M. (2005). Developmentally sensitive measures of executive

Effect of different head and neck positions on limb kinematics in the dressage horse at the walk

Creator:: Rybolt, Michaela K.
Abstract:: During the past two decades, interest has grown in the role and welfare implications of different head and neck positions (HNPs) in equine biomechanics as well as dressage training and competition. To evaluate the influence of HNP on stride length, 17 horses of varying breeds and dressage levels were studied...
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Full Text:: , M. J. J. O., S. Nauwelaerts, J. C. M. Vernooij, W. Back, and H. M. Clayton. 2014. Comparison of the

“I Want a Chocolate Milkshake:" Pharmacy, Spirituality, and Palliative Care

Creator:: Arounpradith, Alena N.
Abstract:: How can healthcare providers, particularly pharmacists, help palliative care patients cope with the inevitability of death? This thesis reviewed how spirituality and religious beliefs can be utilized as key coping strategies for many patients and their loved ones regarding various stressors associated with facing mortality in palliative care. In the...
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Full Text:: serve. Before the 1960’s, pharmacists had limited patient interactions compared to other medical

Quantification of Lithium via Redox Titration and pH Titration – A Method Comparison

Creator:: Hebert, Joseph J.
Abstract:: Lithium serves an unparalleled role for high energy-density storage applications and is vital for the continued advancement of the world economy. However, global supply is heavily reliant on lithium deposits situated in select locations, creating unpredictability in the price and concerns for the sustained production of the resource. Additionally, future...
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Full Text:: Method Comparison Joseph J. Hébert1*, Lauren Crandon2, Steve Sloop2, Michael M. Lerner1 hebertjo

Mining Public Microbiome Datasets to Identify Specific Microbial Taxa Associated with Anxiety-Related Disorders

Creator:: Martin, Austin N.
Abstract:: Over the last ten years, clinical, pre-clinical and animal studies have shown associations between the microbiota and neurological functions. Recent work by the scientific community on the gut-microbiome-brain axis have revealed that gut dysbiosis and specific microbial taxa are associated with a myriad of neurological conditions, such as autism spectrum...
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Full Text:: counted individually as an ASV (Amplicon Sequence Variant) due to DADA2’s increased capability to

Relationships Between the Media’s Rhetoric and the Sentencing of White-Collar Criminals

Creator:: Houdeshell, Victoria A.
Abstract:: The legal landscape surrounding the prosecution of white-collar criminals has changed drastically over time, as has the media’s rhetoric, but the resulting sentence lengths have been inconsistent. This study utilizes historical newspaper articles to review the changes in media rhetoric over time and how this relates to the sentencing of...
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The role of molecular architecture in the hydration properties of brewers’ spent grain

Creator:: Yang, Jasmin S.
Abstract:: An emerging strategy to reducing food waste is converting food processing byproducts to nutritious and inexpensive food ingredients. A relevant food processing waste stream is brewers’ spent grain (BSG), the primary byproduct of beer production. BSG is a promising candidate as a food ingredient because of its high protein and...
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Full Text:: properties of brewers’ spent grain by Jasmin S. Yang A THESIS

Investigating polymer quantum mechanics : mathematical formulation, the particle on a ring, and time evolution

Creator:: Seibert, Basie S.
Abstract:: Loop quantum gravity is a theoretical framework which aims to quantize general relativity. One of the unique aspects of this theory is that it imposes a discrete structure on space-time. One toy model of loop quantum gravity is loop quantum cosmology, which maintains the idea of a discrete spatial structure...
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Full Text:: : Mathematical Formulation, the Particle on a Ring, and Time Evolution By Basie S. Seibert A THESIS submitted

Effects of thermal stressing on the turbulent flame speed of jet fuel

Creator:: Alkhalifa, Ammar M.
Abstract:: Gas turbine engines for propulsion applications can use fuel as a coolant, exposing the fuel to high temperatures well within the ranges associated with thermal decomposition. Species produced as a result of these processes have been shown to correlate with changes in the combustion performance of the fuels. In this...
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Full Text:: % confidence. The global turbulent consumption speed is in the range of 1.9 to 2.05 m/s, with typical

Influence of Soil Texture on Carbon Storage of PNW Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems

Creator:: Fox, Conner S.
Abstract:: Coastal blue carbon ecosystems offer a variety of important ecosystem services, including exceptional rates of carbon sequestration and long-term carbon storage. Because these ecosystems disproportionately influence global carbon cycling, understanding their soil characteristics may help guide long-term climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Recently, Kauffman et al. (2020) observed the...
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