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Scanning for Success : Oregon State University Libraries' Digitization Program

Creator:: Kunda, Sue
Abstract:: Presentation for Innovation Fair : SPARC Digital Repositories Meeting : 2009 : Baltimore, MD : USA
Resource Type:: Presentation

Low power design techniques for high speed pipelined ADCs

Creator:: Lingam, Naga Sasidhar
Abstract:: Real world is analog but the processing of signals can best be done in digital domain. So the need for Analog to Digital Converters(ADCs) is ever rising as more and more applications set in. With the advent of mobile technology, power in electronic equipment is being driven down to get...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Oregon Tidal Wetland Reference Sites Pilot Project : Soils Data

Creator:: Christy, John A., Cornu, Craig, Brophy, Laura S., and Tully, Rebecca
Abstract:: This file includes tidal wetland soils data for 14 sampling areas at 5 sites on the Oregon coast. The sites are Blind Slough (tidal swamp) in the lower Columbia River estuary , Coal Creek (tidal swamp) in the Nehalem estuary, Millport Slough (high marsh) and Siletz Keys (low marsh) in...
Resource Type:: Dataset

Oregon Tidal Wetland Reference Sites Pilot Project : Soils Data

Creator:: Brophy, Laura S., Tully, Rebecca, Christy, John A., and Cornu, Craig
Abstract:: This file includes tidal wetland soils data for 14 sampling areas at 5 sites on the Oregon coast. The sites are Blind Slough (tidal swamp) in the lower Columbia River estuary , Coal Creek (tidal swamp) in the Nehalem estuary, Millport Slough (high marsh) and Siletz Keys (low marsh) in...
Resource Type:: Dataset

Will Collection-Level Finding Aids Be Sufficient?

Creator:: Nielsen, Elizabeth
Abstract:: Since September 2006, the Oregon State University (OSU) Archives has concentrated on the preparation of collection-level finding aids for all new collections received by the Archives and for collections that have no descriptive information available online. This article presents a preliminary analysis of the results of this approach, demonstrates the...
Resource Type:: Article

Using educational tools and integrative experiences via geovisualizations that incorporate spatial thinking, real world science and ocean literacy standards in the classroom : a case study examined

Creator:: Kinzel, Michelle Rene
Abstract:: The field of geography has been transformed in recent years through the use of spatial tools such as geographic information systems (GIS) satellite and acoustic remote sensing, the global positioning system (GPS), Internet mapping and more. Studying geography and earth science in the digital age now requires a sophisticated and...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Consumers' shopping value and their responses to visual merchandise displays in an in-store retail setting

Creator:: Fister, Sarah E.
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were to investigate consumers' responses (aesthetic response, approach response, and perceived risk) to two types of visual merchandise displays (full size mannequin and flat hanging display) in an in-store retail setting. An interest for this study arises from retailers' constant effort to differentiate themselves from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Illustration List for Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition (2009)

Creator:: McCune, Bruce and Geiser, Linda
Abstract:: References are given for illustrations in the second edition of Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest. For each illustration, we list the photographer or illustrator, the specimen photographed, where the specimen was from, collector, collection number, and herbarium.
Resource Type:: Other

Species Changes in Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition (2009)

Creator:: McCune, Bruce and Geiser, Linda
Abstract:: We list additions, deletions, and other changes in species included in Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition, as compared to the 1st edition. The changes resulted from discoveries of range extensions into the Pacific Northwest, descriptions of new species, taxonomic revisions, and nomenclatural revisions.
Resource Type:: Other

LibraryFind: Better discovery, easier delivery

Creator:: Reese, Terry
Abstract:: Learn about Oregon State University's open source, metasearch software, LibraryFind.
Resource Type:: Presentation

2009 Winter OSU Corvallis Campus schedule of classes

Creator:: Oregon State University
Resource Type:: Other

Urban-rural connections : a review of the literature

Creator:: Mylott, Elizabeth
Resource Type:: Other

The starch content of roots and the osmotic concentration of expressed xylem sap as predictors of Douglas-fir seelding quality

Creator:: Forry, Keith R.
Abstract:: The goal of this study was to evaluate the ability of two seedling quality evaluation methods to predict the field survival of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) seedlings. The starch reserves in seedlings have been suggested as a possible predictor of seedling quality. Starch reserves have been shown to decrease during cold...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

2009 Winter OSU Extended Campus schedule of classes

Creator:: Oregon State University
Resource Type:: Other

2009 Winter OSU Cascades Campus schedule of classes

Creator:: Oregon State University
Resource Type:: Other

Development of a microchannel device for adsorption cooling application

Creator:: Asumpinpong, Kasidid
Abstract:: Single-layer and three-layer microchannel adsorption devices were fabricated by procedure that was newly developed. Aluminum was chosen for metal housing while the adsorption pair was silica gel and water. Each adsorption layer contained two layers of 250 μm-thick silica gel. Both silica gel layers opened to the same layer of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Exposure of ionic hyper-regulated artemia to chlorine – 36 in a marine system

Creator:: Shaw, Christopher Glenn
Abstract:: Chlorine – 36 (36Cl) is produced naturally, through neutron activation of stable chlorine during nuclear weapons detonation, or from neutron capture on residual chlorine in graphite piles. It has a half-life of 301,000 years and decays by the means of beta decay with an average energy of 236.33 keV. Due...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

UCT for tactical assault battles in real-time strategy games

Creator:: Balla, Radha-Krishna
Abstract:: We consider the problem of tactical assault planning in real-time strategy games where a team of friendly agents must launch an assault on an enemy. This problem offers many challenges including a highly dynamic and uncertain environment, multiple agents, durative actions, numeric attributes, and different optimization objectives. While the dynamics...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Diet and exercise intervention strategies : preventing metabolic syndromein middle-aged women

Creator:: Bryant, Taylor Kathryn
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12-week nutrition and physical activity (PA) intervention program for middle-aged, pre-menopausal women at risk for Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) would reduce their risk factors. Ten overweight women (mean ± SD: age = 47 ± 3y; Body Mass Index = 31.0 ±...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Generation of full-length cDNA clone and functional analysis of leader proteases ofgrapevine leafroll-associated virus-2

Creator:: Liu, Yu-Ping
Abstract:: Papain-like leader proteases are found in diverse families of human, animal, plant, and fungal positive-strand RNA viruses. In addition to autocatalytic processing, these proteases play a variety of roles in the virus life cycle. In particular, the leader protease (L-Pro) of a prototype member of the Closterovirus genus, Beet yellows...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Northwest meat and livestock processor and producer survey on state inspection program

Creator:: Durham, Catherine A., Gardner, Jerry, Geise, Laura Ann, Oregon State University. Food Innovation Center, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Published February 2009. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fabrication and application of polymer based microfluidic devices

Creator:: Koesdjojo, Myra T.
Abstract:: The concept of reducing laboratory operations in scale such that they fit on a microfluidic chip has been met with great enthusiasm. Lab-on-a-chip devices promise to be cost effective to operate due to reduced reagent consumption, have the potential to offer shorter analysis times due to their short path lengths,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Equipment replacement prioritization measures : simulation and testing for a vehicle fleet

Creator:: Kriett, Phillip Oliver
Abstract:: Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Fleet Services manages a fleet that in 2008 included approximately 5,000 pieces of active equipment worth $340–$390 million. Every biennium, a fixed budget is available to replace a certain amount of this equipment. This research evaluated various measures for establishing equipment replacement priorities. A model...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Library Faculty Open Access Policy

Creator:: Oregon State University Library Faculty
Resource Type:: Other

Revisiting output coding for sequential supervised learning

Creator:: Hao, Guohua
Abstract:: Markov models are commonly used for joint inference of label sequences. Unfortunately, inference scales quadratically in the number of labels, which is problematic for training methods where inference is repeatedly preformed and is the primary computational bottleneck for large label sets. Recent work has used output coding to address this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Simple sequence repeat marker development and use in European hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.)

Creator:: Gürcan, Kahraman
Abstract:: New highly polymorphic simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers for European hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.). were developed from several sources. The markers were characterized, and segregation in a mapping population allowed to assign them to linkage groups. Their transferability across genera and species in the Betulaceae family was investigated. SSR markers...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An experimental study and a three-dimensional numerical wave basin model of solitary wave impact on a vertical cylinder

Creator:: Zhang, Wenbin
Abstract:: An experiment on solitary wave impact on a vertical cylinder was conducted in the three-dimensional wave basin at the Oregon State University Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory. The cylinder was designed using mechanic principles and finite element analysis techniques to enable accurate measurement of horizontal force and overturning moment. Video data...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Low-power dynamic CMOS circuits in high-performance memory arrays

Creator:: Patwary, Md. Ataur R.
Abstract:: Dynamic CMOS circuits are commonly used in high-performance memory arrays to implement wide-NOR logic functions for their read and search operations. This is because dynamic circuits have significantly higher speed and lower area compared to static circuits for performing similar operations. Register File (RF) arrays are located at the top...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

2008 Oregon county and state agricultural estimates

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: This report provides a quick overview of Oregon’s recent crop and livestock production. The following pages include 2008 preliminary estimates for production and value, and revised estimates for 2006 and 2007. Preliminary or ﬁrst estimates are revised as needed when updated information is received. All data reported here were in...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Failure analysis of pre-notched composite laminated plates under four-point bending conditions

Creator:: Arias Gonzales, Sergio
Abstract:: Ever since composite laminate technology was introduced into the aerospace and automotive industry, there has been a need to fully understand the damage progression experienced by composite laminated plates in the presence of a notch. While numerous research studies have been conducted on this matter when subjected to in-plane loads,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Development and characterization of shelf-life and sensory properties of restructured albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) rolls

Creator:: Roblero, Josef G.
Abstract:: Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) rolls were developed using two albacore meat levels and three different treatment combinations. Albacore meat levels of 82 and 88% (Alb82 and Alb88) of the total weight formulation were examined. The different treatments consisted of 0.3% sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), 0.3% STPP plus nitrites (150 ppm), and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Total synthesis of sparteine alkaloids from a common tetraoxobispidine intermediate

Creator:: Melbardis, John
Abstract:: In previous work (Blakemore et al. Org. Lett. 2005, 7, 4721; Heterocycles 2006, 70, 609), successful elaborations of the lupine alkaloids (±)-α-isosparteine (dl-2) and (±)-β-isosparteine (dl-3) were realized from a common tetraoxobispidine precursor, 3,7-diallyl -2,4,6,8-tetraoxo-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane (93). Herein, the tetraoxobispidine approach to lupine alkaloids was extended to a total synthesis of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Using Journal Citation Reports and SHERPA RoMEO to Facilitate Conversations on Institutional Repositories

Creator:: Kristick, Laurel
Abstract:: This article describes a technique using the Thomson Reuters' Journal Citation Reports and the SHERPA RoMEO Web site to identify a set of core journals in a discipline and determine whether the journals' publishers allow preprint or postprint archiving in their copyright transfer agreements.
Resource Type:: Article

Two Advances in Practical Alternative Energy: Thermotolerant Hydrogenase Concentration and Methane Hydrate Grain Size Proxies.

Creator:: Sullivan, Nichole D.
Abstract:: Methane hydrates and biohydrogen are two disparate subjects that are of interest in the growing field of alternative energy research. However, before commercial use becomes a viable option, each has challenges that need to be overcome. Methane hydrates require large investments of time and capital to locate. In this thesis,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Optimal parts configuration, construction and setup of an economical digital home media center

Creator:: Provancher, Jon J.
Abstract:: Designing and building a home Media Center can be a daunting task given the multitude of available options and configurations. The goal of this project is to build a home Media Center, and in the process, create a guide that a less technically knowledgeable person could use to build their...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Design of a Process Independent Tool for the Creation of On-Chip Serial Test Interfaces

Creator:: Edmonds, Christopher D.
Abstract:: The push towards higher performing and more sensitive mixed signal circuitry has required the parallel development of increasingly more complex and sensitive test and calibration harnesses. Current off-chip methods of test and calibration may require higher pin counts or induce unwanted parasitic interference. In this thesis, the design of a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Learning from Safeway and Jet Blue: Libraries and Self-Service

Creator:: Rempel, Hannah Gascho and Mellinger, Margaret
Abstract:: Our culture has been shifting toward an expectation of self-service for over a decade. In banks, grocery stores, gas stations and airports, people are becoming accustomed to self-service. Libraries have also joined this larger trend by implementing ways to allow patrons to interact with services in a disintermediated manner if...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Living between two cultures : an ethnographic study of American women converts to Islam

Creator:: Fisher, Dianna M.
Abstract:: This thesis explores the reasons for conversion to Islam for ten well-educated, Caucasian, American born women of European descent in a small, relatively affluent college town in Oregon, United States. It follows their process of constructing a new identity with their families, with friends, within the Muslim community and within...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Behavior graphs for data-driven animation of 3d characters

Creator:: Srinivasan, Madhusudhanan
Abstract:: In this dissertation, we present a user-in-the-loop method for the design of an interactive motion data structure that benefits from the advantages of both motion graphs and blend-based techniques. Our novel approach automatically analyzes a traditional motion graph built from labeled motion clips. The result is a more condensed, coarser...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Numerical study of flow maldistribution in microchannels using fully resolved simulation

Creator:: Martin, Mathieu Georges Charles
Abstract:: This thesis addresses numerical simulation of flow maldistribution in microchannels. Microchannels are often associated with two phase-flows which can generate many problems such as plugging the channel or perturbing the flow. In this study we have used CFD and fully resolved technique to simulate what would happen in the case...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Microbial Abundance and Community Analysis in Devil’s Hole, Harrington Sound, Bermuda

Creator:: Denman, Carmen C.
Abstract:: Microbial activity within elevated CO2 and oxygen depleted environments changes with density driven stratification overturn in the seasonally anoxic region of Devil’s Hole, Bermuda. The temperature gradient developed during the summer months creates a natural laboratory to study bacterial and virus population density and microbial community dynamics in the anoxic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Breeding tomato for increased fruit phenolics

Creator:: Boches, Peter S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to develop tools and germplasm for the production of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) with high fruit phenolics without the use of genetic engineering. A candidate gene analysis was undertaken to identify genes regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in tomato fruit (Aft, Abg, atv, and Purple Smudge)....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Molecular and cellular characterization of the intracellular phenotype of Mycobacterium avium

Creator:: Early, Julie V.
Abstract:: Mycobacterium avium cause disseminated disease in immunocompromised people such as AIDS patients. Subsequent to crossing the intestinal epithelium, M. avium thrive within vacuoles in macrophages. The bacteria exhibit a different, more invasive, phenotype after being in macrophages compared to M. avium from laboratory conditions. We hypothesized that this intracellular phenotype...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Understanding mathematical discourse in the elementary classroom : a case study

Creator:: Blanke, Barbara Lynn
Abstract:: The purpose of this case study was to examine a third-grade teacher’s effective use of mathematical discourse in the classroom setting. The study offers insights into the following research questions: 1) How does a teacher’s engagement in mathematical discourse communities influence her practice and self-efficacy as a mathematics educator? 2)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Effects of plant community characteristics on insect abundance : implications for sage-grouse brood-rearing habitat

Creator:: Ersch, Erica A.
Abstract:: A causative factor in declining greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations is reduced annual recruitment due to poor habitat quality. Sage-grouse population decline is concurrent with a decline in the extent and quality of the sagebrush (Artemisia sp.) biome. However, current research has shown a positive relationship between sage-grouse brood and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Highway finance and the impacts on road quality

Creator:: Knutson, Rachel L.
Abstract:: In recent years there has been concern over the deterioration and lack of adequate funding for the US road and highway system. The main goals of this study are to examine how increasing use of general financing methods effects road quality, to determine if capital outlay and maintenance expenditure impact...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Field validation of a nearshore circulation model for alongshore-nonuniform flows

Creator:: Wilson, Gregory W.
Abstract:: We investigate, theoretically and experimentally, the problem of modeling depth-integrated (2DH) surf zone circulation on an alongshore-nonuniform natural beach, with waves approaching from an arbitrary angle. An approximate theoretical model is developed, which captures the important effect of advection in the alongshore dynamics, and shows that a nondimensional parameter Re[subscript]s...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The effect of physical and hydraulic properties of peat moss and pumice on Douglas-fir bark based soil-less substrates

Creator:: Zazirska Gabriel, Magdalena
Abstract:: Douglas-fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco] bark (DFB), sphagnum peat moss, and pumice are the most common substrate components used in the Oregon nursery industry. Despite the widespread use of these three components, little information is available on the effect of physical and hydraulic properties of peat moss and pumice on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The cohomology rings of seven dimensional primitive cohomogeneity one manifolds

Creator:: Ultman, Shari K.
Abstract:: A striking feature in the study of Riemannian manifolds of positive sectional curvature is the narrowness of the collection of known examples. In this thesis, we examine the structure of the cohomology rings of three families of compact simply connected seven dimensional Riemannian manifolds that may contain new examples of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Laboratory studies of growth conditions of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) with international considerations to shellfish-associated illnesses in South Korea

Creator:: Lee, Jeehye
Abstract:: Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a naturally occurring halophilic pathogen, is seasonally abundant in marine and estuarine environments. It is also the leading cause of gastroenteritis in humans world-wide. Numerous outbreak incidences associated with the pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus contaminations in oyster products have raised public-health concerns as well as economic challenges to the...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

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