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Corporate Social Responsibility: An Assessment of Motives and Implications

Creator:: Arora, Aarushi
Abstract:: Recent years have been marked with increasing rates of corporate scandals, environmental disasters, and unfair labor practices, drawing attention to the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Despite increasing efforts in CSR, past research has shown increased levels of mistrust and skepticism from consumers towards business. Furthermore, the very issues...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Inara Scott Recent years have been marked with increasing rates of corporate scandals

Diet analysis of Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) from stomach contents off the coast of Newport, Oregon

Creator:: Doran, Renee E.
Abstract:: Black Rockfish are important commercial and recreational species and understanding their biology is useful in developing best management practices. A common means to assess diet in both freshwater and marine fishes is stomach content analysis, which can determine diet composition and infer foraging behaviors. We conducted a stomach content analysis...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Scott Heppell Black Rockfish are important commercial and recreational species and

Alternative approaches to psychosis : qualitative interviews of practitioner opinions and observations

Creator:: Donnerberg, Carmen
Abstract:: The present essay discusses themes of dehumanization and reliance on a biomedical model of care within U.S. psychiatric systems in treating individuals diagnosed with psychosis. This model is contrasted with alternative treatment approaches that are person-centered rather than disease-centered. These include Open Dialogue, Soteria, and Hearing Voices Movement. In the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Scott McFee The present essay discusses themes of dehumanization and reliance on a biomedical

Labels and its effects on deviance : correlation between internalization and deviance

Creator:: Garcia, Tawny
Abstract:: In society, labeling can play an important role in how people interact with one another every day. This research focuses on the relationship between internalization and deviance, two important concepts in Labeling Theory. The main question is, does the internalization of a label play a role, whether it be positive...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: .72505 .05594 * p < 0.05 ** p < 0.01 *** p < 0.001 Table 3: Impact of Internalization

Whatever It Takes : Examining the effects of post-arrest diversion and reentry programs on the success of mental health court participants

Creator:: Sinclair, Amanda C.
Abstract:: Reducing recidivism rates and raising success rates for individuals who experience mental or behavioral distress and have been through the legal system is the key to lowering the expenditure of valuable resources including time and judicial budget. Regardless, little research attention has been given to post-arrest diversion programming and reentry...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Scott Akins Reducing recidivism rates and raising success rates for

Calculating the Added Cost of Over-Densifying Particleboard

Creator:: Gardner, Ben
Abstract:: Particleboard is a commodity composite panel made from the residual materials of other wood products manufacturing companies. The industry operates on low profit margins and thus produces high volumes of differing panel grades. Slight inefficiencies over the course of a year can mean a significant loss in profit. Previous calculations...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: Calculating the Added Cost of Over-Densifying Particleboard. Abstract approved: Scott

The Effectiveness of Social Entrepreneurship in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Creator:: Triplett, Hannah L
Abstract:: Researchers have studied social entrepreneurship and offered detailed road maps of the process of becoming a successful social entrepreneur. However, these processes are not universal and will not function sustainably in every community. The idea that we do not know if a process will work within a community until tested...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Scott Researchers have studied social entrepreneurship and offered detailed road maps of the

The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Mergers and Acquisitions

Creator:: Morgan, Scott M.
Abstract:: This study examines the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on merger and acquisitions (M&A). Using data from Kinder, Lyndeberg, and Domini (KLD) Research Analytics and Thomson’s Securities Data Corporation’s (SDC) Platinum Database, we empirically test if CSR scores effect a firm’s propensity to pursue M&A activity. Specifically, I examine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Scott Morgan - UHC Thesis

Fire : its ultimate importance in the management of Douglas fir forests of the Pacific coast

Creator:: Scott, Floyd W.
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: FORESTS OF THE PACIFIC COAST By Floyd W. Scott A THESIS Presented to the Faculty of the School of

Wavelength Dependence of the Scattering of Small Particles by Sunlight

Creator:: Bain, Scott A.
Abstract:: This project calculates the value of β for ice particles based on wavelength dependent values of their refractive and absorptive indices. β is the ratio of the force due to radiation to the force due to gravity acting on a particle in the solar system. This parameter can later be...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Particles by Sunlight By Scott A. Bain A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University

A Simple Leapfrog Integration Scheme to Find Optimal Interplanetary Trajectories

Creator:: Kelley, Scott M.
Abstract:: The calculation of interplanetary trajectories is a numeric problem which requires a high degree of precision for the results to be accurate. A computer program was written for this project which uses leapfrog integration combined with Newton’s method of iterative root finding to find ideal interplanetary trajectories. Reasonable initial conditions...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Trajectories Scott M. Kelley Thesis Advisor: Dr. Tom Giebultowicz Oregon State University Department of

Analysis of Penetration and Reserve Requirements when Incorporating Renewable Energy Power Generation in the Bonneville Power Administration Balancing Authority Area

Creator:: Harpool, Scott E.
Abstract:: Interest in renewable energy is on the rise, in both grid-connected operations and research projects. Major types of renewable energy include: wind, solar, wave, tidal, biomass, and geothermal. The majority are variable, non-dispatchable sources, which can have a negative impact on reserve requirements. This study focused on determining the optimal...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Scott E. Harpool for the

Look Ma, no beads: Analyzing traction force characteristics of migratory adenocarcinoma in heterogeneous type-1 collagen through bead-free confocal microscopy

Creator:: Groves, Nicholas Scott
Abstract:: Current methods in traction force analysis rely on a homogeneous extra-cellular matrix and embedded microbeads to track deformations. The efficacy of these methods decreases when the matrix is not homogeneous. In heterogeneous matrices, beads often aggregate in regions of higher matrix density and float in regions where matrix substrate is...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: confocal microscopy Nicholas Scott Groves Advisor: Prof. Bo Sun May 30, 2016 1 Abstract Current

Robotic path-planning through dynamic maps

Creator:: Bowie, Cameron Scott
Abstract:: Robotic global navigation is often based on the assumption that the world is static. It assumes that obstacles present in maps will be there later and new obstacles will be dealt with by a local planning algorithm. When robots interact in an environment inhabited by people, this assumption does not...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Robotic Path-Planning Through Dynamic Maps By Cameron Scott

Examining Thermal Response of Steel Structural Elements with Fire Protection through Heat Transfer Analysis

Creator:: Saccente, Alexandra J.
Abstract:: Fires that affect buildings can have disastrous impacts, including significant losses to people, property, and the environment. Understanding how fires can impact structures provides the foundation to prevent structural collapse in fire. It is critical that the effect of fire is studied to protect the safety and welfare of civilians....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Scott, Committee Member, representing Civil & Construction Engineering

A Java implementation of the elliptic curve digital signature algorithm using NIST curves over GF(p)

Creator:: Stadick, Rhea
Abstract:: The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) is a public key cryptosystem used for creation and verification of digital signatures in electronic documents. In this thesis, we created a Java applet that provides the functionality of the ECDSA using all of the NIST elliptic curves over GF(p). This applet was...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (p). Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________

Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composite

Creator:: Skuratowicz, Berkeley
Abstract:: This thesis explores the mechanical properties of hemp fiber reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites. Fused filament fabrication (FFF) was used to compare the performance of three different weight percentages of hemp fiber reinforced PLA against PLA and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). It was found that as the weight percentage of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Skip Rochefort, Mentor, representing Chemical, Biological, and Ecological Engineering Scott Campbell

Post-Earthquake Performance Assessment of Steel Strongback Braced Frames

Creator:: Rhoades, Katharine
Abstract:: Traditional braced frames are an efficient and economic means of resisting seismic demands. However, braced frames are prone to story mechanisms, which can result in concentrations of demands and damage during seismic events. Including steel strongbacks in conjunction with traditional braced frames can mitigate story mechanisms. The SBF results in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Scott Committee Member, representing Civil Engineering

Improving the accuracy and efficiency of bird song analysis with machine learning based event detection

Creator:: Mathew, Anju
Abstract:: Ornithology is an exciting field with novel research emerging everyday. Researchers in bioacoustics often spend hours within the wilderness recording bird calls to analyze later in their lab. The burden of sifting through hours of audio recordings from the field continues to remain a time-consuming and manual task, despite the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Hannah Scott, Committee Member, representing School

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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Inara Scott, Committee Member, representing the School of MAD

Improving Braced Frame Modeling Application

Creator:: Groshong, Corey
Abstract:: This work analyzes the numerical curvature of buckling braces. An existing brace modeling learning tool, which in its current state allows users to change the inputs within a simulated model of a braced element, was modified to display the curvature diagram. The curvature diagram was verified through comparison to existing...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Scott, Committee Member, representing Civil & Construction Engineering

Validation of Design For Additive Manufacturing Heuristics for Aperiodic Structures through Application to Regular Structures

Creator:: Schipper, Paxton
Abstract:: Aperiodic structures cause significant challenges to subtractive manufacturing methods due to the common features such as inaccessible voids within the structure. Additive man- ufacturing presents an appealing alternative for this purpose. The aim of this research is to test analysis heuristics for validity through application to periodic structures. First, a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Scott Campbell, Committee Member, representing Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and

Upcycle Style: Promoting Sustainability in the Fashion Industry Through Entrepreneurship

Creator:: Cummings, Mackenzie A.
Abstract:: The fashion industry is becoming increasingly unsustainable. Overconsumption of clothing, exacerbated by fast fashion, is worsening the environmental impact of both the production and disposal of clothing. Clothing reuse, particularly thrifting, is gaining popularity, yet most donated clothes still never get sold. I have developed a plan for a small...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Inara Scott, Committee Member, representing Marketing, Analytics, and Design

Justice Isn't Fair: A Collection of Monologues

Creator:: Ferriso, Alessandra B.
Abstract:: I always knew I was interested in the criminal justice system, evident from the hours I spent as a child binge watching Law & Order, Rizzoli and Isles, and Dateline when my parents weren’t home. I very nearly pursued criminal justice as a major, but ended up going a different...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Scott Akins, Committee Member, representing Sociology

The Crystal Structure of the Potential Drug Target Mycoplasma pneumoniae Glycerol 3-Phosphate Oxidase

Creator:: Palioca, Callia K.
Abstract:: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the primary cause of community-acquired pneumonias, including what is commonly known as walking pneumonia. This disease affects people from all demographics, but especially children and older adults. Outbreaks are a significant public health concern and work to develop new pharmacological agents is currently being researched. How M....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: P. Andrew Karplus Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the primary cause of community-acquired pneumonias

Perspectives on a Community Forest : A Practice in Nature Writing

Creator:: Hadella, Lucia C.
Abstract:: The McDonald Forest is one of the Oregon State University Research Forests, owned by the College of Forestry and located approximately seven miles northwest of the heart of Corvallis. I took four hikes on the McDonald Forest at four major recreation destinations: Oak Creek, Dimple Hill, Lewisburg Saddle, and Peavy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Michael P. Nelson The McDonald Forest is one of the Oregon State University Research Forests, owned

The Design of SWEsters Mentorship Program for First-Year Engineering Student Success

Creator:: Thompson, Tatiana A.
Abstract:: In order to support first-year women in engineering, a program was designed to help their transition to college and promote connection with other women. The program focused on three main areas based in research: mentor matching with mentee input, regular formal meetings in small mentoring groups, and the formation of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Parham-Mocello, Committee Member, representing College of Engineering Scott

Physics Students' Mindsets and Their Impact on Learning and Perceived Satisfaction

Creator:: Le, Tiffany
Abstract:: Characterizing a mindset landscape within the physics classroom is crucial to portray the variation and context of mindset in the classroom. This paper will be looking at students enrolled in Oregon State University’s PH20x series, which is a series of three algebra-based introductory physics courses. This project is an exploratory...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Scott Peterson, Committee Member, representing Mathematics Department

Atmospheric nitrous oxide in the pre-800 ka atmosphere from ice cores from the Allan Hills, Antarctica

Creator:: Stock, Marika P.
Abstract:: Nitrous oxide is an important greenhouse gas that has both natural and anthropogenic sources in the modern atmosphere (Ciais et al., 2013). This project expanded the knowledge of the history of atmospheric N2O in the geologic past by measuring N2O concentrations in air trapped in very old polar ice. A...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (Scott, 2007). During the oxidation of ammonium (NH4 +) to nitrite and nitrate, and the reduction of

Identifying microRNAs by automated phylogenetic and structural analysis

Creator:: Smith, Daniel P.
Abstract:: Motivation: It can take considerable amounts of time and effort to use existing computational tools to analyze a small RNA sequence for the purpose of determining if it is characteristic of microRNA. It is similarly tedious to search for homologs to known microRNA sequences in the rapidly growing collection of...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Daniel P. Smith A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial

Genetic and morphological evidence suggests cryptic speciation within the Torrent Sculpin, Cottus rhotheus, across the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Nicholas, Benjamin P.
Abstract:: Dwelling on the bottom of large rivers to high alpine streams, freshwater sculpins (genus Cottus) occur in high densities across the Pacific Northwest, with 21 currently recognized species found in the Pacific Northwest. Sculpin fill many ecological roles, with some species serving as important prey sources, and others competing with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: important prey sources for larger fishes (Dryer et al. 1965; Scott and Crossman 1979), and others

Dashboard Effectiveness is More Complex than Key Performance Indicators: Feedback mechanisms are the foundation of dashboard success

Creator:: Beeks, Kameron P.
Abstract:: This thesis serves as a literature review of dashboards that calls for further research in the area of Feedback Mechanisms (FMs). A dashboard, for the purposes of this paper is a display used to provide performance feedback to a user. An FM is the mechanism used in a dashboard to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kameron P. Beeks for the

Investigating the Interplay of Age, Zinc Status, and the Gut Microbiome on Gut Health

Creator:: Vasudevan, Anusha
Abstract:: Zinc is an important micronutrient involved in many cellular processes, including those part of immune function; however, about 15% of the US population is at risk for marginal zinc deficiency. This can lead to immune system complications including the generation of inflammatory cytokines. Aging is another factor that worsens the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: .; Scott, K. P.; Flint, H. J.; Louis, P. Phylogenetic Distribution of Three Pathways for Propionate

Examining the effect of annual grass invasion on fire spread and severity: fuel modeling for Ventenata dubia

Creator:: Gibson, Simone
Abstract:: This study examines the relationship between an invasive annual grass, Ventenata dubia, and fire behavior in three non-forested ecotypes within the Ochoco National Forest: stiff sage, low sage, and wet meadows. Fire is an essential ecological function of ecotypes found within the Ochoco landscape. The stiff sage ecotype is a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Biomass data was gathered in field and fuel models were customized from Scott and Burgan fuel models in

Gender-Dependent Mechanisms of Alpha-Tocopherol Protection from Benzo[a]pyrene Exposure in Rats

Creator:: Crimp, Caitlin A.
Abstract:: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), are environmental pollutants linked to increased disease susceptibilities. Alpha-Tocopherol (αT) supplementation decreases B[a]P-DNA adducts in smokers, particularly women; but the mechanism is unknown. To test the hypothesis that αT protection from B[a]P exposure is gender-dependent, male and female rats received 7 daily subcutaneous...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Debbie Mustacich Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), are

MatTek™ EpiIntestinal™ a 3D Small Intestine Epithelial Cell Culture Model For In Vitro Screening in Dietary Chemopreventive Agents

Creator:: Raymundo, Wilfrido E.
Abstract:: Testing the many potential chemoprevention agents from dietary sources in animal or human models is expensive and takes a long time. In vitro models can be useful for screening the right compounds to use in larger studies. We tested the MatTek™ EpiIntestinal™ small intestine epithelial 3D cell culture model for...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: (200 µM) decreased TEER (p=0.0275) at 48 hr but no other treatment had an effect compared to vehicle

The Effects of Exhaustive Exercise on ACL Injury Risk

Creator:: Asplund, Christopher
Abstract:: Background: Certain knee movements place the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at risk of injury. These injuries commonly affect athletes especially at the end of events. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of exhaustive exercise on frontal plane hip and knee mechanics during two tasks in order...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: initial contact (p=0.006), hip angle displacement (p=0.032), and hip abduction moment (p<0.001

Examining Relationships Between the Family Stage of Change Survey and the Family Nutrition Physical Activity Survey among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Families

Creator:: Navarrete, Ricardo, Jr.
Abstract:: Family influence in the home environment has been linked to children’s nutrition and physical activity behaviors. However few tools exist to identify family level behaviors and families’ readiness to change those behaviors, particularly for populations at high risk for obesity such as Hispanics. This study summarizes the relationships of similar...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: individual items (0.33 to 0.97, p<0.05). When correlations were examined by

The Influence of Knee Extension Rate of Torque Development on Sagittal Plane Knee Biomechanics during Landing

Creator:: Almog, Roy
Abstract:: Purpose: To investigate the influences of RTD on biomechanical factors upon landing. Methods: A nine camera motion capture system (Vicon, Inc.) was used with standard retroreflective marker set (27 static, 23 dynamic) to capture lower limb kinematics of 40 healthy female subjects during double leg jump landing (DL) and single-leg...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: initial contact (IC) during both the double leg and single leg jump cut tasks (p < 0.05). No

Variation of the Trowbridge's shrew (Sorex trowbridgii) diet across forest types in the Oregon Cascades

Creator:: Yates, Margaret E.
Abstract:: Investigating the insectivorous diet of the Trowbridge’s shrew (Sorex trowbridgii) across forest types can illustrate how forest management affects biotic communities. I used DNA metabarcoding methods with ANML primers to identify stomach and intestines contents from shrews caught in pitfall traps in the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest (HJA) and Willamette...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: = -2.445, P = 0.03) and more Araneae were consumed at mid elevations than low elevations (t5 = 2.229, P

Building a Basic Computational Model of Surface and Impurity States in a One-dimensional Solid

Creator:: Matthews, Bethany E.
Abstract:: Learning about periodic and oscillatory systems is a huge step in an undergraduate's comprehensive understanding of physics and complex systems such as solids. However, understanding how specific changes to such a system affect aspects of the entire system can be difficult. The goal of this study is to create a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: varied: ; and quadratically related to the decrease in nearest-neighbor coupling p in the chain

The Effect of Instructional Technique on Perceived Musicality

Creator:: Walchli, Ashley M.
Abstract:: Previous research has shown significant improvements in standard measurements of student learning in traditional classroom settings when constructivist instruction techniques are skillfully applied as opposed to its traditional counterpart, direct instruction. The purpose of this study is to apply the concept of constructivism in musical instruction. The working hypothesis is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: statistically significant preference (p=.0019) by listeners for the piece taught with the constructivist

Gene expression analysis in feline injection-site sarcoma : differential expression of the ΔNp63 and TAp63 isoforms

Creator:: Dien, Thalia
Abstract:: Background Feline injection-site sarcoma (FISS) is a rare and aggressive tumor associated with vaccines, drug injections, and skin trauma in cats. The understanding of FISS remains limited, posing challenges in its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. In this study, we analyzed the differential expression of miRNAs and their target genes in...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: normal skin, with a log2 (FISS/normal) value of 3.43 (p-value = 0.005), while its target genes are

Gender-Dependent Mechanisms of Alpha-Tocopherol Protection from Benzo[a]pyrene Exposure in Rats

Creator:: Crimp, Caitlin A. and Mustacich, Debbie J.
Abstract:: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzo[a]pyrene (BP), are environmental pollutants linked to increased disease susceptibilities. Alpha-Tocopherol (aT) supplementation decreases BP-DNA adducts in smokers, particularly women; but the mechanism is unknown. To test the hypothesis that aT protection from BP exposure is gender-dependent, male and female rats received 7 daily subcutaneous...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: awards to CAC. We would like to thank Scott Leonard (LPI) for his assistance developing the MDA assay

Mercury and molt: no strong Hg trend across songbird primaries

Creator:: Ramsden, Danielle K., Low, Katherine E., Jackson, Allyson K., Emery, Colleen, and Eagles-Smith, Collin A.
Abstract:: Mercury (Hg) is a bioaccumulative metal that can threaten the health of wild birds. Feathers are commonly used biomonitoring tools for non-lethally estimating Hg exposure in birds because they contain stable Hg concentrations upon completion of feather growth, when blood flow to the feather has stopped. Despite the common use...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: biologically significant. ● No effect of primary feather number on ppm (p=0.2700 in mixed effects repeated

Effect of Focus of Attention on Rate of Torque Development in the Knee Extensors

Creator:: Kiff, Adam B.
Abstract:: Background: The ability to produce rapid muscle force and joint torque is important for performance in sports, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and balance recovery. One way to measure rapid torque production is rate of torque development (RTD), which is the slope of the torque-time curve. Interventions aimed at increasing RTD...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 11.16 ± 4.98 N·m·kg-1·s-1 versus internal focus 9.92 ± 4.22 N·m·kg-1·s-1, p = 0.0248). There was no

Ingestion of Microplastics in the Juvenile Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) from Oregon Coastal Sampling Sites

Creator:: Arnold, Madison A.
Abstract:: Microplastics (<5mm) are a ubiquitous environmental pollutant that have the potential to cause significant harm in many fish species. Therefore, understanding the quantities at which they are being consumed by living organisms is crucial for characterizing risk. There are currently gaps in the microplastic literature regarding microplastic data from finfish...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Reserve and Cape Foulweather comparison site (p value: 0.066). This is the first assessment of

Computing Wavefunctions of Silicon Donor Qubits with Density Functional Theory

Creator:: Almulla, Yousif Waleed
Abstract:: Silicon based quantum computing is an attractive approach to large-scale quantum computation due to the significant success of the modern semiconductor fabrication industry. Despite many advances in silicon quantum computing since its inception in 1998, there remains no software for efficiently designing candidate silicon quantum computing devices. Such a development...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Kane’s model uses electron and nuclear spin states of a P donor atom implanted into a silicon lattice as

Economic Analysis of the Potential for Nuclear Energy Investment in Eastern Europe

Creator:: van de Lindt, Nelson
Abstract:: This paper contributes to the ongoing discussion on the impacts of nuclear energy on the economy and energy security of select European countries. While previous literature has identified a connection between nuclear energy and economic growth, this study focuses on assessing the comparative effects of nuclear energy, measured by operable...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: & Scott (2009), finds that there are other dimensions to consider when assessing energy security from

Estimating harvest rates to assess the efficacy of marine reserves in the Santa Barbara Channel Islands

Creator:: Yamane, Mark T.
Abstract:: Marine protected areas (MPAs) are used in ecosystem-based management (EBM) to increase the abundance and biomass of targeted species and protect their ecosystems by restricting certain human activities. Marine reserves (i.e. no-take MPAs) aim to achieve this by prohibiting harvest in the area. While MPAs are currently evaluated through assessments...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: sportfished and have had recreational fisheries established since the 1930s (Dick et al., 2018; Scott L

Intersection of political party control and health outcomes in Medicaid expansion

Creator:: Page, Joe
Abstract:: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) sought to reform the health care system of the United States in a number of key ways, including by expanding access to health insurance to low-income Americans. The legislation provided for the expansion of Medicaid, the jointly funded federal-state public...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Call to Action for Universities: Expanding the Public Health Approach for Child Abuse Prevention

Creator:: Corpe, Hannah J.
Abstract:: Child abuse and neglect are significant issues facing our communities today that can lead to devastating consequences. Multiple risk factors can lead to instances of child maltreatment, including those related to the parents or guardians, the child, and the situational circumstances of families. In order to prevent child maltreatment, effective...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -Hornstein et al., 2011; Scott et al., 2016). Within this public health approach, universities and colleges

The toxicogenetic effects of a chitosan based hemostatic control patch in rat models

Creator:: Colburn, Andrew J.
Abstract:: Chitosan based hemorrhage control dressings provide effective external hemorrhage control while having few side effects. Known residual contaminants present in chitosan formulations include endotoxins and proteins known to stimulate gene expression in the liver. This study investigated gene expression in the liver using rat bio-compatibility models to gain knowledge regarding...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation
Full Text:: Aguilera†, Leslie Dyal†, Tim Hazzard, John Mata† and Scott Gustafson† *Bioresource Research College of

Coffee and Climate Change: Predicaments and Possible Solutions for Farmers in Latin America

Creator:: Roberts, Rose
Abstract:: Term paper for CROP 325.
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: the coffee bean (seed of the coffee fruit) significantly (Scott, 2015). Temperatures above 86

“Phases of Associated Life;” Pragmatism, Community, and the Law

Creator:: Aguilera, Karla
Abstract:: This essay grows from John Dewey’s insistence that “Democracy is a form of government only because it is a form of moral and spiritual association.”— a form of community. Our democracy is guided by laws, and we are citizens of a free society, but, following Dewey, our freedom should end...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: moral and spiritual association” (Menand, p. 196)— a form of community. Our democracy is guided by

The effects of X-ray CT scanning on microbial communities in sediment cores

Creator:: Ewton, Erica
Abstract:: Using X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning to characterize the physical characteristics of soil and sediment cores allows scientists to observe and analyze stratigraphy without destroying the integrity of different layers. Microbiologists often work with geologists to characterize the microbial communities in such cores; however, X-rays are known to be destructive...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Scott Klasek, Committee Member, representing Microbiology

The Effects of Movies on Political Opinions about Race

Creator:: Nixon, Cara Y.
Abstract:: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin is known for altering the social and political landscape of the United States during a particularly tumultuous, divided period. The novel, which tells the story of enslaved man Uncle Tom, had wide influence and was considered to help “lay the groundwork for the Civil...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , and landmark decisions like Dred Scott v. Stanford by the U.S. Supreme Court only a few years after

Assessing the risk of spreading antibiotic resistance through the reuse of treated wastewater

Creator:: Smesrud, Logan M.
Abstract:: Reclaimed water is a key source in overall global water management and sustainability; however, small concentrations of antibiotics in treated wastewater effluent threaten induction of antibiotic resistance in naturally-occurring soil bacteria and pathogens in irrigated soils. This type of chronic exposure has the potential to lead to more severe food...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: …… Figure 16. MIC screening test of oxytetracycline against P. putida reveals MIC of 12 ppm. 25 …… Figure

The history of lumbering in Morrow County, Oregon

Creator:: Peck, Clinton Kenneth
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: in the Jillow Creek basin area was started by S. P. Garrigues about the year of 1878 at a site

Parenting and empathy in preschool children : the role of warmth and support

Creator:: Barwig, Ashlynn
Abstract:: Parenting is important to a child’s development of empathy. Specifically, parental warmth provides children with emotional connection and a model to learn how to manage their emotions and respond to others’ emotions. Yet warmth is just one dimension of parenting. Supportiveness may also be important but has not yet been...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (r=0.17-3, n=140, p=0.3); therefore, they were kept as separate variables. Pearson’s correlation

Rototyper: A Novel Solution to Low Cost Three Dimensional Prototyping

Creator:: Postman, Jacob Olund
Abstract:: In the continuing effort to reduce time spent in the product development cycle many industries have realized the benefits of rapid prototyping. Within a few hours a design engineer can turn a computer model into an actual three-dimensional object allowing customers, engineers and marketing agents to evaluate a product early...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students consisting of Ray Anderson, Michael Carlsen, Scott

Time-dependent shortest paths in treelike graphs

Creator:: Shirley, Morgan
Abstract:: We present a proof that the number of breakpoints in the arrival function between two terminals in graphs of treewidth ω is n^(O(log²ω) when the edge arrival functions are piecewise linear. This is an improvement on the bound of n^(Θ(log n))by Foschini, Hershberger, and Suri for graphs without any bound...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: distribute over min. The arrival function of a path P = {e1, e2, . . . , e|P |}, denoted AP , is the compo

A chronological history of clubs, organizations, etc. promoting forestry and forest fire protection in Oregon

Creator:: Woodworth, William W.
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: thesis by Dean Mason, Professor McCulloch, Mr. T. T. Munger, Mr. C. C. Scott, Mr. J. B. Woods, Mr

Subcultures of Significance: Urbanity-Rurality, Tightness-Looseness, and Risk Perception

Creator:: Frydenlund, Nicole T. L.
Abstract:: Tightness-looseness (TL) is a cultural construct that measures the level of social norms present in a community, and the level of scrutiny of deviance from these norms. This construct offers a unique foundation for investigating how norms influence behavioral processes. Research in TL is relatively young, creating a frontier of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: need to know about the PhD process for accounting (even though I’m not a tax person); Bret Scott, who

Lionfish Prey Preference between Native Basslets

Creator:: Anderson, Emily R.
Abstract:: The lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a successful invasive predator with large impacts on native fish populations in the western Atlantic. Lionfish predation may affect competition between prey species so it is important to understand whether lionfish display preferences between prey species. I investigated lionfish and native graysby grouper prey preference...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: May 20, 2014 Commencement June 2014 Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology p of

Visual Metaphors on Album Covers: An Analysis into Graphic Design's Effectiveness at Conveying Music Genres

Creator:: Le, Vivian T.
Abstract:: The rise of digital streaming has largely impacted the way the average listener consumes music. Consequentially, while the role of album art has evolved to meet the changes in music technology, it is hard to measure the effect of digital streaming on modern album art. This research seeks to determine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: sleeve” (Chilton, 2019, p. 3). Cardboard allowed for a greater variety of colors, prints, and designs

Impact of Vitamin E Deficiency on Hepatic Gene Expression of CRAL_TRIO Family Proteins in a Premier Vertebrate Animal Model

Creator:: Watt, Alexander T.
Abstract:: Vitamin E (vitE) is a group of lipid-soluble antioxidants- of which alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active and only form considered to be an essential nutrient. Through preferential binding and trafficking, the alpha-tocopherol transfer protein (α-TTP) regulates the concentration of vitE in the body. The impact of vitE deficiency on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , and devoted many hours of his personal time to answering my questions. Scott Leonard also provided

Intergenerational Trauma and Cognition

Creator:: Ray, Darryl
Abstract:: This review investigated the cognitive effects of intergenerational trauma. Through a literature review, 622 articles across two databases were examined using bibliography and literature review software to analyze such effects. Six articles were identified and discussed as well as their implications for future research. The supporting articles demonstrated clear cognitive...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: attainable (Scott & Copping, 2008). When dealing with those who suffer from the effects of trauma, further

Evaluation of a Monoclonal Antibody for Studying MHC Class I Antigen Presentation In-Vitro

Creator:: VanderHoek, Eden N.
Abstract:: Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), a member of the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) family, is frequently dysregulated in a variety of cancers. Overexpression of the receptor leads to increased cell proliferation and resistance to cell death due to downstream signaling effects. Proteasomal degradation of HER2 results in the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: their functions (Scott et al, 2012). Another form of immunotherapy relies on the use of monoclonal

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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Technology. The vaporizer was based on a design by Dr. Scott Stouffer at the University of Dayton Research

Exploring the Synthesis of 4-Deoxygadusol

Creator:: Jujjuri, Anantha Poojitha
Abstract:: Sunscreen products are used worldwide to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. However, some of the ingredients used in sunscreen products are fatal to coral reefs especially in areas where tourism is a large part of the economy. In this study, we explored a synthetic route to produce 4-deoxygadusol, which...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Parabens are alkyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acids that are used in sunscreens to provide preferred

Including Elementary Students in the Functional Behavior Assessment – Behavior Intervention Process

Creator:: Place, Samantha L.
Abstract:: The present study seeks to develop a functional behavior assessment interview (FBAI) that would allow elementary aged students to participate in the assessment process. In particular, the assessment will address if elementary students are able to accurately predict the causes of their problem behaviors and identify when they are likely...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: informants for the development of individualized behavior support plans (O'Neill et al., 1997; Scott et al

HIV and the Transmasculine Community – Can Statistical Significance Be Harmful?

Creator:: Harger, Stephen A.
Abstract:: Epidemiological research on HIV/AIDS seeks to determine at-risk populations not reached by current care. In the forty years since the AIDS epidemic began, transgender people were only recently deemed “at-risk” by the CDC and more action was taken to study them. Most current research centers on transgender women, with transgender...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: insufficient education about these groups (Divan et al., 2016, p. 80; Clements-Nolle et al., 2001, p. 82

Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Activation and the Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes

Creator:: Newman, Matthew
Abstract:: The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor that is an important regulator of immune responses in various disease models. In the non-obese diabetic (NOD) mouse model of type 1 diabetes, activation of this receptor leads to suppression of the autoimmune response and limits immune cell infiltration of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: product by the chemical compound 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD or dioxin) occurred due to

Searching for Pulsars for Use in Gravitational Wave Detection

Creator:: Connolly, Genevieve J.
Abstract:: Gravitational waves (GWs) are disturbances in spacetime that can be caused by events such as black hole mergers and supernovae, as well as continuous sources such as binary star systems. GWs offer a new avenue of astrophysical research and can reveal information about the early universe. GW detection can be...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 6 Period and p-dot plot examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 7

Population structure and genetic variation in the Hawaiian Opakapaka (Pristipomoides filamentosus): Evidence of a genetic bottleneck in offspring of a captive broodstock

Creator:: Meltvedt, Ariana
Abstract:: The Hawaiian Archipelago is a biologically diverse environment with dynamic interactions between human and biological populations. Political, social, and scientific communities are placing importance on sustainable management of fisheries resources throughout the islands. Many economically important bottomfish in Hawaii have declined in population size due to anthropogenic and environmental pressures....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: corrected PXY p-values .............. 46 Appendix D Population pairwise Fst values

Testing a Theoretical Model that Predicts Extinction of Populations Forced by Random, Episodic Disturbances

Creator:: Olsen, Conner J.
Abstract:: We do not fully understand reasons behind extinction of populations and species. Consequently, our ability to anticipate extinction (which can be considered a permanent type of an ecological threshold) has remained elusive. In particular, it is not clear how the attributes of episodic disturbance regimes can elicit extinction. In this...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Scott D. Peckham, Committee Member, representing Department of Mathematics

Targeting chemotherapeutic resistance in breast cancer

Creator:: Avery, Jonathan
Abstract:: The Bcl-2 family of proteins regulate cell survival and are targets for cancer therapy. This protein family has also been implicated in chemotherapeutic resistance, the cause of approximately 90% of treatment failure in advanced cancer. We analyzed the expression and the role of the Bcl-2 proteins in chemotherapy resistant breast...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: -test with equal variance. All p-values listed are the comparison between the control line and the

Identification of potential new biomarkers of oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (OPAH) exposures in zebrafish.

Creator:: Swanson, Annika J.
Abstract:: Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) are a class of environmentally prevalent compounds with little known information on their effect in vivo. In a recent study conducted using zebrafish as a model, 38 OPAHs were screened for toxicity. This investigation focuses on two of these OPAHs, 7,12-B[a]AQ and BEZO. Both 7,12-B[a]AQ...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: acids (Uniprot, 2014). Most notably, CYP1A1 is known for oxidizing 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

Correlation Between Coralline Algae and Community Composition in Oregon Coast Tide Pools

Creator:: Heppell, Dylan
Abstract:: Ocean acidification affects all organisms that incorporate calcium carbonate into their structure, including coralline algae. Coralline algae are a key component of the intertidal ecosystem on the Oregon coast which is why it is important that we understand how the potential loss of coralline algae to ocean acidification will impact...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) 12 tidepools (R2 = 4%). However, none of these relationships were significant (p = 0.21, p

The paradox of Facebook : Interdisciplinary perspectives of social support online and face-to-face

Creator:: Daley, Allison
Abstract:: The extensive adoption of social media has provoked widespread debate about how online communication impacts social relationships. An apparent paradox of Facebook is that people simultaneously express feeling more and less connected than ever before. Through perspectives from psychology and communication studies, this thesis addresses a question of public concern:...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: interpersonal communication” (O’Sullivan, 2000, p. 417). FtF interactions are intuitively considered the

A population viability analysis of the Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Peterson, Erin
Abstract:: The Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) is a small minnow (Family: Cyprinidae) endemic to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In 1993, the Oregon chub was listed as endangered because of habitat loss and predation and competition by nonnative fishes. Conservation efforts by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and other agencies...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon chub populations with no nonnative fishes). P-values denote whether the slope of the regression

Factors affecting the rate of decay of Douglas fir slash on McDonald Forest

Creator:: Hansen, George M.
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: , former professor, and Dr. D. P. Rogers, pre- sent professor of forest pathology at Oregon State

The Heart of Elevation: Investigating the Physiological and Neural Mechanisms Underlying Moral Elevation

Creator:: Hutchinson, James Spencer
Abstract:: Moral elevation refers to the distinct state of warmth and expansion that some individuals experience after witnessing or learning about the altruistic acts of others. Elevation is a particularly interesting positive emotion for its capacity to promote various altruistic behaviors, as well as motivate witnesses to improve their character. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of this project. I wish to thank my parents, Carolyn Zinter and J. Scott Hutchinson, for their

Intraspecific and Interspecific attachment between cohabitant dogs and their owners

Creator:: Sipple, Nicole M.
Abstract:: Domesticated dogs can form attachment bonds with their owners and use them as a secure base to receive comfort during distress and confidence to explore novel environments. Owners often adopt multiple dog in hopes they will have ameliorative effects during periods of absence from their owner. The purpose of this...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: /10.1016/j.applanim.2007.04.002 Pettijohn, T. F., Wong, T. W., Ebert, P. D., & Scott, J. P. (1977

Immunohistochemical characterization of melanomas in bigenic mice containing activated Cdk4 and keratinocyte specific ablation of Retinoid-X-Receptor alpha (RXRα) protein With international consideration of Differences in Societal and Behavioral Attitudes toward Skin Cancer between Japanese American and Japanese

Creator:: Nguyen, Vananh M.
Abstract:: OVERVIEW OF INTRODUCTION - This is a combined thesis for both disciplines of BioResource Research (BRR)Interdisciplinary and International Degree (ID) Programs OSU. The first chapter encompasses the BRR research, which is a preliminary study utilizing immunohistochemical method to characterize melanomas in bigenic mice with activated Cdk4 protein and Retinoid-X-Receptor α...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: prevention of UV-induced genetic mutations (Scott, 2006). Previous study indicated that there is a

Developing a protocol for producing multiple BYDV resistant wheat genotypes from a single transformational event

Creator:: Chang, Irena
Abstract:: Barley yellow dwarf (BYD) is a damaging luteovirus disease responsible for reduced tillering, delayed heading, sterility, and stunting in many cereals worldwide. Well-characterized resistance genes to barley yellow dwarf viruses (BYDV) are scarce and genes conferring tolerance to BYDV are limited in wheat. In an attempt to generate plants with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: like to thank Scott Liu for offering me tips for tissue culture and Colleen Roseborough for exuding

Factors affecting the rate of decay of Douglas fir slash on McDonald Forest

Creator:: Hansen, George M.
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: 'rs I em espeetelly çretetul to ir. former proteaor, end )r. t). P Yoiere, DrO- Rent proteeeor of

Predicting Protein-Protein Interactions in a Cnidarian Model System

Creator:: Gregory, Dylan B.
Abstract:: The symbiotic sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana (Aiptasia) is a model organism used to better understand cnidarian-algal symbiosis and coral bleaching (dysbiosis). Many biological processes are hypothesized to be involved in coral dysbiosis, and the innate immunity is a key area of interest. Rab proteins are small proteins with GTPase domains,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Gregory, 23 BIBLIOGRAPHY Aylward, F. O., Burnum, K. E., Scott, J. J., Suen, G., Tringe, S. G

Examining Wildlife Interactions with Large Wood In Streams

Creator:: Trevarrow, Ezmie R.
Abstract:: It is well known that in-stream large wood affects river channel shape, sediment deposits, stream flow, and available habitat for aquatic species. However, less is known about how wildlife interact with this large wood. Previous research has shown that small mammals and birds utilize woody debris in river channels for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: al. 2012), channel morphology (Wohl and Scott 2017), and the quality and quantity of fish habitat

Age-related differences in brain activations during spatial memory formation in a virtual Morris water maze task

Creator:: Reynolds-Lallement, Nadjalisse C.
Abstract:: This study applied a virtual rendition of the Morris water maze, which is commonly used for assessing spatial memory in rodents, to an examination of age-related differences in spatial learning among 42 younger (18-30 years) and older (>60 years) male human participants. Virtual Morris water maze performance was measured by...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: satisfactory joystick control (p < 0.05). Participants next practiced looking for a hidden platform

Differences in Societal and Behavioral Attitudes toward Skin Cancer between Japanese American and Japanese

Creator:: Nguyen, Vananh M.
Abstract:: The rate of melanoma among Asian American has been steadily increasing in the past five years, while in other Asian countries, such as Japan, the incident rate remains relatively the same. Does the culture and societal attitudes toward skin cancer make a difference in the incident rate of melanoma? This...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: prevention of UV-induced genetic mutations (Scott, 2006). Previous study indicated that there is a

Determining the Effective Entropy of A Visual Hash System

Creator:: Montegna, Josh
Abstract:: Fractal visual hashes have the potential to replace traditional hexadecimal hashes for SSH applications with the goal of increasing user recognition of identities of remote computers. Rather than rely on human users manually comparing two hexadecimal hashes as part of SSH's public-private key encryption process, users would compare fractal images...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: probability, 𝑃 𝐻 𝐸 , is a consequence of two antecedents, a prior

Drone Strikes : The Moral, Political, and Legal Implications of the Changing Character of War

Creator:: Khalife, Ryan A.
Abstract:: Drone strikes have become a defining strategy in the US War on Terror. Since the first combat drone strike in 2001, the executive branch has intentionally increased the deployment of drones for counterterrorism operations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This thesis explores the moral and legal justifications for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Patrick A. Messina and Daniel P. Tompkins, eds., Augustinian Just War Theory and the Wars in Afghanistan

How sweet is the land? Modeling caloric landscapes for tropical hummingbirds

Creator:: Birkett, Christina Nozomi and Birkett, Nozomi Fukui
Abstract:: Pollination is a critical ecosystem function for sustaining biodiversity. However, pollinators and the services they provide are threatened by landscape-altering anthropogenic activities across the globe. Habitat loss and fragmentation, introduction of invasive species, chemical use, and urbanization have been shown to impact pollination. Pollinator foraging behavior is thought to be...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: ; Scott-Dupree et al. 2009; Tan et al., 2012; Torchin et al., 2002; Vanbergen, 2013; Willmer, 2011

The Generation of a Zebrafish Microbial Culture Collection to Facilitate Mechanistic Understanding of Host-Microbe Interactions

Creator:: VanderHoek, Zoe K.
Abstract:: A rapidly expanding body of evidence suggests that relationships exist between the microbiome and vertebrate health and disease. The zebrafish is a frequently utilized model organism to support this claim. Specifically, its gut microbiome is an advantageous resource for the study of microbiome health and diversity. While it is an...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: heavily on the prevalence of the genus in the 16S survey (rho=1, P = 0.02; figure 3) with the lowest

An Investigation of Ceratomyxa shasta sporulation following death of itsChinook salmon host

Creator:: Soderlund, Krista M.
Abstract:: As pre-spawning mortality (PSM) in Chinook salmon in the Willamette River Valley becomes a more defined and examined area of study, more focus is granted to not only preserving the health of these fish, but also expanding knowledge concerning various pathogens that utilize the salmon as hosts and may be...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: probability of success p for each trial. A Bernoulli trial is when there are only two choices, essentially a

Watchmen : as a work of literature

Creator:: Strobel, Elizabeth
Abstract:: "Watchmen: as a Work of Literature" asserts the premise that literature contains complexity and themes, as well as literary devices, and decided that is a graphic novel meets these requirements, it is also considered literature. The graphic novel Watchmen is analyzed like a literary text, and the narrative devices, literary...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , comics has traditionally been considered a lowbrow medium, or as Scott McCloud says in Understanding

Development of a Smartphone App to Easily Measure Extensional Viscosity

Creator:: Swift, Aleesha M.
Abstract:: The measurement of extensional viscosity is important in many chemical, biomedical, agricultural, and engineering applications. The determination of extensional viscosity is generally difficult, expensive, and inaccessible outside of research labs. The development of a smartphone application (app) that could use a phone’s high-speed camera to measure this parameter could open...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Rodd, L. E.; Scott, T. P.; Cooper-White, J. J.; McKinley, G. H. Capillary Break-up Rheometry of Low

The adaption of eucalypts to California conditions

Creator:: Peterson, Eugene K.
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: falls into a vertical position with a half p, I -4- twist of the oetiole, becoming scyte-shaoed

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