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  • Studies in food science for industrial applications : Chemical and sensory analysis of fermented cucumbers; insoluble chitosanpolyacrylic acid complexes

    Creator:
    Chavasit, Visith
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    Pediococcus cerevisiae, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactococcus diacetylactis Bifidobacterium bifidum, Leuconostoc oenos, and mixed cultures of Propionibacterium shermanii and P. cerevisiae were used to ferment cucumber juice brine (CJB) at 22-26°C for 1.5 months. Sugar utilization ranged from 14.6 to 86.1%. pH of the fermented CJB ranged from...
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    . To Dr. W.D. Loomis on his advice on biochemistry problems. To Dr. Keith L. Levien for serving in

  • Growth and characterization of zinc ferrite thin films for high frequency applications

    Creator:
    Hu, Jiqing
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    Ferrites have been used for various high frequency applications as bulk materials. These applications, however, are limited to large dimension devices. In this thesis, thin film ferrites were deposited from a low temperature solution-based deposition process that is suitable for micro-scale high frequency applications. The low temperature nature of this...
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    guidance will always be appreciated. Thanks to Dr. Keith L. Levien, who kindly act as Graduate Council

  • Mechanical Behavior of Elastomer Polymer under Shear and Compression: Experimental Investigation Using Digital Image Correlation

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    Raheem, Hassan M.
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    Due to their viscoelastic properties, polymers and hydrogels are widely used in many applications. In this study, the viscoelastic properties of elastomer polymers were investigated for a series of hydrogel, hydrogel composites and silicon materials. A primary application for hydrogels and hydrogel composites is as a replacement for the degenerated...
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    Prof. Keith Levien for serving on my committee and for their valuable feedback. I also would like to

  • Dynamic Methods to Improve Streaming of H.264 HD Video Over 802.11 Wireless Networks

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    Sinky, Mohammed H.
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    Wireless High Definition Video Transmission (WHDVT) over 802.11-based networks enjoys widespread deployment among today's multimedia solutions. Examples include Intel® Wireless Display and Apple Airplay®, to name a few. In these systems, peer-to-peer networks are established over which H.264-encoded video is transported wirelessly to be decoded and played back at the...
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  • The dynamic speculation and performance prediction of parallel loops

    Creator:
    Zier, David A.
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    General purpose computer systems have seen increased performance potential through the parallel processing capabilities of multicore processors. Yet this potential performance can only be attained through parallel applications, thus forcing software developers to rethink how everyday applications are designed. The most readily form of Thread Level Parallelism (TLP) within any...
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    Bose, Prof. Thinh Nguyen, Prof. Ronald A. Metoyer, Prof. Luca Lucchesse, and Prof. Keith Levien for

  • Salt and polyelectrolyte affect on food colloid function : polygalacturonic acid and egg albumen case studies

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    Chen, Chi-Shen
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    The primary purpose of this study was to try to (1) provide information on the chemical nature, including turbidity formation, of polygalacturonic acid in different concentrations of NaCl solution. (2) use turbidity formation characteristics to develop an assay for determining the activities polygalacturonic acid depolymerases by using a polyelectrolyte. (3)...
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    Dr. Gita Cherian and Dr. Kieth L. Levien. Many thanks are given to Dr. Andrew Ross and Dr. Robert

  • Models and Modeling in Capstone Physical and Virtual Laboratory Projects

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    Nefcy, Erick J.
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    The research presented in this dissertation focuses on the model generation and modeling processes of student teams that participate in capstone, undergraduate engineering physical and virtual laboratory projects. The Heat Exchange Laboratory Project, the Ion Exchange Laboratory Project, and the Virtual Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Laboratory Project provide the context...
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    through my preliminary examination. Dr. Devlin Montfort, for his support and insight. Dr. Keith

  • On the study of WEC prototype advancement with consideration of real-time life extending control

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    Stillinger, Chad J.
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    Renewable energy is a topic of significant interest and importance in the world today. Ocean wave energy, particularly in areas such as the Oregon Coast, has considerable potential as a renewable resource. However, to rightly evaluate the overall cost of energy for wave energy converters, survivability and maintenance issues must...
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    committee members Dr. Alex Yokochi and Dr. Keith Levien for their time and support. Second, the author

  • Supercritical fluid impregnation with biocides of wood using temperature reduction

    Creator:
    Kang, Sung-Mo
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    Supercritical fluid (SCF) impregnation is a promising preservative treatment method, however, the development of SCF processes has been slowed by a limited understanding of the process. Developing a better understanding of the effects of various process parameters on treatment results would allow for a more rational development of SCF impregnation....
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    the members of my committee, Dr. Keith Levien, Dr. Mike Milota and Dr. John Simonsen for helping me

  • Application of Infrared Spectroscopy for Determination of Wood Natural Durability

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    Lipeh, Shahlinney
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    Natural durability remains one of the most attractive characteristics of wood, and helps wood obtain a premium price. A worldwide shift towards the use of younger trees from intensively managed forests has created greater concerns about wood quality, especially the wood’s resistance to fungi and insects. Wood durability is assessed...
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    . Robinson and Dr. Keith Levien for spending your invaluable time reading and reviewing my dissertation