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Design of robust infrastructure systems incorporating user behavior

Creator:: Piacenza, Joseph R., III
Abstract:: Infrastructure systems are a critical component supporting today's modern society. From power grids to traffic networks, we rely on these systems to perform as intended, despite the various sources of uncertainty present in their operation. Designing for system robustness can help mitigate the impact of failures caused by unexpected events....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Joseph R. Piacenza III for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Quantitative Tools for Monitoring Strategy Evaluation and Assessment of Sea Turtle Populations

Creator:: Piacenza, Susan E. H.
Abstract:: Green sea turtles, Chelonia mydas, have endangered and threatened populations globally, but several populations show signs of population recovery. In Hawaii, nesting female green turtles have increased 5.7% year⁻¹ since 1973, but wide fluctuations in census counts of nesting females make recovery diagnosis difficult. For effective management planning, it is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Piacenza for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries Science presented on June 1, 2016

Synthesis and function of bioactive, block copolymer surfactant constructs as relevant to the preparation of anticoagulant and antibacterial medical implant surfaces.

Creator:: Joshi, Pranav R.
Abstract:: Nisin, an antibacterial peptide proven to be an effective inhibitor of Gram-positive bacteria, was incorporated into novel block copolymer constructs and tested for retained antibacterial activity. Covalent coupling was achieved by chemical modification of the N-terminal isoleucine to introduce a thiol group. Thiolated nisin derivatives were then linked to poly[ethylene...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Pranav R. Joshi for the

Oxidative stress in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : the role of cellular senescence and glutathione

Creator:: Beilby, Pamela R.
Abstract:: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurological disorder characterized by neuromuscular junction decay, motor neuron death, progressive paralysis, and eventually death of the individual, usually by respiratory failure. Oxidative stress is a prominent hallmark of the disease and is often accompanied and exacerbated by mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation. This...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Pamela R. Beilby for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

Structural studies of the antioxidant defense enzymes; copper, zinc superoxide dismutase and alkyl hydroperoxide reductase flavoprotein

Creator:: Roberts, Blaine R.
Abstract:: Oxygen derived radicals are involved in many aspects of life from aging and cell signaling to disease states as diverse as heart disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration and inflammation. Therefore, understanding the function of antioxidant defense proteins and the effects of oxygen derived radicals on protein function is essential to elucidate the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Blaine R. Roberts for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

Coherent anti-Stokes Raman studies of acetylene nanoclusters

Creator:: Minarik, Philip R.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Philip R. Minarik for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physical

The effects of pathogens, UV-B radiation, and introduced species on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Kiesecker, Joseph Michael
Abstract:: I examined two amphibian communities to assess factors that may impact amphibian biodiversity. The results suggest that the potential factors which influence the maintenance of amphibian biodiversity are multi-faceted and thus, attempts to understand these factors must reflect these complexities. I investigated factors that influenced the susceptibility of western toad...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AMPHIBIAN EGGS. JOSEPH M. KIESECKER AND ANDREW R. BLAUSTEIN PUBLISHED IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 11

Objectives, course content, and preparation of teachers for psychology classes in Oregon high schools

Creator:: Kremer, Robert Joseph
Abstract:: Problem The purpose of this investigation was to examine the status of high school psychology in the state of Oregon by comparing Oregon high school psychology with (1) general information from the literature, (2) information obtained from a survey of 130 high school psychology teachers in the United States, (3)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for psychology classes in Oregon high schools AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF ROBERT JOSEPH KREMER

Forage utilization by rabbits

Creator:: Harris, David Joseph
Abstract:: Several experiments were conducted to evaluate various forages and forage levels for use in rabbit diets. Several tropical forages were evaluated for their potential in feeding rabbits. One of the tropical forages, Desmodium distortum produced better growth performance than alfalfa meal. The tropical forages were used to derive prediction equations...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OF David Joseph Harris for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science presented on April

Experimental and analytical characterization of bidirectional reflectance data for engineering materials

Creator:: Zaworski, Joseph Robert
Abstract:: Bidirectional reflectance is a fundamental property used for the analysis of radiative heat transfer. It is a form of reflectivity in which the spectral and directional dependencies of both the beam incident on a surface and the beam reflected from the surface are specified. A new system has been designed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: bidirectional reflectance data for engineering materials AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joseph R. Zaworski for

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Design of robust infrastructure systems incorporating user behavior

Quantitative Tools for Monitoring Strategy Evaluation and Assessment of Sea Turtle Populations

Synthesis and function of bioactive, block copolymer surfactant constructs as relevant to the preparation of anticoagulant and antibacterial medical implant surfaces.

Oxidative stress in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : the role of cellular senescence and glutathione

Structural studies of the antioxidant defense enzymes; copper, zinc superoxide dismutase and alkyl hydroperoxide reductase flavoprotein

Coherent anti-Stokes Raman studies of acetylene nanoclusters

The effects of pathogens, UV-B radiation, and introduced species on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

Objectives, course content, and preparation of teachers for psychology classes in Oregon high schools

Forage utilization by rabbits

Experimental and analytical characterization of bidirectional reflectance data for engineering materials

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