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A fabrication study of surface acoustic wave devices for magnetic field detection

Creator:: Chin, Matthew L.
Abstract:: Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors are versatile devices that can be configured to sense a variety of measurands such as temperature and pressure. The potential use of surface acoustic wave devices for magnetic field detection is explored in this study. Compared to current magnetic field sensors, a sensor based on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: June 5th, 2006. Title: A Fabrication Study of Surface Acoustic Wave Devices for Magnetic Field

Attacked by a hooker

Creator:: Junkin, Mary Patricia B.
Abstract:: In the fall of 2005, I studied abroad in Athens, Greece for one term. This is retelling of experiences that I had, written in the style of my memories. While I was in Greece, I kept an electronic diary, a picture diary, and a scrapbook to keep my memories vivid...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Un Paseo encantado

Creator:: Joyner, Taylor B.
Abstract:: Un Paseo Encantado, an enchanted walk, is a collection of my observations and experiences in a study abroad program in Oviedo, Spain. My commentary on Spanish culture is based on reading I did prior my departure, in combination with my observations while in Spain. In six chapters, I explore the...
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Full Text:: Taylor B Joyner for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Animal Sciences presented on May 31

Cloning the zebrafish otoferlin b wildtype and a transmembrane mutant to characterize changes in cellular localization

Creator:: France, Rebecca A.
Abstract:: Otoferlin is a protein that is essential in the process of hearing. Mutations in otoferlin are associated with profound recessive deafness. The long-term goal of the Johnson lab is to understand how otoferlin contributes to hearing and why certain mutations result in deafness. This project sought to characterize the difference...
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Full Text:: Cloning the zebrafish otoferlin b wildtype and a

Urinary excretion of the mycotoxins lolitrem B and lysergic acid in cattle consuming perennial ryegrass straw over 56 days

Creator:: Neumann, Persia, Duringer, Jennifer M., and Craig, A. Morrie
Abstract:: Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) hay is an important source of forage for a variety of livestock species, and is most common in cool, coastal climates such as the Pacific Northwest. An endophyte fungus called Neotyphodium lolii frequently colonizes this grass to promote insect resistance, drought tolerance, and growth enhancement without...
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Factors Contributing to the Development of Body Fat In Growing Boys and Girls

Creator:: Lovemark, Courtney
Abstract:: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents continues to rise and is considered a major public health problem. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the contributions of sport participation, and calcium intake (controlling for mean energy intake, sex, and maturation status) on the development of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Conclusions 27 Sources Cited 28 Appendix A 33 Appendix B 36 LIST OF FIGURES Page Figure 1

Repression of DNA Mismatch Repair (MMR) in Arabidopsis thaliana through Dominant-Negative MMR Proteins

Creator:: Mohamed, Aly
Abstract:: The highly conserved multi-protein mismatch repair (MMR) system is known for its ability to correct post replication errors in genomic DNA. A hallmark of MMR deficiency in all organisms is microsatellite instability. The initiating proteins in the eukaryotic MMR system are hetrodimers formed with an integral MSH2 subunit and one...
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Full Text:: and were maintained using kanamycin selection. (a) (b) Figure 4: (a) pCR4Blunt-Topo plasmid

The Economics of Electrifying Buildings in Corvallis: A Benefit-Cost Analysis on a Potential Corvallis Policy to Ban Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Residential Homes

Creator:: Grogan, Nolan B.
Abstract:: Over 76 cities throughout the United States have already adopted policies to limit the expansion of natural gas, mainly through updates to city codes that ban natural gas infrastructure in new construction. Rising concern over the environmental and public health impacts of methane - a greenhouse gas with a much...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: more favorable to the mixed-fuel home, we use a more conservative estimate. B. Energy Bill and

Mapping Spine Surgical Outcomes and Risk Factors

Creator:: Hernandez, Phillip A.
Abstract:: The majority of people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is the leading cause of disability globally, ahead of 290 other conditions1. Over one million people in the United States receive spine surgery annually2. This thesis looked at five standard surgical procedures performed on...
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Full Text:: by Phillip A. Hernandez A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Tuning tRNA and EF-Tu for the Efficient Site-specific Incorporation of Noncanonical Amino Acids into Proteins

Creator:: Gottfried-Lee, Ilana L.
Abstract:: Genetic code expansion (GCE) is a technology that allows us to incorporate noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs) site-specifically into recombinant proteins using engineered translational machinery. Typically, an orthogonal aaRS/tRNA pair is engineered by directed evolution to recognize the ncAA and incorporate it at a reassigned codon while not interacting with the...
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Full Text:: TAG site in Cat confers resistance to chloramphenicol. (B) A negative selection is performed to

Substance Use and Imagery In Hip Hop, R&B, and Popular YouTube Music Videos

Creator:: Chac, Christina L., Stapleton, Angie, Seifert, Jessica, and Sakuma, Kari-Lyn K.
Abstract:: Background: There are over four billion YouTube views per day with “music” the most searched topic. Among US internet users, 8.3 million YouTube users are under 18 years old. Incorporation of substance use imagery in YouTube videos has a considerable potential influence on young viewing audience behavior. This study identifies...
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Full Text:: a list of songs from the top 25 R&B/Hip-Hop weekly charts for all 52 weeks of 2014.  There were

Dissecting DNA Damage Responses in Arabidopsis: A High-Throughput Sequencing Approach

Creator:: Brar, Anantnoor K., Wilcox, Buck W. L., Curtis, Marc, and Hays, John B.
Abstract:: Cells are constantly bombarded with mutagens, both endogenous and exogenous in origin. Endogenous sources of mutation include reactive oxygen species formed during aerobic respiration, replication errors by DNA polymerase, and spontaneous deamination and depurination (Jackson 2009). Exogenous sources of mutation include UV and ionizing radiation, aflatoxins, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...
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Full Text:: . Wild type (A) and ursu atr (B) Arabidopsis root tips irradiated with 0.3 kJ m-2 UVB. Every 24

Dissecting DNA Damage Responses in Arabidopsis: A High-Throughput Sequencing Approach

Creator:: Brar, Anantnoor
Abstract:: A unique, permanent root-growth arrest phenotype was observed in UV-B irradiated Arabidopsis thaliana roots lacking the DNA damage response kinase ATR. Segregation analysis suggests the dependence of this phenotype on another, unidentified gene, termed ursu. High-throughput sequencing technologies were used to map and identify the causal ursu mutation. Illumina HiSeq...
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Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ John B. Hays A unique, permanent root-growth arrest phenotype was observed in UV-B

The China Connection : A Glimpse of Collaborative Research Between China and Oregon State University

Creator:: Kenny, Kimberly
Abstract:: China’s global influence in the realm of science and technology (S&T) has increased dramatically in recent times. China and the United States are now each other’s main partner in scientific collaboration. As a major research university, OSU is one of the institutions with a large stake in this international collaboration....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: II. Introduction A. How has science been done in China in the past? B. The Needham Question C

Transcendence: May Time Take These Bones, They Are Not Mine - A Poetry Collection

Creator:: Bayly, Alice M.
Abstract:: In ethnographic research, an anthropologist becomes integrated in the community of their study. Throughout this process, the anthropologist adapts to the cultural practices and the language of this community, becoming intimately connected to them. Ethnography communicates, through the anthropologist’s experience, crucial practices, tensions, and values discovered during research. However, it...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , They Are Not Mine A poetry collection by Alice Bayly A THESIS

Influence of Body Mass Index on Single Leg Stance Time and Hip Abduction Angle in Community-Dwelling Older Adults During a Hip Abduction Exercise

Creator:: Hu, Yulin
Abstract:: Aging and excessive weight appear to be problematic to lateral balance related to falls. Strong frontal plane hip muscle strength is needed to stabilize the hip statically during single leg stance or dynamically during lateral stepping; however, the length of single leg stance time and maximum hip abduction angle during...
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Full Text:: , J. A., & Zagaria, A. B. (2018). Addressing Obesity in Aging Patients. The Medical clinics of North

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,...
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Full Text:: similarity. A) human OCRL-1 crystal structure (PDB: 4CMN) and apOCRL model. B) human Rab5b (PDB: 2HEI) and

Emotions and Content Themes associated with Substance Imagery in Hip-Hop and R&B YouTube Music Videos

Creator:: Chac, Christina L.
Abstract:: YouTube is a free video watching and uploading site that allows endorsing and sharing of videos. Youth and adolescents as top viewers of YouTube may be exposed to images and messages on tobacco, marijuana and alcohol use behaviors. The research project entailed deriving a list of songs from the 2014...
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Full Text:: Imagery in Hip-Hop and R&B YouTube Music Videos by Christina Chac A

Surfacing Behavior of Juvenile Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) in North Carolina

Creator:: Patton, B. Wren
Abstract:: Sea turtles are endangered species that can be censused with aerial surveys, but the number of turtles in an area must be extrapolated to include animals that are submerged. Twenty-one satellite tags were attached to juvenile loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in North Carolina. I analyzed surfacing and dive behavior...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) in North Carolina By B. Wren Patton A PROJECT

Identification of Small Molecule Inhibitors of the Staphylococcus aureus Sortase A Enzyme

Creator:: Bateman, Katherine B.
Abstract:: The Sortase A (SrtA) enzyme is a potential target for a new class of anti-infective drugs because it is responsible for anchoring virulence factors to the surface of pathogenic, Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. High throughput screening yielded low molecular weight compounds that inhibit purified SrtA from S. aureus....
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Full Text:: assays were developed to determine the presence of clumping factors (ClfA and B), a fibronectin-binding

Design and Development of a Low-Cost, High Resolution, High Mobility Acceleration Data Logger

Creator:: Goins, Justin B.
Abstract:: To understand the forces exerted on structures during tsunamis, model cities are subjected to human-generated tsunamis. The study of vertical evacuation, wherein individuals could take refuge in the upper levels of strong buildings, has resulted in a growing need for a low cost wireless acceleration data logger. Such a device...
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Full Text:: B. Goins May 28, 2010 All Rights Reserved Design and Development of a Low

The Control and Safety Analysis of a Small Fission Surface Power Reactor

Creator:: Nelson, Noel B.
Abstract:: The NKUA1 is a Small Fission Surface Power (SFSP) space reactor intended for use in upcoming missions to Mars and the moon between the years 2020-2030. The concept of the reactor was created by Dr. Lee Mason and his research team in a joint effort between the Department of Energy...
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Full Text:: The Control and Safety Analysis of a Small Fission Surface Power Reactor by Noel B. Nelson

Designing for the Future : A Generalized Software Architecture for Virtual Labs

Creator:: Thompson, Kyle B.
Abstract:: In recent years, simulated laboratory experiences have become more prevalent in educational curricula. These simulations, called virtual labs, can enable learning in ways that are not limited by physical constraints. The development of virtual labs is often ad hoc, resulting in unnecessary, repetitive work. The purpose of this thesis is...
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Full Text:: Kyle B. Thompson May 22, 2014 All Rights Reserved Designing for the Future: A

The Role of Syndecan-1 in Arterial Mechanotransduction.

Creator:: Steyer, Benjamin G.
Abstract:: Hemodynamic forces regulate vascular homeostasis and arterial structure through mechanical stimuli by a process called mechanotransduction. Cellular response to mechanical forces involves coordination between cell surface receptors and intracellular signaling pathways. While previous work has focused on the role of integrin receptors in mechanotransduction, little is known about the role...
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Full Text:: Figure 7. Representative (A) hematoxylin and eosin stained and (B) syndecan-1 immunostained aorta cross

An Examination of Critical Heat Flux in a Nuclear Fuel Rod Using an Explicit Finite Difference Scheme

Creator:: Christensen, Alex B.
Abstract:: One of the most important components in the safety analysis of a nuclear reactor is its critical heat flux (CHF), as it can compromise the structural integrity of the clad and lead to the release of fission products into the primary coolant. Groeneveld et. al. has published a series of...
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Full Text:: analysis to determine ∆t. Figure 5: (a) A radial slice of a PWR fuel rod and (b) a vertical slice of a PWR

Mathematically modeling transient temperature variation in a human neonate undergoing intensive blue light phototherapy for management of hyperbilirubinemia

Creator:: Gondhalekar, Vikram B.
Abstract:: Neonatal jaundice secondary to hyperbilirubinemia occurs in 60% of all term newborns and nearly all preterm newborns in the US. Severe cases of this may lead to chronic encephalopathy, neurologic deficits, and, in some cases, death. Intensive blue light phototherapy involves irradiation of a patient with high intensity light and...
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Full Text:: variation in a human neonate undergoing intensive blue light phototherapy for management of

Comparison and Cultural Review of Biosphere Modeling Using Foliar Uptake of Technetium-99 in Radishes

Creator:: Pierson, Kayla L.
Abstract:: Biosphere models predict the transport of radionuclides in the environment with an end goal of assessing the possible risk to humans. Little data exists to support these mathematical biosphere models. The objectives of this work were to verify foliar uptake in biosphere models using experimental data, compare existing biosphere models...
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Coming of Age

Creator:: Eyerly, Kaylee R.
Abstract:: Coming of Age is a collection of ekphrastic poetry inspired by photographs taken throughout Oregon between 2012-2018. The collection traces the author's experience as she transitions from teenager to adult, struggles with change and loss, and studies to become a chemical engineer. Key Words: ekphrastic poetry, prose poetry, poetry, photography,...
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Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Gender Comparison of Hip Power during the Squat Exercise in Older Adults

Creator:: Van Der Hyde, Meghan E.
Abstract:: Falls are a significant public health issue for older adults, with different fall rates and risk factors among genders. In order to slow or stop a fall, an individual must be able to produce significant eccentric joint power in the lower extremities. It is unclear whether there is a relationship...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Predicting Treatment Options for the Intervertebral Disc: Patient-Specific Finite Element Models

Creator:: Ahrens, Sonia R.
Abstract:: This work describes a method for incorporating patient data into a nutrient transport model of the intervertebral disc.This data was collected using MRI diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), and was converted into an apparent diffusion coefficient map (ADC map). This map was used to define the diffusion behavior of water within...
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Full Text:: : _______________________________________________________________________________ Morgan B. Giers This work describes a method for

Epidemiology of Rib Stress Injuries in Division I Rowers

Creator:: Neville, AnnaRuth E.
Abstract:: While rib stress injuries (RSI) may be common and documented at an elite or international level in rowing, there is limited information at the collegiate level. Specifically, identifying occurrence and differentiating acute from overuse onset, stratifying by time-lost (time-loss or non-time-loss) may provide sports medicine clinicians, rowers, and coaches a...
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Full Text:: Division I Rowers by AnnaRuth Neville A THESIS submitted to

Functional status and fall risk among older adult participants in community-based exercise programs : Do Better Bones & Balance® participants outperform their peers?

Creator:: Trevis, Lauren E.
Abstract:: Purpose: This study examines the relationship between community-based fitness class participation and risk for falls in adults aged 55 or older. Our aim was to compare scores on fall risk factors between community-based Better Bones & Balance® (BBB) participants and active peers who engage in other (non-BBB) community-based fitness classes....
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Investigation of the effects of cryopreservation on cellular viability and mechanical integrity of the intervertebral disc

Creator:: Forcier, Ryan J.
Abstract:: Degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is a phenomenon that has yet to be adequately addressed. Treatment options remain limited and incomplete. The ability to effectively cryopreserve IVDs would allow for better allograft transplantations and storage of samples for research purposes. This study aimed to assess how cryopreservation with different...
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Full Text:: . (A and B) The images demonstrate cells that are A) alive and B) dead. Images were all taken at the

Risk of food insecurity and readiness to change obesity-preventing behaviors in rural families

Creator:: Booth, Carolyn Jean
Abstract:: Purpose: This study examines the relationship between food insecurity (FI) risk and families’ readiness to change obesity-preventing behaviors within rural home-environments. Methods: Families (n=144) were recruited through six elementary schools (K-5/6) in low-income, rural, Oregon communities. Families completed surveys including a FI risk screener and the Family Stage of Change...
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Full Text:: a “Support Statement” (a) and “Barrier Statement” (b

Lack of Seasonality for Cercariae of Nanophyetus salmincola in the Snail Juga silicula

Creator:: Lofton, Shelby N.
Abstract:: Nanophyetus salmincola is a well-studied parasite of their definitive mammal hosts. However, the conditions that signal the time for shedding of N. salmincola cercariae from their first host, the juga snail (Juga silicula), is not fully understood. A digenetic trematode indigenous to the American Pacific Northwest, N. salmincola can be...
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Mutagenesis and Crystallization of Ptr ToxB, a host-selective toxin of Pyrenophora tritici-repentis

Creator:: Miles-Rockenfield, Kara B.
Abstract:: Pyrenophora tritici-repentis (Ptr) is the fungal causal agent of the disease tan spot in wheat and causes necrosis and chlorosis in infected leaves. These symptoms are caused by host-selective toxins (HSTs), molecules that serve as the sole determinants of pathogenicity. Ptr has three known HSTs, the proteinaceous Ptr ToxA and...
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Full Text:: Kara B. Miles-Rockenfield A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University

Shoulder and elbow non-time loss injuries in baseball and softball PAC-12 athletes

Creator:: Wallace, Isella
Abstract:: There has been an extensive amount of information and research circulated regarding baseball injuries in both the shoulder and elbow, though there has been a lack of research on female softball athletes who have the same injuries. The purpose of this paper is to compare baseball and softball shoulder and...
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Full Text:: Injuries in Baseball and Softball PAC-12 Athletes by Isella Wallace A THESIS submitted to Oregon

Color Through Poetry

Creator:: Dingman, Paige M.
Abstract:: This project aims to challenge traditional beliefs about the emotional and psychological meanings of colors, which are often limited in the Western world. The psychology of color is heavily present in nearly every aspect of our lives, and this continual reinforcement of each color’s assigned meaning ignores and discourages the...
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Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Workforce Development: Youth Training and Work Experience

Creator:: Hernandez Aviles, Yanci Lissette
Abstract:: This is a report on the Workforce Development: Youth Training and Work Experience program provided by Casa Latinos Unidos (CLU) in Linn County. The program is best described in three phases. Phase one consisted of the outreach, recruitment, and retainment aspects of the program. The second phase of the program...
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Full Text:: Commissions and Office: (a) Oregon Conservation Corps, (b) Oregon Youth Corps, (c) Oregon Youth Employment

For Students, By Students : An Internal Audit of the Oregon State University Student Sustainability Initiative

Creator:: Dumitru, Morgan B.
Abstract:: POSTER ABSTRACT: This study seeks to diagnose systemic issues facing the Oregon State University (OSU) Student Sustainability Initiative (SSI) and identify solutions with the greatest potential to improve the program. This study has to potential to provide similarly sized, structured, and focused organizations with a starting place for their own...
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Method validation of quantitative analysis of oxylipins in human plasma via mass spectrometry

Creator:: Bloom, Madeline B.
Abstract:: Oxylipins are a class of bioactive lipid metabolites derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) via enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways. In order to elucidate their overall biological effects, the knowledge of the entire oxylipin profile is needed as oxylipins can have similar or opposing effects in regard to inflammatory events. Their...
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Dispense Effects Using Thermal Inkjet for Pharmaceuticals

Creator:: Saeed, Ahson B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project is to characterize mixing effects of the Beta 2 tool that is under development by the Hewlett Packard Pinot team. By optimization of a stage oscillation process, the undesirable effects of a locally high concentrated drug elution within a well plate can be alleviated. This...
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Full Text:: Using Thermal Inkjet for Pharmaceuticals by Ahson B. Saeed A PROJECT Submitted to

The Differences in Reasons for Antepartum Transfer to Hospital by Maternal Characteristics

Creator:: Francis, Ashley B.
Abstract:: Community births are defined as a planned home or birth center birth. Today, the majority of births in the U.S. occur in the hospital, but the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rates of any developed country. Although community births have comparable outcomes, there is an extreme preference for hospital...
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Full Text:: Hospital by Maternal Characteristics by Ashley Francis A THESIS

Relationship Between Family Composition and Self-Regulation in the Fall of the Kindergarten Year

Creator:: Mikaela, Kerr B.
Abstract:: Children’s self-regulation, or the ability for one to regulate their emotions and behaviors, is very important for children to succeed in school, and life in general. This study looks at the relationship between a child’s self-regulation in the fall of their kindergarten year and different aspects of family and the...
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Full Text:: -9027-z Wanless, S. B., McClelland, M. M., Acock, A. C., Cameron Ponitz, C., Son, S. H., Lan, X

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

Creator:: Elliot, Alexa B.
Abstract:: Self-regulation is a cognitive mechanism that allows children to maintain control over their behaviors and emotions. The importance of this function is well-documented, but there is less understanding of the factors that affect children’s development of self-regulation. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine if parent stress in...
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Full Text:: Families and Children’s Self-Regulation by Alexa Elliot A THESIS

Role of P2Y₁₂ Inhibition in PAR1 Stimulated Platelet Dense Granule Release

Creator:: Laschober, Nicole B.
Abstract:: Platelet activation uses a complex set of pathways to respond to vascular injury during hemostasis. However, thrombosis relies on the same set of pathways. Antiplatelet therapies used to prevent thrombotic events often target the P2Y₁₂ platelet receptor for inhibition but can result in bleeding diathesis or in abnormally high ADP...
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Full Text:: release. (A) Dense granule release is enhanced with increased inhibition by MRS2395. (B) Activation

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

Creator:: Merlo, James B.
Abstract:: One of the principal drivers of climate change is the concentration of greenhouse gases such as CO2 in the atmosphere. A large portion of this CO2 ends up in the waters off the continental coasts where it transforms into biomass. The major sink for this matter is the ocean sediments...
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Full Text:: the organic compound, and the coefficients a, b, c, d, e, and f refer to the stoichiometry of C, H, N

Characterization of the Plasmids of the Pathogenic Plant Bacterium Erwinia amylovora in Washington and Oregon

Creator:: Carey, Alyssa B.
Abstract:: Erwinia amylovora is a plant pathogenic bacterium that causes the destructive disease fire blight of apple and pear. We examined the plasmid content of a collection of 305 isolates of E. amylovora from Washington and Oregon with PCR assays and RFLP. Nearly all isolates of E. amylovora carried plasmid pEA29,...
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Full Text:: Bacterium Erwinia amylovora in Washington and Oregon by Alyssa B. Carey A PROJECT

Resource uptake and host tissue chemistry: Implications for competition and disease

Creator:: Schumann, Canan B.
Abstract:: Maintenance of optimal nutrient supplies is fundamental to the functioning of vertebrate, invertebrate, bacterial and plant physiology. Organisms on this planet compete with each other primarily to fulfill nutritional needs in order to maximize their health, wellbeing, and reproductive success. Here we examine nutrient concentrations in several different grass species...
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Full Text:: chemistry: Implications for competition and disease By Canan B. Schumann A Project

Surfacing Behavior of Juvenile Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) in North Carolina

Creator:: Patton, B. Wren
Abstract:: Sea turtles are endangered species that can be censused with aerial surveys, but the number of turtles in an area must be extrapolated to include animals that are submerged. Twenty-one satellite tags were attached to juvenile loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in North Carolina. I analyzed surfacing and dive behavior...
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Full Text:: Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) in North Carolina By B. Wren Patton A PROJECT

The Relationship Between Consumer Lending and Economic Growth

Creator:: Luckman, Andrew B.
Abstract:: For centuries economists have attempted to explain what causes the ebb and flow of the economy. None thus far have been able to perfectly explain the nuances of the economy as a whole. In this paper, I explore the relationship between consumer lending volume and economic growth. Consumer lending is...
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Full Text:: Economic Growth by Andrew B. Luckman A PROJECT submitted to

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...
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Full Text:: Torque Development in the Knee Extensors by Adam B. Kiff A THESIS

Exploring the neuroprotective mechanism of poly-ICLC preconditioning against oxygenglucose deprivation in the in vitro blood-brain barrier model

Creator:: Turina, Claire B.
Abstract:: The preconditioning agent poly-ICLC has recently been shown to protect against cerebral injury in the mouse model, when administered systemically prior to ischemic insult. However, the mechanism by which poly-ICLC provides neuroprotection is currently unknown, but it has been shown to protect against ischemia-induced bloodbrain barrier (BBB) disruption. Inflammation contributes...
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Full Text:: barrier model by Claire B. Turina A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University

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...
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Full Text:: : Debbie Mustacich Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), are

Effects of pH and organic solvents on superfolder green fluorescent protein

Creator:: Bravo, Kali J.
Abstract:: There is no shortage of challenges in modern science, including the task of obtaining high resolution images of biomolecular structures, such as proteins. Current atomic-resolution structure determination methods include x-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), which present issues like protein crystallization and loss of resolution with increasing size. Dr....
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Full Text:: ]. 14 (a) (b) Subsequent to the addition of acid (Figure 6b), increasing volumes of

Characterization of Fer1L6 lipid binding properties and its expression in cell cycle

Creator:: Chau, Trisha J.
Abstract:: Ferlins are a family of calcium-sensitive proteins involved in fusion and fission membrane trafficking events. There are six ferlin members: dysferlin, otoferlin, myoferlin, Fer1L4, Fer1L5, and Fer1L6. Previous research shows the first three ferlins play a pathophysiological role in humans, while the other three remain uncharacterized. Fer1L6 is one of...
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The Cathelicidin Anti-microbial peptide gene alters the mouse gut microbiome

Creator:: Rouches, Miles V.
Abstract:: The gut microbiome influences human disease including Type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome and interacts with the innate immune system. The human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide (hCAMP), an important component of the innate immune system, and vitamin D and xanthohumol, a natural compound found in beer hops, regulate its expression....
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Full Text:: Microbiome by Miles Rouches A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

A Vector–Host Model for Coinfection by Barley/Cereal Yellow Dwarf Viruses

Creator:: Leung, Margaret-Rose W.
Abstract:: Barley and cereal yellow dwarf viruses (B/CYDV) are a suite of aphid-vectored pathogens that affect diverse host communities, including economically important crops. Coinfection of a single host by multiple strains of B/CYDV can result in elevated virulence, incidence, and transmission rates. We develop a model for a single host, two...
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Full Text:: . Bokil Barley and cereal yellow dwarf viruses (B/CYDV) are a suite of aphid-vectored pathogens that

Perceptions of Sexual Health Websites by Low Income Urban African American Youth and Service Providers

Creator:: Williams, Dacia R.
Abstract:: Low-Income urban African American (LIU-AA) youth are at high risk for HIV/STIs and adolescent pregnancy. Sexual health websites (SHWs) offer an inexpensive, easy-to-disseminate, and potentially highly-accessible method of improving sexual health knowledge, awareness, and help-seeking. The present study examined engagement regarding sexual health websites for at-risk, LIU-AA youth. We conducted...
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Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

New Inorganic Pigments from Mineral Structures

Creator:: Schettini Mejia, Carlo A.
Abstract:: The discovery of new blue pigments is a field of great interest, as commercially available pigments present properties that make them undesirable such as poor sustainability, cost, and stability. By researching solid solutions with the melilite structure, we discovered a new solid solution Sr2Zn1-xNixGe2O7, with 0.1 ≤ x ≤ 0.6,...
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Full Text:: with lattice parameters a = b ≠ c, and angles α = β = γ = 90°. M and M’ oxides form layers of

The Relevance of Sexual Health Websites for African American Youth

Creator:: Barnard, Ke'ala J.
Abstract:: School-based comprehensive sex education (CSE) can reduce adolescent sexual health problems. However, only 49-55% of adolescents receive CSE that meets national standards. African American youth (AAY), particularly males, are less likely to receive CSE. AAY evidence a high prevalence of STIs/teen pregnancy. Internet-based CSE offers a supplemental option. We examined...
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Full Text:: English and published in the United States, and b) youth accessible websites that i) do not require a

Design and Implementation of a Wearable Walking Navigation Assistance System for the Vision Impaired

Creator:: Sylwester, Sean T.
Abstract:: Few navigation-assistance technologies for vision impaired individuals are practical due to inhibiting factors such as cost, comfort, convenience, and overall usefulness of the assistance. This thesis will present the design and implementation of a navigation assistance system intended to address these concerns. The presented system improves on existing technologies by...
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Full Text:: excellent options for a wearable object detection system. B. Shortcomings of Similar Systems After

Validation of Baking to Reduce Coliform Counts and Salmonella in Cookie Dough

Creator:: Wilson, Julia M.
Abstract:: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of baking to reduce bacterial populations (an unknown contaminant or Salmonella) in cookie dough. Baking conditions (time and temperature parameters) were selected based on conditions commonly used in industry. The first study (Chapter 2), “Baking as Validation for Control of Coliform Counts in...
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Full Text:: Salmonella in Cookie Dough by Julia Wilson A THESIS submitted to

Hydrogen for Heat: Utilizing Hydrogen for Long-Term Energy Storage in Northern Climates

Creator:: Villaverde, Gertrude
Abstract:: A long-term energy storage technology is necessary to utilize Oregon’s curtailed renewable energy, an issue the state faces, even with a low percentage of renewable energy in the energy mix. This report proposes a system design that details how hydrogen power-to-gas technology can be used in conjunction with the existing...
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Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Investigations into the Mechanism of Action of Dengue Virus Inhibitor Compounds

Creator:: Schneider, Christine A.
Abstract:: Several compounds have been recently identified which are effective against dengue virus, a tropical arbovirus highly prevalent in southeast Asia and central America. Initial intrinsic fluorescence characterization of the mechanism of action of compound B reveals binding affinity to the dengue capsid protein. A molecular beacon unwinding assay and malachite...
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Full Text:: Table 1). Compound A and compound B are analogues of one another and are both very effective against

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...
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Full Text:: ://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK26884/. Albrecht, Elke, et al. “Irisin – a Myth Rather than an Exercise-Inducible

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

Creator:: Shimoda, Kelsey A.
Abstract:: People are increasingly staring at device screens which emit predominantly blue light. Because LED technology is relatively new, we do not know what effects blue light has on our long-term health. Blue light exposure leads to a dramatic decrease in longevity in Drosophila, thus this study aims to explore possible...
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Full Text:: starvation (1% agar in water) with 12 median lifespan shown within each graph. (A, B) Starvation

Comparison of Aqueous Cu⁺², Pb⁺², and Zn⁺² Adsorption with Pyrolyzed Hazelnut Shells and a Commercially Produced High-Carbon Fly Ash

Creator:: Steigerwald, Jessica Marie
Abstract:: Contamination of stormwater with Cu⁺², Pb⁺², and Zn⁺² has become an important issue with recognition of the neurotoxic effects of these metal ions on aquatic life. Low levels of aqueous Cu⁺² disrupt olfactory functioning in endangered Pacific Northwest salmon, decreasing their ability to avoid predation. One common solution is stormwater...
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Full Text:: tumbling (see Appendix B.1). A sample of solution without biochar was obtained by centrifuging 15 mL of

Betrayal Trauma and Fearful Shyness Predict Shame and Dissociation

Creator:: Nakai, Saki C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine how fearful and self-conscious shyness subtypes are related to shame, dissociation, and PTSD following traumatic experiences. We hypothesized self-conscious shyness, characterized by feelings of embarrassment and fear of public scrutiny, to be related to symptoms of high betrayal. We predicted fearful shyness,...
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Full Text:: ://doi.org/10.1037/a0024892 Alshehri, F. S., Alatawi, Y., Alghamdi, B. S., Alhifany, A. A., & Alharbi, A

Characterization of binary trees

Creator:: Brandstetter, Griffin
Abstract:: In "Level Number Sequences for Trees" Flagotet and Prodinger investigate the problem of counting the number of level number sequences associated to binary trees of $n$ binary nodes. I convert this problem into terms of exterior nodes or "leaves" and leaf number sequences. "Polynomial representation" is then defined to address...
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Full Text:: . Definition 2.4. Given a tree with nodes a and b, b is said to be the child of a if a and b are connected by

Analysis of particulate organic matter distribution along surface waters of the California Current

Creator:: Welch, Kylie
Abstract:: Water samples along the Washington, Oregon and California coastline were collected using high resolution sampling and analyzed to determine particulate organic carbon and nitrogen concentrations. Over 28 days during August 2011, nearly 1500 samples were collected aboard the R/V Wecoma (W1108C) using a semi-automated filtration system. Additional subsurface samples were...
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Full Text:: and B sections to differentiate departing (A) and returning (B) legs of the cruise. The North

Sports and Personality: The Effects of Childhood Sports Participation on Healthy Personality Development

Creator:: Sharma, Shrida
Abstract:: Sports, being one of the most popular forms of social play for children (Felfe et al., 2016), can contribute to a child’s development, as they are associated with “physical growth, biological maturation, behavioral development, psychological, and social well-being” (Bailey et al., 2015). The purpose of this study was to attempt...
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Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Finite Element and Finite Difference Methods for Maxwell’s Equations in Metamaterials

Creator:: Stallcup, Isaac A.
Abstract:: In this thesis, we consider Maxwell's Equations and their numerical discretization using finite difference and finite element methods. We first describe Maxwell's equations in linear dielectrics and then present finite difference and finite element methods for this case. We then describe Maxwell's equations in linear metamaterials using the Lorentz and...
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Full Text:: Equations in Metamaterials By Isaac Stallcup A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors

Quantitative 3D Image Analysis of a Zebrafish Xenograft Model of Glioblastoma Cell Proliferation

Creator:: Kang, Christine
Abstract:: Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common primary brain tumor in adults ages 45-70, with over 12,120 new cases in the U.S. predicted for 2016 alone. Glioblastoma is also one of the most difficult cancers to treat because the tumor cells tend to invade into the surrounding healthy tissue, making it...
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Full Text:: “Wells to Visit” tab a. Left-click and drag to highlight your wells of interest b. Right-click on

Quantitative 3D Image Analysis of a Zebrafish Xenograft Model of Glioblastoma Cell Proliferation

Creator:: Kang, Christine
Abstract:: Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common primary brain tumor in adults ages 45-70, with over 12,120 new cases in the U.S. predicted for 2016 alone. Glioblastoma is also one of the most difficult cancers to treat because the tumor cells tend to invade into the surrounding healthy tissue, making it...
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Full Text:: Wavelengths”, and “Z Series” b. “Saving” tab: There are options to change the Description, select a

Freeze-thaw cycles in permafrost soils and their impacts on the climate: A literature review

Creator:: Bergmann, Maya K.
Abstract:: Climate change is occurring at an increasingly rapid rate, with impacts heightened in the cold regions of the world including the Arctic. Warming effects are widespread, with one impacted process – freeze-thaw cycles – increasing in frequency and potentially triggering additional changes in permafrost soils that have previously acted as...
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Full Text:: permafrost soils and their impacts on the climate: A literature review by Maya K. Bergmann

Comparison of Three Different Analyzers to Measure Canine Serum Progesterone

Creator:: Hisanaga, Trevor H.
Abstract:: The canine estrous cycle is unique compared to other domestic animal species. During estrus, serum progesterone concentrations ([P4]) rise two days prior to ovulation. In fact, the luteinization of pre-ovulatory follicles resulting in this initial increase in [P4] (1.5-2.5 ng/ml) cannot be temporally dissociated from the onset of the surge...
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Full Text:: . 10 Figure 1: The CIA progesterone analyzer (A) and ELFA progesterone analyzer (B) used in

Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Expression in the Canine Coxofemoral and Femorotibial Joints

Creator:: Kiefel, Claire A.
Abstract:: Gonadectomy has been associated with a 1.5-2 fold increase in the occurrence of canine hip dysplasia and a 2-3 fold increase in the occurrence of canine anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In intact dogs, luteinizing hormone (LH) is secreted from the adenohypophysis to stimulate the synthesis of gonadal hormones, which...
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Full Text:: Endocrinol Diabetes 1995;103:44-51. 28. Stepien A, Derecka K, Gawronska B, Bodek G, Zwierzchowski L

A Comparison of Team Effectiveness and Perception of Team Success in Academic and Athletic Teams

Creator:: Law, Jaime M.
Abstract:: The goal of this research was to compare team effectiveness with objective team success as seen through individual team members’ perceptions in academic and athletic teams. We hypothesized that successful teams are most often strong in team effectiveness, that individual perceptions of team effectiveness can differ among teammates, and that...
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Full Text:: Microsoft Word - Jaime Law Intro template.docx A

A Geochemical Model for the Petrogenesis of the Curaçao Lava Formation: Implications for the Origin of the Caribbean Plateau

Creator:: Krawl, Kyle A.
Abstract:: The Curaçao Lava Formation (CLF) records the magmatic and tectonic processes that formed the Caribbean Large Igneous Province (CLIP). A model of the petrogenesis of the CLF was developed using new geochemical and geochronological data. These data include major element compositions obtained using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), trace element concentrations...
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Full Text:: . Conceptual model of CLIP petrogenesis. Part A shows mantle plume initiation at about 90 Ma. Part B shows the

The Development and Application of a Systems Biology Approach to Mapping Monocyte Gene Regulatory Networks.

Creator:: Choudhury, Mudra
Abstract:: While monocytes are vital for host defense against pathogens, in cases of non-resolving inflammation, monocytes and their differentiated progeny can secrete tissue-damaging factors, present auto-antigens, and promote the inflammatory response. In this study, a systems biology approach was used to map human monocyte gene regulatory regions by integrating expression quantitative...
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Full Text:: (a) GSEA plot of K562 cell line with an E score of 0.359 (b) GSEA plot of H1-hESC cell line with an

The Development and Application of a Systems Biology Approach to Mapping Monocyte Gene Regulatory Networks

Creator:: Choudhury, Mudra
Abstract:: While monocytes are vital for host defense against pathogens, in cases of non-resolving inflammation, monocytes and their differentiated progeny can secrete tissue-damaging factors, present auto-antigens, and promote the inflammatory response. In this study, a systems biology approach was used to map human monocyte gene regulatory regions by integrating expression quantitative...
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Full Text:: (a) GSEA plot of K562 cell line with an E score of 0.359 (b) GSEA plot of H1-hESC cell line with an

Gross causes of neonatal mortality in Devon Rex and Persian kittens

Creator:: Omoto, Holly
Abstract:: Post-mortem examinations were performed on 29 deceased Persian kittens from 13 different litters, and 30 deceased Devon Rex kittens from 18 different litters in order to identify gross anatomical abnormalities. Fifteen kittens were stillborn (8 Devon Rex, 7 Persian), 17 kittens died during the first day of life (16 Devon...
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Full Text:: ……………………………………………………………...………...12 I. A. Kitten mortality………………………………………...………..……………...12 I. B. Causes of kitten mortality

Effect of acupuncture on somatic cell count, milk ion conductivity, and milk serum enzyme concentrations in dairy cattle with subclinical mastitis

Creator:: Ryan, Elise L.
Abstract:: The objective of this research was to determine if acupuncture can reduce bovine mammary inflammation. Lactating cows at the Oregon State University Dairy Research Center were selected based on Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports indicating a SCC >500,000 cells/mL. A California Mastitis Test (CMT) score of greater than one was...
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Full Text:: by Elise Ryan A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Alteration of flower color in Solanum lycopersicum through ectopic expression of a gene for capsanthin-capsorubin synthase from Lilium lancifolium

Creator:: Jeknic, Stevan
Abstract:: Tomato flowers (Solanum lycopersicum) were used as a model system to investigate flower color modification by alteration of the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway, due to their ease of transformation and short time from seed to flowering. Tomato flowers are naturally bright yellow, primarily due to the accumulation of violaxanthin. Violaxanthin is...
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Full Text:: and phenotypic changes were observed in subsequent generations. 15 WT L1 L2 L3 (a) (b) (c

Implementation of Distributed Localized Communications

Creator:: Snyder, Thomas
Abstract:: Artificial collectives are useful for accomplishing tasks that require teamwork from multiple simple robots. Multiple robot and collective testbeds have been developed, yet none stay committed to leverage the local interactions, group size, and imperfect information assumptions that strengthen biological collectives. A review of the collective and multiple robot literature,...
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The impact of assigned reading on reading for pleasure throughout life

Creator:: Pruitt, Sydney
Abstract:: The reason for reading for pleasure falling out of popular fashion is ambiguous, and there is an ongoing drive to identify the source in order to encourage more reading. I attempted to see if liking the books assigned to one in middle and high school had an effect on reading...
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Full Text:: ., & Levy, B. R. (2016). A chapter a day: Association of book reading with longevity. Social Science

Measuring Anti-Müllerian Hormone Concentrations to Determine Reproductive Status in Female Rabbits

Creator:: Meeker, Alissa R.
Abstract:: There are over two million pet rabbits in the United States. Many rabbits are obtained as adults from pet stores and humane societies. Pet rabbit owners may elect to perform ovariohysterectomy (spay) surgeries on female rabbits to prevent unwanted pregnancies as well as to eliminate the possibility of reproductive disorders...
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Full Text:: ] #5157 and Amendments; Appendices A, B, and C). Briefly, one mL of whole blood was drawn from either

Controlled Orientation of Engineered Carbonic Anhydrase on a Surface : A Model for Protein Immobilization for Biosensors and Biomaterials

Creator:: Brown, Wesley
Abstract:: Current protein immobilization techniques lack defined control over protein orientation. Protein orientation is important for making biosensors and biomaterials that are sensitive and efficient and can be crucial for designing some devices such as immunosensors or direct electron transferring biocells. A new method of protein immobilization is proposed that takes...
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Full Text:: on a Surface: A Model for Protein Immobilization for Biosensors and Biomaterials by Wesley

Thin-Film Dielectric Structure of Spin-Coated ZrO2 from Aqueous Inorganic Solution

Creator:: Moreno Luna, Hidekel A.
Abstract:: An inorganic aqueous precursor for the deposition of ZrO2 thin films via spincoating was developed. Hydrolysis and condensation chemistries of ZrOCl₂·8H₂O were used as the principal reactions to guide the synthesis. Refractive index, n, for a film annealed at 300 °C at 550 nm was measured to be n=1.97 by...
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Full Text:: -744 6. A. P. Huang, P.K. Chu, Materials Science and Engineering, B 121 (2005), 244-247 7

Does Athleticism Moderate Reactions to Diverse Images?

Creator:: Gregory, Charlotte
Abstract:: There is significant evidence that an increase in social media usage causes changes to mood and feelings about the self. It has also been found that there is a significant relationship between the extent of social media usage consumption and self-perception. Mimicking social media exposure, I focused on how participants...
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Full Text:: , B. L., Whisenhunt, B. L., Hudson, D. L., Wagner, A. F., Latner, J. D., Stefano, E. C., & Beauchamp

Mechanically Enhanced and Optically Compatible Hydrogels for Particle Image Velocimetry in Porous Flow

Creator:: Cornwell-Arquitt, Luke
Abstract:: Hydrogels have been attractive for use as a medium in porous flow studies, but have always been limited in this role because of their poor mechanical properties. This project analyzes and tests two recently developed hydrogels, poly(methacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) (PMM), and a heat-treated long chain PVA hydrogel. Particle image velocimetry (PIV)...
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Full Text:: . Hydrological Processes, 32(3), 402-407. 2. Winkler, C. M., Kuhn, A. I., Hentschel, G., & Glasmacher, B. (2022

Characterization of the Cellular Respiration and Mitochondrial Metabolism in C2C12 Mouse Myoblasts

Creator:: Sather, Bergen K.
Abstract:: Type-2 diabetes (T2D) has become a pandemic. The main impairment in T2D is skeletal muscle insulin resistance (IR) and is often associated with obesity. Despite decades of study, the mechanisms of IR have not been fully resolved. Evidence has implicated mitochondrial dysfunction as a potential cause and/or consequence of IR....
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Full Text:: 4A,B). To test residual oxygen consumption, the cells were treated with antimycin-A. This resulted

A survey of power systems vulnerability and failures on the Pacific Northwest due to natural disasters with a focus on volcanic activity.

Creator:: Tafempa Messa, Winnie
Abstract:: Electricity is at the center of attention as today many essential systems (water, gas, communications, and the internet for example) and infrastructures depend on its continuity for their smooth functioning. On the other hand, electricity power networks have developed and became large, and highly complex technical systems, geographically extended, requiring...
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Full Text:: Futaleufu, Chile following the 2008 chaiten eruption. b. Underside of a 3KV porcelain insulator that

Consistent Histories Formulation of the Double-Slit Experiment

Creator:: Bauml, Benjamin N.
Abstract:: The standard interpretation of quantum mechanics (known as the Copenhagen interpretation) divides the world into quantum phenomena and classical observers that perform measurements upon the phenomena. This provides a quite functional framework for calculating probabilities of measurement outcomes, but it lacks the generality necessary for such things as retrodiction, and...
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Full Text:: originally from [14]. Ten electrons had arrived in panel (a), 100 in panel (b), 3000 in panel (c), 20,000 in

Qualitative Analysis of Maxwell-Duffing Models in Nonlinear Optics

Creator:: Tro, Sara K.
Abstract:: In this thesis we analyze a model for Kerr optical materials consisting of Maxwell's equations along with the dispersive Duffing model. We consider Duffing models with cubic and quintic polynomial nonlinearities. We assume a traveling wave solution to this nonlinear electromagnetic system and analyze it using the theory of dynamical...
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Full Text:: units E electric field N/C D electric flux/displacement C/m2 H magnetic field A/m B magnetic

Design and Implementation of a Frequency Controlled Electric Hot Water Heater Retrofit Thermostat

Creator:: Johanesen, Mackenzie S.
Abstract:: This design of a Grid Friendly Electric Hot Water Heater Thermostat was built for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design course, ECE44x. The design enables hot water heaters to respond to imbalances in the grid seen through deviations from standard grid frequency by varying the power output to the...
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Full Text:: the system. A complete schematic of the final design can be found in Appendix B. Figure 1

The Effects of Language on Cognitive Flexibility and Related Properties of Executive Functioning

Creator:: Hildenbrand, Lena
Abstract:: In the literature, a controversy persists over whether speaking multiple languages may result in what has been referred to as a bilingual advantage that is advantages for executive functioning (EF) skills. While evidence in favor of such a has been reported, the reliability of these findings has been questioned. To...
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Full Text:: , 112, 208-217. De Bruin, A., Treccani, B., & Della Sala, S. (2015). Cognitive advantage in

Attachment as a Significant Predictor of Problem-Solving Persistence in Pet and Working Dogs

Creator:: Nissinen, Prema J.
Abstract:: It has been demonstrated that dogs form attachment bonds to their owners and that these attachments can be classified and described in ways that are analogous to attachments found between human infants and their mothers. While a secure attachment to a parent has been shown to improve problem-solving abilities in...
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Full Text:: Attachment as a Significant Predictor of Problem-Solving

Modifying Perception: How Clothing and Context Influence the Objectification of Women

Creator:: Sherman, Megan
Abstract:: The objectification of women is a scourge of society, related to a host of negative mental and physical health implications for women. Objectification is largely influenced by the types of clothing worn. How much is objectification modified by contextual features (e.g., the situations the clothes are worn in)? In two...
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Full Text:: /10.1007/978-3-030-47852-0_12 Noll, S. M. & Fredrickson, B. L. (1998). A mediational model linking self

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