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Work-Related Eye Injuries Reported to U.S. Trauma Registries

Creator:: Gibbon, Gabrielle O.
Abstract:: Approximately 2,000 workers in the United States sustain work-related eye injuries that require medical treatment every day. While the majority of eye injuries are not fatal, they can cause temporary or permanent vision loss and result in a decrease in the quality of life of the individuals affected. Unlike blindness...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: gabriellegibbon@gmail.com ©Copyright by

The Advantages of Creating a Board of Directors in a Family Business

Creator:: Vásquez Solórzano, Juan Gabriel
Abstract:: This paper seeks to provide a practical answer to the following question: why create a board of directors in a family business? To achieve this, it summarizes the existing research published in the field of family business governance that directly addresses the beneficial role of the board of directors in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ (James Sterns) This

Impact of pre-fermentation maceration techniques on yeast populations and color of Pinot noir wine

Creator:: Zook, Molly L.
Abstract:: The quality of red wine is primarily determined by the flavor, aroma, and color. A common wine making technique used to improve these characteristics is the pre-‐fermentation maceration. In this study two pre-fermentation maceration techniques were used, one was a traditional cold soak and the second involved addition of dry...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________ James P. Osborne The quality of

Wildfire Severity Has a Minimal Influence on Pollen Diversity Used by Developing Mason Bees (Osmia lignaria) in Mixed Conifer Forest

Creator:: Bell, Nicole C. S.
Abstract:: Native bees are critically important organisms that support biodiversity and crop production via their pollination services. Wildfires in temperate conifer forests can increase bee abundance and flowering plant density due to increased light exposure, but little information is available regarding how wildfire severity influences provisioning to bee offspring, which is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ James Rivers Native bees are critically important organisms that support biodiversity and

The effects of marine biodiversity loss on coastal economics

Creator:: McAbery, Emma
Abstract:: The oceans are one of humanity’s greatest resources, providing food, raw materials, livelihoods, and protection. More than 3 billion people around the world rely on marine life as a source of protein as well as their livelihood. Seafood is one of the highest traded commodities globally and many major cities...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: James Fox The oceans are one of humanity’s greatest resources, providing food, raw materials

Stress and Learning in Larval Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Creator:: Moussaoui, Bushra
Abstract:: In this study, we characterize the behavioral response of larval zebrafish (Danio rerio) to the noxious chemical allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), an agonist of the nociceptive TRPA1 ion channel, and utilize AITC as an aversive stimulus in an associative learning paradigm. We find that larvae exposed to AITC in both a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved:_____________________________________________________ James Strother In this study, we

Early competitive environments differentially influence stress axis responses in sympatric, ecologically similar songbirds

Creator:: Hardt, Braelei M.
Abstract:: 1. Early competitive environments can shape the development of offspring across taxa. For example, competition for food can have downstream effects on offspring phenotypes and fitness; however, little is known about how early competition influences the development of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and its potential tradeoff with growth. Because baseline and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved:_____________________________________________________ James Rivers 1. Early competitive

Old Crops in a New World: Bringing Andean Tuber Crops to the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Reers, Michelle
Abstract:: Though currently relatively unknown outside Latin America, Andean root and tuber crops are rapidly gaining interest elsewhere. Tubers are a major food and important sources of nutrition in South America and have potential in countries outside their center of origin. We conducted a two-part study on oca (Oxalis tuberosa), mashua...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ James Myers Though

Phase Separation in Microscale Convective Boiling

Creator:: Lewis, Kevin Terrence
Abstract:: It is hypothesized that extracting the vapor from two-phase flow in a microchannel will result in a lowered pressure drop required to drive the flow. The goal of this thesis is to construct an experimental device that will test this hypothesis by comparing a number of phase separating test conditions...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: James Liburdy It is hypothesized that extracting the vapor from

Estuaries in Motion : Teaching Estuarine Flow Concepts through Video

Creator:: Cameron, Marina R.
Abstract:: A short (approximately 8 minute) video was created to explain key concepts in estuarine flow and numerical modeling of estuaries for high school students. Animation, real picture videography, and numerical model outputs were used to illustrate how scientists use physics and physics models to understand how flow in an estuary...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Video. Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ James Lerczak A

Neurostatistical Mapping: A Review and Unique Application Proposal, Exploration

Creator:: Haffner, Michael L.
Abstract:: Advancements in neurological data capturing and mapping have provided scientists with exponentially more information, allowing for more detailed analysis of neurological behaviors and their translations to cognitive, emotional, and physical function. Inspired by the diffculty in diagnosing brain damage, this project seeks to leverage statistical modeling with EEG data to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Unique Application Proposal, Exploration Abstract approved: James Molyneux Advancements in

Girls on the Run: A Program Evaluation

Creator:: Carson, Ann M.
Abstract:: In an increasing sedentary society, it is becoming even more important to encourage adolescent girls to participate and value physical activity. This document provides a study grounded in scholarly research exploring issues of importance to the promotion and implementation of programs relevant to motivating girls to be physically active, specifically...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Girls on the Run: A Program Evaluation. Abstract approved: James McAlexander

Catalysis of Biologically Relevant Chlorination Reactions by Nicotine, and Potential Relevance to Tissue Damage

Creator:: Dolan, Brigh G.
Abstract:: This work is concerned with determining whether nicotine has a role in promoting oxidative damage in human tissue, particularly in lung tissue. This follows from recent reports of a novel lung disease found in some E-cigarette users, characterized by oxidative damage and elevated levels of neutrophils (termed “vaping disease”). It...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ James Hurst This work is concerned with determining whether nicotine has a role in

Microscale thermal management using membrane vapor extraction

Creator:: Apreotesi, Mario A.
Abstract:: With the miniaturization of microelectronics and increase of processor speeds in the last few decades, thermal management is drastically affecting overall packaging and system capabilities. Due to the special needs introduced, research focusing on microscale cooling has increased. This study combines the positive characteristics of single- and two-phase flows in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : heat sinks, vapor extraction, membrane, microchannel, two-phase flow Corresponding e-mail address

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)...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved:_____________________________________________________ James Liburdy Hydrogels have been

Evaluating the response of bees to visual attractants in resource-poor environments

Creator:: Parvin, Lucas
Abstract:: Bee populations are declining around the globe, while the need for their pollination services is increasing with growing food demands by an expanding population. There is a need for innovative practices to increase pollination in agricultural environments without harming wild bee populations. However, the use of artificial visual attractants has...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ James Rivers Bee populations are declining around the globe, while the need for their

An investigation of cultural cohesion and value divergence in a community bank

Creator:: Payne, Bryce M.
Abstract:: Interest in organizational culture has grown enormously over the last twenty years and much effort has gone into investigating the relationship between organizational culture and performance. Because most research to date has focused on large organizations, we chose to investigate the culture in a community bank undergoing a cultural transformation....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: been tested for statistical significance. Abstract approved: James F. Nielsen Redacted for privacy

Adapting the Methylene Blue Sulfide Detection Method for Use in a Microfluidic in-situ Monitoring Device

Creator:: Monares, Shane W.
Abstract:: Sulfide is an important species to measure in environmental water samples. The spectrophotometric detection method for reduced sulfur species (sulfide) based on generation of methylene blue was adapted to work in an apparatus utilizing microfluidic PDMS mixing and observation cells with flow channels in the 100 μm range. The benefits...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________ James D. Ingle Jr. Sulfide is an important species to measure in environmental

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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Spectrometry by James Merlo A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

The Influence of External Focus of Attention Feedback on ACL Injury Related Landing Biomechanics

Creator:: Weilbrenner, James M.
Abstract:: Title: The Influence of External Focus of Attention Feedback on ACL Injury Related Landing Biomechanics Purpose: To investigate whether a one-time dose of external feedback would result in immediate changes in landing biomechanics related to ACL injury risk and if any changes are retained after 48 hours. Methods: We used...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James M. Weilbrenner for the degree

Variation of phenolics in anthocyanin- and nonanthocyanin- fruit tomatoes

Creator:: Dalotto, Todd F.
Abstract:: Phenolic compounds are known to have biological activity with beneficial effects on human health. Fruit of cultivated tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) are a major source of phenolics in the U.S. diet because this crop is the second most consumed vegetable per capita, but actual levels are low compared to other...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ James R. Myers

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:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James Spencer Hutchinson for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of

Impact of biased movement on marine protected area effectiveness

Creator:: Rekow, James Alexander
Abstract:: Fish mobility affects the distribution of commercially caught fish species in marine protected areas (MPAs) and unprotected areas, which we will call fishing grounds (FGs). Previous theoretical findings predicted that highly mobile fish would benefit little if at all from protection in MPAs (Demartini 1993, Walters et al. 1999). However,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Impact of Biased Movement on Marine Protected Area Effectiveness by James Alexander Rekow A

Experimental Design Approach for Evaluation of Airfoil-Driven Energy Harvesting

Creator:: Strahl, Jordan D.
Abstract:: An experimental setup has been partially developed to investigate the impact of an actively controlled trailing edge component upon the energy harvesting performance of an oscillating airfoil in a pitching and heaving regime. While previous and current efforts have and continue to function to characterize the performance of such a...
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Full Text:: . Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ James Liburdy An

Vote With Your Dollar – Assessing the effectiveness of consumer activism at influencing corporate responsibility

Creator:: Jacobson, Drew
Abstract:: This paper seeks to assess the merits of “Vote With Your Dollar” (VWYD) strategies for consumer and investor activism as a model for changing corporate behavior. A novel framework was constructed to group VWYD strategies and campaigns under shared attributes. To assess one such group, the boycott, the research gathered...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ James Sterns This paper seeks to assess the merits of “Vote With Your Dollar” (VWYD) strategies

A Historical Reflection of Cultural Factors Inhibiting American Healthcare Reform

Creator:: Leathers, James S.
Abstract:: Past healthcare reform has been blinded by the presence of competing philosophies and ideologies that ultimately yielded ineffective compromises or short-terms solutions. With the ever-shifting political and economic landscapes, the future of our nation’s healthcare is in great peril. This paper is a meta-analysis on obstructions to healthcare reform that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Leathers 1 Leathers 2 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James S. Leathers

The Analysis of Kisspeptin Neuronal Exosomes and their Effects in the Periphery at the Level of the Bone

Creator:: James, Teagan
Abstract:: Estrogen (E2) is essential for multiple physiological effects in females, ensuring maximum reproductive fitness and maintaining skeletal homeostasis. E2 has been shown to stimulate cancellous bone formation via activation of estrogen receptor alpha (ERα), an effect widely accepted to be mediated directly at bone. A recent landmark study by Herber...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Effects in the Periphery at the Level of the Bone by Teagan James A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Factorization of Integers

Creator:: Simshaw, James
Abstract:: Factorization of integers is an important aspect of cryptography since it can be used as an attack against some of the common cryptographic methods being used. There are numerous methods in existence for factoring integers. Some of these are faster than others for general numbers, while others work best on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Introduction AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James Simshaw for the

The effect of feeding spent hemp biomass on bone growth in broiler chickens

Creator:: Pearce, Carolyn
Abstract:: Spent hemp biomass (SHB) is a byproduct of the cannabinoid oil production which currently is not approved as a livestock feed ingredient. The 2018 Farm Bill defined the difference between varieties of the cannabis sativa plant as either non-hemp cannabis or hemp which has equal to or less than 0.3...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: pearceca@oregonstate.edu ©Copyright by Carolyn Pearce June 1, 2023 The

Tendon Cell Viability: Validation of an Ex Vivo Model to Examine the Cellular Characteristics of Tendinopathy

Creator:: MacGregor, Ellie
Abstract:: Tendinopathy is characterized by injured or inflamed tendons and can be caused by long durations of strain or excessive tension being applied. Current treatments for tendinopathy may include physical therapy and pain management. However, these methods may not heal the tendon or restore it to its original healthy state. New...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: macgrege@oregonstate.edu ©Copyright by Ellie

Variation in Irc7p activity amongst brewing strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Creator:: Vega, Esteban A.
Abstract:: Polyfunctional thiols are sulfur containing compounds that are important to the flavor and aroma profile of some foods and beverages. S. Cerevisiae has been shown in wine yeast that it is capable of producing these thiols to create a fruity aroma and flavor profile. IRC7, a gene that codes the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , IRC7, Beer, Volatile Thiols, Aroma Corresponding e-mail address: vegaes@oregonstate.edu

Preliminary Numerical Study of a Condenser Using Fractal-Like Patterned Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Strips

Creator:: Lazaroff, Spencer A.
Abstract:: Condensers are vital components of power plants and are often one of the most major cost concerns when planning construction. Generally speaking, the surface area required to dissipate the heat generated in the boiler is so great that enormous and expensive structures are necessary. The usage of a hybrid surface...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Full Text:: Words: Condenser, hybrid, hydrophilic, hydrophobic, heat transfer, fractal Corresponding e-mail

Freeze Stage Analysis of an Indirect Freeze Desalination System

Creator:: Whitaker, Trevor A.
Abstract:: Freeze desalination poses as a potential solution to many of the issues that accompany current desalination methods. The research detailed in this manuscript involves creating and analyzing a numerical model of the freezing operation of an indirect contact freeze-melting (FM) desalination system. In this initial analysis, pure water is frozen...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , numerical model, modular, mobile Corresponding E-mail Address: whitaket@oregonstate.edu ©Copyright by

The Use of Fractal-Like Bifurcating Flow Channels for Biological Targeted Cooling

Creator:: Stottlemyre, Wyatt
Abstract:: In the wake of climate change, the risk of heat related illnesses has continuously increased over the past several decades. While thermal management solutions have continued to improve, there is a need for efficient cooling systems that conform with the human body. This study combines the solutions from fractal-like flow...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Transfer, Advective Heat Dissipation Corresponding e-mail address: stottlew@oregonstate.edu

Analysis of Staged Hydraulic Air Compressors

Creator:: Shibley-Styer, Ian
Abstract:: To investigate the viability of staging hydraulic air compressors (HACs), a model for HACs operating with a closed loop water cycle powered by a pump was made. This model was used to simulate how these HACs would respond to variable heights and mass flow ratios for both single-stage and multi-stage...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Corresponding e-mail address: shibleyian@gmail.com ©Copyright by Ian Shibley

Old McDonald had a Microscope: The Impact of Research Spending on U.S. Agricultural Productivity

Creator:: Rietmann, Benjamin J.
Abstract:: The United States is a global leader in agricultural productivity. Much of its productivity growth can be attributed to public investments in agricultural research and development, starting in the 19th century and continuing until today. Past studies have shown high returns to agricultural research investments, but publicly funded agricultural research...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Agriculture, Research, R&D, Productivity, Total Factor Productivity Corresponding e-mail address: rietmanb

Physiological characterization of the mixotrophic dinoflagellate Amphidinium carterae

Creator:: Tornberg, Emma C.
Abstract:: Marine primary production can be modeled and estimated using remotely-observable physiological signatures such as chlorophyll and carbon. Current models are based on strict physiological relationships based on photoautotrophic phytoplankton, and discrepancies between modeled and in situ data may stem from unaccounted-for physiological deviations from photoautotrophy. Mixotrophic phytoplankton can obtain energy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , primary production, chlorophyll, carbon Corresponding e-mail address: ectornberg@gmail.com

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:: , ice cores, atmosphere Corresponding e-mail address: stockm@oregonstate.edu

Presence of Diarrhea and its Intensity due to Human Behaviors in Deh Sabz, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Creator:: Farhad, Mohammad
Abstract:: Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most of the people live in villages below the poverty line, and do not have access to basic health care and a primary education. Living standards are very low, and surviving day to day is a lifetime struggle. Most villages...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: _________________________________________________________ Janine E. Trempy 3

Detecting Violent Explosive Neurologic Trauma in American Service Members

Creator:: Crowell, Jeffrey R.
Abstract:: The emergence of high explosives on the battlefield can be defined both literally and figuratively as a seismic event in the landscape of modern warfare. High explosives first came into common use in war in 1914. By the end of World War I just four years later, more than 2.5...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: e-mail addresses: crowelje@oregonstate.edu; Jeffrey.Crowell.GR@dartmouth.edu

Scale Up & Optimization of the Liquid Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Orange Oil with Dry Ice

Creator:: Fraser-Hevlin, Brenden C. S.
Abstract:: Essential oils have numerous chemical and therapeutic applications. Some oil extraction methods, including steam distillation, require a large energy input. An alternative technique with a lower energy demand is the extraction of oils using supercritical liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), which extracts essential oils with minimal environmental impact. While this often...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , green chemistry Corresponding e-mail address: fraserbr@oregonstate.edu

Development of a Medicinal Infused Hydrogel Patch for the Treatment of Burns and Diabetic Ulcers

Creator:: Griffiths, Abigail E.
Abstract:: Metamix is a mixture of botanical compounds that promote healing and prevent infection for burns and diabetic ulcers. In this thesis, metamix was incorporated into 1.75 weight percent gellan gum hydrogels as a drug delivery method for burned skin. The ideal concentration of metamix was 25% by solution volume for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Key Words: Hydrogel, Syneresis, Gellan Gum, Rheometry Corresponding e-mail address: abbyegriffiths

UVB Radiation Affects the Quality of the Female Sexual Attractiveness Pheromone of the Red-Sided Garter Snake

Creator:: Vigeland, Anna E.
Abstract:: In this study, pheromone and skin lipid samples collected from red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) were exposed directly to either full-spectrum light or full-spectrum plus UVB light. In addition, female and male snakes were exposed to daily doses of either full-spectrum or full-spectrum and UVB light, after which the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Anna E. Vigeland for

Illegal to Exist : The Criminalization of Houselessness in the United States

Creator:: Waite, Mariah E.
Abstract:: In the United States, the state of housing and the lack thereof has been declared a national crisis. In response, cities have taken measures to police behaviors that are associated with what they perceive to be disorder and decay. These behaviors are also commonly associated with houselessness. Laws that criminalize...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: United States by Mariah E. Waite A THESIS submitted to Oregon

A Tool for Estimating the Health Benefits from Outdoor Recreation in Oregon

Creator:: Dunn, Tara E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project is to modify the Transportation Options Health Impact Estimator (TO Estimator) tool to quantify the health impacts of outdoor recreation in Oregon. The TO Estimator tool uses the Integrated Transportation and Health Impact Model (ITHIM) to quantitatively estimate the hypothetical health impacts of transportation mode...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Benefits, Physical Activity, Cost of Illness Corresponding e-mail address: dunntara6@gmail.com

A Bayesian Treatise on the Replication Crisis in Science

Creator:: Gibson, True E.
Abstract:: Over the past decade, it has come to light that many published scientific findings cannot be reproduced. This has led to the replication crisis in science. Many researchers feel that they can no longer trust much of what they read in scientific journals, and the public is becoming ever more...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Inference, Bayesian Statistics Corresponding e-mail address: gibsotru@oregonstate.edu

Chemistry and Grit: The Impact of Prerequisites vs Perseverance on Academic Success in Biology

Creator:: Sparks, Kiersten E.
Abstract:: Previous research on academic success in biology has focused on the influence of prerequisite knowledge and cognitive ability as measured by course grades or GPA. More recently, the field has considered the influence of non-cognitive factors such as grit, defined as passion and perseverance for long term goals. Both grit...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Corresponding e-mail address: Sparkski@oregonstate.edu

Development and Optimization of Medicinal Infused Hydrogel Patch and Cloth for the Treatment of Burn Patients

Creator:: Carpenter, Molly E.
Abstract:: Rapid and effective treatment of burn injuries is critical to prevent long term damage. Besides the pain associated with the burn injury due to damage and death of surrounding tissue and cells, there is a large risk for complications, particularly infection, following a burn injury. To address these risks, Meta...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : hydrogels, rheology, Metamix, syneresis Corresponding e-mail address: carpenmo@oregonstate.edu

The Effect of an Ethics Course on Bioengineering Students' Understanding of Social Justice Issues in the Context of Engineering

Creator:: Rinker, Torri E.
Abstract:: The nature of engineering work requires that ethical considerations are taken into account while making decisions surrounding topics such as technology, equal distribution of cost benefits, and consumer risk. In order for engineers to make ethical decisions in their careers, it is helpful if their engineering education provided them with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Torri E

Klamath County, OR and Youth Suicide: Current Challenges and Hope Through Social Support

Creator:: Aguirre-Burk, Allan M.
Abstract:: Suicide has become a national health crisis over the last twenty years in the U.S as rates have increased 35%. Rates of suicide among rural and youth (10-24 age range) populations have been shown to disproportionately contribute the most to upwards trends though, and this is especially true in Klamath...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Social Support. Abstract approved: Allison E

“A Fool For His Client:” Religion, Law, and Insanity in Nineteenth-Century America

Creator:: Reck, Logan A.
Abstract:: When Charles Guiteau killed U.S. President James Garfield, he claimed that God had ordered him to do so. During his trial, Guiteau’s lawyers plead not guilty by reason of insanity, and the question of Guiteau’s innocence or guilt quickly became a question about the very nature of insanity itself. In...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Guiteau killed U.S. President James Garfield, he claimed that God had ordered him to do so. During his

The Role of Arabidopsis RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase Genes 3, 4 and 5 in Antiviral Defense

Creator:: Lowery, Nicholas C.
Abstract:: RNA silencing plays a critical role in plant defense against viral infection. Plants use virusderived small interfering RNA to target and silence invading viruses. The antiviral silencing pathway can be broken down into three conceptual stages: initiation, amplification, and systemic movement. The molecular mechanisms of silencing initiation are not well...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract Approved: _______________________________________________________ James C. Carrington

Personality Characteristics of Individuals who are Emotionally Intelligent

Creator:: Kraus, Alyson E. M.
Abstract:: The present study sought to identify the personality traits associated with emotional intelligence. Eighty three students (30 male, 53 female) ranging between 17 and 42 years of age completed the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) and a personality inventory known as the California Q-Sort as part of a 10 week...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Intelligent by Alyson E. M. Kraus A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State

Insights into the Host Range, Population Decline, and Pathogenicity to Potato of Globodera ellingtonae

Creator:: Baker, Hannah V.
Abstract:: This thesis project has the following specific objectives: (i) Determine pathogenicity of Globodera ellingtonae to potato utilizing two trials conducted over a 16 week period, (ii) Elucidate the host range of G. ellingtonae using a variety of different Solanum weed species and crop species, and (iii) Characterize population decline of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Globodera ellingtonae, Potato Cyst, Nematode, Host Range, Population Decline Corresponding e-mail

Healthcare for the Houseless; How Lack of Health Equity Disproportionately Shortens the Life Expectancy of the Unhoused

Creator:: Newman, Sophia R.
Abstract:: The national average life expectancy for houseless individuals in the United States is forty seven years, which is thirty years lower than the overall average. I argue that this disproportionately short life expectancy of the houseless is reflective of significant health inequities in the United States that disproportionately impact the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: disparity, healthcare, access Corresponding e-mail address: snewman543@gmail.com 3

Assessment of potential bioremediation of heavy metals found in treated wood by ectomycorrhizal and wood-decay fungi in pure culture and the bioremoval of fruiting bodies

Creator:: Donnelly, Johanna
Abstract:: Treated wood commodities disposed of in landfills contain chemicals that can migrate into the environment. Wood treatments such as ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA) contain heavy metals which prevent the biological degradation of wood. These metals can migrate out of treated wood into soil or groundwater, posing environmental hazards. This...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , heavy metals, ectomycorrhizal fungi, wood-decay fungi Corresponding e-mail address: donneljo

Environmental Transformations of Nanoparticles in Natural Water Systems using a Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Dye Assay

Creator:: Turnquist, Macklin C.
Abstract:: Nanoparticles (NPs) are generally defined as particles <100 nanometers (nm) in size in one dimension. Despite increasing industrial usage of TiO2 NPs in sunscreens, cosmetics, and water remediation little is known of their environmental behavior. The primary goal of this research was to develop a rapid method for determining the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , natural organic matter, nanoparticles, spectrophotometry, hydrophobicity Corresponding e-mail

Solar Thermal Energy System for Renewable Desalination

Creator:: McLaughlin, Ryan P.
Abstract:: Natural freshwater availability is decreasing as the global population increases. Advances in desalination technologies aim to produce fresh water in an economical way. More sustainable energy sources are desired for these desalination plants to limit the carbon footprint of water production since global carbon dioxide production is exacerbating freshwater scarcity....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: desalination than traditional photovoltaic solar energy. Dr. Bahman Abbasi, Dr. Nicholas AuYeung, Dr. James

Does the Type of Licensure Affect the CPAs' Ethical Framework?

Creator:: Conan, Michael
Abstract:: Moral reasoning ability is a measure of the stage of development of an individual along a theoretical scale through which one moves over the course of their lifetime, developed by Lawrence Kohlberg and further modified by James Rest, who’s revised Defining Issues Test (DIT-2) will be used for our study....
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Full Text:: course of their lifetime, developed by Lawrence Kohlberg and further modified by James Rest, who’s

How competitive are iconic competitors? Testing resource partitioning in Great Basin chipmunks

Creator:: Ormand, Elora J.
Abstract:: Competitive exclusion is a key concept in ecology describing the exclusion of one species by another from access to a limited resource. Competitive interactions between chipmunk species in the Great Basin, documented by James Brown in 1970, are often used as a textbook example of competitive exclusion. Whether competitive interactions...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , documented by James Brown in 1970, are often used as a textbook example of competitive exclusion. Whether

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...
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Full Text:: James D. Thompson, The Social Entrepreneur’s Playbook illustrates one process of social

The Effect of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Canine Transitional Cell Carcinoma and Its Correlation with Cyclooxygenase-2 Expression

Creator:: Weinman, Marcus Andrew
Abstract:: Canine transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) has been shown to have a substantial inflammatory component. It exhibits genotypic and morphologic elements that resemble its human counterpart. Cyclooxygenases (COX) are key enzymes in the synthesis of proinflammatory molecules, such as prostaglandins. Excess prostaglandin production through cyclooxygenases may promote oncogenesis and progression of...
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Determining the Onset of Reproductive Capacity in Free-Roaming, Unowned Cats

Creator:: Bohrer, Ellie
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis was to determine if an underlying biological cause exists for the exuberant reproductive success in free-roaming unowned (FRU) cats. The hypothesis for this thesis was that FRU tom and queen cats have reproductively adapted to man-made sterilization efforts by lowering the age at which they...
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Full Text:: hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), and evaluated at 200X for evidence of spermatogenesis and measurement of

Adherence as an in vitro assessment of neutrophil function in alpacas

Creator:: Mangan, Emily R.
Abstract:: Camelids are known for frequent occurrence of general ill-thrift. In other species, neutrophil dysfunction has been identified as a cause of ill-thrift, and linked to chronic fungal and bacterial infections. However, no reference values exist for neutrophil function testing in camelids, which inhibits accurate evaluation of neutrophil deficiency in this...
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Full Text:: . Relationships among vitamin e, selenium, and bovine blood neutrophils. J. Dairy Sci. 73:2372–2378. Hutchison

Generation of expression plasmids to study the function of the PRC2 subunit Suz12 in Fusarium graminearum

Creator:: Park, Catherine
Abstract:: The Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) catalyzes genome transcription repression through the methylation of lysine residue 27 in the amino terminal region of histone 3 (H3K27me1/2/3) [2], [7]. PRC2 is made up of three highly conserved core subunits: Kmt6, Eed, and Suz12. Accurate distribution of PRC2 is essential for proper...
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Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: sjpsejin@gmail.com 3 ©Copyright by Catherine Park May 26, 2023 4

Comparative toxicological assessment of PAMAM and thiophosphoryl dendrimers using embryonic zebrafish.

Creator:: Pryor, Joseph Brian
Abstract:: Dendrimers are well-defined, polymeric nanomaterials currently being investigated for their biomedical applications. Initially, higher generation (size) dendrimers were of interest because of their drug carrying capacity. However, increased generation was associated with increased toxicity. The objective of the present study was to investigate the role of surface charge and generation...
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Full Text:: ; generation; surface chemistry; zebrafish Corresponding e-mail address: pryorj@onid.oregonstate.edu 4

Development of a Bioluminescent Sensor of Isothiocyanates through Genetic Modification of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Validation on Crude Plant Materials

Creator:: Hogaboam, Octavia L.
Abstract:: Isothiocyanates (ITCs) are produced by roots in a variety of agricultural plants, such as those within the Brassicaceae family. ITCs act as fumigants, and are used to control microbial plant pathogens by adding brassica-origin seed meal to soil prior to replanting. However, there is suggestion that the presence of residual...
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Full Text:: . Key Words: Pseudomonas, Isothiocyanates, Luminescence, Genetics, Detection Corresponding e-mail

Use of Artemisinin to Treat Mycoplasma haemolama Infection in Llamas

Creator:: Puccetti, Jessica N.
Abstract:: Mycoplasma haemolamae is associated with mild to marked anemia in stressed, immune-suppressed, and debilitated animals, and may be found in low numbers in healthy animals. The continued presence of the organism, detectable by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based assay, may be associated with an underlying problem, such as stress or immune-suppression...
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Full Text:: , camelids Corresponding e-mail address: gwpotts@comcast.net

Regulation of the Pantoea agglomerans type III secretion system by plant-exuded sugars

Creator:: Bacher, Daniel
Abstract:: Pantoea agglomerans pathovar betae (Pab) is a bacterium that causes galls on the roots of beet plants, resulting in reduced marketability of beet roots and crop loss. Pab uses a type III secretion system (T3SS) to infect and cause galls on beets. The T3SS is a molecular syringe-like structure that...
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Full Text:: , hypersensitive response and pathogenicity cluster, transcriptional reporter assay Corresponding e-mail address

Analyzing the use of the acellular DCFH assay as a means of determining oxidative stress induced in zebrafish embryos exposed to lanthanide oxide nanoparticles

Creator:: Engstrom, Arek
Abstract:: The ability of nanoparticles (NPs) to induce oxidative stress on organisms has been linked to NP cytotoxicity and genotoxicity for a variety of organisms. One proposed mechanism of this increased oxidative stress is the ability of NPs to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). Due to the dynamic nature and small...
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Full Text:: /s11051-015- Engstrom 45 3051-0 Harper, S. L., Carriere, J. L., Miller, J. M., Hutchison, J. E

The Stability, Toxicity, and Reactivity of Zero Valent Iron Nanoparticles

Creator:: Bulovsky, Hannah G.
Abstract:: Zero valent iron nanoparticles effectively remediate groundwater contaminants due to their catalytic properties and enhanced surface area. However, these properties contribute to particle agglomeration, decreasing their effectiveness. In this study, we examined the effect of two stabilizing agents (gum arabic (GA) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)) on particle stability, toxicity,...
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Full Text:: Words: Zero valent iron, nanoparticles, zebrafish, trichloroethylene Corresponding e-mail address

Comparison of Canine Spermatozoa Motility, Morphology, and RNA Integrity Using Three Different Cell Purification Solutions

Creator:: Hegedus, Rachel M.
Abstract:: Transcriptome gene expression studies of sperm RNA have been utilized in a variety of different species to investigate causes of male infertility. Previous research investigators have optimized cell separation and RNA isolation techniques for each species of interest. To date, no study has been completed for dogs. The objective of...
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Full Text:: centrifugation, infertility, sperm, swim-up Corresponding e-mail address: hegedusr@onid.oregonstate.edu

Design, Construction, and Evaluation of a Miniature Swing

Creator:: Smith, Matthew
Abstract:: A swing arm compressor was designed, built, and tested as an undergraduate senior design project for Dr. Richard Peterson. The system developed, while not functioning entirely as desired, gave some initial data and a good base of knowledge for a second iteration of the project. This thesis describes in detail...
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Full Text:: , compressor, man-portable, power, miniature Corresponding e-mail address: M.T.Smith0@gmail.com

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...
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Full Text:: , political landscape, health insurance, health outcomes Corresponding e-mail address: joekpage@gmail.com

Sex differences in triple extensor rate of torque development may explain variance in vertical jump performance

Creator:: Wile, Dylan
Abstract:: Background: While males generally outperform females in athletic tasks, the underlying mechanisms for this difference remain unclear. Explosive neuromuscular performance of the triple extensors, often investigated via rate of torque development (RTD), is crucial for athletic tasks such as a vertical jump. Purpose: To assess sex differences in rapid torque...
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Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: wiled@onid.oregonstate.edu iv

The Effects of UV Irradiation on the Biosorption of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Heterotrophic Biomass

Creator:: Young, William M.
Abstract:: The production of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles has increased significantly in the past decades, which has generated concern due to their known toxicity in the environment. As a result of the production, use and disposal of productions containing TiO2, TiO2 nanoparticles are often received by wastewater treatment facilities. The adsorption...
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Full Text:: , Nanoparticles, Wastewater, Ultraviolet, Biosorption Corresponding e-mail address: william.young2150@gmail.com

Antioxidant Effects of Blackberry Pomace on the Health of Transition Dairy Cows

Creator:: Estenson, Kaelyn A.
Abstract:: Blackberry pomace (BBP), a byproduct from juice processing, is often disposed of in landfills. We propose BBP as an antioxidant-rich feed supplement for transition dairy cows. To explore the effects of BBP on antioxidant status, 24 multiparous dairy cows (5 Holstein and 19 Jersey) were assigned randomly to one of...
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Full Text:: , transition dairy cows, antioxidant status. Corresponding e-mail address: estensok@oregonstate.edu 3

How the Progression of Nuclear Technology in French Culture Has Led to a More Sustainable Country

Creator:: Moreno, Joel T.
Abstract:: Of the major players in the birth and growth of nuclear technology, France and the United States are two of the biggest. Their glaring differences in culture and political regimes, therefore, have resulted in two very different attitudes toward adoption and implementation of nuclear power. Through extensive literary research, cultural...
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Full Text:: enter the nuclear scene (Ba t s h , M l l e H , 8). The United States experienced quite the opposite

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:: Methods, Lorentz Metamaterials Corresponding e-mail address: isaac.stallcup@gmail.com, or stallcui

Investigation of Magnesium Dioxybenzenedicarboxylate (Mg-DOBDC) Thin-film Deposition onto Modified Glass Substrates

Creator:: Haning, Evan J.
Abstract:: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline compounds formed from reacting a metal ion with an organic ligand. They represent a promising new avenue in materials science for gas separations and storage. Certain MOFs, in particular Mg-MOF-74, have shown a strong affinity for the capture of CO2. This project investigated a known...
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Full Text:: (Mg-DOBDC) Thin- film Deposition onto Modified Glass Substrates By Evan James Haning

Evaluation of novel swim-up approaches on canine sperm progressive motility, concentration, morphology, and acrosome reaction

Creator:: Lengele, Amber
Abstract:: Introduction: Swim-up has been considered a preferred method for separating non-motile sperm in an ejaculate. However, the long incubation time and equipment necessary for swim-up make this process clinically impractical. It was hypothesized that these problems could be avoided for canine applications with a shorter incubation time at room temperature...
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Full Text:: reaction, bovine serum albumin, fetal calf serum, heat-treated canine serum, Spermac Corresponding e

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:: Cellular Viability and Mechanical Integrity of the Intervertebral Disc by Ryan James Forcier

Kinetics of plankton respiration across gradient of anoxic to oxic conditions

Creator:: Jayawickrama, Clare
Abstract:: Ocean deoxygenation is predicted to increase in severity over the next few decades, posing a threat to marine life and fishing economies. Improved predictions of ocean deoxygenation depend on a better understanding of the biogeochemical mechanisms that underly this process. Within the realm of biogeochemical mechanisms, this project specifically investigated...
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Full Text:: /ame023001. Bernhard, Anne E., Debbie Colbert, James McManus, and Katharine G. Field. “Microbial

Facility Planning for Large Equine Facilities in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Glenn, Aimee K.
Abstract:: Large equine facilities are comprised of many different departments (areas) that are necessary for the proper care and maintenance of horses. The placement of departments is often inefficient due to the slow growth of equine facilities. As a result, facility layout becomes a crucial aspect requiring explicit consideration because mandatory...
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Full Text:: , facility layout, algorithm, optimization Corresponding e-mail address: aimeekglenn@gmail.com

Circadian Dysregulation is Associated with Alterations in Tumor Suppressor Activity in Murine Mammary Tissue

Creator:: Aponso, Hiruni M.
Abstract:: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the US, however, only a small fraction of cases are attributable to heritable genetic mutations; the bulk arises from various behavioral and environmental factors. Loss of functional p53 is observed in over 50% of cases, and its activity relies...
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Full Text:: , P53, breast cancer, epigenetics Corresponding e-mail address: aponsoh@oregonstate.edu

Volumetric-modulated arc radiotherapy for pancreatic malignancies : Dosimetric comparison with helical TomoTherapy

Creator:: Ognjenovic, Sanja
Abstract:: Purpose: To compare target dose conformality and OAR sparing afforded by VMAT and HT for pancreatic cancer. Materials and Methods: A retrospective planning study was performed in 18 patients. Total treatment dose was 59.4Gy. OAR and PTV mean doses, conformity indices, isodose volumes, and integral doses were compared. The relationship...
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Full Text:: , Vollans E, James K, et al. Volumetric modulated arc therapy for delivery of prostate radiotherapy

The effects of oil price shocks on U.S. inflation

Creator:: Kilfoil, Natasha M.
Abstract:: During the 1970’s the United States experienced several periods of high inflation that have been at least partially attributed to positive oil price shocks. The effectiveness of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries at controlling the price of oil has varied over time, as well as the responsiveness of U.S....
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A Holistic Model: A risk assessment model for internal conflict and case study of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Creator:: Gharib, Camron I.
Abstract:: Internal conflicts are detrimental to a country’s development for a number of reasons. Therefore, it is beneficial to identify the factors that lead to internal conflict. The three perspectives used to understand why internal conflicts occur are the systemic lens, the individualist perspective, and an interpretation that emphasizes the role...
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Full Text:: . Key Words: Internal Conflict, Democratic Republic of Congo, Civil War, Causes. Corresponding e

Investigation Into the Use of a Lead Slowing Down Spectrometer for Neutron Cross Section Analysis

Creator:: Keppen, Jackson D.
Abstract:: A lead slowing-down spectrometer (LSDS) was modeled in the hopes of beginning a nuclear data development campaign at Oregon State University. An LSDS can be used for neutron interrogation techniques, such as determining isotopic inventory of a sample of unknown components or determining the cross section of a sample of...
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Full Text:: Words: neutron, cross-section, radiation transport Corresponding e-mail address: keppenj

The analysis of kisspeptin neuronal exosomes and their effects on neuronal plasticity of downstream gonadotropin-releasing hormone expressing neurons

Creator:: Ewton, Jessica
Abstract:: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons are able to trigger the release of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone which control the maturation of oocytes and ovulation which is vital for reproduction. They are the most downstream neurons that project to the median eminence into the pituitary portal where they release GnRH. Modulation...
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Full Text:: .; Herde, M. K.; Herbison, A. E.; Campbell, R. E. Dendritic Spine Plasticity in Gonadatropin-Releasing

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:: to closed systems in 1957 [5]. This was extended further by Murray Gell-Man and James Hartle [6, 7

Metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of the leaf- and root-associated microbiomes of Zostera marina and Zostera japonica

Creator:: Wojahn, John Michael Adrian
Abstract:: A great deal of research has been focused on the microbiomes of terrestrial angiosperms (flowering plants), but much less research has been performed on the microbiomes of aquatic angiosperms (Turner et al. 2013). Eelgrass beds are extremely productive ecosystems that provide habitat for many marine organisms, such as fish, shellfish,...
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Full Text:: :10.3354/meps179231 Turner, T. R., E. K. James, and P. S. Poole. 2013. The plant microbiome. 1–10. doi

Digital Co-Creation: An Early Stage Product Personalization Methodology to Bridge the User-Designer Void

Creator:: Slama, Timothy J.
Abstract:: Modern product development is a complex combination of multidisciplinary processes ranging from market research to design, engineering analysis, and logistics. The product development process has a significant impact on the success or failure of new product launches. The majority of consumer product launches fail, resulting in significant sunk cost in...
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Full Text:: Methodology to Bridge the User-Designer Void by Timothy James Slama A THESIS

Buying Wins: An analysis of Salary and Performance in the National Basketball Association

Creator:: Bertalotto, Jake
Abstract:: This study examines the relationships between player salaries and performance in the National Basketball Association, by analyzing team salaries and statistics for the five seasons between 2008 and 2013. We find that the teams are able to achieve more wins by outspending their competitors, even if that means incurring a...
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Full Text:: , statistics, team payroll, salary diversification. Corresponding e-mail address: bertalja

Paths to Innovation: How Businesses Achieve Competitive Advantage

Creator:: Oster, Dylan
Abstract:: To detail common paths followed by companies to produce innovative products, I reviewed existing literature and conducted several semi-structured interviews with a variety of people from different companies and fields. Based on this research, I found that most (but not all) innovative products follow a few general paths. These paths...
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Full Text:: Processes Corresponding e-mail address: 1dylanoster@gmail.com

Next-generation sequencing of Coleomyia (Diptera: Asilidae)

Creator:: Cohen, Chris M.
Abstract:: Coleomyia (Diptera: Asilidae) is a small genus of robber flies found in western North America, totaling eight described species. The goal of this project was to sequence the transcriptome and genome of Coleomyia. In the most recent phylogenetic analysis, it could not be placed in a recognized subfamily. Furthermore, there...
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Full Text:: , Systematics Corresponding e-mail address: cohenc@onid.oregonstate.edu

Differences in expression of COVID-19 related inflammatory genes in non-human primates with varying alcohol consumption

Creator:: Co, Amber
Abstract:: Severe cases of COVID-19 have been associated with cytokine storms, leading to widespread inflammation, tissue damage, and organ failure. Pro-inflammatory cytokines have also been shown to play a role in liver diseases, including alcoholic liver disease. To investigate alcohol consumption as a risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infections and COVID-19 severity,...
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Full Text:: ., Karlson, E. W., Feldman, C. H., Munroe, M. E., James, J. A., Kubzansky, L. D., & Costenbader, K. H

Playing by the Rules: A Formal Specification of BoGL’s Loops and Type System

Creator:: Grejuc, Alex
Abstract:: BoGL is a programming language created for the purpose of computer science education that is specific to the domain of board games. Although there is a language grammar and an existing implementation that is currently used by students, a complete and formal language standard does not yet exist. In the...
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Full Text:: Programming, Domain Specific Languages, Educational Programming Languages Corresponding e-mail address

Evaluation of Current Dairy Heifer Growth Models

Creator:: Zaworski, Erica M.
Abstract:: Growth models developed by Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) extension services for Holstein and Jersey heifer height and weight were evaluated using OSU dairy herd heifer data. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of the models to predict heights and weights of heifers in the OSU...
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Full Text:: , growth, heifer, development, model Corresponding e-mail address: zaworske@onid.orst.edu

Correlation of NE 1545 expression and cell size in Nitrosomonas europaea exposed to a suite of aromatic hydrocarbons

Creator:: Gilroy, Caslin Anne
Abstract:: Ammonia oxidizing bacteria, including Nitrosomonas europaea, are inhibited by aromatic hydrocarbons which can be found in wastewater treatment plants. In recent studies, changes have been observed in N. europaea cell size upon exposure to benzene, but not toluene. Additionally, NE 1545, a gene proposed to be involved in fatty acid...
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Full Text:: . Duncan James Gilroy: I hope that being a great scientist runs in the family. Correlation of NE

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