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A Comparative Study of Climate Change Policy and Actions between the United States and Sweden

Creator:: Jacobs, Annie R.
Abstract:: The issue of global climate change and possible remedies has been debated between national governments since the 1970s. While some countries have adopted aggressive measures to address the issue, others have lagged in their efforts. The United States, as a key player in global climate change conferences, has focused its...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Annie R. Jacobs for the

Development and Characterization of Multiple Nanopore Systems for Molecular Sensing

Creator:: Schmeckpeper, Tyler T.
Abstract:: Artificial lipid bilayer technologies are effective models for studying cell membrane properties. Droplet bilayers rely on microfluidics and provide advantages over other bilayer methods due to their compatibility with automated development systems that increase yield while minimizing cost. This paper describes the implementation of bilayer technologies using membrane protein channels...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Jacob Schmidt Bioengineering Department, UCLA Oregon State University Honors Thesis August 28, 2014

Physicians and Treating Addiction in Patients

Creator:: Cao, Annie L.
Abstract:: More than twenty million people in the United States are estimated to have substance use disorders, and it is expected that the number will increase in the future. Physicians, especially general practitioners, play important roles in the treatment of substance use and other addiction disorders because they focus on overall...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: Physicians and Treating Addiction in Patients Annie L. Cao PSY 499 – Oregon State University

Arsenic and Zinc Deficiency Induced Changes in Pancreatic Beta Cells

Creator:: Cao, Annie L.
Abstract:: Pancreatic beta cells produce and release insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood glucose levels, and their dysfunction contributes to the development of diabetes mellitus. Dietary zinc deficiency and exposure to the toxicant inorganic arsenic have both independently been associated with diabetes, although the effects of their combination on pancreatic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Pancreatic Beta Cells by Annie Lihui Cao A THESIS submitted to

Sonification as a pathway to knowledge

Creator:: Fitch, Russell Alan
Abstract:: This paper explores the use of sonification, the conversion of data into sound, to convey the significance of SARS-COV-2 and its global impact. It emphasizes sonification as a valuable tool for making complex data accessible, particularly in high school education. Sonification, an interdisciplinary field, leverages the human auditory system's pattern...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Annie Delbridge, Committee Member, representing Education

Intersection of political party control and health outcomes in Medicaid expansion

Creator:: Page, Joe
Abstract:: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) sought to reform the health care system of the United States in a number of key ways, including by expanding access to health insurance to low-income Americans. The legislation provided for the expansion of Medicaid, the jointly funded federal-state public...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ____________________________________________________________________ Annie Hommel, Committee Member, representing the School of Social and Behavioral Health

Design and Testing of a Tethered, Coaxial Rotor Micro Air Vehicle

Creator:: Shryer, Jacob R.
Abstract:: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology is a rapidly developing technological marketspace. This thesis focuses on micro, tethered, coaxial UASs and the development of an electrically-tethered observation platform (ETOP). The thesis details the current status of the technology as well as current products on the market. Stability considerations, critical when adding...
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Full Text:: Vehicle by Jacob Ryan Shryer A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Analysis on Medicaid Expansion from the Affordable Care Act and the Effect on Low-Income Populations

Creator:: Sosnovske, Alden
Abstract:: When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, eligibility for Medicaid was expanded to include people whose income was less than 138% of the federal poverty level. In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that states could choose whether to expand their Medicaid programs or not. The objective of this...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Annie Hommel, Committee Member, representing College of Public Health and Human Sciences

Prototyping of Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Circuitry for IoT Devices

Creator:: Webb, Derek
Abstract:: Due to the advancement of incredibly low power microcontrollers and small form factor integrated circuits, energy harvesting can be considered as an alternative, low power source for remote ocean sensing and measurements. To demonstrate the effectiveness of harvesting thermoelectric energy contained in the temperature differential between ocean surface water and...
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Full Text:: Meagan Wengrove, Committee Member, representing Civil and Construction Engineering Jacob Dawes

Implementing a Low Power Soil Monitoring System for Small- and Large-Scale Applications

Creator:: Marshall, Jordyn
Abstract:: Due to increasing populations, food production must increase significantly to be sustainable. The Internet of Things has been shown to have potential in the field of agriculture to make farming practices more efficient. However, for IoT to be properly integrated into agriculture, sensors must be applied within the field and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering & Computer Science Jacob Dawes, Committee Member, representing Electrical Engineering & Computer

Exploring the Gut Microbiome of Captive Elephas maximus Experiencing Abnormal Feces

Creator:: Singh, Sehajvir
Abstract:: The gut microbiome of all mammals is composed of a diverse commune of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, archaea, protozoa and viruses 1. Studies have shown a symbiotic relationship between the gut microbiome and host physiology, with there being implications in health and disease progression 2. In captive animals, there has...
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Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Jacob Pederson, Committee Member, representing Biomedical Sciences

Exploring cultural barriers and TEK connections of Kānaka Maoli students in academia

Creator:: Rankin, Julia
Abstract:: Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) is a Knowledge-belief-practice system acquired through intergenerational direct and indirect observations representing past and current understandings of environments and integrates Indigenous value systems. TEK has become a popular topic recently as Indigenous stewarded lands contain more biodiversity and are more adaptable. It is critical for Indigenous...
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Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Lara Jacobs, Committee Member, representing Michigan State University Office of the Provost

Design, Layout, and Testing of a Printed Circuit Board for Cyclic Voltammetry

Creator:: Harper, Karen
Abstract:: This project concerns the design, layout, assembly, debugging, and testing of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) that autonomously, reliably, and effectively conducts Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) measurements. CV is an electrochemical procedure done to analyze, quantize, and visualize reversible reduction-oxidation reactions, often used in medical devices to monitor the levels of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Shuman, Committee Member, representing Electrical and Computer Engineering Jacob Dawes, Committee Member

Rototyper: A Novel Solution to Low Cost Three Dimensional Prototyping

Creator:: Postman, Jacob Olund
Abstract:: In the continuing effort to reduce time spent in the product development cycle many industries have realized the benefits of rapid prototyping. Within a few hours a design engineer can turn a computer model into an actual three-dimensional object allowing customers, engineers and marketing agents to evaluate a product early...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Jacob Olund Postman for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Computer

Ibuprofen Treatment Causes NMDA and AMPA Receptor Hyperactivity in Female Wild Type and Heterozygous 5xFAD mice but not Males

Creator:: Rauenhorst, Jacob
Abstract:: With Alzheimer’s disease being the most prominent form of dementia, finding potential treatments for the disease is imperative. This study explored the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen as a potential treatment to normalize the hyperactive N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) within the 5xFAD mice early in the disease pathology before cognitive decline. Female...
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Full Text:: Hyperactivity in Female Wild Type and Heterozygous 5xFAD mice but not Males by Jacob Rauenhorst

Utilization of ground peanut husk as an alternative fiber material for particleboard

Creator:: Newton, Jacob A.
Abstract:: This research examined the potential for using peanut husk as a fiber alternative to wood in the production of melamine-formaldehyde (MF) particleboard. MF resin was used to produce panels with one, three, six, nine or 12 percent resin contents. Modulus of Rupture (MOR), Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Internal Bond (IB)...
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Full Text:: fiber material for particleboard. by Jacob Allen Newton A THESIS

Culturable Wood Endophytes of Populus trichocarpa

Creator:: Buckner, Jacob G.
Abstract:: This study is believed to be the first of its kind to characterize culturable fungal endophytes from the wood of Populus trichocarpa, and to examine the potential of inducible resistance and secondary chemistry as specific host factors that shape fungal endophytic communities in wood. To do so, more than seventy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: trichocarpa by Jacob Buckner A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Optical Tweezers-Based Probe of Charge Transfer in Organic Semiconductors at Microscopic Scales

Creator:: Busche, Jacob A.
Abstract:: A method for measuring the (dis)charging dynamics of organic semiconductors with single-electron resolution in multiple environments is developed using optical tweezers. A 1μm silica bead was coated with either a pristine organic semiconductor or an electron donor-acceptor blend, trapped using optical tweezers, and driven with an oscillating electrical driving force....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Semiconductors at Microscopic Scales by Jacob A. Busche A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University

A taxonomy of biomolecular features

Creator:: North, Jacob L.
Abstract:: The scientific method applies hypothesis testing to material samples through experimentation, measurement, and data analysis, which produce representations—or features—that describe phenomena of interest. Biomolecular features come in numerous forms such as values, matrices, graphs, three-dimensional structures, trajectories, and molecular surfaces. Researchers have tested thousands of features related to protein molecules...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A taxonomy of biomolecular features By Jacob L. North A

Synthesis and SERS : Reproducible Nanostar Plasmons and a Study of Optical Enhancement

Creator:: Ramsey, Jacob D.
Abstract:: Gold nanostars are a relative newcomer to the nanoparticle scene, and their unique properties make them very desirable for spectroscopic applications. These nanoparticles, with their sharp tips, create electric field enhancements that interact with light in an advantageous way. This Thesis outlines our in-depth study of gold nanostar synthesis, the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: a Study of Optical Enhancement by Jacob D. Ramsey A THESIS

Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable, Photocuring Elastomers for Soft Robotics Applications

Creator:: Rueben, Jacob K.
Abstract:: Abstract has been suppressed at the request of the author.
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Elastomers for Soft Robotics Applications By Jacob Rueben A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Characterization of Fer1L6 in the mouse C2C12 cell line

Creator:: Huegel, Jacob T.
Abstract:: Fer1L6 is an uncharacterized member of the ferlin family of proteins, a group of large, calcium sensitive proteins with emerging roles in vesicle trafficking and various disease states. The presence of Fer1L6 has been identified within the C2C12 cell line of mouse skeletal muscle. To determine the protein’s subcellular location...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Characterization of Fer1L6 in the Mouse C2C12 Cell Line. by Jacob T. Huegel A PROJECT Submitted to

The United States Election System: How an Outdated Electoral Structure has led to Political Polarization in the United States

Creator:: Fitzharris, Jacob H.
Abstract:: Political Polarization in the United States is at a level higher today than at any point in the past few decades. Possible causes of this rise in polarization have been provided from various sources, including explanations such as mass media and income inequality. Through historical analysis and a wide literature...
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Full Text:: the House did not take control of 15 Amar, A. R

Electric Actuation of the Main Flight Valves of a Small Bi-Propellant Liquid Engine

Creator:: Edgerton, Jacob M.
Abstract:: The High Altitude Liquid Engine (HALE) team is developing of a 2000 lbf thrust liquid propellant engine for a flight vehicle capable of breaching the Karman Line (100 km in altitude). As part the development of this flight vehicle, this research focuses on the design and characterization of a novel...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Bi-Propellant Liquid Engine By Jacob Edgerton A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Flight Characterization of Small Scale UAV

Creator:: Scheer, Jacob
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis was to understand the relation between the actual performance and the design performance of the manufacturing plane which was designed for the 2016 Design/Build/Fly competition. The actual performance was determined using an Arduino Uno based system with data from an accelerometer, gyroscope and pitot tube....
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Full Text:: Characterization of Small Scale UAV by Jacob Scheer A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

SIMstat: Hardware Design Considerations for Implementing a Low-Cost, Portable Potentiostat

Creator:: Cook, Jacob M.
Abstract:: Electroanalytical techniques allow scientists and engineers to characterize bulk solutions as well as interfaces. Potentiostats are commonly used by researchers in a variety of disciplines to analyze the chemistry which occurs at a working electrode surface. Advancements in microelectronics and the proliferation of open-source designs have allowed researchers to construct...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: SIMstat: Hardware Design Considerations for Implementing a Low-Cost, Portable Potentiostat by Jacob

The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Biomechanical Imbalances and Pain Response in Horses

Creator:: Prichard, Taylor M.
Abstract:: Chiropractic treatment is used to reduce stiffness and pain. While more thoroughly studied in humans, it has been shown to be effective in horses, but relatively little evidence exists to quantify the benefits. To address this shortcoming, four methods were used to assess the effects of chiropractic treatment in horses...
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Full Text:: ______________________________________________________________________________ Jacob A. Mecham, Committee Member, representing Department of Clinical Sciences

Modeling the Fusion Reaction in an Inertial Electrostatic Confinement Reactor with the Particle-in-Cell Method

Creator:: van de Lindt, Jacob
Abstract:: Nuclear fusion has the potential to meet the energy needs of our civilization for centuries to come and does not produce harmful greenhouse gasses or produce long-lasting radioactive waste. A fusion reaction can be readily demonstrated in a confinement scheme known as inertial electrostatic confinement (IEC) fusion. In this work,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Electrostatic Confinement Reactor with the Particle-in-Cell Method by Jacob van de Lindt

Determination of the relationships between functional genomic content and phenotypic effects of probiotic supplementation on metabolic disease: the first steps toward an efficient pipeline for annotation and analysis

Creator:: Moulton, Zoe
Abstract:: Probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host”. A wide variety of putative probiotics exist on the market; however, clinical evidence of their efficacy is lacking. Probiotics have been previously used in the treatment of metabolic diseases like type...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and scientific communication. I would also like to thank PhD student Jacob Pederson for his

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

A Study of the Impact of Core Values on Leadership Development and Performance in Military Trainees

Creator:: Lausmann, Nathan R.
Abstract:: Organizational values are an important factor in the work of many organizations and can guide both day-to-day decision-making and long-term strategic planning. Little previous research has documented the impact of core values on individual performance in military environments nor the effect of core values on leadership attributes. In this study,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Development and Performance in Military Trainees by Nathan R. Lausmann A THESIS

Provider Relationship with Pediatric Patients and Their Families: A Scoping Review of the Role of the Provider’s Religious/Spiritual Beliefs

Creator:: Suri, Najma R. K.
Abstract:: Pediatricians and other physicians in the United States identify themselves with various religious or spiritual affiliations and use its practices and customary ways to influence their medical practice. Pediatricians and physicians affiliated in the pediatric medical field have an important role in monitoring the health of many children, teenagers, and...
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Full Text:: -typology/ O’Brien, S. A., Rose-Jacobs, R., Seval, C., & Jamanka, A. (2000). Faith, religion and

The Social Safety Net and Child Poverty in Oregon

Creator:: Koch, Dillon A.
Abstract:: The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) is the newest method to paint a more accurate picture of the scope of poverty in the United States than the Official Poverty Measure (OPM). In doing so, the SPM includes many sources of income, including income from work and in-kind government supplemental policies. The...
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Full Text:: on national poverty measures (Jacob, 2012). She based this definition off of the lowest food plan

Living Gluten-Free: An Analysis of Illness and Coping Narratives

Creator:: Dougher, Carly E.
Abstract:: Gluten intolerance is a condition that affects a significant portion of the world’s population. While awareness about the condition has recently increased, the condition remains poorly understood and therefore commonly mis- and underdiagnosed. In this paper, I examine the challenges in obtaining a gluten intolerant diagnosis and attempt to capture...
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Public Cognitions and Emotions Associated with Ocean Acidification and Sea Star Wasting Disease: An Exploratory Study in Oregon

Creator:: Insinga, Maia L.
Abstract:: Marine environments provide services for ecosystems and humans, but face many threats, including sea star wasting disease (SSWD) and ocean acidification (OA). Biological research on these threats is abundant, but there has been limited research examining the human dimensions of these threats. This thesis contains two standalone articles that explore...
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Full Text:: public about these issues. References Albright, R., Anthony, K., Baird, M., Beeden, E., Bryne, M

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

Creator:: Harger, Stephen A.
Abstract:: Epidemiological research on HIV/AIDS seeks to determine at-risk populations not reached by current care. In the forty years since the AIDS epidemic began, transgender people were only recently deemed “at-risk” by the CDC and more action was taken to study them. Most current research centers on transgender women, with transgender...
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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:: –81. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30079-5 16. Birrer R, Takuda Y, Takara T. (2007) .Hypoxic

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

Creator:: Le, Vivian T.
Abstract:: The rise of digital streaming has largely impacted the way the average listener consumes music. Consequentially, while the role of album art has evolved to meet the changes in music technology, it is hard to measure the effect of digital streaming on modern album art. This research seeks to determine...
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Full Text:: ) were R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock/Alternative, Pop, Country, and Electronic. Using AllMusic (an online music

Associations Between Parenting Practices and Decision-Making Competence inEmerging Adults: A Prospective Study

Creator:: Michaels, Linsie
Abstract:: Developmental research has suggested that parenting practices may impact the development of risk behaviors later in life. However, little evidence exists regarding how parenting may impact actual decision processes that precede poor choices. This study examined how parenting practices in early childhood influence the development of decision-making competence (DMC), a...
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Full Text:: 9 that mother and father scales correlated between .38 and .72 (mean r =.57); thus, I collapsed

Foster care disparities in Oregon across race/ethnicity and economic characteristics

Creator:: Welch, Lexi G.
Abstract:: This thesis analyzes different aspects of the Oregon foster care system. It does this first by looking at racial/ethnic disparities across counties. Then it analyzes the relationship between foster care rates and child poverty rates, childhood food insecurity rates, free and reduced lunch eligibility rates, and unemployment rates for Oregon’s...
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Full Text:: Data Book is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, KIDS COUNT Project. The sample for research

Investigating Potential Protective Mechanisms Against Long-Term Blue Light Damage

Creator:: Kumar, Rujul
Abstract:: Despite the prominence of LEDs in our society, we have limited knowledge pertaining to their long-term effects. These seemingly white LEDs have a large blue light component to them. Recent results have shown that Drosophila living in 12 hrs. of blue light and 12 hrs. of darkness live substantially shorter...
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Full Text:: mitochondrial biogenesis in another mitochondrial disease model (George & Jacobs, 2019). Therefore, it is

Importance of TLR2 and TLR4 signaling against M. abscessus infection of macrophages and use of mycobacteriophage genomics toward understanding some of the aspects of phage therapy

Creator:: Kapoor, Hannah A.
Abstract:: Mycobacterium abscessus (MAB) is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for infections in immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients. Even with long-term treatment with multiple antibiotics, MAB pulmonary infections have high rates of treatment failure. Within the host, MAB is phagocytosed by key innate immune cells macrophages. The TLR2 and TLR4 are two critical...
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Full Text:: glycopeptidolipids (GPLs) while the rough form (MAB R) does not. GPLs are found on the outermost cell layer of

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:: (Baldon et al. 2012; Michael H Stone 2003; J. R. Blackburn and Morrissey 1998). Baldon et al. (2012

Title IX in Institutions of Higher Education : A study in the role of law in the fight against sexual assault

Creator:: Dahri, Sorath
Abstract:: The Law entitled ‘Title IX’ was designed to address the prevalent practice of institutionalized discrimination against women. The law aimed to introduce and reinforce the equal treatment of minorities and women at workplace and educational institutions. Title IX made some significant improvements in the system through the promotion of social...
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Full Text:: Longitudinal, National Study: Twenty Seven Year Update 19772006, Linda Jean Carpenter and R. Vivian Acosta

Response of Stream Macroinvertebrate Community to Canopy-opening Manipulations

Creator:: Mackaness, Cedar
Abstract:: Stream light availability is an important factor influencing aquatic food webs. In forested headwaters, stream algal production is often highly light-limited, so an increase in light enhances benthic algal growth, which in turn increases food availability for primary consumers in the stream. In forested headwater streams, light availability is almost...
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Full Text:: Analysis The BACI analysis was performed in R (R Core Team, 2018), and consisted of calculating reach

Health Disparities: The Impacts of Language Barriers on Healthcare Delivery

Creator:: Pham, Maija Linh T.
Abstract:: Communication is an aspect of healthcare that affects healthcare providers and patients at each step of their medical journey. The purpose of this research is to identify the effects that language barriers cause between healthcare workers and patients and the patients’ families and how those effects are perceived by and...
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Full Text:: ago, Jacobs et. al explained that there was a rapid increase in the number of Americans reporting

The Role of Social Support on Mothers' Experiences with Periviable Births

Creator:: Bui, Christina
Abstract:: The periviable period is defined as birth between 20 and 26 weeks gestation—the limit of viability or the earliest age at which a premature neonate may be expected to live—during which clinical outcomes vary widely. The medical uncertainty with this pregnancy complication can cause a significant amount of physical and...
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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:: . https://doi.org/10.1159/000503006. 5. Jacobs, D. C.; Veitch, R. E.; Chappell, P. E. Evaluation of

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

Creator:: Nicholas, Benjamin P.
Abstract:: Dwelling on the bottom of large rivers to high alpine streams, freshwater sculpins (genus Cottus) occur in high densities across the Pacific Northwest, with 21 currently recognized species found in the Pacific Northwest. Sculpin fill many ecological roles, with some species serving as important prey sources, and others competing with...
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Full Text:: , Feulner et al. 2006; Baumsteiger et al. 2012; Puckridge et al. 2013; Dawson and Jacobs 2014). Struck et

Influence of Soil Texture on Carbon Storage of PNW Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems

Creator:: Fox, Conner S.
Abstract:: Coastal blue carbon ecosystems offer a variety of important ecosystem services, including exceptional rates of carbon sequestration and long-term carbon storage. Because these ecosystems disproportionately influence global carbon cycling, understanding their soil characteristics may help guide long-term climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Recently, Kauffman et al. (2020) observed the...
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The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on outdoor recreation

Creator:: Davis, Jensen
Abstract:: In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic began. This prompted quarantines, mask mandates, and stopped many businesses and services. This study asked the question of what people decided to do in terms of their recreation habits in response to the pandemic. We took a sample of Oregon State University...
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Full Text:: sudden recreation behavior changes, especially in pandemic situations. (Jacobs, et al. 2021). So, if

Interaction of the human Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel 1 protein (VDAC-1) with Mycobacterium avium and its role in bacterial survival within phagocytic cells

Creator:: Pham, Tuan
Abstract:: M. avium is an opportunistic pathogen that primarily infects macrophages. In order to survive within the macrophage, M. avium secretes proteins into the host cell cytoplasm to inhibit specific functions such as phagosome acidification, altering pathways as well as initiating apoptosis. However, little is known about how those secreted proteins...
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Full Text:: Keinan, R Ben-Romano, O Friedman, and V Shoshan-Barmatz. 2010. "The VDAC1 N-terminus is essential both

The Role of Political Party in Health Policy

Creator:: Rusetskiy, Karina I.
Abstract:: The role of political parties within legislation has been greatly debated over the decades. As health care continues to be an issue of concerns and contention, the question of how politics affects this industry is of importance. Utilizing Congressional records and websites to determine roll call and voice voting within...
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Full Text:: reform efforts (Jacobs and Skocpol 2010). This debate covered a wide range of issues but often settled

Investigating compounds to target glioblastoma progression

Creator:: Cade, Emily Elizabeth
Abstract:: Glioblastoma multiforme is a devastating primary brain tumor with a median five year survival rate of less than 5%. It is a cancer that is resistant to current cancer treatments, such as surgery and chemotherapy, as well as one that is prone to recurrence after surgical removal. This highlights the...
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Full Text:: CI(t) = [R(fn,t) – R(fn,t0)] / Zn Where fn denotes the frequency of the electrical pulse used to

Ethical Considerations of Transgenic Biotechnology as a Tool to Address Global Food Insecurity : Implementation and Regulation in Developing Countries

Creator:: Stepper, Shelby Ann
Abstract:: Transgenic biotechnology holds enormous potential as a tool to address global food insecurity. Transgenic food crops have been shown to increase food availability and food system security by incorporating disease, pesticide and drought resistance. Production costs of transgenic crops are lower due to the reduced need for costly pesticides and...
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Full Text:: produced when Stanley Cohen and Annie Chang successfully conferred antibiotic resistance to the plasmid

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...
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Full Text:: samples from zebra finches. Statistical Methods To quantify the rate of growth, r, across the

Fighting the global cancer burden: a promising molecular based cancer therapy

Creator:: Liu, Selina Qiuying
Abstract:: Glioblastoma, which occurs in adults primarily between ages of 40 to 70 years and accounts for 15% of all brain tumors, is a devastating diagnosis with a median survival rate of less than a year. Invasiveness of glioblastoma cells significantly reduces the effectiveness of current treatments, highlighting the importance of...
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Full Text:: . Cancer Res. 64, 6892–6899 (2004). 3. Stupp, R., Mason, W., Bent, M. & Weller, M. Radiotherapy plus

Perspectives on a Community Forest : A Practice in Nature Writing

Creator:: Hadella, Lucia C.
Abstract:: The McDonald Forest is one of the Oregon State University Research Forests, owned by the College of Forestry and located approximately seven miles northwest of the heart of Corvallis. I took four hikes on the McDonald Forest at four major recreation destinations: Oak Creek, Dimple Hill, Lewisburg Saddle, and Peavy...
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Full Text:: : Edward Abbey, Derrick Jensen, Rachel Carson, Kathleen Dean Moore, Annie Dillard, John Muir, Aldo

Oxidation Energies of Chromium and Tungsten Substituted Ni (111) Surfaces

Creator:: Roth, Anika
Abstract:: The corrosion and heat resistance properties of nickel alloys are hallmarks of their importance in infrastructure and industrial catalysis processes, but these properties are highly dependent on the chemical composition of the alloy surface. Density functional theory was used for analysis of surface oxidation of four combinations of chromium and...
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Full Text:: ) 8400-8424. [6] Introduc on, Industrial Catalysis2005, pp. 1-14. [7] T.C. Ong, R. Verel, C. Copéret

The Management Control System in a Growing Family Firm

Creator:: Henderson, Kali L.
Abstract:: Many firms start off as small family businesses which are controlled through the culture imprinted on employees by the founder. As the business grows, family owners and the executives that they hire, face a dilemma – how do they manage the trade-off between wanting to control the business in order...
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Full Text:: unfold (Choudhury, 1988; Hänninen, 1995; Jacobs and Kemp, 2002; Munro, 1995). El Masri et al. (2017

Lean Implementations in the University Classroom and Curriculum Design

Creator:: Diep, Dustin S.
Abstract:: The Lean process improvement philosophy has been proposed as a method for improving components of Higher Education (HE), including student learning outcomes; however, current lean applications to HE have focused on administrative operations or general institutional interventions. Comparatively little work has been performed applying lean to teaching. This work fills...
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The Search for Mitochondrial Ribonucleotide Reductase

Creator:: Bai, Daniel Helin
Abstract:: One of the distinctive features of mitochondria is that they have their own DNA. When compared to nuclear DNA, it is known that mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) not only has a much higher rate of spontaneous mutation, but also arises from metabolically distinct precursor pools. Others from our laboratory have demonstrated...
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College Algebra Students’ Beliefs About Mathematics and Mathematics Classes

Creator:: Hanussak, Debra
Abstract:: For several years researchers have investigated how teachers’ beliefs impact a classroom. Equally important to consider when striving to improve education are the beliefs held by the students. College Algebra is an important class for many collegiate students, and gaining an insight into their beliefs about mathematics and desires for...
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Full Text:: the United States” (Jacobs, Yoshida, & Stigler, 1997, p. 7). A “reform classroom” is considered

Molecular origins of peptide entrapment within polyethylene oxide brush layers

Creator:: Lampi, Marsha C.
Abstract:: Effective surface coatings for tissue-contacting medical devices should prevent both biofilm formation and infection. One method to achieve this aim is protein repellant polyethylene oxide (PEO) brush coatings loaded with antimicrobials. Previous research has demonstrated that the antimicrobial nisin adsorbs to PEO brush layers in multi-layer amounts and suggests that...
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A Comparative Analysis of U.S. News Media Coverage on Masks between the 1918 Influenza and COVID-19 Pandemics

Creator:: Nguyen, Mindy
Abstract:: Over 100 years separate the 1918 Influenza and COVID-19 pandemics, and a multitude of science, public health and communication advancements have emerged. With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway, recently reaching the one million death mark in the United States alone (CDC, 2020), researchers are searching for clues as to how...
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Empowered or exploited? Analyzing the attitudes of unpaid community health workers in Amhara, Ethiopia

Creator:: Baranski, Emily A.
Abstract:: The Women’s Development Army (WDA), an all-female workforce of unpaid Community Health Workers (CHW), is Ethiopia’s answer to improving rural health. Through the WDA, Ethiopia’s government says it is empowering women to spark change in their community by disseminating healthy behaviors and by advocating on their own behalf to health...
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Full Text:: . I performed multivariate data analyses in R and SPSS, and created graphs in R for a visual

Comparing the United States West Coast Marine Protected Area levels of protection and their effectiveness to retain viable habitat connectivity with increasing human uses and global change

Creator:: Kesling, Joshua
Abstract:: Coastal communities rely on the abundant ecosystem services derived from robust conservation areas in offshore marine waters (Campbell, 2019). United Nations member states support the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) framework, wherein the 14th guideline asserts the importance of life under water. Protected marine environments are critical to the survival of...
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Full Text:: ocean policy tools and Indigenous community involvement with the decisions (Jacobs et al., 2022

Technological Improvements in Ligation and Suturing Techniques: A Comparison in the Material Strength of Ligating Clips and Suturing Devices

Creator:: Robertson, Bria L.
Abstract:: Treatment of extrahepatic portosystemic shunts provides many options, including cellophane banding. These cellophane bands are secured with a ligation clip. Weck® offers two forms of these: the stainless steel Hemoclip, and the polymer Hem-o-lok. This in vitro study compares the mechanical strength of these two of types of clips by...
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Recreating Agnes Ericksen's 1954-1956 Fashion Designs

Creator:: Roth, Anna M.
Abstract:: In the years from 1954 to 1956 Agnes Eriksen filled three fashion sketchbooks that contained ⅛ scale patterns, fabric swatches, and styling notations for eighteen garments. I plan to recreate and sew together Agnes Eriksen’s fashion designs into a small snapshot of these three years. The 1950s is a particularly...
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Full Text:: ” is “the most representative of the era” (Jacobs, 2014). Further showing how Agnes 16 found

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...
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Antibiotic Discovery in Soil Bacteria Isolated from Indonesian Black Water Ecosystems

Creator:: Lam, Phillip Westly
Abstract:: Soil bacteria are known to be a prolific source of bioactive compounds. They produce secondary metabolites that can be used as therapeutic agents. This investigation focused on the chemistry and biology of secondary metabolites from two soil bacteria, Streptomyces herbaricolor ICBB 9409 and Streptomyces albiflaviniger ICBB 9297, which were isolated...
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Cultural changes influencing rising obesity rates in France

Creator:: McGregor, Erin M.
Abstract:: A survey of a non-random sample of adults was conducted in Angers, France to investigate possible cultural changes in dietary behaviors that may contribute to increasing rates of obesity. Participants described contemporary habits regarding eating habits and activity level, as well as attitudes and opinions about obesity. The results largely...
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Surface Modifications for Greater Cycle Life and Energy Density in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Creator:: Holstun, Tucker M.
Abstract:: Significant challenges remain before lithium-ion batteries can support the decarbonization of the transportation and power sectors required to avert catastrophic climate change. The energy density of these batteries must be increased, while decreasing the price, and maintaining or increasing their lifespan. To improve the practical energy density of existing materials,...
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Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Inclusive Design

Creator:: Oleson, Alannah L.
Abstract:: Inclusive design is important in today's software industry, but there is little research about how to teach it. In collaboration with 9 teacher-researchers across 8 U.S. universities and more than 400 computer and information science students, we embarked upon an Action Research investigation to gather insights into the pedagogical content...
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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...
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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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The Disinformation Dozen and Media Misinformation on Science and Vaccinations

Creator:: Mabrey, Benjamin E.
Abstract:: The COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on the need for people to trust in medical science. With the need for 70% of Americans to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity but 30% have reported vaccine hesitancy, now more than ever do we need to redouble our efforts to ensure...
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The Gas Exchange Threshold-Lactate Threshold Relationship Across Cycling Fitness Levels

Creator:: Seipel, Aaron
Abstract:: Endurance athletes set the intensities of training sessions using blood lactate data from a maximal graded exercise test. Specifically, these intensities are set as a percentage of heart rate (HR) at lactate threshold (LT). Often, however, gas exchange threshold (GET) data is used as a predictor of LT as it...
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Full Text:: cyclists. Journal of Sports Sciences 1991, 9:173-181. 4. Atkinson G, Davison R, Jeukendrup A, Passfield L

Efficacy of the Wellness Focused “Be Orange Challenge” with Tracking to Promote Healthy Behavior Change

Creator:: Miller, Aimee S.
Abstract:: Purpose: Many programs are available to engage people in health-promoting behaviors or behavior change, but most target specific behavior outcomes (e.g., weight loss, smoking cessation) rather than wellness. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a tracking-based health challenge focused on overall wellness, with or without peer support. Methods:...
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Social Aspects of Federal Fisheries Management in the Pacific Islands Region : Stakeholder Perspectives and an Informal Gap Analysis of Current Data

Creator:: Pickering, Emily A.
Abstract:: Information about social and economic attributes of fisheries, fishing communities, and fishery participants is important for marine resource management because the focuses of agency efforts are on managing society's impacts to the marine environment. This thesis addresses two questions. First, what are the perspectives of managers, scientists, and commercial and...
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Analysis of twentieth century apparel production compared to twenty-first century apparel production

Creator:: Baker, Kelly
Abstract:: Apparel fashion is a daily component of society that transcends generations and cultures. The purpose of my research was to analyze the garment structure and construction of two separate but comparable garments in style, function, and content - one from the 1910s and one from 2015. Using the New Brunswick...
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Full Text:: fashions; Jimmy Carter is elected. 1977 “Annie Hall” look and fashion from Saturday Night Fever become

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