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  • Language Differences between Women and Men and the Attribution of Leadership

    Creator:
    Dunsworth, Sabrina J.
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    This research addresses the perception of leadership attributes in light of evaluator and target gender. It specifically investigates whether there is a difference in language usage when the evaluator is female versus when the evaluator is male. Two studies were conducted. A pre-test used instrumental development drawing from studies conducted...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ____________________________________________________________________ Michael L. Beachley This research addresses the perception of leadership attributes in light

  • An investigation into the genetic basis of migration timing in Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

    Creator:
    O'Malley, Kathleen G.
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    The genetic basis of adaptation is complex as many fitness-related traits are quantitative and likely influenced by multiple genes with variable effects across different selective environments. One important adaptation for anadromous Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the time at which individuals return to natal breeding sites within a reproductive season....
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    tshawytscha) Abstract approved: Michael A. Banks The genetic basis of adaptation is

  • Social justice counseling : A study of social justice counselor training in CACREP-accredited counselor preparation programs

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    Ratts, Manivong J.
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    There is a growing movement within the counseling profession calling on counselors to integrate a social justice perspective into counseling theories, paradigms, and practices. However, there are no empirical studies illustrating how counselor preparation programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) are preparing...
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    Training in CACREP-accredited Counselor Preparation Programs. Abstract approved: Michael A

  • Spatial and temporal scales of genetic change in two overfished rockfishes

    Creator:
    Gomez-Uchida, Daniel
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    Pacific rockfishes (genus Sebastes) have attracted wide scientific and public interest from an evolutionary, fishery and conservation standpoints. This dissertation addresses several hypotheses involving spatial and temporal scales of genetic change in two overfished rockfishes, darkblotched (S. crameri) and canary rockfish (S. pinniger), using statistical analyses of genetic variation within...
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    Rockfishes” Abstract approved: Michael A. Banks Pacific rockfishes (genus Sebastes

  • Neural gene expression profiling in chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) of alternate run times

    Creator:
    Bernier, Jeremiah C.
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    Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) display the greatest variability of return times to freshwater of all Pacific salmon. Differential return times to freshwater have segregated populations of Chinook into two broad types or runs, fall and spring, named for the time of year in which they migrate to freshwater. Migration time...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Times. Abstracted approved: Michael A. Banks Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

  • 3-D finite element modeling in OpenSees for bridge live-load girder distribution factors

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    Scoggins, Luke A.
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    A generalized, three-dimensional, finite element bridge model was created in order to efficiently and accurately assess live-load girder distribution factors for a variety of bridge types. This model shortens the time required by bridge analysts to develop individual finite element models for bridges of varying geometries. The creation of the...
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    Factors. Abstract approved: Michael H. Scott A generalized, three-dimensional, finite

  • Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances

    Creator:
    Welsh, Lisa R.
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    Falls, particularly those due to slips, constitute a major health risk for older adults. Past research has found that individuals can learn not to fall through repeated exposure to a slipping perturbation. Slips can be unpredictable, however. The goal of this study was to determine whether similar adaptations would occur...
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    Disturbances Abstract approved: Michael J. Pavol Falls, particularly those due to slips, constitute

  • Dynamics of organic matter production and degradation during coastal diatom blooms

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    Wetz, Michael S.
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    Experiments were designed to answer key questions about diatom-derived organic matter cycling (i.e., production and degradation) in coastal systems. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) production was examined in axenic batch cultures of five diatom species. Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) release rates varied between species, but were significantly higher for all species...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Michael S. Wetz for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

  • Numerical simulation of wood drying

    Creator:
    Berberovic, Adin
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    A mathematical and then a numerical model were developed for simulating a convective batch lumber drying process. The model incorporates mass and heat transfer relationships within the lumber stack, as well as thermodynamic properties of the wood and drying air. It takes into account a change of air properties along...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________________ Michael R. Milota A mathematical and then a numerical model were developed for

  • Rheological behavior of Douglas-fir as related to the process of drying

    Creator:
    Wu, Qinglin
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    Large inelastic strain occurs inside a piece of lumber during drying. The strain consists of several components such as elastic, plastic, creep, shrinkage and mechano-sorptive effect. The mechanical behavior of the whole board during drying is determined by the behavior of individual strain components and their interactions. Whereas limited investigations...
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    Dissertation