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A microprobe study of metalliferous sediment components

Creator:: Eklund, William Alan
Abstract:: Examination of polished sections of manganese micronodules from metalliferous sediments from the Bauer Deep reveals sequences of ferromanganese deposition which are consistent for micronodules from a single sediment sample and imply a common depositional history for members of such assemblages. The relatively simple 'stratigraphy' of manganese micronodules, as compared to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF William Alan Ekiund for the Master

Photoresist and ion-exchange chemistry of HafSOx

Creator:: Telecky, Alan J.
Abstract:: The chemistry of hafnium oxide based and materials are described in the context of ion exchange and lithography. HafSOx, represented by the composition HfO₂₋[subscript x](SO₄)x, is described to possess a significant capacity towards ion exchange in acidic and basic solutions, enabling films of HafSOx to be cleanly and readily be...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Alan J. Telecky for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

Redefining the past : essays in diplomatic history in honor of William Appleman Williams

Creator:: Williams, William Appleman and Gardner, Lloyd C., 1934-
Abstract:: The essays in this collection do not cluster about a specific theme, nor do they present a single unified interpretative approach to issues in the history of American foreign policy. Above all, William Appleman Williams is a teacher. And good teachers are disappointed with conformity. No one would ever come...
Resource Type:: Book
Full Text:: ofWilliam Applemanlliams William Appleman Williams REDEFINING THE PAST [ssdys in Diplomdtic History

Hamlet's delay : an attempt at synthesis

Creator:: Cohen, Martin, 1943-
Abstract:: The study of the question of why Shakespeare's Hamlet delays killing Claudius in revenge for his father's murder is examined in light of the major critical theories from neo-classical to modern scholarship. An expanded treatment of the works of Fredson Bowers, Eleanor Prosser, Bertram Joseph, and Roland Frye, is provided...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: enthusiasm to literary discourse. According to Jonathan Dollimore and Alan Sinfield, leading spokesmen for

Community conflict : a case study of the implementation of a bilingual education program

Creator:: Guzmán, Juan
Abstract:: This research project is an historical case study of the conflict which evolved from the deliberations and subsequent implementation of bilingual education in Central School District 13J, Independence, Oregon. The time period under consideration spans 35 months, beginning in August 1974, when district officials first proposed bilingual education, and ending...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: William Alan Kline This research project is an historical case study of the conflict which evolved from

Practical Reinforcement Learning for Bipedal Locomotion

Creator:: Dao, Jeremy
Abstract:: Reinforcement learning has emerged as a popular tool for solving control tasks, with multiple works focusing on the complex and dynamic task of locomotion. However, the naive application of reinforcement learning to this problem often produces maladaptive policies that exploit the model or reward function. This results in behavior that...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: : Alan Fern Abstract - Reinforcement learning has emerged as a popular tool for solving control tasks

Bacteriophage-host interactions in lactic streptococci : lysogeny, phage inhibition and phage-insensitive mutants

Creator:: Huggins, Alan Roy
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Properties of Temperate Bacteriophages Induced from Lactic Streptococci) ALAN R. HUGGINS AND WILLIAM E

The crystallography of Aldrin and Dieldrin insecticides

Creator:: Griffin, Donald Alan
Abstract:: The object of this investigation was to determine a number of physical constants for the crystals of two commonly used insecticide compounds. The compounds chosen were Aldrin and Dieldrin, which are chlorinated cyclodiene compounds. These compounds are in considerable use today, and show promise of heavy continued use. The data...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Donald Alan Griffin for the

Humphreys spiral beneficiation of sulphide ores from the Bohemia District Musick Mine

Creator:: Lauritsen, Don Alan
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: DISTRICT MUSICK MINE DON ALAN LAURITSEN A THESIS submitted to OREGON STATE COLLEGE in partial

A spectrophotometric study of arsenoazo and its calcium complex

Creator:: Kirshen, Norman Alan
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: complex A SPECTROPHOTO1ETRIC STUDY OF ARENAZO AND ITS CALCIUN CONPLEX by NORNAN ALAN KIRSHEN A

Comparative development of a thinned and a natural Douglas-fir stand from 45 to 60 years of age

Creator:: Groman, William A.
Abstract:: An understanding of the dynamics of individual tree and stand growth, development, and structural patterns during the immature formative years of a commercial species is essential to determine correct thinning practices necessary to attain desired objectives. This study compared a natural, medium-site Douglas-fir stand and an adjacent similar stand released...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Lithofacies, stratiography, and geology of the middle eocene type cowlitz formation and associated volcanic and sedimentary units, Eastern Willapa Hills, southwest Washington

Creator:: Payne, Charles William
Abstract:: Stratigraphic measurement of the 1,238-rn thick Cowlitz Formation in the southwest Washington type section along Olequa and Stillwater creeks reveals complex facies succession of wave- to tide-dominated deltaic sequences. The underlying, 625-rn thick upper member of the McIntosh Formation (as mapped by Wells, 1981) is composed of two units: a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The impact of nutria (Myocastor coypus) on marsh vegetation in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Wentz, William Alan
Abstract:: The relation of nutria (Myocastor coypus) feeding to total abundance, species composition, and seasonal use of the marsh flora on the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge was studied during 1969 and 1970. Nutria numbers were estimated by livetrapping. Food habits data were compiled from observations of feeding nutria. Phenology,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Interfacing a fluorescence anisotropy spectrophotometer to a PDP-8/E computer

Creator:: Ayres, William Alan
Abstract:: A fluorescence anisotropy spectrophotometer known by the acronym GUS has been in use at Oregon State University in the department of biochemistry and biophysics for several years under the supervision of Dr. Irvin Isenberg. Dr. Isenberg wished to improve the accuracy, versatility, speed of data acquisition, and ease of operation...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF William Alan Ayres for the

Evaluation of ryegrass straw in rations for ponies

Creator:: Schurg, William Alan
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF WILLIAM ALAN SCHURG for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in ANIMAL SCIENCE

The chlorination of uric acid by phosphorus oxychloride in the presence of certain aliphatic and aromatic amine hydrochlorides

Creator:: Haase, William Alan
Abstract:: Since the use of N, N-diethylaniline hydrochloride in the chlorination of uric acid with phosphoryl chloride seems to promote the reaction, a study of the effect of other salts of nitrogenous bases in the chlorination of uric acid was undertaken. When N, N-diethylaniline hydrochloride was used in lieu of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: HYDROCHLORIDES by WILLIAM ALAN HAASE A THESIS subrnitted to OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY in partial fulfillment

Ryegrass straw and whole corn plant pellets as alternative roughages for horses

Creator:: Schurg, William Alan
Abstract:: This study involved three separate experiments employing a total of 29 horses and 4 rabbits. The purpose of these studies was to investigate the use of various quantities and forms of ryegrass straw in horse rations, and to determine the use of whole corn plant pellets as an alternative roughage...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF WILLIAM ALAN SCHURG for the

The effect of thinning intensity upon understory growth and species composition in an Oregon Coast Range Pseudotsuga menziesii stand

Creator:: Witler, Jerome Warren
Abstract:: Cover, frequency, and biomass of under story vegetation were estimated on 14 study plots in a central Oregon Coast Range Pseudotsuga menziesii stand. The treatments included a control and three different thinning intensities. Basal area of active growing stock, defined as young-growth P. menziesii with diameter at breast height of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Sensorless Localization for Robots and Wheelchairs

Creator:: Subramanian, Ashwin
Abstract:: Despite an increase in the number of people who rely on manual wheelchairs, there are still substantial economic barriers to affordable and accessible localization systems. As a result, there is a pressing need to build a versatile yet low cost localization system for manual wheelchairs. Such systems allow users to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ William Smart Despite an increase in the number of people who rely on manual wheelchairs, there

Neutron-induced autoradiography of lithiasilica microspecimens : Specimen preparation and preliminary alpha tracking

Creator:: Wood, F. W. (Floyd William), 1926-
Abstract:: Lithia-silica compositions between lithium disilicate and pure silica were explored theoretically and experimentally, with special emphasis on structural miscibility. Diffusion couples of vitreous materials were prepared and annealed. Best success in preparation was achieved by using electron-bombardment heating in vacuum to melt the less refractory glass and let it solidify...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: microspecimens: specimen preparation and preliminary alpha tracking AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF FLOYD WILLIAM

Deposition of sub-micron and micron-sized particles from combustion of black liquor

Creator:: Sinquefield, Scott Alan
Abstract:: Black liquor recovery boilers experience significant fire-side fouling problems due to the deposition of entrained particulate matter. Increased understanding of the mechanisms by which particles deposit on these surfaces will lead to more effective management of the resultant problems. There is some evidence which suggests that the sub-micron fraction of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: combustion of black liquor AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Scott Alan Sinquefield for the degree of Doctor

The introduction of renewable wave energy to the existing power grid

Creator:: Ruthruff, William Arthur
Abstract:: Wind energy is a cornerstone to the world of renewables. It is widely used in many parts of the world as a clean and effective form of power generation. However, wind power has a number of drawbacks, which limits its use in many regions. Solar power has been used not...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . William Arthur Ruthruff, Author Acknowledgements I would like to thank Dr. Alan Wallace for

ESPN and the Construction of Gay Identity

Creator:: Cook, Alexandra Cleo
Abstract:: On February 9th, 2014 Michael Sam stated in an interview with ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he is gay. Since he was drafted, Sam will become the first ever openly gay player in NFL history. The following study aims to explore ESPN's coverage of Michael Sam, with a goal of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Properties of a niobium-titanium multilayer thin film

Creator:: Norris, Jeffrey A., (Jeffrey Alan), 1965-
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: a Niobium-Titanium Multi layer Thin Film. Abstract approved: William H. Warnes A multilayer thin

Sex role stereotypes and children's memory for story content

Creator:: Gentry, Sally A.
Abstract:: The present experiment examined children's memory for stereotypic and non-stereotypic sex role content in their reading material. Twenty-four male and twenty-four female fifth grade subjects read two short stories, each depicting a male and female character who exhibited an equal number of masculine and feminine traits and behaviors. Results of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: Alan I. Suga4vara The present experiment examined children's

High speed motion neutron radiography

Creator:: Bossi, Richard Henry
Abstract:: A system to perform neutron radiographic analysis of dynamic events taking place over the order of several milliseconds has been developed at Oregon State University. The design consists of a TRIGA reactor capable of pulsing to 3000 MW peak power, a neutron beam collimator with an L/D of about 30:1,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members of my graduate committee I would like to express special thanks. Foremost, to Dr. Alan Robinson

The estimation and significance of sapwood basal area in young Douglas-fir stands

Creator:: Dolan, Linda Sutliff
Abstract:: The relationship of sapwood basal area to basal area was examined on stands of young-growth Douglas-fir. Through non-destructive sampling, sapwood basal area was quantified on four different thinning intensities and one control (unthinned) treatment. Emphasis was on testing a sampling method and evaluating variations in the sapwood component as a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A study of antimutagenicity in yogurt

Creator:: Sudarshan, Nadathur R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify antimutagens in yogurt active against the experimental colon carcinogen, N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG). Our initial experiments showed that acetone extracts of yogurt, or milk fermented by various lactic acid bacteria were antimutagenic against MNNG and 3,2'-dimethyl-4-aminobiphenyl (DMAB) in the Ames test (Salmonella typhimurium TA...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Antimutagenicity in Yogurt Abstract Approved: ^ Alan T. Bakalinsky The purpose of this study was to identify

Breeding bird community composition in relation to riparian vegetation structure in grazed habitats

Creator:: Sanders, Todd Alan
Abstract:: Riparian zones provide habitat for breeding birds in the semiarid western United States; however, there are few data available that address the effects of livestock grazing strategies on riparian habitats and avian communities. Documenting avian community composition in different riparian vegetation communities and relating vegetation communities to livestock grazing strategies...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: vegetation structure in grazed habitats AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Todd Alan Sanders for the degree

Preschoolers' hostile attribution, aggressive behavior and relationships with their mothers' attributional style, parenting behavior and affect

Creator:: Katsurada, Emiko
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were to find out about the associations between hostile attributional bias and aggressive behaviors among preschool-aged children and to identify possible sources of their hostile attributional bias. Seventy-two preschoolers with an average age of 4.76 and their mothers acted as participants. Children's hostile attributional bias...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Alan I. S awara The purposes of this study were to find out about the associations between

Does Japan exert market power in the world wheat market?

Creator:: Murniningtyas, Endah
Abstract:: Hypothesis tests are developed for the exertion of market power by the Japanese government in the world and domestic wheat markets. The results indicate that the Japanese government is pursuing a more restrictive import policy for wheat than would be indicated by an optimal tariff strategy. Results also indicate that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Japan Exert Market Power in the World Wheat Market ?. Abstract approved : H. Alan Love Hypothesis

Surface-Enhanced Infrared Absorption Gas Sensing Incorporating Advanced Plasmonic Nanostructures and Nano-Composite Materials

Creator:: Chong, Xinyuan
Abstract:: This dissertation focuses on extending the application scope of surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy to gas sensing. The method we propose is incorporating plasmonic nanostructures with nano-composite material, metalorganic framework, which can selectively preconcentrate certain gas molecules into the nanopores. The preconcentrating property is first demonstrated by applying metal-organic framework...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Alan X. Wang This

Finding and Using Chokepoints in Stratagus

Creator:: Brewster, Benjamin
Abstract:: This paper describes a method for finding areas of interest on a two-dimensional grid map used in the real-time strategy engine Stratagus. The method involves discovering chokepoints where through all simulation agents must pass. Using a set of tunable parameters, a full set of chokepoints are located. The redundant and...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Reasoning By Computer Generated Forces.” Proceedings of the ELECSIM95, SCS. William Allen (1995

Reinforcement Learning for P2P Backup Applications

Creator:: Mall, Shikhar
Abstract:: A five year study of file-system metadata shows that the number of files increases by 200% and only a select few file-types contribute for over 35% of the files that exist on a file-system. It is difficult to point out a permanent selection of files that a user really cares...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: -System Metadata, Nitin Agrawal, William J. Bolosky, John R. Douceur, Jacob R. Lorch, Microsoft Research

High Tech, Low Results : The Role of Technology in the US’s Current Narcoterrorism War in the Andean Region and Why it is Failing

Creator:: Schönau-Taylor, Jesse
Abstract:: This paper studies the current counternarcotics methods and the electronics technology used by the United States and Colombian governments to combat narcoterrorism in the Andean region. The efficiency and efficacy of these methods with the use of electronics technology are analyzed to determine if they are successful. The current counternarcotics...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract Approved: _______________________________ Prof. Alan K. Wallace, Ph.D. This paper studies

Development of an object-oriented expert system for PWR core reload

Creator:: Greek, Kevin J.
Abstract:: Reactor refueling is a computationally intensive problem solving process that requires automation since significant resources are expended upon the search for an optimal core loading. Without imposing some constraints upon the configurations investigated, an extremely large number of prototype loadings may be generated without discovery of an improved loading. As...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: System for PWR Core Reload Abstract approved: .e7 Redacted for privacy Dr. Alan obinson Reactor

Offensive Direction Inference in Real-World Football Video

Creator:: Lu, Qingkai
Abstract:: Automatic analysis of American football videos can help teams develop strategies and extract patterns with less human effort. In this work, we focus on the problem of automatically determining which team is on offense/defense, which is an important subproblem for higher-level analysis. While seemingly mundane, this problem is quite challenging...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Alan P. Fern Automatic analysis of American football videos can help teams develop strategies

Object Tracking-by-Segmentation in Videos

Creator:: Chen, Sheng
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on the problem of object tracking. Given a video, the general objective of tracking is to track the location over time of one or more targets in the image sequence. This is a very challenging task as algorithms need to deal with problems such as appearance variations,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -by-Segmentation in Videos Abstract approved: Alan P. Fern This thesis focuses on the problem of

Learning from optimization for bipedal robots

Creator:: Yu, Fangzhou
Abstract:: Legged robots have consistently captured our collective imagination through various forms of media, from Hollywood films, anime, and viral Youtube videos of robots accomplishing incredible feats of acrobatics. These robots have the potential to navigate our environments, capable of completing tasks that would otherwise require human intervention. However, developing controls...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Relationship between the similarity of food preferences among parents and children and parental attitudes

Creator:: Dean, Ailene Deanna
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between the similarity of food preferences among parents and children, and parent attitudes. Thirty-five children of preschool ages and their parents served as subjects for this study. All children were enrolled in preschool programs established by the = Family Life...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: PARENTAL AT TITTM Redacted for Privacy Dr. Alan Segawara Abstract approved: The purpose of this study

Harlequin duck demography during winter in Prince William Sound, Alaska : effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill

Creator:: Esler, Daniel
Abstract:: The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill was a major perturbation of nearshore habitats of Prince William Sound, a wintering area for harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus). This research was designed to evaluate harlequin duck population recovery from the oil spill from 1995 to 1998, using a demographic approach to assess both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Harlequin duck demography during winter in Prince William

Plasmonic Nano-Antenna and Modulator for On-Chip Optical Interconnects

Creator:: Gao, Qian
Abstract:: With the rapid growth of worldwide internet traffic in data centers and clouds, silicon photonics has been utilized to provide enormous data bandwidth and outstanding energy efficiency over electronics. Computing servers and storage servers that are connected by communication links are relying more on optical rather than electrical means mainly...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Alan X. Wang With

The Speech Department of Oregon State University presents Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Creator:: Oregon State University. Speech Department
Abstract:: Program for OSU Speech Department's production of Hamlet held December 1-5, 1964 in the Mitchell Playhouse. Directed by Angus L. Bowmer
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Directed by DR. ANGUS BOWMER Producing Director of the Oregon

Sex role discrimination and preference in preschool aged children

Creator:: Sugawara, Alan Iwao, 1939-
Abstract:: The two major purposes of this study were: (1) to test the assumption that the IT Scale for Children (standard-ITSC) can be used as a measure of both appropriate sex role discrimination and sex role preference with preschool aged children, and (2) to extend previous studies in these areas by...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: children AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF ALAN IWAO SUGAWARA for the DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Name) (Degree

Origin of Washington geographic names

Creator:: Meany, Edmond S. (Edmond Stephen), 1862-1935
Abstract:: Gerald W. Williams Collection
Resource Type:: Book
Full Text:: . During the arbitration by Empe;or William I., of Germany, of the San Juan dispute, the American

Direct torque control for brushless doubly-fed machines

Creator:: Brassfield, William R.
Abstract:: The Brushless Doubly-Fed Machine (BDFM) has recently become an important research topic in the field of variable-speed AC drives. In recent studies, the BDFM has shown significant potential for improving the reliability and performance of AC drive systems, as well as reducing total system cost. While the BDFM offers several...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF William R. Brassfield for the degree of Master of Science in Electrical

From multitarget tracking to event recognition in videos

Creator:: Brendel, William
Abstract:: This dissertation addresses two fundamental problems in computer vision—namely, multitarget tracking and event recognition in videos. These problems are challenging because uncertainty may arise from a host of sources, including motion blur, occlusions, and dynamic cluttered backgrounds. We show that these challenges can be successfully addressed by using a multiscale,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF William Brendel for the

Wind turbulence input model for horizontal axis wind turbines

Creator:: Lin, Shuh-ren
Abstract:: In order to estimate wind turbine residL2;characteristics in the presence of atmospheric turbulence, the important atmospheric sources for the force excitations felt by the wind turbine system must be identified and characterized. The goal of this research is to develop the wind turbulence input model for horizontal axis wind turbines....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy Dr. William E`: -- ;Holley!{ In order to estimate wind turbine

New bioactive natural products from marine algae and cyanobacteria

Creator:: Sabry, Omar Mohamed
Abstract:: This thesis is an account of investigation on the natural products deriving from various marine algae and has resulted in the discovery of eleven novel bioactive metabolites. Isolation and characterization of these new molecules were carried out using different chromatographic techniques and by analyses of different spectroscopic data, respectively. Using...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: I would like to thank my major advisor, Dr. William H. Gerwick, for his exceptional generous

Estimation of average and incremental net economic values of Oregon ocean sport-caught salmon : an aggregated travel cost approach

Creator:: Raja Abdullah, Nik Mustapha bin
Abstract:: The main objective of this study was to estimate the demand for and value of Oregon ocean sport-caught salmon fishery. The primary technique employed to estimate the recreational demand was an aggregated zone average travel cost method (TCM). The willingness of an angler to pay was deduced from the estimated...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -Caught Salmon: An Aggregated Travel Cost Approach Abstract approved: William G. Brown The main

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