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Modeling the Influence of Wildfire Management Networks in Social-Ecological Systems

Creator:: Avila, Colton C.
Abstract:: Wildfire management networks allow for collaborative intervention in mitigating the ever-present risk of major wildfire events. This thesis consists of two manuscripts that explore the topology and characteristics of wildfire management networks and their ability to influence wildfire severity in social-ecological systems. The first manuscript focuses on the characteristics of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Colton C. Avila for the

Happily Ever Aftershock? A Journey from Reverse Culture Shock to New Identity

Creator:: Capella, Elaine Carol
Abstract:: Today, with countless study abroad programs available, students have the opportunity to travel and study all over the world. Those who are lucky enough to study abroad are able to embark on an international journey that will change their life forever. This thesis expands on what happens after returning home...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Happily Ever Aftershock? Happily Ever

Queering Ever After: Temporality, Magic, and Endings in Victorian Fairy Tales

Creator:: Damschen, Kalli M.
Abstract:: This thesis analyzes two Victorian fairy tales that feature queer endings, or endings that offer alternatives to the heteronormative fairy-tale tradition that idealizes heterosexual marriage and the biological family. In both George MacDonald’s The Wise Woman (1875) and E. Nesbit’s “The Island of the Nine Whirlpools” (1901), I argue that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Queering Ever After: Temporality, Magic, and Endings in Victorian Fairy Tales. Abstract approved

David Foster Wallace's communal middle ground

Creator:: Randlemon, Daniel E.
Abstract:: Throughout the course of this thesis, I argue that the prose of David Foster Wallace, specifically his posthumously published novel The Pale King, inhabits a middle ground between universal sincerity and the particularized authenticity of postmodern irony. I examine Lionel Trilling's definitions of sincerity and authenticity before moving toward an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : David Foster Wallace’s Communal Middle Ground Abstract approved

Linking soluble C to microbial community composition and dynamics during decomposition of ¹³C-labeled ryegrass

Creator:: McMahon, Shawna K.
Abstract:: Ryegrass residue consists of three main C fractions: readily available soluble C, intermediately available cellulose and hemicellulose, and slowly available lignin. Changes in chemical composition during decomposition influence rate of degradation as well as composition of the microbial community involved. Use of ¹³C-labeled plant material coupled with analysis of phospholipid...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Master of Science in Soil Science presented on January 13, 2004. Title: Linking Soluble C to

Sensor Interface Circuit Design towards CMOS Scaling

Creator:: Liu, Jialin
Abstract:: Sensor system plays an important role in connecting everything including human body to the electrical information systems that we have built and that we are going to build, to make the world more intelligent and efficient. One of the key propulsive forces behind these emerging techniques is CMOS scaling that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David J. Allstot Sensor system plays an important role in connecting everything

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Calling Behavior In Southeast Alaska : A Study In Acoustic Ecology And Noise

Creator:: Fournet, Michelle E. H.
Abstract:: Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are a widely distributed baleen whale species, well known for their diverse acoustic behavior. On high-latitude foraging grounds, humpback whales produce a suite of non-song vocalizations (“calls”) in concert with foraging and social behavior. In this dissertation I investigated the role of calls in the acoustic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Holger Klinck David K. Mellinger Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are a widely

Incidental Sensor Networks for Human Mobility Detection

Creator:: Hoover, Sylvan
Abstract:: Transportation systems need to get better by moving ever more people while consuming ever fewer resources. To build better transportation systems, planners need an accurate understanding of how people exercise mobility and tools to apply that understanding to the transportation system. Such an understanding can come through the development of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Sensor Networks for Human Mobility Detection Abstract approved: J. David Porter Transportation systems

The use of ơ15N and ơ¹³C to analyze food webs and identify source-sink relationships in riparian canopy vegetation of the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Scott, Emily E.
Abstract:: In the Coast Range of western Oregon, some natural resource managers are converting red alder-dominated riparian areas to conifers to increase the future source of in-stream large wood for salmonid habitat. However, studies in Alaska have shown red alder-dominated riparian areas support greater invertebrate biomass compared to conifer-dominated areas. In...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Peace, But Not at Any Price : The Effects of Rapid Military Demobilization on US Foreign Policy and the Progression of the Nuclear Arms Race 1945-1953

Creator:: Jones, Sean G.
Abstract:: The research conducted here originated with the question of what caused the massive build-up of nuclear arsenals, which included ever larger and more powerful bombs and delivery systems from them, in the United States and the Soviet Union, even though the consensus beforehand was that nuclear energy should be prohibited...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: nuclear arsenals, which included ever larger and more powerful bombs and delivery systems from them, in

Geneticist L.C. Dunn : politics, activism, and community

Creator:: Gormley, Melinda (Melinda Brooke)
Abstract:: L. C. Dunn (1893-1974) spent most of his scientific career conducting research in developmental genetics as a member of the Zoology Department at Columbia University in the City of New York. He had an accomplished scientific career researching mutations in mice, which earned him respect from other geneticists and scientists....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Mary Jo Nye L. C. Dunn (1893-1974) spent most of his scientific career conducting research

Looking at the Relationship between Household Electricity Consumption and Annual Household Income Using an Agent-Based Integrated Framework

Creator:: Sorce, Evan C.
Abstract:: Electricity is a vital energy source for modern life, and is used in almost every aspect of daily life. United States electricity consumption totaled nearly 3,886,403 gigawatt hours in 2011. Residential electricity consumption accounts for 37 percent of total electricity consumption in the United States. Between 1990 and 2007, the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Integrated Framework By Evan C. Sorce MPP Essay Submitted to Oregon State University

C-SHIFT, Quantile Theory, and Assessing Monotonicity

Creator:: Logan, Paul R.
Abstract:: DNA microarray technology is a powerful tool for analyzing patterns in gene expression data for thousands of genes. Due to a number of systematic variations in microarray experiments, the raw gene expression data is often obfuscated by undesirable technical noises. Various normalization techniques were designed in an attempt to remove...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics presented on March 16, 2020. Title: C-SHIFT, Quantile Theory

Distinguishing Risk and Protective Factors for Suicidal Ideation and Attempt Among Gender Diverse and Cisgender Youth: Findings from a State Survey

Creator:: Zell, Holly
Abstract:: Suicide is a leading cause of death amongst adolescents, and transgender and gender diverse youth are at especially high risk for suicidal ideation and attempt compared with cisgender peers. Using established ideation-to-action models of suicide and the Minority Stress Model, this project used the 2019 results of the Oregon Healthy...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David C. R. Kerr Suicide is a leading cause of death amongst adolescents, and

Immunomodulatory Actions of Bovine Whey Protein Isolates, Glycomacropeptide, and Their Digests: Insights from Macrophage and Human Studies

Creator:: Olsen, Wyatt
Abstract:: Whey protein isolate (WPI) and glycomacropeptide (GMP) have shown potential immunomodulatory properties. In this study, we investigated their effects on pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion using both in vitro and in vivo models. In LPS-stimulated THP-1-derived macrophages, digested WPI and GMP reduced cytokine expression, while whole GMP increased secretion. The in human...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and in vivo digests Wyatt Olsen1, Ningjian Liang2, David C. Dallas* 1,2 1Department of Food

Influence of dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium americanum) on stand structure, canopy fuels, and fire behavior in lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) forests 21-28 years post-mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) epidemic in central Oregon

Creator:: Agne, Michelle C.
Abstract:: Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) forests are widely distributed throughout western North America. However, the lodgepole pine forests of central Oregon are ecologically unique to the region, with a mixed severity fire regime, low cone serotiny, and their occasional presence as a climax species. Most of the research conducted regarding the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: David C. Shaw Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) forests are widely distributed

Middle Eastern student perceptions of mattering and marginality at a large American university

Creator:: Norris, Kent
Abstract:: This study aimed to explore the relatively undocumented experiences and perceptions of mattering and marginality among Middle Eastern students attending a large American university, it also sought to inform higher education administration about the unique characteristics of this rapidly noticeable student population and it attempted to narrow the knowledge gap...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: David C. Kovac This study aimed to explore the relatively

Overstory Structure and Community Characteristics of Oregon Ash (Fraxinus latifolia) Forests of the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Prive, Sean
Abstract:: As species of ash trees become increasingly threatened worldwide by exotic pests and pathogens, it is important to develop descriptions of their ecologies that help guide the conservation and restoration of forests in which they are a major component. Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia) is a dominant tree species in wetland...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David C. Shaw As species of ash trees become increasingly threatened worldwide by

Transformation of Western Hemlock Tree Crowns by Dwarf Mistletoe

Creator:: Calkins, Stephen J.
Abstract:: Hemlock dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium tsugense subsp. tsugense) is an arboreal, hemiparasitic plant that principally parasitizes western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla). Hemlock dwarf mistletoe exerts a profound influence on infected trees that can drastically change the structure of the tree crown due to reduced growth, top dieback, branch deformation and death, resulting...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ David C. Shaw Hemlock dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium tsugense subsp. tsugense) is an

Pine butterfly (Neophasia menapia) outbreak in the Malheur National Forest, Blue Mountains, Oregon : examining patterns of defoliation

Creator:: DeMarco, Ariadne T.
Abstract:: The pine butterfly (Neophasia menapia C. Felder & R. Felder) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) is a relatively host-specific defoliator of ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws). From 2008 to 2012, the Malheur National Forest was subject to an outbreak of pine butterfly in ponderosa pine, peaking at ~100,000 ha of forest...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Forest, Blue Mountains, Oregon: Examining Patterns of Defoliation Abstract approved: David C

Canopy Ecology of Swiss Needle Cast in Young and Mature/Old-growth Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Creator:: Lan, Yung-Hsiang
Abstract:: Swiss needle cast (SNC) is a foliage disease of Douglas-fir caused by Nothophaeocryptopus gaeumannii, an Ascomycete fungus (Mycosphaerellaceae) that causes growth reductions in Douglas-fir plantations across the Pacific Northwest. Epidemiology of the fungus is generally well known in plantation trees, but the relationship between disease expression and foliage nutrition and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: menziesii) Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David C

Identifying Differences in the Release of Bioactive Milk Peptides Across the Intestinal Tract Between Term and Preterm Infants

Creator:: Beverly, Robert L.
Abstract:: Premature birth interrupts the typical development of the human fetus, leaving the infant born with underdeveloped gastrointestinal and immune systems. Preterm infants have reduced stomach acidity, reduced digestive protease activity, more permeable intestinal membranes, impaired innate and adaptive immune response, and poor microbiome development. Due to these factors, preterm infants...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________________ David C. Dallas Premature birth interrupts the typical

Evidence for Strengthening Hadley Cells and a Westward Expansion of the Walker Circulation from Assimilation of Paleoclimate Proxy Data

Creator:: Horlick, Kaleb A.
Abstract:: A synthesis of over 2000 paleoclimate proxy records is performed via a data assimilation framework that expands upon previous efforts by implementing a suite of physically-based proxy system models, and which provides the first example of an observationally independent, multi-seasonal (DJFM, JJAS) paleoclimate reanalysis. This methodology is contrasted against previous...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: David C. Noone A synthesis of over 2000 paleoclimate proxy records is performed via a data

Sustainable energy for Galena, Alaska: Timber Harvest Management Plan

Creator:: Kalke, Timothy R.
Abstract:: Increased energy costs have prompted the rural village of Galena, Alaska to explore viable alternatives for heat and power generation. Continued dependency on petroleum products will cause the community’s economic driving force, the Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA), to face uncertain operability. A wood-fired boiler is scheduled to be installed,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: gratitude to David Smith, my academic advisor. His guidance, knowledge and motivation helped me immensely

Challenges of creating and maintaining international alumni relations programs

Creator:: Read, Lillian S.
Abstract:: During the 2006/07 academic year, 582,984 international students studied in the United States (Open Doors Study, 2007). Roughly 430,000 of these international students were pursuing Bachelors or Graduate level degrees. Of the international students that complete degrees, most will return to their home country and will be unable to attend...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Relations Programs. Abstract approved: Dave C. Kovac During the 2006/07 academic year, 582,984

The Effects of Seed Source and Planting Environment on Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Foliage Diseases

Creator:: Wilhelmi, Nicholas
Abstract:: Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a commercially and ecologically important tree species native to western North America. The foliar pathogens Phaeocryptopus gaeumannii, the causal agent of Swiss Needle Cast, and Rhabdocline species, the causal agents of Rhabdocline needle cast, are two important pathogens specific to Douglas-fir. These pathogens are highly influenced...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David C. Shaw

Parasitoid wasps of Douglas-fir Needle Midge (Contarinia pseudotsugae Condrashoff,1961) larvae in two Christmas tree farms, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Voyvot, Saliha
Abstract:: Douglas-fir needle midge (Contarinia pseudotsugae, Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) is a native invasive species in Pacific Northwest Christmas tree farms, seed orchards, and nurseries where Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) is present. Douglas-fir needle midge (DFNM) causes discoloration and galls on the needles, thereby it affects the market value of the Christmas...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David C. Shaw Douglas-fir needle midge (Contarinia pseudotsugae, Diptera

Examining the relationship between cannabis legalization, substance use, and consequences : a latent class analysis of alcohol and cannabis co-use in college students

Creator:: Reed, Samantha
Abstract:: Introduction: Potential public health impacts of recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) are a growing concern, particularly for young adults. Some evidence suggests that following RCL, cannabis use increased, whereas alcohol use decreased among young adults. Co-use patterns have not been found to change following RCL in this age group. However, RCLs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David C.R. Kerr Introduction: Potential public health impacts of recreational cannabis

Exploring the lived experiences of rural college student transitions

Creator:: Ast, Karen M.
Abstract:: This study explores the lived experiences of first-year, rural, Oregon students in their initial entry to college. Through qualitative research involving one-on-one interviews with 10 participants, the author examines the transition of rural students into higher education, common experiences of rural students in their first term of college, and perceived...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________________ David C. Kovac This study explores the lived experiences of first-year, rural, Oregon

Effect of site and silvicultural treatment on insect pests and diseases of young ponderosa pine

Creator:: Norlander, Daniel W. D.
Abstract:: Ponderosa pine is an important species both commercially and ecologically in western North America. This study considers the incidence of insect and disease pests on a series of replicated ponderosa pine research plantations in northern California. The studies, on an environmental gradient, contain a series of silvicultural treatments including vegetation...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: David C. Shaw Ponderosa pine is an important species both commercially and ecologically in

Genetic Characterization and Bioclimatic Modeling of the Three Varieties of Leptographium wageneri (Cause of Black Stain Root Disease) in the Western USA

Creator:: Choi, Daram
Abstract:: Black stain root disease (BSRD) is a vascular wilt disease of conifers caused by three varieties of the native, insect-vectored fungal pathogen, Leptographium wageneri (L. wageneri var. wageneri, L. wageneri var. ponderosum, and L. wageneri var. pseudotsugae). Although morphological, physiological, and ecological characteristics differ among the three varieties of L....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David C. Shaw Black stain root disease (BSRD) is a vascular wilt disease of conifers

Implications of Person Perception Across Development: The Reciprocal Influences of Problem Behavior and Facial Trustworthiness

Creator:: Alley, Zoe M.
Abstract:: People of all ages and ethnicities implicitly use others’ facial characteristics to evaluate their personalities. The field of person perception has identified several mechanisms through which one’s facial appearance may be associated with one’s behavior. For example, a person with an untrustworthy-looking face may elicit negative reactions from social partners,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Trustworthiness. Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David C. R

Spatial and ecological analysis of red fir decline in California using FIA data

Creator:: Mortenson, Leif A.
Abstract:: Red fir (Abies magnifica) is a high elevation conifer generally growing between an altitude of 1,400 and 2,700 meters. In California, red fir grows in the Sierra Nevada, the Klamath Mountains, the eastern edges of the northern Californian Coast Ranges, and in the southern Cascades. Red fir commonly grows in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: FIA Data Abstract approved: David C. Shaw Red fir (Abies magnifica) is a high elevation

Depth estimation and frontal imaging via X-band marine radar

Creator:: Honegger, David Andrew
Abstract:: This dissertation focuses on two core aspects of remote sensing: (a) interpretation of the remotely sensed data to identify and characterize sea surface features of interest, and (b) the quantitative analysis of previously characterized features to produce robust estimates of geophysical variables. Specifically, these aspects are addressed in the context...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: quasi-continuous marine radar image time series. c®Copyright by David Andrew Honegger March 12

Lanthanide Based Metal Organic Framework for the Conversion of CO₂ and Propylene Oxide to Propylene Carbonate

Creator:: Le, David H.
Abstract:: Lanthanide (Ln) based molecular complexes have shown great potential as Lewis acid catalysts for the activation of small molecules. Despite the wealth of structural versatility and high catalytic activity of these complexes, they often lack selectivity and recyclability. This hinders their potential for use in large-scale industrial applications where waste...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Conversion of CO2 and Propylene Oxide to Propylene Carbonate by David Le A

Linking Space, Time, and Elevation through Diet: Stable Isotope Analysis of Functionally Diverse Rodents in the Great Basin

Creator:: Taylor, David S.
Abstract:: Ecology is focused on understanding how organisms interact with each other and their environments, across ecological, spatial, and temporal scales. Thus, understanding how processes and patterns of ecological systems change across space and time is a principle goal for conservation biologist globally. While many approaches exist for investigating the changing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF David S. Taylor for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative

Physiological and organism level endpoints in the beetle pterostichus oblongopunctatus (Coleoptera: Carabidae), inhabiting a gradient of heavy metal pollution

Creator:: Stone, David
Abstract:: Pollutant body burdens, ability to tolerate supplementary stressors, and biomarkers of physiological stress were investigated in the ground beetle, Pterostichus oblongopunctatus (Coleoptera: Carabidae), inhabiting a gradient of heavy metal contamination in Poland. The central question was to determine if beetles inhabiting polluted habitats incurred costs compared with beetles in less...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: An Abstract of the Dissertation of David L. Stone for the

Design of a Radioisotope Powered Cubesat

Creator:: McConnell, Brice David
Abstract:: Miniature satellites called cubesats have been gaining increasing popularity in both academic and private spaceflight ventures. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has recently been accepting design proposals for a cubesat mission to Europa, where solar and battery power would be inadequate power sources. In this thesis, a radioisotope powered cubesat was...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Design of a Radioisotope Powered Cubesat by Brice David McConnell A THESIS

An investigation on the modeling of wave field transformation and shoreline morphology near steep bathymetric features

Creator:: Michalsen, David R.
Abstract:: Steep bathymetric anomalies in the beach profile, such as offshore borrow pits, submerged breakwaters, and nearshore canyons can significantly transform the wave climate through the effects of refraction, diffraction, and reflection. When located in the nearshore region the modified wave climate can also substantially change the location of breaking and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David R. Michalsen for the degree

Assessing the seismic performance of corroding RC bridge columns

Creator:: Guo, Yisen
Abstract:: Corrosion of reinforcement is recognized as the predominant factor that limits the service life of reinforced concrete (RC) structures exposed to aggressive environments. This corrosion deterioration can lead to damage resulting in capacity loss or even failure. For structures exposed to coastal marine environments or deicing or anti-icing applications, this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________ David Trejo

Energy-efficient OTA architectures using load-pole cancellation

Creator:: Ramakrishna, Pavan Kumar
Abstract:: The CMOS two-stage Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA) has been a key enabler for mixed-signal IC design for nearly four decades . This research focuses on a modified two-stage CMOS OTA that features load-pole cancellation (LPC); i.e., the resulting architecture is essentially a two-stage CMOS OTA with no load capacitance. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: Energy-efficient OTA Architectures using Load-pole Cancellation Abstract approved: David J

A Metaheuristic Approach for Facilities Location with Balanced Allocation of Customers

Creator:: Nippaya, Dheeraporn
Abstract:: Organizations are constantly looking for innovative strategies to face more stringent competitive environments and the ever increasing market globalization. An alternative these organizations can pursue to respond to these challenges is to optimize their supply chain network (SCN). Important considerations when optimizing a SCN involve determining locations for plants and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ J. David

The design, use and implementation of digital radiation detection and measurement equipment for the purpose of distance instruction

Creator:: Vasquez, David C.
Abstract:: Digital Instrumentation and Detection is becoming the future of radiation detection and measurement. Computers are able to perform digitally what before would have taken an extensive array of analog equipment. The art of teaching radiation detection and measurement is following this same pattern of a shift from purely analog to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT ON THE THESIS OF David C. Vasquez for the degree of Master of Science in Radiation Health

Height-related trends in structure and function of Douglas-fir foliage

Creator:: Woodruff, David R.
Abstract:: This dissertation investigated the impacts of tree height upon a range of physiological and structural characteristics of Douglas-fir foliage; relationships between structural and functional trends with height; and compensatory mechanisms that mitigate height-related growth constraints. Height-related trends in foliar physiological and anatomical characteristics were examined both within trees as well...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 2. DOES TURGOR LIMIT GROWTH IN TALL TREES? David R. Woodruff, Barbara J. Bond, Frederick C

Stem sapwood water transport and storage strategies in three conifers from contrasting climates

Creator:: Barnard, David M.
Abstract:: The state of Oregon has two distinct climate types bisected by the crest of the Cascade Mountain range. The western side of the Cascades experiences high levels of precipitation and mild temperatures due to the maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean, while the eastern side lies in the rain shadow...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: from contrasting habitats David M. Barnard, Frederick C. Meinzer, Barbara Lachenbruch

Application of toxicogenomics to determine mechanism of tumor modulation by dietary indole phytochemicals in hepatocellular carcinoma

Creator:: Tilton, Susan C.
Abstract:: Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM), a primary I3C derivative in vivo, are known chemopreventive agents available as dietary supplements. I3C was found to suppress or enhance tumors in several animal models. Chemoprotection is attributed to the ability of indoles to alter carcinogen metabolism effectively blocking initiation. However, mechanisms for enhancement...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Susan C. Tilton for the

Tree Vigor Response and Competitive Zone Density in Mature Ponderosa Pine

Creator:: Shaw, Randi C.
Abstract:: This study explored the relationship of mature ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws) tree vigor and competitive zone density following thinning and fuel reduction treatments. Competitive zone density (CZD) was defined as the total tree basal area (m²/ha) surrounding a given ponderosa pine tree within a 10m fixed radius...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Anderson David C. Shaw This study explored the relationship of mature ponderosa pine (Pinus

Determination of flavin-containing monooxygenase mRNA levels in mouse lung and liver

Creator:: Lo, Pachida C.
Abstract:: We are developing a flavin-containing (Fmo) knock-out mouse for Fmo2 that will be utilized to elucidate the role of active human FMO isoform 2 (FMO2.1) in xenobiotic metabolism and toxicity. Since FMO2 is primarily expressed in lung this will provide information on how 27% of African-Americans and 5% of Hispanics...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Unlocking Water's Potential for Energy Storage: Abundant Materials for a Ubiquitous Problem

Creator:: Leonard, Daniel P.
Abstract:: Water is an absolute necessity for life as we know it. It provides a useful medium in which chemical reactions take place that allowed for the development of single cellular organisms. When combined with the evolutionary accident that was pho- tosynthesis, water became not only a useful medium chemical reactions,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Xiulei (David) Ji Water is an absolute necessity for life as we know it. It provides a useful medium in

Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Potential of Alaska Pollock Milt and Roe Hydrolysates

Creator:: Kemp, David C.
Abstract:: Ample research has demonstrated the largely untapped potential of bioactive peptides (BAPs) for treating systematic chronic inflammation (SCI). Protein hydrolysates are the mixture of peptides resulting from the hydrolytic breakdown of a protein. Numerous hydrolysates contain BAPs and exert beneficial effects in both in vitro and in vivo models. In...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David Kemp for the

An investigation of the effects of radial acceleration on a fluidized bed used for filtration of air-borne particulate of submicron size

Creator:: Junge, David C.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . C) 1971 DAVID CAMPBELL JUNCE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED An Investigation of the Effects of Radial

Time-Dependent Crack Growth Mechanisms in Alloy 617 at 800°C in Air

Creator:: Addison, Dylan, A.
Abstract:: Time-dependent crack growth mechanisms in Alloy 617 at 800°C in air were studied using compact tension samples machined in the L-T direction, cracked at temperature using an induction furnace and servo-hydraulic load frame. The application of different loading waveforms, including triangular, hold time, and sustained loading, were studied with relation...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -Dependent Crack Growth Mechanisms in Alloy 617 at 800°C in Air Abstract approved

Spatial and temporal effects of atmospheric deposition, climate, and land management on forest nutrient cycling and biodiversity

Creator:: McDonnell, Todd C.
Abstract:: Emissions largely associated with the combustion of fossil fuels and agriculture has caused elevated atmospheric deposition of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) throughout much of the developed world. Increased atmospheric deposition of N and S can lead to soil and surface water acidification and affect forest soil nutrient supply. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Todd C

Predictions and Practices for Reducing Heat Damage in Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

Creator:: Yang, Fan-Hsuan
Abstract:: Heat-related fruit damage is a common problem in the northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L). This is particularly true in regions such as the northwestern United States, where summers are warm and dry, and daytime temperature regularly exceeds 32 oC. Millions of dollars of fruit damage are reported in blueberries...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: .). Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David R. Bryla Heat

Sulforaphane Regulation of LncRNA in a Transplacental Nrf2 Knockout Mouse Model Exposed to Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene

Creator:: Patel, Karan A.
Abstract:: Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene (DBC) is a highly potent, but less prevalent, environmental carcinogen belonging to a class of compounds known as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). They are highly ubiquitous and arise as a byproduct of natural and anthropogenic combustion processes. Previous studies have documented carcinogenic effects upon in utero exposure of PAHs....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________ David E. Williams Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene (DBC) is a highly potent, but less prevalent

gm/ID Design Techniques for Low-power High-performance CMOS Analog Integrated Circuits

Creator:: Aueamnuay, Chaiyanut
Abstract:: The gm/ID-based design of analog integrated circuits introduced in 1996 employs an empirical transistor sizing methodology using SPICE-generated lookup tables that enables good agreement between simulations and specifications. This thesis introduces a new SPICE lookup table that extends the gm/ID approach to the Miller pole-splitting frequency compensation of the classical...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Circuits Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David J

Plastome phylogenomics in the genus Pinus using massively parallel sequencing technology

Creator:: Parks, Matthew Benjamin
Abstract:: This thesis summarizes work completed over the previous four years primarily focusing on chloroplast phylogenomic inquiry into the genus Pinus and related Pinaceae outgroups using next-generation sequencing on Illumina platforms. During the time of our work, Illumina sequence read lengths have essentially been limited to 25 to 100 base pairs,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________________ Aaron I. Liston Richard C. Cronn This thesis summarizes work completed over the

Evaluation of perennial ryegrass straw as a forage source for ruminants

Creator:: Fisher, Michael J.
Abstract:: We conducted two experiments evaluating perennial ryegrass straw as a forage source for ruminants. Experiment 1 evaluated digestion and physiological variables in steers offered perennial ryegrass straw containing increasing levels of lolitrem B. Sixteen ruminally cannulated Angus X Hereford steers (231 ± 2 kg BW) were blocked by weight and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Ryegrass Straw as a Forage Source for Ruminants. Abstract approved: David W. Bohnert We conducted two

Always talk to strangers

Creator:: Buck, C. Nathan
Abstract:: Always Talk to Strangers contains the first seven chapters to a novel. The novel focuses on the friendship between Amanda and Maria, two fourteen-year-old girls who are experiencing their last summer before high school in Madison, Wisconsin. Their friendship is a complicated one: Maria was kidnapped four years ago, the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF C. Nathan Buck for the degree of

Stable, low-growing plant communities in the western Cascade Mountains : species processes and their implications for rights-of-way management

Creator:: Nesmith, Jonathan C. B.
Abstract:: The processes that lead to stable, low-growing plant communities and the characteristics of the species that form them are of great interest to rights-of-way (ROW) managers and others wishing to better understand plant community resistance to tree invasion on managed landscapes. The use of stable, low-growing plant communities as a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Exploratory Study to Uncover Student Mental Models of Singly Linked Lists in the C Programming Language

Creator:: Almadhoun, Eman
Abstract:: In computer science, learning abstract fundamental programming concepts requiring students to understand memory management can be very difficult and lead to misunderstandings that carry on into advanced topics. This is especially true in data structures with abstract data types. Understanding how novice students think and reason about data structures is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Exploratory Study to Uncover Student Mental Models of Singly Linked Lists in the C Programming Language

Evaluation of Methods for Applying Phosphorus, Potassium, and Boron Fertilizers in Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

Creator:: Leon-Chang, David P.
Abstract:: Previous studies indicated that fertigating with nitrogen (N) was more effective than using granular N fertilizers in production of northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). To build on these findings, four studies were conducted in western Oregon to determine whether fertigation was also an effective method for applying other nutrients,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF David Patrick

Communities in Flux: The Influence of Hydroperiod on Aquatic Invertebrate Communities in Temporary Ponds

Creator:: Kruse, Christi A.
Abstract:: A central theme of ecology is determining factors that influence species distributions. Within aquatic ecology, species present in flowing waters are primarily influenced by the natural flow patterns of the stream (natural flow regime paradigm) while explanations of species present in standing waters are further divided by habitat type. To...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Professor David A. Lytle

Reproductive success and foraging ecology of the rusty blackbird on the Copper River Delta, Alaska

Creator:: Loomis, David M.
Abstract:: The Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) has suffered significant population declines across its entire geographic range and the mechanisms associated with this decline are poorly understood. Although much of the Rusty Blackbird breeding habitat in Alaska has remained relatively unaltered by anthropogenic activities, this species continues to decline by an estimated...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David M. Loomis for the degree of Master of Science in Wildlife Science

Identification and distribution of the mating-type locus and development of cleistothecia of Podosphaera macularis

Creator:: Wolfenbarger, Sierra N.
Abstract:: Podosphaera macularis, causal agent of hop powdery mildew, is known to produce cleistothecia (syn. chasmothecia) in eastern North America and Europe, but ascocarps are not reported from the Pacific Northwestern region of North America. Reasons for the apparent absence of cleistothecia in the Pacific Northwest are unknown. We established that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ David H. Gent Podosphaera macularis, causal agent of hop powdery mildew, is known to

Nitrogen fertigation practices to optimize growth and yield of northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

Creator:: Vargas, Oscar L.
Abstract:: Northern highbush blueberry is a long-lived perennial crop that is well adapted to low soil pH conditions. The plants are often shallow rooted and absorb primarily the ammonium (NH₄) form of nitrogen (N) rather than nitrate-N (NO₃-N). Traditionally, commercial blueberry fields have been irrigated with overhead sprinklers and fertilized using...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Abstract approved: David R. Bryla Northern

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:: :_____________________________________________________ David Hackleman Essential oils have numerous chemical and therapeutic applications

Identifying Quantitative Trait Loci for Resistance Against Stripe Rust and Septoria tritici blotch in Soft White Winter Wheat

Creator:: Cobertera, David
Abstract:: Stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) and Septoria tritici blotch (Zymoseptoria tritici) are a constant and significant threat to wheat production, significantly reducing wheat quality and yield. Wheat is responsible for 20% of the world’s human calorie intake, and wheat production must increase to supply the demand of the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF David Cobertera

Continuous time input pipeline ADCs

Creator:: Gubbins, David Patrick
Abstract:: Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) convert analog continuous time signals into discrete time, digital format. One precondition that must be met for conventional nyquist rate ADCs is that the input signal must be suitably band-limited to an input bandwidth less than the nyquist frequency. This mandates expensive anti-alias filters which contribute to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David Patrick Gubbins for the degree of

Residue management and yield characteristics of fine fescue seed crops

Creator:: Schumacher, Derek David
Abstract:: Chewings fescue [Festuca rubra L. subsp. fallax (Thuill.) Nyman] is a desired turfgrass with dense sod forming capabilities and superior shade tolerance. Thermal residue management (open-field burning) has traditionally been used to remove post-harvest residue and maintain seed yield over the life of the stand. However, alternative non-thermal residue management...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Derek David Schumacher for the

Evaluation of Materials for Use in Open-Cycle Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generation

Creator:: Bowen, Michael S.
Abstract:: Recent interest in oxy-fuel combustion for carbon capture, as well as advancements in technologies such as magnetics, materials, and computational modeling has sparked renewed interest in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation. The increased temperatures of oxy-fuel combustion versus air-fuel combustion poses a challenge in the selection of materials for plasma exposed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________________________ David P. Cann C. Rigel Woodside Abstract: Recent interest in oxy-fuel combustion for carbon

Organic Blueberry Production Systems – Grower Practices and Impact on Plant Nutrient Concentration, Content, and Biomass

Creator:: Fernandez Salvador, Javier A.
Abstract:: The certified organic blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) market has continued to expand in the last two decades, including in Oregon. The development of an industry-public research coalition has fostered expansion. In 2015, a survey consisting of on-site, in-person interviews with certified and transitional organic growers in Oregon found the majority of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Bernadine C. Strik The certified organic blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) market has continued

Coupling of Boundary Layer Dynamics, Turbulence, and Moisture Transport to Cloud Characteristics and Aerosol Concentrations

Creator:: Henze, Dean C.
Abstract:: Uncertainties in general circulation model (GCM) representations of marine boundary layer (MBL) shallow cloud cover contribute substantially to the spread in model predictions of future climate. Further uncertainties in GCM output arise from an incomplete understanding of cloud-aerosol interactions. For example, the Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ David C. Noone, Simon P. de Szoeke Uncertainties in general circulation model (GCM

Competitive interactions and resource partitioning between northern spotted owls and barred owls in western Oregon

Creator:: Wiens, J. David
Abstract:: The federally threatened northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) is the focus of intensive conservation efforts that have led to much forested land being reserved as habitat for the owl and associated wildlife species throughout the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Recently, however, a relatively new threat to spotted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: J. David Wiens for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife Science presented on March 2

Foraging ecology of barred owls where they are outcompeting the threatened northern spotted owl

Creator:: Baumbusch, Ryan C.
Abstract:: Following European-American colonization of North America and associated landscape changes, barred owls (Strix varia) underwent a dramatic expansion of their historical range. The barred owl expanded across the previously tree-less Great Plains that had limited their distribution, and into the forests along the west coast. In these western forests they...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ryan C

Studies toward the total synthesis of alkaloids : nagelamide A and D, agelastatin D, dragmacidin A-C, salacin and almazoles

Creator:: Tonsiengsom, Sorasaree
Abstract:: Studies toward the total syntheses of highly potent cytotoxic alkaloids including the bromopyrrole alkaloids and indole alkaloids were conducted and are described. Studies carried out in the course of this dissertation consist of five total syntheses of natural products that include bromopyrrole alkaloids nagelamide A, D and agelastatin D as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : STUDIES TOWARD THE TOTAL SYNTHESIS OF ALKALOIDS: NAGELAMIDE A AND D, AGELASTATIN D, DRAGMACIDIN A-C

Rural Latinas/os of the Pacific Northwest: College and the Experience of Self- Identification

Creator:: Zaragoza, Mariana C.
Abstract:: There is an ever growing number of Latinas/os who reside and have settled permanently in rural America. Unbeknownst to most, rural Latinas/os face adversities unfamiliar to those living outside of this scope. As it stands, the barriers urban Latinas/os students face when transitioning to college has been well documented. However,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Experience of Self-Identification" AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Mariana C. Zaragoza for the degree of

Quantifying System Similarity Between EBR-II and the VTR Integral Test Facility Through Hierarchical Two-Tiered Scaling and RELAP5 Simulations

Creator:: Leitherer, Brett C.
Abstract:: Advanced reactor designs offer many advantages over typical Light Water Reactors (LWRs) including fast neutron capability, passive safety features, and improved performance. While the future for these reactors seems promising, operating and test experience is necessary to further validate such claims. The development of full-scale facilities has proved to be...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: costly and time consuming, with some failing to ever reach completion. In order to streamline the

Switch-capacitor Power Amplifier with Enhanced Power Back-off Efficiency and Linearity

Creator:: Qiao, Bo
Abstract:: Nowadays, wireless communication systems use high-order quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) together with orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) to increase the link capacity and robustness. These signals always have large peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) and require power amplifiers (PAs) achieve both high efficiency and linearity simultaneously. For the efficiency, the complementary metal...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David J. Allstot

Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries

Creator:: Larco, Handell O.
Abstract:: A 0.4 ha planting of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) was established in Oct. 2006 to evaluate the effects of cultivar (Duke and Liberty), planting method (flat versus raised beds), weed management (sawdust mulch and hand-weed control; compost plus sawdust mulch with acetic acid, flaming, and hand-weeding used as needed; and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : __________________________________________________________________ Bernadine C. Strik A 0.4 ha planting of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) was established

Switched Capacitor Circuit Techniques for High Performance CMOS Analog Circuits

Creator:: Kareppagoudr, Manjunath
Abstract:: Switched capacitor (SC) circuits are the main building blocks in many structures such as filters, data converters, sampling circuits and sampled-data amplifiers. The key challenge is to design such circuits which are the prime components of any IoT system with low power consumption without compromising on the performance. In this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Gabor C Temes Switched

The Variable Speed Wave Equation and Perfectly Matched Layers

Creator:: Kim, Dojin
Abstract:: A perfectly matched layer (PML) is widely used to model many different types of wave propagation in different media. It has been found that a PML is often very effective and also easy to set, but still many questions remain. We introduce a new formulation from regularizing the classical Un-Split...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and Perfectly Matched Layers Abstract approved: David V. Finch A perfectly matched layer (PML) is

Effects of Biochar and Nitrogen-Enriched Soil Amendments on Plant Growth, Mineral Nutrition, and Early Fruit Production in Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium sp.)

Creator:: Sales, Bryan K.
Abstract:: The goal of the work in this dissertation was to identify alternative soil amendments to improve plant growth and yield during establishment of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid). Woody materials, such as sawdust and wood chips, have a high carbon to nitrogen (C:N) ratio and low water holding capacity, which can...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: .) Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David R. Bryla The goal

3D cone beam reconstruction formulas for the transverse-ray transform with source points on a curve

Creator:: Wongsason, Patcharee
Abstract:: 3D vector tomography has been explored and results have been achieved in the last few decades. Among these was a reconstruction formula for the solenoidal part of a vector field from its Doppler transform with sources on a curve. The Doppler transform of a vector field is the line integral...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : David V. Finch 3D vector tomography has been explored and results have been achieved in the last few

Climate Change Impacts to Estuarine Hydrodynamics: Tools, Methodologies, and Predictions

Creator:: Parker, Kai A.
Abstract:: Coastal communities in the U.S. Pacific Northwest (PNW) are rapidly engaging with the idea that hazards and environmental pressures are changing and may be characteristically different in the near future. This has led to a need for scientific knowledge and tools that can help coastal communities prepare and build resilience...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: David F. Hill Coastal communities in the U.S. Pacific Northwest (PNW) are rapidly engaging with

The Long and Short of it: Dynamic Ways in Which Small Mammals Respond In-Situ to Environmental Gradients in Time and Space

Creator:: Grimes, Juniper E.
Abstract:: In the face of environmental stressors, change is imperative for species to remain in place. The nature and degree of this change is of great interest, as it sheds light into the ways in which species respond to ecological and habitat change and may continue to respond during periods of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . CONTRIBUTION OF AUTHORS Chapter 2: David S. Taylor and Rebecca C. Terry helped design the study, Rebecca C

Satellite Monitoring of Earth’s Surface Temperature : Effects of Land Cover, Disturbance, and a Changing Climate

Creator:: Mildrexler, David J.
Abstract:: The Earth’s surface is experiencing unprecedented change. Humanity’s growing population, expanding land-use footprint, and increasing global emissions of atmospheric greenhouse gases affect a vast number of species on Earth and the functioning of virtually all ecosystems. Given the vital interactions and feedbacks between the Earth’s land surface and climate, measurements...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: interpretation of results, statistical analysis and manuscript refinements. Chapter 4: David C. Shaw and

A Techno-Economic Assessment Methodology for Advanced Additive and Joining Processes

Creator:: Malshe, Harsha A.
Abstract:: Integrated manufacturing systems, a combination of subtractive, additive, and joining processes, provide a competitive advantage for manufacturing organizations. As product designs become more complex and capital more scarce, an ideal combination of advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., powder bed fusion or friction welding), in tandem with traditional subtractive manufacturing systems, can...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Karl R. Haapala David S. Kim Integrated manufacturing systems, a

Oral histories concerning early electric lighting in Oregon communities

Creator:: Hardy, Channing C.
Abstract:: One of the greatest technological breakthroughs of humanity was the ability to construct a device and eventually a system which would provide a more efficient, safe, clean, convenient and relatively inexpensive form of illumination than ever used previously electric light. The introduction of this new technology into Oregon communities in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon Communities AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Channing C. Hardy for the degree of Master of Arts in

Water and Soil Management Practices to Enhance Plant Growth, Berry Development, and Fruit Quality of Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

Creator:: Almutairi, Khalid F.
Abstract:: Drought and mandatory water restrictions are limiting the availability of irrigation water in many important blueberry growing regions and new strategies are needed to maintain yield and fruit quality with less water. Three potential options for reducing water use, including deficit irrigation, irrigation cut-offs, and crop thinning, were evaluated for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Bernadine C. Strik David R. Bryla Drought and mandatory

Estimating the economic net returns of Oregon & Washington forests with regard to climate change

Creator:: Johnson, Zoe I.
Abstract:: Little work has been conducted regarding the net returns of forest lands. The Ricardian model is ripe with potential to estimate the effects of climate on net returns to forestry. Multiple linear regression allows each climate variable to measure its effect of net returns with the assumption of all other...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David Lewis Little work has been conducted regarding the net returns of

Bovine Kappa-Casein Glycomacropeptide: Its Effects on the Microbiome, Inflammation and the Potential in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management

Creator:: Qu, Yunyao
Abstract:: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder experienced by 10–15% of the global population, manifesting as chronic abdominal pain, bloating and inconsistent bowel habits. The search for effective treatments remains ongoing. One promising contender in this realm is kappa-casein glycomacropeptide (GMP), a milk-derived peptide. Its potential benefits stem...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David C. Dallas

Effects of Whey Protein Isolate on the Human Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Function in Older Adults

Creator:: Rackerby, Bryna
Abstract:: Whey protein is a functional food comprised of numerous bioactive peptides and proteins, including glycomacropeptide (GMP), a hydrophilic casein peptide that separates with the whey fraction during cheesemaking. GMP has a unique amino acid composition, making it a viable nutritional therapy in disorders where certain amino acids are implicated, while...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: prebiotic properties of whey protein and glycomacropeptide Bryna Rackerby1, Si Hong Park1, *David C

A 90.5dB DR 1MHz BW Hybrid Two Step ADC with CT Incremental and SAR ADCs

Creator:: Wang, Yanchao
Abstract:: The sensors in real time data processing IoT devices require high resolution and sub-MHz data converters, usually implemented as Incremental ADCs due to the advantages of oversampling technique and low latency. In discrete time incremental (IDT) ADCs, the sampling switch non-linearity, charge injection degrade the resolution, and power hungry OPAMPs...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Impacts of dwarf mistletoe on the physiology of host Tsuga heterophylla trees as recorded in tree ring C and O stable isotopes

Creator:: Marias, Danielle E.
Abstract:: Dwarf mistletoes, obligate, parasitic plants with diminutive aerial shoots, have long-term effects on host tree water relations, hydraulic architecture, and photosynthetic gas exchange and can eventually lead to tree death. To investigate the long-term impacts of dwarf mistletoe on gas exchange of host western hemlock trees, I compared growth, gas...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: most. CONTRIBUTION OF AUTHORS Chapter 2: Frederick C. Meinzer, David R

A study of basic building blocks of analog-to-digital delta-sigma modulators

Creator:: Guo, Yuhua
Abstract:: In this thesis, a novel Direct-Charge-Transfer (DCT) integrator structure is proposed, which can settle much faster than regular switch-capacitor integrators. A new Spread-Spectrum Dynamic Element Matching (SS-DEM) algorithm is also introduced, which can effectively spread or shape the nonlinearity error of multi-bit DAC in the feedback path, thus improve the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Basic Building Blocks of Analog-to-Digital Delta-Sigma Modulators Abstract approved: Gabor C. Temes

Multi-Grand, Multi-Canonical, Flat Histogram, Monte Carlo Simulations for the Square Well Fluid

Creator:: Trotter, Cade W.
Abstract:: Currently multi-canonical, and grand canonical Monte Carlo simulations exist, but do not always give all of the necessary information of the system. When using a 1-D (only changing in one variable) broad histogram Monte Carlo method a user would need to run a range of simulations in order to get...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Histogram, Monte Carlo Simulations for the Square Well Fluid Abstract approved: David Roundy Multi-Grand

Part I: Synthetic Studies toward C10-functionalized Lycopodium Alkaloids. Part II: Exploration of the Pummerer Cyclization and Its Application to the Total Syntheses of the Abietane Diterpenoids

Creator:: Li, Xin
Abstract:: This dissertation is separated into two parts according to the two major distinct research projects. In Part I, the full account of synthetic studies toward C10-functionalized lycopodium alkaloids is described. In Part II, the detailed discussion on the exploration of the Pummerer cyclization methodology and its application to the total...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of multiple abietane diterpenoids (ent-triptobenzene T, vitexifolin C, hinokiol, 4-epi

Non-Stoichiometry in Bismuth Perovskite Solid Solutions

Creator:: Prasertpalichat, Sasiporn
Abstract:: The role of A-site non-stoichiometry was investigated in lead-free piezoelectric ceramics based on compositions in the 1-x(Bi₀.₅Na₀.₅TiO₃)-xBaTiO₃ system near the morphotropic phase boundary where x = 0.055, 0.06 and 0.07. The samples were prepared by a conventional solid state mixed oxide route with the A- site stoichiometry modified to incorporate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David P. Cann The role of A-site non-stoichiometry was investigated in lead-free

Chemopreventative and chemotherapeutic properties of whole cruciferous vegetables and phytochemical components in acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma

Creator:: Shorey, Lyndsey E.
Abstract:: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) encompasses a spectrum of lymphoid progenitors that have undergone malignant transformation and clonal proliferation at various stages of differentiation. Some cases of ALL have been documented to have prenatal origins and in particular neonatal exposure to various environmental pollutants is associated with increased disease risk, including...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Acute T-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia/lymphoma. Abstract approved: David E. Williams

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