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Selenoprotein W : Purification and characterization of its interaction with calmodulin

Creator:: Bauman, Andrew Thomas
Abstract:: Selenoprotein W (SeW) is a protein whose function is unknown, but potentially plays a vital role in calcium metabolism, as an indirect link has been established with white muscle disease (WMD). White muscle disease occurs in selenium deficient animals, and is characterized by the precipitation of calcium in muscle, leading...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology presented on November, 26, 2003. Title: Selenoprotein W

Vegetation and Small Mammal Responses to Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) Control in Eastern Oregon

Creator:: Morozumi, Corinne N.
Abstract:: Shrub-steppe ecosystems of western North America provide habitat for many wildlife species, are important components of public and private rangelands, and offer recreational opportunities for millions of people. They are some of the most vulnerable ecosystems in the United States and have been altered by human activities such as livestock...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (assessed in July 2014) at 10 cut trees per plot within the Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area, Grant

Management of powder-post beetles, Dinoderus minutus F. in freshly cut bamboo

Creator:: Garcia, Carlos Manalo
Abstract:: The goal of this project was to develop an integrated pest management strategy for the control of a powder-post beetle (Dinoderus minutus F.). This species causes serious damage in Philippine bamboo. Developmental threshold and thermal constants were examined and natural enemies and ftmgi associated with beetles were investigated. Finally, the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Powder-post Beetles, Dinoderus minutus F. in Freshly Cut Bamboo. Abstract approved: The goal of this

For the Purpose of Power: An Analysis of George W. Bush’s Warrantless Wiretapping Address

Creator:: Owens, Michael V.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to examine the rhetorical efforts of President George W. Bush in defending his administration's warrantless wiretapping program. Specifically, the study attempts to determine the president's underlying motives when he defended the National Security Agency in a December 2005 radio address by applying Kenneth Burke's...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: For the Purpose of Power: An Analysis of George W. Bush’s Warrantless Wiretapping Address

Characterizing spin-orbit torques in β-W/Ta/CoFeB/MgO devices

Creator:: Allen, Shane R.
Abstract:: Materials with a strong spin Hall effect and Rashba-Edelstein effect have the potential to improve the efficiency of solid-state magnetic memory technologies and other magnetic logic devices. Heavy metals have been identified as having these properties, including the beta crystal phase of tungsten. In this work, we determine the strength...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: Characterizing Spin-Orbit Torques in β-W/Ta/CoFeB/MgO Devices. Abstract approved

Phase study and rheological evaluation of the gelation of xanthan gum with chromium (III) nitrate

Creator:: Oldenkamp, Heidi F.
Abstract:: Xanthan gum, a naturally produced polysaccharide, is biocompatible, and it is commonly used as a food additive. When combined with trivalent ions, such as chromium (III), a gel can form. Various concentrations of xanthan gum and chromium (III) nitrate were combined to evaluate the sol-gel transition of this system. Samples...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Travis W. Walker

Butterfly and flower community composition among prairie-oak ecosystem habitats in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Powers, Breanna F.
Abstract:: Prairie-oak ecosystems in the Willamette Valley, Oregon have experienced habitat loss and degradation; most of these ecosystems are fragmented into smaller patches. Prairie-oak butterfly species, in the Willamette Valley, have decreased dramatically due to loss or degradation of habitat. More research is needed on sustaining the populations of butterflies in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Breanna F

Utilization of Robot Ankle Torque to Account for Foot Placement Error

Creator:: Bernards, Mitchell F.
Abstract:: Modern walking robots have shown that dynamic gaits can be achieved without ankle motors. It seems logical that the additional control authority that they provide can be used to improve the stability of the walking gait against foot placement errors caused by low level control. This thesis develops and compares...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Mitchell F. Bernards A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Metabolic Implications of Red Raspberry Polyphenol Supplementation in High Fat-Fed C57BL/6J Mice

Creator:: Pierce, Gavin W.
Abstract:: Objective: Red raspberries are rich in polyphenols and fiber, relatively low in sugar compared with other fruits, and have been demonstrated to have favorable effects on energy homeostasis in mice. However, it has been unclear precisely which compounds within red raspberries possess the greatest bioactivity, and their mechanism of action....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________________ Neil F. Shay

Grape Powdery Mildew Management: The Interaction Between Inflorescence Stage and Fungicide Chemistry

Creator:: Warneke, Brent W.
Abstract:: Grape powdery mildew (GPM, causal agent Erysiphe necator) is the most economically important disease of grapevine in the Western U.S. Low levels of GPM infection on clusters (1-5%) can negatively affect wine sensory quality, so intensive fungicide programs are common. This may lead to problems like excessive fungicide use and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Brent W

Two projectiles connected by a flexible tether dropped in the atmosphere

Creator:: Frost, Geoffrey W.
Abstract:: This study investigates the atmospheric flight dynamics of a munition system and the effect of a tether reel resistance mechanism for limiting the impact that the unreeling process has on the munition system. The munition system consisting of two projectiles connected by a tether line is released from an aircraft...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: atmosphere AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Geoffrey W. Frost for the degree of Master of Science in

Modeling Elevation-Dependent Snow Sensitivity to Climate Warming in the Data Sparse Eastern Oregon Cascades

Creator:: Cooper, Matthew Guy
Abstract:: In the mountains of the Western US, shifts in the timing and magnitude of snow water equivalent (SWE) over the past century are well documented and attributed to climate warming, but the magnitude of sensitivity depends on elevation. We modeled the spatial distribution of SWE and its sensitivity to climate...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Anne W. Nolin In the

1/f noise of GaAs resistors on semi-insulating substrates, and 1/f noise due to temperature fluctuations in heat conduction

Creator:: Choi, Mun-Seork
Abstract:: This research work focuses on the mechanism of 1/f noise in GaAs resistors on semi-insulating substrates and 1/f noise due to temperature fluctuations in heat conduction in resistors, diodes, and bipolar transistors. The goal of this research is to generate accurate models to explain physical origin of 1/f noise in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: other devices. L. Forbes, M.S. Choi and W. Cao, “1/f NOISE IN BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS DUE TO

Urban natural parks in Portland : nature, networks, and community health

Creator:: Baur, Joshua W. R.
Abstract:: Three trends are occurring today in the United States which inspired this research. First, America is growing increasingly urbanized. Today, more Americans are living in cities than in rural environments, and this pattern is predicted to continue for the foreseeable future. Urban living has benefits, but there are also challenges...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Networks, and Community Health Abstract approved: Joanne F. Tynon Three trends

Physical habitat classification for conservation planning in the Klamath Mountains region

Creator:: Vance-Borland, Kenneth W.
Abstract:: I classified the environment of the Klamath Mountains region into physical habitat types using climate and soil variables and a geographic information system (GIS). I used principal components analysis to find four variables representing most regional climate variation: average annual precipitation, the difference between December and July precipitation, average annual...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The influence of an elevated incubation temperature on the expression of clubbed down in Coturnix embryos

Creator:: Charbonneau, Jack R.
Abstract:: Hatchability of the fertilized avian egg is impacted by factors which can be categorized as being either genetic or environmental in nature. An elevated incubation temperature, > 100 F reduces development time (time, days to hatch), but increases embryonic mortality and lowers the numbers of fertile eggs that will hatch....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : __________________________________________________ Thomas F. Savage Hatchability of the fertilized avian egg is impacted by factors which can be

Physical and chemical factors controlling the distribution of the major phytoplankton classes at the Antarctic Polar Front, 170 °W

Creator:: Mengelt, Claudia
Abstract:: This study was part of the Antarctic Environment and Southern Ocean Study (AESOPS) program, whose main goal was to investigate the role of the biota in the carbon flux from the atmosphere to the interior of the ocean. We quantified the abundance of the major phytoplankton classes and examined the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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Selection for hatchability of Japanese quail embryos incubated at 102 F

Creator:: Colvin, Wendy R.
Abstract:: A genetic selection study to determine the effects on egg hatchability and subsequent chick performance of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) eggs incubated at 100 F dry bulb temperature (Control, Line C) when compared to other eggs incubated at 102 F (Selected, Line S) was conducted over 10 consecutive generations. Eggs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Japanese quail Embryos Incubated at 102 F. Abstract approved Thomas F. avage A genetic selection study

Kenward-Roger approximate F test for fixed effects in mixed linear models

Creator:: Alnosaier, Waseem S.
Abstract:: For data following a balanced mixed Anova model, the standard Anova method typically leads to exact F tests of the usual hypotheses about fixed effects. However, for most unbalanced designs with most hypotheses, the Anova method does not produce exact tests, and approximate methods are needed. One approach to approximate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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Pharmacokinetic modeling and simulations of gastrointestinal transit effects on drug pharmacokinetics from enteric-coated pellet formulations and their applications

Creator:: Watanalumlerd, Prapoch
Abstract:: Effects of gastrointestinal transit on plasma concentrations of drugs from enteric-coated pellet formulations were demonstrated using pharmacokinetic models describing plasma concentrations of drugs from various enteric-coated pellet formulations. Gastric emptying time, lag time of emptying, and drug release rate from pellets in the small intestine, along with other pharmacokinetic parameters...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thank Dr. Daniel W. Schafer of the Department of Statistics and Dr. Thomas F. Savage of the Department

Solvent Extraction Behavior of Mixed N, O-Donor Ligands for Separation of Trivalent f-Elements

Creator:: Karslyan, Yana
Abstract:: Nowadays selective separation processes are sought after more than ever before. They are indispensable to meet the growing demand for individual rare earth elements, minor actinides partitioned from fission-produced lanthanides, as well as, overall, more concentrated and high-purity products. This research focuses on such separation techniques as solvent extraction which...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Behavior of Mixed N, O-Donor Ligands for Separation of Trivalent f-Elements Abstract approved

An evaluation of factors influencing the management of Otiorhynchus sulcatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Creator:: Kepler, Ryan M.
Abstract:: The black vine weevil (BVW), Otiorhynchus sulcatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a persistent pest of nursery operations in the United States, feeding on over 140 species of plants. The goals of this research were to 1) assess the behavioral response of BVW to a commonly employed insecticide bifenthrin (Talstar 0.2G®)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to control the black vine weevil (BV W) Otiorhyncus sulcatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae

Aqueous complexation of citric acid and DTPA with selected trivalent and tetravalent f-elements

Creator:: Brown, M. Alex
Abstract:: Carboxylic acids have played an important role in the field of actinide (An) and lanthanide (Ln) separations and the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuel. Recent bench-scale experiments have demonstrated that 3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioic acid (citric acid) is a promising aqueous complexant that can effectively aid in the separation of transition metals from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Trivalent and Tetravalent f-Elements Abstract approved: Alena Paulenova Carboxylic acids

The Primary Disease Gradient of Wheat Stripe Rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) Across Spatial Scales

Creator:: Farber, Daniel
Abstract:: Wheat stripe rust (WSR), also called yellow rust of wheat (Tricitum spp.), causal agent Puccinia striiformis f.sp. tritici (Pst), is a foliar disease of major economic importance on wheat, especially grown in temperate locations. WSR causes major losses of wheat yield, estimated at nearly $ 1 billion per year, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: agent Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is a foliar disease of major economic importance on

Consumer Culture and the Performance of Identity in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender Is the Night.

Creator:: Schaake, Emma-Kate
Abstract:: The 1920’s was a period of immense growth of consumer and celebrity culture, that brought changes in film, art and the creation and presentation of identity. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender is the Night reflects these changes, particularly with respect to how cultural shifts challenge prevailing views about individual autonomy and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Performance of Identity in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender Is the Night. by Emma-Kate Schaake

Quantitative resistance to Puccinia striiformis f. sp. hordei in barley near-isogenic (BISON) lines

Creator:: Richardson, Kelley L.
Abstract:: Quantitative resistance (QR) to disease is usually more durable than qualitative resistance, but its genetic basis is not well understood. We used the barley/barley stripe rust pathosystem as a model for the characterization of the QR phenotype and associated genomic regions. As an intermediate step in the preparation of near-isogenic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: September 25, 2006. Title: Quantitative Resistance to Puccinia striiformis f. sp. hordei in Barley Near

Leading the comprehensive community college library : defining, aligning, and supporting innovation and change

Creator:: Reed, Donna L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this multi-case study was to describe how library deans and directors at large comprehensive community colleges strategically advocate for and support instructional and technological innovation despite the reality of limited resources and the stress caused by recurring funding crises in higher education. It further sought to examine...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : __________________________________________________________________ Darlene F. Russ-Eft The purpose of this multi-case study was to describe how library deans

Spatially-explicit prediction of recoverable harvesting residues

Creator:: Schmidt, Christian F. W.
Abstract:: In order to decide whether or not to develop biomass energy facilities and where to best locate them, developers and investors need accurate assessments of fuel supply. This includes information about the distribution and concentration of fuel throughout the assessment area, the quality of fuel (form, moisture content, contaminant content,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Christian F. W. Schmidt for the degree of Master of Science in Forest Engineering presented on June 6, 2011

Influences of island characteristics on community structure and species incidence of desert bats in a near-shore archipelago, Baja California, Mexico

Creator:: Frick, Winifred F.
Abstract:: Island biogeography has strongly influenced the study of biodiversity because archipelagos provide natural model systems for investigating patterns of diversity and the processes that shape ecological communities. I investigated the influence of area and isolation of islands (n = 32) in the Gulf of California, Mexico on patterns of richness,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Winifred F. Frick for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

Community analysis of the Wyoming big sagebrush alliance and functional role of Wyoming big sagebrush

Creator:: Davies, Kirk W.
Abstract:: This study consisted of two research projects in the Wyoming big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis (Beetle & A. Young) S.L. Welsh) alliance, the most extensive of the big sagebrush complex in the Intermountain West. In the first project, we intensively sampled 107 relatively undisturbed, late seral Wyoming big sagebrush...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERATION OF Kirk W. Davies for the degree

Top-down and Bottom-up Controls of Adelges tsugae in the Pacific Northwest Inform Its Biological Control in Eastern North America

Creator:: Rose, Alexander
Abstract:: The hemlock woolly adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae: Adelges tsugae; HWA) is an invasive and damaging pest on hemlock in eastern North America. HWA is native to the Pacific Northwest, where it does not damage hemlock. In support of classical biological control of HWA in eastern North America, abundances of native predators...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Darrell W. Ross guided and assisted me in designing the research. Dr. Kimberly F. Wallin also

Predators associated with hemlock woolly adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) infested western hemlock in the Pacific Northwest.

Creator:: Kohler, Glenn R.
Abstract:: The hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae, is causing widespread mortality of eastern hemlock, Tsuga canadensis, in the eastern United States. In the West, A. tsugae causes negligible damage to western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla. Host tolerance traits and presence of endemic predators may be contributing to the relative tolerance of western...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Peter B. McEvoy, Darrell W. Ross, and Kimberly F. Wallin provided essential direction and feedback for

Survival, movements and habitat selection of pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) on the Great Basin of southeastern Oregon and northwestern Nevada

Creator:: Crawford, Justin A.
Abstract:: I investigated survival, movements, home range sizes, and habitat selection of pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) in southeastern Oregon and northwestern Nevada from June 2005 to June 2007. I trapped 298 rabbits on four sites and fitted each with radio transmitters. More than 13,000 locations of telemetered rabbits were recorded. I...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: spent in the field. I also thank the other members of my committee: Dr. W. Douglas Robinson and Dr

New Tools for Managing Erysiphe necator: Rapid Sampling Approaches and an Exploration of Grower Opinions and Perspectives towards Collective Action and Information Transfer

Creator:: Lowder, Sarah R.
Abstract:: The scale of pest and disease dispersal is often larger than the scale of individual farms. Therefore, an individual grower’s response to pests and diseases can affect and is affected by their surrounding growing region. Individual growers are also not isolated, and engage in various forms of information gathering, sharing,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Action and Information Transfer. Abstract approved: Walter F. Mahaffee The scale of

Impurities in a homogeneous electron gas

Creator:: Song, Jung-Hwan
Abstract:: Immersion energies for an impurity in a homogeneous electron gas with a uniform positive background charge density have been calculated numerically using density functional theory. The numerical aspects of this problem are very demanding and have not been properly discussed in previous work. The numerical problems are related to approximations...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ] where, in the second quantized notation, (2.1) 5 1 I_V2(r)I(r)dr (2.2) L2m r (2.3) = f (r')w(r

Nutritional Management of Beef Cows During Late-Gestation to Enhance Offspring Productivity

Creator:: Marques, Rodrigo Da Silva
Abstract:: Two experiments evaluated nutritional management of late-gestating beef cows to enhance offspring productivity. The objective of experiment 1 was to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic Cu, Mn, Zn, and Co supplementation to beef cows during late-gestation on performance and physiological responses of the offspring. The objective of experiment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: me. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my advisor and friend Dr. Reinaldo F. Cooke

Regional Scale Modeling of Climate, Cryosphere, and Freshwater Discharge in Changing Coastal Mountain Environments

Creator:: Beamer, Jordan P.
Abstract:: The glaciated coastal mountain watersheds that drain into the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) provide a model laboratory to explore the challenges of hydrological modeling and study the impact of climate and glacier cover change on regional hydrology. The region is data-sparse and contains a complex assemblage of topography and land...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David F. Hill The glaciated coastal mountain watersheds that drain

Probing the Biophysical interactions of Anti-Microbial Peptide WLBU2 Using Model Membrane Systems

Creator:: Golbek, Thaddeus W.
Abstract:: WLBU2 is an engineered cationic amphiphilic peptide that targets Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and envelopes endotoxin while avoiding other cell types. The exact mechanism of how WLBU2 targets, binds, and disrupts bacterial cell membranes is still not completely known. Thus, the overall goal of this investigation is to determine the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Thaddeus W. Golbek for the degree of Master of Science in Chemical

Investigation of f-Element Extraction and Ligand Association in the ALSEP Extraction System for Used Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing

Creator:: Holfeltz, Vanessa E.
Abstract:: Effective separation of lanthanides (Ln) from the minor actinides (MA) is a crucial technical challenge to closing the nuclear fuel cycle. This separation is a necessary prerequisite to transmute long-lived isotopes of Am and Cm, which will allow a reduction of the repository volume, thermal load, and radiological toxicity of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Title: Investigation of f -Element Extraction and Ligand Association in the ALSEP Extraction System for

Collegiate student's epistemologies and conceptual understanding of the role of models in precalculus mathematics : a focus on the exponential and logarithmic functions

Creator:: Melendy, Robert F.
Abstract:: Collegiate student's conceptual distinctions of what define a mathematical and a physical model seems to be affected by the epistemological beliefs they hold about this knowledge. These beliefs seem to influence student's thinking and reasoning as they embark on problem solving activities in collegiate mathematics. Student's epistemological beliefs of mathematical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Microsoft Word - Ph D Dissertation _Robert F Melendy_.doc

Trade-offs in a pathogen-rich world : genetic and maternal drivers of variation in costly resistance and immunity in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer)

Creator:: Tavalire, Hannah F.
Abstract:: Disease acts as a powerful selective force in natural systems, driving the rapid evolution of resistance in the host. In the face of a myriad of pathogenic challenges in natural systems, hosts must balance the energetic needs of maintenance and reproduction with costly resistance mechanisms. In this dissertation I will...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Hannah F. Tavalire for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

“The System is F*cked. Everything needs to Change:” A Queer Feminist Pro-Sex Work Analysis of the Digital Age

Creator:: Barrett, Emerson LR
Abstract:: “The system is fucked. Everything needs to change” was stated by Ashley Paige, a professional dominatrix and author in We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, at a book launch event. Paige’s sentiments are poignant and a call to action to all of us. Through this thesis, I will...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2021. Title: “The System is F*cked. Everything needs to Change:” A Queer Feminist Pro- Sex Work

Fungal Secondary Metabolism of Basidiobolus meristosporus: a Novel Natural Product Reservoir

Creator:: Trautman, Ian A.
Abstract:: Secondary metabolites (SMs) play an integral role in the life history of most fungal species. Fungal metabolomic studies provide insights into how fungi perform certain ecological functions, how they compete and interact with other organisms, and the breadth of fungal chemodiversity. Fungal SMs have also been utilized for a variety...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: __________________________________________________ Joseph W. Spatafora Secondary

New Metrics, Modeling Applications, and Observational Strategies for Snowpacks in Remote, Data-Limited, Mountain Environments

Creator:: Crumley, Ryan L.
Abstract:: The topics in this dissertation center on the snow processes that dominate mountain environments in the Western U.S. and Alaska, particularly in locations lacking long-term observational datasets or locales that are difficult to access in-person. Some are currently glacierized or have been glaciated in the recent past. Each of the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Anne W. Nolin

Influence of supplement composition on utilization of low-quality, cool-season forages by beef cattle

Creator:: McGuire, Dustin L.
Abstract:: Two studies were conducted to evaluate the influence of supplement composition on intake and digestibility of a low-quality (< 6% CP), cool-season forage, as well as cow performance. Treatments included a non-supplemented control (CON), corn (approximately 8% CP), corn and urea (LU = corn + 0.09 mg/kg BW urea, approximately...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Forages by Beef Cattle Abstract approved: David W. Bohnert

Evaluating Leucopis species (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae) from the Pacific Northwest as potential biological control agents of the hemlock woolly adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae)

Creator:: Grubin, Sarah M.
Abstract:: Hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae Annand, is a destructive introduced pest of hemlock trees in eastern North America, and management has focused on the use of natural enemies through classical biological control. Two species of chamaemyiid flies, Leucopis argenticollis Zetterstedt and Leucopis atrifacies (Aldrich) have been collected previously from western...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Approved: Darrell W. Ross Kimberly F. Wallin Hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae

Effect of plant date on subsequent seedling field performance

Creator:: Taylor, Michael Monroe
Abstract:: Douglas-fir (Psudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) seedlings were outplanted on eight dates (every three weeks from mid-August 2005 through mid-January 2006). On each plant date, seedlings from a conventional dormancy (CONV) induction treatment, including moisture and nutrient stress, and a shortened daylength (SD) treatment were outplanted on three western Oregon sites...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved ____________________________________________________________________ Robert W. Rose

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:: respect to fluidized beds. Doctoral Committee: R. W. Boubel, J. Go Mingle, F, a Schaumburg, L. D. Calvin

Overexpression of the GROWTH REGULATING FACTOR 4-GRF-INTERACTING FACTOR 1 Transcription Factor Chimera Modifies Transformation and Regeneration Efficiency in Populus and Eucalyptus

Creator:: Ryan, Nathaniel W.
Abstract:: Transformation is a major bottleneck for genetic engineering and gene editing in forest tree species. This includes most genotypes of Populus and Eucalyptus, which are some of the world’s most widely-cultivated genera of plantation forest trees. To provide new tools for transformation, I tested the transcription factor-protein chimera consisting of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Nathaniel W. Ryan

Measuring protein metal binding via mass spectrometry : copper, zinc superoxide dismutase and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Creator:: Rhoads, Timothy W.
Abstract:: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons. Dominantly-inherited mutations to the antioxidant enzyme Cu,Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD1) cause 3-6% of all ALS cases. The complete mechanism behind the toxicity of mutant SOD1 remains unclear, although significant evidence points to aberrant or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Timothy W. Rhoads for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry & Biophysics presented on July

Development of Amorphous Metal Thin Films for Thermal Inkjet Printing and Microelectronics

Creator:: McGlone, John M.
Abstract:: Due to a lack of grain boundaries, an amorphous metal thin film (AMTF) possesses advantageous mechanical properties and enhanced chemical stability that is potentially useful for thermal inkjet (TIJ) printing applications. The use of an AMTF as a TIJ resistor or cavitation plate could lead to a thinner TIJ cavitation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: John F. Wager Due to a lack of grain boundaries, an amorphous metal thin film (AMTF

Metabolic Effects in C57BL/6J Mice Fed a High-Fat Western Diet Supplemented with Watermelon Flesh, Rind, and Skin and Other Whole Foods

Creator:: Becraft, Alexandra R.
Abstract:: Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is rich in lycopene and citrulline and has high phenolic content and antioxidant capacity. Previous studies demonstrate the health benefits of watermelon intake on improved blood pressure regulation along with others. Similarly, cherries, raspberries, walnuts and green tea are rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols, and polyunsaturated fatty acids...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________ Neil F. Shay Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is rich in lycopene and citrulline and has high

Part I: Total synthesis of marine macrolide amphidinolide F and synthetic studies toward amphidinolide C; Part II: Computational study on proline sulfonamide-catalyzed aldol reaction

Creator:: Mahapatra, Subham
Abstract:: More than 30 members of the diverse amphidinolide family of biologically active macrolides have been isolated over last three decades. From this family, amphidinolides C and F stand among the most complex and densely functionalized affiliates. Recently, we have accomplished the first total synthesis of amphidinolide F. The all-carbon framework...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Title: Part I: Total Synthesis of Marine Macrolide Amphidinolide F and Synthetic Studies Toward

The adsorption of human recombinant factor VIII in the presence of the nonionic triblock surfactant Pluronic® F-68 at the air-water interface

Creator:: Alkhatib, Aveen K.
Abstract:: The adsorption behavior of a human recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII) in the presence of the nonionic, poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) triblock surfactant Pluronic® F-68 was evaluated by dynamic air-water tensiometry. Surface tension kinetics were recorded for F-68 in the absence of protein at concentrations ranging from 0 to 10,000...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: addition of the F-68 surfactant. However, after the addition of a 0.2% (w/v) Pluronic® F-68 solution

Defining intensity of skeletal loading in children

Creator:: Bauer, Jeremy J.
Abstract:: While exercise can be prescribed for improving cardiovascular and muscle health, no prescription exists for increasing bone mass. Because bone deformation rate has been identified as an important variable related to osteogenesis, estimates of skeletal loading during human activities likely characterize the associated osteogenic stimulus. However, estimates of body segment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: consists of Wilson C. “Toby” Hayes, Christine M. Snow, Michael J. Pavol, Mark F. Costello and Elizabeth

Genetic factors that provide adult plant resistance against Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici to wheat cultivar 'Stephens' in a multilocation analysis.

Creator:: Vazquez, Maria Dolores
Abstract:: Stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) has been receiving increased attention in the USA since the appearance of more virulent races detected in the past decade. These races caused yield losses even in areas where the disease previously was rarely detected. Host plant resistance is the most cost effective...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: f. sp. tritici to Wheat Cultivar ‘Stephens’ in a Multilocation Analysis. Abstract

Building Character Through Metaphor and Ideology: A Rhetorical Examination of John F. Kennedy’s Use of Metaphor to Combat the Religious Issue in 1960

Creator:: Smith, Jonathan Michael
Abstract:: On September 12th 1960, just two months prior to one of the closest Presidential elections in American history, John F. Kennedy faced the Houston Ministerial Association and delivered a powerful speech on religion and Americanism. The "religious issue" of the 1960 campaign drew immense interest and trumped other issues pertinent...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Ideology: A Rhetorical Examination of John F. Kennedy’s Use of Metaphor to Combat the Religious Issue in

Analysis of the effectiveness, efficiency and co-benefits of REDD+ projects in the Peruvian Amazon in the period 2017-2022: a systematic review and the case of the Tambopata - Bahuaja Sonene REDD+ project

Creator:: Sanchez, Yamile C.
Abstract:: REDD+ is a heavily promoted mechanism to mitigate climate change through the carbon market worldwide, however, initial projects presented challenges related to effectiveness, efficiency, and equity (3E criteria) during implementation. In Peru, it has been promoted since 2008 due to high deforestation rates in the tropical forest, with 30 ongoing...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Growth and characterization of wide–gap semiconducting oxide and chalcogenide thin films by pulsed laser deposition

Creator:: Newhouse, Paul F.
Abstract:: The preparation and characterization of thin film oxides and chalcogenides by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) is presented. An overview of fundamental PLD concepts are presented and are followed by a description implementation and development of the PLD systems at OSU. We present the results of thin film growth of high...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Paul F. Newhouse for the

Compositional variations in hydrothermal white mica and chlorite from wall-rock alteration at the Ann-Mason porphyry copper deposit, Nevada

Creator:: Cohen, Julia F.
Abstract:: The detection of subtle variations in mineral chemistry in zoned hydrothermal alteration associated with the formation of porphyry copper deposits by short-wave infrared spectroscopy and rock chemistry are potentially valuable vectoring tools for mineral exploration. In order to correctly interpret the data collected by these methods, results must be calibrated...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

ACTFEL device simulation with impact ionization using a two-sheet charge model

Creator:: Bouchard, Anthony F.
Abstract:: The main achievement of this thesis is the development of a two-sheet charge simulation model with space charge creation by trap-to-band impact ionization to describe the electrical characteristics of alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) devices. The two-sheet charge model localizes all of the space charge in the phosphor region of an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -sheet charge model AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Anthony F. Bouchard for the degree of Master of

Zinc tin oxide thin-film transistor current mirror circuits

Creator:: Feller, Layannah Elizabeth
Abstract:: The central focus of this thesis is the design, fabrication and characterization of amorphous oxide semiconductor (AOS) thin-film transistor (TFT) current mirrors. The thin-film deposition and circuit fabrication methods used to realize zinc tin oxide (ZTO) TFT current mirrors are addressed in order to elucidate the processing challenges for this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: Zinc Tin Oxide Thin-Film Transistor Current Mirror Circuits Abstract approved: John F. Wager

Thermally-stable amorphous metal thin films

Creator:: McGlone, John M.
Abstract:: Amorphous metal thin films (AMTFs) are of potential use for metal-insulator-metal (MIM) tunnel diode applications due to their ultra-smooth surfaces, a consequence of their amorphous microstructure. The objective of this thesis is to design a thermally-stable AMTF capable of maintaining MIM tunnel diode performance after a post-deposition anneal in excess...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -deposited, (b) 800 ◦C, (c) 900 ◦C, (d) 1000 ◦C, (e) 1100 ◦C anneals, and (f) a reference spectrum of a Ta-W

Spawning, larval recruitment, and early life survival of Pacific lampreys in the South Fork Coquille River, Oregon

Creator:: Brumo, Abel F.
Abstract:: Recently, there has been concern over the decline of the Pacific lamprey, Lampetra tridentata, in the northwestern United States. However, effective management has been impeded by data gaps in basic biology, especially in the early life stages. Consequently, in 2004 and 2005 I examined reproductive ecology, larval recruitment, and lamprey...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _______________________________________________________________ Douglas F. Markle Recently, there has been concern over the decline of the Pacific

Investigation of metal-insulator-metal (MIM) and nanolaminate barrier MIIM tunnel devices fabricated via atomic layer deposition

Creator:: Alimardani, Nasir
Abstract:: Metal-insulator-metal (MIM) tunnel devices have been proposed for high speed applications such as hot electron transistors, IR detectors, optical rectennas for IR energy harvesting, and backplanes for LCDs. The majority of these applications require highly asymmetric and non-linear current versus voltage (I-V) behavior at low applied voltages and ultra-high frequencies....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . 6 References 1 N. Alimardani, E. W. Cowell III, J. F. Wager, J. F. Conley, Jr., D. R. Evans, M

Tidal range changes in the Delaware Bay : past conditions and future scenarios

Creator:: Hall, George F.
Abstract:: Throughout the Holocene, appreciable changes in bathymetry are hypothesized to have resulted in large changes to tidal datums in coastal and estuarine areas. An understanding of tidal change is an important contribution to the knowledge of relative historical sea-level change and future coastal planning. To test this hypothesis, the Advanced...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: George F. Hall for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering presented on May 21, 2012

DC/AC Stability of In-Ga-Zn-O Thin-Film Transistors

Creator:: Zhou, Fan
Abstract:: The electrical stability of amorphous indium-gallium-zinc oxide (a-IGZO) thinfilmtransistors (TFTs) is investigated for flat-panel display applications. Althoughproducts incorporating a-IGZO TFT backplanes are already commercially available,e.g., iMac with 5K retina display, technical challenges need to be addressed for nextgenerationapplications, e.g., active-matrix organic light-emitting diode displays.Device stability is one crucial issue. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Transistors Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ John F

Instability and temperature-dependence assessment of IGZO TFTs

Creator:: Hoshino, Ken
Abstract:: Amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) are of great current interest for thin-film transistor (TFT) channel layer applications. In particular, indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) is under intense development for commercial applications because of its demonstrated high performance at low processing temperatures. The objective of the research presented in this thesis is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: F. Wager Amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) are of great current interest for thin- film

The Effects of Sex and Task on Biomechanical Factors Related to ACL Injury

Creator:: Curren, Mackenzie I. V.
Abstract:: Title: Curren, M. The Effects of Sex and Task on Biomechanical Factors Related to ACL Injury Purpose: To investigate the influences of sex and task on biomechanical factors associated with ACL injury. Methods: We used a nine camera motion capture system (Vicon, Inc.) using a standard retroreflective marker set (25...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) -1 ] M F 0 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02 0.025 0.03 0.035 DL C [x B W X H t] -1

A New Tool and a New Look at Human Relationships with Nature: from Biophilia to Behavior Change

Creator:: Leite de Araújo, Luciana
Abstract:: Despite some successful conservation stories, biodiversity continues to be lost around the world. Climate change accentuates the ecological crisis and demands not only coordinated action by individuals and collectives, but also a re-examination (and re-imagination) of our relationship with nature. As part of the basis for such a re-examination, further...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Joanne F. Tynon Despite some successful conservation stories, biodiversity continues

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Process Development of Nb-doped TiO₂ as a Transparent Conducting Oxide (TCO) and ALD of HfO₂/Nb₂O₅ Bilayers as Insulating Barriers for Metal/Insulator/Insulator/Metal (MIIM) Diodes

Creator:: Lin, Shijia
Abstract:: Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), primarily indium doped tin oxide, have been widely used in numerous fields since decades ago, such as solar cells, displays, OLEDs and ‘smart windows’ etc. Owing to the scarcity of indium, there is a great demand for new alternative materials. Metal/insulator/metal (MIM) diodes are a critical...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : __________________________________________________ John F. Conley, Jr. Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), primarily indium doped tin oxide

Amorphous oxide semiconductors in circuit applications

Creator:: McFarlane, Brian Ross
Abstract:: The focus of this thesis is the investigation of thin-film transistors (TFTs) based on amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) in two circuit applications. To date, circuits implemented with AOS-based TFTs have been primarily enhancement-enhancement inverters, ring oscillators based on these inverters operating at peak frequencies up to ~400 kHz, and two-transistor...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Amorphous Oxide Semiconductors in Circuit Applications Abstract approved: John F. Wager The focus of this

A Comparison of Frontal and Transverse Plane Kinematics in Level versus Downhill Running

Creator:: Thompson, Gretchen
Abstract:: Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is a common overuse injury which affects many runners and can result in needing to take time off from running to alleviate symptoms or allow the injury to heal. Common biomechanical characteristics of those affected by IT band syndrome include increased hip adduction, knee varus, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Plant-Pollinator Interactions in a Changing World: Cryptic Specialization, Pollinator Movement, and Landscape Genetics of Pollinator-Dependent Plants

Creator:: Gannon, Dustin G.
Abstract:: Plant-pollinator mutualisms are one of the most prevalent and economically important mutualisms in nature. Like many other ecological systems, plant-pollinator communities are threatened by anthropogenic activity, both directly (e.g., habitat conversion and fragmentation) and indirectly (e.g., climate change). While we are aware of many of the activities that adversely impact...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Kormann and F. Andrew Jones assisted with data collection and experimental design. Matt Betts designed

Critical factors affecting the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes : A Delphi study of the opinions of community college personnel

Creator:: Somerville, Jerry A.
Abstract:: The two-fold purpose of this study was to identify critically important factors that affect the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes and study why they were critically important. A three-round Delphi process was used in both a pilot project and in a full study to solicit the opinions of individuals...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Darlene F. Russ-Eft The two-fold purpose of this study was to identify critically important factors

Fabrication process assessment and negative bias illumination stress study of IGZO and ZTO TFTs

Creator:: Hoshino, Ken
Abstract:: Indium-gallium-zinc oxide (IGZO) and zinc-tin oxide (ZTO) are investigated for thin-film transistor (TFT) applications. Negative bias illumination stress (NBIS) is employed for electrical stability assessment. Unpassivated IGZO and ZTO TFTs suffer from severe NBIS instabilities. Zinc-tin-silicon oxide is found to be an effective passivation layer for IGZO and ZTO TFTs,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ John F. Wager Indium-gallium-zinc oxide (IGZO) and zinc-tin oxide (ZTO) are investigated

Transparent electronics : thin-film transistors and integrated circuits

Creator:: Presley, Rick E.
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on two aspects of transparent electronics, SnO₂ transparent thin-film transistors (TTFTs) and transparent circuits. Both depletion- and enhancement-mode SnO₂ TTFTs are realized. The maximum effective mobility for the depletion- and enhancement-mode devices are 2 cm²V⁻¹s⁻¹ and 0.8 cm²V⁻¹s⁻¹, respectively. A variety of techniques to decrease the carrier...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: F. Wager This thesis focuses on two aspects of transparent electronics, SnO2 transpar- ent thin

Contact resistance and stability assessment of oxide-based thin film transistors

Creator:: Hung, Celia M.
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on two aspects of oxide-based thin-film transistors (TFTs), contact resistance and instability assessment. First, determination of the contact resistance of indium tin oxide (ITO) on two wide-band gap semiconductors, zinc oxide (ZnO) and indium gallium oxide (IGO), is attempted and the effects of contact resistance on device...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: . John F. Wager This thesis focuses on two aspects of oxide

Is Resistance Futile: Examining Fitness Costs Associated with QoI Resistance in E. necator

Creator:: Newbold, Chelsea L.
Abstract:: Quinone outside Inhibitor (QOI) fungicides are one of the most widely used fungicide classes (FRAC 11) in the world. This popularity is the result of their ability to effectively manage a wide array of economically important pathogen species on a broad range of crops. While having mostly preventative activity, some...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Walter F. Mahaffee

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

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

Design and evaluation of on-line arithmetic modules and networks for signal processing applications on FPGAs

Creator:: Galli, Reto
Abstract:: Several papers propose the use of on-line arithmetic for signal processing applications implemented on FPGAs. Although those papers provide reasonable arguments for the use of on-line arithmetic, they give only inadequate or incomplete comparisons of the proposed on-line designs to other state of the art solutions on FPGAs. In this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Alexandre F. Tenca Several papers propose the use of on-line arithmetic for signal processing

Solutions of plate equation for the prediction of ink droplets in inkjet cartridges

Creator:: Sangplung, Saangrut
Abstract:: Droplet formation in inkjet cartridges has been studied for several decades to improve print qualities. Currents and rigid nozzle plates are used inside the cartridge to fix the size of droplets exiting the chamber. This research is focused on studying the effect of nozzle flexibility on droplet formation. A flexible...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (A1Jo(/3r)+E1Y0(flr)-i-B.J0(f3.r)+EK0(/3.r)) f (w w2)2 =I Ie'' 2 a)2) cos(wdIt) (a) w2) sin(wdit

Atomic solid state energy scale applied to novel thin-film solar absorbers

Creator:: Pelatt, Brian D.
Abstract:: The atomic solid state energy (SSE) scale is introduced as a tool for inorganic materials design. The SSE scale is obtained by assessing an average electron affinity (EA) (for a cation) or an average ionization potential (IP) (for an anion) for each atom using data from compounds having that specific...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Atomic Solid State Energy Scale Applied to Novel Thin-Film Solar Absorbers Abstract approved: John F

Towards a Selectively Bioactive Surface for the Removal of Circulating Endotoxin in Blood

Creator:: Raman, Ramya
Abstract:: Sepsis is an inflammatory reaction occurring throughout the human body to infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and or other forms of pathogens. It is essential to find an alternative treatment method for sepsis, to lessen the dependence on antibiotics. Hemoperfusion is an absorbent device that removes select targets from blood,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 25. J. H. Grose and S. R. Casjens, Virology 468, 421-443 (2014). 26. F. J. He, M. Y. Xiang and X. W

Evaluating the presence of radium-226 in soil surrounding a coal-fired power plant using the multi-agency radiation survey and site investigation manual (MARSSIM)

Creator:: Herring, Thomas A. (Thomas Andrew)
Abstract:: Coal-fired power plants constitute a significant source of energy production for the United States, and are projected to do so for decades to come. Most of the scrutiny coal-fired power plants receive is in the form of environmental concerns regarding green house gas emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Jack F. Higginbotham Coal-fired power plants constitute a significant source of energy

Identification and quantitation of 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal and 4-oxo-2-nonenal metabolites in vivo as biomarkers of oxidative stress

Creator:: Kuiper, Heather C.
Abstract:: Oxidative stress occurs when the balance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the body becomes tipped heavily in favor of the reactive oxygen species. Reactive oxygen species can be present in excess due to elevated O2 levels, radiation, infection, smoking, or even excessive exercise. It is also...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Biol. Chem. 276(4), 20831-20838 8. Schneider, C., Boeglin, W. E., Yin, H., Ste, D. F., Hachey, D. L

Investigation of ultra-thin In-Ga-Zn-O thin-film transistors

Creator:: Chiang, Tsung-Han
Abstract:: The objective of the work reported herein is to explore the impact of decreasing channel thickness on radio-frequency (RF) sputtered amorphous indium-gallium-zinc oxide (a-IGZO) thin-ﬁlm transistors (TFTs) electrical performance through the evaluation of drain current versus gate voltage (I[subscript D] − V[subscript G]) transfer curves. For a ﬁxed set of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Investigation of Ultra-thin In-Ga-Zn-O Thin-Film Transistors Abstract approved: John F. Wager The objective

Management Strategies to Improve Immune Function and Performance of Feeder Cattle

Creator:: Lippolis, Katana D.
Abstract:: Three experiments evaluated the effects of different management strategies on immune function and performance of feeder cattle. The objective of experiment 1 was to compare the effects of anticipating, delaying, or vaccinating against Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) at the time of weaning and feedlot entry on growth, DMI, and plasma...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Reinaldo F. Cooke Three experiments evaluated the effects of different management strategies on

Raising fragile : the experiences & perspectives of the families of male Fragile X individuals

Creator:: Shorb, JoAnne E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative research study was to address the experiences and perspectives of those who have grown up with and raised males who have Fragile X syndrome. The methods used in the study included surveying and interviewing the family members of adult individuals with Fragile X, reviewing resources...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________________ Darlene F. Russ-Eft The purpose of this qualitative research study was to address the

Fabrication of a flexible glucose sensing catheter for human implantation

Creator:: Matthews, David J.
Abstract:: Flexible electronics processing techniques were applied to integrate a glucose sensor with a hormone-delivery catheter in order to create a cheap and minimally invasive method for patients with type 1 diabetes to continually monitor and control their blood sugar levels. Ultimately, this work intends to move toward the development of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ John F. Conley, Jr. Flexible electronics processing techniques were applied to integrate a

NMR studies of CdF₂:Ga and CdF₂:Ga,Y

Creator:: Hilger, Derrick J.
Abstract:: Crystals of CdF₂:In and CdF₂:Ga reduced in a cadmium vapor exhibit unusual metastable properties that can be explained by a "negative U" model. This work uses NMR to investigate this model for CdF₂:Ga and CdF₂:Ga,Y and compare the results to optical measurements. Temperature dependent relaxation measurements were done on ¹¹³Cd...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: William W. Warren Crystals of CdF2:In and CdF2:Ga reduced in a cadmium vapor exhibit

Electro-optical characterization of SrS:Ce, SrS:Cu, and SrS:Cu,Ag alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent devices

Creator:: Grudzinsky, Arkady S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the understanding of SrS-based alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) device operation. Three main accomplishments serving this purpose are presented in this thesis. First, two new methods are developed for estimation of insulator capacitance in ACTFEL devices possessing a large amount of dynamic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: by the centers of lu 6 c D F J/B \ ) 2 I ( (A E \G H I Figure 2.2. AC driving waveform

Metabolic effects of consumption of quercetin, ellagic acid, cherry, and apple phytochemical extracts in high-fat fed mice

Creator:: Smith, Sarah M.
Abstract:: Metabolic improvements and changes in gene expression were measured in mice fed polyphenol-rich extracts derived from apples and sweet cherries, and the common phytochemicals, quercetin and ellagic acid. Polyphenol-rich extracts were produced by solid phase extraction and column chromatography. Extracts and purified compounds were mixed into a high-fat (HF, 60%...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: High-Fat Fed Mice. Abstract approved: _______________________________________ Neil F

Model predictive control of a direct fire projectile equipped with canards

Creator:: Ollerenshaw, Douglas R.
Abstract:: Launch uncertainties in uncontrolled direct fire projectiles can lead to significant impact point dispersion, even at relatively short range. A model predictive control scheme for direct fire projectiles is investigated to reduce impact point dispersion. The control law depends on projectile linear theory to create an approximate linear model of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Predictive Control of a Direct Fire Projectile Equipped with Canards Abstract approved: Mark F. Costello

Development of oxide semiconductors : materials, devices, and integration

Creator:: Chiang, Hai Q.
Abstract:: The aim of this dissertation is to develop oxide semiconductors by radio-frequency sputtering for thin-film transistor (TFT) applications. A variety of oxide semiconductors are used as the TFT channel layer, including indium gallium oxide (IGO), zinc tin oxide (ZTO), and indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO). The variety of materials used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : John F. Wager The aim of this dissertation is to develop oxide semiconductors by radio-frequency

Effects of camelina meal supplementation on ruminal forage degradability, performance, and physiological responses of beef cattle

Creator:: Cappellozza, Bruno Ieda
Abstract:: Three experiments compared ruminal, physiological, and performance responses of beef steers consuming hay ad libitum and receiving grain-based supplements with (CAM) or without (CO) inclusion of camelina meal. In Exp. 1, 9 steers fitted with ruminal cannulas received CAM (2.04 kg of DM/d) or CO (2.20 kg of DM/d). Steers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: during this period. I would like to thank Dr. Reinaldo F. Cooke for the opportunity, guidance during

Manufacture and characterization of novel ACTFEL materials and devices

Creator:: Bender, Jeffrey P.
Abstract:: The aim of this dissertation is to develop non-traditional approaches to alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) device fabrication. ACTFEL technology suffers from a lack of adequately bright and efficient primary-color phosphors and cannot presently compete in the low-cost display market. Therefore the research presented in this dissertation focuses on an exploration...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Manufacture and Characterization of Abstract approved. John F/Wager The aim of this dissertation is to

Characterization of the Mechanisms of Action and Molecular Targets of Hop-derived Flavonoids in the Mitigation of Obesity-related Metabolic Impairments

Creator:: Paraiso, Ines L.
Abstract:: Obesity is a complex multifactorial disease resulting from excessive energy intake compared to energy expenditure. The excess energy is mostly stored as fat in enlarged adipocytes, but some lipids may infiltrate other organs such as the liver to form ectopic fat. Adipose tissue and ectopic fat produce and secrete a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . 46. Pathak, P., H. Liu, S. Boehme, C. Xie, K. W. Krausz, F. Gonzalez, and J. Y. L. Chiang. 2017

Evaluating the Usefulness of a Functional Test Battery for Determining Return to Full Activity in Females with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Creator:: Chang, Eun Wook
Abstract:: A functional test battery (FTB), which combines the use of subjective and objective functional measures, has been proposed as a potential means to distinguish anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed (ACLR) patients' that can more safely participate in activity from those at greater risk. However, no previous study has directly assessed whether...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Marc F. Norcross A functional test battery (FTB), which combines the use of subjective

Positive Emotions and Community College Developmental Mathematics Achievement

Creator:: Muranaka, Brandon I.
Abstract:: Developmental mathematics and the completion of degrees have been at the forefront of community colleges in recent years. Positive psychology has given rise to the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions. The purpose of this study is to study the relationship between positive emotions and developmental mathematics achievement at the community...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Darlene F. Russ-Eft

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