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Design, fabrication and testing of a high temperature ceramic microreactor for synthesizing silicon nitride nanoparticles

Creator:: Jain, Kartavya
Abstract:: An alumina microreactor was designed and fabricated to study the synthesis of nanosized silicon nitride powder via the ammonolysis of SiO vapor at temperatures ranging from 1300°C to 1400°C. It is the first high temperature ceramic microreactor capable of operating at temperatures upto 1600°C. The microreactor was designed using 3D...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: financial support during the initial course of my Master’s program. I also thank Dr. Dan Palo and

Development of a microchannel device for adsorption cooling application

Creator:: Asumpinpong, Kasidid
Abstract:: Single-layer and three-layer microchannel adsorption devices were fabricated by procedure that was newly developed. Aluminum was chosen for metal housing while the adsorption pair was silica gel and water. Each adsorption layer contained two layers of 250 μm-thick silica gel. Both silica gel layers opened to the same layer of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: author acknowledges Dr.Daniel Palo and Benjamin Roberts, who kindly allowed the author to use PNNL

CdS nanocrystalline thin films deposited by the continuous microreactor-assisted solution deposition (MASD) process : growth mechanisms and film characterizations

Creator:: Su, Yu-Wei
Abstract:: The continuous microreactor-assisted solution deposition (MASD) process was used for the deposition of CdS thin films on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) glass. The MASD system, including a T-junction micromixer and a microchannel heat exchanger is capable of isolating the homogeneous particle precipitation from the heterogeneous surface reaction. The results show...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . O. Ryu 3 , Daniel R. Palo 2 , Brian K. Paul 4,5 and Chih-hung Chang 1,5 * 1 School of

Investigation of solution-based processes for functional metal oxides : printing, nanostructures, and applications

Creator:: Han, Seung-Yeol
Abstract:: The various solution-based processes, spin coating, inkjet printing, microreactor assisted nanoparticle deposition (MANDTM) and spin-successive ionic layer absorption and reaction (Spin-SILAR) were used to demonstrate thin film electronics and anti-reflective coatings. Several aspects of thin film transistors (TFTs) were tested including a range of temperatures, annealing atmosphere, and deposition methods....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . I would also like to thank my doctoral committee, Professors Brian K. Paul, Daniel R. Palo

Synthesis of titanium dioxide nanorods using a continuous flow microreactor

Creator:: Yen, Wei-Liang
Abstract:: The primary goal of this thesis is to synthesize titanium dioxide nanorods using a continuous flow microreactor. Titania powder, one of the most important particulate materials is used for many purposes owing to its excellent optical properties of a high refractive index leading to high hiding power and whiteness of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Brian K Paul, Dr. Daniel R Palo, and Dr. Li Kai-Chang for their time and commitment to my M.S program

The impact of child-centered play therapy on anxiety levels in pre-neurosurgical pediatric patients

Creator:: Lerwick, Julie L.
Abstract:: The prevalence of childhood illness requiring hospitalization establishes the need for implementation of an applied intervention to decrease levels of hospitalization-induced anxiety in pediatric patients. In addition to anxiety, levels of perceived trauma have also been linked to pre-operative pediatric patients. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) within the medical setting has...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________ Daniel Stroud The prevalence of childhood illness requiring hospitalization establishes

Reasserting moral boundaries : representations of fame in George Eliot's Daniel Deronda

Creator:: Foster, Emily S.
Abstract:: Celebrity culture is part of a long history of fame, but the modern celebrity individual came into focus in the nineteenth century. The first part of this thesis distinguishes modern celebrity – including its morality – from other types of fame, explores the intersection of celebrity and gender through the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 18, 2017. Title: Reasserting Moral Boundaries: Representations of Fame in George Eliot’s Daniel

Foraging ecology and reproductive energetics of the Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) in Southeast Alaska

Creator:: Hatch, Nick R.
Abstract:: The Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is a species of conservation concern over the entirety of its known range, which spans coastal Alaska and northeastern Russia. Concerns about the status of the species have been raised due to evidence of population declines in key breeding areas, low reproductive output, and perceived...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Nicholas R. Hatch for the degree of Master of Science in Wildlife

Bridge Damage State Detection Based on Strain-Based Wireless Structural Health Monitoring

Creator:: Slaven, Kelli R.
Abstract:: The Pacific Northwest is at risk for significant seismic and tsunami events, which are capable of severely damaging lifeline transportation infrastructure, particularly bridges. As the bridges in the United States age and begin to show signs of fatigue, the risk for severe damage increases. Proper monitoring and inspection of bridges...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kelli R. Slaven for the

Assessing the Risk and Resilience of Coastal Communities: An Application to the Joint Seismic-Tsunami Hazard at Seaside, Oregon

Creator:: Sanderson, Dylan, R.
Abstract:: This thesis presents two conceptually linked papers outlining methodologies to improve community resilience. Both papers employ Seaside, Oregon as a testbed community and consider the seismic-tsunami hazard posed by the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The first paper presents a framework to deaggregate the results of a multi-hazard, multi-infrastructure, damage analysis by...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A study of thermal stratification in the cold legs during the subcooled blowdown phase of a loss of coolant accident in the OSU APEX Thermal Hydraulic Testing Facility

Creator:: Wachs, Daniel M.
Abstract:: The phenomena of interest in this work is the thermal stratification which occurs during the early stages of a loss of coolant accident (LOCA) in the OSU APEX Thermal Hydraulic Test Facility, which is a scaled model of the Westinghouse AP600 nuclear power plant. Thermal stratification has been linked to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel M. Wachs for the degree of Masters of Science in Nuclear

Small mammal responses to silvicultural fuels treatments in southwest Oregon

Creator:: Manning, Jeffrey A.
Abstract:: Despite the belief that fuels management, a form of prescribed fire that reduces accumulated fuels in commercially thinned forests, is necessary to restore forest 'health' in the Pacific Northwest, its effects on wildlife has received little attention in the scientific literature. Because fuels management is supported, funded, and implemented nationwide...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Responses to Silvicultural Fuels Treatments in Southwest Oregon. Abstract approved: W. Daniel Edge Despite

Evaluation of the Performance of Lateral Spread Displacement Empirical Models for Subduction Zone Earthquake Case Histories

Creator:: Bunn, Michael
Abstract:: Lateral spread is a pervasive type of liquefaction-induced ground failure that occurs on gentle slopes or near free-faces, such as river channels. Resulting horizontal displacements can reach up to several meters, and can be considerably damaging to foundations, bridges, roadways, pipelines, etc. In the 1990s, Bartlett and Youd (1992a, 1995)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Daniel T. Gillins Lateral

Iron acquisition and its regulation in Nitosomonas europaea

Creator:: Vajrala, Neeraja
Abstract:: Iron is absolutely necessary for the maintenance, the defense, the differentiation and last, but by no means least, the growth and cellular division of almost all living organisms including Nitrosomonas europaea, an ammonia oxidizing bacterium. Given the necessity of iron, it is not surprising that N. europaea evolved several irondependent...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: europaea Abstract approved: __________________________________________________ Daniel J. Arp

Fantastic Histories: How Malory's Morte Darthur Influenced Tolkien's The Silmarillion

Creator:: Tatom, Simon K.
Abstract:: My thesis, entitled "Fantastic Histories: How Malory's Morte Darthur Influenced Tolkien's The Silmarillion," argues that J.R.R. Tolkien's Silmarillion shares distinct similarities in style and content with Sir Thomas Malory's Morte Darthur, primarily in the lack of detail in the descriptions of characters and events, as each attempts to create a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

An assessment of the relationship between culturally specific coping methods and occupational stress for black male counselor educators : Implications for increased diversity in CACREP accredited programs

Creator:: Dempsey, Keith
Abstract:: The absence of Black male counselor educators in CACREP accredited programs is astounding. Out of a pool of 130 CACREP programs, only 31 have at least one Black male full time counselor educator. Although these programs are comprised of approximately 2,000 counselor educators, only 58 of them are Black men....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Physical Modeling of Progressive Damage and Failure of Wood-Frame Coastal Residential Structures Due to Waves and Surge Forces

Creator:: Duncan, Sean M.
Abstract:: A physical model study was performed to examine the forces and response of 1:6 scale wood-frame coastal residential structures subjected to storm surge and waves. An on-grade and an elevated specimen were tested and exposed to regular waves with varying water depths and wave heights to simulate Hurricane Sandy’s conditions....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Daniel Cox A physical model study was performed to examine the forces and response of 1:6

"Land of War and Blood" : spectacular violence, conflicting medievalisms, and chivalric legacies in Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe, Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones

Creator:: Horton, Kaely
Abstract:: This thesis examines depictions of medievalism in three central texts: Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe, Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones. Each of these texts provides an entry point for exploring the ways in which English and American writers have...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones

Numerical assessment of steel plate shear wall with coupling (SPSW-WC) system design procedure

Creator:: Li, Wennan
Abstract:: The Steel Plate Shear Wall (SPSW) system, is an innovative seismic lateral force resistant system, which has experienced increased use over the last three decades. The SPSW system is composed of boundary elements which anchor web plates that develop diagonal tension fields. A number of SPSW buildings have been built...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Steel Plate Shear Wall with Coupling (SPSW-WC) System Design Procedure Abstract approved: Daniel

The role of chlamydial inclusion membrane proteins in host-pathogen interaction and the development of novel methods for studying chlamydial biology

Creator:: Alzhanov, Damir T.
Abstract:: The majority of our modern understanding of bacterial pathogenesis is based on the strategy that involves screening bacterial genomes for the presence of the genes encoding pathogenic factors, and analysis of these genes via forward and reverse genetics. Chlamydiae represent a unique group of pathogenic bacteria in which it is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Daniel D. Rockey The majority of our modern understanding of bacterial pathogenesis is

Upgrading of a model compound of bio-oil using carbon monoxide in high temperature water

Creator:: Phipps, Ezra Daniel
Abstract:: Meeting the energy demands of the future is one of the most important challenges facing the engineering community today. An example of this problem is transportation fuels. Most of the current transportation fuels are composed of petroleum hydrocarbons. Finding a viable alternative is important given the potential scarcity of these...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Ezra Daniel Phipps for the degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering presented on May 29

Generalized linear mixed models with censored covariates

Creator:: Giovanini, John
Abstract:: This dissertation is about statistical methods for data analysis using generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) with censored covariates. Special attention in given to the particular problem of inference about age-specific reproductive success in wild animal populations using some animals with known ages and some animals with ages only known to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Generalized Linear Mixed Models with Censored Covariates Abstract approved: Daniel W. Schafer

Analysis of chlamydial and host proteins associated with infection

Creator:: Chu, Hencelyn
Abstract:: Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular bacteria that infect a variety of eukaryotic hosts and affect normal host processes. Within host cells, their developmental cycle takes place inside non-acidified vacuoles termed inclusions. An inclusion membrane composed primarily of secreted chlamydial synthesized proteins called Incs encloses the inclusion. At this location, Incs have...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ Daniel D. Rockey

Comparative foraging ecology of five species of Pacific seabirds : multi-scale analyses of marine habitat use

Creator:: Suryan, Robert
Abstract:: Seabirds are an integral component of marine ecosystems, however, because humans typically observe only snapshots of their lives at sea, our understanding of seabird foraging ecology is often limited. A more complete understanding of the ecological roles of seabirds and identification of critical foraging habitats requires the ability to follow...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________ Daniel D. Roby Seabirds are an integral component of marine ecosystems, however, because

Understanding chlamydial biology through genome sequencing and comparative genomics

Creator:: Jeffrey, Brendan
Abstract:: The human pathogen Chlamydia trachomatis displays different phenotypes between serovars both in vivo and in vitro. The study of chlamydial biology has been hampered by the lack of a tractable genetic system. Here, chlamydial isolates with known phenotypes as well as strains generated though recombination were fully sequenced to address...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and Comparative Genomics. Abstract approved: Daniel D. Rockey The human pathogen Chlamydia

The broad spectrum antiviral compound ST-669 affects vesicular trafficking in Chlamydia-infected cells

Creator:: Valiant, William G.
Abstract:: Our laboratory is exploring the mechanism of action of a novel broad spectrum antiviral, ST-669. This compound has activity against a variety of different viruses and the obligate intracellular bacterium, Chlamydia. In this study, we explored the effects of ST-669 when the cell cycle of the host cells was altered....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: __________________________________________________________________ Daniel

Essays on behavioral economics

Creator:: Cao, Zheng
Abstract:: This dissertation consists of two essays that address behavioral economics issues. In first chapter we analyze the effects of psychological pressure on performance using National Basketball Association (NBA) free throw data from the 2002-2003 through 2009-2010 seasons. We find evidence that players choke under pressure – they shoot on average...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Daniel F. Stone This dissertation consists of two essays that address behavioral economics issues

An assessment of intrapersonal and interpersonal resilience factors among trans people : a literature review and quantitative investigation

Creator:: Farnsworth, Liesl M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to demonstrate research scholarship using the American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript-style dissertation format, in accordance with Oregon State University Graduate School and Counseling Academic Unit guidelines. Chapter 1 provides explanation for how Chapters 2 and 3 are thematically linked manuscripts intended to extend professional...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________________ Daniel Stroud The purpose of this dissertation was to demonstrate research scholarship

Out of the Mouths of Users : Examining User-Developer Feedback Loops Facilitated by App Stores

Creator:: Bailey, Kendall
Abstract:: Application Stores, such as the iTunes App Store, give developers access to their users’ complaints and requests in the form of application reviews. However, little is known about how developers are responding to application reviews. Without such knowledge developers, users, Application Stores, and researchers could make incorrect assumptions. To address...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Cruise ship disturbance to Kittlitz's murrelets (Brachyramphus brevirostris) in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Creator:: Marcella, Timothy K.
Abstract:: The Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris), a small pursuit-diving seabird in the family Alcidae, occurs across much of coastal Alaska and parts of the Russian Far East. Glacier Bay National Park, located in Southeast Alaska, is believed to support approximately 37% of the worldwide breeding population of Kittlitz's murrelets during the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Daniel D. Roby The Kittlitz’s murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris), a small pursuit

Height Modernization from Static GPS Networks in Oregon: Evaluating NGS Guidelines and OPUS-Projects

Creator:: Kerr, Darren J.
Abstract:: Determining accurate elevations is important for many engineering and scientific applications, and finding these heights via GNSS increases efficiency and significantly reduces the costs as compared to precise geodetic leveling. The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has published guidelines for determining both ellipsoidal and orthometric heights with GPS to within 2...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Evaluating NGS Guidelines and OPUS-Projects Abstract approved: Daniel T. Gillins Determining accurate

Recombination, resistance, and drug discovery in Chlamydia

Creator:: Sandoz, Kelsi
Abstract:: The intracellular life cycle of Chlamydia has been difficult to study due to the inability to genetically manipulate the bacteria. As a result, indirect methods have been employed to study the pathogen and the aspects that contribute to its unique intracellular life cycle. A wide variety of laboratory adapted strains,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Discovery in Chlamydia. Abstract approved: Daniel D. Rockey The intracellular life cycle of

Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Outcomes for Young Adults

Creator:: Roberts, Sean D.
Abstract:: Those experiencing significant psychosocial problems in adolescence and young adulthood are at higher risk for psychological disorder (Pottick, Bilder, Vander Stoep, Warner, & Alvarez, 2008). Compared to peers, these individuals struggle to complete school, fit with social roles, and acquire occupational skills necessary for adulthood (Pottick et al., 2008). Providing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Daniel L. Stroud Those experiencing significant psychosocial problems in

Large-scale laboratory observations of wave forces on a highway bridge superstructure

Creator:: Bradner, Christopher
Abstract:: The experimental setup and data are presented for a laboratory experiment conducted to examine realistic wave forcing on a highway bridge superstructure. The experiments measure wave conditions along with the resulting forces, pressures, and structural response of a 1:5 scale, reinforced concrete model of a typical section of the I-10...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Bridge Superstructure Abstract approved: Daniel T. Cox The experimental setup and data are

Supporting the Families of International Graduate Students with Accompanying Dependents

Creator:: Rains, Shalece L.
Abstract:: Research universities in the United States recognize the importance of attracting graduate students from around the world to make global collaborations possible and to take advantage of the worldwide demand for higher education. Educational research has developed a large body of literature on the specialized supports that improve successful outcomes...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ________________________________________________________________________ Daniel W. Newhart

How male undergraduates cope with body dissatisfaction

Creator:: Staffileno, Thomas M.
Abstract:: This study explores the narratives of male undergraduate students and their experiences with body dissatisfaction. The inquiry utilizes a constructivist epistemology and a qualitative design in order to best understand previous and current experiences of individuals who have reflected upon their body image as part of their identity. To gather...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Daniel W. Newhart This study

Mechanism of action of ST-669 in Chlamydia spp.

Creator:: Scharzenberger, Stormy Marie
Abstract:: Our laboratory group is studying the molecular target of a novel, broad-spectrum antiviral compound known as ST-669. This compound has activity against a variety of different viruses and also obligate intracellular bacteria in the genera Coxiella and Chlamydia. The goal of this thesis project was to help elucidate the mechanism...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________________________ Daniel Rockey Our laboratory group is studying the molecular target of a novel, broad

Visual Expressions of Anxiety : An Exploration of how Students with Anxiety Perceive and Interact with Formal Learning Environments

Creator:: Andersen, Kristen S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis is to better understand how students who experience anxiety that interferes with their daily functioning perceive and interact with their formal learning environments such as classrooms and lab spaces so that instruction in these spaces may be improved. Specific attention was paid to the ways...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: _________________________________________________ Daniel W. Newhart The

Influence of macro-roughness on tsunami runup & forces

Creator:: Bridges, Kerri-Jane
Abstract:: This thesis is comprised of a manuscript based on a laboratory experiment run in the Tsunami Wave Basin as part of a research project funded by the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation called Housesmash. The purpose of the experiment was to better understand the role of the urban environment, represented...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Daniel T. Cox This thesis is comprised of a manuscript based on a laboratory

Understanding Software Development and Testing Practices

Creator:: Hilton, Michael
Abstract:: A bad software development process leads to wasted effort and inferior products. In order to improve a software process, it must be first understood. In this work I focus on understanding software processes. The first process we seek to understand is Continuous Integration (CI). CI systems automate the compilation, building,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Software Development and Testing Practices Abstract approved: Daniel Dig A bad software development

Pregnancy and the Academy : A Phenomenological Exploration of the Experience of Pregnant Graduate Students

Creator:: Larkins, Emma L.
Abstract:: This study explored the lived experiences of graduate students in masters-level academic programs who become pregnant, whether intended or otherwise, and the sources from which they received support in their efforts to balance their dual responsibilities as students and mothers-to-be. Through a series of three, semistructured one-on-one interviews, seven participants...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Graduate Students Abstract approved: Daniel W. Newhart This study explored the lived experiences of

Piscivorous colonial waterbirds in the Columbia River estuary : demography, dietary contaminants, and management

Creator:: Suzuki, Yasuko
Abstract:: Caspian terns (Hydroprogne caspia) and double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) nest in large colonies on East Sand Island in the Columbia River estuary, the largest known colonies for the two species in the world. Both species of piscivorous colonial waterbirds have been identified as predators with a significant impact on the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Estuary: Demography, Dietary Contaminants, and Management Abstract approved: Daniel D. Roby

Biochemical, molecular and physiological characterization of 1-butanol dehydrogenases of Pseudomonas butanovora in butane and 1-butanol metabolism

Creator:: Vangnai, Alisa S.
Abstract:: Butane-grown Pseudomonas butanovora oxidized butane by a soluble butane monooxygenase through the terminal pathway yielding 1 -butanol as the predominant product. Alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs) involved in butane oxidation in P. butanovora were purified and characterized at the biochemical, genetic and physiological levels. Butane-grown P. butanovora expressed a type I soluble...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Butane and 1 -Butanol Metabolism. Abstract approved: Daniel J.'Arp Butane-grown Pseudomonas

Bird Abundance and Microhabitat Associations with Oak Mistletoe in Willamette Valley Oak Woodlands

Creator:: Pritchard, Kyle R.
Abstract:: In the last 200 years there have been significant declines in the amount and structural complexity of oak-dominated forests and savannahs in the Pacific Northwest. Restoring oak systems often involves selectively thinning stands of oaks in order to reduce competition for sunlight. In choosing which trees to cut, land managers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kyle R. Pritchard for the degree of Master of Science in Forest

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

Mechanisms that influence the posttranslational modification of the GluN2B subunit in the aged brain

Creator:: Zamzow, Daniel R.
Abstract:: Memory is essential to everyday life. As we age, deficits in memory become apparent. The toll of age-related cognitive impairment can be devastating to families and costly to society. The NMDA receptor is a molecule in the brain that is instrumental in the formation of memories. The receptor is particularly...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISERTATION OF Daniel R

Modelling of on-chip spiral inductors for silicon RFICs

Creator:: Melendy, Daniel
Abstract:: In high-frequency circuit design, performance is often limited by the quality of the passive components available for a particular process. Specifically, spiral inductors can be a major bottle-neck for Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (VCOs), Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), mixers, etc. For designers to correctly optimize a circuit using a spiral inductor, several frequency-domain...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel Melendy for the degree of

Impact of lees content, nitrogen, and elemental sulfur on volatile sulfur compound formation in Vitis vinifera L. cv. 'Pinot noir' wine

Creator:: Kraft, Daniel N.
Abstract:: One of the most common problems in wine production is the formation of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and other volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), which can mask positive aromas at low concentrations and result in unpleasant aromas such as rotten egg, cabbage, garlic, and rubber at higher concentrations. Despite the large body...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel N. Kraft

The proteomic and transcriptomic responses to iron, sulfur, and nitrogen limitation in the abundant marine bacterium Candidatus Pelagibacter ubique

Creator:: Smith, Daniel P.
Abstract:: Batch cultures of Candidatus Pelagibacter ubique were grown under iron-, organosulfur-, and nitrogen-limiting conditions to understand how this ubiquitous marine bacterium responds to and interacts with environments where growth is limited by the availability of these nutrients. Global gene expression was monitored using microarrays and quantitative mass spectrometry to observe...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: THE DISSERTATION OF Daniel P. Smith for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cellular

Linkages among land use, riparian zones, and uptake and transformation of nitrate in stream ecosystems

Creator:: Sobota, Daniel J.
Abstract:: Land use alters the physical and biological structure of stream ecosystems and potentially alters their capacity to process nitrogen (N), an essential nutrient that has nearly doubled in abundance on the biosphere during the past century from human activities. In this dissertation, I quantified uptake and transformation of nitrate (NO₃⁻)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Pretext AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Daniel J

Vertical Structure of the Lower Troposphere in a Changing Arctic

Creator:: Watkins, Daniel M.
Abstract:: The Arctic climate system is changing dramatically as a response to rising atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. Key indicators of Arctic change include thinning and retreating of Arctic pack ice, thawing permafrost, greening tundra, and rising surface temperatures. The structure of the atmospheric boundary layer influences and is influenced by processes...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Daniel M. Watkins

Factors that Influence the Sensory Characteristics of Dry-hopped Beer

Creator:: Vollmer, Daniel M.
Abstract:: When hops are added to beer, varying degrees of hoppy aroma persist in the finished beer as a result of a number of factors. Dry-hopping is a technique whereby hops are added to beer post-fermentation to leverage the maximum aroma potential of the hop essential oils while minimizing bitterness contribution...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION OF Daniel M Vollmer for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science & Technology

Possessed : embodiment, circulation, & subjectivity in Robinson Crusoe, Roderick Random, & Rob Roy

Creator:: Schneider, Rebecca
Abstract:: A majority of eighteenth-century novels remain in regular print over two hundred years since their inception. Yet with the possible exception of Robinson Crusoe, they have largely fallen out of popularity, rarely appearing on "The Summer's Hottest Reading" lists or receiving celebrity endorsement. I consider Ian Watt's foundational study, The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: protagonists from the beginning, middle, and end of the eighteenth century. The first chapter examines Daniel

Determinants of household vehicle miles traveled in Oregon

Creator:: Holder, Daniel R.
Abstract:: This study models the household demand for vehicle miles traveled with a focus on the effects from bicycle ridership and transit ridership. Through the use of data from the Oregon Household Activity Survey collected on behalf of the Oregon Department of Transportation, evidence is found that households participating in bicycle...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel R. Holder for the degree of Master of Science in Applied

Towards autonomous irrigation : comparison of two moisture sensing technologies, irrigation distribution analysis, and wireless network performance at an ornamental container nursery

Creator:: Bailey, Daniel R.
Abstract:: As ornamental container nurseries face diminishing water allocations, many are looking to automated irrigation solutions to increase their water application efficiency. This thesis presents the findings of a study conducted at a commercial container nursery to determine 1) whether a capacitance or load cell sensor was better suited for monitoring...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel R. Bailey for the

Experiments on a low aspect ratio wing at low Reynolds numbers

Creator:: Morse, Daniel R.
Abstract:: At the start of the 21st century much of the focus of aircraft design has been turned to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which generally operate at much lower speeds in higher risk areas than manned aircraft. One subset of UAVs are Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) which usually are no larger...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: THE DISSERTATION OF Daniel R. Morse for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

A study of high shear multiphase flow in a microchannel

Creator:: Morse, Daniel R.
Abstract:: Microscale fluid processes are an increasingly important subgroup of fluid mechanics. Applications for heat transfer and micro-electro-mechanical devices use flows on the scale of less than one hundred microns. This study is part of a larger work in which a multiphase, high shear environment is studied in a microchannel that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel R. Morse for the degree of

Measuring the Electric Field Dependence of Photocurrent Quantum Yield in Suspended Carbon Nanotube pn Junctions

Creator:: McCulley, Daniel R.
Abstract:: In nanoscale materials, the Coulombic interaction between electrons are stronger than in bulk materials. These stronger interactions, caused by confinement and reduced dielectric screening, have interesting consequences for light-matter interactions. In carbon nanotubes (CNTs), strong interactions can enhance the impact ionization process, and thus assist photocurrent generation in CNTs. Conversely,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Daniel McCulley for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Estimation of global arable and irrigable land using GIS

Creator:: Wise, Daniel R.
Abstract:: As part of a study to determine the history and potential for conflict in international freshwater basins, an estimate was made of the location of arable and irrigable land in the world. Knowledge about the world's arable and irrigable land was desired since this information could be an indicator of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Daniel R. Wise A RESEARCH PAPER submitted to THE GEOSCIENCES DEPARTMENT in partial fulfillment of the

Nitrogen management and variety selection for dryland production of hard red winter wheat in northeastern Oregon

Creator:: Jepsen, Daniel R.
Abstract:: Proper nitrogen (N) management and variety selection are important for profitable hard red winter (HRW) wheat production in the dryland growing regions of northeastern Oregon. In these dryland systems, N management for grain yield and grain protein concentration (GPC) is challenging due to climatic and year-to-year variation in production environments....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Daniel R. Jepsen for the degree of Master of Science in Crop Science presented on March 17, 2010

Utilization of the Non-Native Seagrass, Zostera japonica, by Crab and Fish in Pacific Northwest Estuaries

Creator:: Sund, Daniel M.
Abstract:: The introduction of non-native species often results in fundamental changes in the structure and function of disturbed environments. In the Pacific Northwest (PNW), the introduced seagrass Zostera japonica is rapidly expanding in distribution, impacting stakeholders and public use of the intertidal. Z. japonica’s expansion has prompted a number of different...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Daniel M. Sund for the degree Master of Science in Marine Resource Management presented on May 22, 2015

Experimental and numerical modeling of wave height attenuation by emergent coastal vegetation

Creator:: Blackmar, Philip James
Abstract:: Coastal vegetation dampens waves which can provide benefits to the local area, but existing literature shows large variations in the degree of wave height attenuation depending on plant properties and wave conditions. Better knowledge of how to predict the wave height decay accurately in different types of vegetation may help...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Daniel T. Cox Coastal vegetation dampens waves which can provide benefits to the local

Patterns of distribution, abundance, and change over time in the marine bird community of Prince William Sound, Alaska, 1989-2012

Creator:: Cushing, Daniel A.
Abstract:: Over recent decades, the marine ecosystems of Prince William Sound (PWS), Alaska have experienced the concurrent effects of a major anthropogenic disturbance, the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS), and a dynamic atmospheric-oceanic environment. Studies of top marine consumers can provide insights into processes of ecosystem change. Using data collected...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel A. Cushing for the degree of Master of Science in Wildlife Science

Regression calibration and maximum likelihood inference for measurement error models

Creator:: Monleon-Moscardo, Vicente J.
Abstract:: Regression calibration inference seeks to estimate regression models with measurement error in explanatory variables by replacing the mismeasured variable by its conditional expectation, given a surrogate variable, in an estimation procedure that would have been used if the true variable were available. This study examines the effect of the uncertainty...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Models Abstract approved: Daniel W. Schafer Regression calibration inference seeks to

Induction of autoantibodies in MRL/lpr mice exposed to 2% aniline denatured low-erucic acid rapeseed oil, an oil associated with the Spanish Toxic Oil Syndrome

Creator:: Richards, Carolyn L. K.
Abstract:: In 1981, illegal processing of rapeseed oil by a Spanish oil refinery resulted in the mass foodborne illness epidemic known as Toxic Oil Syndrome (TOS). The toxic oil associated with this epidemic was sold in neighborhood markets and by itinerant salesmen as inexpensive olive oil. Ingestion of the toxic oil...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : .__ V ' f —^ — j _^ =_^S Daniel P. Selivonchick In 1981, illegal processing of rapeseed oil

Likelihood analysis of the multivariate ordinal probit model for repeated and spatial ordered categorical responses

Creator:: Li, Yonghai
Abstract:: This dissertation is about the likelihood analysis of ordered categorical responses in a longitudinal/spatial study, meaning regression-like analysis when the response variable is categorical with ordered categories, and is measured repeatedly over time or space on the experimental or sampling units. Particular attention is given to the multivariate ordinal probit...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : __________________________ Daniel W. Schafer This dissertation is about the

PCR-based Sequencing System across Chlamydia trachomatis

Creator:: Roetcisoender, Jake
Abstract:: Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular pathogen that affects millions of people worldwide via ocular or reproductive tract infection. Despite obvious differences in site of infection, there has been shown to be high levels of sequence conservation across C. trachomatis. This high level of sequence conservation is hindered with a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Daniel Rockey Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular pathogen that

Riparian vegetation and larval Pacific Giant (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) and adult Western Redback (Plethodon vehiculum) salamanders in the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Graff, Paula (Paula Hayes)
Abstract:: Riparian areas in the Pacific Northwest provide important biotic and abiotic features, such as down wood, moist microsites, and abundant invertebrate prey that benefit aquatic and terrestrial amphibians. Reported high densities of amphibians from streams and riparian areas in the Pacific Northwest highlight their importance in riparian food webs. Amphibians...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: W. Daniel Edge Riparian areas in the Pacific Northwest provide important biotic and

Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia) foraging ecology and predation on juvenile salmonids in San Francisco Bay, California

Creator:: Adrean, Lindsay J.
Abstract:: Brooks Island, located in central San Francisco Bay, California, currently supports the largest breeding colony of Caspian terns (Hydroprogne caspia) in the Bay Area, and is one of several proposed relocation sites for some Caspian terns from the world's largest colony in the Columbia River estuary of Oregon. Juvenile salmonids...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Juvenile Salmonids in San Francisco Bay, California. Abstract approved: Daniel D. Roby

Epidemiology, Etiology, Genetics and Predictive Surveillance Modeling of the Deer Chewing Louse Damalinia (Cervicola) Species

Creator:: Mortenson, Jack A.
Abstract:: A seasonal hair-loss syndrome of native deer began to occur in the Pacific Northwest United States in the mid-1990s. Clinical manifestations of the disease typically include large numbers of chewing lice on Columbia Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) and Columbia White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus leucurus). Expenditure of energy responding to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ W. Daniel Edge A seasonal hair-loss syndrome of native deer began to occur in the

Range-wide abundance and fluctuating asymmetry patterns of sagebrush-obligate passerine birds

Creator:: Krissman, Cortnie M.
Abstract:: North American sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystems are suffering from reductions in habitat extent and quality. Only about 50% of sagebrush remains from pre-settlement conditions, and much of the remaining habitat is fragmented or degraded by invasive species, fire suppression and overgrazing. Sagebrush-obligate species are experiencing population declines as a result...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: W. Daniel Edge North American sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystems are suffering from

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:: , Oregon Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ W. Daniel

Genetic variation of chlamydial Inc proteins

Creator:: Viratyosin, Wasna
Abstract:: Genomic analysis is a new approach for the characterization and investigation of novel genes, gene clusters, the function of uncharacterized proteins, and genetic diversity in microorganisms. These approaches are important for the study of chlamydiae, a system in which several genomes have been sequenced but in which techniques for genetic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Chlamydial Inc Proteins Abstract approved: Daniel D. Genomic analysis is a new approach for the

Why aren't pigeon guillemots in Prince William Sound, Alaska recovering from the Exxon Valdez oil spill?

Creator:: Bixler, Kirsten S.
Abstract:: The Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) is now the only species of marine bird in Prince William Sound (PWS), Alaska that is listed as "not recovering" on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS) Trustee Council's Injured Resources List and has shown no sign of population recovery. During the 20 years since...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Daniel D. Roby The Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) is now the only species of marine bird

Susceptibility of juvenile salmonids to avian predation : Are Caspian terns and double-crested cormorants only taking the sick and injured?

Creator:: Hostetter, Nathan J.
Abstract:: The ability to non-destructively assess fish condition and subsequently track fish behavior and survival can be vital in understanding natural and anthropogenic stressors and sources of mortality, especially in populations of fish listed as threatened or endangered. I investigated the use of a quick, non-lethal, external examination technique to assess...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Taking the Sick and Injured? Abstract approved: Daniel D. Roby The ability

Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors Associated with Reproductive Success of Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) at East Sand Island, Columbia River Estuary

Creator:: Bailey, Olivia A.
Abstract:: Declines in wild salmonid (Oncorhynchus spp.) populations in the Columbia River basin have resulted in managers identifying that avian predation on juvenile salmonids is an important limiting factor for salmonid recovery. Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia), particularly those nesting in the Columbia River estuary, were identified as key avian predators that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________ Daniel D. Roby Declines in wild salmonid (Oncorhynchus spp.) populations in the Columbia

Elucidating the Patterns of Cooccurrence, Spatial Structuring, and Impact on Fermentation Metabolism in Kombucha Microbial Communities

Creator:: Harrison, Keisha Rose
Abstract:: This dissertation investigates the microbial diversity and factors influencing the assembly of microbial communities in kombucha production, using a combination of 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, 16S and ITS rRNA metabarcoding, and traditional culture-based microbiological methods. It also explores the diversity of kombucha starter cultures through shotgun sequencing and metabarcoding...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Christopher Daniel Curtin

Breeding ecology and nest site selection of Kittlitz's murrelets on Kodiak Island, Alaska

Creator:: Lawonn, Matthew James
Abstract:: The Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is a rare member of the seabird family Alcidae that breeds in coastal areas of Alaska and Beringian Russia. The species belongs to the genus Brachyramphus, an unusual seabird taxon in which all three extant species nest non-colonially, situating their nests up to 75 km...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Daniel D. Roby The Kittlitz’s murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is

Breeding and foraging ecology of Caspian terns nesting on artificial islands in the Upper Klamath Basin, California

Creator:: Patterson, Allison (Allison Glider)
Abstract:: Availability of suitable nesting habitat that is free of nest predators and provides access to adequate prey resources within commuting distance is a major factor limiting seabird populations. Caspian terns (Hydroprogne caspia) in western North America have shifted their breeding habitat from naturally occurring habitats in interior wetlands, lakes, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the Upper Klamath Basin, California Abstract approved: Daniel D. Roby Availability of

Giant gartersnake spatial ecology in agricultural and constructed wetlands

Creator:: Valcarcel, Patricia M.
Abstract:: The spatial ecology of a species is a vital component of informed management and restoration plans, yet little is known about how animals use restored or constructed habitat. We assessed home ranges, core areas, and habitat selection of the federally threatened Giant Gartersnake (Thamnophis gigas) using rice agricultural habitat and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Daniel K. Rosenberg The spatial ecology of a species is a vital component of informed

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Engineering Inspections and Geospatial Mapping

Creator:: Javadnejad, Farid
Abstract:: Small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) carrying consumer-grade nonmetric cameras are increasingly utilized to generate high-resolution 3D geospatial data. Low cost, ease of operation, widespread availability and low altitude maneuvering capabilities of UAS, as well as the rapid development of technology and methods, make UAS-based photogrammetry applicable to many civil engineering...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Daniel T. Gillins

Equine-Assisted Group Work : An Exploration of Therapeutic Factors and Group Practices

Creator:: Schroeder, Katy
Abstract:: Equine-assisted group work has recently emerged in the empirical literature as a promising treatment approach for a variety of populations, including women trauma survivors (Whittlesey-Jermone, 2014; Shambo, Seely, & Vonderfecht, 2010). However, group therapeutic processes (e.g., therapeutic factors) and group leader characteristics have yet to be studied in equine-assisted groups....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Daniel L. Stroud Equine-assisted group work has recently emerged in the empirical

Observations and prediction of intermittent sediment suspension in the surf zone

Creator:: Yoon, Hyun Doug
Abstract:: In this dissertation the interactions between hydrodynamics, sediment suspension and transport, and morphological evolution in the surf zone was investigated with a large-scale laboratory experiment data, CROss-Shore Sediment Transport Experiment (CROSSTEX). The data set included comprehensive measurements of water surface elevation, fluid velocity, sediment concentration, and morphology for irregular waves...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Daniel T. Cox In this dissertation the interactions between hydrodynamics, sediment suspension

Foraging ecology of caspian terns and double-crested cormorants in the Columbia River Estuary

Creator:: Lyons, Donald E.
Abstract:: A detailed understanding of the foraging ecology of species preying upon threatened or endangered prey may contribute to identifying and evaluating management options to reduce predation, when such management is deemed appropriate. In the Columbia River estuary, Caspian terns (Sterna caspia) and double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) have been identified as...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Foraging Ecology of Caspian Terns and Double-crested Cormorants in the Columbia River Estuary Dr. Daniel D

Habitat selection, reproductive success, and site fidelity of burrowing owls in a grassland ecosystem

Creator:: Ronan, Noelle A.
Abstract:: I used a comparative and experimental approach to examine nest habitat selection, reproductive success, and nest site fidelity of burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) in a large, non-fragmented grassland in southwest California. In 1999, I compared habitat characteristics between nest sites (n = 31) and randomly selected, unoccupied burrows (n =...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Reproductive Success, and Site Fidelity of Burrowing Owls in a Grassland Ecosystem. Abstract approved Daniel

Inclusion Fusion and Genetic Recombination: Bridging the Gap Between the Chlamydiae

Creator:: Garvin, Lotisha E.
Abstract:: Chlamydia is an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen that causes a variety of disease in animals and humans worldwide. Veterinary chlamydial pathogens can lead to chronic infections and serious consequences that result in millions of dollars of losses in animals and resources in the agricultural industry in countries that rear ruminants....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Daniel D. Rockey

Effects of livestock grazing and small mammal populations on endangered Bradshaw's desert parsley (Lomatium bradshawii) at Oak Creek, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Drew, Aaron D.
Abstract:: I evaluated the response of the federally listed endangered plant species Bradshaw's desert parsley (Lomatium bradshawii) to livestock grazing and small mammal depredation at Oak Creek, Linn County, Oregon, 1997-1998. I established six study blocks (three each in wooded and herbaceous pastures) with plots in each block randomly assigned to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Creek. Willamette Valley. Oregon. Abstract approved: W. Daniel I evaluated the response of the

Performance-Based Design Methodology for Using Emergent Vegetation to Mitigate Wave Overtopping

Creator:: Ostrow, Kayla
Abstract:: To facilitate the design of Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBF) for flood protection, this thesis expands an existing engineering design methodology to NNBF systems. The existing approach is a Level III reliability method for the performance-based design of traditional coastal engineering systems. The expanded methodology incorporates uncertainties inherent to both...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Daniel T. Cox To

Risk Assessment of Salmonella in Raw Hazelnuts and use of Propylene Oxide as a Potential Mitigation Strategy

Creator:: Wright, Daniel G.
Abstract:: Multiple outbreaks of foodborne illness (Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7) have been associated with tree nuts and tree nut products since the early 2000s. In response to these outbreaks and many others in fresh produce and peanut butter, Congress created and passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to require...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: i AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel G. Wright

Examining Discrimination, HIV/AIDS Conspiracy Beliefs, and Condom Use Among a Diverse Sample of Young Adults

Creator:: Dowhower, Daniel P.
Abstract:: Racial/ethnic discrimination and HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs may contribute to disparities in use and satisfaction with healthcare services and engaging in safer sex practices. Previous studies that examined racial/ethnic discrimination and HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs focused primarily on African Americans with few studies focusing on Latinos. This study used longitudinal data from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Daniel P

Marine habitat use of black-footed and Laysan albatrosses during the post-breeding season and their spatial and temporal overlap with commercial fisheries

Creator:: Fischer, Karen Naess
Abstract:: Incidental bycatch in commercial fisheries has been identified as a threat to black-footed albatrosses (Phoebastria nigripes) and Laysan albatrosses (P. immutabilis). Effective long-term conservation of these albatrosses necessitates a thorough understanding of their marine distribution, which marine habitats are selected during foraging, and where they are most likely to interact...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Season and Their Spatial and Temporal Overlap with Commercial Fisheries. Abstract approved: Daniel D

Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard and Damage Assessment of the Built Environment : Applied at Seaside, Oregon

Creator:: Park, Hyoungsu
Abstract:: Damage estimates to the built environment from tsunamis are important for disaster mitigation, including planning emergency response and recovery. This dissertation evaluates the damage states of buildings in a small urban coastal city, Seaside, Oregon, from tsunami hazards generated by a Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) event. This study is separated...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Daniel T. Cox Damage estimates to the built environment from tsunamis are important for disaster

Restoration of Pigeon Guillemot Nesting Habitat Through Removal of Introduced Predators

Creator:: Stark, Samuel B.
Abstract:: The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS) in Prince William Sound, Alaska provided impetus for a great deal of research into the ecosystems of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. Buried within the multitude of resulting impacts, which included hundreds of thousands of oiled seabirds and dramatic ecosystem shifts in the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Daniel D. Roby The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS) in Prince William Sound, Alaska

The Creation of a Bilingual Children’s Book to Promote Mental Health Services among U.S. Latin@s

Creator:: Tolmach, Oresta S.
Abstract:: Although U.S. Latin@s are more affected by major depressive disorder than non-Latin@ whites, they are less likely to utilize mental health services. The purpose of this project is to create a children’s book that promotes the utilization of mental health services among U.S. Latin@s with major depressive disorder. This book...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________ Daniel López-Cevallos Although U.S. Latin@s are more affected by

Tsunami inundation : estimating damage and predicting flow properties

Creator:: Wiebe, Dane Michael
Abstract:: The 2004 Indian Ocean and 2011 Tohoku tsunami events have shown the destructive power of tsunami inundation to the constructed environment in addition to the tragic loss of life. A comparable event is expected for the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) which will impact the west coast of North America. Research...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Tsunami Inundation: Estimating Damage and Predicting Flow Properties Abstract approved: Daniel T

Using Culture-independent Genomics as a Means for Understanding Chlamydial Biology

Creator:: Putman, Timothy E.
Abstract:: The chlamydiae are a family of obligate intracellular bacteria that have a unique bi-phasic developmental cycle, unique cellular properties, and a unique set of challenges to studying its biology. While genetic manipulation is becoming routine in Chlamydia, there are significant challenges to working with this intracellular parasite. The body of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Daniel D. Rockey

Laboratory observations of tsunami runup on a complex 3D bathymetry using PIV

Creator:: Ichikawa, Shingo
Abstract:: This thesis presents the details of a large-scale laboratory experiment to study the runup velocity on a complex 3D bathymetry. The PIV measurements including the instrumental setup, the recording procedure, and the image processing are presented. Tsunami inundation directly affects the coastal population and is one of the most important...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Observations of Tsunami Runup on a Complex 3D Bathymetry using PIV Abstract approved: Daniel T. Cox This

Site fidelity and colony dynamics of Caspian terns nesting at East Sand Island, Columbia River Estuary, Oregon, USA

Creator:: Collar, Stefanie
Abstract:: Fidelity to breeding sites in colonial birds is an adaptive trait thought to have evolved to enhance reproductive success by reducing search time for breeding habitat, allowing earlier nest initiation, facilitating mate retention, and reducing uncertainty of predator presence and food availability. Studying a seabird that has evolved relatively low...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________________________ Daniel D. Roby Fidelity to breeding sites in colonial birds is an adaptive trait thought

Environmental correlates of parasitism in introduced threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) in the Upper Deschutes River Basin, Oregon

Creator:: Koketsu, Wataru
Abstract:: The Pseudophyllidean tapeworm, Schistocephalus solidus, is a parasite that requires both copepods and fish, mainly the threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) as intermediate hosts, and birds as its final host to complete its life cycle. A rapid increase in the abundance of both the non-native stickleback and the tapeworm in the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Oregon Abstract Approved: W. Daniel Edge The Pseudophyllidean tapeworm, Schistocephalus solidus, is a

Nowcast/forecast of storm surge and drawdown using a hybrid FE/ANN approach

Creator:: Darnell, Joel T.
Abstract:: In the northwestern Gulf of Mexico there is a need for reliable water level forecasts to facilitate safe commercial navigation, marine construction, and emergency management. Though the low amplitude tides of the region can be predicted with conventional harmonic techniques, frequent strong storms make accurate forecasts of water levels difficult....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Storm Surge and Drawdown Using a Hybrid FE/ANN Approach Abstract approved: Daniel T. Cox In the

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