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Aquatic community responses to drought disturbance: experimental manipulations of top predator extinctions and stream drying

Creator:: Boersma, Kate S.
Abstract:: Although it is generally assumed that the intensifying abiotic environment is the primary effect of drought on aquatic organisms, drought-induced top predator extinctions may be an important underlying mechanism. I used manipulative experiments to disentangle the impacts of drying and top predator extinctions on arid-land aquatic invertebrate communities. I then...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2013. Title: Aquatic community responses to drought disturbance: Experimental manipulations of top

Lichen communities and caribou habitat in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA

Creator:: Nelson, Peter R.
Abstract:: Lichens play many important roles in subarctic terrestrial ecosystems by fixing nitrogen, colonizing rock and gravel, stabilizing otherwise bare soil, adding significantly to vegetation biodiversity and serving as the primary food for caribou in the winter. In these chapters, I analyzed lichen community and ecological trait structure along environmental gradients,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Botany and Plant Pathology presented on October 2, 2013. Title

Effects of best management practices on copper migration from Douglas-fir lumber treated with ACZA, CA or ACQ

Creator:: Ye, Min
Abstract:: Copper is the most common ingredient in waterborne preservatives and provides excellent activity against most fungi and insects. However, issues associated with copper migration from treated wood have created increasing concerns about potential risks to non-target organisms in surrounding environments, especially those in sensitive aquatic environments. Various Best Management Practices...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Wood Science presented on October 14, 2013. Title: Effects of Best Management Practices on

Managing natural resource sustainability alternatives on a former military base : a case study of the United States Army’s Camp Bonneville, Clark County, WA

Creator:: Burgi, Gabriel
Abstract:: This paper will focus on the “possible economic, environmental and other effects” as they relate to one former military base (BRAC, 2013). With a focus on natural resource sustainability and stakeholder engagement, the research and findings within this paper will answer the question: How can understanding the process of military...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Presented September 10, 2013 Commencement June, 2014 © Copyright by Gabriel D

Net farm income and the role of water development projects

Creator:: Anderson, William J.
Abstract:: The recent 2013 Oregon State Board of Agriculture report identified several ways to improve agricultural income in Oregon. Recommendations to improve water development are at the top of the report's list of objectives. In this study, I analyze the relationship between net cash farm income (NCFI) and a cross-sectional set...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: presented on September 10, 2013. Title: Net Farm Income and the Role of Water Development Projects

Carbon cycle variability during the last millennium and last deglaciation

Creator:: Bauska, Thomas K.
Abstract:: The exchange of carbon on earth is one of the fundamental processes that sustains life and regulates climate. Since the onset of the Industrial Revolution, the burning of fossil fuels and anthropogenic land conversion have altered the carbon cycle, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to levels that are unprecedented...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: presented on October 8, 2013. Title: Carbon Cycle Variability during the Last Millennium and Last

Exploring a Mental Health Crisis : An Examination of Mental Health Arrests in Benton County, OR

Creator:: Lanfear, Charles C.
Abstract:: Benton County, Oregon is presently experiencing a crisis level of police contacts with mentally ill suspects. The cause of this sudden increase is currently unknown and local law enforcement is not adequately equipped or funded to respond to this development. This report summarizes the recent literature on law enforcement encounters...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: the degree of Master of Public Policy presented on June 10th, 2013. Title: Exploring a Mental

Experimental reintroduction of northern wormwood (Artemisia campestris var. wormskioldii), a rare species of dynamic cobble bar environments on the Columbia River

Creator:: Brickner, Alexis H.
Abstract:: Rare plant reintroductions that result in additional or more viable wild populations are important conservation tools for maintaining biodiverse ecosystems. Ideally, such projects are best designed as experiments, to improve biological and ecological knowledge of the selected species and monitoring long-term results. Northern wormwood (Artemisia campestris var. wormskioldii: Asteraceae), a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Master of Science in Environmental Science presented on June 10, 2013 Title

Impact of price and color availability on fair trade and organic apparel choice

Creator:: Hodgin, Elizabeth Dee
Abstract:: Working conditions in the international garment industry have long been a concern and a process to assess and certify fair trade practices was developed as a means by which to improve those conditions. Standards for fair trade apparel include safe working conditions, fair wages, compliance with laws, and reduced environmental...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Elizabeth Dee Hodgin for the degree of Master of Science in Applied Economics presented on June 10, 2013

Corporate involvement in FOSS projects : an in-depth look at corporate contributions and implications for project governance

Creator:: Forrest, Darren J.
Abstract:: Free / Open Source Software developers come from a myriad of different backgrounds. While some contribute for personal reasons, many become involved because they receive compensation from corporations or foundations. The motivation for participating in a project can have dramatic impacts on how and what contribution an individual makes. These...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Science presented on June 10, 2013. Title: Corporate Involvement in FOSS Projects: An In-depth Look at

Assessing the role of reactive metal species in soil organic matter cycling using chemical imaging

Creator:: Keiluweit, Marco
Abstract:: Intimate associations with reactive metal species permanently protect soil organic matter (SOM) from microbial access and oxidation, contributing to the build-up of organic carbon (C) stocks in soils. It is increasingly recognized, however, that such associations can be reversible and that reactive metal species might even facilitate the oxidation of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: presented on October 25, 2013 Title: Assessing the Role of Reactive Metal Species in Soil Organic

Modeling Arctic melt ponds using a resolved ice model with GCM forcing

Creator:: Collins, Lee E.
Abstract:: The albedo of Arctic sea ice depends greatly on the formation of melt ponds. These ponds form in depressions on the ice as surface snow melts during the summer months, and their location is determined mainly by the initial snow topography. Using a high resolution sea ice model forced with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Master of Science in Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences presented on October 23, 2013. Title

Simulating extreme total water levels using a time-dependent, extreme value approach

Creator:: Serafin, Katherine A.
Abstract:: Coastal flood hazard zones and the design of coastal defenses are often devised using either the maximum recorded total water level (TWL) or a 'design' event such as the 100-year return-level flood, usually projected from observed extreme events. Despite technological advances driving more consistent instrumental records of wave heights and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Science presented on October, 16, 2013. Title: Simulating

Jobs, Natural Amenities, Distance, Population, or Services : What Drives Age-Specific Migration for Small Oregon Communities?

Creator:: Wall, Conor
Abstract:: Declining population is a major concern for rural communities. In many places, out-migration has led to a loss of key services. This essay investigates the role of services, as well as labor markets, natural amenities, distance to urban areas, and community size, in determining net migration rates for small Oregon...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Policy Presented June 10, 2013

Patterns of carbon storage within a mature northern highbush blueberry production system

Creator:: Nemeth, Denise Alexandra
Abstract:: The objectives of this study were to: 1) determine how organic matter (incorporated vs. surface mulch) and nitrogen fertilization rate impact northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) plant biomass, carbon accumulation, plant losses and allocation, and mycorrhizal infection in mature plants, and 2) determine the magnitude of carbon fluxes (carbon...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: on June 10 2013. Title: Patterns of Carbon Storage Within a Mature Northern Highbush Blueberry

Determination of cohesive parameters for aerospace adhesives

Creator:: Hortnagl, Josef G.
Abstract:: The use of adhesives in demanding engineering applications is a very common occurrence in the modern world. These adhesives are taking the role of many traditional fasteners, especially in the area of fiber reinforced composites. As the use of these adhesives become more common place, better understanding of their mechanics...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Mechanical Engineering presented on June 10, 2013 Title: Determination of Cohesive

Costs, benefits, and participation in online knowledge sharing in communities of practice for faculty

Creator:: Ostrander, Jane Christina
Abstract:: Community college and university faculty members changing their practice of teaching have reported benefits to participating in peer support within communities of practice that offer an online knowledge sharing space. The ability of such online knowledge sharing to provide opportunities for collaborative knowledge building has made fostering a viable online...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: in Education presented on October 2, 2013. Title: Costs, Benefits, and Participation in Online

Adiabatic Markov Decision Process : convergence of value iteration algorithm

Creator:: Duong, Thai
Abstract:: Markov Decision Process (MDP) is a well-known framework for devising the optimal decision making strategies under uncertainty. Typically, the decision maker assumes a stationary environment which is characterized by a time-invariant transition probability matrix. However, in many real-world scenarios, this assumption is not justified, thus the optimal strategy might not...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Electrical and Computer Engineering presented on June 10, 2013. Title: Adiabatic Markov Decision Process

Development of an ACIP pile-specific load-displacement model

Creator:: Adami, Nasim
Abstract:: Augered cast-in-place piles, also known as ACIP piles, have been used for more than seven decades in the United States and have gained in popularity due to their relatively quick installation and cost-effectiveness. Owing to the reduced impact on the neighboring environment as compared to some other deep foundation installation...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: presented on October 28, 2013. Title: Development of an ACIP Pile-Specific Load-Displacement

Effect of subduction zone earthquakes on SDOF bridge models

Creator:: Long, Yicheng
Abstract:: Current bridge design codes do not account for the effects of duration of mega-thrust subduction zone earthquakes. Furthermore, codes and even recent performance-based design methodologies only make use of the peak response quantities (forces, displacements, and ductility demands) and do not account for the increased number of inelastic cycles that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: presented on June 10, 2013. Title: Effect of Subduction Zone Earthquakes on SDOF Bridge Models Abstract

Assessing the accuracy of common methods used in measuring physical activity with pedometers

Creator:: Elliott, Caitlyn A.
Abstract:: Monitoring physical activity has been a dominant topic of research for many years. Being physically active has been shown to decrease health related issues, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and even premature death. Multiple researchers have studied monitoring physical activity, but the actual method of measuring physical activity in a free-living...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Elliott for the degree of Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science presented on June 10, 2013

Design techniques for low-power multi-GS/s analog-to-digital converters

Creator:: Jiang, Tao
Abstract:: Ultra-high-speed (>10GS/s), medium-resolution (5~6bit), low-power (<50mW) analog-to-digital converter can find it application in the areas of digital oscilloscopes and next-generation serial link receivers. There are several challenges to enable a successful design, however. First, the time-interleaved architecture is required in order to achieve over 10GS/s sampling rate, with the trade-off...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Computer Engineering presented on June 10, 2013. Title: Design Techniques for Low-Power Multi-GS/s

To restore what once was : a mixed methods approach to understanding the shoe repair transaction

Creator:: Giulietti, Michael P.
Abstract:: The shoe repair transaction, as it occurs in the 5000 or so remaining shoe repair shops in the United States, is currently unexamined in academic literature for the significance it holds for either shoe repairers or their customers. Making use of both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Giulietti for the degree of Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology presented on December 10, 2013

A comparison of two different balance programs

Creator:: Eisenhard, Jordyn
Abstract:: There is limited knowledge regarding differential training as it relates to balance. The purpose of this study was to compare the performance and retention of a differential training balance program and a traditional balance program. Thirty-three Division I soccer athletes volunteered to participate and 29 completed the study. Participants were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Science presented on June 10, 2013 Title: A Comparison of Two Different Balance Programs Abstract

Advancing the understanding of bulk metallic glasses as structural materials through exploration of mechanical properties

Creator:: Naleway, Steven E.
Abstract:: Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) offer a great deal of potential through their near-theoretical strength, potentially high toughness and unique forming and molding traits. However, there are still a number of outstanding issues that bar their widespread use. This thesis describes the investigation of three research questions each designed to further...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: June 10, 2013. Title: Advancing the Understanding of Bulk Metallic Glasses as Structural Materials

Gene networks during cardiogenesis and skeletal myogenesis

Creator:: Ma, Hsiao-Yen
Abstract:: Organismal development requires a precisely orchestrated transcriptional program to correctly deploy genetic information into the genome. This process requires sophisticated gene regulatory networks at multiple spatial and temporal levels from early embryonic development to adult physiological conditions. Molecular differences that define cell types are set up during the pattern formation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Pharmacy presented on October 16, 2013 Title: Gene Networks During Cardiogenesis And Skeletal

Analysis and operational considerations of biomass extraction on steep terrain in western Oregon

Creator:: Flint, Benjamin R.
Abstract:: The development of bioenergy from biomass has dominated the minds of forest engineering researchers over the last decade. One of the main themes that has been generated from that research is that bioenergy from biomass has major operational hurdles to overcome before becoming economically feasible. More directly, the impact of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering presented on October 24, 2013. Title: Analysis and Operational Considerations of Biomass

"A fragile job" : Haitian traditional midwives (matwons) and the navigation of clinical, spiritual and social risk

Creator:: Watson, Annaliese
Abstract:: Haiti's political and economy history has led to a maternity care system that lies out of reach, geographically and financially, of most Haitians, resulting in excessively high maternal and infant mortality. The most common birth practitioners are homebirth midwives (matwòns), who attend roughly three-fourths of all births in Haiti (UNICEF),...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology presented on January 10, 2013 Title

Water content and electrical conductivity profile measurements for dispersive media using enhanced time domain and frequency domain models

Creator:: Flugstad, Benjamin A.
Abstract:: Water conservation and water quality are rapidly increasing in importance in all areas of the world. The ability to accurately measure soil water content and salinity, over a wide variety of conditions, is key to meeting this need. A set of forward prediction models and waveform interpretation algorithms to extract...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Biological and Ecological Engineering presented on June 10, 2013. Title: Water Content and Electrical

The Effect of Sucrose on the Stability of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Creator:: Redmond, Jillian
Abstract:: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a major concern in infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. There is currently no vaccine available. While it causes a significant number of hospitalizations and complications, RSV is a thermo labile virus and not very stable in the environment. This matter complicates the creation of...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation

Cyclic electron flow : Powering unique motility and alternative nitrogen uptake in Synechococcus WH8102 during nitrogen limited growth

Creator:: Dittrich, Jake E.
Abstract:: Global atmospheric carbon levels are continuing to rise from pre-industrial revolution levels. One of the main regulators of global atmospheric carbon levels, and thus climate, is the world's oceans. Unicellular marine cyanobacteria account for a large percent of total marine carbon fixation. We measured chlorophyll-specific ¹⁴C uptake rates (P[superscript b])...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis and Presentation

Comparison of dosimetric modeling of the International Commission on Radiological Protection trout reference animal

Creator:: Comolli, Michelle LeAnne
Abstract:: Radiation protection has historically been from a human protection approach, therefore many studies have neglected the potential dose contribution from the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) in animal studies. The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) utilized simplified geometric shapes with Dose Conversion Factors (DCF) based on homogenized models for the trout...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Comolli for the degree of Master of Science in Radiation Health Physics presented on October 4, 2013

Insights from stable isotope dynamics into the sensitivity of larval Pacific oysters to ocean acidification

Creator:: Brunner, Elizabeth Lev
Abstract:: Larvae of the Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas, at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery (WCH) in Netarts Bay, Oregon, are negatively impacted by high-CO₂ water and exposure during the initial shell formation period appears to be particularly damaging. To investigate the mechanism of this early susceptibility, several cohorts of larvae at WCH...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Earth and Atmospheric Sciences presented on October 28, 2013 Title: Insights from Stable Isotope

Exploring perceptions and experiences of the U.S. West Coast shellfish industry dealing with ocean acidification

Creator:: Mabardy, Rebecca Anne
Abstract:: Nearshore and estuarine environments along the U.S West Coast are ocean acidification (OA) "hotspots". Carbon dioxide-enriched water has been correlated with production losses of Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) larvae at hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest. Limited and unreliable supply of larval seed has implications for the economic well-being of commercial...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Mabardy for the degree of Master of Science in Marine Resource Management presented on October 18, 2013

Analysis of spillway hydrodynamics for total dissolved gas prediction downstream of hydropower projects with free, plunging spillway jets

Creator:: Germann, Nathan A.
Abstract:: During spring and early summer hydropower projects are often forced to spill water through their spillways due to increased river flows of the runoff season. Flows which are directed through spillways--instead of through turbines--contain a substantial amount of energy. Stemming from the high energy content, spillway flows entrain air at...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2013. Title: Analysis of Spillway Hydrodynamics for Total Dissolved Gas Prediction Downstream of

Solution of the 2D quasi-diffusion low-order equations using a coupled nodal/finite volume discretization in Cartesian and hexagonal geometry

Creator:: Nes, Razvan
Abstract:: An important improvement in the area of reactor core neutronic modeling is the development and use of the methods based on "quasi-diffusion" (QD) low-order equations. This family of methods takes into account the transport exactly using "functionals" computed by solving transport equations, and is amenable to solution with a variety...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: HTGR fuel assembly (Sci, 2009), (Wha, 2013). 10 (a

Tsunami and hurricane wave loads on bridge superstructures

Creator:: Azadbakht, Mohsen
Abstract:: This dissertation examines tsunami and hurricane wave loads on bridge superstructures. Tsunamis have caused significant damage to coastal communities in recent years. For example, the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and resulting Tohoku Tsunami destroyed infrastructure along the east coast of Japan including bridge superstructures. Recent hurricanes have also caused...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Optical, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of layered mixed anion compounds

Creator:: Vielma, Jason Michael
Abstract:: Mixed anion compounds that form ZrCuSiAs-type crystal structures exhibit remarkable properties such as superconductivity at low temperatures, hole conduction with optical transparency in the visible region, and exciton absorption at room temperature. In this thesis, properties of a selected group of materials out of the very large set of mixed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics presented on December 10, 2013. Title: Optical, Electronic

Fashioning queer bodies : intersections of dress, identity, and anxiety in the queer women's community

Creator:: Reddy-Best, Kelly
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of dress and queer women and how their sexual identity influences their appearance management behaviors. I answered the following research questions: (1) How is gender identity constructed and negotiated in different spaces for queer? (2) Does sexual identity influence dress...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Design and Human Environment presented on June 10, 2013. Title

Cryogenic Single-Phase Heat Transfer in a Microscale Pin Fin Heat Sink

Creator:: Truong, Eric D.
Abstract:: A combined experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study of single-phase liquid nitrogen flow through a microscale pin-fin heat sink is presented. Such cryogenic heat sinks could find use in applications such as high performance computing, spacecraft thermal management, and hydrogen storage thermal management. A circular pin fin heat sink...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , 2013. Title: Cryogenic Single-Phase Heat Transfer in a Microscale Pin Fin Heat Sink

Presence and pathogenicity of Fusarium and Verticillium species in commercial red radish (Raphanus sativus) seed production in the Willamette Valley of Oregon

Creator:: Bomberger, Rachel A.
Abstract:: Commercial radish seed producers in the Willamette Valley of Oregon have observed a late season wilt in their seed fields. Twenty-two fields were surveyed for wilt in the Willamette Valley during June through August 2012 and 2013. Plants exhibiting wilt symptoms were collected from the fields and examined for vascular...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2013 Title: Presence and Pathogenicity of Fusarium and Verticillium Species in Commercial Red Radish

Modeling abiotic influences on disease dynamics for the complex life cycle of the myxozoan parasite Ceratomyxa shasta

Creator:: Ray, Robert Adam
Abstract:: Most parasites and their hosts live in a balance within their environment; however a disease outbreak can occur when either the parasite, host, or environment, are perturbed. Myxozoan parasites are associated with a wide variety of cultured and wild fish populations. Most myxozoans are relatively benign to their vertebrate host;...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Fisheries Science presented on September 26 th , 2013. Title: Modeling Abiotic Influences on Disease

Using systematic evidence review to inform family forest owner educational program development

Creator:: Carlson, Lisa D.
Abstract:: Purpose: Natural resources education and extension is at the intersection of diverse disciplines, where effective practice and policy decisions rely on the impartial evaluation and synthesis of multiple sources of information. This investigation examines contemporary information sources describing attributes of Oregon family forest owners, with the objectives of identifying potential...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Climate change in the Northwest : implications for our landscapes, waters, and communities

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan M., Mote, Philip W., Snover, Amy K., and Oregon Climate Change Research Institute
Abstract:: Climate Change in the Northwest: Implications for Our Landscapes, Waters, and Communities is a report aimed at assessing the state of knowledge about key climate impacts and consequences to various sectors and communities in the Northwest United States. This report draws on two recent state climate assessments in Washington in...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Public Opinion of Baltimore’s Floating Wetlands – 2013 and 2019

Creator:: Eddy, Laura
Abstract:: To help beautify the open water space in front of the National Aquarium, in 2010 the very first floating wetland islands in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor were deployed. Since then, floating wetlands have sprouted up in other parts of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, including the Bond Street Wharf. The National Aquarium’s floating...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 10. Question number 1 of the survey asked, “Where are you from?” In 2013, 63.1% of all survey

GOES-10 microphysical retrievals in marine warm clouds: Multi-instrument validation and daytime cycle over the southeast Pacific

Creator:: Painemal, David, Minnis, Patrick, Ayers, J. Kirk, and O'Neill, Larry
Abstract:: The daytime evolution of warm cloud microphysical properties over the southeast Pacific during October–November 2008 is investigated with optical/infrared retrievals from the Tenth Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-10) imager. GOES-10 retrievals, produced at NASA Langley Research Center, are validated against in situ aircraft observations and with independent satellite observations. Comparisons...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: GOES-10 microphysical retrievals in marine

Magnetic map in nonanadromous Atlantic salmon

Creator:: Scanlan, Michelle M., Putman, Nathan F., Pollock, Amanda M., and Noakes, David L.
Abstract:: Long-distance migrants, including Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp), can use geomagnetic information to navigate. We tested the hypothesis that a “magnetic map” (i.e., an ability to extract positional information from Earth’s magnetic field) also exists in a population of salmon that do not undertake oceanic migrations. This study examined juvenile Atlantic...
Resource Type:: Article

A Comparative Case Study of Human Trafficking Task Forces in Washington and Oregon and Preferences in Victim Assistance

Creator:: Timmons, Mika Yasuo
Abstract:: The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Human Trafficking Task Forces bring together federal, state, and municipal governmental agencies and law enforcement agencies (“agencies”), and non-profit organizations and other service providers (“organizations”), for one main purpose: to reduce the trafficking of humans in...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , 2013. Title: A Comparative Case Study of Human Trafficking Task Forces in Washington and Oregon and

Spatial and temporal distribution of juvenile Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) predation events in the Gulf of Alaska

Creator:: Vazquez, Norma A.
Abstract:: The first objective of this study was to quantify the intensity of space use of 70 juvenile (12-26 months old) Steller sea lions (SSLs) from the western Distinct Population Segment (DPS) in the Kenai Fjord(KF)/Prince William Sound (PWS) region of Alaska as derived from externally attached ARGOS satellite transmitter tags....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Vazquez for the degree of Master of Science in Wildlife Science presented on September 27, 2013 Title

Functional profiles of soil microbial communities in second-growth Douglas-fir forests of the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: McGinnis, Megan L.
Abstract:: Forests are one of the largest repositories of terrestrial C. Understanding factors that drive organic matter transformations and nutrient efflux from these systems is therefore highly important. Temperate forests are of particular significance due to the large fraction of C that is stored below ground in the soil. Characterizing nutrient...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: presented on September 24, 2013. Title: Functional Profiles of Soil Microbial Communities in Second

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