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Innovative Applications of Real-World Vehicle Trajectories Collected with a Radar Vehicle Detection System

Creator:: Simpson, Ellen J.
Abstract:: Left turn movements are considered to be the highest risk movements through an intersection, and can result in head on, angle, or side impact crashes. The flashing yellow arrow (FYA) for use as a permissive left turn phasing indication is relatively recent, first appearing in the 2009 edition Manual on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Trajectories Collected with a Radar Vehicle Detection System by Ellen Jane Simpson A

Exploration of Existing and Novel Pain Attitudes in Relation to Pain Among People with Bleeding Disorders

Creator:: Pierce, Corey T. J.
Abstract:: Introduction: For people with bleeding disorders pain is often a daily challenge. Despite many advancements to the standard of care in recent decades, including more effective treatments, and more effective medication schedules, pain remains highly prevalent in people with bleeding disorders: existing pain treatment practices have not adequately addressed pain...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Ellen Smit Introduction

Mars and Popular Astronomy, 1890-1910

Creator:: Simpson, Emily M.
Abstract:: Beginning in the late-nineteenth century, several dialogues emerged concerning life on Mars. Some supported the notion of an inhabited Mars, citing recent observations of the planet, while others, pointing to a lack of concrete evidence, denied the validity of such a bold hypothesis. The dialogues within and between different...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Emily M. Simpson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History of Science presented on June 12

Self-perceived health and chronic conditions among users of supplements with and without botanical ingredients: findings from the 2009-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys

Creator:: Alonso Street, Ellen M.
Abstract:: Objective: To describe associations between self-reported general health status, chronic conditions, and use of supplements containing botanicals (SCB) and describe reasons for use among U.S. adult supplement users. Design: Cross-sectional analysis using data from the 2009-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Information on self-reported dietary supplement use and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: EXAMINATION SURVEYS AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ellen M. Alonso Street for the degree of Master of

Non-instrumented Measurement of Muscle Power is Associated with Health Outcomes in Older Adults: Cross-sectional and Prospective Analyses of Falls, Frailty, and Functional Limitation in the National Health and Aging Trends Study

Creator:: Burbank, Caitlin M.
Abstract:: As life expectancy continues to rise, adults over 65 are one of the fastest-growing age groups in the United States. As we have made significant strides in mitigating disease, we now have to consider health states that lead to disablement and the inability to age-in-place, including falls, frailty, functional mobility,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Ellen Smit Abstract As life expectancy continues to rise, adults over 65 are one of

The illicit use of prescription stimulants on college campuses : a theoretical examination

Creator:: Bavarian, Niloofar
Abstract:: The illicit use of prescription stimulants (IUPS) is a critical Public Health problem in the college population that represents a unique form of substance use. Namely, the primary motives for IUPS by college students are academic in nature (e.g., Teter, McCabe, LaGrange, Cranford, & Boyd, 2006), which may explain why...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Ellen Smit The illicit use of prescription stimulants (IUPS) is a critical Public

Numerical Characterization and Modeling Uncertainty of Frame-Spine and Frame-Spine-FLC Full-Scale Specimens Tested at E-Defense Shake-Table

Creator:: Astudillo, Bryam
Abstract:: The characterization of the seismic performance of structures relies on numerical simulations. However, estimates of seismic response are subject to various sources of uncertainty, including modeling uncertainty. This research estimated the response of two full-scale structural specimens composed of a moment resisting frame, elastic spines, and force-limiting connections (FLC), which...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _________________________________________ Barbara Simpson The characterization of the seismic performance of structures relies on

Fluid Structure Interaction for Cascading Seismic and Tsunami Events using Real-Time Hybrid Simulation

Creator:: Neumann, Christopher R.
Abstract:: While real-time hybrid simulation has been utilized for structures subjected to seismic events for decades, its use in fluid-structure interaction problems is still a novel endeavor. Gathering data for cascading seismic and tsunami events is difficult due to space constraints in existing experimental facilities, complications regarding the application of scaling...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Simulation. Abstract approved: _________________________________________ Barbara Simpson

Evaluating Methods of Aligning Real-Time GNSS Networks to the National Spatial Reference System

Creator:: Ohene, William
Abstract:: Aligning Real-Time Networks (RTNs) with the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) is crucial to ensure accuracy, consistency, interoperability, and long-term data integrity for geospatial applications. However, the effectiveness of different alignment methods as well as the need for monitoring approaches to maintain alignment consistency with the NSRS have not yet...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: members, Mr. Chase Simpson, Dr. Dan Gillins, Dr. Michael Olsen, and Dr. Bogdan Strimbu. Their insightful

On the Manifestation of Deformation and Evolution of Two Cenozoic Orogens

Creator:: Lamont, Ellen A.
Abstract:: The word orogenesis is derived from the Greek words oros meaning mountains and genesis meaning creation and refers to the study of the complex processes involved in the growth and evolution of mountain ranges (orogens). Orogens develop where crustal deformation builds topography and forms landscapes. This dissertation explores the role...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ellen A

Learning to teach effectively : science, technology, engineering, and mathematics graduate teaching assistants' teaching self-efficacy

Creator:: DeChenne, Sue Ellen
Abstract:: Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are important in the teaching of undergraduate students (Golde & Dore, 2001). However, they are often poorly prepared for teaching (Luft, Kurdziel, Roehrig, & Turner, 2004). This dissertation addresses teaching effectiveness in three related manuscripts: 1. A position paper...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Sue Ellen DeChenne for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

Radar and Optical Remote Sensing of Submesoscale Frontal Features

Creator:: Simpson, Alexandra J.
Abstract:: The coastal region is home to many types of surface fronts that exist on a submesoscale (1-10 $km$). While in situ observations capture point or transect observations of frontal behavior subsurface, their complex spatial patterns can be well-captured using remote sensing techniques, which provide synoptic views of the ocean surface...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Alexandra J. Simpson

The mechanism of interaction of the linker histone with DNA and nucleosomes

Creator:: Ellen, Thomas Patrick
Abstract:: This dissertation examines the interaction of the linker histone with DNA and with nucleosomes. The first goal of the project was to characterize the interaction of the linker histone with DNA. Three factors previously reported to influence the linker histone's interaction with DNA were examined: ratio of linker histone to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Thomas Patrick Ellen for the

Numerical Analysis of a Spine as a Retrofit of a Moment-Resisting Frame

Creator:: Rivera Torres, David M.
Abstract:: Steel moment-resisting frames (MRFs) are widely used in the United States to resist seismic forces. MRFs have many advantages, including architectural versatility, vetted member and connection detailing requirements, and high ductility for special MRFs (SMRF). However, MRFs require large members to meet story drift criteria. Moreover, strong-column-weak-beam requirements can result...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Barbara Simpson Steel moment

Food Security and Alternative Food Acquisition Strategies Among Low-Income U.S. Households: A Social-Ecological Approach

Creator:: Crespo-Bellido, Mayra S.
Abstract:: Household food availability is comprised of both food purchases and foods obtained from alternative sources, like social networks, community services, and household food production. While the food available at home is associated with eating behaviors, diet quality, and health outcomes of children and adults, the literature on food acquisition of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -Ecological Approach Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Ellen

Perceived Discrimination and Hypertension: Contextual and Mediating Factors

Creator:: Sims, Kendra D.
Abstract:: Marginalized groups in the United States are often diagnosed with hypertension at younger ages, contributing to their excess burden of cardiovascular disease. These disparities in blood pressure control do not appear to be fully accounted for by individual risk factors, such as health behaviors or genetic differences. Experiences of discrimination...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Ellen Smit Marginalized groups in the United States are often diagnosed with hypertension at

Associations Between Family Nutrition and Physical Activity, Food Security, and Childhood Obesity in Rural Oregon

Creator:: Jackson, Jennifer A.
Abstract:: Childhood obesity and food insecurity are public health issues that often coexist, and both conditions are more prevalent among rural compared to non-rural populations. Social ecological prevention efforts are recommended, yet limited research has examined how rural family-home environments may influence obesity-preventing and -promoting behaviors. The purpose of this dissertation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Marie Harvey Ellen Smit Childhood obesity and food insecurity are public health

Wave-by-Wave Forecasting via Assimilation of Marine Radar Data

Creator:: Simpson, Alexandra Joyce
Abstract:: A wave-by-wave forecasting system is desired for optimization of wave energy conversion devices and for improving safety of vessel-based marine operations. This study outlines the first validation attempts of a recently developed forecasting system called Wavecast. The forecasting approach uses X-Band marine radar images for data assimilation, then reconstructs and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Forecasting System via Data Assimilation of Marine Radar Images Alexandra J. Simpson Oregon State

Parental Perceptions of Child's Experiences Participating in a Family Dog-Assisted Physical Activity Program for their Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Simpson, Amelia C.
Abstract:: Introduction: Parents provide an in-depth and unique perspective on their children with developmental disabilities (DDs) experiences and involvement in physical activity. Furthermore, family pets promote physical activity and quality of life in children with DDs. An imitation based physical activity program for children with DD and their family dog took...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Amelia Chloe Simpson

Behavioral thresholds in mixtures of sand and clay

Creator:: Simpson, Daniel Corder
Abstract:: Nearly all soils are comprised of mixtures of coarse and fine particles. Behavior under mechanical and thermal loading of soil is strongly influenced (and in some cases, governed) by the ratio of coarse to fine particles. A better understanding of the fundamental behavior of soil mixtures will provide insight to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Daniel Corder Simpson for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering presented on May 22, 2014

A Multivariate Comparison of Drone-Based Structure from Motion and Drone-Based Lidar for Dense Topographic Mapping Applications

Creator:: Simpson, Chase H.
Abstract:: Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, are an increasingly popular method of collecting surveying and mapping data. Two common drone-based mapping techniques are lidar and structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry, and a frequently-heard (yet nearly impossible to answer) question is: “which is better?” The most common metric for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Chase H. Simpson for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering presented on

Broad Histogram Algorithm Comparison for the Square Well Fluid

Creator:: Simpson, Tanner T.
Abstract:: Thermodynamic properties of systems are often investigated computationally. Traditionally, thermal physics simulations are limited by their very small energy ranges and slow convergence. Broad histogram algorithms are a class of Monte Carlo algorithms that can explore an entire energy (and temperature) range in one thermal physics simulation: potentially saving months...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: By Tanner Simpson A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in

Sexologists, What of the Night?: Parody and Resistance in Nightwood

Creator:: Simpson, Taylor
Abstract:: The present study considers the mid-nineteenth century origins of the term “sexual inversion,” as it became applied to a variety of nonnormative subjects and sexual practices. Djuna Barnes’ Nightwood (1936) has long been recognized as a discursive space wherein socially constructed notions of sexuality and gender are interrogated. A key...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Taylor Simpson for the degree

Seismic performance and collapse assessments of reinforced concrete lateral- force resisting systems

Creator:: Buniya, Mustafa Kamil
Abstract:: Nonlinear response history analysis (NRHA) is increasingly becoming more accessible and prevalent in research and practice. As the accuracy of the NRHA results depends on the ground motion characteristics and the robustness of the numerical model, research has focused on the development of guidance for performance-based seismic design and assessment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Simpson Nonlinear response history analysis (NRHA) is increasingly becoming more accessible and

Assessing the Feasibility of Utilizing UAS-Based Point Clouds for Pavement Smoothness/Roughness Quantification

Creator:: Sen, Fatih
Abstract:: Transportation agencies continuously strive to improve driving quality and highway safety, which are both highly correlated with the level of smoothness of the road. The International Roughness Index (IRI) is a widely adopted, standardized metric calculated from longitudinal profile data collected on the road. Inertial profilers are devices mounted to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Michael J. Olsen Transportation agencies continuously strive to improve driving quality and

Identifying and prioritizing research gaps for the incorporation of fires in life cycle analysis of structures: A Delphi survey of international experts

Creator:: Thorp, Tiana Noelani
Abstract:: Civil engineers are aware of the impacts of structures on the global environment but the environmental impacts of a fire within these structures remains unknown. Fires present a unique hazard as it is difficult to predict the probability of the occurrence and the intensity. Traditional methods to identify the environmental...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Barbara G. Simpson, Dr. Eric Hansen, and Dr. Tim Jensen, thank you for your contributions and

Early Commercial Development, Bandon, Oregon : Block 1 of the Averill Addition, 1886-1936

Creator:: Vogel, Betty L.
Abstract:: Block 1 of the Averill Addition played an important role in the early commercial development of Bandon, Oregon, a town located on Oregon's south coast. Retail establishments located on the block supplied the local residents with a variety of merchandise for the period of 1886-1914. During this period Bandon served...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: report. The members of my graduate committee, Lucy Skjelstad, LoErna Simpson, and Berkley Chappell

Inhibition, gene expression and modeling of ammonia oxidation in biofilms of Nitrosomonas europaea

Creator:: Lauchnor, Ellen Grace
Abstract:: This dissertation explores the physiology and gene expression of the ammonia-oxidizing bacterium Nitrosomonas europaea in surface-associated bacterial communities, or biofilms. Biofilms of N. europaea were cultivated in drip flow reactors for several weeks and gene expression microarrays were used to detect 240 genes differentially expressed between the mature biofilms and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ellen Grace Lauchnor

Examining the Association of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Sheely, Hannah J.
Abstract:: Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is recommended for all individuals because of the benefits it provides to physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life (QoL). It is also recommended for children with developmental disabilities (DDs), which make up about 15% of all U.S. children ages 3-17 years. Previous studies...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ A. Chloe Simpson, Committee Member, representing Kinesiology

An Introduction to the Narrative Structure of the "Awakening Arc"

Creator:: Tawzer, Alexa J.
Abstract:: This thesis attempts to identify and develop a new narrative structure that has not yet been identified. This structure, which traces a character’s internal process of change throughout a work of literature, is known as the Awakening Arc. The Awakening Arc has seven stages that loosely correspond to Freytag’s external...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Ellen Santasiero, Committee Member, representing English

Assessing the knowledge of county extension agents on geotextile applications for agricultural practices in Oregon and Idaho

Creator:: Brown, Linda Lee
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to assess county extension agents' knowledge of geotextiles; to determine their current level of information and their location on an adoption-diffusion curve; and to determine the agents' attitudes toward the potential use of geotextiles in agriculture, specifically in soil erosion control. A questionnaire was...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: research advisor. Dr. J. R. Bell, Professor of Civil Engineering, for his constant support and helpful

Virtual Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Assessment of Curb Ramps Using Lidar Point Clouds: A Framework to Simulate Digital Inclinometers for Slope Measurements

Creator:: Zhou, Yang
Abstract:: A curb ramp is an indispensable ramp system in the transportation network that provides a transition between a sidewalk and a roadway. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the design, construction, and maintenance of curb ramps meet the ADA standards. However, many existing curb ramps are noncompliant, as...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A Methodological Approach for Structural Health Monitoring of Mass-Timber Buildings Under Construction

Creator:: Baas, Esther J.
Abstract:: As mass-timber building construction rises around the globe, there exists the need to verify the long-term, in-situ behavior and performance of these structural systems. Structural health monitoring (SHM), generally defined as a damage detection strategy consisting of a network of sensors, a data acquisition system, and algorithms for data analysis,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Esther J. Baas for

Geometric Optimization Methods for Mobile Systems

Creator:: Bass, Capprin J.
Abstract:: When studying robot systems, it is common to ask about optimal approaches to accomplish a given task. In the context of mobile systems, particularly biomimetic systems, optimization tasks are closely related to the relevant dynamics of locomotion. In this thesis, building on prior work from the geometric mechanics community, we...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: than two dimensions by taking Lie brackets of each matrix column: ∑ j>i[Ai,Aj ] [1]. 5 FIGURE 2.1

Development of Authentic Engineering Curriculum through Collaborative Development: Research on Development and Adoption

Creator:: Cross, Matthew J.
Abstract:: Background: Studies indicate that problems utilized in traditional undergraduate engineering education do not adequately prepare students for the workforce. Calls to implement authentic, ill-structured problems into upper level engineering experiences may address this issue but adopting authentic engineering problems without considering barriers to adoption of faculty has not been fully...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Matthew J Cross for

The influence of polyphenols and humulinones on bitterness in dry-hopped beer

Creator:: Parkin, Ellen Jane
Abstract:: This research sought to determine the origin of bitterness as a result of dry-hopping. An unhopped ale was dry-hopped and examined in the controlled dry-hop experiment and commercial beers were examined for chemical changes from dry-hopping in the commercially dry-hopped beer survey. This thesis work suggested specific bitter hop components...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ellen Jane Parkin for

Predictors of participation in a prison-based parenting program

Creator:: Schumer, Jean Ellen
Abstract:: The focus of this study was threefold. This research examined the extent to which parenting alliance between incarcerated parents and the caregivers of their children, influences participation of inmate parents in parenting programs. This research explored the extent to which family contact influences participation of inmate parents in parenting programs....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Program Flyleaf AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Jean Ellen Schumer for the degree

Water treatment technologies for the developing world

Creator:: Burleson, Grace Ellen
Abstract:: The intent of this report is to provide a brief description of water quality issues in Nicaragua, Uganda and Bangladesh, and the technologies available to address these issues. The water quality parameters considered include: bacterial contamination, heavy metals and arsenic, pesticides and industrious chemicals, turbidity, radiological characteristics, and taste and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Developing World by Grace Ellen Burleson A THESIS submitted to

Primocane-fruiting blackberries : the effect of summer-pruning, tipping, and chilling on primocane morphology, fruiting season, and yield

Creator:: Thompson, Ellen
Abstract:: The effect of primocane management on flowering and fruiting patterns was studied in primocane-fruiting blackberry (Rubus subgenus Rubus, Watson) cultivars 'Prime-Jan'® and 'Prime-Jim'® over two years. Primocanes that were "soft-tipped" (upper 2-5 cm removed) at 1.0 m were compared to un-tipped canes. In both years, soft-tipped primocanes developed 2-3 fold...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ellen Thompson for the degree of Master of Science in

Factors that influence risk behavior in HIV infected women receiving antiretroviral therapy in Kampala and Masaka, Uganda

Creator:: MacLachlan, Ellen W.
Abstract:: Women living in sub-Saharan Africa are more affected by HIV/AIDS than any other population in the world. Two-thirds of all new HIV infections worldwide occur in sub-Saharan Africa and over 60% of these infections are in women. Indeed, 70% of all women globally who are infected with HIV reside in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ellen W. MacLachlan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

Three studies on the role of uncertainty in the valuation and management of renewable natural resources

Creator:: Burnes, Ellen Irene
Abstract:: These three papers address uncertainty in the management and valuation of renewable natural resources. The first paper develops a model to integrate both stock and price uncertainty to obtain optimal resource levels. The model is an extension of Reed (1974) and shows by proof and by example that when prices...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ellen Irene Burnes for the

⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar Ages and Trace Element Variations in Colombian Emeralds

Creator:: Svadlenak, Ellen
Abstract:: The Colombian emerald deposits are globally unique because they are hosted in hydrothermally altered black shales on either side of the Cordillera Oriental. We used electron microprobe analysis to study variations in trace element concentrations in transects across emeralds, and used the ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar dating method to determine the age of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Colombian Emeralds by Ellen Svadlenak A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State

Community college faculty experiences with learner outcomes and the influence on professional practice

Creator:: Davis, Marilyn Ellen
Abstract:: The study was designed to determine how learner outcomes, one aspect of a comprehensive assessment plan at an urban community college in the Northwest, may have influenced professional practice. Research subjects were selected from a group of forty-four faculty who participated in a college sponsored professional development activity. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Marilyn Ellen Davis for the

Exploring Pedagogical Improvement Strategies Targeting STEM Faculty: Towards Understanding Teaching-Related Conversations and Identities in Community Engagement

Creator:: Aster, Ellen M.
Abstract:: There is a national interest in improving the quality of STEM education in institutions of higher education. One goal of multiple initiatives focusing on such improvement is empowering more STEM educators to implement evidence-based instructional practices, that research has shown best help students learn. Related strategies target change in STEM...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ellen Aster for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education

Effects of pollen collected by honey bees from pollination dependent agricultural cropping systems on honey bee nutrition

Creator:: Topitzhofer, Ellen
Abstract:: Managed honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies are important pollinators of many cultivated crops. Honey bee colony declines averaging 30% annually in the United States for the past 7 years have caused significant concern and hence have been a topic of intensive investigation. These declines are reportedly due to multiple...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Ellen Topitzhofer for the degree of Master of Science in Horticulture presented on June 11, 2014

The rhetoric of the Dalai Lama

Creator:: Gorsevski, Ellen Weihe
Abstract:: This thesis examines the rhetoric (persuasive discourse) of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet. The analysis of this thesis provides an historical foundation of understanding for the international campaign of rhetoric which the Dalai Lama has been leading for the past forty years, culminating...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: OF Ellen Weihe Gorsevski for the degree of Master of Arts in InterdisciRlinary Studies in the areas

Integrated Evaluation of Drinking Water Purification: A Mixed-Method Laboratory and Field Assessment of a Biomass-Powered Water Treatment Technology

Creator:: Burleson, Grace Ellen
Abstract:: The global water crisis is defined as one of the major threats facing humankind over the next decade with over 1 in 10 people lacking access to clean drinking water worldwide. An estimated 1.2 million people pasteurize their drinking water by using boiling as an indicator. Pasteurization is the process...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Grace Ellen

Examining equity in out-of-pocket expenditures and utilization of healthcare services in Malawi

Creator:: Mwandira, Ruth
Abstract:: Best international health practice requires that all people benefit equally from health care services regardless of their socio-economic status and that healthcare payments be based on ability to pay. Although recent household surveys in Malawi show progress in a number of health indicators population averages, many inequalities in health outcomes...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee, Dr. Sunil Khanna, Dr Ellen Smit and the Graduate Council Representative Dr. Kate MacTavish

A Thematic Analysis of Three Women Elect : Their Life Stories Via Autobiography

Creator:: Monnier, Brittany O'Dessa
Abstract:: Women being elected into public office, a recent occurrence, raises questions and concerns about what it means to have women in office. Concerns include: policy differences women in office might produce, changing the image of what it means to be a leader, and ultimately the fear of a shifting society....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Robinson, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Themes that are discussed include the role of the father, the

Estimating the Size of Clustered Hidden Populations

Creator:: Gamble, Laura J.
Abstract:: Successive sampling population size estimation (SS-PSE) is a method used by government agencies and aid organizations around the world to estimate the size of hidden populations using data from respondent-driven sampling (RDS) surveys. SS-PSE ad-dresses a specific need in estimation and helps us evaluate the vulnerability of areas to HIV...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Laura J. Gamble for the

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