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Examining parameters of vectorial capacity for mosquitoes associated with stormwater catch basins in Corvallis, Oregon

Creator:: Townzen, Jill S.
Abstract:: This research examines two of parameters of vectorial capacity for mosquitoes associated with catch basins in Corvallis, Oregon. The parameters of interest were determining 1) abundance of the mosquito species associated with the catch basins and 2) feeding patterns of local mosquito species. Three species of mosquitoes were collected from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Corvallis, Oregon Abstract approved: Darlene D. Judd Philippe A. Rossignol

Denitrification and vegetative uptake in a pasture, poplar and native oak riparian buffer area

Creator:: Brown, Dina E.
Abstract:: Managing riparian buffer zones is a potentially important approach to protecting streams from agricultural pollution. This study was conducted to determine if a pasture, a hybrid poplar (Populus trichocarpa x deltoides) stand, or a native oak (Quercus garryana) forest, had the greatest potential to serve as a nutrient buffer zone....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Valley riparian area of Oak Creek, near Corvallis, Oregon. Field and potential denitrification rates

Consumer responses after an unsatisfactory online apparel shopping and return experience: shopping orientation and perceived justice approaches

Creator:: Cha, Seunghee
Abstract:: Although there has been a rapid growth in online apparel sales and online apparel shopping during the last several years, consumers still have concerns when they purchase apparel products online (ComScore, 2007; Dunne & Lusch, 2005; ITFacts E-commerce, 2007). From the online apparel shoppers’ perspective, online apparel shopping involves a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: convenience sampling was conducted. 148 students at Oregon State University participated

Transmission of the chewing louse, Damalinia (Cervicola) sp., from Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) to Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus) and its role in deer hair-loss syndrome.

Creator:: Robison, Jason A.
Abstract:: The potential for Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus) to host exotic chewing lice (Damalinia (Cervicola) sp.) believed to cause deer hair loss syndrome in Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), was investigated in captive deer held in pens at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, Corvallis, Oregon from March 2004...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: deer held in pens at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, Corvallis, Oregon from March 2004 to May 2005. It is

Commissioning of the NDDL-40 Neutron Detection System at Oregon State University

Creator:: Boulton, Nicholas M.
Abstract:: The Neutron radiography facility (NRF) at Oregon State University (OSU) has been modified to begin working on the non-destructive evaluation of concrete materials to study the early stages of shrinkage, cracking, and water transport of concrete during the curing process. The objective of this work is to investigate the efficiency...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2017. Title: Commissioning of the NDDL-40 Neutron Detection System at Oregon State University

Design, fabrication, and characterization of the laser-imaged natural circulation (LINC) facility

Creator:: Goodrich, Sam S.
Abstract:: Currently there is a great amount of interest in the phenomena of natural circulation as a cooling mechanism for normal operation as well as emergency conditions in nuclear reactors and spent fuel pools. In order to better understand this phenomena for the specific geometry of vertical, heated rods in water,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: facility was designed and constructed at Oregon State University. This facility, named the Laser-Imaged

Prestige seeking consumer behavior and evaluative criteria of premium brand jeans

Creator:: Bell, Meagon M.
Abstract:: Although designer brand denim apparel has been popular since the early 1980’s, the term “premium denim” is a relatively new concept to the apparel industry. This study investigated evaluative criteria used by female consumers when purchasing premium denim jeans. Previous studies have examined evaluative criteria and its importance in purchasing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: questions. The data were collected at Oregon State University in the Winter Term of 2008. A purposive

"I've lived on these streets, and these streets aren't pretty" : The Life Stories of Corvallis Homeless Women

Creator:: Koch, Elizabeth C.
Abstract:: Over two million people experience homelessness in the United States, but homeless people are often marginalized by invisibility and stigmas surrounding poverty within their local communities. This research seeks to amplify the voices of Corvallis area homeless women as a means to understand their everyday lived experiences. Six women residing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment

Road user understanding of shared lane pavement markings (sharrows) case study - Corvallis, OR

Creator:: Cosma, Ioana
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on shared use lane facilities and road user understanding. Shared use lanes (sharrows) are a common solution for road facilities that are too narrow to accommodate a full bicycle lane and where the local jurisdiction wants to reduce dooring crashes. In recent years, engineers have focused on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Health literacy among end stage renal disease patients

Creator:: Wolfe, RoxiAnn Blanche
Abstract:: This research examines the impact of low health literacy among patients with End Stage Renal Disease. The sample included individuals who participated in a health education class (Pre-Renal Education Program) offered at the Samaritan Dialysis Services in Corvallis, Oregon. Data collection techniques included participant observation, individual interviews, evaluation of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Samaritan Dialysis Services in Corvallis, Oregon. Data collection techniques included participant

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Examining parameters of vectorial capacity for mosquitoes associated with stormwater catch basins in Corvallis, Oregon

Denitrification and vegetative uptake in a pasture, poplar and native oak riparian buffer area

Consumer responses after an unsatisfactory online apparel shopping and return experience: shopping orientation and perceived justice approaches

Transmission of the chewing louse, Damalinia (Cervicola) sp., from Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) to Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus) and its role in deer hair-loss syndrome.

Commissioning of the NDDL-40 Neutron Detection System at Oregon State University

Design, fabrication, and characterization of the laser-imaged natural circulation (LINC) facility

Prestige seeking consumer behavior and evaluative criteria of premium brand jeans

"I've lived on these streets, and these streets aren't pretty" : The Life Stories of Corvallis Homeless Women

Road user understanding of shared lane pavement markings (sharrows) case study - Corvallis, OR

Health literacy among end stage renal disease patients

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