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Life in (an)other world : issues of otherness and magic in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series

Creator:: Fennell, Dalicia K.
Abstract:: My thesis is comprised of two articles, titled "Journeying Through (An)Other World: Examining the Role of Magic and Transformational Otherness in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "Magic, Muggles, and Mudbloods: Examining Magical Otherness in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series." The introduction frames the thematic, theoretical, and critical connections...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Spell: The Meaning behind the Mania for J. K. Rowling's Bestselling Books. 3rd ed. Carol Stream, IL

A methodology to solve large-scale group fleet replacement problems

Creator:: Somboonwiwat, Tuanjai
Abstract:: This research addresses the large-scale group fleet replacement problem with multiple vehicle types of multiple units, under budget and demand constraints. Past research in group fleet replacement is limited and has focused on one vehicle type, with multiples units and constraints. Many studies in fleet replacement have also dealt with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Replacement Problems Abstract approved: Sabah U. Randhawa and Thomas M. West This research addresses the

Quantifying product development efforts : a methodology

Creator:: Boer, Michael R.
Abstract:: Product development efforts are extremely important to a company's success in today's global competitive business environment. Yet, these highly consequential efforts are terribly nebulous to a point that past experiences are inherently underutilized. This thesis demonstrates a methodology to quantify past product development efforts in an attempt to better utilize...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Thomas West, Dr. Daniel Schafer, and Dr. Terence Brown, for taking time out of their busy schedules to

The Art of Noticing : An Essay on Contemporary Ecological Writing

Creator:: West, Rex Alan, 1967-
Abstract:: A number of thinkers are becoming increasingly persuaded that our anthropocentric view of nature is inadequate, that we need a "new morality" with regard to the environment. In this essay, I argue that an alternative to anthropocentricism is available to us now-and has been since at least 1836. I look...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: writing AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Rex Alan West for the degree of Master of Arts in

Analysis of semi-volatile organic contaminants and their accumulation in remote aquatic ecosystems of the western US

Creator:: Ackerman, Luke K.
Abstract:: Many pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are persistent, bio-accumulative, and toxic. These semi-volatile organic compounds (SOCs) can undergo atmospheric transport and deposition in cold, remote ecosystems. A better understanding of their accumulation in the fish of these ecosystems is important to better predict...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , A. K.; Zaidi, S.; Musarrat, J.; Parmar, D.; Mathur, N.; Seth, P. K.; Dhawan, A. DNA damage and

Unrealized Economic Benefits in the West Coast Non-Whiting Groundfish Trawl Fishery

Creator:: Gann, Aaron K.
Abstract:: In Oregon, commercial fishing is estimated to contribute $544 million in income and 10,000 jobs per year to coastal communities. However not all fisheries are reaching their allocated quotas for catch. In 2017, 187.6 million pounds of non-whiting groundfish trawl quota worth $67 million was not attained, nearly three times...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Benefits in the West Coast Non-Whiting Groundfish Trawl Fishery by Aaron K. Gann A THESIS

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
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Simon K. Tatom for the degree of

Integrating functional trait frameworks into restoration : the role of seed and seedling traits in recruitment success

Creator:: Larson, Julie E.
Abstract:: Seeding is a vital tool to facilitate recovery of degraded ecosystems, but low seedling recruitment rates limit the utility of this practice in a range of ecosystems across the globe. Plant functional traits impact individual fitness through effects on growth, reproduction and survival. Consequently, seed and seedling trait variation among...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: in recruitment. References Aicher, R. J., Larios, and K. N. Suding. 2011. Seed Supply

Vitamin E and K interactions : investigating mechanisms of reduced vitamin K status in response to excess vitamin E

Creator:: Farley, Sherry Mae
Abstract:: The primary goal of my studies was to elucidate the mechanisms for the well-recognized interaction between two nutrients, vitamins E and K. The outcomes from my studies assess mechanisms for adverse effects of vitamin E and provide novel information on mechanisms for vitamin K homeostasis. These findings will provide information...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: November 12, 2012. Title: Vitamin E and K Interactions: Investigating Mechanisms of Reduced Vitamin K

West Nile virus : forecasting models for a resurging vector-borne disease in Arizona, U.S.A.

Creator:: Roldan, Josiah Javier
Abstract:: West Nile Virus (WNV), a vector-borne disease continues to be a serious threat to public health in the United States, particularly in the Southwest region. While all the states in the U.S. experienced a decreasing trend of WNV disease in 2010, the state of Arizona experienced a sharp increase from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health presented on December 3, 2012. Title: West Nile

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Life in (an)other world : issues of otherness and magic in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series

A methodology to solve large-scale group fleet replacement problems

Quantifying product development efforts : a methodology

The Art of Noticing : An Essay on Contemporary Ecological Writing

Analysis of semi-volatile organic contaminants and their accumulation in remote aquatic ecosystems of the western US

Unrealized Economic Benefits in the West Coast Non-Whiting Groundfish Trawl Fishery

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

Integrating functional trait frameworks into restoration : the role of seed and seedling traits in recruitment success

Vitamin E and K interactions : investigating mechanisms of reduced vitamin K status in response to excess vitamin E

West Nile virus : forecasting models for a resurging vector-borne disease in Arizona, U.S.A.

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