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Seasonal distribution and environmental associations among late larval and juvenile rockfish (Sebastes spp.) off Oregon and Washington: new insights based on genetics

Creator:: Johansson, Mattias L., Litz, Marisa N. C., Brodeur, Richard D., Britt, Tristan A., Vanegas, Camilo A., Hyde, John R., and Banks, Michael A.
Abstract:: Cytochrome B sequence data (FASTA format) from the paper “Seasonal distribution and environmental associations among late larval and juvenile rockfish (Sebastes spp.) off Oregon and Washington: new insights based on genetics”. The data was generated from a sample of 2534 unknown, field collected late-larval and juvenile rockfishes from the Pacific...
Resource Type:: Dataset

A Hierarchy of Models for Simulating Experimental Results from a 3D Heterogeneous Porous Medium: Data Sets

Creator:: Wood, Brian D., Vogler, Daniel, Paustian, Rebecca, and Ostvar, Sassan
Abstract:: This repository contains the data associated with the paper "A Hierarchy of Models for Simulating Experimental Results from a 3D Heterogeneous Porous Medium" to be published in Advances in Water Resources and currently available as a preprint on arXiv (https://arxiv.org/abs/1802.01978). These data include the information required to reproduce the results...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Full Text:: experiment. The file “sphere_centers_conductivity.csv” contains a plain-ASCII text file in comma separated

Cloning the zebrafish otoferlin b wildtype and a transmembrane mutant to characterize changes in cellular localization

Creator:: France, Rebecca A.
Abstract:: Otoferlin is a protein that is essential in the process of hearing. Mutations in otoferlin are associated with profound recessive deafness. The long-term goal of the Johnson lab is to understand how otoferlin contributes to hearing and why certain mutations result in deafness. This project sought to characterize the difference...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Cloning the zebrafish otoferlin b wildtype and a

Vegetation, Bryophytes, Lichens, Environment, and Stand Dynamics in Forests of the Swan Valley, Montana

Creator:: McCune, Bruce and Antos, Joseph A.
Abstract:: We sampled vegetation, bryophytes, lichens, environment, and stand dynamics in 56 plots in the Swan Valley, Montana in 1975-1978. The data include complete inventory of trees in 375 m2 plots, with whole-plot ocular estimates of plant cover by species, transect sampling of the ground layer bryophytes and lichens with microplots,...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Full Text:: cover Bryoid 2 Brac Brachythecium spp percent cover Includes Brachythecium leibergii, B. albicans, B

FaSTMECH Modelling results for seven different flow levels in Oak Creek, Corvallis Oregon

Creator:: Segura, Catalina and Katz, Scott
Abstract:: These data set includes calibrated predictions of Depth, Velocity and Shear Stress for seven discharges (0.4 to 3.4m^3, equivalent to 0.12 Qbf to Qbf) at Oak Creek using the Flow and Sediment Transport with Morphological Evolution of Channels (FaSTMECH).
Resource Type:: Dataset

Northern spotted owl reproductive rates

Creator:: Rockweit, Jeremy T, Jenkins, Julianna M. A., Hines, James E., Nichols, James D., Dugger, Katie M., Franklin, Alan B., Carlson, Peter C., Kendall, William L., Lesmeister, Damon B., McCafferty, Christopher, Ackers, Steven H., Andrews, L. Steven, Bailey, Larissa L., Burgher, Jesse, Burnham, Kenneth P., Chestnut, Tara, Conner, Mary M., Dilione, Krista E., Davis, Raymond J., Forsman, Eric D., Glenn, Elizabeth M., Gremel, Scott A., Hamm, Keith A., Herter, Dale R., Higley, J. Mark, Horn, Rob B., Lamphear, David W., McDonald, Trent L., Reid, Janice A., Schwarz, Carl J., Simon, David C., Sovern, Stan G., Swingle, James K., Wiens, J. David, Wise, Heather, and Yackulic, Charles B.
Abstract:: These datasets were used in the prospective meta-analysis of northern spotted owl reproductive rates over 25 years across 11 study areas located throughout the range of the owl. A multi-state occupancy file was created by collapsing site-specific information on owl reproductive status into bimonthly (2 per month) survey occasions. These...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Date Created:: 2021-06-11

Data from: Methodology for comparing wood adhesive bond load transfer using digital volume correlation

Creator:: Ching, Daniel J., McKinley, Paige E., Kamke, Fred A., Zauner, Michaela, and Xiao, Xianghui
Abstract:: There is a lack of fundamental knowledge about the role which adhesive flow and infiltration plays in the micro-mechanical performance of wood adhesive bonds. This data set, for the first time, provides a way to study directly the relationship between adhesive flow and the micro-mechanics of wood adhesive bonds. Specimens...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Date Created:

Justice Isn't Fair: A Collection of Monologues

Creator:: Ferriso, Alessandra B.
Abstract:: I always knew I was interested in the criminal justice system, evident from the hours I spent as a child binge watching Law & Order, Rizzoli and Isles, and Dateline when my parents weren’t home. I very nearly pursued criminal justice as a major, but ended up going a different...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Fair: A Collection of Monologues by Alessandra Ferriso A THESIS

Northern spotted owl reproductive rates (version 3)

Creator:: Rockweit, Jeremy T., Jenkins, Julianna M. A., Hines, James E., Nichols, James D., Dugger, Katie M., Franklin, Alan B., Carlson, Peter C., Kendall, William L., Lesmeister, Damon B., McCafferty, Christopher, Ackers, Steven H., Andrews, L. Steven, Bailey, Larissa L., Burgher, Jesse, Burnham, Kenneth P., Chestnut, Tara, Conner, Mary M., Dilione, Krista E., Davis, Raymond J., Forsman, Eric D., Glenn, Elizabeth M., Gremel, Scott A., Hamm, Keith A., Herter, Dale R., Higley, J. Mark, Horn, Rob B., Lamphear, David W., McDonald, Trent L., Reid, Janice A., Schwarz, Carl J., Simon, David C., Sovern, Stan G., Swingle, James K., Wiens, J. David, Wise, Heather, and Yackulic, Charles B.
Abstract:: These datasets were used in the prospective meta-analysis of northern spotted owl reproductive rates over 25 years across 11 study areas located throughout the range of the owl. A multi-state occupancy file was created by collapsing site-specific information on owl reproductive status into bimonthly (2 per month) survey occasions. These...
Resource Type:: Dataset

Discursive and Psychological Processes in Project MATCH Treatment Manuals and 12-Step Program Literature

Creator:: O'Hara, Margaret A.
Abstract:: Addiction is a word that represents a condition that, at best, causes minor disruptions to one’s life and, at worst, is lethal. The current definition was developed by 80 neuroscientists. It references substance use and other behaviors and includes food and sex. Addictions do not seem to be lessening but...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: treatment?; (b) a description of manualized addiction research prior to Project MATCH; (c) a description

Gender Comparison of Hip Power during the Squat Exercise in Older Adults

Creator:: Van Der Hyde, Meghan E.
Abstract:: Falls are a significant public health issue for older adults, with different fall rates and risk factors among genders. In order to slow or stop a fall, an individual must be able to produce significant eccentric joint power in the lower extremities. It is unclear whether there is a relationship...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Assessment of the causal linkages between forests and fish: implications for management and monitoring.

Creator:: Martens, Kyle D.
Abstract:: Understanding the causal links between riparian forests, streams, and salmonids is important to help understand the likely effects of forest management practices. Previous studies have identified three major causal pathways (Instream Cover, Light, and Hydrology) through which riparian forests influence streams, and ultimately stream fishes. To evaluate the potential importance...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: pathways, I developed a conceptual model of how they can be described. From this I evaluated evidence in

Data for Investigating Protein-lipid-membrane Interactions in Plant Cells using Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation

Creator:: Tao, Kai
Abstract:: The dataset here is used as a document file for presenting supplementary videos in the dissertation Tao, K. (2018). Investigating protein-lipid-membrane interactions in Plant Cells using Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation (Doctoral dissertation). Keywords: Protein, Lipid, Membrane, Plant Cells, Fluorescent Imaging
Resource Type:: Dataset

Method validation of quantitative analysis of oxylipins in human plasma via mass spectrometry

Creator:: Bloom, Madeline B.
Abstract:: Oxylipins are a class of bioactive lipid metabolites derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) via enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways. In order to elucidate their overall biological effects, the knowledge of the entire oxylipin profile is needed as oxylipins can have similar or opposing effects in regard to inflammatory events. Their...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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The Differences in Reasons for Antepartum Transfer to Hospital by Maternal Characteristics

Creator:: Francis, Ashley B.
Abstract:: Community births are defined as a planned home or birth center birth. Today, the majority of births in the U.S. occur in the hospital, but the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rates of any developed country. Although community births have comparable outcomes, there is an extreme preference for hospital...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Hospital by Maternal Characteristics by Ashley Francis A THESIS

Relationship Between Family Composition and Self-Regulation in the Fall of the Kindergarten Year

Creator:: Mikaela, Kerr B.
Abstract:: Children’s self-regulation, or the ability for one to regulate their emotions and behaviors, is very important for children to succeed in school, and life in general. This study looks at the relationship between a child’s self-regulation in the fall of their kindergarten year and different aspects of family and the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -9027-z Wanless, S. B., McClelland, M. M., Acock, A. C., Cameron Ponitz, C., Son, S. H., Lan, X

The Relationship Between Parent Stress in Low-Income Families and Children's Self-Regulation

Creator:: Elliot, Alexa B.
Abstract:: Self-regulation is a cognitive mechanism that allows children to maintain control over their behaviors and emotions. The importance of this function is well-documented, but there is less understanding of the factors that affect children’s development of self-regulation. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine if parent stress in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Families and Children’s Self-Regulation by Alexa Elliot A THESIS

Multivariate Vegetation Mapping -- Code and Data

Creator:: Henderson, Emilie B.
Abstract:: This data set contains RCode designed for mapping correlated vegetation summary variables via univariate (modified random forest regression) and multivariate (random forest nearest neighbor) methods. It also contains a small vegetation plot dataset to illustrate the type of information needed to support such an analysis.
Resource Type:: Dataset

Metabolomic Analysis of Oregon Coast Sediment Pore Waters using Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Creator:: Merlo, James B.
Abstract:: One of the principal drivers of climate change is the concentration of greenhouse gases such as CO2 in the atmosphere. A large portion of this CO2 ends up in the waters off the continental coasts where it transforms into biomass. The major sink for this matter is the ocean sediments...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the organic compound, and the coefficients a, b, c, d, e, and f refer to the stoichiometry of C, H, N

Environmental Relationships in Forests of Early 20th Century Coos County, Oregon, Based on Timber Cruise Data

Creator:: Zobel, Donald B.
Abstract:: Timber cruise data can provide useful information not available elsewhere. Measurements of timber volume (timber cruises) from the early 20th century for Coos County, Oregon, were used to assess the degree to which tree species distribution and timber volume varied with edaphic and climatic factors. The study area has diverse...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: each species: a. grand fir was related to geology and soils; b. spruce was related to soils and

Seasonal changes in leaf nutrient concentration of male and female hardy kiwifruit grown in Oregon

Creator:: Vance, A. J. and Strik, B. C.
Abstract:: Leaf nutrient concentration of hardy kiwifruit [Actinidia arguta var. arguta (Siebold and Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq.] was evaluated throughout two growing seasons (2008-2009) for determinate and indeterminate shoots of female ('Ananasnaya') and male vines. While research has been conducted on the more commonly grown fuzzy kiwifruit (A. chinensis var. deliciosa...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: season at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, Aurora, Ore., 2008–2009. A = nitrogen; B

Is Western Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Ldlr(-/-) Mice Reversible?

Creator:: Lytle, Kelli A. and Jump, Donald B.
Abstract:: Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major public health burden in western societies. The progressive form of NAFLD, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is characterized by hepatosteatosis, inflammation, oxidative stress, and hepatic damage that can progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis; risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma. Given the scope of NASH,...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: Reversible? Lytle, K. A., & Jump, D. B. (2016). Is Western Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in

Snap Bean Association Panel Passport Data

Creator:: Myers, James R. and Celebioglu, Burcu
Abstract:: The accessions used to create the Snap Bean Diversity Panel (SnAP) were 378 snap bean cultivars and germplasm lines selected from North American and European germplasm. This panel supplements the 150 member Bean CAP snap bean diversity panel (SBDP) with an additional 228 snap bean accessions. The Bean CAP SBDP...
Resource Type:: Dataset

Land-use in the Willamette Valley from 2004-2017

Creator:: Strimbu, Bogdan M., Mueller-Warrant, George, and Trippe, Kristin
Abstract:: The Willamette Valley, bounded on the west by the Coast Range and on the east by the Cascade Mountains, is the largest river valley completely confined to Oregon. The fertile valley soils combined with a temperate, marine climate create ideal agronomic conditions for seed production. Historically, seed cropping systems in...
Resource Type:: Dataset

Land-use in the Willamette Valley from 2004-2017

Creator:: Strimbu, Bogdan M., Mueller-Warrant, George, and Trippe, Kristin
Abstract:: The Willamette Valley, bounded on the west by the Coast Range and on the east by the Cascade Mountains, is the largest river valley completely confined to Oregon. The fertile valley soils combined with a temperate, marine climate create ideal agronomic conditions for seed production. Historically, seed cropping systems in...
Resource Type:: Dataset and Image

Geochronological and Compositional Dataset for the 3.1 Ma to 100 ka Goat Rocks Volcanic Complex

Creator:: Wall, Kellie T.
Abstract:: This dataset is a collection of digital appendices for the PhD dissertation by Kellie T. Wall (2022), entitled "The 3.1 Ma to 100 ka Goat Rocks Volcanic Complex: Persistence and Evolution of Magmatism at a Long-Lived Major Andesite Locus on the Cascade Arc." Each appendix is a file (e.g. Word...
Resource Type:: Dataset

Shades of Color at OAC, 1916-1921: The Untold Story of Palmer Patton

Creator:: Landis, Lawrence A.
Abstract:: Palmer Patton was a student of color at Oregon Agricultural College (OAC) from 1916-1920. He received bachelors and masters degrees in agriculture. He was African-American but identified as white. This presentation explores Patton's life before, during and after his years at OAC. This presentation was made at OSU's Lonnie B....
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: would like to share with all of you the compelling story of Palmer Patton, a student and faculty

Long-term effects of forest harvesting on summer low flow deficiets in the Coast Range of Oregon

Creator:: Segura, Catalina, Bladon, Kevin, Hatten, Jeff, Jones, Julia A., Hale, Cody, Ice, George, and Souder, Jon
Abstract:: We examined long-term changes in daily streamflow associated with forestry practices with two datasets (this one and the original Alsea Streamflow dataset (1972) over a 60-year period (1959–2017) in the Alsea Watershed Study, Oregon Coast Range, Pacific Northwest, USA. In this contemporary period, 2006 to 2017 (12 water years), data...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Full Text:: : Electronic stage (m) Q_cms: Discharge (m3/s) 3rd order polynomial function: logQ=a+b*log(H)+c*(log(H)2+d

Fire and Grazing Influence Site Resistance to Bromus tectorum Through Their Effects on Shrub, Bunchgrass and Biocrust Communities in the Great Basin (USA)

Creator:: Condon, Lea A. and Pyke, David A.
Abstract:: Shrubs, bunchgrasses and biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are believed to contribute to site resistance to plant invasions in the presence of cattle grazing. Although fire is a concomitant disturbance with grazing, little is known regarding their combined impacts on invasion resistance. We are the first to date to test the...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: site resistance. Lichen cover showed a weak, negative relationship with cover of B. tec- torum. Fire

Variations in Gas and Water Pulses at an Arctic Seep: Fluid Sources and Methane Transport

Creator:: Hong, Wei-Li, Torres, Marta E., Portnov, A., Waage, M., Haley, B., and Lepland, A.
Abstract:: Methane fluxes into the oceans are largely dependent on the methane phase as it migrates upward through the sediments. Here we document decoupled methane transport by gaseous and aqueous phases in Storfjordrenna (offshore Svalbard) and propose a three-stage evolution model for active seepage in the region where gas hydrates are...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: Sources and Methane Transport W.-L. Hong1,2 , M. E. Torres3 , A. Portnov2,4, M. Waage2, B. Haley3 , and A

Community Water Improvement, Household Water Insecurity, and Women's Psychological Distress: An Intervention and Control Study in Ethiopia

Creator:: Stevenson, E. G. J., Ambelu, A., Caruso, B. A., Tesfaye, Y., and Freeman, M. C.
Abstract:: Background: Over 650 million people worldwide lack access to safe water supplies, and even among those who have gained access to ‘improved’ sources, water may be seasonally unreliable, far from homes, expensive, and provide insufficient quantity. Measurement of water access at the level of communities and households remains crude, and...
Resource Type:: Article

First Detection of the Larval Chalkbrood Disease Pathogen Ascosphaera apis (Ascomycota: Eurotiomycetes: Ascosphaerales) in Adult Bumble Bees

Creator:: Maxfield-Taylor, Sarah A., Mujic, Alija B., and Rao, Sujaya
Abstract:: Fungi in the genus Ascosphaera (Ascomycota: Eurotiomycetes: Ascosphaerales) cause chalkbrood disease in larvae of bees. Here, we report the first-ever detection of the fungus in adult bumble bees that were raised in captivity for studies on colony development. Wild queens of Bombus griseocollis, B. nevadensis and B. vosnesenskii were collected...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: : Eurotiomycetes: Ascosphaerales) in Adult Bumble Bees Sarah A. Maxfield-Taylor1, Alija B. Mujic2, Sujaya Rao1* 1

Leaf-level physiology in four subalpine plants in tephra-impacted forests during drought

Creator:: Watt, Abby J., Fischer, Dylan G., Antos, Joseph A., and Zobel, Donald B.
Abstract:: Ecological impacts of climate change in the Pacific Northwest may hinge on acclimation to drier summers, highlighting the importance of plant physiological studies in forests. Evaluating dominant forest plant species under old-growth and managed forest conditions is similarly important as timber harvest might change microclimates and alter drought effects on...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: -impacted forests during drought Abby J. Watt, Dylan G. Fischer, Joseph A. Antos, and Donald B. Zobel

Burning the legacy? Influence of wildfire reburn on dead wood dynamics in a temperate conifer forest

Creator:: Donato, Daniel C., Fontaine, Joseph B., and Campbell, John L.
Abstract:: Dynamics of dead wood, a key component of forest structure, are not well described for mixed-severity fire regimes with widely varying fire intervals. A prominent form of such variation is when two stand-replacing fires occur in rapid succession, commonly termed an early-seral “reburn.” These events are thought to strongly influence...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: (a), one stand- replacement fi re (b), and two stand- replacement fi res within 15 yr— that is

Alsea Watershed Study 1959-1972

Creator:: Souder, Jon
Abstract:: To investigate the effects of logging, three small watersheds in the Alsea River basin on the west slope of the Oregon Coast Range were selected for study. This was an interdisciplinary investigation to evaluate the influence of specific logging methods on stream regimen and on aquatic resources. The study plan...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Full Text:: . https://doi.org/10.1029/ WR014i006p01011 Brown, G. W., Gahler, A. R., & Marston, R. B. (1973). Nutrient

Evaluation of Pacific Lamprey Entosphenus Tridentatus Anatomical Structures as Records of Age and Isotope Histories

Creator:: Pelekai, Keala N.
Abstract:: The anadromous Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) is a biologically and culturally important species native to the North Pacific Ocean and its adjacent freshwater tributaries. Pacific Lamprey have experienced declines in abundance and distribution throughout their native range, highlighting a need for further research on the species to better inform conservation...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Histories Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Jessica A

Sports and Personality: The Effects of Childhood Sports Participation on Healthy Personality Development

Creator:: Sharma, Shrida
Abstract:: Sports, being one of the most popular forms of social play for children (Felfe et al., 2016), can contribute to a child’s development, as they are associated with “physical growth, biological maturation, behavioral development, psychological, and social well-being” (Bailey et al., 2015). The purpose of this study was to attempt...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Comparison of Three Different Analyzers to Measure Canine Serum Progesterone

Creator:: Hisanaga, Trevor H.
Abstract:: The canine estrous cycle is unique compared to other domestic animal species. During estrus, serum progesterone concentrations ([P4]) rise two days prior to ovulation. In fact, the luteinization of pre-ovulatory follicles resulting in this initial increase in [P4] (1.5-2.5 ng/ml) cannot be temporally dissociated from the onset of the surge...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . 10 Figure 1: The CIA progesterone analyzer (A) and ELFA progesterone analyzer (B) used in

A Comparison of Team Effectiveness and Perception of Team Success in Academic and Athletic Teams

Creator:: Law, Jaime M.
Abstract:: The goal of this research was to compare team effectiveness with objective team success as seen through individual team members’ perceptions in academic and athletic teams. We hypothesized that successful teams are most often strong in team effectiveness, that individual perceptions of team effectiveness can differ among teammates, and that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Microsoft Word - Jaime Law Intro template.docx A

Effect of acupuncture on somatic cell count, milk ion conductivity, and milk serum enzyme concentrations in dairy cattle with subclinical mastitis

Creator:: Ryan, Elise L.
Abstract:: The objective of this research was to determine if acupuncture can reduce bovine mammary inflammation. Lactating cows at the Oregon State University Dairy Research Center were selected based on Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports indicating a SCC >500,000 cells/mL. A California Mastitis Test (CMT) score of greater than one was...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Elise Ryan A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Asian American Women & Clothing Perceptions: A Study of Intersectionality

Creator:: Conrow, Angelina R.
Abstract:: While seemingly harmless, stereotypes can play a significant role in prejudice and discrimination. In two studies, we examined stereotypes of Asian American women and how they may vary with different clothing types. We used a mixed factorial design with a sample of college students from a U.S. university. In the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 1 Asian American Women and Clothing Perceptions: A

Advancements in Phytoremediation, Dosimetry, and Environmental Radiological Protection: Integrating Endemic Plants, Anatomically Accurate Phantoms, and Real-world Data for Improved Assessments

Creator:: Hargraves, Joshua T.
Abstract:: The environmental impact of the nuclear industry has prompted the need for innovative remediation strategies and accurate radiological assessments. This paper synthesizes three studies that collectively explore the potential of endemic plant species for phytoremediation, the development of anatomically accurate phantoms for precise dosimetry calculations, and the critical evaluation of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ):223-236. doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2005.01.009 Cuske M, Karczewska A, Gałka B. Ultrasonic cleaning of

The Effects of Language on Cognitive Flexibility and Related Properties of Executive Functioning

Creator:: Hildenbrand, Lena
Abstract:: In the literature, a controversy persists over whether speaking multiple languages may result in what has been referred to as a bilingual advantage that is advantages for executive functioning (EF) skills. While evidence in favor of such a has been reported, the reliability of these findings has been questioned. To...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , 112, 208-217. De Bruin, A., Treccani, B., & Della Sala, S. (2015). Cognitive advantage in

Modifying Perception: How Clothing and Context Influence the Objectification of Women

Creator:: Sherman, Megan
Abstract:: The objectification of women is a scourge of society, related to a host of negative mental and physical health implications for women. Objectification is largely influenced by the types of clothing worn. How much is objectification modified by contextual features (e.g., the situations the clothes are worn in)? In two...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: /10.1007/978-3-030-47852-0_12 Noll, S. M. & Fredrickson, B. L. (1998). A mediational model linking self

An Exploration of the Relationship between Direct, Tactile Contact with Nature in the Workplace and Consequent Creative Performance

Creator:: Molvi, Hamza
Abstract:: An understanding of creativity’s emergence is critical as our society faces new challenges. Despite a growing body of research emphasizing nature’s influence on the creative process, we now spend record amounts of time indoors, disconnected from nature. Biophilic design has been afforded as a panacea, with research supporting the incorporation...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Qualtrics questionnaire (Appendix B). The creative performance of each participant was later rated on a

The Influence of Scent and Owner Presence on Cat Attachment Behavior

Creator:: Behnke, Alexandra C.
Abstract:: Domesticated cats frequently use their sense of smell to navigate their environment, convey social cues, and communicate with other individuals. In applied contexts, cat owners are often encouraged to leave items holding their scent with their cat in periods of absence with the aim of reducing stress. The purpose of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 Baseline Owner Reunion Scent Return A ll o ru b P

Using The MPA Guide to Better Understand Global Marine Conservation Efforts

Creator:: McArthur, Madeleine G.
Abstract:: Across the globe, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been established to protect biodiversity, sustain fisheries, and preserve cultural resources. However, there exist broad differences among MPAs with respect to their establishment stage and protective regulations, making it difficult to quantify how much ocean protection is actually occurring. This thesis utilizes...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: McArthur A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Real-time Speech Workload Estimation

Creator:: Fortune, Julian D.
Abstract:: Demanding task environments (e.g., supervising a remotely piloted aircraft) require performing tasks quickly and accurately; however, periods of low and high operator workload can decrease task performance. Intelligent modulation of the system’s demands and interaction modality in response to changes in operator workload state may increase performance by avoiding undesirable...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Real-time Speech Workload Estimation By Julian Fortune A

Effects of selenium supplementation during different trimesters of pregnancy on non-specific humoral immunity of pregnant beef cows and persistence of antibodies in their newborn calves

Creator:: Thompson-Hernandez, Ian
Abstract:: Immunosuppression during the periparturient period leads to increased susceptibility to infectious diseases in beef cows. Newborn calves rely on passive transfer of antibodies from their mothers at birth for protection against diseases in the first two months of age. It is unknown if supranutritional Se supplementation of cows during pregnancy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 400 500 Dam WB Se D a m W B S e ( n g /m L ) Control First Trimester (Group 1) Second

Application of Spectroscopic Techniques for In-Situ Oxygen Monitoring in Liquid Sodium

Creator:: Walton, Seth L.
Abstract:: In liquid sodium environments like those proposed for next-generation sodium fast reactors (SFRs), the presence of impurities in the sodium, particularly chemical species containing oxygen, can lead to increased corrosion on sodium-wetted components. It is important to monitor oxygen concentration in the sodium melt, but temperatures of 500 ℃ and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: several sub-regions based on photon energy. In order of increasing energy, they are UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, and

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Operation and Perceived Effectiveness of Housing Insecurity Programs

Creator:: Morreale, Julianne G.
Abstract:: This study sought to understand the unique challenges that housing insecurity programs faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. An anonymous Qualtrics survey, containing closed- and open-ended questions, was sent to housing insecurity programs in Benton County, Oregon. Questions focused on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected services and how programs adjusted to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Housing Insecurity Programs by Julianne Morreale A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Into the Garden: Environmental Education and Resources for K-5

Creator:: Smith, Amira R.
Abstract:: This thesis aims to address barriers that K-5 educators face when implementing environmental education in classrooms. An in-depth study of the history of environmental education in the United States identifies primary barriers and issues. Focusing specifically on garden education programs, six lesson plans for K-5 were created to address the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Congress. 11. Berezowitz, C. K., Yoder, A. B. B., & Schoeller, D. A. (2015). School Gardens

Experimental Design Approach for Evaluation of Airfoil-Driven Energy Harvesting

Creator:: Strahl, Jordan D.
Abstract:: An experimental setup has been partially developed to investigate the impact of an actively controlled trailing edge component upon the energy harvesting performance of an oscillating airfoil in a pitching and heaving regime. While previous and current efforts have and continue to function to characterize the performance of such a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Harvesting by Jordan Strahl A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Research Data Policies at Doctoral Universities with very high research activity (R1 institutions)

Creator:: Llebot, Clara and Castillo, Diana J.
Abstract:: This dataset compiles a list of universities classified as Doctoral Universities with very high research activity (R1) by the Carnegie Commission for Higher Education as well as their unique identifier. The dataset also lists whether or not an institutional research data policy exists, the internal classification number used by the...
Resource Type:: Dataset

Local and General Above-Ground Biomass Functions for Pinus palustris Trees

Creator:: Gonzalez-Benecke, Carlos A., Zhao, Dehai, Samuelson, Lisa J., Martin, Timothy A., Leduc, Daniel J., and Jack, Steven B.
Abstract:: There is an increasing interest in estimating biomass for longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.), an important tree species in the southeastern U.S. Most of the individual-tree allometric models available for the species are local, relying on stem diameter outside bark at breast height (DBH) and total tree height (HT), but...
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Full Text:: al. (1999) Samuelson et al. (2014) Samuelson et al. (2017) Taras and Clark (1977) a b c d

Exploring Marine and Aeolian Controls on Coastal Foredune Growth Using a Coupled Numerical Model

Creator:: Cohn, Nicholas, Hoonhout, Bas M., Goldstein, Evan B., de Vries, Sierd, Moore, Laura J., Vinent, Orencio Duran, and Ruggiero, Peter
Abstract:: Coastal landscape change represents aggregated sediment transport gradients from spatially and temporally variable marine and aeolian forces. Numerous tools exist that independently simulate subaqueous and subaerial coastal profile change in response to these physical forces on a range of time scales. In this capacity, coastal foredunes have been treated primarily...
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Full Text:: model simulations (yellow lines) of (a) MHW shoreline change, (b) beach volume change, and (c) dune

CO₂ capture from wet flue gas using a water-stable and cost-effective metal-organic framework

Creator:: Loughran, Ryan P.
Abstract:: We report the use of MIL-120 as a water-stable and cost-effective metal-organic framework (MOF) for selectively capturing CO₂ from wet flue gas. Synthesized using inexpensive and environmentally benign reagents in water, MIL-120 possesses one-dimensional pores decorated with hydroxyl-bridged Al(III) ions and benzene rings with an interstitial spacing of 4.78 Å....
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Full Text:: conformations that form the MIL-120 backbone. (B) A single pore of MIL-120 viewed along the crystallographic c

Designing and Evaluating a User Interface for Multi-Robot Furniture

Creator:: Stoddard, Brett
Abstract:: A chair, once placed, will stay put until moved. Or will it? With the rise of technology being embeddable into everyday objects, what if that chair could move itself? Such robotic furniture has been featured in advertisements, art, and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research. Existing methods for operating robotic furniture have...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: manipulations: (a) robotic vs. non-robotic chairs, (b) open versus preset spaces. types on user’s questionnaire

Mathematical and Computational Considerations of a Model of Microbiologically Induced Calcite Precipitation

Creator:: Barry, Zachary T.
Abstract:: In this paper, we discuss two possible modifications to a numerical solution method for a model of microbiologically induced calcite precipitation (MICP). MICP provides a means to seal cracks in the surfaces of geological structures. From a mathematical and computational point of view MICP has very interesting features which make...
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Full Text:: for approximating ux, though: (a) ux(jh, ·) = Uj+1 − Uj h + τj , (b) ux(jh, ·) = Uj − Uj−1 h + τj

A taxonomy of biomolecular features

Creator:: North, Jacob L.
Abstract:: The scientific method applies hypothesis testing to material samples through experimentation, measurement, and data analysis, which produce representations—or features—that describe phenomena of interest. Biomolecular features come in numerous forms such as values, matrices, graphs, three-dimensional structures, trajectories, and molecular surfaces. Researchers have tested thousands of features related to protein molecules...
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Full Text:: the design domain. (B) A ligand design task, where ligand atoms are in the design domain. (C) A

Coupled ocean-atmosphere interaction at oceanic mesoscales

Creator:: Chelton, Dudley B. and Xie, Shang-Ping
Abstract:: Satellite observations have revealed a remarkably strong positive correlation between sea surface temperature (SST) and surface winds on oceanic mesoscales of 10–1000 km. Although SST influence on the atmosphere had previously been identified from several in situ observational studies, its widespread existence in regions of strong SST gradients throughout the...
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Full Text:: available data sets. b y d u d l e y b . c h e lT o N a N d S h a N g - p I N g X I e The September

Evaluating the Effect of Emotions on Student Learning using Prescriptive and Open-ended Lab Activities for a Lean Manufacturing Engineering Course

Creator:: Perez, Maritza
Abstract:: Research has shown that emotional connections during lab activities increase learning in chemistry and physics courses. However, little research has examined the effects of emotion in engineering courses, and these studies have recognized a dearth of research examining the ability of students to apply engineering concepts in real-world applications based...
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Full Text:: Activities for a Lean Manufacturing Engineering Course. Abstract approved

The Generation of a Zebrafish Microbial Culture Collection to Facilitate Mechanistic Understanding of Host-Microbe Interactions

Creator:: VanderHoek, Zoe K.
Abstract:: A rapidly expanding body of evidence suggests that relationships exist between the microbiome and vertebrate health and disease. The zebrafish is a frequently utilized model organism to support this claim. Specifically, its gut microbiome is an advantageous resource for the study of microbiome health and diversity. While it is an...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . 15 References Barbazuk, W. B., Korf, I., Kadavi, C., Heyen, J., Tate, S., Wun, E., Bedell, J. A

Utilization of ground peanut husk as an alternative fiber material for particleboard

Creator:: Newton, Jacob A.
Abstract:: This research examined the potential for using peanut husk as a fiber alternative to wood in the production of melamine-formaldehyde (MF) particleboard. MF resin was used to produce panels with one, three, six, nine or 12 percent resin contents. Modulus of Rupture (MOR), Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Internal Bond (IB)...
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Full Text:: (Equation 2.3. IB) Where: Pmax = Maximum Load (N) a = Width (mm) b = Length (mm) The type of

A closely-related clade of globally distributed bloom-forming cyanobacteria within the Nostocales

Creator:: Driscoll, Connor B., Meyer, Kevin A., Gasiunas, Giedrius, Timinskas, Albertas, Yin, Yanbin, Landry, Zachary C., Otten, Timothy G., Davis, Timothy W., Watson, Susan B., Dreher, Theo W., Sulcius, Sigitas, Brown, Nathan M., Dick, Gregory J., and Cao, Huansheng
Abstract:: In order to better understand the relationships among current Nostocales cyanobacterial blooms, eight genomes were sequenced from cultured isolates or from environmental metagenomes of recent planktonic Nostocales blooms. Phylogenomic analysis of publicly available sequences placed the new genomes among a group of 15 genomes from four continents in a distinct...
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Full Text:: Connor B. Driscoll1, Kevin A. Meyer2,3, Sigitas Šulčius4, Nathan M. Brown1, Gregory J. Dick2, 4

Evaluation of Compartmentalized Aquifers in the Walla Walla Subbasin of Oregon Using Isotopic and Geochemical Tracers

Creator:: van Stolk, Courtney A.
Abstract:: The Walla Walla Subbasin (WWSB) in Oregon is underlain by formations of the extensive Columbia River Basalt Group (CRBG) which have been deformed by post-Miocene folding and faulting. Extensive irrigation with groundwater from these basalt groups, as well as sedimentary aquifers and surface water diversions from the Walla Walla River,...
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Full Text:: surface water diversions from the Walla Walla River, has enabled the WWSB to become a productive

Investigation of MoS2 with Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Creator:: Dardzinski, Derek P.
Abstract:: Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has potential applications as a low-cost catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Defects on MoS2, such as edge sites and sulfur vacancies, are known to be the major active sites for HER. Controlling the formation of these defects allows for the enhancement in reactivity of MoS2...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Visualizations of four different 2D crystal structures. (a) graphene, honeycomb structure (b) hexagonal boron

Student Thoughts on Derivatives of Vector Fields

Creator:: Walker, Mesa E.
Abstract:: Junior level physics students are familiar with a few types of vector ﬁeld derivatives, such as divergence and curl, but are typically unfamiliar with how to take a general derivative of a vector ﬁeld. Three junior-level physics students were interviewed with the open-ended prompt, “How would you think about taking...
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Full Text:: June 27, 2019 Abstract Junior level physics students are familiar with a few types of vector field

Atmospheric nitrous oxide in the pre-800 ka atmosphere from ice cores from the Allan Hills, Antarctica

Creator:: Stock, Marika P.
Abstract:: Nitrous oxide is an important greenhouse gas that has both natural and anthropogenic sources in the modern atmosphere (Ciais et al., 2013). This project expanded the knowledge of the history of atmospheric N2O in the geologic past by measuring N2O concentrations in air trapped in very old polar ice. A...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: curve a x2 + b x + x = y were used, where x is Pnet, the net pressure of the sample injection, and y

Appraisals of Military Service, PTSD, and Functional Health of Vietnam Combat Veterans: Findings from the VALOR Study

Creator:: Zinn, Alexandra D.
Abstract:: Previous research on WWII veterans in their 70’s and 80’s has shown that positive and negative appraisals of military service mediate between combat exposure and PTSD symptoms in late life. This thesis extends this research in two ways, first by determining how these variables relate to functional health in later...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

A latitudinal cline in the Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Clock gene: evidence for selection on PolyQ length variants

Creator:: O'Malley, Kathleen G. and Banks, Michael A.
Abstract:: A critical seasonal event for anadromous Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the time at which adults migrate from the ocean to breed in freshwater. We investigated whether allelic variation at the circadian rhythm genes, OtsClock1a and OtsClock1b, underlies genetic control of migration timing among 42 populations in North America. We...
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Full Text:: . O’Malley & M. A. Banks 2815 (b) Genotyping of OtsClock1a and OtsClock1b PolyQ domains We designed

Persistent spatial structuring of coastal ocean acidification in the California Current System

Creator:: Washburn, L., Russell, A., Menge, B. A., Hill, T., Cheriton, O., Nielsen, K. J., McManus, M. A., Feely, R. A., Gouhier, T., Byrne, R. H., Friederich, G., Sanford, E., Hacker, S., Chan, F., Blanchette, C. A., Gaylord, B., Barth, J. A., Sevadjian, J., Hofmann, G., and Chavez, F.
Abstract:: The near-term progression of ocean acidification (OA) is projected to bring about sharp changes in the chemistry of coastal upwelling ecosystems. The distribution of OA exposure across these early-impact systems, however, is highly uncertain and limits our understanding of whether and how spatial management actions can be deployed to ameliorate...
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Full Text:: . Blanchette 3, R. H. Byrne4, F. Chavez5, O. Cheriton6, R. A. Feely7, G. Friederich5, B. Gaylord8,9, T

Olives in Oregon: Grower Survey, On-Farm Propagation, and Orchard Establishment in a Non-Traditional Growing Region

Creator:: Barker, Tessa A.
Abstract:: Olive production potential in Oregon was researched in a multi-disciplinary approach, including a grower survey, a propagation greenhouse study, and a field study, from 2018 through 2020. The Oregon Olive Grower Survey was designed to collect information relating to orchard establishment and management practices, knowledge and understanding of these practices,...
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Full Text:: ...............................................................................................................117 Appendix A. OSU Oregon Olive Grower Survey Questions ...............118 Appendix B. Branch

Effective Signage to Manage Recreation at OSU’s Research Forests

Creator:: Walters, Corinne A.
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on creating effective signage for the Oregon State University College of Forestry Research Forests (OSU Research Forests). The OSU Research Forests are a unique setting because they offer space for research, class field trips, active timber harvest, and public recreation. The public interface requires the management at...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Forests by Corinne Walters A THESIS submitted to Oregon

Spatial patterns and trends of summertime low cloudiness for the Pacific Northwest, 1996-2017

Creator:: Dye, Alex W., Rastogi, Bharat, Clemesha, Rachel E. S., Kim, John B., Samelson, Roger M., Still, Christopher J., and Williams, A. Park
Abstract:: Summertime low clouds are common in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), but spatiotemporal patterns have not been characterized. We show the first maps of low cloudiness for the western PNW and North Pacific Ocean using a 22‐year satellite‐derived record of monthly mean low cloudiness frequency for May through September and supplemented...
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Full Text:: B. Kim2 , Roger M. Samelson6 , Christopher J. Still1 , and A. Park Williams7 1Department of Forest

Assessment of the Carbonate Chemistry Seasonal Cycles in the Southern Ocean From Persistent Observational Platforms

Creator:: Williams, N. L., Juranek, L. W., Feely, R. A., Russell, J. L., Johnson, K. S., and Hales, B.
Abstract:: Observations from Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observations and Modeling (SOCCOM) biogeochemical profiling Argo floats are used to characterize the climatological seasonal cycles and drivers of dissolved inorganic carbon, total alkalinity, pH, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (CO2), and the saturation state of aragonite at the surface and at...
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Full Text:: , L. W. Juranek1 , R. A. Feely3, J. L. Russell4 , K. S. Johnson5 , and B. Hales1 1College of Earth

Sea Star Wasting Disease in the Keystone Predator Pisaster ochraceus in Oregon: Insights into Differential Population Impacts, Recovery, Predation Rate, and Temperature Effects from Long-Term Research

Creator:: Menge, Bruce A., Cerny-Chipman, Elizabeth B., Johnson, Angela, Sullivan, Jenna, Gravem, Sarah, and Chan, Francis
Abstract:: Sea star wasting disease (SSWD) first appeared in Oregon in April 2014, and by June had spread to most of the coast. Although delayed compared to areas to the north and south, SSWD was initially most intense in north and central Oregon and spread southward. Up to 90% of individuals...
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Solvent and Dispersion Effects on the Hydrodeoxygenation of Acetic Acid on a Pd(111) Model Surface

Creator:: Rebarchik, Michael A.
Abstract:: Increased dependence on fossil fuels and concerns of anthropogenic climate change have led to increased interest in alternative energy sources. Liquid fuels derived from renewable raw materials have gained attention in recent years due to their similarity to petroleum-based fuels. Biofuels derived through hydrodeoxygenation have been found to be one...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: hydrodeoxygenation reaction net- work. (a) CH3COOH, (b) CH3COO, (c) CH3CO, (d) COOH, (e) CH3, (f) CO, (g) CO2, (h

“A Fool For His Client:” Religion, Law, and Insanity in Nineteenth-Century America

Creator:: Reck, Logan A.
Abstract:: When Charles Guiteau killed U.S. President James Garfield, he claimed that God had ordered him to do so. During his trial, Guiteau’s lawyers plead not guilty by reason of insanity, and the question of Guiteau’s innocence or guilt quickly became a question about the very nature of insanity itself. In...
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Full Text:: Honors Thesis Final Draft “A Fool For His Client:” Religion, Law, and

Evaluating Barriers to Accessing Parenting Education Services

Creator:: Barr, Kiana A.
Abstract:: The relationship between a parent and child in the first years of life have a significant effect on the development of children. Parenting education can be a valuable resource for learning evidence-based parenting strategies, but access to parenting education is limited in many states. Oregon has a unique statewide system...
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Full Text:: ➢ 22.72% had at least one adolescent between 13-18 years old. 7 B. PROCEDURE A

VOC Emisions and Categorization in Axenic Growth Conditions by Phaeodactylum tricornutum

Creator:: Thompson, Douglas A.
Abstract:: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play an integral role in climate change and as a carbon source for organisms living in a marine environment. These compounds have many sources, but the impacts of biogenically produced VOCs is not fully known. Phaeodactylum tricornutum was studied under axenic ideal growth conditions to determine...
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Full Text:: /fmars.2020.611870 Dayan, C., Fredj, E., Misztal, P. K., Gabay, M., Guenther, A. B., & Tas, E. (2020

Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Maunatlala, Botswana

Creator:: Gray, Tyler A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis is the development of a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education program for the junior secondary school in Maunatlala, Botswana. Community based participatory research methods were followed throughout this project to develop a relevant and culturally sensitive program. Data was collected through interviews with...
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Full Text:: .” - Father b) Disproportionate parental involvement. “Okay, is a very…mothers are better than fathers

Trouble on the High Seas: An Analysis of Congressional Speech Patterns regarding Sea Level Rise in the 115th Congress

Creator:: Fuller, Joshua A.
Abstract:: When running for a political office, a candidate’s platform is important for the voter to understand what the that individual believes. Candidates do not always lay out a concrete platform and tend to stay away from salient issues, such as climate change and its effects, and run on platforms that...
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Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Studying the most effective modes of marine science communication on plastic pollution in the oceans

Creator:: Burton, Simone A.
Abstract:: The ocean provides many ecosystems services and yet humans have viewed the ocean as a black hole for trash since the 1950s. With recycling not getting to the source of the problem, smarter consumer choices are being targeted, specifically choices centered around the use of plastic. Thus efficient, useful communication...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: communication on plastic pollution in the oceans by Simone A. Burton A

Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

Creator:: Klupar, Sydney A.
Abstract:: Local economic development can help lessen the impact of large-scale shocks on small communities as it provides them with resilient systems that do not require as much support from global supply chains. In smaller communities, shared governance, interactive and adaptive planning, and evidence-based policymaking strategies can facilitate resilient systems. The...
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Full Text:: the Community’s Vision by Sydney Klupar A THESIS submitted

Ingestion of Microplastics in the Juvenile Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) from Oregon Coastal Sampling Sites

Creator:: Arnold, Madison A.
Abstract:: Microplastics (<5mm) are a ubiquitous environmental pollutant that have the potential to cause significant harm in many fish species. Therefore, understanding the quantities at which they are being consumed by living organisms is crucial for characterizing risk. There are currently gaps in the microplastic literature regarding microplastic data from finfish...
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Full Text:: Madison A. Arnold An Undergraduate Thesis Submitted to Oregon State University In partial

Development of assessment to determine first term general chemistry mathematical fluency

Creator:: Tomlinson, Kiara A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the scores of a mental math quiz taken by the CH 231 trailer course at Oregon State University and to determine courses of action to increase the success of students in general chemistry based on the results of the analysis. Students were...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: general chemistry mathematical fluency by Kiara Tomlinson A THESIS

Examining the Relationship between Intersection Density and the Priorities of those Traveling the Intersection

Creator:: Wisnewski, Daniel A.
Abstract:: An intersection without a traffic light could be a potentially dangerous place to travel through depending on the mindsets of the of the travelers within it. When travelers are traversing an intersection, they generally have one of two different mindsets that influence the actions they do. One mindset they could...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and the Priorities of those Traveling the Intersection By Daniel Wisnewski A

Toward a digital resilience

Creator:: Wright, Dawn J.
Abstract:: As we contend with human impacts on the biosphere, there is rightfully a great emphasis now on community adaptation and resilience to climate change. Recent innovations in information technologies and analyses are helping communities to become more resilient. However, not often discussed in this vein is a path toward digital...
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Full Text:: Elementa-preprint Wright, D.J., Toward a digital

Words are monuments: Patterns in US national park place names perpetuate settler colonial mythologies including white supremacy

Creator:: McGill, Bonnie M., Borrelle, Stephanie B., Wu, Grace C., Ingeman, Kurt E., Koch, Jonathan Berenguer Uhuad, and Barnd, Natchee B.
Abstract:: 1. Ecologists, outdoor professionals and the public work and play in lands with complex histories. Part of decolonizing our professional and recreational practices is to expose settler colonial biases and recognize the histories of colonized lands and the peoples who have stewarded these lands for millennia prior to colonization. 2....
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Full Text:: , those in use before settler colonialism. (b) Derogatory— if the name is a racial slur. (c) Erasure— if

Comparing Random and Nonrandom Spatial Patterns of Artifacts within Lithostratigraphic Unit 3 at Cooper’s Ferry, Idaho

Creator:: Gregory, Alex R.
Abstract:: Archaeological investigations at the Cooper's Ferry site in Western Idaho have recovered cultural remains dating to 16,000 years ago, suggesting the oldest human occupation recorded in North America. However, many archaeologists have argued the initial peopling of North America occurred no earlier than the opening of an ice-free corridor between...
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Full Text:: g u re 2 . B o u n d a ry o f C o lle ct ed C u lt u ra l M a te ri a ls in

Analysis of SNPs in Mycoplasma cynos strains from canine hosts within the Pacific Coast animal shelter network

Creator:: Prymolenna, Anastasiya V.
Abstract:: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) can be used as markers to infer population genetic structure. For Mycoplasma cynos, a pathogen associated with infectious respiratory disease among canines and other animals, SNPs may help to elucidate ecological and evolutionary relationships among the strains that reside in the upper respiratory tract of canines...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the pathogens that inhabit hosts also follow evolutionary patterns consistent A B 11 with

Line Transect Surveys Underdetect Terrestrial Mammals: Implications for the Sustainability of Subsistence Hunting

Creator:: Fragoso, José M. V., Levi, Taal, Oliveira, Luiz F. B., Luzar, Jeffrey B., Overman, Han, Read, Jane M., and Silvius, Kirsten M.
Abstract:: Conservation of Neotropical game species must take into account the livelihood and food security needs of local human populations. Hunting management decisions should therefore rely on abundance and distribution data that are as representative as possible of true population sizes and dynamics. We simultaneously applied a commonly used encounter-based method...
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The efficacy and costs of plasma transfusion in naturally diseased horses

Creator:: Busby, Madeleine F.
Abstract:: Hypoproteinemia secondary to gastrointestinal disease in horses has traditionally been treated with the administration of colloids such as equine plasma or hetastarch. While plasma transfusion is common, evidence-based guidelines for its use in hypoproteinemic horses are lacking. This study involved prospective and retrospective components that aimed to weigh the efficacy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: naturally diseased horses by Madeleine F. Busby A THESIS

Population Structure and Phylogeography in Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus), a Mass-Aggregating Marine Fish

Creator:: Jackson, Alexis M., Semmens, Brice X., de Mitcheson, Yvonne Sadovy, Nemeth, Richard S., Heppell, Scott A., Bush, Phillippe G., Aguilar-Perera, Alfonso, Claydon, John A. B., Calosso, Marta C., Sealey, Kathleen S., Schärer, Michelle T., and Bernardi, Giacomo
Abstract:: To address patterns of genetic connectivity in a mass-aggregating marine fish, we analyzed genetic variation in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), microsatellites, and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus). We expected Nassau grouper to exhibit genetic differentiation among its subpopulations due to its reproductive behavior and retentive oceanographic conditions...
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Patterns and Variation in Benthic Biodiversity in a Large Marine Ecosystem

Creator:: Piacenza, Susan E., Barner, Allison K., Benkwitt, Cassandra E., Boersma, Kate S., Cerny-Chipman, Elizabeth B., Ingeman, Kurt E., Kindinger, Tye L., Lee, Jonathan D., Lindsley, Amy J., Reimer, Jessica N., Rowe, Jennifer C., Shen, Chenchen, Thompson, Kevin A., Thurman, Lindsey L., and Heppell, Selina S.
Abstract:: While there is a persistent inverse relationship between latitude and species diversity across many taxa and ecosystems, deviations from this norm offer an opportunity to understand the conditions that contribute to large-scale diversity patterns. Marine systems, in particular, provide such an opportunity, as marine diversity does not always follow a...
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Full Text:: . Relationships among depth and latitude and (A) fish species richness, (B) fish Shannon diversity, (C

The Effects of a Novel Hormonal Breast Cancer Therapy, Endoxifen, on the Mouse Skeleton

Creator:: Gingery, Anne, Subramaniam, Malayannan, Pitel, Kevin S., Reese, Jordan M., Cicek, Muzaffer, Lindenmaier, Laurence B., Ingle, James N., Goetz, Matthew P., Turner, Russell T., Iwaniec, Urszula T., Spelsberg, Thomas C., and Hawse, John R.
Abstract:: Endoxifen has recently been identified as the predominant active metabolite of tamoxifen and is currently being developed as a novel hormonal therapy for the treatment of endocrine sensitive breast cancer. Based on past studies in breast cancer cells and model systems, endoxifen classically functions as an anti-estrogenic compound. Since estrogen...
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Full Text:: triplicate as previously described [52] and values were normalized using b-tubulin as a control. All PCR

The relationship between acute pain and dynamic postural stability indices in individuals with patellar tendinopathy

Creator:: Rosen, Adam B., Ko, Jupil, and Brown, Cathleen N.
Abstract:: Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a common condition resulting in persistent pain, frequently reported during physical activity. The relationship between dynamic postural stability and pain in these individuals is unclear and how it may affect postural stability. Research Question: Is there a relationship between acute pain and dynamic postural stability indices...
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Full Text:: tendinopathy Adam B. Rosena,⁎, Jupil Kob, Cathleen N. Brownc a School of Health and Kinesiology, University

Environmental limitation mapping of potential biomass resources across the conterminous United States

Creator:: Daly, Christopher, Halbleib, Michael D., Hannaway, David B., and Eaton, Laurence M.
Abstract:: Several crops have recently been identified as potential dedicated bioenergy feedstocks for the production of power, fuels, and bioproducts. Despite being identified as early as the 1980s, no systematic work has been undertaken to characterize the spatial distribution of their long-term production potentials in the United states. Such information is...
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Full Text:: from Fig. 2 Conterminous US 1981–2010 (a) mean annual precipita- tion and (b) mean April–September

Numbering-Up of Microscale Devices for Megawatt-Scale Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Concentrating Solar Power Receivers

Creator:: Zada, Kyle R., Hyder, Matthew B., Drost, M. Kevin, and Fronk, Brian M.
Abstract:: Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants have the potential to reduce the consumption of nonrenewable resources and greenhouse gas emissions in electricity production. In CSP systems, a field of heliostats focuses solar radiation on a central receiver, and energy is then transferred to a thermal power plant at high temperature. However,...
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Full Text:: Dioxide Concentrating Solar Power Receivers Kyle R. Zada(a), Matthew B. Hyder(a), M. Kevin Drost(a) and

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