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  • The effect of acquisition and analysis automation failure in a low-fidelity multitasking system

    Creator:
    Secor, William R.
    Abstract:
    Research into the effect of automation on human multitasking performance is primarily focused on Decision Automation (a machine suggesting a certain course of action for a human operator to take) and Action Automation (a machine carrying out a certain course of action on behalf of the human operator) while Acquisition...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Inspiring End-user Programming Through Exposure to Multi-platform Computing and Improved Integrated Development Environments

    Creator:
    Beardsley, Dedrie
    Abstract:
    The art of software engineering inherently requires high-level problem solving and perseverance, as programmers and designers wrestle with complex design and implementation challenges in the process of turning loose concepts and ideas into working code. In the current developer ecosystem, engineers are commonly incentivized extrinsically by monetary rewards, approval or...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Gopinath. I would like to thank my committee members Mei Lien, Sarina Saturn and Michele Swift for

  • Network coding for sensor networks, distributed storage and video streaming

    Creator:
    Nguyen, Kien Trung
    Abstract:
    The classical store-and-forward routing has and will continue to be the most important routing architecture in many modern packet-switched communication networks. In a packet-switched network, data is sent in the form of discrete packets that traverse hop-by-hop from a source to a destination. At each intermediate hop, the router stores...
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    Dissertation
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    Magana, Prof. Bechir Hamdaoui and Prof. Mei- Ching Lien for their great effort and significant amount of

  • Throughput optimization for single-hop wireless networks using network coding

    Creator:
    Tran, Tuan Tho
    Abstract:
    Recent advances in wireless technologies have helped the proliferation of wireless devices, ranging from hand-held devices such as cellular phones to more powerful mobile computing platforms as such laptops [1]. Along with that, the end users’ applications running on these devices, ranging from text message to multimedia applications such as...
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    Dissertation
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    Liu, Bechir Hamdaoui, and Mei-Ching Lien. Their diverse backgrounds, in-depth discussions, and useful

  • Developing effective presentation strategies for online retailers

    Creator:
    Yoo, Jungmin
    Abstract:
    The purpose of the study was to investigate practical guidelines based on empirical evidence for effective website design, including both home page and product pages. This research consists of two consecutive empirical studies. Study 1 was one factor (home page design: image- vs. text-oriented home page) between-subjects design with two...
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    Dissertation
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    special thanks to Dr. Mei Lien and Dr. Harold Koenig for their never-ending encouragement throughout my

  • A high power emulation of a wind farm

    Creator:
    Lalla, Chelsea
    Abstract:
    As more wind farms are connected to the grid, the variable nature of wind energy begins to influence grid stability. Energy storage could help smooth the variable nature of wind energy. Laboratory demonstration and exploration of the interaction between different energy storage devices and wind energy could help improve and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping

    Creator:
    Kim, Mi-Jung
    Abstract:
    The purpose of the present study was to determine consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping. According to the existing literature, four categories of perceptions play primary roles for apparel shopping consumer decisions: apparel appearance, apparel comfort, fabric characteristics, and apparel fit. The present study aimed to observe how...
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    Dissertation
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    to thank to Dr. Mei Lien, my first minor professor in Psychology, Dr. James McAlexander, my second

  • Initial state estimation for a gun launched projectile in a spatially varying magnetic field

    Creator:
    Chawla, Feni
    Abstract:
    Smart weapons promise to provide leap ahead capability with regard to accuracy and engagement range for medium and large caliber projectiles. One of the most critical components of a smart weapon system is its sensor suite that provides position, orientation, and velocity information as the projectile flies down range so...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . I would like to extend my gratitude towards Dr. Robert Higdon and Dr. Mei Lien for sparing their

  • Human Error in Helicopter Accidents : Understanding the Manifestation of Human Error across Helicopter Missions

    Creator:
    Morowsky, Katarina A.
    Abstract:
    Human error is responsible for the majority of accidents in complex environments including helicopter operations. To reduce the overall accident rate throughout the helicopter industry, we must first understand how helicopter missions differ from one another and what errors lead to accidents. The research documented in this dissertation involved a...
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    Dissertation
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    . Chinweike Eseonu, Dr. Laurel Kincl, Dr. Mei-Ching Lien, and Dr. David Hurwitz for being so available by

  • Investigating Differences between Rural and Non-rural Students

    Creator:
    Sinnott, Christian B.
    Abstract:
    Rural students have lagged behind non-rural students in matriculation into higher education, as well as in completion of four-year degrees. The current studies sought to investigate academic readiness, academic performance, and psychological differences between rural and non-rural students at Oregon State University. Rural and non-rural students were compared during spring...
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    last two years. I owe much of my future success to you, and for that I am indebted. To Dr. Mei