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Tracking Competitive Season Training Load via TRIMP in a Collegiate Distance Runner : A Case Study

Creator:: Anderson, Morgan Jane
Abstract:: Objectively quantifying workload is challenging due to a variety of factors. One way to measure workload is by training impulse (TRIMP). TRIMP uses time in physiologically significant heart rate zones to quantify a workload for a given bout of physical activity. Tracking average workload over time can then be used...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: a Collegiate Distance Runner: A Case Study by Morgan Jane Anderson

Hearing Inequality: A Sonification of the Gender Disparity in Computer Science and Engineering

Creator:: Cohen, Elyse
Abstract:: Sonification, or the “technique of rendering sound in response to data and interactions” [1], is an alternative to visual graphs and has the potential to make data more interpretable and accessible. As a combination of the arts (music) and the sciences (data), sonification is an interdisciplinary tool for connecting people...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Hearing Inequality: A Sonification of the

An Examination of the Neutral Axis of Wood Beams

Creator:: Davis, Phillip M.
Abstract:: For wood beams, it is often assumed that the neutral axis is located at the centroid of the beam. The neutral axis of isotropic, homogeneous materials is located at the centroid of the material, but wood is neither isotropic nor homogeneous. The varying grain patterns and knots located throughout wood...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Wood Beams By Phillip M. Davis A PROJECT Submitted to Oregon State University

Entrapment of Micro-Algae in Modified Alginate Beads for Oxygen and Nutrient Source

Creator:: Hughson, Jason D.
Abstract:: Presented here is an investigation and comparison of two entrapment methods of algae. Conventional calcium alginate bead entrapment is compared to a recently described modified bead entrapment method, utilizing poly(ethylene glycol) and calcium alginate, which results in void or capillary formation within the beads. It is shown that algal growth...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Jason D. Hughson for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioengineering

Subcultures of Significance: Urbanity-Rurality, Tightness-Looseness, and Risk Perception

Creator:: Frydenlund, Nicole T. L.
Abstract:: Tightness-looseness (TL) is a cultural construct that measures the level of social norms present in a community, and the level of scrutiny of deviance from these norms. This construct offers a unique foundation for investigating how norms influence behavioral processes. Research in TL is relatively young, creating a frontier of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Jason Stornelli Tightness-looseness (TL) is a cultural construct that measures the

Shabbat B'shir

Creator:: Winer, Max
Abstract:: Shabbat B’shir is an album exploring Jewish folk and rock music written, performed, produced, recorded, and mixed and mastered all by Max Winer. The goal of the project was to create a full length album showcasing Max Winer’s growth in songwriting and production capabilities. This eleven song album features the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: WinerMaxE2020 Shabbat B’Shir by Max Winer A THESIS

Sustainable Design Programs in the United States and Chile

Creator:: D'Acci, Hana
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis is to examine and compare sustainable design methods used in the United States and Chile, focusing on sustainable materials and certification programs, to see if sustainable design methods used in the United States can be implemented in Chile to further its sustainable development. Through literature...
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Full Text:: . Abstract approved: _______________________________________________ Jason Ideker The purpose

Analyzing the Effects of Psychosocial Determinants on Health Outcomes of Older Adults with Multimorbidity

Creator:: Pai, Nidhi S.
Abstract:: Multimorbidity, or the concurrent presence of two or more chronic conditions, significantly increases the risk of adverse health outcomes, particularly for adults age 65 and older. Psychosocial, behavioral and social factors can further exacerbate the impact of multimorbidity, but are infrequently and inconsistently documented within electronic health records (EHRs). Research...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Mapping Spine Surgical Outcomes and Risk Factors

Creator:: Hernandez, Phillip A.
Abstract:: The majority of people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is the leading cause of disability globally, ahead of 290 other conditions1. Over one million people in the United States receive spine surgery annually2. This thesis looked at five standard surgical procedures performed on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Phillip A. Hernandez A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Social bonding : connections between the work of Erving Goffman and chemistry as models for social understanding

Creator:: Schindler, Jason A.
Abstract:: To understand human social environments and interaction, it is often necessary to examine them in creative and metaphorical terms. In this thesis, a model of chemical interaction, atomic and molecular bonding, and the role of electrons, nuclei, and other chemical principles are used to describe the social environment of human...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and chemistry as models for social understanding by Jason A. Schindler A PROJECT submitted to

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:: Lena Hildenbrand A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors

The art of medicine in practice: A look at how exceptional physician-patient relationships are formed in healthcare today

Creator:: Castaneda, Jason
Abstract:: The art of medicine refers to physicians’ abilities to skillfully navigate interpersonal interactions with patients. These interactions are vital to the formation of exceptional physician-patient relationships. Certain elements of healthcare today such as the advancement of diagnostic tests, the emergence of the electronic medical record, and the presence of market...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Relationships are Formed in Healthcare Today by Jason Castaneda A THESIS

The utility of playfulness in terms of innovation and productivity for business and a life of learning

Creator:: Adams, Jason S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project was to investigate play and our cultural assumptions as to its usefulness or lack there of. The concepts of hard work versus hard play were explored in order to discover when human beings are operating at their best. In terms of innovation and productivity in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: not a structure or based in a language. Every description of play is separate from the actual

Exploring the Role of Nutrient Sensing Pathways in Blue Light-Induced Lifespan Reduction in Drosophila

Creator:: Shimoda, Kelsey A.
Abstract:: People are increasingly staring at device screens which emit predominantly blue light. Because LED technology is relatively new, we do not know what effects blue light has on our long-term health. Blue light exposure leads to a dramatic decrease in longevity in Drosophila, thus this study aims to explore possible...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Kelsey Shimoda A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors

A Proposed Model to Increase the Number of End of Life Conversations Made Between Terminally Ill Patients and Their Primary Care Physicians

Creator:: Duval, Jason Ryan
Abstract:: The objective of this paper is to present an alternative model that can be accepted into our current medical care system that outlines protocols for physicians treating terminally ill patients and that will ultimately increase the number of end of life conversations made between them and their patients. The work...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Jason Ryan Duval A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Quantification of Propofol in Blood Plasma and its Application to Future Clinical Research in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Creator:: Bemis, David J.
Abstract:: High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry coupled with filtration, centrifugation, and other common sample preparation techniques offers a rapid and robust method for separating and quantifying propofol, a commonly used anesthetic, from human blood and its synthetic analogs. Method development is important for not only optimizing separation and quantification for a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A PROJECT Submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of

Reorientation in Alternative Break Trips

Creator:: Phillips, Caitlin Patricia
Abstract:: When a student participates in a service break trip, a process called reorientation occurs after the trip is over, when the student is trying to connect what they’ve learned on the trip to their normal lives. The objective of this project was to explore the concepts of volunteerism, community service,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Reorientation in Alternative Break Trips by Caitlin Patricia Phillips A PROJECT

Environmental DNA reveals cryptic parasite species and gives insight into their fish hosts

Creator:: Phillips, Kyle
Abstract:: Ceratonova shasta is a myxozoan fish parasite that impacts hatchery and wild populations of salmon and trout in the Pacific Northwest. Levels of the parasite in river water can be effectively monitored through direct filtration of parasite spores from water, extraction of total "environmental DNA" (eDNA), then quantitative polymerase chain...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and Gives Insight into their Fish Hosts by Kyle Phillips A THESIS

Predicting Vulnerabilities in the Free Open Source Software Ecosystem

Creator:: Phillips, Elsie
Abstract:: Due to the interdependent nature of Free Open Source Software projects, a vulnerability in just one highly used project can have significant and sweeping consequences across many projects, and can inflict hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. This paper proposes a model for predicting software vulnerabilities in highly used...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Elsie Phillips A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Antibiotic Discovery in Soil Bacteria Isolated from Indonesian Black Water Ecosystems

Creator:: Lam, Phillip Westly
Abstract:: Soil bacteria are known to be a prolific source of bioactive compounds. They produce secondary metabolites that can be used as therapeutic agents. This investigation focused on the chemistry and biology of secondary metabolites from two soil bacteria, Streptomyces herbaricolor ICBB 9409 and Streptomyces albiflaviniger ICBB 9297, which were isolated...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: By Phillip Westly Lam A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University

Automatically Generating Solutions for Sokoban Maps

Creator:: Greco, Jason Aaron
Abstract:: Generating solutions to Sokoban levels is an NP-hard problem that is difficult for even modern day computers to solve due to its complexity. This project explores the creation of a Sokoban solver by eliminating as many potential moves as possible to greatly limit the overall search space. This reduction is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Jason Aaron Greco A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University

The LA Book

Creator:: Siefken, Jason E.
Abstract:: The LA Book is a free-to-students Linear Algebra textbook written at the introductory level and suitable for teaching MTH341 at Oregon State University. It functions both as a traditional, printed book (rendered via LaTeX) and as an online textbook (rendered via HTML), viewable via any modern web-browser. It is built...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Jason Siefken A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors

Studies Toward the Synthesis of Natural Product Scaffolds

Creator:: Lusk, Jason S.
Abstract:: Part 1: A Diels-Alder Approach to the Synthesis of Novel Analogues of the Natural Product Siamenol Due to the prevalence of biaryl motifs in natural product synthesis, the Carter research group has been exploring the utility of a Diels-Alder approach to biaryl synthesis. The Diels-Alder approach involves a [4+2] cycloaddition...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Studies Toward the Synthesis of Natural Product Scaffolds by Jason S. Lusk A PROJECT

Strain-specific effects of the herbicide RoundUp on diverse natural isolates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Creator:: Taggard, Savannah K.
Abstract:: The safety of the chemical glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide RoundUpTM, has been questioned on numerous occasions. Previous studies suggest that glyphosate-containing herbicides have deleterious effects on a variety of organisms; other studies suggest that these effects may be minor, transient, or non-existent altogether. Proper maintenance of microbial...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: diverse natural isolates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Savannah Taggard A THESIS submitted to Oregon

The effect of animal size on the carbonic anhydrase activity of the sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima

Creator:: Tep, Allison P.
Abstract:: The sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima is a model organism for the study of temperate symbiosis. Anthopleura elegantissima can engage in symbiosis with two different algal symbionts: the dinoflagellate Breviolum muscatinei and the chlorophyte Elliptochloris marina. One host enzyme that has been shown to be important in cnidarian-algal symbioses is carbonic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Allison P. Tep A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Alternate Methods for the Extraction and Measurement of Pore Solution in Fresh Concrete

Creator:: Biever, Joseph
Abstract:: Knowledge of the pore solution composition and pore solution resistivity can be helpful for determining the durability of concrete structures. Most notably, pore solution resistivity can be used in the calculation of the formation factor of concrete, which is a ratio of the electrical resistivities of concrete and its pore...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Calculating the Added Cost of Over-Densifying Particleboard

Creator:: Gardner, Ben
Abstract:: Particleboard is a commodity composite panel made from the residual materials of other wood products manufacturing companies. The industry operates on low profit margins and thus produces high volumes of differing panel grades. Slight inefficiencies over the course of a year can mean a significant loss in profit. Previous calculations...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Leavengood Particleboard is a commodity composite panel made from the residual materials of other

Creating and Assessing Cozmo Behaviors for Expressing Emotion

Creator:: Chan, Lilian C.
Abstract:: As human-robot interaction becomes more commonplace, roboticists should understand how robot behaviors are perceived by people to avoid misunderstandings. In our lab, we are exploring the use of a Cozmo as an interactive, break-taking aid in workplace settings. Before our interactive aid can be released into the wild, we must...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: By Lilian Chan A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Sustainability of Concrete in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Chaimov, Hilary
Abstract:: Reducing the CO2 emitted by the production of cement can greatly reduce the carbon emissions attributable to the built industry. By specifying concrete mixes with lower global warming potentials (GWPs), structural engineers can reduce the carbon emissions of concrete used in the built industry. This thesis uses a cradle-to-gate life...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Hilary Chaimov A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Gene expression of four carbonic anhydrase paralogs across the symbiotic states of the model temperate sea anemone, Anthopleura elegantissima (Brandt 1835)

Creator:: Meier, Emily K.
Abstract:: Anthropogenic CO₂ emissions are shifting the global climate equilibrium, causing widespread losses in biodiversity. Anthozoan cnidarians are some of the species most vulnerable to environmental change. Environmental stress causes corals and sea anemones to expel their endosymbiotic algae, which constitute a primary source of nutrition for some Anthozoa. Carbonic anhydrase...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: endosymbiotic algae, which constitute a primary source of nutrition for some Anthozoa. Carbonic anhydrase (CA

Effects of Facial Tattoos on Perceptions of Facial Trustworthiness

Creator:: Landrus, Bryn E.
Abstract:: Background: Individuals rapidly infer character traits and behaviors through the process of facial perception. Perceptions of trustworthiness, accurate or not, completed by authorities in the criminal justice system may have implications for individuals suspected of crimes, including harsher or longer sentencing decisions. Objective: The present study concerned how the presence...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Trustworthiness by Bryn Landrus A THESIS submitted to Oregon

Comparing Chemical Kinetic Model Reduction Techniques Using pyMARS

Creator:: Mestas, Phillip O., III
Abstract:: Accurately modeling the chemistry of conventional and alternative liquid transportation fuels in combustion technology is vital to predicting important quantities such as the burning rate, heat release, and pollutant emissions. However, incorporating detailed chemical kinetic models into reactive-ﬂow simulations poses a signiﬁcant challenge due to the associated high computational expense...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Using pyMARS By Phillip O Mestas III A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University University

A Comparison and Analysis of Selected Holidays in Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and the United States

Creator:: Matyeva, Alima
Abstract:: Through comparison and analysis of selected holidays in countries with significantly different features (Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and the United States), this study aims to gauge the impact of holiday celebrations in influencing cultural values in those countries studied. K. Zygulski’s classification system for holidays was applied to divide the holidays of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Thesis Final Version 1 A Comparison and Analysis of Selected Holidays in

Antioxidative Effects of Primary Structure Modification of a Tuna Backbone Derived Peptide

Creator:: Gopinatth, Varun
Abstract:: In biological systems, antioxidants are bioactive compounds that protect against oxidation of lipids, proteins, and DNA. Natural antioxidant peptides are often purified and isolated from proteins as a less toxic alternative to synthetic peptides, but the mechanisms behind their activity are not well understood. The purpose of this study is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: a Tuna Backbone Derived Peptide by Varun Gopinatth A THESIS

Physiological characterization of the mixotrophic dinoflagellate Amphidinium carterae

Creator:: Tornberg, Emma C.
Abstract:: Marine primary production can be modeled and estimated using remotely-observable physiological signatures such as chlorophyll and carbon. Current models are based on strict physiological relationships based on photoautotrophic phytoplankton, and discrepancies between modeled and in situ data may stem from unaccounted-for physiological deviations from photoautotrophy. Mixotrophic phytoplankton can obtain energy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Decision-making Under Uncertainty: Interpretation and Use of Ranges Depicted in Bar Graphs by End Users and Test Users

Creator:: Chiou, Andrea C.
Abstract:: Though people generally seem to be able to interpret data, they are subject to errors and biases that are influenced by the format of the graphical visualization itself. The current study sought to assess whether individuals could interpret bar graphs with min/max range bars, whether they could use this information...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

A Comparative Analysis of Automated and Time-Integrated Sediment Samplers

Creator:: Babb, Arden I.
Abstract:: This study was conducted to determine if a time-integrated Phillips sampler was able to estimate sediment yield when compared to a reference produced by an automated sampler. Time-integrated samplers are easier to use, more cost effective, and can withstand storm events better than automated samplers, but are not designed to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: was conducted to determine if a time-integrated Phillips sampler was able to estimate sediment yield

Measuring Bubble Pressure in Glacier Ice

Creator:: Clonch, Cameron E.
Abstract:: Recent observations of tidewater glaciers find that the currently accepted model for predicting ice melt vastly underestimates observed melt rates. The release of pressurized air bubbles into the ocean from pores in the ice is one process that can amplify glacier melt. To incorporate this process into models, we need...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Cameron Clonch A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of

Production and editing practices in The Sweet Roll gaming podcast

Creator:: Davaz, Joanne E.
Abstract:: The Sweet Roll is a podcast centered around discussion of the latest video and tabletop games. It includes news briefs, game reviews, and interviews with industry professionals and gaming celebrities. The target audience is men and women aged 14-35 who play virtual and tabletop games as a hobby. This audience...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Podcast Production and Editing Practices in The Sweet Roll Gaming Podcast by Joanne Davaz A

The Effect of Temperature on the Survival of Chinook Eggs and Fry

Creator:: Teose, Maarika
Abstract:: Temperature data from above and below the Cougar Dam collected by the U.S. Geological Survey prior to the construction of the temperature control structure was analyzed to determine how the di®ering temperature regimes a®ect the growth and survival of threatened spring- run Chinook salmon. An ARIMA time-series model was used...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (e.g. augmented Dickey-Fuller and Phillips-Perron) to check for a unit root in the autoregressive part

Insights into the Host Range, Population Decline, and Pathogenicity to Potato of Globodera ellingtonae

Creator:: Baker, Hannah V.
Abstract:: This thesis project has the following specific objectives: (i) Determine pathogenicity of Globodera ellingtonae to potato utilizing two trials conducted over a 16 week period, (ii) Elucidate the host range of G. ellingtonae using a variety of different Solanum weed species and crop species, and (iii) Characterize population decline of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Butte, OR (Phillips et al. 2017). In a previous study, there was a 50% reduction in the number of G

Selection of an Orthogonal tRNA Synthetase for Trifluoromethyl-phenylalanine in Methanomethylophilus Alvus System

Creator:: Eyberg, Daniel R.
Abstract:: Genetic code expansion is a technology that allows for site-specific incorporation of noncanonical amino acids into recombinant proteins at amber stop codons using engineered translational machinery. The technology allows for expanded study into proteins, derived from the integration of novel chemical functions found in noncanonical amino acids, such as fluorescence,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

The Effects of UV Irradiation on the Biosorption of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Heterotrophic Biomass

Creator:: Young, William M.
Abstract:: The production of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles has increased significantly in the past decades, which has generated concern due to their known toxicity in the environment. As a result of the production, use and disposal of productions containing TiO2, TiO2 nanoparticles are often received by wastewater treatment facilities. The adsorption...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Dioxide Nanoparticles to Heterotrophic Biomass by William Mark Young Jr A THESIS

Controlled Orientation of Engineered Carbonic Anhydrase on a Surface : A Model for Protein Immobilization for Biosensors and Biomaterials

Creator:: Brown, Wesley
Abstract:: Current protein immobilization techniques lack defined control over protein orientation. Protein orientation is important for making biosensors and biomaterials that are sensitive and efficient and can be crucial for designing some devices such as immunosensors or direct electron transferring biocells. A new method of protein immobilization is proposed that takes...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: on a Surface: A Model for Protein Immobilization for Biosensors and Biomaterials by Wesley

A Vector–Host Model for Coinfection by Barley/Cereal Yellow Dwarf Viruses

Creator:: Leung, Margaret-Rose W.
Abstract:: Barley and cereal yellow dwarf viruses (B/CYDV) are a suite of aphid-vectored pathogens that affect diverse host communities, including economically important crops. Coinfection of a single host by multiple strains of B/CYDV can result in elevated virulence, incidence, and transmission rates. We develop a model for a single host, two...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Math- ematics presented on June 5, 2012. Title: A Vector

Menstrual dignity and stigma : how college students perceive period poverty

Creator:: Taylor, Sophia
Abstract:: Period poverty is the inability to access menstrual products and more generally the lack of knowledge surrounding menstruation. About one in ten undergraduates suffer from period poverty, a number that almost doubles for first-generation students (Haneman, 2021). Previous research and current legislation aimed at addressing period poverty largely revolve around...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : How College Students Perceive Period Poverty by Sophia Marie Taylor A THESIS submitted to Oregon

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

Hispanic and farmworker health : a community health survey of Hood River County, Oregon.

Creator:: Carne, David Michael
Abstract:: Hispanics in Hood River County, Oregon account for roughly 25% of the population, with many employed in agriculture. A community health survey was carried out in Hood River County during the winter months of 2001 with the purpose of evaluating the health conditions, needs, and barriers to access of needed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Health: A Community Health Survey of Hood River County, Oregon. Chapter I Introduction

Creating a Portrait of the Ideal Physician

Creator:: French, Kellie M.
Abstract:: Key words: Physician, medicine, patients, doctor, healthcare, medical ethics
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Creating a Portrait of the Ideal Physician by

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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A taxonomy of biomolecular features By Jacob L. North A

Preserving the Planar Dynamics of a CompliantBipedal Robot with a Yaw-Stabilizing Foot Design

Creator:: Abate, Andrew M.
Abstract:: The ATRIAS agile humanoid robot, along with a number of other spring-mass walking machines, currently have two instabilities: one resulting from inertial forces on the torso which cause the robot to spin like a top, and another resulting from stiff ground collisions which cause chattering of the point-contact toes. This...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Preserving the Planar Dynamics of a Compliant Bipedal

Klamath County, OR and Youth Suicide: Current Challenges and Hope Through Social Support

Creator:: Aguirre-Burk, Allan M.
Abstract:: Suicide has become a national health crisis over the last twenty years in the U.S as rates have increased 35%. Rates of suicide among rural and youth (10-24 age range) populations have been shown to disproportionately contribute the most to upwards trends though, and this is especially true in Klamath...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Design and Implementation of an Analytics Interface for the “I Heart Corvallis” Mobile Application

Creator:: Habibelahian, Omeed A.
Abstract:: The Corvallis Community Relations (CCR) office has launched an initiative called “I Heart Corvallis” that serves to enhance OSU students’ sense of connection and contribution to the greater Corvallis community. The eponymous “I Heart Corvallis” mobile application serves as a central hub for community events and resources available to students...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Omeed Habibelahian A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Sulforaphane Regulation of LncRNA in a Transplacental Nrf2 Knockout Mouse Model Exposed to Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene

Creator:: Patel, Karan A.
Abstract:: Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene (DBC) is a highly potent, but less prevalent, environmental carcinogen belonging to a class of compounds known as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). They are highly ubiquitous and arise as a byproduct of natural and anthropogenic combustion processes. Previous studies have documented carcinogenic effects upon in utero exposure of PAHs....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Regulation of LncRNA in a Transplacental Nrf2 Knockout Mouse Model Exposed to Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene

A Report on the Goat Industries of Oregon

Creator:: Lamphere, Charlotte A.
Abstract:: Goats were the first livestock species to be domesticated by humans and continue to function as a key source of protein and economic value for many communities. In the sixteenth century, Spanish colonists brought goats to the Americas. Unlike other nations, the United States did not maintain a significant market...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A Report on the Goat Industries of Oregon by Charlotte

Perceiving Big Five Traits Accurately at True Zero Acquaintance

Creator:: Brown, Jill A.
Abstract:: This research focused on the accuracy of trait judgments at zero acquaintance and after five minutes of interaction. Thirty-five undergraduates judged the neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness of four to six others whom they did not know. Participants then interacted in one-on-one conversations with each target for five minutes....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Jill A. Brown for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Psychology presented on

An Analysis of Americans’ Trust in the News Media

Creator:: Uskokovic, Andrea A.
Abstract:: With trust in the media reaching an all-time low among Americans, I wanted to explore what prompted this shift in attitude. This thesis analyzes how Americans’ perspectives on the credibility of modern-day media and the value they place on the freedom of the press are heavily influenced by their preferred...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Americans’ Trust in the News Media by Andrea Ana Uskokovic A THESIS

National Review of U.S. Medical Education Curricula for Physical Activity-Related Content

Creator:: Park, Eugene A.
Abstract:: Purpose To provide an update on the amount and type of physical activity education that occurs in medical education in the United States. Methods All accredited doctor of medicine (M.D., n = 141) and doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O., n = 29) institutions were reviewed using their publicly accessible websites....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: National Review of U.S. Medical Education Curricula for Physical Activity-Related Content by Eugene A

Assessing how morphology of female desert bighorn sheep varies with climate in the Mojave Desert of California

Creator:: Torres, Jose A.
Abstract:: Understanding how spatial variation in climate correlates with phenotypic variation among individuals may offer insights about local adaptation, population performance, and species’ response to climate change. Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) in the Mojave Desert of southern California experience a broad range of temperature and aridity, inhabiting mountain ranges...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Torres A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State University Honors College In partial

Effect of Captivity on Chemical Profiles of the Sexual Attractiveness Pheromone of the Red-Sided Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis

Creator:: Rudie, Katherine A.
Abstract:: This study investigated the effect of captivity on the chemical profiles of the female sexual attractiveness pheromone of the red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis). Dorsal skin lipids were extracted from female garter snakes collected from the Interlake region of Manitoba, Canada. A comparison of captive and wild snakes was...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Attractiveness Pheromone of the Red- Sided Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis by Katherine A

Connecting computational thinking and mathematics: an examination of linguistic opportunities and challenges

Creator:: Glickman, Abbie A.
Abstract:: In this paper, I used a linguistic lens of translanguaging and semiotics to examine how K-12 mathematics teacher candidates (TCs) create meaning around computer science (CS) and mathematics concepts in a computational thinking (CT) setting. I defined the term “disciplinary repertoire” as a mirror to the concept of a linguistic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Effect of Exposure to Body-Based Imagery on Weight Bias and Body Image Satisfaction in College Students

Creator:: Fortner, Sarah A.
Abstract:: This study examined the effect of exposure to fat positive exercise images as well as stereotypical fat imagery and stereotypical thin exercise images on participants’ self-reported weight bias and body image. The study hypothesized that participants exposed to fat positive imagery would exhibit less social distance, fat phobia, and internalized...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: that adolescents who are fat are less likely to obtain a college degree (Fowler-Brown, Ngo, Phillips

HIV and the Transmasculine Community – Can Statistical Significance Be Harmful?

Creator:: Harger, Stephen A.
Abstract:: Epidemiological research on HIV/AIDS seeks to determine at-risk populations not reached by current care. In the forty years since the AIDS epidemic began, transgender people were only recently deemed “at-risk” by the CDC and more action was taken to study them. Most current research centers on transgender women, with transgender...
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Full Text:: Harger A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Upcycle Style: Promoting Sustainability in the Fashion Industry Through Entrepreneurship

Creator:: Cummings, Mackenzie A.
Abstract:: The fashion industry is becoming increasingly unsustainable. Overconsumption of clothing, exacerbated by fast fashion, is worsening the environmental impact of both the production and disposal of clothing. Clothing reuse, particularly thrifting, is gaining popularity, yet most donated clothes still never get sold. I have developed a plan for a small...
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Full Text:: Industry Through Entrepreneurship by Mackenzie Cummings A THESIS

Antioxidant Effects of Blackberry Pomace on the Health of Transition Dairy Cows

Creator:: Estenson, Kaelyn A.
Abstract:: Blackberry pomace (BBP), a byproduct from juice processing, is often disposed of in landfills. We propose BBP as an antioxidant-rich feed supplement for transition dairy cows. To explore the effects of BBP on antioxidant status, 24 multiparous dairy cows (5 Holstein and 19 Jersey) were assigned randomly to one of...
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Full Text:: Health of Transition Dairy Cows by Kaelyn Estenson A THESIS

The Economic Impact and Ethical Implications of AI

Creator:: Gabor, Christian A.
Abstract:: Artificial Intelligence has gained resurgence in popularity through machine learning methods. This thesis investigates the current use of AI, the impact it will have on the economy and the ethical considerations for developing this technology. In the coming decade AI could increase global economic output over $10 Trillion. AI will...
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Full Text:: The Economic Impact and Ethical Implications of AI by Christian Gabor A THESIS submitted to

Female Mold Fabrication Process Development with Pre-Impregnated Composite Materials for Application to Sub-Orbital Rockets

Creator:: Hayden, Muriel A.
Abstract:: The leading edge of a sub-orbital, sounding rocket dictates an aerodynamically optimal profile which is difficult to manufacture. The university level offers no current standard to produce rocket nose cones made with pre-impregnated composites. Of particular interest is the molding technique used to fabricate a nose cone. The focus of...
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Full Text:: -Impregnated Composite Materials for Application to Sub-Orbital Rockets By Muriel Anne Hayden A THESIS

Dissolved Organic Carbon Production and Flux from Long Term Litter Manipulations in a Pacific Northwest Old-Growth Forest

Creator:: Evans, Lucas R.
Abstract:: Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) flux is an important mechanism to convey soil carbon (C) from aboveground organic debris (litter) to deeper soil horizons and can influence the formation of stable soil organic carbon (SOC) compounds. Aboveground litter quantity and quality was manipulated for 20-years in an old-growth Douglas fir forest...
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Full Text:: Long Term Litter Manipulations in a Pacific Northwest Old-Growth Forest by Lucas R. Evans

Developing a protocol for producing multiple BYDV resistant wheat genotypes from a single transformational event

Creator:: Chang, Irena
Abstract:: Barley yellow dwarf (BYD) is a damaging luteovirus disease responsible for reduced tillering, delayed heading, sterility, and stunting in many cereals worldwide. Well-characterized resistance genes to barley yellow dwarf viruses (BYDV) are scarce and genes conferring tolerance to BYDV are limited in wheat. In an attempt to generate plants with...
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Full Text:: Developing a protocol for producing multiple BYDV

A Dysfunctional System: Policy Recommendations for the Adult (18-65) Homeless and Severely Mentally Ill Population in Oregon

Creator:: Miller, Donielle F.
Abstract:: Adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) are overrepresented in the homeless population, and Oregon’s homeless population has expanded in recent years. In the 1950s, the mentally ill were moved out of the state hospitals and into the community. However, due to a lack of support services in the...
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Full Text:: A Dysfunctional System: Policy Recommendations for the Adult

Predicting Protein-Protein Interactions in a Cnidarian Model System

Creator:: Gregory, Dylan B.
Abstract:: The symbiotic sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana (Aiptasia) is a model organism used to better understand cnidarian-algal symbiosis and coral bleaching (dysbiosis). Many biological processes are hypothesized to be involved in coral dysbiosis, and the innate immunity is a key area of interest. Rab proteins are small proteins with GTPase domains,...
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Full Text:: a different set of primers designed by Jason Presnell. Right: S1: symbiotic apOCRL from first

A Holistic Model: A risk assessment model for internal conflict and case study of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Creator:: Gharib, Camron I.
Abstract:: Internal conflicts are detrimental to a country’s development for a number of reasons. Therefore, it is beneficial to identify the factors that lead to internal conflict. The three perspectives used to understand why internal conflicts occur are the systemic lens, the individualist perspective, and an interpretation that emphasizes the role...
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Full Text:: A Holistic Model: A risk assessment model for internal conflict and case

Geotechnical characterization and drained shear strength of a limestone aggregate

Creator:: Knierim, Christina D.
Abstract:: Aggregate piers are a method of ground improvement used to increase the strength and bearing capacity of the native geological soils for the support of new civil infrastructure. The understanding of the bearing failure mechanism of aggregate piers remains largely unstudied. The effects of design variables in the failure mechanisms...
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Full Text:: of a Limestone Aggregate AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Christina D. Knierim for the

Characterization of soil carbon and nitrogen pools following a decade of detritus manipulation in a temperate coniferous forest

Creator:: Wilson, Lea I.
Abstract:: Soil organic matter (SOM) is the result of the balance between decomposition and incorporation of detritus from both above and below ground sources into the soil. It composes only a fraction of the soil by mass but it is one of the most critical components. The Detritus Input and Removal...
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Full Text:: to sit on my committee and for being a most-excellent academic advisor and ecology teacher; Jason

A History of the National Pygmy Goat Association

Creator:: Coneybeer, Jane K.
Abstract:: The National Pygmy Goat Association is a hobby livestock organization founded in 1975. Over the past five decades, it has grown in size and importance, occupying a niche role as the primary breed registry and certification authority for the smallest domestic ruminant. This history attempts to capture the scope of...
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Full Text:: A History of the National Pygmy Goat Association

A Reflection on Stage Managing at the University Level

Creator:: Bodyfelt, Mackenzie
Abstract:: Reflection on a stage management experience for a musical produced at Oregon State University. Comparison from previous high school experiences in stage managing to the university level of stage management. Reference to the texts and resources examined for the growth of knowledge in stage management. Analysis of each stage of...
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Full Text:: Microsoft Word - Document1 A Reflection on Stage

Measuring inhibitory control in preschool children : A multi-method perspective

Creator:: Alley, Zoe M.
Abstract:: Inhibitory control, a salient component of self-regulation, predicts child academic and social competency into the college years. Typical measures of self-regulation (including teacher report, direct assessment, and observation) focus on inhibitory control and are each susceptible to unique flaws. The current study examined whether informant bias or differential contextual environments...
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Full Text:: Measuring inhibitory control in preschool children: A

A Different Kind of Fatigue : A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Etiology of Burnout in Medical Literature

Creator:: Tran, Jessica
Abstract:: The rate of physician dissatisfaction is steadily rising. Between 2011 and 2012, the number of physicians that would not choose a career in medicine if given the opportunity to decide again increased by 15% (Adams). This discontentment has major repercussions in the midst of the rising need for physicians: it...
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Full Text:: Microsoft Word - JTran Thesis.docx A Different Kind of

Design for construction safety : a case study with architect's perceptions

Creator:: Christianson, Carl R.
Abstract:: Designing for construction safety is a collaborative process that combines the field experience of builders with the design skills of architects to improve construction safety. Research studies have shown that the design of a project is a factor in approximately fifty percent of jobsite deaths. To reduce this problem it...
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Full Text:: Management presented on November 30, 2005. Title: Design for Construction Safety: A Case Study with

An Analysis of U.S. News Media Coverage of E-Cigarettes: Does a Youth Epidemic Make a Difference?

Creator:: Winett, Julia R.
Abstract:: Rates of electronic cigarettes (or “e-cigarettes”) use among youth are so high that the Surgeon General declared them to be of “epidemic proportions” (A Report of the Surgeon General, 2012). If these rates go unchanged, e-cigarettes will likely be responsible for the creation of a new generation of combustible cigarette...
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Full Text:: 2 An Analysis of U.S. News Media Coverage of E-Cigarettes: Does a Youth Epidemic Make a

Finding a Place for Wood in Non-Residential Design: LEED vs. Green Globes Certification

Creator:: Henderson, Jordan M.
Abstract:: For centuries wood has served as a primary structural building material in small dwelling, large communal structures, bridges, and temporary structures. Even today wood is the dominant material in residential construction. Despite this long standing use of wood, non-residential multi-story construction in light of the green building revolution has yet...
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Full Text:: Engineering presented on May 3, 2013. Title: Finding a Place for Wood in Non- Residential Design: LEED vs

A Proposed Equine Business Model for the Training and Resale of Jumpers

Creator:: McCarthy, Liz
Abstract:: The goal of this project was to determine whether an equine business in which the sole income is from the short term retraining and resale of horses could be successful. Horses would hypothetically be kept for not less than six months and not longer than one year, and priced from...
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Full Text:: begin my search for a project horse, I asked local professional jumper trainers Jason and Jennifer

Exploring Sustainable Design Methods Through the Redesign of a Commuting Vehicle

Creator:: Bellville, Jack
Abstract:: The process of redesigning products in order to reduce their environmental impact is a challenging task because formalized methods in sustainable product design do not yet exist. There are many tools and methods that designers can use to be more informed of the sustainability of a product, but many are...
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Full Text:: Exploring Sustainable Design Methods Through The Redesign of a

Selection of hotels: Is the sustainability of a building more important than its aesthetic appearance?

Creator:: Chan, Lina
Abstract:: This study explores the influence that the sustainability of hotels has on the choice of hotels. Because of recent concern about global warming and reducing energy consumption, many designers are planning sustainable buildings. But often attractiveness is sacrificed for the goal of making a building sustain in its environment. The...
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Full Text:: Civil Engineering presented on May 24, 2010. Title: Selection of hotels: Is the sustainability of a

Greeting Styles and the Establishment of Rapport in a University Writing Center

Creator:: Redding, Tawnya
Abstract:: The present study examined whether the nature of the greeting between a writing assistant and a student influenced the subsequent rapport that developed over the course of the writing center session. Eighteen Oregon State University undergraduate and graduate students were greeted in one of three ways by two confederates: with...
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Full Text:: other, and as a result, may form the basis for many first impressions. Chaplin, Phillips, Brown

Design, Construction, and Evaluation of a Scaled-Up Air-Cathode Microbial Fuel Cell

Creator:: Fulton, Nathan J.
Abstract:: Presented in this report is an investigation of the design, construction, and operation of scaled-up cloth electrode assembly (CEA) air-cathode microbial fuel cells (MFCs). 40 mL MFCs were designed and constructed using either single or double CEAs with carbon cloth electrodes. The MFCs were evaluated using acetate media, municipal wastewater,...
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Full Text:: municipal wastewater. A single CEA MFC using acetate reached a power density of 3450 mW/m2 (860 W/m3

A (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) and Glutaraldehyde Functionalized Cellulose Surface for Immunoassays

Creator:: Harley, William
Abstract:: The detection of biomolecules is critical for clinical diagnostics but requires specialty labor and high cost. The use of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) for bioassays is simpler and cheaper but has low sensitivity. Improved immobilization of antibodies onto cellulose is demonstrated through surface functionalization with APTES and glutaraldehyde. The...
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Full Text:: . (2) Martinez, A. W.; Phillips, S. T.; Whitesides, G. M.; Carrilho, E. Diagnostics for the Developing

A genomic and proteomic characterization of the first cultured oligotrophic marine Gammaproteobacterium from the SAR92 clade

Creator:: Mellbye, Brett L.
Abstract:: High-throughput culturing (HTC) consisting of extinction culturing in autoclaved seawater has led to the isolation and characterization of many novel strains of oligotrophic marine bacteria. Strain HTCC 2207 was isolated from the Oregon coast by the HTC method. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequence showed that this strain...
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Full Text:: A Genomic and Proteomic Characterization of the

DNA Mismatch Repair-Dependent Suppression of Genotoxicity of Benzo[a]pyrene Diol Epoxide

Creator:: Kernan, Casey P.
Abstract:: DNA mismatch repair (MMR) plays an important role in preserving genomic stability and reducing cancer risk. Environmental exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are believed to contribute significantly to carcinogenesis. PAHs are found in food, air, water and soil and upon bioactivation can form diol epoxides which are electrophilic in...
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Full Text:: reaching 30 ppb of B[A]P (Phillips, 1999). Over 100 other PAHs have been characterized. The

Describing Tsunami Inundation and Debris Motion using Optical Measurement Methods in a Large-Scale Wave Basin

Creator:: Rueben, Matthew Robert
Abstract:: This thesis consists of two papers in manuscript format. The first paper presents optical measurements of tsunami inundation through an urban waterfront in a laboratory wave basin. The physical model was constructed at 1:50 scale and was an idealization of the town of Seaside, Oregon. The paper presents an analysis...
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Full Text:: Methods in a Large-Scale Wave Basin. Abstract Approved

Testing a Theoretical Model that Predicts Extinction of Populations Forced by Random, Episodic Disturbances

Creator:: Olsen, Conner J.
Abstract:: We do not fully understand reasons behind extinction of populations and species. Consequently, our ability to anticipate extinction (which can be considered a permanent type of an ecological threshold) has remained elusive. In particular, it is not clear how the attributes of episodic disturbance regimes can elicit extinction. In this...
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Full Text:: : Testing a Theoretical Model that Predicts Extinction of Populations

Wildfire Severity Has a Minimal Influence on Pollen Diversity Used by Developing Mason Bees (Osmia lignaria) in Mixed Conifer Forest

Creator:: Bell, Nicole C. S.
Abstract:: Native bees are critically important organisms that support biodiversity and crop production via their pollination services. Wildfires in temperate conifer forests can increase bee abundance and flowering plant density due to increased light exposure, but little information is available regarding how wildfire severity influences provisioning to bee offspring, which is...
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Full Text:: native to the western United States (Phillips and Klostermeyer, 1978) that is a generalist forager that

Visual Search Patterns and Behavior of Left Turning Bicyclists at Roadway Intersections: A Field Study

Creator:: Burns, Patrick O.
Abstract:: This research effort considers bicyclist’s left-turn behavior at roadway intersections with varying levels of traffic control; specifically, seeking to address the question where do bicyclists look to acquire information. A demographic comparison was made to determine if factors such as gender or experience influence the nature of how a bicyclist...
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Full Text:: . Title: Visual Search Patterns and Behavior of Left Turning Bicyclists at Roadway Intersections: A

Segregation in Public Schools Through the Lens of Tiebout Theory: A case study of Oregon's open enrollment policy

Creator:: Backus, Robert J.
Abstract:: In 2011 Oregon enacted a public education open enrollment policy that gives students and families the choice of what school to attend, regardless of district lines. Despite the lack of public information, this policy will sunset this school year unless it is further extended during legislative session. This paper attempts...
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Full Text:: : A case study of Oregon’s open enrollment policy by Robert Backus

Is there a change in expression of apoptosis and autophagy genes in Aiptasia sp. after thermal stress?

Creator:: Flesher, Jessica L.
Abstract:: Corals form the foundation for coral reef ecosystems and contain symbiotic dinoflagellates which greatly contribute to reef primary productivity. Loss of dinoflagellates from animal (host) cells results in cnidarian bleaching which leads to decreased coral fitness, and reef deterioration. Elevated temperature, caused by global warming, is the primary environmental stressor...
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Full Text:: there a change in expression of apoptosis and autophagy genes in Aiptasia sp. after thermal stress

An Analysis of Surveys to Determine the Effectiveness of Bias in Question Wording as a Method of Skewing Reported Opinions

Creator:: Sharkansky, Benjamin I.
Abstract:: Clear and unbiased question wording is important to obtaining consistent and accurate survey results. However, if the goal is not to obtain accurate results but instead to obtain a specific result, then altering question wording may be effective. To examine this possibility, we created a survey with 9 different versions...
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Full Text:: Question Wording as a Method of Skewing Reported Opinions. by Benjamin Sharkansky A THESIS submitted to

Investigating synergistic effects of climate and land-use change on the pollination of a tropical plant, Heliconia tortuosa

Creator:: Dowd, Claire E.
Abstract:: Loss of biodiversity due to the effects of climate and land-use change may have implications for pollination services. Disruption to phenological synchronicity or a reduction in the overlap in species distributions of plants and their pollinators may reduce floral resources to pollinators, forcing them to move farther distances. If pollinators...
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Full Text:: , Phillips NG, Wright SJ (2002) Cloud cover limits net CO2 uptake and growth of a rainforest tree during

Mental Health in Eastern Europe during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Depression and Anxiety

Creator:: Miller, Saylor O.
Abstract:: Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence rate of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, and insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic in Eastern Europe in the general population, as well as within select sub-populations (i.e., students, general healthcare workers, and frontline workers). Data sources: Articles in PubMed,...
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Full Text:: Eastern Europe during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Depression and

“Only a little longer, right?” : oral histories of the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble during the COVID-19 pandemic

Creator:: Gibbs, Madeline
Abstract:: Music performance and education faced unique barriers during the COVID-19 global pandemic which made it nearly impossible to effectively implement online learning. To better understand these barriers and what improvements might be made during future pandemics that entail periods of isolation, I collected the oral histories of eight Oregon State...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: “Only a little longer, right?”: Oral Histories of the

A Brief Introductory Guide to the Discrimination Faced by the Asian American Community from the 19th Century to the Present

Creator:: Gulbrandson, Tayler
Abstract:: This project will act as a resource in secondary schools and workplaces to help facilitate discussion of discrimination and racially motivated crimes against people in the AAPI community. Decades of oppression have led us to the current oppression of Asian Americans, notably showcased during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project highlights...
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Full Text:: GulbrandsonTayler2022 A Brief Introductory Guide to the

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