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Optimization of Pulsed Laser Deposited Piezoelectric Thin Films for Microelectromechanical Systems

Creator:: Kearney, Dylan R.
Abstract:: Lead zirconate titanate (PZT) is well known to exhibit some of the strongest piezoelectric responses, explaining why it is at the heart of piezoelectric-based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) research. The use of pulsed laser deposition (PLD) to synthesize PZT offers many advantages over alternative deposition techniques, mainly regarding its ability to...
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Full Text:: : _________________________________________________ Brady J. Gibbons Lead zirconate titanate (PZT) is well known to exhibit some of the

Under the Sea: An evaluation of the establishment and continued effectiveness of the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve in Ecuador

Creator:: Asson, Danielle C.
Abstract:: Conservation of natural resources has become a new watchword of the scientific community. While many terrestrial ecosystems are well protected, marine ecosystems have only recently come to the forefront. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been introduced as a means of protecting biodiversity, commercial stocks, and ecosystem services. There are many...
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Searching for Pulsars for Use in Gravitational Wave Detection

Creator:: Connolly, Genevieve J.
Abstract:: Gravitational waves (GWs) are disturbances in spacetime that can be caused by events such as black hole mergers and supernovae, as well as continuous sources such as binary star systems. GWs offer a new avenue of astrophysical research and can reveal information about the early universe. GW detection can be...
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Full Text:: /1993/press-release/. [3] B. P. Abbott et al. “Observation of Gravitational Waves from a Binary Black

Nucleic Acid Based Therapeutics for Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis

Creator:: McKinney, Madison J.
Abstract:: Cystic fibrosis is an inherited genetic disease caused by a single gene mutation in the CFTR protein. Affecting 70,000 people worldwide, this disease is debilitating to patients, resulting in persistent lung infections and decreased quality of life. Due to the various mutation types, there is not currently a single drug...
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Resiliency of United States Power Grids to Inclement Weather Conditions

Creator:: Trevis, Kyle R.
Abstract:: The United States depends on the electrical grid infrastructure for nearly every facet of its operation. Understanding how inclement weather affects the reliability of the grid and what the U.S. is doing to ensure its resiliency will be a key step moving forward into the 21st century as global climate...
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Full Text:: .” GlobalChange.Gov, 2021, https://www.globalchange.gov/node/3983. Wallace, J., and Bureau, A.. “Gov. Abbott

Evaluating the response of bees to visual attractants in resource-poor environments

Creator:: Parvin, Lucas
Abstract:: Bee populations are declining around the globe, while the need for their pollination services is increasing with growing food demands by an expanding population. There is a need for innovative practices to increase pollination in agricultural environments without harming wild bee populations. However, the use of artificial visual attractants has...
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Full Text:: : e0187976. Antoine, C. M., and J. R. Forrest. 2021. Nesting habitat of ground-nesting bees: a review. Ecol

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: Overlap Between Supreme Court Opinions and Amicus Briefs

Creator:: Arzie, Madelyn
Abstract:: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 exists to protect the disabled community from discrimination in order to give people with disabilities the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest extent (What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? | ADA National Network, n.d.). When the ADA was signed...
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Full Text:: Bragdon v. Abbott (524 U.S. 624), the first case involving the interpretation of the ADA to reach this

Detection and Segmentation of Bird Song in Noisy Environments

Creator:: Neal, Lawrence W.
Abstract:: Recent work in machine learning concerns the detection and identification of bird species from audio recordings of their vocalizations. Such analysis can yield valuable ecological information concerning the activity and distribution of species in the wild. Current species-identification methods require individual syllables of bird audio as input, but field-collected audio...
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Full Text:: Jones, Department of Geosciences Daniel J. Arp, University Honors College I understand that my thesis

Ink Spots as an Indicator of Homozygosity in Tobiano Paint Horses

Creator:: Tadlock, Annamaria Elizabeth
Abstract:: Tobiano is a dominant pattern of white spotting that occurs in certain breeds of horses. This pattern is often desirable and some breeders will purchase a genetic test to help distinguish homozygous from heterozygous horses for breeding purposes. Some tobiano horses have smaller dark spots on the white patches of...
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Full Text:: that dark spots could be induced in the wool by UV radiation (Forrest, 1986). In mice, coat color can

Do Slasher Films Breed Violence Against Women?

Creator:: Kimsey, Jennfer M.
Abstract:: A topic of concern for feminists, film critics, media researchers, and film scholars alike who believe in a causal connection between film violence and real life violence have found an enemy in the slasher film. Critics of slasher films, a subgenre of horror, often charge these films are uniquely violent...
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Full Text:: fictional serial killers in slasher films (Abbott & Leven, 2000). Figure 1 In addition to being a mass

Facilitators and Barriers to Contraceptive Use among College-Age Latinas: Listening to Student Health Care Providers

Creator:: Farr, Carly Michelle
Abstract:: This study explored factors that affect acquisition and proper use of contraception among the college-age Latina population at Oregon State University. Interviews were conducted with eleven health care providers at OSU’s Student Health Services during the spring of 2014. Using content analysis we identified individual-level barriers including lack of knowledge...
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Full Text:: ; and lack of reliable information about contraception (Kossler, 2011 & Abbott, 2011). Other possible

Brewing in Europe’s central frontier : negotiating ethnic identity in beer within the Czech-German borderlands

Creator:: Deur, Brendan
Abstract:: Over the last two centuries, Pilsner beer has become a symbol of Czech national identity. Originating in the Western Czech town of Plzeň, the unique color and flavor spread globally, with new styles further branching off the Central European stem. It is with great pride that the Czech people are...
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Full Text:: Frederick J. Turner (1861-1932) was one of the first theorist to examine border regions. He focused

ThermoSolver : an integrated educational thermodynamics software program

Creator:: Barnes, Connelly S.
Abstract:: ThermoSolver is an educational thermodynamics software program designed to be both easy to use and useful in that it permits the user to make nontrivial chemical engineering thermodynamic calculations. The software program accompanies the textbook Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics by Milo Koretsky, and is available for free download from the...
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Full Text:: by Smith, Van Ness, and Abbott, which does not include any software[7]. We summarize the

Analysis on Medicaid Expansion from the Affordable Care Act and the Effect on Low-Income Populations

Creator:: Sosnovske, Alden
Abstract:: When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, eligibility for Medicaid was expanded to include people whose income was less than 138% of the federal poverty level. In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that states could choose whether to expand their Medicaid programs or not. The objective of this...
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Full Text:: will do so. 26 References Abbott, G., Blacklock, J. D., Clay, R., D'Andrea, A. C., Brownback

Impact of Classification Algorithms on Modeling Forest Ground from Point Clouds

Creator:: Heine, Carver
Abstract:: Projects in forestry and civil engineering depend on accurate information, which is often acquired through remote sensing techniques. One of the remote sensing technologies that has gained importance in the last decade is light detection and ranging (lidar), which describes the surveyed area with 3D points, presented as point clouds....
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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:: Department of Agriculture (AFRI-2011-68005-30416). We thank the Medford District BLM Office, especially J

Transformers for representing microbiome data: an empirical evaluation

Creator:: Varma, Rohan
Abstract:: As the link between human microbiomes and health has become more established, the interest in applying statistical approaches to microbiome data to understand the mechanisms behind these links has grown. However, microbiome data is often of unmanageable size, and consequently, producing quality lower dimensional representations of samples is a significant...
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Full Text:: ]. Available: https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007859 [10] J. M. Janda and S. L. Abbott, “16S rRNA

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:: Janda, J. M., Abbott, S. L., & McIver, C. J. (2016). Plesiomonas shigelloides Revisited. Clinical

Optimizing Methods to Assess Nanoparticle Biodistribution in Embryonic Zebrafish

Creator:: Pfarr, Shaylin H.
Abstract:: As nanoparticle (NP) research and development expands, the significance of NP biodistribution effects on toxicity increases. A reliable method for measuring NP biodistribution is critical. Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) is capable of accurately quantitating NP biodistribution within embryonic zebrafish with incredibly high precision. Before HSI processing, the embryo must be sectioned...
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Full Text:: approximated (Nunnally & Abbott, 1961). Cryostats section portions of rodent brain tissue because the use of

Models of the Physician-Patient Relationship: Parent, Technician, and Provider

Creator:: Takata, Kimberly K.
Abstract:: The relationship between physicians and patients is undeniably unique. To understand the qualities of a healing relationship, it is essential to analyze the perceptions that influence physician behavior. Metaphors and relationship models are often used in bioethics to analyze the construction of perceptions. The goal of this study is to...
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Statistically Downscaled Precipitation Water Isotope Time Series at NEON Study Sites

Creator:: Spencer, Lindsey
Abstract:: The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) provides open access data products including sub-daily precipitation amounts and biweekly stable water isotope concentrations at sites across the United States. Stable water isotope (ẟ2H, ẟ18O) concentrations are often used in hydrometeorological studies and models, however the relatively infrequent biweekly sampling intervals of NEON...
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Full Text:: work. References 1. Abbott, B. W. et al. Using

Creating a Children’s Book and a Family/Educator Companion Book about Anxiety to Destigmatize Mental Health Disorders

Creator:: Kim, Julia H.
Abstract:: The severe global neglect of mental health care is believed to be the cause of a "worldwide epidemic of mental illness" (Tucci & Moukaddam, 2017). Within the United States, it is estimated that one in five children have a mental health disorder, with anxiety being one of the most commonly...
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Full Text:: illness (Rapee, Abbott, & Lyneham, 2006). The role of bibliotherapy is to support those who are going

A preliminary assessment of post-fire dissolved organic carbon concentrations in the McKenzie River basin, Oregon

Creator:: Hyatt, Charles
Abstract:: In recent decades, the occurrence of large, high severity wildfires has increased substantially in many parts of the world, including the western United States. These fires have the potential to impact water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and downstream communities for many decades. As such, it is increasingly important to understand the...
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Kit Ligand Effect on Growth of Bovine Follicles in Culture and the Effect of Kit Ligand on the Function of Theca Cells

Creator:: Jachter, Shaina L.
Abstract:: Ovarian steroidogenesis is heavily controlled by the formation and function of the theca cells. A condition known as polycystic ovarian disease in humans and cystic ovarian disease in cattle is due to abnormal steroidogenesis. Knowing more about theca cell formation and function can aid in gaining further knowledge about polycystic...
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Full Text:: observed (Abbott et al. 2000). Cultured theca cells were obtained from PCOS ovaries, and it was noted

An Evaluation of Staffing Needs at the Health Clinic in Maunatlala, Botswana

Creator:: Bedge, Sonya S.
Abstract:: As part of the Botswana Global Learning Internship Program, a qualitative study was conducted regarding the current staffing conditions at the local village health clinic in Maunatlala, Botswana. This was a month-long project conducted over the summer of 2018. Students from Oregon State University lived in the village of Maunatlala...
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Full Text:: companies (Abbott Laboratories, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol‐Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, F. Hoffmann

Metabolic Effects in C57B/6J Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet Supplemented with Chromium Picolinate and Chromium Yeast

Creator:: Yu, Wesley
Abstract:: An estimated total of 30.3 million people have diabetes in the United States, a disease characterized by chronic elevation in blood glucose which over time, can lead to a host of health problems. Currently the most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational. The principal hormone...
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An evaluation of the establishment and continued effectiveness of the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve in Ecuador

Creator:: Asson, Danielle
Abstract:: Conservation of natural resources has become a new watchword of the scientific community. While many terrestrial ecosystems are well protected, marine ecosystems have only recently come to the forefront. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been introduced as a means of protecting biodiversity, commercial stocks, and ecosystem services. There are many...
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Sex differences in triple extensor rate of torque development may explain variance in vertical jump performance

Creator:: Wile, Dylan
Abstract:: Background: While males generally outperform females in athletic tasks, the underlying mechanisms for this difference remain unclear. Explosive neuromuscular performance of the triple extensors, often investigated via rate of torque development (RTD), is crucial for athletic tasks such as a vertical jump. Purpose: To assess sex differences in rapid torque...
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Full Text:: (Baldon et al. 2012; Michael H Stone 2003; J. R. Blackburn and Morrissey 1998). Baldon et al. (2012

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...
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Full Text:: Eppley, R.W.; Stewart, E.; Abbott, M.R.; Owen, R.W., Estimating ocean production from satellited

Work-Related Eye Injuries Reported to U.S. Trauma Registries

Creator:: Gibbon, Gabrielle O.
Abstract:: Approximately 2,000 workers in the United States sustain work-related eye injuries that require medical treatment every day. While the majority of eye injuries are not fatal, they can cause temporary or permanent vision loss and result in a decrease in the quality of life of the individuals affected. Unlike blindness...
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Full Text:: interrupted time series analysis. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2011;84(8):867-876. 2. Forrest KYZ

Factors Contributing to the Development of Body Fat In Growing Boys and Girls

Creator:: Lovemark, Courtney
Abstract:: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents continues to rise and is considered a major public health problem. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the contributions of sport participation, and calcium intake (controlling for mean energy intake, sex, and maturation status) on the development of...
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Full Text:: . Journal of Pediatrics, 151(5), 488-493. Ball, E.J., O'Connor J., Abbott R., Steinbeck K.S., Davies P.S

Social Aspects of Federal Fisheries Management in the Pacific Islands Region : Stakeholder Perspectives and an Informal Gap Analysis of Current Data

Creator:: Pickering, Emily A.
Abstract:: Information about social and economic attributes of fisheries, fishing communities, and fishery participants is important for marine resource management because the focuses of agency efforts are on managing society's impacts to the marine environment. This thesis addresses two questions. First, what are the perspectives of managers, scientists, and commercial and...
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Full Text:: considerations of social and economic impacts (e.g., Abbott-Jamieson and Clay 2010; Gilden, 2005). Given

Heart Disease Knowledge, Awareness, and Perceived Risk in Oregon State University Students

Creator:: Hirsch, Lindsay N.
Abstract:: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. but is often thought of as a man’s disease. Women with CVD, however, suffer poorer health outcomes due to previous education of stereotypically “male” signs and symptoms of heart attacks, despite the fact...
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Full Text:: %20Population%20--%20Pre-Test%20--%2010-12-09Clean.pdf [22] Wagner, J., Lacey, K., Chyun, D., Abbott, G

Context is Key: Examining the Impact of Ethical Considerations Supporting Vaccine Distribution Guidelines on Vaccine Adoption

Creator:: Malladi, Snigdha
Abstract:: In the face of limited resources, how should those resources be allocated? The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the difficulty of allocating a limited number of vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued standard guidelines based on ethical principles, yet all 50 states in the United States (US) interpreted...
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Walk to school program : Vision to reality

Creator:: McAllister, Zoanne Houston
Abstract:: Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are significant health problems. According to the CDC (2012), only 12.5% of high school students meet the recommended requirements for physical activity. One method to reverse this trend is promoting physical activity. The Walk to School Program promotes active transportation in schools nationwide. PURPOSE: The...
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Full Text:: , Spain., Molina-García, J., Queralt, A., Castillo, I., & Sallis, J. F. (2015). Changes in Physical

Public Discourses and Public Image-Making in Periclean Athens

Creator:: Petersen, Ben
Abstract:: When one looks back on fifth-century Athens, one political figure stands out: Pericles. He is famous for many things but mostly the idealized version of him that one reads about in Thucydides. However, what most people do not know is that there was a counter-narrative to this well known account—the...
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Practices to Reduce Physician-Family Conflict during Surrogate Decision Making

Creator:: Polte, Katherine P.
Abstract:: This thesis aims to investigate the reasons for discordance in the physician-family relationship, to explore how to improve that relationship, and to develop a set of practices to help prevent conflicts. The research was done by analyzing research on surrogate decision making, conflicts surrounding end of life, and case studies....
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Twentieth Century Takings Jurisprudence: A Dual Expression of Classical Liberalism & Civic Republicanism

Creator:: Rogers, Shayna M.
Abstract:: This study explores the extent to which the United States has conformed to the tenets of classical liberalism and/or civic republicanism with regard to private property and takings law. Mainstream scholarship suggests that classical liberal theory has played a dominant role in American property law since the founding. In the...
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Full Text:: and Mr. Forrest Nabors. I deeply appreciate Dr. Solberg’s patience and flexibility with my ever

Trailing Edge Flap Optimization for an Upper-Surface Blown Aircraft Wing

Creator:: Kelly, Bryan R.
Abstract:: Integrated Distributed Electric Augmented Lift (IDEAL) applies upper surface blowing in a novel way to achieve electric short take-off and landing to meet the growing need for urban air transportation. Additional research on propulsion airframe interaction (PAI) with trailing edge flaps at low Reynolds numbers was necessary to advance the...
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The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Mergers and Acquisitions

Creator:: Morgan, Scott M.
Abstract:: This study examines the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on merger and acquisitions (M&A). Using data from Kinder, Lyndeberg, and Domini (KLD) Research Analytics and Thomson’s Securities Data Corporation’s (SDC) Platinum Database, we empirically test if CSR scores effect a firm’s propensity to pursue M&A activity. Specifically, I examine...
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Full Text:: ) and 1(j): CSR effects the likelihood to pursue M&A such that: (i) companies with high environment

The particle on a ring in polymer quantum mechanics : a quantum cosmology analogue on a compact space

Creator:: Siebersma, Maxwell R.
Abstract:: Loop quantum gravity is a framework for quantizing general relativity which imposes a discrete structure on space. In exploring the structure of loop quantum gravity, researchers have investigated loop quantum cosmology, a toy model with reduced degrees of freedom while maintaining a discrete space. Polymer quantum mechanics is a framework...
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The Historical and Current Perspectives of the Methamphetamine Abuse Phenomena in the United States

Creator:: Kolasinski, Avary Justice
Abstract:: Methamphetamine has flooded the media for the past two decades however, this drug has impacted the nation for many decades prior. Since its synthesis in 1893, methamphetamine has appealed to various aspects of society including soldiers, housewives, college students, businessmen, truck drivers, drugged crazed hippies, and athletes. The extensive effects,...
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Patterns of age and growth in young-of-year rockfish, sebastes spp., along the Oregon coast

Creator:: Young, Thomas
Abstract:: Rockfish of the genus Sebastes are important components of Oregon reef communities. I examined patterns of age and growth in young-of-year rockfish across two nested spatial scales – local and regional – along the Oregon coast. Using otolith microstructural examination, I examined the relative importance of local versus regional factors...
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