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  • Influence of Soil Texture on Carbon Storage of PNW Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems

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    Fox, Conner S.
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    Coastal blue carbon ecosystems offer a variety of important ecosystem services, including exceptional rates of carbon sequestration and long-term carbon storage. Because these ecosystems disproportionately influence global carbon cycling, understanding their soil characteristics may help guide long-term climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Recently, Kauffman et al. (2020) observed the...
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    . APPROVED: _____________________________________________________________________ J. Boone Kauffman

  • Effects of nesting waterbirds on nutrient levels in mangroves, Gulf de Fonseca, Honduras

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    McFadden, Tyler Neal
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    Mangroves provide numerous ecosystem services, including biodiversity values such as nesting sites for piscivorous waterbirds. High concentrations of pisicivoirous birds are hypothesized to affect ecosystem dynamics, yet few studies have examined their effects in mangroves. We examined the effects of nutrient enrichment by colonial waterbirds at a mangrove rookery in...
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    : ______________________________________________________ J Boone Kauffman Mangroves provide numerous ecosystem services, including biodiversity

  • Design and Evaluation of a Vibrotactile Sensory Feedback System for Prostheses

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    Thurston, Tegan J.
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    Loss of a limb can severely impact everyday way of life. Prosthetics provide a way to return functionality to the user and improve quality of life. However, most prosthetic systems currently available in the market lack sensory feedback making them comparatively more difficult to use resulting in prosthetic abandonment. Therefore,...
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    Feedback System for Prostheses by Tegan J. Thurston A THESIS submitted to

  • Red Raspberry Production Cost Comparison in Oregon and Chile

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    McGuire, Madilynne J.
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    Red raspberry markets in both Chile and Oregon are affected by factors in each other‟s production processes. As seen in the late 1990‟s changes in pricing and supply can hinder the competitive edge of markets, pushing producers into economic hardship. Thus, the need to know the competition‟s methods is presented....
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Madilynne J

  • Effects of Fuel Reduction Treatments on Surface Fire Behavior in Juniper Woodland Ecosystems

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    Williams, Claire L.
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    Juniper (Juniperus spp.) woodlands are native but expanding ecological communities that were historically limited by the natural fire return interval of the sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) steppe. These woodlands are often a mix of pinyon pine (Pinus spp.) and juniper that have increased significantly over the last century. This expansion has...
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    . Ellsworth, L. M. and Kauffman, J. B. 2017. Plant community response to prescribed fire varies by pre-fire

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

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    Chiou, Andrea C.
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    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...
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    visualization’s context, goals, and audience (Hegarty, Friedman, Boone & Barrett, 2016; Spiegelhalter, Pearson

  • A Needs Assessment Survey of Small Farmers in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley

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    Wever, Erin L.
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    OSU Extension provides important educational services to members of the agricultural community. Programming options can be guided by needs assessment surveys, which are used to determine gaps in knowledge and understanding for communities. The objective of this study was to develop and execute a survey to gather information on: 1)...
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    areas (Boone and Boone, 2012; Clason and Dormody, 1994). The scores and rankings from each of these

  • Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar

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    Bucht, Karin R.
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    Madagascar, home to a high degree of endemic species and has been subject to numerous programs and organizations intent on preserving its biodiversity, which is currently pressured largely by anthropogenic causes. Protected areas, including national parks, make up a central part of these conservation efforts, combining ecotourism and restricting access...
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    , which are now facing numerous anthropological pressures (Kauffman 2006). Ecological threats include

  • The Effect of Burnout on Emergency Department Physicians and Current Preventative Measures

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    Nguyen, Caileun H.
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    The demands of the healthcare system on its employees are heavy and intense. Long working hours, high-stress environments, and emotionally exhausting situations can lead to burnout. This is particularly a constant concern in emergency medicine. Burnout has been associated with impacting well-being and performance. There is also an interest in...
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    . References Baugh, J., Raja, A., & Takayesu, J. (2021). Help Us Help You: Engaging Emergency Physicians to

  • Investigating a Universal Prosthetic Design Process

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    Martinez, Maria de los Angeles
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    In current prosthetic practices, the design process heavily relies on the prosthetist’s expertise and the limited methods to quantify design choices. This thesis investigates the lower-limb prosthetic fitting process and the importance of the socket design. Previous research has taken local stiffness of the limb to provide prosthetists with more...
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    implement an easy-to-use and accessible system. 18 4. References [1] C. Jan J