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Effects of value self-confrontation on values and academic performance of undergraduates

Creator:: Seyfarth, Leonard H.
Abstract:: This study investigated the following question: If one wants to be a good student and then compares his/her own values with those of good students, will he/she shift values immediately to resemble those of good students, and later improve academic performance? The investigator drew a sample of 237 volunteers of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Michael Colbert, an early member of the committee, who taught the most cost-effective course in my

Development of Ductile System Design Procedures for Steel Slit Panel Frames (SSPF)

Creator:: Fayyadh, Wasan Q.
Abstract:: This dissertation studies the development of the design procedures for Steel Slit Panel Frame (SSPF). The (SSPF) system is a seismic force-resisting system (SFRS) with ductile behavior and good energy dissipation up to 5\% to 7\% lateral drift that acting as seismic fuses. The current design guidelines provided valuable information...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: appreciation to my committee members, Prof. Thomas Miller, Michael Scott and Andre R. Barbosa who offer

Resilience in Adulthood : How Does the Social Environment Facilitate Adjustment and Growth Following Adversity?

Creator:: Igarashi, Heidi
Abstract:: This study contributes to our understanding of positive adult development by examining resilience processes in adulthood. Resilience is often considered to be an individual-level trait. However, the child development literature has consistently shown that support from parents and caring others is a critical component of resilience. Less is known about...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A unified approach for the total synthesis of C₁₀-functionalyzed Lycopodium alkaloids

Creator:: Saha, Mrinmoy
Abstract:: Lycopodium alkaloids have shown widespread and noteworthy biological activity, consisting of over 250 known natural products. Moreover, their structural complexity and diversity have attracted considerable attention from numerous laboratories including our own. Recently, we have developed a unified approach that would provides access to numerous, previously unprepared C₁₀-functionalized lycopodium alkaloids....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: (both R and S) was also explored in the Michael reaction and (R)-C10-epimer proved to give better

Development and application of climate risk assessment methods for flood management systems – a study of flexibility, adaptive capacity, and robustness

Creator:: DiFrancesco, Kara N.
Abstract:: Discussions around adapting water management systems to climate change often express the need to increase the flexibility and adaptive capacity of current systems, and to implement robust strategies going forth. While these topics lie at the center of many climate change discussions, transforming adaptation recommendations into tangible tools and information...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee members, Alix Gitelman, Michael Campana, and David Purkey, I

Transcultural education and Japanese-American relations

Creator:: Mitarai, Shōji, 1949-
Abstract:: The goals of this study were to discover and compare the religious and philosophical traditions which have shaped Japanese and American cultures, and to make a case for interdisciplinary transcultural programs of study in higher education. Specifically, the purposes of this study were to: (1) describe and trace historically the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Crisp, Dr. Michael Colbert, Dr. Frank R. Cross, and Dr. Brian Dodd. Their guidance with regard to

Testing for critical thinking skills in selected courses

Creator:: Park, Jean S. (Jean Salvevold)
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to assess the gain in critical thinking skills with a consideration of grade point averages during a semester in two high school home economics courses, and one language arts course which was used as a control group. The study was conducted by administering the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , including Dr. Chris Southers, Dr. R. Lee Cole, Dr. Kenneth Ahrendt, and graduate school representative, Dr

A photoactivable microfluidic device for heavy metal ion extraction

Creator:: Nammoonnoy, Jintana
Abstract:: The development of microfluidic devices for heavy metal extraction is presented in this dissertation. Various research areas, covering subjects from photochromic compound syntheses to microchip fabrication techniques are explored to develop microfluidic devices capable of extracting heavy metal ions from drinking water. Through integration of the beneficial characteristics of both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Michael Lerner, Dr. Christopher Beaudry, and Dr. William Warnes, for their time and commitment to serve

Functional decreases in hydraulic and mechanical properties of field-grown transgenic poplar trees caused by modification of the lignin synthesis pathway through downregulation of the 4-coumarate:coenzyme A ligase gene

Creator:: Voelker, Steven L.
Abstract:: Society uses massive quantities of wood fiber in production of paper, and demand for fiber is projected to increase further as production of biofuels from fermentation of plant cellulosic materials increases. Because these end uses generally require the costly step of removing of lignin, wood with reduced or more easily...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: each thesis chapter. Dr. Michael Jourdes conducted lignin and extractive analyses. Dr. Ann Patten

Tsunami and hurricane wave loads on bridge superstructures

Creator:: Azadbakht, Mohsen
Abstract:: This dissertation examines tsunami and hurricane wave loads on bridge superstructures. Tsunamis have caused significant damage to coastal communities in recent years. For example, the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and resulting Tohoku Tsunami destroyed infrastructure along the east coast of Japan including bridge superstructures. Recent hurricanes have also caused...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thank my Ph.D. committee members, Dr. Andre Barbosa, Dr. Michael Olsen, Dr. Michael Scott, and Dr

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Effects of value self-confrontation on values and academic performance of undergraduates

Development of Ductile System Design Procedures for Steel Slit Panel Frames (SSPF)

Resilience in Adulthood : How Does the Social Environment Facilitate Adjustment and Growth Following Adversity?

A unified approach for the total synthesis of C₁₀-functionalyzed Lycopodium alkaloids

Development and application of climate risk assessment methods for flood management systems – a study of flexibility, adaptive capacity, and robustness

Transcultural education and Japanese-American relations

Testing for critical thinking skills in selected courses

A photoactivable microfluidic device for heavy metal ion extraction

Functional decreases in hydraulic and mechanical properties of field-grown transgenic poplar trees caused by modification of the lignin synthesis pathway through downregulation of the 4-coumarate:coenzyme A ligase gene

Tsunami and hurricane wave loads on bridge superstructures

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