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Mechanisms of lactose utilization by lactic acid bacteria : enzymic and genetic studies

Creator:: McKay, Larry L.
Abstract:: To learn more about the role β-galactosidase plays in rate of acid production in milk by lactic acid bacteria, several lactobacilli were examined for this enzyme. Cells from different species were grown in lactose broth to induce β-galactosidase activity. The specific activities of whole, solvent treated cells, and of cell-free...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF LARRY LEE McKAY for the (Name

Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention

Creator:: McKay, Virginia R.
Abstract:: Evidence-based interventions (EBIs), which demonstrate efficacy in research settings, are rarely sustained when implemented in public health organizations. Rather, EBIs are often de-adopted - potentially undermining the positive benefits of the EBIs for the communities that access them. The lack of sustainability is particularly troubling among public health organizations that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OF THE DISSERTATION OF Virginia R. McKay for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substance release from landfills and landfill model reactors

Creator:: Allred, Brent McKay
Abstract:: Research and public concern of poly and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as environmental contaminants has increased significantly due to the increasing number of reports of their detection in humans and wildlife. PFASs have a number of commercial applications including surfactants, coatings, polymers, and levelers, which are used on consumer products like...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Brent McKay Allred for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry presented on February 20, 2015

A critical analysis of wildlife conservation in Oregon

Creator:: Rymon, Larry Maring
Abstract:: This analysis is the study of Oregon's wildlife resources from the period prior to white settlement up to the present time, including critical projections, based on present trends and expected conditions for both human and wildlife populations in the state up to the year 2010. Prior to white settlement Oregon...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF LARRY MARING RYMON for the DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Name) in GENERAL

Comparisons of teacher control ideology and student attitudes in elementary Christian schools

Creator:: Clark, Larry R.
Abstract:: This research project compared teacher attitude using the Pupil Control Ideology Form with student attitude using the Arlin-Hills Student Attitude Survey. P.C.I. Forms were collected from 834 teachers from 95 elementary Christian schools in several states. A total of 1074 student attitude surveys were collected from Christian school students in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: attitudes in elementary Christian schools AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Larry R. Clark for the degree of

Linguistic foundations and cultural diversity for the teacher education program at Oregon State University : an instructional system

Creator:: Petry, Larry L.
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The education of culturally diverse children has been one of the focuses of education since the early 1960's. One of the factors influencing education's inability to deal with the needs of culturally diverse children is the lack of teacher's foundational knowledge of language and linguistics as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OF LARRY L. PETRY for the DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Name) (Degree) in EDUCATION presented on

Towards establishing the validity of the resource interpreter's self-efficacy instrument

Creator:: Smith, Grant D.
Abstract:: Interpretive rangers serve as one of the major educational resources that visitors may encounter during their visit to a park or other natural area, yet our understanding of their professional growth remains limited. This study helps address this issue by developing an instrument that evaluates the beliefs of resource interpreters...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Grant D. Smith for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education presented on November 4

Physiological and yield responses of snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) to water availability

Creator:: Biuk, Abdulmajid Ahmed
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Larry Boersma, my major professor, for his constant guidance and

Temperature and water potential effects on physiological functions of sudangrass (Sorghum vulgare var. Piper)

Creator:: Young, Richard Su-Shung
Abstract:: Temperature and water potential effects on the growth, transpiration, total nonstructural carbohydrate (TNC) content, and nutrient uptake of sudangrass (Sorghum vulgare var. piper) were investigated in laboratory experiments. The effect of nitrogen supply on the growth and nutrient uptake at constant soil water potential was also investigated in this study....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: express his deepest gratitude to Dr. Larry Boersma for the great help, advice, guidance, and

Measurement and interpretation of physical properties of soils

Creator:: Nagpal, Narender Kumar, 1942-
Abstract:: One of many important physical properties that must be known to understand transport phenomena in soils is pore size distribution. Presently the pore size distributions of soils are most commonly obtained from soil water characteristic curves. The soil water characteristic curves are usually obtained by the pressure plate technique. It...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OF SOILS Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Larry Boersma One of many important physical

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Mechanisms of lactose utilization by lactic acid bacteria : enzymic and genetic studies

Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention

Poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substance release from landfills and landfill model reactors

A critical analysis of wildlife conservation in Oregon

Comparisons of teacher control ideology and student attitudes in elementary Christian schools

Linguistic foundations and cultural diversity for the teacher education program at Oregon State University : an instructional system

Towards establishing the validity of the resource interpreter's self-efficacy instrument

Physiological and yield responses of snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) to water availability

Temperature and water potential effects on physiological functions of sudangrass (Sorghum vulgare var. Piper)

Measurement and interpretation of physical properties of soils

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