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Are they what they eat? A stable GIT microbiome characterized in P. resecata

Creator:: Gustafson, Tarah N.
Abstract:: Intertidal herbivores, such as isopods, help regulate and contribute to nutrient cycling and organic carbon flow through the trophic levels in estuaries and coastal ecosystems. Though much is known about the microbiomes of macrophyte leaves that serve as the primary food source for isopods, and (to a lesser extent) the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: stable GIT microbiome characterized in P. resecata. by Tarah Gustafson A THESIS

Numerical Effects on Timing System Pathways

Creator:: Steiner, Samantha K.
Abstract:: Studying human’s ability to estimate temporal durations could lead to a greater understanding of our cognitive abilities as well as the processes that underlie temporal estimation. It has been shown through previous research that time and number may be interconnected cognitively and that the magnitude of one may alter the...
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Full Text:: processing in the pigeon. Curren directions in psychological science, 4, 47-51. Ulbrich, P., Churan, J

Site-Specific Modification of Glucose Proteins Enabling Precise Surface Orientation For Glucose Sensors

Creator:: Wolfenden, Nurhayati
Abstract:: An ideal labeling reaction between protein and surface should generate a protein-patterned surface with control over the orientation of the desired protein. Controlling orientation would generate a homogeneous, un-fouled protein surface and allow for maximum efficiency in regards to the activity, reactivity, and stability of the protein. In this research...
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Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Ryan Mehl An ideal labeling reaction between protein and surface should generate a

Solar Thermal Energy System for Renewable Desalination

Creator:: McLaughlin, Ryan P.
Abstract:: Natural freshwater availability is decreasing as the global population increases. Advances in desalination technologies aim to produce fresh water in an economical way. More sustainable energy sources are desired for these desalination plants to limit the carbon footprint of water production since global carbon dioxide production is exacerbating freshwater scarcity....
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Full Text:: by Ryan McLaughlin A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Examination of Dielectric Properties of BaTiO3-SrTiO3 Based Systems

Creator:: Trobough, Nathaniel D.
Abstract:: This thesis examines the dielectric properties of two systems based on the perovskite materials barium titanate and strontium titanate. A solid solution was created starting with these base materials and then adding varying amounts of bismuth-zinc titanate and sodium niobate. These compositions were calcined and sintered at temperatures determined to...
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Full Text:: Engineering _____________________________________________________________________ Ryan McQuade

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...
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Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Ryan A. Mehl ABSTRACT: Current protein immobilization techniques lack defined control

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,...
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Full Text:: A.S. Ruf, Ryan A. Mehl, and Gary J. Pielak 23 Journal of the American Chemical Society

Characterizing the Interactome of Nitrotyrosine-Calmodulin using Genetic Code Expansion

Creator:: Kong, Garth L.
Abstract:: A specific tyrosine post-translational modification, called 3-nitro-tyrosine (nitroTyr), has been known to be present on an essential calcium signaling protein called calmodulin (CaM) during oxidative stress. While protein-bound 3-nitro-tyrosine has long been considered a biomarker of OS, it is also hypothesized to be a mechanism for protein signaling. However, purification...
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Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ Ryan Mehl A specific tyrosine post-translational modification, called 3-nitro

Investigation of the effects of cryopreservation on cellular viability and mechanical integrity of the intervertebral disc

Creator:: Forcier, Ryan J.
Abstract:: Degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is a phenomenon that has yet to be adequately addressed. Treatment options remain limited and incomplete. The ability to effectively cryopreserve IVDs would allow for better allograft transplantations and storage of samples for research purposes. This study aimed to assess how cryopreservation with different...
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Full Text:: , pp. 195–204, Mar. 2015. [7] S. R. S. Bibby and J. P. G. Urban, “Effect of nutrient deprivation on

Improving the Photostability and Recovery of Organic Semiconductors

Creator:: Tollefsen, Ryan J.
Abstract:: This work aims to broaden use of the organic semiconductor pentacene (Pn) by means of improving its oxidation and photodimerization stability. In particular, we study the photophysical properties of functionalized Pn derivatives with side groups R in amorphous thin film, referred to as Pn-R-F8 when fluorinated. Using the optics experiments...
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Full Text:: Semiconductors By Ryan Joshua Tollefsen A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in

Effect of acupuncture on somatic cell count, milk ion conductivity, and milk serum enzyme concentrations in dairy cattle with subclinical mastitis

Creator:: Ryan, Elise L.
Abstract:: The objective of this research was to determine if acupuncture can reduce bovine mammary inflammation. Lactating cows at the Oregon State University Dairy Research Center were selected based on Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports indicating a SCC >500,000 cells/mL. A California Mastitis Test (CMT) score of greater than one was...
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Full Text:: ] Godden SM, Royster E, Timmerman J, Rapnicki P, Green H. Evaluation of an automated milk leukocyte

Cancer Cell Detection with Mask R-CNN

Creator:: Wong, Ryan
Abstract:: Instance segmentation, the classification and localization of objects in an image, is a problem in cellular biophysics due to the physiological relevance of cell morphology. Particularly, cancer cells migrate in tissue space by changing their body shape similarly to how humans extend their limbs to swim through water. Monitoring such...
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Full Text:: , J. Moffat, and P. Golland D.M. Sabatini. Cellprofiler: image analysis software for identifying and

Effects of wildfire on soil hydraulic properties on hillslopes in southwestern Oregon

Creator:: Cole, Ryan
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of wildfire on soil hydraulic properties of forested hillslopes. The study site was located within the Stouts Creek wildfire, which burned approximately 10,705 ha of forest in southwestern Oregon in summer 2015. Three soil hydraulic properties (soil moisture, unsaturated hydraulic...
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Full Text:: hillslopes in southwestern Oregon by Ryan Cole A THESIS submitted

Effects of parent size and initial lacerate size on development of Exaiptasia diaphana

Creator:: Glennon, Ryan
Abstract:: As coral reefs continue to experience decline from human-related stressors, the countless species that depend upon them for food and shelter are likely to follow, constituting a loss of one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Though laboratory studies of corals remain difficult, promising model organisms may hold...
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Full Text:: development of Exaiptasia diaphana by Ryan Glennon A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors

Photoactuated Droplet Microfluidics

Creator:: Frederick, Ryan T.
Abstract:: A system of Photoactuated Droplet Microfluidics (PDM), in which a droplet of fluid is moved by way of the manipulation of the wettability of a spiropyran functionalized surface via irradiation with ultraviolet and visible light, was proposed. The photochromic behaviors of several species of spiropyran were studied and a procedure...
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Full Text:: - Frederick_Thesis_PhotoactuatedDropletMicrofluidics Photoactuated Droplet Microfluidics by Ryan T. Frederick A PROJECT

The consolidation of democracy in Mongolia

Creator:: Unitan, Ryan
Abstract:: The case of Mongolia’s democratization remains unexplained by the various theories of democratization and democratic consolidation. The purpose of this thesis is to consider the unique case of Mongolian democratization, how well this case is described by various theories of democratization and reach both a description of how Mongolia’s democratization...
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Full Text:: by Ryan Unitan A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors

Co-design of a Jupyter Notebook for wood stove emissions analysis

Creator:: Schofield, Ryan
Abstract:: Designs for improved cookstoves aim to decrease the detrimental environmental and health impacts that are associated with traditional biomass cooking practiced by nearly 40% of the global population. Programs to provide improved cookstoves are found worldwide, and regional testing centers support development of these through emissions testing services. Aprovecho Research...
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Full Text:: Emissions Analysis by Ryan Schofield A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in

Opportunities and Limitations in Achieving Real-Time Observation of Soil Nitrate

Creator:: Auld, Ryan A.
Abstract:: There are many possible benefits that can arise from the ability to take real-time measurements of soil water nitrate concentrations in a field, from ecological to agricultural to industrial reasons. In order to achieve this, we adapted a NitraLED sensor with a ceramic porous cup in order to allow diffusion...
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Full Text:: Soil Nitrate by Ryan Andrew Auld A THESIS submitted to

Drone Strikes : The Moral, Political, and Legal Implications of the Changing Character of War

Creator:: Khalife, Ryan A.
Abstract:: Drone strikes have become a defining strategy in the US War on Terror. Since the first combat drone strike in 2001, the executive branch has intentionally increased the deployment of drones for counterterrorism operations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This thesis explores the moral and legal justifications for...
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Full Text:: 18 Craig J. N. de Paulo, Patrick A. Messina and Daniel P. Tompkins, eds., Augustinian Just War Theory

Evaluating the Efficiency, Capabilities, and Scalability of a LoRaWAN Network in a Fenceless Grazing Implementation

Creator:: Alder, Ryan
Abstract:: LoRaWAN networks are becoming more popular, and it is becoming common for developers to look at solutions utilizing Internet of Things concepts. In this paper, I introduce a Fenceless Grazing System utilizing the LoRaWAN network stack and discuss the limitations of this theorized network to better understand the scalability prior...
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Full Text:: in a Fenceless Grazing Implementation By Ryan Alder A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Concentration Effects on Enhanced Particle Removal with Viscoelastic Fluids

Creator:: Cashen, Ryan K.
Abstract:: Highly elastic solutions have been shown to increase contaminant removal from silicon wafers, indicating the possibility for reduced reliance upon hazardous chemicals and expensive technologies during the fabrication of semiconductor devices. The onset of this enhanced removal is explored using rinsing and siphoning experimentswith polymer fluids of high molecular weights...
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Full Text:: Viscoelastic Fluids By Ryan Cashen A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in

The role of CYP2E1 and CYP4A in the development of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Creator:: Hawkins, Jenna M.
Abstract:: Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is an emerging form of liver disease associated with obesity, type II diabetes and dyslipidemia. As the prevalence of these metabolic conditions increases, so too has the occurrence of NASH in all sectors of the population. The pathology of this disease is similar to its alcoholic form,...
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Full Text:: standard in comparison with standard curves generated from known amounts of product. A p

The Effects of Wildfire on Soil Hydraulic Properties in an Appalachian Hardwood Forest

Creator:: Ruud, Danica R.
Abstract:: Wildfires can affect soil physical properties, resulting in changes in infiltration, hillslope runoff, groundwater recharge, and sediment and dissolved nutrients to streams. In November 2016, the Chimney Tops 2 Fire burned 4,617 ha of Appalachian hardwood forest in eastern Tennessee. A portion of the fire burned through a National Ecological...
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Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Ryan Hill, Committee Member, representing Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management

Exploring the toxigenicity and genetic similarity of Detroit Reservoir’s recurring cyanobacterial bloom in 2017 and 2018

Creator:: Godbole, Tejas R.
Abstract:: In order to understand the ability of Detroit Reservoir’s recurring cyanobacterial bloom to produce toxins, and determine the genetic similarity of the bloom from year to year, environmental samples were taken from the Detroit Reservoir bloom biomass in the summers of 2017 and 2018. DNA from these samples was sequenced,...
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Full Text:: . Microbiome 1:10. 12. Chin CS, Alexander DH, Marks P, Klammer AA, Drake J, Heiner C, Clum A, Copeland A

Effective Signage to Manage Recreation at OSU’s Research Forests

Creator:: Walters, Corinne A.
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on creating effective signage for the Oregon State University College of Forestry Research Forests (OSU Research Forests). The OSU Research Forests are a unique setting because they offer space for research, class field trips, active timber harvest, and public recreation. The public interface requires the management at...
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Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Ryan Brown, Committee Member, representing the College of Forestry Research Forests

Tuning tRNA and EF-Tu for the Efficient Site-specific Incorporation of Noncanonical Amino Acids into Proteins

Creator:: Gottfried-Lee, Ilana L.
Abstract:: Genetic code expansion (GCE) is a technology that allows us to incorporate noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs) site-specifically into recombinant proteins using engineered translational machinery. Typically, an orthogonal aaRS/tRNA pair is engineered by directed evolution to recognize the ncAA and incorporate it at a reassigned codon while not interacting with the...
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Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Ryan Mehl, Committee Member, representing Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Perceptions of Sexual Health Websites by Low Income Urban African American Youth and Service Providers

Creator:: Williams, Dacia R.
Abstract:: Low-Income urban African American (LIU-AA) youth are at high risk for HIV/STIs and adolescent pregnancy. Sexual health websites (SHWs) offer an inexpensive, easy-to-disseminate, and potentially highly-accessible method of improving sexual health knowledge, awareness, and help-seeking. The present study examined engagement regarding sexual health websites for at-risk, LIU-AA youth. We conducted...
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Full Text:: International 2009;24:277-284. [14] Cubbin, C., Santelli, J., Brindis, C., & Braveman, P. (2005). Neighborhood

Assessing variation in coyote (Canis latrans) diet across three sagebrush steppe sites with different levels of juniper encroachment

Creator:: Kendall, Zachary D.
Abstract:: Juniper (Juniperus spp.) encroachment into the sagebrush steppe ecoregion is one of the main causes of sagebrush degradation and can alter the understory vegetative community by outcompeting native shrubs and grasses, which reduces the available forage and cover for small mammals. Coyotes (Canis latrans) are generalist, omnivorous predators in the...
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Full Text:: ): 472-484. 31 Ceradini, J. P., and A. D. Chalfoun. 2017. When perception reflects reality

Training and Quality Assurance in Agencies Delivering an Evidence-Based Intervention : A Case Study

Creator:: Harris, Justin H. W.
Abstract:: Background: Training and quality assurance (QA) are important to high fidelity program implementation in practice settings but are rarely the focus of translation research. Thus, it is important to conduct studies that specifically address training and QA. Methods: Using the maximum variation case study method, we examined training and QA...
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Full Text:: Lancelin, Committee Member, representing the International Studies Degree Program Ryan Singh, Committee

Selecting a Marathon Training Program

Creator:: Weismann-Yee, Ryan
Abstract:: The marathon is well noted for the extreme stress it applies to the body and mind. The physiological aspects of marathon training were investigated and examined for someone unfamiliar with the field. Several training programs were investigated within a framework provided by the popular Daniels' Running Formula. By the Formula's...
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Full Text:: pretext.pdf AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ryan

Internment at Santo Tomas University, a Podcast

Creator:: Atwood, Ryan A.
Abstract:: The Santo Tomas University Internment Camp Podcast tells the story of a prison camp run by the Japanese in the Philippines during World War Two, told through a scrapbook created by two internees named Frank and Mildred Miles. Consisting of two parts, an academic portion which focuses on the historical...
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Full Text:: by Ryan Atwood A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

The Soul of Global Medicine: Tales from the International Bedside

Creator:: Derrah, Ryan
Abstract:: In his work, The Soul of Medicine: Tales from the Bedside, Dr. Sherwin Nuland utilized narratives from his colleagues detailing their encounters with their most remarkable patients in order to characterize what he refers to as “the soul of medicine”. However, the stories contributed focused on the practice of medicine...
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Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ryan Derrah for the

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...
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Full Text:: Jason Ryan Duval A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Peptide Non-planarity Regained

Creator:: Biel, Justin T.
Abstract:: The planar peptide model has guided our understanding and interpretation of protein crystal structures since its origin in the 1950s. It is well understood that deviations from this model occur, but the majority of peptides are planar, as measured by the standard omega torsion angle. Here, we report the first...
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Full Text:: : ________________________________________ P. Andrew Karplus

Characterization of Fer1L6 lipid binding properties and its expression in cell cycle

Creator:: Chau, Trisha J.
Abstract:: Ferlins are a family of calcium-sensitive proteins involved in fusion and fission membrane trafficking events. There are six ferlin members: dysferlin, otoferlin, myoferlin, Fer1L4, Fer1L5, and Fer1L6. Previous research shows the first three ferlins play a pathophysiological role in humans, while the other three remain uncharacterized. Fer1L6 is one of...
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Full Text:: Myoblast Fusion. J. Biol. Chem. 2011, 286 (9), 7379–7388. (10) Patel, P.; Harris, R.; Geddes, S. M

Atmospheric nitrous oxide in the pre-800 ka atmosphere from ice cores from the Allan Hills, Antarctica

Creator:: Stock, Marika P.
Abstract:: Nitrous oxide is an important greenhouse gas that has both natural and anthropogenic sources in the modern atmosphere (Ciais et al., 2013). This project expanded the knowledge of the history of atmospheric N2O in the geologic past by measuring N2O concentrations in air trapped in very old polar ice. A...
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Full Text:: from IPCC report chapter 6, p.479 (Ciais et al., 2013). Nitrification and denitrification from both

People Who Are Attached to Their Companion Animals See Emotions in Animals

Creator:: Rutter, Lindsey P.
Abstract:: Emotional intelligence is the ability of an individual to recognize, utilize, and regulate emotions, which are likely relevant to the perception of emotions in humans as well as in animals. The perception of emotions in companion animals enables an individual to improve the intensity of the bond between a human...
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Full Text:: being a form of intelligence (Mayer & Salovey, 1997, p. 435). Emotional intelligence was originally

Project Management and Design of a Modularized Internet of Things (IoT) Prototyping System

Creator:: Inberg, Tyler J.
Abstract:: Project Loom is a system of sensors, actuators, processors, and wireless connectivity chips that the user can pick and choose from in order to create an Internet of Things application that fits their desired needs. The modularity of the system and ease of use allows for the user to create...
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Full Text:: of Things (IoT) Prototyping System by Tyler J. Inberg A THESIS submitted to

Genetic and morphological evidence suggests cryptic speciation within the Torrent Sculpin, Cottus rhotheus, across the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Nicholas, Benjamin P.
Abstract:: Dwelling on the bottom of large rivers to high alpine streams, freshwater sculpins (genus Cottus) occur in high densities across the Pacific Northwest, with 21 currently recognized species found in the Pacific Northwest. Sculpin fill many ecological roles, with some species serving as important prey sources, and others competing with...
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Environmental Transformations in Hydrophobicity of TiO2 P-25 Nanoparticles in Alsea River Waters

Creator:: Boenisch, Kylie
Abstract:: Hydrophobic titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are prevalent in industry and manufacturing. They are known for their white pigmentation, are found in sunscreens, paints, cosmetics, and are frequently used in wastewater treatment. Understanding the physicochemical properties of TiO2 P-25 NPs, such as hydrophobicity, are essential when determining their fate, transport,...
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Full Text:: Environmental Transformations in Hydrophobicity of TiO2 P-25

A Java implementation of the elliptic curve digital signature algorithm using NIST curves over GF(p)

Creator:: Stadick, Rhea
Abstract:: The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) is a public key cryptosystem used for creation and verification of digital signatures in electronic documents. In this thesis, we created a Java applet that provides the functionality of the ECDSA using all of the NIST elliptic curves over GF(p). This applet was...
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Full Text:: , and another element h ( Zp*, find the unique integer j in the interval [0, p-1] such that h ( gj (mod

Interface Analysis of Titanium Dioxide and Graphene

Creator:: Frazier, Devon Paige
Abstract:: Titanium dioxide, in the anatase form, is a photocatalyst and has applications in water pollution reduction. Efficiency can be improved with a graphene substrate, which delays electron-hole recombination and may reduce the band gap. In this work, we determine if graphene can also act as a morphactant, changing the shape...
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Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________ P. Alex Greaney Titanium dioxide, in the anatase form, is a photocatalyst and has applications

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....
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Full Text:: Regulation of LncRNA in a Transplacental Nrf2 Knockout Mouse Model Exposed to Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene

Perspectives on a Community Forest : A Practice in Nature Writing

Creator:: Hadella, Lucia C.
Abstract:: The McDonald Forest is one of the Oregon State University Research Forests, owned by the College of Forestry and located approximately seven miles northwest of the heart of Corvallis. I took four hikes on the McDonald Forest at four major recreation destinations: Oak Creek, Dimple Hill, Lewisburg Saddle, and Peavy...
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Full Text:: Michael P. Nelson The McDonald Forest is one of the Oregon State University Research Forests, owned

Characterization of Ferlin-1-Like 6 (Fer1L6) Through Lipid Membrane Interactions

Creator:: Matlapudi, Susmitha
Abstract:: The ferlin protein family regulates membrane trafficking events for a wide range of cellular and physiological processes in eukaryotic organisms. Structurally, ferlins are distinguished by containing five to seven C2 domains with a single-pass transmembrane domain at the C-terminus. In mammals, there are 6 ferlin genes, including Fer1L6, which confer...
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Full Text:: ., Codding, S. J., Chau, T., Huegel, J., Barton, C., Tanguay, R., & Johnson, C. P. (2018). Fer1l6 is

Cloning the zebrafish otoferlin b wildtype and a transmembrane mutant to characterize changes in cellular localization

Creator:: France, Rebecca A.
Abstract:: Otoferlin is a protein that is essential in the process of hearing. Mutations in otoferlin are associated with profound recessive deafness. The long-term goal of the Johnson lab is to understand how otoferlin contributes to hearing and why certain mutations result in deafness. This project sought to characterize the difference...
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Full Text:: ., Codding, S. J., Chau, T., Huegel, J., ... & Johnson, C. P. (2019). Fer1l6 is essential for the

Partial Characterization of the Danio rerio and Xenopus tropicalis MT-‐Ox Enzyme Involved in Gadusol Biosynthesis

Creator:: Roemelt, Taylor
Abstract:: Ultraviolet (UV)-protective compounds, such as mycosporine-like amino acids (MAA) are critical for the survival of marine organisms exposed to high-solar radiation. A chemically similar compound, gadusol, was discovered in eggs of the atlantic cod in 1980, and was originally thought to be derived from MAAs that had been ingested. However,...
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Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ P. Andrew Karplus Ultraviolet (UV)-‐protective compounds, such

The Crystal Structure of the Potential Drug Target Mycoplasma pneumoniae Glycerol 3-Phosphate Oxidase

Creator:: Palioca, Callia K.
Abstract:: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the primary cause of community-acquired pneumonias, including what is commonly known as walking pneumonia. This disease affects people from all demographics, but especially children and older adults. Outbreaks are a significant public health concern and work to develop new pharmacological agents is currently being researched. How M....
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Full Text:: P. Andrew Karplus Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the primary cause of community-acquired pneumonias

Dielectric Properties of Perovskite Ceramics Based on BaTiO3 and Bi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3

Creator:: Sundahl, Christopher S.
Abstract:: The properties of (1-x)BaTiO3-xBi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3 (BT-BMT) ceramics were fabricated from reagent-grade ceramic powders by solid-state methods and investigated for solubility, relative permittivity, dielectric loss, polarization, and electromechanical strain. The solubility limit was found to be between x = 0.3 and 0.4. Ba-deficient samples were fabricated, corresponding to stable single-phase compositions; these...
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Full Text:: . Abstract approved: _______________________________________________ David P. Cann The

Facilitating Positive Interactions for AAC Users Using Tone of Voice

Creator:: Huntington, Hannah T
Abstract:: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are designed to enable individuals with limited communication abilities to communicate effectively with others. One of the most commonly used AAC devices converts a text input into a vocalized message for the user. These types of AAC devices can be difficult to use and...
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Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Frank J. Bernieri Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are

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