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  • Potential utilization of western juniper residues

    Creator:
    Sichamba, Kennedy
    Abstract:
    Logging and forest thinning operations generate large amounts of residues in the form of small trees, branches and foliage that are usually left on the ground to decay or are burned. These resources are readily available, but it is uneconomical to remove them from the forest. The potential utilization of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Scott A. Leavengood Logging and forest thinning operations generate large amounts of residues in

  • A computer-assisted qualitative data analysis framework for the engineering management domain

    Creator:
    Saeedi, Amirali
    Abstract:
    Qualitative data analysis (QDA) is a time consuming and, potentially unreliable research activity. In qualitative research, a number of tasks must be repeated for every new research case, even if each case is closely related or is in the same area of study. Existing QDA applications provide users with a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    the degree of Master of Science in Industrial Engineering presented on May 25, 2010. Title: A

  • Terrain-Aware Probabilistic Search Planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    Creator:
    Schomer, Nathan L.
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    Mountain search and rescue is a vital form of emergency response to assist people in austere environments (e.g., extreme terrain, poor weather). Volunteer mountain search and rescue teams in the United States have begun adopting consumer- grade unmanned aerial vehicles to assist a variety of tasks (e.g., search, resource delivery);...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Search Planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Abstract approved: Julie A. Adams Mountain search and

  • Scenario planning, a new planning tool for the U.S. Pacific Northwest forest academy

    Creator:
    Portugal, Rodrigo S.
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    Human society is in continuous movement, physically or politically, willing or not . With digitalization and global warming, the pace of change has increased, and unpredictability has grown, challenging society and its institutions to evolve within a highly globalized and interactive environment, while facing even higher uncertainty in the future....
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    , 2019. Title: Scenario Planning, a New Planning Tool for the U.S. Pacific Northwest Forest Academy

  • Implications of the 2008 Lacey Act amendments : insights from the wood products industry

    Creator:
    Tibbets, Ashlee
    Abstract:
    Export-oriented illegal logging has been recognized as a major global problem in environmental, social, and economic terms. It has been argued that export-oriented illegal logging does not benefit the community or government that should be benefited by its own natural resources. The emergence of policy initiatives targeting illegal logging could...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Christopher Knowles Export-oriented illegal logging has been recognized as a major global

  • Global Overview of the Cross-Laminated Timber Industry

    Creator:
    Albee, Raquel R.
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    The global Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) industry has changed dramatically within the past decade, with expansion outside of its start in Alpine Europe. The societal focus on more sustainable options within the built environment has led to an increased use of mass timber construction and its products including cross-laminated timber. Examining...
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    including Eric Hansen, Scott Leavengood, José Guerrero Martinez, Pipiet Larasatie, Kendall Conroy, and

  • The Effect of Process Improvement Practices on Kuwaiti Manufacturing Companies

    Creator:
    Khajah, Abdullah Saheb
    Abstract:
    Awareness and implementation of process improvement strategies, like Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and Lean Management have increased since the 1980s. In more recent history, lean management thinking has shown its significance in the manufacturing world. Kuwait, being a country in which its whole dependence is on revenues of oil...
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    , and Dr. Scott Leavengood for their time and support throughout my journey. I would also like to

  • Developing a Standard to Assess Water Repellency and Dimensional Stability of Preservative Treated Railroad Ties or Other Large Timbers

    Creator:
    Trebelhorn, Daniel B.
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    Untreated wood is inherently hygroscopic and moisture content variations can have substantial effects on dimensional stability leading to the development of deep surface checks that further enhance moisture uptake and ultimately encourage deterioration. The horizontal exposure of wood crossties makes water repellency and dimensional stability particularly important in railroad applications....
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Developing a Standard to Assess Water Repellency and Dimensional Stability of Preservative Treated Railroad

  • Local Specialty and Niche Market Potential: Opportunities for Oregon's Small Woodland Owners

    Creator:
    Wade, Alyson
    Abstract:
    Small landowners in the state of Oregon find it difficult to be competitive with larger companies to provide traditional forest products to consumers. Additionally, many landowners hope to be profitable from their land, but are not necessarily interested in or have the capability to harvest large tracts of timber. Specialty...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ! Thanks to Scott Leavengood who helped me figure out how to use the OFID and provided feedback in

  • Studying the application of learning and growth metrics in healthcare using analytic hierarchy process

    Creator:
    Emami, Samin
    Abstract:
    Performance measurement is a process that begins with a decision on what to measure followed by identifying proper metrics and data sources. While there is substantial literature devoted to measuring the performance of hospitals and clinics in terms of indicators such as health outcomes and finances, it is vital for...
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    , and Dr. Scott Leavengood, for reviewing this work