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Vegetation, Bryophytes, Lichens, Environment, and Stand Dynamics in Forests of the Swan Valley, Montana

Creator:: McCune, Bruce and Antos, Joseph A.
Abstract:: We sampled vegetation, bryophytes, lichens, environment, and stand dynamics in 56 plots in the Swan Valley, Montana in 1975-1978. The data include complete inventory of trees in 375 m2 plots, with whole-plot ocular estimates of plant cover by species, transect sampling of the ground layer bryophytes and lichens with microplots,...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Full Text:: plots 13 tree species SpeciesLookup.csv Source: Antos (1977) thesis; species dictionary in

Leaf-level physiology in four subalpine plants in tephra-impacted forests during drought

Creator:: Watt, Abby J., Fischer, Dylan G., Antos, Joseph A., and Zobel, Donald B.
Abstract:: Ecological impacts of climate change in the Pacific Northwest may hinge on acclimation to drier summers, highlighting the importance of plant physiological studies in forests. Evaluating dominant forest plant species under old-growth and managed forest conditions is similarly important as timber harvest might change microclimates and alter drought effects on...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: -impacted forests during drought Abby J. Watt, Dylan G. Fischer, Joseph A. Antos, and Donald B. Zobel

Past tree influence and prescribed fire mediate bioticinteractions and community reassembly in agrassland-restoration experiment

Creator:: Halpern, Charles B., Antos, Joseph A., McKenzie, Donald, and Olson, Annette M.
Abstract:: Summary 1. Woody plant encroachment of grasslands is occurring globally, with profound ecological consequences. Attempts to restore herbaceous dominance may fail if the woody state is resilient or if intervention leads to an alternate, undesirable state. Restoration outcomes often hinge on biotic interactions – particularly on priority effects that inhibit...
Resource Type:: Article

A Study of the Demagoguery of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Creator:: Fillible, Rodney K.
Abstract:: This study Is a rhetorical analysis of ten documents of Joseph Smith, Jr's. early revelations spanning the period of 1829 to 1831 to determine the extent to which he used demagogic rhetoric in pursuit of his goals. A definition of demagoguery is provided and is applied in an analysis of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A study of the demagoguery of Joseph Smith, Jr. AN

Form Fits Content in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Creator:: Hogan, James Joseph
Abstract:: In A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, James Joyce used the form or structure of his language to connote a meaning which supported the content of the text. The elements of form he used most often were sentence and paragraph structure, punctuation, rhythm, and classical rhetorical schemes....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Form fits content in A Portrait of the artist as a young man

States' Rights Nationalists: Governors Joseph Brown and Zebulon Vance versus Conscription

Creator:: Dickerson, Susannah
Abstract:: Confederate governors Joseph Brown and Zebulon Vance have long been considered obstructionists to the Confederate cause through their steadfast commitment to states' rights. States' Rights Nationalists throws in its own interpretation of these two men into the historiographical conversation taken on by well-known Civil War historians like Frank Owsley, Albert...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: Rights in a Crisis: Governor Joseph E. Brown Versus President Jefferson Davis," The Journal of Southern

High Resolution Spectroscopy of Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane

Creator:: Martin, Matthew A.
Abstract:: The strained carbon ring, bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane, was synthesized by a reaction between 1-(phenylsulfanyl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane, prepared from propellane, and Raney nickel. Infrared spectra were recorded at a resolution of 0.0015 cm-1, a resolution significantly better than previous measurements, 0.06 cm-1. A single fundamental band was analyzed to determine the ground state and excited...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Matthew A. Martin for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in

Quantification of fibrinogen adsorption to nisin-loaded polyethylene oxide layers

Creator:: Auxier, Julie A.
Abstract:: Antimicrobial coatings used to reduce the risk of infection caused by tissue-contacting medical devices must address specific biocompatibility requirements including prevention of thrombosis and rise of bacterial resistance. An antimicrobial-loaded poly(ethylene-oxide) (PEO) coating has been tentatively shown to be non-fouling with sustained antimicrobial activity. However, the presence of the antimicrobial,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -Ching, Joseph McGuire, Jennifer A. Neff. “Nisin antimicrobial activity and structural characteristics

Retention of protein repulsive character and antimicrobial activity of PEO brush layers following nisin entrapment

Creator:: Auxier, Julie A.
Abstract:: Nisin, an amphiphilic, antimicrobial peptide, has been shown to integrate into the hydrophobic inner region of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) brush layers; however, the presence of integrated nisin may compromise the protein repulsive character of the PEO layer. In particular, the introduction of fibrinogen to nisin-loaded brush layers has been observed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: environment and even more fortunate to have Dr. Joseph McGuire for a mentor. Dr. McGuire has served as my

Mining Temporal Patterns for Prediction: A Mixed-Integer Programming Approach

Creator:: Mansourifard, Farzaneh
Abstract:: In the past two decades, the advancement in data collection and storage have led to the accumulation of complex datasets. Consequently, various industries have sought data-driven solutions to predict and detect anomalies. Temporal patterns have emerged as potential features in prediction models that could improve the performance of the identification...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Mining Temporal Patterns for Prediction: A Mixed-Integer Programming Approach Abstract approved

An Empirical Study of Work-zone Safety and Mobility Using Surveys and Anonymous User Generated Trip Information

Creator:: Fiawoyife, Kenneth K.
Abstract:: The two primary considerations for highway work-zones are its effect on commuter mobility and worker safety which are often spoken of together. However, it must be noted that they often conflict with each other. For example, traffic control plans that reduce travel speed in work-zones improve both commuter and worker...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . First of all I would like to thank my graduate school advisor, Dr. Joseph Louis for being a mentor

Real-time Dynamic Schedule Updating Through Integrated Lean Construction Methods

Creator:: Lotti de Oliveira Paula, Gustavo
Abstract:: Planning and management methods in construction need to constantly evolve to keep pace with the growing demand and complexity of work in increasingly competitive environments. This need for innovation and process improvement has attracted lean construction philosophy in industry management practice. Lean has been used in the construction industry to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis Planning and management methods in construction need to constantly evolve to

Social Acceptance of Landscape-Scale Restoration : Treatment of Riparian Areas in the Lower Joseph Creek Watershed, Oregon.

Creator:: Kohler, Gabriel E.
Abstract:: Managing riparian areas in the dry forests of the intermountain west for diverse public values can create conflict, potentially limiting social acceptance in landscape-scale restoration projects. This thesis examined accelerated landscape-scale restoration as part of a broader shift toward ecosystem management on national forestland, which incorporates social values into forest...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: characteristics of the Lower Joseph Creek site, a description of the collaborative process and areas of

“Jellyfish : Dispatches from a Gelatinous Ocean”: A non‐fiction book proposal

Creator:: Register, Rhett
Abstract:: Jellyfish benefit from many of the changes mankind is making to the ocean. Climate change, overfishing, nutrient runoff, the introduction of invasive species, and coastal development all promote these ancient, gelatinous creatures. Because of their familiarity to readers and affinity for degraded places in the ocean, jellyfish are used to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 1 “Jellyfish: Dispatches from a Gelatinous Ocean”: A

Energy efficient communication across on-chip wires in digital CMOS

Creator:: Postman, Jacob
Abstract:: For the past half century, CMOS process scaling has followed Moore's law, approximately doubling transistor density every 18 months. While locally routed wires have generally scaled with transistor size, longer wires have scaled at a slower rate and in some cases have grown larger as chip size and complexity have...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , longer wires have scaled at a slower rate and in some cases have grown larger as chip size and

The Relevance of Sexual Health Websites for African American Adolescents

Creator:: Barnard, Ke'ala J.
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: ? College of Public Health and Human Sciences Ke’ala J. Barnard, Dr. Joseph A. Catania INTRODUCTION

Environmental Magnetism as a Proxy for Heavy Metal Concentrations at Formosa Mine Superfund Site

Creator:: Upton, Tullia L.
Abstract:: Environmental magnetic techniques have been used to discriminate sources of sediments from a variety of natural and anthropogenic sources. In many studies, magnetic properties such as susceptibility, have served as a proxy for heavy metal concentrations. In these cases, there tends to be enhancement of magnetic minerals. The study presented...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Environmental Magnetism as a Proxy for Heavy Metal Concentrations at Formosa Mine Superfund Site

Designing a passenger lift and transfer device using 3D modeling and kinematic simulation techniques

Creator:: Koshti, Sushim
Abstract:: Transportation plays such an important role in daily living that, without it, a person might be totally homebound. The nation’s air travel system for persons with disabilities is an area of substantial dissatisfaction, with both passengers and the airline industry recognizing the need for improvement. One of the major concerns...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -Zaworski and Dr. Joseph Zaworski for giving me the opportunity to work with them and be a part of the

Adaptation of a Self-Implemented HIV Test Among Adolescent Youth in Tanzania

Creator:: Huun, Cassidy
Abstract:: HIV testing among high risk adolescents in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is challenging due to poor access to test sites and AIDS-related social stigma. We adapted the OraQuick HIV Test, a self-implemented test (SIT), for low literacy youth with no internet access. To compensate for poor literacy, a picture instruction...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of a Self-Implemented HIV Test Among Adolescent Youth in Tanzania. Abstract approved

A Framework for Analyzing Debris Removal Operations Using Discrete Event Simulation

Creator:: Vijay, Akash
Abstract:: Debris generated after a disaster event must be disposed efficiently for community recovery. This is a significant operation that accounts for up to 27% of the total recovery costs. Generally, debris removal takes place in two phases: the short-term relief phase, which involves debris removal immediately after a disaster to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis Debris generated after a disaster event must be disposed efficiently for

Functionalization of Surfaces with Nisin in a Polyethylene Oxide Brush Layer

Creator:: Ryder, Matthew P.
Abstract:: Infections in hospitals account for over 100,000 deaths per year. These infections occur at the hospital from complications following bacterial adhesion to intravenous catheters, coronary stents and other implanted devices. Another common problem is protein adsorption to the surface of the device and subsequent blood clotting. Methods for combating these...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , and Dr. Joseph McGuire, whose friendship and guidance will assuredly be a significant influence on

Perceived Effectiveness of Highway Work Zone Intrusion Mitigation Technologies: A State DOT Perspective

Creator:: Kadalli, Manjunath Veeresh
Abstract:: Highway work zones are extremely dangerous environments due to the presence of workers near high-speed traveling vehicles. This dynamic environment results in a disproportionate number of accidents that cause injury and casualty to both drivers and workers due primarily to vehicular intrusions into work zones. Several emerging work zone intrusion...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Perceived Effectiveness of Highway Work Zone Intrusion Mitigation Technologies: A State DOT Perspective

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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Joseph A. Catania Low-Income urban African American (LIU-AA) youth are at high risk for

"Wars Do Not Make One Great": Race, Empire, and Orientalism in Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Creator:: Shakibnia, Mohammed H.
Abstract:: This project explores how science fiction can be used to examine social justice issues in our contemporary world. I will explore two case studies from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series through a framework of race, empire, and orientalism. Walidah Imarisha’s notion of “visionary fiction” is utilized as...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: countless people involved in making it a reality. First of all, thank you to my mentor Dr. Joseph Orosco

Vaccine beliefs of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) providers in Oregon

Creator:: Bean, Sandra J.
Abstract:: Health care providers, including complementary and alternative medical (CAM) practitioners, exert a significant influence on parental pediatric vaccination decisions. Use of CAM therapies is increasing in Oregon. Concomitantly, there has been a decade-long increase in parental vaccine refusal in Oregon, rising from 1 to 5 percent from 2000-2009. For example,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Joseph A. Catania Health care providers, including complementary and alternative medical

The Relevance of Sexual Health Websites for African American Youth

Creator:: Barnard, Ke'ala J.
Abstract:: School-based comprehensive sex education (CSE) can reduce adolescent sexual health problems. However, only 49-55% of adolescents receive CSE that meets national standards. African American youth (AAY), particularly males, are less likely to receive CSE. AAY evidence a high prevalence of STIs/teen pregnancy. Internet-based CSE offers a supplemental option. We examined...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________ Joseph A. Catania Background. School-based comprehensive sex education (CSE) can reduce

Understanding the Influence of Perceived Usefulness of Evidence Based Interventions and Employee Morale on the Relationship between Participatory Internal Communication and Program Fidelity

Creator:: Osibanjo, Oyindamola I.
Abstract:: Translation of efficacious programs into real-world settings is an important step in ensuring improved public health outcomes. Yet, the process of translating evidence-based interventions (EBIs) according to fidelity is fraught with challenges. Organizational factors, specifically organizational communication, have been shown to influence translation processes. To date, there is limited research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Joseph A. Catania Translation of efficacious programs into real-world settings is an

The cage has two sides : an ethical perspective of prison abolition

Creator:: Lenn, Christopher
Abstract:: Current calls for prison abolition have been met with major public resistance. It is time for movements for prison abolition to engage with these questions: How have contemporary people of the United States come to accept mass incarceration and the prison industrial complex, and, what is the impact? Using an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Joseph A. Orosco Current calls for prison abolition have been met with major

High-resolution infrared studies of perdeutero-spiropentane, C₅D₈

Creator:: Erickson, Blake Alexander, Ju, X., Nibler, Joesph W., Beaudry, C. M., and Blake, T. A.
Abstract:: Perdeutero-spiropentane (C₅D₈) has been synthesized and infrared and Raman spectra are reported for the first time. Wavenumber assignments are made for most of the fundamental vibrational modes. Gas phase infrared spectra were recorded at a resolution (0.002 cm⁻¹) sufficient to resolve individual rovibrational lines and show evidence of strong Coriolis...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: Perdeutero-Spiropentane, C5D8 B.A. Erickson, X. Ju, J.W. Nibler ** , C.M. Beaudry, and T.A. Blake a

Examining the Human Relevance of a New Mouse Model of ALS and Observations on the Incidence in Human Populations

Creator:: Winkenbach, Lindsay
Abstract:: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a relatively rare neurodegenerative disorder that is fatal 2-4 years after the onset of the disease. Population studies are being done in order to help reveal candidates for further studies of disease etiology, disease progression, as well as to further understand racial and ethnic variations....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Joseph Beckman Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a relatively rare

A methodology for iterative design using physical test data

Creator:: Morris, Wesley T.
Abstract:: This thesis addresses a common knowledge gap that was identified amongst the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) competition design teams at Oregon State University. Students that join the SAE teams at Oregon State University typically do not have experience using physically collected data during a design process. This leads to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Joseph Piacenza III This thesis addresses a common knowledge gap that was identified

The postwar novel as postmodern : revisiting Catch-22 & Slaughterhouse-five

Creator:: Spreitzer, Peter
Abstract:: This thesis is an exploration of Catch-22 (1961) and Slaughterhouse-Five (1969), two early documents of American postmodern literature. In particular, this thesis attempts to present the critical discussions surrounding each novel as parallel to the broader theoretical discussions surrounding the concept of postmodernism. My contention is that, in both of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text::  novel in imposing their own notions of a  literary‐historical trajectory, and, second, how readings of

A force plate for measuring contact forces during dependent transfers onboard aircraft

Creator:: Schafer, Christopher A.
Abstract:: The transfer of air travelers with disabilities between a mobility aid and an aircraft seat is a major source of injury for both the travelers and the airline personnel assisting in the transfer. The risk to both parties might be reduced through the biomechanical study of the transfer task. Such...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Joseph R. Zaworski The transfer of air travelers with disabilities between a mobility aid and an

Fungal Secondary Metabolism of Basidiobolus meristosporus: a Novel Natural Product Reservoir

Creator:: Trautman, Ian A.
Abstract:: Secondary metabolites (SMs) play an integral role in the life history of most fungal species. Fungal metabolomic studies provide insights into how fungi perform certain ecological functions, how they compete and interact with other organisms, and the breadth of fungal chemodiversity. Fungal SMs have also been utilized for a variety...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ian. A. Trautman for

Natural and semi-synthetic compounds with biocidal activity against arthropods of public health importance

Creator:: Khasawneh, Mohammad A.
Abstract:: This study identified new compounds with pest control activities. The two sources of candidates that were followed here were the main heartwood extract of Alaska Yellow Cedar (AYC) constituents and several semi-synthetic counterparts. Five compounds were isolated and identified for the first time in AYC heartwood in this research: two...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Mohammad A. Khasawneh for

The expansion of Catholicism : an exploration of St. Joseph's College, the first Catholic boarding school for boys within the Oregon territory

Creator:: Hill, Cayla L.
Abstract:: St. Joseph's College was located within St. Paul, Oregon, the first Roman Catholic mission in the Pacific Northwest. The St. Paul mission was finally established in 1839 by Father Francois Blanchet, four years after the French-Canadian settlers in the area, appropriately known as French Prairie, had requested the presence of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ; Schoenberg 1987:57). However, Father Blanchet had also sent a letter to Bishop Joseph Rosati of the Society

Dashboard Effectiveness is More Complex than Key Performance Indicators: Feedback mechanisms are the foundation of dashboard success

Creator:: Beeks, Kameron P.
Abstract:: This thesis serves as a literature review of dashboards that calls for further research in the area of Feedback Mechanisms (FMs). A dashboard, for the purposes of this paper is a display used to provide performance feedback to a user. An FM is the mechanism used in a dashboard to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: foundation of dashboard success. Abstract approved: _________________________________ Joseph

Hi-C genome assembly of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Rhizopogon salebrosus

Creator:: Har, Skyler
Abstract:: Rhizopogon salebrosus is an abundant ectomycorrhizal fungus common throughout Western North America that forms mutualistic partnerships with Pinus species. Studied for its systematics, use in sapling nurseries, post-fire seedling establishment, and unique evolutionary history, R. salebrosus holds many secrets within its genome. This thesis aims to characterize the mating system,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Rhizopogon salebrosus by Skyler Har A THESIS submitted to

Oxidative stress in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : the role of cellular senescence and glutathione

Creator:: Beilby, Pamela R.
Abstract:: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurological disorder characterized by neuromuscular junction decay, motor neuron death, progressive paralysis, and eventually death of the individual, usually by respiratory failure. Oxidative stress is a prominent hallmark of the disease and is often accompanied and exacerbated by mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation. This...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Joseph S. Beckman Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurological disorder

Practical Advances in Sediment Core Magnetic Susceptibility Data Logging for the Field and Laboratory

Creator:: Konyndyk, David M.
Abstract:: Magnetic susceptibility (MS) is a measure of a sample material's ability to be magnetized by an applied magnetic field. Applied to sedimentology, it provides us with a proxy indicator for the concentration of magnetizable minerals present at each depth. This knowledge, in conjunction with directional magnetic alignment data, climatic histories,...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: specifications at a greatly reduced cost. References: 1) Stoner, Joseph S., and Guillaume St-Onge. "Magnetic

Machine Learning and Optimization Applications in Agriculture

Creator:: Molotkov, Alexander
Abstract:: The ever-increasing global population presents looming problems for the field of agriculture. Global food demand will, at some point, increase to the point where there is not enough crop-ready land to keep up. This creates an additional incentive, other than economics, for growers to increase their yield-per-acre and make sure...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Agriculture By Alexander Molotkov A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in

Robotic Actuation and Control with Programmable, Field-Activated Material Systems

Creator:: Bira, Nicholas P.
Abstract:: This dissertation presents novel, field-activated smart material systems for the actuation and control of autonomous robots. Smart materials, a type of material whose properties can be changed with an external stimuli, represent a promising direction to expand upon existing robotic control and actuation methods, particularly in the sub-fields of soft...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Joseph Davidson This dissertation presents novel, field-activated smart material systems for the ac

The Challenge of Finding Where SOD Gets Zinc : Identifying Novel Techniques to Recombinantly Express Metallothionein

Creator:: West, Nick
Abstract:: Presentation entitled : The Challenge of Finding Where SOD Gets Zinc: Identifying Novel Techniques to Recombinantly Express Metallothionein / by Nick B. West, Joseph Beckman and Daniel Sudakin
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Molecular Origins of Recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII)

Creator:: Tadehara, Katherine M.
Abstract:: The capability of Pluronic® F68 to stabilize human recombinant Factor VIII in solution was assessed using zeta potential measurements. Hemophilia A is a genetic disorder in which the body is missing Factor VIII (FVIII) from the blood coagulation cascade. The pharmaceutical industry developed recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII), the largest cloned...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Katherine M. Tadehara A PROJECT Submitted to Oregon State University University

Nisin adsorption to PEO-PPO-PEO tri-block copolymer layers and its resistance to elution by fibrinogen

Creator:: Ryder, Matthew P.
Abstract:: While hydrophobic surfaces coated with the poly[ethylene oxide]-poly[propylene oxide]-poly[ethylene oxide] (PEO-PPO-PEO) surfactant Pluronic® F108 are highly resistant to plasma protein adsorption, the antimicrobial peptide nisin has been observed to adsorb in multilayer quantities at such surfaces, and the PEO chains themselves suggested to inhibit nisin exchange by blood proteins. But...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ________________________________________________________________________ Joseph McGuire

International Engineering Interns in their Own Words: Past Interns Share their Stories and their Wisdom with the Future

Creator:: Van Bossuyt, Douglas
Abstract:: Students participating in international engineering internships are still relatively rare. It is commonly held that more engineering students would choose to intern abroad if there were role models available, as there are in other disciplines. Profiles of past students, participants, and Alumni serve as role models to perspective students allows...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Douglas L. Van Bossuyt A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Synthesis and function of bioactive, block copolymer surfactant constructs as relevant to the preparation of anticoagulant and antibacterial medical implant surfaces.

Creator:: Joshi, Pranav R.
Abstract:: Nisin, an antibacterial peptide proven to be an effective inhibitor of Gram-positive bacteria, was incorporated into novel block copolymer constructs and tested for retained antibacterial activity. Covalent coupling was achieved by chemical modification of the N-terminal isoleucine to introduce a thiol group. Thiolated nisin derivatives were then linked to poly[ethylene...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Joseph McGuire Nisin, an antibacterial peptide proven to be an effective inhibitor of Gram

Sucre to Dollar, Franc to Euro: the Cultural Impact of Currency Change in Ecuador and France

Creator:: Hayashi, Teppei
Abstract:: This thesis is a comparative study of the two processes of currency change that occurred in Ecuador in 2000 and in France in 2002. Although the background of these two countries and the motivations behind each currency change varied, Ecuador and France have experienced many similar outcomes. Each of the...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Hayashi A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State University In Partial Fulfillment of the

Personality and interest assessment of the adult learner with learning disabilities

Creator:: Keller, Linda U.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to determine if there were any relationships between measured personality traits and vocational interests between the Adult Learner with Learning Disabilities (ALLD) and without Learning Disabilities (ALNLD). Instruments utilized to measure personality traits and vocational interests included the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Learner with Learning Disabilities. Abstract approved: Joseph Sendelbaugh The purpose of this

Interaction of recombinant factor VIII and the nonionic surfactant Tween 80 at interfaces

Creator:: Joshi, Omkar
Abstract:: The role of the nonionic surfactant Tween 80 on the behavior of the therapeutic recombinant protein Factor VIII (rFVIII) was investigated at solid/liquid and air/water interfaces. In order to provide a model system to compare results obtained for the complicated rFVIII-Tween system, a well-characterized globular protein lysozyme was used. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Factor VIII (rFVIII) was investigated at solid/liquid and air/water interfaces. In order to provide a

Molecular origins of surfactant-mediated stabilization of protein

Creator:: Lee, Hyo Jin
Abstract:: Nonionic surfactants are commonly used to stabilize proteins during upstream and downstream processing and drug formulation. Surfactants stabilize the proteins through two major mechanisms: (i) their preferential location at nearby interfaces, in this way precluding protein adsorption; and/or (ii) their association with protein into "complexes" that prevent proteins from interacting...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Joseph McGuire Nonionic surfactants are commonly used to stabilize proteins during upstream and

Coolhunting : the commodification of creative expression and the alienation of youth

Creator:: Fillmore, Mark W.
Abstract:: In this thesis, I argue that the cooptation and commodification of young peoples’ creative expressions of individuality through the practice of “coolhunting” causes alienation within said young people and is, therefore, unethical. I support this claim by using Marxist theory of the Frankfort Institute, viz., Max Horkheimer and Theodor W....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Joseph Orosco In this thesis, I argue that the cooptation and commodification of young

How Culinary Histories Shape Modern Attitudes and Legislation of Foie Gras in France and the US

Creator:: Oleson, Josie and Oleson, Josie L.
Abstract:: Every country has its own unique culinary heritage that has developed over time and that has led to specific eating behaviors, eating patterns, and attitudes toward food. In this thesis, I aim to answer a central question: how have the culinary histories of France and the United States shaped their...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Lauren Oleson A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State University

Automated Monitoring of Construction Operations for Data-Driven Decision Making

Creator:: Rashid, Khandakar, M.
Abstract:: The continuous improvement of construction operations requires a systematic approach of monitoring and making appropriate control actions. However, the lack of real-time information hinders this workflow and eventually compromises timely and effective decision-making. Project managers spend a great deal of time and effort to solve problems emerging from lack of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis The

Human platelet adhesion to heparinized silica surfaces

Creator:: Bolsinger, Travis Samuel Sebastian
Abstract:: Heparin was modified and immobilized to surface-activated silica surfaces using two different reaction schemes. End-aminated heparin was reacted with 2-iminothiolane to produce free thiol groups at the terminal ends of the heparin chains. The end-thiolated heparin was immobilized by reaction with a pyridyl disulfide activated poly[ethylene oxide]-poly[propylene oxide]-poly[ethylene oxide] triblock...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Silica Surfaces by Travis Samuel Sebastian Bolsinger A THESIS

Cost-Benefit Evaluation of Energy-Efficient Building Strategies in Single-Family Affordable Housing

Creator:: Iliff, Helen M.
Abstract:: The goal of this thesis is to ease the adoption of energy-efficient (EE) building strategies for affordable homes in the United States (US). Low-wage earning households spend nearly three times the proportion of their gross annual income on home energy bills resulting in higher energy burden for them when compared...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Housing Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis

Molecular origins of peptide entrapment within polyethylene oxide brush layers

Creator:: Lampi, Marsha C.
Abstract:: Effective surface coatings for tissue-contacting medical devices should prevent both biofilm formation and infection. One method to achieve this aim is protein repellant polyethylene oxide (PEO) brush coatings loaded with antimicrobials. Previous research has demonstrated that the antimicrobial nisin adsorbs to PEO brush layers in multi-layer amounts and suggests that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ________________________________________________ Dr. Joseph

The adsorption of human recombinant factor VIII in the presence of the nonionic triblock surfactant Pluronic® F-68 at the air-water interface

Creator:: Alkhatib, Aveen K.
Abstract:: The adsorption behavior of a human recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII) in the presence of the nonionic, poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) triblock surfactant Pluronic® F-68 was evaluated by dynamic air-water tensiometry. Surface tension kinetics were recorded for F-68 in the absence of protein at concentrations ranging from 0 to 10,000...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Joseph McGuire The adsorption behavior of a human recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII) in the

Surfactant interactions with recombinant factor VIII at the air/water interface

Creator:: Chu, Liping
Abstract:: The surface tension kin'ti4tnd ste'dy state behavior exhibited by mixtures of selected surfactants with a recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII) were evaluated with automated interfacial tensiometry. In particular, fresh solutions of rFVIII with different concentrations of Tween 80, sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS), or dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (DTAB) were prepared and their surface tension...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ste'dy state behavior exhibited by mixtures of selected surfactants with a recombinant Factor VIII

Synthesis and anticoagulant function of heparin containing block copolymers on polystyrene microspheres

Creator:: Fry, Allyson Kaye
Abstract:: Contact of blood with the surfaces of synthetic materials is associated with spontaneous protein adsorption, initiating platelet aggregation, the coagulation cascade, and the eventual development of a stable clot. Current therapy to inhibit implant-induced thrombosis is life-long administration of systemic anticoagulants. An alternative to the systemic administration of anticoagulant drugs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Fry A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment

Automated Monitoring of Modular Construction Factories using Computer Vision

Creator:: Panahi, Roshan
Abstract:: Modular construction is increasingly seen as an efficient construction method in terms of time, cost, and energy. The full realization of these advantages partly relies on the efficiency of the production process inside the modular factories, which currently rely on tedious manual monitoring methods or expensive automated techniques. As a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis Modular construction

Quantifying nisin adsorption behavior at pendant polyethylene oxide brush layers

Creator:: Dill, Justen K.
Abstract:: A more quantitative understanding of peptide loading and release from polyethylene oxide (PEO) brush layers will provide direction for development of new strategies for drug storage and delivery. The antimicrobial peptide nisin shows potent activity against Gram-positive bacteria including the most prevalent implant-associated pathogens, its mechanism of action minimizes the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________________ Joseph McGuire A more quantitative understanding of peptide loading and release from

Examination of low-lying rovibrational states of D₃[subscript h] oblate top molecules using high resolution FTIR and coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopies

Creator:: Kirkpatrick, Robynne
Abstract:: Interesting rovibrational characteristics of two D_(3h) oblate symmetric top molecules were studied. Hamiltonian models for the fine rovibrational level structure of [1.1.1]propellane (propellane) were obtained for many low-lying modes. Ground state parameters (GSP) that are not exclusively K^(2n) dependent were obtained. Initially, the GSP were used in conjunction with density...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : __________________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Nibler Interesting rovibrational characteristics of two D3h oblate symmetric

Synthesis of gold nanoparticle surfactants and their self-assembly at oil-water interfaces

Creator:: Truong, Mitchell
Abstract:: Amphiphilic gold nanoparticle surfactants can self-assemble at oil-water interfaces to form stable Pickering emulsions. These nanoparticle surfactants have previously been synthesized by functionalizing gold nanoparticles with thiol terminated polyethylene glycol (PEG-thiol), and subsequently with an alkane-thiol. It is necessary to improve the bio-compatibility of the nanoparticles if they are to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: interfaces. Abstract Approved: ______________________________________________________ Dr. Joseph

Characterization and application of PEO-containing triblock copolymer surfactants

Creator:: Snider, Joshua L.
Abstract:: The action of pendant, polyethylene oxide (PEO) brush layers as nonfouling coatings for biomedical materials is well understood. However progress toward clinical application of stable, high density PEO coatings has historically been impeded by the lack of cost effective, noninvasive methods for their preparation. Triblock polymers featuring a hydrophobic, polypropylene...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________ Joseph McGuire The action of pendant, polyethylene oxide (PEO) brush layers as nonfouling

Disney and Virtue Ethics: Understanding Disney Film through Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics

Creator:: Painter, Stephanie L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis was to develop an analytical framework based in Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics and to apply this framework to Disney films in order to broaden the current discussion and analysis of Disney films. The first portion of this thesis was an overview of the most common critiques...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Orosco The purpose of this

The Parochialism of Instrumental Science

Creator:: Southall, Ketchetwahmeegwun Tecumseh
Abstract:: With the continual growth of scientific knowledge and ever-increasing arguments for science as the end-all “objective” system of knowledge, a severe criticism and analysis of science and its history is direly needed. Within this paper, I use the work of Max Horkheimer, the Frankfurt School, Martin Buber, and others to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________ Joseph Orosco With the continual growth of

Fibrinogen adsorption at heparinized silica interfaces : history dependence and protein concentration effects

Creator:: Joshi, Omkar
Abstract:: Adipic dihydrazide-modified heparin was prepared and subsequently immobilized on surface-activated silica wafers. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used to quantify the elemental composition of the silica surface at each stage of activation and results showed that successful immobilization had taken place. Contact angle measurements were made to verify the high...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: at a slower rate on heparinized as compared to unheparinized silica. Buffer elution experiments

Nisin adsorption and function at hydrophobic surfaces coated with the poly[ethylene oxide]-poly[propylene oxide]-poly[ethylene oxide] triblock surfactant Pluronic® F108

Creator:: Tai, Yuan-Ching
Abstract:: The adsorption and elution of the antimicrobial peptide nisin at hydrophobic, silanized silica surfaces coated with the poly[ethylene oxide]-poly[propylene oxide]- poly[ethylene oxide] surfactant Pluronic® F108 was measured in situ, with ellipsometry. While such layers are known to inhibit protein adsorption, nisin was observed to adsorb in multilayer quantities, to an...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Joshi1, Joseph McGuire1,* and Jennifer A. Neff2 1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Oregon State

Improving Safety on Construction Sites by Using Real Time Sensor Data to Monitor Worker Field-of-View and Proximity to Hazards and Reduce the Generation of False Positive Alarms

Creator:: Chan, Kelsey
Abstract:: The construction industry is infamously recognized for having jobsites identified as hazardous working environments due to workers-on-foot commonly functioning at dangerous heights and in close proximity to other construction entities, among other reasons. These hazardous operations result in an increased risk of worker injuries and fatalities caused by fall hazards...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Dr. Joseph Louis The construction industry is infamously recognized for having jobsites

Comparing and Contrasting the Merits of Additive Manufactured Electric Vehicle Suspension Components: GFR Case Study

Creator:: Peraza-Garcia, Jesus
Abstract:: This thesis compares the implementation of additive manufactured suspension uprights against subtractive manufactured suspension uprights from concept generation, design, and validation through simulation. Additive manufactured suspension uprights were designed for Global Formula Racing’s 2023 electric vehicle. Utilizing Siemens NX, Nastran, Fusion 360, and Ansys Workbench both subtractive and additive manufactured...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________ Joseph Piacenza This thesis compares the implementation of additive manufactured

Synthesis and evaluation of PEO-coated materials for microchannel-based hemodialysis

Creator:: Heintz, Keely
Abstract:: The marked increase in surface-to-volume ratio associated with microscale devices for hemodialysis leads to problems with hemocompatibility and blood flow distribution that are more challenging to manage than those encountered at the conventional scale. In this work, stable surface modifications with pendant polyethylene oxide (PEO) chains were produced on polycarbonate...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _________________________________________________________________________ Joseph McGuire The marked increase in surface-to-volume ratio associated with

Surfactant Effects on Adsorption of Recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII) at the Air-Water Interface

Creator:: Gray, Warren D.
Abstract:: The primary goal was to characterize the adsorption of a recombinant therapeutic protein in the presence of selected surfactant species at the air-water interface. For this purpose, dynamic interfacial tensiometry was used to determine the surface tension kinetics exhibited by protein solutions containing either Tween 80 or the poly[ethylene oxide]-...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Joseph McGuire’s lab; I could not have asked for a more ideal arrangement. I would like to thank Dr

Understanding the High Prevalence of Pediatric Dental Caries in Southeastern Oregon

Creator:: McEwen, Megan
Abstract:: Background. The prevalence of pediatric dental caries (PDC) is 55.7% nationally, 52% in Oregon, and 73% in Southeastern Oregon. We examined prevention programs, clinical services, and water fluoride levels in Southeastern Oregon to understand the high PDC prevalence. Methods. We conducted telephone surveys and used secondary data to assess water...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College In partial

Fibrinogen adsorption at heparinized silica interfaces : history dependence and adsorption time effects

Creator:: Lee, Hyo Jin
Abstract:: Heparin was modified with adipic diliydrazide and covalently linked to surface-activated silica. Contact angle measurements were made to determine changes in surface at various stages of the derivatization. Xray photoelectron spectroscopy was used to analyze the elemental composition of the surface at each step of immobilizing heparin as well and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: 0 a Dr. J:seph McGuire Heparin was modified with adipic dihydrazide and covalently

The Role of Syndecan-1 in Arterial Mechanotransduction

Creator:: Steyer, Benjamin G.
Abstract:: Hemodynamic forces regulate vascular homeostasis and arterial structure through mechanical stimuli by a process called mechanotransduction. Cellular response to mechanical forces involves coordination between cell surface receptors and intracellular signaling pathways. While previous work has focused on the role of integrin receptors in mechanotransduction, little is known about the role...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Dr. Joseph McGuire Hemodynamic forces regulate vascular homeostasis and arterial structure

The Role of Syndecan-1 in Arterial Mechanotransduction.

Creator:: Steyer, Benjamin G.
Abstract:: Hemodynamic forces regulate vascular homeostasis and arterial structure through mechanical stimuli by a process called mechanotransduction. Cellular response to mechanical forces involves coordination between cell surface receptors and intracellular signaling pathways. While previous work has focused on the role of integrin receptors in mechanotransduction, little is known about the role...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Dr. Joseph McGuire Hemodynamic forces regulate vascular homeostasis and arterial structure

Equal contrast tint progressions for computer cartography

Creator:: Bernert, Joseph A.
Abstract:: A psychophysical bisectioning experiment was performed to evaluate equal steps within tint progressions on a high resolution graphics terminal. In the bisectioning experiment each respondent partitioned a tint progression by interactively defining colors that were perceptually equidistant between two previously defined colors. Twenty test subjects performed the test on the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joseph A. Bernert for the degree of Master of Science in Geography

The sediment response of a dissipative beach to variations in wave climate

Creator:: Haxel, Joseph H.
Abstract:: Using wave and wind data from nearby buoys and gauges, real time kinematic global positioning system (RTK-GPS) and light detection and ranging (lidar) topographic survey data, and a robust video record, we have quantified the Large Scale Coastal Behavior (LSCB) of a dissipative end member beach in the Pacific Northwest....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Response of a Dissipative Beach to Variations in Wave Climate by Joseph H. Haxel A THESIS submitted to

Determining optimal timber harvest and fuel treatment on a fire-threatened landscape using approximate dynamic programming

Creator:: Lauer, Christopher Joseph
Abstract:: Forest management in the face of fire risk is a challenging problem because fire spreads across a landscape and because its occurrence is unpredictable. Additionally, management must be adjusted over time as unpredictable fire events are realized. Land managers have some control over the vegetation conditions that facilitate fire spread,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Title: Determining optimal timber harvest and fuel treatment on a fire-threatened forest landscape

Exploratory Studies Within the Exotic Lyonsite Structure

Creator:: Tang, Joseph N.
Abstract:: Structure-property relationships have always underpinned the field of solid state chemistry; dependable structural descriptions are integral to understanding and controlling the physical properties of inorganic compounds old and new. While a handful of crystal structures are celebrated for their versatility, flexibility, and functionality, the existence of more exotic structures is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Within the Exotic Lyonsite Structure by Joseph N. Tang A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State

Defining the Role of Tyrosine Nitration in Biology with Genetic Code Expansion

Creator:: Porter, Joseph J.
Abstract:: The buildup of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen and oxygen species (RNS) is known as oxidative stress. Oxidative stress results in a wide variety of modification to biological macromolecules including nucleic acids, lipids, and proteins. For at least 30 years it has been known that high levels of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Tyrosine Nitration in Biology with Genetic Code Expansion by Joseph J. Porter A

Effect of lateral force on passenger comfort during a mechanically assisteddependent transfer

Creator:: Mast, Jonathan J.
Abstract:: Air travel presents several problems for passengers with disabilities. One in particular is how they get from their wheelchair and to an aircraft seat. The commonly used manual transfer method is hazardous to the assistants and the passenger. There are other alternatives, but they have plenty of room for improvement....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: advisor, Dr. Joseph Zaworski, for giving me the opportunity to work on such a rewarding project and

Design and preliminary characterization of thermally-actuated pumps utilizing Marangoni and Leidenfrost effects

Creator:: Sedler, Stephen Joseph
Abstract:: Design and preliminarily characterization of two thermally-actuated pumps is presented in this thesis. The unique feature of both pumps is the presence of periodic asymmetrical structures on the channel walls. Two heat transfer effects are used with surface asymmetry to generate forces that drive the fluid in a preferential direction...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Stephen Joseph Sedler A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College

Measuring protein metal binding via mass spectrometry : copper, zinc superoxide dismutase and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Creator:: Rhoads, Timothy W.
Abstract:: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons. Dominantly-inherited mutations to the antioxidant enzyme Cu,Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD1) cause 3-6% of all ALS cases. The complete mechanism behind the toxicity of mutant SOD1 remains unclear, although significant evidence points to aberrant or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Joseph S. Beckman Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease characterized by

The detection of superoxide and implications for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Creator:: Robinson, Kristine M.
Abstract:: Mutations to superoxide dismutase were the first proven cause of Lou Gehrig’s disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; ALS) implicating superoxide in the selective death of motor neurons that characterizes ALS. Nitric oxide competes effectively with superoxide dismutase for superoxide to form the powerful oxidant peroxynitrite. Endogenous formation of peroxynitrite can kill...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Beckman Mutations to superoxide dismutase were the first proven cause of Lou

Submarine earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and ambient noise in the Northeast Pacific

Creator:: Haxel, Joseph H.
Abstract:: Passive hydrophone technologies and a variety of acoustic methods are applied in the deep-ocean and shallow water coastal environments of the northeast Pacific. A catalog derived from U.S. Navy regional hydrophone array recordings of acoustic T- phases from seafloor earthquakes is examined, describing space/time patterns through empirical orthogonal function analysis...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Noise in the Northeast Pacific by Joseph H. Haxel A DISSERTATION

Semi-volatile fluorinated organic compounds in Asian and Pacific Northwestern U.S. air masses

Creator:: Piekarz, Arkadiusz M.
Abstract:: Current studies suggest that perfluorinated organic compounds, such as fluorotelomer alcohols (FtOHs) in the troposphere, may be precursors of perfluorocarboxylic acids and perfluorosulfonates in remote regions. Fluorinated organic compounds were investigated in archived extracts collected from remote locations in Okinawa, Japan (HSO) and Mount Bachelor, Oregon (MBO) during the springs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , such a fluorotelomer alcohols (FtOHs) in the troposphere, may be precursors of perfluorocarboxylic

Schmidt.Joseph.A.2015.pdf

Creator:: Schmidt, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Fusarium solani is a chronic disease that causes root rot which affects bean production worldwide. Recently, a QTL map was generated which identified several SNPs which were found to be associated with resistance to the pathogen. To be useful in a breeding program, INDELs must be identified which co-seggregate with...
Full Text:: Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) JOSEPH A SCHMIDT DR. JAMES MYERS, DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE JOEL DAVIS

Breeding for Fusarium resistance in Phaselous vulgaris.pdf

Creator:: Schmidt, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Fusarium solani is a chronic disease that causes root rot which affects bean production worldwide. Recently, a QTL map was generated which identified several SNPs which were found to be associated with resistance to the pathogen. To be useful in a breeding program, INDELs must be identified which co-seggregate with...
Full Text:: -segregate with SNP associated with QTL for Resistance to Fusarium solani in Phaselous vulgaris Joseph A

Identifying Breeder-friendly INDELS that Co-segregate with SNPs Associated.pptx

Creator:: Schmidt, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Fusarium solani is a chronic disease that causes root rot which affects bean production worldwide. Recently, a QTL map was generated which identified several SNPs which were found to be associated with resistance to the pathogen. To be useful in a breeding program, INDELs must be identified which co-seggregate with...
Full Text:: Root Rot in Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Joseph a Schmidt Dr. James Myers, department of horticulture

Information foraging in debugging

Creator:: Lawrance, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Programmers spend a substantial fraction of their debugging time by navigating through source code, yet little is known about how programmers navigate. With the continuing growth in size and complexity of software, this fraction of time is likely to increase, which presents challenges to those seeking both to understand and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Debugging by Joseph Lawrance A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State

How well do professional developers test with code coverage visualizations? : an empirical study

Creator:: Lawrance, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Professional software developers do not test code adequately, even though testing tools are widely available. Until developers realize the deficiencies in their tests, inadequate testing of software seems likely to remain a major problem. To support developers writing tests, industry and researchers have proposed systems that visualize “testedness” for end-user...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joseph A. Lawrance for the degree of

Methods to improve the reliability and resiliency of near/sub-threshold digital circuits

Creator:: Crop, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Energy consumption is one of the primary bottlenecks to both large and small scale modern compute platforms. Reducing the operating voltage of digital circuits to voltages where the supply voltage is near or below the threshold of the transistors has recently gained attention as a method to reduce the energy...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Near/Sub-Threshold Digital Circuits AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Joseph A. Crop for the

Identifying breeder-friendly INDELs that co-seggregate with SNPs associated with QTL for resistance to Fusarium solani root rot in snap bean (Phaselous vulgaris)

Creator:: Schmidt, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Fusarium solani is a chronic disease that causes root rot which affects bean production worldwide. Recently, a QTL map was generated which identified several SNPs which were found to be associated with resistance to the pathogen. To be useful in a breeding program, INDELs must be identified which co-seggregate with...
Resource Type:: Research Paper and Presentation

Embryonic and Larval Zebrafish Bioassays for Biomedical Research : The Larval Photomotor Response Screening Assay and Phenotype

Creator:: Fisher, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Laboratories around the world are using the zebrafish model for biomedical research and conducting investigations using morphological, physiological, behavioral, and genomic endpoints. All assays provide information, but physiological and behavioral endpoints or phenotypes are a fast way to understand how an animal is responding to its environment. We investigate the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Joseph A. Fisher for the

Spatiotemporal Phytohormone Distributions in Developing Pinot Noir Berries and the Effects of Two Viticulture Practices Thereon

Creator:: Schmidt, Joseph A.
Abstract:: In recent years, many studies have focused on the molecular and biochemical mechanisms regulating the development of wine grapes. The course of grape berry development is directed by genetic design and is mediated by phytohormones, which regulate grape berry growth and development by orchestrating a complex network of interacting genes,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Thereon. by Joseph Aaron Schmidt A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State University in

Effects of High-docosahexaenoic Acid Microalgae and Choline in the Hen Diet on Egg Production and Lipid Metabolism

Creator:: Yonke, Joseph A.
Abstract:: The objectives of the current study were to 1) investigate the effect a high-docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6 n-3, DHA) microalgae product (MAL), and choline dosage in diets containing MAL, on egg production performance, physical egg quality, and nutritional parameters, and 2) determine whether choline dosage influences hepatic lipid metabolism of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joseph A. Yonke

Object oriented simulation tools for discrete-continuous, stochastic-deterministic simulation models

Creator:: Fisher, Joseph A.
Abstract:: In this thesis an introduction to simulation and object oriented programming discusses the need for the creation of several classes which directly support object oriented simulation. The author places no restrictions on the type of simulations that can be conducted and simulation practitioners will find that the classes provided lay...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , stochastic-deterministic simulation models AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joseph A. Fisher for the degree of

Nanostructured Diatom Biosilica Stationary Phase for Thin-layer Chromatography Separation of Polar, Ionic Analytes

Creator:: Kraai, Joseph A.
Abstract:: Despite an expansive selection of available thin-layer chromatography (TLC) stationary phases, almost none are well-suited for separation of polar, ionic analytes. This work demonstrated that a highly porous stationary phase layer comprised solely of nanostructured biosilica frustules, isolated from living Pinnularia sp. diatom microalgae, improved TLC separation of the polar,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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