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Characterization of stream fish assemblages and land use associations within a southern Ohio National Forest

Creator:: LaRue, Michelle L.
Abstract:: Seasonally, in 1998 and 1999, I examined spatial and temporal variation in fish assemblages of agricultural, forested, and acid mine drainage tributaries within the Wayne National Forest (WNF) in southern Ohio. Land use and natural disturbance explained patterns in stream fish assemblages. Creek chub and green sunfish were present in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: wonderful assistance and for serving as my advisors at Oregon State University. I also thank Cliff Pereira

Habitat selection, reproductive success, and site fidelity of burrowing owls in a grassland ecosystem

Creator:: Ronan, Noelle A.
Abstract:: I used a comparative and experimental approach to examine nest habitat selection, reproductive success, and nest site fidelity of burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) in a large, non-fragmented grassland in southwest California. In 1999, I compared habitat characteristics between nest sites (n = 31) and randomly selected, unoccupied burrows (n =...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , patience, and enthusiasm. I thank my committee members, Richard Schmitz and Cliff Pereira for their

A simulation tool for evaluating sensory data analysis methods

Creator:: Naini, Shuo
Abstract:: In cross-cultural studies, respondents from specific cultures may have different product preferences and scale usage. Combining data from different cultures will result in departures from the basic assumptions of analysis of variance (ANOVA) and loss of power in testing capability of finding product and culture differences. However, the result of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Butler for his statistical and programming guidance. Thanks also goes to Dr. Annie Qu, Dr. Cliff

Nesting ecology of mallards in the Willamette Valley of Oregon

Creator:: Rickerson, Eric V.
Abstract:: Although widely studied in many portions of North America, little is known about the specific habitat requirements of mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) during the breeding season in western Oregon. I radio-marked 72 female mallards in the Willamette Valley of Oregon in March-April 1995-96 to document wetland habitat selection during pre-nesting...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: graduate committee members Boone Kauffman and Cliff Pereira for their assistance throughout the project. I

Susceptibility of juvenile salmonids to avian predation : Are Caspian terns and double-crested cormorants only taking the sick and injured?

Creator:: Hostetter, Nathan J.
Abstract:: The ability to non-destructively assess fish condition and subsequently track fish behavior and survival can be vital in understanding natural and anthropogenic stressors and sources of mortality, especially in populations of fish listed as threatened or endangered. I investigated the use of a quick, non-lethal, external examination technique to assess...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: originally designed. I also thank my committee members, Dr. David Noakes and Dr. Cliff Pereira, and my

Responses of a threatened cutthroat trout to an introduced, invading salmonid : ecological implications for growth, stress, and behavior

Creator:: Osborne-Gowey, Jeremiah D.
Abstract:: Recent studies suggest that competition from brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis; EBT) may have negative effects (e.g. displacement) on Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi; LCT). Results from these studies have failed to elucidate the responsible mechanisms and have not examined if changing environmental conditions result in competitive/subordinate role reversals. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: members, Dr. Cliff Pereira for his gentle statistical guidance, and Dr. Christopher Mundt for his

Range-wide abundance and fluctuating asymmetry patterns of sagebrush-obligate passerine birds

Creator:: Krissman, Cortnie M.
Abstract:: North American sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystems are suffering from reductions in habitat extent and quality. Only about 50% of sagebrush remains from pre-settlement conditions, and much of the remaining habitat is fragmented or degraded by invasive species, fire suppression and overgrazing. Sagebrush-obligate species are experiencing population declines as a result...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Committee member, Cliff Pereira, provided me with abundant early morning statistical advice. I was

The influence of fall-spawning salmon on growth and production of juvenile coho salmon rearing in beaver ponds on the Copper River Delta, Alaska

Creator:: Lang, Dirk W.
Abstract:: This thesis examined the influence of fall-spawning coho salmon on the density, growth rate, body condition, and survival to outmigration of juvenile coho salmon rearing in beaver ponds on the Copper River Delta, Alaska. During the fall of 1999 and 2000 fish rearing in ponds that received spawning salmon were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: editorial assistance and general quality control, the valuable statistical consultation provided by Cliff

Cross-cultural sweetness preferences for a sports drink

Creator:: Chung, Seo-Jin
Abstract:: Asian countries have become one of the largest export markets for US food developers during the past decade. Understanding consumer expectations and needs in a cross-cultural framework has gained importance for new products to succeed in the international markets. A sports-drink, which is a functional drink for athletes, has been...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Master's program. I would like to thank my committee members. Dr. Cliff Pereira for his invaluable

Effect of high hydrostatic pressure and temperature on volatile off-flavors formation in milk

Creator:: Vazquez Landaverde, Pedro A.
Abstract:: The aroma of milk has been often defined as bland and pleasant, yet characteristic. Conventional thermal processing of milk can certainly extend shelf life, but inevitably changes its flavor. High pressure processing has been suggested as an alternative for milk pasteurization with improved fresh flavor retention. The objective of this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Chemistry. Thanks to my committee members Drs. Mina McDaniel, Sonia Anderson, and Cliff Pereira for their

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Characterization of stream fish assemblages and land use associations within a southern Ohio National Forest

Habitat selection, reproductive success, and site fidelity of burrowing owls in a grassland ecosystem

A simulation tool for evaluating sensory data analysis methods

Nesting ecology of mallards in the Willamette Valley of Oregon

Susceptibility of juvenile salmonids to avian predation : Are Caspian terns and double-crested cormorants only taking the sick and injured?

Responses of a threatened cutthroat trout to an introduced, invading salmonid : ecological implications for growth, stress, and behavior

Range-wide abundance and fluctuating asymmetry patterns of sagebrush-obligate passerine birds

The influence of fall-spawning salmon on growth and production of juvenile coho salmon rearing in beaver ponds on the Copper River Delta, Alaska

Cross-cultural sweetness preferences for a sports drink

Effect of high hydrostatic pressure and temperature on volatile off-flavors formation in milk

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