This study compares the results of a contingent valuation (CV) mail survey and the voting outcome of a bond measure to fund improvements, through property tax increases, to a downtown park and adjacent riverbank in Corvallis, Oregon. In addition to asking survey respondents about their voting decision, respondents are presented...
Habitat availability and use by an urban population of opossums
were studied with radio telemetry in Corvallis, Oregon in 1981 and
1982. For non-den observations, residential neighborhood types were
used about in the proportion available, agricultural/park/riverfront
neighborhood types were used in higher proportion than available, and
commercial/industrial neighborhood types were...
Managing riparian buffer zones is a potentially important approach to protecting streams from agricultural pollution. This study was conducted to determine if a pasture, a hybrid poplar (Populus trichocarpa x deltoides) stand, or a native oak (Quercus garryana) forest, had the greatest potential to serve as a nutrient buffer zone....
The official weather station for Corvallis is located on the Hyslop Agronomy Experimental Farm, six miles northeast of Corvallis, Oregon just off of Highway 20. It is situated on the main Willamette Valley floor a few miles to the east of the coast range foothills. The elevation is 251 ft....
From May through November 1963, a mosquito survey was
made in the city of Corvallis, Oregon. The information
obtained dealt with the species of mosquitoes found,
their seasonal occurrence and the location and nature of
their larval habitats. A quantitative and qualitative
analysis of larval and adult mosquito collections by...
At the present time only a portion of Corvallis is sewered and a portion of the city still employs the most crude and unhealthful methods of disposal. The district east of Ninth Street, as shown on the map, has an effective system of well constructed sewers, of the combined storm-water...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the home remodeling
being done during a period of varying economic conditions. A
population of owner-occupants who had purchased building permits to
spend $100 or more remodeling between 1965 - 1970 was collected
from the files of the Building Inspector's Office, Department...
The consumer as an active member of the marketplace has
gained much attention in past years. Information concerning specific
consumers is vital to those who are involved in consumer education.
The aged consumers are one group that gains much concern.
A sample of 25 aged persons in Corvallis was surveyed...
In 1968, a study conducted by the sanitarians of the State Health Division and Benton County Health Department revealed a high failure rate of on-site sewage disposal systems in Southwest Corvallis. The survey team concluded that sewage disposal in this area was inadequate, and a significant health hazard existed due...
Three kkeeyy variables are examined to determine their influence on
the process of community planning at Corvallis, Oregon. These are
(1) the setting of priorities, (2) organization and (3) external
reference. Interactions of goals program participants were recorded
as the community responded to comply with Oregon Senate Bill #100's
requirement...
Giant hills may be classified as semi-giant, giant, or super-giant
depending on the degree of the variation. All are large,
vigorous, profusely flowering plants with characteristically poor
tuber shape, although some giant hills may have smooth tubers.
Thirteen of the fifteen Russet Burbank giant hill selections grown
in Con/all is,...
Americans perceive renters as less interested and less vested in their residences than owner-occupants. These perceptions stem in part from historical and current day promotion of the homeownership tenure norm. Although this has achieved its main goal, that of reinforcing owner occupancy as the societal tenure norm, it has also...
Published February 1976. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Although there has been a rapid growth in online apparel sales and online apparel shopping during the last several years, consumers still have concerns when they purchase apparel products online (ComScore, 2007; Dunne & Lusch, 2005; ITFacts E-commerce, 2007). From the online apparel shoppers’ perspective, online apparel shopping involves a...
The Corvallis area study is made to help evaluate the local need
for additional system capacity ten years in the future. The product of
the study is an areally detailed projection of electrical demand.
The demand is derived in two steps: the location, nature, and
intensity of specific land uses...
The potential for Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus)
to host exotic chewing lice (Damalinia (Cervicola) sp.) believed to cause deer hair
loss syndrome in Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus),
was investigated in captive deer held in pens at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, Corvallis,
Oregon from March 2004...
Forty perennial and 12 annual grass varieties were evaluated for seed production potential at Corvallis, Oregon. Perennial ryegrass, orchardgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, red fescue, Chewings fescue, tall fescue, and annual ryegrass were included in the study. Results of 1986 and 1987 harvest years are reported.
New varieties and advanced breeding lines of forage and turf grass species were grown under Oregon conditions to evaluate their seed yield potential. Seed harvest dates and clean seed yields for 146 entries are reported for 1982 and 1983, and ranked as a percent of the standard variety for each...
The Neutron radiography facility (NRF) at Oregon State University (OSU) has been modified to begin working on the non-destructive evaluation of concrete materials to study the early stages of shrinkage, cracking, and water transport of concrete during the curing process.
The objective of this work is to investigate the efficiency...
The thesis presented here is a quantitative study of vacant
urban land in Corvallis, Oregon. In order to present this study the
writer first studied the available literature and found that little had
been published dealing with causal factors of vacant urban land.
Rather, it was found that several writers...
Currently there is a great amount of interest in the phenomena of natural circulation as a cooling mechanism for normal operation as well as emergency conditions in nuclear reactors and spent fuel pools. In order to better understand this phenomena for the specific geometry of vertical, heated rods in water,...
This study explored lesbian identity development and the relationship between
Oregon State University campus climate as reported by 35 lesbian students. Identity
development was measured by using Cass's (1984b) Stage Allocation Measure (SAM)
which is a self-select tool for determining stage of lesbian identity development. The
SAM was then used...
The Safety Analysis Report (SAR) of the Oregon State University TRIGA Research Reactor (OSTR) was prepared and used as a safety baseline for the reactor's operation since 1968. Although, in general, revision of the Safety Analysis Report of a research reactor is not a regulation requirement, it should be revised...
This research focuses on the anaerobic transformation of trichloroethylene (TCE) that is occurring in the subsurface of the Evanite site in Corvallis, OR. Two anaerobic studies were conducted to investigate the effects of microbial communities in the presence of different electron donors during the anaerobic degradation of trichlorofluoroethylene (TCFE), and...
Although designer brand denim apparel has been popular since the early 1980’s, the term “premium denim” is a relatively new concept to the apparel industry. This study investigated evaluative criteria used by female consumers when purchasing premium denim jeans. Previous studies have examined evaluative criteria and its importance in purchasing...
Purposes of the Study: The study was made in order that the following objectives might be reached:
1. To ascertain the present physical facilities for visual education in the Corvallis schools. 2. To obtain data showing the extent to which visual aids are being used by Corvallis teachers. 3. To...
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between career development and locus of control as
they relate to barriers encountered in career development.
The sample included 144 students in the engineering
program at Oregon State University. The Rotter Internal-
External Scale and the Career Development Inventory (Form...
Published April 1978. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among appearance management, dress, and personality. Eight hypotheses were developed that proposed relationships among five personality factors, three appearance management variables, and style of dress. Respondents were 277 undergraduate student subjects enrolled at Oregon State University. Subjects completed two questionnaires:...
Over two million people experience homelessness in the United States, but homeless people are often marginalized by invisibility and stigmas surrounding poverty within their local communities. This research seeks to amplify the voices of Corvallis area homeless women as a means to understand their everyday lived experiences. Six women residing...
This thesis focuses on shared use lane facilities and road user understanding. Shared use lanes (sharrows) are a common solution for road facilities that are too narrow to accommodate a full bicycle lane and where the local jurisdiction wants to reduce dooring crashes. In recent years, engineers have focused on...
This research examines the impact of low health literacy among patients with End Stage Renal Disease. The sample included individuals who participated in a health education class (Pre-Renal Education Program) offered at the Samaritan Dialysis Services in Corvallis, Oregon. Data collection techniques included participant observation, individual interviews, evaluation of the...
Reflecting an effort to broaden the scope of research concerning Mexican
migration, this thesis describes the experiences of monolingual Spanish-speaking
Mexican migrants in Corvallis, Oregon and explores the roles of language and culture
in shaping these migrants' experiences. Data were collected through intensive
participant observation and semi-structured interviews.
Migrants arrive...
Retention of engineering students is a problem for many universities, especially during the first year. The problem of introducing students to engineering while increasing retention rates has recently been addressed by many different universities. Implementing novel lab structures, adjusting the lecture to incorporate more effective teaching techniques, and using orientation...
Diversity development has achieved higher agenda prominence based on the culmination of historical developments in problem recognition, political events, and university policies that have generated a window of opportunity. Oregon State University is currently at a critical time that will significantly transform the university's commitment inclusiveness and a diverse campus...
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) breeding. This has been spurred by an increase in black raspberry consumption due to studies that have shown them to be particularly high in anthocyanin content indicating high levels of antioxidants. Present cultivars are ill adapted...
This thesis describes investigations of archaeological materials recovered from Site ORBE2, an early-twentieth century historic site in Corvallis, OR. The archaeological materials were found only after construction workers had excavated trenches underneath the still-standing structure on the site in order to install a new foundation. Over 1500 artifacts were recovered...
One of the most explosive social forces of modern-day society
is the phenomenon of urban intrusion into predominantly rural areas.
The recentness of this "explosion" has not yet allowed for a crystallization
of conceptual clearity as to just where this sector or
zone, which has come to be known as...
The illicit use of prescription stimulants (IUPS) is a critical Public Health problem in the college population that represents a unique form of substance use. Namely, the primary motives for IUPS by college students are academic in nature (e.g., Teter, McCabe, LaGrange, Cranford, & Boyd, 2006), which may explain why...
A nutrition education program for employed women on maintaining a
healthy weight was developed and evaluated. Delivery of eight messages (two
per week for four weeks) by electronic mail was tested for effectiveness.
The subjects were 243 members of the Oregon State University Office
and Personnel Association who were randomly...
The existence of a “digital divide,” or inequalities of access to digital technologies among different American subpopulations, has been hotly debated and contested since the National Telecommunications and Information Administration first popularized the phrase in 1995. The purpose of this thesis is to critically examine the dominant discourses around the...
Students are entering college heavier than ever before and some are gaining weight faster than the general population. Weight studies have been conducted, but are limited in scope about how behavior related choices are made. This study was an effort to determine weight stability and to explore the influences of...
Bees provide critical pollination services to diverse agricultural crops, native plants and trees. Globally, there are reports of bee declines which have been attributed to diseases, exposure to pesticides and changes in land use that are believed to have led to a reduction in foraging resources and nesting habitats for...
As college students transition to life away from their parental home, the need to make independent decisions regarding their eating and exercise behaviors is evident. This life transition may be a critical period for establishment of long term behavior patterns with potential impact on health, disease and weight balance. This...
This study focused on users' emotional responses to a sustainable and a non-sustainable interior environment. Emotional reactions toward interior environments were tested by having subjects complete a survey. The survey tested users' emotional reactions with a mixed methods approach by including both qualitative and quantitative questions. The scope of this...
The archaeological resources contained in Corvallis Riverfront
Commemorative Park (RCP) have a great potential to add to the historical
record of the warehouse district of the original town of Marysville (Corvallis).
The City of Corvallis' proposed Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project and
proposed changes to Riverfront Commemorative Park threaten to...
This thesis describes the archaeological site content and integrity of the Copeland site (35BE90) in Corvallis, Oregon. The Copeland site is owned by the Benton County Historical Society and is the future home of the Benton County Historical Museum. In 2001, an Oregon State University archaeological field school was conducted...
Rural students have lagged behind non-rural students in matriculation into higher education, as well as in completion of four-year degrees. The current studies sought to investigate academic readiness, academic performance, and psychological differences between rural and non-rural students at Oregon State University. Rural and non-rural students were compared during spring...
The purpose of this study is to examine how members of the Oregon State University polo team negotiate aspects of their social identity. Over the course of the 2011-2012 school year, 15 interviews and 30 hours of observations were conducted. From the data, five overarching themes were identified: inclusion as...
The primary purpose of the present study is to explore the effect of wearing the hijab in a Western society on Muslim women’s well-being, their motivation to wear it, and the different modifications that they have made on their hijabs. To investigate the relationship between the hijab and Muslim women’s...
With the reauthorization of the 2013 Violence Against Women Act all Title IV higher education institutions will now be required to provide "primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students." Yet, more research is needed to find prevention programs that are effective (White House Task Force to Protect Students...
Currently, fungicide applications are the predominant method of control for the cool weather pathogen Microdochium patch (Microdochium nivale). Increasing pesticide restrictions have generated concern regarding management of Microdochium patch. Three separate field trials exploring non-traditional fungicides were conducted between 2013 and 2015 on an annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) sand-based...