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Influence of Supplemental Vitamin E and Zinc on the Response of Mouse Macrophages to Lipopolysaccharide
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)
This study, conducted to determine the synergistic effect vitamin E and zinc supplementation has on the mouse macrophage's release of inflammatory mediators in response to an immune challenge, used the RAW 264.7 mouse ...
Experimental investigation on the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by arc-discharge method using a MIG welder
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-12-01)
Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are obtained by vaporizing graphite in an inert atmosphere using the arc-discharge method. Helium is found to be a favorable buffer gas for the synthesis of MWNTs compared to argon. Maximum yield of ...
Evaluating Successful Conservation Partnerships Between Zoos and Aquariums, Federal and State Agencies and Non-governmental Organizations
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)
This research identifies characteristics and trends in conservation partnerships between American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) accredited institutions and their partners. One hundred and five AZA accredited zoos and ...
Biomass to Ethanol: Process Simulation, Validation and Sensitivity Analysis of a Gasifier and a Bioreactor
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-12-01)
The Gasification-Fermentation process for the production of fuel-grade ethanol from agricultural biomass is being investigated at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Process simulation software, Aspen Plus was used to ...
Defensive bias and college student drinking: Do self-affirmations increase acceptance to threatening information?
(2005-12)
This study was conducted to examine the effect a self-affirmation task would have on college student's drinking related attitudes and behavior. Three-hundred and one participants were randomized to one of three conditions: ...
Nicotinamide co-administration with methamphetamine: Effects on the P450 and dopaminergic systems
(2005-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The adulteration of illicit methamphetamine (MA) with nicotinamide (NIC) has become so prevalent in the United States that researchers must now consider the possibility that NIC may possess some ...
Effect of middle school teachers' mathematics teaching self-efficacy beliefs on their students' attitudes toward mathematics
(2005-12)
Scope and Method of Study: One purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between middle school mathematics teachers' teaching self-efficacy beliefs and their students' attitudes toward mathematics. ...
Evaluation of Beta-glucan, Antibiotics, and Antimicrobial Alternatives on Growth Performance and Immunological Parameters in Weanling Pigs
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)
Four experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of beta-glucan, along with a standard antibiotic, acidifier and a probiotic culture, on growth performance of weanling pigs. In Exp. 1, there were no differences (P ...