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Dechiphering the Evolution History of the Sahili and Turgutlu Granites, Menderes Massif, Western Turkey Using the Electron Microoprobe, Ion Microprobe and Cathodoluminescence
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)
The Menderes Massif, western Turkey is a large scale metamorphic core complex. This study focuses on determining the timing of movement along one of the main exhumation mechanisms of the Menderes Massif: the Alasehir ...
Fracture Behavior and Mechanical Characterization of Obsidian: Naturally Occurring Glass
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-07-01)
Obsidian is a natural glass of volcanic origin that is formed by the rapid cooling of viscous lava. Obsidian is commonly assumed to possess a fracture behavior identical to that of artificial glass. This study is specially ...
Estrogen Regulation of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha During Dr+ Escherichia Coli Uropathogenesis
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-07-01)
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the role of estrogen in modulating TNF-α responses during Dr+ E.coli infection in mIMCD-3 cells. E2 and ER antagonist ICI-182780 pre-treated mIMCD-3 cells were ...
Growth Characteristics of Sclerotinia Minor and Sclerotinia scerotiorum Isolates and the Effect of Post-Inoculation Relative Humidity on Peanut Infection
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)
Sclerotinia blight is the most costly soilborne disease of peanut in Oklahoma, affecting yield and quality. Though the disease can be caused by both Sclerotinia minor and S. sclerotiorum, S. minor is the predominant species ...
Cultural analysis of the early Japanese immigration to the United States during Meiji to Taisho era (1868-1926)
(2010-12)
Scope and Method of Study: Focusing on the years between 1868 and 1926 during which Japan underwent drastic socioeconomic, political, and cultural changes, this study traces the "pushes" (forces that caused the people to ...
Trough and Wrinkling Analysis of Non-Uniform Webs
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)
Depending on the final product requirements webs may have thickness non-uniformities across the web width. Some products require layers of different materials to be bonded together (i.e. laminated) to meet the desired ...
Benefit Cost Analysis of Brifen Wire Rope Safety Fence on Lake Hefner Parkway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Brifen Wire Rope Safety Fence (Brifen WRSF) on Lake Hefner Parkway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been an effective and economical safety treatment to reduce the number of ...
Effects of Methamphetamine on the Expression of Sulfotransferases in Endocrine Glands and the Liver of Rats
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-12-01)
My objectives were to: 1) To investigate the effects of METH on protein expression of different SULT isoforms in the adrenal gland, the thyroid gland, and the ovary/testis of rats. 2) To investigate the effects of METH on ...
Perceptions of Agricultural Communications Freshmen Regarding Currriculum Expectations and Career Aspirations
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-12-01)
This study revealed the personal characteristics of agricultural communications freshmen at selected institutions. The average agricultural communications freshman was female, between ages 17 to 18, attending a university ...
Mapping the Ozone Tolerance Trait in Arabidopsis thaliana
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-12-01)
Ozone is a secondary pollutant in the troposphere where plants, animals and human beings reside. Ozone has harmful effects on plant growth and metabolism. In sensitive plant species it causes visible injury such as necrosis ...