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Manipulating terahertz radiation using novel metamaterials towards functional passive and active devices
(2012-07)
Scope and Method of Study: The objective of this study is to explore the fundamental physics in novel metamatrials functioning in THz region, and to develop passive and active functional devices, such as filters, ...
Investigation of the cardiotoxic, inflammatory and immunologic responses of horses to rattlesnake venom including development of a fluorescent ELISA for detection of rattlesnake venom in equine biological samples
(2012-12)
Clinical outcomes following rattlesnake bites in horses are widely variable and reasons for this variability are unknown. Being able to quantify venom dose could be helpful in further investigating the effects of rattlesnake ...
Relationship between Air Traffic Selection and Training (AT-SAT) battery test scores and composite scores in the initial en route air traffic control qualification training course at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy
(2012-05)
Scope and Method of Study: This study focused on the development and use of the AT-SAT test battery and the Initial En Route Qualification training course for the selection, training, and evaluation of air traffic controller ...
Proposed Method for Evaluating Voice Authentication Systems
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)
Security is an important part of our daily lives. This thesis focuses on the biometric component of security. Identity authentication for security is improved when voice authentication is augmented by other identity ...
"My whole life is on my phone": How do you situate learning in a digital world?
(2012-07)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this teacher research study was to discover what happens in the classroom when high school social studies students enrolled in world history classes are asked to use text messaging ...
Categorical organization of numinous constructs, basic psychological need fulfillment, and psychological outcomes: A moderated mediation model
(2012-12)
Scope and Method of Study: Numerous efforts have been made to understand the often observed association among numinous constructs and positive psychological outcomes. Identification of third variable effects is problematized ...
Structural Analysis of Poly Ethylene Terephthalate Bottles Using the Finite Element Method
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)
Light weighting of PET bottles not only reduces material usage but also minimizes the impact on the environment. This has been a driving force behind optimization of designs. In the process of optimization, it is critical ...
Should We Pay Farmers Not to Farm? a Case of the Conservation Reserve Program
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-07-01)
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is the United States largest conservation initiative. The program retires over 30 million acres of "marginal" cropland. The programs objectives are to reduce sedimentation, improve ...
Relationship Between Hope, Optimism, and Suicidal Ideation and Behavior Among American Indian/Alaska Native College Students
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)
American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) exhibit extremely high suicide prevalence rates in comparison to other ethnic groups in the United States. Although epidemiological data continues to provide alarming statistics, ...
Analysis of the diversity and distribution of leaf endophytic bacterial communities
(2012-12)
Scope and Method of Study: