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Characterization of Preliminary Data of Indoor Air Quality in Diesel Construction Equipment Cabs
(2017-05-01)
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has been the center of attention of researchers for a long period of time, but little is known about the quality of air experienced by Heavy-duty Diesel (HDD) Construction Equipment operators. ...
Studies on the anaerobic fungus Pecoramyces ruminantium sp. C1A: Spore collection and genetic manipulation approaches
(2017-12)
The overall aim of this dissertation is to develop means for spore collection and growth synchronization, long-term storage, and gene knockdown protocols in the anaerobic gut fungal isolate Pecoramyces ruminantium strain ...
Examining the influence of pre-kindergarten attendance, first-grade literacy instructional practices, and instructional time on literacy growth and children's special education status
(2017-07)
This study examined the influence of socioeconomic status (SES), preschool attendance, and instructional time and strategies in first grade on special education placement in one of the judgmental categories (i.e., specific ...
Designing silicon based anode for lithium-ion batteries
(2017-05)
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most widely used energy storage devices at present, especially in portable electronic devices. However, to satisfy the requirement of electric vehicles and other applications like grid ...
Secure Communication Protocols, Secret Sharing and Authentication Based on Goldbach Partitions
(2017-07-01)
This thesis investigates the use of Goldbach partitions for secure communication protocols and for finding large prime numbers that are fundamental to these protocols. It is proposed that multiple third parties be employed ...
Abiotic and Landscape Factors that Affect Spotted-Wing-Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) Populations in Oklahoma
(2017-05-01)
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is a species of fruit fly native to East Asia that has become a serious invasive pest around the world. SWD females possess a large sclerotized ovipositor that can puncture ...
Examination Regarding the Concealment of Watermarks in the Oscillator Phase Noise of Binary Phase Shift Keyed Signals
(2017-05-01)
Watermarking provides an additional way to authenticate users in a stealthy way. This thesis investigates the possibility of hiding constellation dithered watermarks within oscillator phase noise of BPSK modulated signals. ...
Faculty perceptions of formative assessment and implementation practices in pre-clinical medical education: A Q method study
(2017-05)
This study describes faculty perceptions of formative assessment and the influence their perceptions have on implementation practices. Assessment is often misunderstood and too often becomes an afterthought in the teaching ...
Machine learning: A potential forecasting tool
(2017-12)
Technical analysis involves predicting asset price movements from analysis of historical prices. Many studies have been conducted to determine the profitability of technical analysis. A composite prediction is considered ...
Impact of Landscape Diversity and Invertebrate Community Dynamics on Monarch Butterfly (Danaus Plexippus) Oviposition and Survival
(2017-05-01)
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) eastern migratory population has experienced declines due to several factors including habitat loss. Monarchs rely exclusively on milkweeds as a host plant and conservation efforts ...