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We Act Therefore We Are: A Theory of Action Driven Strategy
(2018-12-01)
This dissertation examines the effects of competitive actions on strategic choice. Despite acknowledging that competitive behavior might be an important determinant of organizational strategy, researchers in strategic ...
Two Essays on Macro Economic Implications for Government Spending Effects
(2018-12-01)
My dissertation comprises two chapters. The first chapter is an empirical study of government spending effects in both developed and developing countries. Based on the panel structural VAR analysis and the sign-restriction ...
Improving Performance of Water-Based Drilling Fluid by Optimization of Barite Nanoparticle Size and Concentration
(2018-07-01)
This study investigates the influence of adding barium sulfate nanoparticles (NPs) on the performance of water-based drilling fluids. Fluid loss, lubricity, fracture pressure and the performance of lost circulation materials ...
Early protective and adverse experiences impact maternal interactions with their young infants
(2018-05)
The interactions between infants and their mothers are experiences that have lifelong meaning for both individuals. These early relationships may serve as protective factors to adversity or they may be the source of ...
Exploration of the Effects of Beginning Debt Levels and Low Crop Commodity Prices on the Post Financial Downturn Financial Performance of Representative Crop, Livestock, and Diversified Farms in Oklahoma
(2018-05-01)
After historically high levels of net farm income in 2012 and 2013, low commodity and livestock prices have combined with other factors to dramatically reduce farm income. These changes create financial stress for farmers, ...
Role of Public Relations in Reshaping the Image of Selected Oklahoma Public Schools: A Case Study
(2018-07-01)
The purpose of this study was to explore the planning and creating of communication relationships between public schools and their respective publics to bolster perceptions of public education. To learn about local school ...
Investigation of Concrete Pumping Effects on Air-Entrained Concrete
(2018-12-01)
This work investigates how pumping affects the air void system in the fresh and hardened concrete. This work pumped a similar mixture design with varying air contents in laboratory and field environments to investigate the ...
Q-Methodological Study of the Perspectives of American Agriculture Culture Held by Students at a Land-Grant University
(2018-05-01)
This Q methodological study is an investigation on the subjective perspectives on the culture of American agriculture existing for students enrolled at a tier 2 research institution. Twenty-nine Students of various ethnicities ...
Exploring Student Attitudes Toward College Socialization Using an Edutainment College-Themed Novel
(2018-12-01)
As technology increases both inside and outside of the classroom, students of all ages are turning to entertainment as a viable way of learning various concepts. Educational entertainment, or edutainment, is a growing field ...
Exploring the unique vocational experiences of racial and ethnic minority working single mothers
(2018-08)
According to data from the United States Census Bureau, there are approximately 12 million single parent families in the United States, 80% of which are headed by single mothers (United States Census Bureau, 2014). Research ...