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Methane dynamics in agricultural cropping systems and near source wastewater treatment lagoon and process evaluation of incubation method for methane oxidation
(2023-05)
The three chapters included in this dissertation center on the dynamics of soil methane fluxes and the potential of soil as a methane sink. Soil CH₄ consumption is a natural CH₄ mitigation strategy, and understanding how ...
Using isotopes to analyze soil erosion and deposition for the Bull Creek watershed in Oklahoma
(2013-12)
Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem worldwide. Extensive research has been conducted identifying and quantifying erosion processes, measuring soil erosion, and evaluating the effectiveness of soil conservation ...
Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) population dynamics at Sooner Lake, OK
(2020-07)
Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are native to Europe and were first reported in North America in the late 1980s at Lake St. Clair in Michigan. They negatively impact ecosystems, recreation, and facilities that use ...
Characterization of harmful algal bloom frequency, severity, and spatial extent in Oklahoma reservoirs utilizing the cyanobacteria assessment network
(2023-05)
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose significant threats to human health and the environment. Monitoring them in inland waterbodies is a challenging and costly task. Remote sensing technology is an increasingly useful tool in ...
Detection of greenbug infestation on wheat using ground-based radiometry
(2005-05)
Scope of Methods of Study: The purpose of this greenhouse study was to characterize stress in wheat caused by greenbugs using ground-based radiometry. Experiments were conducted to (a) identify sprectral bands and vegetation ...
Emotional exhaustion, motivation and job outcomes: A study of hotel frontline employees in Phuket
(2010-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The objectives of this study were 1) to study the relationship of emotional exhaustion, and motivation on frontline employees' job outcomes; 2) to identify the prior motivating factor for work ...
Tracing the flow: Climate change actor-networks in Oklahoma secondary science education
(2014-05)
This dissertation reports research about the translation of climate change in science education. Public controversies about climate change education raises questions about the lived experiences of teachers in Oklahoma and ...