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Synthesis and Tribological Characterization of In-situ Spark Plasma Sintered Ti3sic2 and Ti3sic2-tic Composites.
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)
The Mn+1AXn phases (where M is a transition metal, A is an A group (mostly IIIA and IVA) element, and, X is C and/or N and n=1 to 3) are polycrystalline nanolaminates of ternary carbides and nitrides, and exhibit unique ...
Effectiveness of a repeated readings intervention with English Language Learners
(2012-12)
Repeated readings has been shown to be effective with monolingual students to improve both reading fluency and comprehension (Chard, Vaughn, & Tyler, 2002; O'Shea, Sindelar, & O'Shea, 1985; Vadasy & Sanders, 2008; Wang & ...
Cognitive and Growth Comparison Between Breastfed and Formula Fed Infants at Six and Nine Months of Age
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)
This study examined the relation between duration of breastfeeding, cognitive development, and growth of infants between three and nine months of age. The design of the study was longitudinal and observational. Participants ...
Testing nested associations between microdimensional and global indicators of relationship outcomes
(2012-05)
Scope and Method of Study: There is limited information on how emotions and heart rate are associated on microdimensional levels both within and between romantic partners over time. We used multilevel modeling to assess ...
Assessing self-determining attitudes and behaviors in court mandated treatment clients
(2012-05)
Scope and Method of Study: The study was to test a newly constructed self-determination scale designed for court mandated treatment clients. To achieve this item analysis and an exploratory factor analysis were conducted ...
Developing a Soil Property Database for the Oklahoma Mesonet
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)
The objective of this study was to create a comprehensive database of soil hydraulic and physical properties of the Oklahoma Mesonet station soils. Replicate soil cores were collected at 117 Mesonet stations. The artificial ...
Fate of salmonella introduced to cantaloupe through natural fruit cracks and flowers, alone or in the presence of the plant pathogen Erwinia tracheiphila
(2012-12)
Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has been implicated in foodborne illnesses. We know little about Salmonella ecology on cantaloupe flowers and fruits, and chose to investigate whether it can enter edible tissues, and whether ...
Effect of Nitrogen on Rhizobacteria Associated with Wheat Shoot Productivity
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)
The effect of nitrogen fertilizer on rhizobacteria associated with wheat (Triticum aestivum) shoot productivity was determined by using pyrosequencing technique. Easpur Loam soils was treated with 112-kg/ha N or left ...
Predictors of purchase intention toward green apparel products in the U.S. and China
(2012-05)
Scope and Method of Study: Despite the increase in interest of green apparel products, studies in the field of retail apparel regarding consumers intentions to purchase green apparel products have been especially scant. ...