Browsing OSU Dissertations by Title
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Usefulness of goodwill impairment under SFAS No. 142 in reflecting the relative efficiency of firms
(2007-07)Scope and Method of Study: This study examines goodwill impairment under SFAS No. 142 whether it improves financial reporting quality by better reflecting the underlying relative efficiency of a firm. A firm's relative ... -
Uses and perceptions of social media as a student engagement tool for academic purposes at a community college
(2020-12)With the growth of social media over the last decade, students are looking at these platforms not only for personal purposes but also for academic purposes. Social networking sites (SNS) are online communities designed to ... -
Uses of the slime mold lifecycle as a model for numerical optimization
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Using a direct instruction intervention to increase adjective use and generalization
(2021-07)Direct instruction principles were used to construct and evaluate an intervention designed to increase students' use of adjectives. It was hypothesized that participants who received the intervention would be able to ... -
Using Big Data Analytics and Statistical Methods for Improving Drug Safety
(2019-05-01)This dissertation includes three studies, all focusing on utilizing Big Data and statistical methods for improving one of the most important aspects of health care, namely drug safety. In these studies we develop data ... -
Using brief functional analysis to determine generalization strategies
(2011-07)Scope and Method of Study: The primary purpose of this study was to examine the utility of a BFA to identify effective generalization procedures for individual students. Through conceptualizing generalization as a behavior ... -
Using conjoint behavioral consultation with children who have autism: Effectiveness, acceptability, and generalization of skills
(2005-07)Scope and Method of Study: The conceptual bases of the Conjoint Behavioral Consultation (CBC) model suggest potential for positive outcomes when used with parents and teachers of children with autism. Thus, the purpose of ... -
Using diffusion of innovation theory to explain the degree of faculty adoption of web-based instruction in a Thai university
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Using equivalency theory in explaining the learning experience between originating and remote site students taking an interactive television (ITV) course
(2007-07)Scope and Method of Study: The use of interactive television as an instructional medium continues to grow. With the growth of ITV distance education, it is important to examine student values with regards to the ITV system ... -
Using forensic toxicology screening to enhance medicolegal death investigations
(2023-05)The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an evidence-based review of natural deaths certified without autopsy or toxicology testing. 315 such cases from 2020 and 2021 were selected. This study reviewed the ... -
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 ... -
Using machine learning methods to improve healthcare delivery in diabetes management
(2022-07)This dissertation includes three studies, all focusing on Analytics and Patients information for improving diabetes management, namely educating patients and early detection of comorbidities. In these studies, we develop ... -
Using magnetic extractants for removal of pollutants from water via magnetic filtration
(2006-12)Scope and Method of Study: The objective of this research was the development of new magnetic methods for the removal of contaminants from water via magnetic filtration. These processes provide several advantages such as ... -
Using multi-spectral imagery to detect and map stress induced by Russian wheat aphid
(2008-12)Scope and Method of Study: The rationale of this study was to assess the stress in wheat field induced by the Russian wheat aphid using multispectral imagery. The study was conducted to (a) determine the relationship between ...