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Mahler measure and its behavior under iteration
(2021-05)For an algebraic number $\alpha$ we denote by $M(\alpha)$ the Mahler measure of $\alpha$. Mahler measure is a height function on polynomials with integer coefficients. Moreover, as $M(\alpha)$ is again an algebraic number ... -
Maintaining nitrogen-limited balanced-growth states in a cyclo-turbidostat
(2023-05)This dissertation presents two separate studies on the green microalga Picochlorum oklahomense. The first study investigates the minimum nitrogen cell quota required to support maximum growth rate and the effects of nitrogen ... -
Maintenance energy requirements in mature beef cows and relationships with metabolic hormones, adipose gene expression, and calf performance
(2015-12)Nonlactating, spring-calving Angus cows in mid to late gestation were used to determine variation in maintenance energy requirements (MR) and evaluate relationships between MR and concentrations of triiodothyronine (T3), ... -
Maintenance energy requirements, postpartum reproduction, and ruminal temperature at parturition and estrus of beef cows
(2009-05)Scope and Method of Study: Angus x Hereford cows were used to determine the effects of postpartum weight gain (WG) and treatment with bovine somatotropin (bST) on concentrations of hormones in plasma and calf growth. Cows ... -
Maize grain yield response to misses as influenced by nitrogen and plant population
(2020-12)Maize (Zea mays L.) grain yield decline under low-input production environments has been linked to different kinds of management practices. The impact of plant spacing and plant population on grain yield has been well ... -
Major themes in the poetry of Amado Nervo
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Making bricks without straw: Teaching and assessing new literacy skills at a small, private HBCU
(2012-07)Scope and Method of Study: Scope of the study comprised a three-phase Participatory Action Research study of teaching and assessing New Literacy Skills in small, private HBCUs using open source tools -
Making grain pricing decisions based on profit margin hedging and real option values
(2008-07)Scope and Method of Study: This study contains two essays. The first essay is preharvest pricing decision making and the second essay is postharvest decision making. The purpose of the first essay was to determine producer's ... -
Making sense of citizenship and citizen identity in light of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019: A qualitative study of micro-level citizenship processes among Indian citizens
(2023-05)Citizenship literature often either concentrates on the macro-level aspects of citizenship or investigates the micro-level processes. This project bridges micro-level processes with the macro-level components of citizenship ... -
Making Stores Age-Friendly: Modifications for Reduced Mobility Capability and Visual Capability of Older Adults
(2019-07)The ability to shop for everyday products is an important instrumental activity for daily living (IADL) that contributes to successful independent living. As individuals age, the prevalence of osteoarthritis (Woolf, Erwin, ... -
Male and female: Career development of African American college athletes and non-athletes
(2015-07)Tendency to foreclose on careers, vocational exploration, and career commitment were examined in relationship to racial-ethnic socialization, parental responsiveness, and career-related verbal encouragement and emotional ...