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Novel materials chemistry for structural, photovoltaic, and environmental applications
(2018-05)
Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) causes the untimely degradation of concrete structures such as bridges, dams, and roadways. This reaction occurs due to the alkalis present in the cement and the reactive forms of silica found ...
Uphill catalysis: Generation of higher energetic geometrical isomers of (cyclo)alkenes using visible light photocatalysis and their utilization in chemical syntheses
(2018-07)
We have performed a systematic study of utilizing excited state surfaces to promote endergonic reactions. As such, catalysis of potential endergonic reactions has not been considered since thermal catalysis cannot promote ...
Students' motivation, perspectives, and learning in flipped university classrooms
(2018-05)
The flipped classroom, introduced by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams in 2008, has been a popular instructional strategy that promotes active learning. In a flipped classroom, the learning content is provided to students ...
Spatial and temporal components of environmental predictors in species distribution modeling: a case study using Bell's Vireo (Vireo bellii)
(2018-12)
The largest threats to biodiversity are global climate change and habitat loss, both of which are global concerns due to decreases in species’ populations. Understanding species’ responses to both threats is needed and a ...
Effects of metabolic modifiers and environment on cattle health and performance
(2018-07)
Holstein steers (n = 855; initial BW = 448 + 37 kg) were used in an experiment to determine the effects of dose (0, 300, or 400 mg hd-1d-1) and duration (28, 35 or 42 d) of ractopamine hydrochloride (RH) on growth, ...
Theory and practice of profound knowledge: An inquiry into quality and strategy management
(2018-05)
This research develops a theory of profound knowledge, derived from the quality dialog between Walter A. Shewhart and W. Edwards Deming. In 1992, Deming introduced his system of profound knowledge as the mechanism by which ...
Identification of host defense peptide-inducing compounds as alternatives to antibiotics using a cell-based high throughput screening assay
(2018-12)
In-feed antibiotics has been banned from food animals for production purposes. Effective alternatives to antibiotics are needed to maintain animal health and production performance. Modulating of the synthesis of endogenous ...
Born and raised in the boondocks': Bisexual men's experiences reared in rural areas
(2018-07)
This qualitative study addresses two gaps in knowledge of sexual minority identity development: (a) identity development of bisexual men and (b) the unique needs of bisexual men raised in rural environments. The researchers ...
Surface and crustal deformation mechanism of the Dobi graben and surrounding area in the Afar Depression, Ethiopia
(2018-12)
Our Study used the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (ASAR), C- Band (h = 5.6 cm) of the ENVISAT satellite ASAR data, Landsat Operational Land Imager (OLI), and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) digital elevation ...
Efficient techniques for statistical modeling of calibration and spatio-temporal systems using Gaussian processes
(2018-08)
Gaussian processes (GPs) are one of the most widely used tools in statistical modeling of various engineering systems. In this dissertation, we study three common types of problems in statistical modeling, i.e., prediction, ...