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We Act Therefore We Are: A Theory of Action Driven Strategy
(2018-12-01)
This dissertation examines the effects of competitive actions on strategic choice. Despite acknowledging that competitive behavior might be an important determinant of organizational strategy, researchers in strategic ...
Two Essays on Macro Economic Implications for Government Spending Effects
(2018-12-01)
My dissertation comprises two chapters. The first chapter is an empirical study of government spending effects in both developed and developing countries. Based on the panel structural VAR analysis and the sign-restriction ...
Improving Performance of Water-Based Drilling Fluid by Optimization of Barite Nanoparticle Size and Concentration
(2018-07-01)
This study investigates the influence of adding barium sulfate nanoparticles (NPs) on the performance of water-based drilling fluids. Fluid loss, lubricity, fracture pressure and the performance of lost circulation materials ...
Early protective and adverse experiences impact maternal interactions with their young infants
(2018-05)
The interactions between infants and their mothers are experiences that have lifelong meaning for both individuals. These early relationships may serve as protective factors to adversity or they may be the source of ...
Role of Public Relations in Reshaping the Image of Selected Oklahoma Public Schools: A Case Study
(2018-07-01)
The purpose of this study was to explore the planning and creating of communication relationships between public schools and their respective publics to bolster perceptions of public education. To learn about local school ...
Exploring Student Attitudes Toward College Socialization Using an Edutainment College-Themed Novel
(2018-12-01)
As technology increases both inside and outside of the classroom, students of all ages are turning to entertainment as a viable way of learning various concepts. Educational entertainment, or edutainment, is a growing field ...
Exploring the unique vocational experiences of racial and ethnic minority working single mothers
(2018-08)
According to data from the United States Census Bureau, there are approximately 12 million single parent families in the United States, 80% of which are headed by single mothers (United States Census Bureau, 2014). Research ...
Influence of particle size, microfractures, and moisture content on the permeability of crushed shale samples
(2018-07)
Permeability, porosity and pore size distribution in shale are essential for the evaluation and optimization of hydrocarbon recovery. The absence of standardized procedures for measuring permeability is thought to result ...
Surface engineering of biomedical devices with biocompatibility and controlled release
(2018-12)
Modern medicine practice requires advanced medical devices with better biocompatibility, longer durability, and more complexity. Challenges arise for traditional techniques to apply a conformal modification on the complicate ...
Evaluation of emissions reduction strategies for heavy duty diesel construction equipment
(2018-07)
Heavy-duty diesel (HDD) construction equipment expends a considerable amount of fuels and correspondingly emits a substantial amount of pollutants to the air. This dissertation assesses potential impacts of diesel exhaust ...