Browsing OU - Dissertations by Title
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Demographic variables and their effect on classification of the handicapped :
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The demythification of reality in the narrative of Julio Ramon Ribeyro.
(1981)This study was concerned with the Peruvian writer Julio Ramon Ribeyro, a self-proclaimed skeptic whose narrative probes reality, exposing the myths undermining Peruvian society while, at the same time, illuminating the ... -
The Denial of Neoliberalism: Genre in Contemporary American and World Anglophone Novels
(2017-05-12)In this dissertation, “The Denial of Neoliberalism: Genre in Contemporary American and World Anglophone Novels,” I examine narratives, which demonstrate conflicts within the laissez-faire ideology. Neoliberalism presents ... -
The denunciation of self-deprecation in the works of Ana Lydia Vega, Blas Jimenez, and Nancy Morejon.
(2003)I examine the theme of black identity with an emphasis on pride in order to counteract the portrayal of black images as negative stereotypes. I illustrate how they assume the responsibility of questioning the national ... -
DEPARTING THE UNITED STATES MILITARY: TRANSITION OF FEMALES TO VETERAN-CIVILIAN STATUS: AVAILABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF DEDICATED SUPPORT SERVICES TO FACILITATE REINTEGRATION TO THE CIVILIAN SECTOR
(2019-05-10)In 1948, Congress passed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act granting women permanent status in the military, entitling them to veterans’ benefits. The purpose of the current study is to identify resources and earned ... -
Dependency formations and the Spanish-American community :
(The University of Oklahoma., 1985)A detailed history of the factors which affected and changed this region is presented. Utilizing government documents, business records, case studies, and published works, data was collected on the period from the mid-1600's ... -
Dependency needs in chronic hallucinogenic drug abusers /
(The University of Oklahoma., 1973) -
DEPOSITIONAL HISTORY AND RESERVOIR CHARACTERISTICS OF STRUCTURALLY CONFINED FOREDEEP TURBIDITES, NORTHERN CHICONTEPEC BASIN, MEXICO.
(2011)Turbidite deposits within structurally confined and tectonically active basins often exhibit complex sediment distribution patterns and facies relationships. In this dissertation, I concentrate on unraveling the deepwater ... -
Deriving Operationally Relevant Tornado Probabilities from Convection-Allowing Ensembles
(2017-12)Hourly maximum fields of simulated storm diagnostics from experimental versions of convection-allowing models (CAMs) provide valuable information regarding severe weather potential. The focus of this work is to extract ... -
Describing God.
(1997)The first few chapters of this dissertation examine traditional explanations of the problem of religious discourse and finds them to be inadequate for a variety of reasons. The traditional explanations are either founded ... -
Description and dynamics of some western oak forests in Oklahoma.
(1983)Ordination and classification techniques were used to analyze patterns of forest vegetation, species diversity and soil type in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Cluster analysis based on species composition of the ... -
A description of successful fundraising programs in student affairs divisions.
(2005)Many institutions have turned to raising funds through private gifts and research grants. While this is not new, in recent years development offices have become more sophisticated and more professional. As development ... -
A description of the needs of mothers enrolled in a program for at-risk parents.
(2002)The present study examined the needs and characteristics of at-risk mothers with mild learning disabilities enrolled in a Head Start and Child Welfare Division program called Project Employ. The study consisted of two ... -
A descriptive analysis of contest administration, contestant participation, and adjudication within the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association jazz ensemble competition from 2014–2019: a mixed methods case study
(2020-12)The purpose of this study was to provide a thorough descriptive analysis of the operational management and organizational infrastructure utilized to administer and adjudicate the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities ... -
A descriptive analysis of dynamic (loudness) accuracy test scores for college non-keyboard music majors in group piano classes who practiced with four types of MIDI accompaniment.
(2001)This study provided a descriptive analysis of test scores for dynamic (loudness) accuracy of pianists who practiced three pieces with various types of non-interactive musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) accompaniment. ... -
A descriptive case study of the impact of 9/11 on international student visa policy in the 20 months following the attacks.
(2005)International students in the U.S. have consistently been treated in public policy as educational diplomatic and economic assets. In the year before 9/11, a national policy endorsing international education, including ...