Browsing OU - Dissertations by Title
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Existence and oscillation theorems for a class of non-linear second order differential equations /
(The University of Oklahoma., 1967) -
Existence and stability of solitary-wave solutions of equations of Benjamin-Bona-Mahony type.
(2000)This thesis studies the existence and stability of solitary-wave solutions fx-ct of equations of the form ut+fux +Mut=0 . It is proved that there exist stable sets of solitary wave profile functions for a general class ... -
EXISTENCE AND STABILITY OF SOLUTIONS TO A MODEL RQUATION FOR DISPERSION-MANAGED SOLITARY WAVES
(2015-05-29)We study the existence and stability of solutions of the initial-value problem for the dispersion-managed nonlinear Schro ̈dinger (DMNLS) equation, a model equation for optical pulses in a dispersion-managed fiber. One ... -
The existence of optimal controls /
(The University of Oklahoma., 1966) -
An existential portrait of the teacher in recent American literature /
(The University of Oklahoma., 1967) -
Exotic Diatomic Molecules of Cesium
(2012)The observation of a new, polar class of homonuclear diatomic molecules, called trilobite molecules, is presented. The molecules have permanent electric dipole moments of &sim20-100 Debye. The observations are in agreement ... -
Exotic Diatomic Molecules of Cesium
(2012)The observation of a new, polar class of homonuclear diatomic molecules, called trilobite molecules, is presented. The molecules have permanent electric dipole moments of &sim20-100 Debye. The observations are in agreement ... -
Expanding In-situ Surface Water Quality Monitoring Techniques for Optically Complex Inland Waters Utilizing small Unoccupied Aerial Systems (sUAS)
(2021-05-14)Remote sensing is described as the art and science of interpreting information (e.g., reflectance) collected from a target object (e.g., vegetation) using technology (e.g., satellites, occupied aircraft, and small unoccupied ... -
EXPANDING LANGUAGE EXPECTANCY THEORY: THE SUASORY EFFECTS OF LEXICAL COMPLEXITY AND SEMANTIC COMPLEXITY ON EFFECTIVE HEALTH MESSAGE DESIGN
(2011)This research seeks to fill a gap concerning screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by using language expectancy theory (LET; Burgoon, Jones, & Stewart, 1975; Miller & Burgoon, 1979) and regulatory focus theory ... -
The expanding significance of the shrinking hero in the novels of Marguerite Duras.
(1981)For Marguerite Duras, life is an annihilating passion that is most appropriately expressed by an antithetical and irrational apprehension of reality. There is a progressive feminacy in the characters, be they men or women. ... -
Expanding the predictor and criterion space to reduce adverse impact in a public sector environment.
(2005)This study is an attempt to reduce sub-group differences, while maintaining validity, by using alternative selection devices commonly seen in the public sector and expanding the criterion space by incorporating service-oriented ... -
EXPERIENCES OF BLACK WOMEN STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS AT A HISTORICALLY WHITE INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY
(2018-05-02)The purpose of the study was to understand the experiences of Black women students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at a historically White institution (HWI) with the goal of making recommendations ... -
Experiences of Early Childhood Educators Who Use Constructivist Approaches in an Era of High-Stakes Accountability
(2015-08)Over the past thirty years, American education has moved toward a system of increased accountability. High-stakes accountability is characterized by the reliance of high-stakes testing, or assessments that lead to significant ... -
Experiences of Interracial Couples in a “Post-Racial” Society
(2016-12)In spite of the perception held by some Americans that race/ethnicity no longer matters much (i.e., the United States is a “post-racial” society), racial/ethnic prejudice and discrimination continue to shape the lives of ... -
An experiment comparing traditional instruction in college freshman composition with instruction employing learning cycles based on Piagetian theories.
(1981)The control group was taught the modes primarily by lecture with textbooks, and the students wrote nine or ten papers. Both experimental and control groups wrote pre- and posttest essays which were graded holistically. The ... -
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR STEEL CONGESTION RELIEF IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES UNDER MONOTONIC AND SEISMIC LOADS
(2011)Since the beginning of this PhD research, the author has endeavored to determine how to resolve the issues involving steel congestion in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Three potential solutions to this problem were ... -
Experimental analysis of propeller anemometer dynamic performance /
(The University of Oklahoma., 1973) -
Experimental and advanced computational modelling study of downhole elastomer seal assemblies
(2020-05)Elastomers seals are widely used in various drilling, completion, and production equipment. One such equipment is liner hanger which has become integral part of modern well designs. Failure of liner hanger seal assembly ...