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Simulation of Polarimetric Phased Array Weather Radars
(2016-05)
Polarimetric phased array radars (PPARs) are a rapidly developing area of research interest in weather radar. However, they present intrinsic challenges for calibration and operation. Foremost among these are the adverse ...
Beta Diversity of Stream Fish Communities: Partitioning Variation Between Abiotic and Spatial Factors
(2016)
Variation in species composition of assemblages within a region is known as beta diversity. Beta diversity contributes to regional diversity (gamma), and understanding the factors that maintain it and explain variation of ...
Strategies for Catalytic Upgrading of Vapor Streams from Thermal Fractionation of Biomass
(2016-05)
Herein several strategies for the catalytic upgrading of biomass to green chemicals and fuels are discussed. Both vapor and liquid phase reaction pathways have been investigated. Many different fuel precursors and chemical ...
Organic Geochemistry of The Woodford Shale, Cherokee Platform, OK and its Role in a Complex Petroleum System
(2016-05-13)
The Woodford Shale is probably the most prolific source rock in the Anadarko Basin and Cherokee Platform. During the last decade, it became more important due to its high unconventional hydrocarbon potential. Recent studies ...
The Information-Seeking Behavior of Catholic Women Discerning a Vocation to Religious Life
(2016-05-13)
Approximately 10% of Roman Catholic women will seriously discern a vocation to religious life during their lifetime (CARA, 2009). Spiritual discernment is often characterized by prayer and spiritual direction, but also ...
THE BIG UNEASY: LEADERSHIP FAILURES IN NEW ORLEANS BEFORE AND AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA
(2016)
Individuals in positions of leadership should possess certain qualities that allow them to situations of great stress and crisis. These qualities are especially important in extraordinary and overwhelming circumstances ...
APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF SEISMIC ATTRIBUTES ON 2D RECONNAISSANCE SURVEYS
(2016-05-14)
Reconnaissance surveys of 2D seismic data are acquired before most 3D seismic
surveys to define the area of interest and regional trends. While seismic attributes are
routinely applied to 3D data, they are less commonly ...
Beyond Black and White: Native American Representation in Mainstream Media
(2016-05-13)
The media has the ability to shape public opinion and influence policy direction. The case of Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl gained national attention as the ‘Baby Veronica’ case. The outcome of this particular custodial ...
VariantFlow: Interactive Storyline Visualization Using Force Directed Layout
(2016-08-12)
The study of literature is changing dramatically by incorporating new opportu- nities that digital technology presents. Data visualization overturns the dynamic for literary analysis by revealing and displaying connections ...
"Breaking Barriers and Building Our Future" Latinos Without Borders
(2016-05-13)
Although the fastest growing population, Latinos students continue to be under served within public education. Their educational opportunities continue to be limited by many different yet interconnected factors that continue ...