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Rules of the game: Congressional representation under a theoretical election reform
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)
This study analyzes the how a change to a proportional representation system would systematically change how the House of Representatives. To study this, I used election data from 53 congressional races and awarded the ...
Effect of mitochondrial inhibitor on fresh meat color
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)
Oxygen consumption is a muscle property that influences beef color. A greater amount of oxygen consumption results in less bloom and darker meat color while lower oxygen consumption produces a more desirable, bright, cherry ...
Can soil moisture sensors improve irrigation efficiency in southwest Oklahoma?
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Farmers face numerous challenges when making water management decisions, and there is a need for research that develops a more thorough understanding of these considerations. This is especially true in Oklahoma, where ...
Mother or womb? The portrayal of women as mothers in ancient near eastern texts
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)
Many assumptions are made about the portrayal of women in the Bible, but what does the text actually portray them as, and how does this portrayal compare to the portrayal of women in other contemporary texts? This project ...
Impact of toothpaste formulations on tooth decay
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)
There are many species of bacteria that reside in the mouth and comprise the oral flora. One of the species that lead to pathogenesis is Streptococcus mutans (Forssten et al, 2010). S. mutans and other bacteria of the mouth ...
Influence of shyness on accuracy in language assessments
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)
A key component of children’s development is language growth. Past research demonstrates that individual differences in a child’s temperament influences their language acquisition (Bloom et al. 1988). To capture language ...
Calm before the storm: Comparing the initial stages of tornadic vs. non-tornadic supercells
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)
Supercells are one of the most dramatic displays of weather in Oklahoma, and it is from this type of storm that the majority of tornadoes are produced. But while most tornados are produced by supercells, not every supercell ...
Analysis of prescribed burn costs and associated variables in the Great Plains
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)
In the Great Plains, fire is an important land management tool essential to maintaining and preserving the region’s ecosystems. Prescribed fire is critical in perpetuating regular fire return intervals and enhancing land ...
Misinformation modality and its effects on memory
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)
Eyewitness testimonies are often regarded as one of the most compelling pieces of evidence in court cases, though research has shown that subjects' memories can be easily and unintentionally manipulated. In this study, we ...
How do novel nanospring patterns impact bacterial growth?
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)