Browsing UCO - Graduate Works and Theses by Title
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Economic sanctions as tools of economic imperialism.
(2018)Economic sanctions have come under scrutiny in recent political scholarship. Sanction regimes are analyzed for effectiveness, intended targets, and societal impact. The theory of liberal internationalism greatly influences ... -
Edmond and the Territorial Normal School of Oklahoma : a study of the symbiotic relationship between community and education, 1890-1903.
(2011)Oklahoma's colorful past is still reflected today in the descendants of those first settlers, the places settled, and the traditions established by its history. The central part of the state has a long and interesting ... -
Educating with the arts : how art education policy impacts educational outcomes
(2015)The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of art education policy on educational outcomes. While past literature focuses on how art in the classroom can raise individual test scores, this research takes a broader ... -
Education policy and reform in the state of Oklahoma after 1950 and the achievement gaps of underserved student populations
(2024)The educational reform brought about by the U.S. federal government and the state of Oklahoma after 1950 perpetuated an already broken system rather than creating the needed change for all minority student populations ... -
Effect of cinnamon oil nano-emulsion to control the foodborne bacteria Salmonella spp. on mung beans and sprouts
(2022)Foodborne outbreaks due to Salmonella in pulses and legumes have increased recently. Essential oils extracted from plants have been recognized for their effectiveness in food preservations. It is due to their strong ... -
The Effect of Laser-Induced Micro Grooving on Cemented Total Knee Replacement
(2019)Total knee replacement implant surgery is at an all-time high, with 10% of Americans age 80 and older are currently living with at least one total knee replacement (TKR). An ideal implant should ensure lifelong mechanical ... -
The effect of mental illness characteristics and diagnoses on juror sentencing decisions
(2024)Stigmas surrounding mental illness in the criminal justice system often influence jurors' decisions, sometimes aggravating (increasing) and sometimes mitigating (decreasing) sentencing decisions. Jurors' own personal ... -
Effect of micron architectural modifications on the fracture of implant-cement interfaces.
(2015)The majority of cemented hip replacements fail due to implant loosening. One design feature that may affect loosening rates is the fracture performance of implant-cement interface. The goal of the study is to develop an ... -
Effect of Nintendo® Wii Fit™ balance games on postural control and balance among adults with Down Syndrome.
(2015)A Nintendo Wii Fit gaming device may eliminate several barriers to exercise and promote participation in balance training among adults with Down syndrome (DS). This study seeks to determine if a Nintendo Wii balance exercise ... -
Effect of telomerase on proliferation and differentiation of a cell line derived from Dupuytren's contracture
(2021)Dupuytren's disease is a fibroproliferative disorder that affects the hand's palm and eventually leads to loss of hand function. It is characterized by shortening of the palmar fascia and an increased myofibroblast percentage ... -
Effects of a functional fatigue protocol on maximal softball hitting.
(2010)Fatigue can affect athletic performance in many ways, including a decrease in sport specific accuracy, impairments in joint angles, and a decrease in overall muscle performance. In regards to fatigue, little research has ... -
Effects of abiotic factors and cattle grazing on gypsum outcrop plant communities in the Cimarron Gypsum Hills, northwestern Oklahoma.
(2008)Patterns of vascular plant species composition in relationship to abiotic factors and grazing history were quantified for gypsum outcrop communities of the Cimarron Gypsum Hills of northwestern Oklahoma. -
Effects of exercise on decision-making under stress
(2021)Prolonged exposure to stress can be very damaging to an individual both physically and mentally. Stress can have a negative impact on thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Stress can also inhibit a person’s ability to make ... -
Effects of extrinsic rewards and social comparison on inhibitory control in adults with ADHD symptoms.
(2015)The current study was an attempt to understand the links between reward processes, upward social comparisons, and behavioral inhibition in adults with ADHD and ADHD symptoms. Studies have shown that motivation can improve ... -
The Effects of Foster Parenting on the Marital Relationships of Oklahoma Foster Parents
(2020)Research has deemed the incorporation of a child into a family as a crisis because of loss of sleep, lower sexual responsiveness, economic pressures, increased chores, and stress (Anderson, Russell, & Schumm, 1983; LeMasters, ... -
Effects of gender norms & heterosexism on adoptions & disgust.
(2015)Heterosexism affects both individual and societal prejudices, leading to discrimination based on one's sexual orientation. In the following studies, it was shown that level of heterosexism predicted homosexual discrimination ... -
Effects of habitat complexity on male socio-spatial behavior and mating system dynamics in collared lizards.
(2016)Territory defense typically involves costly behavioral tactics that may detract from mating opportunities and other fitness enhancing activities. Selection on males therefore is expected to result in their establishing ... -
Effects of motivational music on a 1.5 mile running time trial.
(2014)Music has a positive effect on performance measures during exercise and sport at submaximal intensities. Purpose: To measure the effects of self-selected motivational music on a 1.5 mile maximal intensity running time ... -
The effects of pre-trial publicity on the predictions of duration of jury deliberation
(2022)Pre-trial publicity can result in juror bias, memory errors, and biased perceptions, leading to issues within trials and jury deliberation. It is nearly impossible to avoid due to media and that publicity having multiple ...