Browsing UCO - Graduate Works and Theses by Title
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The effect of non-leading foot placement on power in the fencing lunge.
(2011)Fencing success does not depend on specific morphological or physiological attributes. Nevertheless, the muscular demands are very specific and development of effective movement takes time and practice. Being able to lunge ... -
The effect of resource curse in Africa : varied resources in varied conflicts.
(2015)This work seeks to interpret resource curse on the African Continent by analyzing three separate cases: Sierra Leone, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria. In respect to each case's civil war, these will ... -
The effect of weathering on bullet and cartridge case analysis and identification
(2022)Currently, there is a void in the literature concerning the natural weathering of bullets exposed to different types of soils with varying acidity levels, mineral compositions, microorganisms, and oxygen saturation levels. ... -
The effects of a tai chi and yoga intervention on balance and balance confidence.
(2013)The purpose of this study was to determine if the combination of yoga, Tai Chi, and mindful meditation increased balance and balance confidence in older female adults. Ten female participants were randomly assigned to one ... -
The effects of caffeine on ratings of perceived exertion and completion times in a 1.5-mile run test in college-aged males.
(2007)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of caffeine from Red Bull on selected aspects of running performance during a 1.5 mile run test in college-aged males--Abstract, leaf x." -
The effects of cognitive behavioral group therapy on first year college students with heightened anxiety and depressive symptoms.
(2010)Depression, anxiety, and lack of assertiveness are among the top five impediments to successful academic performance (American College Health Association, 2005). College freshmen who report mental health difficulties were ... -
The effects of commercial cleaning agents on automated DNA extraction efficiency and genetic profile quality.
(2015)As forensic DNA analysis has experienced countless advances in the past several decades, it has gained considerable notoriety among the general public, including those that are involved in the commission of crimes, leading ... -
The effects of external focus of attention on standing triple jump performance.
(2015)The purpose of the study is to determine if the use of external focus of attention has an effect on standing triple jump performance. External focus is where a subject focuses on an object or a focal point outside of ... -
The effects of focused attention on batting performance of collegiate athletes.
(2013)Proper thinking is essential to effective batting in baseball and softball. However, the qualities that define "proper thinking" are unspecified and therefore require examination. That is, on what should a batter focus for ... -
The effects of gender and social isolation on depression among older Americans.
(2016)The number of older adults is expected to increase in the near future. Since women live longer than men, women tend to have more complex social networks than men, and women report higher rates of depression than men, it ... -
The effects of high-intensity interval training on postural control, dynamic balance, and muscular strength among older adults.
(2015)Aging adults are at an increased risk of falling, dependency, and disability due to a decline in physical conditioning. Research has determined muscle weakness and poor balance are associated with these risks. Resistance ... -
The effects of labeled praises on behavior disruptions in a high school classroom.
(2012)The purposes of this study were to determine whether receiving labeled praise training increases how often high school teachers use labeled praises to determine if teachers observe a decrease in classroom disruptions after ... -
The effects of recess on kindergarten student behavior.
(2010)The purpose of this study is to investigate whether children's behaviors are directly linked to the amount of recess time designated in schools. Research was conducted in an inner city school district where the amount of ... -
The effects of replicative senescence and telomerase on contraction and motility of fibroblasts.
(2009)Fibroblasts are important in wound healing as they can create tension, migrate into a wound, and differentiate into myofibroblasts that produce a contractile force to close the wound. Replicative senescence, or the limit ... -
The effects of resistance training on resting metabolic rates in overweight adults.
(2010)The purpose of this study was to determine if resistance training (RT) aids in weight loss over time by increasing the fat free mass (FFM) and resting metabolic rate (RMR) in overweight subjects. This study included 6 ... -
The effects of Samatva yoga on perceived stress among university students in the midwest.
(2011)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Samatva yoga on perceived stress among university students in the Midwest. Criteria for participants included that participants were students at a University located ... -
The effects of Staphylococcus aureus secreted products on fibroblast lattice compaction and correlated tension generation.
(2018)Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers have become a worldwide problem, as they fail to heal in a regular period due to the presence of an extended inflammatory stage. Bacterial ... -
The empirical evaluation and examination of breechface markings on ten consecutively manufactured pistol slides
(2013)Previously published research and case studies exist pertaining to consecutively manufactured tool marks and the individuality of those markings on tools. This study seeked to assess the Association of Firearm and Tool ... -
The evaluation and validation of IDenta Corporation's Bullet-hole Testing Kit (BTK).
(2016)Originally developed in 1982, IDenta Corporation’s Bullet-hole Testing Kit (BTK) is currently being used around the world in the field of crime scene analysis. IDenta claims the kit can successfully be used to identify ... -
The forensic value of processed human hair extensions.
(2014)The human hair extension industry has grown immensely with revenues exceeding nine billion dollars each year. Statistics indicate that over sixty percent of women have at some point invested in hair extensions and that ...