Browsing UCO - Graduate Works and Theses by Title
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Early care professionals' perspective of sociodramatic play.
(2012)This qualitative study was conducted to deepen the understanding of the Early Care Professional's perspective while implementing sociodramatic play. Data was gathered and categorized from two interviews of each of the five ... -
Early English religious literature : the development of the genres of poetry, narrative, and homily.
(2009)This thesis contends that during the medieval period, as Anglo-Saxon literature developed under, at first, the influence of Germanic oral traditions and later, the authority of continental (and particularly Latin) literary ... -
East Africa: British and European attempts at colonization, and the impact the steamship had on trading in Nyasaland from Lake Nyasa to the Indian Ocean, 1800-1900
(2020)The primary intent of this research is to analyze and document the progression of European influence and domination in modern-day Malawi, and to explore the incident at Lake Nyasa. East Africa during the nineteenth century ... -
Ecology and morphometric analysis of Harris mud crab (Rhithropanopeus harrisii) in Lake Texoma
(2022)Harris mud crab, Rhithropanopeus harrisii, is a small euryhaline crab native to the brackish waters of the Atlantic coast of North America. R. harrisii was discovered in Lake Texoma in 2008 and are thought to have originated ... -
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 ...