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Cold case investigations : a university initiative.
(2019)
Despite technological advancements and improved methodologies in forensic science and investigative practices, cold cases are a growing problem in the United States. Although there has been a surge in interest in solving ...
Method development and validation for drug identification and confirmation by LC/MS-MS for limited-specimen cases.
(2017)
Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) cases represent the largest portion of cases handled in most forensic toxicology laboratories. Blood is a commonly used specimen and is often analyzed using gas chromatography-mass ...
Approaching objectivity in firearms identification : utilizing IBIS BULLETTRAX-3D's sensor capturing technology.
(2011)
Firearm examiners are often asked 1) can a bullet be matched back to the cartridge case from which it was fired? 2) What bullets leave suitable markings for microscopic examinations of this nature? 3) Is there an objective ...
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 ...
The impact of a church-based physical activity intervention on exercise adherence in middle-aged women
(2010)
Women are at risk of cardiovascular disease which regular physical activity has been shown to reduce; yet 60% do not exercise 30 minutes daily for minimal health benefits. This study determined the effectiveness of a 24-week ...
Emotional and neurological responses to timbre
(2019)
Humans detect and react to characteristics of timbre in speech and instrumental sounds, but the relationship between emotions conveyed by timbre in non-verbal vocalizations and those conveyed by electric guitar sounds is ...
Functional effects of soy-raffinose on the quality parameters of yogurt
(2019)
Yogurt is widely known for its nutraceutical properties. Beans are a healthy and easily affordable food containing good amount of raffinose that has been proven to possess prebiotic properties. Recent research shows that ...
Exploring cell phone use in romantic relationships.
(2015)
Mobile technology has changed the way we interact with people on many levels. The impact of cell phone use on romantic relationships is viewed through the theoretical lens of symbolic interactionism which posits the world ...
Cyber activism : the information revolution, political actors and the potential for regime transition.
(2010)
"This thesis addresses the role of information communication technologies and the internet in explaining modern revolutions. While previous scholarship has analyzed the significance of social movements and the potential ...