UCO - Graduate Works and Theses: Recent submissions
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Drag in Oklahoma : the power of performance.
(2017)This thesis examines the drag impersonators of Oklahoma. The purpose of this research project is to discover how drag is a form of social protest in Oklahoma and how Oklahoma drag differs or coincides with drag in America. ... -
A comparative analysis of impact spatter and satellite spatter on fabric.
(2016)Bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) is the practice reconstructing bloodletting events by interpreting the bloodstains left at the crime scene. In addition to the examination of well-formed bloodstains on non-porous surfaces, ... -
Physiological measures of anti-social behavior within psychopathy.
(2016)The purpose of the current study was to utilize new physiological measures associated with psychopathy and criminal behavior. Research has demonstrated a link between psychopathy and criminal behavior (Douglas, Vincent, & ... -
An intangible claim : Oklahoma Territory and the Victorian divorce crisis.
(2016)This study focuses on the cultural phenomenon that occurred in the United States known as the Victorian Divorce Crisis, and the communities known as Divorce Mills, which were often blamed for the situation. The divorce ... -
I see the horse
(2016)I See the Horse is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of Komar Voorhexees of Port Karpricius during a time of civil war within The Ten Kingdoms of the Enlibar Empire. The primary focus or super objective of the ... -
Serial homicide cases : patterns in dormant periods.
(2016)The study of serial homicide offenders has been extensively investigated, however, there is a significant gap in the literature with respect to the dormant period. Little information is available with regard to patterns, ... -
Use of forensic corpora in validation of data carving on solid-state drives.
(2016)The need for greater focus on the validation and verification of tools has become more evident in recent years. The research in this area has been minimal. Continued research regarding the validation of digital forensics ... -
Predictor variables for success in college wrestling.
(2016)Research involving a wrestler's success in competition is limited. Understanding the physiological attributes that a successful wrestler must exhibit will help coaches and wrestlers develop effective and efficient philosophies ... -
Design for common areas of a continuing care retirement community in China : focused on quality of life.
(2016)China's senior population is equivalent to over 14% of its total population, so it can be easily concluded that China is an aging society (RenMin RiBao, 2014). In the next 20 years, China's population will begin to increase ... -
Policing in 18th century England : the rise and fall of the thief-taker, 1680-1730.
(2016)Examines why England and subsequently other English speaking countries were reluctant to adopt a governmental police force to reduce crime, hypothesizing that the establishment of Thief-takers as a governmentally backed ... -
Paradigm shift : how the evolution of two generations of home consoles, arcades, and computers influenced American culture, 1985-1995.
(2016)As of 2016, unlike many popular media forms found here in the United States, video games possess a unique influence, one that gained its own a large widespread appeal, but also its own distinct cultural identity created ... -
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 ... -
Gaming relationship to social psychology and micro-expressions.
(2016)With increasing popularity in society, gaming has become a common influence in most individuals' lives. Psychology as a field is generating a demand for research and a better understanding of how gaming has contributed to ... -
An analysis of the enemies of United States society through the superhero narrative from 1940-2015.
(2016)Comic books have been an aspect of culture in the United States since the late 1930s, since their inception, they have constantly reflected the attitudes, troubles and trends of the time. Because comic books follow historical ... -
Acute effects of two different foam rollers on range of motion.
(2016)The aim of this study was to determine if differences existed between the effects two different foam rollers had on hip and shoulder ROM. Ten college students participated in a random cross over design study. Participants' ... -
Design for pediatric hospital serving Syrian refugees in Turkey.
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Relationship between quality of life and physical activity with diagnosed myocardial infarction
(2016)The purpose of this research was to determine if physical activity is related to health related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults who have a history of myocardial infarction. This study included eight older adults ... -
Analysis of cooling plate designs for fuel cell applications
(2016)In this thesis, theoretical and computational analyses of the heat exchange in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) cooling plate are described. Thermal management of the fuels cells is essential to ensure high ... -
Raffinose extract from navy beans decreases fermentation time and enhances overall quality of yogurt.
(2016)The consumption of pulses is gaining popularity in recent times due to the awareness of health benefits associated with this food group. Despite this awareness, pulses are still not being used. In order to increase ...