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Construction of a central database for compressor applications
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Compressors are vital components of everyday life. Although often overlooked by the general public, compressors are used in a wide range of heating and air-conditioning applications, and they account for approximately five ...
Effects of paternal deprivation on beak coloration
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
For ornamented species, beak coloration is a key factor that is considered by the female. In zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata), females prefer males that exhibit redder beaks in comparison to those that exhibit more ...
Developing content knowledge of constant rate of change
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
A mathematics teacher's instruction is informed by their pedagogical knowledge (teaching theories and tactics) and content knowledge (ability to solve and understand math problems). A successful teacher must utilize both ...
Effect of nozzle configuration on thrust of a novel turbojet-turboprop engine for small unmanned aircraft
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
This paper presents the results of testing the effects of nozzle area ratio , nozzle downstream location propeller shape, and propeller size to determine the feasibility of a variable-cycle turboprop/turbojet powerplant ...
Detection of Bemisia tabaci Meam1 and Med cryptic species in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)
The agricultural importance of Oklahoma combined with the sheer efficiency of insect pests for virus transmission makes whiteflies and the viruses they transmit a recipe for economic losses in the agriculture sector. Bemisia ...
Towards culturing anaerobic gut fungi from an avian herbivore
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Anaerobic gut fungi (AGF, phylum Neocallimastigomycota) are an understudied group of microorganisms that reside in the digestive tracts of herbivorous mammals and aid in plant biomass degradation. This degradation is ...
Understanding the interaction between nontuberculous mycobacteria and the host in cystic fibrosis
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental bacteria and can be found in soil, water, and dusts. However, they can cause lung diseases in certain populations with pre-existing lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis ...
Self-reported adult mental health in the aftermath of COVID-19
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)
The purpose of this study was to examine adult mental health in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Online survey data was collected from N = 316 adults (M = 33.01 years, SD = 15.68 years) using Qualtrics. Survey ...
Understanding awareness of food security resources available to university students
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Food insecurity is a prevalent issue in college campuses across the country. The Hunger on Campus study found that 48% of college students face food insecurity. Oklahoma State University (OSU) also experiences high rates ...
Cloning of anti-tumor human gene SMARCB1/INI1 for the treatment of rhabdoid tumors
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)
Rhabdoid tumors are malignant tumors found in the kidneys and other soft tissues of adolescents, with the average age of diagnosis between 15 and 24 months. Currently, patients diagnosed with rhabdoid tumors are treated ...