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The Cataloging Calculator and You
(2016-10-28)Lightning talk providing an introduction to the Cataloging Calculator online tool by Kyle Banerjee, presented at the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) Technical Services Roundtable (TSRT) fall workshop "TechKnow Services: ... -
The changing visual identity of churches : from symbols to branding.
(2009)This study, titled "The Changing Visual Identity of Churches: From Symbols to Branding", follows the evolution from simple symbols to modern visual identity systems being used by churches. This research explores when the ... -
The classification and analysis of damaged bullets using IBIS® BULLETTRAX-3D™.
(2015)Rifling constitutes the helical grooves created on the surface of the bore of a firearm barrel allowing spin to be imparted on the projectile (Heard, 2008, p. 154). This spin allows the projectile to become more stable, ... -
The color of justice in Oklahoma : connections between racial disparity and the death penalty.
(2014)Racial disparity among death row inmates has often been a debated and questioned topic in the United States. Although the populations of African Americans and Caucasians are relatively equal on death row, African Americans ... -
The comparative similarities of the psychocultural roots of genocide and war.
(2007)This study investigated the comparative similarities between war and genocide, the hypothesis being that there are similarities. The participants included 138 students from the University [of] Central Oklahoma general ... -
The correlation between international trade and economic interdependence and the propensity to engage in conflict.
(2013)Unlike domestic politics, which is governed by laws and regulations, interstate politics takes place in an anarchic arena. There are few laws that govern relations among states which provide opportunities for strong states ... -
The creation of the Black Sea.
(2011)My thesis is a manuscript of poetry that I began in my poetry classes with artist in residence Doug Goetsch in the MFA program in creative writing. The principal theme of this collection is manhood: adolescent males becoming ... -
The crown of madness.
(2017)The Crown of Madness is a 425 page High-Fantasy novel that follows the power struggles within three different factions: Aarden Hall, the druids, and the Undying. The primary protagonist of the Aarden Hall plotline is a ... -
The dead man's son.
(2012)The Dead Man's Son is a short novel about Abel Saracen, a twenty-something male who attends the funeral of his father whom he has never met. Strange events begin to move the story after Abel inherits a mysterious antique ... -
The deliverer.
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The dynamics of rowing.
(2011)A phenomena experienced by many athletes, referred to as 'hitting the wall' lacks empirical evidence of occurrence. Data from eighteen collegiate female rowers (eight novice, ten varsity) revealed the dynamics of rowing ... -
The educator's perspective : implementing the Reggio Emilia approach in the classroom.
(2012)This study explored the possible challenges teachers face in the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Approach in American classrooms. The Reggio Emilia Approach is highly-respected, internationally as an exemplary early ... -
The effect of beetroot juice on muscular endurance in college age students.
(2017)Researchers have been studying the effect of beetroot juice as an ergogenic aid in regards to lower oxidative cost of exercise and improved time to exhaustion. The findings indicate that beetroot juice acts as a vasodilator ... -
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 ...