Browsing OSU - Honors College Theses by Title
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Body condition and lameness scores of Oklahoma State University dairy cows over time
(2016-12-01)In this study the body condition scores (BCS), lameness scores, and milk production (factors) of 16 Jersey and 16 Holstein cows from the Oklahoma State University (OSU) dairy herd were recorded to reveal patterns over a ... -
Bond activation by germanium complexes
(2020-12-01)There have been 118 elements discovered which can combine to form thousands of different molecules with many different properties. Metalloids are very important elements, because they contain properties of both metals and ... -
Book of seven seeds
(4/28/2023)The Book of Seven Seeds is a collection of historical fiction short-stories centered around the transition of medieval-Islamic Spain to Catholic Spain. As additional material, there are two maps that I created to highlight ... -
Bram Stoker's Americans and questions of gender
(2019-04-18)Anglo-Irish author, Bram Stoker, traveled the American landscape in the late nineteenth century. These travels would have lasting impacts on his novels insofar as he encountered a refreshing creative landscape in America ... -
Brand authenticity and the consequences of product features
(2016-04-19)The main intention of this thesis is to contribute to the current research on brand authenticity. The value of brand authenticity has grown as consumers attempt to differentiate between brands. This study was conducted to ... -
Brand marketing of luxury products in the United States
(2021-05-03)The term 'luxury' means different things to different people. The word luxury according to the Oxford dictionary is "A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense." According to Christopher ... -
Breaking the stigma: A look at mental health in the aviation industry through analysis of research and accidents
(5/10/2023)What is mental health? What are some diagnoses and treatments. What has happened in aviation because of mental health? What is being done by the FAA and airlines to support their people? And what more can be done to help ... -
Brooding and reflection mediate the association between anxiety and depression
(2016-05-05)Background: Anxiety has been found to be a strong predictor of depression. Past research has found several commonalities in the comorbidity of anxiety and depression, one of these being rumination, which has been found to ... -
Budgeting for the cost of living: A comparative study of monthly expenses in three Oklahoma cities
(2019-04-29)This study relates to financial planning and discusses different types of budgeting methods as well as common mistakes and tips. Using state expense reports, consumer reports, utility service websites, etc. average expenses ... -
Building employee resilience through situational awareness and emotional intelligence
(2016-04-28)When tragedy strikes, people feel a need to do something. Whether that includes raising money, awareness, or morale, the desire to do something meaningful is often overwhelming following a traumatic event. I sought to ... -
Business linguistics in internal communications
(2020-12-04)The language used in internal communication is an inadequately researched topic that has the potential to impact nearly every working adult. Business linguistics are proven to affect external communications (Danyushina, ... -
Business or politics: Analysis of businesses supporting the Black Lives Matter movement
(2021-05-04)The balance of this paper will evaluate the NFL's hypocrisy of its treatment towards the black community, then compare Nike's proactive strategy to Under Armour's reactive strategy regarding social justice and racial equality. -
Business-to-business marketing strategies: What happens behind the scenes and how it affects the business world
(2015-12-09)I look into five different companies that are exclusively business-to-business. I study how they market themselves successfully in their respective fields as well as show how business-to-business marketing and brand image ... -
But first, let me take a #selfie: Analysis of selfies and sexual self-identification on Instagram
(2016-05-05)Decades of research on face-ism in traditional media consistently report women are more likely to be pictured from a more distant perspective than men, showing more of their bodies. In a cultivation-like manner, women are ... -
"Buzz" on virtual fencing: Livestock behavior in response to audio cues and electronic stimulation
(2/13/2023)Before the introduction of widescale ranching and European settlement in the new world, bison would graze freely across the landscape without manmade barriers like fencing. Today, ranching depends on stable fencing systems ... -
Calcium regulates virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Galleria mellonella
(2018-11-30)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that is known to infect the lungs of Cystic Fibrosis patients, which have abnormally high levels of calcium (Ca2+). Our lab has shown that elevated Ca2+ increases P. ... -
Calcium regulating quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(2022-04-29)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known to cause numerous severe human infections, including those that become lethal in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Since CF patients have abnormally high levels of calcium in their fluids, this ... -
Calculating band structures for organic semiconductors
(2018-04-20)Band structures are very important in understanding the electronic structure of materials; as a result, a good methodology for finding the band structure for electronic materials is extremely important. Organic materials ... -
California dreaming: A look into California's decision to roll back their nuclear energy programs
(2017-05-01)Through researching the California case study, the state has decided to close down Diablo Canyon, their last remaining nuclear power plant, I conducted a cost/benefit analysis and found that the potential costs of California's ... -
Campus culture impacts on student success
(2018-05-08)This study using college students at a midwestern large university attempted to find a link between acculturation of the students and their academic success, GPA. 190 students were asked a range of questions pertaining to ...