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An Investigation of Species Relationships within Marshallia Schreb. [Asteraceae] and Mitochondrial Genomes within Poaceae
(2018-04-24)
Genomic sequencing has become ubiquitous within the discipline of Biology. Here I use
two case studies in which whole genomic DNA facilitates answers to foundational biological
questions for organisms that do not have ...
An Investigation of Student Conjectures in Static and Dynamic Geometry Environments
(2005-05-15)
This study was designed to investigate the mathematical conjectures formed by high school geometry students when given identical geometric figures in two different types of geometric environments. Student conjectures ...
An Investigation of Teachers’ Knowledge and Use of Positive Behavior Supports and Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies in Saudi Arabia
(2021-11-29)
Behavior management can be a challenge for elementary and secondary classroom teachers in Saudi Arabia. Some elementary and secondary teachers in Saudi Arabia report a lack of preparedness in implementing effective behavior ...
An Investigation of the Academic, Personal, Professional Experiences and Multicultural Competence of Diversity Staff in Higher Education
(2012-07-31)
There is a gap in the research about the preparation of diversity staff and their multicultural competency. In this dissertation, I address this void by examining the academic, personal, and professional experiences and ...
Investigation of the Characteristics of an Axisymmetric Jet Subjected to Azimuthal Forcing
(2013-05-15)
Characteristics of an axisymmetric jet subjected to azimuthal forcing were investigated. A circular variable diameter iris was positioned near the nozzle exit to impart azimuthal excitation to the jet at desired Strouhal ...
An Investigation of the Coevolutionary Relationship Between Aprostocetus hagenowii (Ratzburg) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and its Cockroach (Blattodea) Hosts
(2023-08-02)
Oothecal parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera) parasitize the egg cases (oothecae) of cockroaches (Blattodea). Oothecal parasitoids must have developed numerous adaptations to locate, parasitize, and develop within their hosts, ...
Investigation of the Effect of Radiation on the Thermophoretic Motion of Soot Particles in Free-Molecular Regime
(2005-08-15)
The coupling of radiation and thermophoresis is hypothesized to result in attractive forces among soot particles in combustion environments. The effect of radiation from the soot particles on their thermophoretic motion ...
An Investigation of the Effects of Community Drug Use on Academic Achievement in the Public School Systems of the State of Alabama
(2003-05-15)
Historical academic achievement data from the Alabama State Department of Education and historical drug arrest data from the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center were analyzed to determine the correlation between ...
Investigation of the Effects of Office Referrals and Absentees on the Grade Point Average of Career Technical Students
(2008-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between a career technical student's number office referrals and number of absences effect on their overall grade point average and career technical grade point ...
Investigation of the Global Escarpment, Including the Fretted Terrain, in the Martian Northern Hemisphere
(2010-07-30)
The global escarpment and associated fretted terrain are located in the Martian northern hemisphere. Two competing hypothesis presently in play explain the origin of Mars’ global escarpment. These hypotheses involve endogenic ...
Investigation of the Impact of Copper Homeostasis on Cellular Physiology
(2024-05-01)
The copper pool within the mitochondrial matrix is required for assembly and activity of cytochrome c oxidase and a portion of copper/zinc superoxide dismutase. The mitochondrial copper exists bound to an anionic, fluorescent ...
An Investigation of the Importance of Ethnic Food to International College Students in the United States
(2013-04-29)
This study is aimed at investigating the importance of ethnic food to international college students in the U.S. Specifically, this research seeks to investigate the effect of the inclusion of ethnic food into on-campus ...
Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Freestanding Polycrystalline Gold Films Deposited by Evaporation
(2007-08-15)
The Membrane Deflection Experiment was employed to perform the micro-tensile testing on freestanding polycrystalline gold thin films. Films with varying thickness of 0.25 µm, 0.50 µm and 1.00 µm were deposited on Si ...
An investigation of the mitochondria as a potential source of racial differences in reactive oxygen species production and cellular respiration in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of healthy adults
(2022-04-11)
Background: Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) adults exhibit a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to Non-Hispanic White (NHW) adults. Vascular oxidative stress may be one contributing factor to these racial ...
Investigation of the Redistribution of Kinetic Energy in a Microgravity Complex (Dusty) Plasma
(2022-07-28)
In the presence of gravity, the micron-sized charged dust particles in a complex plasma are compressed to thin layers, but under the microgravity conditions of the Plasma Kristall-4 (PK-4) experiment on the International ...
An Investigation of the Relationship between Four Factors and Their Influence on the Persistence of African American Students at a Southeastern Historically Black University
(2012-08-16)
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of four factors that influence African American students to remain enrolled at a southeastern HBCU. Historically Black Colleges and Universities are institutions of higher ...
An Investigation of the Relationship between Self-Directed Learning Readiness and Resilience among Student-Athletes
(2013-05-31)
Self-directed learners are people who advance based on personal initiative, capability, and determination (Knowles, 1962; Lerner, 1957; McDonald, 1967). Resilience is theorized as a positive characteristic within individuals ...
An investigation of the relationship between supervision quality, quantity, and type with client outcomes in therapy
(2007-08-15)
Shockingly few studies have investigated the relationship between clinical supervision and client outcomes in therapy. This study attempted to better explain this relationship by tracking the type, amount, and quality of ...
An Investigation of the Relationship Between the Stages of Change and Client Outcomes in Couples Therapy
(2008-08-15)
While research exists concerning the stages of change and outcomes for individuals in specified treatments, there is currently a lack of research on the stages of change and client outcomes in couples therapy. This study ...
An Investigation of the Southern Subculture of Violence: Structural and Cultural Predictors of an Expanded Conceptualization of Violence
(2006-08-15)
This research investigates the impact of both structural and cultural variables on regional variations in rates of homicide and aggravated assault. Particular attention is given to the influence of conservative Protestantism ...