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q-Steiner Systems and their Automorphisms
(2017-11-30)
The q-analog of t-designs and Steiner systems arises canonically from replacing sets of
conventional t-designs by vector spaces over GF(q) and their orders with the dimensions.
Thomas introduced these generalizations ...
QM/MM/MC Simulations for the Elucidation of Ionic Liquid Solvent Effects upon Organic Reactions
(2013-04-30)
The research in this dissertation is focused on elucidating and understanding ionic liquid solvent effects on classical organic reactions. Ionic liquids are an exciting class of solvents that have attracted the attention ...
QoS/QoE Provisioning in Emerging 5G Wireless Networks
(2016-12-09)
In recent years, there has been a drastic growth in wireless traffic, and in the near future, a
majority of wireless traffic will be video-related. How to support the increasing demand of radio
resources from the ...
The QR Algorithm for Eigenvalue Estimation: Theory and Experiments
(2008-12-15)
In this thesis, we explore one of the most important numerical algorithms ever invented,
the QR algorithm for computing matrix eigenvalues. First, we describe out notations and
mathematical symbols used throughout the ...
A QTL Map for Growth and Morphometric Traits Using a Channel Catfish X Blue Catfish Interspecific Hybrid System
(2008-12-15)
Many genetic programs have been designed to enhance performance for different desired traits in ictalurid catfish. Using quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis, specific culture traits can be identified so that the performance ...
Qualifying the Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity and Corresponding Infiltration Processes
(2019-12-05)
Many engineering systems such as the hydraulic barriers and infiltration practices are designed based on the understanding of water infiltration through the subsurface. Among the soil hydraulic properties, the saturated ...
Quality Control, Sensitivity Analysis, and Development of Traffic Factors for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design
(2013-11-15)
The Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) is well-recognized as the next generation of pavement design. State transportation agencies across the U.S. are moving toward this method by implementing the MEPDG ...
Quality Evaluation of Live Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) based on Textural Profiling Analysis, Free Amino Acids Analysis, and Consumer Sensory Evaluation
(2015-07-31)
The consumption of live eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) has become an important part of the diet for consumers in the United States. Because large amounts of oysters are grown every year, it is necessary for oyster ...
Quality in Family Child Care: The Voice of the Family Child Care Provider
(2009-04-14)
The primary purposes of this study are to explore the provider perspective on quality in family child care (FCC) and patterns of relationship between the provider perspective and the research-based perspective on quality ...
Quality of Life, Functional Performance, and User Satisfaction of Lower Limb Prosthesis Clients
(2022-08-03)
Limb loss is more common than many people realize. There are over two million people with amputated limbs in the United States and the numbers are expected to double in 2050. Despite the advances in prosthetic device ...
Quality or Quantity: Which is More Important for Adult Child-Parent Relationships?
(2019-07-12)
The purpose of this study was to explore, in a community sample, the association between quality and quantity of parent-adult child interactions and parents’ ratings of parent-adult child relationship quality. Additionally, ...
Quality Parameters on Beef Steaks and Ground Beef Using Thermoforming Vacuum Packaging
(2024-11-07)
Meat surface color is a critical attribute influencing consumer purchasing decisions, as it serves as a visual indicator of product freshness and wholesomeness. Changes in surface color during retail display periods can ...
Quality Performance in Community Pharmacies: An Exploration of Pharmacists' Perceptions and Predictors
(2015-09-23)
The improvement of healthcare quality has become an increasingly important issue in recent years. In an effort to improve quality of care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a star rating system ...
Quality-Aware Data Crowdsourcing and Federated Learning in Wireless Networks
(2022-11-21)
Data crowdsourcing (referred to as ``crowdsourcing'' for brevity) has found a wide range of applications. In principle, crowdsourcing leverages the ``wisdom'' of a potentially large crowd of workers (e.g., mobile users) ...
Quantification of Ergonomic Risk Factors in Southeastern Logging Operations
(2017-07-18)
This dissertation aimed to expose and partially fill a gap in logging research regarding ergonomic risk factors associated with operating logging machines in the fully mechanized logging operations typical in the southeastern ...
Quantification of Soil Macropore Characteristics using X-ray Computed Tomography
(2021-08-05)
Soil macropores, such as root channels and earthworm burrows, constitute only a small fraction of the total soil volume but contribute largely to the transport of water and solutes in subsurface flows. One of the challenges ...
The Quantification of the Concept of Engagement in Physical Education
(2018-06-27)
The purpose of the first study was to develop and validate a new self-report survey used to determine the level of agentic, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional engagement of eighth and ninth grade boys and girls in physical ...
Quantification of the potential spawning contribution from oyster (Crassostrea virginica) restoration projects: a comparative study among restoration sites and substrates in coastal Alabama
(2013-01-09)
Although numerous ecosystem services of oyster reef restoration have been documented, the contribution of larvae has not been previously quantified. In this study, we selected 5 restoration sites in coastal Alabama (Billy ...
Quantification Techniques for Arterial Blood Flow and the Left Atrium
(2014-07-29)
Cardiovascular dysfunction is a major cause of morbidity and mortally. As such, the characterization of the heart and surrounding vessels has a high clinical significance. The advent of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging ...
Quantifying and Modeling Preferential Flow and Nutrient Loss from Agricultural Soils Fertilized with Poultry Litter.
(2024-07-29)
Fertilizing agricultural fields with poultry litter to meet crop nutrient requirements and using cover crops to improve soil health are important agricultural management practices. Excessive loss of contaminants via surface ...