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Mitochondrial Respiration, Oxidative Capacity, and Oxidative Stress in Skeletal Muscle 

Parry, Hailey (2021-04-09)
Biologists and physiologists have been interested in the differences between birds and mammals for many years. Part of this is due to the distinct differences observed in fat breakdown in these animals. Importantly, fat ...

Mixed Groups with Decomposition Bases and Global k-Groups 

Mathews, Chad (2006-08-15)
This thesis is devoted to proving assertions made without proof by Paul Hill and Charles Megibben in their fundamental papers regarding knice subgroups and the Axiom 3 characterization of global Warfield groups. The main ...

Mixed Infection in Tomato Plants by Dominant Bacterial Spot Pathogen and the Co-occurring Bacterial Species 

Sadhukhan, Shreya (2022-03-08)
Pathogen dynamics can be altered by co-occurring pathogenic or opportunistic entities inhabiting the same host species. Mixed infection or co-infection caused by multiple pathogenic strains are common in nature. However, ...

A Mixed Methodological Study of Text Annotation: Exploring Its Effects on Collegiate Student-Athletes’ Reading Comprehension 

Hardin, Kimberly (2021-12-09)  ETD File Embargoed
Orientation study skills courses and collegiate developmental courses are the new trend for some universities, as more and more students are entering college underprepared. However, there is a gap in research relating ...

A Mixed-Methods Study: Understanding Student Ties in a Distance Learning Educational Leadership Cohort 

Slear, Susan (2019-12-09)  ETD File Embargoed
With instructional delivery for education changing at an increasing rate from the traditional face-to-face classes to distance learning and hybrid formats, educators must stay current with best practices. Cohorts, which ...

Mixing, Mass Transfer and Cell Production in a Continuous Bioreactor 

Fang, Shu (2018-08-03)
This research investigated a novel continuous bioreactor which has the advantages of enhanced oxygen transfer, low shear stress, ease of operation and scalability. The bioreactor showed significant improvement in gas-liquid ...

Mixture Sampling and Determination of Asphalt Binder Content for Slurry Surfacing Systems 

Earls, Brooke (2022-07-25)
Slurry seals and micro surfacing are two of the main preventative maintenance methods used by state and local agencies. However, there is a lack of methods for quality control/quality assurance for slurry surfacing systems. ...

A Mobile Augmented Reality Assistant via Deep Learning and Lidar for the Visually Impaired and Blind 

Xie, Tianshi (2023-04-26)  ETD File Embargoed
Visually impaired and blind (VIB) people often face additional difficulties in their daily lives due to their lack of access to visual information, which reduces their quality of life. Due to their vision problems, it is ...

Mobile Learning-A New Paradigm of E-Learning 

Erri, Raja Shekar Reddy (2011-06-28)
One recent significant change in the learning environment is demand for mobility. Growth in technology and availability of mobile and wireless devices enables different ways of communicating. The cost of mobile access to ...

Mobile Phone Use in Ugandan Aquaculture: Farmer Experinces and Aspirations 

Matuha, Moureen (2015-07-27)
Aquaculture, being largely non-traditional in Uganda, is challenged by inadequate information and technical assistance to guide farmers. Farmers in Uganda have accumulated enough experience in growing crops and livestock ...

Mobile Robot for Retail Inventory Using RFID 

Zhang, Jian (2016-12-09)
The use of RFID technology is increasing in retail stores, because it improves the performance of automated checkout, inventory and theft detection systems. In this dissertation, we present a novel implementation of a ...

Mobility and Energy Management in 5G Ultra-Dense Networks 

Sun, Li (2022-12-05)
Triggered by the development of 5G technologies, the demand for mobile data has grown tremendously in recent years. It leads to an urgent need to upgrade the current macro-cell-based architecture of network infrastructure ...

Mobility Modeling, Prediction and Resource Allocation in Wireless Networks 

Prasad, Pratap (2010-10-29)
Rapid increase in the number of mobile and wireless users has created greater loads on legacy networks. Also, increased miniaturization of computing devices has led to an influx of handheld gadgets. Mobile users now wish ...

Modal and Impact Analysis of Fluid-Structure Interaction by Finite Element Methods. 

Mallikarjuna, Akshay (2021-12-01)
In this work, the modal and impact interactions of fluid-filled cylindrical structures are studied. The first part of the study focuses on the parametric modal analysis of fluid-coupled thin structures. This study emphasizes ...

A Model Driven Engineering Framework for Simulation Experiment Management 

Chakladar, Sritika (2016-08-08)
Simulation experiments are a convenient and useful means to gain insight into the operation of scientific models. They are conducted to address specific goals and evaluate specific questions about the model. These ...

A Model for Building Trustworthiness in Online Stores 

Lanford, Patricia (2007-08-15)
More and more research is being done everyday in the world of e-commerce as consumers and merchants alike realize how powerful a selling tool the internet has become. Research shows that trust is key to the success of ...

Model for Permit Loads for Barnes Slough Bridge 

Garmestani, Golpar (2016-12-09)
ALDOT has an eleven-span flat slab concrete bridge over Barnes Slough and Jenkins Creek on the northbound side of US Highway 82/231 that was built in 1915 for which there are no construction drawings or other available ...

A Model for Socially Responsible Consumption among Millennials: An Identity-Based Perspective 

Johnson, Olivia (2016-08-04)
Social responsibility has rapidly gained popularity among consumers specifically among Millennials born 1980 to 2000. Millennials are characterized by their willingness to get involved with social and political initiatives ...

A Model for the Regional Variability of Riprap Prices in Alabama 

Arevalo Uribe, Laura Carolina (2020-05-05)
Riprap is widely used by departments of transportation (DOTs) for erosion control and slope stabilization activities. Even though DOTs seem to be satisfied with the ability of riprap to fulfill its intended purpose, its ...

A Model of Managerial Effectiveness in Information Security: From Grounded Theory to Empirical Test 

Knapp, Kenneth (2005-08-15)
Information security is a critical issue facing organizations worldwide. In order to mitigate risk and protect valuable information, organizations need to operate and manage effective information security programs. Using ...