Browsing by Author "Billor, Nedret"

Now showing items 1-20 of 43

Advanced Neuroscience Data Analysis using Functional Data Analysis Methods

Yi, Yuyan (2023-12-06) ETD File Embargoed

There has been a growing interest in neuroscience data, encompassing fields like engineering, bioengineering, and neurophysiology. Researchers increasingly utilize neural signals, including electroencephalography (EEG) ...

An Analysis of Item Response Theory

Jones, Stuart (2019-07-02)

This paper examines a field of psychological and educational measurement testing theory called Item Response Theory. The paper delves into the basics of the theory, its theoretical and statistical background, and discusses ...

Classification Using A Functional Partial Least Squares Logistic Regression Method

McAtee, Aaron (2016-04-12)

Statistical analysis of functional data has been explored extensively over the last decade and functional partial least squares regression has emerged as a popular choice for classification problems. In partial least ...

Clustered Seismicity in Alabama: Natural or Anthropogenic?

Chen, Jian (2017-07-27)

Seismicity in the central and eastern U.S. is typically characterized by low-magnitude earthquakes (M < 4) with a random distribution that occur in areas of low to moderate strain rates. An unprecedented increase in ...

Creating Spatial Probability Distributions for Longleaf Pine Ecosystems Across East Mississippi, Alabama, the Panhandle of Florida, and West Georgia

Hogland, John (2005-12-15)

Longleaf ecosystems have severely decreased in total area since pre-European settlement. These dramatic losses are the principle reason for the listing of many plants and animals as endangered, and have been the driving ...

Disjoint Intersection Problem For Steiner Triple Systems

Srinivasan, Sangeetha (2007-12-15)

Let (S, T_1) and (S, T_2) be two Steiner Triple systems on the set S of symbols with the set of triples T_1 and T_2 respectively. They are said to intersect in m blocks if |T_1 intersection T_2| = m. Further, if the blocks ...

A Distribution-Free Control Chart for Retrospective Location Analysis of Subgrouped Multivariate Data

Bell, Richard C., Jr. (2011-09-08)

In multivariate quality control, a proper Phase I analysis is essential to the success of Phase II monitoring. Even self-starting methods, which seek to minimize the Phase I process, usually recommend a single retrospective ...

An Economic Impact Study of the Alabama Horse Industry

Richburg, Darcey (2016-08-19)

This thesis evaluates the economic impact of the Alabama horse industry. Budgets have been developed for three separate levels of horse care described as low, moderate, and high cost. The budgets along with the population ...

Epidemiology of the virulence and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli from canine and feline clinical isolates.

Thungrat, Kamoltip (2014-12-17)

Escherichia coli resistance impacts the veterinary professional because of therapeutic failure and the public health significance. The lack of national monitoring programs in small animal practices limits evidence-based ...

Essays in Agricultural and Food Policy: Impact of Crop Insurance on Fertilizer Use, Willingness to Pay a Premium on Beef, and Estimating the Demand for Carbonated Sweetened Beverage

Aguegboh, Ekene (2023-12-04) ETD File Embargoed

In recent years, empirical economic research has witnessed significant advancements. Simple linear regressions have evolved into different applied econometrics toolkits, which cover methods such as difference-in-difference ...

Estimating Cell-Type Profiles and Cell-Type Proportions in Heterogeneous Gene Expression Data

Pritchard, David A. (2012-05-16)

Understanding the mechanisms underlying natural variation in gene expression is an important question in medical and evolutionary genetics. Many studies intend to compare either (i) cell-type expression profiles across ...

Evaluation of Shear Tab Connections as Supplemental Energy Dissipators

WU, HONGYANG (2022-11-04)

As structural engineering practice moves from life-safety to functional recovery after a significant seismic event, taking advantage of structural components to enhance the energy dissipation of a structure will be important. ...

Evaluation of Statistical and Machine Learning Methods on Predicting One-way Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams

WU, HONGYANG (2022-02-10)

It is a well-known fact that predicting shear strength of concrete beams is a very complex topic. The traditional approach is to assume that the shear strength is the sum of the concrete contribution (Vc) and the shear ...

Exact Comparision of Hazard Rate Functions of Log-Logistic Survival Distributions

Dixit, Asha (2008-08-15)

A comparison of hazard rates of multiple treatments are compared under the assumption that survival times follow the log-logistic distribution. Exact test procedures are developed for ordered comparisons of the worst case ...

FULL-SCALE MECHANISTIC AND PERFORMANCE INVESTIGATION OF A FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT WITH A STABILIZED FOUNDATION

Nakhaei, Mostafa (2021-06-21)

The current study aimed to develop a mechanistic understanding of the behavior of flexible pavements with stabilized foundations through full-scale testing, instrumentation, and simulation. In pursuit of this objective, a ...

Geographic Variation in Trace Element Profiles of Shrimp and Viability of Elemental Profiling as a Traceability Tool

Davis, Robert (2021-07-07)

The increased concern about the environmental consequences of shrimp culture in importing markets has led to a greater emphasis on sustainability of the products. Traceability is an important component of making claims ...

Group Lasso for Functional Logistic Regression

Godwin, Jessica (2013-07-11)

Functional datasets are comprised of data that have been sampled discretely over a continuum, usually time. While the recorded data are discrete, it is assumed that there is a smooth, underlying curve describing the ...

Hybrid Machine Learning Techniques for Manufacturing and Beyond

Lee, Jangwon (2021-07-19)

This dissertation presents research performed to develop a novel soft sensor, feature space process monitoring, and domain knowledge-based path analysis for manufacturing and healthcare industries. In recent years, as ...

Immunopathogenesis, prevention and control of Bovine viral diarrhea virus

Palomares-Naveda, Roberto (2012-07-17)

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is an important infectious agent that affects cattle worldwide (Baker, 1995; Houe, 1999). Acute infections with some strains of BVDV may cause immunosuppression and clinical signs of ...

Liquid Jet Impingement on Mesoscale Modified Surfaces for Power Electronics Cooling

Smith, Aaron (2023-10-25) ETD File Embargoed

In each vehicular generation, active safety and comfort features are added and enhanced, increasing the power draw required to operate every feature. As a result, heat generation in the power electronics is increasing, ...