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A Comparison of Particle Tracking and Sizing Using Plenoptic Imaging and Digital In-line Holography
(2016-04-22)
Digital in-line holography and plenoptic photography are two techniques for single-shot, volumetric measurement of 3D particle fields. A preliminary comparison of the two methods is presented by applying plenoptic imaging ...
A Comparison of Personal Attribute and Scenario Based Shame Measures
(2005-12-15)
Shame has become an increasingly important topic in the study of emotion and psychopathology; however, the best way to measure it remains unclear. Three current, prominent shame measures include the Experience of Shame ...
Comparison of Plate Media for Isolation of Campylobacter from Live Broilers and Scheduled Delivery of Broiler Flocks to Reduce Cross-contamination with Campylobacter
(2006-12-15)
Campylobacters are bacteria that are a major cause of diarrheal illness in humans and are generally regarded as the most common bacterial cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. Disease control studies have demonstrated that ...
Comparison of Poultry Litter and Commercial Fertilizer Rate and Application Timing on Environmental Nitrogen Loss, Corn Grain Yield, and Mineral Composition
(2020-07-30)
For efficient use of poultry litter (PL) as a nutrient source, it is critical to balance the amount of nitrogen (N) needed to maximize corn (Zea Mays L.) grain yield while reducing N loss to the environment. Besides, there ...
A Comparison of Quality Attributes in ‘AU Golden Dragon’, ‘AU Golden Sunshine’, and ‘Hort 16A’ Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) During Storage
(2011-08-15)
This research focused on the effects of fruit size and cultivar on fruit quality and postharvest storage life of three cultivars of Actinidia chinensis. In the first experiment, the fruit quality attributes of ‘AU Golden ...
Comparison of Single and Double Drip Tapes for PRE Herbicide Application for Control of Nutsedge spp. in Plasticulture Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
(2017-04-17)
Field studies were conducted in 2015 and 2016 in Auburn and Shorter, Alabama, to evaluate single and double drip tapes for PRE application of herbicides under polyethylene mulch beds for yellow and purple nutsedge (C. ...
A Comparison of Sites Colonized in Broilers Challenged Through Various Routes and Feed Administration with Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Heidelberg at Day 14
(2019-06-03)
Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) and Salmonella Heidelberg (SH) are among the top Salmonella serovars associated with poultry. Broiler grow-out facilities may contain these organisms and can be introduced to the broiler through ...
Comparison of Soil Organic Carbon Methods and Carbon Sequestration and Soil Characteristics in Louisiana Crawfish Ponds
(2013-12-10)
Two studies were conducted for this thesis research. In the first study, nine soil organic carbon (SOC) methods were evaluated using 336 soil samples from different regions, including Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas, as ...
A Comparison of Staff Training Methods for Effective Implementation of Discrete Trial Teaching for Learners with Developmental Disabilities
(2012-05-07)
Discrete trial teaching is an effective procedure for teaching a variety of skills to children with autism. However, it must be implemented with high integrity to produce optimal learning. Behavioral Skills Training (BST) ...
Comparison of Tensile Strength and Early Healing of Self-Locking and Surgeon’s Knots for Closure of Ventral Midline Celiotomy in Horses
(2020-07-15)
Characteristics of surgical closure are associated with incisional complications. The surgical knot has been shown to be the weakest point of the suture line. Self-locking knots, such as the forwarder (F) and Aberdeen (A) ...
Comparison of the gene encoding the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor between hyperthyroid and non-hyperthyroid domestic cats.
(2018-07-12)
The prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism (FH) is increasing, yet the etiology of FH remains to be elucidated. The purpose of this study was to compare exons 1 to 5 of the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) gene ...
Comparison of the reliability index between American codes and Chinese codes
(2018-11-15)
Abstract
The primary purpose of this research is to apply the reliability analysis techniques to the evaluation of two different series’ structural design codes using in America and China. This research is focused on ...
A comparison of the size and age distribution of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus to the age of artificial reefs in the northern Gulf of Mexico
(2011-04-12)
Size and age of red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, were sampled from April through November 2010 and compared with the age of the artificial reef at the site of capture. Artificial reefs were deployed in 2006 (n=20, 4 ...
Comparison of the Theory, Application, and Results of One- and Two-Dimensional Flow Models
(2006-08-15)
The accurate simulation of flooding is crucial in the design of safe, cost-effective hydraulic structures. Hydraulic engineers are faced with several difficult decisions that will determine the accuracy of any modeling ...
Comparison of Three Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequences for Measuring Cartilage Thickness in the Canine Stifle
(2012-08-15)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) using 3 sequences; Proton Density Spin Echo (PDSE), 3 Dimensional Spoiled Gradient with Fat Suppression (3D SPGR-FS) and Steady State Free Precision (SSFP) in the sagittal plane was carried ...
Comparison of Trunk Wraps in their Ability to Protect Kiwifruit Vines from Freeze Injury
(2020-06-26)
The golden kiwifruit is a new crop to the southeastern United States, with orchards being established across the region. Unfortunately, freeze injury is prevalent due to fluctuating winter temperatures that impact cold ...
A Comparison of Two Proofs of Yamamoto's Theorem Relating Eigenvalue Moduli and Singular Values of a Matrix
(2006-12-15)
We examine two proofs of Yamamoto’s theorem regarding the asymptotic relationship
between singular values and eigenvalue moduli of a matrix. The first proof is by T.
Yamamoto in 1967 and makes use of compound matrices. ...
Comparison of Vegetation Types for Prevention of Erosion and Shallow Slope Failure Along Roadways
(2022-08-03)
Shallow slope failures due to erosion are common occurrences along roadways in Alabama due to the prevalence of high intensity rainfall in the region. The use of vegetative covers is a reasonable solution to stabilize newly ...
Comparison of Video Ethnographic Modes for Design Research
(2013-07-08)
Design research is a daunting and time consuming process in which many hours of research is collected through methods such as interviews, surveys, focus groups and visual techniques such as photography and video. This ...
Comparisons Among Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus, Blue Catfish I. furcatus, Channel ♀ × Blue ♂ Hybrid Catfish and Transgenic Channel Catfish for Growth, Cold and Salinity Tolerance
(2017-04-12)
Two studies were performed related to salinity tolerance and the potential effect of climate change on genetic choices for catfish farming. The first study examined the growth rate and survival rate among channel catfish ...