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The development and use of multiplex PCR protocols for the detection of Clostridium perfringens toxin encoding genes cpa, cpb, etx, ia, cpe, netB, and tpeL
(2013-04-19)
Clostridium perfringens (CP) is the etiological agent of necrotic enteritis (NE) and gangrenous dermatitis (GD) in poultry as well as CP enterotoxin (CPE)-mediated food poisoning in humans. All these diseases can cause ...
Development and Validation of a Cumulative Exposure Shoulder Risk Assessment Tool Based on the Fatigue-Failure Theory
(2019-11-15)
Exposure to physical risk factors and the resultant cumulative loading has been identified as a major contributing factor for the development of workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Nevertheless, the dose-response ...
Development and validation of a Paper-based analytical device (PAD) for formaldehyde detection and its utilization in wood composites emissions
(2022-05-06)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are caused by different sources, including non-fully cured adhesives used to bond the pieces of wood in the fabrication of wood composites. N on-cured Phenol-Formaldehyde resins represent ...
Development and validation of a UPLC-MS method for quantification of selected cannabinoids in canine plasma and its application to commercial cannabis products
(2018-04-24)
Introduction. Cannabinoids are the important chemicals in cannabis plant with medicinal value [51]. However, effective and safe use is best based on studies that describe their behavior in the plasma of the species being ...
Development and Validation of a Work-Life Conflict Scale: Identifying Energy and Emotion
(2016-07-26)
This research outlines a series of studies that aim to develop and validate a new scale that expands upon the current measurement of work-family conflict. While work-family conflict, and more broadly work-life conflict, ...
Development and Validation of an Inertial Vehicle Barrier Calculator
(2021-11-11)
The danger of malevolent vehicle penetration attempts at the perimeter of protected facilities is an increasing threat across the globe. Passive, unanchored inertial vehicle barriers rely on their mass and friction with ...
The Development and Validation of Prediction Equations for the Apparent Metabolizable Energy of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles in Broilers
(2013-10-28)
The objective of this research was to develop regression equations that accurately predict the AMEn content of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) samples varying in ether extract content and to cross-validate ...
The development and validation of the Auburn Psychology Term Test (APTT)
(2006-08-15)
The construction and investigation of the psychometric properties of the Auburn Psychology Term Test (APTT), a yes-no test designed to measure psychology knowledge, is described in this paper. The relationships between ...
Development of 3D Background Oriented Schlieren with a Plenoptic Camera
(2015-07-30)
This dissertation investigates a novel idea of implementing background oriented schlieren (BOS) with a plenoptic camera along with its application for 3-dimensional (3D) density measurement and for depth perception (DP) ...
Development of 690K SNP arrays for whole genome mapping and genetic studies in catfish
(2016-08-05)
Catfish is the leading aquaculture species in the United States, accounting for approximately 60% of U.S. aquaculture production. However, the catfish industry is facing great challenges including escalating feed and fuel ...
Development of a 3-D Fluid Velocimetry Technique based on Light Field Imaging
(2011-05-04)
A novel method for performing 3-D particle image velocimetry is developed and demonstrated. The technique is based on light field photography, which uses a dense lenslet array mounted near a camera sensor to simultaneously ...
Development of a Biennial Review Procedure for Updating Liquidated Damage Rates Used in Construction Contracts
(2007-08-15)
This research effort sought to develop statistically justifiable means for developing a schedule of liquidated damage (LD) rates to be adopted by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). The procedure outlined ...
Development of a biosensor for the rapid detection of Salmonella Typhimurium in milk
(2005-12-15)
Foodborne illnesses are still serious problems in the United States. Methods for rapid detection of foodborne pathogens are needed to protect public health. The recent advances in biosensor technology enabled the rapid ...
Development of a CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system for Fusarium oxysporum and characterization of an extracellular superoxide dismutase and its contribution to pathogenicity on cotton
(2019-04-17)
The Fusarium oxysporum species complex (FOSC) is an important group of filamentous fungi that are able to infect both animals and plants. Based on its economic importance, an effort has been made to better understand the ...
Development of a Custom Data Acquisition System for the Study of Vehicle Dynamics in Longer Combination Vehicles
(2014-07-11)
This thesis details the development, deployment, and verification of a custom data acquisition system for the purpose of studying vehicle dynamics in a triple trailer Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV). In addition to the ...
The Development of a Decision Algorithm to Aid in the Selection of Pipe Material for Cross-Drainage Application
(2016-05-05)
The Code of Federal Regulations effectively limited allowable culvert materials to reinforced concrete pipe and corrugated steel pipe on Federal-aided projects. Angered by the exclusion, the plastics industry lobbied ...
Development of a Direct Density Measurement Technique for Aero-Optic Analysis of a High-Velocity, Compressible Flow Field
(2011-04-28)
A direct density measurement technique was developed for high-velocity, compressible flow fields using acetone planar laser induced fluorescence (PLIF). Motivation for this work was mainly aero-optics. A 4” x 4” transonic ...
Development of a Drop Tube Furnace for Visualization of Combustion of Fuel Particles
(2010-03-26)
This thesis describes the development of a laboratory-scale burn simulator
designed to maximize visualization capability in a combustion furnace with a high degree
of control of temperature and particle presence. A ...
Development of a Feeder Route Cyclist Demand Model for Dense Urban Areas
(2012-11-06)
This thesis provides a new way of forecasting bicycle demand in the urban core by using a feeder system approach. It uses a technique of predicting demand at a location for all of the demand feeding into that point. No ...
Development of a GPS Software Receiver on an FPGA for Testing Advanced Tracking Algorithms
(2010-07-20)
In this thesis, the development of an FPGA-based software GPS receiver with a special focus on advanced tracking algorithms is developed. The particular algorithms of note in this thesis are in a class known as vector ...