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The Effect of a Text Message-Based Intervention System on Meditation Practice
(2019-07-10)
This study investigated the use of a text message-based intervention system on meditation practice. The study compared an experimental group who utilized a text message-based intervention system that included a perceived ...
Effect of Acacia Gum on Bare Root Nursery Crops and in Cutting Propagation
(2006-08-15)
The effects of acacia gum on bare root ‘Karl Sax forsythia’ (Forsythia × intermedia ‘Karl Sax’) and ‘Merrill’ magnolia (Magnolia stellata ‘Merrill’) were examined, along with the effects of acacia gum on ‘Merlot’ Virginia ...
The effect of acid marinades on Listeria monocytogenes, shelf-life, meat quality, and consumer acceptability of beef frankfurters
(2009-08-07)
The USDA-FSIS requires processors producing ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and
poultry products exposed to the environment after the primary lethality step to employ
alternatives to kill or inhibit the growth of Listeria ...
The Effect of Ad Libitum Concentrate Feeding on Crib-Biting Behavior in the Horse
(2012-10-31)
Previous research indicates cribbing behavior in horses increases when horses were fed concentrate meals. This study used 10 mature cribbing geldings to investigate effects of ad libitum concentrate feeding on cribbing ...
The Effect of Affect Regulation on the Relationship between Attachment and Internalizing/Externalizing Behavior Problems in Male Adolescents who have Sexually Offended
(2009-11-19)
It is important to better understand those who perpetrate sexually; however, much of the available research has been conducted with adult sex offenders. Since research has found that these adults frequently report ...
Effect of Age of Forest on Mammals in the Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, Alabama
(2006-12-15)
Ecosystems provide services to humans through ecological processes, raw materials, and aesthetics, but these services often are negatively impacted by human activities. Flood-prone riparian areas are called upon increasingly ...
Effect of Aging and High Temperature on High Strain Rate Mechanical Properties of SAC305 and Its Application to Shock and Vibration Environment
(2018-07-24)
Electronic products such as smart phone, tablet and personal computer have been populated in recent years, those devices may accidentally fall on the ground during operation. Therefore, understanding the reliability ...
Effect of air and root-zone temperatures on growth and quality of indoor hydroponic lettuce
(2019-11-18)
An experiment was conducted in an environmental control chamber to determine the effects of air and root-zone temperature on growth of hydroponic lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. ‘Rex’). For each replication, lettuce seeds ...
Effect of Ammonia Nitrogen on Production and Haemolymph of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Cultured in Low Salinity Ponds in Greene County, Alabama
(2014-07-24)
Water temperature, pH, and concentration of total ammonia nitrogen were measured on 12 sampling date in summer 2013 in eight shrimp ponds on an inland, low-salinity shrimp farm in Alabama. Shrimp haemolymph samples also ...
The effect of an intravenous injection of branched chain amino acids on body temperature of cats undergoing general anesthesia.
(2022-06-27)
Perioperative hypothermia is a common complication in anesthetized cats. Nutrient induced thermogenesis (NIT) with intravenous administration of amino acids (AAs) is a technique used to increase endogenous heat production, ...
Effect of animal manure application and soil physicochemical properties on nutrient and metal leaching
(2023-08-07)
A significant amount of poultry litter produced in the southeastern United States is applied to pasture lands. Poultry litter application on agricultural lands can cause nutrient enrichment of subsurface effluent, particularly ...
The Effect of Ankle Bracing on Lower Extremity Coordination, Coordination Variability, and Neuromuscular Activity in Individuals with and without Chronic Ankle Instability
(2016-07-22)
Ankle sprain injuries and ankle bracing act as constraints that can influence natural coordination pattern dynamics. Recently, researchers studying the progression of chronic ankle instability (CAI) have used measures of ...
Effect of Aquaculture Practices on Fish Microbial Communities
(2018-07-24)
Channel and hybrid catfish are the main aquaculture species in the USA. One of the most significant problems that catfish producers face is the presence of bacterial diseases throughout production. These diseases can cause ...
The Effect of Asperity Geometry on Elastic-Plastic Statistical and Multi-scale Rough Surface Contact Models
(2018-04-20)
The solution to an elastic-plastic contact problem can be applied to many phenomena such as friction, wear, and thermal contact resistance. Many models have been developed to solve it. A deterministic approach accurately ...
Effect of Atmospheric Drag Estimation on Orbit Determination
(2023-12-07)
Determining the location of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in orbit is an important aspect when using them for navigation and performing reentry analysis.
A large perturbation in LEO satellite orbits is atmospheric ...
The Effect of Between Group Dependence on Measurement Equivalence/Invariance Tests
(2011-11-21)
When using structural equation modeling methods, researchers should test for the presence of measurement equivalence/invariance (ME/I) before investigating substantive hypotheses (Bollen, 1989, p. 355). This study evaluated ...
Effect of biomass variability on catalytic fast pyrolysis to produce renewable transportation fuels
(2016-12-12)
The paradigm shift in recent years towards the use of renewable sources of energy to fuel economies around the world is primarily due to the limited availability of conventional sources such as fossil fuels, coal and ...
Effect of biosecurity and management practices on the prevalence of Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Clostridium perfringens in a poultry production system
(2015-12-10)
Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, and Campylobacter are responsible for 30% of all foodborne illness cases and 50% of foodborne illness hospitalizations in the United States. Many of these cases and outbreaks have been ...
The Effect of Caffeine Ingestion on Tennis Skill Performance and Hydration Status
(2007-05-15)
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of pre-match consumption of a caffeinated carbonated soft drink on tennis performance and hydration status before and during simulated tennis match play.
Ten ...
Effect of calcium on biofilm development and role of mopB and msrA in virulence of Xylella fastidiosa
(2016-07-27)
Xylella fastidiosa is the causal agent of many diseases on economically important plants. Pierce’s disease of grape (PD) and citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC) are among the most important diseases caused by X. fastidiosa. ...