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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. ...
Effect of Carbon Supports on Supercritical Hexane Mediated, Fe-Catalyzed Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
(2017-12-01)
The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) process consists of surface-catalyzed reactions that
collectively convert syngas into hydrocarbons, oxygenates, CO2, water, and heat. In this work, five Fe-based,
carbon-supported ...
Effect of cellulose nanocrystals addition on electrospun silk fibroin composites for the valorization of sericulture production waste streams
(2019-01-23)
The accelerated development in sciences experienced during the last decades, along with the significant expansion of our knowledge about material synthesis and processing have produced relevant breakthroughs in several key ...
The Effect of City-County Consolidation in South Korea
(2013-07-16)
In 1994, the South Korean central government initiated a massive merger of city and county governments, and during the next two years, a total of 40 consolidated cities were established. Following the city-county consolidations, ...
The Effect of College Student Athletes' Academic Motivation and Athletic Motivation on Overall College Satisfaction
(2014-11-24)
The purpose of this study was to acquire information about student athletes’ academic motivation, athletic motivation, and overall college satisfaction in relation to gender. The participants included 101 varsity student ...
The Effect of Collegiate Athletics on Alumni Generosity
(2006-12-15)
This study tests the effect collegiate athletics plays within the parameters of a model for alumni giving. A sample of over 650 schools, both with and without athletic programs, indicates universities participating in ...
The effect of collimation on image quality and radiation safety in digital radiography of small animals
(2013-07-11)
Collimating the primary x-ray beam to the specific area of anatomic interest has traditionally been strongly recommended to produce high quality radiographic images, even though some small animal patients can fit their ...
The Effect of Color on Perception of Individual and Brand Personality Traits and Approach-Avoidance Behaviors: An Implicit Theory Perspective
(2013-07-10)
The objectives of this study were three-fold: a) to examine the effect of color (red/blue) on perceptions of individual/ brand personality traits (introverted/extroverted); b) to examine whether the above effect is moderated ...
Effect of Concrete Sealant on Survival of Foodborne Bacteria in Processing Environments
(2009-08-03)
Concrete sealants have been frequently used in the food industry to increase durability of concrete and decrease maintenance costs. In an attempt to associate these desirable properties of topical concrete sealants to a ...
The effect of concurrent and non-concurrent (delayed) administration of mepivacaine hydrochloride and triamcinolone acetonide on inflamed equine osteochondral and synovial explants in co-culture
(2022-07-19)
During equine lameness investigation, intra-articular administration of a local anesthetic followed by a corticosteroid is common for diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). Anecdotally, veterinarians are advised ...
Effect of Concurrent Sprint Interval and Resistance Training on Measures of Strength, Power, and Aerobic Performance
(2013-07-19)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this investigation was to determine if sprint interval training (SIT) performed concurrently with resistance training resulted in adaptive interference, had no effect, or caused synergistic enhancement ...