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The Effects of Aging on the Mechanical Behavior of Lead Free and Mixed Formulation Solder Alloys
(2010-08-05)
The microstructure, mechanical response, and failure behavior of lead free solder joints in electronic assemblies are constantly evolving when exposed to isothermal aging and/or thermal cycling environments. In this work, ...
The Effects of Aging on the Reliability of Lead Free Fine-Pitch Electronics Packaging
(2012-06-26)
A direct and deleterious effect on packaging reliability has been observed during elevated temperature isothermal aging for fine-pitch ball grid array (BGA) packages with Sn-1.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC105), Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305), ...
The Effects of Alternative School Placement on Disciplinary Referrals for At-Risk Students
(2012-05-11)
Across the country alternative schools and programs for middle and high school at-risk students are increasingly popular. They often function as an alternative to expelling or suspending at-risk students who may not be ...
The Effects of an Advanced Practice Nurse-led Telephone-based Intervention upon Hospital Readmissions, Quality of Life, and Self-Care Behaviors of Heart Failure Patients
(2008-08-15)
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition that has become a major public health problem. The effects of HF pose daily challenges for those living with this debilitating illness. Frequent hospitalization related to HF ...
The Effects of an Experiential Learning Model of Education on Second Grade Students' Fruit and Vegetable Knowledge, Preference and Consumption
(2006-12-15)
An experiential education model utilizing a school garden project and classroom nutrition education was explored for its influence on fruit and vegetable knowledge, preference and consumption among 115 second grade students. ...
Effects of Animal Fat, Flaxseed Oil, and Vitamin E on Growth Performance and Metabolic Profile of Finisher Pigs, Physical and Organoleptic Characteristics of Pork, and Gene Expression in Adipose and Muscle Tissues of Finisher Pigs
(2017-12-01)
Producing high-quality pork is an integral part of successful and sustainable pig production. Lipid content and composition is central to the nutritional value and eating quality of pork. The objective of this project was ...
The Effects of Animation and Cueing in the Acquisition of Spanish Vocabulary
(2008-08-15)
According to Paivio’s (1971, 2007) Dual Coding Theory (DCT), cognitive information is stored in two separate systems, the visual and the verbal system. Both are linked through cognitive connections that lead to better ...
Effects of Anoxia on Histology, Bacteriology, Condition Index, Glycogen Levels, and Fecundity in the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica
(2007-05-15)
The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is well known for its commercial and ecological roles in Mobile Bay, AL. During summer months oysters may be exposed to hypoxic and occasionally anoxic conditions which in turn ...
The effects of anthropogenic disturbance on ecosystem structure and function in Coastal Plain streams in the southeastern United States
(2022-11-30)
Widespread development fueled by economic growth continues to stress aquatic resources. The
world continues to both urbanize and deal with the effects of climate change. In the Southeastern
United States, more frequent ...
The Effects of Anthropogenic Traffic Noise on Auditory and Endocrine Function in the Blacktail Shiner, Cyprinella venusa
(2022-01-03)
Acoustic signals are a vital component of important behaviors such as courtship, foraging, parental care, and aggression. Acoustic communication is a modality utilized by a plethora of animals, including fishes. Recent ...
Effects of Application Method and Surfactants on Control of Yellow Nutsedge with Drip-Applied Herbicides in Polyethylene-Mulched Tomato
(2014-05-02)
Use of polyethylene mulch in vegetable production provides many benefits including improved weed control; however, not all weed species are adequately controlled. Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus L.) can penetrate ...
Effects of Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation on Users and Businesses during Construction
(2018-07-23)
Roadway maintenance and rehabilitation are critical tasks to sustain our transportation system. However, these activities often generate delays to road users, which can result in road user costs, work zone crash costs, and ...
Effects of Assay Methodology and Standardization for Endogenous Losses of Energy on Determination and Additivity of Metabolizable and Digestible Dietary Energy for Broilers
(2022-11-16)
Efficient broiler production requires providing birds with diets with appropriate energy density. A lack of additivity of dietary energy could lead to under- or over-supplying energy to broilers. Additivity may be affected ...
The Effects of Attentional Focus Instructions on Simulated Upper Extremity Amputees’ Movement Kinematics When Learning a Novel Functional Task
(2006-12-15)
An important question in motor learning concerns where attention should be focused when learning a new task. The majority of the literature dealing with this subject suggests that an external (visual, or task-related) focus ...
The Effects of Augmented Reality (AR) Modality and User-Virtual Product Interaction Design on Consumers’ Product Evaluation: A Cognitive-Experiential Self-Theory Perspective
(2021-08-16)
Given the rise of augmented reality (AR) application in retail settings as well as the recognition of theoretical and empirical literature gap in how consumers’ product evaluation can be shaped by AR, this research ...
Effects of basket arrangement and stocking density when using the adjustable long-line system for oyster grow-out
(2013-03-27)
In recent years, as demand has risen, interest has grown in diversifying Alabama’s oyster harvest to include oysters for the premium half shell market. The adjustable long-line system (ALS) can be used to grow oysters ...
The Effects of Behavior-based Safety Techniques on Behavior Variation, Targeted and Non-Targeted Safe Behaviors, and Productivity and Quality in Manufacturing Facilities
(2006-12-15)
In the field of occupational safety and health, worker behavior is often associated
with the immediate cause of workplace accidents and injuries. As a result an
understanding of worker behavior is a major area of concern ...
Effects of Bibliotherapy on Second Grader's Conflict Resolution Related to Bullying
(2013-11-19)
This study investigated the effects of bibliotherapy on bullying with second graders. In this study, the bibliotherapy treatment group listened to and discussed ten trade books with the content of bullying. The control ...
The Effects of Blast Loading on the Interface of Concrete Masonry Units and Mortar
(2019-04-18)
Masonry has always been a very efficient building material because of its low cost, availability, versatility, and construction simplicity. In terms of blast protection, masonry presents an enormous challenge: when ...
The Effects of Body Composition on Female Softball Pitching Biomechanics
(2020-11-24)
Additional mass is often considered beneficial for softball pitching performance; however, there may be adverse effects of increased body mass and body fat on softball pitching biomechanics. The purpose of this project was ...