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The Effects of Clinical Experience in the Rating of Intelligibility of Phonetically Contrasted Words 

Hanner, Emily (2020-03-31)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate if crowdsourced lay listeners with minimal exposure to child speech and certified clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology experienced in treating speech ...

Effects of Color Plastic Mulches and Row Cover on the Yield and Quality of Sweet Potato [Ipomea batatas cv. ‘Beauregard’] 

Sullen, Daniel (2010-08-27)
Sweet potato [Ipomea batatas ‘Beauregard’] was grown on an Orangeburg sandy loam soil in Shorter AL. Sweet potato slips were planted in single rows. The experiment consisted of twelve experimental treatments as follows: ...

The Effects of Color Plastic Mulches and Row Covers on the Growth and Production of Okra and Summer Squash 

Gordon, Garry (2006-05-15)
Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench‘Clemson Spineless’] and summer squash [Cucurbita pepo (L) ‘Prelude II’] was grown on an Orangeburg sandy loam soil in Shorter, AL. Okra and summer squash were direct seeded in single ...

Effects of Color to Deter Thrips and Reducing the Incidence of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus 

Kelley, Mallory Jones (2009-04-20)
A field study was conducted to evaluate the influence of colored mulch plastic on thrips ability to locate tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Mulch colors were selected based on ultra violet reflectance which has ...

The Effects of Colored Mulch and ChromatiNet® on Select Cut Flower and Vegetable Production in a High Tunnel Production System 

Sherrer, William (2010-01-06)
The objective of these studies was to determine the effects of colored plastic mulch on the quality of select cut flowers in a high tunnel production system. In the first study, snapdragons (Antirhinum majus) were evaluated ...

Effects of Colored Plastic Film on Several Field Grown and Greenhouse Grown Cut Flower Species 

Crowley, Kathryn (2007-12-15)
The affects of colored plastic film or paints on morphological features of several cut flower species were tested either in the greenhouse or in the field. A Chapter II experiment was performed in a greenhouse using plywood ...

Effects of Combining Controlled Release Fertilizer and Organic Matter to Nutrient Retention in Green Roof Media 

Pennington, Mackenzie (2024-04-29)
Rooftop gardening, a burgeoning sector within agriculture, repurposes existing urban spaces to cultivate plants for consumption, production, and environmental enhancement. This practice offers a sustainable solution for ...

Effects of Commercial Thinning on White-tailed Deer Forage Availability and Ecological Restoration Objectives in Loblolly Pine Stands 

Keene, Kent (2019-04-09)
Planted pine (Pinus spp.) stands represent 19% of the forested land in the southeastern U.S. Though often managed for timber production, many landowners have alternative objectives, such as improving habitat quality for ...

The Effects of Community Partnerships on K-12 Computer Science Education 

Reed, Aaron (2019-04-17)
Technology is a critical component of the American economy. Analysts have claimed it is imperative that the United States maintain its status as a worldwide leader in technology or its economy, standard of living, and ...

The Effects of Comorbid Asthma and Long-term Use of Corticosteroids on Clinical Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients 

Huo, Nan (2019-12-05)  ETD File Embargoed
Objectives: This study 1) examined burden of asthma among prostate cancer patients, asthma and prostate cancer treatment patterns, and factors associated with concurrent asthma, 2) assessed the associations between comorbid ...

The Effects of Computer-Based Graphic Organizers and Instructional Technology for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities 

Massey, Cynthia (2018-04-09)
This study investigated the effects of an instructional technology, a computerized graphic organizer, on vocabulary acquisition skills of students with high-incidence disabilities. Specifically, this study focused on the ...

The Effects of Concrete-Representational-Abstract Sequence and a Mnemonic Strategy on Algebra Skills of Students Who Struggle in Math 

Strozier, Shaunita (2012-07-27)
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2012) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC; 2012) have stressed the importance of all students learning algebra. CEC stated that there was a crucial need for algebra ...

Effects of cool water washing of shell eggs on haugh unit, vitelline membrane strength, aerobic bacteria, yeast, and mold 

Caudill, Amber (2007-12-15)
Most retail shell eggs in the United States are washed in water that can be upwards of 49°C which increases the internal temperature of shell eggs. After processing, internal egg temperatures may be 6.1 to 7.8°C higher ...

Effects of Corn Particle Size and Feed Form on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broilers 

Rubio (2018-07-18)
Previous research has shown that manipulation of corn particle size and feed forms have an impact on broiler growth performance. The poultry industry grinds corn to approximately 800 µm before its incorporation into broiler ...

Effects of Corn Varying in Extractable Salt-Soluble Protein Content with Phytase and Xylanase Supplementation on Growth Performance and Nutrient and Energy Digestibility of Broilers Fed Diets Adequate in Calcium and Non-Phytate Phosphorus 

Gehring, Curran (2012-11-15)
Extractable salt-soluble protein content can be assayed rapidly to help identify corn that may have been improperly dried or stored. Research indicates a relationship between this variable and broiler performance. ...

Effects of couples' anxiety and avoidance on physical health symptoms 

Ryan, Aubrey (2012-07-23)
Couples presenting for therapy can be presumed to be experiencing relational distress. Attachment theory guides an understanding of couples’ problems in terms of each partner’s avoidance or anxiety in the relationship. The ...

Effects of Cover Crop Mixtures on Biological Indicators of Soil Health under Conservation Systems 

Ucar, Gokhan (2019-02-04)
Soil management practices affect the health and productivity of agroecosystems. Cover crops, which are grown between periods of cash crop production, play a critical role in building healthy soil. The most obvious benefit ...

Effects of Creep and Fatigue on the Reliability of SnAgCu Solder Joints in Thermal Cycling 

Abueed, Mohammed (2020-11-20)
The reliability of electronic systems is threatened by the failure of one solder interconnection among thousands connecting several components to the PCB. These joints are exposed to different sorts of harsh circumstances ...

Effects of culture methods in the Pacific Northwest on the levels of Vibrio spp. in farm-raised oysters (Crassostrea gigas) 

Kelly, James (2021-05-18)
Oyster aquaculture utilizes both on-bottom and off-bottom culture techniques to harvest raw oysters for the half-shell market. In the Pacific Northwest, the farming practices for growing the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea ...

Effects of D-Amphetamine on Choice Behavior under Mixed Concurrent Schedules 

Reile, Phyllis (2007-08-15)
The goals of this dissertation were to conduct detailed analyses of behavior in transition in response to changes in reinforcement contingencies by using mixed concurrent Random Interval-Random Interval (conc RI RI) schedules ...