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The Effects of Comorbid Asthma and Long-term Use of Corticosteroids on Clinical Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients
(2019-12-05)
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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)
(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
(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 ...
Effects of Dams on Migratory Fishes in the Alabama River: Laying the Groundwork for Restoration
(2023-07-27)
To understand the effects of dams on migratory fishes in the Alabama River Basin and support conservation of these species, I conducted studies on the past, present, and potential future of the system. The first study was ...
The Effects of Days on Feed and Ractopamine HCL Administration on Growth and Carcass Traits of Yearling Heifers
(2011-08-04)
Heifers comprise 30% of the total beef animals slaughtered in the United States yearly.
However, heifers are less efficient and have lighter HCW than steers which affects the profitability of heifers. Beta adrenergic ...
EFFECTS OF DDT AND DDE ON IMMUNITY, OXIDATIVE STRESS AND REPRODUCTIVE PARAMETERS IN RODENTS
(2021-04-26)
Lingering endocrine disrupting chemicals (i.e. DDT) are a significant threat to wildlife and humans. The effects of DDT have long been documented to cause adverse effects on reproduction, immunity and induce physiological ...
Effects of Delay Variation of IEEE 802.11 on Synchronization in Ad Hoc Networks
(2007-05-15)
The 802.11 MAC protocol, extensively used in wireless networks, handles the problem of collisions over a shared medium in part by avoiding them through the use of a random backoff counter drawn from an exponentially ...
Effects of desiccation practices and ploidy on Vibrio spp. abundances of cultured oysters, Crassostrea virginica
(2016-05-05)
The expansion of off-bottom aquaculture of the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, to the Gulf of Mexico accompanied by high temperatures, which are correlated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus, has ...
The Effects of Design Complexity and Novelty on Aesthetic Response: The Moderating Role of Centrality of Visual Product Aesthetics
(2011-07-29)
In support of holistic processing of aesthetic objects, this study examines the combinatorial effects of the design principles of complexity and novelty on aesthetic response for apparel products. Further, this study ...
The Effects of Design Piracy on Consumer Perception: When Large Fashion Corporates Pirate Small Independent Fashion Designers
(2018-07-19)
Unlike most creative industries, fashion design is not adequately assessed by Intellectual Property law in the United States. Fashion design piracy occurs when part or all of a designer’s original design is reproduced or ...
Effects of Diet Type and Ingredient Composition on Rate of Passage and Use of In Vitro Assays to Predict Amino Acid Digestibility of Animal Protein Meals in Broilers
(2012-04-27)
Ileal amino acid digestibility (IAAD) is used to characterize amino acid (AA) quality of animal protein meals (APM) for poultry, and IAAD assays utilize semi-purified (SP) diets. Nutrient utilization is influenced by rate ...
The effects of diet, physical activity, psychosocial variables, and home environment on weight status of children who reside in a low-income rural area
(2012-12-05)
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of diet, physical activity, psychosocial variables, and environment on the weight status of children who reside in a low-income rural area. One hundred fifty ...