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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 ...
The effects of dietary and skeletal calcium availability on reproductive performance of mammals
(2011-12-01)
Investment in offspring production often requires the mobilization of endogenous resources, a strategy which may negatively impact maternal condition. In mammals, skeletal ossification in growing offspring requires ...
The effects of dietary inclusion of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product in a commercial catfish ration on growth, immune readiness, and columnaris disease susceptibility
(2017-11-16)
Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector of animal agriculture. However, sustainable
expansion and intensification of aquaculture worldwide has been severely hampered by disease.
In the US catfish industry, the ...
Effects of dietary protein intake on fecal and milk microbiota
(2016-08-03)
Microorganisms in milk have traditionally been assumed to be contaminants, but recent data suggest that these microbial communities naturally reside in milk and may contribute to vital maternal effects. Investigators have ...
The Effects of Different De-feathering Methods on Salmonella Attachment to Chicken Skin and Antimicrobial Efficacy
(2016-07-22)
Chickens usually arrive at processing facilities with high populations of microorganisms. Salmonella is a major concern in poultry and poultry products in regards to food safety. During the initial steps of slaughter (i.e., ...
The Effects of Direct Instruction on Reading Comprehension for Individuals with Autism or Intellectual Disability
(2016-07-22)
This study investigated the effects of a Direct Instruction (DI) reading comprehension program on the reading comprehension skills of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability. Although the ...
Effects of Disturbance and Land Management on Water, Carbon, and Nitrogen Dynamics in the Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southern United States
(2010-12-02)
Although the climate in the Southern United States (SUS) is warm and wet, with mild winters and high humidity, the terrestrial ecosystems in this region have been greatly disturbed. These disturbances include hurricanes, ...
Effects of Donor Size, Host and Technician Skill for Success of Xenogenesis for Sturgeon or Catfish Gametogonium Transplantation into Triploid Catfish
(2023-11-27)
Xenogenesis is an innovative reproductive technology for the gamete production of biologically and commercially important species. As the primary source of caviar sold commercially, wild sturgeon populations have been ...
Effects of Dopamine Challenges on Clocked Fixed-Interval Schedule Performance for Rats Prenatally Exposed to Methylmercury and Selenium
(2007-08-15)
Fish consumption has been linked with health benefits, but fish are also a source of methylmercury (MeHg), a neurotoxicant implicated in well-documented population poisonings. To examine putative MeHg-induced alterations ...
Effects of Drought Stress on Floral Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Agricultural Systems
(2023-04-18)
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a crop of renewed interest in modern agriculture. However, for it to be considered hemp and not marijuana, it must have a total THC concentration of no greater than 0.3%. Drought is a common ...
Effects of Early Adverse Risks on Middle Childhood Behavior Development, Adolescent Physical and Mental Health, and First Juvenile Arrest for Low-Income Youth
(2015-07-23)
The current dissertation investigates the effects of early adverse risks on middle childhood behavior development, adolescent physical and mental health, and first juvenile arrest in a high-risk national Longitudinal Studies ...
The Effects of Electricity Billing Structures and Electricity Rates on the Profitability of Solar Photovoltaic Projects: Evidence from Poultry Farms
(2022-07-26)
Increasing prices for fossil fuels contribute to rising electricity prices. This coupled with the drop in the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has led to a rapid growth in PV adoption. Commercial poultry is a growing ...