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The Effects of Physical Therapy Clinical Experiences on Post-Professional Orthopaedic Knowledge

Houser, Jeremy (2020-05-14) ETD File Embargoed

While it is the case that physical therapists who complete an orthopaedic residency program are more likely to pass the orthopaedic specialist examination, it is unclear if these programs provide those students with more ...

The Effects of Phytase and Non-starch Polysaccharide Enzymes in Poultry Production

Gulizia, Joseph (2021-11-19) ETD File Embargoed

Feed is the largest expense in broiler production; therefore, feed additives have become commonplace in broiler diets to reduce feed cost and improve live performance. Exogenous enzymes have been used for over 50 years to ...

Effects of Piperazine Derivatives on Hippocampal and Dopaminergic Neurotransmission

Majrashi, Mohammed (2019-10-08) ETD File Embargoed

Designer Drugs are a group of psychoactive substances synthesized from chemicals to emulate the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic actions of widely used substances of abuse. A minor modification of the chemical structure ...

Effects of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Treatment of Cotton on the Oviposition Behavior of Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Nangle, Kate (2012-03-29)

Treating crops with a group of naturally-occurring root bacteria, termed plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), has been shown to increase plant growth and enhance plant health in different ways. Although much is ...

Effects of Planting Density, Prescribed Fire, and Other Factors on Stand Structure and Wildlife Habitat in Longleaf Pine Stands in Alabama

Wheeler, Evan (2019-05-01)

Though the distribution of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) forests has decreased throughout the past century, increasing awareness of the economic and ecological benefits of longleaf silviculture has stimulated restoration ...

The Effects of Poly-Victimization and Caregiver Attachment on Disclosure of Illegal Sexual Behavior

Harrelson, Megan, E. (2016-08-04)

This study examined the relationships between poly-victimization (i.e., cumulative types of victimization), caregiver attachment, and disclosure of illegal sexual behavior in adolescent males detained in sex offender ...

Effects of Polyacrylamide Hydrogel on the Properties of Sand

Graham, David (2010-08-18)

A study on the effects of polyacrylamide hydrogel on the properties of Ottawa sand was conducted. Laboratory testing included stress-controlled cyclic triaxial tests, consolidated undrained triaxial compression tests, and ...

The Effects of Polyethylene and Cereal Rye Mulch, Tillage, and Herbicides on Tomato and Watermelon Yield and Weed Control

Williams, Jacob (2017-01-11)

Cereal rye, polyethylene mulching, and tillage all have an impact on the yield and growth of weeds. Herbicides have been used to control weed growth for decades. Using these in conjunction can possibly demonstrate ways to ...

The Effects of Positive Behavior Supports on Academic Achievement in Alabama

Hurston, Ramona (2011-08-03)

This dissertation examined the potential effects of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) on academic achievement in the State of Alabama as measured by the scores of the Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT) for fourth graders. ...

The effects of practicing a motor skill with the expectation of teaching it: Benefits to skill learning, potential underlying mechanisms, and effects on skill performance under psychological pressure

Daou, Marcos (2018-06-07)

This dissertation describes a program of research (consisted of five studies) that focused on investigating a practical technique intended to enhance individuals’ motor learning. Specifically, I examined whether learners ...

Effects of pre- and probiotics on pond production, growth and disease susceptibility of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus and Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus

Addo, Samuel (2013-12-04)

Disease outbreaks have become a major challenge to the profitable culture of fish and shellfish as aquaculture operations intensify. Globally, total annual losses from disease outbreaks have reached billions of United ...

The Effects of Prescribed Fire on Wild Turkeys in the Talladega National Forest

McInnis, Mariah (2021-12-02)

Previous research on the effects of prescribed fire on wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) has been primarily conducted on areas with burn units <300 ha in size. However, large-scale burning (i.e., >1,000 ha burn units) has ...

The Effects of Pressure on Strategy Selection for Decisions Made Under Uncertainty

Huffling, Steven Kyle (2015-07-30)

Decisions are often made in high-stakes or pressure filled situations. Some evidence suggests that in the presence of social and performance pressures, some people become less able to maintain the use of complex strategies ...

Effects of Prior Learning Assessment on Graduation Rates of Adult Students in an Online Degree Program

Barnett, William Lee (2020-07-20)

Technological advances and changes to America’s workforce have created a need for adult workers to upskill their abilities. Many of these adults address this need by pursuing a college degree. While adult learners tend to ...

The Effects of Product Review Photos on Consumers’ Perceptions of Reviewers and Consumptive Outcomes: A Socio-Cognitive Information Processing Perspective

Ross, Mary Kassandra (2023-11-08) ETD File Embargoed

E-commerce product reviews are tantamount to product and brand successes. However, the breadth of existing literature overlooks a critical aspect of modern review publishing—the ability for reviewers to share product photos. ...