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Introduced Yellow Perch in Lake Martin and Yates Lake, Alabama: Interactions with Native Fishes
(2012-07-02)
Yellow perch has been introduced into Southeastern US drainages outside its native range. In Alabama, established populations now exist in Lake Martin and Yates Lake. Here, I determined how yellow perch might influence ...
An Introduction to Bernstein-Gel’fand-Gel’fand Correspondence
(2022-08-04)
This master's thesis serves as an introduction to the Bernstein-Gel'fand-Gel'fand correspondence first written in 1978. We shall cover some of the fundamental objects that the reader may not be familiar with, mainly tensor ...
Intrusion Resilient and Real-Time Forensics
(2011-12-05)
Intrusion to corporate network and unauthorized access to sensitive information can cause huge damage and intellectual property loss. In addition to intrusion, Denial of service (DoS)/Distributed DoS (DDoS) attack is also ...
Invasive Characteristics of Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense Lour.) in a Bay Swamp in the Fall Line Hills of East-Central Alabama
(2008-08-15)
Exotic species often become invasive because of an ability to occur in many habitat types with a variety of environmental variables. One species of plant that is particularly invasive throughout the southeastern United ...
The Inverse Domination Number Problem, DI-Pathological Graphs, and Fractional Analogues
(2010-04-20)
The conjecture that $\alpha(G) \geq \gamma'(G)$ is unproven where $\alpha(G)$ is the vertex independence number and $\gamma'(G)$ is the inverse domination number of a simple graph G. We have found the conjecture to be true ...
Inverse eigenvalue problem for Euclidean distance matrices
(2014-04-23)
This paper examines the inverse eigenvalue problem (IEP) for the particular class of Euclidean distance matrices. Studying the necessary and sufficient conditions for a matrix to be an element of the set of Euclidean ...
Inverse Limit Spaces
(2008-12-15)
This paper is a vast survey of inverse limit spaces. After defining an inverse limit on continuous bonding functions, we prove important theorems about inverse limits, provide examples, and explore various generalizations ...
Inverse source problem and inverse diffusion coefficient problem for parabolic equations with applications in geology
(2017-07-26)
This dissertation deals with inverse problems for parabolic partial differential equations with an integral constraint and their applications in geology. We employ analytical and numerical methods to analyze and approximate ...
Investigate the dopaminergic neurotoxicity profile of designer drugs (Piperazine derivatives)
(2018-05-14)
Different botanical derived, or synthetic addictive substances have been “misused” and/or “abused” for centuries around the world. To overcome the abuse by these substances, strict legal laws were constituted globally. ...
Investigate the Effects of Designer Drugs on Amyloid Beta
(2020-07-15)
Designer drugs are structurally novel compounds that can exhibit several pharmacodynamic effects. The diverse pharmacodynamic effects of designer drugs are due to their significant interaction with the major drug targets ...
Investigating a novel protein-based cofactor: toward elucidating the catalase mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis KatG
(2022-12-07)
Catalase-peroxidases (KatGs) have been engineered by nature to exhibit dual functionalism, degrading H2O2 by catalase and peroxidase mechanisms. This serves to protect the organisms that carry it (primarily bacteria and ...
Investigating Brain Function using Functional MRI-based Meta-analysis and Diffusion Tensor Imaging
(2015-05-04)
The investigation of structure and function in biological systems, specifically the brain, is paramount given the close relationship that they share with each other. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and Diffusion ...
Investigating Consumers’ Purchase Intentions Toward Jute-Blended Garments
(2023-05-02)
Jute is a natural fiber that has been a popular choice for making packaging materials, composite materials, and geotextiles, but its use was limited to these areas only due to its inherent disadvantages like stiffness, low ...
Investigating E. coli Contamination in Choccolocco Creek, AL
(2022-08-16)
Pathogen loading, specifically high Escherichia coli (E. coli) concentrations, is a major cause for poor surface water quality worldwide. Many rivers and streams are used recreationally, and contamination poses a communal ...
Investigating Faculty Perspectives on Written Qualifying Exams in Physics
(2024-03-12)
Doctoral qualifying exams are considered essential in assessing a student's readiness for research and advanced studies. Despite their significant role in many physics’ programs, questions have been raised about their ...
Investigating HCAR and FAN1 Variants as Inherited Risk Factors of Breast Cancer
(2022-04-22)
Inherited genetic risk factors in known breast cancer (BC) susceptibility genes
increase an individual’s overall lifetime risk of developing BC but explain only ~35% of
hereditary BC cases. Therefore, additional BC ...
Investigating Health Determinants in OECD Countries: A Random Effects Analysis
(2008-12-15)
In previous literature, there has been contradicting results regarding what indicators serve as determinants of health. This paper re-examines the health production function by using the economic theory of production to ...
Investigating Interactions Between Channel Catfish and Other Sport Fishes in Alabama’s State Public Fishing Lakes
(2009-05-15)
Channel catfish Ictalurus puntatus is a popular sportfish maintained by annual stocking in Alabama's State Public Fishing Lakes. Channel catfish may negatively affect bluegill Lepomis macrochirus and largemouth bass ...
Investigating mitochondria-induced premature aging due to reproduction and environment in semi-natural enclosed wild-derived house mice
(2023-05-02)
Reproduction is a highly energetic process requiring both prenatal and postnatal investment for female mammals. Under the disposable soma theory (DST), prenatal investment includes reallocation of resources used to maintain ...
Investigating Odorant Receptor Function in Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes: Response to Human Odorants and Chemical Repellents
(2023-07-27)
As a vector of some diseases affecting humans and certain animals, the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) has been increasingly widespread worldwide, drawing attention from governments and the general public due to its ...