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Investigation of the Redistribution of Kinetic Energy in a Microgravity Complex (Dusty) Plasma 

McCabe, Lori (2022-07-28)
In the presence of gravity, the micron-sized charged dust particles in a complex plasma are compressed to thin layers, but under the microgravity conditions of the Plasma Kristall-4 (PK-4) experiment on the International ...

An Investigation of the Relationship between Four Factors and Their Influence on the Persistence of African American Students at a Southeastern Historically Black University 

Smith-King, TaShara (2012-08-16)
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of four factors that influence African American students to remain enrolled at a southeastern HBCU. Historically Black Colleges and Universities are institutions of higher ...

An Investigation of the Relationship between Self-Directed Learning Readiness and Resilience among Student-Athletes 

Jackson, Tommy (2013-05-31)
Self-directed learners are people who advance based on personal initiative, capability, and determination (Knowles, 1962; Lerner, 1957; McDonald, 1967). Resilience is theorized as a positive characteristic within individuals ...

An investigation of the relationship between supervision quality, quantity, and type with client outcomes in therapy 

Melton, Michele (2007-08-15)
Shockingly few studies have investigated the relationship between clinical supervision and client outcomes in therapy. This study attempted to better explain this relationship by tracking the type, amount, and quality of ...

An Investigation of the Relationship Between the Stages of Change and Client Outcomes in Couples Therapy 

Pruet, Paty (2008-08-15)
While research exists concerning the stages of change and outcomes for individuals in specified treatments, there is currently a lack of research on the stages of change and client outcomes in couples therapy. This study ...

An Investigation of the Southern Subculture of Violence: Structural and Cultural Predictors of an Expanded Conceptualization of Violence 

Weston, Andrea (2006-08-15)
This research investigates the impact of both structural and cultural variables on regional variations in rates of homicide and aggravated assault. Particular attention is given to the influence of conservative Protestantism ...

An Investigation of the Stability of Assessment Center Performance Consistency and Ratings of Job Performance 

Hetzler, Julie M. (2009-08-05)
The consistent lack of evidence for the construct validity of assessment center (AC) performance dimensions has led some researchers to propose alternative approaches to investigating candidate performance in ACs (Lance, ...

Investigation of the Underlying Phenomena of Precipitation in Supercritical Antisolvent Processes 

Obrzut, Daniel (2008-08-15)
There is significant industrial interest in the ability to effectively produce organic and polymeric microparticles of controllable size and size distribution for numerous applications including certain pharmaceutical ...

Investigation of the Use of Steel Intermediate Diaphragms and Temporary Bracing Alternatives for Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges 

Dupaquier, Samantha (2014-04-23)
Common in bridge construction today, diaphragms are placed transverse to the girders, connecting adjacent girders to provide stability and transmit loads. Diaphragms are defined as either end diaphragms – used at the ends ...

Investigation of Thermally-Actuated Pumping During Pool Boiling of a Dielectric Liquid on an Asymmetric Microstructured Silicon Heat Sink 

Thiagarajan, Naveenan (2013-08-20)
Developments in the field of electronics fabrication have led to significant miniaturization of devices. Such a reduction in foot-print of the electronic devices coupled with increased capabilities, such as computing ...

Investigation of Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Deciduous Forests of Eastern Central Alabama 

Wang, Xiaodi (2017-01-05)
Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods, and as vectors of human disease, they are second only to mosquitoes in medical importance. There are many unknowns in Alabama regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases that require ...

Investigation of Trauma Type Differences Using the Personality Assessment Inventory 

Ingram, Lindsay (2008-05-15)
PTSD has been classified as an umbrella disorder, with the resulting syndrome appearing similar in individuals with varied trauma exposure. This concept has been examined from the beginning, with the breadth of events ...

An Investigation of Two-year Community College Students’ Involvement in Extracurricular Activities 

Woods, Jackie (2007-12-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of involvement in extracurricular activities and the relationship of involvement, persistence and academic accomplishment of enrolled students at a small Southern, ...

Investigation of volatile gas sensors integrated on flexible and wearable substrates with functional nanomaterials 

Park, Hyejin (2015-07-29)
In this dissertation, development of gas sensors on wearable substrates was studied to overcome the limitations, e.g., high-temperature process for fabricating sensing material, high sensing temperature, insufficient ...

Investigation of West African plant extracts as alternative, natural sources of antimicrobials against foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms 

Laskowitz, Shelli (2018-05-10)
Consumers demand clean-label food products, necessitating the search for new, natural antimicrobials to meet demand while ensuring food safety. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the antimicrobial properties of ...

An investigation of work values, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment among hospitality employees of different generations 

Skyler, Sheppard (2022-07-27)  ETD File Embargoed
The purpose of this research was to investigate the differences in work values, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment among four generational cohort (i.e., Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennial, and Generation ...

Investigation on Online Healthcare Social Platforms and Patient/Physician Performance through Data Analytics 

Song, Jiahe (2017-07-22)
Essay 1: It is unclear whether online patient communities are effective for health goal striving activities. Based on social cognitive theory, we identified two online mechanisms – social support and self-regulation – ...

Investigation on the Kinematics of Entrapped Air Pockets in Stormwater Storage Tunnels 

Chosie, Carmen (2013-11-01)
Various mechanisms can lead to the entrapment of air pockets within stormwater storage tunnels when they undergo rapid filling during intense rain events (Vasconcelos, 2006). These entrapped air pockets are linked to ...

Investigations into 5ꞌ-Extended 3-Deazaaristeromycin Derivatives 

Lashley, Dana (2014-05-02)
Nucleosides have provided a plentiful source in structural leads in antiviral drug discovery. Included in this class of compounds are the carbocyclic nucleosides, which because of the presence of a cyclopentyl moiety, offer ...

Investigations into religious coping among United States veterans: A lens on measurement and implications for psychological wellbeing 

Sherman, Haley (2024-04-05)  ETD File Embargoed
Pew Research Institute estimates that in 2020 approximately 70% of individuals in the United States (U.S.) identified as religious with some ties to a religious community or belief system (e.g., Christian, Jewish, Muslim, ...