Browsing by Subject "Stress"
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Abiotic Stress Effects on Physiological, Agronomic and Molecular Parameters of 1-MCP Treated Cotton Plants
(2012-02-14)Abiotic stresses impact cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) affecting physiological, molecular, morphological, and agronomic parameters. One of the main yield components in cotton production is the number of bolls per unit ... -
An Investigation of Stress Experienced by the Novice Teacher
(2015-04-17)The research conducted during this study consisted of examining the stressors experienced by the novice-teacher. The purpose for conducting this study was to examine the steadily increasing teacher attrition rate among ... -
Design and PIV Measurements on a Wire-Wrapped 61-Rod Hexagonal Fuel Assembly Experimental Facility
(2017-05-04)The superior uranium utilization efficiency of fast spectrum reactors relative to thermal spectrum reactors was recognized shortly after commercial reactor development started. The sodium fast reactor design, a type of ... -
The effect of pet ownership/attachment on the stress level of multiple sclerosis patients
(Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system. Over 80% of MS patients are in the relapsing remitting stage. Symptoms range from fever, fatigue, emotional distress, ... -
Effects of Acute and Chronic Stress on Immune- and Inflammatory-response Gene Expression in Beef Calves
(2012-02-14)Transport stress research has shown correlations among stress, morbidity, and mortality in calves subjected to the traditional U.S. market system, indicating the possibility of compromised immune function. The objective ... -
Evaluating Usage, Preferences, and Perceived Restorative Qualities of Staff Break Areas in Healthcare Facilities
(2015-01-20)Nurses are extremely important to the healthcare industry, and maintaining the quality of nursing care is one of the central concerns of today’s healthcare managers. Unfortunately, the nursing profession in the U.S. is on ... -
Evaluation of adrenal function, growth, carcass characteristics, blood metabolites, hematological and immune parameters in Angus, Brahman, Bonsmara X Angus and Bonsmara beef steers
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)Adrenal function, blood metabolites, hematological parameters, growth, and carcass characteristics were compared in tropically-adapted (Brahman,) intermediate (Bonsmara and Bonsmara X Angus crossbred,) and temperate (Angus; ... -
Evaluation of the relationship between animal temperament and stress responsiveness to M. longissimus lumborum tenderness in feedlot cattle
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)Temperament effects on meat quality were investigated using three contemporary groups consisting of Bonsmara-sired yearling-fed (n = 31), Angus-sired calf-fed (n = 49), and Angus-sired yearling-fed (n = 48) steers. To ... -
The impact of social stress on acute Theiler's murine encephalitis virus infection.
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)Stress is known to alter immune function, both in positive and negative ways. The disparate effects of stress on immune function remains an active area of investigation. This thesis investigates how the application of ... -
The impact of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) on teacher stress and anxiety as reported by middle school classroom teachers in a selected school district in Education Service Center, Region 20, Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of teacher stress and anxiety as reported by middle school classroom teachers in a selected school district in Education Service Center, Region 20, Texas. The selected ... -
Investigating the changes in matrix and fracture properties and fluid flow under different stress-state conditions
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)The fracture aperture and fracture permeability are usually considered to remain the same during the production life of a naturally fractured reservoir, regardless of the degree of depletion; but reservoirs experience ... -
It's not easy being green: stress and invalidation in identity formation of culturally-complex or mixed-race individuals
(2009-05-15)This is an exploratory study to examine a population which has not been widely researched, mixed-race or "culturally-complex" individuals and identification. In the interest of this study, "culturally-complex" refers to ... -
Life Exposures to Traumatic Events and Chronic Strains Among Older Mexican-Origin Individuals
(2012-10-19)The United States Latino population has experienced unprecedented growth in the past several decades. Despite these growing numbers there has been relatively little research that explores how exposure to negative life ... -
Minimally-invasive Wearable Sensors and Data Processing Methods for Mental Stress Detection
(2012-02-14)Chronic stress is endemic to modern society. If we could monitor our mental state, we may be able to develop insights about how we respond to stress. However, it is unfeasible to continuously annotate stress levels all the ... -
Not Walking the Talk: Identity Interruptions, Behavior, and Stress
(2018-08-21)The topic of straight-identified men who engage in sexual behavior with other men (straight MSM) is becoming the subject of an increasing amount of literature within gender and sexuality studies. This study approaches this ... -
Physiological indicators of tick-induced stress in grazing
(2009-05-15)Three studies utilizing a single group of growing beef steers were conducted to ascertain the effects of tick stress on cattle and to evaluate the use of bio-forensic techniques of detection. Steers (n = 28, 194 ± 3.0 kg) ... -
Reducing stress in sheep by feeding the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum
(Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)Feeding the extract of the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum (ANOD) has been shown to mediate the response of livestock to certain environmental stressors. To determine if feeding ANOD is useful in alleviating handling and ... -
Repetitive Ultra-low Stress Induced Nanocrystallization in Amorphous Cu‒Zr‒Al Alloy Evidenced by in situ Nanoindentation
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2014-05-12)Stress driven nucleation of nanocrystals in amorphous alloys has been a subject of intensive debate in the past decade. It has long been postulated that nanocrystals form succeeding the occurrence of shear bands in deformed ... -
Role of Extracellular Regulated Kinase 2 Within Lateral Habenula in Mediating Antidepressant Response and Resilience During Adolescence
(2018-08-02)Approximately 13% of children aged 12-17 are diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). This is particularly troubling since according to the World Health Organization, suicide is the second leading cause of death in ... -
The role of marital attributions in the relationship between life stressors and marital quality
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)This study examines the role that marital attributions may play in the relationship between the occurrence of stressful life events and marital quality. Specifically, it is suggested that within a crisis theory framework, ...