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Confronting Ego Threats with Reappraisal versus Rumination
(2010-01-16)
Two experiments compared the effects of two cognitive responses (i.e., rumination and cognitive reappraisal) individuals may adopt when confronted with a threat to self-regard. In Study 1, participants received negative ...
An AVO method toward direct detection of lithologies combining P-P and P-S reflection data
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
I here present a combined AVO analysis of P-P and P-S reflection data whose objective is to improve the identification of lithology by estimating the specific values of Poisson's ratio, [sigma], for each rock formation in ...
Behavioral flexibility of feeding dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) in Admiralty Bay, New Zealand
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Foraging theory suggests that hungry animals balance a complex set of costs and benefits when determining what and how to eat. Prey distribution, patch size, and the presence of conspecifics are important factors influencing ...
Business development strategies used by general contracting construction companies in Texas for market diversification
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The construction industry in recent times is seen to be highly competitive and dynamic. To remain progressive in such an environment construction companies need to be aggressive in terms of getting business. This is where ...
International monetary relations between the United States, France, and West Germany in the 1970s
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The United States acted unilaterally to terminate the Bretton Woods monetary system in August 1971, and international exchange rate management went from a regime of fixed to floating parities, much to the displeasure of ...
Relationships Between Residual Feed Intake and Performance of Heifers of Diverse Breedtypes and Brahman Cows
(2010-10-12)
These studies were designed to evaluate the relationships between residual feed
intake (RFI) and performance of growing heifers and Brahman cows. Residual feed
intake was determined for 77 heifers of diverse breedtypes ...
Comparative Cost Analysis of Alternative Animal Tracing Strategies Directed Toward Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreaks in the Texas High Plains
(2010-07-14)
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the industry impact of a
hypothetical Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the Texas High Plains using
alternative animal tracing levels. To accomplish this objective, ...
Chemopreventive Potential of Sorghum with Different Phenolic Profiles
(2010-07-14)
Epidemiological evidence has correlated consumption of sorghum with reduced
incidences of gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancer, especially esophageal cancer. There is
little evidence on how phenols of sorghum may affect ...
Investigation Of The Friction Factor Behavior for Flat Plate Tests Of Smooth And Roughened Surfaces With Supply Pressures Up To 84 Bars
(2010-10-12)
Annular gas seal clearances were simulated with closely spaced parallel plates
using a Flat?Plate tester. The device is designed to measure the pressure gradient along
the test specimen. The main function of the Flat?Plate ...
Correlations Among Gender, Career Interests, Conservation Issues, And Curriculum Choice By Students In Wildlife And Fisheries Sciences At Texas A&M University From 2000 To 2008
(2010-10-12)
It is important to develop and assess student learning outcomes in order to
determine whether academic department goals and standards are being reached. One
aspect of this process involves alignment of learning outcomes ...