Browsing Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (2002– ) by Title
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(2012-07-16)This thesis introduces a quasi-dynamic building simulation methodology which complements existing building simulators by allowing transient models of HVAC (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning) systems to be created ...
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(2016-04-28)Understanding the best methods for effectively instructing STEM education concepts is essential in the current climate of education. Kolb’s experiential learning theory outlines four specific modes of learning, based on ...
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A Quasi-Experimental Study of an Intervention Using the Text Structure Strategy in Grade 7 Science (2018-08-02)The ability to comprehend science texts is not only an academic skill but a life skill. Currently, however, the majority of students across grade levels in the United States are reading below grade level and have science ...
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(2012-10-19)The accurate prediction of warm-season convective systems, and the heavy rainfall and severe weather associated with them, remains a challenge for numerical weather prediction models. This study looks at one such circumstance ...
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(2012-07-16)Through a combination of personal interviews and participant-observation in three field sites ? the Tim Miller workshop and performance of October 2010 and the student organizations Cepheid Variable and the GLBT Aggies ? ...
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(2017-12-11)Despite political advances, LGBT+ experiences on social media are affected by a history of marginalization. LGBT+ people adjust the presentation of their gender and sexual identities in response to social pressures, but ...
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(2009-05-15)Fiction that incorporates gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning of heterosexuality itself (GLBTQ) themes and characters has been noted among the most widely censored novels for young adults (ALA, 2007; Finnessy, ...
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(2012-10-19)Quercetin (Q) and chlorogenic acid (CA), two bioactive compounds found in stonefruits, may protect against inflammation and cancer because of anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Since these compounds ...
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(2009-05-15)Quercetin (Q), a water-soluble flavonoid that is ubiquitous to foods of plant origin is postulated to protect against colon cancer due to its antioxidant activity. In contrast, we have shown that a dietary combination of ...
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(2020-09-16)Ever since its introduction, Sorting Network has been an active field of study. They can be efficiently parallelized and pipelined by modern CPUs. In addition, its data-oblivious nature and simple structure allow it to be ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)The primary goal of this thesis is to show that Martin Heidegger's philosophy of technology stems directly from his ontology. Specifically that his notion of technology, as the enframing destining spirit of this age, is a ...
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(2012-02-14)My doctoral work aims to construct a theoretical and intellectual framework to understand a set of remarkable developments concerning the Italian discourse on architecture from the early 1950s to the mid 1970s. This was ...
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(2012-07-16)In the 2010/11 academic year, more than one fifth of international students in the American higher education institutions were from Mainland China. However, these Chinese students were often addressed by American professors ...
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(2015-08-03)By reviewing existing data of preschool teacher small group shared reading video observations, the present investigator seeks to investigate the relationships between teacher questioning and child expressive and receptive ...
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(2015-01-21)Shared book reading (SBR) is considered the standard in fostering preschool children’s oral language skills. However, research has emphasized that extratextual conversation around book reading (i.e., questions, comments, ...
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(2011-10-21)The purpose of this thesis is to clarify the meaning of authenticity in Martin Heidegger's Being and Time. This is done first by situating the meaning of authenticity within the project as a whole, second through an exegesis ...
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(2015-04-17)The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been burgeoning in the construction industry because of its various advantages, which include the reduction of cost and duration, enhanced facilities management, and ...
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(2016-01-11)This dissertation presents mathematical and analytical models for real-time queue length estimation and platoon recognition using the connected vehicle technology (CVT). Information on queue length and platoon is a crucial ...
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(2012-02-14)This thesis explores the queueing performance of a wireless communication system that transmits packets over a correlated erasure channel using the IEEE 802.11 protocol suit. The channel states and the queue length together ...
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(2009-05-15)This record of study describes work done in the capacity of Research and Development (R&D) Engineer at Byrne Medical Incorporated, Conroe, TX. The company manufactures accessories used for endoscopic irrigation. The ...