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Multivariate Skew-t Distributions in Econometrics and Environmetrics
(2012-02-14)
This dissertation is composed of three articles describing novel approaches for
analysis and modeling using multivariate skew-normal and skew-t distributions in
econometrics and environmetrics.
In the first article we ...
Investigating Rainwater Harvesting as a Stormwater Best Management Practice and as a Function of Irrigation Water Use
(2012-02-14)
Stormwater runoff has negative impacts on water resources, human health and environment. In this research the effectiveness of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) systems is examined as a stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP). ...
Exploring the Relationship between Resilience and Learning Styles as Predictors of Academic Persistence in Engineering
(2012-02-14)
In recent years, engineering education has witnessed a sharp increase in research aimed at the outcomes of academic success and persistence within engineering programs. However, research surrounding the key forces shaping ...
Last Planner System – Areas of Application and Implementation Challenges
(2012-02-14)
In recent years projects have increasingly used Last Planner System (LPS) in
building construction. However project managers still struggle with figuring out how the
LPS could be applied on their specific projects. One ...
Examining the Relationship Between Racial Identity Status and Race-Related Stress in African Americans
(2012-02-14)
Race-related stress has been found to impact the mental health of African Americans in literature. Three manuscripts were developed for this dissertation. The first is a critical literature review identifying the multiple ...
Performance of Polymer Coatings Under Forming Conditions
(2012-02-14)
Prepainted metal sheets being environment friendly and cost effective as compared to postpainted metal sheets, are widely used in construction, packaging, transportation and automotive industries. One of the key requirements ...
The Dynamic Effect in the Hydroboration of Alkenes
(2012-02-14)
The hydroboration of simple alkenes with BH3 preferentially occurs in an anti-
Markovnikov fashion. The standard explanation for this preference, reproduced in all
general organic chemistry textbooks, is that the selectivity ...
Thermal Comfort under Transient Metabolic and Dynamic Localized Airflow Conditions Combined with Neutral and Warm Ambient Temperatures
(2012-02-14)
Human thermal environments constitute complex combinations of various interacting thermal factors. The transient and non-uniform nature of those thermal factors further increases the complexity of the thermal comfort ...
RNA Editing in Trypanosomes: Substrate Recognition and its Integration to RNA Metabolism
(2012-02-14)
RNA editing in trypanosomes is the post-transcriptional insertion or deletion of uridylates at specific sites in mitochondrial mRNAs. This process is catalyzed by a multienzyme, multisubunit complex through a series of ...
Calcite Reaction Kinetics in Saline Waters
(2012-02-14)
The effect of ionic strength (I), pCO2, and temperature on the reaction kinetics of calcite was investigated in magnesium-free, phosphate-free, low calcium (mCa^2 ≈ 0.01 – 0.02 molal) simple KCl and NaCl solutions from ...