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The impact of ciminal background checks on the selection of school volunteers as reported by human resource professionals of selected Texas public school districts
(Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of criminal background
checks on the selection of school volunteers as reported by human resource
professionals in selected Texas public school districts. Ninety Texas ...
Management effects on labile organic carbon pools
(Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)
It is well documented that increases in soil organic matter (SOM) improve soil
physical properties and increase the overall fertility and sustainability of the soil.
Research in SOM storage has recently amplified following ...
The influence of local and imported factors on the design and construction of the Spanish missions in San Antonio, Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
San Antonio, Texas, is home to several eighteenth-century Spanish Franciscan missions,
which represent some of the best examples of Spanish colonial mission architecture in
the United States and which together comprise the ...
Ranges, movements, and spatial distribution of radio-tagged Rio Grande wild turkeys in the Edwards Plateau of Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
To determine possible causes of declining Rio Grande wild turkey (RGWT; Meleagris gallopavo intermedia) abundance in the southern Edwards Plateau, research was conducted on 4 sites, 2 with stable (S [SA and SB]; Kerr and ...
Parental perception of participation in special education: examining differences across child educational levels Hispanic and white families
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This study discussed past research, litigation, and legislation that pertained to the topics of parental involvement in special education. Past barriers were discussed that kept parents from interacting and suggestions ...
Geomorphology and morphometric characteristics of alluvial fans, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and adjacent areas, west Texas and New Mexico
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This study qualitatively and quantitatively analyzes the geomorphology of alluvial fans in the Guadalupe Mountains Region (GMR) of west Texas and south-central New Mexico. Morphometric data for 31 alluvial fans and drainage ...
Bear Creek: a case study in locating historic site remains in southeast Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
In the Gulf Coastal Prairie and Marsh region of Texas, historic archaeological
sites are often obscured by dense vegetation resulting in extremely limited surface
visibility. In an environment such as this, historic sites ...
More than Bibi, Selena, Juan, and Vicente: Media's Racial Formation of Mexican Immigrants' Gender Identity
(2015-05-07)
This dissertation analyzes the gendered racialization of identities of Mexican immigrants in the media and focuses on how newspapers in particular provide a significant platform in which to reinforce, transform and/or ...
Evaluating Channel Migration of the Lower Guadalupe River: Seguin, TX to the San Antonio River Confluence
(2016-08-18)
On Earth, rivers are found meandering across the landscape. To accommodate dynamic flow regimes and sediment loads, rivers are in constant adjustment within the channel and adjacent valley. Extreme floods as well as base ...
Estimating Net Gains and Losses of Coastal Wetlands in Galveston County and Cameron County, TX
(2016-08-22)
Coastal wetlands serve many important ecological services. One of these important ecological services is there use as storm buffers. Coastal wetlands provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species and can improve ...