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(2007-07-14)The purpose of this project was to gain a better understanding of the means used to keep large proteins from becoming too stable. As globular proteins become larger, they bury a larger fraction of their side chains and ...
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Literature Review: The researchers have provided an in depth look into the established connections identified between learner engagement and performance (Kuh, 2003; Robinson & Hullinger, 2008; Stott, 2016; Calvo & Reio, ...
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(2015-12-10)Based within the cultural psychological perspective, this study will analyze how racial/ethnic identity and the degree of stereotypicality in Hispanic-themed cultural products affect Latino’s attitudes towards immigration ...
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(1991)In this study, the marketing techniques of general hospitals in Texas are compared to see if any similarities or differences exist between private for-profit, private not-far-profit, and public (not-for-profit) hospitals. ...
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(1986)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the understanding of stable dispositions and the development of a realistic self-concept. It was hypothesized that once children have acquired the understanding ...
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How The Chapter 313 Tax Incentive Has Impacted Solar Energy Expansion and School Districts in Texas The development of solar energy in Texas began to increase rapidly in 2019, quickly catching up with California, the nationwide leader. This recent rapid increase is an ongoing trend that presents a unique opportunity to ...
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Following an analysis of the current religious demographics trend in America, The Pew Research Center suggests that the percentage of individuals who identify as Christian could decline to half of the current population ...
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The rapid neutron-capture (r-)process, is responsible for the creation of about half the elements heavier than iron in the Universe. However, the nature and astrophysical site of the r-process is still strongly debated. ...
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(2009-06-09)Mangos contain numerous compounds that have been shown to exhibit antioxidant properties. These compounds, most of which are polyphenolics, are linked to anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities in the body. Mangos ...
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(2011-07-20)This thesis seeks to explain the reoccurring electoral success of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez in the context of Chávez‟s exposure in the media, specifically, by evaluating his weekly show, Aló Presidente, alongside ...
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(2020-04-30)Historically human anatomy has been taught using didactic lectures, graphic illustrations or descriptions in textbooks, and performing dissections of cadavers. While these methods can be considered tried and true, students ...
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Study rooms provide a key resource for college students. However, many study spaces require reservations ahead of time to manage high demand. A reservation system serves to control the flow and population of a building to ...
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This project takes an interdisciplinary approach between phenomenology and human-computer interaction to demonstrate how mediation theory establishes a process from which we can obtain a more comprehensive qualitative ...
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(1986)The way John Barth's characters try to answer the question of their own identity is the thematic catalyst for the conflicts and crises in his fiction. Some characters come to happier and more purposeful conclusions because ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)A key question in the area of humor research is "What factors affect humor perception?" Past studies have shown humor perception depends on several factors, including the gender of the joker (or agent of the humor), the ...
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(2006-07-11)Circadian rhythms are daily cycles of activity that have been demonstrated in many organisms including bacteria, fungi, insects, plants, and mammals. A clock system is composed of three parts: the input pathway, the central ...
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(Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2018-04-01)A regular misconception is that Saudi Arabia is the largest producer of energy from oil and natural gas. Despite massive oil production, Saudi Arabia produces less than 1% of total energy from oil and gas. The U.S. currently ...
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(2020-04-13)Hydrogels, water-imbibing crosslinked polymer networks, are useful for 3D cell culture because of their tissue-like mechanical properties and high water content. A variety of “click chemistry” reactions have been utilized ...
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(2021-04-26)Clinical treatments for intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration aim to relieve pain and stabilize the spine. However, recovery is limited by a lack of adequate replication of joint mechanics, donor site morbidity, and a low ...
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(2019-04-25)Anastomosing rivers are multichannel systems characterized by a definitive main channel and semi-permanent sub-channels that intertwine with the main channel in their planform. This semi-permanence of the sub-channels is ...