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LATINO DESCRIPTIVE REPRESENTATION IN LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICE IN TEXAS
(2012-05-03)
This purpose of this study is to document and evaluate descriptive Latino representation at the local level, over time, and as it relates to characteristics of the Latino population. This study has important implications, ...
GPU ACCELERATION OF THE ISO–7 NUCLEAR REACTION NETWORK USING OPENCL
(2012-05-01)
We looked at the potential performance increases available through OpenCL and its parallel computing capabilities, including GPU computing as it applies to time inte- gration of nuclear reaction networks. The particular ...
Parallel Assembly of Collagen Fibrils on Mica Surface and Steps
(2012-07-11)
Collagen is the most abundant protein in human body and the major component
of the extracellular matrix. It self-assembles into fibrillar structures that exhibit
characteristic 67-nm bands called the D-period. Despite ...
Social Identity and Cooperation
(2012-07-11)
This study seeks to examine the effects of cooperation on social identity in group work. I posit that members of groups which are cooperative and therefore successful will be more likely to identify with the group, than ...
The Role of miR-143 and miR-145 in the Invasion of Glioblastoma
(2012-07-11)
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and most malignant type of
primary brain tumor. It is highly invasive and therefore difficult to treat. The life
expectancy of patients harboring GBM is around 12-18 months, ...
Of Black Sheep and White Crows: Is Bilinguals’ Memory for Figurative Meaning Language-Specific
(2012-07-11)
Whereas several studies have examined figurative language comprehension in single language users, there is a relative lack of empirical work on this topic in multiple language users. Seeking to extend the scope of research ...
Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization and Forage Maturity on the Nutritive Value of Bahiagrass
(2012-07-11)
Bahiagrass (paspalum notatum), a forage resource in the southern United States, often has lower forage quality than other forages, but may require fewer nutrient inputs. Our objectives were to determine the effects of N ...
The Effect of a Crisis on Emotions in Social Dilemma Settings
(2012-07-11)
In the past, research has considered what types of structures and settings influence cooperation and emotions in social dilemmas. However, there is little examination about how a crisis or change in the situation affects ...
Membrane Vesicles as a Vaccine Platform For Salmonella
(2012-07-11)
Salmonella species cause substantial morbidity, mortality, and disease burden globally
with multiple clinical syndromes. A protective host defense to Salmonella infection
requires both T-cell (cell-mediated) and B-cell ...
The Ecohydrological Implications of a Restored Rangeland in Central Texas
(2012-04-22)
Military training lands are among the most degraded rangelands in the United States. Tracked vehicle training represents the largest source of soil disturbance on these rangelands (Fang et al. 2002). Training activities ...