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Unmet Housing Rehabilitation and Household Goods Needs in Texas During Katrina-Rita, 2005
(2012-07-11)
The U.S. was appalled by the overall devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest storm in American history. Just days later the Gulf Coast was swept by Hurricane Rita which amplified the already disastrous situation. ...
THE USE OF GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR FOR ARCHAEOLOGY: DETERMINING SITE FORMATION PROCESSES AND SUBSURFACE FEATURES ON TUTUILA ISLAND, AMERICAN SAMOA
(2006-07-11)
The use of geophysical remote sensing techniques has been increasing for several decades. As this technology becomes increasingly affordable and accurate, more and more archaeologists are beginning to wonder how this ...
Temporal Changed in the Abundance and Cellular Distribution of GAPDH
(2006-07-11)
Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) is a metabolic enzyme originally thought to be only involved in glycolysis. New studies have shown that this protein contains novel functions not previously anticipated. ...
Fracture of Thermosetting Polymers: Experiments and Modeling
(2011-08-04)
ABSTRACT
Fracture of Thermosetting Polymers: Experiments and Modeling. (April 2009)
Brad Evin Burgess
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University
Research Advisor: Dr. Amine Benzerga
Department of Aerospace ...
The Influence of Context Reinstatement on the Recovery of Blocked Memories
(2006-08-16)
The present study examined the effect of context reinstatement on the recovery of experimentally blocked memories and the possible creation of memory errors. Context refers to every aspect of the environment in which a ...
Making Weighty Decisions: Do Pre-Service Teachers Understand the Impact of Data-Driven Decisions?
(2010-07-14)
In an era of high accountability for student achievement and a mandate to use evidenced-based educational practices, the Institute of Education Sciences requires, effective methods for databased decision-making to be used.. ...
The Informal Sector and Economic Development in Latin America: A Brief Study of the Chilean Model
(2010-07-14)
A major hindrance to the achievement of steady economic growth is widespread informal employment, also known as the informal sector. The informal sector is a complex phenomenon which is pervasive in developing regions of ...
Factors Affecting Strategic Choices of the European Union Maritime Shipping Industry: Pre and Post European Union Anti-Trust Exemption
(2010-07-14)
This research is to explore the factors that affect the strategic decision to use or not use pools and conferences within the European Union (“EU”) maritime industry. The following research questions will be explored: ...
Nutrient Content of Beef Steaks as Influenced by USDA Quality Grade and Degree of Doneness
(2010-07-14)
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of various degrees of doneness on the nutrient content of beef. Ten steaks were obtained from each of five USDA Prime, five USDA Choice, and five USDA Select strip ...
Design and Control of a Fully Automated Vehicle door
(2010-07-14)
The objective of the research was to develop a fully automated vehicle car door that can detect any object obstructing its path during operation. A fully automated door concept has not yet been implemented in the car ...