Browsing by Author "Zhang, Ming"
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Zhang, Ming (2009-05-15)In this dissertation, I investigated computing algorithms for automated retinal blood vessel detection. Changes in blood vessel structures are important indicators of many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, etc. Blood ...
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Lee, Sangkug (Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)The role of land-use and related policies in reducing automobile dependence has been the subject of heated policy debate for over two decades. Previous research has shed light on the correlations between land-use and travel. ...
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Kim, Jin (Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)This study posits that there may be a systematic bias in measuring the transits endogenous impact on land values in a built up area due to discrimination by location in the city. Studies of transit value-added effect ...
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Lobyaem, Sonchai (Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)Bangkok is widely known for its severe traffic congestion. The Thai government advocates the concept of jobs and housing balance (JHB) as a strategy for reducing traffic congestion in Metropolitan Bangkok. The basic idea ...
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Hwang, Seong-Nam (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)This research investigated the effects of Scientifically Estimated Environmental Risks (SEERs) and perceived risks of floods, hurricanes, and hazardous material releases, and hazard mitigation measures with other locational ...
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Appiah, Justice (Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)In recent years, high occupancy/toll (HOT) lanes have gained increasing recognition as a potential method of managing traffic congestion. HOT lanes combine pricing and vehicle occupancy restrictions to optimize the demand ...
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Zhang, Ming; Li, Wei; Li, Tao (Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2011)
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Qu, Tongbin (2011-10-21)Congestion threshold is embedded in the congestion definition. Two basic approaches exist in current practice for setting the congestion threshold. One common approach uses the “free-flow” or unimpeded conditions as the ...
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Tydlacka, Jonathan Michael (Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)The purpose of this thesis was to perform microsimulation analyses on intersections near Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings (HRGCs) to determine if controlling mean train speed and train speed variability would improve safety ...
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Ryu, Hyung Cheal (Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)This study addresses factors driving the variation in the per capita Ecological Footprint (EF) in Dallas County, Texas. A main hypothesis was that scientifically estimated demography, environmental values, spatial attributes, ...
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Zhang, Ming (2013-11-14)With increasing production and commercial use of polymer nanomedicine and a lack of regulation to govern their disposal, polymer nanomedicine may enter into soils and ultimately into ground water system. In this dissertation, ...