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Essays on macroeconomics and forecasting
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
This dissertation consists of three essays. Chapter II uses the method of structural
factor analysis to study the effects of monetary policy on key macroeconomic variables
in a data rich environment. I propose two structural ...
Early identification of Hispanic English language learners for gifted and talented programs
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The exponential growth of the Hispanic student population and the controversial educational issue surrounding the assessment of English language learners are the two fundamental topics of this study. Due to the uncertainty ...
Function of CikA in the cyanobacterial circadian system: the pseudo-receiver domain of CikA regulates the circadian input pathway
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
The circadian input kinase gene (cikA) was first identified from a Tn5 mutant
of Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942. A cikA null strain shows a striking
phenotype related to circadian gene regulation: all sampled loci show ...
Mitochondrial and nuclear assessment of Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium Brasilianum) Phylogrography
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
Sequences of the cytochrome b gene and genotypes from 11 polymorphic
microsatellite loci were used to assess phylogeographic variation in ferruginous
pygmy-owls (Glaucidium brasilianum) from Arizona, Mexico, and Texas. ...
Extractable soil phosphorus, correlation with P forms in soil runoff, and relationships with the Texas p index as a nutrient management tool for cafos
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
Phosphorus (P) inputs into water reservoirs are the primary cause for accelerated
eutrophication affecting water quality. Attempts are underway to regulate inputs
originating from concentrated animal feeding operations ...
Attachment and survival of viruses on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L.): role of physicochemical and biotic factors
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Enteric viruses are responsible for a significant amount of foodborne disease in
the United States. Foodborne disease associated with enteric viruses has been
increasing within the last few years due to technological ...
The selective effect of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on murine Th1 and Th2 cell development
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
To examine how dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids affect Th2 cell development, female C57BL/6 mice were fed a washout corn oil (CO) diet for 1 wk followed by 2 wk of either the same CO diet or a fish oil (FO) diet. ...
Robust model-based fault diagnosis for chemical process systems
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
Fault detection and diagnosis have gained central importance in the chemical
process industries over the past decade. This is due to several reasons, one of them
being that copious amount of data is available from a large ...
Essays on reputation
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
This dissertation examines reputation, the belief of the decision maker about
types of advisors, in incomplete information games with multiple advisors. The decision
maker believes that an advisor can be one of two types ...
Impact of utilizing 3D digital urban models on the design content of urban design plans in US cities
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Some experts suggest that urban design plans in US cities may lack adequate coverage of the
essential design aspects, particularly three-dimensional design aspects of the physical
environment. Digital urban models and ...