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An examination of the perceived need and recommended body of knowledge for architectural internship programs in Kuwait
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
This study stresses and reflects a professional concern for the state of architecture
in Kuwait, with a specific emphasis on the development of competence of architectural
students and recent graduates on professional ...
Supported phospholipid membranes as biometric labs-on-a-chip: analytical devices that mimic cell membrane architectures and provide insight into the mechanism of biopreservation
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
This dissertation focuses on the applications of solid supported phospholipid
membranes as mimics of the cellular membrane using lab-on-a-chip devices in order to
study biochemical events such as ligand-receptor binding ...
A non-continuum approach to obtain a macroscopic model for the flow of traffic
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Existing macroscopic models for the flow of traffic treat traffic as a continuum or
employ techniques similar to those used in the kinetic theory of gases. Spurious two-
way propagation of disturbances that are physically ...
Parallel algorithms for inductance extraction
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
In VLSI circuits, signal delays play an important role in design, timing verification and
signal integrity checks. These delays are attributed to the presence of parasitic resistance,
capacitance and inductance. With ...
Small sample feature selection
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
High-throughput technologies for rapid measurement of vast numbers of biolog-
ical variables offer the potential for highly discriminatory diagnosis and prognosis;
however, high dimensionality together with small samples ...
Protein folding and phylogenetic tree reconstruction using stochastic approximation Monte Carlo
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Recently, the stochastic approximation Monte Carlo algorithm has been proposed
by Liang et al. (2005) as a general-purpose stochastic optimization and simulation
algorithm. An annealing version of this algorithm was developed ...
Decomposition algorithms for multi-area power system analysis
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
A power system with multiple interconnected areas needs to be operated coordinately
for the purposes of the system reliability and economic operation, although
each area has its own ISO under the market environment. In ...
Improving the prediction of differential item functioning: a comparison of the use of an effect size for logistic regression DIF and Mantel-Haenszel DIF methods
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Psychometricians and test developers use DIF analysis to determine if there is possible bias in a given test item. This study examines the conditions under which two predominant methods for determining differential item ...
Damage initiation, progression and failure of polymer matrix composites due to manufacturing induced defects
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
In polymer matrix composites (PMCs) manufacturing processes can induce de-
fects, e.g., voids, fiber misalignment, irregular fiber distribution in the cross-section
and broken fibers. The effects of such defects can be ...
Genetic analysis of canine hip dysplasia
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The morphologic variability seen in the domestic dog, Canis lupus familiaris, is
unique among mammals. Selective pressures imposed by humans have divided dogs into
almost 400 separate breeds. Selection has also led to the ...