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"Grow up you big baby!": the experience and effects of teasing in adulthood
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The immediate effects of teasing on children and
adolescents are well documented, but in recent years, the
long-term effects of teasing on adults have gained research
attention. Recollections of teasing during youth ...
A critical dictionary of Herman Melville's Polynesian terms
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The dissertation is divided into five chapters and focuses primarily on MelvilleâÂÂs
Typee, Omoo, Mardi, and Moby Dick.
Chapter I introduces the idea that Melville understood Polynesian better than
what critics have ...
Supersonic turbulent boundary layers with periodic mechanical non-equilibrium
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Previous studies have shown that favorable pressure gradients reduce the
turbulence levels and length scales in supersonic flow. Wall roughness has been shown to
reduce the large-scales in wall bounded flow. Based on these ...
Cost minimization in multi−commodity multi−mode generalized networks with time windows
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The purpose of this research is to develop a heuristic algorithm to minimize total
costs in multi-commodity, multi-mode generalized networks with time windows
problems. The proposed mathematical model incorporates features ...
Astrocyte-derived nitric oxide in manganese neurotoxicity: from cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying selective neuronal vulnerability in the basal ganglia to potential therapeutic modalities
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Chronic exposure to manganese (Mn) causes the neurodegenerative movement disorder, manganism. A mouse model was developed to elucidate mechanisms involved in the etiology and progression of injury. Twelve-week old female ...
When pixels speak: why video games deserve free speech protection; why video games will not receive free speech protection
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
This dissertation examines how games have been construed legally and publicly
and compares the nature of games to the de facto legal criteria: in order for games to
receive free speech protection, games must inform and ...
Neurotoxic mechanisms of methylmercury: cellular and behavior changes
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The organic or methylated form of mercury (Hg), consisting of one methyl group
bound to each atom of Hg, (methylmercury; MeHg), accounts for most of the Hg to
which humans are exposed. MeHg, by virtue of its lipophilicity ...
A tale of two cacti: studies in Astrophytum asterias and Lophophora williamsii
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Astrophytum asterias (star cactus) and Lophophora williamsii (peyote) are sympatric species in the Tamaulipecan thornscrub of South Texas and adjacent Mexico. Peyote has been excavated from two archaeological sites: Shumla ...
The impact of CEO option grants on firm value: determinants of the effectiveness of option grants
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The significance of stock options as a component of executive compensation
has fluctuated dramatically over the past decade. The purpose of this study is to investigate
determinants of the effectiveness of stock option ...
Numerical simulation of flow and heat transfer of internal cooling passage in gas turbine blade
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
A computational study of three-dimensional turbulent flow and heat transfer was
performed in four types of rotating channels.
The first type is a rotating rectangular channel with V-shaped ribs. The channel
aspect ratio ...