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Investigation of the photocatalytic lithographic deposition of metals in sealed microfluidic devices on TiO2 surfaces
(2009-05-15)
The research presented within this dissertation explores the photocatalytic
deposition of metal carried out within sealed microfluidic channels. Micro scale
patterning of metals inside sealed microchannels is investigated ...
The effects of mnemonics on letter recognition and letter sound acquisition of at-risk kindergarten students
(2009-05-15)
This study examined the effectiveness of embedded picture mnemonic alphabet
cards on the acquisition of letter name and letter sound knowledge with at-risk
kindergarten students in a rural Texas public school. The study ...
The effects of ethical climate and faculty-student relationships on graduate student stress
(2009-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the impact of departmental ethical climate (climate) and primary student-faculty relationship (support) on graduate student stress (stress). Participants included ...
The hydroxyl radical initiated oxidation of unsaturated hydrocarbons in the troposphere: a theoretical and experimental approach
(2009-05-15)
Isoprene is the dominant non-methane organic compound emitted by vegetation
into the atmosphere, with a global emission rate of ~ 500 Tg yr-1. Its oxidation serves as
a major source of ground level ozone in North America ...
Capital flows to Latin American countries: effects of foreign direct investment and remittances on growth and development
(2009-05-15)
The significant restructuring of international capital flows to developing
countries – in particular to Latin American countries – observed in the last quarter
century has generated significant research in the area to ...
Examining the therapeutic compliment with African-Americans: a counseling technique to improve the working alliance
(2009-05-15)
The working alliance has received consistent empirical support relating the
construct to psychotherapy outcome. There is no empirical research on any particular
techniques that may prove useful at increasing the level of ...
Spatial attainment trends of racial and ethnic groups in Houston, Texas, 1970 to 2000
(2009-05-15)
Previous research in the spatial assimilation of racial and ethnic groups has not
assessed trends over time due to methodological difficulties and data limitations. I use an
innovative method to assess the intercensal ...
Assessment of estuarine habitats for resident and estuarine-dependent species: tools for conservation and management
(2009-05-15)
My research in coastal Ecuador and the northern Gulf of Mexico (GOM)
elucidated differences in value of shallow estuarine habitats for fishes and invertebrates.
I focused on mangrove and tidal river habitats in Ecuador, ...
Mechanisms of growth inhibition induced by methylene-substituted and ring-substituted dims in breast cancer cells
(2009-05-15)
One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States and
estrogen receptor (ER) status largely influences the type and subsequent success of
treatment employed. Although ER-positive breast cancer can ...
An assessment of middle grades preservice teachers' mathematics knowledge for teaching
(2009-06-02)
The overall purpose of this concurrent mixed methods study was to develop an
online performance assessment using content questions taken from a reputable seventh and
eighth grade standardized assessment that effectively ...