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Essays on the Impact of Development on Agricultural Land Amenities and Values in Texas
(2010-07-14)
Market land prices ignore the non-market value of ecosystem goods and services; hence, too much agricultural land may be developed. Correct land valuation must include these non-market values. Values of ecosystem services ...
Mixture Modeling and Outlier Detection in Microarray Data Analysis
(2010-01-16)
Microarray technology has become a dynamic tool in gene expression analysis
because it allows for the simultaneous measurement of thousands of gene expressions.
Uniqueness in experimental units and microarray data platforms, ...
Host and Derivative Product Modeling and Synthesis
(2010-10-12)
In recent years, numerous methods to aid designers in conceptualizing new products have been developed. These methods intend to give structure to a process that was, at one time, considered to be a purely creative exercise. ...
Exploring Two Phases of Design-by-Analogy "Multiple Solutions" and "Multiple Analogies"
(2010-10-12)
Idea generation and design-by-analogy are core parts of design. Designers need tools to assist them in developing creative and innovative ideas. Analogy is one such tool that helps designers solve design problems. It is a ...
Improving Network Reliability: Analysis, Methodology, and Algorithms
(2010-07-14)
The reliability of networking and communication systems is vital for the nation's
economy and security. Optical and cellular networks have become a critical infrastructure
and are indispensable in emergency situations. ...
A Developmental Perspective on Reciprocal Effects of Teacher-Student Relationship and Achievement Across the Elementary Grades
(2010-10-12)
The current study utilized structural equation modeling to test an indirect model
of the effects of Teacher-Student Relationship Quality (TSRQ) on reading and math
achievement via the indirect effects of TSRQ on engagement ...
Detection of Atherosclerotic Coronary Plaques by Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Angioscopy
(2010-10-12)
Vulnerable plaque is a clinically silent condition of atherosclerotic plaque that leaves a large number of patients at risk of a coronary event. A method to detect vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque would greatly enhance ...
Statistical Analysis and Dynamic Visualization of Travis Peak Production in the Eastern Texas Basin
(2010-10-12)
Gas production has increased exponentially over the last 30 years, which is in
response to the increasing demand for natural gas. This trend is speculated to continue
to increase as legislation continues to be passed ...
Effects of Healing Garden Use on Stress Experienced by Parents of Patients in a Pediatric Hospital
(2010-01-16)
The newly built Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas was designed with an understanding of the healing power of nature. A perspective randomized design with pre-post measures Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) was ...
Base Isolation of a Chilean Masonry House: A Comparative Study
(2010-01-16)
The objective of this study is to reduce the interstory drifts, floor accelerations,
and shear forces experienced by masonry houses subject to seismic excitation. Ambient
vibration testing was performed on a case study ...