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Achievement and Opportunity Gaps in Mathematics Education in Turkey Compared to European Union Countries
(2010-12-08)
One of the main purposes of this dissertation was to examine gender- and socioeconomic status (SES)-related mathematics achievement gaps among Turkish middle-school students compared to achievement gaps in European Union ...
Effect of Density Gradient Centrifugation on Quality and Recovery Rate of Equine Sperm
(2010-07-14)
Density gradient centrifugation of sperm is a common assisted-reproduction
procedure in humans used to improve semen quality. The technique allows sperm
separation based on their isopycnic points. Sperm with morphologic ...
Joint synchronization and calibration of multi-channel transform-domain charge sampling receivers
(2010-07-14)
Transform-domain (TD) sampling is seen as a potential candidate for wideband
and ultra-wideband high-performance receivers and is investigated in detail in this
research. TD receivers expand the signal over a set of basis ...
The Effect of Practice on Learning and Transferring Goal Directed Isometric Contractions across Ipsilateral Upper and Lower Limbs
(2010-07-14)
The purpose of this thesis was to determine whether practice-induced adjustments and
retention of a goal directed isometric motor accuracy task were similar between ipsilateral upper
and lower limb and whether there is an ...
SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF THE SARS-COV NSP15 ENDORIBONUCLEASE, MECHANISM OF ACTION AND INSIGHT INTO CORONAVIRUS INFECTION
(2010-07-14)
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus encodes several unusual
RNA processing enzymes, including Nsp15, an endoribonuclease that preferentially
cleaves 3? of uridylates through a Ribonuclease A-like mechanism. ...
SEASONAL SURVIVAL, REPRODUCTION, AND USE OF WILDFIRE AREAS BY LESSER PRAIRIE CHICKENS IN THE NORTHEASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE
(2010-07-14)
Lesser prairie chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) numbers have declined
considerably in Texas since the early 1900s. Conversion of native prairie to cropland has
been the major cause of the decline. I trapped and monitored ...
Models and Solution Approaches for Efficient Design and Operation of Wireless Sensor Networks
(2010-11-11)
Recent advancements in sensory devices are presenting various opportunities for
widespread applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The most distinguishing
characteristic of a WSN is the fact that its sensors have ...
Investigation of a HA/PDLGA/Carbon Foam Material System for Orthopedic Fixation Plates Based on Time-Dependent Properties
(2010-01-14)
While there is continuing interest in bioresorbable materials for orthopedic fixation devices, the major challenge in utilizing these materials in load-bearing applications is creating materials sufficiently stiff and ...
The Use of Serial Ultrasound Evaluation of Body Composition Traits to Predict Performance Endpoints in Commercial Beef Cattle
(2010-01-14)
Bos indicus influenced primiparous heifers (n = 300) and yearling Beefmaster
heifers (n = 172) were evaluated to determine relationships between serial carcass
ultrasound traits and ability to breed in short (45 to 90 d) ...
An Investigation of the Effects of Exogenous Crosslinking of Bovine Annulus Fibrosus Tissue
(2010-07-14)
This study investigates the changes due to crosslinking treatment in stiffness,
permeability, and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content of bovine intervertebral discs.
The objective of this study was to determine the mechanical ...