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A New Approach in Tribological Characterization of High Performance Materials
(2010-07-14)
This research conducts tribological investigation in three areas. The first area of research is to obtain basic understanding of tribological properties of high performance Inconel alloys. Pin-on-disk testing was conducted ...
Development of a Time Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy System for Near Real-Time Clinical Diagnostic Applications
(2010-07-14)
The design and development of a versatile time resolved fluorescence
spectroscopy (TRFS) system capable of near real time data acquisition and processing for
potential clinical diagnostic applications is reported. The TRFS ...
The Role of Acidizing in Proppant Fracturing in Carbonate Reservoirs
(2010-10-12)
Today, optimizing well stimulation techniques to obtain maximum return of
investment is still a challenge. Hydraulic fracturing is a typical application to improve
ultimate recovery from oil and gas reservoirs. Proppant ...
Wheat Flour Tortilla: Quality Prediction and Study of Physical and Textural Changes during Storage
(2010-07-14)
A cost-effective, faster and efficient way of screening wheat samples suitable for
tortilla production is needed. Hence, we developed prediction models for tortilla quality
(diameter, specific volume, color and texture ...
Theories on Auctions with Participation Costs
(2010-01-14)
In this dissertation I study theories on auctions with participation costs with
various information structure.
Chapter II studies equilibria of second price auctions with differentiated participation
costs. We consider ...
Early life ecology of sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus, in the northern Gulf of Mexico
(2010-07-14)
Sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus, are commonly taken by the recreational and
commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) and larvae are frequently reported in
the region, indicating the Gulf's potential role as ...
Calcium Signaling Mechanisms Mediate Clock-Controlled ATP Gliotransmission among Immortalized Rat SCN2.2 Cell Cultures
(2010-10-12)
The hypothalamus is an integral part of the brain's regulation of mammalian physiology and behavior. Among many functions, this regulatory center activates the sympathetic nervous system, maintains appropriate body ...
Perceptual Disanalogy: On the Alstonian Analogy Argument from Religious Experience
(2010-10-12)
Analogy arguments from religious experience attempt to establish a direct
analogy between sense perception and certain kinds of religious experience construed in
terms of a perceptual model. C. B. Martin challenges ...
Finite Element Analysis of Three-Phase Piezoelectric Nanocomposites
(2010-10-12)
In recent years, traditional piezoelectric materials have been pushed to the limit
in terms of performance because of countless novel applications. This has caused an
increased interest in piezoelectric composites, which ...
Impacts of Oil and Gas Development on Wintering Grassland Birds at Padre Island National Seashore, Texas
(2010-10-12)
Padre Island National Seashore provides important habitat for wintering
grassland birds, which are declining throughout their breeding range, yet oil and gas
development is widespread in the park. My objective was to ...