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The transfer of training and skills by Texas State 4-H Council members: A qualitative study
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This study examined the elements that affect the transfer of training and skills by Texas State 4-H Council members. It described the patterns of motivation and learning styles of former State 4-H Council members, as well ...
Bayesian multivariate spatial models and their applications
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
Univariate hierarchical Bayes models are being vigorously researched for use in disease mapping, engineering, geology, and ecology. This dissertation shows how the models can also be used to build modelbased risk maps for ...
Germline transformation and isolation of midgut related genes from the potato tuber moth, Phthoramiaea operculella, (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
Potato production in tropical and subtropical countries suffers from damage caused by the potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimiaea operculella. Development of a germline transformation system and the identification of genes ...
Development of a computer-aided fault tree synthesis methodology for quantitative risk analysis in the chemical process industry
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
There has been growing public concern regarding the threat to people and
environment from industrial activities, thus more rigorous regulations. The investigation
of almost all the major accidents shows that we could ...
The impact of technology on leadership education: a longitudinal study
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
The purposes of this study were to determine the effectiveness of a computer-assisted lab environment in a course on leadership and to determine if undergraduate students believed that leadership concepts could be successfully ...
Spectroscopic investigation of metal-RNA interactions
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
Metal-RNA interactions are important to neutralize the negative charge and aid in correctly folding the RNA. Spectroscopically active metal ions, especially Mn2+, have been used to probe the type of interaction the metal ...
Relationships of important elements of the student teaching experience and methods of student teaching placement to the quality of experience of student teachers
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The purpose of this study was to determine important elements and placement practices of student teaching as perceived by teacher educators and how well each student teacher perceived his/her quality of experience based ...
The relationship among planning activities, peer coaching skills and improved instructional effectiveness in preservice special education teachers
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This study is intended to examine the relationship between peer coaching skills and the improvement in instruction among preservice special educators. The study will examine: a) preservice teacher instructional skill before ...
Integrated electric alternators/active filters
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
In response to energy crisis and power quality concerns, three different methodologies to integrate the concept of active filtering into the alternators are proposed. Wind energy, due to its free availability and its clean ...
An evaluation of pocket-model, numerical readout breath alcohol testing instruments
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
Eight small-scale breath alcohol measurement devices were tested for accuracy, precision and the ability to not yield false positive and false negative readings. These pocket-sized breath testers (PMBTs), which provided ...