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Field location & marking of no-passing zones due to vertical alignments using the global positioning system
(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)
Passing on two-lane roadways is one of the most difficult movements a driver may
perform and guidance on where passing maneuvers are prohibited is given by the
location of no-passing zones. Currently the processes for ...
The Method of Division and Aristotle's Criticism of Platonic Philosophy
(2010-07-14)
This thesis investigates Aristotle's criticism and consequent reformulation of the
Platonic method for formulating definitions called the Method of Division. For both
Plato and Aristotle, the object of division is a natural ...
On the use of cheap talk in hypothetical product valuation: a field experiment
(2009-05-15)
Experimental willingness to pay (WTP) studies can be classified as hypothetical or non-hypothetical. In a hypothetical study, such as conjoint analysis, a subject does not need to make a real economic commitment. In contrast, ...
Effect of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids and related nutrients on sebum lipids, and skin and hair coat condition in canines
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
A study was performed to investigate the effect of diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and other related nutrients, in the effort to improve skin and hair coat conditions in canines. The study included 24 dogs fed a ...
Self-perceptions of volunteer management:: a texas 4-h volunteer needs assessment
(2009-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to assess the management of volunteers through
self-perceptions of Texas 4-H volunteers. This research was an on-line questionnaire
designed to assess volunteers’ attitudes toward recruitment, ...
An abstract expression of September 11, 2001
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Historical events captured in an abstract manner have the ability to produce a
profound effect on the emotions. The purpose of this research is to create a time-based
computer media work, using dialogue from playwright ...
Use of bioinformatics to investigate and analyze transposable element insertions in the genomes of caenorhabditis elegans and drosophila melanogaster, and into the target plasmid pGDV1
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
Transposable elements (TEs) are utilized for the creation of a wide range of transgenic organisms. However, in some systems, this technique is not very efficient due to low transposition frequencies and integration into ...
A Fractal Interpretation of Controlled-Source Helicopter Electromagnetic Survey Data Seco Creek, Edwards Aquifer, TX
(2010-07-14)
The Edwards aquifer lies in the structurally complex Balcones fault zone and supplies
water to the growing city of San Antonio. To ensure that future demands for water are
met, the hydrological and geophysical properties ...
In Vitro Inhibition of Listeria Monocytogenes by Novel Combinations of Food Antimicrobials
(2011-02-22)
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogenic bacterium responsible for ~500
deaths and a financial burden of ~$2.3 billion each year in the United States. Though a zero
tolerance policy is enforced with regard to its ...
State of the Art Botnet-Centric Honeynet Design
(2010-01-16)
The problem of malware has escalated at a rate that security professionals and
researchers have been unable to deal with. Attackers savage the information technology (IT) infrastructure of corporations and governments with ...