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Investigations of the Low-Frequency Distributed Acoustic Sensing Response to a Propagating Fracture
(2022-03-19)
Low-frequency distributed acoustic sensing has emerged as a significant diagnostic tool for characterizing unconventional completions. The distributed sensor is deployed on a monitor well and provides measurements of ...
Responses of Coastal Wetland Vegetation to a Large-Scale Tidal Restoration on the Texas Upper Coast
(2022-04-22)
Coastal wetlands are often modified by climate- and human-driven events of various frequency, intensity, and duration. These alterations may result in substantial changes to ecosystem structure and function. For example, ...
Applying Statistical Methods in Clustered Educational Data
(2022-03-22)
As technologies have been used in education, data have been generated within technologies or collected outside. How educators can utilize data has become a challenge. Therefore, a systematic literature review was conducted ...
Investigation of Ventricular Assist Device Inflow Cannula Configurations within Single Ventricle Hearts
(2022-04-13)
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are life-saving devices that provide cardiac support to failing hearts. However, over half of VADs are malpositioned which can lead to serious complications such as thrombus formation, ...
Reactivity, Morphology, and Solvation Phenomena Over Electrode Interfaces in Battery Systems
(2022-04-19)
The global shift towards renewable energy resources and electric vehicles has generated an unprecedented demand for robust energy storage technology. Lithium-ion batteries with graphitic anodes are the current standard of ...
Vision-Based Stair Detection and Terrain Classification Algorithms for Multi-Terrain Mobile Robots
(2022-04-19)
This thesis presents vision-based stair detection and environment classification algorithms for mobile robots capable of traversing staircases and different types of terrains. These algorithms are developed for a specific ...
Investigating Factors Related to Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Management
(2022-04-12)
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (AITD) is a condition that quickly becomes chronic if not diagnosed and addressed promptly. It is one of the most prevalent health problems in the US. However, approximately 60% of those with ...
In-Situ Turbulent Flocculation and Reactor Mixing Characterization for a Square Tank Reactor using Image Analysis and Particle Image Velocimetry Methodologies
(2022-04-19)
Coagulation and flocculation are common processes in conventional water treatment and the resulting floc size distributions, mean size, and fractal dimension are impacted by operational parameters, including mixing and ...
Studies on Agro-Ecological Performance and Crop Physiology of Guar
(2022-04-01)
Guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] is a legume grown worldwide with low production inputs and costs, tolerant of hot, dry, and saline conditions, with the potential to provide several ecosystem services. Guar production ...
Essays on Behavioral Operations: Managers, Algorithms, and Operational Decisions
(2022-03-15)
This dissertation presents three essays that investigate how managers leverage heuristics in a
complex and dynamic business environment, focusing on retail as the primary business context.
I provide insights on how managers ...