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Investigating the Use of Destination Math in an Urban School District
(2011-10-21)
Destination Math was a program utilized by Xcellence ISD. A determination if usage of the software had a significant positive effect on math performance was needed. In this study, the researcher created a student database ...
Ecological and Molecular Characterization of Avian Influenza Viruses Obtained from Waterfowl on the Texas Coast
(2011-10-21)
We collected 6,823 cloacal swabs over four years (2005–2006: 1,460; 2006–
2007: 2,171; 2007–2008: 2,424; and 2008–2009: 768) from 30 potential avian host
species. Most samples (88.3 percent) were from dabbling ducks ...
Laboratory Evaluation of Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete Fatigue Cracking Resistance
(2012-02-14)
The recent changes in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) hot mix asphalt (HMA) mix design procedures to ensure that the mixture types routinely used on Texas highways are not prone to rutting raised concerns ...
State Funding and the Equal Educational Opportunity of Language Minority Students: The Texas Public School Finance Mechanism and the Extent to Which English Language Learners Are Equitably Served
(2012-02-14)
This quantitative study examined state and local funding and district spending
patterns for English language learning (ELL) students in Texas. The purpose of this
study was to examine the vertical equity of the state ...
Molecular Basis of Heterosis in Maize: Genetic Correlation and 3-Dimensional Network Between Gene Expression and Grain Yield Trait Heterosis
(2012-02-14)
Heterosis, or hybrid vigor, refers to the superiority of F₁hybrid performance over the mean of its parents (mid-parent heterosis) theoretically, or the performance of better parents. It has been discovered in many species ...
The Effects of Probiotic and Eimeria on Gut Morphology and Humoral Immunity in Broilers
(2012-02-14)
Coccidiosis has a negative economic impact on the commercial poultry industry, and probiotics are beneficial bacteria that aid in maintaining healthy gut microflora. We hypothesized that probiotic administration would ...
Effects of Variations in High Molecular Weight Glutenin Allele Composition and Resistant Starch on Wheat Flour Tortilla Quality
(2012-02-14)
Tortilla sales are projected to exceed 9.5 billion by 2014. However, currently no wheat cultivars have been identified that possess the intrinsic quality attributes needed for the production of optimum quality tortillas. ...
Modeling, Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Residual Biomass Gasification
(2012-02-14)
Gasification is a thermo-chemical process which transforms biomass into valuable synthesis gas. Integrated with a biorefinery it can address the facility’s residue handling challenges and input demands. A number of feedstock, ...
Modification of Polymer Flocculants for the Removal of Soluble Contaminants from Water
(2012-02-14)
Contaminants in aqueous environments exist in phases that are sorbed to suspended or colloidal material and that are dissolved in solution. Polymer flocculants can be used to remove suspended or colloidal material along ...
Design and Analysis of Opportunistic MAC Protocols for Cognitive Radio Wireless Networks
(2012-02-14)
As more and more wireless applications/services emerge in the market, the already heavily crowded radio spectrum becomes much scarcer. Meanwhile, however,as it is reported in the recent literature, there is a large amount ...