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The Role of Acculturation and Enculturation on Alcohol Consumption among Hispanic College Students in Late Adolescence
(2011-10-21)
This dissertation presents a comprehensive literature review of the acculturation process and describes the following aspects: constructs, theoretical models, measurement instruments, limitation in research, and an emphasis ...
Documentation of Influential Stallions in the Appaloosa Industry Since 1960
(2012-02-14)
There is a lack of information on influential Appaloosa stallions from the 1960s to present day. Appaloosa Horse Club members participated in a survey to identify which Appaloosa stallions are influential overall, by ...
Evaluation of Gene Breed Type and Expression of Feed Efficiency Candidate Genes, and Their Associations with Carcass Traits in F2 Nellore-Angus Steers
(2011-10-21)
Steers produced in Cycle I of the Texas A & M University McGregor Genomics Project (n = 232, F2 Nellore-Angus) were evaluated for carcass composition, visceral organ weights, and model predicted residual consumption (MPRC), ...
Systematic Variability of Soil Hydraulic Conductivity Across Three Vertisol Catenas
(2011-10-21)
Soil hydraulic properties, such as saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks), have high
spatial variation, but little is known about how to vary a few measurements of Ks over an
area to model hydrology in a watershed with ...
Hydraulic Fracture Optimization with a Pseudo-3D Model in Multi-layered Lithology
(2011-10-21)
Hydraulic Fracturing is a technique to accelerate production and enhance ultimate recovery of oil and gas while fracture geometry is an important aspect in hydraulic fracturing design and optimization. Systematic design ...
Urine Protein Analysis and Correlation of Urinary Biomarkers with Renal Disease Progression in Dogs with X-Linked Hereditary Nephropathy
(2012-02-14)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major cause of illness in dogs, and it is
commonly caused by glomerular diseases that result in proteinuria and a progressive
decline in renal function. Despite the importance of glomerular ...
Effects of GnRH and Prostaglandin Combined with a Short Progestin Regimen on the Synchrony of Estrus and Ovulation in Ewes During the Breeding Season
(2012-02-14)
Two trials were conducted to quantify the effects of GnRH and prostaglandin in conjunction with a 7-d CIDR on estrus and on pregnancy rate in comparison with a traditional synchronization protocol. In trial 1, ewes (n=12) ...
Sorghum Bran, Chestnut Wood Powder, and Chardonnay Grape Seed Flour Addition Effect on Lipid Oxidation and Color in Ground Beef Patties
(2012-02-14)
Natural, plant-based tannin antioxidants are capable of inhibiting lipid oxidation in ground beef and may be possible alternatives to industry synthetic and natural standards of BHA/BHT and rosemary extract, respectively.
Ground ...
Girlhood Geographies: Mapping Gendered Spaces in Victorian Literature for Children
(2012-02-14)
"Girlhood Geographies: Mapping Gendered Spaces in Victorian Literature for Children," analyzes Victorian literature for girls and contemporary discourses on girlhood through the lens of cultural geography in order to examine ...
S.IM.PL Serialization: Type System Scopes Encapsulate Cross-Language, Multi-Format Information Binding
(2012-02-14)
Representing data outside of and between programs is important in software that stores, shares, and manipulates information. Formats for representing information, varying from human-readable verbose (XML) to light-weight, ...