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Impact of Continuous Commissioning® on the Energy Star® Rating of Hospitals and Office Buildings
(2012-02-14)
Re-commissioning, retro-commissioning, Continuous Commissioning® (CC®) are examples of successful systematic processes implemented in buildings to reduce overall building energy consumption, and improve efficiency of systems ...
Resampling Methodology in Spatial Prediction and Repeated Measures Time Series
(2012-02-14)
In recent years, the application of resampling methods to dependent data, such
as time series or spatial data, has been a growing field in the study of statistics. In
this dissertation, we discuss two such applications.
In ...
Examination of the Relationships Between the Dimensions of Self-Perception and Non- Prescribed Ritalin Use in Teens
(2012-02-14)
Due to an increase in diagnosis and prescription of methylphenidate and other
ADD/ADHD medications, concerns have been expressed over the rise in Ritalin
diversion from prescription to nonmedical use. The objective of ...
A Behavioral Analysis of Clovis Point Morphology Using Geometric Morphometrics
(2012-02-14)
This thesis presents an investigation into Paleoindian projectile-point morphology.
A goal of this research is to determine if evidence of a normative cultural manufacturing
protocol can be identified on Clovis projectile ...
Evaluating News Bias in Agriculture: The Salmonella Outbreak of 2008
(2012-02-14)
Although the United States is considered to have one of the safest food supplies in the world, consumers have become increasingly alarmed with the subject of food safety as each crisis-related outbreak is scrutinized. With ...
Experimental Investigations of Properties of Magnetoactive Polymers
(2012-02-14)
Dynamic responses of the MR Elastomers and MR gel have been studied care- fully by various research groups. However, to understand completely the dynamic response of the material, it is important to have a clear understanding ...
Computational Modeling of Conventionally Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams
(2012-02-14)
Coupling beams are structural elements used to connect two or more shear walls. The
most common material used in the construction of coupling beam is reinforced
concrete. The use of coupling beams along with shear walls ...
The Role of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha in Maladaptive Spinal Plasticity
(2012-02-14)
Previous work has shown that the spinal cord is capable of supporting a simple
form of instrumental learning. Subjects that receive controllable shock to an extended
hind limb will increase the duration of limb flexion ...
Functional Dissection of the Sensory Rays in Caenorhabditis elegans Male Mating Behavior
(2012-02-14)
The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, with its sequenced genome, compact nervous system and stereotyped behaviors is an ideal model organism in which to study the integration of sensory input with motor output. Male mating ...
Analysis of Platoon Impacts on Left-Turn Delay at Unsignalized Intersections
(2012-02-14)
Traffic platoons created by traffic signals may have impacts on the operations of
downstream intersections because they change the arrival pattern and gap distribution of
upstream traffic. There’s been a lot of research ...