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Multi-commodity flow estimation with partial counts on selected links
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The purpose of this research is to formulate a multi-commodity network flow model
for vehicular traffic in a geographic area and develop a procedure for estimating traffic
counts based on available partial traffic data for ...
Estimating fare and expenditure elasticities of demand for air travel in the U.S. domestic market
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This study estimates the demand for domestic air travel services in the United
States in order to calculate the fare and expenditure elasticities of demand. We
segmented the market according to number of operating airlines, ...
The role of personality and intimacy with depression in elderly widows
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
As the average age of the population in the United States gets older each year, the
problem of depression has been recognized as a chronic problem that affects the quality
of life and mental health of many of our nation's ...
Underground distribution cable incipient fault diagnosis system
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This dissertation presents a methodology for an efficient, non-destructive, and online
incipient fault diagnosis system (IFDS) to detect underground cable incipient faults before they
become catastrophic. The system provides ...
The role of testicular germ cell apoptosis during equine spermatogenesis
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Apoptosis in testicular germ cells has been demonstrated in many species.
Features of apoptosis reported in other species were used to confirm use of the TUNEL
assay in stallion testes. Eight stallions with normal testicular ...
The perceptions of novice and veteran teachers on the role of the principal in the retention of urban novice teachers
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The purpose of this study is to identify the perceptions of novice and veteran
teachers regarding the role of the principal in retaining teachers in the profession. Also,
the research investigated whether and to what extent ...
Organizational, financial and demographic characteristics of charter schools in Texas and their relationship to school performance
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The deepening dissatisfaction with traditional public schools has inspired changes in the educational system. In less than a decade charter schools have gone from nonexistent to widespread. Charter schools are different ...
Foraging ecology of wintering wading birds along the Gulf of Mexico coast
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
I studied flock composition, distribution and foraging ecology of wintering wading birds
along the Gulf of Mexico coast. I focused on geographic variability in wintering wading bird
assemblages, the processes that structured ...
Bohr model and dimensional scaling analysis of atoms and molecules
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
It is generally believed that the old quantum theory, as presented by Niels Bohr
in 1913, fails when applied to many-electron systems, such as molecules, and nonhydrogenic
atoms. It is the central theme of this dissertation ...
On the synthesis of fixed order stabilizing controllers
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
In this dissertation, we consider two problems concerning the synthesis of fixed order
controllers for Single Input, Single Output systems. The first problem deals with the
synthesis of absolutely stabilizing fixed order ...