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Looking for comfort: heroines, readers, and Jane Austen's novels
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
ComfortâÂÂwith its various connotations of physical ease, wealth, independence,
and serviceâÂÂis an important concept to Jane Austen, who uses comfort in her novels to
both affirm and challenge accepted womenâÂÂs ...
Reactivity studies of antitumor active dirhodium compounds with DNA oligonucleotides
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The study of the mechanism of action of an antitumor active drug is essential for
improving the efficacy and reducing the side effects of the drug as well as for developing
better alternatives. In this vein, reactions of ...
Urban influence on diversity of avifauna in the Edwards Plateau of Texas: effect of property sizes on rural landscape structure
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
The urban Influence on diversity of avifauna in the Edwards Plateau ecoregion and
surrounding area was studied using spatial analysis. Indices and metrics of urban influence,
ownership property sizes, landscape structure, ...
Fundamental kinetic modeling of the catalytic reforming process
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
In this work, a fundamental kinetic model for the catalytic reforming process has been
developed. The complex network of elementary steps and molecular reactions occurring in
catalytic reforming has been generated through ...
Assessment and enhancement of decision-making models used for the pre-development stages of office developments in turkey
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Real estate development involves many complex, dynamic, and uncertain elements. In the pre-development stage, greater uncertainties result from the fact that the space being considered has not yet been created. Considering ...
Development of rapid microbial methods for lysine quantification in feed ingredients based on green fluorescent protein fluorescence
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Lysine is one of the more limiting amino acids in protein sources for chickens.
Since lysine is also an essential amino acid for animals, it is an important component of
animal dietary formulation. Therefore, an accurate ...
Abatement of perfluorocompounds and chlorofluorocarbons using surface wave plasma technology
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Application of surface wave plasma technology for effective abatement of
environmentally harmful gases such as perfluorocompounds and chlorofluorocarbons is
investigated. Perfluorocompounds (PFCs) are gases that contribute ...
Competencies of leadership professionals: a national study of premier leadership degree programs
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This study examined formal leadership degree programs and their ability to
prepare professionals for leadership positions. This study provided data outlining the
necessary competencies for leadership positions and examined ...
The G1 cyclin Cln3p regulates vacuole homeostasis through phosphorylation of a scaffold protein, Bem1p, in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
How proliferating cells maintain the copy number and overall size of their organelles is
not clear. In the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae the G1 cyclins Cln1,2,3p
control initiation of cell division by regulating ...
Studies of block copolypeptide synthesis, self-assembly, and structure-directing ability
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The use of organic compounds as templates to assemble inorganic materials with
structures over multiple length scales has received much attention due to the potential
applications that can be developed from these materials. ...