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Functional genomics of the avian circadian system
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
The genetic identification of molecular mechanisms responsible for circadian rhythm generation has advanced tremendously over the past 25 years. However the molecular identities of the avian clock remain largely unexplored. ...
A land of opportunity?: How perceptions of financial prospects affect racial and ethnic groups' political participation
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
This dissertation develops and empirically tests a theory of political participation that
posits that the local economic context moderates the effects of individualsÂ
socioeconomic status by influencing their prospective ...
The distributional impact of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003: a longitudinal study of the marriage penalty tax
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
This dissertation quantifies the magnitude of the marriage penalty tax and
measures its distributional effects on the general population. Estimates of the marriage
penalty tax were calculated based on the effects of the ...
The calabozo: virtual reconstruction of a prison cell based on personal accounts
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The objective of my research is to create a visualization of a place based on personal
experiences. My research addresses this issue through a case study: the visualization of a
womenÂs political prison located in Punta ...
Numerical modeling of gas migration into and through faulted sand reservoirs in Pabst Field (Main Pass East Block 259), northern Gulf of Mexico
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The further exploration and development of Pabst Gas Field with faulted sand reservoirs require an understanding of the properties and roles of faults, particularly Low Throw near Vertical Faults (LTNVFs), in gas migration ...
The influence of experiences with serious medical conditions on self-reported health behaviors in older adolescent university students
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of experiences with cancer, diabetes, and
cardiovascular disease on self-reported health behaviors in older adolescents/young adults, conceptualized
as 17 to 24 years ...
Fiber optic sensing technology for measuring in-cylinder pressure in automotive engines
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
A new fiber optic sensing technology for measuring in-cylinder pressure in
automotive engines was investigated. The optic sensing element consists of two
mirrors in an in-line single mode fiber that are separated by some ...
On managerial succession
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
This dissertation is an exploration, development and application of a theory on
the effects of managerial succession on organizational performance in the public sector.
Public management is a field of study within public ...
Prediction of diet quality parameters of Rocky Mountain Elk via near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) fecal profiling
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)
The objective of this experiment was to determine the validity of predicting the
diet quality of Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) by exposing a dried fecal
sample to light energy (a spectrophotometer). The ...
Secondary ion emission under keV carbon cluster bombardment
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is a surface analysis technique capable of providing isotopic and molecular information. SIMS uses keV projectiles to impinge upon a sample resulting in secondary ion emission from ...