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Fresnel Lens Characterization for Solar Concentration Efficiency
(2014-09-17)
Due to the inexpensive and light weight nature of Fresnel lenses, they are key components in many solar energy concentration systems. Thus, the ability to effectively characterize Fresnel lenses over large areas is essential ...
A Novel Concept for a Positron Emission Tomography Scanner
(2014-10-03)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) allows physicians and researchers to visualize metabolic data in the human body and is widely used in cancer and neurological imaging. Traditional PET scanners consist of a thin ring of ...
Operation Jade Helm: A Cultural Analysis of Public Opinion
(2015-08-17)
Postmodern sociological theory surfaced in the 1960’s and has remained a dominant field of study among cultural theorists up to present day. Postmodernism serves as the basis for an examination of “collective opinions” in ...
Sodium-Iodide Symporter in Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) Tissues
(2013-02-06)
Thyroid hormones play crucial roles in regulation of growth, metabolism, reproduction, and other essential physiological processes. In mammals, thyroid hormone synthesis is dependent on uptake of iodine from the blood into ...
Alternative Larval Diets and Generational Time for Gulf of Mexico Blenny Species
(2015-07-16)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of nematodes (Panagrellus redivivus and Turbatrix aceti), Artemia, and rotifers (Brachionus plicatilis) as diet options for larval Scartella cristata to see how ...
ALU for mbedTLS Diffie-Hellman Parameters Generator on FPGA Embedded Processor System
(2015-09-25)
Safe prime is a unique subset of the general prime number where both p and (p-1)/2 are primes. Commonly used Public Key encryption scheme Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm utilizes ultra large safe primes as the private ...
Conversion and Conflict: Raising the Stakes
(2015-12-16)
Contemporary research in therapy, communication studies and alternative dispute resolution has found that narrative is powerful and can be used to understand and mediate conflict (Clair et al, 2014; Collins & Clark, 1991; ...
Recyclable Phase-Anchored Silylation Reagents
(2015-09-24)
Chlorosilanes are common protecting groups. However, in use, they introduce an extra step and after use they are discarded. As part of an effort to make these species’ use greener, we have been exploring effective ways ...
Macroporous PDMSstar–MA:PEG-DA Hydrogels for Osteochondral Regeneration
(2015-09-24)
Osteochondral defects (OCDs) are the result of severe cartilage loss leading to exposure and damage of the subchondral bone. “Materials-guided” tissue engineering is a promising approach to treat these defects, in which a ...
Engaging Millennial in Social Issues Through Celebrity Twitter Advocacy
(2016-02-09)
Twitter plays an increasingly large role as an information source for millennials. Previous studies show the importance of social media advocacy programs in nonprofit organizations, as well as the influence celebrities ...