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Excitation and Far field Spectroscopy of surface plasmons in Gold nanostructures
(2011-08-08)
The properties of surface plasmons (SPs) and their excitation by a light wave are considered. The interaction of light with a metal nanostructure resulted in transmission, reflection and diffraction of light. The spectra ...
POST OAK SAVANNA IN TRANSITION: JUNIPER ENCROACHMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ALTER GRASSLAND SOIL RESPIRATION
(2011-08-08)
The amount of carbon flux from soils on a global scale is estimated at over 75 x 1015 g C yr-1. Climate change is projected to affect regional environmental conditions, raising temperatures and altering precipitation ...
GENETIC OPTIMIZATION FOR ALKALINE pH OF A CYANIDE DIHYDRATASE FROM PSEUDOMONAS STUTZERI
(2011-08-08)
Even though cyanide is highly toxic, it is commonly found in industrial waste generated by several industries such as metal plating and mining. This chemical is hazardous for many organisms, including mammals, because it ...
Discrimination on Campus and the Role of Pluralistic Ignorance
(2011-08-08)
Research has suggested that when an individual acts in a manner inconsistent with his or
her stated attitudes there is likely some form of "implicit attitude" driving the behavior.
However, another possibility is that ...
Role of the scaffolding protein p62Dok in invasiveness of Src-transformed cells
(2011-08-08)
Tumor cells use actin-based structures capable of degrading the extracellular matrix during the process of invasion and metastasis. Recent studies demonstrate that the
adaptor protein Nck-2, an important link between ...
Typical College Student Diet Food Derived Microorganisms and Their Relation to the Human Gastrointestinal Microflora
(2011-08-08)
Current research in the field of obesity has shown that obese people generally have a
higher percentage of Firmicutes compared to Bacteroidetes in their gastrointestinal tracts
than lean people. The goal of this study was ...
Memorable Logo Design
(2011-08-08)
The primary purpose of this research is to look into the design of successful logos and determine what design characteristics make them so easily recognizable and memorable. From research thus far, I have found that a ...
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THE BENEFITS FOR NON-PROFIT HOUSING AGENCIES
(2011-08-08)
Communication between the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the non-profit housing organizations who receive funding can be improved by using custom-written software. Lack of communication can mean ...
Environmental Policy Factors in the Maritime Industry and Anticipated Regulatory Trends
(2011-08-08)
Increased environmental regulatory policy has been put in place by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in response to waterborne oil pollution events. We examine the IMO regulatory response to these incidences. ...
The effects of alcohol and aspirin on neonatal brain development
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
This study focuses on the effects of alcohol and aspirin on brain development in the neonatal rat. The period of brain development of particular interest is known as the brain growth spurt. Previous studies have shown that ...