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Assessing the self-perception of selected leadership behaviors in a professional leadership development class
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The purpose of this study was to identify several leadership behaviors that were deemed as being essential elements of a successful leader and then determine if these behaviors could be taught to AGED 340, Professional ...
TV-PR: Theme and Variations Planner/Realizer
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Computer generated music sounds too random and disconnected. Even when the melody and harmony are very pleasant (a task that computers are increasingly adept at performing), one doesn't have to listen long before realizing ...
Selective anisotropic growth of zeolite crystals
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Precise control over particle size and morphology is emerging as a critical issue in the design of nanostructured materials. The explosive growth of nanoparticle synthesis is a good example of this. As material chemists ...
Characterization of a circadian rhythm mutant identified in a genetic screen in Neurospora crassa
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Most organisms display daily rhythms in biochemical, physiological, and behavioral events. Examples of these rhythms include photosynthesis in plants and sleep/wake cycles in birds and mammals. These daily rhythms are ...
Analysis of a typical Midwestern structure subjected to seismic loads
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The extent of damage and casualties in Midwest cities such as St. Louis during an earthquake caused by the New Madrid fault system will be due in part to the performance of buildings. Dynamic nonlinear analysis of a ...
Translation Optimization and Parallelization of Genetic Algorithms a Discourse of Implementation into C++
(2010-07-14)
A genetic algorithm approach can be used to address complex management and design problems within the discipline of civil engineering, such as managing storm water from urban areas, which can degrade environmental conditions. ...
Can You Laugh at Terrorism: Humor as Social Critique
(2010-07-14)
Many scholars have claimed that humor is not powerful enough to bring about social change. However, this study argues that humor is a pervasive form of critique used in America, and is worthy of being examined. With the ...
Retail Shelf-life Characteristics of Dry-aged Beef
(2010-07-14)
USDA Choice and USDA Select beef top sirloin butts (n = 60) and Choice and Select
beef bone-in strip loins (n = 60) were aged for 21 d, 28 d, and 35 d and then fabricated
into steaks (n = 360). Steaks were placed on tables ...
Retrospective Memories of Racialized Experiences
(2010-07-14)
This thesis explores the relationship between individuals? memories of experiences
with children from different racial backgrounds and their present racial identity. After
generating data by collecting responses to an open ...
Exploring Attitudes on Environmental Responsibility on a College Campus
(2010-07-14)
The primary intention of this project is to determine the driving factors that would encourage environmental responsibility on a college campus. After observing increases in "global average air and ocean temperatures," the ...