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Authoritative And Unbiased Responses To Geographic Queries, Naresh Adhikari
Authoritative And Unbiased Responses To Geographic Queries, Naresh Adhikari
Theses and Dissertations
Trust in information systems stem from two key properties of responses to queries regarding the state of the system, viz., i) authoritativeness, and ii) unbiasedness. That the response is authoritative implies that i) the provider (source) of the response, and ii) the chain of delegations through which the provider obtained the authority to respond, can be verified. The property of unbiasedness implies that no system data relevant to the query is deliberately or accidentally suppressed. The need for guaranteeing these two important properties stem from the impracticality for the verifier to exhaustively verify the correctness of every system process, and …
Development And Comparison Of 3d Printed Mount Plate Vs. G10 Fiberglass Mount Plate For Uav Integration Of Multiple Sensors, Madelyn Davis
Development And Comparison Of 3d Printed Mount Plate Vs. G10 Fiberglass Mount Plate For Uav Integration Of Multiple Sensors, Madelyn Davis
Theses and Dissertations
The Sensor Analysis and Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL) at Mississippi State University's (MSU's) Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) incorporated sensors with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Mounting plates were created to secure the sensors to the UAVs for data collection. This study’s purpose was to detail the process that went in to creating two different versions of the mount plates. One version of the mounting system was cut from G10 fiberglass sheets, and the other version was made from 3D printing with polylactic acid (PLA). Characteristics such as cost, time, and simplicity of the manufacturing methods are compared in this study. …
Defining The Mechanical Characteristics Of Porcine Brain Tissue Subject To Cyclic, Compressive Loading, Kali Sebastian
Defining The Mechanical Characteristics Of Porcine Brain Tissue Subject To Cyclic, Compressive Loading, Kali Sebastian
Theses and Dissertations
In recent years, repetitive traumatic brain injuries have been linked to the progressive neurodegenerative disorder termed chronic traumatic encephalopathy. However, the mechanical characteristics of brain tissue exposed to repetitive loading still lack understanding. This research evaluated the response of porcine brain tissue undergoing cyclic, compressive loading in reference to three impact parameters: cycle number (N25, N50, N100, N150, and N200), strain level (15, 30, and 40%), and strain rate (0.00625, 0.025, 0.10, and 1.0/s). Following mechanical testing, tissue samples were processed for hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. Stress values, hysteresis energy, and decreases in hysteresis energy for all parameters were …
Determining The Effect Of Prohexadione Calcium Growth Regulator On Growth And Yield Of Peanut [Arachis Hypogaea (L.)] In Mississippi, Zachary Ray Treadway
Determining The Effect Of Prohexadione Calcium Growth Regulator On Growth And Yield Of Peanut [Arachis Hypogaea (L.)] In Mississippi, Zachary Ray Treadway
Theses and Dissertations
Studies were conducted in small-plot and onarm environments in Mississippi in 2018 and 2019 to determine the effect of prohexadione calcium growth regulator on the growth and yield of peanut [Arachis hypogaea (L.)]. Onarm trials conducted in 2018 and 2019 concluded that in situations where the application of prohexadione calcium increased yield, variation in application rate had no effect on yield. Yields of peanut where any rate of prohexadione calcium was applied were 415 kg ha-1 greater than yields of peanut where prohexadione calcium were not applied. The addition of other agrichemicals had no effect on the efficacy of prohexadione …
Act Reading Performance And Science Performance: The Influence Of Science Teachers’ Self- Efficacy And Emphasis Of Terminology Strategies During Instruction, Sophia Bailey-Suggs
Act Reading Performance And Science Performance: The Influence Of Science Teachers’ Self- Efficacy And Emphasis Of Terminology Strategies During Instruction, Sophia Bailey-Suggs
Theses and Dissertations
Reading ability impacts “high stakes” standardized tests that science students need to graduate, to enter college or to enter the work force. As a result, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) require science teachers to implement vocabulary techniques amongst other reading strategies for improved content comprehension and test performance. Simple linear regression was applied to determine the effect of average ACT reading scores on average ACT science scores. Path analysis was utilized to explain the impact of science teacher self-efficacy (X1SEFF) and teaching of important terms/facts (N1TERMS) on average ACT reading scores (AVGACTREAD) and average ACT science scores (AVGACTSCI). Those …
Agronomic And Physiological Responses Of Resistant And Susceptible Cotton Genotypes To Reniform Nematode Severity And Soil Nitrogen, Bhupinder Singh
Agronomic And Physiological Responses Of Resistant And Susceptible Cotton Genotypes To Reniform Nematode Severity And Soil Nitrogen, Bhupinder Singh
Theses and Dissertations
Rotylenchulus reniformis (RN) nematode infection has been identified as a major biotic factor limiting cotton yield (~8%) in Mississippi. Cotton researchers are striving to develop resistance to RN and develop management practices to mitigate the problem. Reniform nematode and soil nitrogen (N) directly affect cotton growth and physiology, however, responses to RN and N may vary across a wide genetic background. The overall objective of this research was to determine the role that host plant resistance to reniform nematode and soil nitrogen plays in cotton growth, physiology, and yield and controlling RN populations. In experiment 1, the effect of RN …
Communication Technology And Parent-Caregiver Relationship Quality In Early Childhood, Stephanie Haney
Communication Technology And Parent-Caregiver Relationship Quality In Early Childhood, Stephanie Haney
Theses and Dissertations
Early childhood is one of the most critical times in a child’s life, and research has shown that quality experiences in an early childhood program can have many positive impacts on a child’s wellbeing. One critical determinant of success within early childhood programs is the quality of the relationship between the parent and caregiver, which is profoundly impacted by communication patterns between the two. As communication technology continues to rapidly develop, there exists a need to explore how technology is used to facilitate communication between parents and caregivers in early childhood programs. By exploring the use of communication technology, we …
Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children: Parents’ Knowledge, Beliefs, And Protective Actions, Grace Elisabeth Layton Langford
Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children: Parents’ Knowledge, Beliefs, And Protective Actions, Grace Elisabeth Layton Langford
Theses and Dissertations
While commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is widespread, little research has been conducted regarding parents’ knowledge of, beliefs about, and protective actions against CSEC. Using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model as a lens and a quantitative survey, this study explored four questions: how knowledgeable of CSEC are parents in Mississippi and the surrounding states; what beliefs do parents have toward CSEC; how are parents taking protective actions against CSEC; and how are parents’ knowledge, beliefs, and protective actions correlated? Results from 13 participants were examined for frequencies and correlations. Findings indicated that parents have a basic knowledge of CSEC, beliefs …
Anticoagulant Profile Of Subcutaneous Enoxaparin In Healthy Dogs, Julianna Frum
Anticoagulant Profile Of Subcutaneous Enoxaparin In Healthy Dogs, Julianna Frum
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Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, is commonly used as an anticoagulant in dogs, and is currently dosed at 0.8mg/kg every 6 hours. With an increase in individual enoxaparin doses, less frequent dosing may be possible, thereby reducing owner inconvenience and expense. The three phases of this study investigated the appropriate dose (Phase one- 0.8mg/kg, SQ once; Phase two- 2mg/kg, SQ once; Phase three- 1.3 mg/kg, SQ q8h for 7 total doses) and dosing interval needed for maximum effectiveness of enoxaparin. A Sonoclot® analyzer and factor Xa activity were used to assess level of anticoagulation in six healthy dogs. Anticoagulation was inconsistent …
Assessing The Environmental And Educational Value Of An Agricultural Watershed Restoration Project In Mississippi, Audrey K. Mccrary
Assessing The Environmental And Educational Value Of An Agricultural Watershed Restoration Project In Mississippi, Audrey K. Mccrary
Theses and Dissertations
With a majority of land in the United States being utilized for agricultural production, water resource conservation has become a significant topic of interest for natural resource agencies. In partnership with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mississippi State University conducted a stream restoration project within its agricultural research properties in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Water sampling during storm-runoff events was conducted to assess changes in microbial, nutrient, and sediment concentrations and loads pre- and post-restoration. In addition to these water monitoring activities, a regional survey of Cooperative Extension Service agents with agriculture and natural resource …
Assessment Of Coastal Watershed Erosion Potential Using Geographic Information Systems And Expert Input For Decision Support, John H. Cartwright
Assessment Of Coastal Watershed Erosion Potential Using Geographic Information Systems And Expert Input For Decision Support, John H. Cartwright
Theses and Dissertations
Sediment is a major impairment in many streams and rivers in the drainage basins along the northern Gulf of Mexico. The use of geospatial technologies improves assessment and decision making for the management of environmental resources and conditions for coastal watersheds. This research focuses on the development of a conceptual qualitative model enhanced with expert input for the assessment of soil erosion potential in coastal watersheds. The conceptual model is built upon five layers (slope, precipitation, soil brightness or exposure, Kactor, and stream density) like those in a standard numerical soil loss model such as the Revised Universal Soil Loss …
Biodiversity Of Bariditae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Conoderinae) In Mississippi, Ryan Whitehouse
Biodiversity Of Bariditae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Conoderinae) In Mississippi, Ryan Whitehouse
Theses and Dissertations
A survey of Bariditae in Mississippi resulted in records of 75 species in 32 genera and included two undescribed species and 36 new state records. An additional two species were recognized as possibly occurring in Mississippi as well. Diagnoses for all of the genera and species in the state are provided and keys to the genera as well as all of the species were made. Species were found in every county within Mississippi and are representative of the Bariditae fauna of the southeastern United States. Open, prairie-like habitats and aquatic wetland habitats were the habitats with the highest biodiversity of …
Biological, Cultural, And Psychological Factors That May Predispose Young Adults To Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, And Binge Eating Disorders, Madison Christian
Biological, Cultural, And Psychological Factors That May Predispose Young Adults To Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, And Binge Eating Disorders, Madison Christian
Theses and Dissertations
This study investigated the extent biological, cultural, and psychological factors predispose individuals to eating disorders and compared the prevalence between (N = 103) male and female students (18-27 years of age) from Mississippi State University (MSU). Data was collected from the Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP), a media consumption questionnaire, the Contour Drawing Rating Scale (CDRS), the Diet History Questionnaire III (DHQ III), the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale. Age of onset was collected if participants identified as having an eating disorder. Data was analyzed using the Mann-Whitey U test and Pearson correlations …
Biophysical Characterization Of Traditional And Nontraditional Equilibria In Metal-Biomolecular Interactions, Kayla Diane Mcconnell
Biophysical Characterization Of Traditional And Nontraditional Equilibria In Metal-Biomolecular Interactions, Kayla Diane Mcconnell
Theses and Dissertations
Numerous biological phenomena occur as a result of macromolecular interactions. Metal-ion-biomolecule binding account for a large portion of these reactions, and unsurprisingly, a vast amount of new research in this area is constantly emerging. Gaining insight into the characteristics that define these interactions; including equilibrium fluctuations, metal center formation, global stability perturbation, cooperativity, allostery, and site-specific binding are all significant. As with all chemical reactions, biological interactions are regulated by thermodynamics; and the development of novel tools and methods by which to study these interactions becomes highly relevant. In this dissertation, three systems involving macromolecular binding are studied using well …
An Assessment Of Collegiate Instructors’ Perceptions Of The Use Of Web-Conferencing For Online Instruction, Maresha Evett Allen
An Assessment Of Collegiate Instructors’ Perceptions Of The Use Of Web-Conferencing For Online Instruction, Maresha Evett Allen
Theses and Dissertations
This study examined online collegiate instructors’ perceptions of web-conferencing as an online instructional tool and as a tool for creating social presence and teaching presence and their perceptions of barriers discouraging them from using web-conferencing in online instruction. Adopting a quantitative survey research design, this study collected and analyzed survey data from 62 instructors who facilitated online instruction at a major university in northeastern Mississippi. The researcher developed the Assessment of Collegiate Instructors’ Perceptions of the Use of Web-Conferencing for Online Instruction questionnaire and administered the questionnaire via Survey Monkey to collect data of the participants’ demographic information and their …
"Swamp Thing: Alligators, Symbolism, And The Meaning Of Animals In The American South, Nathan Drake
"Swamp Thing: Alligators, Symbolism, And The Meaning Of Animals In The American South, Nathan Drake
Theses and Dissertations
Humans form lasting and unique relationships with the natural world and, by extension, the organisms and animals who have for millennia carved out niche environments. Scholars and general observers agree—at least in principle—that human beings have actively shaped (for better and for worse) the habitats, behaviors, and population of the Earth’s creatures. In turn, those spaces and animals have influenced not only how humans think of the natural world, but also of humanity itself. Animals, in other words, help humans understand themselves.1 This dissertation is a history of the American Alligator. A study of human interactions with alligators can reveal …
The Voice Inside My Head: College And Career Choices Of Females Entering College, Dena Robison Kinsey
The Voice Inside My Head: College And Career Choices Of Females Entering College, Dena Robison Kinsey
Theses and Dissertations
The workforce in society today has rapidly growing fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Females are largely underrepresented in these fields in colleges and also careers. Previous research cites multiple reasons that could cause this disparity between the genders, and this study adds to that. Females in their developmental years are equal to or outperform males in STEM fields in school, and the number of females who are beginning to choose these areas in college is on the rise. This study sought to determine if females choose colleges and careers based on their family’s emotional or financial influence. …