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Development And Validation Of An Oral Health Values Scale, Cierra B. Edwards Jan 2017

Development And Validation Of An Oral Health Values Scale, Cierra B. Edwards

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Oral health values, the degree to which one demonstrates investment in improving or maintaining one's dental status, are believed to vary across individuals. Oral health values may contribute to dental treatment utilization. By assessing differences in oral health values, researchers may be better able to explain differences in dental care treatment-seeking patterns. There is limited research, however, on measuring and evaluating oral health values. This study developed and validated a new Oral Health Values Scale (OHVS) that may be used in future research efforts to understand psychosocial barriers to treatment. The study provided evidence of content validity by having experts …

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Evaluation Of Ultrasonic Velocity Tests To Characterize Extraterrestrial Rock Masses, Thomas W. Edge Ii Jan 2017

Evaluation Of Ultrasonic Velocity Tests To Characterize Extraterrestrial Rock Masses, Thomas W. Edge Ii

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This thesis investigates the use of ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) tests for extraterrestrial rock characterization by evaluating the effects of physical sample properties on the signal attenuation of ultrasonic waves. An initial review of standard laboratory UPV testing methods and expected space conditions isolated four key disparities between the two testing environments: (1) sample dimensions, (2) regolith cover, (3) sample surface roughness, and (4) utility of a gel couplant. Laboratory tests were then performed to assess the influence of these parameters in simulated space conditions, using concrete beams to simulate large sample sizes, and ground limestone to simulate regolith cover. …

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Seyfert 1 Composite Spectrum Using Sdss Legacy Survey Data, Nihan Pol, Yogesh Wadadekar Jan 2017

Seyfert 1 Composite Spectrum Using Sdss Legacy Survey Data, Nihan Pol, Yogesh Wadadekar

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We present a rest-frame composite spectrum for Seyfert 1 galaxies using spectra obtained from the 12th Data Release of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. The spectrum is constructed by combining data from a total of 10112 galaxies, spanning a redshift range of 0–0.793. We produce an electronic table of the median and geometric mean composite Seyfert 1 spectrum. We measure the spectral index of the composite spectrum, and compare it with that of the composite quasar spectrum. We also measure the flux and width of the strong emission lines present in the composite spectrum. We compare the entire spectrum with …

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Majorana States In Prismatic Core-Shell Nanowires, Andrei Manolescu, Anna Sitek, Javier Osca, Llorenç Serra, Vidar Gudmundsson, Tudor Dan Stanescu Jan 2017

Majorana States In Prismatic Core-Shell Nanowires, Andrei Manolescu, Anna Sitek, Javier Osca, Llorenç Serra, Vidar Gudmundsson, Tudor Dan Stanescu

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Why Does Steady-State Magnetic Reconnection Have A Maximum Local Rate Of Order 0.1?, Yi-Hsin Liu, M. Hesse, F. Guo, W. Daughton, H. Li, P. A. Cassak, M. A. Shay Jan 2017

Why Does Steady-State Magnetic Reconnection Have A Maximum Local Rate Of Order 0.1?, Yi-Hsin Liu, M. Hesse, F. Guo, W. Daughton, H. Li, P. A. Cassak, M. A. Shay

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Simulations suggest collisionless steady-state magnetic reconnection of Harris-type current sheets proceeds with a rate of order 0.1, independent of dissipation mechanism. We argue this long-standing puzzle is a result of constraints at the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) scale. We perform a scaling analysis of the reconnection rate as a function of the opening angle made by the upstream magnetic fields, finding a maximum reconnection rate close to 0.2. The predictions compare favorably to particle-in-cell simulations of relativistic electron-positron and non-relativistic electron-proton reconnection. The fact that simulated reconnection rates are close to the predicted maximum suggests reconnection proceeds near the most efficient state …

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Spread Of False News Stories On Facebook: An Assessment Of Credibility Cues And Personality, Lacie Geary Jan 2017

Spread Of False News Stories On Facebook: An Assessment Of Credibility Cues And Personality, Lacie Geary

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This study used a 2 x 2 method to examine the effectiveness of credibility cues on Facebook and how the personality traits neuroticism and openness impact sharing behaviors across cues of different shapes and colors. Findings suggested the color red increased cue noticeability, however, overall a low number of participants noticed any of the four varying cues across conditions, indicating that the fast-paced scrolling nature of online mediums prevents users from noticing credibility cues. Future research should examine the differences in pace of scrolling and information intake across different generations. This information might be useful to media outlets to help …

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Open-Access Crime Maps As Digital Rhetoric And Crime Reporting In Chicago: Using New Aesthetic Overlaps To Change Journalism And Citizen Interaction, Aaron Geiger Jan 2017

Open-Access Crime Maps As Digital Rhetoric And Crime Reporting In Chicago: Using New Aesthetic Overlaps To Change Journalism And Citizen Interaction, Aaron Geiger

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When data mining meets the rhetoric of maps and crowdsourcing in the age of digital journalism, we can use the abundance of data to change, modify or reinforce particular reporting behaviors or journalism policies. We also live in an age of overlapping boundaries of technologies, algorithms and human interfaces---it is within these overlaps that we find anomalies, "glitches", and digital errata that can expose different perceptions of the same artifacts and algorithms. The overlapping of the heterogeneous network, as James Bridle calls it, is known as The New Aesthetic. It is not a movement, but "a series of artifacts ... …

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The Effect Of A Leader's Emotional Intelligence On The Subordinate's Intention To Whistleblow, Xin Geng Jan 2017

The Effect Of A Leader's Emotional Intelligence On The Subordinate's Intention To Whistleblow, Xin Geng

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Two experiments in this dissertation examine the effect of a leader's emotional intelligence and its interaction with other constructs on the subordinate's intention to whistleblow. Results from the primary experiment indicate that when the leader is not involved in the observed accounting fraud, the subordinate is more likely to whistleblow to the leader if the leader has high emotional intelligence or high group prototypicality. The relationship between leader emotional intelligence and subordinate whistleblowing intention is stronger when the leader has high group prototypicality and is mediated by the subordinate's perceived leader-member exchange, trust in the leader, and job satisfaction. These …

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Long-Term Evaluation Of Permanent Seeding And Mulching Practices, Marissa A. Poultney Jan 2017

Long-Term Evaluation Of Permanent Seeding And Mulching Practices, Marissa A. Poultney

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Vegetation cover is required on disturbed land resulting from construction activities. The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) specifications for seeding and mulching currently includes seed mixtures that contain species that are considered highly invasive by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). This work evaluated the use of experimental seed mixtures at roadside locations by considering two major objectives: i) evaluating long-term performance of experimental mixtures over multiple growing seasons, and ii) investigating sediment yield from vegetation cover practice.;First, vegetation growth and persistence from four small-scale field plots were monitored through the second and third growing seasons. The …

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Core Flight System Cryptography Library, John Patrick Lucas Jan 2017

Core Flight System Cryptography Library, John Patrick Lucas

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The NASA Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program has been tasked with performing testing for the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) Space Data Link Security (SDLS) Extended Procedure (EP) protocol. This testing has allowed for both the expansion of inter-agency collaboration and the publishing of the SDLS-EP Standard. This protocol is a "data processing method for space missions that need to apply authentication and/or confidentiality to the contents of Transfer Frames used by the Space Data Link Protocols over a space link" (CCSDS) . The interest for security on satellites stems from threats including but not limited to …

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The Investigation Of Motor Primitives During Human Reaching Movements And The Quantification Of Post-Stroke Motor Impairment, Erienne Virginia Olesh Jan 2017

The Investigation Of Motor Primitives During Human Reaching Movements And The Quantification Of Post-Stroke Motor Impairment, Erienne Virginia Olesh

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Movement is a complex task, requiring precise and coordinated muscle contractions. The forces and torques produced during multi-segmental movement of the upper limbs in humans, must be controlled, in order for movement to be achieved successfully. Although a critical aspect of everyday life, there remain questions regarding the specific controller used by the central nervous system to govern movement. Furthermore, how this system is affected by neurological injuries such as stroke also remains in question. It was the goal of this thesis to examine the neurological control of movement in healthy individuals and apply these findings to the further investigation …

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Andreev Bound States Versus Majorana Bound States In Quantum Dot-Nanowire-Superconductor Hybrid Structures: Trivial Versus Topological Zero-Bias Conductance Peaks, Chun-Xiao Liu, Jay D. Sau, Tudor D. Stanescu, S. Das Sarma Jan 2017

Andreev Bound States Versus Majorana Bound States In Quantum Dot-Nanowire-Superconductor Hybrid Structures: Trivial Versus Topological Zero-Bias Conductance Peaks, Chun-Xiao Liu, Jay D. Sau, Tudor D. Stanescu, S. Das Sarma

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Inference Of Biogeographical Ancestry Under Resource Constraints, Tanjin Taher Toma Jan 2017

Inference Of Biogeographical Ancestry Under Resource Constraints, Tanjin Taher Toma

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We study the problem of predicting human biogeographical ancestry using genomic data. While continental level ancestry prediction is relatively simple using genomic information, distinguishing between individuals from closely associated sub-populations (e.g., from the same continent) is still a difficult challenge. In particular, we focus on the case where the analysis is constrained to using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from just one chromosome. We thus propose methods to construct ancestry informative SNP panels analyzing variants from a single chromosome, and evaluate the performance of such panels for both continental-level and sub-continental level ancestry prediction.;Efficient selection of ancestry informative SNPs is the …

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Think Twice Before Hitting 'Send': The Strategic Uses Of Information In Marketing Channels, Pui Ying Tong Jan 2017

Think Twice Before Hitting 'Send': The Strategic Uses Of Information In Marketing Channels, Pui Ying Tong

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This dissertation examines the growing problem of information overload in the context of marketing channels. Information overload occurs when shared information requires more mental resources to process than the mental resources available to the receiver. This research offers strategies to attenuate information overload and examines the impact of information overload on channel outcomes. Strategic uses of information are proposed and conceptualized as a sender's alteration of information volume, content, and/or timing to assist a receiver in processing information. Hypotheses are developed based on the normative perspective of communication from the organizational communication literature. Data from 244 salespeople are analyzed using …

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Detection And Persistence Of Gunshot Residue (Gsr) On Facial Features Using Semedx, Samuel Yatzkan Jan 2017

Detection And Persistence Of Gunshot Residue (Gsr) On Facial Features Using Semedx, Samuel Yatzkan

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The goal of this research project was to examine the ability to detect gunshot residue (GSR) from a person's face and determine if there was any statistical difference in the amount of GSR persisting on the face versus the amount persisting on a shooter's hands over time since the discharge of the firearm. From an investigative viewpoint, the presence of GSR could indicate some involvement with a firearm and warrant further investigation into the person of interest. Within this research, participants fired 1 round of ammunition from a firearm and after a designated amount of time had passed, were sampled …

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Biochemical Characterization Of The Release Of Fak Autoinhibition, Jessica E. Hall Jan 2017

Biochemical Characterization Of The Release Of Fak Autoinhibition, Jessica E. Hall

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Focal adhesion kinase is an essential nonreceptor tyrosine kinase that plays an important role in development, in homeostasis and in the progression of human disease. Multiple stimuli activate FAK, which requires a change in structure from an autoinhibited to activated conformation. In the autoinhibited conformation the FERM domain associates with the catalytic domain of FAK and PI(4,5)P2 binding to the FERM domain plays a role in the release of autoinhibition, activating the enzyme. This work aims to better characterize the residues involved in the release of the autoinhibitory conformation. The first aim was to characterize the effects of point mutations …

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Using Artificial Neural Networks To Predict Formation Stresses For Marcellus Shale With Data From Drilling Operations, Mousa S. Mohamed Abusurra Jan 2017

Using Artificial Neural Networks To Predict Formation Stresses For Marcellus Shale With Data From Drilling Operations, Mousa S. Mohamed Abusurra

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Artificial neural networks have been applied to different petroleum engineering disciplines. This is contributed to the powerful prediction capability in complex relationships with enough data available. The objective of this study is to develop a new methodology to predict the vertical and horizontal stresses using artificial neural networks for Marcellus shale well laterally drilled in Monongalia County, WV.;This approach coupled the drilling surface measurements with the recorded well logging data. Drilling parameters included depth, WOB, RPM, standpipe pressure, torque, pump flow rate and rate of penetration. Well logging data included gamma ray and bulk density. The model output was the …

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Stochastic Geometry Analysis Of A Class Of Cooperative Relaying Protocols, Sri Lakshmi Phani Balineni Jan 2017

Stochastic Geometry Analysis Of A Class Of Cooperative Relaying Protocols, Sri Lakshmi Phani Balineni

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This thesis examines wireless relay networks that use hybrid-ARQ protocols. Relays networks efficiently combat fading and exploit the spatial diversity present in the channel. Hybrid-ARQ involves retransmitting the signal if it is not decoded correctly. In conventional HARQ, the retransmission comes from the source, but in cooperative HARQ the retransmission could come from a relay that has successfully decoded the message, thus attaining transmit diversity.;A Markov chain model is conceived and used to compute the effective throughput and outage probability in the presence of Rayleigh fading. The analytical results are validated with simulations. The spatial configuration of the network plays …

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Associations Between Sleep, Infant Feeding Methods, Brain Development And Behavior: A Multimodal Approach To Assess Plasticity In The Brain, Christopher Edward Bauer Jan 2017

Associations Between Sleep, Infant Feeding Methods, Brain Development And Behavior: A Multimodal Approach To Assess Plasticity In The Brain, Christopher Edward Bauer

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Purpose: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a spectrum disorder that is estimated to effect a significant proportion of the pediatric population (1-3% in USA). SDB is able to disrupt and fragment sleep through frequent arousals and intermittent hypoxia. In addition, the long term effects of SDB in pediatrics have been well-documented; decreases in intelligence quotient (IQ), executive function, school performance, and alertness have all been observed. Although surgical treatments can be quite effective, there are no widely accepted prophylactic measures to prevent SDB development. Recently, breastfeeding duration in infancy has been demonstrated to be correlated with reduced SDB (lower AHI, RAI, …

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A Low-Power Optoelectronic Characterizer For Cubesat: Locc And Iii-V Nitride Based Leds, Matthew J. Pachol Jan 2017

A Low-Power Optoelectronic Characterizer For Cubesat: Locc And Iii-V Nitride Based Leds, Matthew J. Pachol

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III-V semiconductor materials exhibit robustness and natural hardness when exposed to ionizing radiation and temperature swings. With these characteristics in mind, III-V Nitride Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are ideal devices for space-based applications and missions. The effects of ionizing radiation on optoelectronic devices comprised of III-V materials have been studied, but results have been obtained through experiments performed in terrestrial laboratories. While these laboratory tests may lend insight into device lifetimes, performance degradation, etc., they are no substitute for similar measurements and characterization performed in space.;Interest in small satellite applications have grown over the past decade. These solutions range from …

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Exploring Concentration And Duration Dependence In Hormesis, Maren S. Prediger Jan 2017

Exploring Concentration And Duration Dependence In Hormesis, Maren S. Prediger

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The phenomenon of hormesis, characterized by beneficial low-exposure stress-protective effects, has experienced increasing interest by the scientific community. Elucidating the underlying cellular signaling pathways that lead to a new homeostatic state can provide crucial information about new therapeutic targets to prevent and treat diseases. Commonly investigated for hormetic behavior are plant-based substances (phytochemicals), such as quercetin, epigallocatechin gallate, curcumin, and resveratrol. The polyphenol resveratrol, found in peanuts, grapes, and subsequently in wine, is known for a variety of effects---beneficial and detrimental---depending on the investigated cell type and concentration. In HepG2 cells, an increase in proliferation has been observed previously at …

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Development Of Techniques For Assessment Of Population Characteristics Of The Federally Endangered Diamond Darter, Austin A. Rizzo Jan 2017

Development Of Techniques For Assessment Of Population Characteristics Of The Federally Endangered Diamond Darter, Austin A. Rizzo

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Population monitoring is an essential component of endangered species recovery programs. One species for which monitoring is needed is the federally endangered Diamond Darter Crystallaria cincotta. This species was placed on the Endangered Species List in 2013 because of its small range and population size, and because of continued anthropogenic threats to the species' habitat. The Diamond Darter is believed to occur only within the lower 50 rkm of the Elk River in West Virginia. Museum specimens indicate the Diamond Darter was once distributed throughout the Ohio River Basin, but it is now likely extirpated from the Muskingum River, the …

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The Potential Impact Of Art Therapy Approaches In An Alternative Learning School Setting In Urban West Virginia, Brianna Saddler Jan 2017

The Potential Impact Of Art Therapy Approaches In An Alternative Learning School Setting In Urban West Virginia, Brianna Saddler

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Now more than ever American adolescents are suffering from severe anxiety (Lewis, 2017). In the past, over-achieving students were those parents least worried about when it came to experiencing anxiety but now studies show these students are just as likely to experience anxiety as those learners considered to be underachievers. The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader how art therapy approaches embedded into daily lesson plans could be used in alternative learning school settings to help students deal with anxiety. Through my own experiences as a practicing art teacher in both general education art classrooms and alternative …

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A Conductor's Perspective On Stravinsky's "Danse Sacrale" From "Le Sacre Du Printemps": Evaluation Of Revisions, Analysis And Considerations For Conducting, Hanjin Sa Jan 2017

A Conductor's Perspective On Stravinsky's "Danse Sacrale" From "Le Sacre Du Printemps": Evaluation Of Revisions, Analysis And Considerations For Conducting, Hanjin Sa

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The final dance, Danse sacrale from the ballet Le Sacre du printemps by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) presents various challenges for conductors: both textual and technical. For the textual challenges, this research paper focuses on the comparative studies of various revisions, the early sketchbook, and the autograph full score. The study of correspondence between Stravinsky and the early conductors of Le Sacre (Pierre Monteux and Ernest Ansermet) also offers important clues for solving the puzzle with which Stravinsky himself had struggled for decades.;Both the 1943-revised version and Nicholas Slonimsky's re-barring of the Danse sacrale will be closely examined. Despite Stravinsky's wish …

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North-East Indian Monsoon Rainfall Variability Over Southeastern Peninsular India, Jothiganesh Shanmugasundaram Jan 2017

North-East Indian Monsoon Rainfall Variability Over Southeastern Peninsular India, Jothiganesh Shanmugasundaram

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North-East Indian Monsoon rainfall (NEIMR) during October-December is of immense socio-economic importance to the agriculture dependent population in the southeastern peninsular India. NEIMR is subject to extreme year-to-year and intra-seasonal variability that needs to be understood to enhance climate resilience. An understanding of NEIMR variability and the physical processes behind this variability would help to improve the predictability of NEIMR variation over the southeastern peninsular of India. An insight into past societal responses to monsoon variability would be a great lesson for adapting to future climate challenges. This dissertation seeks to examine the intra-seasonal variability of NEIMR and its driving …

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Effects Of Differential Drl Exposure On Interval Timing: Information Vs. Inhibition, Matthew L. Eckard Jan 2017

Effects Of Differential Drl Exposure On Interval Timing: Information Vs. Inhibition, Matthew L. Eckard

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Recent investigations focusing on interventions to improve self-controlled choice have centered upon timing processes. However, speculation still remains regarding the mechanism of these interventions. To investigate how these interventions have their effects, timing in mice was assessed using an 18-s peak procedure (18-s FI trials; 54-s peak trials). During an intervention phase, mice in three treatment groups experienced differential reinforcement of low rate (DRL) schedules of reinforcement. A control group received continued exposure to the peak procedure. After 36 DRL sessions, timing was reassessed in the peak procedure. In contrast to previous reports, the DRL intervention resulted in less precise …

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Design And Development Of A Vacuum Chamber For Testing Of An Advanced Plasma Ignition System, Zachary Tyler Eichelberger Jan 2017

Design And Development Of A Vacuum Chamber For Testing Of An Advanced Plasma Ignition System, Zachary Tyler Eichelberger

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Recent advancements in plasma igniter technology has led to further investigation of plasma igniter applications. Previous research conducted with this technology has shown the effects of plasma under pressure. The research completed was focused on the design and development of a vacuum chamber required for testing plasma applications at pressures below atmospheric conditions and near absolute vacuum. Further research was to develop an apparatus for testing the plasma igniter inside a vacuum chamber to evaluate the effects of Resonance Frequency (RF) plugs and the ability to manipulate the plasma corona electromagnetically. This design analysis was performed using a Finite Element …

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Black-Legged Tick Distributions, Small Mammal Abundances, Mast Production, And Vegetative Influences On Lyme Disease Apparent Prevalence On Fort Drum Military Installation, New York, Samantha R. Fino Jan 2017

Black-Legged Tick Distributions, Small Mammal Abundances, Mast Production, And Vegetative Influences On Lyme Disease Apparent Prevalence On Fort Drum Military Installation, New York, Samantha R. Fino

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Lyme disease is the most common infectious disease spread by black-legged ticks in the Northern Hemisphere. Lyme disease is a vector-borne zoonotic disease typically caused by bacterial spirochetes of the species Borrelia burgdorferi. The primary vector of Lyme disease in the Midwestern and eastern United States is Ixodes scapularis, the deer or black-legged tick. Although there are several preventative measures against ticks that carry Lyme disease, such as public education regarding personal protection (e.g., wearing light colored clothing, tucking pants into socks, wearing repellent, promptly inspecting oneself to remove ticks, getting pets vaccinated) and recommended control measures, it is important …

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Correlating Metastable-Atom Density, Reduced Electric Field, And Electron Energy Distribution In The Initiation, Transient, And Post-Transient Stages Of A Pulsed Argon Discharge, James B. Franek Jan 2017

Correlating Metastable-Atom Density, Reduced Electric Field, And Electron Energy Distribution In The Initiation, Transient, And Post-Transient Stages Of A Pulsed Argon Discharge, James B. Franek

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Argon emission lines, particularly those in the near-infrared region (700-900nm), are used to determine plasma properties in low-temperature, partially ionized plasmas to determine effective electron temperature [Boffard et al., 2012], and argon excited state density [Boffard et al., 2009] using appropriately assumed electron energy distributions. While the effect of radiation trapping influences the interpretation of plasma properties from emission-line ratio analysis, eliminating the need to account for these effects by directly observing the 3px-to-1sy transitions [ Boffard et al., 2012] is preferable in most cases as this simplifies the analysis. In this dissertation, a 1-Torr argon, pulsed positive column in …

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Jesus De Monasterio (1836-1903): An Essential Figure In The Artistic And Technical Development Of Violin Playing In The Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century At The Madrid Royal Conservatory, Diego Gabete-Rodriguez Jan 2017

Jesus De Monasterio (1836-1903): An Essential Figure In The Artistic And Technical Development Of Violin Playing In The Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century At The Madrid Royal Conservatory, Diego Gabete-Rodriguez

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Violinist, composer and pedagogue, Jesus de Monasterio had a transcendent role at the Madrid Royal Conservatory, where he pioneered the use of Franco-Belgian violin school techniques. He imported the academic structure of the Brussels Conservatory, where he was a student of Charles Auguste de Beriot, to the Madrid Conservatory, where he served as violin professor for more than 40 years and as director of the Conservatory for three years. Monasterio's "20 Estudios Artisticos de Concierto" (20 Concertante Artistic Studies) follows the fashion of other Franco-Belgian treatises for two violins, combining espressivo challenges in one part, and technical difficulties in the …

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