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Mapping Of Hydrogeology Of Underground Mines In The Upper Freeport Coal Seam, Northern Appalachian Basin, West Virginia-Pennsylvania-Maryland., Jane E. Thies
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The mining hydrogeology of the Upper Freeport underground coal mining district, northern WV and western MD, was compiled onto a number of 1:24,000 scale quadrangles. Available underground mine maps were georeferenced and outlines of mine workings digitized using GIS techniques. Geologic information (coal outcrop location and structure contour elevations) was compiled using geostatistical methods. The mine maps were used in conjunction with projected mine discharges to delineate pool locations and flooding patterns. The relatively small number of flooded mines was mapped under the assumption that discharge location and elevation controlled the extent of the flooded mine area. These mapping and …
Factors Regulating Arteriolar Tone During Microvascular Growth, Julie Balch Samora
Factors Regulating Arteriolar Tone During Microvascular Growth, Julie Balch Samora
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Growth of the arteriolar network is accompanied by progressive changes in pressure and flow, and in the metabolic environment to which the arterioles are exposed. This dissertation was carried out to investigate the extent to which mechanisms involved in local blood flow regulation may also change during this growth. We isolated gracilis muscle arterioles from weanling (age 25-26 days) and juvenile (44-66 days) rats, and studied the responsiveness of these vessels to both myogenic and endothelium-dependent stimuli. Overall arteriolar responses to the endothelium-dependent agonists acetylcholine (ACh), A23187, VEGF and simvastatin were not different between age groups. Responses of juvenile arterioles …
Automated Ventricular Measurements Using Gabor Wavelets, Hemalatha Sampath
Automated Ventricular Measurements Using Gabor Wavelets, Hemalatha Sampath
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the widely used medical technologies for diagnosis of various degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. In degenerative diseases the brain atrophies resulting in enlarged ventricles. The segmentation of the ventricle and the total ventricle volume measurement can be important in the analysis of the neurological disease severity and in studies of animal models of disease used to advance treatments for people. This thesis is focused on using Gabor wavelets for ventricular measurements in a rabbit model of Alzheimer's disease.;Standard intensity-based tools like Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) used for human brain segmentation requires a priori …
"Pleasure Is The Law": Pelleas Et Melisande As Debussy's Decisive Shift Away From Wagnerism - Dma Research Project., Stephen Anthony Barr
"Pleasure Is The Law": Pelleas Et Melisande As Debussy's Decisive Shift Away From Wagnerism - Dma Research Project., Stephen Anthony Barr
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This research project investigates the complex relationship between Claude Debussy and the music of Richard Wagner, and in particular the ways in which Debussy's aesthetic philosophy and his attitude towards Wagner changed from embracement to rejection during the nine-year period in which he composed Pelleas et Melisande and other works. Part of the paradoxical relationship between Debussy and Wagner's music lay in the political tensions between France and Germany during the last half of the nineteenth century, culminating in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870-71. During his early career as a composer, Debussy was sympathetic to many of Wagner's aesthetic beliefs, …
The Effects Of Wiki- And Blog-Technologies On The Students' Performance When Learning The Preterite And Imperfect Aspects In Spanish., Daniel Alex Castaneda Vise
The Effects Of Wiki- And Blog-Technologies On The Students' Performance When Learning The Preterite And Imperfect Aspects In Spanish., Daniel Alex Castaneda Vise
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study investigated the influence of asynchronous computer text based technologies on the students performance when learning the preterite and the imperfect aspects. The technology used was a blog powered by Blogger and a wiki powered by Wikispaces. Two research questions guided the study: Research Question 1: Is there a difference in students achievement levels in Spanish preterite and imperfect between those using wiki-technologies and those using blog technologies after controlling for pre-intervention achievement levels? and Research Question 2: Are there differences in satisfaction levels for students learning Spanish preterite and imperfect via blog technologies as compared to those learning …
The Development Of A Screening Tool For The Prevention Of Shoulder Injuries In Baseball Pitchers., Erica L. Smrzley
The Development Of A Screening Tool For The Prevention Of Shoulder Injuries In Baseball Pitchers., Erica L. Smrzley
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Context: Shoulder injuries are very common in baseball pitchers, and the diagnosis of shoulder injuries is often difficult to obtain as pathologic conditions are numerous. However, there are no universal screening tools that can be used to evaluate predisposing factors before injuries occur. Objective: Since there is little documented literature on what constitutes a proper screening tool, the purpose of this study is to gather the information necessary to create a universal screening tool that will aid in the prevention of shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers. Design: This study was a descriptive prospective study based on the modified Delphi technique. …
The Development Of A Clinical Preventative Screening Tool For The Lower Quarter., Brian M. Perez
The Development Of A Clinical Preventative Screening Tool For The Lower Quarter., Brian M. Perez
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Context: There are no concise and thorough lower quarter screening tools found in the literature or the clinical setting. An evaluation tool is needed to identify potential problems that could lead to injury. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a concise and thorough screening tool for the lower quarter. Design: This was a prospective descriptive study following the Modified Delphi Technique, to create a lower quarter screening tool based on opinion from a panel of experts. The dependent variable was the responses ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Setting: This study took place at West Virginia …
A Decentralized Cooperative Control Framework For Multiple Uavs., Dustin Michael Geletko
A Decentralized Cooperative Control Framework For Multiple Uavs., Dustin Michael Geletko
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The main focus of this research and thesis was the development of a decentralized framework for the cooperative control of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The goal of the software was to coordinate multiple UAVs to perform a wide area search on a defined area. The developed algorithms were based on the idea that simple rules can be programmed leading to an overall complex behavior. The simple algorithm that was developed illustrates a high level of autonomy, including reactive behavior without human interaction. The developed software was tested and run onboard an actual hardware avionics unit with a payload computer …
Service Design: Disegno Italia., Amber D. Helms
Service Design: Disegno Italia., Amber D. Helms
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
While attending the summer session of Disegno Italia (Design in Italy) in 2007, I observed several areas about the trip that could use improvements. The problems I noticed are as follows: Problem 1, although informative, the information session presentation does not encourage students to participate in the program. Problem 2, it is hard for students to keep track of due dates. Problem 3, students are not sure what to pack and how to prepare for the Disegno Italia trip. Problem 4, it is very difficult for students to find necessary information on the Disegno Italia web site. Problem 5, students …
Product Design For Energy Reduction In Concurrent Engineering: An Inverted Pyramid Approach., Nasr M. Alkadi
Product Design For Energy Reduction In Concurrent Engineering: An Inverted Pyramid Approach., Nasr M. Alkadi
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Energy factors in product design in concurrent engineering (CE) are becoming an emerging dimension for several reasons; (a) the rising interest in green design and manufacturing, (b) the national energy security concerns and the dramatic increase in energy prices, (c) the global competition in the marketplace and global climate change commitments including carbon tax and emission trading systems, and (d) the widespread recognition of the need for sustainable development. This research presents a methodology for the intervention of energy factors in concurrent engineering product development process to significantly reduce the manufacturing energy requirement. The work presented here is the first …
A Two By Two Comparison Of Offense And Gender: What Characteristics Do Female Sex Offenders Have In Common With Other Offender Groups?, Jill Johansson-Love
A Two By Two Comparison Of Offense And Gender: What Characteristics Do Female Sex Offenders Have In Common With Other Offender Groups?, Jill Johansson-Love
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The current study was a chart review that examined 31 female sex offenders (FSO), 31 male sex offenders (MSO), 31 female violent offenders (FO), and 31 male violent offenders (MO) using a 2 (female/male) by 2 (sex/violent offender) design. This is the first study to include three comparison groups when researching female sex offenders. Several variables appeared to relate to gender. Having a co-perpetrator during the crime and being a passive participant in the crime was related to being a female. There was a main effect of gender on the Social Introversion Scale of the MMPI-2 indicating that the male …
George Crumb's "Pastoral Drone": Analysis And Pedagogical Recommendations., Krista A. Shinew
George Crumb's "Pastoral Drone": Analysis And Pedagogical Recommendations., Krista A. Shinew
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study demonstrates that though Pastoral Drone is Crumb's only foray into the solo organ repertoire it still demonstrates the characteristic traits found in his other compositions and should be a vital piece in a graded repertoire. A detailed analysis of the work illustrates that prime numbers, texture, and timbre all contribute to delineating the form of Pastoral Drone. The paper details the pedagogical benefits to including Pastoral Drone in the repertoire of maturing organists. There are also suggestions for modified organ registrations that not only allow for a more successful performance of Pastoral Drone, but also encourage young organists …
Synthesis Of Polyol Natural Products: Applications To Rk-397 And Virginiamycin., Matthew S. Mortensen
Synthesis Of Polyol Natural Products: Applications To Rk-397 And Virginiamycin., Matthew S. Mortensen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A 3-step method for the preparation of 2-methyl-l,3-syn diols was developed and demonstrated on several examples. A previous incarnation of this method was used in the formal synthesis of two polyoxygenated natural products. RK-397 is a 32-membered oxopolyene macrolide antibiotic which also exhibits anti-cancer activity. Virginiamycin M2 (also known as flavofungin I) is a member of the streptogramin antibiotic family which are active against vancomycin-resistant s. aureus. The methodology employed for setting many of the stereocenters in these two products is asymmetric catalysis. This allows for either enantiomer to be created and also is efficient by means of chirality multiplication.
The Effect Of Aerobic Exercise On Endothelial Dysfunction In Overweight Children., Emily C-S Murphy
The Effect Of Aerobic Exercise On Endothelial Dysfunction In Overweight Children., Emily C-S Murphy
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Childhood obesity is an edpidemic in the United States, and is directly associated with risk factors for both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Endothelial dysfunction (EDF) is thought to be an initiating factor in both these diseases, and recent studies have established the presence of EDF in obese children. While the prevalence of EDF amongst obese children is unknown, EDF in the first two decades of life is predicted to increase both morbidity and mortality from CVD and type 2 diabetes. Purposes. (1) To determine the prevalence of EDF in obese children; (2) To determine whether aerobic exercise …
An Analysis Of Transnational Corruption., Gregory P. Noone
An Analysis Of Transnational Corruption., Gregory P. Noone
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Transnational corruption is the type of corruption that crosses borders, involves corporate and state actors, and employs sophisticated and grand schemes to siphon the wealth of a country from its rightful owners: the people of the country. Quite simply, it is the grand theft of public funds for private gain. This is a significant problem because the amount of money stolen each year is staggering. Over one-quarter of Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) is lost to corruption annually, and in Latin America about ten percent of their GDP vanishes due to corruption. Transparency International estimates that at least four hundred …
The Relation Between Hostility And Social Support: Investigating Potential Mediation Or Moderation By Trait Forgiveness, Attributional Style, And Trait Empathy., Benjamin Parker
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A substantial body of scientific literature has examined the relations among hostility, social support, and physical and psychological functioning. Typically, positive relations are observed between hostility and various problematic health concerns and negative relations are observed between social support and these same problematic health concerns. Hostility is commonly associated with decreased ratings of social support. The purpose of this study was to explore this relation between hostility and low social support, and determine whether three variables derived from the positive psychology literature (trait forgiveness, attributional style, and empathy) either moderate or mediate this relation. One hundred and fifty two female …
An Examination Of Parenting Strategies, Attitudes, And Stress In Foster And Biological Parents Of Young Children., Kristine E. Rork
An Examination Of Parenting Strategies, Attitudes, And Stress In Foster And Biological Parents Of Young Children., Kristine E. Rork
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The child welfare system is undergoing a crisis in which there are a greater number of foster children requiring temporary housing arrangements than there are foster parents available to provide housing for them. However, despite this fact, little research has been performed regarding the needs and characteristics of foster parents. To help retain these foster parents, they must believe their needs are being met by the child welfare system; otherwise, there is an increased risk of foster parents deciding not to foster in the future. The present study investigated differences between a sample of 30 foster parents of children ages …
Coating Uniformity On A Pharmaceutical Tablet: An Experimental Study And Finite Volume Modeling Of Droplet Impact Behavior., Ku Zilati Ku Shaari
Coating Uniformity On A Pharmaceutical Tablet: An Experimental Study And Finite Volume Modeling Of Droplet Impact Behavior., Ku Zilati Ku Shaari
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The behavior of a single liquid droplet impacting a solid surface is a complex phenomenon and is a basic component of various industrial processes. One such process is the film coating process in the pharmaceutical industry, where coating uniformity is important especially if the coating is for functional purposes. Coating variability on a tablet could be affected by several factors, one of which is the impingement of droplets on its surface. The spreading behavior of a droplet on a solid surface was reported to be affected by the surface properties, particularly the surface roughness. To understand these phenomena completely, a …
Issues For P-Type Doping Of Gallium Nitride With Beryllium And Magnesium Grown By Rf-Plasma Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy., Kyoungnae Lee
Issues For P-Type Doping Of Gallium Nitride With Beryllium And Magnesium Grown By Rf-Plasma Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy., Kyoungnae Lee
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
P-type doping in GaN remains a critical issue for GaN-based electronic and optoelectronic devices. Accurate temperature measurement of GaN during molecular beam epitaxy growth is one of the decisive factors to obtain high p-type conductivity due to background carrier concentrations, leading to the compensation effect on p-type doping, and to issues related to dopant incorporation and solubility. Thermocouples or optical pyrometers have been used to determine the substrate temperature of GaN in conventional MBE systems. Both require secondary calibration, leading to inaccurate reading and poor reproducibility of substrate temperature. In-situ cathodoluminescence (CL) occurring during reflection high energy electron diffraction (RHEED) …
An Empirical Investigation Of Tree Ensembles In Biometrics And Bioinformatics Research., Yan Ma
An Empirical Investigation Of Tree Ensembles In Biometrics And Bioinformatics Research., Yan Ma
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This thesis study is intended to explore the usability and efficiency of tree ensemble learning when applied to the following research areas: multi-modal biometrics information fusion, software defect prediction and microarray data analysis. The data sets from these three areas have various structures in terms of the sample size, number of features, and the class labels distribution. For example, microarray experiments produce high-dimensional data with at least thousands of variables (genes), while the data sets from biometrics and software engineering studies are large-sized with hundreds to thousands of observations, majority of which are of the same class label. Different data …
The Effects Of Speech Recognition Technology On The Writing Skills And Attitudes Of Adolescents With Learning Disabilities., Cheryl L. Mader
The Effects Of Speech Recognition Technology On The Writing Skills And Attitudes Of Adolescents With Learning Disabilities., Cheryl L. Mader
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This mixed methods study introduced speech recognition software to three adolescents with learning disabilities. The participants were taught to use Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS), one of several commercially available speech recognition programs. This software has the capability to recognize a user’s voice, transcribe his or her words into text, and make the text available in a word processing format where editing is possible through keyboard or voice commands. This process may help students with learning disabilities, especially in the area of written expression, circumvent the frustration of paper-pencil writing and empower them to express their ideas in written form. Data …
Economic Analyses Explaining Historic Preservation: The Impact Of Social And Economic Values., Vishakha Maskey
Economic Analyses Explaining Historic Preservation: The Impact Of Social And Economic Values., Vishakha Maskey
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Historic resources are important to society due to their historic, educational, tourism and community values. In order to preserve and maintain these resources for current and future generations, understanding human interactions and values are important. For that purpose, this dissertation utilizes economic tools and techniques to identify factors that influence historic values, quantifies economic values of the general public regarding historic preservation, and evaluates role of property rights in historic preservation decisions. Three essays are presented in this dissertation: essay I explores the demographic and location characteristics as factors that influence historic preservation through listing in the National Register of …
A Laser Spark Plug Ignition System For A Stationary Lean-Burn Natural Gas Reciprocating Engine., Dustin L. Mcintyre
A Laser Spark Plug Ignition System For A Stationary Lean-Burn Natural Gas Reciprocating Engine., Dustin L. Mcintyre
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
To meet the ignition system needs of large bore, high pressure, lean burn, natural gas engines a side pumped, passively Q-switched, Nd:YAG laser was developed and tested. The laser was designed to produce the optical intensities needed to initiate ignition in a lean burn, high compression engine. The laser and associated optics were designed with a passive Q-switch to eliminate the need for high voltage signaling and associated equipment. The laser was diode pumped to eliminate the need for high voltage flash lamps which have poor pumping efficiency. The independent and dependent parameters of the laser were identified and explored …
The Effect Of Teacher Confirmation On Student Communication And Learning Outcomes., Alan K. Goodboy
The Effect Of Teacher Confirmation On Student Communication And Learning Outcomes., Alan K. Goodboy
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Teacher confirmation research has suggested that students form positive perceptions of confirming instructors and report increases in learning (Ellis, 2000, 2004). However, actual student communication behaviors resulting from teacher confirmation in the college classroom has received little attention. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the effects of teacher confirmation on both student communication behavior and learning outcomes in the college classroom. A live lecture experiment was conducted where teacher confirmation was manipulated (i.e., not confirming, somewhat confirming, confirming) across three college courses. After the live lecture, students completed a post test assessing both positive (i.e., student communication motives, …
Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle For Non-Destructive Testing Of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridge Decks, Anthony Scott Mercer
Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle For Non-Destructive Testing Of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridge Decks, Anthony Scott Mercer
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The objective of this research is to develop an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) that can autonomously gather data for analysis of FRP bridge decks. Both ground penetrating radar (GPR) and infrared thermography (IRT) have shown promise in the field of non-destructive detection of defects in FRP decks. Even though both technologies can be effective, they each have certain limitations. For example, GPR is sensitive to water-filled defects while IRT is more sensitive to air-filled defects. This thesis investigates the effectiveness of combining and automating the data acquisition for each technique. Since both IRT and GPR analysis are subjective in nature, …
Use Of Data Mining For Investigation Of Crime Patterns, Manoday D. Padhye
Use Of Data Mining For Investigation Of Crime Patterns, Manoday D. Padhye
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Lot of research is being done to improve the utilization of crime data. This thesis deals with the design and implementation of a crime database and associated search methods to identify crime patterns from the database. The database was created in Microsoft SQL Server (back end). The user interface (front end) and the crime pattern identification software (middle tier) were implemented in ASP.NET. Such a web based approach enables the user to utilize the database from anywhere and at anytime. A general ARFF file can also be generated, for the user in Windows based format to use other Data Mining …
Phytoformations Of Silver And Gold Nanoparticles, Brooke A. Fridley
Phytoformations Of Silver And Gold Nanoparticles, Brooke A. Fridley
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Stevia and red beet suspension cultures were examined for uptake of silver from AgNO3 solution. Alfalfa and mung bean sprouts were also studied for silver accumulation when grown in AgNO3 solution. AA analysis confirmed the presence of silver in both sprouts and suspension cultures after exposure to AgNO3 solution, despite the toxic effects of silver on the living matter.;Extract from Pelargonium graveolens underwent reaction with both AgNO3 and KAuCl4 to form silver or gold nanoparticles. For the reaction with AgNO3, light was required to initiate the reaction. In contrast, reactions producing gold nanoparticles did not require light to react. Oxygen …
Analysis Of The West Virginia Child Abuse And Neglect 2005 Court Improvement Program's Re-Evaluation, Kathryn Alexandra Rood
Analysis Of The West Virginia Child Abuse And Neglect 2005 Court Improvement Program's Re-Evaluation, Kathryn Alexandra Rood
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This is a secondary Analysis of the West Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Circuit Courtroom system based on the 1995 and 2005 Court Improvement Programs State Evaluations. This article focuses on the West Virginia child abuse and neglect court in relation to Reasonable Efforts Policy. The Evaluations gathered responses from the Judges, Prosecutors and Caseworkers. We reviewed the responses using Jacob and Eisenstein's courtroom workgroup model. Our analysis reveals that policy as an ideal and in practice enacts power over the courtroom workgroups ability to comply with federal standards. These standards and policy requirements create tension and precedence for an …
Conduct Disorder And Future Substance Abuse: Factors Affecting Drug Treatment Outcome, Matthew E. Goldfine
Conduct Disorder And Future Substance Abuse: Factors Affecting Drug Treatment Outcome, Matthew E. Goldfine
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Prior research has demonstrated a relation between Conduct Disorder (CD), its severity (total number of symptoms), and substance use disorder (SUD). The current study examined 105 opioid dependent adults for a history of CD and treatment outcome characteristics over a 16 week SUD treatment program. Results demonstrate the effects of CD in regards to poorer improvement of summed Addiction Severity Index composite scores and amphetamine use. Improvement in cocaine use was found to be associated with a CD diagnosis. CD severity was found to lead to poorer improvement as measured by psychiatric impairment and alcohol intoxication. However, participants with increased …
An Interpolation Method For Stream Habitat Assessments With Reference To The Crystal Darter, Kenneth Richard Sheehan
An Interpolation Method For Stream Habitat Assessments With Reference To The Crystal Darter, Kenneth Richard Sheehan
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Crystallaria asprella spp. (Elk River crystal darter) is documented only in Elk River, West Virginia. Little life history detail is known about this lotic, benthic-dependent species. Previous studies have led to a very basic understanding of the use of depth, flow and substrate of the crystal darter (Crystallaria asprella), and less is known about the Elk River crystal darter. Due to substrate-specificity in crystal darters (which reportedly bury in sand), a study concerning benthic stream habitat modeling was undertaken. Substrate and depth modeling using >5% of an area sampled at a resolution of 0.093 m2 square spatial data in a …