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Mechanisms Of Chromium(Vi)-Induced Carcinogenesis: The Involvement Of Reactive Oxygen Species And Signal Transduction Pathway., Suwei Wang
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Although Cr(VI)-containing compounds have been widely recognized as carcinogens for over 100 years, the mechanisms of their actions are not fully understood. The overall objective of this study is to investigate the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Cr(VI)-induced carcinogenesis, focusing on tumor suppressor protein p53 and regulatory signal transduction pathways. In the present study, the role of ROS in p53 activation was investigated and the following conclusions were obtained: (a) Cr(VI) is able to activate p53 protein; (b) ROS, especially ·OH radical, are responsible for the p53 activation induced by Cr(VI). In addition, we presented a mechanism of …
Treatment Of Acid Mine Drainage With Weirton Steel Slags, Prashant Seshadri
Treatment Of Acid Mine Drainage With Weirton Steel Slags, Prashant Seshadri
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Bed experiments were conducted to treat acid mine drainage with Weirton steel slag which contained 72.22% as Ca(OH)2 equivalent. The Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) sample was obtained from the T&T site located in northern West Virginia. The pH of the solution was 2.56 and the iron content was 89 ppm. The bed was constructed with tin-coated aluminum sheets and was 11&feet;8-1/4&inches; long, 2&inches; wide and 2&inches; high. The experiments were conducted by charging the bed half full with the slag particles (4 x 40 mesh) and then pumping AMD solution (T&T) through the bed. The flow rates used were 78 …
Mapping Appalachia, Jennifer Hall Boggess
Mapping Appalachia, Jennifer Hall Boggess
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The complexities of natural and human events that make up the history of a place also create components of its image. Images, even those that are meant to describe limited, specific information, often reveal more than that which they were designed to tell. The maps that have been used in conjunction with traditional notions of landscape painting suggest that there is no single way to understand a place. They also hint of something ineffable but true emerging from their forms. The history of movement of people and natural forces, the arriving and leaving of individuals and cultures change the landscape. …
Evaluating Mandatory Parent Education For Divorcing Couples With Children, Brian John Krolczyk
Evaluating Mandatory Parent Education For Divorcing Couples With Children, Brian John Krolczyk
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Court-mandated parent education for divorcing parents with children has become a standard practice in recent years. The West Virginia State Legislature voted to mandate parent education programs in all of West Virginia effective January, 2000. Research suggests parental conflict is a major factor contributing to adjustment difficulties reported by children. Generally, parent education programs for divorcing couples with children focus on adjustment issues for parents and children as they navigate a demanding period of family change. A literature review of current parent education programs in the United States revealed programs differ in teaching methods used and curriculum. It is reported …
Restimulation Candidate Selection Using Virtual Intelligence, Khalid Y. Mohamad
Restimulation Candidate Selection Using Virtual Intelligence, Khalid Y. Mohamad
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Due to the importance of well deliverability maintenance, a committee of specialists from Dominion East Ohio and other service companies meets every year to select the wells to be included in the deliverability maintenance plan. The application tool not only help in selecting the wells for deliverability maintenance plan but goes beyond that by designing the most optimum frac recipe.;The purpose of this study is to develop an engineering tool that will help petroleum engineers making a better decision for selecting well candidate and design well restimulation. The project focuses on a gas storage field and use data such as …
Subjective Norms, Attitudes, Body Mass Indices, And Self Esteem As Influences On Women's Body Image Behavior, Amy Martha Rogers
Subjective Norms, Attitudes, Body Mass Indices, And Self Esteem As Influences On Women's Body Image Behavior, Amy Martha Rogers
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate associations between perception of body image among women and their body image behaviors. A study was needed to determine the extent to which subjective norms, attitudes, beliefs, Body Mass Index, and self esteem were associated with body image behaviors. The target population in this study was female students at West Virginia University. Data collection was facilitated through an anonymous mailed questionnaire sent to 400 female students at West Virginia University. Components of Theory of Reasoned Action were used to develop a questionnaire. Questions assessed participants' attitudes and beliefs, subjective norms, and outcomes …
Improving Commercial Vehicle Crash Data Quality In West Virginia, Kris Sean Gillespie
Improving Commercial Vehicle Crash Data Quality In West Virginia, Kris Sean Gillespie
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study was to identify methods to improve commercial carrier crash data in West Virginia including coal trucks. All organizations and agencies involved with commercial carrier safety need ready access to basic data describing the crash-involved operator, vehicle, and environment. Such data are necessary to any programmatic or engineering countermeasures. The basic approach used to accomplish the research objectives involved a series of regional meetings where law enforcement personnel expressed their opinions about ways to improve commercial vehicle crash data quality. These results were then weighted and prioritized. The top five solutions generated at these meetings were: …
Effects Of Ownership And Circulation On Editorial Presentation In West Virginia Newspapers, Matthew E. Umstead
Effects Of Ownership And Circulation On Editorial Presentation In West Virginia Newspapers, Matthew E. Umstead
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This thesis, which focuses on the post-yellow journalism era in West Virginia, further develops the body of research done on the influence of chain ownership in newspapers.;Historically, strong political biases in news coverage were found in the yellow journalism, early 20th century period. And this study finds a conservative bias on the opinion-editorial pages in a traditionally Democratic state with few competing media markets and reliance upon newspapers for local news. This thesis finds ownership status and circulation size affects the balance and variety of feature items presented within the opinion editorial content. Thus, previous research suggesting chain ownership influence …
Diversity Of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi On Two Reclaimed Surface Mines Differing In Soil Properties, Betsy S. Kurnik
Diversity Of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi On Two Reclaimed Surface Mines Differing In Soil Properties, Betsy S. Kurnik
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
I analyzed community structure of ectomycorrhizal fungi on white pine (Pinus strobus) on two reclaimed surface mines in eastern Ohio. One site was acidic and metal-stressed, the other was alkaline. Completely different community composition was found on the two sites by PCR/ITS/RFLP analyses of field collected mycorrhizae. However, Shannon-Wiener index values indicated that the two communities were equally diverse. A population of isolates of one species common to both sites was obtained from trap cultures planted with white pine. The identity of this species as Wilcoxina mikolae was established through DNA sequencing of the ITS region. The W. mikolae populations …
Effect Of Manufacturing Process Conditions On The Durability Of Pultruded Vinyl Ester/Glass Composites, Chrystal Ann Garland
Effect Of Manufacturing Process Conditions On The Durability Of Pultruded Vinyl Ester/Glass Composites, Chrystal Ann Garland
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Fiber reinforced polymer composites, FRPs, have an increased role in structural applications. Environmental durability is important for the design of structural components. Processes such as pultrusion are cost-effective methods of producing FRPs. This research focused on the durability of pultruded FRP with different processing conditions. Pultruded samples made at different line speeds (4, 8, and 12 ipm) were immersed in water at 25, 50, and 85°C for varying lengths of time and the mechanical properties evaluated via 3-point bending tests. A reduction in strength was observed for the samples immersed in 50 and 85°C water, with the largest reduction occurring …
Exploring Visitor Meanings Of Place In The National Capital Parks - Central, Wei-Li Jasmine Chen
Exploring Visitor Meanings Of Place In The National Capital Parks - Central, Wei-Li Jasmine Chen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study uses a new approach to interpretative research based on (1) understanding the meanings visitors attach to park resources, and (2) examining the connections that visitors made after attending an on-site interpretive program. The study was conducted at the National Capital Parks in Washington, DC. This study revealed that many visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial (i.e. the Triangle) seek something of value for themselves, including everything from connecting with the past and rededicating themselves to the ideals of the nation. The study incorporated mixed method design, including purposeful sampling …
Evaluation Of Survival And Recovery Characteristics Of Bifidobacteria As Indicators Of Fecal Pollution Of Water, John Elmer Ravenscroft Jr.
Evaluation Of Survival And Recovery Characteristics Of Bifidobacteria As Indicators Of Fecal Pollution Of Water, John Elmer Ravenscroft Jr.
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The examination of aquatic environments for bacterial indicator organisms has proven to be a useful and well-established practice for the purpose of monitoring microbiological water quality. An ideal indicator of fecal pollution should be present in sufficient density to allow detection, present simultaneous with pathogen(s), incapable of aftergrowth in external aquatic environments, easy to enumerate, and exclusively of fecal origin. Unfortunately, none of the indicator organisms presently in use today meet all of these requirements. Bifidobacteria show promise as indicators of fecal pollution in water with the additional ability of potentially distinguishing between fecal pollution of human and animal origin. …
Coupled Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Hongyan Sun
Coupled Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Hongyan Sun
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
In this dissertation, we study coupled nonlinear dynamical systems that exhibit new types of complex behavior. We numerically and analytically examine a variety of dynamical models, ranging from systems of ordinary differential equations (ODE) with novel elements of feedback to systems of partial differential equations (PDE) that model chemical pattern formation. Chaos, dynamical uncertainty, synchronization, and spatiotemporal pattern formation constitute the primary topics of the dissertation. Following the introduction in Chapter 1, we study chaos and dynamical uncertainty in Chapter 2 with coupled Lorenz systems and demonstrate the existence of extreme complexity in high-dimensional ODE systems. In Chapter 3, we …
Breastfeeding Personal Efficacy Beliefs Of Women University Students, Ann Pollard Cleveland
Breastfeeding Personal Efficacy Beliefs Of Women University Students, Ann Pollard Cleveland
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Many women do not initiate breastfeeding although breastfeeding promotes their baby's health. Three reasons why women do not breastfeed are women's mental organization, cultural beliefs about breastfeeding, and women's breastfeeding personal efficacy beliefs. The conceptual framework for personal efficacy beliefs is Bandura's social-cognitive theory (1992, 1995, 1997). This dissertation used a new research instrument to examine women university students' breastfeeding personal efficacy beliefs. The instrument was tested by mail survey techniques that resulted in a 70.6% respondent rate. University women's personal efficacy beliefs about breastfeeding factored into five factor subscales. In order of magnitude, the personal efficacy belief factors were …
Mechatronics For Sophomore-Level Mechanical Engineering Students, David Thomas Morris
Mechatronics For Sophomore-Level Mechanical Engineering Students, David Thomas Morris
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
As mechanical product designs become more complex, integrating electromechanical components with embedded control circuitry, the need for engineering graduates with a diversified educational background in multidisciplinary applications has been recognized within many facets of industry. The focus of this research was to create a series of laboratory experiments and a capstone project based on a survey of literature from current educators that could be used to introduce sophomore-level mechanical engineering students to fundamentals in the field known as "mechatronics", which incorporates the traditional disciplines of mechanical, electrical and software engineering. The lab exercises utilize the Handy Board microcontroller from MIT …
Fine-Scale Modeling Of Failure In An Adhesive Layer, Pulkit V. D. Mathur
Fine-Scale Modeling Of Failure In An Adhesive Layer, Pulkit V. D. Mathur
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Rigid ceramic filter media are used for removing particulate matter from gas streams at high temperatures. As the particulate matter (dust cake) collects on the surface of the filter, the filtration pressure increases; to maintain an economical operation the dust cake must be removed periodically by back-pulse cleaning. Often the dust cake is not removed completely by the back-pulse pressure and the resulting patchy cleaning affects operation.;The thesis presents the results from a fine scale modeling of the removal of a layer of filter cake by a time dependent pressure pulse. In this model the filter cake is grid in …
Philosophies Of Adult Education As Practiced By Agricultural Education Teachers In Pennsylvania, West Virginia, And Virginia, Crystal R. Buckingham
Philosophies Of Adult Education As Practiced By Agricultural Education Teachers In Pennsylvania, West Virginia, And Virginia, Crystal R. Buckingham
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study was to increase understanding of adult education philosophies as practiced by Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia secondary school agriculture teachers.;A Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory (PAEI) and researcher-created demographic sheet was sent to a sample of agriculture teachers in the tri-state area (n = 314). Descriptive data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows (SPSS). Frequencies, means, and correlational and multivariate analyses were used to describe and analyze the research results.;It was shown that there is a slight relationship between adult education preparation and the five philosophies. The Humanist philosophy is …
Relationship Between Cutting Parameters And Bit Geometry In Rotary Cutting, Srikanth Addala
Relationship Between Cutting Parameters And Bit Geometry In Rotary Cutting, Srikanth Addala
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The main objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between cutting parameters (cutting force, penetration force, specific energy, specific respirable dust) and the bit geometry parameters (angle of the bit tip, bit tip size and shape of the bit) in order to reduce the amount of specific respirable dust generated and the specific energy consumed in rotary cutting. In the cutting process when two grooves are made in the rock at certain spacing, a land/ridge is formed between the two adjacent grooves. If that land/ridge can be removed in a cutting cycle, then a clean surface will be …
Child Support Enforcement In West Virginia, Amy Ellen Hendershott
Child Support Enforcement In West Virginia, Amy Ellen Hendershott
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The intent of this research is an exploratory examination of trends in child support enforcement before and after the implementation of The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) and to determine whether West Virginia is keeping up with the national average of child support enforcement. Using a time-trend analysis, this study examined five variables that constitute child support enforcement: total money distributed; paternities established; support orders established; absent parents located; and total caseload. This research found that the PRWORA of 1996 significantly improved paternities established and absent parents located in the state of West Virginia. All …
Quality And Postharvest Performance Of Cut Roses Grown In Root Media Containing Coal Bottom Ash, Marlene Karen Cross
Quality And Postharvest Performance Of Cut Roses Grown In Root Media Containing Coal Bottom Ash, Marlene Karen Cross
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The vase life of roses grown in coal bottom ash (CBA)-amended media was evaluated. CBA is enriched in calcium, a nutrient implicated in delaying senescence. Four rose cultivars, Cara Mia, Dakota, Santa Fe and Pink Osiana, were grown (from started eye plants) in four media: a 50% CBA medium and a peat: vermiculite medium amended with calcitic and dolomitic lime (1:1) were used as "high calcium" media, whereas a 25% CBA medium and a peat: vermiculite medium amended with dolomitic lime only were used as "low calcium" media. Yield was not different for roses from different media, and a subjective …
Determining The Effects On Parental Attitudes And Parenting Styles Towards Child Rearing After Participation In A Rural Parenting Program, Kathryn A. Canter
Determining The Effects On Parental Attitudes And Parenting Styles Towards Child Rearing After Participation In A Rural Parenting Program, Kathryn A. Canter
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The intent of this study was to examine parental attitudes toward parenting and parenting styles before and after participation in a rural parent education program. The parental attitudes toward parenting were measured by the Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI). The three parenting styles; authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive, were measured by the Parenting Style Dimension (PSD). The participants in this study were six mothers of children who attended either the Starting Points Center Happy School or who visited the Food Pantry at Scott's Run Settlement House in Morgantown, West Virginia.;Cronbach's alphas were run on all measures with high reliability found on …
Effects Of Acetaminophen On Estrogen-Responsive Alkaline Phosphatase In Ishikawa Endometrial Cancer Cells, Janet A. Dowdy
Effects Of Acetaminophen On Estrogen-Responsive Alkaline Phosphatase In Ishikawa Endometrial Cancer Cells, Janet A. Dowdy
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study examines the effect of acetaminophen (APAP) on the estrogen-responsive gene alkaline phosphatase in Ishikawa endometrial cancer cells. Basal levels of alkaline phosphatase activity were significantly inhibited in cells treated with 0.03, 0.1, 0.3 and 1mM APAP compared to control. Alkaline phosphatase activity induced with 1nM estradiol was significantly inhibited in a concentration dependent manner by 0.0.1, 0.3 and 1mM APAP. APAP did not directly inhibit the activity of alkaline phosphatase at any of the concentrations tested. Increasing estradiol concentrations (0.01, 0.1 and 1nM) did not alter the level of inhibition of alkaline phosphatase activity by 0.1, 0.3 or …
Development And Application Electrochemical And Spectrophotometric Methods Based Upon Ac Potential Modulation For Characterization Of Hybrid Bilayer Membranes And Electroactive Self -Assembled Monolayers Supported On Gold Electrodes, Dmitri A. Brevnov
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Applications of the electrochemical method, AC Voltammetry (ACV), and its modifications based upon monitoring ac current as a function of ac potential modulation are described. The first chapter involves investigating the effect of a short peptide, melittin, on both hybrid bilayer membrane (HBM) dielectric properties and HBM resistance to heterogeneous electron transfer. These effects are discussed in terms of three possible mechanisms by which melittin may affect HBMs. In the second chapter, a modification of ACV, second harmonic ACV, is considered. A data processing method is suggested to analyze data collected at high perturbation frequencies at which the effect of …
Virulence Of Cryphonectria Hypoviruses From Previous Release Sites, Paul Henry Chaloux
Virulence Of Cryphonectria Hypoviruses From Previous Release Sites, Paul Henry Chaloux
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
In 1994 and 1995, Cryphonectria parasitica isolates singly or doubly infected with hypoviruses in the CHV3 genus, and lacking distinctive morphological abnormalities, were recovered near plots formerly used to release hypoviruses. This study tested the hypothesis that North American hypoviruses are evolving decreased virulence, and investigated hypovirus interactions affecting virulence in double-infections. Families of single conidial progeny (SCP), differing in infection status, and derived from six recovered, three release, and three comparison isolates were tested in three field experiments. All release isolates and four recovered isolates were debilitated by their CHV3-gh2-type hypoviruses. CHV3-sr2-type hypoviruses never caused debilitation. In family SG3-2 …
Effect Of Debris-Induced Lift-Off On Magnetic Flux Leakage Inspection Results, Francisco Louis Valentine
Effect Of Debris-Induced Lift-Off On Magnetic Flux Leakage Inspection Results, Francisco Louis Valentine
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Debris is present in all pipelines and has the potential to cause debris-induced lift-off in magnetic flux leakage inspection tools. A test apparatus was developed to qualitatively examine the effect of debris-induced lift-off.;The results of this research indicate that debris-induced lift-off has a detrimental effect on magnetic flux leakage data. This increases the potential of pipeline defects being either undersized or missed.;To reduce or eliminate the effects of debris-induced lift-off, the pipeline should be regularly cleaned. This minimizes the occurrence of large accumulations of debris. If it is determined that debris is present in a pipeline, even in small quantities, …
Media Use And Perceptions Of Binge Drinking, Jason L. Price
Media Use And Perceptions Of Binge Drinking, Jason L. Price
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Examines media use by college students and their perceptions of campus alcohol use; literature review of binge drinking rates and studies, media use studies, and perceptions of alcohol use studies; overview of research methods and findings; analysis of data obtained through questionnaires distributed to undergraduates; conclusions.
West Virginia State Legislators' Opinions Of Local Mass Media, Timothy Shaw Penn
West Virginia State Legislators' Opinions Of Local Mass Media, Timothy Shaw Penn
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This survey of members of the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate regarding their opinions of local mass media found that the majority of lawmakers felt local mass media had little influence on their decision making process. The legislators did not, however, view the media as neutral sources of political information. Self-described "conservative" lawmakers rated media sources described as "liberal" as being less accurate in their coverage of the legislature than did self-described "liberal" or "middle-of-the-road" lawmakers. The thesis used discriminate analysis to develop a statistically significant function able to classify, with high confidence, the political orientation of lawmakers, …
Predicting Permeability And Flow Capacity Distribution With Back-Propagation Artificial Neural Networks, Alexis Jose Riera
Predicting Permeability And Flow Capacity Distribution With Back-Propagation Artificial Neural Networks, Alexis Jose Riera
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The prediction of permeability is a critical, key step for reservoir modeling and management of oil recovery operations. Previous studies have successfully demonstrated that the new technology called Artificial Neural Network (ANN), a biologically inspired, massive parallel, distributed information processing system, is an excellent tool for permeability predictions using well log data. This technology overcomes the drawbacks caused by the inherent heterogeneity of the reservoir and lack of sufficient cores or pressure transient tests, allowing to define reservoir characterization within an acceptable accuracy while maintaining costs low. The methodology used in this study takes advantage of this technology to accomplish …
Iron And Acid Removal From Acid Mine Drainage In Open Limestone Systems, Qingyun Sun
Iron And Acid Removal From Acid Mine Drainage In Open Limestone Systems, Qingyun Sun
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Passive systems, like wetlands, anoxic limestone drains, and open limestone channels, show promise for treating acid mine drainage (AMD) discharges. Open limestone channels have been developed for over ten years and the treatment effectiveness of AMD by open limestone systems shows wide variation. The variation is due to site conditions (slope and size of the limestone channel) but more importantly to the surface area of the limestone and iron concentrations in the water. Iron in AMD coats the limestone in open limestone systems thereby reducing the surface area available for reaction. Over time, the limestone appears to lose its ability …
Review Of The Factors Influencing The Satisfaction Of Learning In Online Courses At Marshall University, Jan Isobel Fox
Review Of The Factors Influencing The Satisfaction Of Learning In Online Courses At Marshall University, Jan Isobel Fox
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study is to determine what factors influence online course satisfaction. Additionally, the study investigates differences in demographics between traditional student populations and those students attracted to online courses. Research questions were defined for investigating relationship between student satisfaction in the online course with the of the amount of learner interaction and feedback, the reason students enrolled in the course, faculty expertise in online technologies, the course pace, the combination of instructional strategies used in the course, and the students prior experience with the online course product. Additionally, course retention data was calculated as a secondary satisfaction …