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The Effects Of Maternal Emotion Socialization Of Disappointment On Prosocial Behavior In Preschool Aged Children, Alexandria Svolos
The Effects Of Maternal Emotion Socialization Of Disappointment On Prosocial Behavior In Preschool Aged Children, Alexandria Svolos
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of the present study was to examine the maternal socialization of disappointment and its impact on prosocial behavior. In a structured laboratory observation, sixty-five preschool aged children and their mothers underwent a disappointment task. The mothers (M = 34.27 years) completed two questionnaires to assess response to disappointment and children's frequency to prosocial behavior. Maternal observed behaviors of negative affect were positively associated with higher maternal reports of prosocial behavior in children. Also, mothers who reported using problem-focused responses to children's disappointment reported having children who were more prosocial. There were also significant gender differences. Mothers of sons …
Fatigue Performance Of Uncoated And Galvanized Composite Press-Brake-Formed Tub Girders, Robert M. Tennant
Fatigue Performance Of Uncoated And Galvanized Composite Press-Brake-Formed Tub Girders, Robert M. Tennant
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) is a group of bridge and culvert industry leaders (including steel manufacturers, fabricators, service centers, coaters, researchers, and representatives of related associations and government organizations) who have joined together to provide educational information on the design and construction of short span steel bridges in installations up to 140 feet in length. Within the SSSBA technical working group, a modular, shallow press-brake-formed steel tub girder was developed. This new technology consists of cold-bending standard mill plate width and thicknesses to form a trapezoidal box girder. The steel plate can be uncoated or galvanized steel, …
Response Of Ovine Neutrophils To Different Life Stages Of Haemonchus Contortus, Denzel Deshawn Middleton
Response Of Ovine Neutrophils To Different Life Stages Of Haemonchus Contortus, Denzel Deshawn Middleton
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Quantitative Assessment Of Bacterial And Fungal Degradation Of Glucose And Cellulose, Rene N. Miller
Quantitative Assessment Of Bacterial And Fungal Degradation Of Glucose And Cellulose, Rene N. Miller
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No abstract provided.
Incorporating Disease-Oriented Smoking Cessation Education Into The Care Of Smokers With Peripheral Arterial Disease, Donte J Newsom
Incorporating Disease-Oriented Smoking Cessation Education Into The Care Of Smokers With Peripheral Arterial Disease, Donte J Newsom
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No abstract provided.
The Effects Of E-Cigarette Exposure On The Peripheral Vasculature, Christopher Pitzer
The Effects Of E-Cigarette Exposure On The Peripheral Vasculature, Christopher Pitzer
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No abstract provided.
Transposable Element Diversity, Divergence, And Contribution To Genome Evolution In Plants, Dhanushya Ramachandran
Transposable Element Diversity, Divergence, And Contribution To Genome Evolution In Plants, Dhanushya Ramachandran
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No abstract provided.
Wildlife Economics The Significance Of Economic Impacts Of Wildlife Associated Activities, Caleb Anthony Stair
Wildlife Economics The Significance Of Economic Impacts Of Wildlife Associated Activities, Caleb Anthony Stair
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No abstract provided.
Measurement Methods Of Dual Tobacco Use Behaviors: Cigarettes And Smokeless Tobacco, Colleen N Warren
Measurement Methods Of Dual Tobacco Use Behaviors: Cigarettes And Smokeless Tobacco, Colleen N Warren
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No abstract provided.
Examining The Co-Occurrence Of Engagement And Self-Referencing In The Context Of Narrative Persuasion, Julia K Weiss
Examining The Co-Occurrence Of Engagement And Self-Referencing In The Context Of Narrative Persuasion, Julia K Weiss
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No abstract provided.
Analysis Of Membrane Transporter Systems Expressed During Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation In The Model Legume Medicago Truncatula, Christina Laureen Wyman
Analysis Of Membrane Transporter Systems Expressed During Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation In The Model Legume Medicago Truncatula, Christina Laureen Wyman
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No abstract provided.
Fear Of Pain Across The Adult Lifespan, Casey D Wright
Fear Of Pain Across The Adult Lifespan, Casey D Wright
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No abstract provided.
First Principle Study Of Nitrogen Fixation On Molybdenum Containing Semiconductor Surface With A Developed Machine Learning Approach, Alhassan S Yasin
First Principle Study Of Nitrogen Fixation On Molybdenum Containing Semiconductor Surface With A Developed Machine Learning Approach, Alhassan S Yasin
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No abstract provided.
The Bobcats Of West Virginia: How Many And Where Are They?, Thomas F Rounsville Jr
The Bobcats Of West Virginia: How Many And Where Are They?, Thomas F Rounsville Jr
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No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of A Re-Established Walleye Population Within A Hydropower Reservoir Recovering From Acidification, Dustin M Smith
Evaluation Of A Re-Established Walleye Population Within A Hydropower Reservoir Recovering From Acidification, Dustin M Smith
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No abstract provided.
Exploring Forest Diversity And Ecosystem Services Using Big Data And Empirical Dynamic Modeling, James V Watson Iii
Exploring Forest Diversity And Ecosystem Services Using Big Data And Empirical Dynamic Modeling, James V Watson Iii
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No abstract provided.
The Determination And Evaluation Of Pyrolytic Products: A Focus On Synthetic Cannabinoids, Stephen Raso
The Determination And Evaluation Of Pyrolytic Products: A Focus On Synthetic Cannabinoids, Stephen Raso
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Synthetic cannabinoids have become a ubiquitous challenge in forensic toxicology and seized drug analysis. Acute toxic effects associated with these drugs include tachycardia, seizures, depression, possible suicidal tendencies, and the onset of psychotic episodes. Synthetic cannabinoids were initially synthesized for research purposes in understanding the receptor-ligand interactions at the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors. They are similar to Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and also act as agonists at the cannabinoid receptors. Originally it was hoped that this class of drug would be useful for pain relief, but instead this class of compounds has become widely abused, typically via smoking or heated vapor …
Impact Of Inquiry-Based, Question-And-Answer Instruction In High-Enrollment Classes, Matthew R. Schraeder
Impact Of Inquiry-Based, Question-And-Answer Instruction In High-Enrollment Classes, Matthew R. Schraeder
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Lecturing is a common way to teach large classes, especially in mathematics. Other styles of instruction have been proven to be more effective in small classroom settings, but those styles are not always practical (or even feasible) in classes with 200+ students. The lecturing dialogue primarily exists at the intersection of Spectrum Theory and the Socratic Method, utilizing inquiry-based learning within the realm of active learning, experiential learning, and constructivism to appeal to learners with various learning styles, which helps students to discover new information (specifically, why things occur in the way that they do) and make connections between old …
Study Of The Resonance Spectrums Of The Flute And The Effect Of Different Stable Vowels On Formant Tuning With Violin And Clarinet, Alyssa M. Schwartz
Study Of The Resonance Spectrums Of The Flute And The Effect Of Different Stable Vowels On Formant Tuning With Violin And Clarinet, Alyssa M. Schwartz
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
"In the long history of scientific investigation of musical instruments, the flute has been given particular attention, primarily because of its apparent simplicity. Yet many of the physical factors that determine its behavior have not been well documented." This is especially true when it comes to modern understanding of the way in which changes in the shape of the oral cavity affect the resonance spectrum of the flute.;Creating different monophthongs, or stable-vowel positions, while playing the flute changes the spectral slope and strength of the overtones in the flute tone. This affects the ability of the flute to successfully blend …
Evaluation Of An Event Detection System To Identify Spill Events Related To Marcellus Shale Development, Joseph C. Wickline
Evaluation Of An Event Detection System To Identify Spill Events Related To Marcellus Shale Development, Joseph C. Wickline
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
There has been an extraordinary growth in the production of natural gas within the Marcellus Shale region in the past two decades. This sharp increase in production corresponds to an increased risk to surface waters from spill events related to the industry. At present, there are some private organizations and government agencies which monitor water quality in the region using continuous monitoring. However, there are no protocols in place to use data from continuous monitoring stations to quickly detect contamination resulting from spills.;Previous research has found that standard water quality parameters, such as specific conductivity, pH, and dissolved oxygen, measured …
Preference And User Experience With Powered Air- Purifying Respirators In Healthcare Workers In A Simulated Work Environment: A Pilot Study, Lauren Macdowell
Preference And User Experience With Powered Air- Purifying Respirators In Healthcare Workers In A Simulated Work Environment: A Pilot Study, Lauren Macdowell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are protective devices commonly utilized by healthcare workers in environments with infectious airborne diseases. A review of the current PAPR literature indicated a shortage of studies that focus on user experience of PAPRs and the types of PAPRs that healthcare workers prefer. This study focused on three different PAPR models: the MAXAIR CAPR RTM 710, the 3M(TM) Versaflo (TM) TR-600-ECK and the 3M(TM) Air-Mate(TM). A typical hospital patient work environment was simulated at the West Virginia Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety on West Virginia University's Health Sciences Campus. Eight subjects total were recruited and …
Development Of Biomimetic-Based Controller Design Methods For Advanced Energy Systems, Gaurav Mirlekar
Development Of Biomimetic-Based Controller Design Methods For Advanced Energy Systems, Gaurav Mirlekar
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A biologically inspired optimal control strategy, denoted as BIO-CS, is proposed for advanced energy systems applications. This strategy combines the ant's rule of pursuit idea with multi-agent and optimal control concepts. The BIO-CS algorithm employs gradient-based optimal control solvers for the intermediate problems associated with the leader-follower agents' local interactions. The developed BIO-CS is integrated with an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based adaptive component for further improvement of the overall framework. In particular, the ANN component captures the mismatch between the controller and the plant models by using a single-hidden-layer technique with online learning capabilities to augment the baseline BIO-CS control …
Estimating Bald Eagle Occupancy And Density In The Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Bethany Drahota
Estimating Bald Eagle Occupancy And Density In The Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Bethany Drahota
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are a newly recovered species, and as such, little is known about their modern population dynamics and how these dynamics interact with their ecology. With the recent expansion of eagle populations, managers have begun to question assumptions about bald eagles, including their sensitivity to disturbances. Discerning how eagles react to both outside influences and internal factors is crucial for eagle conservation, especially in focal areas of importance, such as the Chesapeake Bay. I used seven years of monitoring data from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) to determine the occupancy (chapter 1) and …
Ergot Alkaloid Synthetic Capacity Of Penicillium Camemberti, Samantha J. Fabian
Ergot Alkaloid Synthetic Capacity Of Penicillium Camemberti, Samantha J. Fabian
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Penicillium camemberti plays a major role in the ripening process of brie and camembert type cheeses. Investigation of the recently sequenced P. camemberti genome revealed the presence of a cluster of five genes previously shown to be required for ergot alkaloid synthesis in other fungi. Clustered with the five ergot alkaloid synthesis genes (aka eas genes) were two additional genes with that had the apparent capacity to encode enzymes involved in secondary metabolism. We analyzed samples of brie and camembert cheeses as well as cultures of P. camemberti grown under different conditions and were not able to detect any known …
Plasmon-Enhanced Optical Sensing By Engineering Metallic Nanostructures, Peng Zheng
Plasmon-Enhanced Optical Sensing By Engineering Metallic Nanostructures, Peng Zheng
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The world’s booming population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050 causes enormous stresses on environmental safety, food supply, and healthcare, which in return threatens human civilizations. One of the most promising solutions lies at innovating point-of-care (POC) sensing technologies to conduct detection of environmental hazards, monitoring of food safety, and early diagnosis of diseases in a timely and accurate manner. The discovery of surface-enhanced spectroscopy in the 1970s has significantly stimulated research on light-matter interaction which gives rise to enhanced optical phenomena such as surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), plasmon-enhanced fluorescence (PEF), and particularly, they have found enormous applications in …
Toxicity Evaluations Of Nanoclays And An Associated Nanocomposite Throughout Their Life Cycle, Alixandra Wagner
Toxicity Evaluations Of Nanoclays And An Associated Nanocomposite Throughout Their Life Cycle, Alixandra Wagner
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Laser And 3-Dimensional Printers: Characterizing Emissions And Occupational Exposures, Alyson R. Johnson
Laser And 3-Dimensional Printers: Characterizing Emissions And Occupational Exposures, Alyson R. Johnson
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Introduction: Toxicology and epidemiology studies have observed an association between ultrafine particles (UFPs) and respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological health effects. While there is a paucity of data in the literature on the potential toxicity and health effects from indoor UFP exposure, more exposure assessment studies and research evaluating the efficacy of controls is merited. An increased demand for efficiency, productivity, and manufacturing has led to conception of laser and 3- dimmensional (3-D) printers in various indoor workplaces. The indoor environment is one of the most important determinants of personal exposure. Introducing laser and 3-D printers to indoor workplaces, introduces a …
Children's Perceptions Of Pretend Play Over Time, Rebekah Kisamore
Children's Perceptions Of Pretend Play Over Time, Rebekah Kisamore
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study examined how age and gender influence children's perceptions of play over time. Participants in the study, 39 children between the ages of three and five, answered pretend play questions pulled from the Play Skills Self Report Questionnaire (PSSRQ). Children in the study were enrolled in either a three or four-year-classroom and were assessed in the Fall of 2016 and again in the Spring of 2017. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA's were used to assess the influence that age and gender have on children's perceptions of pretend play. Results showed that children enrolled in the three-year-old classroom did not assess …
Wetland Characteristics And Wintering Passerellidae Occupancy On Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetlands In West Virginia, Katharine Lewis
Wetland Characteristics And Wintering Passerellidae Occupancy On Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetlands In West Virginia, Katharine Lewis
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Wetland ecosystems are unique, important sources of numerous services such as wildlife habitat. Their widespread loss due to drainage and development in North America has promoted the creation of many programs and policies to try to reverse the damage done. One such program is the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP is administered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides landowners with technical and financial assistance to restore wetlands on private agricultural land. One of the primary objectives of ACEP is to provide wildlife habitat while restoring wetlands in agricultural areas. It is important to monitor conservation practices …
Ecology And Management Of Golden-Winged Warblers (Vermivora Chrysoptera) And Associated Avian Species In The Allegheny Mountains Of West Virginia, Kyle R. Aldinger
Ecology And Management Of Golden-Winged Warblers (Vermivora Chrysoptera) And Associated Avian Species In The Allegheny Mountains Of West Virginia, Kyle R. Aldinger
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.