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Age-Related Differences In The Experience Of Health Anxiety And Use Of Coping Strategies, Lindsay A. Gerolimatos
Age-Related Differences In The Experience Of Health Anxiety And Use Of Coping Strategies, Lindsay A. Gerolimatos
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The experience of heath anxiety among older and young adults is poorly understood. Most studies (e.g., Abramowitz & Moore, 2007; Gramling et al., 1996) have examined cognitions and behaviors associated with health anxiety, with little to no studies examining emotions and physiological arousal. The present study induced health anxiety in a laboratory setting with 36 older and 36 young adults by providing false health-related feedback. Outcome variables included physiological arousal (heart rate, blood pressure), self-reported arousal (distress, fear of body sensations), and self-reported emotions recorded across three periods: baseline, induction, and recovery. Repeated measures MANCOVAs were conducted with baseline measures …
Application Of Neural Network Techniques To Downscale Precipitation, Javad Rahimikollu
Application Of Neural Network Techniques To Downscale Precipitation, Javad Rahimikollu
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Global climate change is a major area of concern to public and climate researchers. It impacts flooding, crop yields, water based diseases, etc. Significant effort has gone into developing climate models. Global climate models use a coarse grid of 300x300 Km2, while the resolution of interest for the hydrologist is 50x50 Km2.;Downscaling is the tool to map the large-scale global climate properties to a finer grid size in order to accurately predict climate variables such as precipitation. This study utilized Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Hybrid Support Vector Regression (HSVR) methods to predict precipitation at a finer grid, based on …
Low Frequency Quadrature Detector Design, Simulation And Implementation For Use In Underground Communication, Zenaneh Ashebir Kebede
Low Frequency Quadrature Detector Design, Simulation And Implementation For Use In Underground Communication, Zenaneh Ashebir Kebede
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The earth does not easily propagate high frequency signals. Low frequency, through the earth, signals would provide better penetration of the earth surface. Extremely low frequency communications has been a challenge for many years because of the underlying limitations such as significant background noise, and large antenna size. This thesis investigates the design of a compact quadrature sampling detector for extremely low frequency through the earth communication. It is hoped that a receiver such as that designed herein could receive signals at frequencies much much less than 10 kHz through the earth. Furthermore, this thesis compares the method of quadrature …
Effects Of Lipopolysaccharide Induced Inflammatory Response On Early Embryo Survival In Ewes, Megan Renee Graham
Effects Of Lipopolysaccharide Induced Inflammatory Response On Early Embryo Survival In Ewes, Megan Renee Graham
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Early pregnant ewes, 5 or 6 day post coitus (dpc) were used as a model to study early embryonic loss via gram-negative bacterial infections, such as mastitis. Ewes 5/6 dpc were injected with a gram-negative bacteria cell wall component, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-&agr;), to induce an innate immune system acute phase response (APR). The induction of the APR and its reactant molecules, such as TNF-&agr; and acute phase proteins (APP), haptoglobin (Hp) and serum amyloid A (SAA), were initiated to study their effects on embryonic loss. In addition, ewes were also injected with LPS plus dexamethasone (Dex) …
The Politics Of Getting The Joke: The Effects Of Political Humor On Information Seeking Behavior, Bret Wilson
The Politics Of Getting The Joke: The Effects Of Political Humor On Information Seeking Behavior, Bret Wilson
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Political humor plays a positive role in American democracy. It increases the political awareness and interest of the audience. There is a growing body of literature, both empirical and theoretical, that looks at role of political humor in American politics. In line with some of this literature, the present dissertation examines how The Colbert Report (in both video and single image meme formats) encourages the survey participants towards seeking more information about an important domestic issue: the fiscal cliff crisis.;Using two parallel experimental surveys, this dissertation empirically investigates the effect that political humor has on viewers. This dissertation tests whether …
Active Consumerism: Measuring The Importance Of Crowdfunding Factors On Backers' Decisions To Financially Support Kickstarter Campaigns, Kevin M. Duvall
Active Consumerism: Measuring The Importance Of Crowdfunding Factors On Backers' Decisions To Financially Support Kickstarter Campaigns, Kevin M. Duvall
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this research is to explore what factors of projects on Kickstarter, a popular crowdfunding website, are most influential in the decision to financially support a project. This study used triangulated research methods to explore these factors. An online survey of people who had financially contributed to one or more Kickstarter projects was conducted to better understand what aspects of projects backers found most important. A series of in-depth interviews with people who have financially supported one or more Kickstarter campaigns was also conducted to add perspective about the reasons people had for backing the campaigns. Findings suggest …
Assessment Of Hopelessness In Older Adults: The Development And Initial Validation Of The Hopelessness Inventory For Later Life (Hill), Jeffrey J. Gregg
Assessment Of Hopelessness In Older Adults: The Development And Initial Validation Of The Hopelessness Inventory For Later Life (Hill), Jeffrey J. Gregg
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Hopelessness has garnered a wealth of empirical support as an important construct in psychological assessment and treatment. It is more than a symptom of major depression; rather, hopelessness has been shown to be a strong risk factor for physical illness, suicidal behavior, and mortality. In fact, hopelessness has been found to be an independent risk factor for these negative outcomes controlling for overall depressive symptoms. Hopelessness is an especially important construct for assessment in later life, as older adults are at an elevated risk of suicide worldwide. Studies have generally supported the use of the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS; Beck …
The Effectiveness Of Provider Training To Improve Compliance With Use Of Written Asthma Action Plans In The Care Of Patients With Asthma, Mary Sizemore
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Background/problem statement: In 2010, asthma affected 25.7 million people in the United States including 7 million children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2012). The clinical problem was providers and nurses were not documenting the use of asthma action plans in the care of patients with asthma at a rural health clinic in Wirt County, West Virginia.;Purpose: The purpose of this capstone project was to implement and evaluate a healthcare provider and nursing staff practice change related to the process of implementing training and asthma action plans for pediatric and adult patients with asthma.;Project Description with Procedures: The project …
Fashion Meets Twitter: Does The Source Matter? Perceived Message Credibility, Interactivity And Purchase Intention, Yijia Wang
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Through an online survey, this study explored the perceived source credibility of fashion industry Twitter messages with varying message sources (the brand itself, celebrity endorser, friend/acquaintance). Online interactivity and purchase intention of potential customers were also assessed to examine if a particular message source and its credibility increase the likelihood of online engagement with the message and customers' intention to purchase.;Findings indicate that of all source types, brands were perceived as most credible overall, as well as on dimensions of expertise, character, and attractiveness. Furthermore, there was a higher probability of respondents searching for additional information based on a tweet …
Stoking The Flames Of Wellness: An Exploration Of Factors That Influence West Virginia Firefighters' Health Behaviors, Chelsea B. Wooding
Stoking The Flames Of Wellness: An Exploration Of Factors That Influence West Virginia Firefighters' Health Behaviors, Chelsea B. Wooding
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The concern over health and wellness among firefighters in the US has escalated recently due to increasing obesity rates, on-duty cardiovascular event risk, and job stress. Besides unique aspects of the work, a number of other barriers to health and wellness have been identified within the firefighter culture. Using a qualitative approach with multiple sources of data, the current study sought to answer the question, "what impacts the health of firefighters in West Virginia?" Eight focus groups, and Photovoice data from nine participants were inductively analyzed using guidelines from consensual qualitative research. House tours were also done to provide ethnographic …
Comparing Flexural Strength Of Acrylic Processed By Three Different Techniques, Ankit Patel
Comparing Flexural Strength Of Acrylic Processed By Three Different Techniques, Ankit Patel
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Statement of problem: Acrylic resin removable dentures are susceptible to fracture after periods of clinical use. There are many predisposing clinical factors for these denture fractures. Specifically, acrylic resin fractures due to poor flexural strength has historical been a problem with complete denture.;Objective: The purpose of this in vitro study was to measure and compare the flexural strength of denture base acrylic resin processed by three different techniques: Conventional Pressure-Pack (compression molded) method, Injection molded (SR-Ivocap), and Computer Aided Design - Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) (AvaDent(TM) Digital Dentures).;Methods: A total of 45 specimens (64 mm X 10 mm X varying …
An Examination Of Job Satisfaction Related To Generational Cohorts And Faculty Status Of West Virginia University Extension Service County Faculty, Susan K. Gamble
An Examination Of Job Satisfaction Related To Generational Cohorts And Faculty Status Of West Virginia University Extension Service County Faculty, Susan K. Gamble
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Retention of county Extension faculty has been identified as a significant challenge facing the Extension Service system across the country (ECOP LAC, 2005). There are several influences that contribute to employee turnover in the Extension Service, including: burnout, dissatisfaction with pay related to the amount of time worked, downsizing, long and abnormal work hours including nights and weekends, balancing work and family, and job stress (Boltes, Lippke, & Gregory, 1995; Bradley, Driscoll, & Bardon, 2012; ECOP LAC, 2005; Ensle, 2005; Fetsch & Kennington, 1997; Kutilek, Conklin, & Gunderson, 2002; Rousan & Henderson, 1996). Within their positions, Extension personnel are required …
A Poultry Litter Marker Gene Correlates With Pathogen And Indicator Bacteria Deposition On, Growth In And Transport From Poultry Bedding, Kameswari Sirisha Mantha
A Poultry Litter Marker Gene Correlates With Pathogen And Indicator Bacteria Deposition On, Growth In And Transport From Poultry Bedding, Kameswari Sirisha Mantha
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Poultry is one of the major contributors of inputs to U.S. environmental waters due to the large number of poultry grown per year in the U.S. and litter disposal practices. Two studies were conducted during this research: (1) to determine the temporal rate of deposition and growth or decay of microorganisms in poultry litter originating from poultry feces and (2) the release and transport of poultry litter associated microorganisms from soiled poultry litter applied as fertilizer through soil columns under simulated rainfall. First, deposition studies were conducted to evaluate the deposition rate of microorganisms on poultry bedding during the growth …
Experimental And Theoretical Studies Of Kinetics And Quality Parameters To Determine Spontaneous Combustion Propensity Of U.S. Coals, Xinyang Wang
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Spontaneous combustion is one of the most serious problems to mine safety and production in the global coal industry. It is considered to be the trigger for fires and explosions in underground coal mines especially for gassy mines. Such thermal events are not easily detectable since they normally occur in inaccessible gob and sealed area. It is also difficult to find the most likely hot point accurately. Admittedly, determination of the propensity for spontaneous combustion before mining activity should be a necessary step in the design of a mine and ventilation plan. However, due to the complexity of the chemical …
Method To Develop A Control System For A Stable And Guidable Hybrid Projectile, Joseph Close
Method To Develop A Control System For A Stable And Guidable Hybrid Projectile, Joseph Close
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A Hybrid Projectile (HP) is a munition that transforms into an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after being launched from a tube. In many situations it is desirable for this type of projectile to change its point of impact and depart from its current ballistic trajectory similar to a UAV following a path. A method was created to utilize deflectable control surfaces in conjunction with a guidance system to ensure the HP was statically and dynamically stable and to maneuver the HP to a desired point of impact. Methods were devised to control heading and pitch using vertical and horizontal tail …
Smoking Cessation And Breastfeeding Promotion Education For Prenatal Providers In West Virginia, Kimberly Greenfield
Smoking Cessation And Breastfeeding Promotion Education For Prenatal Providers In West Virginia, Kimberly Greenfield
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Background: West Virginia has the highest prenatal smoking cessation rate in the United States and is among the states with the lowest breastfeeding rate in the nation. West Virginia also faces health disparities and limited prenatal health resources, especially in at-risk areas. In an effort to improve resources in at-risk areas of the state, the "Health Education for Prenatal Providers in Appalachia (HEPPA), using the ACOG 5As smoking cessation intervention and breastfeeding promotion, was developed for delivery to interprofessional providers. Method: The HEPPA program delivered to healthcare and social service providers in four contiguous counties was evaluated by comparing pre-test …
The Roles Of Resilience And Perceived Discrimination In Sexual Minority Identity Integration, Peter Alexander Brown
The Roles Of Resilience And Perceived Discrimination In Sexual Minority Identity Integration, Peter Alexander Brown
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Although researchers and theorists have long moved away from public disclosure of sexual minority identity (i.e. coming out) as the theoretical apex of lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity development, it is still considered an important process of overall identity integration. Unfortunately public disclosure of sexual minority identity may be dependent upon the social environment in which disclosure occurs. Given the variable nature of social contexts, public disclosure across domains of social functioning may be problematic. Previous research has suggested that disclosure is in part more or less likely to occur based on individual appraisal of discriminative experiences (Meyer, 2013). …
A Study Of Magnetic Reconnection: From 2d Energy Release To 3d Spreading And Localization, Lucas S. Shepherd
A Study Of Magnetic Reconnection: From 2d Energy Release To 3d Spreading And Localization, Lucas S. Shepherd
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Magnetic reconnection is a plasma process in which stored magnetic energy is converted into thermal and kinetic energies of the surrounding plasma. Oppositely directed magnetic field lines break and cross connect due to a dissipative mecha- nism. The now bent, reconnected field lines retreat from the X-line (the location of reconnection) at the Alfven speed due to the magnetic tension in the reconnected magnetic field, therefore generating outflows. This dissertation addresses three fundamental properties of magnetic reconnection.;Solar flares are explosive events in the solar corona in which magnetic reconnection mediates the rapid release (on the order of minutes) of energy …
The Effects Of Chronic Stress And Exercise On Mouse Pancreatic Islet Of Langerhans Morphology And Muscle Atrophy Gene Expression, Travis Parkulo
The Effects Of Chronic Stress And Exercise On Mouse Pancreatic Islet Of Langerhans Morphology And Muscle Atrophy Gene Expression, Travis Parkulo
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Chronic stress has been implicated as a possible contributing factor to the onset of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus through its negative effects on peripheral insulin sensitivity and the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. Exercise could serve as a possible countermeasure to the damaging effects of chronic stress due to its proven ability to increase insulin sensitivity at the level of the muscle and improve or maintain beta cell function and mass. To date, no published research has examined the effects of chronic stress in combination with voluntary wheel running on murine islet morphology and skeletal muscle atrophy. The …
Formation Of 2-Halomethylene-4-Cyclopentene-1,3-Diones And/Or 2-Halo-1,4-Benzoquinones, Total Synthesis Of Methyl Linderone And Wacker-Type Oxidation Of Aryl-Substituted Alkenes, Hong Yin
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
We have discovered a practical general method for the preparation of diverse 2-halomethylene-4-cyclopentene-1,3-diones and/or 2-halo-1,4-benzoquinones. An in-depth study of the reactions of 4-(ethynyl)-4-hydroxy-2,3-substituted-2-cyclobuten-1-ones with N-bromo- or N-iodosuccinimide is described. This reaction was used in a short total synthesis of methyl linderone. Also, a series of facile, palladium catalyzed, direct, and regiospecific Wacker-type oxidations has been developed to yield various alpha-arylated ketones from aryl-substituted internal alkenes.
Serotonin (5-Ht) Increases Olfactory Responsiveness In The Tobacco Hawkmoth Manduca Sexta, Samantha Lynn Jusino
Serotonin (5-Ht) Increases Olfactory Responsiveness In The Tobacco Hawkmoth Manduca Sexta, Samantha Lynn Jusino
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Behavioral states of animals change throughout the day and the brain has developed several mechanisms in order for neural circuits to modify network function in order to produce these states. Neuromodulation allows the animal to alter neural circuits to make them more or less responsive to a given input. Little research has been conducted to understand the functional role of serotonin (5-HT), a neuromodulator,on olfactory behavioral responses. In this study, we aimed to identify the functional role of 5-HT in Manduca sexta olfactory function. Using a Pavlovian-Conditioning Paradigm, we conditioned moths to 2-hexanone and tested them using two different assays, …
Belarus's National Narratives And Representation Of The Grand Duchy Of Lithuania, Jevgenijs Rjascenko
Belarus's National Narratives And Representation Of The Grand Duchy Of Lithuania, Jevgenijs Rjascenko
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
In its theoretical framework this thesis relies on the discussion of the existing approaches towards the study of nationalism such as the perennialist, the modernist/constructivist and the ethno-symbolist. The ethno-symbolist approach by Anthony D. Smith, however, is chosen as the most appropriate for examining Belarus's nation-building process and therefore, its ability to explain different expressions of Belarus's national narratives is emphasized. The empirical discussion of Belarus's post-independence nation-building process explains the peculiarity of the Belarusian case in which the official national narrative coexists with the alternative national narrative in Belarus's public sphere. The research question, however, is centered on the …
Surrogate Reservoir Model For Generating Pressure, Saturation And Compositional Characteristics At The Grid-Block Level; Sacroc Field, Scurry County, Texas, David Moreno
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Nowadays, due to advancements in data acquisition technologies in oil and gas industry more data are available for generating reservoir simulation models. This leads to high fidelity reservoir simulation models which are highly complex and computationally expensive. The conventional reservoir management studies require hundreds realizations of the simulation models. As S. Gencer (2007) described, the reservoir simulation trend is towards "more: more users, more models, more cells, more wells, more cases, more data and more integration" [1]. In order to enhance the reservoir model descriptions, more computational power would have to be designed and engineered to keep up with our …
Assisted History Matching Using Pattern Recognition Technology, Alireza Shahkarami
Assisted History Matching Using Pattern Recognition Technology, Alireza Shahkarami
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Reservoir simulation and modeling is utilized throughout field development in different capacities. Sensitivity analysis, history matching, operations optimization and uncertainty assessment are the conventional analyses in full field model studies. Realistic modeling of the complexities of a reservoir requires a large number of grid blocks. As the complexity of a reservoir increases and consequently the number of grid blocks, so does the time required to accomplish the abovementioned tasks.;This study aims to examine the application of pattern recognition technologies to improve the time and efforts required for completing successful history matching projects. The pattern recognition capabilities of Artificial Intelligence and …
Bubble Size Effects In Coal Flotation And Phosphate Reverse Flotation Using A Pico-Nano Bubble Generator, Yu Xiong
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Froth flotation is widely used in minerals industry. However, it is effective in a narrow size range, nominally 45--250 mum for coal and 10--150 mum for minerals. And the flotation performance of coal and minerals beyond this size range is not quite satisfactory. It is now recognized that the low-flotation efficiency of ultrafine particles is mainly due to the low probability of bubble-particle collision while the main reason for poor flotation recovery of coarse particles is the high probability of detachment of particles from the bubble surface.;Pico-nano bubbles refer to tiny bubbles smaller than 0.5 mum, which can be produced …
Conceptual Learning: Enhancing Student Understanding Of Physiology, Micah J. Waltz
Conceptual Learning: Enhancing Student Understanding Of Physiology, Micah J. Waltz
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Students are leaving undergraduate science programs without the knowledge and skills they are expected to have. This is apparent in professional programs, such as medical and veterinary school, where students do not possess the critical thinking skills necessary to be successful. Physiology is a required discipline for these professional programs and often before, as a pre-requisite. Physiology classrooms are an excellent place to teach critical thinking skills because the content consists of integrated processes. Therefore, in one study, it was investigated whether focusing on physiological concepts improved student understanding of physiology in both a non-physiological science course, Invertebrate Zoology, and …
The Hydroclimatology Of West Virginia Spatial And Temporal Trends And Their Relationship With The North Atlantic Oscillation, Carson Wright
The Hydroclimatology Of West Virginia Spatial And Temporal Trends And Their Relationship With The North Atlantic Oscillation, Carson Wright
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Global air temperature has risen 0.74°C over the last 100 years, and is one of several factors influencing climate and streamflow variability at global, regional, and local scales. The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is another important factor contributing to climate variability by influencing the intensity of storms entering the eastern US. The Southeastern US is receiving less precipitation and streamflow is decreasing while the northeastern US is receiving greater amounts of precipitation and increasing streamflows. West Virginia is typically overlooked being on the border of both of these regions; therefore the objective of this study is to fill knowledge gaps …
Functional Characterization Of Phosphodiesterase-4a In Behavior And Obesity, Rolf T. Hansen Iii
Functional Characterization Of Phosphodiesterase-4a In Behavior And Obesity, Rolf T. Hansen Iii
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Cognitive disorders such as depression, anxiety, and senescent-induced memory loss are a growing pandemic in the world. Anxiety is the most common psychiatric disorder in America, affecting upwards of 50 million people a year; depression has a lifetime prevalence of 20% of the population, and it's predicted pathological memory disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) will reach exponential levels by the year 2050. While there are treatments for anxiety and depression, far less success has been reached with therapeutics for AD. Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) may be a potential novel target for future therapeutics aimed at combatting these psychiatric illnesses and neurodegenerative …
Effects Of Dietary Immunomodulation On Parasite Load In Commercial Crossbred Lambs, Rebecca Christine Price
Effects Of Dietary Immunomodulation On Parasite Load In Commercial Crossbred Lambs, Rebecca Christine Price
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Multidrug resistant gastrointestinal nematodes have left sheep producers with little options to control the detrimental effects of parasitism on their flocks. Immunomodulation has been used in many autoimmune diseases in an effort to downregulate the immune system and alleviate pathology. However, upregulation of immune responses by use of dietary immunosaccharides may allow parasite susceptible sheep to clear a Haemonchus contortus infection. To test this hypothesis, Dorset-Texel lambs were fed a ration including CelmanaxRTM at 1g/hd/day for one week prior to receiving an experimental infection of 10,000 L3 stage H. contortus larvae; which continued until the completion of the study. Increases …
The Influence Of 4-H Judging Team Participation On Career Life Skills Development, Evan H. Anderson
The Influence Of 4-H Judging Team Participation On Career Life Skills Development, Evan H. Anderson
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The purpose of the study was to determine whether participation in WV 4-H agricultural judging teams impacted life skills development. This study measured the current life skill abilities of past 4-H state judging team winners from 1995 to 2006, determined their perception of the influence involvement on a judging team had on that ability, and compared that with the importance of the various life skills in participants' current jobs. A descriptive survey was sent to the target population, who were winners of West Virginia state 4-H agricultural judging team competitions between the years of 1995 and 2006 and competed in …