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The Failure Of The Surveillance State: Observation, Narrative And Identity In American Literature And Culture Since The Cold War, Jeremy C. Justus
The Failure Of The Surveillance State: Observation, Narrative And Identity In American Literature And Culture Since The Cold War, Jeremy C. Justus
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This dissertation examines an aporia in Michel Foucault's analysis of ideological panopticism. Foucault would likely suggest that the contemporary widespread use and acceptance of second-generation surveillance technologies exemplifies the discursive circulation of panoptic ideology. To the contrary, there is a great deal of evidence that suggests that such technology can be used for, to borrow Steve Mann's phrase, sousveillance (or, literally, "to watch from below"). By drawing from Niklas Luhmann's and Gregory Bateson's examinations of the inherent "blind spots" of observation systems (both literal and metaphorical), this dissertation suggests that sousveillance posits a challenge to the theoretically "neat" (according to …
An Assessment Of Usage And Physical Activity Patterns, Measurement Of Satisfaction Indicators And Purpose Of Visit At Two University Recreation Centers, Robin L. Yeager
An Assessment Of Usage And Physical Activity Patterns, Measurement Of Satisfaction Indicators And Purpose Of Visit At Two University Recreation Centers, Robin L. Yeager
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Research has demonstrated that building of student recreation/activity centers has been beneficial for university students who participate in informal recreation and programs during their out-of-class time. The utilization of an assessment tool created specifically to evaluate variables associated with usage and intention demonstrated that at vastly different university settings and type of recreation facilities, similar patterns suggested why university students are and are not utilizing the facilities that have been specifically built for their needs.;The first paper assessed usage and purpose of visit, and the importance of recreation and socialization in the setting of student recreation centers in university environments. …
Identifying Potential Sources Of Variation In Residual Feed Intake In Beef Cattle, Kevin S. Shaffer
Identifying Potential Sources Of Variation In Residual Feed Intake In Beef Cattle, Kevin S. Shaffer
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Residual feed intake (RFI) class differences in gut function and grazing intake were evaluated using 14 crossbred steer progeny of first parity dams with known RFI phenotypes and a commercially available Angus sire. Steers were housed in a drylot facility and fed a forage based complete feed ad libitum, a forage diet at maintenance (1.5% BW as fed), and a concentrate diet at maintenance in Exp. 1, 4, and 5 respectively. Voluntary DMI and solid and liquid passage rate were evaluated while grazing (Exp. 2 and 3, respectively). Plasma concentrations of albumin (ALB), urea nitrogen (UN), cholesterol (CHOL), glucose (GLU), …
Capillary Electrophoresis For Measuring Biological Interactions: Binding Affinity And Enzyme Kinetics, Ted Langan
Capillary Electrophoresis For Measuring Biological Interactions: Binding Affinity And Enzyme Kinetics, Ted Langan
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This dissertation is based upon research in the use of capillary electrophoresis for the measurement of biological interactions. The studies presented here research two classes of analytes, steroids and oligosaccharides, both of which have profound importance to biological systems. Capillary electrophoresis separation methods were utilized to determine binding affinity and enzyme kinetic constants. The second chapter describes the first use of a semi-permanent phospholipid coating that is utilized in capillary electrophoresis-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (CE-ESI-MS) for the purpose of monitoring enzymatic hydrolysis and the detection of maltooligosaccharides. Although phospholipids in free solution are generally unused in ESI, they did not interfere …
Symptoms, Causes, And Coping Strategies For Performance Anxiety In Singers: A Synthesis Of Research, Kristina Driskill
Symptoms, Causes, And Coping Strategies For Performance Anxiety In Singers: A Synthesis Of Research, Kristina Driskill
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A multitude of studies exists concerning performance anxiety, yet the number specifically focused upon singers is lacking in the literature. This study, intended as a reference guide for singers and singing instructors, discusses the symptoms, possible causes, and currently accepted coping strategies for music performance anxiety (MPA). An analysis of the published scholarship and correspondence from singers and professionals are included, as well as an appendix listing self-help sources and an extensive bibliography for further research. The study serves as an aid to singers and singing instructors seeking concise information on the topic. Specific steps within each coping method are …
Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Face Recognition: Enhancing, Encoding And Matching For Practical Applications, Francesco Nicolo
Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Face Recognition: Enhancing, Encoding And Matching For Practical Applications, Francesco Nicolo
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Face Recognition is the automatic processing of face images with the purpose to recognize individuals. Recognition task becomes especially challenging in surveillance applications, where images are acquired from a long range in the presence of difficult environments. Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) is an emerging imaging modality that is able to produce clear long range images in difficult environments or during night time. Despite the benefits of the SWIR technology, matching SWIR images against a gallery of visible images presents a challenge, since the photometric properties of the images in the two spectral bands are highly distinct.;In this dissertation, we describe …
Stakeholders' Perceptions Of Special Educator Induction Programs In A Low Attrition District, Jeremy Vittek
Stakeholders' Perceptions Of Special Educator Induction Programs In A Low Attrition District, Jeremy Vittek
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Special education teacher attrition is a growing problem in the United States (Payne, 2005). Without proper induction for early career special educators, the potential remains for these educators to leave the field at a rate twice that of their general education counterparts (Payne, 2005). The lack of a defined national or state policy on induction programs puts the responsibility on the school district to design and implement an induction program. The goal of the study was to provide empirical insight into the stakeholders' perceptions of the challenges and supports provided for beginning special educators in a low attrition district within …
Modifications Of Pre And Postnatal Development Due To Placental Efficiency And Maternal Exercise During Gestation In Swine, Tiffany Ann Wilmoth
Modifications Of Pre And Postnatal Development Due To Placental Efficiency And Maternal Exercise During Gestation In Swine, Tiffany Ann Wilmoth
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
In pigs, litter size and developmental competence are crucial for successful production of the meat product. However, the ability of the placenta to produce a developmentally competent pig is vital in the production of meat animals. Placental efficiency (fetal weight divided by placental weight) has been studied as a measure of placental function and litter size. Selection for increased placental efficiency has been shown to increase placental efficiency as well as litter size. Furthermore, formative muscle development occurs entirely during gestation, so that the number of muscle fibers the pig is born with is reflective of the number of fibers …
Comprehensive And Integrated Model For Atmospheric Status In Sealed Underground Mine Areas, Jianwei Cheng
Comprehensive And Integrated Model For Atmospheric Status In Sealed Underground Mine Areas, Jianwei Cheng
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Mine gas explosion is one of the most feared hazards in the coal industry worldwide. More often one gas explosion related accident can cause the death of multiple coal miners. Since the beginning of coal mining, numerous mine workers have lost their lives as a result of gas explosions. Such occurrences have long been a major concern for mining engineers. Examination of two coal mine disasters (Sago mine and UBB mine) that have occurred in the U.S. in recent years reveals that all explosions originated from or around the sealed areas. Therefore, a good understanding of the atmospheric status in …
Initiation And Evolution Of Matrix Cracking In Non-Symmetric Laminates Under In-Plane And Flexural Loading, Adi Adumitroaie
Initiation And Evolution Of Matrix Cracking In Non-Symmetric Laminates Under In-Plane And Flexural Loading, Adi Adumitroaie
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A constitutive model of progressive matrix cracking in fibers reinforced laminated composite is developed for the case of both membrane and flexural deformation. The progressive damage model makes use of the following key ingredients i) an appropriate material model for calculating the reduced thermo--elastic properties of the laminate containing individual plies affected by matrix cracking, ii) an energy based damage evolution criterion inspired by Fracture Mechanics, iii) an homogenization technique inspired by Continuum Damage Mechanics, iv) an iterative procedure in order to detect the conditions for damage growth in individual plies of the laminate, and to increase the damage level …
A Blithe Killing: Through The Mind Of A Monster In Lee Blessing's "Down The Road", Branden Chowen
A Blithe Killing: Through The Mind Of A Monster In Lee Blessing's "Down The Road", Branden Chowen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This document is an examination of an actor's journey playing serial killer William Reach in Lee Blessing's 1989 play "Down the Road" at West Virginia University in the fall of 2011. It covers everything the actor has gone through in order to find some semblance of success with the role, from script analysis, to research, and preparation. This thesis attempts to take the reader on the same mental path that this actor followed in order to step into the shoes of one of America's most disturbed, fictitious serial killers.
Metonymic, Thomas Stollar
Metonymic, Thomas Stollar
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This thesis intends to support and describe Metonymic, a Masters of Fine Arts exhibition. The exhibition was the result of recorded introspection during the month of January 2012. Metonymic (Image 1)* aimed to highlight the importance of seemingly meaningless everyday occurrences, feelings, and emotions on the growth of one's personality. Ultimately the exhibition emphasizes the abstract nature of human personality, and its unimaginable complexities. *Please refer to dissertation for diagrams.
A High-Temperature Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensor With Nanostructured Metal Oxide Electrode, Anveeksh Koneru
A High-Temperature Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensor With Nanostructured Metal Oxide Electrode, Anveeksh Koneru
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the major air pollutants which are emitted due to the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels. It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is highly toxic to humans and animals. Hence, a CO sensor not only serves as an alarm system for threat of CO, but also be used for monitoring the combustion process to improve the combustion efficiency. The currently existing technologies to detect CO such as gas chromatography and optical absorption spectrometry are cumbersome, costly, and lack the capability of on-line monitoring. Thus there is a critical need for developing CO …
The Incorporation Of Aluminum Hydroxide In Water Based Muds To Stabilize Marcellus Shale Drilling In West Virginia, Hussain Ali Al-Fadhel
The Incorporation Of Aluminum Hydroxide In Water Based Muds To Stabilize Marcellus Shale Drilling In West Virginia, Hussain Ali Al-Fadhel
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study was to develop a safe and environmentally acceptable water base mud that will be able to suppress swelling and promote stability to the West Virginian Marcellus shale. The problem was approached by utilizing aluminum precipitation chemistry in the drilling fluid, unlike the traditional cation-exchange approach.;A dynamic swelling meter was designed by modifying a 0.001 mm resolution dial indicator and using a specially programmed smart cable connecting the dial indicator to a computer. The swelling data was acquired by the smart cable every six seconds. As a result, there were 14,400 measured points for each sample …
Manufacturing, Evaluation And Field Implementation Of Recycled Gfrp-Composite Railroad Ties, Venugopal R. Chada
Manufacturing, Evaluation And Field Implementation Of Recycled Gfrp-Composite Railroad Ties, Venugopal R. Chada
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Wood railroad crossties resistance to current higher axle loads, speeds and frequency, along with the durability under harsh environments has proven to be inadequate. Additionally, defects such as decay, holes, splits, checks etc may further impair the strength and durability characteristics of the wood crossties. In this project, recycled polymer and discarded wood were used to increase the performance characteristics of the RR tie including resistance to higher axle loads, minimization of defects, and better performance under harsh environmental conditions. The objective of this study is to enhance and assess the strength characteristics of the timber crossties by using the …
Ecological Effects Of And Recovery Following Surface Mining And Pasture Reclamation, Michael Levy
Ecological Effects Of And Recovery Following Surface Mining And Pasture Reclamation, Michael Levy
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Surface mining with concurrent reclamation to pasture is a major driver of land use and cover change in Appalachia and constitutes a massive disturbance. Prior research suggests that some aspects of recovery are either slow or incomplete. We examined ecosystem structure---including soil physical and chemical properties, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) infectivity and community, and plant diversity and community composition---on a chronosequence of pasture-reclaimed surface mines and an unmined pasture in northern West Virginia. We also examined the effect of inoculating red clover, grown with high or low phosphorus, with AMF communities from old and young pasture-reclaimed surface mines and an …
Effects Of Residual Moisture And Zero Conditioning Time On Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity, John Elias Crane
Effects Of Residual Moisture And Zero Conditioning Time On Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity, John Elias Crane
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A critical issue in determining theoretical maximum specific gravity (Gmm) for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixtures appears when the aggregates used have high absorption. This high absorption in aggregates, like air cooled iron blast furnace slag, can greatly affect the Gmm values of the sample, which in turn affects the contractor's ability to accurately evaluate the volumetric properties of the asphalt concrete. WV Paving, the largest asphalt paving contractor in West Virginia, uses slag aggregates in many of their mixes. There is concern that the dry-back procedure used to determine Gmm of these mixtures is not producing reliable results. Gmm …
Impact Of Stimulation Treatments On Production Performance Of Horizontal Wells In The Marcellus Shale, Kimberly L. Larch
Impact Of Stimulation Treatments On Production Performance Of Horizontal Wells In The Marcellus Shale, Kimberly L. Larch
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The interest in exploitation of ultra-low permeability formations, such as the Marcellus Shale, has increased in the recent years. Shale formations require massive stimulation treatments to achieve economic production. The recent advances in horizontal drilling and multistage hydraulic fracturing have proved successful in achieving commercial production. However, the parameters that directly affect lifetime production of the wells have not been well established.;The primary objective of this study is to examine the effects of basic stimulation parameters used in hydraulic fracturing of Marcellus Shale wells on production performance. Historical production data and stimulation treatment information have been collected and analyzed for …
A Simplified Icing Model For Simulation And Analysis Of Dynamic Effects, Matthew A. Cunningham
A Simplified Icing Model For Simulation And Analysis Of Dynamic Effects, Matthew A. Cunningham
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Ice accretions on aerodynamic surfaces are a major concern during flight. In this research effort, glaze ice is being modeled and its effects on aircraft dynamics analyzed. This type of ice builds up as a clear layer on aerodynamic surfaces and other components such as antennas and intakes. Glaze icing is dangerous because as the amount of ice increases, it alters the shape and properties of the aerodynamic surface. Wind tunnel tests of this type of icing and data analysis have shown that the main effects of icing consist of decrease of lift coefficient, reduction of stall angle of attack, …
Restoration And Adaptive Use Of A Historic English Country Estate: A Learning History, Anna D. Phoenix
Restoration And Adaptive Use Of A Historic English Country Estate: A Learning History, Anna D. Phoenix
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Within the field of historic preservation, often a single strategy for preservation is chosen from preservation, restoration, adaptive use or reconstruction. Occasionally it is appropriate to simultaneously implement two or more of those strategies. Adopting multiple strategies requires the involvement of different organizations whose goals and philosophies may clash. Stowe House is an example where restoration and adaptive use have been applied in tandem, forming the partnership of Stowe School, Stowe House Preservation Trust and the English National Trust. In this case forming a symbiotic tripartite partnership has resulted in the long-term survival of the Stowe estate.;The purpose of this …
A Uk Market Town Maintaining Identity Amidst Urbanizing Sprawl: A Learning History, Jennifer Rachelle Parsons
A Uk Market Town Maintaining Identity Amidst Urbanizing Sprawl: A Learning History, Jennifer Rachelle Parsons
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
English market towns greatly reflect British culture through unique traditions, architecture, and other characteristics. Market towns are often secluded from the outside world, located in rural areas of England with less significant roadways and very few railways leading into the towns. Despite the charming facade of market towns, challenges in contemporary society and the expansion of cities throughout the 20th century have swamped these rural communities, threatening their historical character and initiating problems such as forced growth, increased housing, and urbanization.;This study seeks to better understand the experiences and perspectives of the individuals and organizations dealing with change in an …
Biometric Variation Among Two Mangrove Warbler Setophaga Petechia Populations Of Northwestern Mexico, Cheryl L. Schweizer
Biometric Variation Among Two Mangrove Warbler Setophaga Petechia Populations Of Northwestern Mexico, Cheryl L. Schweizer
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Mangrove forests are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Despite this, over half of the world's mangroves have been lost, primarily due to anthropogenic activities. Northwestern Mexico is the northernmost range of mangroves in the eastern Pacific and western hemisphere. Mangrove Warblers (Setophaga petechia castaneiceps and S. p. rhizophorae ), are small, tropical songbirds, endemic to these mangroves and are presumed to have sedentary lifestyles. Little is known about Mangrove Warblers across their range including basic life history data. Declining habitat across Mexico may be putting these populations at great risk. My primary objectives were to 1) …
Eastern Promises: Poland's Role As A Regional Actor In The European Union's Eastern Policy-- The Example Of Belarus, Max David Reinke
Eastern Promises: Poland's Role As A Regional Actor In The European Union's Eastern Policy-- The Example Of Belarus, Max David Reinke
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The present thesis will analyze Poland's current and potential role as an effective regional actor in mediating the European Union's (EU) relations with its easternmost neighbors. In order to most accurately assess this, this thesis will examine Poland's relationship with Belarus, specifically democratization efforts and forging a strong, resolute association with the European Union. Being a successful post-communist transition state and recent EU Member State, Poland has for some time seen itself to be the most-qualified country to bridge Eastern and Western Europe. Belarus in particular is a country of concern for the Polish government because it is a bordering …
Ap Relationship Of The Maxillary Central Incisors To The Forehead In Adult Korean Females, Jung Mee Kim
Ap Relationship Of The Maxillary Central Incisors To The Forehead In Adult Korean Females, Jung Mee Kim
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Objectives: To evaluate and compare the anteroposterior relationship of the maxillary central incisors to the forehead in adult Korean females with harmonious profiles and in adult Korean female orthodontic patients. Methods: Ninety five photographic images of adult Korean females with good facial harmony (control group) were compared with 95 photographs of adult Korean females seeking orthodontic treatment (study group). All images were of the face in profile with the maxillary central incisors and the forehead in full view. The images were imported into Adobe Photoshop(TM) and resized and rotated to the upright head position. Reference lines were constructed to assess …
A Theoretical Relationship Between Guardianship And Techniques Of Neutralization: A Qualitative Analysis Of Digital Piracy, Christopher D. Davies
A Theoretical Relationship Between Guardianship And Techniques Of Neutralization: A Qualitative Analysis Of Digital Piracy, Christopher D. Davies
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This research is a qualitative analysis of digital piracy at the height of Napster in 1999. The findings support the notion that technology has given rise to several new techniques of neutralization. In some cases these techniques are completely new and in others they are 21st century updates to traditional techniques. Furthermore, this research uses forum posts from USENET to determine that guardianship as created by Cohen and Felson's Routine Activities Theory is uniquely connected to neutralization based on two unique guardianship qualities, authority and capacity.
Growth Of Chlorella Vulgaris And Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii For Biodiesel Production And Carbon Dioxide Capture, Mariana T. Farcas
Growth Of Chlorella Vulgaris And Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii For Biodiesel Production And Carbon Dioxide Capture, Mariana T. Farcas
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The growth of two strains of green microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris (UTEX 2714) and Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (UTEX 90) was tested in three types of media; Tris Acetate Phosphate (TAP), Bushnell Haas Broth (BHB), and Wright's Cryptophytes (WC buffered with either glycylglycine or Tris-base). Also, initial medium pH is ranging from 4 to 10, light intensity ranging from 100 to 600 micromol photons/m 2s, and CO2 concentrations ranging from 0.038% (ambient) to 12%, were tested. WC medium at pH 8 buffered with glycylglycine sustained the highest yield and best buffering capacity for growth of both C. vulgaris and C. reinhardtii. A light …
Dating Anxiety And Paternal Dating Rules, Chad S. Brice
Dating Anxiety And Paternal Dating Rules, Chad S. Brice
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Dating anxiety is a specific type of social anxiety individuals experience in the presence of dating partners or potential dating partners that disrupts typical romantic development during adolescence. The etiological factors that contribute to dating anxiety have been less researched than other presentations of anxiety so the present research aimed to further explore potential contributors based on etiological factors related to other anxiety disorders. Many parent variables have been associated with anxiety disorders including parental anxiety, overcontrol, and fear-conditioning. In regard to dating, fathers have been shown to be more controlling and restrictive than mothers in their rule use. The …
Analytical Evaluations Of Buckling Behavior Of Wood Composite I-Joist With Sinusoidal Web, Pengcheng Jiao
Analytical Evaluations Of Buckling Behavior Of Wood Composite I-Joist With Sinusoidal Web, Pengcheng Jiao
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Flexural-torsional buckling or lateral torsional buckling is an important limit state for wood composite I-joist because the in-plane bending stiffness is typically greater than torsional lateral bending stiffness. Web local buckling is another important limit state because of the thin-walled web configuration. To increase the buckling capacities of wood composite I-joist, a new structural wood composite I-joist with sinusoidal web has been developed at West Virginia University. Extensive experimental investigations have been conducted in a companion study (McGraw, 2012). This study presents analytical evaluations of buckling behavior, including flexural-torsional buckling of simply-supported beam and cantilever beam, and local buckling of …
Evaluation Of Tree Growth And Chemical, Physical And Biochemical Soil Properties Of Two Reclaimed Surface Mines In West Virginia, Calene B. Thomas
Evaluation Of Tree Growth And Chemical, Physical And Biochemical Soil Properties Of Two Reclaimed Surface Mines In West Virginia, Calene B. Thomas
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Advancements in technology and coal mining methods have accelerated the disturbance of valuable contiguous deciduous forests in the Appalachian region. In many instances, mountaintop mining has converted large expanses of forested mountaintops to rolling pasture and hay land that have been left abandoned to revert to shrub land dominated by invasive nonnative species. Due to excessive soil compaction and heavy herbaceous cover, natural plant community succession from planted grasslands to hardwood forests is slow. Recently, efforts are being made to re-establish hardwood forests on mined land through careful spoil and amendment selection, and placement and planting of appropriate herbaceous and …
Calculating The Surface Seismic Signal From A Trapped Miner, Adeniyi A. Adebisi
Calculating The Surface Seismic Signal From A Trapped Miner, Adeniyi A. Adebisi
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The recent Sago mine disaster has highlighted the need to fundamentally analyze the practical detection limitations of a mine rescue seismic system (Heasley, 2006). In various field tests, it was discovered that the surface peak particle velocity resulting from the trapped miner who pounds on the mine roof becomes undetectable past a certain distance from the surface geophones. In order to provide the mine rescuer the understanding of the exact extent of this distance; and the foreknowledge about the excepted magnitude of the surface peak particle movement in terms of: depth, geology and offset angle, this study was performed.;To achieve …