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Theses and Dissertations
A collection of electronic theses, dissertations, and graduate projects created by graduates at the University of Houston-Clear Lake
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Supporting the undocumented community in the era of Trump: a mixed-methods analysis of higher education
(2018-12-13)In this mixed-methods study, the issues affecting undocumented immigrants in the American higher education system are examined and discussed in relation to the current sociopolitical climate under the Trump administration. ... -
The impact of social media on mental health
(2019-01-31)Throughout my career as a Houston Police officer, I have responded to numerous calls for service where a complainant was threatened, harassed, impersonated, or otherwise victimized. Many of these calls had a common denominator ... -
Provenance research in the 21st century: object history at the Menil Collection
(2018-12-13)In museum collections across the United States, antiquities collections often lack documented ownership histories. This paper explores the context of that problem in relation to a particular museum, The Menil Collection ... -
Implementation of a graphical user interface for thread protocol using OpenThread platform
(2018-12-13)OpenThread is an open source implementation of Thread protocol. It uses command Line Interface. This research focuses on adding a GUI for OpenThread which makes visualizing Thread network using OpenThread very easy. -
Instream habitat use and management of invasive armored catfishes in the upper San Marcos River
(2018-12-12)The San Marcos River is a spring-fed aquatic system located in central Texas fed by the San Marcos Springs. This spring system is characterized by high water quality and relatively constant temperatures, pH, discharge and ... -
Understanding the cultural, academic, and social adjustment of Iraqi exchange students in the United States
(2018-12-12)The purpose of this qualitative study was to analyze the cultural, academic, and social adjustment of seven international, undergraduate students from Iraq. Utilizing a multiple case study design, the dissertation included ... -
The synthesis of new coordination polymer using crystal engineering, self-assembly, and hydrothermal synthesis
(2018-12-06)The emphasis of this thesis is to design and synthesize innovative coordination polymers through crystal engineering, self-assembly, and hydrothermal synthesis. The thermal and magnetic properties of the coordination ... -
Real-time control of balancing robot using ROS
(2018-12-17)Real-time computing is an important feature in many robotic systems, particularly safety and mission-critical applications such as autonomous vehicles, spacecraft, and industrial manufacturing. To help meet the growing ... -
The effects of institutional discrimination on the successful reentry of ex-offenders
(2018-12-19)This study seeks to demonstrate the effect that institutional discrimination has on the successful reentry of ex-offenders into society. A statistical analysis of 157 survey respondents showed a positive correlation between ... -
Improving sentiment analysis of disaster related social media content
(2018-12-14)Social media platforms have become the most accessible public communication and broadcast channels. Recently, the world has witnessed the prevailing usage of social media for communication during disasters. Being able to ... -
Ecamera: a real-time facial expression recognition system
(2018-12-10)According to a report from the United Nations, “There is approximately 20 percent of youth experiencing a mental health condition each year on a global level”. Young generation is at great risk for a variety of mental-health ... -
Comparative study of decelluralized extracellular matrix from porcine derived tissues as a substrate for in-vitro mouse mesenchymal stem cell culture
(2018-12-14)The main goal of this research is to create a 3-D natural scaffold for the Mouse Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to carry out in-vitro growth without losing its physiological and morphological characteristics. MSCs are ... -
A scalable image/video FPGA processing platform with approximate design
(2018-12-04)This dissertation presents a scalable image/video platform with approximate computing design on Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). The platform is able to capture images in real time with a low-cost OV7670 camera and ... -
Secondary teachers' and administrators' perceptions of teacher leadership within the implementation of professional learning communities
(2018-12-20)The purpose of this study was to examine secondary or high school teachers’ and administrators’ perception of teacher leadership within the PLC model. The study included a review of data collected from the Professional ... -
The perceptions of the influence of a 90:10 two way dual language program on the reading achievement of native English-speaking dual language learners in grades K-5
(2019-01-02)The purpose of this qualitative research study was to determine the perceptions of administrators, dual language teachers, and parents of native English speakers on the reading achievement of native English-speaking students ... -
Factors contributing to high school completion in pregnant teens
(2018-11-12)The purpose of this study was to determine factors that may contribute to school completion for pregnant and parenting teens versus choosing the option of dropping out of school. The sample included participants who were ... -
Positive behavior interventions and supports: a study of implementation at the elementary level in a low-income district
(2018-07-27)The purpose of this study is to determine the influence a PBIS based program, Kickboard, has on achievement in reading and math and the number of office referrals in third and fourth grade at a low income elementary school. ... -
An exploration of the relationship between African American health care professionals' resilience and their perceived experiences of their health care programs' organizational support
(2018-06-28)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the relationship of resilience levels of African American (AA) health care professionals and their perceived experiences of organizational support for training in ... -
Mutation testing using time-shift operator
(2018-05-02)Functional verification plays a critical role in ensuring that a digital integrated circuit (IC) meets the design specification. Dynamic verification uses a large number of test vectors. To analyze and improve the quality ... -
Identification of culturable bacteria isolated from sponges affected in the 2016 massive die-off at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS)
(2017-12-06)This project was conducted to identify culturable bacteria isolated from sponges affected in the 2016 massive die-off at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS). The FGBNMS was considered a healthy reef ...
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