Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (Fall 2015 - Present) by Title
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Nekton community characterization of the lower Brazos River with an emphasis on larval Atlantic Croaker, Micropogonias undulatus, trophic dynamics
(2019-05-17)From December 2016 – October 2017, 50 collections of 150 replicate otter and beam trawls were collected at five different sites, three different seasons, and three different flow tiers along the Brazos river estuary. A ... -
Nontraditional student attitudes about emerging adulthood
(2021-08-05)The present study assessed beliefs about adulthood, including meeting one’s own criteria for adulthood, among nontraditional students based on different markers of nontraditional status. In addition, the study examined ... -
Oa1s and Oa2s Radiative corrections for w-boson production at the tevatron and atlas experiment
(2022-05-31)In this thesis, we propose an approach for calculating W-Boson Transverse Momentum Dependent (TMD) distributions using the LHAPDF library with nCTEQ15, MSTW2008 and CT10 Parton Distribution Functions (PDF). We utilize ... -
Olivocerebellar connections in the Atlantic stingray
(2019-12-17)The morphology of the cerebellum in cartilaginous fishes varies from a smooth, relatively simple bi-lobed structure, to an undulated and complex multi-lobed configuration. Little is known about the anatomical connections ... -
Parameterizable Design on Convolutional Neural Networks with Chisel Hardware Construction Language
(2023-04-21)This thesis presents a parameterizable design generator on convolutional neural networks (CNNs) using Chisel hardware construction language (HCL). Chisel HCL is an open-source embedded domain-specific language (created and ... -
Particle Interactions in Compact Objects and The Early Universe
(2021-12-03)We show there is an effect of an extremely large magnetic field in highly dense media that has not been explored in prior work. We discuss the renormalizability of QED in such a medium. These extreme situations are found ... -
Perception and practices of parents and teachers on educating African American students during a global pandemic or times of school closures
(2023-05-05)ABSTRACT PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS ON EDUCATING AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC OR TIMES OF SCHOOL CLOSURES Alicia Renee Taylor University of Houston-Clear Lake, ... -
Perceptions matter: Factors contributing to successful STEM education in a Title I school district
(2022-04-26)The purpose of this research study was to examine the perceptions of STEM teachers on the factors contributing to successful STEM education in a Title I school district. A sample of educators who earned their degree in ... -
Perceptions of Administrators, Faculty, and Staff Regarding a Redesign Initiative Integrating Developmental Reading and Writing Instruction in a Community College Setting
(2016-12-06)Nationally, an increasing number of underprepared students are enrolling in community colleges, and as a result, the enrollment of at-risk students in Developmental Education programs has soared. Community colleges have ... -
Perceptions of Factors that Contribute to the Successful Reading Development of Young African American Male Students
(2020-02-07)The purpose of this qualitative research study was to determine the perceptions of administrators, reading teachers, librarian, and campus reading specialist of the factors that contribute to reading development of African ... -
Play to Learn
(2018-05-15)Play to Learn is an educational documentary film that uses several highly stylized and experimental techniques to tell the story of Professor Snyder as he learns about gamification. The purpose of the film is to introduce ... -
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. ... -
Post-Pandemic Theatre: The Transformation of the Literary Form Through the Digital Landscape
(2023-04-28)The digital landscape has had a significant impact on literature and the way in which it is consumed, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift towards digital operations has enabled the rise of digital literary ... -
Poverty and high school graduation: What are the associated variables?
(2017-07-05)Education is pivotal to a better life for many individuals. Unfortunately, a large number of adolescents in poverty fail to complete high school; thereby limiting their opportunities for better employment options. However, ... -
Predicting Adherence to Health Behaviors: Developing a Screening Questionnaire to Facilitate Engagement in Diet and Physical Exercise
(2021-08-06)High rates of individuals are diagnosed with one or more chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The prevalence of chronic illness has led to increased healthcare costs and spending, increased ... -
"Prison Cannot Crush Their Spirit": The Ideological Impact of Incarceration on Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, and Eugene V. Debs
(2020-05-27)This thesis revolves around the prison experiences of Eugene V. Debs, Emma Goldman, and Alexander Berkman. These working-class revolutionary intellectuals were each imprisoned multiple times between 1892 and 1921. By using ... -
Process of Cost Optimization from Manufacturing Point of View, Based on Configurator and its Approaches
(2018-05-15)In this paper, the author proposes the use of the configurator and its advantages for both sides. End-user, and manufacturer. Based on company's strategy, approaches in configuring may vary. Several models based on constraints ... -
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 ... -
Psychosocial risk factors predict prescription opioid usage after spine surgery
(2019-08-05)Outcomes associated with spine surgeries are not universal. Moreover, some patients continue to remain on prescription strength opioids after surgery. Pre-surgical psychological screenings (PPS) are conducted to assess for ... -
Quantum Magnetic Collapse In Neutron Star Binary Systems
(2019-05-14)Quantum magnetic collapse is a phenomenon that corresponds to the collapsing of stars due to the generation of high magnetic field. Such stars are highly magnetized objects (such as neutron stars) where the particle processes ...
