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The Effect of Surface Plasmon Resonance on Bacteria Morphology
(2020-05-09)
Cells are known to be affected significantly due to persistent exposure to electro- magnetic radiation. DNA can be damaged by electromagnetic waves in several ways that may lead to genetic changes. Cellular multiplication ...
Speckled Worm Eel (Myrophis Punctatus) in the Estuarine Waters of Texas: A “Dove Tale” of the Elusive American Eel (Anguilla Rostrata)
(2020-05-08)
Atlantic Anguillids share unique life histories where they undergo metamorphosis as they move from deep water to near shore habitats, though their life history strategies differ slightly; some of the primary mechanisms ...
Development and Evaluation of a Decision-Making Tool for Evaluating and Selecting Prompting Strategies
(2020-05-27)
An extensive literature has demonstrated the successful application of various response prompts and prompt-fading strategies for teaching students with developmental and intellectual disabilities. However, few practical ...
Secondary Co-Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Competence in Co-Teaching and Utilizing Integrative Technology
(2020-10-19)
When ensuring the least restrictive environment for students eligible and receiving special education services a delivery option frequently considered is providing a second teacher in the general education classroom. This ...
The Relationship Between the Use of Metacognitive Reading Strategies and Student Retention in Higher Education
(2020-05-13)
Student retention is a major issue that has spanned multiple decades in higher
education in the United States, corresponding with greater access to higher education and a rise in non-traditional students. Innumerable ...
Tradeoff FPGA Cost of Sobel Implementation Using Approximate Designs
(2020-12-21)
This dissertation proposes a scalable algorithm for tuning the tradeoff of space, energy, and quality for the implementation on Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). First, an approximate design library including exact and ...
Using Behavioral Skills Training to Train Police Officers to Respond to Individuals with Autism
(2020-05-27)
Research indicates that individuals with autism may be more likely to encounter law enforcement due to the various unusual behaviors associated with autism (e.g., stereotypy) (Osborn, 2008). Although individuals with autism ...
Teacher Awareness of STEM Education: Industry, Resources and Student Preparation for Success in College and Career
(2020-02-25)
This study examined science teachers’ perceptions and determined their level of STEM awareness and support. Survey, interview, and demographic data were collected from a purposeful sample of 124 high school science teachers ...
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 ...
The Effects of Floatation REST on Insomnia
(2020-05-27)
We spend roughly half our lives asleep. We understand that we cannot live without sleep. Sleep therapies come in differing forms and effects. Floatation therapy, also known as sensory deprivation or Floatation REST (restricted ...