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Towards a Holistic Interdisciplinary Education in Cybersecurity
(2018-12-18)The need for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow and education systems are responding in a variety of ways. This study focusses on the “interdisciplinarity” of cybersecurity in the light of current guidelines and ... -
Semi-automated extraction of perinasal region of interest (ROI) from thremal facial images
(2018-12-14)S-Interface is a C# WinForms software developed by Computational Physiology Lab (CPL) at University of Houston for studying physiological variables such as perinasal perspiration, breathing rate etc. These physiological ... -
Real-time player positioning in mobile exergames using wireless sensors
(2018-12-14)Exergames combine exercising with game play by requiring the users to perform exercise in order to score points in the game. Exergaming is a plausible approach for decreasing obesity by promoting physical activity through ... -
The relationship between helicopter parenting and social emotional learning (SEL)
(2018-05-15)Parenting styles play a vital role in children’s development. Research suggests an overinvolved parenting style (helicopter parenting) is negatively associated with children’s overall well-being. Parenting style has important ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ...
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