This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
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Theses/Dissertations from 1988
Development of celeration-based instructional software that teaches sequelic intraverbal behavior., John Winston Eshleman
A study of the women in W. S. Gilbert's "Patience", "Iolanthe", and "Princess Ida"; or, the folly of being feminist., Cheryl Conover Hoffman
The relationship between faculty nativity and role conflict, role ambiguity and job satisfaction among nursing faculty., Patricia Ann Johnston
The impact of environmental regulations on the optimal allocation of coal in the United States., Jong Hyun Kim
Bone marrow stromal cell regulation of B lymphopoiesis: Mechanisms of benzene metabolite inhibition of pre-B cell maturation., Andrew Garrison King
Development of fundamental motor skills in Down's syndrome preschool children., Karen Ann Kurz-McPherson
Low-energy electron diffraction study of iron epitaxially-grown on copper(100), copper(111) and copper(110)., Jesus Maria Marcano
Relationship between community college presidents' leadership styles and faculty job satisfaction., Jane Gallimore McKee
Structural and multivariate time-series models: Comparative application in commodity markets., Masoud Moallem
Serving the union: The United Mine Workers of America Welfare and Retirement Fund, 1946-1978., Richard Patrick Mulcahy
Kinetics, structural effects, modeling and unification of char gasification reactions., K Raghunathan
Effects of task and environment-related variables on individuals' lifting capabilities while wearing protective clothing., Mohamed Zaki Ramadan
X-ray absorption study of the interaction of coal combustion gases with calcium oxide., Mohan Ramanathan
Studies of nonlinear dynamics in chemical systems., John Steven Reckley
Characterization of coal breakage by continuous miners., Nagendra Peesary Reddy
The beginning teacher's personality needs and the perceived school climate in West Virginia., Charles Kent Runyan
An experimental study of selected face ventilation parameters and their effect on respirable coal-dust dispersion., Tzuu Hsing Ueng
A study of achievement, anxiety, and attitude toward mathematics in college algebra students using small-group interaction methods., Virginia Rider Valentino
Profile of West Virginia National Four-H Awards Program participants from 1967-1980., Jean Marie Woloshuk
Theses/Dissertations from 1987
Analysis and prediction of subsidence caused by longwall mining using numerical techniques., Jamshid Amanat
Acclimatization of older men to work in heat., Edward Payson Daugherty
Sir Thomas Boleyn: The courtier diplomat, 1477-1539., William Hughes Dean
Analysis Of Aggregate Net Investment In Appalachian Agriculture., Stephen Nnaemeka Dike
Secular Education As A Doctrine Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints: Studies In The Mormon Educational Ethos., Joel Alva Flake
Demographic characteristics and personality types of resident assistants as predictor variables of job satisfaction, burnout, or supervisory rating: A descriptive study., Linda Jean Gardner
Air Diplomacy: British Policy And The Air Pact Proposal Of 1935., Gary Herbert Kappel
Consequences of implementing the New York State seventh grade technology education curriculum as reported by pilot teachers., Stanley A. Komacek
Blast Round Design And Casting In Surface Coal Mining., Jonq-Keh Lee
Kinetics of drug release from the polylactic acid microcapsules prepared by a solvent partition method., Nilsuwan Leelarasamee
The Effects Of Creative Drama Methods On Mathematics Achievement, Attitudes And Creativity., Joy Faini Saab
The Cost Efficiency and Communication Effects Associated with Brand Name Exposure within Motion Pictures, Eva Marie Steortz
Theses/Dissertations from 1986
Comparative Analysis Of Pennsylvania And West Virginia Teacher Preferences For Selected Categories Of Employee Benefits., Gary Miller Brain
The Effect Of A Pre-Writing Learning Strategy On The Growth Of Syntactic Maturity In Written Expression Of College Freshmen With Learning Disabilities., Barbara R. Byrer
The Assimilation Of Italian Immigrants And Their Children Through A Variety Of Educational Experiences In A Rural Area (Pennsylvania)., Sunda Cornetti
Effects Of Alloxan-Induced Diabetes Mellitus On Murine Salivary Glands: A Morphological, Histochemical, And Statistical Study (Kidney)., Nancy G. Dixon
Safety Management Philosophies Of Seven Major Contributors To Safety Management., Mark Allen Friend
An Integrated Production And Cost Management System For Underground Coal Mines., Robert Larry Grayson
Absorption And Disposition Of Aluminum In Rats With Normal And Experimentally Impaired Renal Function., Samir Kumar Gupta
An Analysis Of The Characteristics Of Alumni Donors And Non-Donors At Butler University, FREDDIE DUKE HADDAD
Development Of Warrants For Fixed Distance Versus Constant Warning Time Devices At Rail-Highway Grade Crossings., John Argiriou Halkias
John Dewey's Concept Of The Child., Charlotte Nelson Landvoigt
The Relationship Between Clinical Experience And Both The Identification Of Accurate Clinical Nursing Judgments And The Development Of Professional Identity, Rita Short Monahan
A Theoretical And Experimental Investigation Of Coke Gasification In A Batch Reactor, Esmail R. Monazam
The Effects Of Matching And Mismatching The Diagnosed Learning Styles Of Intermediate Level Students With Their Structural Preferences In The Learning Environment., Barbara Francine Rahal
Coal Transportation: A Comparative Spatial Analysis Between Unit Train And Slurry Pipeline (West Virginia)., Masood Soltanmohammadi-Sarab
A Plausible Explanation Of Biomass Pyrolysis At High Temperature (Pyro Gas-Chromatograph, Cellulose, Lignin, Wood, Thermogravimetric Analysis)., Rengin Kadriye Usmen
Factors Related To Attrition From Doctor Of Education Programs In The College Of Human Resources And Education At West Virginia University (Nongraduates, Dropouts, Students)., Nancy Louise Valentine
Theses/Dissertations from 1985
Antiferromagnetic Ordering Effect On The Optical Transitions In Manganese-Difluoride., Sabri Asaad Abumansoor
Comparison Of Acquisition And Generalization Levels Of Manual Signing With Moderately Retarded Persons (Language, Parent Training)., Cynthia Sue Allen
Relaxation Training With Children: A Test Of The Specific Effects Hypothesis., Floyd Daniel Armstrong
An Examination Of The Effect(s) Of Specified Teacher Behaviors On Student Alt-Pe (Operationalized, Research, Evaluation)., Debra Sue Berkey
The American Colonization Society And The Formation Of Political, Economic And Religious Institutions In Liberia, 1822-1900., Amos Jones Beyan
A Study On The Selection Of Overburden Handling System And Environmental Protection In Surface Coal Mining, Jui-Lin Chang
Identifying Teaching Strategies Of Untrained Tutors (Science Education, Junior High School, Learner Variables), Mary V. Clark
Safety Evaluation Of Coal Mine Distribution Power Systems., Elmer Westell Collins
The 1954 Geneva Conference: Eisenhower's Indochina Policy., Francis Noland Dawson
Search for New Membrane Active Substances: synthesis of 3-tropanols with alkyl, alkenyl and alkenynyl group at the bridgehead, Ramalinga Murty Dharanipragada
Low Temperature Dissolution Of Coal., Dianne Dorland
Moessbauer Study Of Supported Iron And Manganese Catalysts., Mohamed Salem Ellid
Reality Therapy Applied To The Elementary Music Classroom (Discipline, Time-Out)., John David Faber
Effect Of Lumbar Posture On Lifting (Back, Trunk Muscles, Emg)., Dennis Louis Hart
A Model Of Disequilibrium Adjustments Between Spot And Futures Markets (Econometrics)., Randy E. Holliday
Dissolution Kinetics Of Hydrocortisone Into Polymer Solutions (Steroids)., Nahla Nassar Khoury
The Relationship Between Principal'S Leadership Style And Teacher Job Satisfaction., Pamela Amick Klawitter
Mechanisms Of Particle Transfer In A Liquid, Liquid System: Model Particle Study., Che-An Ku
Safety Of Front-End Loaders Evaluated By Workload And Performance (Simulator, Subjective Reporting, Physiological, Reaction Time, Vigilance)., Mehran Lotfi Najafabadi
Effect Of Vaginal Versus Caesarean Delivery On Infant Development, Mothers' Perceptions And Mother And Infant Interaction, Nancy Ellen Meck
A Railroad Terminal Evaluation Methodology (Classification, Yard), John David Miller
Using Academic Achievement Scores As A Predictor Of Success In Secondary Vocational Education Programs., Michael Malone Murphy
Appellate Court Decisions On Public Education Employer Unfair Labor Practices, 1973-1982., Toni Gene Parsons
Stiffness And Fatigue Of Compact Bone At Physiological Strains And Strain Rates (Biomechanics, Osteons)., Mitchell Barry Schaffler
West Virginia Boards Of Education: Policy Makers Or Policy Legitimizers? (Procedure)., Lois Ann Serafin
Multi-Dimensional Assessment Of The Effects Of Dialysis On The Marital Relationship., Stephen Serafino Simone
The Educative Value Of Literary Art: A Conceptual Framework For Secondary Literature Education (Reader-Response)., Sharon Sharp Smith
Perceptions Of Nursing Education Administrators And Nursing Service Administrators Regarding Associate Degree And Baccalaureate Nurses In Hospitals (Technical, Professional), Judith Pinson Sortet
Determining The Capacity Requirements Of Coal Mine Gathering Belts., SEYMOUR DANIEL THOMPSON
Reflectance Indicatrix Of Vitrinite: Its Orientation And Application (Paragenetic, Stress, Pennsylvania, Canada, Appalachians)., Louis Loung-Yie Tsai
Expected Use Of Management Principles For Safety Function Management., Anthony Thomas Veltri
Theses/Dissertations from 1984
The Influence Of A Thermal Oxide Layer On Short-Term Degradation Of Silicon Mis Solar Cell Output., Abdul Rahman Alamoud
The Potential Impact And Optimal Adjustment Associated With An Aluminum Supply Restriction: A Case Study Of Taiwan, Chia-Yon Chen
Multivariable System Identification Coal Gasification Process., Ali Reza Delavari
A Functional Assessment Of Heterosocial Initiation Behaviors In Adults (Social Competence, Effectiveness, External Validity)., Thomas Michael Dilorenzo
Institutional Governance Through Committees (Effectiveness, Collegiality, Yeshiva; Pennsylvania)., Ronald G. Dreucci
Synthetic Studies Toward 2H-Pyran - Stereocontrolled Synthesis Of (Z)-2,4-Pentadienal., Kang Fang
Workflow Interruptions And Human Resource Management In Underground Coal Mining: An Exploratory Study., Robert Albert Figler
Evaluation Of Rock Phosphate And Fly Ash Amendments To Ameliorate Toxic Condition In Acid Mine Soils For Crop Production., Hussein Eisa Ghazi
World And Being In Wordsworth's "Prelude" (Phenomenology)., James Preston Hissom
Structural Design Guidelines For Longwall Panel Layout., Sui-Min Hsiung
Analysis Of Raw Material Extraction Through Simulation: A Timber Harvesting Example (Forest Engineering, Production Planning, Logging)., Leonard Roy Johnson
A Comparison Of An Active And A Passive Relaxation Procedure For The Management Of General Anxiety (Relaxation, Stress Management, Sensory Awareness)., Jeffrey Alan Knight
Prediction Of Surface Subsidence Profile Due To Underground Mining In The Appalachian Coalfield., Kewal Krishan Kohli
A Study Of Predictors Of Success In Mathematics For Elementary Education Majors., Mary Ellen Komorowski
The Role Of The Glucocorticoids And Insulin In The Regulation Of Hepatic Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, Deborah J. Stumpo
Development Of Design Criteria For Mechanical Roof Bolting In Underground Coal Mines, David Hsin-Ying Tang
A Reassessment Of Julian Hawthorne Through Consideration Of His Short Fiction, John William Teel