This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Assessing the variation of driver distraction with experience--- Research extension, Pradeep Thummala
Ethnicity, boundaries, and nationalism in a "European" Croatia, Jennifer L. Titanski
Nonwoven Geotextile Filtration Performance with Coal Refuse, Rajesh Tolikonda
From Bigfoot in the backyard to ghosts in the attic: Predictors of paranormal belief, Jeff Tranguch
Further hydrogeologic investigations in the Davis Spring drainage basin, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, John Kazimierz Tudek Jr.
Preventing solidification defects in large superalloy castings used in advanced electric power systems, Jairo Antonio Valdes Ortiz
Evaluating the Effects of the Blennerhassett Island Bridge Crossing (Ohio River) on Soil, Vegetation, and Wildlife, Joshua Allen Vance
Preliminary Analysis of the Environmental Effects on RNA Degradation: Modeling a Realistic Crime Scene, Beatriz A. Vianna
Exploring factors contributing to current versus former coaching status of women coaches: A social exchange theory perspective., Justine Vosloo
Transfer and Persistence of Gunshot Residue Particles, DeAnna M. Wallace
Prediction for Resolution Time of Software Defect, Da Wang
Molecular characterization of the MuRF gene family: Potential role in rainbow trout muscle degradation, Jiannan Wang
An Annotated Bibliography of Music Composed by Heinz Holliger for the Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, or English Horn, Matthew Allen Ward
Still Life, Emily C. Watson
Long Term Loading and Additional Material Properties of Vectran Fabric for Inflatable Structure Applications, Timothy L. Weadon Jr.
Examining the influence of indicator variables on crowding and visitor experience: A case study of the White Salmon River in Washington, Candace L. Weaver
The stability of the WALA Ridge as a landmark for determining dental arch form, Kolin E. Weaver
Synthesis of Helical and Bowl-Shaped Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds via Benzannulated Enyne-Allenes, Bo Wen
Differences in learning styles and satisfaction between traditional face-to-face and online web-based sport management studies students, Ellen Jo West
The application of the vulnerable populations conceptual framework to determine factors predictive of overweight and obesity in Appalachian children and adolescents, Melanie M. Whelan
AC and DC electrophoretic separations: Investigating binding affinity interactions and particle surface properties., Christian M. White
Hardware, Software, and Low-Level Control Scheme Development for a Real-Time Autonomous Rover, Brenton K. Wilburn
Power Envelope Expansion using a Solidity Matching Scheme for a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Jay Paul Wilhelm
Changes in body mass index and short-term healthcare expenditures in a Medicare population, Tricia Lee Wilkins
Hydrologic soil grouping determination for Appalachian minesoils, Anthony Willard
West Virginia principals' knowledge and application of school law, Nancy Ross Williams
Ecological and economic impacts of wildfires on an Appalachian oak forest in southern West Virginia, Katharina U. Mueller Wood
An Exploration of Elementary School Counselors' Perceptions of Students' Exposure to Violent Video Games, Tammy Lynn Woody
The emphasis on Supervised Agricultural Experience programs by high school agricultural education teachers, John A. Workman
The effect of aging and resveratrol supplementation on bone mass and strength in hindlimb suspended male rats, Stephanie Wright
Long-term climate trend in Mid-Atlantic Region, USA, Chenjie Wu
Development of economic analysis models for woody biomass to biofuels in central Appalachia, Jinzhuo Wu
Laboratory and Real-World Measurement of Diesel Particulate Matter, Yuebin Wu
Dynamic bandgap tuning of solid thin film photonic crystal structures, Hyma Yalamanchili
Evaluation of ultrafine spiral concentrators for coal cleaning, Meng Yang
Paramagnetic resonance studies of defects in titanium dioxide crystals, Shan Yang
High rank tensor and spherical harmonic models for diffusion MRI processing, Inas A. Yassine
Late-Preterm and Full-Term Infant Sleep: Relations with Maternal Cognitions and Nocturnal Behaviors, Marion E. Young
Field development strategies for Bakken shale formation, Saeed Zargari
Nondestructive Evaluation of Thermal Barrier Coating Systems Using Ultrasonic Techniques, Binwei Zhang
Development and evolution of higher brain centers in insects, Xiangyi Zhao
Amine promoted asymmetric cascade synthesis of highly functionalized heterocycles, Cheng Zhong
The role of nonmuscle Myosin IIA in endothelial cell, Jing Zhu
Topological visualization of tensor fields using a generalized Helmholtz decomposition, Lierong Zhu
Mechanisms of Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt Nanoparticle-induced Angiogenesis, Yingxue Zhu
Correlating simulated surface marks with near-surface tornado structure, Michael I. Zimmerman
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
A reconceptualized analysis of the West Virginia 4-H Global Education program: Attitudes of agents, specialists, and volunteers, Ahmed M. Abdulai
Effect of well configurations on productivity index of gas well producing from shale, Emaadeldein Abdullaay
Effect of compaction effort on SuperPave base course materials, Cornelius Adamah
Investigation of ecological behavior of two Coccinellidae beetle adults for biological control, Folukemi Ebunoluwa Adedipe
Production decline analysis of horizontal well in gas shale reservoirs, Folarin Adekoya
Factors associated with international students' motivations to study at West Virginia University, Abimbola Akintounde
Assessing the variation of driver distraction with experience, Nagaanupama Akuraju
The treatment of the monotheistic religions in World History high school textbooks: A comparison of sample editions 2001--2007, Jason Eugene Allen
Development of type curves for gas production from horizontal wells in conventional reservoirs, Abdullah M. Almansour
Key elements of the ESL/EFL teacher preparation program at the University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia: EFL practitioners and faculty perceptions., Asmaa Shaei Alshuaifan
Consolidation of parental monitoring variables and scales: Preliminary evidence for construct validity, Ryan J. Anderson
Perceptions of ethical practices in youth livestock shows, Sharon J. Ankrom
Development of a coal reserve GIS model and estimation of the recoverability and extraction costs, Chandrakanth Reddy Apala
Neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet mini slab laser: Hybrid integration and Raman sensor application., Narasimha Rao Ayyalasomayajula
High performance web based Automated Dental Identification System, Ali Bahu
How do college/university teacher misbehaviors influence student cognitive learning, academic self-efficacy, motivation, and curiosity?, Sara R. Banfield
Effects of delayed fat supplementation on post-prandial rumen metabolism, lamb quality and fatty acid composition of rumen effluent, Quinn Stephan Baptiste
Interleukin (IL)-1 regulates ozone-induced nerve growth factor (NGF) and substance P (SP) release in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in mice, Joshua S. Barker
The evaluation of a nutrition education and fitness program with a contest component among college students using the RE-AIM framework, Michelle L. Bartlett
Establishing the digital chain of evidence in biometric systems, Nick Bartlow
Creep rupture and life prediction of polymer composites, Saurabh Batra
Optimization of a retrofit urea-SCR system, Clinton R. Bedick
Of sterile promontory and infinite space: The creation of the scenic design for Shakespeare's "Hamlet"., April Beiswenger
A strength and serviceability assessment of high performance steel Bridge 10462, Aaron G. Bertoldi
Removal of phosphorus/selenium from aqueous solutions by adsorption processes, Shilpa Bhojappa
The riotous presence in American literature and culture, Rebecca Skidmore Biggio
Laser induced fluorescence studies of ion acceleration in single and multiple species expanding plasmas, Ioana A. Biloiu
Carboniferous paleobotany and paleoclimatology of the Central Appalachian Basin, West Virginia, U.S.A., Bascombe Mitchel Blake
Musical, cultural, and performance structures in the organ works of Arvo Part., Marguerite Bostonia
Behavioral inhibition and behavioral activation in college students: The effects of aversive control, Chad S. Brice
The omega-3 fatty acid content of krill protein concentrate influences bioavailability, tissue deposition, peroxidation, and metabolism in young rats, Kayla Marie Bridges
Transient flow characteristics of a high speed rotary valve, Patrick H. Browning
Development and commissioning of a small engine test cell, Jacob R. Brown
Cloud Shaped Room, Matt Buchanan
Kinetic analysis of coal and biomass co-gasification with carbon dioxide, Jiachuan Bu
Investigation into pedestrian exposure to near-tailpipe exhaust emissions, Neil A. Buzzard
Assessment of the system of professional development for West Virginia pre-K teachers, Sally Byard
Steroid analysis by pH-mediated stacking MEKC, Liliya Bykova
Women as classically-trained trumpet players in the United States, Robyn Dewey Card
The role of urban forests in sustainable tourism development: A case study of Savannah, GA, Stacy L. Casinelli
Image analysis of circulating fluidized bed hydrodynamics, David Kent Casleton
Characterization of cold shock domain proteins and SUMOylation system from Oryza sativa, Vijaya Vardhana Reddy Chaikam
Zoned out: Conflict and perceived threat in a rural-urban fringe area, Jennifer Chambers
In situ structural and compositional analysis using RHEED electrons induced x-rays, Sandeep Chandril
National identity, political engagement, and electoral political participation: A case study of Taiwan., Ting Chang
An introduction to the solo piano works of three Latin American composers: Miguel del Aguila, Tania Leon, and Juan Maria Solare., Yew Choong Cheong
Application and evaluation of spiral separators for fine coal cleaning, Zhuping Che
"The Preacher" and other essays., Sarah Beth Childers