This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2009
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
Assessment of social anxiety in early childhood: Initial test construction and *validation., Daniel B. Chorney
Male sexual violence victimization: Definitions, epidemiological profile, and psychological impact, Ekta Choudhary
Agent based modeling of power distribution systems, Sridhar Chouhan
Factors associated with treatment acceptance and compliance among incarcerated male sex offenders, Carl B. Clegg
Ludwig van Beethoven's orchestration of the trombone, Daniel R. Cloutier
The use of a five-part lens to create musical "portraits" of the five queens in "Try Me, Good King" by Libby Larsen., Cynthia Conner-Bess
Characterization and classification of clayey soils forming on limestone in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Brian Cooley
Three essays on resources, institutions, and development across U.S. states, Joab N. Corey
Elastic guided wave dispersion in layered piezoelectric plates: Application to ultrasound transducers and acoustic sensors, Daniel H. Cortes Correales
Subsurface mapping and reservoir analysis of the Upper Devonian Venango and Bradford groups in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Michael F. Coughlin
Success from the voices of educators, Katherine Eddy Cox
Ergot alkaloid biosynthesis in Aspergillus fumigatus : Association with sporulation and clustered genes common among ergot fungi, Christine M. Coyle
Concerns, social support, and health -related quality of life of mothers., Susan B. Coyle
The synthesis of tryptophan derivatives, 2- and/or 3-substituted indoles, progress toward dilemmaones A-C, and synthetic studies towards fistulosin via palladium-catalyzed reductive N-heteroannulation, Christopher Andrew Dacko
A web-based system for course instruction and student advising, Praveen Danda
The perceptions of practicing West Virginia K-3 reading teachers of working with Reading First coaches in Title I Distinguished Schools, Karen R. Davies
Characteristics of subordinate follicles following removal of the dominant follicle: Induction of selection, Matthew Dean
Mapping subjectivities: The cultural poetics of mobility & identity in South Asian diasporic literature, Aparajita De
Effects of color and animation on visual short -term memory in computer-environment learning tasks, Marc Debiase
Superintendent efficacy investigation of a six -component leadership framework for developing effective learning environments, Frank D. Devono
Teacher decision making and the implementation of an integrated arts curriculum, Mary K. Devono
Development of a Web-based woody biomass energy expert system, Sabina Dhungana
Historical response rates, reinforcement context, and behavioral persistence, Chata A. Dickson
Effects of response effort, delay, and stimulus changes on the sunk -cost effect, James W. Diller
Effective maxillary protraction: Hyrax expansion appliance vs. double-hinged expansion appliance, Thuy B. Do-deLatour
Examination of the use of assessment by accredited business schools, Tracie M. Dodson
Spillover effects in financial and international development, John Dogbey
Evaluation of the expansion of behavioral health services in a rural, primary care clinic: A pilot project, Carolyn L. Donovan
Whose Worth's Unknown: The Life of Edward de Vere, the Man Who Was Shakespeare. A novel., Lisa L. Dorward
Improving lumber recovery of low-quality hardwoods via finger-jointing technologies, Colin Dougherty
Predicting the performance of horizontal wells in unconventional gas reservoirs, Dylan Todd Drinkard
Bidding at the prison auction house: An exchange of prisoners' and university students' perceptions of crime and punishment, Kate J. DuBois
Great War aviation and commemoration: Louis Bennett, Jr., Commander of the West Virginia Flying Corps., Charles D. Dusch
Three essays on political economy, economic *development and capital flows, Nabamita Dutta
Characterization of exhaust emissions from palm oil-based and soybean oil-based biodiesel fueled heavy-duty transit buses, Trampas Jay Efaw
Variation among Phytophthora cinnamomi isolates from oak forest soils in the eastern United States, Jordan E. Eggers
Modeling issues for solid oxide fuel cells operating with coal syngas, Francisco Elizalde-Blancas
Detection and determination of degradation and metabolic products of drugs of abuse and explosives, Melissa Gayton Ely
Development of an on-board compressed gas storage system for hydrogen powered vehicle applications, Thomas H. Evans
High temperature studies of thin film Aluminum Nitride and piezoelectric characterization of mesa structures, Richard Farrell
Novel Methods for Producing Cellulose Nanocrystals from Lignocellulosic Materials and Cellulose Nanocrystals Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites, Paul Busumafi Filson
The effect of parent education on the home food environment for overweight adolescents in West Virginia, Kimberly N. Fisher
Characteristics of turbulence and design of solid removal system in the quiescent zone of an aquaculture raceway, Eric G. Fizer
Measuring and changing negative stuttering stereotypes in adolescents, Timothy W. Flynn
The politics of disaster relief policy (1947--2005), Viviane E. Foyou
Local agency traffic sign retroreflectivity case study and model of observed traffic sign light intensity, Mark L. Franz
The effectiveness of four translation strategies on nurses' adoption of an evidence -based bladder protocol, Jamey S. Frasure
The best leadership practices of principals in high performing and high poverty schools in Ohio, Mark Furda