This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Evaluation and performance prediction of multimodal biometric systems, Nevena Samoska
Alumina waveguide characterization and SPARROW biosensor modeling, Pavan Kumar Samudrala
Projection of truck traffic volumes at interstate permanent automatic traffic recorders, Alex M. Sanchez
Error resilient transmission of three-dimensional DCT coded video., Supriya Dilip Sawant
So Much for Loving and other essays, Jillian Schedneck
Composite suspension member analysis, Bruce M. Schlicker
The framing effect and breast cancer treatment options: Do individual characteristics play a role?, Kelly L. Schuller
Fracture pattern characterization of the Tensleep Formation, Teapot Dome, Wyoming, Bryan C. Schwartz
The complexity of a hybrid life: Female immigrants in France and Germany in search of their own identity, Anneke V. Seynnaeve
A work-based window method for calculating in-use brake-specific oxides of nitrogen emissions of heavy -duty diesel engines, Benjamin C. Shade
Enhanced iris recognition: Algorithms for segmentation, matching and synthesis, Samir Shah
Web-based tool for software architecture metrics, Israr Pasha Shaik
Solution techniques for a crane sequencing problem, Jin Shang
Microstructure modeling and finite element analysis of particulate reinforced metal matrix composites, Praveen Shankaranarayana
Bimetallic carbides as catalysts for dry reforming and steam reforming, Huifang Shao
An interpolation method for stream habitat assessments with reference to the crystal darter, Kenneth Richard Sheehan
The effects of social bond and neutralization on juvenile drug usage, Adam Shields
Magnetic and structural properties of nanoparticles of nickel oxide, Hyunja (Jenny) Shim
Web-based forensic information management system, Parmjit Singh
Effects of diameter and cross-sectional partitioning on active noise control in round ducts, Jeremy Michael Slagley
Nesting ecology, chick survival, and juvenile dispersal of Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) in the Appalachian Mountains, Brian W. Smith
Study of the dynamic behavior of tablet movement in a rotating drum using discrete element modeling (DEM) method, Yongxin Song
Religiousness, spirituality, and emotional salience in decision-making processes and outcomes, Loriann Sonntag
Shoes first: The process of designing costumes for Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure"., Lesley Sorenson
Comparison of the obturation density of Resilonâ„¢ using cold lateral condensation and varying continuous wave of condensation techniques., Rodney George Southern
The effects of prolonged prophylactic ankle bracing on dynamic postural control, Brinn M. Spencer
Effects of social support and heterosexism on the psychological well-being of diverse adults, S. Melinda Spencer
The impact of reservoir properties on mixing of inert cushion and natural gas in storage reservoirs, Balaji S. Srinivasan
Anonymous source usage in traditional and public journalism during 2004 election campaign: A content analysis study, Jayendran Srinivasan
A reexamination of the distributive politics model and the allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars, Howard A. Stern
College dating and social anxiety: Using the Internet as a means of connecting to others, Sarah B. Stevens
The dissolution and swelling of bituminous coal in N-methyl-pyrrolidone, Joseph M. Stoffa
The five song cycles for voice and piano by Benjamin Britten written specifically for Peter Pears: The effect of their relationship, Robert Strauss
Quantifying effects of vehicle weight and terrain on emissions, fuel economy, and engine behavior, Corey M. Strimer
Adolescent religiosity and conformity to parents: Is sex a moderator?, Rebecca Kim Summers
Signaling pathways involved in regulation of glucose -6 -phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) by arachidonic acid, Indrani Talukdar
Analysis of the mechanisms mediating the regulation of acetyl -CoA carboxylase transcription by the liver X receptor and chenodeoxycholic acid, Saswata Talukdar
Development of real time roof geology detection system using drilling parameters during roof bolting operation, Xianguang Tang
Numerical modeling of deformations caused by carbon dioxide sequestration in coal seams, Xiaochao Tang
An assessment of impacts of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) on submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Ketan Shrikant Tatu
Filter weighing procedure for 2007 and newer heavy duty diesel engines, Eric Taylor
Teaching leadership development at the secondary level: A national study, Nathan Taylor
An economic analysis of food stamp participation in West Virginia, Ahadu T. Tekle
Comparing mothers and fathers on acceptability of parent-training approaches, knowledge of behavioral principles, and parenting behaviors, Jennifer D. Tiano
Communication organizational orientations in an instructional setting, David Tibbles
Effects of various environmental parameters on the reduction of arsenic(V) to arsenic(III) by dissolved organic matter., Tsanangurayi Tongesayi
A strategy for prevention of sequestered carbon dioxide seepage from CBM formations., Miguel Angel Tovar Torrealba
The impact of exposure to violent music on undergraduate college males' state anger, affective, physiological, and aggressive behavioral action responses, Kristee Hamm Treadwell
Small People Want a Big World (collected stories), Matt VanderMeulen
Manufacturing, testing, and evaluation of structural products with recycled polymers, Santosh Amarnath Varthakavi
Win, lose, and draw: Civil war and the determinants of state concessions, Frank Vaughan
Addressing corner detection issues for machine vision based UAV aerial refueling, Soujanya Vendra
Hygrothermal effects on free vibration characteristics of rotating composite beams, Sandeep Vennam
Statistical estimation of strain energy release rate of delaminated composites, Rajesh Vijayaraghavan
Cycles and weight effects on emissions and development of predictive emissions models for heavy duty trucks, Kuntal A. Vora
The association between aggressive behaviors and academic self-esteem of preschool children, Chrische' Marie Walker
A qualitative study of McDowell County West Virginia: Exploring technological determinism, technophobia, and fear as deterrents of the utilization of computer technology in rural communities., Christopher Ryan Walls
Shoeprint analysis: A GIS application in forensic evidence, Michael Anthony Walnoha Jr.
The technical director's process: An account of WVU Division of Theatre and Dance's production of "Into the Woods"., Justin P. Walsh
Model and software development for predicting fish growth in trout raceways, Yin-Han Wang
Efficacy of in-home Parent -Child Interaction Therapy, Lisa M. Ware
Factors affecting teachers' level of classroom Internet use and teachers' self -efficacy regarding classroom Internet use, George R. Watson
Active inaction: Symbolic politics, agenda denial or incubation period. Twenty years of United States workplace violence research and prevention activity., Eleanor Lynn Watson Jenkins
Verification of three-dimensional biomechanical model joint angle outputs using a computer generated avatar., Brad J. Westfall
Attitudes of county commissioners toward farmland preservation in West Virginia, Tina M. Wickline
Applying stages of change theory to an acute pain situation: Development of the Childbirth Stages of Change Questionnaire (CSOCQ), Rebecca K. Widoe
A rotational arm connection point design for a C-130 aircraft standardized sensor platform, Kenneth A. Williams
Parametric sensitivity analysis of microscrews, Zachary F. Witzgall
Stratigraphic and structural analysis of the J1 Sandstone, Scotts Bluff Trend, Scotts Bluff and Morrill counties, Nebraska, Jeremy M. Wolpert
Debiasing the framing effect in younger and older adults' medical decision making, Erin L. Woodhead
Interpreting site formation processes affecting re-emergent cultural sites within reservoirs: A case study of St. Thomas, Nevada, Denyse Wyskup
The role of reactive oxygen species and PI3K /AKT signaling in tumor angiogenesis., Chang Xia
Three essays in environmental markets: Dynamic behavior, market interactions, policy implications, Irene Margaret Xiarchos
Asymptotic solutions of almost diagonal differential and difference systems, Fei Xue
Three essays on political regimes, military spending, and economic *growth, Pavel A. Yakovlev
"The relapse of Reconstruction:" Railroad -building, party warfare and white supremacy in Blue Ridge North Carolina, 1854-1888., Paul D. Yandle
The growth and characterization of gallium nitride quantum dots., Nanying Yang
The study of down-hole hydro-cyclone efficiency in oil wells using computational fluid dynamics, Ahmed A. Yusuf
Media representation and portrayal of African-American athletes, Justin Zackal
Guenter Grass: "Mein Jahrhundert". Geschichtstheorien, Historikerstreit und das Geschichtsbild eines Schriftstellers., Achim Zeidler
Instructors' self -perceived pedagogical principle implementation in the online environment, Jinsong Zhang
IQGAP1 knockdown enhances the endothelial barrier in vitro, Wentao Zhang
Lossless compression and neuron structure extraction for fluorescence microscopy confocal neuron images, Yong Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Evaluation of quality control parameters for Superpave hot mix asphalt, Thomas W. Adams
Nondestructive evaluation of wooden logs using ground penetrating radar, Sachin Agrawal
Development of constant-time correlated spectroscopy on a 3T clinical MRI/MRS scanner, Srilatha Ainala
Estimation of image quality factors for face recognition, Akintunde A. Akinbola
Multi-agent control and operation of electric power distribution systems, Amer Al-Hinai
Small particle separation in a circulating fluidized bed riser system, Robert R. Almond
How West Virginia daily newspapers handle errors and corrections, Lindsay E. Altobello
Three essays on the impacts of land -use regulations and land development, Gi-Don An
Properties of chain programs over difference constraints, John E. Argentieri
Finding my feet in the abyss: "Texts for Nothing" by Samuel Beckett., Max Arnaud
Reservoir characterization using intelligent seismic inversion, F. Emre Artun
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy as a diagnostic tool for coal fines, I. Andrew Aurelio
Psychology in character, Neil M. Austin