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This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2025

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A Strategic Infrastructure Improvement Framework for Intermodal Transportation Networks, Ayoub Abusalih

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Deep Learning-Driven Biometric Security: Advancing Liveness Detection and Anti-Spoofing Techniques, Banafsheh Adami

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Inactivation Kinetics of Escherichia coli and Listeria Monocytogenes in Edible insects, Precious Aduloju

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INFLUENCE OF DECK AREA AND AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC ON THE DETERIORATION OF BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES., Faysal Ahamed

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Approaches to the Synthesis of Highly Substituted Arenes, Kh Tanvir Ahmed

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Evaluating the Adaptation of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) to West Virginia Climatic Conditions, Kayode Joseph Ajayi

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Membrane Reactor Modeling and Optimization for Hydrogen Production, Ayooluwa Tomiwa Akintola

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A Sense of Purpose in Life and Efforts to Increase it in Higher Education, Jacob Edwin Alderson

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International Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of Institutional Diversity Initiatives and Self-Authorship Attainment: A Mixed Methods Study, Sandra Ayivor

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Clear Speech Intervention in Parkinson’s Disease: A Single Case Design Examining Acoustic and Aerodynamic Outcomes Following a Structured Protocol, Zachariah Jordan Backus

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Bargaining for Statehood: The Intersection of Capitalism and Politics in the Creation of West Virginia, Kristen L. Bailey

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Financial Literacy as a Predictor for Future Financial Outcomes, Roy Baker Jr.

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Delineating Underground Geological Formations: An Integrated LiDAR and Camera-based Approach for Enhanced Feature Identification in Poorly Lit Mining Environments, Timothy James Batchler

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The Dark Tetrad and the Intention to Invest in Cryptocurrency, Amy Bauer-Sinicin

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Augmentation and Hybridization of Conventional Forms of Process Control with Advanced Control Methods, Daniel Paul Beahr

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A Post Apocalyptic Romp: Designing Costumes for Phoebe in Winter, Emmalee Berger

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Designing Into the Woods: An In-Depth Analysis, Jackson Berhow

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Late Ordovician evolution of sea scorpions: Eurypterids of the Big Hill Lagerstätte, Joseph Donaldson Bingham Jr.

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Not Everyone Believes Sports Are a Safe Space: Development of a Toxic Sports Fandom Scale, Thomas Dean Bobbitt

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The Abuse Liability of Oral Nicotine Pouches in Electronic Cigarette Users, Jakob D. Bohland

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Do Demographics and Social Determinants of Health Relate to Current and Anticipated Caregiving Roles?, Sarah Alison Bolling

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Engaging Young Children in Art Museums through Interactive Programming, Rebekah K. Bostic

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The Economics of Substance Use: Treatment, Intervention, and Regulation, Christine Bretschneider-Fries

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Microbial community composition of water and sediment in chlorinated drinking water distribution system storage tanks, Eva Bridges

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Feasibility of a Motor Skill Intervention for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Candace Brink

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Improving Hospital Discharge Readiness Among Caregivers of Children with Complex Medical Needs, Megan M. Bruce

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A Learning History of Online Portfolio Development in Kinesiology: Academic Innovation from Pilot to Powerhouse, Lyndsay M. Burneisen PhD

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Racial and Ethnic Threat and the Accessibility of the Legal Recreational Cannabis Market in California, Kathryn L. Burnham

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F/UTILITY: A Sculptural Exploration of Futility, Utility, and the Absurd, Asha Cabaca

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Selective Recovery of Critical Minerals (Ni, Zn, Co, and Mn) From Acid Mine Drainage Utilizing Ion Exchange and Selective Precipitation Processes, Esteban Albeiro Cardenas Restrepo

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Enhancing Vocational Services Through Support of Direct Care Staff for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Katelyn D. Cardwell

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A Paleobiological and Paleoecological Analysis of Mississippian Trilobites with Segmentation Abnormalities, April Catherine Cerami

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Creative Energies: Unearthing the Role of Romantic Ecocriticism, Nicole Marie Chambers-Stahl

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Flower Cluster Matching Utilizing The Unscented Transform For Robotic Pollination, Andy Chu

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If Heaven Has a Heart, Benjamin A. Clabault

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Counter Framing the Majoritarian Narrative: A Hermeneutical Analysis of the Media Coverage of the Lynching of Jesse Washington, Kaiyah Clarke

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Mechanisms of neurovascular dysfunction in chronic ischemic stroke: insights from sex and aging, Briana L. Clary

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Exploration of Occupational Therapy's Consultative Role for Social Emotional Development in the Rural Childcare Setting, Katherine M. Conley

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Genomic Differences and Parentage in West Virginia's Reintroduced Elk (Cervus canadensis), Adam A.V. Cook

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The Wick of Youth, Brent Cronin

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Impact of Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation on Resistance Training in Young Adults: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis, Brandon Eric Davis

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Adminstrative and Programmatic Supports to Enhance Veteran-Service Dog Programming, Madison Davisson

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Multi-Scale Dynamic Modeling, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification of Radial Flow Fixed Bed Contactors for CO2 Capture, Ana Flávia de Alencar Arraes Monteiro

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Native Mass Spectrometry using Capillary Vibrating Sharp-Edge Spray Ionization and Surface Analysis on Thin Films used in Superconducting Detectors, Vikum Kanishka Dewasurendra

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Chamber Music for Voice, Viola and Piano: An Analysis of Johannes Brahms’s “Geistliches Wiegenlied” from Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91, Tong Ding

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The characterization of IL-27 production and its impact on T cell antigen-specificity and diversity in a neonatal BCG vaccination model, Ashley M. Divens

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Framework for Development Environment Selection in Digital Twin Applications, Carlos Dodero Fernandez

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Molecular Insights into the Impact of Bone Marrow Stroma, CB-6644 Inhibition of the RUVBL1/2 Complex, and CEBPβ on Regulating Drug Sensitivity in Multiple Myeloma, Sebastian Adam Dziadowicz

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Risk Factors and Fraud Loss Magnitude: Informing Anti-Fraud Strategies, Robert Elias

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Enhancing Pillar Stability Assessment in Underground Limestone Mines Using LaModel: Integrating Empirical Strength Equations for Improved Ground Control, Alim Elibol

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Providing Health Providers Best Practice Strategies when Working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Population: A Continuing Education, Noah L. Epperson

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Tree Crown Economics of Broadleaf Deciduous Forests, Yiting Fan

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Influence of Actuated Air Brakes on the Apogee of Sub-Orbital Rockets, Michael L. Farha

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Peace Education: Exploring Educational Possibilities, Erica Ferrer Ariza

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Scenic Design for Jen Silverman’s Phoebe in Winter, Jess A. Ford

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Refinement of a thermodynamic model to explain the weathering patterns of ignitable liquids on household substrates at elevated temperatures, Chaney Ashlyn Ganninger

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The Quick DASH Reformed: Increasing the Holisticity and Occupational Nature of Upper Extremity Therapeutic Evaluation, Lauren E. Garcia

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The Effect of Facial Phenotypes on Differential Performance of Facial Recognition, Evan R. Garrett

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Comparison of compositional characteristics of protein extracted from spent hemp seed cakes by one-step defatting with organic solvents followed by isoelectric solubilization precipitation using strong and weak acids, Miah Nicole Gathman

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Analysis of the Public Acceptance of Cryptocurrency in the Central African Republic, Bruno Gbado

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Skeletal and Dental Effects of the Carriere Motion Appliance™ in Non-Growing Class II Patients: A Cephalometric Study, Anna Cathlyn Giles

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A framework for biomimetic robot design applied to the development of a robotic model of Drosophila melanogaster, Clarissa A. Goldsmith

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How Do the Commitments Required to be an Agricultural Education Teacher Impact the Children of Female Agricultural Education Teachers as Perceived by Their Children?, Danielle Nicole Grant

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Girl Gamers, Online Community, and Social Identity Theory: The Role of Positive Distinction Strategies on Group Engagement on r/GirlGamers, Rachael Green

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Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Acceptance of a Protein Enriched Energy Bar, Brennah T. Groves

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Permeability of Politics: Exploring the Impact of Mobilization on Political Discussions in a Closed Religious Community, Sara K. Guthrie

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An Epidemiological Study of Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries in the Department of Air Force and US workers, Melody Kay Gwilliam

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Media Power and Racial Representation: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Football Player, Tyreek Hill’s Police Encounter, Paulina Serwaa Gyamfi

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Photocarrier Dynamics in Dielectric and Metal-Dielectric Nanocatalysts in Ambient and Operando Conditions, Sunil Gyawali

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Neural and computational approach to understanding environmental modulation of behavioral identity in zebrafish, John W. Hageter

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Quantitative Assessment of Knee Joint Stability Using Inertial Measurement Units in Patients with ACL Reconstruction Performing Single-Legged Hopping Tasks, Haley Hartman-Mongold

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Abundance Estimates and Habitat Use of the Candy Darter in the Critical Habitat Designation of the Gauley River National Recreation Area, David Cole Hoffman

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Didn’t He Hide Out In Egypt Though? A Mixed Methodological Study of Black American and Gendered Socialization and Perceptions of the White Jesus Phenomenon, Stephanie Marshelle House-Niamke

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Community Belonging: Experiences of Outsiderness in Appalachia, Erin Hudnall

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The Professional Backgrounds and Experiences of Higher Education Trustees and Its Influence on Decision Making, Jade J. Irving

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Family Dynamics and Youth Delinquency A Sociological Perspective on Family Functioning, Atmosphere, And History, GULZAR MAHMOOD JALAL

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Quantifying Subsurface Pavement Temperatures Subject to Future Climates and Implications for Pavement Resilience, Austin Michael Jarrell

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Microwave-assisted Reduction of Critical Metal Oxides from E-Waste Mixture, Kurundu Shavinka Jayasekera

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Development of Sexual Health Curriculum for West Virginia University’s Occupational Therapy Program, Abigail Jeske

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Three Essays on the Interaction between Macroeconomics, Money, and Government Bonds, Zejun Jiang

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Examining the Relationships Among Value Placed on Autonomy, Use of Compensatory Control Strategies, and Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults, Catherine Huang Ju

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Thermal Inactivation of E. Faecium on Ground Poultry, Joseph Katz

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Exploratory Analysis and Improvement of Mine Accident Data, Hatice Esin Kaydim

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Haven: Viewing the Concept Album Through the Classical Lens, Maria Keane

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Machine Learning and UASs for Managing Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) on Reclaimed Surface Mines, Sean Michael Keane

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Electro-Mechanical Behavior of Core-Shell Carbon Grease-Silicone Fibers Fabricated via Coaxial Direct Ink Writing, fahrettin kilic

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An Investigation into How the Prostate and Androgens Mediate Greater Levels of Uric Acid in Males Compared to Females, Rachel D. King

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Mourning and Haunting in Irish Gothic Fiction from the Victorian Era to Modernism, Wenyu Kong

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Does the Time Spent with Same-Gender Peers Matter? Gender Segregation and Attitudes about Coercive Sex in College Students, Kourtney L. Kotvas

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Characterization of Lipids in Tenebrio molitor Larvae and Pupae Under Various Extraction Methods, Nariman A. Ktil

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Understanding the Prevalence of γ-hydroxybutyric Acid in Hair for Clinical and Forensic Applications, Collin J. Kustera

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Exploring Teacher Perception and Implementation of SAE Programming in West Virginia, Joseph LaFlamme

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Development and Application of Computational Tools for Data-Driven Materials Science., Logan L. Lang

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Improving Postpartum Outcomes Through Therapeutic Individual and Group Occupational Therapy Sessions in Hospitalized Antepartum Patients, Melissa C. Learish

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Development of Fast and Comprehensive Approaches for Gunshot Residue Interpretation Using Ambient Ionization, Mass Spectrometry, and Microparticle Sampling Studies, Thomas Dimmey Ledergerber

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Sensory Integration in the Intensive Care Unit Environment, Kara M. Lee

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Coming Out to My Christian Loved Ones: Online Workshop Effectiveness For Increasing LGBTQ+ Individuals and LGBTQ+ Ally Communication Efficacy and Impacts On Personal-Enacted Identity Gaps, Samantha Renee Leggett-Bradley

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Assessing the Feasibility of the Virtual Reality Training Protocol for Sport, Jarad A. Lewellen

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The Origin and Properties of Ionized Gas in the Inner Milky Way Disk, Dylan J. Linville

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Beyond My Control: The Role of Sense of Control on Cognitive Functioning and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults, Sabine Lohmar