• "Open Education Week 2019: From #textbookbroke to #textbookfixed" 

  Schumacher, Sara (2019-02-15)

  This poster was created for "Open Education Week 2019: From #textbookbroke to #textbookfixed" and covers the current issues students face with textbook and course material costs and how Texas Tech Libraries can help with ...

• Transapical Coapatation Plate for Functional Mitral Regurgitation: An In Vitro Study 

  Zhang, Kailiang (2018-12-07)

  A novel transapical coaptation plate (TCP) device was developed and anchored by sutures and apical beam support in the mitral valve to treat functional mitral regurgitation. The objective of this study was to test efficacy ...

• Mother-Child Discrepancies on Children's Anxiety Symptoms: Relations with Maternal Depression, Anxiety, and Time Spent with the Child 

  Pascarella, Lauren A. (2018-08-30)

  There is a great deal of literature that has shown discrepancies between parent-and child-report of children’s anxiety symptoms and various factors contributing to such discrepancies have been examined. However, findings ...

• APPLICATIONS OF PASSIVE SAMPLING TECHNOLOGY IN HOCS CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION 

  Yan, Songjing; 0000-0001-5316-7822 (2018-11-20)

  Passive sampling technology is an emerging approach of using sorbents to obtain freely dissolved concentrations of target compounds in air or aquatic environment. This research focuses on using passive sampling technology ...

• Exploring Relationships Between Student Perceptions in the Distance Learning Environment and Affective, Cognitive, and Motivational Learning Outcomes 

  Heron, Audrey B; 0000-0002-1952-0669 (2018-08-13)

  As instructional effectiveness is a global issue, the growth of online education has created the need to take a closer look at elements in distance learning environments that impact students' learning outcomes. The purpose ...

• Confirmatory Research of Minsky’s Financial Instability Hypothesis for the 1945-2017 Era 

  Phan, Lynn; 0000-0001-9805-5437 (2018-11-20)

  The field of Engineering Economics often involves the application of economic principles to analyze and formulate decisions regarding the economic viability of the technical solution. These decisions often rely on the ...

• Exploration of global perspectives, teacher passion, and professional commitment of second stage agriculture teachers in the Western United States 

  Gorter, Erin K; 0000-0002-3001-2251 (2018-10-29)

  Teacher retention is an issue among teachers of school based agricultural education (SBAE). While there is a focus on supporting teachers through their induction years, second stage teachers (years 4-10) are frequently ...

• Privacy in Information Technology 

  Rabinia, Amin (2018-12-05)

  In this thesis, we review the history, philosophical background, and legal status of privacy, in general, as well as in information technology. In our search for a viable, comprehensive, and applicable understanding of the ...

• Analysis of Environment Coupled Noise Terms in Inertial Sensor Data Using Allan Variance 

  Paul, Jerry (2018-11-27)

  Stability in inertial sensor data is commonly measured by using Allan Variance as a method of analysis. Allan Variance (AVAR) is the two-sample variance, originally developed to measure stability in oscillators. Plotting ...

• The Image and the Outbreak: An Epidemiological Approach to Visual, Textual and Content Analysis of a Photomicrograph of the Ebola Virus as Presented to Digital Audiences Across Multiple Genres and Cultures During a Global Health Crisis 

  Fausset, Patricia (2018-10-22)

  In this dissertation I analyze risk communication during the Ebola outbreak of 2014 through a lens of epidemiology. The epidemiological framework allowed me to follow communication events across genres, and over time and ...

• COMPARING THE REHEARSAL PREPARATION PRACTICES BETWEEN EXPERIENCED AND NOVICE BAND DIRECTORS 

  Still, Kevin Michael; 0000-0003-0396-6858 (2018-11-27)

  Much of the current research literature on rehearsal preparation practices focuses primarily on score study. While score study is important for productive rehearsals, other rehearsal preparation methods should be considered. ...

• The relation between “outness” and resilience among sexual minority youth: the moderating effects of family support 

  Heath, Cody R (2018-11-12)

  Sexual minority youth (12 to 18 years old) are an at-risk population for negative life occurrences related to negative peer interaction, mental illness, risk behaviors, and disconnection from their families. Literature ...

• The Influence of Education Regarding the International Adoption Process in United States Adoptive Parents 

  Mounts, Brandy (2018-10-23)

  Challenges in adoptive families are well-documented; however, a lack of empirical research on the preadoption preparation of prospective adoptive parents for these common challenges exists. The purpose of this study was ...

• Bringing Best Practices for Special Education Transition Services to Low Population Areas 

  Warren, Sheri L; 0000-0002-9552-6659 (2018-10-26)

  This qualitative action case study investigated special education transition services in a remote rural school. The focus of the study was the multipart research question: What is the effect of the application of best ...

• Environmental Variables for STEM Degree Interest and Goal Persistence: Examining the Experiences of Minority Students in the Rural Context 

  Meador, Audrey (2018-10-29)

  This qualitative case study investigated the experiences of minority student participants from rural backgrounds for the association of environmental variables that contributed to the interest and persistence of a science, ...

• The Use of Evidence-Based Instructional Practices in the Context of Undergraduate Biology: A Case Study 

  Presley, Lesa N; 0000-0001-7206-0836 (2018-10-15)

  The number of undergraduate degrees earned in STEM fields is declining nationally. One cause for this phenomenon may be the nature of the instructional practices enacted in the context of undergraduate education. An ...

• Simulation-Based Assessment for Biomechanical Behavior of Scoliotic Human Thoracolumbar Spine 

  Xu, Ming (2018-10-29)

  Finite element analysis (FEA) is a valuable tool in investigating the biomechanics of human spine and the interaction between spine and medical device. Compared with experimental tests, FEA has lower cost and higher ...

• A Qualitative Study of Agricultural Lessons Used by Texas Teachers in Elementary Classrooms 

  Pate, Leigha (2018-10-22)

  Research shows that many citizens have misconceptions about the source of their food and fiber. Several organizations have developed agriculture-based curriculum in an effort to increase agricultural literacy. Although ...

• Socio-Emotional and Cognitive Outcomes of Children Born Preterm and Low Birth Weight 

  Duru, Chinagorom Akwaugo (2018-11-30)

  The aim of this study was to determine whether there is any significant relationship between preterm birth and birth weight on some behavioral and cognitive outcomes in children between 6 and 10 years old born in the early ...

• Natural Ventilation Through Windows in a Classroom (CFD Analysis Cross-Ventilation of Asymmetric Openings: Impact of Wind Direction and Louvers Design) 

  Kouhirostam, Maryam; 0000-0002-9772-8190 (2018-11-08)

  Natural ventilation is one of the most effective parts of sustainability. In fact, it can improve thermal comfort to expand the comfort zone area. Designing an optimum natural ventilation system is not so simple, however, ...

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