Electronic Theses and Dissertations
About: Electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) are the graduate research outputs of Texas Tech University. They represent years of work from our Master's and Doctoral graduates. If you find the ThinkTech digital repository useful, please tell us! Share how open access to scholarship benefits you. Your story matters to us.
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Therapeautic effects of FTY720 compounds in cellular and animal models of multiple system atrophy
(2018-05)Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rapidly progressing and fatal demyelinating neurodegenerative disorder with no effective treatment. MSA is characterized by the toxic accumulation of the protein alpha-synuclein (aSyn) ... -
Examining the Impact of a Virtual Parent Training on the Perceived Stress Levels of Parents who have Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2022-12)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reported that 1 in 44 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Centers for Disease Control, ... -
Generating a Planned Community Based on a Vernacular Historic Village through Shape Grammar Methodology
(2022-12)This thesis aims to achieve a systematic approach for analyzing and, in turn, generating design based on historical features of a vernacular historic settlement. In light of this purpose, a methodology is proposed for ... -
An exploration of differences in the physiological reactivity of clinical and non-clinical adolescents
(1999-08)This study evaluated a model which examined physical differences in the physiological reactivity (skin conductance level (SCL)) of 11–15 year old adolescent males in a clinical group (those with a diagnosis of oppositional ... -
Are you aware? Role of meta-awareness and free-moving thoughts in mental flexibility after mindfulness meditation
(2022-12-01)Mindfulness meditation (MM) has been shown to improve mental flexibility. However, the processes underlying the benefits are still unknown. This study was conducted to investigate two possible mechanisms responsible for ... -
Phonetic and phonological characteristics of Mandarin-speaking children with repaired cleft palate
(2022-12)Children with cleft palate, with or without associated cleft lip (CP±L), often demonstrate speech problems even after surgery for palatal repair. Speech characteristics in children with CP±L have been well studied for ... -
Experimental Study of Weathered Fully Tempered Glass
(2014-05-01)An experimental study was performed on two sample sets of weathered fully tempered glass. Sample set A contained 14 glass specimens and originated from north east United States. Sample set B contained 16 glass specimens ... -
Characterization of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis motility and elastolytic enzyme activity
(2009-12)Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a chytrid fungus pathogenic to amphibians. Infections with this organism result in chytridiomycosis, a disease that is implicated in mass population declines and extinctions of ... -
Molecular Investigations of Nanocolloid Rheology
(2020-08-01)In recent years, the nanocolloidal suspensions have attracted much attention for their wide range of applications in electronics, pharmaceutical, and coating and lubricant industries. The knowledge of the structure-flow-end ... -
Integrating Different Cultures: A Study of Zhou Long's Confluence for Solo Flute and Su (Tracing Back) for Flute and Harp
(2022-07-25)This project aims to introduce the Chinese-American composer Zhou Long (1953-), and provide an analysis of his Su (Tracing Back) for Flute and Harp and flute solo Confluence. Zhou Long is one of the most influential ... -
In-situ Synthesis of NiTi alloys by laser-directed energy deposition
(2022-08)NiTi alloys are the most widely shape memory alloys in industries such as aerospace, automobile, medical devices, and consumer products due to their unique functional properties (shape memory effect and pseudoelasticity), ... -
Behavioral and hormonal measures of hunger, satiety, and energy intake to predict weight-loss response to Liraglutide
(2022-08)Weight loss for treating obesity requires a sustained negative energy balance. Various pharmacological agents facilitate weight loss by helping reduce energy intake. Pharmacotherapy for obesity has limitations, and efficacy ... -
Familias en streaming: Discursos domésticos glocales en las series españolas de la post-televisión
(2022-08)Spanish television came into its own in the 1990s as a form of entertainment for the entire family during the democratic period that arrived after four decades of the Franco dictatorship (1939-1975) and a period called the ... -
The clinical utility of validated cognitive-behavioral case formulations and intraindividual network analyses in adults with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: Evaluation of personalized treatment planning
(2021-08)A cognitive-behavioral case formulation (CBCF) is an idiographic theory of a person-situation that hypothesizes the relations between triggering situations, cognitions, and distress variables. This differs from the network ... -
Fast clustering of big data through successive bi-partitioning
(2022-08)Data analysis plays an indispensable role in understanding various phenomena and discovering useful information. Clustering, one of the most used data mining techniques, is an unsupervised, iterative machine learning method ... -
The effect of breakfast consumption on afternoon resistance training performance in habitual breakfast consumers and non-Consumers
(2022-08)Pre-exercise meal frequency is commonly believed to impact exercise performance. Little is known about the impact of meal frequency on resistance training. The present study sought to investigate the impact of breakfast ... -
The joint retirement decision and life satisfaction of older adults
(2022-08)This dissertation consists of three essays. The first examines the joint retirement decision of couples using a spatial probit model. Previous research has thoroughly examined what occupation-related factors influence an ... -
Development of an integrated approach for improving concrete pavement performance: Field testing and analytical studies insights on base quality, concrete materials and pavement design
(2022-08)To get the best performance of continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), the good quality of the base, materials used in the concrete mix, and the concrete pavement steel design play essential roles. Long-term ... -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) based marketing: Two essays on AI products and AI promotions
(2022-08)Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted the field of marketing. AI and AI-enabled technologies have changed the dynamics of market exchanges as well as how B2C and B2B consumers incorporate and interact ... -
Three essays on perception bias in the financial knowledge of American adults
(2022-08)Perception bias in financial knowledge (the disconnect between the actual level of financial knowledge and the perception of it) is prevalent among American adults. This study utilizes surrogate residuals within a two-step ...
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