Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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.
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A Hybrid Transient Flow Model for Performance Evaluation of Shale Gas Reservoirs
(2015-05-19)This thesis presents an analytical hybrid transient flow model (HTRF) for the performance evaluation of hydraulically fractured horizontal wells in shale gas reservoirs. The model assumes linear flow in the hydraulic ... -
Decoupling the effects of surface roughness and chemistry on the wetting of metallic glasses
(2017-08-16)Bio-inspired superhydrophobicity has attracted significant attention over the last two decades. Efforts have been made to unravel the physics of different wetting regimes and to understand the effects of two governing ... -
Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Production in Uzbekistan
(2014-12-09)Historically, Central Asia has been known for its abundance in water resources. Soviet policy exploited the vast water reserves from the Amu Darya and Syr Darya Rivers to support extensive monoculture crop production, ... -
Cellular and Molecular Basis for Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Regulation of Brown Adipose Tissue
(2017-05-18)Obesity is a significant health challenge affecting more than 35% of the American population and is linked to higher risks for metabolic diseases namely cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes. Obesity is defined as ... -
CATIONIZATION OF COTTON FABRIC FOR IMPROVED DYE UPTAKE
(2012-08-07)Cotton fabric is mostly dyed with reactive dyes. Reactive dyeing of cotton requires a large amount of salt for the exhaustion of dye from the dyebath onto the fiber. Considerable amount of dyes is hydrolyzed. Dyeing of ... -
A Study of University Mathematics Outreach Programs- Findings and Implications
(2017-11-09)Generally, outreach efforts provide some type of service targeting a population that otherwise might not have access to such services. University mathematics outreach programs often target K-12 students or teachers and ... -
Impacts of Within-Plant Variability on Fiber Quality, Fiber Density and Ring Spun Yarn Quality of Upland Cotton Cultivars
(2017-12-11)Within-plant variability of cotton is one of the natural sources of variability that could affect fiber quality, yield components, and the performance of cotton fibers in yarn manufacturing, and ultimately finished textile ... -
Development of Statistical Post-Processing Techniques for Improved Low-level Wind Speed Forecasts in West Texas
(2017-10-11)The wind energy industry needs accurate forecasts of wind speeds at hub height and in the rotor layer to accurately project expected power output from a wind farm. These forecasts aid the industry in deciding if there will ... -
Three Essays on Managing Risk in Retirement
(2017-12-06)Individuals face a number of risks when entering retirement, such as unknown life expectancy, variable medical expenses, and uncertain financial market returns. Understanding these risks in advance will allow retirees ... -
Toxicokinetics and Sources of Lead in American Woodcock (Scolopax minor)
(2017-12-11)This dissertation is composed of multipled studies related to the bioaccessibility and availability of Pb shot to American woodcock (Scolopax minor). Each chapter (I – V) consists of an abstract, introduction, methods, ... -
Continuous-time Models of Plankton Interactions and a Discrete System of Larch Budmoth Population
(2017-10-10)Motivated by the increasing incidences of harmful algal blooms worldwide, we propose deterministic models of interactions between non-toxic producing phytoplankton (NTP), toxin producing phytoplankton (TPP), and zooplankton ... -
EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF THREE PRESERVATION METHODS ON DNA QUALITY AND MORPHOLOGY OF MUSEUM SPECIMENS OF THE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR (Alligator mississippiensis)
(2017-09-19)Museums specimens are preserved in a way that provides a unique perspective of gathering information that can date from the present to millions of years ago. This information allows scientists to have access to an exceptional ... -
A Pedagogical Approach to Teaching Left-Handed Piano Repertoire
(2017-12-11)Objective and Justification Because the thematic material of a piece is usually located in the right hand, pianists often ignore their left hands. I agree with Raymond Lewenthal who states, “[…] the left hand has been in ... -
Biophysical Modeling to Improve Analytical Methodology in Environmental Toxicology
(2017-09-13)Proper conceptual understanding of biophysical interactions with emerging contaminants is required for modern toxicology, as its scope continues to broaden alongside technological innovations that present challenges to ... -
Cyclicity, Dune Migration, and Wind Velocity in Lower Permian Eolian Strata, Manitou Springs, CO
(2017-06-07)The Permian of western North America is characterized by a long-term drying trend, due in part to supermonsoonal conditions related to the assembly on Pangea. This trend is reflected in the gradational contact of the ... -
Therapeutic Landscapes for Academics Suffering from Stress and Burnout in Arid Regions
(2017-06-23)Therapeutic Landscapes are an emerging landscape designed with evidence based research to assist with the healing and wellbeing of the user. Therapeutic landscapes get their history from healing gardens which have been in ... -
Bohn_Susan_DissReview
(2018-01-08)ABSTRACT Evolving laws and legal court interpretations have caused the practice of school law to expand and the need for school districts to receive competent legal advice to become more important in their daily operations ... -
Root Tourism: A Mixed-Methods Study of Nigerian Diasporans and Their Intention to Travel Back to Nigeria for Tourism
(2017-12-14)The purpose of this mixed-methods study was designed to examine the willingness of Nigerian Diasporans and their intention to travel back to their roots to enjoy the tourism opportunities in their home country. In this ... -
Development and Preliminary Validation of the Co-Addiction Scale
(2017-12-12)Addiction is an insidious disease that not only impacts the individual using drugs or alcohol, but the entire family system and society. Despite the systemic impact, the primary focus of research and treatment, as it relates ... -
The Power of Sound: Music and Magic in Pre-Christian Irish Folklore
(2017-11-16)My thesis concentrates on the trope of music as a mystical power within pre-Christian Irish folklore. I have emphasized folk tales and songs from four Cycles of Irish folk literature. The Mythological Cycle: these stories ...
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