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ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University
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In a previous article, Beschta et al. (Environ
Manag 51(2):474–491, 2013) argue that grazing by large
ungulates (both native and domestic) should be eliminated
or greatly reduced on western public lands to reduce
potential climate change impacts....
2014-06 (iso8601)
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A method for measuring the magnetostriction of thin films using a vibrating sample
magnetometer is described. We describe the design of a custom sample holder to apply an
adjustable bending stress to the sample during measurement and observe the...
2014-05-07 (iso8601)
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This thesis is the combination of two research publications working toward a unified strategy in which to represent complex engineered systems as complex networks. Current engineered system modeling techniques segment large complex models into...
2014-06-05 (iso8601)
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In this thesis, Elizabeth Summer Wimberly details the profile of generation 1.5 students as a group of students who can need extra support in higher education. Generation 1.5 students stand distinct from both international students and native,...
2014-06-12 (iso8601)
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The expansion of a gas within a piston-cylinder arrangement is studied in order to obtain a better understanding of the heat transfer which occurs during this process. While the situation of heat transfer during the expansion of a gas has received...
2014-06-05 (iso8601)
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Intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) with tiludronate is a commonly used treatment for distal limb orthopedic disease in horses, but doses and protocols are anecdotal. IVRLP exposes articular cartilage within the perfused area to...
2014-06-10 (iso8601)
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Blackberry (Rubus sp.) fruit are a good source of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins, and are consumed in fresh and processed forms. Though organic products become more popular, limited information is available about how different organic...
2014-06-10 (iso8601)
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Nanoparticles are becoming increasingly important in numerous technological fields but evidence shows that they can be toxic to many organisms. To predict their fate and transport in the environment, nanoparticle attachment to naturally occurring...
2014-06-04 (iso8601)
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Infrastructure systems are a critical component supporting today's modern society. From
power grids to traffic networks, we rely on these systems to perform as intended, despite
the various sources of uncertainty present in their operation....
2014-05-27 (iso8601)
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After decades of expert-based modernization efforts that have had profound negative impacts on human and environmental health, Ecuador is currently pursuing a rights-based, participatory development paradigm known as sumak kawsay or "the good...
2014-06-04 (iso8601)
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With the growing incidence of total hip replacements performed each year in the United States, the incidence of patients with prosthesis requiring radiotherapy is bound to increase. It is necessary to understand and quantify the effects of the...
2014-05-29 (iso8601)
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As Turkey's cultural and economic climate has experienced dramatic shifts in accordance with its changing role in global society, a neo-Ottoman movement has taken root in recent years which can offer insight into the new Turkish identity. This...
2014-05-22 (iso8601)
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This analysis explores potential changes in the behavior of Oregon's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants after the 2008 recession. I examine this using individual-level administrative data from the State of Oregon in a...
2014-05-22 (iso8601)
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We provide a recurrent construction of entanglement witnesses for a bipartite systems living in a Hilbert space
corresponding to 2N qubits (N qubits in each subsystem). Our construction provides a method of generalization
of the Robertson map that...
2014-05-12 (iso8601)
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Vegetation structure quantified by light detection and ranging (LiDAR) can improve
understanding of wildlife occupancy and species-richness patterns. However, there is
often a time lag between the collection of LiDAR data and wildlife data. We...
2014-03-07 (iso8601)
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3-D printing processes, which use drop-on-demand inkjet printheads, have great potential in
designing and prototyping magnetic materials. Unlike conventional deposition and lithography,
magnetic particles in the printing ink can be aligned by an...
2014-05-07 (iso8601)
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First Ladies have performed a variety of public and private roles, from presidential escort, hostess, and social advocate to policy maker and presidential advisor. The nature of the position has always been both traditional and gendered, greatly...
2014-06-11 (iso8601)
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To improve energy efficiency of industrial processes, heat exchangers are used to transfer thermal energy between different process streams. The compact size and increased efficiency of microchannel based recuperators make them appealing in...
2014-06-05 (iso8601)
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This research examines the response from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Specifically, the research seeks to conclude whether the NRA engaged in propaganda, and if...
2014-06-05 (iso8601)
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Quantum physics in the Copenhagen interpretation places an unsatisfying divide between the quantum and classical worlds. Decoherence -- the destruction of superposition states of the system -- helps us understand how the quantum transitions to...
2014-05-29 (iso8601)
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Manuscript I: The removal of residual casting material from gating has traditionally been performed by abrasive grinding techniques. However, high amounts of belt wear can occur when working with high strength alloys, especially those typically...
2014-06-11 (iso8601)
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Some of the next generation of small modular reactors have been designed with helically coiled steam generators integrated into the reactor vessel to enhance natural circulation. According to the developers of TASS/SMR, a one-dimensional thermal...
2014-05-30 (iso8601)
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Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assays that target the human-associated HF183 bacterial cluster within members of the genus
Bacteroides are among the most widely used methods for the characterization of human fecal pollution in ambient surface...
2014-05 (iso8601)
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A novel patterning technique that creates magnetization patterns in a continuous magnetostrictive
film with surface acoustic waves is demonstrated. Patterns of 10 μm wide stripes of alternating
magnetization and a 3 μm dot of reversed...
2014-05-07 (iso8601)
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End-to-end models were constructed to examine and compare the
trophic structure and energy flow in coastal shelf ecosystems of four US Global Ocean
Ecosystem Dynamics (GLOBEC) study regions: the Northern California Current,
the Central Gulf of...
2013-12 (iso8601)
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