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A Cooperative object transport system with behavior-based robots
(2018-08)Cooperative object transport is an intriguing research area in swarm and multi-agent robotic systems. Global-view is a challenge in cooperative transport where different aspects such as providing the global picture, what ... -
Development and use of a tissue-destruction method to extract microplastics in blue crabs (callinectes sapidus)
(2018-05)Plastic materials are nearly ubiquitous throughout the marine environment and are often ingested by marine organisms. Assessing this contamination requires extraction and identification of consumed microplastics, which can ... -
Tracking hypoxia induced trophic shifts of Atlantic Croaker (micropogonias undulatus) in the Gulf of Mexico using stable isotopes
(2018-05)Seasonal hypoxia in the northern Gulf of Mexico (nGoMex) occurring during the summer months can have sub-lethal effects on fishes by impairing reproductive capabilities, reducing growth rates, displacement to sub-optimal ... -
Overlooking misogyny: a critical examination of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s music, lifestyle and legacy
(2018-05)This study examines the ways in which misogyny is projected through the media and how patriarchal norms and expectations have contributed to misogyny being overlooked in society. This is achieved by looking at the extent ... -
Calculating Kendall's Tau with multiple measurements
(2018-05)Relationships between time series of environmental variables are commonly calculated using non-parametric methods, such as Kendall’s τ, because of ”non-detects”, i.e., left-censored data that falls below a measurement ... -
An evaluation of hydrocarbon digesting microbes and chemical dispersant ability to reproduce lethal and sublethal effects of oil on Palaemonetes Spp
(2018-05)Marine oil spills are a serious concern to government, private, and non-governmental organizations as well as to the public at large. Chemical cleaners and bioremediation techniques can be useful in combating these disasters, ... -
Pretty Color Time
(2017-12)“Pretty Color Time” is the language that underscores my intertwined practices of painting, printmaking, collage, and theoretical study over the past year and several months. It is a culmination of three years of work ... -
"I can't do this anymore. What do I need to write on my two-weeks' notice?": investigating communication in decision about work-life conflict
(2017-12)This study investigates the experience of individuals who strongly considered or decided to quit their jobs due to work-life conflict from a communication perspective, how they communicated with social network members, and ... -
Functional aspects of placoid scales in the bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo)
(2017-12)There are two primary types of neuromasts in fishes: canal and superficial. While the canal neuromasts are positioned inside a protected canal, superficial neuromasts have been shown in the osteichthyians to be primarily ... -
Mispecification bootstrap tests of the capital asset pricing model
(2017-12)The development of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) marks the birth of asset pricing framework in finance. The CAPM is a simple and powerful tool to describe the linear relationship between risk and expected return. ... -
Determining the efficacy of dune enhancement and beach nourishment practices to mitigate storm washover on a low-lying barrier island
(2017-12)Tropical cyclones that enter or form in the Gulf of Mexico generate storm surge and large waves that impact low-lying coastlines. Along much of the Gulf Coast, barrier islands are the primary line of defense against these ... -
Little worlds
(2017-12)I have always been immersed in stories of fantasy, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings which were some of the first novels I read. I embraced them and they led me to become ... -
Priority weighted round robin algorithm for loud balancing in the cloud
(2017-12)Cloud computing, which helps in sharing resources through networks, has become one of the most widely used technologies in recent years. Vast numbers of organizations are moving to the cloud since it is more cost-effective ... -
Texas groundwater conservation: oil and gas produced water discharge
(2017-12)The demand for water is continuing to increase as population and industry grow. The Natural Resources Defense Council indicated that Texas is at “extreme risk” for implementation of sustainable water management practices ... -
Loose lips sink relationships: applying communication privacy management theory in military family support organizations
(2017-12)The purpose of this study was to understand the phenomenon of how military spouses who are part of Military Family Support Organizations (MFSO) reveal and conceal Operational Security (OPSEC) between other MFSO members. ... -
Salinity disturbance affects community structure and organic matter on a restored Crassostrea virginica oyster reef in Matagorda Bay, Texas
(2017-12)Oyster reefs are one of the most degraded marine habitats, with estimated 85-91% global habitat loss compared to historic levels (Beck et al. 2011, Lotze et al. 2006). However, the restoration of oyster reefs is becoming ... -
Electromagnetism based K-means clustering for big data
(2017-12)Over the past few years, Nature has been the source of inspiration for many proposed successful algorithms. This paper proposes a new nature-inspired K-means clustering algorithm which is based on the concept of Electromagnetism. ... -
Submarine groundwater discharge and hypoxia: lessons learned from an estuary in the semi-arid of South Texas
(2017-12)Formations of hypoxia in Corpus Christi Bay (CCB) and algal blooms in the Upper Laguna Madre have become a concern as they have cyclically surfaced during the late spring through the fall months. The semi-arid climate of ... -
Micro to macro
(2017-08)Color, texture, form and time. All of these elements of design are found throughout nature. We’re surrounded by them as they appear in all things. My thesis seeks out perfection, but also recognizes and appreciates and ... -
The effect of education on perceived risk of diabetes in traditional-age college students
(2017-08)Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, or type II diabetes, is a large and growing concern in the United States. Risk factors that contribute to this disease are largely mediated by lifestyle interventions such as improved ...
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