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Towards Gaussian Process Regression Modeling of Simulation-Based Ground Motion Coherency Functions
(2022)As the design of long-span structures will be subjected to different seismic loading across the entirety of its span (a.k.a multi-support excitation), determining how those ground motions will change is critical for seismic ... -
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Paleoecological Analyses of the Late Holocene Dry Period in the Northwestern Great Basin, Nevada
(2022)During the Pleistocene the Great Basin was filled by endorheic lakes that receded greatly during the Holocene. Several proxy records provide extensive evidence that the basin has gone through periods of amelioration from ... -
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Biodistance analysis of cemetery structure, social status, and postmarital residence in medieval Poland
(2022)The Medieval and Early Modern Period in Poland (AD 10th-18th c.) was characterized by a long-term sociopolitical transformation that drew culturally diverse immigrants across Europe and Asia. Historical, archaeological, ... -
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In Vivo Gene Knockdown Techniques and the Establishment of Cryopreservation Methods in Culex spp. Mosquitoes
(2022)Culex (Cx.) pipiens, known as the common house mosquito (subspecies Cx. pipiens quinquefasciatus and Cx. pipiens pipiens) affects humans and animals through its ability to transmit numerous viruses and parasites such as ... -
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Synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationship Studies of 3-(N-Butylethanimidoyl)-4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one (BHC) Analogues for Myosin II Inhibition
(2022)The objective of current treatments for various myopathies is to interrupt the signal from the brain to the affected muscle group, providing relief. To prevent unwanted side effects and possible poor drug-drug interactions, ... -
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INVESTIGATION OF THE MIALOME OF IXODES SCAPULARIS REPLETE TICKS AND UNDERSTANDING THE POPULATION GENOMIC STRUCTURE OF IXODES PACIFICUS TICKS
(2022)Ticks are blood-feeding arthropod ectoparasites that transmit disease-causing pathogens to humans and animals worldwide. Research on vaccine development to protect humans, companion animals, and livestock from ticks and ... -
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Novel Electrochemical Measurements on Nanoparticle Ensembles and Actual Single Nanoparticle
(2022)The research work in this dissertation is focused on the study of the semiconductor nanoparticles (NPs) for photo conversion of light into electricity. Semiconductor nanoparticles are used not only for photo conversion but ... -
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Development of a Performance-Based Mix Design for Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR)
(2022)The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has long used cold in-place recycling (CIR) projects for low and medium-volume roads. Extensive research on CIR mix design has led to the current structure that treats the CIR ... -
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Who Benefits from Hydropower in the 21st Century? Analyzing Local Benefit Sharing of Hydropower Projects in Nepal and Developing Countries
(2022)This dissertation addresses three significant research questions on hydropower energy and development geography. The first research question develops a new framework for evaluating hydropower benefit-sharing arrangements ... -
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Small Bioactive Compounds for Down-Modulation of TSHR, CD4, Sortlin, and ACE2
(2022)Cyclotriazadisulfonamide (CADA) is the first small molecule found to down-modulate the human CD4 (hCD4) protein, hypothetically by binding with its signal peptide. In the early 1990s, CADA was found to inhibit human ... -
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Strategies for Signal Timing and Coordination for Bicycle Progression
(2022)Current signal timing practices in the United States typically give vehicles the highest priority which can make travel by other modes challenging or time consuming. Bicycles are an example of these other modes that are ... -
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Evaluation and Application of Roadside LiDAR-based and Vision-based Multi-model Trajectory Data
(2022)Trajectory data has attracted more and more interest in the transportation industry because of the spatiotemporal information it contains. Early-stage trajectory data has the limitation of low frequency and small detection ... -
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An Analysis of Threshold Models on Networks: Modeling Social Contagions and Infectious Diseases
(2022)Dynamic network models are used to model social contagions, the adoption of fads, as well as infectious diseases. In this thesis, I focus on threshold models on a network, and I analyze how several parameters affect cascade ... -
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Characterization of Neuropeptide F in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta
(2022)Neuropeptide F (NPF) belongs to the RF-amide family of peptide hormones and is a homolog to vertebrate Neuropeptide Y (NPY). NPF binds to a seven transmembrane G-protein coupled receptor, NPFR, and typically inhibits ... -
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American Sign Language Gesture Recognition using Motion Tracking Gloves in VR
(2022)Gesture recognition has become an topic of great interest as it continues to advance the capabilities of human computer interaction. Research has shown that related technologies have the potential to facilitate highly ... -
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Integrating multiple sign types to improve occupancy estimation for inconspicuous species: a case study of American pika in the Pacific Northwest
(2022)As rapid global environmental change continues to affect populations through a range of mechanisms, a clear understanding of species responses to these threats is increasingly critical for conservation and management. ... -
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Microhabitat, microbiota, mitochondria and the epigenome shape the biparental legacy of heat exposure in a tropical arthropod
(2022)As technology and policy advance towards sustainable energy sources, humanity is reaching a critical climax regarding climate change. Average global surface temperatures have risen by 1oC since pre-industrial levels, and ... -
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Enlightenment via Spectroscopy: Monitoring Antimicrobial Peptide-Membrane Interactions of Bombolitins and MP1
(2022)The protein-structure function relation is crucial to biological processes. Misfolding of peptides and proteins can give rise to possible ailments and even death. Besides maintaining biological function, the structure of ... -
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The roles of history, geography, and environment in shaping landscape genetic variation and its applied significance
(2022)The decline and loss of species and genetic diversity as a result of anthropogenic change is occurring at an unprecedented rate, reshaping biodiversity and restructuring ecosystems. Population genetic variation is shaped ... -
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Interrogation of Astrophysical Laboratory Photoionized Plasmas with Experiments at the 1MA Zebra and 26MA Z Pulsed-Power Drivers
(2022)Due to the lack of spaceships with intergalactic capability, now and in the foreseeable future, we must find alternate methods to bring the universe to us. By studying laboratory photoionized plasmas we can further our ...
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