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The Rhetoric of Raines: How a Change in Definition Affected One Player's Hall of Fame Candidacy
This thesis uses Edward Schiappa’s definitional ruptures to analyze the word fame in regards to the Baseball Hall of Fame located in Cooperstown, New York. From 2008-2017, former Major League outfielder Tim Raines was on ... -
An Exploration Of Hip Hop Influence
Hip hop represents more than just music, it is a form of popular culture and expression. While rap serves as an expression within hip hop, this article focuses on the way hip hop influences consumers through lyrics, music ... -
Movement Patterns of the Native, Procamabrus Clarkii, (Crustacea: Decapoda) in West-Central Texas
This study was undertaken to determine movement patterns and burrow occupancy of the red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, at Anson Springs in Tom Green County, Texas. This study represents the first use of radio telemetry ... -
RESTORATION OF BRINE WATER IMPACTED SOILS USING HALOPHYTES, SOIL DISTURBANCES, AND ORGANIC MATTER IN WEST TEXAS
Rangelands are often contaminated with salt water during the production of hydrocarbons (oil and natural gas). Once salt water is spilled on the soil surface, vegetation cover is lost, infiltration rates decline, and erosion ... -
INVESTIGATING OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIST PERCEPTIONS AND SCREENING PRACTICES FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Literature shows that Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a very common complication of childbirth (Evans, Phillippi, & Gee, 2015). Although it is extremely common, it remains largely undetected by healthcare providers (Evans, ... -
DESIGNING THE LAST DAYS OF DR. BEARING: INTEGRATING PSYCHOLOGY’S COLOR THEORY IN THE THEATRICAL LIGHTING DESIGN OF WIT
This thesis is a combination of a lighting design, informed by psychology’s color theory, for Angelo State University’s production of Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by Ashley Meyer, and quantitative data on the influence ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF ENCLOTHED COGNITION AS RELATED TO PERSONALITY FACTORS AND ITS INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPLICATIONS
Researchers sought to establish a connection between Enclothed Cognition and multiple personality and cognitive factors. Enclothed Cognition has been addressed by previous researchers as having a measurable impact on ... -
Genetic Analysis of the Southern Yellow Bat (Dasypterus ega)
For this research project I examined the genetic variation of the Southern yellow bat, Dasypterus ega. No previous genetic work has been done on this species of conservation concern even though genetic diversity is an ... -
Staphyloxanthin mutants of Staphylococcus aureus and their response to antimicrobials
Staphyloxanthin is a golden pigment that is produced by the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. This pigment is a virulence factor for the bacterium and is hypothesized to have the dual function of acting as an antioxidant ... -
The Development of Anglo-Saxon Identity Through Narrative and Literary Sources
During Late Antiquity, the Germanic peoples of the successor states formed new ethnic identities across Europe that ultimately became the basis for the organization of their states. Understanding how these groups formed ... -
Online Auctions and Social Media
With new forms of technology continually coming out, people have been creating more modern and convenient ways to find and complete tasks, and this leads to new jobs coming to life. In the wake of these changes, online ... -
Bacteriophage Isolation From Wastewater for Bacteria Pathogenic to Humans
Pathogenic bacteria have become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and alternative treatments for infections are being developed. One such treatment, phage therapy, involves using bacteriophages to destroy the bacteria; ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE USE OF A SINGLE LOW-COST FORCE SENSOR TO IDENTIFY WHEELCHAIR TRANSFERS AND TRANSFER TECHNIQUE
The primary purpose of this study was to develop and test a method of identifying when wheelchair transfers were performed during activities of daily living (ADLs) using a low cost, portable force sensor. The secondary ... -
CHIRON, THE IMMORTAL: A SCREENPLAY WITH ANALYSIS OF THE CENTAUR
Most people know of great Greek heroes like Achilles, Hercules, and Jason. However, many are unaware of the Centaur, Chiron, who trained those heroes and many more. The initial research discusses the development and cultural ... -
Perceptions of Victimization, Impulsivity, and Personality Traits
(2018-06-04)Victimization is a problem that affects many populations, but college students may be predisposed to getting victimized or engaging in victimizing behaviors. College students are typically found in the age cohort that is ... -
The Effects of Laser Therapy on Insulin Secretion in Isolated Porcine Islets
Xenotransplantation of porcine islets to human recipients is being investigated as a potential cure for type 1 diabetes. The objective of the study was to evaluate effects of laser therapy on insulin secretion in pig islets. ... -
Effects of Plum Concentrate, Potato Starch, and Rice Starch as a Phosphate Replacement on Quality and Sensory Attributes of Whole Muscle Hams
This study was conducted to determine the functionality of plum concentrate (PC), potato starch (PS), and rice starch (RS) as phosphate replacements in whole muscle hams, determined by the industry significant attributes ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS CHOOSING FOOD SCIENCE RELATED DEGREES IN COLLEGE
The focus of the study was to investigate influential factors impacting students when deciding on a major/career path. Four different target audiences were assessed including: high school counselors/teachers, high school ... -
PARTITIONING OF FORAGING HABITAT BY THREE KINGFISHER SPECIES (ALCEDINIDAE: CERYLINAE) ALONG THE SOUTH LLANO RIVER, TEXAS
A current northward expansion of Ringed (Megaceryle torquata) and Green Kingfishers (Chloroceryle americana) places them in aquatic systems with the temperate Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). I surveyed a 23.5km ...
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