Graduate Thesis

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for accurate forecasting methods to predictmortality rates and inform public health interventions. This research e[...]

Low birth weight has significant etiologic heterogeneity. Risk factors that impact gestational age and fetal growth patterns among LBW infants are not well understood.Usi[...]

The Mongolian jird (Meriones unguiculatus) is the preferred rodent model for large scale production of Brugia pahangi parasites. When the jird is inoculated intraperiton[...]

Asians and Latinés are two racial groups found to be part of a growing gray space in the racial hierarchy and order of the US. When accounting for the widespread and infl[...]

Extensive research stresses the detrimental health effects of exposure to the criminal legal system (CLS). One emerging topic is the connection between CLS exposure and m[...]

This study investigates the effects of plasma-activated water (PAW) on the sprouting of pea seeds (Pisum sativum L.), comparing its physicochemical properties with those [...]

Recent observations have shown a decline in fish populations in the Conasauga River. Anecdotal evidence also suggests similar trends for macroinvertebrates, potentially i[...]

Genetic resistance to Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is important for yield protection in susceptible Arachis hypogaea (cultivated peanut). A single resistance source, [...]

With the rise of Industry 4.0, it is critical to manufacturers from all different sectors to begin integrating the new paradigms that come with it. However, SMEs are at a[...]

The present investigation considers the relationship between perceived motivation for voluntary overwork with raise recommendations and rated performance. Although prior[...]

During the industrial pecan cracking and shelling process, kernels are often damaged. To address this problem, a study is conducted to experimentally determine the effect[...]

There has been no consistent plasma biomarker confirms pecan consumption. Traditionally, γ-tocopherol, a vitamin E isoform in pecans, has been previously used as a marker[...]

Wood pellet feedstock sourced from southeastern U.S. forests serves a vital role in meeting European energy goals. This study examined 67 recent southeastern pellet feeds[...]

The conditions of fluid expulsion during progressive cooling of granitic crystal mushesremain poorly understood. I propose to reconstruct the chemical and physical condit[...]

Grapevine powdery mildew (GPM), caused by Erysiphe necator, is one of the most economically important diseases of Vitis vinifera grapes. Sulfur is the most common contact[...]

Mobile homes are an affordable housing option for many Americans, however the infrastructure of these homes make these communities more susceptible to harm from tornados.[...]

Marine phytoplankton fix carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and contribute half of the carbon fixation occurring on Earth. During photosynthesis, small organic molecule[...]

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder resulting in the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to motor dysfunc[...]

Soil compaction affects carbon and nitrogen dynamics, leading to increased air and water pollution and decreased NUE and crop yield. Therefore, a lysimeter study was cond[...]

The Cañon City Embayment (CCE), which is situated in the southernmost portion of the Denver Basin in Colorado has been described as an area with complex geology. Newly ob[...]

Although English and Spanish share some grammatical structures, they differ in their use ofthe subjunctive mood. As a result of this difference, the acquisition of the Sp[...]

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) was applied to elucidate its effect on the thermostability of selected enzymes. Pressure reduced the thermal inactivation of lactate oxida[...]

Depression in adults can negatively impact both those afflicted and those around them. Parental depression is associated with negative developmental outcomes in children.[...]

Hypertension is a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease and is associated with cognitive decline. The extent to which this affects neurocognition in non-elderly adults [...]

Optimizing corn production in Georgia necessitates precise management of nitrogen (N) fertilizer rates, irrigation practices, and seeding densities to enhance yields and [...]