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DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNIQUES TO DISSECT THE GENETIC BASIS OF POPULATION-LEVEL VARIATION OF RECOMBINATION RATES IN THE DAPHNIA MODEL SYSTEM
(2021-12-20)We know very little about the determining genetic factors that control the recombination events within a genome. Moreover, the cause of recombination rate variation in population-level remains poorly understood, especially ... -
Development Of Non-invasive Methods For Imaging Inflammatory Response
Persistent inflammatory cell reactions are responsible for the pathogenesis of a variety of inflammatory diseases. Although many non-invasive imaging methods have been used in the clinics to monitor the extent of inflammatory ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF NON-PRESTRESSED UHP-FRC GIRDERS FOR LONG-SPAN BRIDGES WITH DCSR DESIGN CONCEPT AND COLLAPSE ASSESSMENT OF SMFS WITH CALIBRATED RC AND UHP-FRC COLUMNS BASED ON FULL-SCALE EXPERIMENTS
(2021-08-06)The work presented here is divided in two parts. This summary includes two paragraphs, each summarizing the topics presented in this dissertation. Ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHP-FRC) is an emerging ... -
Development Of Novel Multilayered Particles For Drug Delivery And Cell Isolation Applications
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-03-03)The objective of this work is to develop multilayered nanoparticles for drug delivery and cell isolation applications. These particles principally consist of three layers; biodegradable polymer, thermo sensitive polymer ... -
Development Of Optical Fiber Sensors For Distance, Refractive Index And Strain Measurement
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)This thesis is focused on the development of optical fiber based sensors for the measurement of distance, refractive index, and strain. The fabrication, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of the sensors are presented. ... -
Development Of Optimal Decision Model For Multi-system Process Capability Improvements Through A Personnel Environment And Integration (PEI) Framework Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology
(Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, 2013-07-22)This research describes a framework that minimizes uncertainty and risk in lead time and excessive costs associated with multi-automating systems in very complex and dynamic environments. Further, by seeking to reduce risk ... -
Development Of Orchestrated Stem Cell-based Regeneration (OSCeR) -strategies To Recruit And Differentiate Autologous Stem Cells For Tissue Regeneration
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-03-03)Stem cell therapy has shown great promise in curing diseases. However, clinical application of stem cell therapy is often hindered by the lack of reliable sources and convenient methods to recover stem cells. Our laboratory ... -
Development Of Paired Ion Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry For Ultrasensitive Detection Of Anions
(Chemistry & Biochemistry, 2014-09-17)Mass spectrometry (MS) has emerged as an essential analytical technique over the last several decades. It is a widely applicable and powerful tool for determination and identification of different types of molecules. ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF PARAFFIN WAX AS A PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
(2016-05-10)Increasing development in electronic technologies has improved functionality and reduced physical constraints, while managing to impart higher power and performance in smaller and compact devices. As a result of this size ... -
Development of Particle Platforms for Delivery of Angiogenic Reagents to Treat Peripheral Arterial Diseases
(2019-01-11)Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a disease that one or several peripheral arteries are narrowed or blocked. PAD is an emerging disease that cost annually 10-20 billions of US dollars for health care in America. PAD ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF PLASMA FUNCTIONALIZED NANO-ADDITIVES FOR OILS AND STUDY OF THEIR TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
(2017-10-20)Lubricants used in motor engines contain various chemical species to help enhance energy efficiency and provide increased longevity. Unfortunately, at the same time, these additives become a source of catalytic poisoning, ... -
Development Of Prosthetic Skin
(Electrical Engineering, 2011-10-11)The objective of this research was to embed tactile sensors in polyimides. This novel method could be utilized to realize prosthetic skin for sensing different kinds of mechanical stimuli. Tactile sensors have an increasing ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOCOL FOR 100-YEAR SERVICE LIFE OF SYNTHETIC FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPES
(2019-08-12)Among different components of US highways and roads, concrete pipes are one of the most important parts of these infrastructures. Currently, most of the concrete pipes that are produced in the United States are made from ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS IN ENERGY INDUSTRY USING GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY- VACUUM ULTRAVIOLET SPECTROSCOPY
Characterization and evaluation of hydrocarbon assets, including content of linear and branched alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatics, olefins, and naphthenes, among others, during production and distribution are very crucial ... -
Development Of Quality-aware Video Systems And NMR Spectrum Registration
(Electrical Engineering, 2007-09-17)The work introduces a novel concept of Quality-Aware Video (QAV) System and demonstrates its successful implementation. During the course, it develops algorithms for reduced reference video quality assessment and for data ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF REDUCTIVE/OXIDATIVE TREATMENT STRATEGY FOR THE REMOVAL OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN WATER
(2020-08-10)The detrimental health effects of halogenated compounds in humans has been well documented, and the frequent occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the water environment is a recent global concern. ... -
The Development Of Rhetorical Satire In Humanist Literature: Erasmus' The Praise Of Folly And More's Utopia
(English, 2012-07-25)This thesis explores how early Renaissance humanists developed an effective rhetorical satire to combat the follies, injustices, and inequalities that afflicted the European population in the late Middle Ages, particularly ... -
Development Of SERS Nanoprobes For Multiplexed And Multi-modality Molecular Diagnosis Of Cancer
(Biomedical Engineering, 2014-03-10)Importance of cancer diagnosis and staging through molecular biomarker detection is evident in the increasing number of molecular biomarkers being discovered that are associated with specific cancers types with their role ... -
Development Of Spectral And Wavelet Time-of-flight Methods For Propagating Shock And Detonation Waves
(Aerospace Engineering, 2009-09-16)An accurate time delay estimate for a propagating disturbance, including an estimate of its uncertainty, is important in many areas of science. Several techniques were developed for determining the propagation time of a ... -
Development Of Statistical Models For Predicting Leachate Parameters From Simulated Landfills
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-10-22)Leachate generation and management is recognized as one of the greatest problems associated with environmentally sound operation of landfills, as leachate can cause major pollution problems to surrounding soil, ground ...