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A Multi-Channel Search for Signatures of eV2-Scale Sterile Neutrinos in IceCube
(2023-12-13)
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is a cubic-kilometer-scale neutrino observatory built using a gigaton of instrumented ice near the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica; it measures the Cherenkov light emitted ...
THE EFFECTS OF POLOXAMER 188 ON WOUND CLOSURE IN A MOUSE BRAIN ENDOTHELIUM MODEL
(2023-12-11)
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) plays a crucial role in maintaining central nervous system homeostasis and, if structurally and functionally compromised, can lead to severe neurological consequences. This thesis explores the ...
SPATIALLY RESOLVED ELASTIC MODULUS OF MAGNESIUM SILICATE HYDRATE: A CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL
(2023-12-14)
Magnesium-based cements such as magnesium silicate hydrate (MSH) have drawn interest as an environmentally friendly substitute for ordinary Portland cement because of their potential for reduced carbon footprint. The precise ...
THE CHILDREN’S FINAL GIRL: EXPLORING FEMINISM, HORROR, AND ADOLESCENCE IN CORALINE, THE LAST CUENTISTA, AND A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
(2023-12-13)
The uses of femininity throughout the horror genre have been widely studied in order to identify the role of the woman within these works. This thesis works to apply Carol Clover’s trope of the Final Girl to contemporary ...
Preparing Students for Social Work Practice with Grieving Clients
(2023-12-08)
Social workers will encounter grief, death, and dying in their professional careers. Whether or not it is integral to the practice setting, it is integral to life, and clients in all settings will be impacted by grief and ...
Depth-Resolved Defect Characterization of Multi-Layer Thin-Film Semiconductor Materials via Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy
(2023-12-15)
Positron annihilation spectroscopy has frequently been used to perform depth-resolved defect characterization. In this thesis, the application of UTA's advanced positron beam to conduct depth-resolved defect studies on ...
TRI-DIMENSIONAL SEGMENT-BASED URBAN TRAFFIC CRASH MODELS
(2023-12-18)
**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 02/01/2026** The continuous expansion of highway and freeway networks further exacerbates the risk of traffic crashes and highlights the critical importance of freeway ...
Neoliberal Philanthropic Community Development: Do Comprehensive Community Initiatives Improve Neighborhoods?
(2023-12-18)
**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 02/01/2026** Neoliberal capitalism has produced increasingly poor outcomes for low-income communities of color in the U.S. due to uneven development between neighborhoods, ...
Infrastructure damage detection leveraging advanced AI techniques
(2023-12-14)
**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 02/01/2026** The dissertation explores into structural damage identification and prediction through the application of machine learning. Firstly, it enhances impact echo ...
On the Development of a Sensing System Methodology to Evaluate the Viscoelastic Properties of Soft Tissues as a Means of Disease Prognosis
(2023-12-19)
**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 02/01/2026** Identification of tissue viscoelastic properties could provide valuable information for assessing its healthiness or disease state. Current technologies ...