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USING INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO STUDY THE SYSTEMATICS OF SCINCID LIZARDS IN THE LOWER SUNDA SHELF
Scincid lizards are one of the most diverse group of squamate reptiles, found from tropical to temperate habitats worldwide. In the tropical rain forests of Java, Sumatra, and other parts of the Sunda Shelf biological ... -
Using Isotope Analysis To Understand The Interaction Between Migration And Burial At The Eastern Structure Of Group 1 At Actuncan, A Maya Archaeological Site In Belize
Strontium, oxygen, and carbon isotope ratios for seven individuals buried at the eastern shrine of Group 1 at Actuncan were analyzed in an attempt to elucidate the relationship between natal origin, burial location, and ... -
Using Lean Techniques To Reduce Waste And Improve Performance In Municipal Project Delivery
The basic concepts of lean thinking in construction projects are to reduce waste, improve communication, and promote teamwork integration through a common set of tools and techniques. With increased demand for public works ... -
USING NUMERICAL MODELING TO DETERMINE VISCOUS LOSSES WITHIN HELIUM TURBOMACHINERY
(2020-12-07)As the consumption of energy has increased relentlessly over the last few decades, the need for reliable clean energy generation has increased as well. Currently, nuclear power is the only method capable of providing a ... -
Using Part Of Speech Structure Of Text In The Prediction Of Its Readability
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2007-08-23)Readability formulas predict the reading difficulty associated with text. They typically output a U.S. school grade level that indicates the reading ability required of a person in order for him to comprehend that text. ... -
Using Property-Based Testing, Weighted Grammar-Based Generators, and a Consensus Oracle to Test Browser Rendering Engines and to Reproduce Minimized Versions of Existing Test Cases
(2019-12-10)Verifying that a web browser rendering engine correctly renders all valid web pages is challenging due to the size of the input space (valid web pages), the difficulty of determining correct rendering for any given web ... -
USING SENTIMENT AND EMOTION ANALYSIS OF NEWS ARTICLES TO ANALYZE THE EFFECTS OF LEADER’S STATEMENTS ON COVID-19 SPREAD
(2021-05-09)Leaders generally include government officials, politicians, etc. Their statements can highly affect people’s decisions in many ways. Currently, in the pandemic situation, many statements were being passed every hour and ... -
Using Shewanella Baltica Ecotypes As A Model For Transcriptional Variation At The Population Level
(Biology, 2011-03-03)Eukaryotic studies have shown considerable transcriptional variation among individuals of the same population. Owing to the cost of sequencing entire eukaryotic genomes, tested organisms were assumed to be genomically ... -
Using snake genomes to illuminate the patterns and mechanisms of rapid adaptation
(2018-08-01)One of the most important and interesting goals in evolutionary biology is to understand the mechanisms generating biodiversity and adaptive novelty. Ever-evolving genomic techniques have served as a catalyst for this work, ... -
Using Spontaneous Imbibition And Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry To Investigate The Effect Of Pore Structure On Fluid Migration Within Porous Media
(Environmental & Earth Science, 2014-07-14)Much research has been conducted to investigate the property of fluid (water/oil/gas) migration in different types of porous media, and the knowledge of pore structure (including pore geometry and pore connectivity) plays ... -
Utility Based Resource Aware Framework For Information Caching And Sharing In Mobile And Distributed Systems
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2007-08-23)Along with the technology advancements in mobile and wireless networks, ubiquitous information service is becoming a reality in which users can access the information anytime anywhere. However, the user mobility, network ... -
Utilization of biomimetic molecules to control the carbonation of cementitious phases
(2023-12-06)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 02/01/2026** This study introduces an innovative approach to mitigate carbonation-induced degradation of C-S-H and to enhance the carbonation properties of low calcium ... -
UTILIZATION OF GEOCELL-REINFORCED RAP MATERIAL BASE LAYER IN FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS: EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDIES
(2018-12-07)Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials have been considered as one of the most sustainable and cost-effective options in the pavement industry. The use of RAP materials in pavement construction reduces natural resources ... -
Utilization Of Microencapsulated Phase Change Material For The Optimization Of Evaporative Cooling Technology
(Mechanical Engineering, 2013-07-22)IT equipments are the essential facet of most institutional operations of the advanced world. Modern IT equipments are far more vigorous than older equipments. With increasing density of array of servers and growth of ... -
Utilization Of Molten Nitrate Salt Nanomaterials For Heat Capacity Enhancement In Solar Power Applications
(Mechanical Engineering, 2013-07-22)Concentrated solar power (CSP) system use general thermodynamic cycle to produce electricity and thus the system efficiency is mainly determined by the working temperature of heat transfer fluid (HTF). Organic-based HTFs ... -
The Utilization Of Social Spaces Near Soccer Fields By Attendees Of Hispanic Soccer League Matches In Dallas, Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2013-10-22)The purpose of this research is to observe and identify the social interactions in pedestrian spaces immediately surrounding soccer fields during Hispanic soccer league matches in Dallas, Texas. The research uses passive ... -
Utilizing Data Analytics on Single-Phase AC Arc Flash Testing and Model Development
(2023-12-06)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 02/01/2026** Arc flash events could result in injuries, fatalities, and lead to severe medical expenses, equipment replacement cost, and even litigation, fines, and loss ... -
UTILIZING LOAD TESTS AND SITE INVESTIGATION DATA TO PREDICT DESIGN LOAD CAPACITIES FOR DRILLED SHAFTS IN DIFFERENT GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS
(2021-08-06)Precise predictions of the design capacities of drilled shafts on weak rock formations is vital for a better design of foundations. Irregularities in rock formations due to weathering cause discrepancies in actual bearing ... -
Utilizing Physical Layer Information To Improve RFID Tag Identification
(Electrical Engineering, 2010-03-03)Radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems are designed for fast and accurate identification of multiple RFID tags. Their performance depends on the effective detection andresolution of communication collisions caused ... -
Utilizing the State of Art Technologies to Assess and Address Urban Flooding
(2019-08-30)Today, 55% of the world’s population lives in urban area, a proportion that is expected to increase to 60% by 2050. Projections show that urbanization, the gradual shift in residence of the human population from rural to ...