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An Application Of Parallel And Distributed Computing Methods To Approximate Pattern Matching Of Genetic Regulatory Motifs
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2007-08-23)Bioinformatics is a relatively new scientific field concerned with providing computational means and support to research in molecular biology and genetics. It draws from many different areas of computer science, including ... -
Application Of Pd-catalyzed Reactions In The Total Synthesis Of Oroidin-derived Alkaloids
(Chemistry & Biochemistry, 2014-03-17)The oroidin family of marine natural products is a growing group of sponge-derived alkaloids which contain 2-aminoimidazole and pyrrolecarboxamide fragments as their signature features. Due to their structural diversity ... -
Application Of Phase Change Material In Sustainable Cooling Of Data Centers
(Mechanical Engineering, 2013-07-22)The ever increasing information technology heat load and data center cooling energy are the main reasons to investigate the performance of microencapsulated phase change slurry over other heat transfer fluids. In recent ... -
Application of Photogrammetry for Monitoring Soil Surface Movement
(2023-05-19)Understanding slope behavior and forecasting failure requires accurate soil surface movement measurements. Research gaps and constraints remain despite the development of diverse methods. Recently, photogrammetry has become ... -
Application Of Scanning Correlation Spectroscopy Techniques To Quantify DNA Double Strand Break Repair Kinetics In The Living Cell After Exposure To γ-rays And Radiomimetic Chemicals
(Biomedical Engineering, 2013-03-20)The kinetics of most proteins involved in DNA damage sensing, signaling and repair following ionizing radiation exposure cannot be quantified by current live cell fluorescence microscopy methods. This is because most of ... -
Application Of Software Engineering Best Practices And Principles To Small Development Teams
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2007-08-23)The motivation of this thesis comes from the professional experience of the author. Having worked with very small software development teams in various capacities, he realized that significant improvements could be achieved ... -
Application of the Critical Race and Latino Critical Theories to Explore Social Innovation in Nonprofit Services Addressing HIV/AIDS Issues in Texas
(2020-12-09)The nonprofit sector is an essential and valuable resource in the United States for aiding marginalized populations. This study focuses on how nonprofit health organizations provide and innovate HIV services, and how they ... -
Application Of The Historic Preservation Index Strategy to Historic Vernacular Landscape
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-08-08)The aim of this study is to form a matrix for the understanding and preservation approach for Historic Vernacular Landscapes applying the Historic Preservation Index strategy. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) Historic ... -
APPLICATION OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MICROGRID MODULAR DESIGN FOR TRIBAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN THE NAVAJO NATION: KAYENTA HEALTH CENTER USED AS A SUBJECT STUDY FOR EXPERIMENTAL DATA
(2018-05-09)There exist significant challenges and opportunities for improvement the power system of healthcare facilities for American Indian and Alaska natives. This Dissertation establishes plans and methodology to include the ... -
APPLICATION OF TISSUE ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES FOR TREATING CARTILAGE INJURY AND DIAGNOSING CANCER METASTASIS
(2019-08-05)This study focuses on the application of tissue engineering techniques for the diagnosis of cancer metastasis, cartilage regeneration, and modeling of lymph node metastasis. Chapter 1 is an overview of tissue engineering ... -
Applications And Adaptations Of A Globally Convergent Numerical Method In Inverse Problems
(Mathematics, 2013-07-22)In our terminology "globally convergent numerical method" means a numerical method whose convergence to a good approximation of the correct solution is independent of the initial approximation in inverse problems. A numerical ... -
Applications Of A Laser Microbeam In The Study Of Degeneration, Regeneration, And Guidance Of Primary CNS Axons
(Physics, 11-15-2012)This thesis explores the applications of a near infrared (NIR) laser microbeam as a tool for manipulating primary axons by initiating femtosecond pulsed-laser plasma-mediated ablation (laser axotomy) and optical guidance. ... -
Applications Of Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectroscopy As An Educational Tool For Undergraduate Students And Monitoring Protein Conformational Changes Induced By Ligand Binding
(Chemistry & Biochemistry, 2013-03-20)The work reported here provides an overview on the applications of circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy for the study of protein secondary structure. This project has two specific goals. First, to develop and validate an ... -
Applications Of Cubical Arrays In The Study Of Finite Semifields
(Mathematics, 2014-09-17)It is well known that any finite semifield, S, can be viewed as an n-dimensional vector space over a finite field or prime order, Fp, and that the multiplication in S defines and can be defined by an n x n x n cubical ... -
Applications of deep learning in large-scale object detection and semantic segmentation
(2018-08-13)With the massive storage of multimedia data and increasing computational power of mobile devices, developing scalable computer vision applications has become the primary motivation for both research and industrial community. ... -
Applications Of GIS For Mapping And Tracking Underground Infrastructure
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2009-09-16)The main objective of this research is to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for construction and renewal of underground infrastructures. As a first step, a suitability analysis to determine location of existing ... -
APPLICATIONS OF PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS IN THE WELL DELIVERY PROCESS TO IMPROVE RISK, OPPORTUNITY, AND COST ASSURANCE
(2023-07-06)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** Oil and Gas (O&G) well drilling is risky and expensive. The cost of drilling is typically underestimated, and there is little understanding of the certainty ... -
Applications Of Sensitivity Data To Eigensolution Reanalysis Of Modified Structures
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-11-01)Methods of computing eigensolution sensitivity have been known for a long time. Both exact and approximate methods are available in the literature. While eigenvalue sensitivity is used routinely in structural optimization ... -
Applications of the Guided-Mode Resonance Sensor in Multiparametric, Transmissive, and Picomolar Regimes
(2023-12-15)Guided-mode resonance (GMR) sensors are developed and implemented for multiparametric label-free sensing, transmission sensing, enhanced reflection sensing, and low analyte concentration sensing; these are the topics ... -
Applications Of Ultra Wideband
(Electrical Engineering, 2007-08-23)Ultra wideband (UWB) is a new wireless communication system. It utilizes transmission signal at wide bandwidths. With wider bandwidth, it can provide for new useful applications. The first chapter in this thesis discusses ...