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Use Of Temperature Sensitive Mutants To Map Reovirus Induced Oncolysis
(Biology, 2007-08-23)
Reovirus is known to establish persistent infections in normal cells while selectively destroying transformed cells. Individual viruses from each of the ten groups of Reovirus is known to establish persistent infections ...
Weber's "Protestant Ethic" And His Critics
(Humanities, 2007-08-23)
This thesis focuses on Max Weber’s “Protestant Ethic” Thesis. In his thesis
Weber claims after the Reformation, Calvinism created the needed work ethic to
produce modern capitalism. His critic’s arguments against this ...
Experimental Studies To Address Strengths Of Limestone Cores, Sulfate Heave Problems In Limestone Cores And Tunnel Lining
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)
Sulfate induced heave is a common scenario in tunnels located on sedimentary rocks containing Pyrites. Pyrite oxidation produces Gypsum which is a major source of natural sulfates. DART NC -1B tunnel is located in Dallas, ...
Optimization Of The Tool Path In A Robotic Environment
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)
The rising costs and demand coupled with shrinking energy generating resources has triggered the need for optimum use of energy resources, minimizing the overhead costs and maximizing the profits. Robots have been long ...
Interactive Animated Concept Map Generation - Using Dynamic Animations
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2007-08-23)
We present a visualization tool, which is useful for the illustration of educational concepts using interactive animated concept maps. This system serves as a presentation tool which provides a collection of multimedia ...
Spatial Resolution And Biliary Tissue Classification Properties Of A Near Infrared Light Imaging Probe
(Biomedical Engineering, 2007-10-08)
Approximately 500,000 Gallbladder Surgeries or Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies are performed annually to remove the Gallbladder. This surgery becomes necessary due to formation of gall stones. As biliary tract tissues are ...
An Evaluation Of Religion And Spirituality In Social Work Education
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)
This study evaluated how BSW students at two Texas universities, one publicly funded and one privately funded, perceive their level of preparedness, comfort and the importance of addressing / using religion and spirituality ...
CSEgrid Portal: A Secure Web-based Solution For Providing Ubiquitious Access To Grid Services (Design, Development And Implementation Of A Prototype)
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2007-08-23)
Grid computing is emerging as a revolutionary concept for performing high performance computations on the grid. The grid infrastructure comprises of a large set of distributed computing resources that are shared across ...
A Simulation Tool Suite For The Modeling And Optimization Of Multiple Quantum Well Structures
(Electrical Engineering, 2007-08-23)
This thesis aims to develop a suite of computational tools for design, analysis, and simulation of semiconductor multiple quantum well structures with a user-friendly GUI. The research project focuses on the electrical and ...
Study Of The Expression Pattern Of A Possible Pseudogene And A Functional Retrogene In Drosophila
(Biology, 2007-08-23)
Gene duplication occurs when a mutation leads to the copying of a region of DNA that contains a functional gene. After duplication, there will be two copies of the gene in the genome. Gene duplication can have deleterious ...