Theses and Dissertations(library): Recent submissions
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Former and present military service members' perceptions of the use of psychedelic substances for the treatment of mental health conditions
(2023-12-19)Now more than ever, Americans are experiencing a serious mental health crisis. However, it can be asserted that veterans are even more in need of effective interventions to address mental health concerns. Veterans experience ... -
Cooperative Rendezvous in Multi-vehicle systems
(2023-12-18)The field of cooperative, multi-vehicle systems has witnessed a significant expansion and evolution, yielding considerable opportunities for improved autonomy, resilience, and robustness. Despite these promising developments, ... -
A Qualitative Analysis of Catholic Mental Health Services in Texas for School-Age Children and Adolescents
(2023-12-18)Introduction: This study’s purpose was to provide a snapshot of what mental health services are available to school-age children and adolescents in the state of Texas that are provided by the Catholic Church and Catholics, ... -
Optimizing Energy Efficiency and Performance in High-Performance Computing through Advanced Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling and LabVIEW-Based Monitoring and Analysis
(2023-12-18)This research endeavors to significantly enhance energy efficiency and performance in the realm of high-performance computing (HPC). This goal is pursued through a synergistic approach that leverages advanced direct-to-chip ... -
Feasibility Study of Off-The-Shelf Components on a Split-Cycle Motor and ESC Testbed
(2023-12-18)This project aims to create a testbed for split-cycle flapping wing systems that allows for testing of different motors and ESC protocols to find a suitable set for a flapping wing system. In order for a flapping-wing drone ... -
Condition Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Sanitary Sewer Pipelines Using Probabilistic Methods and Advanced Inspection Tools
(2023-12-18)Large sanitary sewer pipelines (SSPs) are the backbone of modern infrastructure. They carry wastewater from smaller lines to treatment plans; therefore, they are critical for public health and safety. According to the ASCE ... -
MICROSTRUCTURAL FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE CARBON FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITES TO CHARACTERIZE MICROSCALE MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND FIBER-DIRECTION COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
(2023-12-18)Carbon fiber-reinforced composites are increasingly used in aerospace application thanks to their excellent specific stiffness and strength. However, incomplete understanding of their failure behaviors leads to composite ... -
ENHANCING THE CLASSIFICATION OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER FROM RS-FMRI FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIVITY DATA USING TEMPORAL INFORMATION
(2023-12-15)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects the patient’s cognitive development which leads to difficulties in social functioning, daily tasks, and independent living. This necessitates intervention at an early age to take ... -
HoMLN-SD: Substructure Discovery In Homogeneous Multilayer Networks
(2023-12-15)Substructure discovery is a process in data analysis and data mining that involves identifying and extracting meaningful patterns, structures, or components within a larger dataset. These substructures can be of various ... -
FORMATION AND MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES OF STRESS ACTIN FILAMENTS IN ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELLS
(2023-12-18)Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ADSCs) are a sub-type of stem cell that can be collected and isolated from the adipose tissue. Adipogenesis describes the commitment and differentiation of stem cells, including ADSCs, toward ... -
A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PRECLINICAL INVESTIGATION OF FIBROMYALGIA MODELS: SUBCHRONIC SWIM AND BIOGENIC AMINE DEPLETION
(2023-12-20)Pain is a multidimensional phenomenon, comprised of affective-motivational, cognitive-evaluative, and sensory-discriminative domains. In the presence of pain with no single determinable etiology, such as fibromyalgia, ... -
Cooperative Manipulation and Formation Control using Multiple Aerial Vehicles
(2023-12-15)Recent advancements in autonomous systems have significantly impacted both academia and industry, opening new research avenues. One of them is the collaboration of multiple systems to achieve a common goal, which is known ... -
Enhancing Biomedical Imaging with AI: Compression, Prediction, and Multi-Modal Integration for Clinical Advancement
(2023-12-15)This dissertation delves into the enhancement of biomedical image analysis through the deployment of artificial intelligence methodologies, focusing on the transition from theoretical innovation to practical clinical ... -
Enhancing Biomedical Imaging with AI: Compression, Prediction, and Multi-Modal Integration for Clinical Advancement
(2023-12-15)This dissertation delves into the enhancement of biomedical image analysis through the deployment of artificial intelligence methodologies, focusing on the transition from theoretical innovation to practical clinical ... -
HeMLN-SD: Substructure Discovery in Heterogeneous Multilayer Networks
(2023-12-18)Graph mining analyzes the real-world graphs for finding core substructures in chemical compounds (e.g., Benzene), identify the structure that occurs frequently in a given graph or forest. These identified structures are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
ANALYSIS OF A NANOPARTICLE’S DYNAMICS IN AN OPTICAL TWEEZER
(2023-12-14)This work presents a simulation and experimental analysis of a nanoparticle's motion in an optical tweezer. Specifically, different simulation and analysis techniques are developed to investigate a suspected regime change ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF MULTISCALE AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPY FOR IMAGE-BASED MODELLING OF ORGANOGENESIS
(2023-12-18)Behavioral analysis of individual cells, in the form of structural phenotypes arising in response to mechanical stimuli or genomic alterations as small molecule intermediates of disease, are instrumental for understanding ... -
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 ...