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(DE)CONSTRUCTING A NARRATIVE OF HOPE: AN (AUTO)ETHNOGRAPHIC APPROACH TO “MISSING PERSON” DISCOURSES
In this thesis, I address personal and cultural narratives surrounding missing persons and loss. I write relational stories of coping through traumatic loss to further understand how (co)constructed meanings emerge in the ... -
Deception in Therapy: Forensic Therapists' Beliefs and Attitudes
People see deception every day by means of politics, the media, advertising, and daily interactions. One study suggests that people tell, on average, two lies a day (DePaulo & Colleagues, 1996) and “most people are often ... -
Deception in Therapy: Setting as a Motivation
The current study investigated setting as a motivation for deception. The therapy setting was compared to a casual social situation in attempts to see if there were differences, speculating that therapy relationships involve ... -
Den site selection of ringtails (Bassariscus Astutus) in West Central Texas
(2011-08-29)Research was conducted to determine ringtails (Bassariscus astutus) den site preferences in west central Texas. From August 2008 ‐ November 2009, 13 ringtails (8 females; 5 males) were captured and radio‐collared in Tom ... -
Determining the effect of porkloin intramuscular fat content on consumer attitudes
(2014-10-23)The current study evaluated consumer sensory perception, acceptance and preference of porkloin from varied intramuscular fat (IMF) categories in five states. Porkloins (NAMP #413; n =180) were selected according to National ... -
DETERMINING THE PREVALENCE OF SALMONELLA
Experiment one’s objective was determining prevalence of Salmonella in small ruminants, their carcass and products. Experiment two’s objective was to validate a commercial PCR system for Salmonella detection in fecal and ... -
Determining the profitablity of multiple species livestock enterprise budgets within West Texas
(2012-05-12)For several decades, multiple species stocking has been accepted as an effective and efficient practice in the ranching industry of west Texas. Benefits include exploitation of multiple markets, flexibility to adjust to ... -
Development of functional multivitamin microcapsule to be utilized in a ready-to-eat meat product.
(2011-05-25)The objective of this study was to develop a multivitamin microcapsule to be utilized in a ready-to-eat (RTE) meat product. Commercial (COM) and laboratory (LAB) multivitamin microcapsules were implemented in a standard ... -
Development, functionality, and consumer acceptance of a novel ready-to-eat lamb leg product
(2012-12-15)The objective was to determine an ideal formulation for maximal acceptability and functionality of a ready-to-eat lamb leg product, evaluated by sliceability, sensorial attributes, lipid oxidative stability (TBA), and ... -
Discharge gait speed and hospital readmission for the elderly population: A pilot study
(2015-06-02)ABSTRACT Objective: To describe whether discharge gait speed, after a course of physical therapy, is related to hospital readmission in the elderly population. Design: Observational cross-sectional study of discharge gait ... -
Domestic Surveillance and Government's Loss of Legitimacy
(2014-06-09)The terrorist attacks against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001 created an environment ripe for the abuse of power. With a fearful nation clamoring for greater protection against future attacks, the ... -
Ebola in West Texas: A survey of West Texas hospital preparedness and a look into the social implications of Ebola infection
(2016-06-06)Ebola is a rare yet deadly virus that has recently come to the United States1 and has ties to West Texas. While it is not highly contagious because of its means of transmission,1 if an outbreak were to occur it has the ... -
Effect of drought conditions on the diet of insectivorous bat species: a molecular diet study
The effect of drought on the diets of four insectivorous bat species (Antrozous pallidus, Myotis thysanodes, M. yumanensis, and Parastrellus hesperus) was assessed using cytochrome oxidase-I mini-barcodes organized into ... -
Effect of Neofat on offspring sex ratios in Rambouillet and Suffolk sheep.
(2011-05-10)Maternal diet and body condition are conceivably the most studied factors influencing sex ratio. The objective of this study was to determine if Neo-fat® influences offspring sex ratio in Rambouillet and Suffolk sheep. ... -
Effectiveness of the LSVT BIG™ Exercise Protocol on Measures of Balance, Gait, and Cardiovascular Fitness in Two Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Case Background and Purpose. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological pathology which leads to a decrease in functional capabilities. Non-pharmacologic treatment programs do exist which can enable people to ... -
Effects of "Breed up" on non-seasonal spermatogenesis in ovine
(2013-05-24)Rams of Suffolk and Rambouillet influence were placed on a 60-d trial to determine the value of the trade product “Breed Up” in semen production through the summer months. Final collection was June 27 when ambient stress ... -
Effects of Background Procedures and Probiotic Administration on Weight Gain in Growing Heifers
Angus sired heifers (n=96; initial BW 200 kg) were used to evaluate the effects of background procedures and probiotic administration on weight gain in growing heifers. Heifers were stratified by arrival BW into a 2×2 ... -
Effects of Compensatory Gain on Success of a 7-day Co-Sync+CIDR Artificial Insemination Protocol in Beef Heifers
Angus heifers born in the spring of 2014 (n=38) were used to evaluate the effects of compensatory gain on the pregnancy status using a 7-day Co-Sync+CIDR® estrous synchronization protocol followed by a fixed-timed artificial ... -
Effects of corn or corn by-products fed as a pre-breeding supplement on body weight and pregnancy in Rambouillet ewes
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of corn and dried distiller’s grain fed as a prebreeding flushing supplement on weight gain and body condition, breeding and subsequent lambing rate, and early ... -
EFFECTS OF DEHYDRATION ON BACTERIA LEVELS OF NON-HEAT TREATED, SHELF-STABLE, WHOLE-MUSCLE BEEF JERKY
ABSTRACT This study evaluated, aerobic bacteria and pathogen surrogate (Saga 200) levels of non-heat treated, shelf-stable, whole-muscle beef jerky over five processing days. Beef inside rounds (NAMP# 169A), were sliced ...