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Maternal influence on juniper consumption in Boer-cross goats
(2012-05-12)The objectives of this study were to determine if maternal influences increased redberry juniper (Junipers pinchottii Sudw.) consumption by goats. Twenty-one Boer nannies were bred to determine the effects of maternal ... -
MEDICINAL PLANTS USED BY BELIZEANS IN THE TREATMENT OF WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES
During 2012, 30 herbal doctors in Belize, Central America, each viewed 50 plant specimens with reported medicinal value. Each participant was asked to provide a plant name and a medicinal use to identify species used to ... -
Millennial assessment of credibility among news sources
(2012-05-12)With so many types of news sources available on the Web, this study sought to examine where those in the millennial generation are turning for credible news and how they are assessing the credibility of that news. A total ... -
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF THE DIET OF PARASTRELLUS HESPERUS, THE AMERICAN PARASTRELLE
The objective of this study was to use a molecular approach to analyze the diet of Parastrellus hesperus, the American parastrelle, and determine if the diet varied across sex and age-classes. I collected guano pellets ... -
Molecular systematics of bonneted bats (Molossidae: Eumops) based on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences
(2012-05-12)Previous understanding of the relationships among the species of bats in the genus Eumops has been based on phenetic and cladistic analyses of morphological data. The objective of this study was to construct a phylogeny ... -
Morphological and molecular variation in Townsend's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townseendii) in West Texas
(2012-05-12)Previous studies of Townsend's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) from Big Bend National Park (Brewster Co.) have been limited and inconclusive regarding the expected subspecific identity of specimens from this region. ... -
Movie Etiquette: Discursive Struggles with Co-Constructed Norms of Behavior
Perceptions of etiquette, involving expected behavioral norms in movie theaters, clash in discursive struggles of contradictory behaviors. This focus group driven research examines social constructions of space, context, ... -
Navigating static: A layered autoethnographic account of family identity and television
In this thesis, I write to explore lived realities of family life, identity development, and the influence of television. I inquire into the constructed television narratives and realities we consume in our daily life. I ... -
Nightcaps and Vignettes: Reflections Through Poetry
Through the Honors Program at Angelo State University I have traveled and been given opportunities beyond those generally available to undergraduates. Throughout these experiences I wrote poetry and other creative works ... -
ON THE USE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES TO RAPIDLY ASSESS MICROHABITATS OF TWO TEXAS LIZARD SPECIES, COPHOSAURUS TEXANUS AND ASPIDOSCELIS GULARIS
We examined the effectiveness of using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as a tool for the rapid assessment of microhabitat in Texas spotted whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis) and greater earless lizard (Cophosaurus texanus). ... -
Outcome Measures Correlated to Falls in Nursing Home Residents- A Pilot Study
Most fall risk and normal values are collected from the community-dwelling population, which is not representative of nursing home residents. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to determine the relationship of ... -
PARENTAL DECEPTION: INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF DECEPTION ON PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
(2015-05-29)Psychologists have completed much research in the broad field of deception, but an emerging topic is the deception within parent/child relationships. Previous studies have shown that parents lie to their children in order ... -
Patterns of genetic diversification in a widespread species of bat, Molossus molossus
(2014-05-02)The taxonomy and evolutionary relationships of the velvety free-tailed bat, Molossus molossus, from Central and South America has long been debated. Within this species, and in fact the entire genus Molossus, specimens ... -
Phylogenetic relationships of five members of the family Vespertilionidae (Chiroptera) from Malaysian Borneo
(2013-05-24)Several studies have been conducted to refine the historically unclear phylogeny of chiropterans within the family Vespertilionidae. However, the phylogenetic affinities of some taxa remain poorly resolved. My objective ... -
Phylogeography of the cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus, using AFLP and venom protein profiles.
(2011-05-25)The objective of this study was to examine population structure in cottonmouths (Agkistrodon piscivorus) using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) and compare genetic and venom protein profiles in Texas. AFLP ... -
POPULATION ANALYSIS OF CHRYSINA WOODII (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE) IN THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS OF WEST TEXAS
This study examined the seasonal dynamics of a population of Wood’s jewel scarab inhabiting the primitive equestrian site located in the Davis Mountain State Park of west Texas. Mark and recapture techniques were conducted ... -
Preconditioning Procedures And Supplementation To Increase Redberry Juniper Consumption By Goats
Studies have shown that redberry juniper (Juniperus pinchotii) intake can be increased by conditioning and supplementation. In this study, the objectives are to determine if goats will accept juniper when conditioned in ... -
Presentation Design and Retention
Organizations often utilize presentations at meetings to disseminate standardized knowledge that organizations desire for their employees to retain. Thus, the way that these presentations are designed is likely to be ... -
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of E. coli and Salmonella spp. in Market Show Swine and Cattle
Fecal samples were collected from market hogs (n=82) and steers (n=84) at a statewide livestock show in Texas. Samples were analyzed to determine the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of generic Escherichia coli ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella spp. in sheep fecal and hide samples before and after transportation
(2013-06-06)Two hundred feedlot hair sheep (100/trial) were surveyed to determine the incidence of Salmonella spp. in fecal and hide samples before transportation and the incidence in hide samples after transportation. Microbroth ...