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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 ... -
Prevalence and Intensity of the Sinus Roundworm, Skrjabingylus chitwoodorum, in Rabies-negative Skunks of Texas
The sinus roundworm, Skrjabingylus chitwoodorum, occurs in North American skunks (Mephitidae). Estimates of its distribution and prevalence have been largely based on the inspection of skunk skulls showing damage from ... -
Prevalence of antibiotic resistant pathogens in feral hogs of Texas
(2011-08-29)Fecal samples from feral hogs were collected (n=36) from four locations in Texas including Runnels, Haskell, Crane, and Sutton counties. Samples were analyzed for Escherichia coli populations, Salmonella spp. and Listeria ... -
Putin's Grand Strategy: Russia's Campaign of Controlled Instability in Ukraine and Beyond
This thesis addresses the great lengths to which Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation have gone to foster “controlled instability” in the former Soviet Union. It is said that those who do not learn from history are ... -
Rate of Agreement between an Experienced and Novice Clinician in the Application of a Clinical Diagnostic Rule for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Background and Purpose: To determine the rate of agreement between a novice clinician and an expert clinician based on their ability to apply special tests from a clinical decision rule (CDR) for subacromial impingement ... -
Remembering Through Relational Experience: Family Construction of Memory in Sexual Assault
In this thesis, I inquire into the stories and memories of my family and myself, all of whom have experienced sexual assault and remained silent about our experiences. I seek to recognize how our memories and stories are ... -
Responses by the United States Government to International Human Rights Abuses
The questions of why and how the US responds to international human rights abuses are complex and multifaceted. Policy decisions regarding Nigeria, North Korea, and Syria all condemn abuses and demand that those responsible ... -
Restoration of Brine Water Impacted Soils Using Halophytes and Soil Disturbances in West Texas
Contamination from brine water alters soil chemistry and capability. This includes lower infiltration rates and a change in the amount of essential nutrients available for plant growth. This study took place on a 15.7 ... -
RETROSPECTIVE REPORTS OF CHILDHOOD RELATIONSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS WITH ADULT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Despite being two of the most significant mental disorders, limited research has been conducted to investigate childhood antecedents of anxiety and depression in adults outside of traumatic events. Parenting styles and ... -
Scanning social networking sites as part of a hiring process
(2013-08-16)This study examined the relationship between personality ratings based on Facebook profiles and ratings of favorability for hire (FFH) for mock “applicants”. The relationship between the amount of Facebook information ... -
Scanning social networking sites as part of a hiring process
(2013-06-05)This study examined the relationship between personality ratings based on Facebook profiles and ratings of favorability for hire (FFH) for mock “applicants”. The relationship between the amount of Facebook information ... -
Seasonal and nightly activity of Mexican long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris nivalis) in Big Bend National Park, Texas
The seasonality and activity of endangered Mexican long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris nivalis) was studied by Passive Integrated Technology (PIT) tagging in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Activity of 79 bats (out of 104 total ...