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Pre-1926 Dissertations and Theses [920]
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Recent Submissions
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An explanation and exploration of Iannis Xenakis's works for solo percussion : Rebonds and Psappha in performance and analysis
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Woody Guthrie and John Dewey: Pedagogy of the expressed
(University of Kansas, 2006-05-31)Although John Dewey wrote extensively on the subject of the dignity and centrality of the everyday experience as the basis for the construction of knowledge little has been written explaining or depicting examples of this ... -
An assessment of the functions of the Kansas University Alumni and Endowment Associations and their value to the University of Kansas
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Investigative Development of an UWB Radar for UAS-borne Applications
(University of Kansas, 2021-01-01)The engineering ethos of the last decade has been miniaturization. Progress in various industries like material design, semiconductor technology, and digital signal processing has resulted in low-profile electrical systems. ... -
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in an urban, seriously mentally ill population
(University of Kansas, 1996-05-31)This research involved an investigation of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as currently defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Edition) (American Psychiatric Press, 1994) and Complex ... -
Systematic and biological studies on North American chiggers of the genus Trombicula, subgenus Eutrombicula (Acarina, Trombiculidae)
(University of Kansas, 1951-05-31) -
Geographic variation and natural selection in Eumeces obsoletus (Reptilia: Sauria: Scincidae)
(University of Kansas, 1975-05-31) -
Comparisons of heart rate and duration of submergence during voluntary diving in three species of turtles
(University of Kansas, 1979-05-31) -
On the Geometry Associated with Certain Determinants with Linear Elements
(University of Kansas, 1926-05-31) -
A survey of the parasites of turtles
(University of Kansas, 1935-05-31) -
A comparative study of the histological structure of the femora of various recent amphibians and reptiles
(University of Kansas, 1943-05-31) -
A comparison of one-to-one and group teaching instructional methods across classrooms serving students with autism and other developmental disabilities
(University of Kansas, 1988-05-31)Research on the effectiveness of small group instructional formats with children who have autism and developmental disabilities has received mixed results in the research literature (e.g., Reid & Favell, 1984). The purpose ... -
The great horse : its origin, connection to feudalism, and role in heavy cavalry of the Middle Ages
(University of Kansas, 1996-05-31) -
The liquor question in Kansas before constitutional prohibition
(University of Kansas, 1931-05-31) -
Application of Nano-Scale Geomechanics Using PeakForce Quantitative Nano-Mechanical Mapping to Improve Hydraulic Fracture Design in Highly Heterogeneous Reservoirs
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The production of hydrocarbons from unconventional reservoirs is nowadays essential to meet the rising the demand for energy in the world. Unconventional reservoirs have a low porosity and an extremely low permeability, ... -
Hydrophilic Polymeric Adhesives: A Case Study
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Hydrophilic polymers are key components used in a variety of applications includingtissue adhesives, coatings for marine vessels, contact lenses, and drug delivery systems. The ability to use hydrophilic polymers across ... -
Design Considerations for Supplemental Implants with Electrical Stimulation
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)After a severe fracture or damage to bone, many patients have a long road of recovery. In healthy patients, successful fusion can take 3 to 6 months, and even longer for high risk demographics. [1] Depending on the break ... -
Complex Field Modulation in Direct Detection Systems
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Even though fiber optics communication provides a high bandwidth channel to achieve high-speed data transmission, there is still demand for higher spectral efficiency, faster data processing speeds with reduced resource ... -
CO2 Utilization with Complexation of Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanoparticles and Surfactants for Environmentally Friendly Unconventional Oil Recovery: Mechanistic Study, Recovery and Multiscale Visualization
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Despite the imbalance in supply and demand of energy, due to the pandemic caused by the spread of coronavirus, the energy sector is experiencing a historic boost in oil and natural gas production thanks to development of ... -
Implementing TPM Commands in the Copland Remote Attestation Language
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)So much of what we do on a daily basis is dependent on computers: email,social media, online gaming, banking, online shopping, virtual conference calls, and general web browsing to name a few. Most devices we depend on for ...
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