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Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Comparisons of heart rate and duration of submergence during voluntary diving in three species of turtles
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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
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The liquor question in Kansas before constitutional prohibition
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Phase Behavior of Single, Binary, and Ternary CH4-C2H6-CO2 Hydrate Systems
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Understanding the phase behavior of gas hydrates is critical to flow assurance, geological stability, energy harvest from hydrate reservoirs, and industrial applications such as gas storage and desalination. Systems ... -
Evaluating the Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Welded-Wire Reinforcement Using Tension and Charpy Tests and Sub-Size Charpy Corrections
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Welded-wire reinforcement (WWR) is widely used as the main reinforcement in bridge decks and vertical shear reinforcement in concrete bridge girders. Past studies on concrete members reinforced with WWR have indicated that ... -
PHASE AND VOLUMETRIC BEHAVIOR OF CO2 AND BAKKEN OIL SYSTEM UNDER RESERVOIR CONDITIONS
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The Bakken Petroleum System (BPS) is one of the largest unconventional petroleum and natural gas resource and the most prolific tight oil plays in the North America. It is estimated that 10 to 400 billion barrels of oil ... -
Distributed Filter Design and Power Allocation for Small-CellMIMO Networks
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The deluge of wireless data traffic catalyzed by the growing number of data-intensive deviceshas motivated the deployment of small-cell in fifth-generation (5G) networks. A primary challengefor deploying dense small-cell ... -
Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams with High-Strength Steel Bars
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The use of high-strength steel bars in reinforced concrete coupling beams has the potential to reduce reinforcement congestion and support more efficient design and construction methods. A series of tests was conducted to ... -
Comparative Assessment of Finite Element Modeling Methods for Wind Turbine Blades
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Significant growth of the wind energy industry over the last two decades has driven rapid evolution of wind turbine technology leading to dramatic increases in wind turbine rotor size and power ratings which continue to ... -
A Study of Computationally Efficient Advanced Battery Management: Modeling, Identification, Estimation and Control
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are a revolutionary technology for energy storage. They have become a dominant power source for consumer electronics and are rapidly penetrating into the sectors of electrified transportation ... -
Accounting for Paramagnetic Influence in Wetted Surface Area Studies of Particle Suspensions Using Solvent Relaxometry
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Polymer matrix composites (PMC) are structural materials sustained by the synergy between a reinforcing fiber, also known as filler, and a resin matrix. Since performance relies on interfacial interactions between the PMC ... -
Microscopic Simulation Model for Mixed Traffic of Connected Automated Vehicles and Conventional Vehicles on Freeways
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)This study developed mixed-traffic simulation models of connected automated vehicles (CAVs) and manually-driven vehicles (MDVs) at the full-spectrum of mixed penetration rates on a freeway segment by incorporating the ... -
Biodiesel and ULSD Fueled Compression Ignition Engines Operating with Multiple Fuel Injections
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Biodiesel offers an inherent life-cycle carbon dioxide emissions reduction compared to conventional diesel, along with renewability, making it an attractive alternative fuel from the prospective of greenhouse gas emissions ... -
Modeling optimal design parameters of constructed wetlands receiving agricultural runoff
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Constructed wetlands intercepting surface runoff from agricultural fields have been shown to act as a nutrient buffer, providing water quality improvements in the runoff water to be deposited safely downstream. Three surface ... -
CHARACTERIZATION FRAMEWORK FOR BOND MECHANICS AT THE MINERALIZED TISSUE – ADHESIVE INTERFACE
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The mechanical performance of the dentin-adhesive interface controls the overall failure of the dental restorations. This performance is evaluated by the bond strength tests, such as the micro-tensile test. The conventional ... -
Neurophysiological mechanisms of sensorimotor recovery from stroke
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Ischemic stroke often results in the devastating loss of nervous tissue in the cerebral cortex, leading to profound motor deficits when motor territory is lost, and ultimately resulting in a substantial reduction in quality ...