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Ideographic usage of "choice" in contemporary abortion rhetoric

Snider, Sarah Jane (Kansas State University, 2008)

This work explores the emergence and evolution of the rhetoric choice rhetoric as it pertains to contemporary American abortion politics. <Choice> is explored from an ideographic perspective, borrowing from the theoretical ...
Igor Stravinsky and Aldous Huxley: portrait of a friendship

Outhier, Sara Diane (Kansas State University, 2009)

Igor Stravinsky and Aldous Huxley maintained a sincere and abiding friendship for nearly two decades while both men were living in Los Angeles, California. Huxley’s command of music literature and understanding of musical ...
IInhibition of heterocyclic amines in beef patties by spices

Nimkar, Manasi (Kansas State University, 2013)

Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) formed during cooking of meats at high temperatures are suspected cancer causing compounds and efforts have been made to reduce their levels. Spices possessing high levels of antioxidants have ...
Illegal aliens out! : making sociological sense of the new restrictionist frame

Cohn, Ury Saul Hersch (Kansas State University, 2013)

In a 2005 op-ed piece, Wall St. Journal columnist Peggy Noonan queried, "What does it mean that your first act on entering a country is breaking its laws?" Unauthorized noncitizen populations have increased rapidly, from ...
Image classification with dense SIFT sampling: an exploration of optimal parameters

Chavez, Aaron J. (Kansas State University, 2012)

In this paper we evaluate a general form of image classification algorithm based on dense SIFT sampling. This algorithm is present in some form in most state-of-the-art classification systems. However, in this algorithm, ...
Image-based “D”-crack detection in pavements

Day, Allison (Kansas State University, 2011)

This thesis proposes an automated crack detection and classification algorithm to detect durability cracking (“D”-cracking) in pavement by using image processing and pattern recognition techniques. For the Departments of ...
Imaging of slow dissociation of the laser induced fragmentation of molecular ions

Gaire, Bishwanath (Kansas State University, 2011)

Lasers are being used widely for the study and manipulation of the dynamics of atomic and molecular targets, and advances in laser technology makes it possible to explore new areas of research — for example attosecond ...
Immune-related protein complexes and serpin-1 isoforms in Manduca sexta plasma

Ragan, Emily J. (Kansas State University, 2008)

Manduca sexta is a large insect species well-suited for biochemical analysis of proteins in the hemolymph (blood) that respond to infection. Insects lack adaptive immunity and rely entirely on innate immunity to prevent ...
Immunosuppressive properties of Wharton's jelly derived mesenchymal stromal cells in the treatment of graft versus host disease in rat model

Lopez Rodriguez, Yelica Virginia (Kansas State University, 2013)

Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) is the major complication following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. GVHD is activated by immunocompetent T cells presented in the donor grafted tissue. Due to the increased use of ...
The impact of a cognitive information processing intervention on dysfunctional career thoughts and vocational identity in high school students

Strohm, David A. (Kansas State University, 2008)

This study examined the impact of two career interventions on the dysfunctional career thoughts (DCTs) and vocational identity (VI) of 55 high school seniors. Research has shown an inverse relationship between levels of ...
Impact of a plant extract on the viability of yogurt starter and probiotic cultures in nonfat yogurt

Michael, Minto (Kansas State University, 2010)

Yogurt starter and probiotic bacteria have been reported to confer health benefits to the consumer; however, to confer these health benefits yogurt and probiotic bacteria should be live and present at the recommended ...
The impact of ability grouping on college student's performance in introductory geology labs at a Midwestern university

Bosco, Kimberly Renee (Kansas State University, 2009)

There have been numerous studies done during the past hundred years on ability grouping. The majority of research has focused on the elementary and secondary levels, with very little done at the post-secondary level of ...
Impact of an extended orientation program on academic performance and retention

Lehning, Emily M. (Kansas State University, 2008)

This study investigated the impact of an extended orientation program, Wildcat Warm-up, on academic performance and retention. The study sought to quantify differences between students who participated in the program and ...
The impact of an integrative 3-d virtual learning environment in diverse ninth grade earth and space science classes

Fenwick, Emily L. (Kansas State University, 2010)

Problem-based learning in the sciences has been demonstrated to be a successful educational approach to engage students and increase content knowledge. However, the power of collaborative learning to engage students, ...
Impact of ASHRAE standard 189.1-2009 on building energy efficiency and performance

Blush, Aaron (Kansas State University, 2010)

The purpose of this report is to provide an introduction to the new ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2009, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. The report will include an overview of the standard to detail ...
Impact of avail® and jumpstart® on yield and phosphorus response of corn and winter wheat in Kansas

Ward, Nicholas Charles (Kansas State University, 2010)

The increasing price of phosphorus (P) fertilizers has created interest among producers in ways to enhance the efficiency of applied P fertilizers. Research has long focused on increasing phosphorus efficiency through the ...
Impact of cover cropping on arthropods in corn on the western high plains

Davis, Holly N. (Kansas State University, 2008)

This study evaluated whether using a cover crop with corn would increase the threat from spider mites in western Kansas because cover crops may serve as a winter host. This study also evaluated whether a cover crop could ...
Impact of decentralized decision making on access to cholera treatment in Haiti

Moore, Brian D. (Kansas State University, 2012)

In many humanitarian and public health settings, multiple organizations act independently to locate facilities to serve an affected population. As a result of this decentralized decision-making environment, individuals’ ...
Impact of dietary nitrate supplementation via beetroot juice on exercising muscle vascular control in rats

Ferguson, Scott Kohman (Kansas State University, 2012)

Introduction: Dietary nitrate(NO[subscript]3[superscript]-) supplementation, via its reduction to nitrite (NO [subscript] 2 [superscript]-) and subsequent conversion to nitric oxide (NO) and other reactive nitrogen ...
The impact of differentiation on the critical thinking of gifted readers and the evolving perspective of the fifth grade classroom teacher

Dreeszen, Judy L. (Kansas State University, 2009)

With the inception of No Child Left Behind, educators are required to ensure proficiency for all students in reading and math, but provide no incentive for developing the talents of gifted students (Gentry, 2006b). ...

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