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Quadratic Lyapunov theory for dynamic linear switched systems.
(, 2014-01-28)In this work, a special class of time-varying linear systems in the arbitrary time scale setting is examined by considering the qualitative properties of their solutions. Building on the work of J. DaCunha and A. Ramos, ... -
Qualitative Analysis of Health Care Protocols for Patients with Cognitive Impairments
(2018-05-21)In 2015, the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices developed a protocol for caring for patients with cognitive impairments. However, the literature indicates there are still problems in ... -
Qualitative and quantitative assessment of UCM in PM2.5 of Bakersfield, CA.
(, 2014-01-28)Fine particulate matter (PM ₂.₅ ) was collected in Bakersfield, CA during the CalNex 2010 field experiment and was analyzed for primary organics using a gas chromatograph – mass spectrometer (GC-MS). Substantial presence ... -
A Qualitative Study of Collective Impact: Understanding the Need for Community Engagement
(2016-08-11)Using a qualitative study comprised of five in-depth interviews, this thesis considers the method of collaborative community change known as collective impact, specifically in regards to community engagement. The study ... -
A qualitative study of the development of a health sciences center at a two-year community college.
(2008-06-09)One purpose of this research was to investigate the dynamics of collaboration in the formation of a health sciences center at a two-year college. Another purpose was to propose guidelines that other community colleges ... -
Qualities of effective secondary science teachers : perspectives of university biology students.
(2008-10-15)This research was an attempt to hear the student voice concerning secondary science teacher effectiveness and to share that voice with those who impact the educational process. It was a snapshot of university freshmen ... -
Quality assessment of limb tracking within a therapy-based exergaming system.
(2016-09-06)The use of exercise-based video games (exergaming) in physical therapy can improve rehabilitation outcomes. A clinically useful exergaming system requires precise motion tracking and accurate determinations of the correctness ... -
Quam Rem Publicam? Crisis and Recovery in Cicero's Rome and Reconstruction America
(2014-06-02)Rome and the United States: two civilizations that shaped the world in their time. Neither nation climbed to such heights without great struggle, and this offering is a comparative analysis between respective moments of ... -
Quantification of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in environmental matricies
(2016-11-21)A consistent analytical method incorporating sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) digestion and ICP-MS quantification for titanium dioxide (TiO₂) was validated for 4 environmentally relevant matrices. The method provided Ti recoveries ... -
Quantifier variance and interpretive charity.
(2017-03-16)The ontological literature contains several ongoing discussions which seem not to be advancing: incompatible theories of what there is are energetically defended, but these defenses do not lead to consensus. Some have ... -
Quantifying the Genetic Basis of Yellow Pigmentation in Lake Malawi Cichlids
(2014-06-02)As a likely target of sexual selection via female mate choice, male nuptial patterns are thought to have played a role in the extraordinary diversification of Lake Malawi’s rock-dwelling (mbuna) cichlids. The extent to ... -
Quantifying the presence of current-use insecticides and toxicity of sediments in urban residential watersheds in central Texas.
(2007-12-03)In the US, residential use of pyrethroid and other recently developed insecticides has increased substantially in recent years, yet the impact of these insecticides on benthic invertebrates in urban streams is largely ... -
Quantifying the structural relationship of leaf mass and petiole width of extant ferns : developing a proxy for fossil applications.
(, 2012-08-08)This study developed a biomechanical model of leaf trait relationships in fern leaves. A common plant relationship is positive covariance between petiole width (PW) and leaf mass (LM). When LM and PW are area-normalized, ... -
A quantitative analysis of theater criticism in four American newspapers.
(2008-06-09)The researcher systematically sampled 144 issues of four major American newspapers from reference points over the last three decades and conducted a quantitative analysis of theater reviews to determine whether the amount ... -
Quantitative Assessment of Improvements in Posture from Therapuetic Riding on a Mechanical Horse Simulator
(2014-05-02)Individuals with neuromuscular disabilities are commonly treated with therapies that involve repetitive motion of the body and limbs. Therapists have utilized this type of therapy with live horses for years and although ... -
Quantitative cellular and molecular imaging of the intact tumor microenvironment.
(2018-07-23)The causes underlying the extent and character of tumor-associated immune responses in cancer are not well defined and are likely multifactorial including cancer cell heterogeneity, host genotype, and the immune status of ... -
Quantitative evaluation of the HTC Vive virtual reality system in controlled movement.
(2019-04-24)Modern virtual reality systems enable users to be immersed in a virtual world. Validation of the HTC Vive will assure users and developers that games and applications made for the system are accurate representations of the ... -
A quantitative investigation of normative and deviant religious experiences.
(2007-08-21)Previous quantitative investigations of religious experiences in the social sciences have primarily focused on broad questions. Data from the Baylor Religion Survey provide information on specific types of religious ... -
Quantum biophotonics : applications to plant stress and bacteria.
(2017-03-22)Drought stress disrupts the balance of macro- and micronutrients and affects the yield of agriculturally and economically significant plants. Rapid detection of stress-induced changes of relative content of elements such ... -
Quantum-dot Cellular Automata as an Implementation for Random Number Generation
(2019-05-23)Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA) provides a viable low-power alternative to conventional implementations of classical computing machines. QCA cells with no biasing voltage will yield a “1” or a “0” with a 50% chance of ...