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Doctoral Dissertations

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Transient CFD analysis of autorotation using hybrid LES and adaptive mesh morphing techniques, Patricia Coronado Domenge

Dining with the Cyborgs: Disembodied Consumption and the Rhetoric of Food Media in the Digital Age, Maggie Cotto

No Ground to Stand Upon?: Exploring the Legal, Gender, and Racial Implications of Stand Your Ground Laws in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence., Denise Crisafi

Applied Advanced Error Control Coding for General Purpose Representation and Association Machine Systems, Bowen Dai

An Ethnographic Study of the Culture of Twelfth Grade Upward Bound Students in the Midwest, Neffisatu Dambo

Global Data Association for Multiple Pedestrian Tracking, Afshin Dehghan

K-12 Transition Framework for Students with Disabilties, Clydia Delaney

Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Chronic Arthritis Pain Group Intervention in an Outpatient Healthcare Setting, Natasha DePesa

Declarative Memory, Theory of Mind, and Community Functioning in Schizophrenia, Andrew Deptula

Evaluation of the Expectancy Challenge Alcohol Literacy Curriculum (ECALC) for High School Students, Alyssa Dietz

Fabrication and Characterization of Spatially-Variant Self-Collimating Photonic Crystals, Jennefir Digaum

Re-Thinking the Intentionality of Fraud: Constructing and Testing the Theory of Unintended Amoral Behavior to Explain Fraudulent Financial Reporting, Andrew Dill

Transcriptional and Post-transcriptional Regulation of Gene Expression, Jun Ding

A Study on the Influence of Perceptual Distortion in the Scoring of Musical Performances by Florida Bandmasters Association Adjudicators, Raymond Donato

The mauC gene encodes a versatile signal sequence and redox protein that can be utilized in native and non-native protein expression and electron trnasfer systems, Brian Dow

Weighted Low-Rank Approximation of Matrices:Some Analytical and Numerical Aspects, Aritra Dutta

On-orbit Inter-satellite Radiometric Calibration of Cross-track Scanning Microwave Radiometers, Hamideh Ebrahimi

The Impact of Elementary Mathematics Workshops on Mathematics Knowledge for Parenting (MKP) and Beliefs About Learning Mathematics, Heidi Eisenreich

Optical Parity Time Metasurface Structures, Ahmed El Halawany

Rivalry-Prone Dyads? Interstate Religious Differences and Military Conflict, Manar Elkhaldi

Under-Researched Areas of Audit Quality: Inputs, Firms, and Institutions, Jared Eutsler

Novel Photodynamic Cancer Therapy Agent and Biochemical Phosphate Sensor Based on Nanomaterials, Alaa Fadhel

The Relationship Between Extracurricular STEM Activities and Performance on the Florida Science Assessment, Karin Fisher

Navigating new relationships during recovery from intimate partner violence: A phenomenological investigation of female survivors' experiences, Paulina Flasch

An Investigation of the Academic Impact of the Freshman Transition Course at One Urban Central Florida High School, Timothy Flynn

A Framework for Transforming Elementary Literacy Coaches' Professional Learning, Lenora Forsythe

Collaboration Between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at Public State Colleges in the Southern United States, Geoffrey Fortunato

Method for Derivation and Synthesis of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirement Limits for Achieving System Level Electromagnetic Compatibility, Larry Freeman

The Role of Virtual Avatars in Supporting Middle School Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds on Science in After School Programs, Benjamin Gallegos

Degradation of Hexachlorobenzene, Pentachlorophenol and Pentachloroanisole using Activated Magnesium in an Acidified Ethanol/Ethyl Lactate Cosolvent System, Amel Garbou

A Multiple Case Study Examining How Third-Grade Students Who Struggle in Mathematics Make Sense of Fraction Concepts, Rebecca Gault

An Evaluation Study of the Implementation of Webcam Proctoring for Secure Testing in a K-12 Virtual School, Elena Geiser Hogan

Computational Methods for Comparative Non-coding RNA Analysis: from Secondary Structures to Tertiary Structures, Ping Ge

Towards a Theory of Autism Spectrum Disorder Program Implementation, Ian Gesundheit

A New Six Sigma Implementation Approach For Power Generation Gas Turbines Repair Process Development, Somesh Ghunakikar

The Effect of Feedback Medium on Accuracy with English Articles, Elizabeth Giltner

The Attitude-Engagement Model Within-Persons: An Experience Sampling Study of Job Attitudes and Behavioral Engagement, David Glerum

Pyroglutamylated amyloid beta peptides enhance non-fibrillogenic aggregation of the unmodified peptide, Gregory Goldblatt

Afro-Caribbean Parental Influence: Family Chronicles of the Educational Journey From Child to Medical Student, Carlene Grant

Investigating the Moderating Effects of Optisism, Hope, and Gratitude on the Relationship Among Negative Life Events and Psychological Distress and Life Satisfaction, Abdi Gungor

Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Predict and Explain Elementary and Secondary Preservice Teachers' Continuance Behavioral Intentions and Pedagogical Usage of Twitter to build Professional Capital: A Structural Equation Modeling Inquiry, Nandita Gurjar

Rethinking Drinking: A Paradigm Shift for Estimating Social and Behavioral Harm, Thomas Hall

The Impact of Voluntary Prekindergarten on Kindergarten Reading Readiness in a Large Suburban School District in 2012-2014, Brandon Hanshaw

Learning in the 21st Century: A Study Addressing Educational Trends and Implications, Denise Harshbarger

Learning in the 21st Century: A Study Addressing Educational Trends and Implications, Rodney Harshbarger

The Influence of Instruction in Base 8 on Prospective Teachers' Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching, Katie Harshman

Investigation of infrared thermography for subsurface damage detection of concrete structures, Shuhei Hiasa

Vicarious Trauma, Emotional Intelligence, and The Impact On Job Satisfaction In Residence Life Staff, Lynell Hodge

Quantification of the Effect of Degassing on the Microstructure, Chemistry and Estimated Strength of Nanocrystalline AA5083 Powder, Clara Hofmeister

An investigation of the influence of cyber-sexual assault on the experience of emotional dysregulation, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and trauma guilt., Kelley Holladay

A Contextual Approach to Real Time, Interactive Narrative Generation, James Hollister

Meeting Planner Loyalty to Convention Service Managers: An Investigation of Emotional and Functional Competence in the Business-to-Business Exchange, Michelle Holm

Fundamental Understanding of Interactions Among Flow, Turbulence, and Heat Transfer in Jet Impingement Cooling, Md. Jahed Hossain

Conformations and Dynamics of Semi-Flexible Polymers, Aiqun Huang

Content-based Information Retrieval via Nearest Neighbor Search, Yinjie Huang

Modeling and Solving Large-scale Stochastic Mixed-Integer Problems in Transportation and Power Systems, Zhouchun Huang

A Meta-Analytic Integration of What Matters in Training Transfer, Ashley Hughes

Passive, Wireless SAW OFC Strain Sensor and Software Defined Radio Interrogator, James Humphries

Overcoming Beginning Teacher Attrition, Neva Husko

Techniques for automated parameter estimation in computational models of probabilistic systems, Faraz Hussain

An Evaluation of Anxiety Following Substance Abuse Withdrawal and Assessment of Somatic Treatments presently Available with a Focus on Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation, Janet Hutchison

The Moderating Effect Shift Work has on Support, Engagement, Satisfaction, Turnover, and Service Delivery: An Empirical Analysis of US Hotel Front Desk Personnel, William Ingram

Promoting Recovery in Trauma Affected Children: Developing a School-Based Professional Development Tool for Teacher Awareness and Intervention, Ellen Julia Ioannides Asher

Resistance Exercise Elicits Selective Mobilization and Adhesion Characteristics of Granulocytes and Monocyte Subsets, Adam Jajtner

Building a Foundation for Goal-Attainment and Problem-Solving in Interdisciplinary Studies: Reimagining Web-Based Core Curriculum through a Classical Lens, Said Jardaneh

Laser Filament Interaction with Aerosols and Clouds, Cheonha Jeon

Self-assembly of Rous Sarcoma Virus capsid protein, probed by Solid-state NMR and TEM, Jaekyun Jeon

An Exploration of Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Public Universities and Colleges in Florida, Lisa Jester

Study On Anisotropic Plasticity And Fracture Of Lightweight Metal Sheets, Yueqian Jia

Development and Validation of the Client Ratings of Counselor Competence: Applying the Rasch Measurement Model, Hang Jo

A Hybrid Simulation Framework of Consumer-to-Consumer Ecommerce Space, Oloruntomi Joledo

The Effect of Employee Behaviors on Consumers' Emotions and Behavioral Intentions in Positive Service Encounters, Yoshimasa Kageyama

The Role of SOD1 Acetylation in Neurodegeneration, Michael Kaliszewski

Social Disorganization and Florida Public High School Academic Performance, David Kanaan

An Examination of the Lived Curiosity Experiences of Traditionally-Aged Freshmen Pursuing and Education Degree, Susan Kelly

Microgrid Control and Protection: Stability and Security, Morteza Keshavarztalebi

Computer Vision Based Structural Identification Framework for Bridge Health Mornitoring, Tung Khuc

Understanding Hydroclimatic Controls on Stream Network Dynamics using LiDAR Data, Seoyoung Kim

Broad Bandwidth Optical Frequency Combs from Low Noise, High Repetition Rate Semiconductor Mode-Locked Lasers, Anthony Klee

Project iCAN: A STEM Learning and Persistence Model for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities, Aaron Koch

Shock Tube and Mid-infrared Laser Absorption Measurements of Ignition Delay Times and Species Time-histories, Batikan Koroglu

RF Circuit Designs for Reliability and Process Variability Resilience, Ekavut Kritchanchai

Role of Kruppel-like Factor 8 (KLF8) in Cancer and Cardiomyopathy, Satadru Lahiri

Perceived readiness to transition to adult health care for youth with cystic fibrosis and congruence with their caregivers' views, Valerie Lapp

An Analysis of High School Homework Guidelines in One Urban School District, James Larsen

Content and Effects of Specific Targeted Feedback from Teacher Observations on Student Achievement in a Large Urban School District., Rachel Larsen

A Priori Analysis of Error and Bias in Value-Added Models, Matthew Lavery

Job Satisfaction of Full-Time Faculty Members at a For-Profit University, Joanna Leck

Interactive Amusement Park Queues: Examining the Indirect Effect of Task Work Load on Guests' Perception of Wait Duration Through Task Immersion, Jonathan Ledbetter

Design of surface chemical reactivity and optical properties in glasses, Antoine Lepicard

Nanoengineered Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices, Chao Li

Intrinsic Modulation Response Modeling and Analysis for Lithographic Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers, Mingxin Li

The Diffusion and Performance of the Accountable Care Organization Model, Yi-Ling Lin

The Comparison of the School District Curriculum Alignment with Algebra Content Standards, Karen Lipscomb

Improving Efficiency in Deep Learning for Large Scale Visual Recognition, Baoyuan Liu

Ubiquitous Computing in Public Education: The Effects of One-to-One Computer Initiatives on Student Achievement on Florida Standardized Assessments, Fernando Lobeto

Falling Behind in Pay: A Longitudinal Test of Equity Theory Among Florida Municipal Police Agencies' Salaries, Robert Lord

The Effect Of Brand Diversification And Systematic Risk On Firm Shareholder Wealth: The Case Of Brinker International, Inc., Abdullah Makki

High Temperature Mechanics of Aerospace Ceramic Composites via Synchrotron Radiation, Albert Manero II

The Lived Experiences of Elementary Students with Disabilities Self-Advocating Through Speaking and Writing, Lindsey Massengale