Theses and Dissertations
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Campus Principals’ Actions and Perceptions That Contribute to the Direct Impact of Teacher Retention, Efrain D. Reyna
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lived Experiences and Career Paths of Women Administrators in Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the U.S. Southwest Border States, Carlos Adalberto Rios
Development and Application of Environmental DNA (eDNA) Techniques to Detect Rough-Footed and Yellow Mud Turtles: A Seasonal Field Study to Detect Turtle eDNA, Sakib Tahmid Rishan
Particle Swarm Optimization for Training Quadrotor PID Controller, Eric Xavier Rodriguez
Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Technology on Veterans With Disabilities in Higher Education, Maricela Rosales
Evolving Community Preparedness: Analysis of United States Pandemic Health Disaster Readiness, Jessy Rugeyo
In Situ Shear Exfoliation of Layered Materials and Fabrication of Multifunctional Composites, Md Abdur Rahman Bin Abdus Salam
Novel Equimolar Medium Entropy Alloy (Ti-W-Mo) via Selective Laser Melting for High Temperature Applications, Lindsey A. Salazar
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Urban Lawn Soil Amended With Biochar and Compost Under Contrasting Redox Conditions, Angel Salinas
Translanguaging as Pedagogy and Culturally Relevant Science Instruction: Teaching in a Bilingual Science Classroom, Angelita J. Salinas
Rabi Oscillations and Entanglement Between Two Rydberg Atoms in an Optical Cavity Studied by the Jaynes-Cummings Model and Quantum Circuits on Qiskit, Francisco D. Santillan
Recognizing Triangles Using Weighted Ehrhart Polynomials, Rafael Sarabia
Two Essays on Corporate Finance. The Impact of CEO Cultural Heritage and Corporate Decision Making, Md Showaib Rahman Sarker
A Study on a Vector Complex Modified Korteweg-De Vries Equation, Changyan Shi
La1-XSrXCoO3 Perovskite: Antimicrobial Properties and PVDF Based Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Storage Through Self-Induced Polling, S M. Anyet Ullah Shohag
Communicating Character: CEO-Expressed Humility, Stakeholder Protest Activism, and Organizational Misconduct, Guadalupe J. Solano
Exploratory Analysis in Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Development, Mathew C. Sosa
Variational Bias Sampling for Collaborative Filtering Recommender Systems, Prisca Stephens
Development of a Mechanical Boot for Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Outpatients, Julian David Trevino
FOXO4 Impacts AKT In Glioblastoma Multiforme, David Uribe
Advancements in Aerial Vehicle Platforms: A Guide for Design, Validation, and Implementation of 3D Printed Drones, Alan Salvador Urteaga
Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas: The Role of Stigma in Seeking Counseling Services, Raquel C. Vasquez
Comparative Analysis of Transfer Learning Strategies for Polyp Detection in Colonoscopy Images Using YOLOv8, Fabian Vazquez Jr.
Attachment of 2D Nanomaterials onto 1D Nanofibers for Separation and Sensing Applications, Elmmer A. Vera Alvarado
Viewing IR Through a Unicolonial Lens: A Case Study on the Effects of Cultural Recognition on State Behavior, Andrew Viera
The Impact of Culture on Firm Performance: A Study on the Effect of Respect, Teamwork, Innovation, Quality and Integrity on Corporate Profitability, Raphael Mwangi Wambugu
Two Essays on Corporate Finance, Yongdong Wang
Breaking Barriers: Factors Contributing to Successful Employment Outcomes for Black Males with Mental Health Diagnosis and Undergoing Vocational Rehabilitation, John C. Williams
Electrocatalytic Degradation of Bisphenol a Using Nickel Sulfide Supported on Graphene Oxide and Cobalt Sulfide Supported on Graphene Oxide Composite Materials, Katherine Ellynn Wright
Synthesis of Nano-Microstructured Barium Titanate (BaTiO3) Incorporated in PVDF-HFP/PEO for Sustainable and Green Energy Generation, Rigobert Ybarra Jr.
Too American for the Mexicans and Too Mexican for the Americans: Autohistorias of a Tejana Educator, Roberta Zamilpa
Ecologies of Teaching With Bilingual Students: Connecting Identity, Agency, and Assessment in First-Year Writing Class, Sumantha Nikole Zapata
Application of Electrical Impedance Tomography to Cementitious Composites, Hugo Zazueta
From Motivation to Hinderance: Unveiling Resigned Employees’ Entrepreneurial Intentions and Actions, Shuaijun Zhang
A Dedicated Lane Analysis for Supply Chain Resilience in the U.S.-Mexico Border: Cost-Comparison and Simulation Models, Carlo A. Zorola Gonzalez
The Role of Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits in Accounting: Impacts on Corporate Information Quality and Audit Fee Determination, Md Zubair Zuven
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Characterization of Lower Rio Grande Valley Watershed, Abdulkabir O. Aduragba
Private Ethereum Blockchain Implementation and Its Security Features for Smart Home IoT, Hasibul Grande Alam
Results and Simulation of Active Self-Assembly, Robert M. Alaniz
Themes and Participants’ Role in Online Health Discussion: Evidence From Reddit, Massara Alazazi
Shortening of Telomeres Caused by Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides in HIV-1 Exposed Human Oral Keratinocytes, Daphne Alcala Zúñiga
Electrical Characterization of Cementitious Composites, Abbas Ali
Robust and Uncertainty-Aware Software Vulnerability Detection Using Bayesian Recurrent Neural Networks, Orune Aminul
Implementation of Dual Language Programs for Emergent Bilinguals: Understanding Instructional Decisions of Elementary Principals, Susana Marlet Arredondo
Image Segmentation with Human-in-the-loop in Automated De-caking Process for Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing, Vincent Opare Addo Asare-Manu
The role of TC-PTP-mediated suppression of autophagy during skin carcinogenesis, Obed Asare
Advanced Prognostic Modeling for Breast Cancer Patients: Leveraging Data-Driven Approaches for Survival Analysis, Theophilus Gyedu Baidoo
An Investigative Study of Potential Factors That Contribute to High Under-Five Mortality Rate in Africa, David Banahene
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development in Principal Efficacy, Lorine Olivarez Bazan
An Automatic Solver for Optimal Control Problems, Marcel Efren Benitez
Analyzing the on Source Window of Supernova SN2019EJJ With a Multi Layered Signal Enhancement Algorithm With Coherent Waveburst and a Convolutional Neural Network, Michael Gale Benjamin
Process-Structure-Property Relationships of Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications, Dipasree Bhowmick
South Texas Elegy: Life During a Global Pandemic, Brianna Bullion
Dopamine Dysregulation in Antiretroviral Drugs Treated Neuronal Cells, Andrea S. Bustos
Faculty Perceptions of Online Instruction and Educational Technology in Higher Education, Raul Nick Cabrera
Teacher Perceptions of Instructional Feedback, Rita Caltabiano-Carrillo
The Relationship Between South Texas Principals’ School Climate, Leadership Style and the Use of Communication Through Social Media and Other Methods, Alberto R. Canales Jr.
Perspectives on Educational Technology Integration from District and School Leaders Before, During, and After the Lifting of the COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions, Alma Delia Cardenas-Rubio
Activation of OPA1 Processing in Differentiated Myoblast Cells, Omar Agustin Carrillo
Aerodynamic Flow Control Using Micro Rotating Cylinders, Alejandro Daniel Carrizales
Simulating Motion Success With Muscle Deficiency in a Musculoskeletal Model Using Reinforcement Learning, Daniel Castillo
Flowers for the Dead, Joaquin Castillo Jr.
Professional Development, Digital Platforms, and Middle School Education During COVID-19, Cynthia Susan Castro
The Effects of Caffeine on Activity Levels and Motor Behaviors in the Honeybee, Apis mellifera, Johana Castro
The Quiet and Other Fantastical Tales, Emily Nicole Cerda
A Psychometric Validation of the Spanish Translation of the Coping Inventory in a Latinx Population, Daniela Chavez
Creation of a College Math Club for High School Students, Lilian N. Chavez
Effect of Elevated Temperature and Roundup Exposure on Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in the American Oyster, Afsana Chowdhury
Matrix Completion Problems for the Positiveness and Contraction Through Graphs, Louis C. Christopher
A Narrative Analysis of the January 6th Capitol Riot: Melodramatic Political Discourse, Joel Corte
Sweet Potato in the Lower Rio Grande Valley: Evaluating Performance Across Several Cultivars, Jon Dale
Analysis of Post-Translational Modifications (PTM) Crosstalk, Amit Das
Mano de Obra: Exploring Processes and Materiality in Artwork, Karla Gabriela De La Fuente
A Qualitative Case Study: Exploring Elementary Principals’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Teacher Leadership, Cathy De Leon
Human-Centric Smart Cities: A Digital Twin-Oriented Design of Interactive Autonomous Vehicles, Oscar G. De Leon-Vazquez
A Victim No More: An Arts-Based Autoethnographic Inquiry, Richard D. Edmonson
“Screen Riders” an Exploration of Breaking Away From the Norms of Cinematic Storytelling, Jake Alexander Escamilla
Navigating Context and Perception: A Qualitative Study on Instructional Coaching, Christie Lizette Esparza
How an instructor's noticing for equity can foster students' sense of belonging and mathematical confidence, Sthefania Espinosa
Cover Crops Influence Arthropod Community Dynamics Through Seasonal Variation and Cascading Effects, Adegboyega Fajemisin
Level of Opportunity for Translanguaging in a One-Way Dual Language Program, Cristina Flores
Pronombres de la tercera persona del zapoteco de Macuiltianguis [Third Person Pronouns in Macuiltianguis Zapotec], Paula Margarita Foreman
Developing Control System for Manufacturing Processes, Md Shahriar Forhad
Essays on Behavioral Decision Making in Crowdfunding Environments, Bright Frimpong
Growth Rates, Morphology, and Potential for Mariculture of the Southern Population of Crassostrea virginica in the Lower Laguna Madre, Texas, Jerad Lee Fuelling
Sustainable Cities: Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Integrating Piezoelectric Harvesters Into Roadways, Heba Mohamed Gaber
Using Statistical Clustering of Trajectory Data to Support Analysis of Subject Movement in a Virtual Environment, Martín Alejandro Galicia Avila
Texas School Social Workers: Demographics, Work Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, and Work Barriers and Facilitators, Astrid Gandaria
Nepantla – Examining the Sacred Middle Ground of Syncretism, Jose Luis Garcia III