Theses and Dissertations
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Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Analysis and Modeling of Porous Media Networks in Petroleum Reservoirs Through Microscale Thermography and Core Flooding, Alan Petrovich-Mar
Cover Crop-Induced Improvements to Soil Hydraulic Properties and the Role of Termination Time in Mitigating Negative Soil Moisture Impacts, Fabrizio Javier Pilco
Integrating Satellite Data and Low-Cost Sensors to Assess the Impact of Sugarcane Stubble Burning on Air Quality in the Rio Grande Valley, TX, USA., Sai Deepak Pinakana
Mitigation of Droughts and Floods From Conjunctive Water Resource Management Using Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR): Experiments and Numerical Modeling, Sumiaya Amin Preota
Transformation with Genes to Improve Lipid Production and Barcoding to Identify Unknown Algal Species, Michelle T. Rada
The Abduction of Juan Manuel Fangio and Its Impact on the Cuban Revolution, Shalom Nissi Ramirez
Hispanic Academic Leadership in the Health and Human Services, Gabriela Elizabeth Rangel
Arginine Vasotocin and Corticosterone in Nesting and Non-Nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles in X’cacel-X’cacelito Sanctuary, Krista Blair Reed
A Qualitative Case Study: Exploring Distributed Leadership in Instructional Leadership Teams, Martha Reyna Perez
Assessing Illegal Take of Sea Turtle in Bocas del Toro, Panamanian Caribbean, Daniela Carolina Rojas-Cañizales
Student Imaginaries: The Role of Universities in Addressing the Polycrisis, Susana Maria Ruiz Sors
Exploring the Relationship Between Suicidal Behavior and Obesity Among Young Hispanic Adults in the United States, Nadeen Salhadar
Bilateral Leading Edges With Tubercle Modifications: An Experimental Study, Roberto Sanchez
Interdigitated Gear-Shaped Screen-Printed Electrode Using G-PANI Ink for Sensitive Electrochemical Detection of Stress Related Hormones Dopamine and Cortisol, Pritu Parna Sarkar
How Various Resistance Training to Muscular Failure Protocols Influence Body Composition, Arterial Compliance and Muscular Strength in Women, Rebekah Danielle Schlatter
Cytidine Triphosphate Specifically Modulates ParB-Mediated DNA Compaction: Insights From Single-Molecule Analysis and ParB C-Terminal Lysine Mutagenesis, Lois Akosua Serwaa
Investigating Spatiotemporal Patterns of PM2.5 (Fine Particulate Matter) Pollution Utilizing Data From Low-Cost Sensor Networks and Satellites at Schools in Roma, Texas, USA, Kabir Bahadur Shah
Porous Geopolymer Composite for Geotechnical Applications, Karla Viviana Sierra Flores
Barriers to Hispanic Post-Secondary Education in Science Fields, Luis Slayton
Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide fluxes from managed aquatic systems of the Rio Grande Valley, Siena Rose Stassi
Cross-Frame Effects and Design Optimization for Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridges, Nisha Sthapit
The Benefits of Fantasy Book When Used as a Coping Measure Against Interpersonal Conflict in Hispanic College Women, Ruby Kaitlynn Tijerina
Computational and Experimental Analysis of Knee Kinematics and Gait Variability: The Effects of Load, Speed, and Fatigue on Human Motion, Alfirio Trejo Jr.
The Herzog-Takayama Resolution Over a Skew Polynomial Ring, Linoy Utkina
Cloning and Heterologous Expression of Human nAChRs and a Unique Spider Venom Toxin, Christine M. Vega
How Do Women Deal with Beauty Standards?, Mandy Lashay Wilson
Exploring Factors That Contribute to the Success of Latina Superintendents in South Texas, Juanita D. Ybarra-Rodriguez
Oxytocin as a Possible VEGF Inhibitor for Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy, Daira Yepez
Joint Modelling of Longitudinal eGFR Trajectory and Time to Acute Kidney Injury in Lung Transplant Patients, Samiha Zakir
Fairness and Robustness in Decentralized Federated Learning, Kaichuang Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Beta Lactams Anticancer Effect on Human Breast Cancer, MCF-7 Cell Line, Ailis A. Abalos
Model-Based and Model-Free Control Approaches in Subgrids: A Conceptual Review of Control Strategies in Microgrids, Omobolade H. Abioye
A Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of the Well-Structure Integrity in Enhanced Geothermal Systems Using Numerical Simulation, John Alfred Ganal Acevedo
Affective Life, Mobility and Unity in U.S.-Mexico Transborder Families, Aaron A. Adame Sosa
Missing Data Imputation With Longitudinal Data, Joseph Omar Alanis
An Examination of Adverse Childhood Experiences as a Predictor of Physical Activity in Emerging Adults, Christian Alvarado
Care-Teach: Proposing an Open-Source Approach to Personalized Learning, Jaime Augusto Alvarez Perez
Development of the Structure and Control System of a Stewart Platform Robot for Human Balance Recovery Interventions, Rhobenn R. Alvarez Zambrano
The Effect of Advertising on Consumer Self-Improvement Motivation: When and How Advertising Motivates Consumers, Suwakitti Amornpan
The Development and Analysis of Practical Decision Support Tool Implementations: Case Studies From Small Business to Large Government Enterprise, Alexis Andaverde
Vessel Delay Detection and Pattern Mining From AIS Data, Naznin Ara
Unquiet Quitting: The Lived Experiences of Latinx Teacher Attrition in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Dolores Araujo Jr.
Corre y Se Va: A Collection of Ramblings, Daniella Arredondo
RSM for the Optimization of Selective Laser Melting Process Parameters for Manufacturing Initial Layers of Horizontal Overhang Structures, Prince Yaw Asamani
Evaluating Feature Selection Methods in Machine Learning With Class Imbalance, Martha Asare
An Analysis of Fish Assemblages and Flow Regimes Upstream and Downstream of Falcon Reservoir, Christopher J. Austin
Technical Potential and Challenges for Agrivoltaic Development in Nigeria, Ifeoluwa Ezekiel Babarinde
Cultural Norms and the Expression of Affection in Nigerian Yoruba Families, Tolulope G. Banjo
Tarnished Glory: The Exclusion of Buffalo Soldiers in World War I, David Michael Barron
Benchmarking Machine Learning Algorithms for the Prediction of Gas Adsorption in Metal-Organic Framework Materials, Juan G. Benitez
Study of Temperature Effects of Glucose and Microwave Dielectric Dispersion Model, Ethan Grant Boone
Uncovering Insights on Remote Learning Through a Critical Discourse Analysis of Tweets at the Start of the Pandemic in the United States, Douglas Wayne Bridges
Habitat Restoration Along the U.S.-Mexican Border Examining Collaborative Governance for the Bahia Grande, Mya Jude Brown
Democratizing Social Studies Education: Testimonios of Mexicana Youth in El Llano Grande de Aztlan, Cecile M. Caddel
Persistence and Lived Experiences of Doctoral Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution, Jacob Michael Camacho
Exploring 3rd-8th Grade Teachers’ Conceptions of the NWEA MAP Assessment and the Relationship on Grade Level, Content Area, and Students’ Academic Growth, Dymphna Jewelle Canales
Analyzing Teachers' Perceptions of a Principal's Instructional Leadership Practices on a Dual Language Campus Using the Blase and Blase Reflective Growth Model, Selene Canales-Garcia
Online Learning Communities and Secondary Educators' Tech-Enhanced Instructional Practices: A Correlational Study, Oscar R. Carrera
Understanding Social Media as a Communicative Tool to Facilitate Critical Discourse: Using #BlackGirlMagic to Explore How Black Women in Higher Education “Talk Back", Crystal Spruill Carter
Synthesis of Silicon Carbide, Titanium Nitride, and Titanium Carbide Nanofibers: Exploring Novel Approaches with Unique Precursors, Jahaziel Eduardo Cavazos
Feasibility Study on Microwave Glucose Level Monitoring, Ricardo Cepeda
Thermodynamic Feasibility of Potential Nano-Energetic Systems Based on Metal Oxynitrides, Manoj Chhetri
Development of a More Sustainable High and Ultra-High-Performance Concrete, Enrique Chirino Andalco
Mitigating the Greenhouse Gas Footprint of Hydropower via Floating Solar Photovoltaic Integration: A Modeling and Predictive Analysis Study, Areefin Ul Hassan Chowdhury
Improvement of Triboelectric Nanogenerator by As-Prepared Lithium Niobate for Energy Harvesting and Sensing Applications, Jahid Inam Chowdhury
Soil Carbon Sequestration Efforts in Arid and Semi-Arid Climates Under Conservation Agriculture and Reforestation, Samantha Lynn Colunga
Leveraging a Community of Practice to Advance STEM Education Reform and Promote Teacher and Student Self-Efficacy, Ruth Renee Colyer
Role of Interferon-Induced Protein With Tetratricopeptide Repeats 3 (IFIT3) in HIV-1 Associated Neurodegenerative Disorder and Alzheimer’s Disease, Ranjit Kumar Das
Ecological Effects on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Vegetated Estuarine Soils of the Lower Laguna Madre, David R. de la Garza
Validation, Optimization, and Experimentation of Electro-Centrifugal Spinning, Carlos Alberto Delgado
Studies of Novel and Well-Defined Dinickel Architectures Utilizing an N-Atom Bridge, David Anthony de los Santos
Conditional Quantization for Uniform Distributions on Line Segments and Regular Polygons, Tsianna Danielle Dominguez
Density Functional Theory and Machine Learning Analysis of C—C Reductive Coupling From Terminal Cyanido and Cyaphido Complexes, Roberto Magdiel Escobar
A multivariate analysis of the gravitational wave signal landscape from core collapse supernovae, Raul Alberto Espinosa Perez
Proof of Concept: Simulating Drone Tracking in a Border Security Context, Jose Ruben Espinoza
Autohistorias in the Borderlands: A Narrative Inquiry, Gricelda Eufracio
Assessing Cover Crop Adoption Factors in the Rio Grande Valley Through a Social-Ecological Perspective, Mackenzie Feldman
Theoretical Insights and Analysis Into Luneburg Lens, Aram Flores
Resonances of Electrostatically Actuated Non-Uniform MEMS Cantilever Resonator of Constant Width and Linearly Varying Thickness, Rigoberto Flores
Developing Hispanic Pre-Service Elementary Bilingual Teachers’ Cultural Competence and Teacher Identity Through Mixed Reality Simulation, Yajaira A. Flores
Investigating the Role of the Estrous Cycle on Memory in Syrian Hamsters, Laura Emma Garcia
An Exploratory Case Study of Students’ Blended Learning Experiences During Post Emergency Learning, Heidy M. Garcia Moreno
Utilizing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Computer Software to Assess Effects of Cover Crops on Cash Crop Volumetric Mass and Plant Height, Carlos Andres Garcia Patlan
Investigating the Relationships Among Explicit and Implicit Language Bias, Reading Motivation, and Reading Comprehension Among Bilingual College Students, Erika Vanessa Garza
“Overcoming Is Everything”: Testimonios From Latina School Leaders Navigating Eurocentric Curriculum, Martha Elena Garza
Evaluation of Polymerization Condition Reactions of Methyl Vinyl Ketone for Hydrogen Storage, Rituborna Ghosh
Mitigation Methods for Instrumental Artifacts in Gravitational Wave Data, Raghav Girgaonkar
Unveiling Eureka Math: A Critical Peek Behind the Curricular Curtain, Jennifer L. Goldin-Weeks
A Phenomenological Study of Latina Poets as Leaders at Higher Education Institutions, Rodney Gomez
The Heroine Among Us: An Analysis of the Feminine Principle of the Heroine Archetype in Motion Pictures and Its Implication for Social Discourse, Neldie Gonzales
