Theses and Dissertations
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Sensemaking of the Unexpected: A Qualitative Study in Understanding the Actions of South Texas School Board Members to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Angel Magallanes
Guiding Wildlife: Evaluating Wildlife Exit Designs and Sensor Lights for Safer Highways in South Texas, Rupesh Maharjan
Documenting the Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Pair-Rule Genes in the Early Tribolium Embryo, Hasan Mahmud
Primary and Secondary Resonances of Fringe Effect Electrostatically Actuated MEMS Cantilever Resonators, Miguel Armando Martinez
How Many Tiny Snails? Circumscription of Three Species of Pyrgulopsis (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae)in Nevada Mountain Springs, Trenton Meadows
Assessing the Influence of Native and Invasive Grasses on the Behavior of Aedes aegypti in South Texas, Emily Medelez
Understanding the Influence of Traffic and Noise on the Wildlife Community Surrounding FM106 and SH100 in South Texas, Anna Rose Mehner
Actions Taken at Firm-Level to Mitigate the Adverse Impacts of Climate Risk, Deepak G. More
The Effects of Livestock on Mosquito Diversity and Abundance in Hidalgo County, Taylor Nicole Moya
Increasing the Robustness of Machine Learning by Adversarial Attacks, Gourab Mukhopadhyay
Structure Modifications and Alternative Monitoring Designs of Wildlife Road Mitigation Structures, Madison T. Nadler
An Investigation into the Enoughness Mindset, Ai Nhan Thi Ngo
White Light Specular Reflection Data Augmentation for Polyp Detection, Jose Angel Nunez
Exploring Graph Neural Networks in Reinforcement Learning: A Comparative Study on Architectures for Locomotion Tasks, Gaukhar Nurbek
Conditional Optimal Sets and the Quantization Coefficients for Some Uniform Distributions, Evans Nyanney
Unanswered Calling: The Dynamics of Occupational Calling Misalignment Between Leader and Follower, Hilda Obiri-Yeboah
Exploring Equity in Biliteracy Development in a Two-way Dual Language Program, Dalila Ochoa
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Interactions With Foodborne Pathogens and Impact on Plant Productivity in a Model Hydroponic System, Esther Titilope Oginni
How Mathematics Instructors Foster the Development of Black Students' Mathematics Identity in Undergraduate Active Learning Mathematics Courses, Ashly J. Olusanya
Natural Language Processing for Automated SysML Diagram Generation, Joshua Andre Ontiveros
Utilizing Nanodiamond for Antiretroviral Drug Delivery to HIV Infected Microglial Cells, Ebenezer Owusu
Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis of Spiroindolinopyranopyrazoles, Esther Owusu
Teachers’ Perceptions on the Impact and Effectiveness of Certification Programs in Preparing and Retaining Educators, Teresa De Jesus Padilla
Emotion Regulation From a Virtue Perspective: Applications for Individuals With Adverse Childhood Experiences, Maria Eugenia Palomo
Exploring Grit Among Hispanic Undergraduates at a South Texas Hispanic-Serving Institution, Lorraine Pedroza
Navigating School Restructuring in the Post-COVID Era: A Principal’s Perspective in Sustaining Organizational Health While Bridging the Academic Achievement Gap, Alma Alicia Perez-Campos
3D Bioprinted Coaxial Tubule Optimization for Human Aortic Endothelial Cell Growth, Ilse Gabriela Perez Garcia
Cries from the Arroyo, Samyra Perez
Examining Time Spent on Social Media and Its Effects on Mental Health in Terms of Body Image Concerns, Self Esteem and Overall Quality of Life Among U.S. Adults, Rigel Macarena Pinon
Effects of Nitrogen or Phosphorus Depletion on Lipid Production in Bracteacoccus sp. and Tetrastrum sp., Cassandra J. Po
Cavernous Distortions, Silas Samuel Quintanilla
Machine Learning Predictive Models for Load Identification of Railroad Bridges Subjected to Train-Induced Vibration, Md Masnun Rahman
Escúchame, Mi Ciencia Cuenta: Leveraging Cultural Ways of Knowing to Increase Chicana STEM Engagement, Patricia Ramirez-Biondolillo
At Risk, Punished, and Pushed Out of School: Leadership Practices Utilized by School Administrators for Discipline Consequences in South Texas Schools, Beulah San Juanita Rangel
On the Development of a Software Pipeline for Automatic Detection of Transients With the Transient Optical Robotic Observatory of the South, Alejandro Reyes
The Impracticality of Silk, Jo A. Reyes
Genetics of LRG1 and its Association with the Cardiometabolic Risk Traits in Mexican American Children and Adolescents, Aaron Rene Reyna
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
The Role of Hope in Recovery From Sexual Assault for Hispanic Women, Esmeralda Rivera
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
Effects of Metoprolol and Propranolol Beta-Blockers Mixture on Morphological and Physiological Responses in the American Oyster, Andrew Salinas
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
One Hundred Years of the U.S. Tax Court (1924-2024): An Examination of the Tribunal, Its Judges, and Firms’ Involvement in Tax Litigation, Rolando Daniel Sanchez
The Shift: Web 2.0 Tools and Learner Engagement From the Teacher Perspective, Deig Aaron Sandoval
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
Examining Hispanic Beginning Farmers and Ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley Through a Community Capitals Framework, Perla Kimberly Schrock
A Study on a Vector Complex Modified Korteweg-De Vries Equation, Changyan Shi
TC-PTP-Mediated Regulation of p38 MAPK Pathway Promotes UVB-Induced Apoptosis in Skin, Lindsey Susie Shim
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
Student Loan Debt Disparity Among White, African American and Hispanic Women: A National View, Arnoldo Trejo
The Impacts of Using GeoGebra on Students’ Perceptions and Achievement in Learning Trigonometric Ratios, Robert Carlos Trejo
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.
Thank You for Your Service, Dwayne Vega
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
Aside From the Want, Jacob L. Villanueva
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
Differential Effects of Workplace Readiness Training and Job Placement Services Provided by Vocational Rehabilitation vs School Transition Programs: A Retrospective Study of Young Hispanic Adults, Ashley Laura Wheeler
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
