Theses and Dissertations

Theses and Dissertations

 

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Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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The Journey of Selected Latina Transnational Educational Leaders: Transforming Their Lives Through Educational Achievements and Successful Careers, Raquel Garcia

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Removal of Arsenic (Iii) and Arsenic (V) from Aqueous Solution via Solanum lycopersicum Phytoremediation and Essential Nutrient Analysis, Grecia W. Garcia Salazar

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Cowboy Conversations, Abraham Garza

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Understanding the Ecological Role, Population Dynamics, and Geographic Distribution of Manihot Walkerae, Gisel Garza

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Centrifugally-Spun Ceramic/Carbon Composite Fibers and Their Use as Anode Materials in Li-Ion Batteries, Gabriel Gonzalez

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Synthesis and Characterization of Centrifugally Spun Molybdenum-Based Nanomaterials for Lithium-Ion Batteries, Ramiro Gonzalez Jr.

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Early Embryology in Collembola with an Emphasis on Wing Development, Samantha A. Gonzalez

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Factors That Influence Hispanic Female Pursuit of an Associate of Arts Degree at a Hispanic Serving Institution, Maria Victoria Guadarrama

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Mariachi Programs at the University Level: Investigating Eurocentric Stereotypes, Clyde M. Guerra

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Factors Affecting IRS Audit Rate Probability: Empirical Evidence from RGV Region, Issack Guyo

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Improving Demand Response Strategies Utilizing Data Collected by Industrial Assessments to Reduce Cost for Users, Monsur Habib

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Electrospun Polyetherimide and Polybenzimidazole Fibers and Composites, Fatema Ha-Mim Binta Hafiz

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The Processing and Characterization of Nano Composite Nano Fibers for Various Applications, Md Toukir Hasan

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Designing MIMO Omnidirectional Millimeter-Wave MetamaterialAntenna for 5G Communications, Khan Md Zobayer Hassan

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Assessing Long-Term Coral Coverage at East and West Flower Garden Banks, Rebekah Alicia Hernandez

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Development of a Compact Core Flooding Apparatus for Matrix Acidizing Applications, Antonio Hernandez Zuniga

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Empirical Bayes Estimates for the Reproduction Number of Epidemics, Elijah Lee Hight

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A South Texas Elementary School’s Transition to a Constructivist Blended Learning Model of Instruction in Math: Perceptions of Students and Parents, Ana Holland

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Data Analytics for Google Trend Search Result of Illness Symptoms, Md Jakir Hossain

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Two Essays on Corporate Finance, Md Noman Hossain

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Biochar Applications to the Remediation of Lead and Polychlorinated Biphenyl Contaminated Water, Victory Itua Igberase

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Electrical Characterization of Conductive Concrete Containing Graphite Powder, K. I. M. Iqbal

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A Phenomenological Collective Case Study of Mexican American Gifted Dropouts in South Texas, Albert Irlas

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Physical and Chemical Defense Mechanisms in Aloe Barbadensis Against Insect Herbivores, Zachary Johnson

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Effects of Saltatory Rewards and Generalized Advantage Estimation on Reference-Based Deep Reinforcement Learning of Humanlike Motions, Md Rysul Kabir

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Characteristics Analysis of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (Eis) for Different Electrode Patterns, Shanzida Kabir

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Variation in Trichome Types and Density Mediates Plant-Herbivore Interactions in Two Cucurbitaceae Members, Ishveen Kaur

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Fabrication and Characterization of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Nanofibers for Energy Harvesting Applications, Jui Vitthal Kharade

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The Use of Virtual Conference Software (VCS) in the Workplace during COVID-19 in North America: An Empirical Validation of Innovation Diffusion Theory, Khaleed I. Khasawneh

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Antecedents and Consequences of Ambidextrous Orientation among Social Entrepreneurs, Sarah N. Kimakwa

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Assessment and Monitoring of Deltaic Wetlands and Fluvial Systems: Refining and Validating a Multimetric Index of Resaca Ecosystem Health, David Lecusay Jr.

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Investigation of Techniques and Their Application for the Cryopreservation of Algal Species, Jazmine Leija

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Absolute Power Measurements for Advanced LIGO Photon Calibrator, Francisco Llamas Villarreal

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The Backlash of the Online-Right during and after the 2020 United States Presidential Election, Luis Roberto Lopez Jr.

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Selective Laser Melting of Titanium Diboride: A Study of the Energy Density Effects, Lazaro Lopez Mendez

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Academic & Cultural Perceptions and Experiences of International Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution of Higher Education, Samantha Lopez

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Blue Lives Matter: Public Perception in Texas, Nohely Karyme Lozano

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Effects of Scarification, Phytohormones, Stratification, Soil Types and Warming on the Germination and/or Performance of Three Tamaulipan Thornscrub Species, Paula Luera

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Applications of Vanadium Phthalocyanine in Catalytic, Acid-Based Medium to Couple Sugar Molecules, Juan Ricardo Luna

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Investigating BMP7 Expression in Glioblastoma Multiforme, Yajaira Janett Macias

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Flexible Quantum Dot Solar Cell with Nanostructure Titanium Dioxide Photoanode with Modified Counter Electrode, Haimanti Majumder

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Effects of Early Corticosterone Treatment on Vocal Babbling in Wild Green-Rumped Parrotlets (Forpus passerinus), Celia Rose McLean

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Understanding Teacher Perceptions and Experiences About Active Learning Techniques in High School U.S. History Courses at a Lower Rio Grande Valley School District, Juan J. Mendoza

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The Role of Sense of Community on Knowledge Sharing Behavior in Makerspaces, Eduardo Jose Millet

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The Elicitation and Functionality of Contempt in the Workplace: A Values-Based Perspective, Gerardo A. Miranda

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Life and Love in Young Adult Literature: A Critical Analysis of Fragments, Lissette Monrroy

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Teacher Knowledge, Perceptions, and Language Orientations Towards Oral Language Instruction in a Dual Language Classroom, Lucy A. Montalvo

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A Grounded Theory Study: Barriers and Expectations of Elementary Educators Who Teach Students with Autism, Abbie M. Munoz

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Agency of Mexican/Tejano Union Recruits during the United States Civil War: An Archival Case Study of Private Pedro Garcia, Andy Najera

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Development of a Cyberinfrastructure for Assessment of the Lower Rio Grande Valley North and Central Watersheds Characteristics, Linda Isabel Navarro Navarro

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The Cyber Security Evaluation of a Wireless and Wired Smart Electric Meter, Patrick Nnaji

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Enhanced Detection Efficiencies and Reduced False Alarms in Searching for Gravitational Waves from Core Collapse Supernovae, Gaukhar Nurbek

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Development of Metamaterial-Based Near-Zero Refractive Index Structures in the Optical Regime, Andres Ochoa

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Optimal Quantization for Mixtures of Two Uniform Distributions, Eduardo Orozco

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Development of Injection Molding Pressure Monitoring System Using Piezoelectric Sensor, Mostafa Meraj Pasha

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Bach to Bassics - From a Student's Perspective, Samuel Robinson Pasqualetto

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In-Situ Alloying of CuCrFeNiTiAl High Entropy Alloy Using Spark Plasma Sintering, Yash P. Patil

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Prospecting for and Isolation of Microalgae in South Texas, Mauricio Alejandro Peña

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The Little Devil, Stefan Peña

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Embroidering Mexico: Feminine Spaces, Dechados and the National Space, Regina Perez Kamel

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Investigation of Cell Behavior in 3D Printed Lumen Structures for Capillary Regeneration, Victoria Jade Perez

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A Study of Faculty Perceptions of the Quality Matters Professional Development Experience, Sarah Louise Pettus-Wakefield

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Attachment and Intimate Partner Violence in Predominantly Hispanic Young Adult Couples, Deanna Pollard

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Duet Phonology and Syntax of the Red-Crowned Parrots in South Texas, Abigail Pozulp

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Examining the Mental Health of Older Hispanic/Latino Adults: Relationship between Psycho-Social-Cultural Factors and Depressive Symptomatology, Anna Prado

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Design and Modeling a Tunable Non-Hermitian Acoustic Filter, Sandeep Puri

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Development of Vegetable Oil-Based Nano-Lubricants Using Montmorillonite Clay (MMT) Nanoparticles as Lubricant Additives, Md Mashfiqur Rahman

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Bioprinting a 3D Tubular Structure with Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells to Observe the Process Compatibility, Taieba Tuba Rahman

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Practical Challenges of Using Sunn Hemp as a Cover Crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Qulina Rai

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Implications of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Online Environments where Emergent Bilinguals Participate, Myrna Rasmussen

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Conceptual Insight into the Application of Innovative Educational Methods in Astronomy, Wahltyn A. Rattray

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Automated Quality Control in Manufacturing Production Lines: A Robust Technique to Perform Product Quality Inspection, Mark Anthony Reyna

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Electrospun PCL and PCL/Gel Microfiber Scaffolds as Prototypes for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Regeneration and Repair, Diego Rivera

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Status, Distribution, and Conservation of the Black-Spotted Newt (Notophthalmus meridionalis) in South Texas, Padraic S. Robinson

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Machinability of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composites: Modeling and Optimization Using Taguchi Analysis and Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm, S M Abdur Rob

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Exploration of Antimicrobial and Cell Proliferation Properties of Nanofibers Incorporating Nopal (O. cochenillifera) Extract, Cristobal Rodriguez

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Study of Particle Size Effect on the Performance of TiO2 Nanoparticles as Lubricant Additives on Vegetable Oil-Based Nanolubricants, Dario F. Rodriguez

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Microwave Spectroscopy of Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, Chlorosulfonic Acid, and Its Interaction with Water, Diego Erik Rodriguez

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Gupta, Ramanujan, Dyson and Ehrhart: Formulas for Partition Functions, Congruences, Cranks, and Polyhedral Geometry, Joselyne Rodriguez

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Integrable Equation with No Solitary Traveling Waves, Miguel Rodriguez

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Understanding an Inflammatory Pathway in Diabetic Retinopathy, Reanna Raye Rodriguez

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Limits of Variationality in Full Configuration Interaction for the H2 Model System, Oscar Obed Rodriguez Vargas

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Semantic Adversarial Attack on Support Vector Machine, Yessica Rodriguez

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An Innovative Triboelectric Stent Sensor: Prospective Cardiovascular Health Monitor Device, Ulises Vidaurri Romero

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Temporal Convolutional Neural Network for Intrusion Detection, Luis Javier Romo Jr.

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High Performance Electromagnetic Interference Shielding from Lightweight-Flexible Polymer Composite Fiber Structures, Fariha Rubaiya

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Total Synthesis of E Stereoisomers of Bilirubin Oxidation Products, Tess C. Ruiz

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Factors Influencing Intent to Take a COVID-19 Test in the United States, Sheila Rutto

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Nd Doped Zinc Oxide Based Flexible PVDF Polymer Composite for Energy Harvesting and Sensory Application, Muhtasim Ul Karim Sadaf

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Production and Characterization of Polyurethane Fibers by Forcespinning Method and Incorporation of Luminiscense Nanoparticles, Sunanda Kumar Saha

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Deciphering the Role of Intracellular Acidic Organelles in the Gastrointestinal System, Tripti Saini

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The Impacts and In-Depth Study of the Environmental Contaminant, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, and Its Interactions with Water, Karla Veronica Salazar

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Effects of Collaborative Group Activities on Students’ Interest, Course Participation, and Performance in an Online Physics Course, Airik R. Sanchez

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Exploring the Relationship Between Emotion Recognition, Autistic Traits, and Alexithymia Traits in College Students, Luis E. Sanchez

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I Buy Less when Others Suggest: Impact of Personal Relative Deprivation, Temporal Discounting, Social Norms and Store Reputation on Food Over-Acquisition, Swapnil Saravade

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Transitioning to Housing First: Perceptions of the Role of the Rehabilitation Counselor in Serving Homeless Individuals with Disabilities in Puerto Rico, Ana Vanessa Serrano Garcia

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Development of a Novel Strategy to Improve Checkpoint Immune Response in Pancreatic Cancer, Poornima Devi Shaji

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Survival Kinetics and Antimicrobial Interventions to Mitigate Foodborne Pathogen Contamination of Low-Moisture Foods, Rajat Sharma

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Politics of Controlling Birth: C-Section, Use of Contraception and Obstetrics Violence in Bangladesh, Sadia Sharmin

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Flexible and Surface Modified ZnSnO3 Nanocubes for Enhanced Piezoelectric Power Generation and Wireless Sensory Application, Sk Md Ali Zaker Shawon