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Masters ThesisAlsemaan, MohammadSolar energy is probably the most abundant renewable energy which is of great importance to fundamentally solve the energy crisis problem if can be harvested extensively and efficiently. This dissertation reviews the solar energy conversion systems an . . .
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Masters ThesisNassruldin, Lafa TaherSoil is unlike other construction materials such as steel and concrete for which humans can control their properties. Therefore, it is important to investigate and test soil in order to predict its response to the construction loading. The coefficient . . .
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Masters ThesisMozaffarpour Noori, MohammadThe aim of this thesis is to provide a tool for contractors to select optimal equipment for projects, which will increase cost efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. The target geographic area for this research is the state of California, and th . . .
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Masters ThesisDang, Tristin SalazarThe goal of my research is to examine the ways women construct their sexuality within the socio-sexual spaces of bars and nightclubs. By using ethnographic qualitative methods, such as observations and in-depth interviewing, I attempt to understand ho . . .
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Masters ThesisSmith, MelindaGymnastics is a complex and progressive sport that is popular all over the world. Risk of injury is high due to the demands of training year round and increasing the difficulty of skills year after year. Research has focused on injury rates, but has n . . .
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Masters ThesisElliott, Daniel A.This study explored an application of Social Judgment Involvement Theory in the higher education classroom. To accomplish this, an investigation of how highly sensitive issues that trigger high ego involvement was conducted to observe the effect upon . . .
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Masters ThesisQuick, Donald DelliemerMuch of Southern California experiences a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers and cool, wet winters. Characteristic plants include the deeply-rooted shrubs collectively known as chaparral. Such species, including Malosma laurina (Laurel Suma . . .
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Masters ThesisUlloa, JamesBullying exists throughout the education system, though focus in research and discussions of bullying among students within public education are mostly placed on such interactions within the context of traditional K-12 education. While extant research . . .
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Masters ThesisSalamanca, JennyThis study focuses on the analysis of rainwater runoff from an extensive green roof system. Over time, space that was formally available for rainwater to properly infiltrate to the ground is being taken up by impervious built surfaces. Green roof tech . . .
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Masters ThesisRathod, Priyank JayantilalRecently there is a growing trend towards the emotional information to be used in the human-computer interaction. In order to get the correct interaction from the computer, a human has to provide the appropriate inputs. Inputs are recorded by various . . .