This study examines the relationship between social anxiety and self-concept clarity. Previous research has shown that social anxiety and self-concept clarity are related, and that low self-concept clarity is a unique predictor of social anxiety. Ther . . .

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a pervasive chronic pain condition that affects almost every aspect of daily life. Symptoms can be debilitating and severe, leading to precautionary and inactive lifestyles for those diagnosed. Perceived social support from loved . . .

A variety of alternative renewable fuels have been demonstrated on various catalyst surfaces that can be employed in alkaline direct liquid fuel cells (DLFCs). Palladium is an efficient catalyst for alcohol oxidation; however the oxidation rates for p . . .

The Wnt Signaling pathway has been implicated in stem cell maintenance and incidence of various types of cancer due to the presence of β-catenin, a transcriptional coactivator. It binds to TCF/LEF family proteins and activates the transcription of tar . . .

In recent years, the demands for high data rate and reliable transmission have increased in wireless communications systems due to the wide use of web applications. the key technology that achieves these requirements is the application of Multiple Inp . . .

This thesis seeks to understand the sociocultural, political, and economic influences of the growing nonreligious population in the United States. This study will be conducted through examining the demographics of the nonreligious population, their so . . .

Eocene terrestrial vertebrate assemblages have been described from formations throughout Southern California, such as the Sespe Formation, the Mission Valley Formation, and “Member C” of the Santiago Formation. Vertebrate assemblages from these format . . .

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries have high occurrences in the sport of basketball due to the high amounts of landing, cutting, and other sudden deceleration maneuvers. During landing, studies have prospectively linked insufficient amounts of . . .

The primary focus of golf research has investigated the kinematic and recently, the kinetic differences between low and high handicap golfers. However, research and golf instruction are not appropriately accounting for individual characteristics withi . . .

Manganese (Mn) oxides play an important role in the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, sulfur, and iron, and can also act as a sorbent or oxidant for various toxic trace metals. the formation of Mn oxides is primarily driven by Mn-oxidizing microbes, a . . .