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Defining and Measuring Complex PTSD: A Comparison of the International Trauma Questionnaire and the Self-Report Inventory for Disorders of Extreme Stress
(2025-05-30)
The inclusion of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) in the eleventh edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) was a landmark development for the field of traumatic stress. This followed ...
Reliability and Degradation of Bulk and Interfacial Properties in Electronic Packages under Extreme Operating Conditions
(2025-05-27)
The durability of electronic packages used in harsh environments is of vital importance to the automotive underhood electronics, aerospace, and high-performance computing industries. Such applications demand materials ...
International Timber Markets
(2025-05-19)
The aim of this dissertation is to explore three prominent topics of international timberland market research. Chapter One examines whether United States, South and Central America, and Oceania timberland markets have ...
The Combined Impact of Lairage Temperatures and Controlled Atmosphere Gas Stunning time on Meat Quality and Blood Metabolites
(2025-05-12)
Lairage, a holding area where poultry are kept prior to slaughter and controlled
atmosphere stunning (CAS) are two factors associated with poultry processing that can influence
both the physiological state of a bird, and ...
The Characterization and Carbon Storage Potential of the Paleozoic Ketona Dolomite of Central Alabama
(2025-05-09)
This study explores the viability of the Ketona Dolomite, a thick carbonate formation in central Alabama, as a potential reservoir for long-term CO₂ storage through its thorough petrological classification. A variety of ...
Factors Associated with Successful United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
(2025-05-09)
Peacekeeping is an essential component of the United Nations’ contributions to fulfill its core mission of maintaining international peace and security. UN peacekeeping missions (PKMs) are Security Council (SC) approved ...
Assessment of Geochemical Reactivity of Potential Geological Formations Characterized by Diverse Lithologies
(2025-05-09)
Global warming is driven by greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere through the greenhouse effect. According to recent projections, rising greenhouse gas levels may drive global temperatures above 1.5ºC as early ...
Development of Non-Proprietary Ultra-High-Performance Concrete and Determining Tensile Testing Methodology
(2025-05-09)
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a unique material due to having post-cracking tensile strength. To utilize this material in design and construction, a method must be used to test the tensile strength of UHPC. ...
The Impact of Employer Partnership Quality on CTAE Programs in Georgia as Perceived by CTAE Directors
(2025-05-09)
Career and technical education (CTE) is a system of instructional activities that provide students with academic and technical skills to succeed in future careers. It is believed that partnerships with employers enable CTE ...
Guidelines For Digital and Physical Interaction Design
(2025-05-09)
This thesis proposes a structured guideline to assist designers in selecting appropriate control methods including physical, digital, and hybrid options. The method integrates AHP-based scoring, UX factor adjustments, and ...
Reconstructing Radiations: genomics of diversification in lizards and butterflies
(2025-05-09)
Understanding the processes that lead lineages to diversify and give rise to new species is a major driving question in evolutionary biology. The role of extrinsic forces, such as geographic isolation and environmental ...
Evaluation of Integrated Weed Control Practices in Conservation Agriculture Legume Row Crops
(2025-05-09)
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrell) are vital legume crops facing significant yield losses from weed competition, exacerbated by the rise of herbicide-resistant weeds like Palmer amaranth ...
Developing a broccoli crop model to guide growers with sustainable decision-making
(2025-05-08)
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) has emerged as a key crop for diversification in
southeastern U.S. vegetable systems, driven by regional market demand and strategic efforts to
reduce reliance on imports. ...
Automatic Speech Disorder Assessment for Children’s Speech Disorder
(2025-05-08)
Speech disorders in children present persistent challenges for early detection and intervention due to the complex, variable, and context-dependent nature of developing speech. Traditional automatic speech disorder detection ...
Smartphone-Mediated Augmented Reality: Extended Fitts' Law and Immersive Interaction Metrics via Hand Tracking
(2025-05-08)
Augmented Reality (AR) is rapidly emerging as a revolutionary technology capable of transforming education and training by making highly interactive and immersive experiences possible. Efficient user interface (UI) design ...
Position Estimation of Multiple Signal Sources in Short Baseline Environments Using Time Difference of Arrival and the MUltiple Signal-source Cross-correlation based Location Estimation (MUSCLE) Algorithm
(2025-05-07)
This thesis uses time difference of arrival (TDoA) measurements to obtain position solutions for multiple radio frequency (RF) signal sources in short baseline environments. Details for TDoA generation are provided along ...
"We were all trying to figure it out as we go." A Narrative Inquiry Exploring the Sensemaking Processes of Senior Housing Officers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(2025-05-07)
When it comes to crisis management, higher education is no stranger to the response, management, and evaluation of a crisis. As campus administrators, we regularly navigate crises, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflection ...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: Exploratory Network Analysis and Network Comparison Test in Two Trauma-Exposed Samples
(2025-05-07)
Pre-existing psychopathology, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is a well-established risk factor for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs). However, previous studies examining the link between PTSD ...
Advancing Water Cycle Prediction and Projections: An Investigation of the Effects of Model Resolution, Meteorological Forcing Uncertainty, and Land-Use Change Feedback
(2025-05-07)
Accurate predictions of water cycle components, including evapotranspiration, runoff, and soil moisture, are vital for sustainable water resource management, risk mitigation, and ecological preservation, particularly in ...
Development of a Reinforcement Learning Environment for Connected Autonomous Vehicle Performance Optimization and Security Analysis
(2025-05-07)
The global presence of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) has seen an
exponential increase over the last decade. This presence ranges from researchers testing their
performance capabilities to studies assessing new ...