CSU Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains electronic copies of CSU theses and dissertations submitted since fall 2011. Theses and dissertations submitted before fall 2011 are sometimes available in electronic form here if a researcher requested that they be added to the repository. Please note that for works submitted since fall 2011, a small number of works are embargoed until the release date given, and others are restricted to the CSU community. Print copies of theses and dissertations submitted prior to fall 2011 are available in the Libraries.
Theses and dissertations from 1980 to the present are linked to the author's respective CSU department or program; pre-1980 works are not linked to a department or program.
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Current distribution and particle motion in a barbed plate electrostatic precipitator
Electrohydrodynamic theory suggests that a modification in electrode geometry is a method of creating more favorable electrical and flow conditions in electrostatic precipitators. A novel barbed plate precipitator is ... -
Electrohydrodynamic flow in a barbed plate electrostatic precipitator
The large scale secondary flows and turbulence induced by the inhomogeneous negative corona discharge in the conventional wire-plate precipitator are known to reduce collection efficiencies, particularly in applications ... -
Testimonios of leadership: experiences of queer Chicana/Latina administrators in higher education
The purpose of this study was to examine the leadership experiences of out, queer, Chicana/Latina higher education administrators. These professionals are not only underrepresented numerically, they are also often the only ... -
Role of α/β hydroxylase domain containing protein 2 in stallion sperm activation
Cell signaling pathways involved in stallion sperm activation are not completely understood. Furthermore, failure of equine in vitro fertilization is commonly attributed to an inability to successfully capacitate sperm. ... -
Synthetic lethality of flavonoids towards homologous recombination deficient cells through PARP inhibition
Flavonoids can be isolated from many different sources such as plants, fruits, and beverages and they have long been associated with various health benefits. Both in vitro and in vivo studies have shown potential ... -
Whole genome analysis of the koa wilt pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. koae) and development of molecular tools for early detection and monitoring
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum are morphologically indistinguishable from each other. Pathogenic F. oxysporum f. sp. koae (Fo koae) is a limiting factor for low to mid elevation, below 610m (2000 ft), ... -
Framing the mass shooter James Eagan Holmes: serious mental illness and gun violence
This study examined the framing of serious mental illness (SMI) and gun violence focused on the single case of the 2012 Aurora Theater Shooting perpetrated by James Eagan Holmes. At the time, it was the most devastating ... -
Assessing tradeoffs of urban water demand reduction strategies
In many cities across the World, traditional sources of potable water supply can become susceptible to shortage due to increased water demands from rapid urbanization and more frequent and extreme drought conditions. ... -
Air quality implications from oxidation of anthropogenic and biogenic precursors in the troposphere
Oxidation chemistry in the troposphere drives the formation of air pollutants, harmful to human health and the natural world. Emissions from both anthropogenic and biogenic sources control the ways in which air pollution ... -
Improvements in thin film CdTe back contact and interface layers through sputter deposition of metals and semiconductor materials
The photovoltaic industry has grown at an average annual rate of 50% over the last ten years. In that time, solar module prices have dropped significantly, with the current levelized cost of electricity averaged at $0.03 ... -
Ractopamine withdrawal, depletion, and residue testing in beef cattle
Studies were conducted to evaluate use of ractopamine hydrochloride (RH) in beef cattle production and the effect of various withdrawal times and depletion periods on residues in tissues and fluids collected from live and ... -
Characterization the role of telomeric RNA (TERRA) in telomeric DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair in human ALT (telomerase independent) cells
Telomeres are specialized nucleoprotein complexes that protect natural chromosomal termini from degradation and prevent their detection as of DNA damage. Therefore, telomeres play critical roles in maintaining genomic ... -
Scalable and data efficient deep reinforcement learning methods for healthcare applications
Artificial intelligence driven medical devices have created the potential for significant breakthroughs in healthcare technology. Healthcare applications using reinforcement learning are still very sparse as the medical ... -
Systems engineering approach to community microgrid electrification and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea, A
Electrification of remote communities worldwide represents a key necessity for sustainable development and advancement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With over 1 billion people still lacking ... -
Enhancing hydraulic performance of a multi-stage anaerobic digester for high solids cattle manure
Anaerobic digestion is an attractive technology for waste handling because it converts low value waste material into energy and other useful products while performing necessary treatment for proper waste disposal. Conventional ... -
Response of MCSs and low-frequency gravity waves to vertical wind shear and nocturnal thermodynamic environments
Low-frequency gravity waves have been found to both increase and decrease environmental favorability ahead of mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) based on their associated vertical motions. The strength and timing of these ... -
Improve the safety and effectiveness of firelines using Dijkstra's algorithm: model development and implementation during incident
Multiple spatial indices have been developed by past research to evaluate fire management effectiveness and safety concerns and identify fire suppression operation opportunities. In this study, we will use those indices ... -
Rewiring anaerobic digestion: production of biofuel intermediates and high-value chemicals from cellulosic wastes
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is a mature biotechnology for the valorization of organic residues, and AD is one of the most popular technologies for organic carbon recovery and waste stabilization. Research and applications for ... -
Evaluating central mechanisms for age-related force control deficits of the legs
Advancing age is accompanied by several motor control impairments, including increased movement and force variability. Specifically, older adults display more variable and less accurate submaximal forces than young adults, ... -
"POTS equals uncertainty": exploring uncertainty and privacy management of people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a rare, incurable, and invisible disability. POTS is an understudied illness in the medical field and even more so in academia. The importance of studying the experiences ...
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