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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Evaluation of GENE-UP and TEMPO AC for determination of Shiga-Toxin producing Escherichia coli and total aerobic microbial populations from MicroTally sheets used to sample beef carcasses and hides
Two studies were conducted to evaluate GENE-UP and TEMPO AC (bioMerieux, Marcy-l'Étoile, France) for determination of Shiga-Toxin producing Escherichia coli and total aerobic microbial populations from MicroTally Sheets ... -
Impact of grip strength recovery on grip force accuracy in chronic stroke, The
Decreased grip force accuracy and grip strength are two well-documented grip impairments that impede upper extremity function after stroke. Grip force accuracy is essential to perform precise motor actions in everyday life. ... -
Cofilin-actin rods, a hippocampal pathology in mouse models of human dementias, form from different inducers through a common molecular pathway
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Empathic avatar in task-driven human-computer interaction, An
In Human-Computer Interaction, it is difficult to give machines emotional intelligence to resemble human affects, such as the ability of empathy. This thesis presents our work of an emotionally expressive avatar named Diana ... -
Association between observed mentor-mentee relationship quality and self-reported mentee and parent-reported externalizing behavior, The
Youth mentoring programs can have a significant impact in the lives of at-risk youth. A relationship between youth and an adult can act as a powerful protective factor for youth at risk of developing externalizing behaviors ... -
Dose reconstruction in the large Japanese field mouse using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy of tooth enamel
Electron spin resonance (ESR) analysis of tooth enamel is recognized as a reliable method for lifetime dose reconstruction, particularly in human tooth enamel. While the use of ESR to reconstruct dose is well understood ... -
Optical detection methods for microfluidic devices
Optical technology is a common tool integrated onto microfluidic devices to aid in data collection and counting for biological and chemical research. In this study, a simple optical technique was investigated as a detection ... -
Using gender swap in virtual reality for increasing empathy against stereotype threats
The stereotypes associated with women in computer science are potential barriers that prevent female students from developing an interest in this field. This problem persists when attempting to establish a career after ... -
Internet of things monitoring of the oxidation reduction potential in an oleophilic bio-barrier
Petroleum hydrocarbons discharged to surface water at a groundwater-surface water interface (GSI) resulting in violations of the Clean Water Act often spark costly cleanup efforts. The oleophilic bio-barrier (OBB) has been ... -
Parental expressed emotion and treatment outcomes in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
This study uses a case series design to explore the effects parental expressed emotion has on the parent-child relationship and the effects of the outward affect on the treatment outcomes of interventions focused on improving ... -
Device characterization on energy design and scoping tool for DC distribution systems and a study on harmonics in AC/DC converters in low voltage distribution
DC appliances have resurged with the evolution of power electronics and their massive application in Miscellaneous Electric Loads. The increase of DC distributed generation and battery storage has also helped boost the ... -
L-type calcium channel-dependent signaling impacts GnRH receptor function and intercellular communication in cultured gonadotropes
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is a negative feedback biological system critical in fertility, reproduction and development. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is first released by the hypothalamus and ... -
Mycobacterium tuberculosis – mediated modulation of host macrophage metabolism in the granuloma microenvironment
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the leading cause of death by an infectious agent, and tuberculosis (TB) disease continues to be a prominent global health concern. Infection with Mtb incites granulomatous inflammation, ... -
Assessing the use of dual-drainage modeling to determine the effects of green stormwater infrastructure networks on events of roadway flooding
Roadway flooding occurs when a stormwater network does not have the capacity to drain all runoff generated by precipitation. Roadway flooding causes damage to infrastructure and property, risks to human health and safety, ... -
Like father, white son: exploring the intergenerational transfer of whiteness and white supremacy within a white working-class father-son relationship
Through the lens of a white working-class son's personal experience, this project examines how a white working-class father participated in the construction of his son's identity as white and white supremacist as a practice ... -
Risk profiles in integrated project delivery agreements - a comparative study
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a collaborative and communicative Project Delivery Method (PDM). It promotes lean principles such as team integration, Last Planner System, Big Room concept, Pull Planning, etc. Another ... -
Development of a decision support system for concurrently evaluating changes in instream and floodplain habitats caused by flow modifications, The
Assessments of changes to riverine ecosystems due to flow modifications have historically focused on instream habitat. Thus, considerations of floodplain habitat have often been neglected in assessment tools, creating ... -
Environmental predictors of annual incremental Populus deltoides growth, and riparian forest structure of the South Platte River in northeastern Colorado
Riparian forests are biologically diverse systems that provide essential ecological services, such as flood attenuation, bank stabilization, habitat, nutrient cycling, temperature regulation, etc., for the landscapes they ... -
Impact of non-local elasticity factors on natural frequencies of a rectangular cantilever beam, The
The natural frequencies of a structural element are important factors in attaining a safe design. Natural frequency is the frequency at which an element tends to vibrate in the absence of any driving or damping force. When ... -
Policy optimization for industrial benchmark using deep reinforcement learning
Significant advancements have been made in the field of Reinforcement Learning (RL) in recent decades. Numerous novel RL environments and algorithms are mastering these problems that have been studied, evaluated, and ...
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