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Theses/Dissertations from 2017
A Comparison of Simultaneous and Delayed Conditioning of Visual Stimuli in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stephanie Wathen
Holistic Methodology for Stochastic Space Mission Utility Analysis, Ja'Mar Alexander Watson
Reef-Building Threatened by Ecosystem Decline: A Case Study from Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Elizabeth M. Whitcher
Optical Nanoantenna Impedance Matching and Duality and hybrid Surface Phononic Waveguide, Yuancheng Xu
Temporal Transformation of Barrier Islands A round Nakdong Estuary, Sukzun Youn
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
A Systems Engineering Approach for Plant Layout Management & Optimization, Abdulelah Saeed Algarni
Numerical Study of Erosion of the Internal Wall of Sales Gas Piping by Black Powder Particles, Ahmed Saud Al-Haidari
Proactive Approach for the Prevention of DDoS Attacks in Cloud Computing Environments, Brad Alshehry
The Controlled Human Gyroscope, Randy Claude Arjunsingh
Analysis Tools and Defense Mechanisms for DoS Hash Attacks, Pratick Henry Bakhtiani
Categorizing “Muck” in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, Based on Chemical, Physical and Biological Characteristics, Katherine Mae Beckett
Flight Test Investigation on the Effects of Aircraft Flap Configuration Change on Longitudinal Trim, Tiziano Bernard
Phytotoxicity of Silver Species to Egeria Densa and Applications to Phytoremediation, Leonard James Bernas
Soteria: A Persuasive eSecurity Assistant, Punica Bhardwaj
Robust Structured Tracking, Ivan Bogun
An Analysis of the Moisture and Moist Static Energy Budgets in AMIP Simulations, Kristine Adelaide Boykin
Supervision of Primary Care Behavioral Health Trainees: A Survey of Current Practices, Karly Anna Branch
Phycotoxin Loads in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) from the Indian River Lagoon Estuary System and Coastal Altlantic Waters, Florida: 2002-2011, Jeremy Alan Browning
A Robust Speaker Identification Algorithm Based On Atomic Decomposition and Sparse Redundant Dictionary Learning, Thomas James Bryan Jr.
Rapid Generation of 3D Microchannels Using a Multiphoton Laser System in Blended Hydrogels to Serve as Templates for Microvascular Generation, Stephanie Renée Burtch
Modeling Reef-Coral Response to Climate Change, Christopher William Cacciapaglia
Studies with Dynamic Nuclear Imaging Image Reconstruction Algorithm, Haoran Chang
Behavioral Economic Analyses of Reinforcement in the Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior, James Allen Chastain
The Kinematics and X-ray Emission Mechanism of the Large-Scale Jet of 3C 111, Devon Clautice
A Self-Organized Approach for Detecting Communities in Networks, Ben Collingsworth
Trust in Automation: A Study of Helicopter Pilot Perception on Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS), Nicholas Colby Currie
Google Speech Recognition using Embedded System, Anita Devi
The Design of an Articulating Five-Headed In-Water Grooming Tool to Maintain Ships Free of Fouling, Caglar Erdogan
Modeling and Analysis of a Novel Imbedded Organic Thermal Cycle, Joel Maker Faure
Dynamics and Control of Three-Dimensional Perching Maneuver under Dynamic Stall Influence, Mir Alikhan Bin Mohammad Feroskhan
Instructional Approach and Mathematics Achievement: An Investigation of Traditional, Online, and Flipped Classrooms in College Algebra, Dustin Daniel Files
Robotic Arm Tracing Curves Recognized by Camera, Timothy Karl Findling
Digital Quorum Sensing for Self-Organizing Malware, Mark E. Fioravanti II
Leader Emotion Management Behavior and Perceived Leader Effectiveness: The Moderating Roles of Gender and Culture, Julianna Fischer
Global Mindset: Examining the critical components for successful global leadership decision-making, Agnes Flett
Generalization across Modalities of Expressive and Receptive Language Acquisition through the Use of Multiple Exemplar Training and Errorless, Melinda Galbato
Reverberation Mapping of the Dusty Torus in Active Galactic Nuclei, Erich Franz Geisert
Surface Cooling Due to Precipitation in the Tropics, Camila Gomes Martins Ramos
The Effects of Elevated pCO₂ and Temperature on the Embryonic Development, Larval Survivorship, Condition, Calcification, Morphology, and Behavior of the Florida Stone Crab, Menippe Mercenaria, Philip Michael Gravinese
Psychological Well-Being and Heart Disease: The Utility of Mental Health and Management Plans, Jennifer Anne Heath
The Tolerance of Benthic Infauna to Fine-Grained Organic Rich Sediments in a Shallow Subtropical Estuary, Daniel Christopher Hope
Quantification of Frictional Drag due to Biofouling on In-Service Ships, John Travis Hunsucker
Discrete and Continuous Operational Calculus in Stochastic Games, Kenneth Ibe Iwezulu
How Shared Leadership Improves Team Performance: Exploring the Role of Team Knowledge and Team Learning, Hairong Jiang
Angle of Attack Visualization: A Proposal for a Tangible Interactive In-flight Loss of Control Recovery System, Nicholas Kasdaglis
Proactive Coping Style and Employee Well-being: Workplace Stressors and Recovery Experiences as Mediators, Erica Christine Keeton
Geological Conditions Required for the Fluvial Erosion of Titan’s Impact Craters, Rebeca M. Kinser
The Role of Biotic and Environmental Factors in Spatial and Temporal Variability of Indian River Lagoon Copepod Communities, Hannah G. Kolb
Multi-Axial Fiber Optic Reference Strain Sensor for Flexible Dynamics of Structures, Gabriel Lapilli
AES Encryption Algorithm using ARM TrustZone Technology, Chia-Che Lee
Depletion Today Keeps the Apple Away: Effects of Workplace Resource Processes on Daily Health Behavior and Recovery, Chelsea Alyce LeNoble
A Robot Platform for Intelligent Ground Vehicle Research, Jihang Li
Consumer Likelihood to Complain in the U.S. Commercial Airline Industry, Xinpei Lu
A Further Analysis of Commission Errors during Discrete Trial Training, Tavy Alisa Matthews
Indonesian Women’s Health Determinants, Victoria A. McGrady
Building Exposure Study in the State of Florida and Application to the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model, Joshua Michalski
Multiscale Mechanics of Bone: Examining the Influence of Genetic Alterations, Brendyn James Miller
Maintenance and Improvement of the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model, Nicholas Wayne Miller
Evaluation of User Perceived QoE in Mobile Systems Using Social Media Analytics, Ahmed Yaseen Mjhool
Non-Invasive Real Time, Accurate and Affordable Monitoring of Hemoglobin and Vital Parameters for ICU Patients, Harsh S. Modi
Real-Time Monitoring of Sand and Dust Storm Winds Using Wireless Sensor Technology, Hana Mohammed Mujlid
Design of a Rotating Brush Underwater Grooming Device with a Focus on Brush Optimization, Motor Control and Design for Reliability, Mark Harrison Nanney
Influence of NDBC Buoy Design on Sea Surface Temperature Trends in the Coastal United States, Alexander Keith Nickerson
Evaluating Soil Properties and Cyclic Loading Effects of Florida’s Clayey Silty Fine Sand Soils Associated with High Pile Rebound, Ali Fadil M. Omar
Analysis of the FM Radio Spectrum for Secondary Licensing of Low-Power Short-Range Cognitive Internet-of-Things Devices via Cognitive Radio, Derek Thomas Otermat
An Examination of How Ratings of Airlines are Effected by Different Types of Information: A Mediation Analysis, Abdullah Selim Ozyurek
Cross-Spectral Biometric Performance Analysis on High-Resolution Face Images, Praveen Kumar Pandian Shanmuganathan
Real Time Implementation of an Inertial Measurement Unit based on Fiber-Bragg Sensor Array using Legendre Polynomial, Taher Saifee Parekh
Use of the MMPI-2 Masculine-Feminine Pathology Scale in determining Gender-related Symptom Expressions among Outpatients, Priyanka M. Parikh
Design and Development of a Physiological Stress Monitoring/Alert System Using a Wristband, Ritesh Varma Pathapati Thyagaraju
Contributions of Fatigue, Pain, and Functional Limitation to Future Depression in Cancer Survivors, Thomas Santo Recine
Flight Test Evaluation and Analysis of the WingBug: A Miniature Air Data Computer and Inertial Measurement Unit, Matthew Knight Rhoney
On Phase Change Material Heat Exchangers: A Computational and Experimental Investigation, Christian Omar Rodriguez Dieppa
Consumer perceptions about pilot training: An emotional response., Timothy G. Rosser
Simulating Bottom Reflectance Retrievals Using an Analytical Solution for the Two-Flow Irradiance Models, Tyler A. Rotkiske
An Improved Fuel Spray Breakup Model for Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Configurations, Chitra Sadanandan
Value Based Methodology to Evaluate Sensors for Bridge Structural Health Monitoring Systems, Jefferson Santos de Oliveira
An Examination of the 16PF Validity Scales as Predictors of the Scale of Accurate Personality Prediction (SAPP), Katherine E. Schmieder
Evaluation of Unbound Pavement Layers Moduli Using the Miniaturized Pressuremeter Test, Alaa Mohammed Shaban
A Method to Enhance the Heat Transfer Mechanism in Metal Particle Porous Beds with Applicability to Paramagnetic Materials for Hydrogen Storage, Shahin Shafiee
Feature Based Object Tracking: A Probabilistic Approach, Kaleb Smith
Experimental, Numerical, and Analytical Slosh Dynamics of Water and Liquid Nitrogen in a Spherical Tank, Jedediah Morse Storey
A Study To Develop An Electronics Chassis Compound Cylinder Pressure Vessel Using Finite Element Modeling, Gordon Randall Straley
Evaluating Computerized Math Performance Using Progressive Ratio Schedules in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Lauren Stroker
Cooling Performance of Reciprocating Aircraft Engines: A Quantitative Analysis of 14 CFR Part 23 Certification Requirements, Kevin Andrew Stuth
Specialized Distributed Hardware Design for Real-Time Atmospheric Turbulence Mitigation Error Correction Calculation, Subhadra Subramanian
Exploring the Role of Biofilms in the Transport and Establishment of Invasive Marine Macrofoulers, Lynn Holly Sweat
An Analysis of Capital Cost Estimation Techniques for Chemical Processing, Omar Joel Symister
High-level Multi-objective Model for Microgrid Design, Siamak Talebi
Correlates of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) Scores for Asian Indian College Students, Saloni Taneja
Numerical Modeling of Soy Biodiesel to Maximize Engine Power and Efficiency While Minimizing Pollutant Emissions, Ehsan Tootoonchi
Chemical Forms of Nitrogen in Runoff from Diverse Florida Watersheds, Jessica Emily Voelker
Effects of Intelligent Computer-Generated Interactive Mathematics Programs on Students’ Achievement and Affective Domain, Holly Marie Wendel
Time Series Classification using Covariance Descriptors, Oluwaseun Winsala
The Strategic Global Climate and the Construction of the Strategic Global Climate Scale, Leah Rose Wolfeld
GBANN-V: Genetically Based Artificial Neural Network With Validation for Optimal Feature Selection and Data Mining, Eric W. Worden