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Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Wireless sensors for quality monitoring and management of stored grain inventories, Guy Roger Aby
The role of carbohydrates when applying different nutritional interventions to nursery and growing pigs, Jesus Alberto Acosta Camargo
Alternative protein and iron sources for infant and young child nutrition, Isaac Agbemafle
Photographic distortion and design ideation: Engendering creativity in entry-level interior design students, Sasiwong Akkisopa
A framework for Cybersecurity of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems and Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Alaa Al Ghazo
Gaming as psychologically nutritious: Does need satisfaction in video games contribute to daily well-being beyond need satisfaction in the real world?, Johnie J. Allen
Reducing integrated circuit test cost through improvements in multisite testing and built-in self-test, Abdullah O. Al-Obaidi
Comparison of baroreceptor sensitivity with other psychophysiological measures to classify mental workload, Amanda Anderson
Investigating students’ affective states toward laboratory and context-based chemistry, Jiwoo An
Evaluating the effect of sensor limitations in flight vision systems on pilot performance, Ramanathan Annamalai
Manufacture and characterization of natural fiber biocomposites for automotive application, Cindu Annandarajah
The effects of social support, social networks, and functional ability on life satisfaction among oldest old adults, Rotem Arieli
Three essays in behavioral economics, Sher Afghan Asad
Human-centric verification for software safety and security, Payas Awadhutkar
CRISPR interference strategies for studies in essential gene function and live cell fluorescent imaging of DNA elements in Escherichia coli, Nicholas John Backes
Research project to study cadmium selenide (CdSe) solar cells, Behrang Bagheri
Parallelizing unit test execution on GPU, Taghreed Bagies
A computation study on contextual self-organizing maps for subset data integration, Holly Deann Baiotto
Macroevolution of microhabitat, climate, and morphology in lungless salamanders (Family: Plethodontidae)., Erica Karin Baken
Efficacy of two commercial disinfectants against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in livestock trailers under freezing conditions, Kimberlee L. Baker
Modeling of cluster-induced turbulence in particle-laden channel flow, Michael Christopher Baker
Data efficient assimilation of multi fidelity information, Sangeeth Balakrishnan
Wetland use by spring migrating ducks in Iowa’s Prairie Pothole Region, Derek Ballard
Deep learning and GPU-accelerated algorithms for computer-aided engineering, Aditya Balu
Media influence on migration expectations: Experiences of Sub-Saharan Black African students, Annie Vwananji Banda
Examining the role of feedback on agricultural communications students’ writing self-efficacy and self-determined motivation, Haley Marie Banwart
Assessing alternative textile recycling methods: Combining chemical processing with electrospinning technology for life-cycle circularity, Courtney Jo Barbour
Stereotyped perceptions of student-athletes' career choices, Nathan Ryan Barker
Exploring the autonomic responsivity of exposure to salient financial stressors within an experimental paradigm, Neil P. Barnett
Improving quality management of pavement condition data, Bahareh Bazargani
The gambling world of Asian Americans in Des Moines, Iowa, Steven Andrew Beeman
Root structure design for hybrid manufacturing of multi-material structures, Logan Beguhn
Reconstructing baseball's image: Landis, Cobb, and the baseball hero ethos, 1917 – 1947, Lindsay John Bell
A new solution for Markov Decision Processes and its aerospace applications, Joshua R. Bertram
Electrokinetic focusing of charged and neutral species for bioanalytical applications, Beatrise Berzina
Analysis of transcription factor FOXO in the regulation of stress, aging, and neuromuscular tissue homeostasis in Drosophila melanogaster, Allison Birnbaum
Synthesis and reactivity of transition metal complexes supported by oxazolinyl borato ligands and the functionalization of silica surface, Abhranil Biswas
Regularity theory for nonlocal space-time master equations, Animesh Biswas
Active air spring control as a method of agricultural sprayer boom system suspension, Kyle Blaylock
Domination problems in directed graphs and inducibility of nets, Adam Blumenthal
Development and characterization of a novel, edible bigel system with the potential to protect probiotics during in vitro digestion, Mark A. Bollom
Synthesis and reactivity of rare earth and alkaline earth metal complexes, W Kasuni C. Boteju
Two sides to every story: The influence of audience on autobiographical memory, Abby Sue Boytos
Chelation-based enhancement of novel and commercially available antimicrobials against foodborne pathogens, Allison Brost
Inhabit, abandon: Stories and a novella, Kartika Budhwar
Approaches to sustainable management of sudden death syndrome of soybean, Joshua Winaya Budi
Attachment style and emotion dysregulation as serial mediators of betrayal trauma experiences and level of satisfaction in romantic relationships, Amanda Katherine Buduris
Evaluating potential mechanisms of a multiple health behavior change intervention, Kathryn Bunda
Stacked generative adversarial networks for learning additional features of image segmentation maps, Matthew John Burke
Examination of viral infection and host response to define therapeutic potential of oncolytic mammalian orthoreovirus, Luke Daniel Bussiere
"Save our Black schools": Examining North Carolina A&T student activism and challenges towards progressivism in the New South, Malika Butler
Enabling tall towers in wind energy production, Bin Cai
Monotonic loading behavior of calcareous sands with increasing particle crushing, Wenjing Cai
Postprandial glycemic response of whole peas and lentils and their flours in adults with type 2 diabetes, Mariel Camacho-Arriola
Experimental investigations of a semi-batch Taylor vortex reactor using hexane and water, Charlton Campbell
Three essays on family economics, Jia Cao
Decoding the translation initiation mechanism of maize chlorotic mottle virus, Elizabeth Jacqueline Carino
Late Quaternary paleoecology of the North American midcontinent, Hannah M. Carroll
Cost-efficient solutions for analog and mixed-signal test and calibration challenges, Shravan Kumar Chaganti
Flexible resonant sensor fabrication and applications in biological, chemical, and physical sensing, Sadaf Charkhabi
Articulating silence, sexuality, and survival: Women's lives under Caribbean dictatorships in literature, Anik Chartrand
Knowledge self-awareness, financial behavior, and economic pressure, Isha Chawla
Modification of the dual pathway model for binge eating, Davelle May Cheng
3D printing of cellulose derivatives based-biogel matrices as the drug delivery system and support structure, Yiliang Cheng
Three essays on human capital in China, Yulong Chen
Understanding test preparation behaviors of TOEFL iBT repeater test takers in China, Zhi Chen
Diagnostic utility of caudal vena cava measurements in dogs with cavitary effusions or heart failure, Yen-Yu Chou
The lucky ones: A genocide forgotten, a childhood remembered, Zara Chowdhary
Encouraging soil health practices: The influence of identity, norms, and language on soil health behaviors of Iowa farmers, Denise D. Coberley
Analysis of a precast concrete barrier subjected to varying loads, Kenneth Coblentz
Physical activity needs, preferences, perceptions, and current practices of community residing older adults, Annette Elise Contrady
Genetics and genomics of vulva traits and their relationship with first-parity performance in pigs, Flor-Anita Corredor
Hurricane Florence and disaster preparedness: Investigating risk through the intersections of technical communication and user experience, Samantha Jo Cosgrove
Bayesian hierarchical modeling for the forensic evaluation of handwritten documents, Amy Crawford
The influence of regular physical activity on affective and mood state response to acute moderate intensity exercise in adults with major depressive disorder, Gabriel Cruz Maldonado
Trim line: Essays and stories, Brendan Curtinrich
Statistical analysis of queueing problems using real data, Dong Dai
Reassessment of late quaternary bison diminution on the Great Plains of North America, Daniel Martin Dalmas
NIR hyperspectral imaging for animal feed ingredient applications, Princess Tiffany Galaura Dantes
Food security, diet quality, and nutrition knowledge of adult male food pantry users in Story County, Iowa, Elizabeth Davitt
Slaveholders’ Paradise: Conceptions of heaven in antebellum southern Presbyterian thought, Matthew Dawdy
Causes and consequences of variation in maternal investment strategies, David Delaney
Compatibility testing for rooted phylogenetic trees, Yun Deng
Metabolomic characterization and quantitative genetic dissection of cuticular surface lipid accumulation on the stigmatic surfaces of maize, Tesia Dennison
Who’s at the kitchen table?: A study rearticulating kitchen-table educator-activism and reclaiming black Iowa women’s educator identity, Madison DeShay-Duncan
Nutritional modulation of oxidative stress in beef steers during the feedlot receiving period: A focus on transit stress, Erin L. Deters
Impact of boom height sensor placement and quantity on boom height error, Mark Deutsch
School meal or packed lunch: What are the motivators?, Sarah L. Dhillon
Lying and memory in forensic interviews: The influence of voluntary deception and repeated interviews on memory for the truth, Rachel Elizabeth Dianiska
Evaluation of the slope stability of streambanks at saturated riparian buffer sites, Loulou Claire Dickey
Improved pretensioning procedures for anchor bolt connections in sign, luminaire, and traffic signal structures, Zachary Dietrich
Semantic relatedness in L2 vocabulary learning: Does it really matter?, Brody Dingel
Winter annual alternative crops for enhanced sustainability in Iowa cropping systems, Gunnar Dinkla
Characterization of the C-terminal binding domain from bacterial Enzyme I, Rochelle Rea Dotas
Understanding intuitive gestures in wearable mixed reality environments, Karen Marie Doty
A valley so sweet: Community and market development in the antebellum Midwest, Wayne Duerkes
Investigating serviceability issues related to thermal movement accommodation in bridges, Conor Duffy
