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(2018-04-10)Department: Learning, Teaching and DiversityThe three papers in this dissertation contribute to research that seeks to characterize the complex and multi-dimensional relation between the physical environment and human learning. The first paper outlines a new approach ...
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(2017-11-08)Department: PhysicsTwo-dimensional materials are one of the most intensively studied systems in the modern solid state physics. Among the broad variety of currently known 2D materials, monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC) are ...
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(Journal of the American Heart Association, 2019-08-20)Background-alpha Carboxyl terminus 1 (alpha CT1) is a 25-amino acid therapeutic peptide incorporating the zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1)-binding domain of connexin 43 (Cx43) that is currently in phase 3 clinical testing on ...
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(2013-03-01)Department: Mechanical EngineeringInteractions between fluids and solid structures of small thickness can be found in many applications, e.g., aerodynamics of the membranous wings of insects, hydrodynamics of fish fins, human heart valves, flags and tree ...
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(2016-08-05)Department: BiochemistryProstaglandin E2 (PGE2), a cyclooxygenase metabolite that generally acts as a systemic vasodepressor, has been shown to have vasopressor effects under certain physiologic conditions. Previous studies have demonstrated that ...
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(2017-03-28)Department: PhysicsThe focus of this dissertation is the interaction of gold (Au) plasmonic structures and the phase change material vanadium dioxide (VO2). Vanadium dioxide modifies the local surface plasmon resonance of an Au nanoparticles ...
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(2011-07-29)Department: BiochemistryAll living organisms encode at least one type II topoisomerase. These enzymes help to regulate the superhelical density of the bacterial chromosome and remove knots and tangles from the double helix. Previous studies ...
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(2017-06-12)Department: PsychologyPsychopathy is a pervasive and persistent personality disorder comprised of combination of a broad range of personality traits. These traits include low fear, diminished empathy, and a propensity to be manipulative, mixed ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-07-22)By the time students reach high school, many parents do not feel equipped to assist their children with homework. However, research shows that even through high school parent involvement in homework can lead to positive ...
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(iScience, 2020-01-24)Visualization plays a central role in the analysis of biochemical network models to identify patterns that arise from reaction dynamics and perform model exploratory analysis. To facilitate these analyses, we developed ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2010-03-01)Many researchers emphasize the importance of interactive read-alouds in developing and teaching necessary literary skills such as comprehension strategies and vocabulary acquisition. The Commission on Reading (Anderson, ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2014-06-13)Despite the multitude of benefits, interactive read-alouds are being implemented less frequently and without best practices due to the current state of education, in which time and data are overpowering teachers’ ability ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-10-15)One issue that today's teachers face is figuring out ways to get students motivated about learning, especially in the area of mathematics. In the past, teachers have utilized computers with projector screens and internet ...
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(Cancer Iinformatics, 2019-04-16)The genome-wide identification of mutated genes is an important advance in our understanding of tumor biology, but several fundamental questions remain open. How do these genes act together to promote cancer development ...
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(2016-04-11)Department: Latin American StudiesIn Guatemala, a relatively recent education policy articulates the state’s recognition of Guatemala as a multiethnic, multicultural and multilingual country and mandates intercultural, bilingual education in areas where ...
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(2021-03-21)Department: ReligionDoes awareness of interdependence with human and nonhuman others produce a moral commitment to social responsibility? This dissertation examines “interdependence” in its political, economic, quanto-bio-cosmic, and moral ...
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(Mercer Law Review, 1997)Interest analysis does not stand up well under economic analysis. Richard Posner has noted that the territorial approach to choice-of-law rules reflected in the First Restatement enabled states at least roughly to exercise ...
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(2007-04-11)Department: Civil EngineeringMany natural and technological processes involve phenomena dominated by interfacial mechanics – occurring within the overlapping region between several solid/fluid phases. Interfacial phenomena typically involve interplay ...
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INTERFACING PHOTOSYSTEM I WITH CONDUCTIVE THREE-DIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORKS FOR SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION (2020-10-12)Department: ChemistryPhotosystem I complex serves not only as a model for inspiration but also as a complete entity which can be extracted and integrated directly into alternative energy technologies. When creating PSI-based solar energy ...
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(Vanderbilt University, 2011)The paper analyzes the intermediation role of government under the assumption that it has an advantage over the private sector in collecting uncollateralized loan payments. It isshown that a government loan program may ...