Proving whether animals are either capable or incapable of feeling (i.e. core consciousness)
is a problem that is difficult to address because mental states cannot be directly
observed. Many animals exhibit behavior ...
Since global warming came to the international stage in the 1980s, mass media, scientists, politicians, and other public figures have avoided addressing the problem for a multitude of reasons—the first being the social and ...
Within the confines of static, two-dimensional representation, sensory tools are limited to visual cues, thus demanding the maximum output of symbols. Combining words and images taps multiple perception levels in the ...
It was hypothesized that intrapulmonary arteriovenous (IPAV) shunt pathways would be recruited at rest under various levels of acute hypoxic exposure. Thirteen participants with healthy lung and cardiac function were studied ...
MARISSA, LANE-MASSEE(University of Oregon, 2020-12)
The purpose of this study is to understand how hazelnut orchards in the Willamette Valley,
Oregon retain soil moisture throughout the spring and summer months, and how orchard floor treatments
can be used to improve soil ...
Congress and the executive support the continued development of ballistic missile defense systems. Since the Bush administration came into office in 2001, the United States has pulled out ofthe Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) ...
Abendroth, Carey Lynn(University of Oregon, 1990-05)
Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados stand as two of Spain's most prominent composers of the early twentieth century. Both composers established their careers through their compositions for solo piano. I shall examine the ...
The practice of seed saving has the potential to play a critical role
in enhancing the adaptive capacity of the U.S. agricultural system through
the protection the crop genetic resource base. It is therefore of value ...
Commonly overlooked in the numerous narratives of Easter Island's mystery is
the most critical resource to human beings: freshwater. Recent field research on the
Island focused on sea ramps and puna (archaeological well ...
Exotic species pose a threat to many ecosystems within the western U.S. The annual grass species
known as cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) is a prevailing invader in the Great Basin. Cheatgrass
invasion in combination with ...
Coral reefs serve as an important component of tropical marine ecosystems' functionality and composition. However, coral cover in the Caribbean reefs continues to decline due to climate changes. Corals are adapted to thrive ...
The proteins and molecular agents that govern synapse formation in developing organisms are essential for cognitive and neural maturation. Mutations or disruptions in proteins that aid in the formation of a mature synapse ...
Interactive data visualizations have created a new way for online journalists to tell a story. With the overwhelming amount of data available, these visualizations make it easier to compare similar data. The data available ...
Gendered language features, or lack thereof, are utilized in Japanese society to perpetuate feminine ideals in the media. This thesis focuses specifically on how the ideal female romantic partner is portrayed in modern ...
Dixon, Ariane Christine(University of Oregon, 2002-06)
North Northeast Portland, Oregon is a predominantly African American community that has a long history of racial strife, as well as economic and social turmoil. Gentrification has caused many urban renewal projects to ...