Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Utah State University.
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Upon final deposit in the Institutional Repository (IR), a thesis/dissertation becomes part of the student’s official academic record. No changes may be made to the thesis or dissertation after it has been approved by the School of Graduate Studies.
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2025
Comparative DNA Methylation Profiles of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Embryos and In Vitro Fertilized Embryos, Braden Abercrombie
Linearized Rigid-Body Dynamics of Asymmetric Aircraft, Troy A. Abraham
"Why Does Coach Do That?" Exploring Influences of Coach Behavior in Non-Elite Women's Artistic Gymnastics, Katherine Vernay Adams
Understanding Hydroclimate in the Contiguous United States: Roles of Temperature vs Precipitation and Subtropical Pacific Warming, Grace Esenam Affram
The Impacts of Anthocyanins on Gut Health: Microbiome Dynamics and Colorectal Cancer Cell Responses, Mohammed F. Almatani
Impact of Thermodynamic Factors and Intrinsic Properties on Crystallization Behavior and Physical Properties of Edible Fats, Nabila Anjum
Conservation Laws for Asymptotically Perfect Fluid Spacetimes, Lyle Arnett Jr.
From Rifles to Running Shoes: How Outdoor Recreation Trends are Reshaping Conservation Efforts, Lane James Arthur
A Model of Changeover Behavior in Concurrent Schedules of Reinforcement, Matias A. Avellaneda
Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Dynamics and Grazing, A Study of Vegetation Indices and Survival, Codi R. Backen
Early and Late Season Weed Control in Dormant Alfalfa, McKenna Saige Barney
Exploring Variations in High-Resolution Downstream Hydraulic Geometry of the Logan River, Gabriel V. Benitez
Still "The Last Best Place"?: Concentrated Ownership, Amenity Migration, and Community Change in Southwest Montana, Elizabeth A. Bennett
Assessing Long-Term Changes in Aspen Forest Cover in Northern Yellowstone National Park Before and After Carnivore Recovery, Nicholas J. Bergeron
Irrigation Performance Connection to Water Quality in Big Creek, Sena Bildim
Operationalizing Camera-Based Hydrologic Monitoring With AI and Edge Computing: Towards Real-Time Water Level and Discharge Measurements, Razin Bin Issa
Supplementing Tannins to Increase Performance and Reduce Methane Emissions in Cows Grazing on Western Grasslands, Horacio Pedro Blanchard
Approaches to Improve In Vitro Oocyte Maturation and Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Embryo Developmental Potential, Renata Blocher
A Systematic Review: Learning Emotion Regulation With Virtual Reality, David Boyd Bobo
UV-A Light and Heat-Activated Antimicrobial and Biodegradable Materials for Food Packaging and Preservation, Michael J. Bodily
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Self-Help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perfectionism, Emily M. Bowers
First-Year Elementary Teachers and Mentor Feedback About Literacy Instruction: Exploring Perceptions, Reactions, And Impact, Whitney Bowman
Factors Influencing Cognitive Load: Exploring Affective Elements, Motivational Constructs, and Regulatory Strategies in Learning, Rebecca B. Brockbank
Game Changing Education: Empowering High School Stem Teachers to Teach Engineering Using Games, Leslie Brown
The Recreation Opportunity Spectrum in Practice: A Classification of Visitors and Sites in the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado, USA, Jessica Bruck
[M]otherhood: Navigating Work-Family Constraints and Strategies in Pink-Collar Jobs, Madison Brunell
The Effects of Resveratrol and Commercial Serum-Free Media on Ovine Oocyte Quality and Cloned Embryo Development, Ian Bunderson
Operation: Twisted Arm, Paul Burdiss
Quantifying the Sensitivity of Land Use Land Cover Metrics Through Simulation Techniques, Haley Burger
Describing Functionality in Natural Language May Improve Decomposition Behaviors, Matthew R. Burns
Identifying and Addressing Current Gaps in Knowledge and Treatment Dissemination for Individuals With Trichotillomania, Leila K. Capel
Caregiver Mand Training: Evaluating the Effects of Using Bug-In-Ear Coaching Via Telehealth, Makenna P. Carnesecca
Lidar Scene Reconstruction Using Imagery and Frame Overlap from a Texel Camera, Blake Chamberlain
Strategies for Writing Synthesis to Learn: A Case Study Among Sixth-Grade Social Studies Students, Kalie A. Chamberlain
Electromagnetic Sensor Sampling Volumes and Water Content Calibration in Coarse-Textured Porous Media Using Layered Mixing Theories, Chieh Yun Chang
Exploring the Effect of Three-Dimensional Microenvironment on Human Brain Cortical Development, Cheng Chen
Accelerating Convergence of RANS CFD Simulation of External Flows Using Surface-Vorticity Panel Solver, Yi Cheng Chen
Watermelon Production in Utah: Exploring Biostimulants to Reduce Water and Fertilizer Use, Evan A. Christensen
Alevi-Bektashi Ballads: Malady, Melody and Remedy, Mustafa Cingoz
Systematics, Evolution, And Species Delimitation of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) Based on Ultraconserved Element Phylogenomics, Brandon Ross Claridge
Changing Climate, Changing Minds: Social Media's Role in Shifting Climate Change Beliefs, Rachel M. Clarke
Ecology and Management of Forest Grouse: Breeding Acoustic Monitoring, Spatial Behavior, And Harvest, Logan Clark
A Survey of Master's Qualifying Exam Practices and Content in Real Analysis, Zachary M. Coverstone
Perceptions of National Identity and Government Trust: The Effects of Migrant Education Policies in Thailand, Kathryn Creglow
CTSO Implementation in Secondary Education: Insights Into Teacher Motivation, Barriers and Training Needs, Ariane Crystal
Soil Health on Utah's Farms and Ranches, Jenae Dean
Characterizing the Dynamic Nature and Regulatory Mechanisms of the Tramp Complex, Joshua Mark Denson
Using Disposition-Based Tools to Identify Highly Effective Teachers for School Hiring, Matthew W. Dias
Optimal Distributed Energy Resource Control and Scheduling in a Microgrid Framework, Timothy M. Dodge
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Transdiagnostic Approach to Improve Quality of Life Among Adults Living With a Physical Chronic Health Condition, Marissa L. Donahue
Precision Agriculture Applications in Tart Cherries: Yield Mapping Technologies and Remote Sensing for Water Stress Estimation, Anderson Luiz dos Santos Safre
Balancing Native Wetland Types and Ecosystem Function Conservation in the Face of an Aggressive Plant Invader, Aubin A. Douglas
A Value Sensitive Design Approach to Reimagining Parental Control Apps, Prakriti Dumaru
Examining the Development of Collective Classroom Efficacy at the Secondary Level, Bradley K. Dutson
"I was in the Story": The Relationship of Oral Storytelling With Student Hope, Narrative Transportation, and Religious Beliefs, Jacob B. Earnest
Unveiling Insights From Complexity: Advanced Computational Techniques for High-Dimensional Medical Data, Devin P. Eddington
Making Peace Among the People: The Development of Brigham Young's Political Thought and Activity, 1838-1846, Garrett R. Elkins
Adapting to Change in Amenity-Oriented Communities: Innovative Strategies for Shifting Social and Environmental Needs, Emma L. R. Epperson
Optimization of the Root Zone in Controlled Environment Agriculture, Brendan Fatzinger
Protecting the Dreams of Indigenous Psychology Trainees: Stories of Culturally Competent Supervision, Erica Ficklin
Evaluating the Impact of Maximum Aero-Thermal Heating on a High-Speed Fixed-Wing Atmospheric Aircraft Optimum Trajectory, Benjamin M. Ford
Predicting Major Solar Flares Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Multivariate Magnetic Field Time-Series Data, Arash Azizian Foumani
An Investigation Into the Principle of Symmetric Criticality, Guillermo Frausto
Setting Salinity Water-Quality Standards Protective of Aquatic Life: Insights From Analyses of the Effects of Salinity on Stream Insects, Katlyn M. Gardner
A Provable Semi-Infinite Programming Approach for Solving Dynamic Nash Games, Tyler C. Gardner
A Pavlovian, Conditioned-Reinforcement Approach to Reducing Impulsive Choice, Katherine Garland
Leadership, Identity, And Student Voice in Secondary Schools, Gordon S. Geddes
Adversarial Voltage Transients in Multi-Tenant FPGA Environments, Andrew J. Gerber
Investigating Changes in Hydroclimate, Land Cover, and Evapotranspiration Across the Great Salt Lake Basin and its Major Subbasins, Bhuwan Ghimire
Micro-CT Evaluation of Bone Changes in Osteoarthritic Sheep Treated With Gene Therapy via TIMP-3, Ethan Gilliam
Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: A Comparative Analysis Between Hannah Arendt and Frantz Fanon, Nicholas Gleed
Learning Outdoors: A Pilot Program for Early Childhood Educator Professional Development, Cari Lee Gongora
Cultural Adaptation of the ACT Guide for Immigrant Community Members, José Manuel González Vera
Aquatic Habitat Representation for Robust Water Resources Management and Fish Conservation Decision-Making, Gregory C. Goodrum
Maximizing Dryland Seed-Based Restoration Success Via Retrospective Analyses of Species-Use Patterns and Field Testing of Seed Mix Composition, Spencer J. Good
Authentic Digital Writing Parameters in College Composition: Design, Implementation, And Assessment of a Culture Jam, Mary Ellen Greenwood
Exploring Methods for Quantifying Uncertainty in Neural Network-Based Turbulence Closures, Cody Grogan
Analysis on Modifications to an Outdoor Field-Scale Rotating Algal Biofilm Reactor With a Focus on Biomass Productivity and Power Usage, Davis R. Haag
Advancing Multi-Agent Robotics Simulations Through Heterogeneous Reinforcement Learning in IsaacLab, Jacob R. Haight
Gender-Diverse Individuals' Mathematics Self-Efficacy, Aliya Halterman
Integrating EEG and Pupillometry to Investigate Reward Learning With Neutral Feedback, Allison Hancock
Second Nature: Nurturing Stewardship Through Ecological Presence, Tyler Hansen
Optimization and Utilization of Microbial Electrolysis Cells in Waste to Product Applications, Hayden Harrison
Effects of Elevation, Fire Age, Burn Severity, And Pre-Fire Vegetation on Post-Fire Sagebrush Songbird Communities, William D. Harrod
Breaking Up in the Digital Age: Examining the Relational Dissolution Model on Instagram, Alana Haupert
Wild Water: Hydrosocial Dislocation, Dispossession, and the Symbolic Geographies of the American West, Leonard Alexander Henderson
Sensitivity Analysis of a High-Power Wireless Power Transfer Charging Pad for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles to Inform Thermal Management, Jorge A. Hernandez-Ramiro
Linking Variation in Mule Deer Nutritional Condition and Age to Population Performance in a Temperate Environment, Kent R. Hersey