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Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Efficient Error detection Architectures for for Low-Energy Block Ciphers with the Case Study of Midori Benchmarked on FPGA, Anita Aghaie
Symbol Synchronization Techniques in Digital Communications, Mohammed Al-Hamiri
Comparison of visual programming and hybrid programming environments in transferring programming skills, Hussein Alrubaye
fixino 1.0, Sultan Alshehri
Adding Security to Control Area Network of Vehicles by Using SHA-3, Aidin Ameri
Optimal L(h, k) labelings of Cartesian products of complete graphs and paths, Krishna Vittal Ammanabrolu
The Role of Women in the Economy of Kosovo, Hana Bacaj
Deep Learning Localization for Self-driving Cars, Suvam Bag
Dear Objects,, Jee Young Bang
Aligning Business Decision Making to Strategy, Donald J. Barnes, Katherine A. Dominguez, and Whitney J. Vazquez
Development, Implementation and Pre-clinical Evaluation of Medical Image Computing Tools in Support of Computer-aided Diagnosis: Respiratory, Orthopedic and Cardiac Applications, Yehuda K. Ben-Zikri
Public Sector Wages: The Implications for the Private Sector, Drenusha Berisha
Teaching Agents with Deep Apprenticeship Learning, Amar Bhatt
On Increasing Trust Between Developers and Automated Refactoring Tools Through Visualization, Alexander Bogart
Into the Pines, Dustin Brown
Multi-Domain Spectral Methods for Data Reduction in Numerical Relativity Simulations, Brian A. Caimano
Analytical Flood Risk Models for First Responder Use: Obstruction Detection and Risk Assessment, Brett Edmond Carlock
Understanding Traffic Characteristics in a Server to Server Data Center Network, Siva Shankar Chandrasekaran
CPU Cooling in Data Center Using a Thermosiphon Loop with Tapered Open Microchannel Manifold (OMM), Aranya Chauhan
From Character to Characteristics, Yen-Ting Chen
A Machine Learning Approach on Providing Recommendations for the Vacant Lot Problem, Md Towhidul Absar Chowdhury
Applying Hierarchical Contextual Parsing with Visual Density and Geometric Features to Typeset Formula Recognition, Michael Patrick Erickson Condon
Advanced Music Audio Feature Learning with Deep Networks, Madeleine Daigneau
Revising a Habitat Suitability Model for Spotted Turtles (Clemmys guttata) in Upstate New York, Caitlin Dailey
Examining the New York State Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative’s Alignment with Several Theoretical Perspectives, Jamie Dougherty
Fabrication of Low Adhesion Films Through Pulsed Light Sintering, Dhananhay Dubey
Maybe Somewhere West, Katie Efstathiou
The use of Social Media as a marketing tool in Kosovo: current trends and opportunities, Robert Ejupi
A Model-Free Control System Based on the Sliding Mode Control Method with Applications to Multi-Input-Multi-Output Systems, Fares El Tin
HeadStrong: Concussion Reduction Using Biomimicry, David Evenski
Election-Attack Complexity for More Natural Models, Zack Fitzsimmons
Applying Multi-Resolution Stochastic Modeling to Individual Tennis Points, Calvin Michael Floyd
Assembly, David Flynn
Algorithmic Framework and Implementation of Spectrum Holes Detection for Cognitive Radios, Ian J. Frasch
Identification of Differential Expression of p53 associated RNAs at 3 Different Treatment Timepoints, and Association with ChIP-seq Identified p53 Genes., Julia Freewoman
The Impact of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs on the Dynamics of the Opioid Epidemic, Samuel Gatley
Picking at Scabs, Robert Gordon
Compassionately Conservative Normalized Cuts for Image Segmentation, Tyler L. Hayes
An Investigation of Process, Form, and Technique, Carter Hopkins
Characterization of Optimized Si-MOSFETs for Terahertz Detection, Jack D. Horowitz
Automatic Assessment of Medication States of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease using Wearable Sensors, Murtadha Dawood Hssayeni
High-Dimensional Linear and Functional Analysis of Multivariate Grapevine Data, Uday Kant Jha
Automated Grading and Feedback of Regular Expressions, Himesh Kakkar
The effectiveness of Social Assistance scheme in Kosovo, Jehona Karavidaj
Alternative Processor within Threshold: Flexible Scheduling on Heterogeneous Systems, Stavan Satish Karia
Machine Learning Based Autism Detection Using Brain Imaging, Gajendra Jung Katuwal
TEST TK, teresa kellett
Welcome Home Rochester: Guiding Refugees through Life in America, Michael Kelly
Logistic Regression Slope Study, Michael J. Kist
Estimating top-of-atmosphere thermal infrared radiance using MERRA-2 atmospheric data, Tania Kleynhans
Awareness and Effectiveness of Corporate Blogging in Companies in Kosovo, Fjoralba Krapi
Landsat Surface Temperature Product: Global Validation and Uncertainty Estimation, Kelly Laraby
Design and Analysis of Multiple-Load Automated Guided Vehicle Dispatching Algorithms, Maojia Li
Smart Grid Privacy through Distributed Trust, Benjamin Lipton
Fragments, Yue Liu
Interactive Dynasty: An Effective Way to Learn About the Tang Dynasty History, Xiangyin Li
Evolution of the Museum Experience: Mobile Augmented Reality’s Impact on the Visitor Experience at an Outdoor Living Museum, Rita Locke Pettine
Victimization Rates Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students, Kristi Love
MPLS & QoS in Virtual Environments, Amar Madhavan
The Modernized Keyboard: Improving the Musician’s Experience Through User-Centered Design, Andrew James Magee
Nickel Silicide as a Contact and Diffusion Barrier for Copper Metallization in Silicon Photovoltaics, Alexander Angus Marshall
Information-Based Neighborhood Modeling, Marcelo Matus Nicodemos
Facial Capture Lip-Sync, Victoria McGowen
Flux Guard: An Exploration of Situational Rigidity, Nicholas Miclette
Artificial Neural Network Based Prediction Mechanism for Wireless Network on Chips Medium Access Control, Ranjith Murugesan
Wireless Interconnects for Intra-chip & Inter-chip Transmission, Rounak Singh Narde
Study of Damage Progression In CSCM Concretes Under Repeated Impacts, Yevgeniy Parfilko
Configurable Verification of RISC Processors, Namratha Pashupathy Manjula Devi
Dysarthric Speech Recognition and Offline Handwriting Recognition using Deep Neural Networks, Suhas Pillai
A Novel Hexapod Robot Design with Flight Capability, Mark C. Pitonyak
Scalable Digital Architecture of a Liquid State Machine, Anvesh Polepalli
Bandgap Reference Design at the 14-Nanometer FinFET Node, Lucas J. Prilenski
Social Table Design For Culinary Enjoyment, Jiekun Qian
Entry-Level Employees’ Views of the Skills Gap in Digital Marketing, Anita Raghuraman
Barriers to Small and Medium Enterprises in Kosovo, Art Raifi
Revitalizing Low Income Communities Using Carbon Neutral Buildings, Charles Rau
SynApps: Children’s ASD Management Through A Mobile Application and An Interactive Biofeedback Exercise, Elizabeth Richardson
Effectiveness of YouTube Advertising: A Study of Audience Analysis, Paula R. Rodriguez
Tech MDs: Improving User Experience of Electronic Health Record System, Rootwa Sagar
Formal Verification of Receipt Validation in Chaum’s Scheme, Kyle Savarese
Dynamic Model Generation and Classification of Network Attacks, Jacob D. Saxton
Overcoming the Challenges for Multichip Integration: A Wireless Interconnect Approach, Md Shahriar Shamim
Parents’ Perspectives: How They Use Behavior Modification Techniques With Toddlers Aged 1-3, Diana H. Solt
The Real Face of Arabic Symbols, Leena Yahya Sonbuol
An Examination of the Uses and Gratifications of Utilitarian and Experiential Online Shoppers, Michelle Spang
Outburst, Benjamin A. Strack
Investigation of sequential experimental approaches in logistic regression modeling, Darsh Thakkar
Validation of a Method to Estimate Skin Spectral Reflectance Using a Digital Camera., Christopher Thorstenson
Characterizing Resident Space Object Earthshine Signature Variability, Jared D. Van Cor
Imaging Polarimetry with Polarization-Sensitive Focal Plane Arrays, Dmitry V. Vorobiev
Design Strategies for Ultralow Power 10nm FinFETs, Abhijeet M. Walke
Fresh Food Delivery System Based on Suburban Community, Zhuo Wang
Interviews Define Face Validity of Physical Activity Survey Items with Fourth Graders, Elizabeth Dubiel Wayman
Ferromagnetic Resonance to Investigate Spin Pumping in Permalloy Multilayers, Thomas White
Bayesian Hidden Topic Markov Models, Kenneth Tyler Wilcox