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This dissertation examines the relationship between horse riding and social dynamics in nomadic Mongolian societies through the analysis of muscle attachment sites on the skeleton called entheses. Nomadic societies have traditionally been portrayed as static, homogenous, and par…

In order to understand the historical context of a biblical text, the role of archaeology and the relationship of the biblical text to what actually happened in ancient times needs to be explored. This thesis will attempt to ascertain the historical context of King Ahab as it re…

A series of model supported WO3 catalysts were synthesized on preformed Al2O3, Nb2O5, TiO 2 and ZrO2 supports by impregnation of aqueous ammonium metatungstate, (NH4)10W12O41·5H2 O. The molecular and electronic structures of the supported tungsten oxide phases were determined wi…

The objectives of the current observational study were to characterize the correlation among total serum Ca, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) and haptoglobin concentrations and daily rumination time (DRT) and activity of periparturient cows, and to det…