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Group 10 Metal Catalytic Olefin Polymerization and Synthesis of Ethylene/Acrylate Block Copolymers
(2022-07-08)The functionalized polyolefin materials are considered economical and high performance materials used in a wide range of applications, such as upcycling polymers, elastomers, membranes, and compatibilizers. This dissertation ... -
Polymer Microstructure Regulation in Olefin Polymerization by Pd-diimine Catalysts
(2022-07-05)While the origins are a pervasive approach to olefin polymerization have encompassed early transition metals, late transition metals act as the most ubiquitous platforms to obtain functional polyolefins. Following the ... -
Homogenization of Coupled Problems of a Fluid Flow with Magnetic Particles
(2022-06-30)This thesis is devoted to the asymptotic analysis of systems of partial differential equations arising from the physical models of complex fluids. We aim to derive the effective behavior of such mixtures from the properties ... -
Interest Fit & Career Choice Satisfaction: A Large Study Comparing Advanced Methods of Measuring Fit
(2022-08-22)Despite the widespread use of vocational interest inventories to assess person-environment fit, there is yet to be a consensus on the most predictive way of operationalizing fit. My study aimed to provide clarity to this ... -
Trauma-informed Compassionate Leader Behaviors: Showing compassion in the workplace to those that have suffered trauma
(2022-08-15)The present research study sought to develop a compassion scale – a measure of Trauma-informed Compassionate Leader Behaviors (TICLB) using a total sample size of 949 across three studies. In Study 1a, TICLB items were ...