I investigated the effect of precipitation and predator abundance on Rio Grande wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo; RGWT) in Texas. My results suggested that RGWT production was strongly correlated with cumulative winter precipitation over the range of the RGWT in Texas. However, I found no evidence that predator abundance influenced RGWT production, although spatial-asynchrony of predator populations at multiple spatial scales might have masked broad-scale effects. Using the results of these analyses, as well as empirical data derived from the literature and from field studies in the southern Edwards Plateau, I developed a stochastic, density-dependent, sex- and agespecific simulation model of wild turkey population dynamics. I used the model to evaluate the effect of alternative harvest management strategies on turkey populations. Sensitivity analysis of the model suggested that shape of the density-dependence relationship, clutch size, hatchability, juvenile sex ratio, poult survival, juvenile survival, and nonbreeding hen mortality most strongly influenced model outcome. Of these, density-dependence, sex ratio, and juvenile survival were least understood and merit further research. My evaluation of fall hen harvest suggested that current rates do not pose a threat to turkey populations. Moreover, it appears that hen harvest can be extended to other portions of the RGWT range without reducing turkey abundance, assuming that population dynamics and harvest rates are similar to those in the current fall harvest zone. Finally, simulation of alternative hen harvest rates suggested that rates ≥5% of the fall hen population resulted in significant declines in the simulated population after 25 years, and rates ≥15% resulted in significant risk of extinction to the simulated population.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2009. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xv, 339 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 1969. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-102). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 1957. / Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

Thesis (M.S.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2002. / Thesis advisor(s): Jeffrey Cuskey, Bill Gates. Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-82). Also available online.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Indiana University, 1987. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-265).

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Durham, 1995. / BLDSC reference no.: DX194033.

This dissertation focuses on the determinants of foreign direct investment in Turkey's manufacturing industry. The empirical analysis of determinants of foreign direct investment in developing countries is much less studied than those of developed countries. Overall, the most revealed features of foreign direct investment technological superiority together with product differentiation were found not to be a paramount factor in Turkish industry. The Turkish industrial policies and resultant market structure turned out to have created the principle conditions for foreign direct investment to thrive. A highly concentrated market, with considerably high sectoral protection rates and relatively fast market growth were found as the most significant factors in determining the level of investment. The ability of foreign firms to take advantage of Turkish market conditions was found to play a major role. The most important of all their ability to prevail in sectors where high minimum capital was required, where managerial and high technical and production skills were of prime importance.

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Middle East, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa))--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. / Thesis Advisor(s): Kadhim, Abbas ; Baylouny, Anne-Marie. "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on August 27, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p.89-94). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Defense Decision-Making))--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. / Thesis Advisor(s): Russell, James ; Baylouny, Anne Marie. "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on August 25, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-69). Also available in print.