Browsing by Thesis Semester "2017 Fall"
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3D genome structure reconstruction from chromosomal contact data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Different cell types of an organism have the same DNA sequence, but they can function differently because their difference in 3D organization allows ... -
3D imaging for brachytherapy patient and mold applicator positioning verification
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)We developed a stereo vision method for 3D imaging of HDR brachytherapy skin cancer applicator positioning and tracking with respect to patients' anatomical features. The setup consists of two high-resolution scientific ... -
4D printing of stimulus-responsive polymeric materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Rising beyond 3D printing techniques, 4D printing can fabricate complex structures with inks made of stimulus-responsive polymeric materials. Thus, ... -
Accessibility and social responsibility : exploring barriers to access on news websites for people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The purpose of this research is to identify barriers to accessing online news for people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Drawing from social responsibility theory, this research also seeks to understand the idea that ... -
Acculturation levels and brand perceptions of Hispanic female consumers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The research in the following thesis reveals a correlation between acculturation and brand perceptions of Hispanic female consumers. This study was ... -
Acoustic feature-based sentiment analysis of call center data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)With the advancement of machine learning methods, audio sentiment analysis has become an active research area in recent years. For example, business organizations are interested in persuasion tactics from vocal cues and ... -
Adaptive Routing Using SDN and NFV
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)In recent times, the primary focus of every ISP is to deliver high quality of service for multimedia applications. Due to ever-increasing network traffic, it is challenging for ISPs to accomplish optimal network ... -
Advanced Design and Analysis of UWB U-slot Microstrip Patch Using Theory of Characteristic Modes
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)Ultra wide band is rapidly advancing as a high data rate wireless communication technology. As is the case in conventional wireless communication systems, an antenna also plays a very crucial role in UWB systems. ... -
Advancing single molecule fluorescence microscopy through the study of dynamic macromolecules
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)We took a two pronged approach to our investigation of protein synthesis by the ribosome: 1) the generation of a novel fluorescence enhancing substrates 2) the development of a method for the generation of fluorescent ... -
Agendas and committees in American state legislatures : the causes and consequences of matching priorities with institutional roles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Legislative scholars largely agree on the importance of the committee system in the legislative process. Committees are generally considered the primary locus of lawmaking activity and individual legislators see them as ... -
Agroforestry education for high school agriculture science : a case study of novel content implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)High school agriculture science programs are recognized as meaningful arenas to reach young agriculture professionals as they gain a foundational understanding of their field. While sustainability is at the forefront of ... -
Algorithms on Majority Problem
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)The main idea of the paper to give solutions to the majority problem where we are counting the number of occurrences of the majority element more than half of the total number of the elements in the input set and also ... -
Alternative materials for radiovoltaics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This work explores alternative materials for the improvement of radiovoltaic devices. First, lithium fluoride is explored as an effective material for ... -
Analysis of cell signaling during floral abscission in arabidopsis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The shedding of plant organs is known as abscission. Floral abscission in Arabidopsis is regulated by two related receptor[negation symbol]-like protein ... -
Analysis of the dynamics of the system of nonlinear differential equations describing a tubular reactor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)A characterization of the solution(s) of nonlinear boundary value problems (BVPs) arising from a class of chemical reactions occurring in a adiabatic tubular reactor when the mass and thermal Peclet numbers are different ... -
Application of deep convolutional neural networks to automatic feature/object detection in high resolution remote sensing imagery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This thesis investigates how deep learning can be used to automatically detect features and/or objects of interest in high resolution satellite imagery. ... -
Applying optimization techniques to identify multistate collaborations for improving biopower energy policy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that aims to reduce carbon emissions from US coal-fired power plants. The proposed "Clean Power Plan" specifies state-specific rate-based goals to achieve a total ... -
Are Functional Limitations Predictive of Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Chronic Pain Patients?
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)Chronic pain is an escalating problem in the United States, with a prevalence of over 100 million people at an annual cost of $560 – 635 billion per year in medical costs and lost productivity. Some of the consequences ... -
Art for our sakes: An analysis of arts coverage at city and regional magazines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The purpose of this research was to better understand how decisions about arts coverage are made at city and regional magazines and the value that these stories have to both the publications they appear in and the communities ... -
Assessing soil carbon and soil quality for sustainable agricultural systems in tropical hillslope soils using spectroscopic methods
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Soil quality is a concept that integrates physical, chemical, and biological components and processes of soil across landscapes. Identifying and developing appropriate methods to quantify and assess changes in soil quality ...