Browsing by Thesis Semester "2008 Fall"
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Adoption of nutrient management practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Off-farm income has recently been incorporated into the analysis of technology adoption, due to its increasing share in total farm household income in the U.S. Previous studies, however, found inconsistent results with ... -
Aptamer encoded nanopores as single molecule sensors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)We have created a low noise, calibrated, molecular-scaled pore. The nanopore is formed either by micro-forge polishing or external penetration of the nanocavity sealed in the pipette terminal. The nanopore fabrication is ... -
Architects and the design of ordinary single-family houses in the United States : the American Institute of Architects and the Architects' Small House Service Bureau
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The development of the design process for ordinary single-family houses has followed a uniquely American pattern. As early as the beginning of the eighteenth century, pattern books appeared in the colonies and were used ... -
Assistive technology selection in technology-rich and technology-limited schools : an exploratory study of IEP decision making
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Consideration for Assistive Technology (AT) for children with special needs is a mandatory element of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) ... -
Associations between Wolbachia, maize and Diabrotica virgifera virgifera
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Diabrotica virgifera virgifera which is infected with Wolbachia, is the most significant and widespread pest to maize in North America and Europe. Wolbachia are obligate intracellular bacteria which seem to be limited to ... -
Behavioral endocrinology of female gray treefrogs, Hyla versicolor, in response to acoustic stimulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Particularly in organisms with a limited breeding period, females must rely on both external and physiological cues to regulate the phenology of reproduction and behavior. I investigated the relationship between male ... -
Biodistribution of lead, arsenic, and gold nanoparticles following respiratory, oral and IV exposure of rats and swine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The presence of arsenic and lead in the environment above the naturally occurring levels can have detrimental health effects on people living in these ... -
Body composition comparison : bioelectric impedance analysis with DXA in adult athletes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of the DF50 BIA device using DXA as the criterion in two groups: endurance athletes and power athletes. The secondary purpose was to develop accurate %BF ... -
Budgeting charity : a historical perspective on the Kansas Orphans' Home
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Orphanages are relatively new, unusual creations in human history. They have existed in significant numbers for less than 200 years, and though now ... -
Can public relations professionals help span the boundaries between scientists and journalists, and does this function help increase accuracy of news articles about public health?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)A function of public relations professionals working for public health agencies is to perform a boundary-spanning role, facilitating communication between public health professionals and the news media. The purpose of this ... -
A case study of cross-cultural and cross-age online literature discussion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The purpose of this qualitative case study is to investigate the nature of students' reading and writing experiences and the social contexts when students are involved in a cross-cultural and cross-age online literature ... -
A case study of perceptions of teachers engaged in teaching reading to adolescent students in middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Reading is a foundational skill that contributes to success in school and life-long endeavors. Teaching students to read and ensuring they learn how to master the five components of the reading process is a primary task ... -
Characterization of apoptosis in the developing bovine fetal ovary: association with germ cell loss
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] During early bovine fetal development a 170 fold increase in germ cells occurs from d 50 to 110 followed by a rapid decline of germ cells by d 170. To ... -
Characterization of interactions involving the polycystic kidney disease-causing proteins: SamCystin and Bicc1
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Rodent models, including the Han:SPRD-Cy rat and the jcpk mouse, have been useful for identifying and characterizing genes that cause Polycystic Kidney ... -
Characterization of the insect cuticle sclerotization hormone bursicon and bursicon-regulated genes in the house fly Musca domestica
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Bursicon is a neurohormone that regulates the cuticle sclerotization and wing expansion process in insects. Bursicon is a heterodimeric cystine knot protein containing two subunits, burs [alpha] and burs [beta], which are ... -
Choosing your own adventure : hyperlinks and their effects on memory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)For this experiment, 39 students from a large Midwestern university were exposed to a total of ten articles, two main articles about 150 words in length, called parent page articles, and eight linked articles. Each of the ... -
Coenzyme Q₁₀ content, composition, texture and physiochemical characteristics of pasta fortified with freeze-dried beef heart
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This study evaluated the feasibility of fortifying fresh pasta with beef heart, a beef by-product high in coenzyme Q₁₀. Incorporating freeze-dried beef heart into pasta significantly increased coenzyme Q₁₀ and protein ... -
Cognitive processing of news as a function of structure : a comparison between inverted pyramid and chronology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Little has changed in how written news is structured, even as the newspaper industry changes dramatically. One of the most entrenched news routines, the inverted pyramid, continues to persist in both print and online news. ... -
Compact power conditioning and RF systems for a high power RF source
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)As part of the University Consortium for High Power Microwave (HPM) Integration, compact power conditioning and RF systems were investigated with a maximum diameter of 15.24 cm. A simulator of a flux compression generator ... -
Comparison of controlled internal drug release (CIDR)-based protocols to synchronize estrus and facilitate artificial insemination (AI) in postpartum beef cows
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Artificial insemination (AI) and estrous synchronization are reproductive technologies that enable beef producers to efficiently improve herd genetics. The recent development of protocols designed to synchronize estrus and ...