Browsing by Thesis Semester "2016 Fall"
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Academic achievement and persistence in online self-paced courses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This study focused on building achievement and persistence models of students enrolled in online self-paced courses using 11,829 AY 2014-15 records from the University of Missouri. Course satisfaction, delivery mode, and ... -
Adjusting organizational structure for cooperative longevity : Missouri farmers association, 1920 - 1950
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The objective of this qualitative exploratory study is to analyze the process which led Missouri Farmer Association (MFA) to dramatically change its ... -
Aging alone in the family home : exploring place attachment and personal adaptation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)It is generally understood that many elders wish to remain at home during their final years. A long-occupied residence holds precious memories and feels secure. To that end, both researchers, designers, and care providers ... -
The Agrobacterium tumefaciens min system contributes to the regulation of cell division
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In A. tumefaciens, the essential FtsZ protein is located at the growth pole before shifting to the mid-cell right before division. Recruitment of FtsZ ... -
Alternative bicycle pavement marking studies using a bicycle simulator
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The past decade has seen increased public interest in sustainable transportation modes in the U.S. However, there is a relative lack of guidance regarding ... -
AMD, analysis of mood dysregulation : a machine learning approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)There is a popular saying, "Stress kills." This statement can be true with repeated exposures to psychological mood dysregulation, which can lead to or worsen stress related conditions such as heart disease and cancer. ... -
Analyzing the impact of a 1:1 initiative on student learning outcomes : a focus on low socioeconomic students in the high school setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the impact of a 1:1 initiative on English Language Arts (ELA) student learning outcomes for low socioeconomic students. The case study specifically analyzed achievement ... -
Animal stay region detection and behavior analysis based on GPS trajectories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Nowadays, GPS technology is becoming an important tool in tracking and understanding wild animal behaviors. For example, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has put GPS collars on more than 80 black bears and more ... -
Antibacterial, plasmonic, and toxic properties of engineered nanoparticles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)There has been increasing application of novel nanomaterials in recent years in the area of agriculture and food science. This dissertation aims to study novel nanomaterials and investigate their applications in food safety, ... -
Application of Ab Initio Calculations and Molecular Dynamics to Collagen and Brome Mosaic Virus
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations are no more accurate than the underlying force field which represents the molecular interactions. In this thesis, we have calculated ab initio atomic partial charges for proteins of ... -
Application of CRISPR/CAS9-mediated genome editing for studying soybean resistance to soybean cyst nematode
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Soybean is one of the world's most important crops, providing billions of people with food, energy resources, and industrial materials. The value of soybean has increased to 41 billion dollars in the United States. Soybean ... -
Application of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing for studying soybean resistance to soybean cyst nematode
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) Heterodera glycines has become one of the most economically important pathogens of soybean in the world. The main strategy of SCN management is planting resistant soybean cultivars. The main ... -
Applying science writing crediting practices to social media
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Art in Scale: Barbara Marshall and the Fine-Scale Miniature Movement
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Throughout time, humans have engaged with miniatures as a means of making sense of their world. For each generation and each culture, this phenomenon manifests in a way that meets the needs of its participants. This thesis ... -
Assessing border permeability : a geospatial analysis of insurgent mobility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] As the propensity for irregular warfare grows in the 21st century, understanding the potential for movement across borderlands will be essential to ... -
Assessing the biocompatibility of different sizes and concentrations of gold nanoparticles conjugated to decellularized tissue scaffolds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Gold nanoparticles conjugated to decellularized scaffolds have been studied previously within the fields of tissue engineering and biomaterials. They hold much potential for applications in soft tissue repair and improved ... -
Associations between executive functioning, affect-regulation drinking motives and alcohol use and problematic drinking
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Extant literature confirms the direct effects of two key constructs on alcohol use and problematic drinking: (1) motivations to use alcohol to regulate ... -
Associations between psychophysiological, immune, endocrine, and serotonergic biomarkers of stress and gastrointestinal symptoms in autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often accompanied by gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, which also may impact behavior. Alterations in autonomic, endocrine, and immune system functioning are also frequently observed in ... -
Autophagy and ubiquitin-proteasome system during post-fertilization sperm mitophagy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Maternal inheritance of mitochondria and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a universal principle in developmental biology. Mammalian sperm-borne mitochondria ... -
Baccalaureate nursing students' attitudes towards obese children, knowledge about childhood obesity, and reported self-efficacy in addressing children's weight as a health problem
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Childhood obesity is a significant health problem. This mixed methods study used an online survey to investigate senior baccalaureate nursing students' knowledge about childhood obesity, attitudes toward, and their perceived ...