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Obesity prevention and control strategies in Latin American and United States Latino populations [Abstract]
(2012)
Abstract of a paper presented at the International Conference and Exhibition on Obesity & Weight Management, 2012: Latinos are the largest and fastest growing ethnically diverse group in the U.S.; they are also the most ...
Effect of information technology and informatics on the treatment and control of type 2 diabetes [Abstract]
(2017)
Abstract of a paper presented at the 16th Global Diabetes Conference & Medicare Expo, 2017: Diabetes is the fourth cause of death in the United States. Both IT and HI have been applied in the management of diabetes but ...
Web-based applications for prioritizing health : a case study of 27 capital cities in Brazil 2006-2012 [Abstract]
(2015)
Abstract of a paper presented at the 2nd Health International Conference on Health Informatics and Technology, 2015: Introduction: Because public health funds are limited, programs need to be prioritized. We developed two ...
Consumer demand and prospects for commercialization of nutritionally enhanced GM bananas in Uganda
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
Biofortified banana (Musa spp.) is being promoted by the biotechnology industry to reduce Vitamin A deficiency and enhance the nutrition status of vulnerable populations in banana growing regions of the world. Pending its ...
Biotechnology and demand concerns : the case of genetically modified US sugar beets
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
While genetically modified (GM) crops have provided significant agricultural productivity gains in recent years, some consumers oppose GM products as being unsafe. We use the case of GM sugar beets and their recent adoption ...
An economic account of innovation policy in Canada : a comparison of canola, wheat, and pulses
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
There is significant evidence that investments in agricultural research generate gains to farmers and the economy as a whole. The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of the biotech industry in Canada including ...
Glyphosate use in Asia and implications of possible restrictions on its use
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
This study examined the farm level implications of restrictions on glyphosate use. These are likely to be higher weed control costs, poorer levels of weed control, increased incidence of pests, lower yields and loss of ...
Consumer acceptance of sugar derived from genetically modified sugarcane in South Africa
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
The study investigated the perceptions of and acceptance by South African consumers regarding sugar derived from genetically modified sugarcane ('GM sugar'). The results are based on a demographically representative consumer ...
The Potentials and Promises of the Future Way of Computing for Smart Grids [abstract]
(2009)
The electric power network of today is a complex adaptive system under semi-autonomous distributed control at the generation, transmission and distribution systems. It is spatially and/or temporally complex, nonconvex, ...
The effect of oxy-fuel combustion with simulated flue gas recycle on NOx formation and flame stability in a 20 kW coal and coal/biomass combustor [abstract]
(2009)
The adoption of renewable energy standards aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions and the expansion of carbon cap and trade systems are expected to have great impact on regions that are dependent upon coal for electricity ...
Scheduling Plug-in Vehicles in the Vehicle-to-Grid Concept [abstract]
(2009)
With the President Obama's energy plan to put one million of plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road by 2015, these vehicles will be a large source of energy storage. The batteries on these vehicles can either provide power ...
Microalgae-Derived Biofuels and Bioproducts: Integration of Algal Feedstock Production and Biorefinery Processes [abstract]
(2009)
Multidisciplinary collaborative research program was created in order to develop innovative technologies for the economical and sustainable production of biofuels and other bioproducts from microalgae. Fast growing microalgae ...
Green house gas reduction through injecting CO2 in the subsurface [abstract]
(2009)
The evidence presented by the scientific community through the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) process has created a consensus among a majority of scientists and world leaders that there is a need to reduce ...
Agriculture to energy: identifying sustainable energy solutions for developing nations [abstract]
(2009)
Many of the world's developing nations are crippled by fuel shortages. The urgent need for fuel for cooking and heating is resulting in the decimation of local forests and destruction of irreplaceable habitats. For ...
Co-Products: Acquiring more than just energy from energy crops [abstract]
(2009)
The primary purpose of refining a barrel of oil is to produce energy related products such as gasoline, heating oil, and jet fuel. However, about 20% of each barrel of oil is refined into non-energy related co-products, ...
Coal comminution with waterjets for diesel engine power generation [abstract]
(2009)
In near term of the next few decades, coal will likely remain fundamental to supplying significant quantities of affordable electrical energy while other alternatives are developed. 50% of the U.S. domestic electricity ...
Enhancement of plant vision to increase drought tolerance and bioproduction [abstract]
(2009)
Energy needs of the worlds growing population have become central issues to policy and science discussion over the past few years. Not only are our non-renewable sources of energy being depleted at alarming rates, their ...
Logistic modeling of a biomass utilization system [abstract]
(2009)
A logistic model was developed for a biomass utilization system and implemented in ExtendSim, a high-level object-oriented simulation platform. The model allows for system simulation and analysis of biomass supply chain ...
University of Missouri Extension Energy Programming [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
University of Missouri Extension has developed and is implementing a comprehensive statewide renewable energy production and conservation education program. The research based educational program is being lead by a statewide ...
Guaranteed Energy Efficiency [abstract]
(2009)
This presentation is a case study of a recent guaranteed energy and water efficiency program performed by Burns & McDonnell for the State of Missouri. Kansas City based Burns & McDonnell provided preliminary consulting, ...