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Development of MURR flux trap model for simulation and prediction of sample loading reactivity worth and isotope production
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is the highest power university research reactor in America. It has been supplying various radioisotopes for more than 20 years. The flux trap, locating in the center island ...
Advanced analysis and design of polymer sheet extrusion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
A manufacturing process design methodology is presented which can be used to improve the production of polymer components manufactured via the extrusion. The design methodology employs polymer process modeling, design ...
Development and initial validation of the Williams-Proctor Cultural Competence Scale : assessment for youth development professionals and paraprofessionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
There are many fields needing to elaborate on the theoretical constructs that compose multicultural competence. This paper elaborated on the development of a reliable and valid instrument that assists with the self-assessment ...
General relativistic theory of light propagation in the field of gravitational multipoles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
We consider propagation of electromagnetic signals through the time-dependent gravitational field of an isolated astronomical system emitting gravitational waves. The system is assumed to possess multipole moments of ...
The association between raising grandchildren and grandparent caregiver marital relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Few studies have examined how raising grandchildren influences the marital relationship of grandparent caregivers even though raising grandchildren may strain marital relationships. This study used nationally representative ...
A novel ultra-low refractive index nanoporous dielectric based aqueous core waveguide system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This dissertation presents the fabrication of an on-chip waveguide system capable of guiding light through aqueous solutions. The waveguide relies on total internal reflection for light propagation wherein the core of the ...
Structural studies of acid phosphatases from pathogenic bacteria
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Acid phosphatases are important, ubiquitous, and diverse group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphoryl from phosphomonoester to water forming inorganic phosphate and alcohol. These enzymes play critical roles ...
Regulations and functions of P2Y₂ and P2X₇ nucleotide receptors in the central nervous system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
It is well known that ATP acts as a classic neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is stored in synaptic vesicles, released upon neuronal excitation, and activates both ion channel receptors (P2X) and G ...
Production of propylene oxide from propylene glycol
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The primary goal of this research was to find a renewable synthesis method for the production of propylene oxide. Significant quantities of glycerin are formed as a co-product when soybean oil is used to produce bio-diesel. ...
Peer difficulties in children with epilepsy : association with medical, neuropsychological, academic, and behavioral factors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Children with epilepsy have more peer difficulties than do healthy children or children with other health conditions (i.e., asthma and diabetes). Few studies have investigated which variables relate to peer problems in ...
The role of public relations education in preparing students for managerial roles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
While undergraduate programs do include elements of theory and goals of developing students' critical thinking and problem solving abilities, an underlying purpose in higher education is ultimately to prepare students for ...
Role of the intermediate-conductance Ca²⁺-activated K⁺ channel (K[ca]3.1) in coronary smooth muscle cell phenotypic modulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Smooth muscle cell phenotypic modulation is characterized by suppression of smooth muscle specific marker gene expression, migration, and proliferation ...
The importance of ownership in the renewal process of one middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Researchers/school leaders individually investigated the extent to which the restructuring and renewal of middle schools impacted growth toward academic ...
The effects of cooperation scripts and technology implementation on cooperative learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this experimental study was to determine the impact of two modes of cooperation, scripted and unscripted cooperation, in face-to-face ...
Effective leadership traits identified through protestant clergy leader conversations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This qualitative case study examined conversations with exemplar clergy to identify leadership traits. Twelve effective clergy leader interviews were ...
The role of culture in police behavior literature, 1953-2006
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Literature examining police behavior published between 1953 and 2006 was analyzed to determine the role culture played in police behavior during different ...
Landowner attitudes and perceptions of forest and wildlife management in rural northern Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Understanding how resources are being managed begins with understanding the owners of the resource, the landowners. Improving Missouri's forest resources ...
A design-based research approach to the implementation and examination of a cognitive flexibility hypertext in a large undergraduate course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The overall purpose of this longitudinal study was to investigate the interaction between the learning process and the design-based process by using a cognitive flexibility hypertext (CFH) implemented in a large undergraduate ...
Standards in the studio : how are the National Standards for Music Education implemented within the collegiate low brass studio?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which collegiate low brass studio teachers implement the nine National Standards for Music Education into their intentions, structure, curriculum, pedagogy, and ...
How communication impacts network structure and access to community social capital
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This dissertation utilizes an interactional community perspective that focuses upon the networks of common experience within a place (Colclough and Sitaraman 2005). Little empirical research exists about how information ...