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Perspective taking and language comprehension : a comparison between Korean and English infants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
. The present research thus examined whether Korean 14-month-olds and American 14-and 18-month-olds understand an agent's intention through her speech and predict the listener's reaction accordingly. In the research, infants saw two identical balls on the stage...
The occurrence of extreme monthly temperatures and precipitation in two global regions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
There has been a lot of focus on the occurrence of extreme weather events and their connection to climate change and variability. Much of this previous work has been related to individual events rather than for mean monthly conditions. This study...
Reporting on the court of public opinion : how BuzzFeed and The New York Times covered the Brock Turner case
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
, detailed, and remarkable account of the crime Turner committed and the lasting effects it has had on her life. On June 2, 2016, the judge presiding over the Turner case sentenced him to just six months in county jail for the three felonies of which he...
Role of failure in the construction of case libraries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] One means by which to better support problem-solving and indoctrinate individuals is to employ case-based reasoning (CBR) in education. Instructional designers can support...
Teachers teaching teachers : a case study of the 2011 ProEd professional learning community and its influence on creating a culture for organizational learning in schools in the Republic of Panama
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
in the Republic of Panama. This observation provides a framework for exploring how schools in Panama learn. This qualitative ethnomethodological case study was driven by the void in empirical knowledge and the guiding question that asked: How and to what extent...
The perceived role of Spanish-language journalists in one newspaper in the U.S. South: a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Pieter Bruegel The Elder’s The Months: A Perspective
(2014)
in the series while others argue that there were only six. In either case, today, there are only five from the original series that remain. In examining prototypical work depicting the labors of the months, contemporaries of Bruegel, and the works of his...
Paradoxical dysuria among dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
lumbar pain, lameness and neurologic dysfunction. Previous reports describe urinary and fecal incontinence in severely affected dogs. The objectives of this retrospective case series were to describe the clinical signs associated with dysuria and eventual...
Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s The Months: A Perspective
(2015)
In the year 1565, Antwerp merchant Nicolaes Jongelinck commissioned Pieter Bruegel
the Elder to paint a series of paintings, The Months, for his suburban villa. Unfortunately,
Jongelinck lost possession of the series of ...
Analysis of alternative care placement changes as provided by case managers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This exploratory study systematically identified and analyzed a comprehensive list of 53 primary reasons children experienced alternative care placement changes in Missouri's child welfare system. Case managers employed by Missouri.s public child...
Two extreme cases of atmospheric blocking over Europe and North America
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
the land and populations residing in specific areas. In this study, two cases of extreme blocking are analyzed using NCEP-NCAR gridded reanalyses. The first case is the 2003 European heat wave. This event was confined to Western Europe, where the ensuing...
Disaggregate forecasting models : application to Ameren UE's transformer usage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels is essential when attempting to maximize potential revenue and customer satisfaction. Within the utilities industry the significance of customer satisfaction is of utmost importance ...
A strategy to scaffold critical thinking during analysis of leadership cases
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study quantitatively examined the effectiveness of a case-based analysis strategy to promote the critical thinking skills essential to leaders. Essential elements...
An investigation into the contribution of the low-level jet (LLJ) to the available wind resource in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
This work uses data (1 September 2006-31 August 2007) from a network of tall-towers to investigate the impact of the nocturnal low-level jet (LLJ) on near-surface winds in Missouri. Of particular interest is the contribution ...
Adoption of organic farming systems in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
and perceptions regarding organic conversion. The main objective of this research is to compare organic farmers' perceptions and motives by the type of agricultural products produced on their farms. Using a multiple case study methodology, this study compares...
Impaired spatial learning and increased locomotor activity in TgCRND8 mice as a model of Alzheimer's disease
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This study provides a behavioral characterization of the TgCRND8 mouse strain, an APP (double-mutant) transgenic model of Alzheimer's disease (AD). While past research focused mainly on 2-5 month-old TgCRND8 mice, this study used an older age cohort...
Relationship Between Hospital Procedure Volume and Complications Following Congenital Cardiac Catheteriazation: A Report from the IMPACT Registry
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2014)
The association between institutional volume and outcomes has been demonstrated
for many procedures within the field of cardiology, but whether this relationship exists within
the field of congenital cardiac catheterization ...
Manipulating the Mexican press : the Mexican government's regulatory role in freedom of information, gatekeeping and eliciting self-censorship among the press
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The project examines the provisions of the Ley Federal de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública Gubernamental, Mexico's progressive freedom of information law. The law is considered one of the most progressive ...
Comprehensive management of pelvic floor dysfunction in women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
and February 2016. Data were analyzed on 406 subjects who completed up to five treatment sessions with an APRN, which included pelvic muscle biofeedback; vaginal electrogalvanic stimulation; behavior modification; and in some cases pessary fitting...
The effect of parenting stress on children's cognitive development: examining the variables of sex and race/ethnic origin
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
, this study used a sample of mothers and their children who participated in the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project to examine the effects of parenting stress when children were 14 months old on children's cognitive scores on five measures when...