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Growth and volatility in inter- and intra-national data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Growth and economic fluctuations are negatively correlated at the country level. Least developed countries measures of output volatility are almost double the size of the developed countries counterpart. This paper provides ...
Seasonal variation in nutrient availability and uptake by oak saplings following four nitrogen treatments on Missouri River floodplain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
. Treatments included applying 83 g 20N-10P-10K as slow-release ammonium nitrate, 87 g 19N-6P-9K slow-release urea, interplanting with two nitrogen-fixing false indigo seedlings, or left untreated. After analysis, foliar nitrogen averaged 1.9 percent for pin...
Examining multicultural counseling competencies among racial/ethnic minority and international psychological trainees
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
competencies among U.S. racial/ethnic minorities and international psychological trainees. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that the combination of these three variables explained significant variance in multicultural counseling competencies. In fact...
Gold nanoparticle-biomolecule conjugates : synthesis, properties, cellular interactions and cytotoxicity studies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
cancer cell lines (MCF-7and PC-3) that over-express GRP receptors. Both cell types exhibit significant uptake of Bombesin gold nanoparticles, internalizing them through a highly specific receptor mediated endocytosis pathway. Binding of AuNps coated...
An empirical assessment of the political and gendered consequences of economic sanctions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
and women's status, I suggest that economic sanctions deteriorate women's well-being by disrupting economic infrastructure, restricting the level of economic globalization, and escalating gendered violence in sanctioned countries. Using cross-national, time-series...
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 content, which were unaltered...
Methods for high-resolution soil-landscape modeling in midwest upland landscapes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
translation enabled the modeling pedogenic trends in peak function parameters. Prototype numerical soil-landscape models were developed for a lithosequence and a toposequence of common soil series in northern Missouri....
Modeling of thin film evaporation heat transfer and experimental investigation of miniature heat pipes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The heat pipe, as one of the most efficient heat transport devices, is a peerless choice in the electronic cooling field. In order to better understand the heat transfer mechanisms of the heat pipe, a heat transfer model, ...
Identification, characterization, and management of glyphosate-resistant waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis sauer.) in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The possibility of in waterhemp has been of concern to Midwest corn and soybean producers due to a heavy dependence on glyphosate as a weed control tool and the increased incidence and problematic nature of waterhemp in ...
Integrated management of the invasive weed, cut-leaved teasel (Dipsacus laciniatus L.) along a Missouri highways
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Cut-leaved leaved teasel is an invasive, exotic, and noxious weed in Missouri. Biennial plant infest roadsides and undisturbed areas. Studies regarding seed biology, detection, and control measures were conducted to improve ...
Synthesis and evaluation of [105]Rhodium (III) complexes of phosphine chelate systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
. Chelate systems comprised of tertiary phosphines may serve as internal reducing agents, thus limiting the amount of ethanol and decreasing the temperatures required for labeling [superscript 105]RH. The chelate systems PS2, P2N2, and P2S2 have been...
Comparison of thermoregulatory mechanisms in heat sensitive and tolerant breeds of Bos taurus cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Two Bos taurus breeds with known differences in heat tolerance were tested under controlled conditions to evaluate heat tolerance. Romosinuano (RO) is a tropically adapted breed. Nine Angus (304 [plus or minus] 7 Kg BW; ...
Protein processing strategies by adeno-associated virus type 5 (AAV5) and the effects of the adenovirus E4orf6/E1b-55k/Cullin 5 E3 ubiquitin ligase complex on AAV protein stability
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
transfection in the absence of E4orf6. This is the first example of poly-ubiquitination of a parvovirus non-structural protein. We also report that unlike AAV2, AAV5 likely utilizes an additional internal methionine translation start site within the Rep52...
Design and construction of helmholtz coil for biomagnetic studies on soybean
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
A Helmholtz coil with a large usable area of uniform field was designed, constructed and characterized, specifically for bioelectric studies. The design and analysis of the coil were carried out through experiments and the ...
FDI and economic growth : the role of stock market liberalization and trade liberalization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This paper analyzes the effect of stock market liberalization and trade liberalization on the relationship between FDI and economic growth using the ...
MSM photodiode as the switching element in a photoswitch-based class E microwave power amplifier
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
A photoswitch is designed for use as the switching element in a 2 GHz class E amplifier. The application of this amplifier is as the final-stage amplifier in the transmit-receive module of a phased-array radar system. The ...
St. Louis's German brewing industry : its rise and fall
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The rapid rise of St. Louis from eighteenth-century frontier outpost to turn of the century metropolis was due in no small part to its German community. During the middle of the nineteenth century tens of thousands of ...
Methodology for quantifying wetland landscape parameters for highway right of way decisions utilizing GIS
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
of the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes a program to regulate the discharge of dredged or fills material into waters of the United States including wetlands. Because of its roadway activities Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) must construct...
Comparing theories of the policy process and state tuition policy : critical theory, institutional rational choice, and advocacy coalitions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This dissertation triangulates four theories of the policy process to explain state-level tuition policy change. Very little policy research examines theories of the policy process in concert. Moreover, the field of higher ...
Collaboration and the use of three dimensional interface within a virtual learning environment and the impact on communication and learning: a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
. It was also determined that all four (4) requirements for a knowledge spiral: socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization, did occur during the period of this research within the 3D environment. Thus the creation of new knowledge...