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Factors motivating college football fandom and attendance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
level, and marital status. A series of questions asking about experiences and time spent as a Mizzou Football fan were also included. Surveys were distributed through several Mizzou-centric Facebook groups, and the PowerMizzou online forum...
The investigation of the self-assemblies of pyrogallol [4] arenes with large metal ions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
-propylpyrogallol[4]arenes with barium ions led to the formation of 2D honeycomb-like networks from a dimeric nanocapsule of unusual M8L6 geometry. Additionally, upon introducing a defect in the form of a C-pentylpyrogallol[3]resorcin[1]arene, the assembly...
Strategies for metal colloidal nancrystal synthesis in sustainable media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
nanocrystals. Chapter 1 explores research reporting strategies used for metal colloid synthesis in ILs and DESs. In Chapter 2, we have developed a strategy to replace a common organic solvent with an IL to prepare monodisperse gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by a...
Essays in applied microeconomics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
as in Chapter 1, I propose two new indi- cators for identifying racial profiling in statewide reports like Missouri's in Chapter 2. Current Missouri Vehicle Stops Reports make use of a disparity index to help in identifying whether a police agency needs further...
Random sections of star bodies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
--> [infinity]. We refine previous estimates for expected volumes of Koldobksy and Lifshits for 0 < p < 1 and the approximation obtained by the Eldan-Klartag version of CLT for general convex bodies when 1 [less than or equal to] p < 2. In the last part, we...
Statistical analysis of clustered or multivariate interval-censored failure time data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Interval-censored failure time data are a type of the failure time data that often occur in clinical trials with periodic follow-ups among others. In ...
On the role of the purinergic receptor P2Y2R in oral cancer and salivary gland dysfunction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
. To accomplish our first objective, we utilized two strategies of P2Y2R antagonism, pharmacological antagonism with the P2Y2R selective antagonist AR-C118925 and genetic ablation utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to knock out the P2Y2R. First, we evaluated human...
Applying T.G. Page's scale for measuring base crisis response : a series of crises at the University of Missouri in fall 2015
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This study extends theory in crisis communication by analyzing a series of crises that occurred at the University of Missouri (MU) in fall 2015 as a test case for applying T.G. Page's scale for measuring base crisis response. After applying...
Involvement of aberrant chromosome architecture and locus-specific vulnerability to DNA methylation epimutations in bovine large offspring syndrome
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
including chromosome architecture and clinical features and molecular findings of LOS and BWS. Chapter 2 and 3 are the research chapters. In Chapter 2, I characterize allele-specific chromosome architecture of IGF2R imprinted domain in fibroblast cells...
Comprehensive approach to dietary inclusion of high oleic soybean oil in monogastrics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The banning of partially hydrogenated oils in food processing by the FDA has led to a search for alternative oil sources with a decreased potential for oxidation. While marketed and founded for use in the food industry, ...
Improving the value of pigs with severe combined immunodeficiency through novel transplantation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
often fall short as translational models due to physiological differences between rodents and humans. Other animals such as non-human primates can fill the role; however, the use of these animals in research is restricted due to the ethical concerns...
Sustainable chemical approaches to two-dimensional nanosheets and mesoporous platforms and catalysts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
and biological applications. As a two-dimensional material, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has drawn wide attention due to its fascinating properties and exciting application prospects. However, in order to access these properties, which lie within single- or few...
Exploring the diverse functions of peptidoglycan hydrolases in the plant pathogen, Agrobacterium tumefaciens
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The plant pathogen Agrobacterium tumefaciens displays an atypical form of unipolar elongation, followed by incipient pole synthesis during cell division and cell separation. Currently, how polar growing bacteria modulate ...
Historical rainfall analysis and climate implications for agriculture in midwest United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
and fall rainfall days were also found to increase implying that farmers may have fewer days to complete fieldwork in the current climate. With increasing precipitation, the potential for runoff also increases, losing valuable water needed for crops...
Racial discrimination and mental health : temporal dynamics and neurocognitive moderators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Experiencing racial discrimination is related to both mental and physical health (Mays et al., 2007; Pascoe and Richman, 2009; Schmitt et al., 2014). However, much of this research focuses on population-level relationships using cross...
Waste plastic storage stability impact toward asphalt binder and mix performances
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
diameter, and PE19 modified binder was stored in the tube for 48 hours at 1630C, akin to standard D7173 (storage stability standard). Upon completion of 24 hours of freezing, the binder was sampled from the top and bottom of the scaled-up separation tube...
OPT and the geography of employment : understanding the post-graduation work mobilities of Missouri's international students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This thesis looks at the geographic distribution of employment for Missouri's international students following graduation, as well as their employment ...
Atrazine transport through a glacial till aquifer in north-central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
in the aquifer is not well known. With the continued use of atrazine, the concentration in the aquifer could increase to levels of concern or decrease if the conditions are not favorable for persistence. Beginning in the Fall 2007 and continuing through the Fall...
Effects of prescribed fire and timber harvest on terrestrial salamander abundance, behavior, and microhabitat use
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The goal of my dissertation was to assess how terrestrial salamanders respond to two common forest management practices -- prescribed fire and timber harvest. Previous studies have reported that timber harvest adversely ...
Quantum aspects of roaming dynamics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
aspects of roaming reactions. Here, a few different molecules (C3H3Cl, HDCO, and H2CO) were investigated with the goal of characterizing roaming radicals on the ground state, where roaming observations have primarily occurred. Knowledge of the excited...