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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...
A victory long in the making : divestment from South Africa at the University of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
at the flagship campus in Columbia. Concurrently, I look at the reasons why the University of Missouri's administrators actually decided to divest in 1987. My first chapter covers the first two phases of divestment at Mizzou; here Students began calling...
COVID-19 compliance across societies: testing health messaging models in the U.S. and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The purpose of this study is to test the theories of communication about health crises and theories of persuasive health communication that have been applied to COVID-19 in a different cultural context in order to understand these theories need...
Risk and stability of phosphate-immobilized lead in contaminated urban soil and mining sites in the Jasper County Superfund Site
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
In situ application of soluble phosphates and organic matter is considered to be a cost effective remediation technique for immobilizing lead (Pb) and other heavy metals and reducing health and ecological risks associated ...
Queering CoMo : an exploratory case study of queer geographies in Columbia, Missouri between 1991-2021
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
In an effort to continue bringing light to underrepresented queer histories and experiences, this exploratory project investigates and maps the queer geographies of Columbia, Missouri from 1991 through 2021. I argue that ...
Black alumni of the University of Missouri-Columbia : financial support as the mirror of attitudes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2001)
This study examined the attitudes toward the University of Missouri-Columbia of a sample of its Black alumni and whether their attitudes were reflected in their donor status. The Black Alumni Survey was used to assess the ...
Overseeding annual ryegrass and cereal rye into soybean for winter forage and as a cover crop for weed control and soil conservation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) and cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) are two forages that fit well into mixed row crop/livestock operations as they can be used both as a cover crop and as a source of winter pasture. ...
Freshman interest group participation and second year academic success of engineering students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Students in their second year of college experience changes in support that can negatively impact their success. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as the sophomore slump, which can manifest itself as a decline in ...
Examining the effects of an intergroup dialogue-based diversity and social justice course on students' multicultural competencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
the effectiveness of ESCP 2000: Experiencing Cultural Diversity in the United States, an IGD-based Diversity and Social Justice Course offered to undergraduate students at a large, Midwestern University. Students enrolled in ESCP 2000 sections offered during Fall...
Emancipation of education through place
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The purpose of education is to prepare students to address imperative concerns that face our communities and planet. Many ways exist to address these pressing issues we are confronted with. Regardless of what subjects ...
"You say diversity, we say adversity" : white nationalism, student protest, and administrative diversity discourses in the neoliberal university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
-- spring 2022. The focus of this study are the narratives of a spectrum of conservative voices, student protesters, and administrative Inclusive, Diversity and Equity initiatives. Building upon Critical University Studies and Critical Diversity Studies...
A study on college job applicant's intention to refuse job offer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
As job applicants could have both intention to accept job offer and intention to refuse job offer at the same time. Studies on intention to accept job offer cannot substitute the study on intention to refuse job offer. ...
Factors affecting neonatal beef calf metabolism and vigor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
weight and faster time to stand than spring-born calves. Spring-born calves had greater circulating 0 h glucose, 0 and 6 h NEFA, and 0, 6, 12, and 48 h triglycerides. Fall-born calves had greater sodium and magnesium during the first 48 h postnatal...
Job satisfaction of Missouri high school principals as measured by the Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
to implement new ideas when their salary was [greater than] $100000 and were at schools with [greater than] 2000 students. Principals felt the most satisfaction with the ability to implement new ideas when their salary was $75000-$100000 and were at a school...
Historical rainfall analysis and climate implications for agriculture in midwest United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
as an empirical formula estimating the soil's ability to store water and the amount of runoff. It was found that not only has rainfall increased but so have the number of rainfall days and the number of consecutive days of rainfall. To appricultural focus, spring...
Examining multicultural counseling competencies among racial/ethnic minority and international psychological trainees
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This study examined the extent to which self-identity as defined by the Optimal Theory Applied to Identity Development (OTAID) framework, universal-diverse orientation (UDO), and cognitive flexibility were predictive of ...
Investigating physical activity dispersion throughout recess to maximize activity on the playground: a baseline study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Introduction: Obesity is an ongoing epidemic due to a surplus of caloric intake and a lack of physical activity (PA). Longitudinal data suggests that physical inactivity translates from childhood into adulthood. Therefore, ...
Helping behaviors in alcohol related emergencies among University of Missouri students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to explore what may influence whether students call for help in an alcohol-related emergency at the University ...
Graduates' and employers' perceptions of entry-level employability skills needed by Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources graduates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Entry level college graduates have not acquired the skills necessary for the workforce and, as such, are not prepared for the demands of industry careers (Peddle, 2000) The purpose of this study was to assess the employability skills of graduates...
Editorial analytics : how a U.S. newspaper applies data to match target audiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
of public service and them leaning toward "soft" news to drive higher page-view revenue. By applying the actor-network theory as its central theoretical framework, the study addresses an intricate interplay of day-to-day editorial decision-making, Big Data...