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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...
PCI bus connects MizzouRISC to PC
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This paper covers the design of a PCI transmission controller to make a 32-bit microprocessor MizzouRISC be a co-processor for a PC. The co-processor communicates with the PC through the PCI bus, and works as a target device. We implemented the VHDL...
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...
"Bring-your-own" plug-in management for next-generation science gateway applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
-in management approach featuring web services and software design patterns borrowed from leading science gateways. We motivate the requirements for bring-your-own plug-ins management through a study of two exemplar science gateway use cases viz., "Mizzou Cyber...
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 ...
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 ...
Constraints affecting adolescent girls' continued participation at resident camp
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Although there are many benefits of being in the outdoors and attending camp, many girls cease participation in camp (ACAb, 2008; Easter Seals, 2008). The purpose of this study was to determine the specific constraints that inhibit adolescent girls...
Evaluation and development of black-footed ferret resource selection models
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) inhabiting the South Exclosure, a 452-ha black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) colony in the Conata Basin, South Dakota, USA, during 2007-2008. Our objectives included (1) evaluation of the predictive capabilities of a...
Atrazine transport through a glacial till aquifer in north-central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
2008, concentrations of atrazine and its degradation products deethylatrazine (DEA) and deisopropylatrazine (DIA) were measured at a typical field in Northeast Boone County, Missouri. The concentration ratio of DEA to atrazine (DAR) supports the concept...
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 ...
Testing a model of resource assessment as a basis for developing strategic communication plans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This thesis proposes to build a theoretical framework, a Model of Resource Assessment, which can help Public Relations practitioners to perform better ...
Innovative immersion approach to retention of African-American 1st year chemical engineers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Students that identify as Black1, chemical engineers, and 1st-year undergraduates face unique circumstances along with perspectives that have not been assessed in depth. This pilot study aims to highlight the challenges ...
Genotype by environment interaction estimated by using reaction norms in cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The objective of this study was to evaluate GxE by comparing reaction norms among U.S. Angus bulls. Dependent variables were adjusted weights at birth, 205 d weaning, and 365 d yearling. Environments were defined as progeny ...
The boys on the blogs : intermedia agenda setting in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This study analyzes intermedia agenda setting during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign to determine the agenda-setting role of prominent political bloggers in relation to the mainstream news media and the candidates. An online survey of newspaper...
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 ...
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 ...
Compact oscillating heat pipe and development of fuzzy copper or wicking structures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
A central processing units (CPU) calculation speed is limited by the heat it produces. As the number of transistors and the clock speed of CPUs increase they become more powerful, but they also generate more heat which ...
Leveraging rhetorical style to reduce the existential threat of inclusive messaging
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Diversity and representation are among the most pressing issues facing the modern world. Communications designed to promote diversity involve numerous dimensions. Here, I focused on two separable dimensions: What is conveyed ...
Examining media convergence : does it also converge good journalism, economic synergies, and competitive advantages?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
of semistructured interviews to interview 37 people who have experience in media convergence, On the one hand, this qualitative study found media convergence's inevitability is rapidly emerging, and its influence is being demonstrated with a certain single medium...
The perceived difficulties, training needs, job satisfaction, and intention to leave of expatriate hotel professionals working in mainland China
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
With the rapid development in China's hotel industry in recent years, multinational hotel companies compete to build and open new hotels in China, and send more expatriate hotel professionals to work there. These expatriate ...