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The driving forces of cranial extra-axial space morphology: age, sex, and drugs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
or the collection of tissues that separate the brain from the skull will be referred to as the cranial extra-axial space (cEAS). In the research that follows, the normal morphology of the cEAS is examined with respect to variation with age, sex, body size...
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...
Examining the effects of an intergroup dialogue-based diversity and social justice course on students' multicultural competencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
2016 and Spring 2017 semesters completed pre- and post- course evaluation surveys measures of: Critical Consciousness, Appreciation for Diversity, Grit, Preference for Inequality, and week-to-week ratings of Openness, Connectedness, and Participation...
Improvement of Biochemistry 2002 through experimental modification and organization of course materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Cloning and Enzyme Kinetics laboratories. The objective of the first seven weeks is to clone a tobacco acid phosphatase gene, NtPTP1, into the PET28a expression vector. The final four weeks introduces students to a protocol designed to purify the PTP1...
Trithiol ligand development for radioarsenic and radioantimony toward potential theranostic radiopharmaceutical agents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
pairs, 72As (2.49 Mev [beta]+max, t1/2: 26 h) and 77As (0.683 Mev [beta]-max, t1/2: 38.8 h) enjoy suitable physical properties for radioimaging and therapy. Previous efforts on the development of 77As-labeled radiotracers, however, were found to form...
The boys on the blogs : intermedia agenda setting in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
with low levels of journalism experience and reporters based in Washington, D.C., were more likely to say that political blogs helped satisfy their informational needs during the campaign, confirming that need for orientation, consisting of the lower...
Computational studies of gases adsorbed on graphene-like materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Nanoporous activated carbons generate interest for their gas storage and separation potential. Generally, adsorbents are assumed rigid, even though they are formed by feeble quasi-2D flakes of graphene. In 2019, Schaeperkoetter et al.^1 observed...
The investigation of the self-assemblies of pyrogallol [4] arenes with large metal ions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
on the interactions of pyrogallol[4]arene ligands with large metal ions. Interaction of C-ethylpyrogallol[4]arene with calcium ions led to the formation of two unprecedented dodecameric nanocapsules in the solid state with a large internal volume. Interaction of C...
Design and synthesis of group 8 transition metal complexes for C-C bond forming valorization of carbon dioxide
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
development studies have focused on the transformation of CO2 into C1 products, such as carbon monoxide or methanol, the reductive coupling of CO2 to produce new C-C bonds is an emerging field that has the potential to produce valuable commodities in a...
Degradation of the veterinary antibiotics in swine manure via anaerobic digestion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
of veterinary antibiotics (VA) in swine manure. Nine laboratory ADs were kept at 39 [plus-minus] 2 [degrees] C in incubators and were loaded every two days. The digesters had a working volume of 1.38 L (in a 1.89-L glass jar), with a hydraulic retention time...
Simulation and optimization of low impact development for mitigating combined sewer overflows associated with climate change
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
with analysis the complexity of model necessary to get accepted result in term peak flow, runoff volume, numbers of flooding nodes and time to peak. Modeling requirements may lead to system simplification, as in limiting the size of the pipes included...
Advertising to Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Ys
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
group sessions were conducted among members of these generations (2 for Boomers, 2 for Gen Xers and 3 for Gen Ys). These discussions were driven by a set of six print ads selected from magazines intended to target these respective generations...
ETL automation and mixed reality live data visualization in an IoT system for smart buildings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Data extraction and processing is an integral part of a complex IoT system. The data visualization interprets huge quantities of data into a graphical 2D and 3D visualization to make it easy to understand the data...
Two brief treatments based on dialectical behavior therapy for binge eating across diagnoses and thresholds : results from a preliminary randomized dismantling study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
) or diary card self-monitoring with brief individual sessions (DC). Fifteen treatment sessions were provided over 16 weeks. Both treatments were associated with significant change (in the desired direction) in bulimic symptoms, dichotomous thinking, food...
Bioremediation of atrazine and its metabolites using a novel Bacillus thuringiensis spore-based enzyme display system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
for decontamination of a persistent contaminant, atrazine (ATR). The first three enzymes, AtA, AtzB, and AtzC, in Pseudomonas sp. strain ADP ATR degradation pathway were incorporated into the B. thuringiensis spore display system to decontaminate ATR and its...
Developmental programming by xenoestrogens
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Xenoestrogens (XE) are chemicals in the environment that mimic the body's natural steroidal estrogens. Developmental exposure to XE may interfere with ...
Direct-from-sputum rapid phenotypic drug susceptibility test for mycobacteria
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
information that influences clinical decision-making. Current phenotypic tests typically require pre-culture to ensure bacterial loads are at a testable level (taking 2-4 weeks) followed by 10-14 days to confirm growth, or lack thereof....
Innovative immersion approach to retention of African-American 1st year chemical engineers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
-year students are not heavily reflected in the literature. The literature and my own findings show cultural2 barriers that hinder African-American students from perceiving the department as a nurturing and inclusive environment. This pilot study looks to bridge...
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 ...
Metabolically activated heterocyclic N-oxide compounds for killing and visualizing hypoxic cancer cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
on the benzotriazine-1-oxide substrates involving various 3-aryl, and 3-cyclopropyl boronic acid to build a series of TPZ analogues. In addition to this work, we prepared novel 3-cyclopropyl-1,2,4-benzotriazine 1,4- dioxide which damages DNA under bioreductive hypoxic...