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Zooarchaeological analysis of material excavated in 2009 from the 76 draw site (la 156980), Luna County, New Mexico
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The 76 Draw site is located in southwestern New Mexico, several kilometers south of Deming. Evidence such as thick abode walls oriented on a North-South axis, Ramos polychrome ceramic sherds and El Paso sherds, suggests ...
Egypt, the Fictive Theater of Napoleon's Glory: A Celebration of the Egyptian Campaign in Paintings, Architecture, and Decorative Arts
(2013)
The reign of Napoleon Bonaparte was one of military glory, both real and imagined. In this thesis, I examine the promotion of Napoleon's Egyptian campaign (1798-1801), perhaps the most disastrous episode of his military ...
Painting the Mundane: An Examination of the Life and Career of René Magritte
(2013)
This thesis explores the important role René Magritte's biography plays in relation
to his work as a painter. His works were primarily inspired by his middle class lifestyle
and upbringing, something that was uncommon ...
GIRLSS : a study of the effectiveness of a multi-modal intervention to reduce relational aggression
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Relational aggression has quickly become a serious issue in schools. In response, school professionals have sought and developed interventions despite a dearth of empirical examination and support. The current study bolsters ...
Campus recreation directors' leadership to provide professional assistance to help students obtain professional and graduate assistant positions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Over the years, the Campus Recreation field has become a dynamic and exciting area with a variety of job and career opportunities. This study attempted to examine the type, frequency and perceived importance of assistance ...
Advertising ethics: a client perspective
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This study examines how clients at large companies view advertising ethics. In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 high-ranking advertising clients in the New York area and six other cities. The focus was on the ethics ...
Design of a water tower energy storage system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This project is aimed at supporting the Mizzou Advantage strategic initiative in the area of Sustainable Energy. In particular, the project focuses on preparatory studies that will enable us to compete for national funding ...
Habitat selection, movement, and home range of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) following a habitat enhancement project in Table Rock Lake, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Over 2,000 augmentation structures (trees, stumps, and rock piles) have been distributed throughout Table Rock Lake, Missouri. Our objectives were to determine habitat selection, movement, and home range of largemouth bass ...
Comparison of anthropometry to DXA in men: a validation study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
INTRODUCTION. Accurate and valid body composition methods are needed in order to assess percent body fat (%BF) but the accuracy of anthropometric equations is limited by the criterion method from which they are created. ...
Strategy before beer, never fear? : the unique relationships among protective behavioral strategies and specific categories of alcohol-related problems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Research has found that excessive drinking among college students is widespread. According to Wechsler et al. (2002), approximately 44% of college ...
Presenting the dragon to the eagle : testing the influence of message framing and valence on public perceptions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The study examined the influence of negative and positive stories framed episodically and thematically on cognitive perception, attitude formation and ...
The effect of product involvement on socially responsible consumer behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Consumers show dissimilar behaviors towards products at their purchase intention considering companies' socially responsible practices, but, this may not be the same for both low and high involvement products while purchasing. ...
Status Hierarchy: Magazine Digital Editors and Print Editors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This project is to find out whether magazine print editors are regarded as a more prestigious and valued position than their online counterparts and what web and print editors think of their status at their publication. ...
Subversive exposure: realism and masquerade in Song Byeok's art practice
(2013)
At age 24, Song Byeok became an official state propaganda artist under the totalitarian Kim regime of North Korea. After famine, family death, torture and prison camp, Song escaped from North Korea in 2002 and continued ...
Judging books by their covers : how mood and individual differences in intuition affect perceptions of trustworthiness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Past research focusing on the accuracy of snap judgments of trustworthiness, a construct particularly important (and complex) in social interaction, ...
The relationship between ethnic identity, perceived acceptance, and sociocultural adjustment of African students in the US
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This study investigated the experiences of African students in relation to their ethnic identity, perceived acceptance, and sociocultural adjustment, as well as the interrelationship among the constructs. An exploratory ...
A model of volunteer intention at a mega-event : the London 2012 Olympics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The utilization to employ volunteers within festivals, events, and mega-events has become increasingly popular due to the advantageous skills and ...
Consequence of winning: interdisciplinary analysis for deontological perspectives of moral function and the interaction with motivation for Division I college athletes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This is a pilot study of a proposed model for examining the main and interactionist effects of achievement goal orientations on moral function and the role of perceived ability as a potential moderator in sport morality ...
Postmodern art education : voices and practices of select secondary teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This dissertation examined current postmodern art teaching practices in select secondary art classrooms in Missouri and the factors that influence them. ...
Factors that influence ease of wayfinding in a hospital setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study examined the ease of wayfinding and place legibility as constructs for improving hospital experiences for patients and visitors in a health ...