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Differences between Martin Luther's preaching and theology on sexual morality [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
, Luther felt that the temptation and lust for sex was the greater sin and consequently encouraged laxer attitudes toward sex within marriage in his preaching. My research shows that there were subtle but important differences in his academic writing...
Convection boiling in two-phase heat transfer [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
It is the mission of my research to investigate the heat transfer performance of a convective boiler working in two-phase on the microscale. The information obtained from this research will eventually be used in conjunction with data corresponding...
Design and testing of heat pipes [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The project focuses on the design and testing of straight heat pipes. During the duration of the project three different styles of heat pipe manufacturing were developed. The first style consisted of flattening the pipe ...
Development of optical models for non-invasive glucose testing [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Current blood glucose measurement techniques are invasive and uncomfortable. Developing a non-invasive technique will not only alleviate part of the pain involved with current techniques but also cost less, greatly benefiting ...
Rotational excitation of carbon dioxide due to collision with a liquid surface [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
To improve our understanding of collisional energy transfer at a gas-liquid interface, we have investigated collisions of carbon dioxide molecules with a simple atomic liquid surface. Our particular focus here is on the ...
The Effect of Campaign Spending in Missouri State Legislative Elections 1998-2006 [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Examining all Missouri state House and Senate elections 19982-2006, I find that campaign spending has a minimal impact on the outcome of elections. Using fixed-effects panel data regression, controlling for incumbency, ...
An empirical analysis of the underlying premises of the [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Over the past 30 years, there has been a debate in courts and academia over whether federalism is better protected by judicial or political safeguards. In Garcia v. SAMTA (1985), the Supreme Court ruled that it would not ...
Modeling a gas puff z-pinch as an RL circuit load [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
with PSpice, a function of the radius with respect to time can be determined. Using this information, the pinch can be modeled on the MU Terawatt Test Stand (MUTTS) as a load consisting of an inductor and a resistor. With this time-varying impedance...
International media and economic policy: A comparative media analysis of 2002 U.S. steel tariffs [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
This paper compares American and European media coverage of the U.S. Emergency Safeguard Measures for steel which were imposed from March 2002-Dec. 2003 and levied tariffs of up to 30% on some steel imports. Of European ...
Inhibition of β-glucosidase by D-Gluconic acid δ-lactone in water deficient maize [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The effects of β-glucosidase inhibitor D-Gluconic acid δ-lactone were measured under water deficit and well watered conditions in maize. Kinematic analysis had previously shown root growth maintenance in the apical 3mm ...
Characterization of soybean genes involved in soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistance [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The expansion of the soybean cyst nematode (SCN; Heterodera glycines) across soybean producing regions of the United States shows no signs of slowing. Resistant soybean germplasm has been used as the primary strategy to ...
University of Missouri geotechnical experiment site [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The MU Geotechnical Experiment Site team is conducting laboratory testing on soil samples from a field site consisting of 9 bore holes ranging from a final depth of 20 to 50 foot below the surface. The purpose of this testing is to characterize...
Producing practical uses for biodiesel byproducts through the conversion of glycerol [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
be efficiently and cleanly produced with limited waste? This is a question this research aims to answer; by finding methods of converting glycerol, the waste byproduct of biodiesel production, into chemicals that benefit society and no longer make biodiesel a...
Regulation of cholesterol transport processes in the liver by dietary citrus flavonoids [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
continuing efforts to develop more effective therapies. Recent research on natural food constituents has suggested that citrus flavonoids, found in oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits, may reduce the amount of LDL in the blood. The process of cholesterol...
Role of the domain 4 rotation in PMM/PGM from P. aeruginosa during catalysis [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
transfers, with a 180° reorientation of the reaction intermediate during catalysis. Research performed by Regni et al. (2002) on the crystal structure of the protein shows that the enzyme has four domains arranged in a "heart" shape. Domains 1-3 share a...
Laser ablation of necrotic tissue to promote healing in burn injury [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
eventually lead to poor grafting beds and slow healing. The technique of laser ablation involves removing a particular tissue using high energy, rapid laser pulses. Our research focuses on using this technique to precisely remove only the necrotic tissue of a...
Neonatal exposure to xenobiotic estrogen may alter the adult immune response and exacerbate endometriosis in mice [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Endometriosis is a common medical condition affecting 5-10% of women worldwide and often results in severe cramps, pelvic pain, and infertility. The condition occurs when endometrial tissue, which escapes into the peritoneal ...
Testing the neural locus of affective priming effects [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Research has consistently shown that participants are faster to categorize the valence (positivity or negativity) of an affective target when it is preceded by a stimulus (prime) that shares its valence compared to one that is opposite in valence...
Roundup ready vs. manganese [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The objective of this research was to determine if the foliar application of Manganese to Round-up Ready soybeans at different timings will provide a yield benefit. The study consisted of four treatments replicated 16 times in a complete randomized...
Effect of Salmonella typhimurium on human cancer line tumors in mice [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Research of bacteria-driven degeneration of tumor cells, initially pioneered by Dr William Coley in 1893 using heat-killed mixtures of streptococci, has led to the scrutiny of the enterobacteria species Salmonella typhimurium on various cancer lines...