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Central-eastern European agriculture and the transition to bioeconomy
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
"The transition from a mineral dependent economy to one in which biogenic resources form the basis of biobased products and production processes relies both on scientific innovative knowledge and on the capacity of ...
Public perceptions of genetically engineered nutraceuticals
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
We examine public attitudes and purchase intentions for genetically engineered (GE) nutraceuticals that either offer general health benefits or disease prevention/treatment. A survey that elicited views on genetically modified organisms (GMOs...
Home green home
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2012)
Six students take over one old house with a mission to use less and conserve more. Welcome to MU's Sustainahouse....
Big Ben beckons
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 1999)
Journalism interns learn London media.
The effect of adoption of technology, technology diffusion, human capital, formation of capital and labor force in the production of agriculture products in Iraq
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
Any nation's economic growth directly depends on expanding its agricultural industry. Compared to the agricultural productivity of the United States and Canada, Iraq's agricultural sector is dated. This study investigates the impact of technology...
Personnel Policy in Traditional Public, Private, and Charter Schools
(NCSC Review, 2003)
for charter schools is in the area of personnel policy. This paper reports preliminary results comparing personnel policies in traditional public, private, and charter schools from a major new national survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education....
The impact of specialized loans of agricultural banks for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the financial returns of the banks in Iraq
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
The financial development of a country cannot be considered complete without the financial sustainability of its financial institutions, which can be achieved by producing funds from strong investment plans and loans. ...
The analysis of forest and land fire and carbon and greenhouse gas emissions on the climate change in Indonesia
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
Due to forest and land fires and various industrial emissions, climate change has become a big issue today. The current article explores the effects of forest and land fire, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, greenhouse gas ...
The impact of urbanization on food production and residential land disputes (a global perspective)
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
Urbanization is still widely perceived as a social and economic issue that needs to be tackled immediately yet the fact of the matter is that no country has made to the list of developed nation without experiencing rapid urbanization. The basic...
Reforming Teacher Training and Recruitment: A Critical Appraisal of the Recommendations of the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future
(Government Union Review, 1999)
The author discusses the prolonged debate about education quality in the United States. Too many teachers had poor academic records and received low scores on tests of cognitive ability. Teacher education programs were ...
Relatedness and Acquirer Performance
(Elsevier, 2006)
While the strategic management literature suggests that related diversification is superior to unrelated diversification, there is little evidence that acquirers benefit from pursuing related targets. We argue that the ...
Special section : There's no place like CoMo
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2011)
New campus and civic buildings, restaurants, bike lanes and public art have sprouted in Columbia....
Pricing of Herbicide-Tolerant Soybean Seeds : A Market-Structure Approach
(AgBioForum, 2009)
This article investigates the effects of supply-side factors on the pricing of soybean seeds in the United States. We discuss recent trends that have shaped the US soybean seed market. Using an econometric model, we also ...
The Impact of the LDP on Corn and Soybean Basis in Missouri
(2000)
Beginning in the fall of 1998 low corn and soybean prices triggered a government price support mechanism established under the 1996 Farm Bill. This mechanism, the loan deficiency payment (LDP), created minor marketing chaos ...
Reaching for answers
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2005)
From studying causes to treating cases, MU's autism experts extend their knowledge to children with the disorder and the families who care for them....
The influence of oil and energy consumption factors on fuel imports in former Soviet Union fuel economies
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
Due to the extensive energy usage derived from oil and fossil fuels, excessive fuel import levels have recently become an international concern. This issue deserves the attention of researchers and regulators. Consequently, ...
Mizzou's Chart Toppers : our newest hits, firsts and discoveries
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2016)
Mizzou is turning up the volume, loud and proud. We track our latest hits and superstars - A-list researchers, human-rights heroes, entertainers and athletes who spin us right round.
Association honors faculty and alumni (1992)
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1992)
"In recognition of outstanding service and accomplishments, the MU Alumni Association honored recipients of the 24th annual Faculty-Alumni Awards Sept. 27 in Columbia."--Page 34...
Justifying the Study and Performance of Sacred Choral Music in Secondary Public Education
(1991)
The selection of performance literature is one of the most
important tasks a choral conductor undertakes. When the quality of the
music is high, the potential for teaching (and learning) is unlimited.
Each new musical ...
Describing vernacular literacy practices to enhance understanding of community information needs: A case study with practical implications.
(2009)
Key documents guiding United States library service, including Reference and User Service Association (RUSA) guidelines and the American Library Association (ALA) Code of Ethics and Bill of Rights, focus on equitable public library service.1...