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Improving information use through public health informatics systems & human resource capacity building
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The District Health Information System (DHIS) has been installed to a number of Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) to collect health records at a district level and share the data nationally. While data collection coverage is very high in most...
The ecology of organizational forms in local and regional food systems: exploring the scaling-up challenge via a species concept
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Over the past 30 years, Western nations have developed alternative systems for exchanging agrofood products which incorporate social values into the transactional environment. These systems are comprised of many different ...
Paleoethnobotany of Buena Vista: a case study of ritual feasting in late Preceramic Peru
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This project examines plant macroremains, phytoliths and starch remains recovered from special archaeological and architectural contexts at Buena Vista (11°43'51.72"S, 76°58'5.45"W) , an inland site in the lower Chilló́n ...
Sulfur metabolism in Glycine max [L.] Merr : characterization of serine acetyletransferase and O-acetylserine (thiol) lyase
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr) is considered an excellent protein source for both humans and livestock. Further improvement of quantity and quality of soybean protein is vital for maintaining the utility of this versatile ...
Use of geographic information systems and remote sensing as automated tool for variable rate irrigation prescriptions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Economic as well as water shortage pressure on agricultural use of water has placed added emphasis on efficient irrigation management. Center pivot technology has made great...
Spatially resolved and bulk zinc analysis in biological samples of patients at different stages of Alzheimer's disease by high resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
One hypothesis that has gained considerable attention in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is trace element toxicity, and various elements, including zinc, have become the foci of renewed interest. The first ...
The new citizenship : origins of progressivism in Wisconsin, 1885-1900
(University of Missouri Press, 1972)
This is a book about people with different ideas about democracy from those that prevail today. Wisconsin's early progressives would have been astonished by the focus historians have placed on producer identifications. ...
Three essays on labor economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This dissertation addresses labor market issues. The first two chapters deal with employment issues during the great recession using nationally representative data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation. The ...
Cultural values, emotions and information : a comparison of webpages from two culturally different countries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
difference on emotional appeals is not significant because of the universality of basic emotions. As predicted, since online advertisement is more cost-efficient than traditional media, American online advertisement is highly localized. The results also...
The effects of practice and working-practice homework on the math achievement of elementary school students showing varying levels of math performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
While homework has been an active research area, clear documentation of the effects of homework on academic achievement using students showing varying levels of academic performance has not been explored. The purpose of ...
The cable TV news industry at 30 years: time to change the model that changed broadcast news?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
As the cable television news industry enters its fourth decade of existence, are cable TV news broadcasters doing everything they can to hold on to viewers, and prevent losing audience market share to the almost ubiquitous ...
The portfolio problem in agricultural cooperatives: an integrated framework
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
A portfolio problem within agricultural cooperatives arises as a result of the traditional cooperative's property rights structure. As members' investment is tied to patronage, this traditional structure prevents them from ...
Working memory in reinforcement learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The ability of an individual to learn from delayed action outcomes helps them to better adapt to their environment. In order for learning to take place, they might utilize working memory to hold in mind a response they ...
Conservation genetics of conflict in the Asian elephant, Elephas maximus
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is an endangered species whose distribution spans 13 countries in south, southeast, and insular Asia. The primary threats to the survival of this species include direct conflict, primarily ...
Security Management of Smart Home Internet-Of-Things: A Framework, Finite-State Attack Modeling, And Worst Attack Vulnerability Analysis
(2023)
Smart Home Internet of Things (SHIoT) provides a rich compendium of innovative, ubiquitous, and interactive services to users using a variety of smart sensors, devices and applications. However, owing to the strongly ...
Corn tissue nutrient response related to soil health and fertility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
fertilizer decisions. End of season yield response to fertilizer may be improved by using both of these two diagnostic tools. Research conducted in 2019 and 2020 on 91 producer corn fields in Missouri encompassed many soil types, management practices...
Methodologies for low-rank analysis and regionalization for multi-scale spatial datasets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] This dissertation comprises three chapters that focus on developing low-rank modeling and spatial aggregation techniques to overcome the computational and storage challenges associated with ...
Enhancing bluegill production through least-cost diet development and novel rearing strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Amidst growing demand for large, food-size bluegill Lepomis macrochirus, lack of an affordable, balanced diet and inadequate rearing technologies remain the major concerns of bluegill producers seeking to run profitable ...