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Debbie Rowe interview
(2010)
Voice of Literacy host, Dr. Betsy Baker, interviews Dr. Deborah Rowe, associate professor of early childhood education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.
Discovery of anion insertion electrochemistry in layered hydroxide nanomaterials
(Nature Publishing Group, 2019)
Electrode materials which undergo anion insertion are a void in the materials innovation landscape and a missing link to energy efficient electrochemical desalination. In recent years layered hydroxides (LHs) have been ...
Bandgap prediction by deep learning in configurationally hybridized graphene and boron nitride
(Nature Publishing Group, 2019)
It is well-known that the atomic-scale and nano-scale configuration of dopants can play a crucial role in determining the electronic properties of materials. However, predicting such effects is challenging due to the large ...
Purchasing a herd boar for commercial swine production
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1990)
"Success in commercial swine production is determined by a pork producer's ability to use resources efficiently. However, the level of efficiency that can be obtained is a set by the genetic merit of the breeding herd. The ...
Raising hogs in Missouri (1985)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"This guide sheet deals with rather basic data on swine production and will be of most value to the new or beginning producer."--First page.
Raising hogs in Missouri (1983)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"This guide sheet deals with rather basic data on swine production and will be of most value to the new or beginning producer."--First page.
Swine management : preventing diseases
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"Many outbreaks of disease in swine herds can be avoided by using management practices directed at disease prevention. Disease control is only one facet of a successful management program."--First page.
Country curing hams
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"Many people like the flavor of ham that has been cured country style. Its characteristic flavor is quite different from mild-cured commercial hams."--First page.
Alumni group sponsors celebration highlighting the silver anniversary of black student leadership
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1993)
"For 25 years, the Legion of Black Collegians has helped create a multicultural atmosphere at MU. To commemorate LBC's achievements, the Black Alumni Organization is sponsoring a yearlong celebration of the black experience ...
Universal ear notching system for pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"Purebred swine breeders are required to ear notch pigs to be eligible for registration in their respective swine breed associations. There are several different ear notching systems in use which tend to be confusing not ...
Animals in ancient Greek warfare : a study of the elephant, camel, and dog
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
My dissertation asserts that the study of animals is integral to the thorough understanding of the ancient military landscape, and three animals in particular warrant particular attention: the elephant, camel, and dog. I ...
Three studies on psychological distress, health-risk behaviors, and health care access among Chinese, Filipino, and Asian Indian American Subgroups
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic minority population in the United States. Among this group, Chinese-, Filipino-, and Asian Indian Americans are the most three largest Asian American subgroups. Yet, health-related ...
Northern bobwhite brood ecology and population dynamics in southwest Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) have experienced widespread, long-term population declines. Bobwhite populations in Missouri have declined 2.7% annually between 1966 and 2015, and 3.5% annually between 2005 and ...
The genetic and physiological basis of total energy budget in different nutritional environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Organisms need to adapt to dynamic environments over time. An organism consumes and stores a finite amount of resources that are used for all daily tasks. In order to survive and thrive, they must allocate these finite ...
Sleep, exercise, and insulin sensitivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Accumulating evidence supports short sleep duration as a novel risk factor for obesity and diabetes, but little work has been done outside of healthy men or with consideration to changes in physical activity. Thirteen ...
The use of an application screening assessment as a predictor of teaching retention at a midwestern, K-12, public school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This quantitative study examined the retention of new hires at a Midwestern, K-12, public school district using the scores of an application screening assessment as a predictor. New teacher hires' overall performance results ...
An examination of democratic educational processes within concert band rehearsals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This dissertation consists of three projects that I designed to examine high school band directors' and collegiate musicians' experiences and perceptions of democratic educational processes within concert band rehearsals. ...
Reducing prejudice through self-affirmation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Research suggests that self-affirmation can reduce threat in a multitude of domains (e.g., stereotype threat). Given the capacity for self-affirmation to reduce threats to the self of various types, the current work examined ...
Elementary classrooms for autism : teacher perceptions of environment influence, adaptations, and COVID-19 impacts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
While the physical environment is widely understood as being a critical consideration for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), limited research is available to guide the design for these specialized classrooms. A ...