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Politics and Productivity
(Western Economic Association International, 2003-07)
We use a stochastic frontier approach to study the effects of political and regulatory institutions on aggregate productivity in 39 countries from 1975 to 1990. We show that technical efficiency is positively related to ...
Millimeter Laser Ranging to the Moon: a comprehensive theoretical model for advanced data analysis
(arXiv, 2009)
Lunar Laser Ranging (LLR) measurements are crucial for advanced exploration of the evolutionary history of the lunar orbit, the laws of fundamental gravitational physics, selenophysics and geophysics as well as for future ...
Migraine relief in 20 minutes using eyedrops?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
One randomized crossover trial demonstrated the effectiveness of this simple, affordable treatment for patients with acute migraine pain.
Fallen Angel : A Case Study in Architectural Ornamentation
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Museum of Art and Archaeology, 2016)
Green nanotechnology from tea : phytochemicals in tea as building blocks for production of biocompatible gold nanoparticles
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2009)
significant affinity toward prostate (PC-3) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cells. Results on the cellular internalization of T-AuNPs through endocytosis into the PC-3 and MCF-7 cells are presented. The generation of T-AuNPs follows all principles of green chemistry...
The Effect Of Stellar Pulsation Cycles On Dust Formation: A Temporal Study Of Mid-infrared Spectrum Of O-rich AGB Star, T Cep
(American Institute of Physics, 2009)
.7, 10.8, 11.3, 13.1 μm are better explained by crystalline silicate or mixtures of crystalline silicate and alumina....
Post-Newtonian Reference Frames for Advanced Theory of the Lunar Motion and a New Generation of Lunar Laser Ranging
(arXiv, 2009)
We construct a set of post-Newtonian reference frames for a comprehensive study of the orbital dynamics and rotational motion of Moon and Earth by means of lunar laser ranging (LLR) with the precision of one millimeter. ...
Green building literacy: a framework for advancing green building education
(Springer, 2019)
literature review yielded a series of frameworks that were improved through two focus groups with science and environmental educators and built environment professionals. Results: The result of this process is a toolbox of conceptual frameworks for educators...
Should liver enzymes be checked in a patient taking niacin?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
No randomized trials directly address the question of frequency of liver enzyme monitoring with niacin use. Niacin use is associated with early and late hepatotoxicity (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on incidence ...
A structural equation model of cooperative member satisfaction and long-term commitment
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2019)
The organizational growth of farmer cooperatives is tied to increased heterogeneity in member attitudes and perceptions. To inform possible solutions, a better understanding of the complex interrelationships of member ...
TigerPlace, a State-Academic-Private Project to Revolutionize Traditional Long Term Care
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)
The Aging in Place Project at the University of Missouri (MU) required legislation in 1999 and 2001 to be fully realized. An innovative home health agency was initiated by the Sinclair School of Nursing specifically to ...
What predicts a successful smoking cessation attempt?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2006)
Quit date abstinence (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on low-quality randomized controlled trial [RCT] of healthy subjects) and refraining from tobacco products within the first 2 weeks after an attempt (SOR: ...
Roll-out of the "Mizzou Advantage"
(University of Missouri, 2009)
that are uniquely strong and would position MU such that other major universities would be unable to compete successfully. In other words, identify the competitive advantages that would allow the University to compete with other major, internationally preeminent...
The comic comes to college
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1977)
"Ahern's Italian 103 offers a new approach to the third semester foreign language reading course. It is being offered for the first time this semester, so it is too soon to judge its success. But certainly Ahern's students ...
Acupuncture for low back pain
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Clinical Inquiries question: Is acupuncture effective in improving pain relief for low back pain? Evidence-based answer: Acupuncture is an effective treatment for relief from low back pain, even when compared with other ...
Automated Estimation of Elder Activity Levels from Anonymized Video Data
(IEE, 2009-09)
Significant declines in quality of life for elders in assisted living communities are typically triggered by health events. Given the necessary information, such events can often be predicted, and thus, be avoided or reduced ...
The Wintertime Southern Hemisphere Split Jet: Structure, Variability, and Evolution
(American Meteorological Society, 2001-11)
A persistent feature of the Southern Hemisphere upper-level time-mean flow is the presence of a split jet across the South Pacific east of Australia during the austral winter. The split jet is composed of the subtropical ...
Some Italian Drawings for Known Works
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Museum of Art and Archaeology, 1967)
"Since 1962, when it was decided to acquire drawings for a study collection, a modest number of examples useful for teaching has been assembled. Among them are drawings which are preparatory for known works of art and hence ...
Spatio-Temporal Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling: Tropical Ocean Surface Winds
(American Statistical Association, 2001)
offer several advantages over traditional approaches. Primarily, physical and dynamical constraints are easily incorporated into the conditional formulation, so that the series of relatively simple, yet physically realistic, conditional models leads to a...
Scholarly productivity of U.S. LIS faculty
(Library & Information Science Research, 2006)
One aspect of faculty effectiveness can be measured through research productivity, and publication and citation rates can serve as an indicator of that productivity. This study, the fourth in a series to examine LIS faculty and program productivity...