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Elephant in the room : a study of the impact of emotional experiences on burnout among Chinese reporters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
journalistic practices, occupational attitudes, mental and physical well-being, as well as personal life might be impacted by their involvement in the complex emotional mechanism. The follow-up survey reveals the effect of the demand on emotions at work...
Expanding the Informatics Competencies of Nurse Practitioners Through Online Learning
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Nurse practitioners’ informatics competencies are not well-understood due to a lack of studies, and limited evidence alludes to the potential need to improve the informatics competencies of nurse practitioners. The primary ...
Effects of bovine pregnancy-associated glycoproteins on gene transcription in bovine endometrial explants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) are a complex gene family, whose members are expressed by trophoblasts of ruminants and related species. In cattle, the PAGs accumulate at the trophoblast-uterine interface and many can enter the maternal...
Characterization and MEMS applications of nanothermite materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The research described herein is on characterization of nanothermite materials and development of nanothermite microdevices for shock wave generation, microthruster propulsion, and intracellular particle delivery and cell ...
Insights into phototropic signaling : a study of the unusual attributes of a hyper-phototropic mutant
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Many questions persist about the nature of and components associated with the initial signaling events that follow light perception for phototropism. ...
Polyacrylamide amendment for erosion and runoff control on soils of differing characteristics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The use of anionic polyacrylamide (PAM) as a soil amendment is an emerging conservation practice. However, guidelines have not been developed with considerations of soil properties and topographic characteristics. The objectives of these studies...
A study of unplanned 30-day hospital readmissions in the United States : early prediction and potentially modifiable risk factor identification
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Unplanned hospital readmissions greatly impair patients' quality of life and have imposed a significant economic burden on American society. The pressure to reduce costs and improve healthcare quality has triggered the ...
Quantification and characterization of bioactive compounds isolated from pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a North American Annonaceae tree. Pawpaw is an important Native American food and medicine. Inflammation, wounds, gastrointestinal issues, and respiratory disorders have been treated with various ...
Primary care provider prep prescribing practices : southern United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
strategy that is underutilized. Few studies have examined the PrEP prescribing practices of primary care providers (PCPs), particularly in the Southern U.S. This cross-sectional survey, driven by the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), examined the prescribing...
"It's all country boys" : rural young male perceptions of risk and protective factors for dating violence and technology-based interventions as an acceptable response
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
intervention, policy, and for researchers by providing a broader framework for the development of theory and effective violence prevention practice in low-income, rural contexts....
A determination of the reliability and construct validity of the Leadership Capacity School Survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this quantitative case study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Leadership Capacity School Survey (Lambert, 2003). The Leadership Capacity School Survey (LCSS, Lambert) was electronically ...
Japanese and U. S. mothers' concerns and experts' advice : content analyses of mothers' questions on online message boards and experts' advice in parenting magazines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
-training, sleep, development, discipline, and mother-child relationships. Every issue of the four U.S. and four Japanese best selling parenting magazines published in the years 2005 and 2006 were also content analyzed to examine advice given to parents in the six...
Integrating cover crops into crop rotations in upstate Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
"There is an increasing emphasis on management strategies such as reduced tillage, use of cover crops, and implementation of conservation practices (i.e. terraces, no-till, and cropping systems) in Missouri cropping systems. By combining best...
Gendered racial microaggressions and identity in the career development of Black women college students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] In this study, Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT; Lent, Brown, & Hackett, 1994; 2000) was the theoretical framework to understand Black Women college students' career development process that ...
Pathobiological analysis of developmental dysplasia of the hip and its progression to osteoarthritis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is recognized as one of the leading causes of early-onset hip osteoarthritis and a primary reason for undergoing total hip arthroplasty prior to 50 years of age. Even with an increase ...
A comparison of Nebo Hill and Sedalia points
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Classification of Nebo Hill and Sedalia points as separate types has been the subject of debate among archaeologists. Some argue that identification of two point types is erroneous and there is only one type with a wide ...
Effects of late gestational copper, zinc, and manganese source and inclusion in beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
A study was conducted to determine the effects of source and inclusion of Cu, Zn, and Mn during late gestation on cow and calf mineral status, fetal growth, and offspring immune function and pre-weaning performance. Cows ...
Value addition to acid whey from Greek yogurt processing with millets (kodo and proso) for development of nutritious food products
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The disconnect between massive demand and abundant supply of food has resulted in millions of people suffering from hunger and billion metric tons of food being wasted. Circular food economy could be a solution to the ...
Blackbody temperature calculations from visible and newa-IR spectra for gas-fired furnaces
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
empirical correction model for use at industrial settings. The results of the dynamic empirical correction model show that the accuracy and practicality of such a dynamic model is quite good....
Two essays on food manufacturer resilience: regional factors and workforce challenges
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
, suggesting practices that may help both business managers as well as policymakers strengthen food manufacturer resilience....