[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Foster care is becoming a more prevalent diverse family form and serves a critical role in our society. Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners need to know more about how...

A content analysis (N=1,288) of four mid-size regional newspapers before and after periods of layoffs and workforce reduction showed that photographic quality had been negatively affected. Using the quantitative data, in-depth interviews were...

responsibility levels. The study utilized a quasi-experimental, nonequivalent comparison group design. The treatment consisted of two groups: an experimental reflection group and a control group. Four school-based agriculture programs agreed to participate...

flow events and a water balance performed on an ephemeral drainage basin revealed approximately 20% of moisture exits as channel flow. Performance of all equipment is evaluated. Over 200 pieces of equipment have collected nearly 360 channel water...

uses of the laser system, the first being determination of the spectral properties of species being synthesized and 'tuned' to be able to have a strong two photon cross section. The second use is the excitation of highly symmetrical species displaying...

To many Jamaicans nature itself was spiritual and alive, and while John Dunkley’s landscapes seek to mystify audiences, this thesis seeks to discern the complex symbolism within his paintings. Although only moderately ...

, and large four-wheel-drive tractors -- has resulted in an increase in both farm size and agricultural output, a decrease in the demand for farm labor, and the demise of rural communities. The adoption of new technologies results in losers and gainers; a...

the impacts of perennial vegetation practices and soil depth on soil water dynamics as compared to row crop system; (iv) to evaluate the effects of long-term perennial management and cropping systems, landscape positions, and the distance from the base of a...

the effectiveness of religious symbols, such as the cross, in health advertisements targeting African American women. Practical implications of the study include the branding of the church as a socially desirable commodity. The benefits of this type of "branding...

teams with the overall purpose of changing educator behavior through collaborative engagement with colleagues and use of data to inform instructional practices (DuFour, Eaker, & DuFour, 2005; McLaughlin & Talbert, 2006). School-based teams...

social network analysis, this study aims to utilize the large-scale user-generated data on social media to gain a deeper understanding of the public's views concerning apparel supply chain transparency. Grounded in small-world theory and the strength...

are less likely to have independent cerelated problems since an individual client is relatively less important due to larger client bases in bigger offices. My conjecture is tested for a sample of 6,568 firm-year observations for the period 2003 to 2005...

The Central Claypan Region covers an area of 10 million acres of claypan or claypan-like soil in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois. Agricultural production on claypan soil can have lower yield and a greater impact on the environment...

Ethnicity, culture and place affect a person's health (Bonder, Martin, & Miracle, 2001), and social ties among immigrants play a central role in preservation of health (Romero de Slowing, 2012). Thus, interventions that are aimed to improve...

Postprint. Research concerning the financial well-being of Chinese American households is extremely limited. This article examines factors that affect the probability that Chinese American households will hold debt. Analysis of data from a survey...

, and consequently to the settlement estimations. Traditional settlement analysis methodologies do not incorporate a consistent approach to account for the uncertainties and can lead to either costly design by overestimation of the settlement or a risky design...

a long-term financial plan were positively associated with Chinese households' participation in the securities markets. The findings provide insight into the long-term financial security of Chinese households. Given the growing middle class...

participants. The transitional care interventions consisted of four components conducted by the advanced practice registered nurse: (1) meeting with the participants at the hospital, (2) facsimiles of discharge summaries, (3) scheduling a follow-up appointments...

and gender identity with health professionals so they could receive appropriate care, accurate information, and feel comfortable sharing aspects about their life. Participants also desired the ability to have a relationship with health professionals that did...

associated with high levels of expectations and initiatives for parental involvement in different nations. Unlike other counties whose schools' expectation were influenced by a least one of those structural characteristics (school size, class size, et al.), U...