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Three essays on assimilation and acculturation of international instructors at U.S. research universities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This dissertation consists of three chapters that answer an overarching question: "How do foreign-born instructors assimilate and acculturate into U.S. academia as an immigrant-receiving environment?" Across the three ...
Coupling, membrane conductance, and ion channel mRNA profiles in the establishment and maintenance of network activity in the crustacean cardiac ganglion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
cells together, and identify cells based on gene expression alone. We use single cell RNA-seq and single cell qRT-PCR to measure all contigs or a select set of ion channel, receptor, and gap junction mRNAs. We find these methods do not reproduce...
Top-soil root architecture characteristics of obsolete and modern soybean cultivars and shoot and seed nutrient contents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Soybean (Glycine max Merr.) is one of the most important cash crops worldwide. It is widely used to produce oil and protein for food and ...
Multi-hazard resilience assessment of river-crossing bridges
(2021)
Bridge structures are required to possess high reliability and robustness against the concurrent effect of extreme loads and environmental attacks. To achieve such interrelated goals, it is necessary to assess the system ...
The relationship between psychological distress and wealth: an analysis of household wealth changes from 2007-2019 in the United States by race, gender, and retirement status
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The present study investigated for patterns of predation and parasitism among a collection of Plio-Pleistocene bivalves from the Nashua Formation of Florida. The processed sample yielded 2010 unique whole and broken valves ...
Electronic, Optical, Structural, and Elastic Properties of MAX Phases and (Cr2Hf)2Al3C3
(2014-09-30)
The term “MAX phase” refers to a very interesting and important class of
layered ternary transition-metal carbides and nitrides with a novel combination of both
metal- and ceramic-like properties that have made these ...
An evaluation of the need for critically refined purification procedures in fluorescent carbon dot syntheses : the ramifications of the ubiquitous presence of reaction by-products on quenchometric and light harvesting applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Fluorescent carbon dots constitute a novel and intriguing class of nanocarbons that display unique optical properties and can be purportedly generated from virtually any carbon-containing source. For example, the thermal ...
Three essays on the labor market in China
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This dissertation consists of three chapters studying the impact of different policies in China on its labor market. In particular, we consider the impact of the Cultural Revolution on intergenerational mobility, the impact ...
A behavioral genetic examination of the relation between adolescent polysubstance use and educational attainment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Most individuals who use substances use more than one, which is referred to as polysubstance use. Polysubstance use has consistently been related to poorer outcomes compared to use of a single ...
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. ...
Highly efficient cryopreservation of a model neuroendocrine cell using polysaccharide-based cryoprotectants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Adrenal chromaffin cells are an excellent tool for studying exocytosis of transmitter as well as endocytosis and other membrane transport-related processes. However, cultured chromaffin cells ...
Characterization of black walnut (Juglans nigra) cultivars for agroforestry systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The identification of complementary species combinations will accelerate the expansion of temperate agroforestry. Since the mid-19th century, European timber plantations have taken advantage of the late-leafing habit of ...
The development and implementation of a heuristic for teaching reflective scientific skepticism within a socio-scientific issue instructional framework
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Science ideas are frequently miscommunicated or distorted. In our digital age, a social media post may provoke an emotional response triggering a cascade ...
The Faculty Support Ecosystem : the rose of institutions in technology adoption amongst higher education faculty
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Social distancing measures due to COVID-19 forced higher education faculty to adopt technology at a rapid pace. Institutions fought to keep up with the demand and assist faculty as much as possible. However, the rapid ...
The politics of CO2 emissions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
political decentralization through federalism and per capita CO2 emissions. The analysis is based on three different measures of federalism for 176 countries from 1990 to 2014. The results show a null effect. This is not surprising given the argument...
Site preparation for longleaf pine restoration on hydric sites : stand development and ground flora responses 15 years after planting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) restoration is an important land management goal throughout the Southeast. On hydric sites within the Atlantic Coastal Plain, restoration may involve site preparation prior to planting ...
Genetic and microbiota-mediated phenotype variability in the min mouse model of human colorectal cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Complex diseases develop as a result of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that determine individual risk. Environmental factors such as geographical location, diet, and lifestyle choices shape the gut ...
Three essays on the economics of pesticide use
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Pesticides primarily benefit humans in terms of protection of food production, prevention of diseases, and weed control, but also potentially harm people and the environment. Given increasing current interest in human ...
Role of agricultural cooperatives in poverty reduction in Nepal : an empirical analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Cooperatives refer to producer-owned and controlled organizations that improve farmers' livelihoods by correcting market failure. Policy makers consider cooperatives as an appropriate development approach for poverty ...
Thermal mechanical analysis of applications with internal heat generation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)