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Evaluation and development of black-footed ferret resource selection models
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
recently developed ferret RUF generated from observations of ferrets on an adjacent colony; and (2) development of new RSFs, while evaluating influences on resource selection (e.g., predators and resource connectivity) not yet investigated for M. nigripes...
OPT and the geography of employment : understanding the post-graduation work mobilities of Missouri's international students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This thesis looks at the geographic distribution of employment for Missouri's international students following graduation, as well as their employment ...
Genotype by environment interaction estimated by using reaction norms in cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The objective of this study was to evaluate GxE by comparing reaction norms among U.S. Angus bulls. Dependent variables were adjusted weights at birth, 205 d weaning, and 365 d yearling. Environments were defined as progeny ...
The biology and ecology of tuber aestivum mycorrhizae establishment in the greenhouse and the field
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Truffles, of the ectomycorrhizal genus tuber, are cultivated in plantations to offset declining wild production. Although methods for truffle plantation management have been published, methods for the production of ...
The effects of hydrocolloids and squash on the texture and color of scones with reduced fat
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Obesity has become a major issue in the United States due to poor food choices of individuals and limited low fat items on the market that consumers are willing to eat. By making products that are lower in fat, consumers ...
Climate and land use effects on hydrologic processes and water allocation in a primarily rain-fed, agricultural watershed
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
-fed crops with the potential of increasing irrigation. Therefore, the objective of this study is to: (1) evaluate the impacts of potential climate and land use changes on the hydrologic components of the agriculturally dominated Salt River Basin; (2...
Replication of freeway work zone capacity values in a microscopic simulation model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Evaluating the traffic impacts of work zones is vital for any transportation agency for planning and scheduling work activity. Traffic impacts can be accurately estimated using microscopic simulation models due to their ...
Ecology of mid-continent migratory shorebirds, performance of tracking devices, and modelling animal social structure and demography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
decision-making and reproductive success in black-bellied plovers (Pluvialis squatarola); (2) examining spatial and temporal habitat characteristics that influence energy expenditure and behavior in American avocets (Recurvirostra americana); (3...
Intraguild interactions between native and domestic carnivores in central India
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
I determined various factors affecting the resource selection and spatial ecology of the Indian fox Vulpes bengalensis, a small canid endemic to the Indian subcontinent. I collected radiotelemetry data from 32 Indian foxes ...
Exploring changes in college students' attributions after participation in a learning strategies course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study was designed to determine how learning strategies courses may serve to promote more adaptive attributions in early college students. Data ...
Alternative certification science teachers' understanding and implementation of inquiry-based instruction in their beginning years of teaching
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
years of teaching; (b) describe constraints and needs that these beginning science teachers perceived in implementing inquiry-based science instruction; and (c) understand the relation between what they learned in their ATCP and their practice...
Genomics of seasonal hair shedding and ecoregion-specific growth to identify environmentally-adapted beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
on the use of novel phenotypes and others on the incorporation of genotype-by-environment interactions (GxE) to existing methodologies. Cattle and other mammal species molt thick winter coats at the beginning of summer in order to prepare for the oncoming...
Molecular dynamics simulations of shock-induced pore collapse in single crystal [beta]-HMX
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
the anisotropic thermo-mechanical response of HMX during and following shock-induced pore collapse. This thesis is comprised of three studies. The first study is focused on understanding the sensitivity of overall results to: sample thickness in a quasi-2D cell...
Evaluation of use of dry-process rubber modification in asphalt mixtures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
performance grade for rubber-modified mixtures revealed large differences in the useable temperature intervals (UTI = PG high temperature -- PG low temperature, e.g. PG64-22 has UTI = 86[degrees]C) obtained from recovered binder testing and mixture testing...
Nanofibrillation of lignocellulosic biomass into lignin-containing nanocellulose for 3D printing and antimicrobial applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
with good dispersibility and size distribution was successfully produced at a yield of above 70 wt percent. Lignin modification by diol in shorter chain tended to block enzyme more and led to the higher LNC yield. Meanwhile, low CTec2 loading, enzyme...
A study of bacterial cellulose confined ionic liquid and deep eutectic solvent gel materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
, and recycle prevalent pollutants. Ionic liquids (ILs), or molten salts that are liquid at or below 100[degrees]C, as well as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), a mixture of a hydrogen bond donor with a strong hydrogen bond acceptor that remains liquid upon cooling...
An evaluation of Missouri Master Naturalist Program: changes in volunteer knowledge and the relationship between motivations and changes in volunteer knowledge
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
. Results demonstrated a significant improvement in volunteers' knowledge after (F(2,76) = 50.678, p [less than] 0.000), due to improvement from the pre-training to the post-training survey (t(77) = -10.356, p [less than].000). No significant improvement...
Factors affecting neonatal beef calf metabolism and vigor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
restricted calves until 24 h postnatal. Red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit were greater in control calves at 6 and 12 h of age. In conclusion, calves born to nutrient restricted dams experienced more trauma at birth, reduced neonatal vigor, and had...
Degradation of the veterinary antibiotics in swine manure via anaerobic digestion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
of veterinary antibiotics (VA) in swine manure. Nine laboratory ADs were kept at 39 [plus-minus] 2 [degrees] C in incubators and were loaded every two days. The digesters had a working volume of 1.38 L (in a 1.89-L glass jar), with a hydraulic retention time...
Use of geographic information systems and remote sensing as automated tool for variable rate irrigation prescriptions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
, these models would account for local weather conditions and stage of crop during growing season as time index in estimating Kc. These models with Fraction of growth (FrG) and cumulative growing degree days (cGDD) had a higher coefficient of efficiency, higher...