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Experiences of racialized classism among first-generation and economically-marginalized U.S. college students of color : a critical thematic analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Histories of racism, colonialism, and racially-discriminatory immigration laws and policies in the U.S. have resulted in persistent cultural stereotypes and ideologies that associate Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and many ...
Three essays on the influence of state policies on transfer enrollment at 4-year institutions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
This dissertation contains three essays that examine the influence of state policies on transfer enrollment at 4-year institutions. The first essay is a systematic review of 16 studies that provide an understanding of the ...
Identifying risk patterns for suicide attempts in individuals with diabetes : a data-driven approach using LASSO regression
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Diabetes is a major health concern in the United States, with 34.2 million Americans affected in 2020. Unfortunately, the risk of suicide is also elevated in individuals with diabetes, with around 90,000 people with diabetes ...
Exploring the quality of multimodal student dialogue using social virtual reality technology in an online course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Online courses include the design for student interaction to support effective learning. Studies have shown that online discussion boards are a useful option to engage students. However, with new emerging digital technologies ...
Using therapeutic suggestions in pre-operative education to improve post-operative pain outcomes in endometriosis surgery : a feasibility study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Pre-operative analgesic education and interventions using therapeutic suggestions have shown efficacy in reduction of pain and opioid use, but few studies have looked at a combination of both strategies, and little consensus ...
Overcoming infertility together : expanding the theory of resilience and relational load
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Between 10-15 percent of the U.S. population will experience infertility (Mayo Clinic, 2021). Despite its prevalence, individuals and relationships faced with infertility tend to have worse mental, physical, and relational ...
Effect of brand social media adoption on brand performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
The continuous emergence and decline of social media platforms present challenges for businesses in planning, investing, and justifying their investments in these platforms. Observations have noted that social media often ...
SES and executive function : exploring the role of home cognitive stimulation in the ECLS-K:2011
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Past findings have established that students from low SES families tend to have poorer academic outcomes in general. What is more concerning is that SES-related differences on academic outcomes between low SES children and ...
Proposed characterization of POSH function in human T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) is an aggressive malignancy that is characterized by leukemic T-cells that can express reduced T-cell markers (such as CD5, CD4, or CD8) reflecting their transformation from an ...
Teacher Perceptions of Student Growth Measures in Performance Evaluation
(2019)
The accountability measures for schools originally outlined in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation established links between student and teacher performance. Race to the Top (RttT) initiatives and waivers for the ...
Determining the profitability of timber stand improvement investments
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"You can increase the financial return from a tract (stand) of Missouri forest land by improving tree quality and woodland composition. Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) includes a broad range of practices: site preparation, ...
Wood fuel for heating (1984)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"Wood is a plentiful and accessible fuel for many Missourians. It is relatively clean and comes from a renewable resource--the forest or wood lot."--First page.
Tree decline - what is it?
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1988)
"A natural forest typically begins as a large group of small trees, perhaps as many as several thousand to the acre. Over a period of many years, the numbers are reduced to only a few large trees per acre. Foresters, farmers ...
Woody plant control (1985)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"Woody plants are classed as weeds if they grow where they are unwanted. Remove inferior trees and inferior species from timber stands, pastures, roadsides, and other areas to promote better growth of desirable trees. There ...
Increase woodland products through timber stand improvement
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) denotes management practices that improve the vigor, productivity, and quality of stands of trees."--First page.
Herbicide damage to sensitive crops
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"Over the past several decades in Missouri and other states, the greatest and most widespread uses of herbicides have been in the production of row-crops and forages and in the clearing of brush for pasture improvement."--First ...
Poison ivy, identification, and control
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"Although poison ivy (Rhus radicans) is easily identified and should be avoided, countless individuals experience a painful introduction to the species. A mere touch of the foliage can result in a blotching of the skin and ...
Hardwood lumber grades
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"More people are becoming involved in do-it-yourself activities, ranging from putting up a bookshelf to renovating an existing structure. All too frequently, though, they don't know what grade of lumber they might need for ...
Know the pigweeds
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"Pigweed and lambsquarters are two of the most widespread annual, broad-leaved weeds infesting the field crops and gardens of Missouri. Because there are six different species of pigweed found in the state, identification ...
Adult and continuing education through the Cooperative Extension Service
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"The Cooperative Extension Service has stimulated beneficial changes in the lives of millions of individuals, families and communities for 70 years; and the contribution is widely recognited. Yet, in spite of longevity, ...