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An applied economic analysis of the demand for pork primal cuts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This study estimates domestic disappearance equations for the six main pork primal cuts (belly, butt, ham, loin, picnic, and rib) to determine the own-price, cross-price, and income elasticities for each cut. These equations ...
The role of relationship quality in vocabulary acquisition : evidence from Spanish-speaking preschoolers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Language acquisition is a process that requires frequent social interactions in which children receive input, practice opportunities, and feedback (Duursma et al., 2007), which influence children's subsequent vocabulary skills. For dual language...
Lateral Violence Response Training for Nursing Students
(2015-06-19)
Lateral violence among nurses is a pervasive problem contributing to deleterious
consequences for targets, work environments, patient outcomes, and the nursing profession.
Newly licensed nurses are at a disadvantage to ...
The effects of various planes of nutrition upon the cost of maintenance, reproduction, and development of beef cows
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1916)
The frequency with which valuable animals reproduce themselves has always been a factor of economic importance in the pure bred cattle business. Great economic changes during the last few years have made this an important ...
Electronic media access to the courts : permission denied
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
of the electronic media again. In 2012, all 50 states have court rules that allow electronic media access to the courts, but the degree of access varies quite a bit from a presumption of access to rules that are so restrictive that they essentially prevent coverage...
Cotton and maize primary root growth responses to water deficit : comparative physiological and metabolic analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) are important economic crops that can suffer significant yield loss under drought. Cotton and maize root systems have fundamentally different architectures, in addition to cotton being a...
The role of household environment on health outcomes for female adolescents in Kenya
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Chronic illness has a profoundly negative impact on the welfare of households, especially for the adolescents who live there. Those who lack a social welfare safety net, particularly youth, are much more dependent on the ...
Comparison of simple moving average and arima timeseries forecasting models on independent historic data and extrapolating echo program attendance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
for independent data with lower error values MAE - 38.9, MSE - 2552.15, MAPE - 32.9 percent, p- value: 3.36E-28, and higher R - square: 87 percent. Where ARIMA model was with higher error values MAE - 61.8, MSE - 7198.88, MAPE - 37.7 percent, p- value: 6.25E-22...
Individual, relational, and cultural correlates of U.S. Latino/a college students' prosocial behaviors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
-level considerations, and culture-specific values. Socioemotive, sociocognitive, and cultural variables have all been studied as important correlates of prosocial behaviors. In addition, maternal and paternal support may play a role in the internalization...
Religiosity and Engagement in HIV Care Among African American People Living with HIV
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
OBJECTIVE: This study explored the acceptability and feasibility of adopting and
implementing religious determinants, including prayer and referral to religious leaders, into
engagement in HIV care [EIHC] for African ...
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 ...
Symptoms, walking behaviors, and mobility of Thai patients after colorectal cancer surgery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
recovery, it also may improve postoperative symptoms and mobility. This study examined feasibility data, postoperative symptoms, walking behaviors, and mobility in Thai adults undergoing CRC surgery (n=17). Participants typically were a 59[plus or minus]10...
Opportunities for sensemaking in science for students with disabilities and students experiencing difficulty: a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
current issues. There are notable achievement gaps between the science proficiency of students with and without disabilities, and these gaps widen as students progress to higher grade levels. The gaps in achievement may be symptomatic of gaps...
Identifying risk patterns for suicide attempts in individuals with diabetes : a data-driven approach using LASSO regression
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
-World Data [trade mark]. LASSO regression was used for feature selection, and ARM was used for investigating the risk patterns. We discovered risk patterns that are understandable and practical for healthcare providers. The findings of this research can...
Impacts of Precipitation, Land use Land cover and Soil type on the Water Balance of Lake Chad Basin
(2013)
Lake Chad Basin (LCB) has experienced drastic changes in land cover and poor water management practices during the last 50 years. The successive droughts in the 1970s and 1980s resulted in a decrease in surface water and groundwater resources...
Corridors and deer-vehicle collisions along Missouri interstate highways
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
A total of 3,639 deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) were reported on Missouri roadways in 2020, resulting in 348 injuries and 5 deaths. Missouri is ranked 15th nationwide for this type of accident. Of the DVCs, 490 occurred ...
Examining relationships between first-grade achievement, student socioeconomic status, and student-teacher relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
As recent literature has demonstrated, student-teacher relationships (STRs) and socioeconomic (SES) have been strongly associated with student academic achievement. This study was specifically interested in investigating ...
Entrepreneurial Search, Innovation, and Initiative: The Stage, Network, and Level Analysis
(2016)
Drawing on the lean startup model, network theory, institutional theory, learning theory, and
symbiosis view, this dissertation examines three important issues of entrepreneurship. This
dissertation consists of three ...
Examining the effects of an intergroup dialogue-based diversity and social justice course on students' multicultural competencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
historical and contemporary monocultural practices that have created hostile campus climates and learning environments for students from diverse backgrounds. Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) has shown promise with addressing intergroup conflict and relationships...
You mean I can get paid to work here? The impact of happenstance, socialization, volunteering, and service-learning on nonprofit career awareness
(2013)
employees had prior to their entry into the sector that may have led to their entry into the nonprofit workforce. Research participants are from the membership of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals new to careers...