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Mizzou, volume 096, number 4 (2008 summer)
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2008)
Maladaptation of cardiac and skeletal muscle in chronic disease : effects of exercise
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
chronic disease began to evolve only in the second half of the 20th century. This relationship was initially documented in London where men, who were more sedentary at work or during leisure time, had higher rates of coronary heart disease (242 ; 243). A...
Data Driven Decision-Making in Midwest Charter Schools: Teachers’ Experiences in the Classroom
(2014)
Education has evolved into a system that emphasizes data use. Data are used to discriminate between successful and failing districts, schools, teachers and students. Data are used to gain insights to student demographics. ...
Soil surface-seal measurement using high-resolution x-ray computed tomography (HRCT)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Rainfall on bare soil breaks soil aggregates, detaching particles, plugging pores and decreasing porosity in the top few mm of soil. This reduces hydraulic conductivity and increases runoff through a process known as surface ...
The boys on the blogs : intermedia agenda setting in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This study analyzes intermedia agenda setting during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign to determine the agenda-setting role of prominent political bloggers in relation to the mainstream news media and the candidates. An ...
The role of land-atmosphere and aerosol interactions on meso-scale convective weather systems across West Africa
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)
This dissertation investigates the modulating effects of land-atmosphere and
aerosol interactions on meso-scale convective systems across the sub-Saharan West
Africa region, and aims at providing a value-added contribution ...
A Narrative Case Study Exploring The Preparation Experiences of Novice Teachers In Urban Elementary Schools
(2023)
Literature has shown that qualified, effective, and confident teachers are the number
one predictor of student success inside the classroom. Students in urban schools experience a greater number of inexperienced or qualified ...
Missouri alumnus, volume 028, number 05 (1940 January)
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 1940)
Tales of an 'invisible' life stage : survival and physiology among terrestrial juvenile ambystomatid salamanders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The vital rates (e.g., survival, growth, and reproduction) of distinct life stages within a species are known to influence the growth and persistence of populations. As such, studies describing stage-specific vital rates, ...
Childhood epidemics and the demographic landscape of the Aland Archipelago
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Historically, the introduction of childhood diseases such as measles or smallpox resulted in the infection of nearly every susceptible individual in a community. While smallpox has long been considered the deadlier of the ...
Harmonizing with the cosmos : a critical analysis of cosmic symbolism in musical theatre
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
within it. Early humans created artifacts, using the imagery of cosmic bodies to mark the passage of time and to symbolize their relationship to the cosmos. When they began writing, this use of the cosmic bodies appeared in their literary works...
Missouri alumnus, volume 004, number 09 (1916 June)
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 1916)
Completing the circuit : a century of electrical education at MSMUMR
(University of Missouri Printing Services, 1984)
An examination of technology-based formative assessment feedback and the impact on student learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Although researchers have provided evidence to support the effectiveness of collaborative and cooperative learning (Magana & Marzano, 2014; Marzano, 2006) and embedding formative assessment within instruction (Black & ...
Examining the impact of a black men's initiative : a mixed methods approach to program evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The attrition of Black males in higher education has garnered much attention within recent years. Subsequently, programming specific to this issue has been developed to intervene; however, there is very little research ...
Heuristic Descriptive Case Study of Math and Language Arts Teachers' Past and Current Experiences in the Implementation of the Missouri Learning Standards
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2016)
Teacher retention and attrition continues to be relevant areas of concern for school
districts as many reports are surfacing correlating the performance of students with the
attrition rate of teachers. The focus of ...
Potential agricultural insecticide exposure of Indiana bats (Myotis Sodalis) in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1998)
The type and distribution of agrochemical insecticides routinely applied to the major field crops in northern Missouri were described and shown to be coincident with the summer/maternity range of the endangered Indiana bat ...
Looking broadly and deeply into perspectives of local climate change impacts among visitors to Missouri state parks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Missouri's outdoor recreation resources provide numerous mental, physical, and social values to millions of people each year and serve as a major ...
Directory of graduates and brief historical sketch of the School of education.
([publisher not identified],, 1928)
The effect of school culture on substance use : a quantitative study focusing on upper elementary students attending Adventist schools in Canada
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Adolescents are likely to experiment with risky behaviors, such as substance use, which can have implications lasting throughout their lives. Private schools, while not immune to substance use, tend to report lower levels ...