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Comprehensive optimization for thermoelectric refrigeration devices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
A large market is currently in place for which thermoelectric (TE) technology can provide diverse energy solutions. This market should continue to grow as improvements are made to TE materials. In the last 10-15 years, ...
Developing neural network applications using LabVIEW
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) have gained tremendous popularity over the last few decades. They are considered as substitutes for classical techniques which have been followed for many years. Many neural network ...
Effect of dry matter intake restriction on energy balance, ruminal fermentation, and nutrient retention by beef steers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Two studies were conducted to determine the effects of DMI restriction on digestion and metabolism by feedlot steers. In Trial 1, 12 Angus X steers (BW [almost equal to] 450 [plus or minus] 18 kg) were assigned randomly ...
Language modeling for automatic speech recognition in telehealth
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Standard statistic n-gram language models play a critical and indispensable role in automatic speech recognition (ASR) applications. Though helpful to ASR, it suffers from a practical problem when lacking sufficient in-domain ...
Repetitive sequence analysis for soybean genome sequences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Repetitive DNA sequences represent many difficulties in genome sequencing and analysis. Meanwhile, some of repetitive sequences play an important role ...
A generalized approach for calculation of the eigenvector sensitivity for various eigenvector normalizations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Sensitivity analysis is an important step in any gradient based optimization problem. Eigenvalue and Eigenvector Sensitivity Analysis has been a major area for more than three decades in structural optimization. An efficient ...
Forecasting unemployment with spatial correlation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Using regional data from Missouri, I compare the forecasting performance of a univariate autoregressive model to another which considers spatial correlation. I build each type of model for each designated area and evaluate ...
Staging approaches to reduce overall cost in a crossdock environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Crossdocking operations seek to move materials from inbound locations to outbound locations as quickly as possible. In some cases this can be achieved without intermediate product staging. However, in an environment with ...
Stoic rationalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The prevailing scholarly opinion is that the Stoics are empiricists rather than rationalists. Empiricism is a branch of epistemology that gives priority to sense-perception whereas rationalism gives priority to reason's ...
DiffServ overlay multicast for videoconferencing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
In this dissertation a framework for implementing videoconference in a DiffServ network (DiffServ Overlay Multicast) is proposed. DiffServ Overlay Multicast uses an overlay multicast algorithm for calculating the multicast ...
Sixteen valence-electron species containing boron: structural diversity abounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[B, C, F, H₂] and [B, N, O, H₂] have been investigated via high level ab initio calculations. Both cyclic and acyclic connectivities have been examined for the singlet state. Chemical intuition suggests a ketene-like ...
Teaching interns' level of proficiency of the MoSTEP quality indicators at the beginning and completion of the teaching internship
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The amount of growth and development by teaching interns on the MoSTEP quality indicators during the student teaching internship has not been studied intently. In addition, the use of teacher certification measures as ...
Mechanical and thermal buckling of thin films
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Devices with feature size on the order of one micrometer have found widespread applications in science and engineering. MEMS, is a rapidly growing technology for the fabrication of miniature devices which provides a way ...
Mobile speed estimation for hierarchical wireless network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The implementation of hierarchical cellular system, which can effectively reduce the number of handoffs thus significantly improve the overall system capacity, requires the knowledge of mobile user speed at the base station. ...
Analysis of heat transfer in subcooled metal powder subjected to pulsed laser heating
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The interaction of metal powder and pulsed laser heat flux is investigated on two levels, the powder bed level and the particle level. The locations of the thermal penetration depth and the liquid-solid interface are ...
Investigation and characterization of a high energy piezoelectric pulse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
This research investigates and characterizes a high energy piezoelectric pulse generator (PPG) constructed from commercially available piezoelectric materials. The high energy PPG converts mechanical energy into electrical ...
Design of learning objects to support constructivist learning environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Using Constructivism to guide the design of learning objects, we develop a generic structure that classifies knowledge into different types on different levels. With a simple generic structure of learning object, learners ...
Impacts of suspended and deposited sediment on benthic invertebrates and fishes in a Missouri Ozark stream
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Sediment is suspected in the decline of sensitive-aquatic organisms in the Osage River basin of Missouri. In this study, I monitored sediment dynamics and evaluated corresponding linkages with benthic invertebrate and fish ...
Now to war: a textual analysis of embedded print reporters in the second Iraq war
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
This study investigated how the embedding program used by the American military during the second Persian Gulf War affected the coverage of six print reporters who participated in it. This qualitative study analyzed eight ...
Biomass production of five populus clones, soil carbon and soil water content in a central Missouri floodplain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Five Populus clones in two short rotation 5 year plantations were tested for biomass production and associated soil C changes in the central Missouri floodplain under climatic conditions of the Midwest. A Populus deltoides ...