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The brown adipose tissue phenoype : metabolic implications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
protein 1, cold tolerance, and BAT respiration) via mild cold stress (i.e., 20 [degrees] C) does not improve glucose tolerance in diet-induced obese mice; (ii) genetic silencing of the Pnpla2 in interscapular BAT causes a brown-to-white like phenotypic...
Methodological approaches for sound training in underepresented learners: a case study with american toads (Anaxyrus americanus)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
efforts to better understand the minds of animals have been flourishing, with methodological breakthroughs and a remarkable increase in the number of publications dealing with a wide variety of non-model species. The growing ...
Modeling the inertial torque imbalance and foundation forces within an inline internal combustion engine : quantifying the equivalent mass approximation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
in this dissertation, the largest torque imbalance is exhibited by a 2-piston engine. The next largest torque imbalance is exhibited by a 3-piston engine, followed by a single-piston engine (this is not monotonic). The largest foundation forces are exhibited by a...
Stimulus responsive 3D structures by self-morphing polymeric materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
-morphing materials transfer their shapes from 2D planar films into 3D structures under environmental triggers such as humidity, pH, temperature, and light. Due to the extreme values of shape transformation, this kind of materials are invaluable for fabrication...
Characterization of a diverse USDA collection of wild soybean (glycine soja siebold & zucc.) accessions and subsequent mapping for seed composition and agronomic traits in a RIL population
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
.6 to 36.7% of variance, and seven QTLs for oil content, explained for 7.8 to 29.7% of variance, were detected using composite interval mapping. addition we identified eight novel QTLs and confirmed sixteen QTLs associated with maturity (R2 = 6.4 to 26...
Mechanisms of polar growth in the alphaproteobacterial order rhizobiales
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
All bacteria elongate and divide to faithfully reproduce their cell shape. Understanding the mechanisms that drive bacterial morphology requires an intimate knowledge of how the cell wall is synthesized. During cell ...
Ballistocardiography : physically-based modeling to bridge physiology and technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The ballistocardiogram (BCG) captures the motion of the center of mass (CoM) of the human body resulting from the blood motion within the circulatory system. The BCG signal reflects the status of the cardiovascular system ...
The comprehensive arrogance scale
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
�Self-Superiority" and �Social-Superiority." Study 1a also provided initial validity tests of this new scale. In Study 1b, test-retest reliability was established. Study 2 examined arrogance in relation to self-esteem and found this new measure...
Estrogen signaling and UCP1 : exploring mechanisms to improve metabolic health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
the hypothesis that uncoupling protein (UCP1) activation via CL316, 243 effectively mitigates metabolic dysfunction due to loss of signaling through ERa. Methods: At 8 weeks of age, female ERa knock-out (KO) and wild-type (WT) mice were co-housed at 28 degree C...
Modeling and simulation of a segmented thermoelectric generator
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
the TEG geometry. It was found that the original model can be further optimized. After optimization, the output power increases from 188.2mW to 354.7mW, 703.13mW, and 212.85mW, respectively. Conversion efficiency increases from 1.66 percent to 2.08 percent...
Towards real-time object detection on edge with deep neural networks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Despite being a core topic for more than several decades, object detection is still receiving increasing attentions due to its irreplaceable importance in a wide variety of applications. Abundant object detectors based on ...
Adaptations enabling PBP1a-driven polar growth in Agrobacterium tumefaciens
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] For bacteria with complex life cycles involving several environmental niches, adaptability is key. The plant pathogen Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a master of adaptability as it lives two distinct ...
Assessing the effects of anticoagulant rodenticides on non-target fish species
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
species to ARs. The primary objectives for my dissertation were (1) determine the median lethal dose (LD50) of three common ARs in four fish species. (2) Assess AR concentrations in fish tissues over time, effects on clotting, and AR half-lives in fish...
Systematic evaluation of the effects of ammonium-based deep eutectic solvent chemistry on the performance of dye-sensitized photovoltaic solar cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
The enthusiasm for renewable energy technologies is growing exponentially, with researchers from various fields actively engaged in the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Deep eutectic ...
Assessing fall velocity-maximum dimension relationships and particle size distributions for snowfall
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
, snowflake maximum dimension and fall velocity measurements were recorded using the OTT Parsivel Laser Disdrometer. In conjunction with distribution of measured maximum dimensions, RAP Analysis soundings were used to determine snow crystal type. From there...
Mechanical behavior of transparent fiber reinforced polyester composites at extreme temperatures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
-static tension loading and puncture testing using a drop weight at extreme conditions. The results showed that the reinforced composite had a higher fracture stress and chord modulus at all temperatures ranging from +60 [degree]C to -80 [degree]C as compared...
Green synthesis approach and applications of engineered nanomaterials in food safety
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and investigate their antibacterial activity against foodborne bacteria in broth and chicken meat; and (iii) evaluate the toxicity of green synthesized AgNPs on human colon cancerous epithelial (Caco-2) cells and human...
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 ...
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...
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...