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General purpose evolutionary algorithm testbed
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
We developed a "General Purpose Evolutionary Algorithm Testbed" through which a wide variety of evolutionary algorithms can be implemented in hardware, quickly and with a little hardware knowledge. A user interface allows ...
Effects of feeding a fumonsin (FB[subscript 2]) naturally contaminated corn at various levels, with and without 2 adsorbents on the growth performance, blood, and liver chemistry of nursery pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Three studies were conducted to determine the effects of diets containing various concentrations of fumonisin FB1 supplied by naturally contaminated corn with and without 2 adsorbents on nursery pig performance. Use of ...
Multimedia data transmission for mobile wireless applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
In this dissertation, we first address robust multimedia data transmission for mobile application. The first topic is proxy-based handheld device access to live NASA satellite weather images. The second topic is a real ...
The role of middle leaders in fostering organizational learning in a state cooperative extension service
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
This qualitative study explored the nature of organizational learning and the role of regional directors (RDs) and program directors (PDs) as mid-level leaders in fostering organizational learning in one cooperative extension ...
The poisson problem on Lipschitz domains
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The aim of this work is to describe the sharp ranges of indices, for which the Poisson problem for Laplacian with Dirichlet or Neumann boundary conditions is well-posed on the scales of Besov and Triebel-Lizorkin spaces ...
Human factors, automation, and alerting mechanisms in nursing home electronic health records
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The objective was to evaluate a clinical decision support system in an electronic medical record (EMR) to determine activation frequencies, patterns of activity, and how automated alerting mechanisms affect clinical responses ...
Understanding students' technology appropriation and learning perceptions in online learning environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Distance education has the unique characteristic of using technologies as the primary means of delivery of instruction and interaction. The present study contributes to research dedicated to explaining or predicting phenomena ...
Examining secondary students algebraic reasoning: flexibility and strategy use
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Recent curricular recommendations (NCTM, 2000; RAND, 2003) call for the development of student flexibility in relation to algebraic reasoning. In response to these recommendations, this study focused on the algebraic ...
On the spectra of Schrödinger and Jacobi operators with complex-valued quasi-periodic algebro-geometric coefficients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
In this thesis we characterize the spectrum of one-dimensional Schrödinger operators. H = -d2/dx2+V in L2(R; dx) with quasi-periodic complex-valued algebro geometric, potentials V (i.e., potentials V which satisfy one ...
Structural studies of PMM/PGM from Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa expresses a variety of cell surface polysaccharides, including alginate, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and rhamnolipid. P. aeruginosa is the primary cause of chronic lung infections ...
Energy metabolism and uranium (VI) reduction by Desulfovibrio
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) of the genus Desulfovibrio can breathe uranium in a manner similar to the way in which we (human beings) breathe oxygen. In respiration, we transfer electrons from food to oxygen, producing ...
Analysis of the Caenorhabditis elegans rpc-1 gene
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
In eukaryotes, two large subunits form the core catalytic structure of RNA polymerase III (Pol III), which is conserved in other RNA polymerases, Pol I and Pol II. It has been found that Pol III activity is tightly associated ...
Theory of lattice effects on magnetic interactions in solids
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
This dissertation focuses on studying the effect of lattice distortions on the magnetic properties of nickelates and manganites. These two families of materials have great potential in industrial applications in the fields ...
Beautiful choral tone quality rehearsal techniques of a director
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
What is beautiful choral tone quality? What effective rehearsal techniques might be found if a successful high school choral director could be observed and interviewed? The primary goal of this study was to discover the ...
Blackbody temperature calculations from visible and newa-IR spectra for gas-fired furnaces
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The goal of this research work is to develop a system capable of measuring multiple factors of interest in the operation of gas-fired furnaces. The primary focus is the development of a model for calculating wall or flame ...
A theoretical model of piano sightplaying components
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The goal of this study is to provide a theoretical model regarding sightplaying phenomena based upon investigation, analysis, and synthesis from a large amount of research findings, observation results, theoretical ideas, ...
GABP regulation of the murine GABPa/ATPsynthase coupling factor six and human glutathione reductase promoters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
GABPa is expressed from a bi-directional promoter expressing ATP synthase coupling factor six (CF6) in the opposite direction. This bi-directional promoter is regulated by GABP, indicating an autoregulation of GABPa. GABP ...
An assessment of the cognitive behavior exhibited by secondary agriculture teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Federal initiatives, state legislation, and educational leaders have encouraged educators to teach higher-order thinking skills. Teacher behaviors have been identified as variables of influence for higher-order thinking. ...
A context-aware notification framework for developers of computer supported collaborative environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Researchers have identified user presence, awareness, and a sense of community as important components of Computer Supported Collaborative Environments (CSCE) (Dourish & Bellotti, 1992; Erickson & Kellogg, 2003; Moody, ...
Effect of RU486, a progesterone antagonist, on uterine progesterone receptor, embryonic development and ovarian function during early pregnancy in pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Progesterone (P4) down-regulates the progesterone receptor (PGR) exclusively within the epithelium of the pig uterus near d 8 of the estrous cycle and pregnancy. How P4 down-regulates the PGR is not understood but is ...