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Bayesian analysis of multivariate stochastic volatility and dynamic models
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
We consider a multivariate regression model with time varying volatilities in the error term. The time varying volatility for each component of the error is of unknown nature, may be deterministic or stochastic. We propose ...
Latinx in the heartland : fostering resilience and cross-cultural connections : proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference, June 6-8, 2018, University of Missouri-Kansas City
(Cambio Center, 2019)
"The 2018 conference proved to be a good place for participants from thirteen states to explore collaboration and unity, in contrast to the nation's climate. The 17th Cambio de Colores Conference, titled 'Latinx in the ...
Structural studies of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase complexes and the E. coli PutA DNA binding domain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
membrane-associated bi-functional enzyme that catalyzes the sequential two-step oxidation of proline to glutamate. Here we report the first crystal structure of a PutA DNA-binding domain along with functional analysis of a mutant PutA defective in DNA-binding....
Ecological momentary assessment of affective instability, impulsivity, and alcohol use in borderline personality disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The present study examined the momentary and within-day relationships between mood states, impulsivity, and alcohol use. Participants included 48 ...
Salesforce control systems : an integrated approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Salesforce management has strategic importance to a company's competitive advantage. However, to date, the direct effects of the salesforce control systems on sales personnel's key job outcomes are inconclusive and the ...
Dispositional antecedents of career success : a social network perspective
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
replication and extension of the current literature on personality, social network, and careers. Research limitations, implications of the findings, and future research directions are proposed....
Evaluation of modified montmorillonites in poultry diets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The present work was conducted to determine if modification of MONTs with Cu and Zn would enhance the protection of broiler chicks against the adverse effects of AF, and to determine if the modified MONTs would be bioavailable ...
Age effects on reproductive behavior in the treehopper umbonia crassiscornis (Hemipera: membracidae)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
In many animal species females select mates based on male age. This choice is often linked to the reproductive benefits females derive. Age-based choice is also influenced by variation in the ability of males to find and ...
Audit committee tenure, earnings quality, firm performance and cost of capital
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Regulators and financial reporting institutions have recently increased their focus on audit committee composition, indicating an acknowledgement of ...
Library Connections, 2007 Fall
(University of Missouri--Columbia, MU Libraries, 2007)
Pertechnetate immobilization with sulfide in aqueous media under anaerobic and aerobic environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Technetium-99 (Tc-99) is a high yield radionuclide produced from thermal neutron fission. As a consequence of the development of nuclear weapons over ...
FAPRI 2004 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-03)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for U.S. agricultural markets providing information about the outlook for agricultural markets, farm program spending, farm income, and a variety of other indicators.
Pluton source varition over two magmatic pulses in the white-inyo range, central-eastern California : implications for paleozoic and mesozoic tectonic reconstructions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
extent of the Mesozoic Cordilleran arc and the western edge of Basin and Range extension. The main goal of this dissertation is to understand the lithospheric structure of this area in relation to the broader regional tectonics. Chapters 2 and 3...
A silent children's rights movement : an exploration of resilience in former foster children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
need communication strategies to help foster resilience. To that end, I provided theoretical contributions and extension, specifically an expansion of TRRL to include a trauma lens as well as a greater understanding of how foster children and foster...
A comparison of forest change detection methods and implications for forest management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
technique used extensively in the eastern United States for forest change detection. This project tested the usefulness of this easy and inexpensive technique by applying it to the Missouri Ozark forest landscape in order to detect changes in forest biomass...
Vegetation management along roadside and railroad right-of-ways
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Efficient transportation of freight as well as motorists requires effective control of vegetation on right-of-ways (ROW's). Traditionally on railroad ROW's, residual herbicides are applied early in the growing season with ...
Properties of low-dimensional systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In this work we study the equilibrium properties of systems in two-dimensions, and the effects that discrete symmetry, space dimensionality, character ...
Evaluating pig performance, carcass merit and processed pork quality when chestnuts and acorns are fed to Duroc-influenced pig genetics during late finishing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The objective of this study was to determine effects of feeding chestnuts and acorns on growth performance, carcass quality and further processed products of Duroc/Duroc crossbred finishing barrows. Barrows (n = 30) were ...
Applications of deep neural networks to protein structure prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
. In extensive experiments on multiple datasets, the proposed deep neural architectures outperformed the best existing methods and other deep neural networks significantly: The proposed DeepNRN achieved highest Q8 75.33, 72.9, 70.8 on CASP 10, 11, 12 higher than...
The distribution of financial responsibility within the family and its effect on family risk behaviors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Men are more willing to take risks and invest more in stocks than women. Do gender differences with respect to risk tolerance still exist within married ...