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Three essays on racial discrimination
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
discrimination shows consistent results that can be interpreted as evidence that minority owners are discriminated against compared to their counterparts (i.e., white owners) in obtaining loans, which may be caused by lenders' discrimination, although...
The effect of visual inspection reliability on risk-based inspection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
to determine the inspection interval using risk-based inspection (RBI) and mandated element-level data collection for all the states. RBI, a well-researched topic in other fields is new to the bridge inspection practice and element-level bridge inspection...
Subjective-objective sleep discrepancy in older adults : examining the roles of cognition and arousal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] The difference between subjective (self-report) and objective (e.g., polysomnography, wrist-worn wearables) measures of sleep is referred to as subjectiveobjective sleep discrepancy (SOSD) and ...
Nanofibrillation of lignocellulosic biomass into lignin-containing nanocellulose for 3D printing and antimicrobial applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
inhibitors, or short hydrolysis time led to lower hydrolysis level, which could potentially serve as key factors for optimized enzymatic nanofibrillation. In the application section (Chapter 5 and 6), two major applications based on LNC, antibacterial and 3D...
The historical transformation of indigenous and colonial institutions of Central Mexico: monetary and production systems
(2013)
Based on a critical analysis of the mainstream development discourse, the subaltern's
history, and hybrid theoretical models, this dissertation is focused on studying the
transformation of the Pre-Hispanic state and the ...
Two computational neural models : rodent perirhinal cortex and crab cardiac ganglion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
mechanisms of compensation to restore network synchrony based on compensatory intrinsic conductances. Finally, a third model, related to the second one, was of an improved three-compartmental biophysical model of an LC that is morphologically realistic...
The Buddha said that Buddha said so: a translation and analysis of "Purvayogaparivarta" from the Ratnaketu dharani sutra
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
of a culture. In distinction to these approaches, I read “Pūrvayogaparivarta” as a rhetorical device used to achieve practical, political aims....
Three essays on Renewable Portfolio Standards
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
on total primary crop acreage in the United States. Our empirical framework is based on the premise that acreage is influenced by climatic factors, farmers' crop management practices, and land allocation decisions, while considering input and expected...
The Relationship Between Economic Growth and Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Growth in Net Energy-Importing Emerging Economies
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
This dissertation investigates the relationship between economic growth and fossil
fuel energy consumption through three interrelated chapters—each of which addresses a
facet of the relationship. The first chapter ...
Systematic assessment of security, privacy and usability of virtual reality learning environment applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Social Virtual Reality Environments is a new cloud computing based platform which integrates IoT to build applications in areas such as military, education, surgical...
A reappraisal of mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition within the endometrium
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
A controversial topic, mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) is thought to be a mechanism involved in regeneration of the uterine epithelial layer following pregnancy and menstruation. Little is known about this process ...
Influence of nutrition and health behaviors on academic performance of students at a public Midwestern university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This mixed-methods, grounded theory study investigated the relationship between health behaviors and academic performance among university students. The survey instrument collected data related to academic performance, ...
Narrowing achievement gaps : essays on the impact of public policies on the academic achievement of English learners
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] English Learners (ELs) represent a significant and growing proportion of students in US schools, from 3.8 million students in 2000 to 5.1 million in 2019, representing 10.2 percent of children ...
The influence of climate and population structure on East Asian skeletal morphological variation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
of response in both sexes. After accounting for genetic distance between populations, greater evidence for selection was found acting upon postcranial traits, with the influence of climate on the skull limited primarily to breadth measurements. Larger body...
Romantic Tributes to Beethoven, Beloveds, and a Friendship Forged, Lost, and Regained: Schumann’s Fantasie, Op. 17 and Liszt’s B-minor Sonata, S. 178
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Robert Schumann’s Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17 (1836-38) and Liszt’s Sonata in B
Minor, S. 178 (1853) are generally regarded as among each composer’s greatest works for
solo piano and are included in pianists’ “must-play” ...
The Production of Space, Place, and Food: The Ecology of Money and the Emergence of Transformative Circuits of Money Capital
(2015-08-04)
This dissertation argues that Henri Lefebvre’s (1991) The Production of Space
expresses a theoretical blueprint for the construction of an interdisciplinary approach to
social science that integrates political economy, ...
Gold-core silver-shell nanoparticle as a SERS substrate for the detection of pesticides in tea
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
from various pests and diseases. However, pesticide residues can contaminate tea and have negative impacts on the environment and human health. Conventional chromatography-based analytical methods are destructive and require lengthy sample preparation...
Understanding patterns and motivations of women using Facebook for birth control information
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the patterns and motivations for women to use Facebook for information on birth control. Methods: A quantitative study was conducted among women between the ages of 18 ...
Exploring Non-Binary Transgender Clients’ Counseling Experiences: Empowerment in Counseling
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
There is currently little research on the phenomena of empowerment for non-binary
transgender clients in therapy. In fact, many non-binary clients report negative experiences
with regard to the mental health field, ...
Conformational stability of some silanes and amines from temperature dependent Infrared spectra of rare as solutions, r₀ structural parameters, ab initio calculations, and vibrational assignments
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-12)
rotation are also reported for some of the silane molecules. Potential functions governing conformational interchange were also determined, based on torsional transitions frequencies, conformational enthalpy differences and dihedral angles...