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Ion-selective electrodes for simultaneous real-time analysis for soil macronutrients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
, and of cobalt rod-based phosphate ISEs were satisfactory for measuring N, P, and K ions over typical ranges of soil concentrations. The nitrate ISEs, when used in conjunction with the Kelowna extractant (0.25M CH₃COOH + 0.015M NH₄F), provided soil NO₃-N values...
Novel Electromagnetic Scattering Models for Nano-Composites and Nano-Sensor Applications
(2021)
Nanoparticles composed of plasmonic materials have the unique capability of coupling
to electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths far larger than their size and confining
the coupled energy to the structure’s sub-wavelength ...
Francis A. Schaeffer : the force behind the evangelical takeover of the Republican Party in America
(2013)
people, almost evenly between so-called secularist, who favor government based on the Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and evangelical/fundamentalist Protestant, Catholic Christians, many of whom seem...
Assessing perceptions of parents' communication accommodation in relation to sexual and gender minority adult chidren's child-parent communication apprehension and mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, or people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, nonbinary, or any other self-identified sexual orientation or gender identity, deal with chronic ...
Computational linguistics using social media to understand immigrant sentiment in the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] International migration is increasing throughout the world, including migration to the United States. This increase corresponds with a global rise in ...
Evaluation of the Impact of Anti-Icing Solution on Concrete Durability
(2023)
Winter roadway maintenance is based on applying salt to the surface of the pavement in order to lower the freezing point and break the bond of snow and ice to improve traction and safety. Conventional winter maintenance involves applying solid salt...
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 ...
The canine ocular surface microbiota
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
conventional culture. Mechanical and immunologic factors may influence growth on culture as well as structure of microbial communities. The ocular surface is closely related to both the periocular haired skin and nose based on similarities in exposure...
Implementation of national health insurance policy through the social security implementing agency health during the pandemic the Covid-19
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
, and its findings establish a novel relationship. The study has theoretical and practical implications for enhancing Indonesia's health care. The recommended future directions for this research are reasonable for contributing significantly to future...
A qualitative case study of how an English language program at a U.S. university prepares Chinese students for U.S. undergraduate programs and communicative competence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Chinese students account for about one-third of the international students at U.S. universities from 2013 to the present year 2020; however, many of them, after their arrival...
Forage production and diversification for climate-smart tropical and temperate silvopastures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Climate change creates much uncertainty for the future of animal agriculture, particularly due to an increase in summer droughts that result in the loss of range productivity. Silvopasture, the intentional integration of ...
Direct simulation Monte Carlo for modeling spatially homogeneous multi-component aerosols
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
aerosol physics than its sectional, moments, and finite element predecessors. This research focuses on the development of a comprehensive n-component source term code for modeling the behavior of aerosolized fission products based on the DSMC technique...
How financial decision-making changes when a marriage ends : evidence from the 1992-2016 health and retirement study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Transitioning from being married to divorced or widowed is difficult, financially as well as emotionally. Individuals who had left money matters to their partners during marriage enter a period of decreased financial control ...
Subjective cognition and objective cognitive performance: the role of sleep
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Subjective cognitive complaints and objective cognitive dysfunction are common in aging populations, however research investigating the associations between them is inconclusive. Given the high prevalence of sleep complaints ...
Hybrid Fuzzy-Bayesian Dynamic Decision Support Tool for Resource-Based Scheduling of Construction Projects
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
This dissertation proposes a flexible and intelligent decision support tool for scheduling
and resource allocation of construction projects. A hybrid Fuzzy-Bayesian scheduling network
and a new optimization model and ...
OPT and the geography of employment : understanding the post-graduation work mobilities of Missouri's international students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
before graduation. An analysis of Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment address data reveals intriguing distribution patterns--at the local, state, and national levels--that are influenced by variables such as degree level, field of study...
Design and optimization of nanoformulation loaded with HIV microbicides
(2013)
microscopy. The NP have an average mean diameter of 250 nm, maximal EE% of 16.1% and 37.2% for TNF and TDF, respectively. There is a 4-fold increase in drug release rate from the 75% S-100 NP in the presence of SFS over 72 h. At a concentration up to 10 mg...
Function Implementation in a Multi-Gate Junctionless FET Structure
(2023)
the practical applicability of the JLFET structure, this dissertation introduces several novel circuit designs based on this technology. These designs leverage the unique characteristics of the JLFET, such as its steep subthreshold slope and improved on...
Association between urinary iodine concentrations and insulin resistance in US adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Background: Iodine intake within the US population has declined in recent years. Mild iodine deficiency increases the risk of inadequate thyroid hormone production and there is growing evidence that sub-clinical hypothyroidism may give rise...
The governance-performance relationship: examining the impact of nonprofit governance on financial performance in medium-sized nonprofit organizations
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)
As the nonprofit sector has grown rapidly in size and significance in recent
decades, the role and impact of governance of nonprofit organizations have become
increasingly important and popular topics among nonprofit ...