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A study of the educational facilities planning process within the context of a social and political environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
educated in the 21st century. In order for leaders to successfully address the planning and design of educational facilities, research should be undertaken that examines the authentic context of the planning process. Insight into the political and social...
Improvement of co-digesting swine manure and waste kitchen oil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
with M2, introduction of more than 1.2 g-VSWKO L-1 d-1 did not increase biogas yield per VS-fed compared to M2O1, and might cause system imbalance. It took up to 84 days to observe system failure. Biogas potential (BP) study showed significantly higher...
Genomics of seasonal hair shedding and ecoregion-specific growth to identify environmentally-adapted beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Recently, interest has increased in augmenting current national scale cattle evaluations with precision genetic predictions tailored to specific environmental conditions. Some efforts to develop environmentally-aware ...
How syntactic structure and cue position affect working memory for connected discourse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The current study explored working memory for connected discourse, as well as the potential roles of syntactic structure and cue position ...
Keeping up with the Joneses: Relative economic voting, electoral participation, and reference points
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This research explores the role relative economy plays in vote choice and turnout. The decision to vote and for whom to vote are heavily predicated on selecting competent policymakers based on their performance handling the economy. To do so, voters...
Overcoming the negative effects of astroturfing attacks on crisis outcomes with strategic communication strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
strategy for practitioners and researchers, this study worked to merge the well-documented success of both autonomy support from the self-determination theory and inoculation theory to strengthen an individual's ability to hinder unwanted persuasive...
Molecular dissection of the roles of RNA processing proteins in meiotic silencing by unpaired DNA
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The filamentous fungus Neurospora crassa is a model organism for the study of genome defense and epigenetic mechanisms. N. crassa utilizes meiotic silencing by unpaired DNA (MSUD) to silence unpaired genes during sexual ...
An investigation of Algebra resources on TeachersPayTeachers.com : examining features and use of curriculum supplements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
for extra practice and are focused on resources that will engage their students. Teachers found the resources to be aligned to standards and of high quality, in contrast to the assessment of researchers (Polikoff & Dean, 2019). Those responsible for creating...
Plasma nanocoatings on cobalt chromium L605 alloy for cardiovascular stent applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
coronary artery smooth muscle cell (PCASMC) viability decreased by 73 percent after 7-day incubation compared to those on uncoated bare L605 surfaces. PCAEC and PCASMC cell co-culture and migration were also conducted. In cell co-culture, the cell ratio...
The use of massively parallel sequencing to study the virome, epigenome and genome of canine and feline cancers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
in metagenomics, epigenomics and transcriptomics in canine and feline cancers. This research affirmed previous notions that papillomavirus is not a common cause of feline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) and added to the understanding that it is not caused...
What were we thinking? : an analysis of Department of Defense advanced studies group theses from Operation Desert Storm to Operation Iraqi Freedom I, 1992-2002
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
the research, however, is a concentrated analysis of countless operational-level decisions made by mid-level officers, or the motivations behind these decisions. A mixed-methods study investigating the research produced by the 1,124 graduates of each...
An investigation of urban bat ecology in Baltimore, Maryland
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
help determine what bat species were present and how active these species were. Research occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, a 'shrinking' city in the eastern US, which had no prior research on the bat community. For my first project, I used active...
Examining the impact of Beijing 2008 Olympic games on foreign news coverage on China : a content analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
policy by analyzing news content regarding China from the International Herald Tribune in two time periods: the 656 days on which the policy applied, and the 656 days before the policy announcement. A total of 1,418 news stories were analyzed...
The influence of gender on the careers of women theatre faculty in higher education : a qualitative investigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Researchers have long documented issues with gender equity in higher education, especially in STEM fields, but less attention has been directed to gender equity in fields...
Change champions for student recruitment : leader experiences in managing change for new technology adoption
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
and adopt new technology to improve their student recruitment functions. Existing research largely focuses on the technical aspects of adoption but does not provide much insight into the process of leading change itself. The purpose of this study...
Controversies in acceptance of genetically modified food by European Union : symptoms of conflicts in diffusion of an innovation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
it has become one of the most controversial issues in European Union. On the one hand it is perceived as having far-reaching implication in the field of agriculture and rural development; while on the other, it is objected on health, ethical...
A multiple case study of the ensemble experiences of three collegiate brass instrumentalists with physical disabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
students, and the source of their motivation to persist in instrumental ensembles. This study was guided by two main research questions. The first main question was: (1) What are the perceptions of collegiate brass instrumentalists with physical...
Essence of social exchange through alumni engagement of millennials and their alma mater
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
, Independent t-Test, deployment of a survey, and focus group. The quantitative findings concluded that Millennials who were born from 1980 to 1989 contributed larger average gifts then Millennials who were born from 1990 to 2004. Additionally, the research...
Enhancing Missouri agritourism: a comprehensive evaluation of visitors' intrinsic motivation, environmental behavior, and satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Unstable farm income and the desire to diversify revenue sources have increased the significance of agritourism as an alternative economic opportunity for farmers and ranchers. In Missouri, ...
Managerial perceptions and responses to climate change in Missouri state parks and historic sites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
to human health and welfare. Few studies have focused on the social aspects of climate change, and none on parks and protected areas, in the Midwest. The perceptions of park managers are an important, but overlooked dimension of climate change and outdoor...