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Body size and shape in insular environments and applications of the island rule in biological anthropology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The discovery of small-bodied hominin fossils in 2004 on the island of Flores, Indonesia, unearthed a large debate within biological anthropology. This debate has exemplified that there are questions and research areas that biological...
The anticipated, actual, and misunderstood value of Federal Work-study: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Financial Aid Awards for first-time college students include a variety of offerings, including scholarships, grants, and loans. One award of financial assistance, Federal Work-study, is different from other types of financial ...
Participatory reporting as method acting: the journalism-theatre connection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This research presents a little-discussed reporting technique, termed for the purpose of this research "participatory reporting," and uses research from the field of theatre to examine the technique for its potential contribution to journalism...
Distributing leadership to leaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
and inclusive approach. Due to the increasing demands placed on the educational systems from state and federal policy makers, researchers have advocated for a change in our understanding and practice of educational leadership. The current study focuses on one...
Vegetation management along roadside and railroad right-of-ways
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
followed by summer (half-rates). Spring/summer split applications resulted in consistent weed control throughout the growing season in four of five locations. Fall application at half-rates delayed the spring timing of spring half-rates up to 40 days...
Digital wonders: examining awe-inspiring virtual reality as a tool to promote curiosity and exploration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
, these findings suggest that simulating moments of discovery during travel may increase learners' intrinsic motivations for formal and informal research. Emergent findings also reveal that creating awe-inspiring VR content may require reduced didactic information...
Spatial analysis of poverty and prosperity in the U.S. counties
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Prosperity is often associated with income. This study goes beyond the economic determinant of prosperity and develops a prosperity index by using ...
Persistence overcomes resistance : the journey of women to full professors in STEM
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
are not generalizable (Patton, 2015), they may be transferable. Future research could consist of intersectional identities and maternal wall bias. The findings of this study offer a framework for institutional leaders to develop policies, procedures, and programs...
Characterization of black walnut (Juglans nigra) cultivars for agroforestry systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
week of May. Tree architecture and phenological event timing were also measured to determine potential causative factors of differences observed. The impact of this research may help growers interested in walnut alley cropping with cultivar selection...
Market oppotunities for industrial hemp : guide to understanding markets and demand for various industrial hemp plant products
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
in dietary supplements, or it may fit in formulations for fuels or paints. The protein-rich seed cake could be processed into food or animal feed. The leaves and flowers have compounds, such as cannabidiol (CBD), connected to health and wellness benefits...
An investigation of the administrator's role in the design, support, and evaluation of induction programs in rural, public K-12 schools in Northwest Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Novice teacher induction programs impacted teacher fulfillment and confidence (Coffey, 2010; Darling-Hammond, 2003), and high-quality induction improved effectiveness of instruction and improved student learning (Brownell ...
Evaluation of faculty engagement in professional learning activities : a mixed-methods study on communication processes, value, and barriers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This study was a developmental evaluation of a faculty center at a state funded, public non-research university focused on undergraduate and graduate degree programs that is located in the Midwest United States. The purpose of the study...
Discovery and phenotyping of the determinants and receptors of post-fertilization sperm mitophagy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] This thesis is concerned with two important aspects of sperm physiology -- mitochondrial health prior to fertilization and mitochondrial inheritance after fertilization. The factors and mechanisms that play a role...
Metallic nanotoxicity to bacteria and bacteriophages
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The inhibitory effort of two commonly used nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), on the growth of bacteria (E. coli) and bacteriophage (MS2) were evaluated using a turbidimetric ...
The route to persuasion: gaining/maintaining local support for the hometown Air Force mission
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
of qualitative research in regards to the Elaboration Likelihood Model because this theory is usually the backbone for quantitative exploration....
Assessing the occurrence of cyanotoxins in two urban reservoirs through a community science monitoring program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
available, weknow that blooms can produce toxins in the winter. The objective of this research was to assess the year-round presence, concentration, and environmental drivers of the cyanotoxins microcystin and cylindrospermopsin in two reservoirs located...
Principal discretion and the use of out-of-school suspension in public high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to analyze school principal's perception and use of out-of-school suspension as a consequence to address student misbehavior. This study was conducted on current acting high ...
Bacterial culture and susceptibility of samples taken from septic foot lesions of adult beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
abscess or distal interphalangeal joint sepsis that were presented to the MU VHC from cow-calf operations were enrolled. Abscess fluid samples were cultured under aerobic and anaerobic conditions and isolates were identified using MALDI-TOF mass...
Perceived relation of adult community college students between quality of effort and outcome gains : adult students at one community college
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
City, Missouri was represented by student data collected using (CCSEQ), Community College Student Experiences Questionnaire. The CCSEQ instrument was administered fall 2004 semester to MCC students completing 45 credit hours and enrolled in either Day...
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...