Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Semester "2007 Summer"
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Structure and synthesis of four supramolecular structures involving Cu(I) and 4,7-phenanthroline
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The design and synthesis of supramolecular species with discrete geometric shapes has been an area of much interest and research in recent years. Three isolated species of square shaped molecules and one infinite network ... -
A stroll through the park: evaluating the usefulness of phytolith and starch remains found on medieval sherds from Wicken, Northamptonshire, England
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Survey artifacts are used by a variety of archaeologists studying any number of interesting topics. The focus of this masters thesis is to test the usefulness of plant remains found on artifacts recovered during archaeological ... -
State space formulation of TFEA & uncharted islands of instability in milling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)A new approach is developed to examine the stability of delay differential equations that builds upon the previous work in temporal finite element analysis. In contrast to the results of previous work, which could only be ... -
Standards in the studio : how are the National Standards for Music Education implemented within the collegiate low brass studio?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which collegiate low brass studio teachers implement the nine National Standards for Music Education into their intentions, structure, curriculum, pedagogy, and ... -
Stability of rater agreement measures: the effect of shifting cell values within fixed margins
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This thesis examines the effect of shifting cell observations within marginal values on rater agreement measures to provide guides for researchers in ... -
The sonic boom: effect of logo presentation style in television commercials on memory for the advertised brand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This study examines the effect of a structural feature of commercials called sonic branding on recognition and cued recall. A sonic brand or sonic logo can be defined as a unique auditory identity for a brand, also called ... -
A social and cultural history of the federal prohibition of psilocybin
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This dissertation focuses on the events leading to the 1968 federal prohibition of psilocybin. The goal is to show how the primary active compound in an ostensibly harmless fungus (the psilocybin mushroom) became controversial ... -
Signals affecting the urease status of plant-associated bacteria, Methylobacterium spp
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Pink-Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophic bacteria (PPFMs, Methylobacterium spp.) have been found to be the most abundant microorganisms among phylloplane microflora, and have been recovered from all plants examined. I ... -
Semiparametric analysis of panel count data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Panel count data often arise in long term studies that concern occurrence rates of certain recurrent events. In such studies, each subject is observed only at finite discrete time points instead of continuously, and only ... -
Selling class : constructing the professional middle class in America
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)To understand the role of mediated messages in organizational socialization, this study analyzes the constructions of class and gender in popular business advice books (BABs). The books are used as training tools in many ... -
Securitization as a theory of media effects : the contest over the framing of political violence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This dissertation proposes a particular form of media framing effect from securitization, a process in which political actors seek to create consensus about security related issues such as terrorism and immigration by ... -
Satisfaction across a multi-day outdoor recreation event
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The purpose of this study was to determine significant relationship between overall satisfaction with the day's experience and overall event satisfaction. In addition, the study determined demographic characteristics of ... -
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 ... -
Roles of sex and insulin on microvascular exchange function
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)A characteristic of endothelial dysfunction, which is observed in the beginning stages of type 2 diabetes, is the alteration of the microvascular barrier, affecting the microvascular permeability. We measured the venular ... -
The role of teamwork in public child welfare caseworkers' intentions to leave
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The high turnover rates among caseworkers have emerged in the past decade as one of the most serious issues within the public child welfare agencies. High turnover rates lead to reductions in case work quality with resulting ... -
The role of mental-modeling ability, content knowledge, and mental models in general chemistry students' understanding about molecular polarity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This study explored general chemistry students' thinking processes about molecular polarity and related concepts. The study employed a mixed-method design to reveal how general chemistry students use their conceptual ... -
The role of household environment on health outcomes for female adolescents in Kenya
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Chronic illness has a profoundly negative impact on the welfare of households, especially for the adolescents who live there. Those who lack a social welfare safety net, particularly youth, are much more dependent on the ... -
Reviewing the image of the photojournalist in film: how ethical dilemmas shape stereotypes of the on-screen press photographer in motion pictures from 1954 to 2006
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Since the 1930s, photojournalists in motion pictures have been portrayed as everything from screwball and comic relief characters to stubborn and ruthless sidekicks. With the exception of James Cagney's tabloid photographer ... -
The relationship between risk factors and problem behaviors in adolescence : an approach to identify a latent general risk and a latent general problem behavior factors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)This investigation addressed adolescents' problem behaviors such as school failure, violence, and substance use along with casual sex by identifying a general risk factor and a general problem behavior factor. In this study ... -
The relationship between cortisol and social stress in late adolescent girls' friendships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The potential mechanisms linking early experience and temperament to coping with common peer dynamics and the stress hormone cortisol were explored for young women in two studies. Girls and women typically use friendships, ...