Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Semester "2013 Fall"
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3D analysis of hip joint mobility and the evolution of locomotor abilities in miocene hominoids
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The emergence of extant ape-like locomotor behaviors has become a defining issue in reconstructing ape evolution. Suspensory positional behaviors, such as antipronograde bridging, climbing, clambering and transfer, distinguish ... -
Abundance of TRIM28, SETDB1, and TP53 mRNA is dynamically regulated during porcine early embryogenesis and is abnormal in preimplantation embryos produced by in vitro fertilization in comparison to in vivo derived and nuclear transfer derived embryos
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In vitro embryo production is important for research in animal reproduction, embryo transfer, transgenics, and cloning. However, in vitro-derived embryos ... -
Accelerating development of simulation-based medical skill training programs : a comparative evaluation research study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A shift in Military utilization of Live Tissue Training (LTT) to Simulation-based Training (SBT) for combat casualty care training programs is currently underway. While each has been reported to be effective, there is ... -
Accounting for spectral variability in hyperspectral unmixing using beta endmember distributions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Hyperspectral imaging is widely used in the field of remote sensing (Goetz, et al., 1985; Green, et al., 1998). In a hyperspectral imaging system, sensors collect radiance/reflectance values over an area (or a scene) across ... -
"Acting white" on social media : a study of African Americans' racial identity performance on Twitter
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] "Acting White" exists within minority communities across North America and the globe as a scarlet letter of shame to those perceived as performing an ... -
Active labeling in deep learning and its application to emotion prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Recent breakthroughs in deep learning have made possible the learning of deep layered hierarchical representations of sensory input. Stacked restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), also called deep belief networks (DBNs), ... -
Alternatively certified teacher induction : an examination of current practice in Souteast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Due to increased demands for highly qualified teachers, reported teacher shortages in many areas, and high attrition rates, many schools are employing alternatively certified teachers. There are many recent studies that ... -
Application of deep learning networks to crime prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Crimes are a major public concern in cities. Every day, a tremendous amount of law enforcement and policemen have been assigned to patrol and protect ... -
Application of Soluble Whey Protein-Carboxymethylcellulose Complex in Emulsion and Acid-induced Gelation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Soluble complex between whey protein isolate (WPI) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) can be formed at pH above the pI of the protein. In the first study, the influence of CMC concentration and molecular weight (Mw = 270k, ... -
Applications of parallel computing in robotics problems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Many typical robotics problems involve search in high-dimensional spaces, where real-time execution is hard to be achieved. This thesis presents two case studies of parallel computation in such robotics problems. More ... -
Applications of radiotracer in plant biology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A radioactive tracer (radiotracer) is generally defined as a radioactive isotope that is used as a tracer, which can be followed or tracked within a system of interest. The use of radiotracers involves the substitution of ... -
The association between adults' experiences with violence, perceived social support, and health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study examined the associations between adults' experiences with violence, spousal and non-marital perceived emotional support, and physical and ... -
Asymptotically efficient estimators for geometric shape fitting and source localization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Solving the nonlinear estimation problem is known to be a challenging task because of the implicit relationship between the measurement data and the unknown parameters to be estimated. Iterative methods such as the ... -
Becoming a feminist director in the academy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In this dissertation, I investigate the creation of my performance of a feminist director. I examine how I became a feminist, what led me to directing, and what choices I made when I intentionally attempted to embody ... -
Beyond this place: documenting the visual history of African American fraternities and sororities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This research analyzes portrayals of Black Greek Letter Organizations in both print and video and the effects these portrayals have on students' perception, knowledge and understanding of Black Greek Letter Organization ... -
Bridging the visual-verbal divide in college mass communications programs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Today, all communications products are multimodal, employing a variety of communications techniques, from writing to graphics (and more), in one product. ... -
Case studies of investigative non-profit and public radio collaborations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Across the United States, investigative journalism organizations and public media outlets have started joining forces in greater numbers. Many have found that the relationship demands thoughtfulness and hard work, but ... -
Case study of interactive digital forms on orthopedic patient satisfaction and score
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In orthopedic clinical settings there are many well-designed and validated outcomes instruments that are commonly used. The "usability" of the current ... -
A case study of the GARROBO Project
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study explores the changes in the social of the GARROBO project trainees after they join the career-training program. Bebbingtons' (1999) theory of capitals explained how possessing different types of capital or assets ... -
Churches addressing domestic violence : the spaces between discourse & identity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Religious communities have historically treated domestic violence as a non-issue, or as a private matter best kept within families. However, research shows that rates of domestic violence within religious groups are reported ...