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The waters
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-12)
'The Waters' is a piece inspired by nature and the ways water manifests itself in nature.
Water can exist in such varied ways, from a flowing river to destructive hail to delicate
morning dew. These multiple existences ...
Contextual differences in offense classifications: examining gender, race, and age differences
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-01)
Since the 1980s, girls have started to constitute growing numbers of juvenile court caseloads. Some suggest that girls are becoming increasingly more delinquent and violent, while others argue that changes in policing and ...
The effect of violent video game play on emotion modulation of startle
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-04-26)
Previous research investigating the effects of violent video games have repeatedly
demonstrated a connection with increased aggression. The General Aggression Model
has incorporated many different theories of aggression ...
The effect of social service agencies on crime rates in Kansas City, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-13)
This thesis examines whether social service agencies mediate the effects of social
disorganization and subculture on crime in Kansas City, Missouri. Variables from social
disorganization and subculture theory are combined ...
Geostatistical analysis of land use/land cover changes and population growth trends in the Komadugu-Yobe River Basin in Nigeria
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2012-06-14)
The Komadugu-Yobe River located in northeastern Nigeria is an important tributary of Lake Chad. Since the 1970s, the Komadugu-Yobe basin has experienced significant changes in population density and land use/land cover. ...
Geostatistical integration of core and well log data for high-resolution reservoir modeling
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-01)
Analyzing data derived from well logging and core plugs to understand the heterogeneity of porosity in geologic formations is paramount in petrological studies. The well-log data and core-plug data are integrated in order ...
The traditions and history of indigo dyed textiles in Sierra Leone as they relate to the art and life of Hajja Kadiatu Kamara
(2012)
Indigo dyeing or 'Gara' has a lengthy history as well as a major role in the economies and cultures of West African countries. Although most gara dyers remain anonymous outside of their communities, Hajjah Khadijatu Kamara ...
Transcending the metanarrative: the postmodern spirituality of Shirazeh Houshiary's sculpture
(2012)
Through her mystically infused, minimalistic sculptures, Iranian-Âborn,
London-Âbased artist Shirazeh Houshiary (1955-Â ) has continued the trend of
abstract spiritually in contemporary art. However, the theology that ...
Like where you're from is so great
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-19)
The stories in this collection focus on leaving, staying, and coming back to the small town of Buffalo, Missouri, and how those decisions impact the characters who make them.
Three of the stories are centered around Milford ...
The changing face of Joan of Arc: the appropriation of Joan of Arc in twentieth-century American theatre
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-08-24)
The Changing Face of Joan of Arc: The Appropriation of Joan of Arc in Twentieth-century American Theatre shows that the evolution of Joan of Arc's image reflected the culture of each era, and illustrated the changing social ...
Determination of scour susceptibility through rapid assessment
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-21)
A need existed to efficiently predict the potential scour that could be expected at nearly
20,000 existing off-system bridges in the State of Kansas to assign a National Bridge Inspection
Standards (NBIS) Item 113 coding. ...
Characterization of "t-z" model design parameters for augered cast-in-place piles using field load test data
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-08-24)
With the increasing use of augered cast-in-place piles in new construction, it is important that proper design parameters be incorporated when evaluating pile capacity and performance using reliability-based design methods. ...
Investigation into lowering cement clinker content using available materials
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-08-17)
Reducing cement clinker with mineral addition has been considered an efficient way
of saving energy, lowering CO2 footprint of cement and concrete industries. The trend of
using limestone as mineral addition in cement ...
Using current sensing atomic force microscopy to study heterogeneous materials
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-08-27)
Two kinds of heterogeneous materials, block copolymer films and Nafion
membranes, are studied by using current sensing atomic force microscopy (CSAFM). In
the calculated results, correlation between surface morphology ...
Detection of diesel leakage from underground storage tank using time domain reflectometry
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-22)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established regulations concerning
the construction and maintenance of an underground storage tank (UST) system. These
regulations also define the means and methods required ...
Nashville Community Theatre: from the Little Theatre Guild to the Nashville Community Playhouse
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-04-26)
In the early 20th century the Little Theatre Movement swept through the United
States. Theatre enthusiasts in cities and towns across the country sought to raise the
standards of theatrical productions by creating quality ...
Ocular pharmacokinetics and efficacy of various amino acid and dipeptide prodrugs of ganciclovir
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-10-02)
Herpes simplex virus infections (HSV) in the eye are one of the leading causes of blindness across the world. Current available treatment options to treat HSV infections are solutions of trifluorothymidine (TFT), idoxuridine ...
Picasso : theatre artist
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-09-27)
Picasso: Theatre Artist is centered upon Pablo Picasso‟s work in the theatrical field. Pablo Picasso is internationally known as a Spanish painter who championed the Cubist perspective in graphic art. However, his extensive ...
Effects of deceptive behavior on biomechanical measures of standing posture
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-22)
The accurate detection of deception has potential applications in many fields including credibility assessment, security screening, homeland security, and counter-terrorism. Techniques currently used for deception detection ...
The effects of bronze and composite sleeves on trunnion yoke plate stress concentrations
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-10-01)
Nonlinear simulations were used to predict and further understand the load
transfer between trunnion shafts and yoke plates within a tainter gate trunnion
assembly. Traditionally, yoke plates have been sized for an average ...