Browsing 2012 MU theses - Access restricted to MU by Thesis Semester "2012 Summer"
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Dental composites reinforced with zinc oxide nanofillers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Dental composites suffer from inadequate mechanical properties and formation of secondary caries, which could lead to the increased failure rate of ... -
The effect of organizational structure on firm first day underpricing, long-term performance : evidence from U.S. biotech initial public offerings from 1996 to 2004
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This paper investigates the effect of organizational structure on firm first-day return (underpricing), and long-term performance. Using 206 United ... -
Effects of front and bottom texturings on gallium arsenide solar cell characteristics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The Gallium Arsenide solar cells are of particular interest in many applications due to its advantages over silicon. Its high absorptivity requires a ... -
Extrtrinsic [sic] rewards and intrinsic motivation : the search for mechanisms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Researchers have found that extrinsic rewards can undermine peoples' intrinsic motivation. However, only a few studies have examined the mechanism ... -
Fall detection system using low cost computing and online communication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Falls are prevalent among elderly and sometime may result in fatal injuries, which impacts their ability of independent living. Thus, a reliable as ... -
High strain rate behavior of graphene reinforced polyurethane composites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A compressive Split Hopkinson Pressure bar (SHPB) is used to investigate the dynamic mechanical behaviors of Graphene-reinforced-polyurethane composites ... -
Improved phosphorus removal in wastewater through combined bacterial and algal treatment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Increasingly strict nutrient regulations propel the need to develop more sustainable methods to remove nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from wastewater. ... -
Investigation of flow behavior inside ejector pumps using finite difference technique
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A complete numerical model has been developed to characterize the performance under different flow conditions. Finite Difference-based method was used ... -
Operational analysis of cross-country trips on rail in Vietnam
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The analysis of current transit conditions is vital for planning and forecasting future transit demand. Previous analyses of Vietnam railways have ... -
Photoconductive switching using wideband semiconductor materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A solid state switch concept based on the photoconductive properties of the aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors ... -
Self-perceptions of leadership held by upper classmen in two Missouri FFA chapters : a collective case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The National FFA Organization is widely recognized as a premier youth leadership development organization. Though numerous studies of leadership within ... -
The tertiary structure of calcium-bound Phl 7, a polcalcin, from timothy grass
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Polcalcins are small proteins found in the anthers and pollen of flowering plants. They are potent allergens and are surmised to be regulatory proteins ...