Browsing Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2015 Spring"
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Application of real-time PCR for detection of antibiotic resistant pathogens and Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Salmonella and Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are among the most important food pathogens. Increasing use of antibiotics for treatment and as a therapeutic agent on food animals has been proposed as a reason ... -
Effect of water, rice flour and small red bean on physical properties of tapioca pearl
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research studied the effect of water, rice flour, and small red beans on cooking qualities and texture of tapioca pearls. The gluten free benefits ... -
Guest perceptions of wait times using tablet technology in restaurant environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Upon entering a restaurant, a guests dining experience often begins with waiting to be seated. Many restaurants are incorporating tablets into the guest experience. These tablets are used in hopes of increasing revenue and ... -
I. Patterning of silicalite-1 films using CO2 laser ablation. II. Impact of deposition and laser densification of silicalite-1 films on their optical characteristics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Nanostructured materials represent an intriguing foundation on which to build new devices for applications in electronics, photonics, energy storage, and biological/chemical analysis. The standard methods used to pattern ... -
Improved heat stability of whey protein isolate by glycation with inulin
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Glycation between protein and saccharide has been shown to improve heat stability of protein. In this study, inulin, a healthy dietary fiber, was selected for glycation with whey protein isolate (WPI). Conjugates were ... -
Microencapsulation and viability of a probiotic in a simulated gastrointestinal environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The human-origin probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) proved to exert health benefits in dogs. Like other strains, the viability of this probiotic is reduced while passing through the stomach and upper intestine ... -
A mixed methods approach to learning styles in hospitality online education : support for faculty and students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Hospitality online education has received more attention over the past years. Potential students are seeing this avenue as a compromise to obtaining ... -
Photonic ablation via quantum tunneling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Contemporary laser delivery techniques utilized in clinical dermatology allow for a dangerous amount of high-intensity laser light to reflect off a multitude of surfaces, including the patient's skin. Seeing as this stray ... -
Physical and viscoelastic properties of calcium alginate gels
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Calcium alginate gels have a wide variety of applications in food processing, bioengineering and pharmaceuticals due to their unique advantages. In ... -
The role of phospholipase A2 in amyloid [beta] uptake by microglia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The accumulation of amyloid-beta (Abeta) is a key characteristic of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Microglia are the principle macrophages in the brain and are known to internalize Abeta, however the phagocytic function is ... -
Study of dielectrophoresis effect of dipolar molecules in electric field of nanopore and development of medical diagnostic nanopore sensor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The nanopore sensor can detect cancer-derived nucleic acid biomarkers such as microRNAs (miRNAs), providing a noninvasive tool potentially useful in ... -
Use of citrus fiber in ground beef meatballs as a functional ingredient
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)In recent years, consumer's food choices have shifted towards healthy foods due to an increased concern about coronary heart disease and diabetes. Food products with high fat and cholesterol content have been associated ...