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The use of a food based social network site in culinary education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
There is no mistaking that social network sites have become a pervasive presence in our everyday life. Many studies have been conducted on how general population networks like Facebook and Twitter may be valuable in academia, ...
CFTR chloride channels and ABC active transporters undergo similar structural rearrangements as part of their operation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Defects in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) underlie the lethal genetic disease cystic fibrosis. Although CFTR belongs ...
Sensory analysis, instrumental analysis and consumers' acceptance toward multifunctional ice creams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The task of this study was to develop a multifunctional ice cream which can deliver multiple functional ingredients to consumers. A descriptive sensory analysis was carried out to investigate the effect of adding varying ...
Rapid detection of food- and water-borne viruses and bacteria using SERS coupled with nanosubstrates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Food- and water-borne viruses and bacteria pose serious health risks to humans and were associated with many outbreaks worldwide. Rapid, accurate, and ...
Characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their applications in food safety
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
In this study, ZnO NPs suspension was studied for their antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli O157:H7. Beef cuts inoculated with E. coli O157:H7 were wrapped with 5% (wt %) yam starch films incorporated with ...
Investigation of ethnic food safety : microbiological and consumer behavioral approaches
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] As ethnic cuisines become popular in the United States, more foodborne illnesses associated with ethnic cuisine have been observed by food safety ...
Efficacy of nanoparticles in achieving hemostasis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Uncontrollable hemorrhage is significant cause of preventable death in the military and civilian setting. Hemostatic wound dressings have been created in an attempt to rectify this problem, but none currently on the market ...
The effects of hydrocolloids and squash on the texture and color of scones with reduced fat
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Obesity has become a major issue in the United States due to poor food choices of individuals and limited low fat items on the market that consumers are willing to eat. By making products that are lower in fat, consumers ...
An integrative approach to study the safety issues of food products imported from China
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The role of China as one source of U.S. food imports is becoming more and more important, but in recent years there have been several serious incidents about safety issues of food imported from China. This dissertation ...
Soil property estimation using visible and near-infrared reflectance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Site-specific management of crop production systems holds promise for maintaining high yields while preserving soil quality. This management requires detailed spatial data on soil physical and chemical characteristics but ...
The effects of perceived visible characteristics of customers on servers' tipping expectations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Assuming that tipping size varies according to customers' characteristics and that servers judge tipping size by looking at customers' visible ...
Study of low noise high throughput microchip device for electrochemical measurement from single cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
We are developing transparent multi- electrochemical electrode arrays on microchips in order to automate measurement of quantal exocytosis of oxidizable transmitter from individual vesicles. In order to achieve low noise ...
Characterization [of] nucleic acids unwinding and exploring its application in miRNA detection in the nanopore
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short (~14-27 nucleotides) noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Aberrant expression of miRNAs has been found in all types of tumors. Reverse ...
Employers perceptions of agricultural systems management (ASM) graduates competencies and skill level in the work environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The University of Missouri Agricultural Systems Management and Agricultural Engineering Extension program is undergoing a six year review in order to evaluate whether or not the department is satisfying the needs of the ...
Processing and properties of amaranth cake
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The objective of this study was to investigate effect of processing conditions on the properties of puffed amaranth cakes. Amaranth grain was extruded and cut into 1-2 mm long pellets by an APV Baker twin-screw extruder ...
Electromagnetic stimulation of a composite scaffold for wound healing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Decellularized tissues have been investigated as natural sources for tissue scaffolds as synthetic mimicry of the natural extracellular matrix is quite ...
True depth resolved polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT) can image sample polarization properties including retardance, diattenuance, and optical axis and has potential applications in many biomedical fields. However, ...