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The impact of founders' personality traits on the performance of Chinese apparel new ventures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The study investigated how founders' personality traits impact Chinese apparel new venture performance. An online survey was conducted using founders' personality traits, the quality of firm network relationships, perceived ... -
Short-term aerobic exercise training in type 2 diabetes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a worldwide problem, and people with T2D have impaired postprandial glycemia (PPG). While current pharmaceutical therapies are targeted to reduce glycosylated hemoglobin and may not be effective ... -
Possible mechanisms of metabolic dysfunction in ovariectomized rats: impact of intrinsic aerobic fitness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Ovariectomized (OVX) rodents are used as a model of human menopause as frequently both experience weight gain, decreased insulin sensitivity and decreased physical activity, which may manifest into metabolic syndrome. ... -
A team is only as good as its people: the impact of individual supply chain member success on the cross-functional teams success in the global apparel supply chain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The global apparel supply chain has been transformed by many factors including globalization and fragmentation resulting in a hyper-dynamic market full of uncertainty and volatility (Dyer & Ha-Brookshire, 2008). In managing ... -
Images of community crime in Ferguson, Missouri: older adults perspectives prior to July 2014
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Environmental demands such as crime and fear of crime can affect how older adults perceive their individual quality of life in the community. The purpose of this research study was to investigate how older adults perceive ... -
Jacqueline Kennedy's effect on women: a content analysis of her style, role, and thought as First Lady, 1959-1963
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)First lady Jacqueline Kennedy reigned as a political wife and spokesperson for the Kennedy Administration as well as a role model for women. This study examined portrayals of Jacqueline Kennedy in significant women's ... -
Environmental preferences of users in co-located colleges
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Co-location, the merging of two organizational entities into one shared space, requires collaboration to be successful. The benefits of co-location can be realized if the combined entities are compatible. This dissertation ... -
A descriptive study of workplace attributes : environmental preference index examined through organizational system preference typologies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Creating an effective workplace to fit each setting can be useful in changing social cognitive behavior, increasing employee retention, providing effective work environments, increasing company profits, and attracting new ... -
Unforgiven and depressed late in life : the protective factor of forgivingness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Feeling unforgiven by others is associated with higher levels of depression (Ingersoll-Dayton, Torges, & Krause, 2010) and the tendency to forgive (i.e., forgivingness) may help us to feel better about ourselves (Baumeister ... -
Differential Effects Of Increasing Physical Activity And Reducing Energy Intake On Cardiometabolic And Energetic Parameters In Obesity-Prone Juvenile Rats
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Although the rise in adolescent obesity plateaued from 2003 to 2012, health implications associated with excess adiposity in the adolescent years remain problematic. As such, we utilized an obesity-prone (OP) rat model to ... -
An authentic sustainable future: a case study of the Bullitt Center
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The qualitative research was a case study of the Bullitt Center. The focus of this research was to understand how the Bullitt Center sought to achieve the goals of the Living Building Challenge and ultimately become the ... -
Family Relationships and Mexican American Emerging Adults' Adjustment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)I investigated associations between Mexican American parent-emerging adult relationships and the association on emerging adults' adjustment (N=186). Additionally, I explored the importance of family (familism values) and ... -
Aerobic exercise training as a mitigator of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease related fibrosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a liver disease that is associated with obesity and is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis (scar tissue) within the liver. This condition is difficult to study in humans, ... -
Longitudinal links between maternal parenting behaviors in early childhood and academic outcomes and mother-child relationship quality in middle childhood
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The goals of this study were to examine longitudinal relations between maternal parenting behaviors when children were kindergarten age and children's academic success and academic confidence in middle childhood. Direct ... -
Examining the relationship between place attachment and community involvement : impact on social capital in communities in rural Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Rural communities face unique challenges; many are declining as evidenced by empty storefronts on Main Streets that were once the economic backbone of their communities (Flora et. al, Wood, 2008). Yet in the midst of this ... -
In The Zone: An Investigation into Physical Activity during Recess on Traditional Versus Zoned Playgrounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Introduction: The prevalence of childhood obesity in the US has reached epidemic status, with some states with rates as high as 20%. One way to reduce and prevent childhood obesity and its associated chronic illnesses, is ... -
The Effects of Adoption on Foster Children's Well-Being: A Systematic Review
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)In this integrative review research pertaining to the physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and psychological effects of adoption on foster children was examined. A systematic review of the literature yielded 19 empirical ... -
Modality shift in design process : Understanding the rationale behind modality shift and its effect on architectural design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Architectural design is a deliberate act of creativity without any definite starting point. Critical analysis of any design process reveals its basic stages. Designers use a number of design and drafting tools as well as ... -
The influence of organizational culture and power on status : how it is Manifested in the open office
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Organizational hierarchies are morphing from vertical to horizontal and as such, transforming cultures are shifting the focus from individualistic centrality to team performance and recognition. Status demarkation is blurred ... -
College Students' Choice of Informal Learning Spaces
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The wide adoption of mobile technologies in education has made it possible to turn every common space in a higher education campus into a learning place. Libraries, student commons, lounges, or even corridors are all now ...