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The effects of 6-weeks of resistance training on the gut microbiome in young adults with overweight and obesity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other cardiometabolic outcomes. Recently, the gut microbiome had been identified as ... -
Changes in blood biomarkers and the microbiome in individuals consuming a high and low fiber diet
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Dietary fiber is a group of polysaccharides consisting of long chains of various carbohydrate monomers than cannot be digested by the human body (1). High fiber diets are associated with decreases in body mass index, ... -
Conflict engagement and management among stepsiblings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore how stepsiblings engage, manage, and resolve conflicts. The processes that facilitate or impede conflict management among stepsiblings were explored. The 25 stepchildren ... -
Virtual reality as a communication medium: investigating the impact of virtual embodiment on various stakeholders of an architecture project
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Researchers argue that our body and our intentional actions in the environment impact how we perceive and understand the world. In the last few decades, the theory of embodied cognition has been ... -
Unlearning the narrative: integrating relationship science and machine learning to identify the determinants of African American adults' romantic relationship satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Foundational theories in relationship science offer generalized explanations of relationship processes and outcomes that do not acknowledge the central role that race and racism may play in ... -
Renovations of a university library: the potential for place attachment among Gen Z students during a pandemic
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)University libraries are adapting their spaces to help support the needs of Gen Z students by adding collaborative spaces and encouraging social interactions. This qualitative case study explores the person-place interactions ... -
The role of social support on caregiving experiences among dementia caregivers: a latent class analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older adults and the care provided to people with dementia is wide-ranging and all-encompassing. Many dementia care recipients reply heavily upon their ... -
Role of adropin in arterial stiffening associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Adropin is a peptide largely secreted by the liver and known to regulate energy homeostasis; however, it also exerts cardiovascular effects. Herein, I tested the hypothesis that low circulating levels of adropin in obesity ... -
Living buildings as communication tools and informal learning environments for sustainable building education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The idea that sustainable buildings can be used as teaching tools for both formal and informal environmental education and sustainable building education (SBE) has gained attention in both research and practice. Evidence ... -
The effects of trade liberalization on gender inequality in central america and its relevance to the textile and apparel industry and academy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/31/2023] Addressing gender (in)equality issues is a concern in Central America (CA) and a global challenge as measured by the Gender Inequality Index (GII). This study used the Heckscher-Ohlin (1933) ... -
Assessment of user democratization in 2D to 3D garment assemblage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] This research study aimed to explore strategies for transformable clothing design to engage consumers in the design process, in turn, establish an awareness of sustainable fashion. The first goal ... -
Perceived norms and help-seeking intentions among college student-athletes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] College student-athletes are vulnerable to mental health-related issues with the constant stresses rooted in the dual responsibilities on academic and athletic performances. Despite the higher ... -
Understand omnichannel customer value and the human-machine user experience when using mobile application
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] This research was designed to explore the human-machine user/consumer experience when customers use retail mobile applications under the omnichannel context. Customer reviews from retail mobile ... -
The relationship between psychological distress and wealth: an analysis of household wealth changes from 2007-2019 in the United States by race, gender, and retirement status
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] The present study investigated for patterns of predation and parasitism among a collection of Plio-Pleistocene bivalves from the Nashua Formation of Florida. The processed sample yielded 2010 ... -
Exploring the impact of digital textile prints on identity expression in women breast cancer survivors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] The aim of this study was to explore how a designer's use of digital printing technology and the employment of individualized imagery in textile print design evoke emotional responses to textile ... -
US immigration policies: the lived experiences of international students with families
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] Research studies about international students have often focused on the students and their reasons for migration (Abuosi and Abor, 2015), the process of adjustment to the new context (Yeh and ... -
Characteristics of pretend play and their contributions to preschool children's emotion regulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Research on the benefits of pretend play for children demonstrates that engaging in this non-literal style of play is linked with better emotional skills (Lindsey and Colwell, 2013). While this relation between pretend ... -
Lifestyle treatment in the regression of NASH: insulin resistance, lipid synthesis, and methodological innovation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This dissertation is focused on factors that increase risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD) and the more advanced form nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). These factors include postprandial lipid handling ... -
"People, places, and things:" Network factors matter in the experiences of mental health court participants
(2013)This paper presents findings regarding the relationship between the social networks of MHC participants and one important outcome, treatment adherence. Poor treatment adherence is associated with poor recovery among people ... -
Stressed out: stressed out! Implications of minority status stress among underrepresented minority BSN students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)This study explored and described the prevalence of perceived stress and minority status stress levels among undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students and their relationship to academic persistence. Two ...