Browsing College of Human Environmental Sciences (MU) by Thesis Semester "2014 Summer"
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8 weeks supplementation of fruit and vegetable juice concentrate reduced postprandial inflammation in overweight/obese, but otherwise healthy, women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Purpose: The prevalence of overweight/obesity is growing not only in the United States, but also worldwide. Increased adiposity is associated with ... -
Designing the dream in postwar American suburbia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The American suburban landscape is intrinsically intertwined with our national identity. As a symbol of expansion, safety, success and the "American Dream", our suburban landscape has provided us with a housing system that ... -
Effectiveness of Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy in community settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Introduction. The Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (ASSSH) program was developed in 2009 by a team of MU Extension Specialists to meet the increasing need for a follow-up program to the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) ... -
Looking at fashion through green-colored glasses : a multimodal critical discourse analysis of Vogue's sustainable fashion editorials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This dissertation explored the discursive practices employed by Vogue to construct sustainable fashion it its editorials between 1990-2013. These discursive practices revealed the ideological stance of Vogue regarding ... -
Our Own Worst Enemy: A Case Study of the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program in Rockford, Illinois
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Perception of crowding at retail stores : an empirical study examining the effect of design factors on approach responses using virtual reality simulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In the retail business, retailers invest a great deal of time and money to attract more customers into the store; however, a crowded store can cause ... -
Perfect or imperfect match : impact of brand schema, information transparency and source of claim on apparel brand's sustainability claims /
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Pregnancy intention among women with cystic fibrosis : a theory of planned behavior model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal genetically inherited disease; it is the most common genetic disorder among Caucasians. CF affects several body systems and is a life-shortening disease that requires extensive treatment ... -
Preschoolers' endogenously triggered self-regulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Self-regulation is one of the most important developments of early childhood. The ability to voluntarily control emotions, actions, and cognitions in the presence of two competing demands is vital to adaptive and autonomous ... -
Religiousness and marital quality : a test of the relational spirituality framework
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Several decades of research have established that religiousness and marital quality are positively correlated. The Relational Spirituality Framework, proposed by Annette Mahoney, is an attempt to organize this research by ... -
Resistance exercise timing and metabolic risk factors in type 2 diabetics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Abnormally elevated postprandial glucose and triacylglycerol (TAG) concentrations are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with type-2 diabetes. The most effective time to exercise to lower postprandial ... -
Traceability to farm and factory, country of manufacturing, and apparel purchase scenario
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)In recent years, traceability and transparency have been emerging issues in the textile and apparel industry. For companies to be transparent, accessibility and information comprehensiveness are important aspects. The ease ... -
Women's self-perceptions: an exploratory study of optical illusion garments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Although previous research provides insight into how women construct and idealize their appearance through clothing, the connection to the design elements of a garment is lacking. Using an exploratory approach, the current ...