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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 ...
The effects of a protein-rich breakfast on glucose metabolism in overweight/obese late adolescent girls
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Background: Skipping breakfast has been associated with an increased risk of type II diabetes and obesity. Purpose: To examine the effects of normal protein vs. higher protein breakfast meals on pre- and post-lunch glycemic ...
Café, culture, and community : re-establishing a sense of place in Little Havana's Calle Ocho
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The goal of this study is to identify how the built environment in Miami, Florida's Little Havana, specifically in the commercial corridor of 8th Street ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Unforgiven and depressed late in life : the protective factor of forgivingness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Feeling unforgiven by others is associated with higher levels of depression (Ingersoll-Dayton, Torges, & Krause, 2010) and the tendency to forgive ...