Browsing University of Missouri-Kansas City by Thesis Semester "2012 Spring"
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The effect of social service agencies on crime rates in Kansas City, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-13)This thesis examines whether social service agencies mediate the effects of social disorganization and subculture on crime in Kansas City, Missouri. Variables from social disorganization and subculture theory are combined ... -
The effect of violent video game play on emotion modulation of startle
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-04-26)Previous research investigating the effects of violent video games have repeatedly demonstrated a connection with increased aggression. The General Aggression Model has incorporated many different theories of aggression ... -
The effects of a computer-based reading support program on the reading achievement of sixth graders
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-25)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a computer-based reading intervention on the reading achievement of sixth grade students in one elementary school in a suburban school district located in the Midwest ... -
Effects of deceptive behavior on biomechanical measures of standing posture
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-22)The accurate detection of deception has potential applications in many fields including credibility assessment, security screening, homeland security, and counter-terrorism. Techniques currently used for deception detection ... -
The Effects of Math Recovery on the Low-Performing Mathematics Student
(2012)This study examined the effectiveness of the course, Math Recovery, on a group of ninth-grade students enrolled in the course Algebra/Geometry I measured by course grades and subsequent tenth-grade MAP scores. In addition, ... -
Elementary principals as developers vs. deliverers of district instructional decisions
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-13)The purpose of this heuristic case study, also informed through the tradition of critical systems theory was to explore elementary principals‟ “voices” in instructional decisions made by central office administrators at a ... -
Elementary teachers' perceptions of and experiences with culturally responsive pedagogy and diverse students' achievement
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-12)The purpose of this heuristic case study was to develop a thick, rich description of the culturally responsive pedagogical practices of teachers and to describe what instruction looks like when students are engaged in ... -
Emotional responsivity in people high and low in trait positive affect
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-18)Previous research has shown that individuals who report high levels of Trait Positive Affect (TPA) experience better mental and physical health outcomes than individuals low in TPA. The current study examined emotional ... -
Event driven querying of semantic sensor web services
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-15)In today's world, there is a tremendous increase in the usage of sensor technology in several fields including agriculture, medicine, and weather. Sensors either in-site or remotely placed are usually deployed in the form ... -
The evolution of the U.S. financial architecture, asset prices, and the role of fiscal and monetary policy
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-15)In the past years there has been increasing interest in shadow banking institutions. Economists identified the shadow banking system at the core of the 2007-2008 Global Financial Crisis and it was a key component of the ... -
An examination of relationship quality from an attachment perspective: empathy and relationship perfectionism as mediating factors
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-15)This study examined the relationships between attachment style, empathy, relationship perfectionism, and relationship quality among a sample of adults currently in a romantic relationship. Based on previous research and ... -
An examination of the impact of parental drug use, family transition, and environmental conditions on adolescents' self-reported drug use, delinquency, and deviant behaviors
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-18)Research has shown that youths reared in homes with parental drug use have a high risk of exhibiting maladaptive social behaviors encompassing delinquency, deviance, and criminality (Keller, Catalano, Haggerty, & Fleming, ... -
Finite element analysis and experimental comparison of doubly reinforced concrete slabs subjected to blast loads
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)In the design of concrete structures, it has become important to understand the response of concrete as a structural material when subjected to large stresses and strain rates through explosive loadings. In order to do ... -
Fixing "the man problem": masculine discourse in Christian men's ministries
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-15)"The Man Problem" according to Christian evangelist Patrick Morley, is the result of men's lack of knowledge towards their rightful gender role within their family and community and is "the root cause behind virtually ... -
A geography of the heart
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-18)This collection of short fiction and creative nonfiction explores how we navigate our most intimate and challenging personal relationships, how we use art and writing to try to understand and articulate the most ineffable ... -
Geostatistical analysis of land use/land cover changes and population growth trends in the Komadugu-Yobe River Basin in Nigeria
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2012-06-14)The Komadugu-Yobe River located in northeastern Nigeria is an important tributary of Lake Chad. Since the 1970s, the Komadugu-Yobe basin has experienced significant changes in population density and land use/land cover. ... -
Geostatistical integration of core and well log data for high-resolution reservoir modeling
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-01)Analyzing data derived from well logging and core plugs to understand the heterogeneity of porosity in geologic formations is paramount in petrological studies. The well-log data and core-plug data are integrated in order ... -
Goya and the grotesque: a study of themes of witchcraft and monstrous bodies
(2012)Francisco de Goya lived during the "Enlightenment," an age associated with reason, when traditional superstitions became viewed as ridiculous beliefs of the ignorant poor. Goya adopted the theme of witchcraft into his ... -
Health costs of sickle cell disease patients from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 1996-1997, 2002-2003, 2007-2008
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)Chronic conditions affect a person physically, mentally, emotion, socially, and financially. With the increase in technology and advancements in medicine, those with chronic conditions are living longer and spending more ... -
"Here's me in a nutshell": the textual performance of self in male online dating profiles
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-03-13)Online dating has fast become an acceptable avenue through which to pursue romantic partners in the United States. Approximately one it ten American internet-using adults--16 million people--have personally visited dating ...