Browsing 2013 MU dissertations - Access restricted to UM by Thesis Semester "2013 Summer"
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An acoustic fall detection system using beamforming, source separation and Kinect
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this dissertation, we first review the previous work on acoustic fall detection system based on the contributed paper work. Then we propose a ... -
Adapting multisystemic therapy for disruptive behavior problems in youth with autism spectrum disorder : conceptual and empirical development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Youths with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often engage in serious disruptive behaviors that interfere with their ability to successfully manage ... -
Analysis of Gbx genes during neural development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The understanding of how transcription factors regulate neural patterning in the anterior hindbrain, and how the assembly of specific neuronal circuits ... -
Auditor offices and the comparability and quality of client's earnings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study examines the role of the local auditor office in the comparability and quality of their clients' earnings. I construct of sample of firm-pairs ... -
Democratization and exchange rates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Vast literature in political economy largely overlooks the linkage between democratization and exchange rate policies. The dissertation fills this ... -
Design and application of conformal patch antenna for near-field imaging and object detection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Compact and low cost planar and conformal patch antennas were designed, fabricated and analyzed for ultra-wideband characteristics. It was also ... -
Investigating high school chemistry teachers' perceptions, knowledge and practices of classroom assessment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Limited studies have been conducted about using assessment to support chemistry teaching. Therefore, the purpose of this case study was threefold: a) ... -
Overwhelming responsibility : divorced mothers of children managing type 1 diabetes with their children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Divorced mothers may have challenges managing of type 1 diabetes (T1D) for their children. The purpose of this study was to examine the processes by ... -
The parenting check-up (PCU) : linking assessment to intervention : a brief individualized intervention for adoptive foster families to promote effective parenting practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The Parenting Check-up (PCU) was developed as a parent consultation model that addressed the need for individual adoptive foster families. The PCU ... -
Providing for the needs of victims of human trafficking under the TVPA of 2000 : the experiences of service providers in Missouri and Kansas
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Human Trafficking (HT) is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, and ... -
The role of the amygdala in palatability and homeostatic models of high-fat feeding
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Previous research has demonstrated a dissociation of certain neural mediators that contribute to the increased consumption of a high-fat diet following ... -
Social studies progress monitoring and intervention for middle school students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study examined the technical adequacy of vocabulary-matching Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) as a means to identify and monitor the progress ... -
The "sovereigns of cyberspace" and state action
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The "sovereigns of cyberspace" like Google, Facebook, and Twitter are writing the current chapter in the story of free speech. They are conducting ... -
Strategy before beer, never fear? : the unique relationships among protective behavioral strategies and specific categories of alcohol-related problems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Research has found that excessive drinking among college students is widespread. According to Wechsler et al. (2002), approximately 44% of college ... -
Testing an integrated body image media model : focusing on a cross-cultural comparison between US and Korean college women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The goal of the present study was to test the integrated model that explains the relationships between media use, cognitive and emotional outcomes, ...