2013 MU theses - Freely available online: Recent submissions
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A comparative study of rapid prototyping systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A general comparative study of the literature sources across different Rapid Prototyping systems and performance in different build orientations has shown that the publications are few in number. This research aims to ... -
Location problem for manufacturing scrappedwaste materials recycling centers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Recycling has been being an important topic for a long time and more and more people have started to realize the necessity. In despite of different social environments, governments encourage people to care about daily life ... -
Effects of reduced protein and diet complexity on performance and cost of nursery pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Two 35-d experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of reducing crude protein by 2.5% and diet complexity with amino acid supplementation on performance and feed cost during the nursery phase. In Exp. 1 and 2, ... -
Neighboring upper level jet streaks, their proximity, and their synergestic coupling of the divergent regions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A reoccurring question when diagnosing the upper troposphere is: How close is close enough for jet streaks to be considered coupled? The phrase, 'coupled jet streaks' refers to two individual jet streaks working synergistically ... -
Visual facticity and the technological gaze :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Seeing-machines have long been used to discover new things about ourselves. We fantasize about devices that will enhance our senses and provide us with 'facts' about our hidden aspects, such as our inner bodies, or our ... -
A study of emergency management policy regarding the use of tornado sirens during severe weather in the state of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In recent years there have been many devastating tornadoes which have hit cities of all sizes across the state of Missouri, including St. Louis (April 22, 2011) rated EF 4, Joplin (May 22, 2011) rated EF 5 and Sedalia (May ... -
Creating a culture :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The main purpose of this research is to demonstrate how cultures and subcultures can be created and disseminated through media, and how newer forms of media such as websites can have a tangible effect on the content of ... -
Experimental design and modeling of a microscale differential thermal calorimeter for the purposes of cryopreservation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In order to develop successful cryopreservation protocols for various biological materials, it is necessary to determine the thermodynamic properties of nanoliterscale biological samples: ranging from heat capacity to heat ... -
Quantifying bottomland hardwood forest and agricultural grassland evapotranspiration in floodplain reaches of a mid Missouri stream
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Bottomland hardwood forests (BHF) play an important role in floodplain dynamics, particularly along urban streams where flood mitigation is critical to protecting human life and property. Enhanced evapotranspiration (ET) ... -
A case study of the GARROBO Project
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study explores the changes in the social of the GARROBO project trainees after they join the career-training program. Bebbingtons' (1999) theory of capitals explained how possessing different types of capital or assets ... -
An investigative approach to explore optimum assembly process design for annular targets carrying leu foil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Technetium-99m is the most widely used nuclear isotope in the medical field, with nearly 80 to 85% of all diagnostic imaging procedures. The daughter isotope of molybdenum-99 is currently produced using weapons-grade ... -
Tan B :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Thiamine, known as Vitamin B1, is one of the 9 essential Vitamins of the B-complex. It is water-soluble and involved in many cellular processes, such as in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitter. Thiamine deficiency may cause ... -
Development of laboratory methods to detect meat tenderness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Tenderness has been identified as one of the most important attributes for consumers concerning their meat quality desire, so there is a clear need to accurately determine and grade meat accordingly to tenderness. A ... -
A study of the connection between TV meteorologists and their viewers during severe weather broadcasts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)After the devastating tornadoes in Joplin, MO and in the Deep South in 2011, it seemed appropriate to look at the impact that broadcast meteorologists (and their TV coverage) have on their viewers during severe weather ... -
Reader perception of the usefulness and credibility of journalistic automotive reviews
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The aim of this research is to examine the usefulness of journalistic automotive reviews from the perspective of readers making purchase decisions. Additionally, this study also looked at the perceived credibility of the ... -
Two phases of extension in North China since Mesozoic :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The North China Craton was formed around 1.8 Ga by collision and amalgamation of the Eastern and Western blocks. It remained tectonically stable since then until the Mesozoic, when its eastern part experienced widely ... -
Effects of tomato powder or soy fiber addition and fat content on physicochemical properties of hot dogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Tomato powder and soy fiber may provide health benefits by supplying dietary fiber and antioxidant compounds. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary fiber additions (tomato powder 3%, ... -
New pedestrians :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)As we e-mail, text, and Tweet, mobile technology is redefining the boundaries between absence and presence, as well as private and public. Technology allows us to control how we present ourselves and where we put our ... -
A content analysis of reproductive health articles in Jezebel.com and Glamour.com
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study explored health coverage by the popular women's websites Glamour.com and Jezebel.com from May through October 2012. In these months preceding the November 2012 U.S. election, the media frequently referenced "The ... -
Improving the person-environment congruence for an office setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Creating an effective workplace to fit each unique setting can be useful to change social cognitive behavior, increase employee retention, provide effective work environments, increase company profits and attract new ...