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Access to electronic public records : a 50 state study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This research explores the accessibility of state public records in electronic format by examining certain specific factors that can define "accessibility." This study includes a 50-state (plus D.C.) survey to assess how ... -
Influence of tillage methods and waterfowl migration on weed seed distribution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Identical field experiments were conducted in 2014 and 2015 in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and at two sites in Missouri to determine the effects of four tillage treatments combined with one of ... -
Evaluation of cover crops as a component of a weed management system in corn and soybean
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The recent interest in cover crops as a component of Midwest corn and soybean production systems has led to a greater need to understand the most effective herbicide program for cover crop termination prior to planting ... -
Investigation into male apparel disposal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Textile and apparel disposal in U.S. landfills has grown over time creating environmental concerns. In an effort to reduce textile waste ending up in landfills, this research addresses how consumers currently dispose of ... -
Canopy sensing algorithm performance and modification using soil and weather information
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Corn production across the U.S. Corn Belt can be often limited by the loss of nitrogen (N) due to leaching, volatilization and denitrification. The use of canopy sensors for making in-season N fertilizer applications has ... -
Imaging fiber orientation in articular cartilage using optical polarization tractography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Articular cartilage plays a vital role in providing a low-friction surface between the bones of joints. This mechanical function is highly related to the special collagen organization in cartilage, especially in the ... -
Gene expression prediction based on deep learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Gene expression is a critical process in a biological system that is in uenced and modulated by many factors including genetic variation. Thus, it is important to understand how genotypes affect the gene expression levels. ... -
An experimental investigation of a meter-scale flat-plate oscillating heat pipe
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Ever-increasing demand for power in modern electronics presents challenge in thermal management. This paper shows the oscillating heat pipe (OHP) is considered a preferred solution for high heat application due to its heat ... -
Millennial college students and volunteering : their motivations and perceived obstacles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Because volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations, it is important to understand a new generation of volunteers that will help sustain these organizations: millennial college students. Using the Self-Determination ... -
Representations of intersectionality and class politics in coverage of national newspapers : a textual analysis of the housing crisis in 2006
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The housing crisis of the early 2000s led to a number of defaulted loans and housing foreclosures in many areas of the country. Individuals of all socioeconomic classes felt the wrath of high interest rates on their mortgage ... -
The impact on domestic prices and government costs of limiting wheat procurement in India
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)India's government plays a major role in the Indian wheat market, procuring wheat at a minimum support price for distribution to consumers at a subsidized rate through fair price shops. The costs of this program have been ... -
Implications for soil health : assessing crop management systems and cover crops on mid-Ohio glaciated soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Cropping systems management and the presence or absence of cover crops directly influence many physical, chemical, and biological soil properties. The research hypothesis was the use of cover crops and a no-till crop ... -
Anaerobic co-digestion of edible and inedible food waste with sewage sludge
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Co-digestion processes of three specific mixing ratios of food waste (FW) with sewage sludge were tested in one-stage anaerobic digestion (AD)system induplicate to evaluate methane (CH4) and hydrogen sulfide(H2S) production. ... -
Analysis of performance/accuracy tradeoffs for floating point applications on GPUS
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Floating-point computations produce approximate results, which can lead to inaccuracy problems. Existing work addresses two issues: first, the design of high precision floatingpoint representations; second, the study of ... -
Sex differences in cardiac structure and function of Zucker diabetic fatty male and female rats
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for American adults, and diabetes mellitus (DM) is an independent risk factor for CVD. Diabetic women, both pre- and postmenopausal, have a greater risk for CVD ... -
Characterization of 16B09 and 2D01 effector proteins in cyst nematodes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Cyst nematodes use stylet-secreted effector proteins to modify a selected host cell into an elaborate feeding cell. The function of the novel effector proteins 16B09 and 2D01 from the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) Heterodera ... -
Christian media framing of gay marriage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This mixed methods study explores Christian media's framing of gay marriage from 2010 to 2015, looking at a sample of articles on Christianity Today's website before and after gay marriage became legal. Using mixed methods, ... -
Impact of weather on U.S. apparel retail and wholesale sales
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)There is a huge gap in our comprehension on the effect of the weather on U.S. apparel retail and wholesale sales. This study was designed to uncover the relationships between weather and apparel retail and wholesale sales ... -
Integrating nanostructured artificial receptors with whispering gallery mode optical microresonators via inorganic molecular imprinting techniques
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The creation of label-free biosensors capable of accurately detecting trace contaminants, particularly small organic molecules, is of significant interest for applications in environmental monitoring. This is achieved by ... -
Race, gender, and sexuality : constructions of Latinidad in Jane the Virgin
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Jane The Virgin debuted on the CW in fall 2014 at a time when anti-immigrant, particularly anti-Mexican and anti-Latina, sentiment in the U.S. was reaching an all-time high. This TV show was the latest to offer representations ...