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Control system design of tape winding machine
(2018)Tape winding creates a composite structure by the reinforcement of material, and it has been commonly used in industry. However, the operation of a manual machine would be strenuous and time-consuming. The development of ... -
Working memory availability and quality control in children’s production of passive sentences as novices
(2018)Working memory (WM) is widely accepted as a necessary cognitive resource for a vast amount of cognitive abilities. Developmental work has shown that as WM capacities increase, so too does the ability to successfully perform ... -
LIFE, liberty & the pursuit of visual happiness : the development of documentary journalism, from magazine picture stories to Netflix serials
(2018)This Master’s thesis examined what makes photojournalists fulfilled professionally in the digital video space. Internet video journalism is the latest iteration in the development of visual communication that has its roots ... -
Associations between cumulative genetic influence for risk-taking and hazardous alcohol use in two independent samples
(2018)A propensity for risk-taking may be associated with hazardous alcohol-related behaviors especially in men. Prior research indicating substantial heritability and genetic overlap for risk-taking and disordered alcohol use ... -
Using semi-structured interviews to examine how small clothing stores can effectively reach consumers through digital marketing
(2018)This abstract explores how local clothing boutiques utilize digital marketing to promote business and create relationships with their consumers. Digital marketing is marketing through digital channels to promote products ... -
Parameter establishment for the design of interference fit tibial component of total knee replacement
(2018)Over 4.7 million Americans are living with total knee replacements with an additional one million receiving the surgery each year. With these numbers predicted to grow each year, there is a need for a more robust and ... -
Development of unfolded fast neutron irradation positions at a 16.5 MeV GE PETtrace cyclotron and chronomorphic characterization of radiation damage on polyurethane
(2018)The fast neutron energy flux spectrum was determined at a fluorine-18 (18F) producing cyclotron which is operated at the Missouri University Research Reactor (MURR) located in Columbia, Missouri. The Monte Carlo code MCNP6 ... -
A mathematical relationship between palpation forces and displacement associated with restriction
(2018)A numerical model was developed based on clinical data that describes osteopathic clinician palpation forces and displacement. The model delivers an accurate (R2 ≥ 0.95) representation of forces and displacements. Palpation ... -
Proposed adjustments in the tenancy system of Missouri
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Effects of levels of statistics and the role of number anxiety on perceived story credibility and personal involvement
(2018)The purpose of this research is to examine effects of levels of statistics on perceived story credibility and personal involvement and the role of number anxiety on these results using a sports news release as a communications ... -
How interactive infographics foster audience engagement
(2018)Interactive infographics serve as a container that helps store and present information for journalists and newsrooms to the audience. The increasing use of interactive infographics in news stories has attracted many ... -
Missile guidance law design with impact angle constraint based on SDRE scheme
(2018)This thesis studies the homing missile guidance problem of intercepting constant velocity moving targets, with different terminal impact angles in a three dimensional engagement scenario. According to the literature, there ... -
The dicamba debate: a content analysis of the portrayal of dicamba herbicide in agricultural media
(2018)This study performed a content analysis of agricultural print media coverage of dicamba herbicide. Issues from eight publications published over 33 months were included in the study. This study sought common news frames, ... -
Buying blackness : black audiences and sports advertising
(2018)Blackness has a long history of being used to sell products. Advertisers lean on stereotypical representations to relate to the Black consumer, but to also make their product seem trendy, acceptably rebellious, or socially ... -
Battle Folds
(2018)Narratives in the superhero genre and daily periodicals shaped and reflect the brainwashing I experienced during my formative years in the Marine Corps. This thesis begins with an artistic analysis of the propagation of ... -
Molecular genetic analysis of DRO1 genes in soybean
(2018)Under drought conditions, a strong and deep root system provides advantages for exploring and exploiting moisture in deeper soil layers where water is still sufficient. In rice, the Deeper Rooting 1 (OsDRO1) gene has been ... -
Birds, bird habitat, and vacant lots in north St. Louis, Missouri
(2018)The neighborhoods of Baden and Wells-Goodfellow have the largest concentration of vacant lots in St. Louis, MO. The Green City Coalition has set forth goals to reduce storm water overflow issues, create wildlife habitat, ... -
A textual analysis of bottled water print ads
(2018)Bottled water ads provide an opportunity to study a product that is essentially identical across brands. This research looks at the magazine print advertisements of three bottled water brands, Smartwater, Fiji and Propel, ... -
Detecting explosive hazards in 3D radar imaging through slice based feature extraction and sequential learning
(2018)This thesis provides the history and framework of detecting explosive hazards from three-dimensional radar by extracting features through a slice-based perspective and using a sequential classifier. This problem rises from ... -
The intersection of political activism and brand advertising
(2018)The following document is a Master’s thesis completed in accordance with graduation requirements for the Masters of Arts in Strategic Communication at the University of Missouri. This document explores the use of political ...