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Rheological and morphological evolution of basaltic lava flows
(2018)Over 500 million people live in proximity of an active volcano globally. Although lava flows rarely endanger human life, they often destroy critical infrastructure. Advancing our understanding of lava flow dynamics is ... -
Objective Bayesian analysis of the 2 x 2 contingency table and the negative binomial distribution
(2018)In Bayesian analysis, the “objective” Bayesian approach seeks to select a prior distribution not by using (often subjective) scientific belief or by mathematical convenience, but rather by deriving it under a pre-specified ... -
Potential theory methods for some nonlinear elliptic equations
(2018)This dissertation presents a uni ed approach via potential theory for solvability of a class of nonlinear elliptic equations. -
Between a nuclear family and a stepfamily : growing up with married biological parents and older halfsiblings
(2018)Shared children in stepfamilies (i.e., those who are born into the repartnered family; they live with married biological parents and older half-siblings) have been found to fare worse than other sibling groups on a variety ... -
Preparation and characterization of bioadsorbent beads for removing selected heavy metal ions from wastewater
(2018)Rapid industrialization is one of the major threats to water pollution worldwide, as discharge effluents contain large amounts of toxic metal ions. Heavy metals are highly toxic to the ecosystem and human even at very low ... -
My year pooping in a bucket : lifestyle, cultural, and social movements in the “node” at Dancing Rabbit ecovillage
(2018)What happens between the most visible aspects of social movements? When protestors put down their signs, petitioners hang up their clipboards, and movement organizations contract, there are several theories about what ... -
Small group read aloud with nonfiction and fiction literature in preschool
(2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate teacher’s roles and children’s responses during small group read aloud with fiction and nonfiction literature in one preschool classroom. This instrumental case study draws from ... -
Martial citizenship : firearms, identity, and masculinity in a public militia group
(2018)This project is a study of the ways in the participants in a public militia group organize and present positive identities in everyday talk and storytelling. This study situates their activities within a larger historical ... -
Early-stage social ventures : resource acquisition, CEO selection, and impact investors
(2018)In this dissertation, I explore early-stage social ventures’ resource acquisition, the first CEO selection, as well as how funding foundations supporting early-stage social ventures overcome challenges emerge from the ... -
A world in flux : journalistic change in science journalism
(2018)As modernity undergoes radical changes, a narrative of journalistic change has emerged in journalism research. One way that journalistic change has been conceptualized is in terms of a shift from a high modern to a liquid ... -
A transdiagnostic investigation of amygdala-vmPFC resting state functional connectivity and emotional distress in daily lives
(2018)Mood disorders, anxiety disorders and borderline personality disorder overlap in symptom criteria, are highly comorbid with one another, and group together in factor models of psychopathology (Kotov et al., 2011). These ... -
Perceptions of special education training as viewed by northwest Missouri high school principals and Missouri university leaders
(2018)The purpose of this qualitative research project was to examine the perceptions of Northwest Missouri principals and university leaders from across the state of special education training that is received during principal ... -
Development of novel site-specific imaging probes for prostate cancer detection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Molecular imaging is believed to play a pivotal role in decreasing cancer mortality and improving prognosis in the new era. It relies on molecular probes to image cellular or molecular abnormalities in living body. The ... -
Simulating Cherenkov radiation generated by radiotherapy beams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Cherenkov radiation has had various applications in high-energy physics since its discovery, and this research explores two applications of Cherenkov radiation relating to its presence in media under irradiation by medical ... -
Bacterial ribosome conformational dynamics during translation termination and rescue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Hydrolysis of polypeptide from the ribosome is a critical step that must occur prior to the ribosome recycling phase of translation. Inability of cells to do so can result in translation inhibition and eventually leading ... -
The perceived impact of the national junior angus show and conference on youth leadership and life skill development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between participating in the National Junior Angus Show and perceived gain in youth leadership and life skill development, as well as to describe a relationship ... -
Uncertainty analysis of steady-state calorimetric emissivity measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Determining the accuracy and uncertainty in total hemispherical emissivity data is important in the uncertainty quantification of predictive models using radiant heat transfer. Very High Temperatures Reactors (VHTR) are ... -
Oxidized mesoporous ZrO2/carbon composites for arsenic removal
(2017)This study is mainly focused on the synthesis and characterization of oxidized mesoporous ZrO2/Carbon composites, determining the best air oxidation time, and comparing the adsorption performances of arsenate on oxidized ... -
Biochar and compost application effects on grapevine growth and physiology
(2017)Biochar has the potential to be a local and renewable resource produced from waste byproducts that can replenish soils and build fertility. The objective of this research was to determine if biochar is a useful soil amendment ... -
Enhancement of long-term CID R-based estrus synchronization protocols to optimize timed artificial insemination results for beef heifers and cows
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)A series of experiments was conducted to evaluate alterations to long-term progestin-based estrus synchronization protocols that may result in enhanced pregnancy rates to timed artificial insemination (AI). In the first ...