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Learning from screencast videos for software training : a comparison of dual and single-monitor learning environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Learning to use software programs using worked examples in screencast videos presents a classic split-attention problem that requires learners to ... -
Place-names of six southeast counties of Missouri
(1938)"This study is one of a series undertaken to solve the problem of the origin of place-names in the one hundred and fourteen counties of Missouri and the city of St. Louis. This investigation was begun in 1928, and eight ... -
Industrial development functions of area vocational schools in Missouri
(1976)"Statement of the Problem: A review of the literature indicated that area vocational schools were important to industrial development and several studies generally agree on two factors: (1) area vocational schools supplied ... -
The institutionalization of the technology field with journalism
(2019)The following analysis is the result of employing the constant comparative method to distinguish connections among data collected by way of semi-structured interviews with tech savvy individuals in the journalism field. ... -
Changes in nucleus accumbens gene expression accompany sex specific suppression of voluntary physical activity in aromatase knockout mice
(2019)Aromatase is the rate-limiting enzyme in the conversion of testosterone to estrogen and is highly conserved across species. Post-menopause, the aromatase enzyme (locally expressed in adipose tissue, bone, breast tissue, ... -
Effect of induced hindlimb length difference on bodymounted inertial sensor measures of hindlimb lameness in horses
(2019)This study has investigated the effect of induced hindlimb length difference on differences in minimum and maximum pelvic heights in horses trotting in a straight line and lungeing on both hard and soft surfaces. The horses ... -
A partial equilibrium model of Afghanistan wheat market
(2019)This study focuses on the construction of a structural economic model for the wheat market in Afghanistan. We create two models with alternative approaches to model closure, one based on a price linkage approach and the ... -
Developing and evaluating the effectiveness of a place based climate change education toolkit in Missouri
(2019)Climate change is the most serious environmental issue facing humans in modern society. It is more relevant today than ever before since a massive increase in greenhouse gas emissions is predicted to occur during the next ... -
A study of bacterial ribosome 70S complex using smFRET analysis
(2019)The Ribosome is a fundamental molecular machine found in all cells and is responsible for synthesizing proteins.(Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 5th Edition) Determining the mechanism underlying ribosome function is ... -
Quantification and characterization of the antitumoral agent taccalonolides isolated from black bat flower (tacca chantrieri) in Indonesia
(2019)Bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) is a widespread species that can be found in tropical regions of South East Asia. Phytochemical study reveals a class of anti-tumor compound called Taccalonolides, has been identified from the ... -
Have "right", be "right" a study of the religion of consumerism
(2019)American society has evolved to equate the cost of a product with the status of a product. The current populace direct their attention to price as a means of justification for their consumption, because they believe it ... -
Novel syntheses and behavior of precious metal nanoparticles
(2019)In this work, I report the detailed syntheses of both gold-doped iron oxide (Au@Fe2O3) and silver nanocrystals (AgNCs). The Au@Fe2O3 was produced through ultrasonic spray pyrolysis (USP), a novel technique utilizing in-line ... -
Development of web services in academic environment
(2019)The rapid growth in the use of the World Wide Web (WWW) has been noted by many researchers and practitioners. Web services have become a powerful and irreplaceable tool to help us spread information and help companies to ... -
Axial load transfer in large scale physical model drilled shaft foundations
(2019)Drilled shaft foundations are a widely implemented type of deep foundation used to support heavy loads from superstructures such as buildings and bridges. Uncertainties exist in the axial load transfer behavior of drilled ... -
Comeback coverage : thematic content in the news media's reporting on Donald Trump's attacks
(2019)This thesis is informed by gatekeeping and frame-building theories. It uses straightforward textual analysis to determine what forms of thematic content are repeated in coverage from The New York Times, The Washington Post, ... -
Ethical dilemmas on social networking sites : focus group discussions with journalists and news consumers
(2019)No longer are journalists the exclusive gatekeepers of information, nor are they the sole agenda setters in the public sphere. Social networking sites (SNSs), like Twitter and Facebook, have brought professional journalists ... -
External communication displays for connected truck platoons in mixed traffic : a federated simulator study
(2019)Truck platooning is anticipated to be the first widespread deployment of connected or automated vehicles (CAV). In addition to familiarizing the public with the function of CAV, a truck platoon has proven benefits to fuel ... -
Effect of localized national news on audience value perception
(2019)The widespread usage of the internet and online media has changed the relationship between reader and online news publication. Previous studies have found that the greater public is unwilling to pay for online media, ... -
Seasonal fish community and reproductive biology of fishes in two tributaries of the lower Missouri River, USA
(2019)Tributaries provide important habitats for spawning, rearing and feeding of fish in connected river systems. Regulation of rivers may alter the fish communities and environmental variables triggering fish use. Habitat ... -
Developing tools for making inferences from genomic data
(2019)The central question that the King lab seeks to answer is, "What happens on the genomic level when phenotypes evolve?" To this end, the core focus of my work has been on developing software and analytical methods that ...