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Place names of five south central counties of Missouri
(University of Missouri, 1943)"...This present study is a continuation of the project. In it are included the names of the five south central counties: Benton, Camden, Hickory, Morgan, and Pettis. I have chosen the name, Placed-Names in the Five South ... -
A study of the factors that affect lithium ion battery degradation
(2019)Secondary batteries have been applied in every aspect of our life, from cell phones, to laptops, medical devices, satellites, and renewable energy power stations. Li-ion batteries have shown superior advantages in their ... -
Growth, performance and quality attributes of steers supplemented with high oleic soybean oil
(2019)Growing concerns with saturated fatty acids on human health has led to research being done to reduce saturated fatty acid levels in animal tissues. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of high oleic soybean ... -
Marginalized memories : Lafayette, American others, and revolution's legacy
(2019)In American history, the Marquis de Lafayette is predominantly remembered for his military service in the Revolution, his lifelong friendship with the Founders, and his triumphal farewell tour of the United States from ... -
Magnitude of STING Signaling Determines CD8 T cell Memory
(2019)Memory CD8+ T cells are critical for long-term protection against intracellular pathogens and tumors. STING signals enable the transcription of pro-inflammatory molecules, such as type I IFNs, in response to nucleic acids ... -
The effect of isometric tongue exercise in a novel rodent model of dysphagia
(2019)The tongue plays a crucial role in the swallowing process and impairment can lead to dysphagia, particularly in neurological conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's Disease, and stroke. This ... -
Transmission of teen pregnancy attitutdes between mothers and adolscent daughters
(2019)Mothers have a significant influence in transmitting sexuality-related attitudes to their daughters. Although, mothers may influence her older and younger daughters differently. Including more than one child from the family ... -
"Using stereotypy as reinforcement" : for alternative behavior in a chained schedule
(2019)Some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) engage in stereotypy, or repetitive behavior typically maintained by automatic reinforcement. Chronic stereotypy, especially at high frequencies, can interfere with ... -
Picturing race in local newspapers
(2019)The American news media has been criticized for failing to accurately reflect the country's racial diversity. Previous research has found that large broadcast and print news outlets overrepresent the White population, while ... -
Evaluations of driftable fractions of dicamba and 2,4-D to selected herbaceous and woody plant species
(2019)Commercialization of 2,4-D and dicamba-resistant cotton and soybean has given producers another mechanism of action to control herbicide resistant weeds. As a result of the adoption of this technology, off-target movement ... -
Information and communication technologies : applications and benefits for second language acquisition
(2019)This paper aims to show how the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can help students achieve a higher degree of proficiency in a second language (SL), using these resources autonomously. Furthermore, I ... -
Investigations of the forage nutritive value of common weeds encountered in Missouri pastures and their relationships with soil fertility
(2019)During the 2015, 2016, and 2017 growing seasons, a survey of 63 pastures in Missouri was conducted to determine the effects of selected soil and forage parameters on the density of common annual, biennial, and perennial ... -
Concentration and consolidation : how chain ownership affects newspaper front-page content
(2019)Ownership by newspaper chains in the United States has become the norm, rather than the outlier, in the past half-century. While proponents of this model of ownership claim that chain newspapers are no different from ... -
Is breastfeeding related to maternal warmth and acceptance among Saudi mothers?
(2019)The majority of studies that explored the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers focused on the health benefits. Yet, this study among the first to consider the possible effect of breastfeeding on maternal caregiving behavior, ... -
Computational study of infrared spectra of silica polymorphs via classical mechanics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)A potential energy model that correctly reflects zeolite framework interactions is the premise for computational studies of the physical and chemical processes occurring inside zeolites, such as catalytic chemical reactions ... -
The vitamin C content of Bloomsdale spinach as affected by home canning and home cooking
(University of Missouri, 1930)"The subject of vitamins has assumed in the past years great prominence. The role which they play in nutrition is today generally recognized. Much of scientific and practical value has been learned regarding them although ... -
The moods of the elegy in Greek, Latin and English poetry
(University of Missouri, 1925)"If elegy be defined as a song of mourning, an attempt to trace fits history would be a difficult task and perhaps an man must have voiced arrow for the dead. In fact, there is no ancient literature free from some form of ... -
The natural gas controversy
(1956)"During the first and second Session of the Eighty-Fourth Congress the natural gas controversy evolved into a vital national issue. Not only was the issue "hotly" contested in Congress but it was also highly controversial ... -
Variations in leisure activities among families with emotionally disturbed adolescents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"A lack of wholesome, compatible family relations has been thought to be one of the causes for adolescent deviation from socially accepted patterns, yet the family has more opportunity to spend time together in leisure ... -
An investigation of the economic impact of the Ozark Dairy Management Component on low income dairy farmers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"The Ozark Dairy Management Component, initiated April, 1966, had set forth as a major purpose: the improvement of management practices among low income dairy-farmer participants. Accomplishment of the primary and secondary ...