• Selection for parasite resistance in Kiko x Boer goats 

  Thomas, Chevise Latoya (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  In the United States, goat production has increased over the last three decades because of their economic value as efficient converters of low-quality forages in quality meat, milk, and hides for specialty markets. However, ...

• Long-term soil and crop management effects on soil physical properties related to soil erodibility 

  Acikgoz, Sebahattin (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Long-term soil and cropping systems affect soil physical properties thereby effecting soil erosion and erodibility. Understanding the effects of crop rotation with annual manure applications is critical for assessing the ...

• Assessing the role of probiotics for the enhancement of soil quality under cover crops 

  Rajper, Ahsan Mir (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Use of agro-chemicals over the past few decades has increased land productivity, however, frequent use of agro-chemicals may result in some negative impacts on the environment and soil microbial biodiversity. Use of ...

• Electron beam lithography for nano-antenna fabrication 

  Emami, Parinaz (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Lithography methods have been used for patterning of small features for decades; in this research project, I examined Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) for fabrication of nano-antennas and then parameterized EBL variables ...

• Double jeopardy in the long tail: measuring the internet in a fragmented, niche subcultural age 

  Baumann, Mary Kate (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  With a multitude of options to choose from on the Internet, consumers are faced with turning their attention towards domains with mass appeal versus domains that would be considered niche. In this niche, subcultural age ...

• Impact of anion excahnge surface of permeable separator on performance of zinc alkaline primary battery 

  Hosseini, Hooman (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Improvement in zinc alkaline battery performance through highly conductive materials, the introduction of anion-exchange coated filter papers and their huge promise for industrial use are the general aims of this work. ...

• Genetic variation in the exome: associations with alcohol and tobacco co-use 

  Otto, Jacqueline M. (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Shared genetic factors represent one mechanism underlying alcohol and tobacco co-use and dependence, although common genetic variants identified by molecular genetics studies tend to confer only small disease risk. Rare ...

• A mems variable capacitor with barium titanate (BaTiO3) dielectric layer for energy harvesting 

  Chen, Chen (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  In the research, a MEMS variable capacitor for electrostatic energy harvester was developed. The device uses the undesirable environmental mechanical vibrations to power microelectronics and wireless sensors. Although the ...

• Three dimensional deformable image registration and registration verification 

  Zhang, Miao (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Deformable image registration (DIR) is a fundamental problem in medical image processing. Due to the lack of ground truth, such problem known as registration verification without 'golden standard' standard is still an ...

• More than meets the eye: how subject reactivity influences visual journalism 

  Thomson, T. J. (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  People are reactive to cameras and their reactivity seems to increase when they also see the camera operator. This reactivity, as a form of impression management, can cause tension with visual journalism, which aims to ...

• A hierarchical framework for pattern recognition using source signal separation 

  Smith, Nicholas Ryan (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  In this research, a hierarchical framework that exploits the use of a novel source signal separation technique is posed and explored. This framework takes advantage of the Guided Under-determined Source Signal Separation ...

• Computational modeling, ontogeny, and biomechanics of cranial forces in Alligator mississippiensis 

  Sellers, Kaleb Craig (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  3D computational modeling offers researchers tools to investigate forces in the skull during feeding and other behaviors. The American alligator and other crocodylians generate the highest bite forces among vertebrates, ...

• Organic dining: exploring student acceptance of organic foods in university facilities 

  Robbins, Cassandra (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Based on the understanding of the organic market, the use of organics in foodservice operations and college student's increasing demand for organic products, the main purpose of this study is to examine which factors (i.e. ...

• Revolutionizing the 'modern' environmental discourse: religion, revolution, and mountaintop removal 

  Nichols, Amanda M. (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  This thesis engages the academic study of religion as a discourse for exploring a revolutionary approach to dealing with adverse environmental issues. Employing Buddhism as a heuristic tool, I present a unique approach for ...

• Exploration of plus size women's apparel satisfaction, non-wear, and discard 

  Ipaye, Halimat (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  This study explored the apparel satisfaction, non-wear and discard habits of plus size women in the United States. According to Renoux's theory of retail satisfaction (1973), satisfaction with retail consists of three ...

• Disclosure in close egalitarian relationships during emerging adulthood 

  Giron, Sonia (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Using social domain theory (Smetana, 2013; Turiel, 2002), the present study examines the patterns of disclosure within and across emerging adults' sibling, friend, and romantic relationships, as well as associations between ...

• Start to finish: the effect of sportswriter and reader gender on perception of female athletes 

  Dell, Rebecca (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Poor portrayal and perception of female athletes has a host of negative outcomes, such as objectification of women (Daniels, 2009) and negative reader judgment of female athletes (Knight and Giuliano, 2001). This study ...

• Emergence pattern of Amaranthus spp. and impact on growth and reproduction 

  Davis, Heidi R. (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Amaranthus species such as common waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis) and Palmer amaranth (A. palmeri) are troublesome annual weeds in cropping systems throughout the Midwest. Seedlings can emerge throughout the growing season ...

• Soil hydraulic properties as influenced by prairie restoration 

  Chandrasoma, Janith M. (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  Prairies are complex living systems which play a vital role both biologically and ecologically in the environment and support a large amount of wildlife. Prairie restoration is an ecologically friendly way to restore prairie ...

• Water infiltration and soil water content in claypan soils influenced by agroforestry and grass buffers compared to row crop management 

  Sahin, Handan (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)

  The effects of agroforestry and grass-legume buffers on in situ water infiltration relative to row crop management (RC) were assessed for a claypan soil in northeastern Missouri, USA. Infiltration rates were observed in ...

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