Browsing Theses (MU) by Thesis Semester "2011 Spring"
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Competition and management of volunteer corn (Zea Mays L.) in corn
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Volunteer corn (Zea mays L.) is the result of corn kernels remaining in the field following harvest and is a competitive weed in a number of subsequent crops. With widespread adoption of glyphosate-resistant (Gly-R) corn, ... -
Concerto for four horns and wind ensemble
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)While a reasonable amount of concert literature exists for French Horn Quartet, the standard repertoire is notably lacking literature that allows the ensemble to express itself within its most common, modern venue: the ... -
Confucian values and economic performance: exploring their effects on citizens satisfaction with democracy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The political climate in East Asia is of emerging importance in the world. Democracy in this region has had mixed levels of success in the past decades leading to a significant debate on how democracy and cultural values ... -
Conservation of Sooty Terns on Wake Atoll complex
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)I undertook two projects aimed at improving conservation efforts for Sooty Terns (Onychoprion fuscata). First, I investigated patterns of Sooty Tern chick survival to identify when chicks are most vulnerable and to assess ... -
Controversies in acceptance of genetically modified food by European Union : symptoms of conflicts in diffusion of an innovation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The thesis is an attempt to merge diffusion of innovations with contingency theory, and examine controversy on gene modification in European Union with the combined model. According to the combined theoretical model: the ... -
Correlates of affective instability in borderline personality disorder : an assessment using the electronically activated recorder (EAR)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Affective instability (AI) is a key feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Given the dynamic nature of affective instability, it is ideally ... -
Culinology applications to a convenient and economic frozen dinner set
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)With the rising demand for convenient foods, there usually comes a decrease in quality. Combining the work of food science with culinary arts may result in a food product that is both convenient and economic without having ... -
The cultural commodification of identity : hip-hop authenticity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Using the framework of symbolic interactionism, the concept of meaning, when discussing the relationship between hip-hop cultural members and how hip-hop culture is represented in advertisements, can be shaped by certain ... -
Customer satisfaction, profitability, and firm value in the hospitality and tourism industry : an application of American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This study investigates the effect of customer satisfaction on a firm's financial performance (i.e., profitability and a firm's value) in the hospitality and tourism industry. Considering the unique differences (e.g., ... -
Deregulation of the notch signaling pathway N B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (B-CLL) is the most common hematological malignancy in United States[1], characterized by CD5+ B-lymphocytes in ... -
Design and simulation of a compact radiating system for high power microwaves in the 4 to 6 GHz range
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)As high power microwave technologies have advanced, demands have called for sources and radiators to become more compact. The University of Missouri has designed and simulated a compact radiating system for a compact virtual ... -
Development of a motor unit number estimation technique in normal dogs : a potential biomarker for canine degenerative myelopathy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is an electrophysiologic technique for quantifying the lower motor neuron (LMN) system. MUNE has proven useful in evaluating and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic ... -
Development of high-throughput phenotyping tools to enhance soybean yields
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Increasing yield is the primary objective of most crop breeding programs and yield is often the primary selection criterion. In drought-prone environments, ... -
Divalent ion-binding and thermal stability studies on rat [beta]-parvalbumin and the evidence of influential distant amino acid residues affecting CD site ion affinity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Parvalbumins (PVs) are vertebrate-specific proteins (Mr 12,000), which harbor two EF-hand motifs known as the CD and EF sites. Although the CD and EF sites are typically high-affinity sites, the mammalian [beta]-PV exhibits ... -
The drunken self : the five-factor model as an organizational framework for charcterizing one's own drunkenness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study evaluated the use of the Five-Factor Model (FFM) as an organizational framework for understanding self-perceptions of drunkenness (i.e. ... -
Dual phase lag behavior of living biological tissues in laser hyperthermia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A Generalized dual phase lag behavior for living biological tissues are investigated for blood and tissues and also developed a generalized dual phase ... -
The effect of country of design, parts, and manufacturing labels on apparel quality, price, and purchase intention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study examined the effect of country of origin labels on consumers' perceptions of apparel quality, price and purchase intention. This study ... -
Effects of alcohol primes on judgments related to drinking and driving
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Although past research has tested the effects of alcohol related priming on behavior and judgments, previous studies have not investigated the effects of alcohol primes on judgments specific to drinking and driving. Based ... -
Effects of dietary melamine and cyanuric acid in young broilers and turkey poults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Six studies were conducted to determine the individual and combined toxicity of melamine and cyanuric acid (up to 3.0%) in young broilers and turkey poults. Melamine alone caused reduced growth, increased kidney weights, ... -
The effects of the American Civil War on northern fashion of the era as reflected in Peterson's Magazine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The Civil War had far-reaching effects on American society, the political system, and the economy. Some historians argue that the war had little direct influence on the continuity of Western fashion. However, detailed ...