Browsing Theses (MU) by Thesis Semester "2020 Spring"
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Annual evidence of moisture limitations at treeline in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)This study is focused on capturing a recent regeneration patterns on an annual level over the landscape of the Sangre de Cristo (SDC) mountain range. Modern temperature trends (post-1945) of this area are dominated by sharp ... -
The application of integrated regional enstrophy in identifying the south Asian summer monsoon season
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)This study uses integrated regional enstrophy (IRE) to identify the onset and termination of South Asian summer monsoon (SASM) (10[degrees] N-25[degrees] N, 80[degrees] E-120[degrees] E) from 2000 to 2019. The SASM region ... -
Behind human faces : how exemplars experience the news process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Journalists often seek to put a "human face" on a systemic issue. The resulting source is an exemplar, or person whose story serves to illustrate a greater phenomenon. Journalism scholarship has examined why and how ... -
"Bring-your-own" plug-in management for next-generation science gateway applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Science gateways are web-portals that hide background complexities of underlying resources and expose easy-to-use capabilities of scientific ... -
The canine ocular surface microbiota
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Next generation sequencing (NGS) has been used to identify a diverse ocular surface (OS) microbiota in many species, highlighting limitations in ... -
Capturing and managing daily symptoms data in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder using mobile technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Autism Symptom Disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties with social interaction and ... -
Changes at treeline within the San Juan Mountains of Colorado
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Repeat photography is a field method to study landscape change over time, yet most studies use a single pair of photographs spanning upwards of a century or more to ascertain change. In this study, I used repeat photography ... -
Characterization of the relationship between radiographic grading and biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)"Osteoarthritis (OA) is a whole-joint degenerative disease, affecting more than 25% of the adult population. Currently, OA is most commonly diagnosed based on radiographic documentation. However, radiographic grading is ... -
Classification of rock glaciers in southern Colorado based on ice content using radar interferometry and thermal remote sensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Remote sensing provides a means of assessing potential water resources stored in alpine ground ice; this study focuses on rock glaciers, in particular. A rock glacier is a landform composed of block of loose debris (talus) ... -
Classroom relatedness of international college students and its impact on motivation from the framework of self-determination theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The presence of international students creates a more diverse learning environment in American college classrooms. However, these students ... -
The clinical gaze and the perception of disability in photography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The history of photography coincides with the rise of medicine as a respectable profession and the Freakshow as popular entertainment, and ... -
A comparison of continuous versus intermittent presentation of instructive feedback on secondary target acquisition
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Previous research has shown that instructive feedback allows for effective and efficient teaching because it allows individuals to acquire two targets ... -
Conflict engagement and management among stepsiblings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore how stepsiblings engage, manage, and resolve conflicts. The processes that facilitate or impede conflict management among stepsiblings were explored. The 25 stepchildren ... -
A content analysis of word choice in social media news coverage of mass shootings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study examined how news organizations utilized Twitter to report on the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. ... -
Contract practices and contract design in the U.S. hemp industry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Lack of specific literature on contracting in the new United States' hemp industry is an increasing concern for agricultural economists and market participants. The purpose of this study is to investigate the current state ... -
The convergence of mastery criteria and instructional format : a systematic review
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely accepted science in which treatment for problem behavior reduction and skill acquisition interventions has ... -
Data mining student activity patterns in an interactive activity-based STEM learning environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Jupyter Notebook is gaining in popularity for STEM instruction and activity-based learning. This platform for sharing interactive documents via a web interface allows instructors to combine a variety of media together with ... -
Differential observing responses: a systematic review
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) respond inaccurately on conditional discrimination tasks involving matching to sample procedures (MTS). Differential observing responses (DOR) have been effective at ... -
Differential observing responses: a systematic review
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) respond inaccurately on conditional discrimination tasks involving matching to sample procedures (MTS). Differential observing responses (DOR) have been effective at ... -
Documentary advertising and consumer perception of a brand : a case study of Dove Beauty's 'Selfie' advertisement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Advertising is an ever-evolving field. Brands are always looking for new and exciting ways to connect with their target audiences. One way in which ...