Browsing Theses (MU) by Thesis Semester "2014 Fall"
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A 3D-imaging system for phenotyping of root systems in hydroponic substrate
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Affecting public opinions via social media--opinion leaders use of Weibo
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This thesis analyzed opinion leaders' use of Weibo to investigate their online behaviors, and to see if gender and fields of expertise will affect opinion leaders' use of Weibo. The study will help people to better understand ... -
Alcohol placebo effects on cognitive control of race bias : investigating neural mechanisms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The present study investigated the effects of alcohol expectancy on the exercise of control over racial bias. Participants consumed either a placebo ... -
Anthocyanins from Norton pomace and color stability analysis for use as a colorant in plain Greek yogurt
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Anthocyanins were extracted, concentrated and then applied as a natural colorant to a food matrix. This project assessed the use of anthocyanins extracted from Norton pomace for use as a natural colorant in Greek yogurt. ... -
The applied usage and modeling of activated carbon storage systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Storage of natural gas by adsorption or Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) has the potential to emerge as a viable option to relieve a major share of the ... -
Associations between instrumental music and school success in low SES students
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Asymmetric responses in symmetrical structures
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Avian population responses to Anthropogenic landscape changes in Pohnpei, Federated Sates of Micronesia
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A Bayesian approach to demand forecasting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Demand forecasting is a fundamental aspect of inventory management. Forecasts are crucial in determining inventory stock levels, and accurately estimating future demand for spare part's has been an ongoing challenge, ... -
A Bayesian classification framework with label corrections
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The use of unlabeled data is very important for regression and classification analysis in many cases. However, the data may have an extra layer of complexity with some wrongly labelled data points. The traditional ... -
Benchmarking in virtual desktops for end-to-end performance traceability
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Bridging the gap between local and global approaches for 3D object recognition
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Capitular morphology in primates and fossils: 3-D measurements of the capitulum and possible implications for reconstructing locomotor adaptations in fossil primates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The changes in habitual posture associated locomotor behavior have well-documented effects on the skeleton. This paper focuses on the humeral capitulum, which is functionally significant in bipedal, quadrupedal, and ... -
Challenges and successes of African American males in the health professions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The present literature review examines the factors that contribute to the underrepresentation of African American men in the field of medicine in an attempt to underscore the need to increase their numbers in the health ... -
Change in sludge settling and filtration properties and membrane fouling trends in MBR activated sludge systems operated at different solids and hydraulic retention times
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Membrane bioreactor (MBR) activated sludge process is increasingly used in wastewater treatment due to its excellence in solid-liquid separation and superior effluent quality, smaller bioreactor volume and foot print. ... -
Characterization and nondimensional analysis of a variable speed centrifugal pump
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)When dealing with centrifugal pumps in the aerospace field, current industry standards dictate the use of single speed drive pumps. The performance of these pumps is then modulated using simply an electromechanical valve, ... -
Characterization of grape condensed tannins and their effect on Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) hindgut fermentation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)African black rhinoceros wild populations have decreased 97 percent since the 1960s, mainly as a result of poaching and the species is classified as Critically Endangered. Captive populations are managed to ensure survival ... -
Comparison of the performance of three SERS substrates for detection of food contaminants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The use of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect food contaminants has become an applicable and effective method as the food safety ... -
Computational optimization algorithms for protein structure refinement
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Content reinstatement and source confidence during episodic memory retrieval
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Episodic retrieval is the process of bringing information about a past experience from memory into conscious awareness. Variation in the retrieval process, in regard to content and quality of the information retrieved, is ...