Browsing Theses (MU) by Thesis Semester "2023 Fall"
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3D growth simulation and field emission properties of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Since their discovery, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have become a widely researched and utilized nanomaterial due to their nanoscale size and unique electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. ... -
Ab-initio and thermodynamic study of 123I-MIBG and 76Br-MBBG : choosing an effective tracer and theoretical study of the binding mechanism of 1-allyl 2-Thiourea as a functional monomer of Methyl Nitrate template
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The study of mechanisms of reactions, how molecules bind, reaction energetics, and thermochemistry of chemical reactions is possible computationally. This is because computational methods are well able to help understand ... -
Analytical methods for the pyramidal truss metamaterial
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Mechanical metamaterials are a subclass of metamaterials which exhibit exotic effective mechanical proper- ties. These may include a negative bulk modulus, a negative Poisson's ratio, or a negative mass density. Subse- ... -
Assessing the biotic communities of restored bottomland hardwood wetlands in western Kentucky and Tennessee
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Bottomland Hardwood (BLH) forested wetlands were once the predominant land cover in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV), but 75 percent of the historic BLH area has been converted to ... -
Association between Health-Related Quality of Life measures with bladder cancer characteristics and survival outcomes in older bladder cancer patients : a clustering approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Introduction: Bladder cancer significantly impacts the physical and mental well-being of elderly patients. This study employs clustering algorithms to 1) categorize patient survival based on ... -
Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder and parent-child affective congruence in middle childhood
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder associated with both social cognition differences (i.e., differences in facial affect categorization) and long-term ... -
Australian narratives and Charles Dickens - retelling the history of the transport convict network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The practice of exile reached its zenith in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when the British Empire utilized transportation to remove criminal offenders elsewhere. From late 1787 to early 1788, the First Fleet ... -
A comparative study between solid, porous, and equivalent homogenous truss structures with embedded metamaterials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Metamaterials are a class of engineered materials with various microstructures that can achieve properties unattainable with conventional materials. For instance, inspired by natural materials such as bees' honeycombs and ... -
A defense of the relational account of morality
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)In this essay I shall defend the thesis that morality is an intrinsically relational normative domain constituted by relational claims and corresponding directed duties. On the relational approach to morality, moral ... -
Development and evaluation of a site stormwater analysis calculator intended for the State of Missouri utilzing regional best management practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The Site Stormwater with Best Management Practices (BMPs) Analysis Calculator was created to be utilized in the State of Missouri for developing or re- developing property. Simplistic and conservative stormwater evaluations ... -
A direct approach for computationally efficient low-thrust trajectory optimization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This study uses a direct optimization technique to find optimized low-thrust trajectories for spacecraft that minimize fuel consumption. By using analytic orbital averaging, a spacecraft's equations of motion are simplified ... -
Discovery and phenotyping of the determinants and receptors of post-fertilization sperm mitophagy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] This thesis is concerned with two important aspects of sperm physiology -- mitochondrial health prior to fertilization and mitochondrial inheritance after fertilization. The factors and mechanisms ... -
Do elections prevent regulatory capture? An examination of public utility commission selection and regulatory outcomes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Energy and water utilities in the United States have been subject to State-level rate and pricing regulation for a century. In most states, members of the State's regulatory commission are appointed or nominated by the ... -
Enhancing network intrusion detection through robust machine learning models : a comparative analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The proliferation of WiFi-enabled smart devices in enterprise IoT networks introduces both enhanced consumer experiences and significant security vulnerabilities. Anticipating a rise to 46.5 percent adoption in US enterprise ... -
Evaluating the use of DTT to teach basic sexuality education skills to children with autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience numerous changes and challenges in their lifetime and it is critical that they have the knowledge to assist them during these experiences. ... -
An examination of the portrayal of homelessness and the opioid crisis in US and Canadian newspapers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This research examines how homelessness and the opioid crisis were portrayed from 2018 to 2023 by one US and one Canadian newspaper. The thesis traces qualitative changes in the occurrence of keywords and topics over six ... -
Full-scale glass curtain wall systems under quasi-static loading
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Extreme events such as blasts can cause severe damage to the structural integrity of the building. Today, glass curtain wall (CW) systems are very popular facade solutions for government, ... -
Hiding in plain sight : anonymity across adaptations of Miklos Laszlo's Illatszertar (Parfumerie)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Director Ernst Lubitsch's romantic comedy film The Shop Around the Corner has inspired multiple adaptations since its release in 1940. In it, two shop clerks fall in love through anonymous letters while detesting each other ... -
A hierarchical time-indexed database for multi-modal derived sensor data using GPU-accelerated PostgreSQL
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)With the vast influx of data captured by ubiquitous sensors, such as those in wearable devices, smart sensors in long-term care facilities, and hydraulic bed sen- sors, there exists an enormous potential for exploiting ... -
High-intensity ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction of soy protein : optimization, modeling, physicochemical and functional properties
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Soybeans, classified within the legume family, have a historical legacy as a dietary staple across diverse cultures. Preferred due to their elevated protein content, versatility, and numerous health advantages, soybeans ...