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The publishing empire of Bernarr Macfadden
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"Bernarr Macfadden has often been written up in magazines and newspapers, and he has been the subject of a handful of biographies. This is not hard to understand when one learns something about the man. Macfadden was a ...
Intelligence-driven edge computing for visual cloud computing systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The explosive growth and diversity of mobile devices such as smart phones and Internet of Thing (IoT) devices has prompted the evolution of network and ...
Examining perceptual load capacity in Autism Spectrum Disorders and trait anxiety
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Perceptual load theory posits that there is a limited amount of information a person can perceive at any given time and information is processed ...
Effects of heat stress on leukocyte function and gene expression in lactating dairy cows
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The effects of heat stress in animal agriculture are expected to become more serious as global temperatures continue to increase. Negative effects on ...
The effects of stress upon erythrocyte resistance in pedigree clean, known carrier and dwarf beef cattle
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"Has the fight against beef cattle dwarfism progressed? Are methods now available whereby the breeder can enjoy a "dwarf-free" production program? These questions are examples of those frequently encountered by the animal ...
The price-quality relationship of lint cotton in five local markets in southeast, Missouri, 1951-1953
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"A purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the various local markets in reflecting to cotton producers the average price level prevailing for cotton, and in reflecting central market premiums and discounts ...
In vitro digestion and beta-carotene delivery of emulsion stabilized by heated WPI and pectin mixture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
In this study, the impact of a whey protein isolate (WPI) and pectin complex (formed heating the mixture at 85[degrees]C and pH 7) on digestion properties and delivery of [beta]-carotene in oilin-water emulsions was ...
Comparison of left 4th and 5th intercostal space thoracotomy for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (OC-CPR) is indicated in certain cardiopulmonary arrest situations such as thoracic trauma. Laboratory research and clinical studies in human medicine have established the superiority ...
Investigation of high strain rate properties of graphene reinforced aluminum foam under varying temperature
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Closed cell aluminum foam is a unique type of lightweight metal that is able to sustain considerable deformation under a nearly constant stress known as plateau stress. Under dynamic loading, aluminum foams are good energy ...
Using a vertical integration of Doppler-derived divergence to assess thunderstorm updraft/downdraft characteristics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Analyses of thunderstorm updraft and downdraft characteristics, such as magnitude and size, can reveal essential information pertaining to the strength of the thunderstorm itself. Such information can aid in assessing the ...
Effects of dormant season soil flooding and soil temperature on pin oak (Quercus palustris) seedlings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Bottomland forests are the dominant forest cover along the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. Changes in land use and hydrologic regimes have reduced the area of bottomland forest, putting pressure on the remaining area to meet ...
Lovesick: the effects of political partisanship and COVID-19 vaccine perceptions on online romantic partner selection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Many studies have reported the positive relationship of perceived political similarity with dating intention in the world of online dating. However, there are currently no studies which consider this relationship alongside ...
Another one bites the host : driving forces of increased complex life-cycle parasite traces during the Holocene as affected by sea-level rise in Northern Adriatic, Po Plain Basin
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Holocene deposits of the Adriatic coastal plain are rich with clams parasitized by trematodes (complex life cycle parasites), as indicated by diagnostic pits on the interior of their valves. Surges in parasite prevalence ...
TMA (Truck Mounted Attenuators) alert system-development and testing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) play a crucial role in safety of work zones as they decrease the impact of the crashes, reduce fatalities and injuries, and increase safety. However, there are almost no solid solutions to ...
The effects of state term limits on natural resource spending
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This paper examines how term limits operate as an institutional characteristic of state legislative branches. First, I describe the history of the term limit movement to contextualize public opinion. I then review relevant ...
Media's impact on political polarization in the family
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Are we all in this together? Around 87 percent of Biden voters and 95 percent of Trump voters can at least agree on the answer to this ever-pressing question: no, we are not (Pew Research Center, 2020). Americans are ...
Characteristics of pretend play and their contributions to preschool children's emotion regulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Research on the benefits of pretend play for children demonstrates that engaging in this non-literal style of play is linked with better emotional skills (Lindsey and Colwell, 2013). While this relation between pretend ...
Structural style of the San Francisco Mountains, Sevier fold-thrust belt, Utah
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The Sevier fold-thrust belt contains thrust sheets that are overprinted by extensional faults, distorting correlations of geologic structures in the region. The Frisco thrust is exposed within the San Francisco Mountains ...
A robust optimization approach to manage uncertainty in local agricultural production in mid-western United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Rapid industrialization of agricultural production in developed economies, advancements in information and logistics technologies, emergence of modern food retailers, customer concerns and increased food safety regulations ...
Variations in leisure activities among families with emotionally disturbed adolescents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)
"A lack of wholesome, compatible family relations has been thought to be one of the causes for adolescent deviation from socially accepted patterns, yet the family has more opportunity to spend time together in leisure ...