Browsing Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2013 Summer"
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An acoustic fall detection system using beamforming, source separation and Kinect
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this dissertation, we first review the previous work on acoustic fall detection system based on the contributed paper work. Then we propose a ... -
Adapting multisystemic therapy for disruptive behavior problems in youth with autism spectrum disorder : conceptual and empirical development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Youths with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often engage in serious disruptive behaviors that interfere with their ability to successfully manage ... -
[alpha]A-crystallin derived peptide, [alpha]A66-80 induced aggregation and precipitation of soluble [alpha]-crystallin : a contribution to age-related cataract formation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Age-related cataract is the result of aggregation of lens proteins, crystallins. The formation of aggregates in the aging lens has been shown to correlate ... -
Analysis of Gbx genes during neural development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The understanding of how transcription factors regulate neural patterning in the anterior hindbrain, and how the assembly of specific neuronal circuits ... -
Applying effective energy concept for intake prediction and balancing ruminal nitrogen and post-ruminal amino acid requirements for beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Proper animal nutrition involves balancing nutrient supply to nutrient requirement. Accurate intake prediction is fundamental to diet formulation and appears simple but has historically been challenging to accomplish. ... -
Arsenic speciation of swine urine for possible use in human exposure assessments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Commonly found arsenic species in human urine are AsIII (arsenite), AsV (arsenate), MMA (monomethyl arsenic acid), DMA (dimethylarsinic acid) and AB (arsenobetaine). Evidence has shown that these species vary in toxicity ... -
Asymmetric quantum well structures for enhanced infrared photon absorption
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Compared to inter-band transition for photon absorption in a quantum wells, intra-band (or inter-subband) transitions in heterojunction (GaAs/InP) quantum wells can provide access to a broader range of wavelengths for ... -
Auditor offices and the comparability and quality of client's earnings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study examines the role of the local auditor office in the comparability and quality of their clients' earnings. I construct of sample of firm-pairs ... -
Career decision learning experiences : development and validation of a scale
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Worldwide, national economies are struggling, and the youth unemployment rate (ages 16 to 24) is 19% (BLS, 2010a). Young adults struggle with career decisions, often halting the process or making inaccurate or ineffective ... -
A case study of the progressive impact of school-wide positive behavior support on five selected student performance factors in a Missouri K-12 alternative public school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The purpose of this case study was to examine the School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) impact on five selected student performance factors. A literature review revealed there have been many SWPBS research studies ... -
Characterization of PGAM5
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Programmed cell death (PCD) is a naturally occurring event that is highly regulated and required for normal development. The protein phosphoglycerate mutase 5 (PGAM5) has been implicated in apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy ... -
Characterizing performance via behavior co-occurrences in a 3D collaborative virtual learning environment : an exploratory study of performance and design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The iSocial 3D CVLE is an innovative design for addressing special needs at a distance that require social and active learning. This exploratory retrospective case study explored innovative methods of analyzing co-occurrences ... -
Characterizing the progression of disease associated with human meniscal pathology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Meniscal fibrocartilaginous structures are subject to numerous stresses when performing its necessary functions to maintain intra-articular homeostasis. Pathological events causing a loss of tissue integrity will result ... -
The classroom check-up : modularizing effective classroom management interventions to support teacher implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Classroom management is a hot topic in schools today. The challenges associated with student problem behavior and classroom management often create problems for both teachers and schools. There is substantial research on ... -
Competitive learning and joint learning in international joint venture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)As is the case in most normal independent organizations, international joint ventures (IJVs) are expected to be influenced by both stabilizing and destabilizing forces. This research emphasizes that inter-partner learning ... -
The copper ATPases : intracellular trafficking and nervous system function
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Copper is essential for life, as it participates as a cofactor in numerous enzymatic reactions including energy generation, antioxidant defense, ... -
Democratization and exchange rates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Vast literature in political economy largely overlooks the linkage between democratization and exchange rate policies. The dissertation fills this ... -
Design and analysis of a new bounded log-linear regression model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This dissertation introduces a new regression model in which the response variable is bounded by two unknown parameters. A special case is a bounded alternative to the four parameter logistic model which is also called the ... -
Design and application of conformal patch antenna for near-field imaging and object detection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Compact and low cost planar and conformal patch antennas were designed, fabricated and analyzed for ultra-wideband characteristics. It was also ... -
Determining reliability and validity of the "Principal perceptions of induction practices" survey assessing newly hired teacher induction to school culture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The study is based on two designs. The first design is the development of the Principal Induction Practices (PPIP) survey to gain information from Missouri public high school principals about their perceptions of specific ...