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Feed intake component of fescue toxicosis during short-term exposure to thermoneutral and heat stress conditions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Ingestion of endophyte-infected tall fescue (E+) may result in fescue toxicosis, which is associated with a significant reduction in feed intake. It is possible that the reduction in caloric intake could contribute to some ... -
Interviews with founders of twenty-four-hour local cable news channels: why and how they started the business
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The early history of twenty-four-hour local cable news channels is explored through research and interviews with the men who launched the first seven channels. Those channels include News 12 Long Island, Newswatch 15, ... -
The route to persuasion: gaining/maintaining local support for the hometown Air Force mission
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Each Air Force Base throughout the world has a Public Affairs team dedicated to communicating information about a base's specific mission and, ultimately, gaining/maintaining local interest and support. This study specifically ... -
Building the future: newspaper culture and innovation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)As the business environment erodes for newspapers and the need for change becomes ever more pressing, it is important to look at how the organizational culture of newspapers affects the business' ability to innovate. This ... -
On the relationship between generalized covariance union and the minimal enclosing ellipsoid problem
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Examination of the behavior of Generalized Covariance Union (GCU) reveals a previously unsuspected superficial relationship to the problem of finding a minimal enclosing ellipsoid of ellipsoids, also called a L ̈owner ... -
Testing a model of resource assessment as a basis for developing strategic communication plans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This thesis proposes to build a theoretical framework, a Model of Resource Assessment, which can help Public Relations practitioners to perform better with a broader, yet accurate, directional guide for communication ... -
Geochemistry and fluid evolution of a carboniferous-hosted sphalerite breccia deposit, Isle of Man
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)During a regional study of dolomitization of Carboniferous sedimentary rocks of the Isle of Man, an extensive sphalerite-bearing breccia (7.4 wt. % Zn) was found. Mineralization of this breccia deposit is comprised of four ... -
We're not living together: informal cohabitation in emerging adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This study used grounded theory methods to investigate the functions of informal cohabitation in the development of romantic relationships among emerging adults. In-depth interviews from 16 participants revealed that ... -
Influence of streambed substrate type and watershed properties on seston algal abundance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)A meta analysis including 105 streams across three ecoregions in Missouri yielded %crop as the primary determinant of total phosphorus and suspended chlorophyll for watersheds with less than 10% crop. When the watershed ... -
Synthesis of silyloxyacrolein for [4+3] cycloaddition and preparation of carbonate closomer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Followed by Funk's method, I synthesized silyloxyacroleins and used them as dienophiles to react with different dienes in [4+3] cycloaddition reaction. These enals such as 2-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-hept-2-eanl can ... -
Characterization of interactions involving the polycystic kidney disease-causing proteins: SamCystin and Bicc1
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Rodent models, including the Han:SPRD-Cy rat and the jcpk mouse, have been useful for identifying and characterizing genes that cause Polycystic Kidney Disease. The Han:SPRD-Cy rat model carries a mutation that affects the ... -
A structural model of organization - and clinician-specific factors that predict standardized measure use among child and adolescent clinicians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Accurate assessment is critical for appropriate identification and diagnosis of mental health problems and for appropriate treatment referral and planning, but little is known about how frequently clinicians use valid ... -
That wasn't funny!: the critical humor of Otto Dix in Weimar Germany
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Humor is usually understood as a simple pleasure or at best a critical weapon for attacking one's enemies while appearing good-humored. The paintings by Otto Dix during the Weimar Republic in Germany are often interpreted ... -
Evaluating alginate and organic acids for restructured carp intended for zoo animal and human diets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Silver carp, a fresh water fish, are considered an invasive species in the Midwestern U.S. having low economic value, but providing raw material for making value added products. The objective of this research was to make ... -
Hypochlorous acid stimulates heme oxygenase-1 gene expression in human endothelial cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) regulates the expression of the cytoprotective protein heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in human umbilical vein and human aortic ECs. Treatment of human ... -
Observed positive and negative behaviors in children: relation to anxiety and depression symptoms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Anxiety and depression are difficult to differentiate, especially in children. Research has demonstrated that children's self-reported positive and negative affect and cognitions are differentially related to anxiety and ... -
Spectroscopic investigations of acrylodan dye interactions with poly(amidoamine) and poly(propyleneimine) dendrimers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The novel molecular architecture of dendrimers facilitates use in many applications. Using the solvatochromic probe phenol blue, the first direct examination of the polyamidoamine (PAMAM) and polypropylenimine (PPI) dendrimer ... -
Optically enhanced nano-forest cathodes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Optically enhanced nano-forest cathodes are electron sources developed for high power devices. The principle of cathode operation is based on coherent light coupling photon energy into resonantly tuned, nanometer sized ... -
Characterization of apoptosis in the developing bovine fetal ovary: association with germ cell loss
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)During early bovine fetal development a 170 fold increase in germ cells occurs from d 50 to 110 followed by a rapid decline of germ cells by d 170. To better understand the sudden and rapid decline in germ cell numbers, ... -
Authenticity, style, and gender: explorations in rockabilly
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The purpose of this study is to build on previous work on music based subcultures to provide an overview of the rockabilly subculture as it plays out in a large Midwestern city. Using ethnographic methods of interviewing ...