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Computational study of infrared spectra of silica polymorphs via classical mechanics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)A potential energy model that correctly reflects zeolite framework interactions is the premise for computational studies of the physical and chemical processes occurring inside zeolites, such as catalytic chemical reactions ... -
Semi-automatic exploratory data analytics for actionable discoveries through subgroup mining
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)People are born with the curiosity to see differences between groups. These differences are useful for understanding the root causes of certain discrepancies, such as populations and diseases. However, without prior knowledge ... -
Experimental assessment of advanced thermal imaging for detecting voids in ducts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)This research will evaluate the ability of a transient based Infrared Thermography (IRT) technology called the Infrared Ultra Time Domain (IR-UTD) system to detect defects in Post Tensioned (PT) ducts. In recent years, ... -
Mobile banking : what drives consumer adoption
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)There's an app for that! Thanks to smartphone penetration, one technological revolution has spawned the creation of countless mobile innovations, including mobile banking which allows users to manage their finances from ... -
Effects of expressing emotion and altering loco color in organizational crisis responses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)A crisis is inevitable. Any organization needs crisis communication plans and response strategies to protect themselves from reputational damage. This study examines whether employing sadness-expressive words and black-and-white ... -
Energy-aware mobile edge computing for low-latency visual data processing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)New paradigms such as Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) are becoming feasible for use in e.g., real-time decision-making during disaster incident response to handle the data deluge occurring in the network edge. However, MEC ... -
Performance/accuracy trade-offs of floating-point arithmetic on NVidia GPUs : from a characterization to an auto-tuner
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Floating-point computations produce approximate results, possibly leading to inaccuracy and reproducibility problems. Existing work addresses two issues: first, the design of high precision floating-point representations, ... -
Acoustic feature-based sentiment analysis of call center data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)With the advancement of machine learning methods, audio sentiment analysis has become an active research area in recent years. For example, business organizations are interested in persuasion tactics from vocal cues and ... -
Development of predictive models for the coalescence of fused deposition modeling fibers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is the prominent manufacturing method for fabricating end-use parts due to the ability to build complicated structures. In order to be used confidentially in the industry requires a thorough ... -
Dolus : cyber defense using pretense against DDoS attacks in cloud platforms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Cloud-hosted services are being increasingly used in online businesses in e.g., retail, healthcare, manufacturing, entertainment due to benefits such as scalability and reliability. These benefits are fueled by innovations ... -
Development of KBCommons : universal informatics framework for multi-omics translational research
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Multi-level 'OMICS' data integration for multiple organisms has been one of the major challenges in the era of advanced next generation sequencing and high performance technologies. Biological data has been producing ... -
Considerations for reproductive management of bos indicus-influenced beef heifers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The Bos indicus species of beef cattle presents a number of unique reproductive challenges, especially with regard to those that influence reproductive efficiency including timely attainment of puberty, response to certain ... -
Multispectral canopy reflectance and digital imaging to determine maturity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Soybean breeders and producers may benefit from approaches that can quickly and quantitatively measure soybean developmental stages. To better predict developmental stages, seasonal dynamics of soybean canopies were ... -
Integrating nitrogen source and application timing into the management of large patch on zoysiagrass
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Large patch is the most limiting disease that affects zoysiagrass in the upper transition zone of the United States. Management of this disease requires two to four fungicide applications split between the fall and spring ... -
Evaluation of the geologic CO[subscript 2]sequestration potential of the Morrow B sandstone in the Farnsworth, Texas hydrocarbon field using reactive transport modeling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The objectives of this research were to examine the long term fate of CO[subscript 2] injected into the Morrow B Sandstone, a hydrocarbon reservoir in the Farnsworth Unit in northern Texas. A suite of numerical multiphase ... -
Agroforestry education for high school agriculture science : a case study of novel content implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)High school agriculture science programs are recognized as meaningful arenas to reach young agriculture professionals as they gain a foundational understanding of their field. While sustainability is at the forefront of ... -
Quantification of wine fault markers and their relation with risk factors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)While there have been numerous studies on individual wine faults and their risk factors little is known about their incidence and overall relationship to risk factors when purchased. To assess this relationship 100 wines ... -
Chemically-induced controlled growth of CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Trihalide perovskite nanocrystals have recently emerged as a new class of superior nanoscale semiconductors due to their outstanding optoelectronic properties. A family of all-inorganic CsPbX3 (X=Cl, Br, and I) perovskite ... -
Simulation-based design of patient-specific femoral locking plate using topology optimization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Femoral locking plates are orthopedic implants used in closed reduction of the fractured femur. These orthopedic implants designed using conventional methods apply finite element analysis to evaluate their performance. ... -
Effects of stand density on mitigation and adaptability to climate change in pine and hardwood forests of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Understanding how forests respond to traditional management in the context of climate change is increasingly important for developing multi-objective management strategies. In the Missouri Ozarks, the influence of long-term ...