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Polyurethenae foams and engineering education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Thermal conductivity [subscript] of a rigid polyurethane (PU) foam was successfully simulated, during which the impact of index of isocyanate, mixing ... -
Antenna designs and imaging algorithm for radar-based microwave breast cancer detection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this work, the design of ultra-wideband antennas and an algorithm for artifact removal and image reconstruction beamforming for microwave breast ... -
Kinetics, mass transfer, and mass re-equilibrium for arsenate adsorption on iron oxide-based carbons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Removal of arsenic (As) from drinking water sources is much needed worldwide, and small water treatment systems, such as point-of-use (POU) treatment, ... -
Roles of clathrin-coated vesicle networks in plant immunity and development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] For a plant cell, the plasma membrane (PM) is not only the interface with its environment but also a signaling platform. Proteins localized to the PM ... -
DNA interstrand crosslinks arising from DAN strand breaks at true abasic sites in duplex DNA
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Abasic sites (apurinic/apyrimidinic sites, Ap sites) are one of the most common forms of lesions found in genomic DNA. For the past decade, Gates group ... -
Social studies, denizens, and the state: A three-article dissertation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This dissertation examines education as an apparatus of state in three different research studies. The first paper, “Cultural Bombs and Dangerous ... -
Do my eyes deceive me?: “Acts of Sight” in Naomi Iizuka's Polaroid Stories, Concerning Strange Devices From the Distant West, War of the Worlds, and Good Kids
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Do My Eyes Deceive Me?: Acts of Sight in Naomi Iizuka's Polaroid Stories, Concerning Strange Devices from the Distant West, War of the Worlds, and Good ... -
Feeding the student body: Insecurity and inequality among college students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this study, I investigate the impact of food and food insecurity on the lives of college students. Broadly, this research is aimed at highlighting ... -
Hollow fiber membrane fouling controls in ultrafiltration system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The world's water shortage problem becomes increasingly serious. However, most of the current water desalination/ purification technologies are energy ... -
Moderators of a brief gambling intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of four moderators (gender, gambling refusal self-efficacy, coping motivation, and ... -
Statistical-based dynamic machine learning models for nonlinear spatio-temporal processes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] One of the most vital aspects of any spatio-temporal model is characterizing the dynamics of the process. In both a spatio-temporal forecasting and ... -
Growth, photosynthesis, and carbohydrate dynamics of cotton during early development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Stand establishment and early growth is critical for successful cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production. Rapid early growth enhances the chances that ... -
Mixed emotions and adjustment across development and cultures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Emerging literature on mixed emotions has reported inconsistent relationships between mixed emotions and psychological adjustment, and little is known ... -
Diverse applications of covalent cross-links in duplex DNA: From anti-cancer drugs to the detection of disease-relevant single nucleotide polymorphisms to the synthesis of well-defined substrates for the study of novel DNA repair processes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Abasic (Ap) sites are a common form of DNA lesion that occur endogenously 50,000-200,000 per cell per day in mammals. The alkylation of the guanine and ... -
Speak truth to empower: A quantitative approach to high school teacher perceptions of instructional leadership feedback in Midwest state secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Educational reform research has remained focused on the guarantee students are given highly qualified and effective teachers and administrators. In the ... -
A meta-analytic review of the relation between impulsivity-related traits and family history of alcoholism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Extensive research provides evidence that people with a family history of alcoholism are at risk for developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). Similarly, ... -
Monotonic and fatigue assessment of steel-concrete composite beams strengthened with externally post-tensioned tendons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The steel-concrete composite beam represents a structural system widely employed in both buildings and girder bridges. The coupling between steel beams ... -
Fatigue crack strengthening using pre-stressed composite patch
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The fatigue life of steel bridges can be extended by externally bonding carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) patches to the damaged elements arrest ... -
Does industry specialization and diversification affect audit office growth?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study examines the determinants of audit office growth, and focuses on strategic client portfolio decisions made by offices. While auditors are ... -
An exploration of the intersection of dimensions of the coach-athlete relationship and interactions with high performance and athlete well-being
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] While normative success may be the most tangible measure of athletes' sport experience and coaches' success rates, it is imperative that the interpersonal ...