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The Work of Contemplation Then and Now: The Cloud of Unknowing and Present-Day Christian Mystical Practice
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-01-20)The Cloud of Unknowing is an anonymous fourteenth-century Middle English mystical text that discusses what its author calls the “work” of contemplation. In the late twentieth century, the Cloud became an important resource ... -
Functional Sorting of Evolutionary Effects in Protein Domains
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)One of the most important questions in evolutionary genetics is whether a gene of interest is under positive selection, negative selection or neutral evolution. Although there are numerous existed methods and statistical ... -
Semantic Frameworks for Document and Ontology Clustering
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-01-20)The Internet has made it possible, in principle, for scientists to quickly find research papers of interest. In practice, the overwhelming volume of publications makes this a time consuming task. It is, therefore, important ... -
The herpes simplex virus virion host shutoff protein is targeted to mRNA cleavage sites through interactions with components of the host translational apparatus
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-01-20)The virion host shutoff protein (Vhs) is a herpes simplex virus (HSV) protein involved in early shutoff of the host cell. It is a component of the infecting virion, located in the tegument region, that works by rapidly ... -
The Role of Catholic Social Theory in Economic Policy
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-01-20)This dissertation examines Catholic Social Theory (CST) in the context of its relationship to and impact on economic policy. CST emerged formally in the latter part of the nineteenth century in response to social changes ... -
Comparison of Standardized Test Scores from Traditional Classrooms and those using Problem-Based Learning
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)This research compares differences between standardized test scores in problem-based learning (PBL) classrooms and a traditional classroom for 6th grade students using a mixed-method, quasi-experimental and qualitative ... -
Nutrient Transporter targeted Delivery of HIV Protease Inhibitors
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-01-20)HIV/AIDS has become one of the greatest threats to human health. Although inclusion of protease inhibitors (PIs) in HAART has greatly slowed the disease progression and improved the outcome of clinical treatment, the ... -
The Interaction of Linear and Vertical Time in Minimalist and Postminimalist Piano Music
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-01-20)Minimalist compositions thwart most attempts at analysis given their remarkable simplicity. Moreover, minimalist works are deliberately non-manipulative in order to allow the listener freedom in constructing his or her ... -
Fomulation and Delivery of Drugs for Macular Edema and Retinoblastoma; Synthesis and In Vitro Characterization of Doxorubicin Loaded Surface Modified Nanoparticles Using PLGA-PEG-PLGA Polymer
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-01-20)Macular edema (ME) is caused by central extravascular swelling of the macula resulting in a significant loss of visual activity. Corticosteroids are widely used in the treatment of ME. In this project, nanoparticles of ... -
The Big Top, Concerto for Solo Percussion and Orchestra
(University of Missouri--Kansas City., 2010)"The Big Top" is a piece in three movements for symphony orchestra and solo percussionist who is required to play nine different percussion instruments. In the first movement the soloist alternates playing on marimba and ... -
An Instrumental Approach to Full Employment: with Policy Implication
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)The study proposes that in order to assure full employment, policy measures must address both Keynesian unemployment, and unemployment caused by structural and technological change. It is possible to attain full employment ... -
Volatility-Aware Query Processing in Peer-to-Peer Systems
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)Peer-to-Peer (P2P) paradigm has been recognized as a disruptive technology that can aggregate enormous storage and processing resources for information sharing and distributed computing. This paradigm has received significant ... -
Reasons Why Low-Income Women in Northwest Missouri Do Not Access No-Cost Mammography Services
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)Mammography is one of the best screening methods to detect early breast cancer, identify the cancer at a more treatable stage, expand treatment options, and reduce mortality. Despite access to no-cost mammography services, ... -
Examination of Victim and Perpetrator Blame in Date Rape Scenarios and Exploration of Ambivalent Sexism Subtypes as Predictors of Male and Female Rape Myths among a Sample of College Students
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)Rape has stereotypically been considered a crime involving a female victim and a male perpetrator. In reality, rape is a traumatic event that is both experienced and perpetrated by men and women. Previous research has ... -
High School Social Studies Teachers Beliefs and Education for Democratic Citizenship
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)This study explores secondary social studies teachers' beliefs about the concept of citizenship. The development of citizenship in young people is an often-stated goal for schooling in the USA. The most prominent social ... -
The impact of part-time faculty on student retention : a case study in higher education
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2010)There has been considerable debate in community colleges over the last forty years regarding the impact of increased use of part-time faculty (PTF) on student learning. It has been argued that part-time faculty fail to ...