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Evaluation of natural fermentation and germination to improve the nutritive value of cereal grains
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1978)Natural fermentation was used to improve the nutritional quality of cereal grains. Three lots each of soft wheat, three lots of dent corn and one variety each of barley, oats, millet and rice were ground and separately ... -
Phenomenological criticism : an analysis and an application to the fiction of John Updike
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1975)Although phenomenological criticism of literature varies in its appearance, it is all based upon the seminal studies in phenomenology of Edmund Husserl (1859-1938). The value of Husserl’s phenomenology to literary criticism ... -
Economics of compensation in backgrounding systems to evaluate alternative beef production strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)"Demand for beef is expanding and the United States cattle industry is growing rapidly. In a study of the livestock industry projected to 1930, Kamenidis and Rhodes estimate a 30 to 40 percent increase in cattle feeding ... -
Improving delirium management in hospitalized elderly patients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Delirium is the leading complication in hospitalized older adults associated with increased mortality, adverse inpatient outcomes, and decreased functionality (McCusker et al., 2003). Delirium is a syndrome with various ... -
Molecular and genetic analyses of the maize B chromosome centromere
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1997)"The genetic material of eukaryotic organisms is packaged into highly organized structures termed chromosomes. Chromosomes require at least three elements for thei r stability, replica tion and transmission during both ... -
Computer simulation of a miniature distillation column and transfer function prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1979)"The Department of Chemical Engineering is in the process of developing microprocessor control of a laboratory distillation. The purpose of this research was to construct a mathematical computer simulation of the distillation ... -
Financial analysis of slaughter-locker firms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1973)"Objectives: The objectives of this study were: 1. To develop procedures to identify operating costs and profit margins for slaughter-locker firms to use in analyzing their business. 2. To identify operating costs and ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of AI-based technology in agriculture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] The global agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, making the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) critical for achieving ... -
A study of adoption of environmental and social stewardship in land leases : an experimental approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] Leasing holds significant importance in the U.S. agricultural sector with nearly 40% (353.8 million acres) of all U.S. farmland being rented or leased [Bigelow, Borchers, and Hubbs (2016)]. An ... -
Exploring internship barriers at a midwestern HBCU : a qualitative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)This dissertation explores the participation dynamics of BIPOC students in voluntary paid internships at a Midwestern HBCU, highlighting critical systemic barriers and the effectiveness of support systems. The study was ... -
Nurse-led patient education to reduce hospital readmission
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Nurse-Led Patient Education to Reduce Hospital Readmission Hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge are costly issues that negatively impact patient outcomes and healthcare systems. This quality improvement project ... -
Evaluation of a yoga-based intervention for ICU nurse burnout
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Background Burnout is endemic to nursing and carries high personal, institutional, and social costs. Methods Previous studies have demonstrated that yoga may alleviate burnout in healthcare workers. A yoga-based intervention ... -
VECA : reliable and confidential resource clustering for volunteer edge-cloud computing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] Volunteer Edge-Cloud (VEC) has a significant potential to support scientific workflows in user communities contributing volunteer edge nodes. However, managing heterogeneous and intermittent ... -
Salivary analysis in dogs undergoing definitive radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] Xerostomia ("dry mouth") is one of the most common side effects of radiotherapy of head and neck tumors (HNT) in people and can significantly impact a patient's quality of life post-treatment. ... -
Understanding landowner perceptions of conservation easements in Missouri's priority landscapes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] Land conservation, particularly through conservation easements, is critical in safeguarding ecosystems, habitats, and recreational spaces on privately owned lands. As the United States aims to ... -
Facile method for chemical vapor deposition of graphene under industrially safe conditions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] An experimental study was conducted to evaluate graphene deposition using a simple APCVD system. Low-cost Cu foil served as the catalytic substrate, facilitating graphene growth via methane ... -
Use wear as an archaeological landscape
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] In 2014 in an unprecedented collaboration between the Capitoline Museum in Rome, Italy, and the University of Missouri Museum of Art and Archaeology known as the Hidden Treasures of Rome project, ... -
Unlocking the potential of American elderberry : drying techniques to protect its bioactive potential (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] The American elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis) belongs to the family Viburnaceae, is a small dark purple fruit. The fruit naturally proliferates across eastern North America, and ... -
Low-overhead zero trust for communication and computation tasks in tactical edge networks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] Tactical Edge Network (TEN) environments are critical to deploy applications in e.g., military, disaster response, and industrial manufacturing environments. With TENs involving dynamic ...