• An Evaluation of the Social Perceptions and Biological Efficacy of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Avian-Agriculture Conflict 

  White, Mallory Gyovai (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  North Dakota sunflower producers face a dilemma when it comes to blackbirds (Icteridae). Migrating flocks produce localized damage to production, which results in some farmers with no bird issues, while others face total ...

• Corrosion Investigation of Structural Transition Joints Through Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy and the Characterization of High-Temperature Coatings at Different Temperatures 

  Wiering, Luke Peter (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Scanning electrochemical microscopy is a method that incorporates an ultramicroelectrode capable of facilitating electrochemical reactions paired with an XYZ positioning system capable of micron-level movements. This study ...

• Professional Identity Development: Perceptions of African American Female Counselor Educators' Success in Ph.D. Completion at Predominately White Institutions 

  Wilson, Kelsey Symone (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Qualitative research is scant on success factors of professional identity development for female African American counselor educators, specifically those who graduated from CACREP-accredited counselor education and supervision ...

• Influence of High Surfactant Oil Concentrate Adjuvants and Oil Rate Response to Spray Volume on Herbicide Efficacy 

  Wirth, Devin Allen (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  There is limited research on High Surfactant Oil Concentrates (HSOC), so studies were conducted for their evaluation. Multiple MSO-based (HSMOC) and POC-based (HSPOC) HSOCs were tested with glyphosate plus dicamba or ...

• A Spectral Two Sample Test 

  Xu, Yangshuang (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  In statistics, two-sample tests are commonly desired under many topics. It's crucial to differentiate populations as a prerequisite for developing further analysis. A number of statistical tests have been developed for ...

• Outpatient Appointment Scheduling Study: Utilization Projection, No-Show Prediction, and Capacity Allocation 

  Yuan, Fangzheng (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Long waiting times could result in many negative effects, such as low capacity utilization, high patient no-show rates, and loss of social benefits, which will also lead to a waste of public resources. Therefore, to better ...

• Understanding the Relationship Between Weather Variables, Dry Matter Intake, and Average Daily Gain of Beef Cattle 

  Yusuf, Mustapha (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  The current National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) dry matter intake (DMI) prediction models are inadequate for DMI prediction of beef cattle in the Northern Great Plains. Four studies were conducted ...

• Bioinformatic Analysis to Identify and Understand Aberrant DNA Methylation Pattern Associated with Pancreatic Cancer 

  Zamani, Mariam (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  In this study, we searched for significant hypo and hyper methylation CpG (5'-C-phosphate-G-3') probes from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) datasets. First, the relationship between hypo and hypermethylation pattern in ...

• The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Neck Disability and Pain 

  Zerbe, Rebekah Elizabeth (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Kinesio® Tape is a proposed treatment to improve neck disability due to its advertised benefits such as decompression of tissue, facilitation of muscles, and improvement in range of motion.1–5 While the advertised benefits ...

• Osmotic Swelling Behavior of Ionic Microgels 

  Alziyadi, Mohammed Obaid (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  This dissertation studies the thermodynamic and structural properties of aqueous dispersions of ionic microgels – soft colloidal particles composed of cross-linked polymer gels that swell in a good solvent. Starting from ...

• Experimental Studies of Pulsatile Flow Characteristics of Aortic Models under Normal and Diseased Conditions 

  Zhang, Ruihang (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally. Aorta is extremely important because of its critical function in blood circulation. Abnormal hemodynamics of aortic valve and arch is related to many severe diseases ...

• Fitness and Management of Site-specific Fungicide Resistant Cercospora beticola Isolates from Sugar Beet 

  Liu, Yangxi (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), caused by the fungal pathogen Cercospora beticola, is one of the most destructive foliar diseases on sugar beet. It severely affects productivity and profitability of the sugar beet industry. ...

• Proposed Nonparametric Tests for Equality of Location and Scale Against Ordered Alternatives 

  Zhu, Tiwei (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Ordered alternatives tests are sometimes used in life-testing experiments and drug-screening studies. An ordered alternative test is sometimes used to gain power if the researcher thinks parameters will be ordered in a ...

• Growing Green Finland: A Short-Term Study Abroad Program With a Sociological Focus 

  Cary-Waselk, Natasha Ann (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  This paper is an example of theory-based practice in the field of international education through program and course design. Environmental sociology will be the focus of the class readings, discussions, and course work as ...

• Utilizing an Instructional Intervention in Aquatics: An Experimental Study for Improving Wellness Awareness in Adults 

  Mastel, Felisa Fayette (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  The medical community recognizes the importance of regular, vigorous exercise. The evidence is indeed overwhelming in support of physical fitness for the prevention of disease and disability; yet nearly 80% of the population ...

• “My ‘Eh’ Is Authentic”; Commodification of Language and Identity In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 

  Perry, Meg Elaine (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  The following paper is an investigation of the historic, economic, social, and ideological processes that have shaped dialect awareness in Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. The goal of this study is to explore dialect ...

• The Effects of Agricultural Factors on Foodborne Bacterial Pathogen Isolation, Attachment, and Survival 

  Kraft, Autumn Lea (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  The pathogens enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes are prominent causes of foodborne illness. If they reach the pre- or post-harvest environment of produce, they can ...

• Lived Experiences: Exploring the Impact of Trauma on Educator Experiences and Classroom Practices 

  Klaman, Danelle Ann (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore teachers’ experiences working with children impacted by adverse childhood experiences. As a dissertation in practice, this qualitative study was intended to examine ...

• Surface and Interface Effects on the Photoexcited Process of Silver Nanoclusters, and Lead & Cadmium Chalcogenide Nanocrystals 

  Jabed, Mohammed Abu (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  The surface and interface of the metal nanoclusters and semiconducting nanomaterials play a key role in determining the electronic structure and overall photophysical properties. A single strand DNA stabilizes the metal ...

• Aging, Object-Based Inhibition, and Online Data Collection 

  Huether, Asenath Xochitl Arauza (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  Visual selective attention operates in space- and object-based frames of reference. Stimulus salience and task demands influence whether a space- or object-based frame of reference guides attention. I conducted two experiments ...

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