Browsing NDSU Theses & Dissertations by Title
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Developing a Framework for Sustainable Design/Build/Own Buildings
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The objective of the research paper was to investigate the development of a workable framework for Sustainable Design/Build/Own buildings. Research from case studies, a literature review, and a design exercise was completed ... -
Developing a Measure of Need to Matter
(North Dakota State University, 2021)In higher education research, staff is an overlooked group – especially staff that support academic areas of the university, such as advising, finance, IT, athletic academics, and libraries. Though institutions could not ... -
Developing a Model to Value Germplasm Using Real Options
(North Dakota State University, 2013)With many varieties of germplasm being developed, it is imperative to the industry that firms decide on a valuation method. This need to include looking at traits of the germplasm, the risk and uncertainty of expected ... -
Developing a New Inoculation Method, and Evaluating the Potential Biological Control of Rhizoctonia solani by Penicillium pinophilum on Sugar Beet
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Rhizoctonia solani causes damping-off, and root and crown rot of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) and overwinters as sclerotia and mycelia. Research was conducted to determine how best to produce large quantities of sclerotia ... -
Developing a New Powered Seed Delivery System with Constant Seed Release Speed Using Two Confronting Belts
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Seed delivery devices are aimed to carry seeds down to open furrow that might affect uniformity of plant stand and spacing. The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a new seed delivery system utilizing a ... -
Developing a New SNP Chip for Genomic Selection in the North Dakota State University Barley-Breeding Program
(North Dakota State University, 2020)The use of Genomic Selection has become popular due to its wide success in private and public breeding programs. The current dissertation aims to derive information that will be used to produce a single nucleotide polymorphisms ... -
Developing a Software Tool to Enhance the Creativity during Software Development Using the Results from the Literature Review
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Success during software development depends on the creativity of software engineers. Knowledge plays a very important role in enhancing the creativity of software developers. Knowledge is available in different forms like ... -
Developing an Image Capture Specification for Future Building Modifications
(North Dakota State University, 2018)In the construction industry, images taken by cameras have been used to extract information for a number of purposes. However, a review of the literature suggests that there is an absence of specifications regarding the ... -
Developing an Interactive Model to Integrate Human Expertise with Building Information Modelling (BIM) Software
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Considering the significant amount of time and money wasted yearly in fixing errors caused by miscommunication and inadequate information on project sites, relaying the knowledge of field experts through design software ... -
Developing and Implementing an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patient and Sleep Study Patient Education Video in a Sleep Medicine Clinic
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Patient education is the catalyst to raise patient competence in self-care and health management and may be the most important action performed by healthcare providers as they seek to empower patients towards better health ... -
Developing and Validating Active Learning Engagement Strategies to Improve Students' Understanding of Programming and Software Engineering Concepts
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Introductory computer programming course is one of the fundamental courses in computer science. Students enrolled in computer science courses at the college or university have been reported to lack motivation, and engagement ... -
Developing Architectural Methods through Local Built Heritage: a Performing Arts Center in Torres, Brasil.
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Southern Brazilian vernacular building methods contain knowledge that is unique to that particular area of the world. With the implementation of modern techniques and the usage of intuitive design processes, a designer can ... -
Developing Higher Education Programs in Emergency Management: Ghana's Experience
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Ghana is highly vulnerable and threatened by several hazards and has sought ways of minimizing impacts of hazards events over time including demonstrating an interest in developing an emergency management training and an ... -
Developing Input to “Best-Value” Vehicle Procurement Practice: An Analysis of Supplier Evaluation and Selection in the U.S. Public Transportation Industry
(North Dakota State University, 2011)Collectively, US public transportation systems operated 137,047 vehicles per peak period in 2008 (American Public Transportation Association 2010). Buses accounted for the largest segment among these vehicles, and the ... -
Developing Machine Learning and Deep Learning Soil Moisture Models for Precision Agricultural Applications
(North Dakota State University, 2023)Monitoring soil moisture is increasingly becoming a research focus in the fields of agriculture, hydrology, meteorology, and ecology. While soil moisture measurements at points (<1 m²) and their estimation at larger scales ... -
Developing Management Tools for Sunflower Rust (Puccinia Helianthi)
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Sunflower rust, caused by Puccinia helianthi (Schwein), is an economically important disease in North Dakota. Since 2008, sunflower rust incidence and severity have increased. Therefore, a four year study was initiated to ... -
Developing Methodology to Predict and Increase Grain Protein Content in Spring Wheat
(North Dakota State University, 2017)A challenge for hard red spring wheat (HRSW) (Triticum aestivum L. emend Thell.) producers is to obtain both high yields and market-required grain protein content (GPC). The ability to accurately predict HRSW yield with ... -
Developing Platform Chemicals from Renewable Resources
(North Dakota State University, 2013)The Department of Energy has listed 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) as two of the twelve building blocks derived from cellulosic biomass. HMF can serve as a renewable platform for the ... -
Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery to Cancer Cells
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Lipid and polymeric nanoparticles, although proven to be effective drug delivery systems compared to free drugs, have shown considerable limitations pertaining to their uptake and release at tumor sites. Spatial and temporal ... -
Development and Characterization of Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing System and Polymer
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Additive manufacturing with polymers can rapidly produce complex geometry and prototypes but does not usually utilize thermoset polymers aside from photocurable polymers. In this study two-part reactive thermoset resin ...