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Escape and Apathy: How Narratives of Homelessness Influence Benevolent Behaviors Among Domicile Publics
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Using the theoretical lenses of attribution theory, contact hypothesis, and exemplification
theory, this study examined how narratives of homelessness influenced domicile individuals
when determining benevolent behaviors. ...
Electrochemical Investigation of Corrosion Resistance of Weldments in Steel Bridges
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Welding is commonly used for connecting steel components in steel bridge fabrication and construction. Welding processes change the microstructures, properties of surrounding steel and its surface texture. In this study, ...
Explore Accelerated PCC Pavement Repairs Using Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Concrete
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
In order to adopt geopolymer concrete as a pavement repair material due to its better durability, splitting and slant shear tests are performed. Effect of curing time, degradation of the pavement concrete under different ...
Characterization of Activities of Crumb Rubber in Interaction with Asphalt and its Effect on Final Properties
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Recycling of millions of scrap tires produced everyday is crucial challenge encountered by waste management systems. Recycling tire rubbers in form of ground tire rubber, known as crumb rubber modifier (CRM), in asphalt ...
Structures of Crosslinked Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Two independent sets of studies are conducted on two collections of thermoset coatings, each exploring the molecular-level structures of its subject materials. The first work searches for the sources of durability in a ...
Communicating CSR: A Longitudinal Examination of the Petroleum Industry's Social Issue Adoption
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to examine the institutionalization of corporate social responsibility (CSR), CSR communication, and social issue adoption of the world’s largest petroleum companies over time. Previous research ...
Rising Above Relational Aggression: A Research-Based Coaches Guide to Identifying and Coping with Relational Aggression
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
This paper served as a method to develop training materials for high school volleyball coaches pertaining to addressing and coping with relational aggression. The training materials were developed based upon research and ...
Gender, Faith, and Holistism as Prophetic Vision the Legacy of Hildegard Von Bingen's Rhetoric of 'Marriage of God'
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th century German Catholic nun, became one of the most influential voices in a time when women, especially in the realm of religion, were suppressed. Yet, Hildegard overcame these suppressions ...
When Work and Family Merge: Understanding Intragroup Conflict Experiences in Family Farm Businesses
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Family farms experience conflict in the everyday operation of the farm (Weigel &
Weigel, 1990). However, family farm members rarely bring up conflicts to the other party;
rather, they keep their frustration to themselves ...
Desktop Interactive Activity Diagram Tutorial
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Activity diagram plays a vital role in Business Process Modeling as well as System modeling. In this paper, I have proposed a desktop interactive activity diagram tutorial that has been designed for educational purposes ...