Search
Now showing items 2651-2660 of 4247
Metamaterial-Inspired Reconfigurable Series-Fed Arrays
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
One of the biggest challenges in modern day wireless communication systems is to attain agility and provide more degrees of freedom in parameters such as frequency, radiation pattern and polarization. Existing phased array ...
Islanding Detection Using Data Mining Techniques
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Connection of the distributed generators (DGs), poses new challenges for operation and management of the distribution system. An important issue is that of islanding, where a part of the system gets disconnected from the ...
Novel K2W7O22/Ti3C2 Nanocomposite-Based Sensor Device for Breath Acetone Analysis in Diabetic Patients
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
Acetone in exhaled breath is gaining attention as a non-invasive means of quantifying blood glucose levels in Diabetics. This calls for development of novel biosensors for the detection of trace concentrations of acetone ...
An Exploration of the Creation and Maintenance of Local Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
This study sought to explore the factors that influence the creation and
maintenance of Local Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (LVOADs). Semistructured
interviews were conducted and data was analyzed following ...
Informal Material Convergence Behavior and Emergency Management: Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Informal material convergence behavior is the spontaneous movement of unsolicited donations from donors to emergency management for disaster relief activities. This behavior is widely accepted as an appropriate social ...
Sustainability and the Emergency Manager: Do They Mesh?
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
There exists a lack of consensus around the definition of “sustainability” and numerous of applications of the concept in the disaster literature. Reviewing the disaster literature on sustainability, its intended audience, ...
Local Nonprofit and Government Organization Conceptualizations of Disaster Response Effectiveness
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This study attempted to explore how nonprofit and government organizations conceptualize disaster response effectiveness using an internet survey. Unfortunately, the data collected through this method was insufficient for ...
Assessing the Preparedness and Mitigation Research on Tornadoes: Clarifying Risk Perceptions and Identifying Contradictions
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
This paper examines literature from various disciplines contributing to the objective of saving lives and reducing damages from tornadoes. Specific topics include changes in tornado incidence, the genesis of tornadoes, and ...
Avoiding the Windshield Wiper Effect: A Survey of Operational Meteorologists on the Uncertainty in Hurricane Track Forecasts and Communication
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The first line of defense for the threat of an oncoming hurricane are meteorologists. From their guidance, warnings are drafted and evacuation plans are made ready. This study explores uncertainty that operational ...
Factors Associated with Collaboration in Disaster Response
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
This paper explores the factors the literature suggests help organizations collaborate during disaster response. The nature of disasters requires that people and organizations collaborate; yet, collaboration has been ...