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Optimization of Large-Scale Sustainable Renewable Energy Supply Chains in a Stochastic Environment
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
Due to the increasing demand of energy and environmental concern of fossil fuels, it is becoming increasingly important to find alternative renewable energy sources. Biofuels produced from lignocellulosic biomass feedstock's ...
ISO 9001: 2015 Quality System Manual Development and Implementation for Business and Commerce with Expanded Emphasis on Risk Management
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
ISO 9001: 2015 is the latest edition of the Quality Management System from the International Standard Organization. One of the most noticeable changes about the new edition is the emphasis on risk-based thinking. This study ...
A Semiparametric Trajectory Model for Cognitive Decline
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Dementia is a group of diseases that are caused by neurocognitive disorder. It is the second leading cause of death in older adults in the US. People who suffer from dementia experience memory loss and other cognitive or ...
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Barriers: A College-Based Intervention for Students to Increase Knowledge, Vaccine Intent, and Vaccine Uptake
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
The purpose of this disquisition was to determine knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and barriers of college-age students at North Dakota State University (NDSU) related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine used ...
Designing a Hypertension Management Program for Family Healthcare
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
The purpose of the practice improvement project was to determine the hypertension management needs of the Family HealthCare (FHC) clinic in Fargo, ND by staff interviews, observation, and data review as well as to develop ...
Development of Interprofessional Education Modules for Implementation into the Doctor of Nursing Practice Curriculum
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
In today’s health care system, professionals must work together to achieve a common goal of improving patient care. Studies have shown that patients and families report lack of care coordination that result in repeat tests ...
Decreasing Dementia Caregiver Burden: A Quality Improvement Intervention
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
A caregiver is defined as someone who offers care to another individual who is not capable of carrying out activities essential for daily living. The role of caregivers is often overlooked, but their contributions are ...
Implementation of Ankle-Brachial Index to Screen for Peripheral Artery Disease in High-Risk Asymptomatic Populations
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) prevalence continues to rise with millions of individuals affected worldwide. PAD affects vasculature of the peripheries and the aorta, but it is also a critical risk factor for cardiovascular ...
Challenges and Barriers Affecting the Success of Total Quality Management
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis is a compilation of two papers. The first provides an overview of TQM from its beginnings through today's business climate. The fundamental principles of TQM are explored and the benefits identified. A review ...
Study and Analysis of Automated Order Picking Systems
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Order picking is an essential part of order processing in warehousing and distribution operations and can be performed using manual, automated, or semi-automated systems.
This thesis analyzes two automated systems, which ...