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Investing in China: A Business and Logistical Review
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
China is a country with a quickly growing economy and a large labor pool, making it an attractive
destination for foreign investments. This paper focuses on the factors that affect foreign
investment in China and provides ...
Durability of Concrete Members Strengthened with CFRP Sheets under Harsh Environmental Conditions
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The deterioration of concrete structures 1s a maJor concern to the infrastructure
community. Typical sources of deterioration may include aging,.incrcased service load, and
environmental damage. Structural rehabilitation ...
The A3 Report as Knowledge-Accomplishing Activity: A Practice-Oriented Analysis of Situated Organizational Problem Solving
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The A3 report is a lean practice innovated by Toyota motor company. The A3 report, a
growing trend in organizations, is promoted as a communication tool, but it has not been
studied from a communication perspective. In ...
Integrated Pest Management of Soybean Aphid (Aphis glycines) in North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is a major
pest of soybean (Glycine max L.). This aphid is a native of Asia and was first discovered in
the United States in Wisconsin in July 2000, and ...
lntraspecific Variation In Pathogenic Cryptosporidium parvum
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
Cryptosporidium causes cryptosporidiosis, an infectious diarrheal disease, which
can become chronic and life-threatening in immunocompromised individuals.
Cryptosporidium parvum and C. hominis are the primary causes of ...
Impact of Rogun Dam on Downstream Uzbekistan Agriculture
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
Strains among the states of Central Asia caused by overuse of the region's
scarce water resources have been increasing in recent years. This is especially true for
the relations between Tajikistan, upstream, and Uzbekistan, ...
Preparing for the "Silver Tsunami": Grand Forks Analyzes Recreational Opportunities and Challenges for an Aging Baby Boomer Generation.
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to explore differences in the recreation areas
of lifelong learning, intergenerational programs, fitness and exercise, art and
culture programs, and the ability to stay up-to-date with ...
Advanced Computational Ratings for College Football Teams
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
This paper explores the subject of rating systems applied to the world of college
football. Current rating system methodologies are examined, and four rating systems
are developed and evaluated in a program. The Hensley ...
Corporate Communication on Facebook: A Multi-Method Approach to Corporate Use and Stakeholder Perceptions of Social Media
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
This study looked at how corporations are currently using Facebook and what
stakeholders' perceptions are of current corporate Facebook usage. A content analysis of
nine corporate profile pages was conducted. Pages were ...
Development Tools for Content Creation in Virtual Environments
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
lmmersive Virtual Environments (IVEs) for education are designed and
implemented to enable students to learn complicated concepts in an exploratory
and inquiry based manner. The environments are constructed so that ...