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Interaction and Innovation: The Impacts of Social Factors and Classroom Type on University Biology Instructor Classroom Assessment Decisions
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
Efforts to improve university science education continue to emphasize the importance of active learning, including frequent formative assessment and timely feedback that helps students reach desired learning outcomes. Yet, ...
A Study of the Relationship Between Plains Sharp-Tailed Grouse Nest Site Selection and Survival and Ecological Site Descriptions in the Northern Plains
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Nest site selection and nesting success of plains sharp-tailed grouse were examined on the Grand River National Grassland in South Dakota during the nesting season from 2009-2012. We used conditional logistic regression ...
A Nano-Sized Approach to Exploiting the Pancreatic Tumor Microenvironment
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
Making up just over 3% of all new cancer cases in the United States, pancreatic cancer is not inherently a common malignant disease. Yet, it continuously is shown to be one of the most lethal and common causes of cancer ...
An Evaluation of the Social Perceptions and Biological Efficacy of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Avian-Agriculture Conflict
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
North Dakota sunflower producers face a dilemma when it comes to blackbirds (Icteridae). Migrating flocks produce localized damage to production, which results in some farmers with no bird issues, while others face total ...
Total Quality Management in Higher Education: A Soft Factor Approach Based on Faculty Satisfaction
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
The literature review showed very few organization-wide Total Quality Management (TQM) implementations and mixed opinions regarding its compatibility in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Considering the human-centric ...
Aging and Early Life Stress: Telomerase Dynamics and The Consequences for Telomeres in a Wild Bird
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
Aging is an underlying risk factor for many major diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration. Yet we still do not know the full extent of how our bodies age and what determines our lifespan. ...
Alexa, What Should I Eat? A Personalized Virtual Nutrition Coach for Native American Diabetes Patients Using Amazon's Smart Speaker Technology
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
Among all other ethnic groups in the USA, native American’s have higher chances of developing diabetes. A lot of tools have been developed to address this issue and help them in managing diabetes. However, these tools fail ...
Graphene Oxide Supported Metal Oxide Nanohybrids for Aqueous Arsenic Removal
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
Arsenic contamination of drinking water is a major public health concern affecting more than 200 million people globally. Iron(Fe)-based adsorbents though promoted for aqueous arsenic removal because of their low cost and ...
Development of Nano-Architecture Systems for High-Efficiency Tumor-Targeted Drug Delivery
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and the second leading cause of death among women in the United States. The commonly used breast cancer treatment strategies include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal ...
Impact of Public Transit and Walkability on Quality of Life and Equity Analysis in Terms of Access to Non-Work Amenities in the United States
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
The past literature suggest that transportation can impact quality of life (QOL) both directly and indirectly. The first part of this dissertation attempted to comprehensively evaluate the impact of transportation (specifically ...