NDSU Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Design and Implementation of Social Networking Website Features
(North Dakota State University, 2010)People want to communicate and interact with each other over the internet. There are various websites which are helpful for this kind of socializing. The popularity and adaptability of each website depends on the features ... -
Achieving a Sustainable Concrete Design and Construction
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Concrete is one of the key materials in the construction industry. But today, the use of concrete and its production has become a matter of environmental concern throughout the world. This statement is true especially ... -
Studies on the Population Biology of Colletotrichum coccodes Using AFLP and SCAR Markers
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Black dot is a blemish disease of potato caused by the fungus Colletotrichum coccodes (Wallr.) Hughes. with worldwide distribution. It occurs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, and Central ... -
Success and Sustainability of the TriCollege University Consortium
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The purpose of this study was to document the history of the Tri-College University (TCU) consortium from 1969 to the present. The two research objectives are to: 1. Identify the factors which played an important role ... -
An Investigation of the Kerogen-Mineral Interactions in Green River Oil Shale
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Green River oil shale contains minerals, kerogen, and bitumen and yields a significant amount of oil upon heating. Kerogen is the insoluble organic remains found in sedimentary materials. It is a precursor to crude ... -
Recruiting Through Identification: Identification Strategies and Tactics Used in External Higher Education Strategic Communication
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This exploratory study examines higher education strategic communication for identification inducement strategies and tactics using Cheney's (1983) typology as a guiding framework. The study also explores the differences ... -
Influence of Active Site Ligands and Nanoparticle Surfaces on Human Carbonic Anhydrase Isozymes
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an ubiquitously distributed zinc containing metallo enzyme that catalyzes the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide to form bicarbonate and a proton. Existence of 16 isoenzymes of CA in the ... -
Proteomic and Molecular Analysis of Methicillin Resistance and Selected Toxigenic genes in Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp From Food and Animal Sources.
(North Dakota State University, 2010)While most coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CNS) are apathogenic, recent evidence suggests some food and animal derived CNS isolates may carry and express virulence factors including classical enterotoxins, toxic shock ... -
Neutralization of Conflict Areas Using an Ant Colony Heuristic Approach
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In this paper, we present a unique approach to solve the Neutralization of Conflict Areas problem using an Ant Colony Optimization technique. The Neutralization of Conflict Areas is a known problem, and over the years, ... -
Experimental Characterization of a Novel Integrated Flow Control Method
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Flow control methods can be used in many areas of aerodynamics such as separation control, wind turbines, landing gears and micro satellites. Flow separation in the boundary layer is one of the fundamental problems of ... -
Optimization of Mobile Sensor Movement in Self-Healing Sensor Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This paper moves forward the key idea as proposed in past research works - a self-healing deployment approach for sensor networks, where a small percentage of mobile sensors are deployed along with the static sensors into ... -
Extending the Diffusion Model in Risk Communication: A Case Study of Risk in a Public Health Campaign
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Everett Rogers' (2003) diffusion model provided a theoretical framework through which to measure change among publics. However, use of Rogers' diffusion model can lead to research shortcomings such as lack of consequence ... -
Computational Simulation of Droplets Wetting on Micro and Nano Filaments
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In this thesis, wetting properties of liquid droplets on micro and nano filaments were explored. First, droplet-on-filament systems were considered, made of liquid droplets and wetting between parallel filaments of ... -
Parametric Investigation of a Dielectric Barrier Dishcarge Plasma Actuator
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator is considered an effective flow control device in various aerospace applications such as drag control, lift control, and stall control. The DBD plasma actuator has ... -
Teaching Encryption: A Learning Theory Approach
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Bloom's taxonomy for cognitive domain is an effective taxonomy for structured learning. The six levels in Bloom's taxonomy for cognitive domain are based on the levels of difficulty. This paper focuses on teaching ... -
eTablaTutor - The Electronic Tabla Leaming Game
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Tabla is a percussion instrument widely used in Indian classical music both as a solo instrument and as an accompaniment to vocal or instrumental music. Learning Tabla, like learning any musical instrument, is very much ... -
Causes of Construction Delays for High Rise Buildings: a Quantitative Comparison between the USA and India
(North Dakota State University, 2010)High rise buildings are complex, high risk, and multi-contractor projects which make them prone to construction delays. Delays can lead to time overrun, affect the total project duration and the total cost, and could ... -
Influence of Adjacent Uplands and Groundwater on the Hydrology and Invertebrate Community Composition of Seasonal Forest Ponds in North Central Minnesota
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Seasonal ponds are common throughout northern Minnesota's forested areas. Seasonal ponds typically flood due to snow-melt and high precipitation rates in early spring, then dry by mid-late summer. The dynamic hydroperiods ... -
Resource and Bandwidth Allocation in Hybrid Wireless Mobile Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In the lead up to the implementation of 802.16 and 4G wireless networks, there have been many proposals for addition of multi-hop MANET zones or relay stations in order to cut the cost of building a new backbone ... -
NDSU Faculty Turnover Study
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the reasons behind faculty turnover from North Dakota State University (NDSU). A list of 45 faculty members who left NDSU between May of 2008 and March of2010 was ...