NDSU Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Convolutional Neural Networks Against Deepfakes Using Transfer Learning
(North Dakota State University, 2023)The main objective of this paper is to evaluate ResNets, DenseNet, Inception and VGG, against deepfake images, to answer the question: How effectively these Convolutional Neural Network can distinguish between deepfake ... -
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 ... -
Sentiment Analysis of Tweets for Hate Speech Detection Using Binary Classification Algorithms and BERT
(North Dakota State University, 2023)In the modern world, social media wields a lot of power. Twitter, particularly, has provided people a platform to express their opinions about everything under the sun from mundane everyday life to politics, race, religion ... -
Investigation of a Novel Foliar Disease on Maackia amurensis in North Dakota and Its Subsequent Survey
(North Dakota State University, 2023)A new, undescribed pathogen was observed on Maackia amurensis (Amur maackia or Chinese yellow wood) trees in Fargo, North Dakota, over the course of four growing seasons from 2016 to 2020. Affected trees showed visual signs ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
CareCompanion: A Virtual Assistant for Enhancing Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Patients
(North Dakota State University, 2023)Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Associated Dementias (ADRD), as well as older adults, grapple with issues such as memory loss, trouble navigating, and feelings of loneliness. These challenges influence their daily ... -
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 ... -
Pyroxasulfone Tolerance of Navy and Pinto Beans (Phaseolis vulgaris L.), Dry Pea (Pisum sativum L.), and Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik)
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Field experiments were conducted to determine the tolerance of navy and pinto bean, dry pea, and lentil to pyroxasulfone. Additional field studies were conducted to evaluate the weed control efficacy of pyroxasulfone in ... -
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 ... -
Off The Beaten Warpath: Native Representation and Themes in Chris Claremont’s X-Men
(North Dakota State University, 2023)“Off the Beaten Warpath”: Native Representation and Themes in Chris Claremont’s X-Men Chris Claremont, the long-time writer on several X-Men titles, used the opportunity to develop his own cast of original and highly diverse ... -
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, ... -
Modeling and Analysis of Impacts of Right-Tum Lane Lengths
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Turn lanes have been studied for several decades, with focus being on left-tum lanes and for urban areas. The need for right-turn lanes has been studied using the impact of such turn lanes on both safety and operational ... -
Modeling and Analysis of Impacts of Right-Tum Lane Lengths
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Tum lanes have been studied for several decades, with focus being on left-tum lanes and for urban areas. The need for right-tum lanes has been studied using the impact of such tum lanes on both safety and operational ... -
Entertainment Media's Satirical Effects on Teenage and Adult Attitudes of Political News Organizations.
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This study explored the effect of satire in persuasion by comparing attitude changes between adults and teenagers. It revealed that satire was effective in changing attitudes and that satire had a greater effect on ... -
Literal vs. Symbolic Immortality: Exploring the Relative Strengths of Religious Paths to Death-Transcendence
(North Dakota State University, 2010)According to terror management theory, religious worldviews provide protection from mortality concerns by providing feelings of literal immortality ( conscious life after death) and symbolic immortality (the essence of ... -
Trace Element Distribution in Soils of The Pembina Escarpment, North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Association of element concentrations for soils of northeastern North Dakota formed from different sources of parent materials were determined based on geochemical data. These soils overlie the Cretaceous Pierre Formation ... -
Hybrid Renewable Energy System with Wind Turbine and PV Panels
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In recent years, there has been increasing concern about the world's heavy dependence on fossil-based fuels and the pollution caused by such fuels. This has sparked an increased interest in the use of other renewable ...