NDSU Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Leveraging Genomics and Transcriptomics for Gene Discovery in Dry Pea
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in the utilization of DNA marker-based mapping studies to genetically map and further improve complex quantitative traits. A major caveat of this approach ... -
Investigation of 2D polymer thin films in 3D structures involving Crumpling, Origami, Kirigami and Adhesion
(North Dakota State University, 2024)This dissertation delves into the fascinating world of thin films and their ability to transform into three-dimensional (3D) structures. One can simply crush a sheet of paper into a ball to make a 3D object a faster, yet ... -
Adolescent obesity pathway: Updating clinical practice guidelines in primary care
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Obesity has become a public health crisis with the prevalence of pediatric obesity being one in five children in the United States. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and widening social disparities are driving obesity ... -
Embarking on the analytical odyssey: a phenomenological exploration of the psychoanalytic journey of formation
(North Dakota State University, 2024)This Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study explored the lived experiences of Lacanian psychoanalysts undergoing formation. The research aimed to elucidate the subjective dimensions of the psychoanalytic ... -
Preconception and Prenatal Care: Assessing and Influencing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions in Women of Childbearing Age
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rates in the United States (U.S.) remain alarmingly high, emphasizing the urgent need for interventions to address healthcare disparities. Access to preconception care (PCC) and ... -
Applying theoretical frameworks from cognitive psychology to assess faculty professional development and student reasoning in physics
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Understanding human behavior and reasoning is essential for developing successful instruction. Discipline-based education researchers have examined how students learn, informing the development of successful instructional ... -
AI approaches in personalized meal planning for a multi criteria problem
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Food is one of the necessities of life. The food we consume every day provides us with the nutrition we need to have energy. However, food plays a more significant role in life. There is a relationship between food, culture, ... -
An Examination of Selected Chinese Ethnic Choral Music from Inner Mongolia, Yunnan Province, and Central Plains Area
(North Dakota State University, 2024)The landscape of choral music in modern China is characterized by a rich and varied repertoire, despite its relatively brief history within the nation. Diverging from the trajectories of traditionally Christian countries, ... -
Three-dimensional Structures of Flows in a River Bend: Open Surface and Ice-covered Condition
(North Dakota State University, 2024)The existence of river ice has a significant role in flow characteristics during the winter and spring seasons. From the onset of freeze-up until the ice cover melts, river ice alters the flow structures, resulting in ... -
Enhancing mechanical properties and water interactions of arabinoxylan films from corn bran through enzymatic-chemical modification
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Due to the need to replace non-biodegradable plastics, arabinoxylan (AX) films were evaluated for potential use in food packaging. The mechanical properties, hydrophobicity, and biodegradability of AX films were evaluated ... -
A practice improvement project improving tobacco and nicotine dependence treatment education in a doctor of nursing practice program
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Tobacco use is a global epidemic and the leading cause of preventable mortality and morbidity in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022h). Approximately 5.4 million people die annually ... -
Enhancing the student nurse clinical experience through collaborative academic-hospital partnerships: the piloting and psychometric testing of a new instrument to measure nursing student perceptions of nursing staff during clinical learning experiences
(North Dakota State University, 2024)There is a critical national nursing workforce shortage, with estimates of over 200,000 new job openings for Registered Nurses (RNs) annually through 2031 (AACN, 2022). These forecasted workforce needs challenge nursing ... -
Implementation of Interprofessional Education: Respiratory Management in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells, leading to muscle weakness, including weakness of respiratory muscles. Respiratory issues significantly contribute ... -
Anthropogenic stressors on freshwater wetlands: a microbial perspective
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Benthic microbial communities play fundamental roles in wetland ecosystems including nutrient and energy cycling, and the degradation and assimilation of pollutants. Because of these crucial roles, along with their short-life ... -
Improving nitrogen management, including the use of cover crops, in North Dakota cropping systems
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Crop production in North Dakota covers nearly 64 million ha, playing a crucial role in the state’s economy. However, wide-spread agriculture also poses environmental risks resulting from soil erosion and loss of N to ground ... -
Light-assisted 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoset composites
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Polymer 3D printing has become an emerging manufacturing technique, due to its design flexibility, however its application to produce structural components is still limited due to the poor mechanical strength and thermal ... -
Childhood obesity conversations: Motivational interviewing in the brief primary care visit
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Childhood obesity is a global epidemic that sets a child up for future health complications into adulthood. There’s no current consensus on approaching weight-related conversations with patients and families. Nurse ... -
Combining metabolite breeding with good agronomic performance in dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Growth habit is one of the most important domestication traits in dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). In the U.S., Type II indeterminate upright varieties have helped farmers to switch from historic two-pass harvest to ... -
Investigating the role of BECN2 CCD interactions in canonical and non-canonical autophagy
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Autophagy is a conserved cell-survival pathway wherein old, damaged or harmful cellular components are surrounded by a double membrane vesicle called the autophagosome for lysosomal degradation and recycling. All eukaryotes ... -
Pediatric Preparedness in a Rural Health System
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Pediatric emergencies present significant challenges and emotional strain in healthcare settings. In critical access hospitals, the provision of safe, effective, and high-quality emergency response for pediatric cases is ...