NDSU Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Analysis and Evaluation of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon in School Zones
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Meeting dual objectives of pedestrian safety and motorist convenience at pedestrian crossings in school zones is an important and continuing challenge for all local communities. Pedestrian safety is influenced by pedestrian ... -
A Standardized Concussion Management Protocol for Concordia College
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Sports-related concussion remains a diagnostic and management challenge for health care professionals. Numerous symptom scales and sideline assessment tools are available for team physicians and athletic trainers to ... -
An Evaluation of Electrical Conductivity Meters for Making In-Field Soil Salinity Measurements
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Soil electrical conductivity (EC) can be used as a parameter to assist agricultural producers in making economically important management decisions. Since particular crops and crop varieties respond dynamically to soluble ... -
Risk Assessment in the Upstream Crude Oil Supply Chain: Leveraging Analytic Hierarchy Process
(North Dakota State University, 2010)For an organization to be successful, an effective strategy is required, and if implemented appropriately the strategy will result in a sustainable competitive advantage. The importance of decision making in the oil ... -
Refinementbased Verification of Elastic Pipelined System with Early Evaluation
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This thesis presents a formal verification procedure to check correctness of the synchronous elastic pipelined system that incorporates early evaluation against its synchronous parent system. Note that the goal of the ... -
Impacts of Technology on Families: Development of a Series of Newsletters to Educate Parents and Children about the Significant Contributions and Negative Aspects of Technology
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The purpose of this paper is to review research regarding technology's impact on families today. This paper reviews new and varied technologies, such as cell phones, the Internet, video games, and television, and their ...