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Soil Biological Functioning And Recovery In Soils Disturbed From Bakken Oil And Gas Activities, Zachary John Bartsch
Soil Biological Functioning And Recovery In Soils Disturbed From Bakken Oil And Gas Activities, Zachary John Bartsch
Soil Science
Oil and gas activity-related soil disturbances can alter soil properties and reduce microbial function, which is crucial for nutrient cycling and proper soil function. The goal of this research was to investigate effects of remediation techniques on soil biological property recovery following various types of oil and gas disturbances. A series of studies evaluating microbial abundance, crop growth, and biological properties were conducted on crude oil-contaminated subsoils remediated either with thermal desorption or land farming. Thermally desorbed subsoil achieved similar yields to non-contaminated topsoil after four years. Additionally, biological properties in blended soil (1:1 topsoil to subsoil) were studied using …
Calcium Acetate: An Alternative To Gypsum For Brine Impacted Soils, Annalie Peterson
Calcium Acetate: An Alternative To Gypsum For Brine Impacted Soils, Annalie Peterson
Soil Science
With North Dakota being ranked as a leading producer of oil and natural gas in the United States, the possibility of accidental produced water (aka “brine” or “salt water”) spills is a continuous concern. Brine water poses numerous threats to soil properties as it has the potential of causing soil dispersion by increased concentrations of sodium. The goal of this research was to compare the effectiveness of several calcium amendments: calcium acetate, flue gas desulphurization gypsum and pelletized gypsum, on improving the saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks) and removing sodium of three brine impacted soils. Ultimately, increasing rates of calcium acetate …
Estimating The Number Of Genes That Are Differentially Expressed In Two Dependent Experiments Or Analyses, Hammed Lawal
Estimating The Number Of Genes That Are Differentially Expressed In Two Dependent Experiments Or Analyses, Hammed Lawal
Statistics
Many researchers have used the intersection method to compare the results of differential expression analysis between two or more gene expression experiments. Some methods have been proposed to estimate the number of genes commonly differentially expressed in two independent gene expression experiments or analyses, but there has not been a method for estimating this number using dependent experiments or analyses other than the intersection method. In this thesis project, we propose a method for estimating the number of differentially expressed genes in two dependent experiments or analyses. Simulation studies are performed to compare the proposed to existing methods and an …
Management Influences On Plant Community Composition In The Prairie Pothole Region, Carlee Coleman
Management Influences On Plant Community Composition In The Prairie Pothole Region, Carlee Coleman
Natural Resources Management
Remnant prairies in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) should serve as repositories of native plant species, yet disrupted ecological process, invasive species, potential nitrogen deposition, climate change, and numerous other factors threaten native species diversity in remnant prairies. This study sought to assess how historical and adaptive management practices influence plant community composition in remnant prairies. We grouped sites based on recent or long-term management histories, and explored differences in floristic diversity, quality, and the abundance of individual species and groups of species between site groupings. Our assessments determined that long-term management history determines present day species composition, and that …
The Impacts Of Exotic Species On Native Bee Communities And Interactions In Novel Northern Great Plains Grasslands, C. K. Pei
Natural Resources Management
Human alterations to landscapes impose novel conditions on native plant and animal species. Exotic plants are among these changes and are presently common and prevalent across Northern Great Plains (NGP) grasslands. Their introductions alter plant communities and influence the wildlife species that rely on the resources provided by plant communities. Exotic plants displace native plant species, but we do not understand how or if some exotic plants can provide resources to pollinating insects requiring floral resources. Considering the spread of exotic plants and the important ecological services bees provide, it is important to understand how native bees value and interact …
Plant Blindness Represents The Loss Of Generational Knowledge And Cultural Identity, Stacie Blue
Plant Blindness Represents The Loss Of Generational Knowledge And Cultural Identity, Stacie Blue
Natural Resources Management
Elders from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (TMBCI) who have gathered plants within the region have seen the plant numbers reduced and species of plants disappear. Their statements of concern for the plants and their hope for increased plant diversity led to the development of the current research study. Increasing plant knowledge is vital to rebuilding and maintaining the diversity of vegetation within the forest, grassland, and wetland habitats. The present study used an online survey to assess citizens’ ability to identify plants that belong in wetland, grassland, and forest habitats in the area; names of plants; learn …
Implementing Adult Waist Circumference Measurements In Primary Care, Terryl Lynn Johnson
Implementing Adult Waist Circumference Measurements In Primary Care, Terryl Lynn Johnson
Nursing
Overweight and obesity negatively affect multiple acute and chronic disease conditions (USDHHS & ODPHP, n.d.). Two of the most valid and reliable measurements of overweight and obesity are body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) (NHLBI, n.d.). Despite evidence that waist circumference measurement (WCM) can aid in stratifying risk, the predominant measurement of obesity is BMI alone (Ross et al., 2020). The purpose of the practice improvement project involved creating a workflow to measure adult WC at wellness visits, increase the frequency of adult WCM, and documentation of WCM in the electronic health record (EHR). The project included increasing …
A Biomechanical And Electromyographic Analysis Of Elite Shot Putters At A Division I University, Roman Waldera
A Biomechanical And Electromyographic Analysis Of Elite Shot Putters At A Division I University, Roman Waldera
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
In effort to understand the most optimal technique for shot put throwing, researchers have investigated the individual factors of the throw that may contribute to elite level performances. Two techniques are commonly utilized by shot put throwers, known as the glide and rotational techniques. Within research studies, electromyography (EMG) and kinematic motion capture (MOCAP) analysis technologies are common data collection tools utilized by the authors. Within the dynamic shot put throwing movement, muscle activations and kinematic positions demonstrated by a thrower in motion will vary throughout the four phases of the throw, which are commonly referred to as: initiation, flight, …
Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Scapular Dyskinesis And Acromiohumeral Distance, Ariel Ives
Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Scapular Dyskinesis And Acromiohumeral Distance, Ariel Ives
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
This study analyzed the interaction between scapular dyskinesis (SDK) and acromiohumeral distance (AHD). Diagnostic ultrasound (DUS) was used to measure the AHD of 33 participants between 10 and 120o of weighted arm elevation in the scapular and frontal planes. Images were collected every 10o as the participant raised and held the weight at each increment. This process was completed bilaterally prior to completion of the Scapular Dyskinesis Test (SDT) to diagnose the presence of SDK. Intra-rater reliability was assessed with ICC (3,1) and four multilinear regressions were used to evaluate the relationship between AHD and SDK. Results indicated nearly perfect …
Athletic Trainers' Ability To Establish Peripheral Intravenous Access, Elizabeth Mccormack
Athletic Trainers' Ability To Establish Peripheral Intravenous Access, Elizabeth Mccormack
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
Certified athletic trainers (AT) are usually the first to respond to an athletic emergency heat illness (EHI) and are expected to provide prehospital care. The goal of this study was to investigate the percentage of athletic trainers who could successfully place an intravenous (IV) line and retain the skill for 30 days. Fifteen ATs received an educational training on how to place an IV from a nationally registered paramedic (NR-P) Those ATs who were successful in administering an IV were asked to report 30 days later for follow-up. Data were analyzed to compare IV placement success rates, confidence levels before …
The Effects Of Greater Dietary Protein Spread And Quality On Muscle Health In Healthy Adults, Nathaniel Johnson
The Effects Of Greater Dietary Protein Spread And Quality On Muscle Health In Healthy Adults, Nathaniel Johnson
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
Skeletal muscle is critically important, but is often overlooked, not getting the respect or attention the tissue demands. Muscle is responsible for locomotion and physical performance, uses large amount of energy preventing gains in fat mass, and acts as an amino acid reservoir during trauma. Nonetheless, as individuals age, they lose muscle and to a greater extent strength. Maintaining muscle mass and strength is paramount for preventing disability and mortality. There are many aspects of diet that affect muscle tissue, but dietary protein directly activates muscle protein synthesis, so is important to consider as part of a balanced diet. Research …
Assessment Of Health Literacy And Preferred Learning Style Of Patients In A Rural North Dakota Primary Care Clinic, Cassie Rose Holt
Assessment Of Health Literacy And Preferred Learning Style Of Patients In A Rural North Dakota Primary Care Clinic, Cassie Rose Holt
Nursing
Individuals with low health literacy face many difficulties within the healthcare system, including seeking medical care in inappropriate places, foregoing appointments and preventative health screenings, and misunderstanding self-care instructions. This leads to more hospitalizations, increased healthcare expenses, and use of healthcare resources. Low health literacy is especially significant in rural populations, where there are additional barriers to healthcare such as geography, distance, weather, inadequate financial resources and lower socioeconomic status, and lack of primary care and specialty providers. Furthermore, providers often do not consider patients’ preferred learning styles, which may be significant for those who have difficulty understanding instructions. Patient …
Promoting Confidence In Pressure Injury Management In Rural Long-Term Care, Leah Radke
Promoting Confidence In Pressure Injury Management In Rural Long-Term Care, Leah Radke
Nursing
Despite prevention efforts, pressure injuries (PIs) remain prevalent across care settings and impose significant burden on affected individuals and the entire healthcare system. Many individuals, including those who live rurally and in long-term care (LTC) facilities, face challenges when accessing specialty care, leaving PI management to primary care providers (PCPs) and nursing staff. Minimal training and the myriad of commercially available wound care products contribute to lack of confidence in PI management. This quality improvement project aimed to promote confidence in management of PIs in LTC residents, through development of a product selection guide, example orders, and separate education for …
Barriers To Seeking Preventative Care For Men Living In Rural North Dakota, Stanley Johnson
Barriers To Seeking Preventative Care For Men Living In Rural North Dakota, Stanley Johnson
Nursing
The purpose of this evidence-based practice improvement project (PIP) was to identify perceived barriers to seeking primary and preventative healthcare by males living in a rural North Dakota community. Research has shown that men in the United States live shorter lives and are more likely to die of many common causes of death than females. These facts may be partially explained by the idea that men are less likely than women to regularly see a healthcare provider. Health disparities also exist between rural and metropolitan communities as well. Individuals living in rural areas have been found to die more frequently …
Genetic Characterization And Engineering Of Disease Resistance To Spot Form Net Blotch And Fusarium Head Blight In Barley, Abdullah Alhashel
Genetic Characterization And Engineering Of Disease Resistance To Spot Form Net Blotch And Fusarium Head Blight In Barley, Abdullah Alhashel
Plant Pathology
Barley spot form net blotch (SFNB) caused by Pyrenophora teres f. maculata (Ptm) and Fusarium head blight (FHB) caused by Fusarium graminearum are devastating diseases of barley requiring advanced molecular breeding tools for disease management. I used genetic mapping and host-induced gene silencing (HIGS) to identify novel host genes and target existing pathogen genes to improve disease resistance in barley. Barley resistance to SFNB is often isolate specific and the Idaho isolate 13MI8.3 has a unique virulence profile. Two recombinant inbred mapping populations were utilized to characterize and map 13IM8.3 resistance. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis revealed 10 significant resistance/susceptibility …
Effects Of Intensive Agricultural Management Practices On Soil Microbial Assembly And Recruitment, Microbiological Sciences, Debdutta Nath
Effects Of Intensive Agricultural Management Practices On Soil Microbial Assembly And Recruitment, Microbiological Sciences, Debdutta Nath
Microbiological Sciences
Soil microbial communities play an important role in ecosystems in various ways to promote healthy and fertile soil. However, intensive agricultural practices with excessive tillage and fertilizer applications can affect the abundance and community structure of microbial communities in soil as well as their assembly and recruitment by plant roots. Using amplicon sequencing and microscopy, we have examined bacterial and fungal communities under different tillage and fertilizer treatments in a 34-year-old field-trial at the Carrington Research Extension Center of NDSU. We observed that fertilizer application has a significantly stronger effect than tillage on soil properties, as well as the overall …
Understanding The Role Of Soils In Decision Making: Urban Agriculture And Septic Systems, Hannah Marissa Ohm
Understanding The Role Of Soils In Decision Making: Urban Agriculture And Septic Systems, Hannah Marissa Ohm
Soil Science
Rural and urban dwellers frequently face decisions relating to human health. Among these are issues pertaining to water quality, and the availability of safe and nutritious food. Rural septic systems treat household wastewater which could contaminate surface and near surface waters if left untreated. In urban areas and food deserts the quality of the locally sourced food may be of concern. Many of these issues can be resolved with access to current soils information and interpretations, and an understanding of how the soil functions in the user’s area of interest. From planting a community garden to replacing a failing septic …
The Prevalence Of Patellar Tendinopathy In Athletic Populations And The Effectiveness Of Graston Technique As A Patellar Tendinopathy Treatment, Kiley Michelle Lovelace
The Prevalence Of Patellar Tendinopathy In Athletic Populations And The Effectiveness Of Graston Technique As A Patellar Tendinopathy Treatment, Kiley Michelle Lovelace
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
The purpose of this paper is to examine both the prevalence of patellar tendinopathy (PT) in athletic populations and the effectiveness of Graston Technique® as a treatment for PT. Since PT is a common injury seen among athletes, it is important for clinicians to understand the condition and how common it is within athletics, especially those that involve an increased amount of jumping and landing such as volleyball or basketball. Graston Technique® is a popular treatment option among clinicians for various musculoskeletal injuries, including tendinopathies such as PT. Therefore, it is imperative for clinicians to understand the research surrounding Graston …
Exploring Cover Crops For Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes Heterodera Glycines And Pratylenchus Penetrans, Kamal Neupane
Exploring Cover Crops For Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes Heterodera Glycines And Pratylenchus Penetrans, Kamal Neupane
Plant Sciences
Three studies were conducted to assess the effects of cover crops on plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) of potato and soybean. The first study investigated the hosting and population reduction abilities of 25 cover crops to Pratylenchus penetrans and found alfalfa (Bullseye) to reduce the initial population densities consistently. The second study tested the population reduction abilities of ten cover crops to two soybean cyst nematode (SCN; Heterodera glycines) populations in the microplot. Sunnhemp (cultivar not specified) was the most effective to reduce both SCN populations. The third study evaluated ten cover crops in a growth chamber for their impacts on hatching …
Soybean Iron Deficiency Chlorosis And Amaranthus Suppression By An Oat Companion Crop, Jeffery Stith
Soybean Iron Deficiency Chlorosis And Amaranthus Suppression By An Oat Companion Crop, Jeffery Stith
Plant Sciences
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) and weedy Amaranthus species are two production challenges affecting soybean production in North Dakota. Field experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of an oat companion crop on soybean and to evaluate soybean preemergence herbicides effect on an oat companion crop and Amaranthus. An oat companion crop reduced IDC symptoms in one environment, but did not reduce IDC in others. An oat companion crop reduced Amaranthus biomass, but in many site years this suppression did not occur until soybean yield loss was realized. Flumioxazin and sulfentrazone consistently provided the greatest control of Amaranthus, but was also …
Genetic Dissection And Improvement Of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance In Durum Wheat, Runhao Wang
Genetic Dissection And Improvement Of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance In Durum Wheat, Runhao Wang
Plant Sciences
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) is a destructive and complex fungal disease in wheat. Durum wheat, an economically important crop for pasta production, is under the severe impact of FHB. While numerous favorable QTL/genes have been identified in common wheat, there are fewer resistance resources found in durum wheat. An interspecific cross between FHB resistant hard red spring wheat (HRSW) and durum wheat cultivar ‘Riveland’ has been conducted for the introgression of resistance resources to durum wheat. Given the complex quantitative trait of FHB resistance in wheat, a recurrent selection population was constructed by crossing durum wheat cultivars and durum breeding …
Using Electronic Handgrip Dynamometry To Determine Human Performance In Master's Aged Cyclists And Triathletes, Lukus Klawitter
Using Electronic Handgrip Dynamometry To Determine Human Performance In Master's Aged Cyclists And Triathletes, Lukus Klawitter
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
Purpose: This dissertation study sought to examine the correlations of maximal handgrip strength (HGS), rate of HGS force development, and HGS fatigability on lean body mass, peak power, functional threshold power, and aerobic capacity in master’s aged cyclists and triathletes. Methods: A cross-sectional design was utilized and the analytic sample included n=31 master’s aged cyclists and triathletes (age: 49.1±10.4 years). Achievement motivation was self-reported with a Situational Motivation Scale Questionnaire. A stationary bicycle trainer and metabolic cart was used to evaluate peak power and aerobic capacity with standardized protocols. Whole body bioelectrical impedance measured lean body mass. An electronic handgrip …
A Path Analysis Model Examining Parent Perception, Dieting, And Food Behaviors On Bmi Among Predominately Hispanic Families With Preschool Children, Alicia Quiroz
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
Children and adults continue to suffer from obesity, which poses a great public health threat. This research focused on protective factors for its prevention. Parent’s perception of a healthy child’s body size, parent dieting, child dieting, and food behaviors influence on Hispanic preschool children’s weight (assessed by BMI z-scores and raw BMI) was examined in 534 mother-child dyads. A hypothesized model was constructed and tested through a secondary analysis of baseline data collected in fall 2018 from the South Texas Early Prevention Study Project. All data except BMI, were collected via self-administered questionnaires completed by the parents (or guardians). Path …
Meadowlark Recreation Center, Chase Mosser
Meadowlark Recreation Center, Chase Mosser
Architecture Theses
The Meadowlark Recreation Center is an all encompassing recreation center with dedicated childcare facilities and programs intertwined within its architecture. The proposed facility will give the city of Minot a second recreation center that can serve as an exercise facility, sport hosting facility, civic gathering space, educational facility, and childcare/ after school center. Research begins with compiling case studies of both recreation center and childcare facility typologies. Those case studies will serve to inform on necessary aspects to be included within the project but also inform on what those particular typologies often lack in regard to one another. The resulting …
Suburban Sequel: A Safer, Walkable Brooks Harbor Community, Haley Lind
Suburban Sequel: A Safer, Walkable Brooks Harbor Community, Haley Lind
Landscape Architecture Theses
Brooks Harbor in West Fargo, North Dakota is a new development that expanded rapidly with the addition of family housing. Due to its sprawl like development pattern, an analysis is done to determine the status of environmental, social, and economic sustainability of the neighborhood. From this analysis and through supporting research it will become known what aspects of sustainability this community excels and lacks in. The end goal will be designing infrastructure and infill improvements through a retrofit of the neighborhood to increase the long-term success of the neighborhood. The early stage of a new development is when the community …
Childhood Obesity Prevention: Infant Nutrition And Feeding Education, Candace Mecklenburg
Childhood Obesity Prevention: Infant Nutrition And Feeding Education, Candace Mecklenburg
Nursing
Childhood obesity is a global concern, as of 2020 it affected 39 million children under the age of five. Obesity increases the risk of developing many health problems, including type-2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, sleep apnea, and others. Overweight and obese children are more likely to become obese adolescents and adults. Once obesity occurs, it is likely to persist as achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is more challenging. Many of the diseases related to obesity are now developing in children and adolescence. Preventing obesity from occurring has the most promising effect on tackling the issue. Researchers have found …
Characterization And Detection Of Bacterial Pathogens Of Common Bean, Katie Nelson
Characterization And Detection Of Bacterial Pathogens Of Common Bean, Katie Nelson
Plant Pathology
Common bacterial blight (CBB) (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (Xap) and X. fuscans pv. fuscans (Xff), halo blight (Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. phaseolicola (Psp)), and bacterial brown spot (P. syringae pv. syringae (Pss)), are yield-limiting diseases of common bean in North Dakota and Minnesota. The objectives of this research were to optimize a multiplex quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay for rapid detection and quantification of four bacterial pathovars in common bean seed, leaf, and pod tissue; determine the aggressiveness of Xap and Xff isolates; and determine the race types of Psp isolates in North Dakota and Minnesota. A fourplex qPCR assay was optimized, …
Nomad's Community, Elsie Mcguigan
Nomad's Community, Elsie Mcguigan
Architecture Theses
The nomadic lifestyle is an exciting way to live. Exploring new places and meeting friendly people is a constant for a nomad. The pandemic has forced many people to work from home or start their own business. Many businesses are continuing to offer and encourage their people to work remotely because of the increased productivity and happiness of their employees. Now that COVID restrictions have lifted, everyone has been looking for an adventure- however this opportunity does not need a return ticket. Nomad’s Community provides an opportunity to live somewhere new as often as every month. Instead of signing an …
Characterizing Late Blight Resistance Of Parental Genotypes Used In The North Dakota State University Potato Breeding Program, James Bjerke
Characterizing Late Blight Resistance Of Parental Genotypes Used In The North Dakota State University Potato Breeding Program, James Bjerke
Plant Sciences
The potato is an important food crop, and late blight is a potato disease costing growers millions of dollars. Utilizing cultivars with late blight resistance is the longest-term option to manage the disease. This two-part study identified genetic resistance to late blight present in North Dakota State University potato germplasm. More than 750 families were screened using a multiyear detached leaf assay. ND8277B-5, Dakota Trailblazer, EB8109-1, ND028856B-1Russ, and Stirling, were found to be the most successful parents. Additionally, 236 clones were evaluated for six late blight resistance (R) genes: R1, R2, R3, RB, Rpi-smira1, and Rpi-ber1. At least one R …
Prediabetes: Provider Awareness And The Implementation Of The Prevent Diabetes Stat Toolkit Resources, Brooke Feltman
Prediabetes: Provider Awareness And The Implementation Of The Prevent Diabetes Stat Toolkit Resources, Brooke Feltman
Nursing
Increased proactivity and improved management of prediabetes is a growing need amongst providers in the primary care setting. Nearly one third of North Dakota residents over the age of 20 have prediabetes, but only one out of ten are aware of this reversible medical condition. Without early correction and identification, 15-30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes. Based on the need for increased proactivity towards prediabetic management, evidence-based resources were created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association. The Prevent Diabetes STAT Toolkit was developed to guide medical professionals in assisting …