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Using Context To Communicate: Romanian Sign Language Learners And Their Communication Strategies, Rebecca Melville

Theses and Dissertations

This study focuses on the communication strategies used by second language learners of Romanian Sign Language (LSR), including learners of different proficiency levels, and investigates whether the learner’s proficiency level affects the kinds or variety of communication strategies they use. Unlike previous studies of communication strategies by language learners, it focuses on learners of a signed rather than a spoken language.

The study consisted of two tasks—the first being a structured task where the learner was given a list of ten words to communicate to an interlocutor (a Deaf native signer). The second task was less structured and asked the …

Dialect Transfer For L2 Arabic Learners, Jozeca Lathrop

Theses and Dissertations

With rising numbers of Arabic language learners studying abroad, language programs face two challenges that are unlike many other commonly-studied languages. First, dialects of spoken Arabic vary significantly across the span of North Africa and the Middle East, so in choosing a location to study abroad, learners are also choosing a particular dialect of Arabic on which to focus their attention. Second, Arabic is diglossic, so written and spoken varieties are significantly different from each other. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is used for most written material, media, and some formal settings, while Colloquial Arabic (CA) is used for informal spoken …

Constituent Order And Participant Reference In Napo Quichua Narrative Discourse, Larinda Moffitt

Theses and Dissertations

Napo Quichua is a Quechuan language variety spoken along the Napo River in Northern Peru and Southern Ecuador. This thesis presents a description of the constituent order and participant reference system of oral narrative discourse. The primary data source for this study consists mostly of folk tales told by native speakers, with a few autobiographical accounts.

Napo Quichua is an SOV language with a relatively high degree of variation in constituent order. Constituent order variations are motivated by the guiding principles of information structure, including showing focus, highlighting information, and backgrounding information. Constituent order and participant reference also interact to …

Volume 56, Number 49: July 24, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Modification Of Vertical Earth Pressure Formulas For High Fill Cut-And-Cover Tunnels Experimental And Numerical Methods, Sheng Li, Li Ma, I-Hsuan Ho, Qicai Wang, Bentian Yu, Peng Zhou

Geology and Geological Engineering Faculty Publications

Te high-flled cut-and-cover tunnel (HFCCT) is a solution to reclaim more useable lands due to the unique landforms of Loess Plateau in northwestern China. Because of the ultrahigh backfll, the estimation of vertical earth pressure will signifcantly afect the design and safety of the cut-and-cover tunnel (CCT). Te current methods for estimating the vertical earth pressure are either to overestimate or underestimate the vertical earth pressure on the top of HFCCT. To more precisely estimate the vertical earth pressure distribution, the vertical earth pressure based on the soil column pressure, �h (h: the height of backfll above the CCT), needs …

Volume 56, Number 47: July 10, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Vol. 44, No. 2: Summer 2019, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Using “Research Boxes” To Enhance Understanding Of Primary Literature And The Process Of Science, Jeffrey S. Carmichael, Lizabeth A. Allison

Biology Faculty Publications

Helping undergraduate students engage with primary literature and understand the process of science are high-priority skills in most life science courses. Collaborative learning activities that enhance these skills will continue to be in high demand by instructors at all levels. Here we present a “Research Box” learning activity that helps students engage with primary research articles in a guided and collaborative fashion. Students summarize key components of an empirical study in a one-page figure. An assessment rubric is also included that can be easily modified by instructors to meet their specific needs. Assessment data from two institutions reveal that students …

Embodied Truths: How Dynamic Gestures And Speech Contribute To Mathematical Proof Practices, Elizabeth L. Pier, Candace Walkington, Virginia Clinton, Rebecca Boncoddo, Caroline Williams-Pierce, Martha W. Alibali, Mitchell J. Nathan

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Grounded and embodied theories of cognition suggest that both language and the body play crucial roles in grounding higher-order thought. This paper investigates how particular forms of speech and gesture function together to support abstract thought in mathematical proof construction. We use computerized text analysis software to evaluate how speech patterns support valid proof construction for two different tasks, and we use gesture analysis to investigate how dynamic gestures—those gestures that depict and transform mathematical objects—further support proof practices above and beyond speech patterns. We also evaluate the degree to which speech and gesture convey distinct information about mathematical reasoning …

The Frequency Of Sexual Perpetration In College Men: A Systematic Review Of Reported Prevalence Rates From 2000-2017, Raeann E. Anderson, Kristin E. Silver, Alyssa M. Ciampaglia, Amanda M. Vitale, Douglas L. Delahanty

Psychology Faculty Publications

Background: The prevalence of sexual perpetration in college men is unknown. Prior reviews of sexual violence prevalence rates have produced wide-ranging estimates, likely due to wide variation in measurement strategies.

Objectives: This paper systematically reviewed research findings (from 2000-2017) regarding prevalence rates of sexual perpetration in college men and measurement strategies.

Data Sources: PsycINFO and Web of Science databases.

Eligibility Criteria: Empirical reports published between 2000-2017 that included male participants, available in English, and reported lifetime prevalence findings in Canadian or American college students.

Participants: Data from 78 independent samples including 25,524 college men.

Results …

Und Today: July 2019, University Of North Dakota

UND Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Laboratory Investigation Of Co2 Injectivity And Adsorption Potential Within The Bakken Formation, Steven A. Smith, Bethany A. Kurz, James A. Sorensen, Christopher J. Beddoe, Blaise A.F. Mibeck, Alexander Azenkeng, Steven B. Hawthorne, Charles D. Gorecki

EERC Publications, Papers, & Presentations

To assess CO₂ injectivity and storage potential within the organic-rich shales and middle member of the Bakken Formation, a series of laboratory tests were performed.

Uas In Public Safety: The Genie Is Out Of The Bottle, Alan Frazier

Aviation Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Volume 56, Number 45: June 26, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 56, Number 44: June 19, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 56, Number 43: June 12, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 56, Number 42: June 05, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Bird Species And Abundances In Fruit Crops And Implications For Bird Management, Melissa B. Hanney, Jason R. Boulanger, Paul D. Curtis, Rachael A. Eaton, Benjamin C. Hawes, Deanna K. Leigh, Cody A. Rossetti, Karen M. M. Sttensma, Catherine A. Lindell

Biology Faculty Publications

Fruit consumption by birds is a costly problem in North America, yet basic information about the species and abundance of fruit-eating birds in fruit crops, and factors that influence abundance, are lacking. We conducted a study of fruit-eating birds in 'Honeycrisp' apples, blueberries, grapes, and sweet cherries in Michigan, New York, and the Pacific Northwest in 2012 and 2013. We documented the most frequently observed fruit-eating birds in each crop across our study regions, and used fruit-consumption data to identify bird species for each crop and region that have a great impact via fruit consumption. We found that American Robins …

Und Today: June 2019, University Of North Dakota

UND Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Practicing Diploma In Primary Education At Government Primary Schools: Policy And Reality, Rabeya Khatun, Muhammad Salahuddin

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Student Publications

The Diploma in Primary Education (DPEd) is one of the significant advances of TED plan in Bangladesh. For ensuring quality primary education we need quality teachers whereas DPEd helps a lot. The main objective of this study is to explore the policy and practice issues for implementing DPEd at government primary schools. This study has followed qualitative research design as fundamental. Although it has been guided by empirical research method to collect and analyze the data, those data have been collected from both primary and secondary sources to meet the research questions. Using qualitative analysis method, it is found that …

Prevention Of Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting With Subhypnotic Doses Of Propofol, Chelsea L. Lingle

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Safety And Efficacy In Reversal Of Neuromuscular Blockades With Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine, Nicole L. Landen

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Volume 56, Number 40: May 22, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Anesthetic Implications For Patients With Friedreich’S Ataxia, Clara Hoss

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Adductor Canal Block Verus Femoral Nerve Block In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Alexander D. Olson

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Development Of The Chester Fritz Library (Cfl) Peer Research Consultants Program, Karlene T. Clark, Holly Gabriel

Librarian Posters and Presentations

There has been a steady decline in the number of reference questions asked at central reference desks at academic libraries across the United States. The reference desk at the University of North Dakota’s main library has also seen a steady decline in reference questions. In an effort to make better use of professional librarians’ time and energy, library staff are starting a pilot program in Fall 2019 to use undergraduate peer research consultants (PRC’s) to staff the reference desk, thereby freeing up the reference librarians to do more library instruction and outreach. The PRC’s will be undergraduate students trained in …

Spring Commencement: May 11, 2019, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 11, 2019.

Volume 56, Number 38: May 08, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

School Of Law Commencement: May 4, 2019, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND School of Law Commencement program from May 4, 2019.

A Comparison Of Pharmacologic Interventions In Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder, Catherine M. Bopp

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

The purpose of this research and systematic literature review is to determine which pharmacotherapeutic agent, methadone or buprenorphine, leads to better outcomes in cases of pregnant mothers with opioid use disorder (OUD). Outcomes considered are maternal compliance, neonatal abstinence syndrome severity, and neonatal length of hospital stay. In the review, PubMed, Clinical Key, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and DynaMed Plus were searched. Key terms searched were “methadone, buprenorphine, pregnancy”, “opioids, pregnancy”, “neonatal abstinence syndrome” and “medication assisted treatment, pregnancy”. Articles were narrowed with applications of filters for articles in the past fifteen years and by use of the English …