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Applying Transition Theory To Preparation Of Experienced Nurses For New Clinical Roles, Ann M. Gill

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness In The Elderly, Sheryl Rudolf

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Volume 55, Number 34: April 11, 2018, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

April 10, 2018, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Barriers To Adherence Of Antihypertensive Medications In The Elderly Population, Amy Rasmussen

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Library Scholarly Communication Initiatives At The University Of North Dakota, Sara K. Kuhn, Holly Gabriel

Librarian Posters and Presentations

Librarians at the University of North Dakota (UND) are implementing scholarly communication initiatives in partnership with faculty and other campus groups to bring about a greater awareness and understanding of related topics, including: open access, open educational resources, researcher IDs and communities, metrics and altmetrics, journal quality indicators, data management, copyright and author’s rights, and publishing strategies. At UND, there is a campus-wide effort for colleges to identify the top high quality journals in their fields or disciplines, and to track faculty scholarly publishing/research outputs for heightened research visibility and impact. The presenters share their experience engaging in these initiatives, …

Volume 55, Number 33: April 04, 2018, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

The Extent Of Tebuconazole Leaching From Unpainted And Painted Softwood, Klara Kukowski, Joshua Hatton, Evguenii I. Kozliak, Alena Kubatova

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Exposure to water and high air humidity may affect the preservation of wood products as many preservatives are water-soluble and thus likely to leach. In this study, depletion of a common fungicide, tebuconazole (TAZ), from treated wood was investigated using a 14C-labeled tracer. The wood species and treatment technique were chosen to be representative of products such as windows and doors; specifically, ponderosa pine was dip treated with a solvent-based, metal-free formulation. The impact of different aqueous settings including high air humidity, and either simulated continuous or intermittent rain was evaluated over a period of two months. Along with the …

Cardiovascular Risk Management For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report, Rachel Bethke

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

How Readability Factors Are Differentially Associated With Performance For Students Of Different Backgrounds When Solving Mathematics Word Problems, Candace Walkington, Virginia Clinton, Pooja Shivraj

Educational Foundations and Research Faculty Publications

The link between reading and mathematics achievement is well known, and an important question is whether readability factors in mathematics problems are differentially impacting student groups. Using 20 years of data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, we examine how readability factors – such as length, word difficulty, and pronouns – interact with student background characteristics – such as race/ethnicity, mathematics achievement, and socioeconomic status. Textual features that make problems more difficult to process appear to differentially negatively impact struggling students, while features that make language easier to process appear …

Making A Case For Cardiorespiratory Fitness Surveillance Among Children And Youth, Justin J. Lang, Grant Tomkinson, Ian Janssen, Jonatan R. Ruiz, Francisco B. Ortega, Luc Léger, Mark S. Tremblay

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

We review the evidence that supports cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as an important indicator of current and future health among school-aged children and youth, independent of physical activity levels. We discuss the merit of CRF measurement for population health surveillance and propose the development of CRF guidelines to help support regional, national, and international surveillance efforts.

Leaching Behavior Of Rare Earth Elements In Fort Union Lignite Coals Of North America, Daniel A. Laudal, Steven A. Benson, Raymond Shane Addleman, Daniel Paulo

Institute of Energy Studies Faculty Publications

Fort Union lignite coal samples were subjected to a series of aqueous leaching experiments to understand the extraction behavior of the rare earth elements (REE). This testing was aimed at understanding the modes of occurrence of the REE in the lignite coals, as well as to provide foundational data for development of rare earth extraction processes. In a first series of tests, a sequential leaching process was used to investigate modes of occurrence of the REE of select lignite coals. The tests involved sequential exposure to solvents consisting of water, ammonium acetate and dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl). The results indicated …

Und Today: April 2018, University Of North Dakota

UND Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Vol. 43, No. 1: Spring 2018, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Structuring A Short-Term Study Abroad Experience To Foster Professional Identity Growth In Undergraduate Education And Social Work Students, David M. Tack, Jeremy Carney

Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications

This paper explores the emerging themes in the development and implementation of a short-term study abroad tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland by education and social work majors. The twenty-two student participants were invited to take part in a post-travel focus group process to discover how the experience impacted their developing professional identities. As the researchers reviewed the focus group transcripts and reflected on the experience, powerful ideas regarding the development of a successful study abroad experience emerged. The following four themes emerged: instructors need to purposefully schedule the experience to meet the social and learning needs of the students; …

Transition Of A Patient With Diabetes From Hospital To Home, Jennifer L. Henry

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

April 5, 2018: Agenda, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Agenda for the April 5, 2018, meeting of the University Senate. 19 pages

Volume 55, Number 32: March 28, 2018, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Tangos Before Sunrise, Sunset And Midnight: A Conversational Journey With Jesse And Celine, Randy Rasmussen

Librarian Publications

Stripping the story of a romantic relationship down to its essentials, then fiercely delving into the details and potential variations of those essentials, director Richard Linklater and his collaborators created a unique trilogy of films spanning eighteen years in both real and fictional time. In Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013), two appealing yet flawed characters meet by chance on a train headed for Vienna, risk extending their acquaintance during a one-night tour of the city, then spend the next two decades either brooding about or deeply engaged with each other.

The journey of Jesse (Ethan …

Volume 55, Number 31: March 21, 2018, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Pharmacological Interventions For Behavioral Disturbances In Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Lance Briggs

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Screening For Cancers In Males With Family History Of Breast And Ovarian Cancer, Amanda L. Schmieg

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Virtual Collaboration: Exploring New Frontiers, Kristen Borysewicz, Merete Christianson, Jessica D. Gilbert Redman, Laura Trude, Erika Johnson, Dawn Hackman

Librarian Posters and Presentations

Librarians looking for professional development opportunities, especially in states like North Dakota where many serve small populations in rural areas, will benefit from thinking creatively about organizing a conference. Two sections of the North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) used Blackboard Collaborate Ultra as a platform to produce a fully online conference. This virtual “unconference” was interactive and robust, with speakers from across the state, interactive whiteboards, poster rooms, meeting space for special interest groups, and more. In this workshop, we will share what we have learned about Collaborate Ultra, including its strengths and weaknesses. We hope to brainstorm and discuss …

Volume 55, Number 30: March 14, 2018, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Vaccination In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – Case Report, Jenny Weyers

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

March 6, 2018, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

March 2-3, 2018, Vs. St. Cloud State, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the March 2-3, 2018, weekend series against the St. Cloud State Huskies.

A Macromolecular Approach To Eradicate Multidrug Resistant Bacterial Infections While Mitigating Drug Resistance Onset, Willy Chin, Guansheng Zhong, Chuan Yang, Weiyang Lou, Paola Florez De Sessions, Balamurugan Periaswamy, Ashlynn Lee, Zhen Chang Liang, Xin Ding, Shujun Gao, Collins Wenhan Chu, Min Wu, Simone Bianco, Chang Bao, Yen Wah Tong, Weimin Fan, James L. Hedrick, Yi Yan Yang

Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

Polymyxins remain the last line treatment for multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections. As polymyxins resistance emerges, there is an urgent need to develop effective antimicrobial agents capable of mitigating MDR. Here, we report biodegradable guanidinium-functionalized polycarbonates with a distinctive mechanism that does not induce drug resistance. Unlike conventional antibiotics, repeated use of the polymers does not lead to drug resistance. Transcriptomic analysis of bacteria further supports development of resistance to antibiotics but not to the macromolecules after 30 treatments. Importantly, high in vivo treatment efficacy of the macromolecules is achieved in MDR A. baumannii-, E. coli-, K. pneumoniae-, methicillin-resistant S. aureus-, cecal …

Crumpling Effects And Specific Absorption Rates Of Flexible Amc Integrated Antennas, Sima Noghanian, Ala Alemaryeen

Electrical Engineering Faculty Publications

This study presents the design of a wearable textile-based monopole antenna integrated with a flexible artificial magnetic conductor (AMC). The proposed design covers the industrial, scientific, and medical 2.45 GHz band. An AMC reflector is utilised to isolate the human body from undesired electromagnetic radiation and to improve the antenna radiation characteristics. A monopole antenna was backed with an AMC reflector and tested in free space and on human body models. The inclusion of an AMC reflector increases the front-to-back ratio and antenna gain in free space. On the human body models, the AMC antenna provides stable performance and a …

Und Today: March 2018, University Of North Dakota

UND Today Archive

No abstract provided.