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A Qualitative Case Study Of Students' Of Color Perceptions And Experiences Of Academic Success In College Algebra At Snow College, Melanie Larsen Jenkins

Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored perceptions of learning support and student success, particularly for students of color who had enrolled in a college algebra course. The purpose of this study was primarily to include student voices in the conversations about student success. The study uses a qualitative case study approach in two ways: 1) to interview nine students who found success and students who did not find success in College Algebra to glean information about their personal experiences and perceptions of learning and 2) to interview three professors of College Algebra to understand their pedagogical strategies that are designed to …

Performance Assessment Of Wastewater Treatment Processes: Evaporation, Microplastic Settling, Biosolid Air Drying And Gasification, Fangtian Li

Theses and Dissertations

The main contaminants in wastewater can be classified as suspended solid, dissolved inorganic and organic molecules. The dissolved inorganics in wastewater are salinity such as sodium chloride and sodium sulfate. Evaporation is one possible method to separate dissolved salt from high salinity wastewater, but the proper application of energy-saving evaporation depends on many conditions. Microplastic is a part of total suspended solids and can be effectively removed through settling process, and the removal efficiency can be predicted by settling model. Biological treatment eliminates organic matters and biosolids are the inevitable by-products. Air drying is a sustainable approach for reducing water …

Metamemory And Disconfirming Feedback: An Evaluation Of The Blank Lineup Procedure, James Robert Owens

Theses and Dissertations

Evaluating an eyewitness for their efficacy is a difficult endeavor. Traditionally, scientists have used post-identification confidence to gauge the accuracy of an eyewitness. Recently, other methods are being explored to evaluate the efficacy of an eyewitness, such as, using blank lineups, measures of metamemory, and pre-identification confidence. The present study evaluated a blank lineup procedure where participants were given disconfirming feedback when they made an incorrect decision on an initial blank lineup. Participants then moved to a target present or target absent final lineup. I sought to evaluate the potential effects of disconfirming feedback using the Eyewitness Metamemory Scale (EMS) …

Using An Airship Design To Extend A Small Uncrewed Aircraft Flight Endurance, Joseph Reilly

Theses and Dissertations

One limitation of uncrewed aircraft is being unable to fly as long as needed for some operations, such as linear inspection. This research explores the flight endurance of an uncrewed aircraft using airship design. It investigates the benefits of using an airship design to increase the efficiency and extension of the flight of a small, uncrewed aerial system (sUAS). Thus, it is crucial to find ways to augment flight endurance. Two different airframes were built, and flight tested using a lifting gas to provide the lifting force and vectored thrust needed to move. Flight testing captured time in the air …

Determination Of The Water To Cement Ratio Of Fresh Concrete Using Nir Hyperspectral Imagery, Eric Edwin Wiken

Theses and Dissertations

The water to cement ratio (w/c) is the primary mix design parameter that will control the strength of a concrete mix. Although a specific w/c is usually stated in concrete mix specifications, there is currently no practical test available that can quickly measure this critical property from fresh concrete. Near-infrared (NIR) Hyperspectral Imagery (HSI) can identify a material by measuring the response of the material to the incident NIR light reflecting off its surface in a range of wavelengths. This measured response can be used to differentiate between unique materials and identify variations of similar materials. This thesis studies the …

Parent’S Perspectives On The Impact Of Recurrent Otitis Media On Speech And Language Development, Andrea Rose Wilson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to investigate the parent’s perspective on whether otitis media delayed their child’s speech and language development. It also focuses on intervention options and the parent’s relationship with their medical providers regarding intervention options for otitis media. Research has shown the importance of early intervention; however, when it comes to recurrent otitis media, many physicians require patients to express symptoms for extended periods before surgical solutions are considered (Granath, 2021). An electronic survey was distributed to parents and caregivers on various parenting Facebook pages. The study was open for one month before the research was …

Career Technical Education: Perceptions Of Medical Career Pathway Students Regarding Preparation For Post Secondary Goals, Charles Russel Dalusong

Theses and Dissertations

Career technical education (CTE) has evolved markedly over the past century to provide a viable avenue for high school students who may seek an alternative and successful academic path that leads to a well-paid future career in the workforce.Recent studies have found that Career and Technology Education can lower dropout rates among high school students (Stone and Lewis, 2012). Students that are enrolled in Career and Technical Education are exposed to a plethora of career opportunities that they may not be cognizant of. . . . (Smith, 2015, p. ii) If high-quality career and technical education (CTE) makes it possible …

How Time With Dogs Affects Our Brains, Tessa Frampton

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Detrimental Effects Of Sleep Deprivation, Brooklyn Shereck

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

April 24, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Past Manifesto, Parker Stenseth

Floodwall Magazine

No abstract provided.

A Gamble Of Trust: A Ten-Minute Play, Derek Mcfarland

Floodwall Magazine

No abstract provided.

Ssri/Snri Medication Vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In The Treatment And Management Of Postpartum Anxiety, Kelsey Sederquest

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

The purpose of this literature review is to determine the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI/SNRI) in women suffering from postpartum anxiety. Efficacy of non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and combination therapy compared within this review. Lastly, prophylactic treatment of anxiety was examined in women who were pregnant or who were newly postpartum without diagnosis of anxiety. In this review the database PubMed was utilized to conduct research that included many different keywords. The articles included were limited to within the last 30 years, and research was narrowed by limiting patient population to postpartum …

Effects Of Probiotic Supplementation On Pcos Outcomes, Allison Stoeffler

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial metabolic, endocrinologic, and gynecologic condition affecting up to 5 million women in the United States. It is a disease characterized by oligo- or anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and/or polycystic ovaries. Phenotypic presentation can include irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, hirsutism, insulin resistance, or difficulty conceiving. If untreated, PCOS can result in a sequelae of chronic disease burden. Current standard of care consists of metformin for blood sugar control, oral contraceptives for menstrual regularity, and spironolactone for androgen imbalance, but newer research is identifying gut dysbiosis as a possible contributing etiology to disease development and symptomology. This …

Minimally Invasive Therapies In The Treatment Of Arthropathy, Steven Bateman

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

It is estimated that 27% of adults over 45 years of age suffer from osteoarthritis of the hip secondary to articular cartilage damage over the lifespan. Joint pain diminishes life quality, limits range of motion and overall activity, and frequently impairs basic ambulation. These functional deficits worsen the progression of comorbidities that are often referred to as lifestylerelated chronic disease as physical activity subsequently declines. This literature review explores the efficacy of minimally invasive therapies that precede and delay surgical intervention in adult patients experiencing functional limitations and pain in major joints. The study examines the effectiveness of various interventions, …

March 27, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Lunch Break, Korbyan Chavez

Floodwall Magazine

No abstract provided.

Gail And His Snails, Brenden Kimpe

Floodwall Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Sparkling Heat I Found In The Bathtub, Delaney Otto

Floodwall Magazine

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Infrared Thermography Dataset For Delamination Detection In Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks, Eberechi Ichi, Sattar Dorafshan

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications

Structural health monitoring and condition assessment of existing bridge decks is a growing challenge. Conventional manned inspections are costly, labor-intensive, and often risky to execute. Sub-surface delamination, a leading cause of deck replacement, can be autonomously and objectively detected using infrared thermography (IRT) data with developed deep learning AI models to address some of the limitations associated with manned inspection. As one of the most promising classifiers, deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) have not been utilized to their fullest potential for delamination detection, arguably due to the scarcity of realistic ground truth datasets. In this study, a common encoder–decoder semantic …

Pcor Partnership Atlas, Wesley D. Peck, Kari Suedel, Kyle A. Glazewski, Kevin C. Connors, James A. Sorensen, Charles D. Gorecki, Brian P. Kalk, John A. Harju

EERC Maps and Infographics

The Plains CO₂ Reduction (PCOR) Partnership Atlas provides a profile of CO₂ sources and potential storage locations across the PCOR Partnership region. The revised sixth edition of the Atlas provides an up-to-date look at PCOR Partnership initiative activities, including additional regional characterization and updates on commercial projects. Additional background information on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is included to give a better understanding of how CCUS addresses concerns about climate change while allowing future energy needs to be met.

February 28, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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February 7, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Integrated Petrophysical Evaluation And Rock Physics Modeling Of Broom Creek Deep Saline Aquifer For Geological Co2 Storage, Prasad Pothana, Ghoulem Ifrene, Kegang Ling

Petroleum Engineering Student Publications

Fossil fuels, such as coal and hydrocarbons, are major drivers of global warming and are primarily responsible for worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide CO₂. The storage of CO₂ in deep saline reservoirs is acknowledged as one of the top practical and promising methods to reduce CO₂ emissions and meet climate goals. The North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC) recently approved the fourth Class VI permit for a carbon capture and storage project in the Williston basin of North Dakota for the geological CO₂ storage in the Broom Creek formation. The current research aimed to …

Course Lecture: Government Resources As A Part Of Scholarly Communication, Devon Olson

Librarian Publications

The second lecture in a 5-part series of lectures on scholarly communication, this lecture situates government publications and public use datasets as one facet of scholarly communication and evidence based practice via discussion of the structure of the United States government and related vocabulary, as well as activities in which learners explore and then teach the class about various data tools.

This lecture was designed for the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.

This lecture is appropriate for adult and emerging adult learners with very little or basic understandings of scholarly communication, …

Course Lecture: Beyond The Article As The Favorite Piece Of Scholarly Communication, Devon Olson

Librarian Publications

The third of a 5-part series of lectures on scholarly communication, this lecture introduces learners to the ways in which various information architecture structures, such as indexes or natural-language-processing algorithms, impact information access and use. Activities allow students to explore and then teach each other about how the internet has changed over time and exists differently across the world, as well as how practitioners in their own discipline communicate beyond the academic article format.

This lecture was designed for the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.

This lecture is appropriate for adult …

Course Lecture: The Knowledge Economy, Devon Olson

Librarian Publications

The first of a 5-part series of lectures on scholarly communication, this lecture introduces learners to the scholarly communications landscape by exploring its roots in historical and cultural events such as colonization and the growth of the internet. Two activities enable students to explore the legal implications of reusing various materials as well as the speakers and audiences of top journals in occupational therapy.

This lecture was designed for the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.

This lecture is appropriate for adult and emerging adult learners with very little or basic understandings …

January 24, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Machiavellianism And Security: Leveraging Queries At Llms For Black Hat Operations, Niroop Sugunaraj, Prakash Ranganathan

Electrical Engineering Posters and Presentations

Critical infrastructure like the power grid are at risk from increasing cyber threats due to the growth of distributed energy resources ( relying heavily on internet connectivity Compromised DER endpoints are susceptible to cyber attacks and it is important to first identify evolving cybersecurity issues in widely deployed architectures, communication protocols, and networks Information produced from artificial intelligence ( based co pilots are emerging threats that can offer convenient and detailed playbooks to compromise DERs through multiple attack vectors even for a non technical black hat community and should therefore be considered as a repository for unethical hackers

Identifying Occupational Therapy’S Role In Rural Areas For Women Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence, Meagan R. Danda, Maria L. Johnson, Hannah L. Street

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic (CAT) paper focuses on the effectiveness of occupational therapy utilized via telehealth within adult women (18-64 years old) who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence in rural areas. Domestic violence is a common type of violence/abuse that can occur toward any gender or sexual orientation (Rural Health Information Hub, 2024). Domestic violence encompasses physical, social, and/or emotional abuse (Rural Health Information Hub, 2024). It is a form of repetitive behaviors of abuse that occurs within a relationship. (Rural Health Information Hub, 2024). Common behaviors of domestic violence may include preventing social contact, preventing access …