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State Energy Research Center Executive Summary, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center

EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets

Executive summary of the State Energy Research Center (SERC) for 2019-2020. Discusses SERC’s purpose and opportunities created from the Energy & Environmental Research Center’s SERC designation. [This item is an outdated or superseded version and retained for historical purposes only. It may no longer reflect current information, policies, or practices.]

Resiliency As A Moderating Factor For The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Substance Use In American Indian And Caucasian College Students, Emily Sargent

Theses and Dissertations

College students engage in frequent substance use behaviors and experience related consequences. Previous research suggests American Indians (AIs) experience higher rates of substance use and related consequences. Further, AIs may experience negative substance use outcomes given higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, resiliency (i.e., experiencing positive outcomes despite adversity in one’s life) may be one factor that moderates the relationship between ACEs and substance use to in order to reduce use and negative consequences. The current study examined alcohol and drug use/consequences, ACEs, and resiliency among AI (n = 69) and Caucasian (CA; n= 91) university students via …

Math Active Learning Lab: Math 107 Precalculus Notebook, Gwennie Byron, Department Of Mathematics, University Of North Dakota

Open Educational Resources

This course notebook has been designed for students of Math 107 (Precalculus) at the University of North Dakota. It has been designed to help you get the most out of the ALEKS resources and your time.

• Topics in the Notebook are organized by weekly learning module.
• Space for notes from ALEKS learning pages, e-book and videos directs you to essential concepts.
• Examples and “You Try It” problems have been carefully chosen to help you focus on these essential concepts.
• Completed Notebook is an invaluable tool when studying for exams.

Math Active Learning Lab: Math 98 Notebook, Gwennie Byron, Michele Iiams, Department Of Mathematics, University Of North Dakota

Open Educational Resources

This course notebook has been designed for students of Math 98 (Intermediate Algebra) at the University of North Dakota. It has been designed to help you get the most out of the ALEKS resources and your time.

• Topics in the Notebook are organized by weekly learning module.
• Space for notes from ALEKS learning pages, e-book and videos directs you to essential concepts.
• Examples and “You Try It” problems have been carefully chosen to help you focus on these essential concepts.
• Completed Notebook is an invaluable tool when studying for exams.

Information Structure In Soumraye (Somrai), An Eastern Chadic Language, Emily Ruthann Miller

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the information structure of Soumraye, also known as Somrai (common alternative spelling: Soumray; ISO: SOR; autonym: Chibne, Chibné or Shibne), a largely unstudied Eastern Chadic (Afro-Asiatic) language of Central Chad (Eberhard et al. 2020). Analysis is based on four fiction and two non-fiction narratives as well as part of an expository text and some previously published proverbs. I primarily use a framework from Lambrecht (1994). The default information structure of Soumraye is topic-comment or presupposition-focus. The construction for marked topic, or topicalization, consists of a preposed noun phrase ending with the topicalization particle da. Da's …

Lunar Daytime: Behavioral Experiments In A Space Analog Living And Working Environment, Marc M/ Cohen, Donald Barker, Suzanna Bianco, Sheryl Bishop, Pablo De Leon, Ron Gentile, Sandra Haeuplik-Meusburger, James A. Wise

Space Studies Faculty Publications

The Lunar Daytime concept addresses the challenge to behavioral scientists and architectural researchers in conducting research in space habitats or habitat analogs to produce scientifically valid results. Historically, researchers were limited to largely qualitative surveys. Instead, the Lunar Daytime (LDT) team will demonstrate the efficacy of a modifiable environmental habitat analog laboratory capable of producing empirical, measurable, and quantitative data sets. To measure effects on crew performance and crew behavioral responses as a dependent variable, researchers must be able to make and control changes in the physical living and working environment as an independent variable. Lunar Daytime refers to modeling …

Young Bisexual People’S Experiences Of Sexual Violence: A Mixed-Methods Study, Corey E. Flanders, Raeann E. Anderson, Lesley A. Tarasoff

Psychology Faculty Publications

Bisexual people are at an increased vulnerability for sexual victimization in comparison to heterosexual people, as well as gay and lesbian people. As the majority of first sexual violence experiences happen prior to age 25 for bisexual women, young bisexual people are particularly vulnerable. Despite consistent evidence of this health disparity, little is known about what factors might increase young bisexual people’s risk for sexual victimization, or how they access support post-victimization. The current study addresses this gap through a mixed-method investigation of young bisexual people’s experiences of sexual violence with a sample of 245 bisexual people age 18–25. Quantitative …

Reliability Of The Styku 3d Whole Body Scanner For The Assessment Of Body Size In Athletes, Joe D. Derouchey, Grant R. Tomkinson, Jesse L. Rhoades, John S. Fitzgerald

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Anthropometry is important for predicting sport performance. While 3-dimensional (3D) body scanners increase the feasibility of anthropometric assessment, reliability data on athletes are lacking. The aim of this study was to determine the test-retest reliability of a portable, single-camera 3D body scanning system (Styku S100) to assess circumferences, and whole-body and segmental surface areas and volumes of athletes. Forty-nine (19 male) athletes were scanned six times (two sessions of three scans). The Styku scanner demonstrated nearly perfect reliability. Systematic errors were negligible (mean standardized bias [95%CI]: scan 1 vs. 4, 0.04 [0.02, 0.06]), random errors were negligible (mean standardized typical …

Temporal Trends In Handgrip Strength For Older Japanese Adults Between 1998 And 2017, Grant R. Tomkinson, Tetsuhiro Kidokoro, Trevor Dufner, Shingo Noi, John S. Fitzgerald, Ryan P. Mcgrath

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Objective: To estimate temporal trends in handgrip strength (HGS) for older Japanese adults between 1998 and 2017.

Design and Methods: Adults aged 60–79 years were included. Annual nationally representative HGS data (n=176,449) for the 19-year study period were obtained from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Temporal trends in mean HGS were estimated by sample-weighted regression models relating the year of testing to mean HGS. National trends in absolute, percent and standardized HGS were estimated by a post-stratified population-weighting procedure. Temporal trends in variability were estimated as the ratio of coefficients of variation (CVs).

Results: Collectively, …

Application Of Lsvt-Big Protocol Intervention In 74-Year-Old Female With Parkinson’S Disease: A Case Report, Abigail Stroup

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative condition affecting 60,000 Americans each year.1 This case study evaluates the effectiveness of physical therapy, including the LSVT-BIG protocol, for an individual with Parkinson’s.

Case Description. The patient was a 74-year-old female diagnosed with PD who received outpatient physical therapy services four times per week for four weeks.

Intervention. The therapeutic interventions provided included dynamic, large amplitude exercises per the LSVT-BIG protocol as well as gait, stair, and bed mobility training.

Outcomes. Outcome measures included the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), Timed “Up & Go” (TUG), Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand …

Physical Therapy Management For A 16-Year Old Female Following Arthroscopic Plica Resection And Partial Synovectomy: A Case Report, Hannah Brennan

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. Synovial plica is a common abnormality found primarily in the knee joint. Plicae can become irritated and inflamed with repeated motions causing pain and limited range of motion. Conservative management of symptoms is often the first method of treatment. However, surgical excision is considered if symptoms still persist.

Case Description. The patient is a 16-year-old female referred to physical therapy (PT) for post-arthroscopic management of a left plica resection and partial synovectomy. The patient presented with limited strength, range of motion and increased pain, congruent with her post-operative condition. The patient was seen by PT …

Summer 2020, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Summer 2020 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 52 pages

Volume 103, Number 3

Clinical Decision-Making In A Patient With Cervical Radiculopathy And Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Double Crush Syndrome, Taylor Nord

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Double crush syndrome (DCS) is pathology involving the association between proximal and distal nerve lesions. It is often difficult to diagnose due to the variety of possible sources of tissue involvement and, therefore, is difficult to treat effectively. The purpose of this case report is to describe the physical therapy diagnosis and treatment of an older adult with DCS consisting of cervical radiculopathy (CR) and cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS).

Case Description: 74-year-old female with a diagnosis of CR was referred to physical therapy. The physical examination confirmed this diagnosis. Due to the patient not responding well …

Rain Rhythms: Summer 2020, College Of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

RAIN Rhythms

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The Assessment Of Forced Penetration: A Necessary And Further Step Toward Understanding Men’S Sexual Victimization And Women’S Perpetration, Raeann E. Anderson, Erica L. Goodman, Sidney S. Thimm

Psychology Faculty Publications

A unique form of sexual victimization that often goes undiscussed and, therefore, underassessed is that of being forced to penetrate another person (i.e., forced penetration). Due to forced penetration being a relatively novel addition to the definition of rape, there is a lack of assessment tools that identify forced penetration cases. Thus, the goal of this study was to assess the utility and validity of new items designed to assess forced penetration. More than 1,000 participants were recruited across three different studies to assess forced penetration victimization and perpetration. The rate of forced penetration victimization ranged from 4.51% to 10.62%. …

Temporal Trends In The Sit-Ups Performance Of 9,939,289 Children, Tori Kaster, Faith L. Dooley, John S. Fitzgerald, Tanis J. Walch, Madison Annandale, Katia Ferrar, Justin J. Lang, Jordan J. Smith, Grant R. Tomkinson

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

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Temporal Trends In 6-Minute Walking Distance For Older Japanese Adults Between 1998 And 2017, Grant R. Tomkinson, Tetsuhiro Kidokoro, Trevor Dufner, Shingo Noi, John S. Fitzgerald, Holly M. Brown-Borg

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Background

The 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) is an excellent measure of both functional endurance and health. The primary aim of this study was to estimate temporal trends in 6MWD for older Japanese adults between 1998 and 2017; the secondary aim was to estimate concurrent trends in body size (i.e., height and mass) and self-reported participation in exercise/sport.

Methods

Adults aged 65–79 years were included. Annual nationally representative 6MWD data (n = 103,505) for the entire period were obtained from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Temporal trends in means (and relative frequencies) were estimated at …

Physical Therapy Management For A 68-Year-Old Female Following Right Breast Lumpectomy: A Case Report, Mackenzie Dumm

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. This case report describes and evaluates the clinical decision-making process, physical therapy interventions, and clinical outcomes of a patient with upper extremity pain and functional limitations that presented following breast cancer treatment including a right breast lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Case Description. The patient was a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with breast cancer in the right breast and received post-surgical physical therapy simultaneously with radiation therapy.

Intervention. Physical therapy interventions were developed with an emphasis on low intensity and short duration cardiovascular activity, thoracic mobility, upper extremity strengthening, scapular stabilization, scar tissue mobilization, …

Strict Glycemic Control In Adults With Type 2 Diabetes And Risk Of Infection, Morgan Borud

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Body Habitus On Mortality Risk In Septic Patients, Brita Bush

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Sglt2 Inhibitors Compared To Glp-1 Receptor Agonists In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes And Hypertension, Koree Vivatson

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of Dietary Changes Versus Elective Cholecystectomy In The Treatment Of Gallbladder Disease, Liza Ystaas

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Pharmacologic Intervention With Thyroid Dysfunction And Infertility, Mackenzie Yaggie

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Autoimmune Hepatitis: Best Treatment Practices, Deann Schaefer

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Intervention For Cholelithiasis, Nelya Dyak

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Subclinical Hypothyroidism And Its Relation To Cardiac Dysfunction, Brandon Anderson

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Precision Medicine And The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Emily Stunek

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Pesticides And Hypothyroidism, Monica Larson

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Spring Commencement: May 16, 2020, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 16, 2020.

Doctor Of Medicine Commencement: May 16, 2020, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Doctor of Medicine Commencement program from May 16, 2020.