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The Development And Application Of Fluorenscent Nanomaterials For Trace Determination Of Analytes, Carrie Lee John

Theses and Dissertations

Rapid development in nanoscience and nanotechnology has led to the dawn of a wide variety of nanomaterials. The properties and applications of these materials have not yet been fully explored. Likewise, the development of new types of nanomaterials is still needed. In particular, there is high demand for new photosensitive nanomaterials for detection of trace amount of analytes. Therefore, this dissertation focuses on the development of new photosensitive nanomaterials, the study of their properties and the application of these nanomaterials in trace analysis. Two types of these nanomaterials were studied, zinc-induced fluorescent silica nanoparticles and gold nanorods. The synthesis and …

Examination Of Male Batterer Typology In An Upper Midwest Sample, Jay R. Phillippi

Theses and Dissertations

Interpersonal violence is a pervasive and costly problem in many domains in our society. The study of interpersonal violence has included the origins of battering behavior, impact on victims, batterer treatment, and treatment completion. Recently, researchers have focused on the taxonomy of batterers. There is now ample evidence that batterers are not a homogenous group. The consensus among researchers is identifying types could lead to effective treatments for each type; however the call for the application of typology to clinical intervention has not been effectively answered.

The purpose of this study was to examine male batterer types with the use …

Biomedical Signal Transceivers, Reza Fazel-Rezai, Noah Root, Ahmed Rabbi, Duckhee Lee, Waqas Ahmad

Electrical Engineering Faculty Publications

With the growing costs of healthcare, the need for mobile health monitoring devices is critical. A wireless transceiver provides a cost effective way to transmit biomedical signals to the various personal electronic devices, such as computers, cellular devices, and other mobile devices. Different kinds of biomedical signals can be processed and transmitted by these devices, including electroencephalograph (EEG), electrocardiograph (ECG), and electromyography (EMG). By utilizing wireless transmission, the user gains freedom to connect with fewer constraints to their personal devices to view and monitor their health condition.

In this chapter, in the first few sections, we will introduce the reader …

Inclusions Of Religious And Spiritual Diversity In Multicultural Training For Counseling Psychologists, Sandra M. Grissom

Theses and Dissertations

The present study examined the lived experiences of eleven professors teaching multicultural courses within AP A and APP IC accredited counseling psychology programs regarding the state of including religious and spiritual diversity. Data were extracted from individual interviews, copies of course syllabi, and participant follow-up contacts. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. A total of eleven faculty were interviewed. Teaching careers ranged from 3 years to 30 years (M = 15 years, SD = 7. 78), with multicultural specific teaching experience ranging from 2 years to 28 years (M = 9 years, SD= 8.4). Race and ethnicity represented included …

Depressed Native Americans And Suicidal Ideation Contagion, Jeri Ann Azure

Theses and Dissertations

Screening for suicide ideation has been widely established as an effective strategy to identify and treat depression symptomology and suicidality (ideation, attempts, and completions), particularly within vulnerable populations such as Native Americans, where the rates of these problems exceed that of other ethnic minority groups. Findings from global research has suggested that symptoms of depression increase vulnerability to self-harm among individuals exposed to the suicide attempts of others within their family or social network. Group membership appears to increase the likelihood that the individual will acquire both the adaptive and maladaptive beliefs and proclivities of the desired group.

The risk …

The North Dakota Brain Drain: Perceptions About Factors That Contribute To North Dakota's Outmigration Of Graduates, Nancy J. Bauer

Theses and Dissertations

Graduates from the North Dakota University System (NDUS) choose either to remain in the state or leave for employment. This research explored factors that attract residents or contribute to the outmigration of NDUS college graduates from the graduates' perspectives. Data were gathered through an online questionnaire and qualitative interviews with the alumni.

Through inquiry of the graduates' opinions and experiences a better understanding of the outmigration factors emerged. Two prominent themes were identified: a perceived lack of professional level jobs affects NDUS graduates' decisions to leave North Dakota and a desire to be closer to family or to raise a …

Modelling Of Two Wheeler Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles, Bhanuben Amrutlal Patel

Theses and Dissertations

The aim of this work was to identify and specify the requirements of critical components of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems in 2-wheeled vehicles. Specifically, mathematical simulation tools, Matlab, Simulink and ADVISOR were used to explore the viability of both a smaller than 10kW fuel cell and smaller than 10kW hybrid fuel cell scooter. Hydrogen, air, and water consumption as well as heat management were monitored under varying conditions in simulations. Efficiency of the overall system was found to be approximately 50% and highly dependent on the fuel cell auxiliary power source. Due to the existing fuel converter …

The Role Of Metallothionein-3 In The Regulation Of Cell Differentiation, Chandra Sekhar Bathula

Theses and Dissertations

Metallothioneins, a group of low molecular weight, cysteine rich, intracellular proteins, are known to sequester heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd+2) and mercury and provide protection against their toxic effects. Previous studies from this laboratory have shown that the third isoform of metallothionein (MT-3) is expressed in the human kidney in situ, including the cultures of human proximal tubule (HPT) cells. The stable expression of MT-3 in the immortalized proximal tubule cell line that lacks its expression restored dome formation in these cells, suggesting that MT-3 may have a role in differentiation and vectorial active transport. This study further investigated …

Volume 48, Number 49: July 27, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 48, Number 48: July 20, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 48, Number 47: July 13, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 48, Number 46: July 06, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Dealing With Difficult Colleagues When You’Re The “New Kid”, Stephanie Walker

Librarian Publications

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss strategies for a new library employee seeking to deal with difficult people at work, when the difficult people are his/her own colleagues. It seeks to provide a description of several types of situations that may arise, and general strategies for dealing with them.

Design/methodology/approach – The column is based on the author’s substantial experience dealing with personnel matters in academic, public, and special libraries, including hiring for all types of positions. It is personal opinion, based on lengthy experience.

Findings – The paper addresses library personnel issues. This particular installment helps new employees …

Risk Factors Associated With Urinary Tract Infections And Patient Education, Natalie R. Royal

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Summer 2011, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Summer 2011 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 60 pages

Volume 94, Number 2

Vol. 36, No. 2: Summer 2011, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 48, Number 45: June 29, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Critical Components Of Suicide Prevention Programs For Colleges And Universities: A Delphi Study, Colleen A. Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

Despite debate over whether or not college student suicide rates are greater or less than similar age groups not enrolled in higher education, the rates of college students experiencing suicide ideation, attempting suicide, and successfully committing suicide are indeed rising. A steady increase in these rates over the last 15 years is evidence that this is an issue of great concern that needs further investigation and action. This study was focused on investigating what college and university counseling center employees with expertise in the development and implementation of suicide prevention programs believe to be critical components of an all-encompassing, workable …

Volume 48, Number 44: June 22, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 48, Number 43: June 15, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 48, Number 42: June 08, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Theoretical Studies Of Reactions Of Fulminic Acid And Other Molecules Related To Nitric Oxide, Yvonne Bongfen Mbote

Theses and Dissertations

Possible mechanisms for the NCO + HCNO and OH + HCNO reactions were studied using the second-order generalized Van Vleck perturbation theory (GVVPT2). Equilibrium geometries were obtained at the B3LYP variant of density functional theory (DFT) and at the multiconfigurational self consistent field (MCSCF) level of theory. The ground states electronic structures of all eight doublet spin intermediates of the NCO + HCNO reaction are substantially multiconfigurational with maximum amplitudes not larger than 0.87. GVVPT2 calculations of vertical excitation energies of the intermediates showed that all the intermediates, except one, have significant excitation energies to both the same and other …

Volume 48, Number 40: May 25, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 48, Number 39: May 18, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Doctor Of Medicine Commencement: May 15, 2011, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

Doctor of Medicine Commencement program from May 15, 2011.

Spring Commencement: May 14, 2011, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 14, 2011.

Volume 48, Number 38: May 11, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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School Of Law Commencement: May 7, 2011, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

School of Law Commencement program from May 7, 2011.

May 5, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the May 5, 2011, meeting of the University Senate. 32 pages

Volume 48, Number 37: May 04, 2011, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.