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January 24, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Characterizing Nonlinear Fluid Flow In 3d Printed Rock Fractures: Effects Of Roughness, Aperture, And Intersection Angles, Ghoulem Ifrene, Prasad Pothana, Sven Egenhoff, Nicholas Bittner, Kuldeep Singh

Petroleum Engineering Posters and Presentations

Understanding fluid flow behavior at fracture intersections is vital to geothermal energy extraction, underground water flow, and CO₂ storage. Here, laboratory experiments were performed to study the effect of surface roughness, intersection angles, and aperture on nonlinear flow behavior in simple fracture networks. A FormLabs (3B+) 3D printer was used to fabricate 8 samples of 38.1mm in diameter and 59.43mm or 54.9mm in length with 2 intersecting fractures of 10^o and 40^o respectively. The surface roughness of the fractures was based on laser profilometry measurements from two induced mode 1 rock fractures, with a joint roughness coefficient …

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

Grand Forks At 150: The First Fifty, Nikki Berg Burin

Digital Press Books

2024 marks the 150th anniversary of white settlers platting the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota which in 1874 opened the townsite of Grand Forks to legal settlement. While the city of Grand Forks wasn’t officially incorporated until 7 years later, 2024 nevertheless begins a period of reflection on the history, the present, and the future of the city.

As part of this effort to think about the legacy of the founding of Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota Department of History and American Indian Studies collaborated with the Grand Forks Historic Preservation Commission to produce a series of …

The Cost Of Doing Homework: Online Homework Systems With Access Codes From A Social Justice Perspective, Virginia Clinton-Lisell, Alison E. Kelly

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

The use of online homework systems that require the purchase of an access code has become widespread. The purpose of this study is to examine student experiences with and perceptions of online homework systems with access codes. Postsecondary students (N = 966) completed a survey about the financial costs, perceptions of quality, engagement with, and learning with online homework systems. Most students (79.5%) indicated that they had been required to purchase an access code for an online homework system. Of those who had been required to purchase an access code, 29.4% reported their grade was hurt because they could …

Israel, Palestine, And The Trolley Problem: On The Futility Of The Search For The Moral High Ground, Jack Russell Weinstein

Digital Press Books

Arguments about Israel and Palestine are almost always accusatory and polemical. Rather than learning from one another, opponents jockey for the moral high ground trying to find that one attack they believe proves their side to be completely on the right, without compromise. This means Israel’s advocates dismiss Palestinian land claims without due consideration and Pro-Palestinian voices falsely accuse Israel of the most heinous modern crimes: colonialism, genocide, and apartheid. None of this is productive or healthy.

In Israel, Palestine, and the Trolley Problem: On the Futility of the Search for the Moral High Ground, philosopher Jack Russell Weinstein interweaves …

Breaking The Barrier To Leisure Engagement In Long-Term Care Facilities To Enhance Residents’ Health, Well-Being, And Quality Of Life, Callie M. Kleindl

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Title: Breaking the Barrier to Leisure Engagement in Long-Term Care Facilities to Enhance Residents’ Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project was to promote leisure engagement for residents with dementia in long-term care (LTC) facilities to enhance their overall health, well-being, and quality of life (QOL).

Methodology: A thorough literature review supported the need for increased leisure engagement in LTC facilities for residents with dementia. Chronic conditions, such as dementia, impact a resident’s ability to engage in meaningful occupations which leads to occupational deprivation. In addition, a decline in leisure engagement has been found …

An Intergenerational Program Approach To Support Successful Aging And Decrease Social Isolation In Nursing Home Residents, Mariah Herring

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose As older adults transition to nursing facilities, their involvement in community activities diminishes, impacting their physical health, cognitive abilities, and social engagement (Lowry et al., 2012; Serrat-Graboleda et al., 2010). Evidence suggests that utilizing intergenerational programs in nursing facilities can effectively reduce social isolation, enhance quality of life for residents, and support academics and social skills in preschool students (Gustavsson, 2015; Lowry et al., 2012; Mondaca et al., 2018; Pillemer et al., 2022; Tak et al., 2015). This scholarly project aims to support successful aging and decrease social isolation in nursing facilities through the development of occupation-based psychomotor activities …

Specialized Knowledge Of Feeding And Eating Best Practices, Katie Anne Deboer

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The process of gradually developing from complete dependence to independent self-feeding for a child is critical in social, emotional, physical, and cultural maturation (Korth & Maune, 2020). Of all developing children in America, 25-50% have feeding, eating and/or swallowing difficulties, with the percentage even higher for children that are autistic, premature, and/or have other developmental delays (Gronski & Doherty, 2020). The purpose of this Doctoral Experiential Capstone is to complete a thorough needs assessment to find the current gaps in the literature, frequently used and effective evaluation methods, and research-based interventions in the area of feeding, eating, and swallowing …

Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell (Car-T) Vs Standard Of Care Therapy For Treatment Of Relapsed Or Refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, Jessica Frenkel

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma is the most common and aggressive subset of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Approximately 20-50% of patients will either relapse or become refractory to primary chemoimmunotherapy treatment methods and require second line treatment, which consists of aggressive high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Chimeric antigen T cell receptor (CAR-T) therapy is a novel treatment strategy consisting of autologously derived genetically engineered T cells that has been tested as an alternative method for treatment of aggressive forms of DLBCL. The purpose of this review is to compare the efficacy, safety, and cost effectiveness of standard of …

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, …

The Wyld Outdoors: A Community Based Occupational Therapy Program To Address Mental Health Strategies In Rural Wyoming, Emily Ray

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Title: The WYld Outdoors: A Community-Based Occupational Therapy Program to Address Mental Health Strategies in Rural Wyoming

Background: Globally, there is an expressed need to address mental health promotion and prevention strategies in community-based settings (World Health Organization [WHO], 2022). To work toward meeting these needs it is important to start at a local level. Statewide initiatives in Wyoming have risen in recent years with goals to expand upon mental and behavioral health, but culture and lack of environmental means significantly impact accessibility to these resources (State of Wyoming [SOW], 2023). Based on literature findings there are even fewer local …

Supporting Clients And Caregivers Of Full-Time Wheelchair Users At Risk For Pressure Injuries, Jessica Lynn Wetzel

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Title: Supporting Clients and Caregivers of Full-Time Wheelchair Users at Risk for Pressure Injuries

Purpose: Wheelchair users are classified as a population at a great risk for developing pressure injuries due to their decreased sensation and extensive time seated on bony prominences (Mervis & Phillips, 2023). Affecting around three million adults each year in the United States alone, the number of pressure injuries is a cause for concern (Mervis & Phillips, 2023). More severe pressure injuries can cause sedentary lifestyles, further leading to occupational deprivation of the individual experiencing them. Although there are many strategies to prevent pressure injury formation, …

Enhancing The Service Delivery For Adolescents Using The Mental Health Continuum Through Occupational Therapy, Jadalyn Lane Wagner

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project was to understand how occupational therapy services can enhance the quality of mental health services for adolescents and across the life span. The materials developed provide occupational therapy practitioners resources to demonstrate their unique value and role within the interdisciplinary teams and settings within the mental health continuum of care.

Methodology: The Model of Human Occupation was utilized to organize the literature review that led to the creation of the materials (O’Brien, 2017). Reviewing the literature with the model allowed for a thorough understanding of the needs of adolescents with mental illness, the …

Assistive Technology Accessibility And Usability: A Toolkit For Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Erin Siebenaler

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Background: Assistive technology (AT) plays a vital role in the health, well-being, independence, and quality of life of individuals with a broad range of occupational challenges (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2016; Grajo & Boisselle, 2018; World Health Organization, 2023). Occupational therapists (OTs) and other AT providers can influence the accessibility and usability of AT; however, providers face barriers with limited access to training and evidence-based practice, impacting their confidence in providing AT services (Demain et al., 2013; Dishman et al., 2021; Long et al., 2007; Manship et al., 2023). These barriers can cause feelings of incompetence and reluctance to recommend …

Supporting Interoceptive Learning Across Environments: A Guide For Educators And Caregivers, Jamie M. Steinhoff

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Introduction: Children aged four to six experience rapid brain development, advancing language skills, and understanding of the human body (Schaan et al., 2019). This developmental stage highlights the importance of educators and caregivers teaching interoception to improve preschool-aged children's occupational engagement and emotional regulation. Children lacking developed interoceptive skills may encounter difficulties regulating their emotions, impacting activities such as play, social participation, education, and health management (Arnold et al., 2019). This product was developed to offer caregivers and educators a comprehensive understanding of interoception through a handbook and training sessions containing strategies, exercises, tools, and activities to facilitate interoceptive development …

The Muslims Of Darürrahat, Ismail Gaspirali

Digital Press Books

In Ismail Gaspirali’s 1890s story The Muslims of Darürrahat, (the Peaceful Country) the not entirely intrepid narrator Mullah Abbas Efendi arrives in the imaginary land of Darürrahat. He has been led there by mysteriously appearing guides, who take him from Alhambra palace in Andalusia through an underground tunnel, where he emerges in Darürrahat to find a Muslim utopian country filled with progressive people and dotted with beautiful Islamic architecture and technologically advanced cities. As in most works of utopian imagination which are also aimed squarely at social critique of the author’s present day, there is nothing simple about this …

Navigating The Wheelchair Recommendation Process: A Preventative Approach For Rural Providers, Kelsey M. Rajewsky

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Title: Navigating the Wheelchair Recommendation Process: A Preventative Approach for Rural Providers

Background: Wheelchair procurement is a complex process that begins with patients seeing their physician for a prescription and guidance on where to go for step two. It is this critical second step that can make the difference for someone receiving a basic wheelchair meant for short-term use, or a referral to a practitioner specializing in seating and wheeled mobility. While getting to a physician's office can be challenging for all wheelchair users, a rural wheelchair user experiences additional barriers such as limited resources available locally, culture, and difficulties …

The Use Of Evidence-Based Practice To Strengthen Professional Identity Among Occupational Therapists., Allison M. Stephani, Kaelyn J. Talley, Ariel K. Tix

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic focuses on occupational therapy practitioners’ use of evidence-based practice in their practice regarding how it connects to their professional identity. The population studied was occupational therapy practitioners in their work settings. The main factors that were considered were level of connection to the profession, informal and formal education, and current use of evidence-based practice. Professional identity is defined as how a person sees themselves based on values, motives, experiences and beliefs related to their profession (Poole & Patterson, 2021). According to the Tornebohm Model, professional identity is broken down into four categories, which includes competence, conceptual …

Aerocom: Winter 2024, John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences

Aerocom: John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Alumni Magazine

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Winter Commencement: December 14-15, 2023, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Winter Commencement program from December 14 and 15, 2023.

“The Pictures Allowed Me To Connect To The Material More”: Student Perceptions Of A Diversity-Focused Open Pedagogy Assignment, Ashley M. Biddle, Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

A racially diverse sample of Introductory Psychology students (n = 32) completed a semester-long open pedagogy assignment focused on improving diversity depicted in photographs in psychology textbooks. Students first did a content analysis on racial and gender diversity within a popular openly licensed Introductory Psychology textbook (i.e., an open educational resource [OER]) and found that White presenting men were overrepresented. Then, for each broad topic in the course, students shared a topic-relevant photograph they had taken with the purpose of improving the diversity of textbook content. Students assigned these photographs Creative Commons (CC) license. Because the openly licensed textbook also …

Waterbody Size Influences Chemical And Community Characteristics Of North Dakota Prairie Wetlands And Lakes, Julia Renee Hampton

Theses and Dissertations

The Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) of North America is home to dynamic glacier-formed lakes and wetlands that range in size from small intermittent wetlands to large permanently filled basins. Predicting water-related shifts in environmental conditions and biological community responses within these systems has been challenging due to non-linear, scale-specific changes. Furthermore, landscape-level changes in the quantity and distribution of surface water are becoming more frequent. This thesis contributes to our understanding of how waterbody size, and potential size fluctuations, influence chemical and community dynamics of complex PPR glacial lakes and wetlands. We paired remote sensing and discontinuity methods with US …

Novel Tri-Biopolymer Thin Film With Superior Antimicrobial Efficacy, Ashraf Al-Goraee, Ali Alshami, Abdulrahman Al-Shami, Jason Power, Jadyn Guidinger, Christopher Buelke, Musabbir Jahan Talukder, Xiaodong Hou

Chemical Engineering Faculty Publications

This work reports a novel synthesis, characterization, and performance of antimicrobial polymeric thin films utilizing unreported ternary blend of Chitosan, PLA, and PCL. For binary systems, the selection of matching polymers has improved the material’s structures and properties; however, the transition to using a ternary system is not well-established yet. The ability to homogeneously blend 3 biopolymers would expand the potential to prepare new materials with tailored properties. Herein, unary, binary, and ternary films were produced by physical blending using the casting and solvent evaporation method. The films were then characterized using different techniques for comparing the properties of 3 …

Ai And Concerns On Bias And Correctness In Engineering, Stacy Bjorgaard

AI Assignment Library

This is a two-part assignment. In the first part, students discuss various scenarios relating to use of AI and potential issues of bias in class. In the second part, students examine the answers AI gives to basic questions in several engineering fields and compare these to expert answers for correctness.

November 15, 2023, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Thoughts Of Chat Gpt About Interaction Between Hypersonic Vehicles And Ice Crystal, Imteaz Osmani

Mechanical Engineering Posters and Presentations

This poster demonstrates the knowledge of ChatGPT regarding a contemporary research topic. The artificial intelligence was asked a set of questionnaires to narrow down a contemporary research idea. This poster also answers the question whether artificial intelligence can be used for developing a research idea or not. Lastly, this poster won the 3rd prize in the CHAT GPT poster contest category in CARS 2023 event.

Empowering Resilience: Insights From Chatgpt On The Texas 2021 Power Outage​, Farishta Rahman, Prakash Ranganathan

Electrical Engineering Posters and Presentations

This poster explores the symbiosis of energy resilience and AI support, using the Texas blackout of 2021 as a lens. Delving into causes, constraints, and financial impacts, it uncovers vulnerabilities in energy systems. Introducing ChatGPT, the poster emphasizes the synergy of cutting-edge AI in crisis response. Bridging technology, resilience strategies, and policy implications, it offers a succinct narrative on fortifying energy grids amidst growing demands and extreme weather events.

Uas Risk Analysis In And Around Airports, Prasad Pothana, Jack Thornby, Michael Ullrich, Sreejith Vidhyadharan, Paul Snyder

Petroleum Engineering Posters and Presentations

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Social Annotation: What Are Students’ Perceptions And How Does Social Annotation Relate To Grades?, Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Social annotation is a teaching and learning technique in which students post comments on electronic course materials in a shared space. The purpose of this study is to examine students’ perceptions of social annotation in the context of motivation and social justice. In addition, the connections between social annotation and course grades were examined. Students in a face-to-face course engaged in social annotation on their course textbook and completed a questionnaire on their perceptions (N = 41). Based on the findings, students had higher overall motivation for social annotation compared with quizzes. In contrast, comparisons of motivation between social …