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Activities To Promote Healthy Nutrition And Physical Activity Habits Among Children, Julie Garden-Robinson, Bridget Curley, Amanda Helbling

FN Series – Food & Nutrition/HNES

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Experimentally-Provided Supportive Messages On Middle-Aged And Old Adults' Performance On Everyday Problems., Kristopher J. Kimbler

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

It has been suggested that instructional supportive messages consisting of positive emotional content or an offer of practical support have been linked to increased cognitive performance in a variety of domains (Denney, Tozier, & Schlotthauer, 1992; Isen, Daubman, & Nowicki, 1987; Kennedy, Mather, & Carstensen, 2004; Sarason, 1981; Sarason & Sarason, 1986; Tardy, 1992). The exposure to instructional supportive messages has also been linked to the amount of anxious and task-irrelevant thoughts (cognitive interference) that individuals report experiencing during a cognitive task (Sarason, 1981; Sarason & Sarason, 1986). Research assessing the effect of instructional input on performing everyday problems has …

Classical And Quantum Algorithms For Finding Cycles, Jill Cirasella

Publications and Research

Quantum computing—so weird, so wonderful—inspires much speculation about the line between the possible and the impossible. (Of course, there is still unclarity about how “impossible” intractable problems are and about how “possible” quantum computers are.) This thesis takes a slightly different tack: instead of focusing on how to make the impossible possible, it focuses on how to make the possible easier.

More specifically, this paper discusses quantum algorithms for finding cycles in graphs, a problem for which polynomial-time classical algorithms already exist. It explains and compares the classical and quantum algorithms, and it introduces a few new algorithms and observations. …

Worlds Together . . . Words Apart: An Assessment Of The Effectiveness Of Arts-Based Curriculum For Second Language Learners, Stephanie Urso Spina

Publications and Research

The objective of this study is to assess whether authentic arts-based1 curricula facilitate the acquisition of English as a second language (ESL) without sacrificing proficiency in the first language (Spanish). This question is examined theoretically and empirically. First, the use of an arts-based curriculum is positioned within a Vygotskiian framework of learning as reflected in current research. This overview is organized by two themes: 1) the authenticity of the art experience and 2) the emphasis on social interaction and the cognitive mediation among sign systems. Applicable findings from related literature are reviewed and synthesized within each of these themes. Secondly, …

Participation, Claire Bishop

Publications and Research

An anthology of key writings on the topic of participation in art, from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Spanish In Brazil: Language Policy, Business, And Cultural Propaganda, José Del Valle

Publications and Research

The purpose of this article is to describe and analyze the language policies designed and implemented since the early nineties by Spanish government agencies in order to promote Spanish as a valuable international language. In particular, we focus on its promotion in Brazil and on the strategies used to legitimize not only the presence of the language in various domains (e.g. the educational system) but also the active participation of Spanish institutions in its spread. Through a detailed analysis of a corpus of relevant texts, (a) we critically examine the cultural, economic, and political roots of these policies, as well …

North Dakota Cafo Operators Record Book, Ron Weiderholt, Teresa Dvorak

NM Series – Nutrition Management

No abstract provided.

Developing An Interdisciplinary Analysis And Application Of Worldview Concepts For Christian Mission, Paulo Candido De Oliveira

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem. The Adventist emphasis on cognitive knowledge and behavioral change instead of deep changes of worldview assumptions and allegiance is the main concern of the present work. It is easier to emphasize cognitive beliefs and behavior than to do the difficult task of working to change the underlying worldview premises that drive behavior. The emphases on cognitive beliefs and behavior have frequently generated syncretism, created loyalty based on surface advantage instead of deeper allegiance, and hindered the Seventh-day Adventist Christian message from being adapted to different cultures.

Method. An interdisciplinary library research is conducted to establish the foundational knowledge of …

Validation Of Nitrogen Oxides And Pm Correction Factors For Heavy Duty Diesel Engines., Mahesh Govindareddy

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Considering the contribution of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from on-road heavy duty diesel engines to the atmospheric inventory, their accurate measurement is important. According to the Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 Part 86 Subpart N, NOx measured at a given temperature and relative humidity is corrected to standard conditions using a humidity correction factor. This factor depends on the intake air absolute humidity. However, this correction factor was developed in the 1970’s and may not be applicable to the existing engine technologies. Also, after the 1998 Consent Decrees, in-use testing has become a part of engine certification and the …

An Experimental And Computational Investigation Of Dielectrics For Use In Quarter Wave Coaxial Cavity Resonators., Andrew D. Lowery

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Emissions from automobiles are becoming more of an environmental concern. Typical measures for controlling emissions, such as variable timing, aftertreatment, and alternative fuels have been investigated. Current research has involved manipulating the ignition inside of the combustion chamber. It has been demonstrated that a plasma flame can be generated from microwaves in a Quarter Wave Coaxial Cavity Resonator (QWCCR). By using this technology, as well as developing an interface to an automobile’s ignition system, it may become possible for researchers to sustain combustion in a modern internal combustion engine. Filling each plasma cavity with a dielectric medium can both alter …

The Un's Record In Nation Building, Seth G. Jones, James Dobbins

Chicago Journal of International Law

This paper is divided into five sections. Section I provides a brief overview of the UN's historical experience in nation-building. Section II examines key UN inputs into nation-building operations, such as levels of military and police, duration, timing of elections, and economic assistance. Section III examines such outcomes as the ability to achieve peace and democracy. Section IV outlines key UN reforms to improve its ability to conduct nation-building missions. Section V concludes with implications for future UN missions.

Modeling Groundwater Denitrification By Ferrous Iron Using Phreeqc, Tedros Tesfay

Theses and Dissertations

Nitrate is one of the most common groundwater contaminants, and ingesting it leads to potential health risks. Denitrification, the only effective process to eliminate nitrate, is limited by the abundance of biologically available electron donors. Thus, understanding the natural denitrification capacity of aquifers, through the analysis of all the major electron donors, is essential.

A better way to estimate groundwater denitrification reactions is to compute the mass balance of the redox sensitive species. The University of North Dakota (UND) denitrification team installed mesocosms (ISMs) to understand the fate of nitrate in field conditions. Accordingly, the team has shown the significant …

Effectiveness Of Gypsum In The North-Central Region Of The U.S., James Gerwing, George Rehm, Dave Franzen

SF Series – Soils & Fertilizers

No abstract provided.

Leptospirosis, Charles L. Stoltenow, Neil W. Dyer

V Series – Veterinary

No abstract provided.

Perennial And Biennial Thistle Control, Rodney G. Lym, Richard K. Zollinger

W Series – Weeds

No abstract provided.

Presenting Information Regarding Regional Anesthetic Consent, Samuel J. Mitzel

Theses and Dissertations

Many people have surgical procedures everyday without sufficient knowledge to make a proper informed consent to the different types of anesthesia available. The purpose of this independent study project was to review the different types of regional anesthesia and present them to individuals who will be having surgery, so these individuals can be informed as they give consent to anesthesia. Highlighted positive and negative aspects of both regional and general anesthesia are included along with indications and contraindications of each type of anesthesia.

The information presented is focused on the adult population who will be asked to make consent for …

Independent Practice For Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists In The Rural Setting, Amber L. Phillips

Theses and Dissertations

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are competent in delivering cost-effective, quality anesthesia care. Therefore, rural communities rely on CRNAs to provide anesthesia care in their facilities. With the shortage of CRNAs and anesthesiologists recruiting anesthesia providers to the rural communities has become a major issue. Without anesthesia services many rural facilities are unable to provide their community members with procedures that require anesthesia monitoring.

Rural communities, unlike urban, are unable to recruit CRNAs using financial incentives. This project will provide CRNAs information needed to practice independently in the rural setting. The sole anesthesia providers in many rural medical facilities are …

The How And Why Of The New Public Corporation Tax Shelter Compliance Norm, Susan C. Morse

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Responsibilities Of Judges And Advocates In Civil And Common Law: Some Lingering Misconceptions Concerning Civil Lawsuits, Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr., Angelo Dondi

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Immigration Panel, Richard A. Boswell, Catherine Tactaquin, Mark Silverman, Joren Lyons, Bill Ong Hing

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Subclassing, Scott Dodson

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.