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    Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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    Computer Vision/AI to Better Understand the Performance of Agricultural Sprayer Nozzles, Praneel Acharya

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    Performance and Durability Assessment of Concrete Bridge Deck Sealants, Bipin Adhikari

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    Methods for Improving Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn in South Dakota, Andrew J. Ahlersmeyer

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    NiO Nanoparticles-Decorated Carbon Fiber Cloth as Lithiophilic Host Material for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries, Sarwar Ahmed

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    Modeling of Transport in Anatomic Respiratory Airways: Applications in Targeted Drug Delivery and Airborne Pathogenic Transmissions, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Akash

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    Extraction, Characterization, And Utilization of Yellow Pea Starch, Abdulmalik Albu Tuwaybah

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    Evaluation of Welded and Polished Stainless-Steel Surfaces in Supporting Sporeformer Biofilms In Dairy Plants, Taghreed Almalki

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    Understanding Human Gut Bacterial Interactions and Their Role in Colonization Resistance Against Clostridioides Difficile Using Mini-Bioreactor Array And Caenorhabditis Elegans as Model Systems, Achuthan Ambat

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    Fighting for What is Right: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Fan Campaign to Save Anne with an E from Cancellation, Marie E. Anderson

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    Modulatory Effects of Deacetylated Sialic Acids (a Sugar Residue) in NK-Mediated Cytotoxicity and Targeted Therapy by Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, Mathias Tawiah Anim

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    Impact Of Covid-19 Relief Packages on U.S. Household Food Security and Food Expenditure, Bridget Yeboah Bafowaa

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    Development of Corn Kernel-based Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging Applications, Swastika Bera

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    Some 2-Color Rado Numbers For A Linear Equation With A Negative Constant, Rachel Bergjord

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    Building No-Tillage Maize Nitrogen Recommendation Algorithm that Considers Improvements in Soil Health, Dwarika Bhattarai

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    Firm-level Political Risk and Corporate R&D Investment, Emmanuel Boah

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    Physically Adjusted Neutral Detergent Fiber System: Effects of Dextrose and Non-Forage Fiber on Performance, Feeding Behavior, Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation and Rumen Bacterial Abundance in Dairy Cattle, Jorge Luis Bonilla Urbina

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    Improving The Utility of Precision Agriculture Through Machine Learning and Climate-Smart Practices, Skye Brugler

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    In-Vivo Assessment of a Direct-Fed Microbial on Lactation Performances, Blood Biomarkers, Ruminal Fermentation and Microbial Abundance in Transition to Mid-Lactation Holstein Cows, Marcela Bulnes Lopez

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    On the Simulation of Supersonic Flame Holder Cavities with OpenFOAM, Zachary Chapman

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    The Role of Carbon Credits on Farmers’ Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices in South Dakota, Stephen Cheye

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    Would AI Stocks Estimate Be as Surprised to USDA Stocks Reports As Private Market Analysts?, Asif Mahmud Chowdhury

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    Control of Persistent Environmental Listeria Monocytogenes Using Phenotypic and Genomic Approaches, Bhaswati Chowdhury

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    Nutrient Intake, Performance, and Body Composition in Preseason Wrestlers, Gregory Coapstick

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    Evaluating Precision Supplementation Technology and Mathematical Nutrition Models for the Development of Heifers Grazing Dormant Rangeland in Western South Dakota, Anna Katherine Dagel

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    Polysaccharide-based Hydrogel Beads for Biological Nitrogen Fixation, Prashant Dahal

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    Removal of Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water Using Biological Filtration, Peng Dai

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    Electrospun Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Microfibers as an Asphalt Mix Additive, Debbrata Datta

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    Quantifying the Effects of HVAC Operation to Mitigate Aerosol Concentration in a Classroom using CFD, Scott DePrez

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    Role Of Human Gut Microbiota in Shaping the Diet-Induced Metabolome, Samitinjaya Dhakal

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    Novel Delivery Systems of Curcumin and Resveratrol, Mohamed Salem Elfaruk

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    Relating Predator Community Ecology and Duck Nest Survival in Eastern South Dakota, Samantha R. Fino

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    A Class of Regression Models for Pairwise Comparisons of Forensic Handwriting Comparison Systems, Cami M. Fuglsby

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    Development of Probiotic Whipped Cream and Butter Using Whey Protein Hydrolysate-encapsulated Probiotic Organisms, Kritika Gaba

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    Identifying Optimum Germination Temperatures and Analysis Weights in Seed Testing for Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) and River Bulrush (Bolboschoenus fluviatilis), Rachel Geary

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    Soil Health Influenced by Livestock and Cover Crops Integration in Row Cropping Systems in South Dakota, Namrata Ghimire

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    Genomics-Assisted Approaches to Improve Grain Yield And End-Use Quality In Hard Winter Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Harsimardeep Singh Gill

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    Extended Cross-Referenced Analysis Using Data from the Landsat 8 And 9 Underfly Event, Garrison Gross

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    Evaluation of Precision Ingredient Inclusion on Production Efficiency Responses in Finishing Beef Cattle, Santana R. Hanson

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    Electrode and Electrolyte Design to Develop Advanced Battery Technologies for Large Scale Energy Storage, Wei He

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    U.S. Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Raised Carbon-friendly Beef: Moderation Effect of Information And Consumer Characteristics, Mariam Ishaq

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    Electronic Waste as Synthetic Aggregate For Portland Cement Concrete, Shafaul Md Shafaul Islam

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    Comparison of Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety Scores Between U.S. Households with and Without Children at Early And Later Stages of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Hanan Mohammed Eissa Jamali

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    Developing a Natural Bio-Sanitizer for the Effective Removal of Resilient Biofilms from Dairy Separation Membranes, Sheetal Jha

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    Expanding the Use of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for Varietal Identification or Verification of Selected Cereal Crops, Johnna Jorgensen

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    Effectiveness of Atmospheric Cold Plasma in Inactivating Microorganisms, Nadee Shanika Kaluwahandi

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    The Development of Dark Hyperspectral Absolute Calibration Model Using Extended Pseudo Invariant Calibration Sites at a Global Scale: Dark EPICS-Global, Padam Bahadur Karki

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    Method of Validating Satellite Surface Reflectance Product Using Empirical Line Method, Meghraj KC

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    Diet and Management Strategies to Mitigate Decreased Feed Intake Associated with Terminal Implant Administration in Finishing Beef Steers, Alexandria M. Kelly

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    Simulating The Impact of Emissions Control on Economic Productivity Using Particle Systems and Puff Dispersion Model, Najam Khan

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    Evaluation Of Yeast Postbiotic in Sow Diets on Sow and Offspring Performance and Microbial Succession, Joel Kieser

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    Identification and Quantification of Novel Antimicrobials, Hazera Khatun Koly

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    Cytotoxicity Profiling and Apoptotic Potential of Carboxylic Acids-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents on Mammalian Cell Lines, Mavis Korankye

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    Nitrogen Plasma Treatment on Triple Cation Mixed Halide Perovskite Surface for High Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells, Buddhi Sagar Lamsal

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    Adaptive Learning Gain in Asset Pricing, Sedealy Juste Lokossou

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    Evaluation of Feed Additives and Delivery Method for Receiving and Finishing Cattle, Thiago Lauro Maia Ribeiro

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    Aphid Parasitoid Wasps (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Aphidiinae) of the Americas: Species Discovery, Key To Genera, Annotated Checklist, And Summary Of Biology, Abigail Paige Martens

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    Addressing Soil Carbon Sequestration Response from Multispecies Dairy Forage Systems and Modeling Rangeland Beef Cow Dry Matter Intake Using Precision Enteric Emissions Measurements, Lillian J. McFadden

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    "We Give Them the Most Important Thing Possible. We Give Their Dreary Lives Excitement”: Toward a Theoretical Model of Narrative Parasocial Engagement, Dominic Delbert Meyers

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    Multiscale Evaluation of the Effect of Deicing Agents And Environmental Conditions on the Performance of Asphalt Pavements in Cold Regions, Maryam Mihandoust

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    Rye Cover Crop Termination Timing Influenced Early Corn Growth, Gene Expressions, And Yield in a No-Till System, Janet Moriles-Miller

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    Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Among Rural Healthcare Workers, Jordan Neises

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    Effect Of Lighter (273 Kg) and Heavier (356 Kg) Initial Weight on Growth Performance of Single-Source, Pre-Conditioned Beef Steers Fed A Single Growing-Finishing Diet, Thomas C. Norman

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    Livestock Wastewater and Air Quality Management Using Microalgae, Capacitive Deionization, and Biofilters, Augustina Kwesie Osabutey

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    Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Steroidal Analogs: Potential Anticancer Agents, Trevor Ostlund

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    Theoretical Motivations for Posting in #MeToo, Shannon Pappas

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    Rumen-Protected Methionine Supplementation Improves Lactation, Oxidative Status, and Immune Response During a Subclinical Mastitis Challenge In Lactating Dairy Cows., Anita Paz Lopez

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    Dynamic Modeling of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Smart Inverters Using Power-Hardware-In-The-Loop, Bidur Poudel

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    Impacts of Land Cover Change on Urban Heat Island (UHI) in Denver from 1985 to 2020, Sadia Islam Ritu

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    STEM and Pre-Health Students’ Diminishing Online Conversation Volume Regarding Majors and Careers Within the Field: Why Higher Education Should Care, Susan Roh

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    Assessing How Long-Term Conservation Agricultural Practices Impact Soil Properties and Soil, Water, and Nutrient Dynamics Through Soil Profile, Ajoy Kumar Saha

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    Indigenous Toxin Affects Cell Viability, While an Artificial Proteolytic Queueing Causes the Upregulation of Specific Genes, Mohammed Salahuddin

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    The Impact of Cluster Strength On Wages: An Empirical Analysis, Devan Schaefer

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    Effects of Dietary Genistein and Fugacity Modelling in an Aquaculture System, Travis Schaeffer

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    The Interplay between Flavonoids and the Human Gut Microbiome: A Multi-Omics Study, Prabhjot Kaur Sekhon

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    Fungicide Sensitivity in P. Tritici-Repentis Diverse Population and Phenotyping of Spelt Wheat for Multiple Diseases, Zunera Shabbir

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    Validation of Expanded Trend-To-Trend Cross-Calibration Technique and its Application to Global Scale, Ramita Shah

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    Evaluation of Low-Cost Radiometer for Surface Reflectance Re-trieval and Orbital Sensor’s Validation, Dinithi Siriwardana Pathiranage

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    Initial Procedure for Small-Scale Extraction of Subsurface Martian Ice, Evan Steers

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    Assessing the Economic Feasibility of Capturing and Utilizing Carbon Dioxide from Ethanol Production in South Dakota, Makiah Stukel

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    Automatic Data-Driven Partitioned Modeling of Power System Dynamics with Smart Power Electronic Inverters, Sunil Subedi

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    The Impact of Increasing Dietary Levels of Hybrid Rye on Growing-Finishing Pig Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality, Caitlyn Sullivan

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    Advanced Analytical Techniques for the Analysis of Toxic Inhaled Agent Exposure and Pharmacokinetic Investigation, Sharmin Sultana

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    Farmers’ Preference and Willingness to Accept Carbon Payment Programs: Evidence from South Dakota, Pramisha Thapaliya

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    Development and Assessment of Gamified Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning Activities in Undergraduate Large Lecture Chemistry Courses, Nathan Turner

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    Development of Novel Cellular Assay Model and Therapeutic Deep Eutectic Solvents to Optimize the Activity of Anticancer Agents, Nizam Uddin

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    Impact of Virtual Fence Technology on Yearling Steer Behavior, Performance, and Energetic Expenditure, Logan Riley Vandermark

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    Identification of Genes Expressed in the Anterior Pituitary Associated With Water Restriction in Beef Cattle, Himali Chathurika Wickramasinghe Vithana Arachchilage

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    Quantitative Change Analysis of Undisturbed Lands in Eastern South Dakota: 2012-2021, Riley W. Wollschlager

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    A Study of the Local Deep Galerkin Method for the Modified Cahn Hilliard Equation, Shi Wen Wong

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    Feasibility of Earthships as Sustainable Homes in Brookings County, South Dakota, Whitney Sunkwah Yeboah

    Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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    A NOVEL CRISPR/Cas GENE EDITING SYSTEM FOR PLANTS WHICH BYPASSES GENETIC TRANSFORMATION AND TISSUE CULTURE, Aastha Acharya

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    Beta Glucan Enriched Oat-wheat Naan - Nutritional, Sensory, and Rheological Evaluation of Par-baked Leavened Flatbreads, Anjana Adhikari

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    Understanding the Impact of Human Germline Single-Nucleotide Variants, Samuel Adjei

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    Diversity and Inclusion in Science Teaching Learning (DISTL): Focusing On the Perspectives of Undergraduate Students and Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Chemistry Classroom, Albert Aidoo

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    Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interface with Superhalogen-Based Double Antiperovskite Li6OS(BH4)2 Materials For Dentrite-Free and Stable Lithium Metal Batteries, Gazi Mahfujul Alam

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    Characterization of Shear Strength and Cracking Resistance of a Chemically Stabilized Clayey Soil, Abdulaziz Alhawiti

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    Exploring Bioprocessing Technologies for Diverse Industrial Application of Canola, Ahmad Fawzi N Alhomodi

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    Impact of Storage and Different Variety on Proximate Composition and Functionality of Lentils, Hussain Al Naser

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    A Process to Produce Lactose Phosphate from Dairy Byproducts And Used as an Alternative to Emulsifying Salts In Processed Cheese Food Manufacture, Khalid Ahmed Alsaleem

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    Students’ Perceptions of Specific Laboratory Curricula on the Learning Experience in Chemistry Courses, Arwa Ali Alshehri