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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Impact of Solar Radiation on Perchlorate Formation in the Atmosphere: Evidence from Ice Core Measurements, Bishnu Kunwar
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Computer Vision/AI to Better Understand the Performance of Agricultural Sprayer Nozzles, Praneel Acharya
Performance and Durability Assessment of Concrete Bridge Deck Sealants, Bipin Adhikari
Methods for Improving Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn in South Dakota, Andrew J. Ahlersmeyer
NiO Nanoparticles-Decorated Carbon Fiber Cloth as Lithiophilic Host Material for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries, Sarwar Ahmed
Modeling of Transport in Anatomic Respiratory Airways: Applications in Targeted Drug Delivery and Airborne Pathogenic Transmissions, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Akash
Extraction, Characterization, And Utilization of Yellow Pea Starch, Abdulmalik Albu Tuwaybah
Comprehensive Analysis and Forensic Investigation of Cyanide, Thiocyanate, and 2-Amino-2-Thiazoline-4-Carboxylic Acid In-Ante- and Postmortem Blood Utilizing Advanced Analytical Techniques, Abdullah Hamad Alluhayb
Evaluation of Welded and Polished Stainless-Steel Surfaces in Supporting Sporeformer Biofilms In Dairy Plants, Taghreed Almalki
Fighting for What is Right: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Fan Campaign to Save Anne with an E from Cancellation, Marie E. Anderson
Modulatory Effects of Deacetylated Sialic Acids (a Sugar Residue) in NK-Mediated Cytotoxicity and Targeted Therapy by Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, Mathias Tawiah Anim
Enhancing Nitrogen Use Efficiency Through Ai-Powered Image Analysis and Innovative N-Rich Spot Method, Bobby Azad
Impact Of Covid-19 Relief Packages on U.S. Household Food Security and Food Expenditure, Bridget Yeboah Bafowaa
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) Change and Professional Development for Educators: An Assessment of a Master’s in Chemistry Program for High School Science Teachers, Mary Charlotte Bautista
Development of Corn Kernel-based Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging Applications, Swastika Bera
Some 2-Color Rado Numbers For A Linear Equation With A Negative Constant, Rachel Bergjord
Building No-Tillage Maize Nitrogen Recommendation Algorithm that Considers Improvements in Soil Health, Dwarika Bhattarai
Mechanical Properties Evaluation of 3D Printed PETG and PCTG Polymers, Kalpesh Krishnarao Bhosale
Firm-level Political Risk and Corporate R&D Investment, Emmanuel Boah
Effects of Agricultural Chemicals on Native Plants of the Northern Great Plains, Gabrielle Bolwerk
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
Regional Assessment of Live Cattle and Carcass Characteristics in the Northern Plains, Harlee A. Brauckmuller
Improving The Utility of Precision Agriculture Through Machine Learning and Climate-Smart Practices, Skye Brugler
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
On the Simulation of Supersonic Flame Holder Cavities with OpenFOAM, Zachary Chapman
C3 and C4 Grass Dominated Plant Communities Differ in Response to Future Larger and Less Frequent Rainfall, Zigeng Chen
The Role of Carbon Credits on Farmers’ Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices in South Dakota, Stephen Cheye
Would AI Stocks Estimate Be as Surprised to USDA Stocks Reports As Private Market Analysts?, Asif Mahmud Chowdhury
Control of Persistent Environmental Listeria Monocytogenes Using Phenotypic and Genomic Approaches, Bhaswati Chowdhury
Nutrient Intake, Performance, and Body Composition in Preseason Wrestlers, Gregory Coapstick
Protein Purification for Value-Added Agriculture Feed and Packaging Applications, Matthew L. Cole
Investigating Dormancy and Germination Characteristics to Promote Restoration Success in the Northern Great Plains, Gregory A. Cooper
Walleye Feeding, Movements, and Energetics Reveal the Importance of Connected Wetlands in Glacial Lakes, Logan M. Cutler
Evaluating Precision Supplementation Technology and Mathematical Nutrition Models for the Development of Heifers Grazing Dormant Rangeland in Western South Dakota, Anna Katherine Dagel
Polysaccharide-based Hydrogel Beads for Biological Nitrogen Fixation, Prashant Dahal
Removal of Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water Using Biological Filtration, Peng Dai
Exploring Disparities in Prenatal Smoking and the Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Patricia Da Rosa
Electrospun Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Microfibers as an Asphalt Mix Additive, Debbrata Datta
Writing Young Adult Fiction: Reflections on Narration and Theme in Young Adult Literature, Kimberly Davidson
Quantifying the Effects of HVAC Operation to Mitigate Aerosol Concentration in a Classroom using CFD, Scott DePrez
Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Shaping the Diet-Induced Metabolome, Samitinjaya Dhakal
Characterizing Vaginal Gene Expression in Prepubertal Gilts, Shannon Lee Dierking
Novel Delivery Systems of Curcumin and Resveratrol, Mohamed Salem Elfaruk
Tracking Nitrogen Mineralization in the Presence of Biochar Utilizing Complementary-Method Assays in East Central South Dakota, Andrew Calvin Engel
Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Assessment in Barley, Tasneem Fathima
Relating Predator Community Ecology and Duck Nest Survival in Eastern South Dakota, Samantha R. Fino
Feeding Strategies to Improve Gastrointestinal Health and Growth Performance of Confinement Fed Ruminants, Forest Laine Francis
Biological Control of Bacterial Leaf Streak of Wheat Using Antagonistic Rhizobacteria, Ashley Frederickson
Understanding the Role of HBA/HBD Variations on Deep Eutectic Solvent Properties and Activity Using Acetylsalicylic Acid as a Model Drug, Michael Frimpong
A Class of Regression Models for Pairwise Comparisons of Forensic Handwriting Comparison Systems, Cami M. Fuglsby
Development of Probiotic Whipped Cream and Butter Using Whey Protein Hydrolysate-encapsulated Probiotic Organisms, Kritika Gaba
Effect of Genotypes on Rancidity Development During Storage of Naked Oats, Aastha Gautam
Soil Health Influenced by Livestock and Cover Crops Integration in Row Cropping Systems in South Dakota, Namrata Ghimire
Genomics-Assisted Approaches to Improve Grain Yield And End-Use Quality In Hard Winter Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Harsimardeep Singh Gill
Extended Cross-Referenced Analysis Using Data from the Landsat 8 And 9 Underfly Event, Garrison Gross
Strategies to Optimize Confinement Fed Beef Cattle in the Northern Plains, Erin R. Gubbels
Probing Signal-Based Data-Driven Modeling of Power Electronics Smart Converter Dynamics Using Power Hardware-In-The-Loop, Nischal Guruwacharya
Evaluation of Precision Ingredient Inclusion on Production Efficiency Responses in Finishing Beef Cattle, Santana R. Hanson
Electronic Waste as Synthetic Aggregate For Portland Cement Concrete, Shafaul Md Shafaul Islam
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
Response of Bed Shear Stress in Open-Channel Flow to a Sudden Change in Bed Roughness, Muhammad Farrukh Jamil
Developing a Natural Bio-Sanitizer for the Effective Removal of Resilient Biofilms from Dairy Separation Membranes, Sheetal Jha
Expanding the Use of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for Varietal Identification or Verification of Selected Cereal Crops, Johnna Jorgensen
Effectiveness of Atmospheric Cold Plasma in Inactivating Microorganisms, Nadee Shanika Kaluwahandi
The Development of Dark Hyperspectral Absolute Calibration Model Using Extended Pseudo Invariant Calibration Sites at a Global Scale: Dark EPICS-Global, Padam Bahadur Karki
Phosphate2 and Pin-Likes7 Affect Symbiotic Nodule Phenotypes in Soybean, Bhawandeep Kaur
Unveiling Race Diversity and Fungicide Sensitivity Profiles of Pyrenophora Tritici Repentis Populations in South Dakota Collected From 2021-2023, Jaswinder Kaur
Method of Validating Satellite Surface Reflectance Product Using Empirical Line Method, Meghraj KC
Diet and Management Strategies to Mitigate Decreased Feed Intake Associated with Terminal Implant Administration in Finishing Beef Steers, Alexandria M. Kelly
Evaluation Of Yeast Postbiotic in Sow Diets on Sow and Offspring Performance and Microbial Succession, Joel Kieser
Identification and Quantification of Novel Antimicrobials, Hazera Khatun Koly
Cytotoxicity Profiling and Apoptotic Potential of Carboxylic Acids-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents on Mammalian Cell Lines, Mavis Korankye
The Effects of Body Weight, Feed Intake, and Weather on Total and Liquid Water Intake in Growing Beef Cattle, Madison Rae Kovarna
Nitrogen Plasma Treatment on Triple Cation Mixed Halide Perovskite Surface for High Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells, Buddhi Sagar Lamsal
Evaluating the Impact of Increased Cycling on Thermal Power Plants Due to Wind Energy Penetration in the Midwest: A Case Study, Joscelyne Larson
Efficacy, Durability and Design of a Bucket Wheel Excavator for Icy Lunar Regolith, Austin Lohsandt
Adaptive Learning Gain in Asset Pricing, Sedealy Juste Lokossou
Effect of Foliar and Preplant Sulfur Application on Soybean Nutrient Uptake, Yield, and Seed Protein and Oil Content, Gena Ram Mahato
Evaluation of Feed Additives and Delivery Method for Receiving and Finishing Cattle, Thiago Lauro Maia Ribeiro
Aphid Parasitoid Wasps (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Aphidiinae) of the Americas: Species Discovery, Key To Genera, Annotated Checklist, And Summary Of Biology, Abigail Paige Martens
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
"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
Multiscale Evaluation of the Effect of Deicing Agents And Environmental Conditions on the Performance of Asphalt Pavements in Cold Regions, Maryam Mihandoust
Factors Influencing Mortality of Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis), Emily Moberg
Rye Cover Crop Termination Timing Influenced Early Corn Growth, Gene Expressions, And Yield in a No-Till System, Janet Moriles-Miller
The Live Bait Trade as a Pathway of Inland Invasive Fish Species Introductions, Hannah Mulligan
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Among Rural Healthcare Workers, Jordan Neises
Livestock Wastewater and Air Quality Management Using Microalgae, Capacitive Deionization, and Biofilters, Augustina Kwesie Osabutey
Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Steroidal Analogs: Potential Anticancer Agents, Trevor Ostlund
Theoretical Motivations for Posting in #MeToo, Shannon Pappas
Electrochemical Innovations: Advancements in Lithium Metal Batteries & Supercapacitor For Energy Storage, Jyotshna Pokharel