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Theses/Dissertations from 2023
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
Understanding Angler Responses to Fish Stocking Programs Across South Dakota, Riley L. Mounsdon
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
Dynamic Modeling of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Smart Inverters Using Power-Hardware-In-The-Loop, Bidur Poudel
An Analysis of the Effect of Temperature on Asphalt Paving in South Dakota, S M Rahat Rashedi
Impacts of Land Cover Change on Urban Heat Island (UHI) in Denver from 1985 to 2020, Sadia Islam Ritu
Assessing How Long-Term Conservation Agricultural Practices Impact Soil Properties and Soil, Water, and Nutrient Dynamics Through Soil Profile, Ajoy Kumar Saha
Indigenous Toxin Affects Cell Viability, While an Artificial Proteolytic Queueing Causes the Upregulation of Specific Genes, Mohammed Salahuddin
Soil Profile Properties and Greenhouse Gas Emissions as Influenced by Long-Term Cattle Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Applications Under Corn-Soybean-Spring Wheat Rotation in Eastern South Dakota, Anuoluwa Ojonoka Sangotayo
The Impact of Cluster Strength On Wages: An Empirical Analysis, Devan Schaefer
Effects of Dietary Genistein and Fugacity Modelling in an Aquaculture System, Travis Schaeffer
The Interplay between Flavonoids and the Human Gut Microbiome: A Multi-Omics Study, Prabhjot Kaur Sekhon
Fungicide Sensitivity in P. Tritici-Repentis Diverse Population and Phenotyping of Spelt Wheat for Multiple Diseases, Zunera Shabbir
Surface Reflectance Product Generated from MSS Using SMACAA and Validation with Respect to LEDAPS, Rahul Kumar Shah
Validation of Expanded Trend-To-Trend Cross-Calibration Technique and its Application to Global Scale, Ramita Shah
Impact of Polyphenols on Functional Properties of Milk Proteins, Aditya Sharma
Characterization of Parp1-Dependent Poly-Adp-Ribosylation of SPRTN, Quincee Simonson
Evaluation of Low-Cost Radiometer for Surface Reflectance Re-trieval and Orbital Sensor’s Validation, Dinithi Siriwardana Pathiranage
Initial Procedure for Small-Scale Extraction of Subsurface Martian Ice, Evan Steers
Assessing the Economic Feasibility of Capturing and Utilizing Carbon Dioxide from Ethanol Production in South Dakota, Makiah Stukel
Automatic Data-Driven Partitioned Modeling of Power System Dynamics with Smart Power Electronic Inverters, Sunil Subedi
The Impact of Increasing Dietary Levels of Hybrid Rye on Growing-Finishing Pig Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality, Caitlyn Sullivan
Advanced Analytical Techniques for the Analysis of Toxic Inhaled Agent Exposure and Pharmacokinetic Investigation, Sharmin Sultana
Electrical Activation of Mechanosensitive Channels Through Shearing Flow, Md Moin Uddin Talukder
The Effects of Residue Amounts and Variety Selection on the Development of Wheat Fungal Pathogens in South Dakota, Abrielle Tembreull
Farmers’ Preference and Willingness to Accept Carbon Payment Programs: Evidence from South Dakota, Pramisha Thapaliya
Ecological Impacts of Anthropogenic Chemicals on Non-Target Species and the Role of Plant Diversity in Ecosystem Restoration and Resilience, Shiva Torabian
Impact of Virtual Fence Technology on Yearling Steer Behavior, Performance, and Energetic Expenditure, Logan Riley Vandermark
Application of CRISPR/Cas9 Whole Genome Screens to Advance Macrophage Biology, Kevin Wanniarachchi
Identification of Genes Expressed in the Anterior Pituitary Associated With Water Restriction in Beef Cattle, Himali Chathurika Wickramasinghe Vithana Arachchilage
Quantitative Change Analysis of Undisturbed Lands in Eastern South Dakota: 2012-2021, Riley W. Wollschlager
A Study of the Local Deep Galerkin Method for the Modified Cahn Hilliard Equation, Shi Wen Wong
Feasibility of Earthships as Sustainable Homes in Brookings County, South Dakota, Whitney Sunkwah Yeboah
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Beta Glucan Enriched Oat-wheat Naan - Nutritional, Sensory, and Rheological Evaluation of Par-baked Leavened Flatbreads, Anjana Adhikari
Understanding the Impact of Human Germline Single-Nucleotide Variants, Samuel Adjei
Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interface with Superhalogen-Based Double Antiperovskite Li6OS(BH4)2 Materials For Dentrite-Free and Stable Lithium Metal Batteries, Gazi Mahfujul Alam
Characterization of Shear Strength and Cracking Resistance of a Chemically Stabilized Clayey Soil, Abdulaziz Alhawiti
Exploring Bioprocessing Technologies for Diverse Industrial Application of Canola, Ahmad Fawzi N Alhomodi
Impact of Storage and Different Variety on Proximate Composition and Functionality of Lentils, Hussain Al Naser
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
Students’ Perceptions of Specific Laboratory Curricula on the Learning Experience in Chemistry Courses, Arwa Ali Alshehri
Genistein-Enriched Pig Gut Microbiota Library as a Potential Probiotic Consortium, Theresah Amponsah
Post-Fledging Habitat Selection and Movements of Juvenile Mallards in the Prairie Pothole Region, Cynthia E. Anchor
Relative Radiometric Correction of Pushbroom Satellites Using the Yaw Maneuver, Christopher Begeman
Factors Affecting the Farmers’ Adoption Decision and Usage Intensity of Conservation Tillage in Eastern South Dakota, Sarmila Belbase
The Terrors of Everyday Life: The Gothic Novel as a Woman's Conduct Guide to Survival, 1791-1817, Jessica Berg
Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Biodegradable Films from Switchgrass and Spent Coffee Grounds, Sajal Bhattarai
Design of Affordable Polyaniline - Based Wearable Sensor for Real Time Plant Growth Monitoring, Temitope Borode
The Significance of a New 11,000-Year Volcanic Record from the South Pole and Inferences from Comparisons with Other Volcanic Records, Derek Lee Brandis
Examining Culture in Rural High-Poverty Schools, Kassandra E. Champion
Phomopsis Stem Canker of Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus L.): Etiology and Epidemiological Conditions Affecting Endophytic Population of Diaporthe Spp., and Fungicide Efficacy, Nabin Kumar Dangal
Microbial Communities and Nitrogen Dynamics in Prairie and Cropland Soils, Bikram Kumar Das
Influence of Beef Carcass Weight on Carcass Chilling, Steak Case Life and Quality Traits, Trevor C. DeHaan
Study on Performance of Pruned CNN-based Classification Models, Mengling Deng
Above-Ground Biomass Estimation in Oat Breeding Nurseries Using UAV-Based Multispectral Data, Rakshya Dhakal
Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus Virginiana L.) Encroachment on South-Central South Dakota Rangelands: Impact on Plant Communities, Austin K. Domeier
Assessment of Aged Woodchip Bioreactor Physical and Hydraulic Properties, Shelby Duncan
A Post-Pneumonia Epizootic Evaluation of the Rapid City, South Dakota Bighorn Sheep Herd, Amanda N. Ensrud
Living in a Gradient: The Influence of Water Temperature Variation on Development, Settling Time and Survival of Pallid Sturgeon Larvae in the Missouri River, Maria Elizabeth Erceg
Evaluating Avian Use of Cover Crops in the Corn Belt, Megan Figura
Outdoor Recreation Benefits and Promotion through a Youth-Focused Program in State Parks, Kiley Foss
Project-Based Learning in Non-Traditional Settings in Engineering Education, Mary Foss
“By Following Them, I Was Able to Identify Things I Shared With Them” : Conceptualizing How Social Media Use Influences Genderqueer Identity Development, Margeaux Gaiani
High Protein Yeast-Based DDGS as an Alternative to Commonly Used Protein Sources in Pig Diets, Yesid Ricardo Garavito Duarte
Characterization of Porcine Respiratory Epithelial Cells and Their Innate Immune Responses to Bacterial and Viral Ligands, Yam Prasad Gautam
Study of Root System Architectural Traits of Oat and Response to Endophyte Inoculation and Drought Stress, Krishna Ghimire
Combining Soil Health and Fertility Measurements to Improve the Accuracy of Predicting Corn Grain Yield Responses to P and K Fertilization, Benjamin Groebner
Development of a Chromatographic Method to Authenticate Aspirin Brands, Megan Guetzloff
Identifying Sources of Resistance and Fungicide Efficacy Against Fungi Causing Phomopsis Stem Canker in Sunflower, Renan Guidini
Totally Multicolored Rado Numbers For the Equation x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + ... + x_(m−1) = x_m, Skylar Halverson
Optimization of Forage Use in Diets Fed to Backgrounding and Finishing Cattle in The Northern Great Plains, Thomas G. Hamilton
Manufacture of Ingredients for Use in Clean Label Process Cheese Products, Ahmed Hammam
Efficacy of Nanomaterials and Biorationals on the Bacterial Leaf Streak Management in Wheat, Abraham Hangamaisho
A Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of the Temperature and Impurity Profiles in the Protodune-sp Neutrino Detector, Jenna Harrison
Using Long Short-Term Memory Networks to Make and Train Neural Network Based Pseudo Random Number Generator, Aditya Harshvardhan
Repairable Precast Bridge Bents for Seismic Events, Kallan Hart
Targeted Browsing with Goats for Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus Virginiana L.) Control, Alanna M. Hartsfield
Middle American Gothic, Jordan Heisler