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Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Conservation Practices and Payment for Ecosystems Services: An Inquiry into South Dakota Farmers' Preferences and Decision-Making, Damilola T. Adereti

Effects Of Isoacids Supplementation in Lactating Cows’ Diet Varying in Forage Fiber Level on Performances, Feed Efficiency, and Milk Fatty Acids Profile, Sumon Ahmed

Physiochemical and Functional Properties of Sweet Potato Bread and Dietary Fiber Enriched Wheat Bread, Raed Alayouni

Assessing the Performance and Cost Effectiveness of Rainwater Harvesting for High Tunnel Production Across Climates in the Continental United States, Mustafa Aydogdu

Developing Machine Learning Models for Selection of Management Zones, Sravanthi Bachina

Delivery of Gemcitabine, Stearoyl Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel Through PLGA Nanoparticles and Its Effect on the Desmoplasia of Pancreatic Cancer Spheroids, Rishabh Bahl

Integrating Early Season Clover Cover Crops as a Living Mulch in Broccoli and Transitional Organic Winter Squash Production in Eastern South Dakota, Alexis Rose Barnes

Estimating South Dakota’s Capacity to Meet K-12 School Meal Fruit and Vegetable Requirements With State-Grown Produce, Bridgette Bienias

Effects of Low-Cost, Low-Tech Tools for Riparian Restoration on Prairie Streams in Western South Dakota, James Andrew Joseph Bolyard

Longevity in Afrikaner Cattle: A Survival Analysis, Allison M. Bot Steffl

Advancing Karl Jaspers: The Connection Between the Theory of Existential Communication and Mentoring Satisfaction, Nolan Patrick Bowers

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

Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for Sensing Salinity and Sodicity in Glacial Northern Great Plains Soils with Machine Learning Models, Adam Devlin

Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Different Varieties of Spring and Winter Peas of South Dakota, Prakriti Dhakal

Organizational Culture's Impact on Job Satisfaction: A Reconceptualization of the Competing Values Framework, Isaac Thor Erickson

The Relationship of Macronutrient Intake with Growth in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Jessica L. Freeling

Rado Numbers for Two Systems of Linear Equations, Anthony Glackin

Evaluation of AASHTO Seismic Design for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns, Andrew LeRoy Grismer

Development of Innovative Flocculation Technologies for Agricultural Water Treatment, Noor Haleem

The Hutton Project: Long-Term Agricultural Impacts on Soil Loss and Carbon Dynamics in Eastern South Dakota, Eli Halverson

Scaffold Hopping for the Lead Optimization of the Orally Active Antileishmanial Pyrrolo-Quinazoline Alkaloid Natural Product Peganine, Sunitha Jada

Effects of Storage Regimes on Chemistry, Functional Properties, and Vitamin Profile of Different Varieties of Chickpea, Shirin Kazemzadeh Pournaki

The Effects of Degradation on PLA when Combined with Additives in a Single Screw Extruder, Jack Koester

Impact of Solar Radiation on Perchlorate Formation in the Atmosphere: Evidence from Ice Core Measurements, Bishnu Kunwar

Structural Construction and Surface Modification of Copper Current Collectors for Lithium Metal Batteries, Yaohua Liang

Removal of Phosphorous, Copper and Zinc from Stormwater Using Powdered Activated Carbon (Pac) Based Water Treatment Residuals, Foysol Mahmud

Computational and Experimental Modeling of Particle Transport Inside Respiratory Pathways and Indoor Environments, Abir Malakar

Utilizing Soil Sensors to Assess Soil Health and Investigating Cover Crops Impact on Methane Emission, Shailesh Pandit

Contrastive Learning, with Application to Forensic Identification of Source, Cole Ryan Patten

Primary Cilia and Intraflagellar Transport are Essential Regulators of Lymphangiogenesis and Modulate Cellular Trafficking of Ve-Cadherin, Delayna Paulson

I Can't Look Away: Parasocial Relationships with Dance Mom Characters Across TV and Social Media, Kennedy Kay Pirlet

Species Distribution Modeling of Aquilegia brevistyla (Ranunculaceae): A Critically Imperiled Black Hills Disjunct Species, Eric Daniel Puetz

Advancing Biological Applications Through Microfluidic-Based Tool Development, K.M. Taufiqur Rahman

Nitrogen Application Timing and Cereal Rye (Secale Cereale L.) Cover Crop Influence Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Graig Reicks

Feasibility Study of Managing Peak Cooling Loads to Achieve Energy Cost Reduction in a Northern Climate Campus, Mark Rizkalla

Evaluation of Soybean Meal Versus Distillers Co-Products as a Protein Supplement for Finishing Beef Cattle: Effects on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Efficiency Of Dietary Net Energy Utilization, Cassidy R. Ross

Artificial Intelligence and Image-Based Phenotyping for Monitoring Morpho-Physiological Dynamics in Grapevines, Prakriti Sharma

Breast Tissue as a Local Drug Reservoir for Anticancer Therapy in Breast Cancer, Sanila Shchinar

Near-Real-Time Monitoring of Crop Progress at Field Scales by Fusing Observations from Both Polar-Orbiting and Geostationary Satellites, Yu Shen

Influence of Reduced Salt in Fully Cooked Ham and Sausage Cured with Natural Celery Powder on the Growth of Listeria Monocytogenes At 4⁰C, Anne Sherod

Evaluation of Dietary Fiber Technologies in Sow Diets, Garrin Shipman

Investigating the Role and Mechanism of Host Cell Death in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus Infection, Michelle Steyn

The Spatial Ecology of Plains Spotted Skunks in South Dakota: Insights from Species Distribution, Resource Selection, and Co-Occurrence Models, Kara M. White

Mechanical Testing of Novel Biopolymers for the Replacement of Petroleum-Based Plastic Hay Bale Net Wrapping, Logan Wolf

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 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

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

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

Genome-Wide Association Studies and Advanced Genomic Selection Strategies: Towards the Optimization of Oat (Avena Sativa L) Breeding, Girma Ayana

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

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

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

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