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Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

An Investigation of Bidder Behaviour in WIC Infant Formula Rebate Auctions, Ashma Pandey

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

Abelson (Abl) Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Reduce Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) Replication In Vitro, Jenna Parliament

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

Development of Bed Shear Stress in Open Channel Flow in Smooth-To-Rough and Rough-To-Smooth Transitions, Linet Chietunda Paul

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

Access to Banking : A South Asian Perspective, Aditi Poudel

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

Refining the Inverse Lipschitz Constant for Injective ReLU Networks, Cole Rausch

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

The Effects of Temperature, Flooding, and Goose Feces Addition on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Ammonification in Four High-Latitude Soils from Western Alaska, Jenna M. Ross

Agronomic and Economic Evaluation of Biochar-Based Controlled-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers in Corn Production, Robiul Islam Rubel

Ecophysiology of Bradyrhizobium Diazoefficiens USDA 110, Armaan Kaur Sandhu

Soil Responses to Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus Virginiana L.) Afforestation and Prescribed Fire in South-Central South Dakota, Robert Schaefer

Plant Pathways Associated with Competition for Soybean Root Colonization by Bradyrhizobium Strains, Athira Sethu Madhavan

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

Parametric Study of ProtoDUNE - I And ProtoDUNE - II Single-Phase Neutrino Detectors Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Sahil Sharma

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

Methods for Optimizing Detection and Evaluating Habitat Use of North American River Otters in South Dakota, Jessica Speiser

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

Investigating Green and Renewable Polymers to Combat Drought, Paul Strickler

Comprehending the Impacts of Mutations Using Various Protein Model Systems, Ujwal Subedi

Generation of Synthetic Gap-Free Time Series by Bridging Satellite and Near-Surface Observations for Advancing Land Surface Phenology Detections, Khuong H. Tran

Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration of Whole Milk, Pramith Ukwattage Don

Lidar Remote Sensing and the Monitoring of Brazilian Amazon Forest Structure: Tackling Issues and Finding New Possibilities, Pedro Valle de Carvalho e Oliveira

Various Surfactant Soil Conditioner Effect on Plant Nutrient Concentration, Soil Nutrient Depletion, Soil Volumetric Water Content, Plant Biomass and Yield in Corn, Timothy Veldkamp

Impacts of Cover Crops and Diversified Crop Rotations on Soil Biochemical Properties, Hydrophysical Characteristics, and Water Dynamics in Long-Term No-Till Cropping Systems, Sainfort Vital

Parameter Identifiability Analysis and Calibration for Power System Dynamic Models, Lei Wang

Evaluation of Nutrient Removal from Modified Woodchips and Organic Matter Leached from Tree Leaves after Simulated Wildfire Thermal Alteration, Zengyue Wang

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

The Relationship Between Soil Test Phosphorus and Soil Biology - A Natural Management of Soil Phosphorus Through Conservation Practices, Clarence Frederick Winter

Plant Available Water Drives Semi-arid Forage Quality and Quantity in a Common Garden Greenhouse Experiment, Parker J. Witt

Translocations of North American Bison Across Large Climatic Gradients: Impacts on Thermoregulation, Body Size, and Helmintic Infection, Hayden Wolfe

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

Degradation of Total Organic Halogen in Drinking Water Distribution Systems with Iron and Iron Corrosion Products, Rachel Zook

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

Develop Biochar-based Control Release Nitogen Fertilizers Using Biodegradable Polypropylene, Abdulkarim Aldekhail

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

Strategies to Optimize Confinement Fed Beef Cattle in the Northern Plains, Erin R. Gubbels