Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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A study of bio-mineralization for the application of reducing leakage potential of geologically stored CO 2
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, 2019)A primary concern of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is leakage of the stored carbon dioxide (CO 2) from the subsurface back to the surface. To ensure long term storage of the CO 2, mitigation strategies are being developed ... -
Extraction of droplet genealogies from high-fidelity atomization simulations
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, 2019)Many research groups are performing high-fidelity simulations of atomizing jets that are taking advantage of the continually increasing computational resources and advances in numerical methods. These high-fidelity simulations ... -
Prevalence and production impacts of subclinical mastitis in extensively managed ewes
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2019)Mastitis results from a bacterial infection of the mammary gland and is a devastating disease to all sheep producers from both an economic and animal welfare perspective. Clinically infected ewes display visually apparent ... -
Homotopy groups of contact 3-manifolds
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)A contact 3-manifold (M, xi) is an three-dimensional manifold endowed with a completely nonintegrable distribution. In studying such a space, standard homotopy groups, which are defined using continuous/smooth maps, are ... -
The effects of L-citrulline supplementation on physical performance
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2019)INTRODUCTION. Recent studies have investigated l-citrulline (CIT) as a possible ergogenic aid. A small number of studies have explored the performance question, with varying methodologies and results. The purpose of this ... -
Biophysical gradients and performance of whitebark pine plantings in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The efficacy of planting efforts for species of conservation interest is important for ecosystem managers. Planting efforts represent an opportunity to conserve and manage species during a population crisis. Although federal ... -
Outcomes of a quality improvement project: integrating sepsis bundles in the rural emergency department
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2019)BACKGROUND: Rural hospitals have a poor adherence to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines, which includes door-to-antibiotic administration times under 60 minutes leading to a higher risk of mortality (Mohr et al., ... -
In-plane shear behavior of geosynthetics from bias biaxial tests using digital image correlation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, 2019)Geosynthetics are polymeric membranes used for structural reinforcement of soils in a variety of roadway and foundation applications, many of which create biaxial loading on the geosynthetic. Orthotropic linear elastic ... -
Remote sensing for wetland restoration analysis: Napa-Sonoma Marsh as case study
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2019)Human-caused ecosystem change and habitat loss is a major worldwide concern. Wetland loss has been remarkable worldwide and in the US. In the San Francisco Bay system, the largest estuary on the eastern rim of the Pacific ... -
Optimization of error correcting codes in FPGA fabric onboard cube satellites
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, 2019)The harmful effects of radiation on electronics in space is a difficult problem for the aerospace industry. Radiation can cause faults in electronics systems like memory corruption or logic flips. One possible solution to ... -
The value of fresh water as an economic input: evidence from Florida oyster fisheries
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2019)Natural resources contribute to a number of processes that humans depend on for economic benefits. A notable example is fisheries. Fishery productivity is largely dictated by environmental factors. When an ecosystem is ... -
Investigation of the mechanical properties of aluminum titanate (Al 2TiO 5) doped NI-YSZ solid oxide fuel cell anodes
(Montana State University - Bozeman, The Graduate School, 2019)Recently, there has been growing interest in anode supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) because of improved single cell performance. In these systems, the anode layer is the thickest and provides the mechanical strength ... -
Developing and implementing genetic tools designed to understand host takeover by Chlamydia trachomatis.
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Chlamydia are gram negative obligate intracellular parasites that are responsible for millions of new infections in humans and animals every year. C. trachomatis is the number one cause of bacterial sexually transmitted ... -
Atmospheric processes related to deep persistent slab avalanches in the western United States
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Deep persistent slab avalanches are a natural hazard that are particularly difficult to predict. These avalanches are capable of destroying infrastructure in mountain settings, and are generally unsurvivable by humans. ... -
Promoting advance care planning education and advance directive completion in the community setting
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2019)The United States population is aging due, in part, to western medicine's ability to prevent, treat, and cure disease which has allowed the prolongation of life. End-of-life care has become more invasive and, despite the ... -
Analysis and implementation: converging intent based production and high speed research networks
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, 2019)This thesis analyzes the performance impact of converging an intent-based production network with a high-performance research network. The previous solution for high performance research networks was to segregate these ... -
Spatial and temporal variability in movements and vital rates of sympatric salmonids in an unfragmented, inland watershed
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)The life history patterns and vital rates of stream dwelling fish can differ across biological, spatial, and temporal scales. We determined the movement patterns and vital rates of three abundant salmonids--brown trout ... -
Study of MRK 110 using x-ray spectroscopy
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019)Jets are one of the most mysterious, and fascinating subjects in the study of relativistic outflow of the high energy particles produced by the Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN). AGNs are the center of active galaxies, where a ... -
Associations of broad scale vegetation characteristics and abundances, nest densities, and nest survival of mixed-grass prairie songbirds in northern Montana
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2019)Grassland bird populations are declining faster than any other avian guild. In northern Montana, four species are experiencing severe population declines: Baird's sparrow (Centronyx bairdii), chestnut-collared longspur ... -
Approaching the science of food waste through documentary film
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Arts & Architecture, 2019)'Trash' does not exist in nature, as any waste generated by an organism is utilized by another. Humans have strayed away from the earth's natural processes by exporting waste towards a dead end, allowing it to pile high ...
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