Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Preservice teachers' construction of computational thinking practices through mathematical modeling activities
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2022)The importance of learning computational thinking practices in K-12 settings is gaining momentum in the United States and worldwide. As a result, studies have been conducted on integrating these practices in mathematics ... -
A thermodynamic and optical assessment of soluble carbon particulate effects on lipid film structure and organization
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2022)Research described in this thesis investigates the effects of carbonaceous particulate matter on model biological membrane structure, organization, and function. Although the harmful impacts of black carbon are well-documented, ... -
Analyzing the security of C# source code using a hierarchical quality model
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2022)In software engineering, both in government and in industry, there are no universal standards or guidelines for security or quality. There is an increased need for evaluating the security of source code projects, which is ... -
Optimizing preoperative nutrition using enhanced recovery from surgery (ERAS) guidelines to improve clinical outcomes for patients undergoing total joint replacement
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2022)Surgical site infection (SSI) following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is one of the most frequently encountered hospital-acquired conditions. Consequently, as the largest population of people in the United States known ... -
Influence of alpha intrusion during sleep: psychological and physiological implications
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2022)Poor sleep quality is pervasive in developed societies from chronic sleep disturbances or self-imposed sleep curtailment. Sleep disorders like insomnia are associated with regular sleep difficulties including sleep initiation ... -
Improving pH and temperature stability of urease for ureolysis-induced calcium carbonate precipitation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2022)Ureolysis-induced calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) precipitation (UICP) is a promising technology that takes advantage of urea hydrolysis. During UICP, the enzyme urease hydrolyzes urea, and calcium carbonate can precipitate in ... -
Woody plant expansion in the northern Great Plains: a multi-scale assessment of the drivers and ecological implications of increasing woody abundance in a temperate open ecosystem
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2022)Open ecosystems (i.e., non-forested ecosystems) are inherently dynamic ecosystems that are essential to the persistence of humankind; yet many are being altered, degraded, or lost. One of the largest changes to open ... -
Diversity awareness in education: a socially just education for all
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2022)Researchers argue that many P-20 educational environments operate with nineteenth- century ideas like Taylorism, limiting students' growth and success. Preservice teachers require tools demanded in twenty-first-century ... -
Investigations of the properties of radiation belt electron precipitation observed by the FIREBIRD-II CubeSats
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2022)High energy electrons can be trapped by the Earth's magnetic field in regions known as the radiation belts. Some of these electrons will impact the upper atmosphere and be lost from the radiation belt system in a process ... -
Exploring the low-frequency gravitational-wave universe with pulsar timing arrays
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2022)Pulsar timing arrays monitor millisecond pulsars to detect gravitational waves with nanohertz frequencies. They provide valuable information about various astophysical processes inaccessible to electromagnetic observations. ... -
Numerical modelling of nanoparticle diffusion and microstructure formation during selective laser melting process
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2022)Selective laser melting (SLM) is a popular metal additive manufacturing technique that has a wide range of industrial applications lately. This additive process allows the development of new metal matrix nanocomposites by ... -
A registered nurse care manager's role in implementing a veteran obesity program
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2022)Aim: A link exists between obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and numerous other comorbid conditions. Studies have shown that weight reduction has a positive effect on comorbid conditions. The aim is ... -
Surveying middle school computer science throughout the United States: a needs assessment for teachers
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2022)Middle school computer science plays an important role in increasing student interest and engagement, as well as leveling the playing field for students as they enter high school. Computer science courses or the introduction ... -
Evaluating host plant preference and pheromone attract and kill as strategies to manage pea leaf weevil Sitona lineatus (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Montana
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2022)Pea leaf weevil (Sitona lineatus) is the most common insect pest of field peas grown in Montana. Montana is the number one producer of field pea in the US. Currently, Montana producers spray insecticides at least once or ... -
Emotional intelligence, safety behavior, and peer-assessed pilot performance
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, 2021)Flying is a stressful and demanding profession that requires both technical and nontechnical skills. Traditionally, technical skills such as aircraft knowledge and flight control-handling took precedence over nontechnical ... -
Deprescribing proton pump inhibitors, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, and antihyperglycemic medications in a rural clinic in an elderly population
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2021)Background: Polypharmacy affects many patients as they age and develop multiple health problems. The increased number of medications has been directly related to adverse drug events (ADEs) which include overdoses, falls, ... -
Estimating the impact of high-speed internet on teen and young adult labor force participation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2021)High-speed residential internet access was rolled out in the United States in the early 2000's. While the advent of high-speed internet brought with it a lot of positive changes, like greater access to information (Dettling ... -
Effect of landscape fragmentation on bat population dynamics and disease persistence in Uruguay
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2021)The transmission of pathogens into novel host species, a process known as spillover, requires a series of conditions to align in space and time. A series of imperfect barriers prevent the jump of pathogens from one species ... -
Alkaline microalgae from Yellowstone National Park: physiological and genomic characterization for biofuel production
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2021)Alternatives are needed to avoid future economic and environmental impacts from continued exploration, harvesting transport, and combustion of conventional hydrocarbons resulting in a rise of atmospheric CO 2. Microalgae, ... -
Development of drop-based microfluidic methods for high-throughput biological assays
(Montana State University - Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, 2021)Drop-based microfluidics allows single-cell biological assays to be performed by encapsulating samples in picoliter scale drops. Adapting biological assays to drop-based microfluidics requires novel approaches to meet the ...
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