Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Permeability of three-strand electric fences by black bears and grizzly bears
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2018)Electric fencing has been used to deter bears in North America for several decades. Producers have turned to a design of a minimum of five-wire electric fence as their primary solution to reduce livestock depredation and ... -
An assessment of influences on organic agricultural producers' attitudes, behaviors, and decisions related to sustainable best management practices
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2018)A definition for sustainable agriculture that spans competing agriculturalists' philosophies is ambiguous. Organic agriculture is a transformative approach that balances the goals of sustainable agriculture. Understanding ... -
Benzodiazepine prescription evaluation on inpatient psychiatry
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2018)Since the Food and Drug Administration announced on August 31, 2016 it was requiring boxed warnings regarding the risk of respiratory depression and death when benzodiazepines are combined with opioid, facilities face ... -
Effects of a barley chromosome 6H grain protein QTL on agronomic traits, malt quality traits, and stomatal control under two irrigation and nitrogen fertilization regimes
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2018)Cereal grain protein concentration (GPC) is an important quality parameter, with high GPC desirable when grain is used for food or feed, while low (typically below 12- 13%) GPC is needed when barley grain is used for ... -
Kinetics of thermally inactivated ureases and management of sand production through ureolysis-induced mineral precipitation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)Biocement has the potential to seal subsurface hydraulic fractures, manipulate subsurface flow paths to enhance oil recovery, treat fractured cement, stabilize soil structures and minimize dust dispersal. Biocement can be ... -
Evolution and function of flavin-based electron bifurcation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)Anaerobic microorganisms live in energy limited environments with low nutrient fluxes. Thus, selection has likely acted on these cells to innovate mechanisms that improve the efficiency of anaerobic energy metabolism. In ... -
Computational investigation on protein sequencing and genome rearrangement problems
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)De novo protein sequencing and genome rearrangement problems are the classical problems in bioinformatics. De novo protein sequencing problem try to determine the whole sequence of amino acids based on the mass spectrometry ... -
Effects of seasonal precipitation and habitat associations on the demographics of Mexican spotted owl prey in the canyonlands region of southern Utah
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)Most food habit studies of Mexican Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis lucida) have been conducted in forested environments in more southern portions of their range. Through regurgitated pellet analyses, these studies showed ... -
Impact of leadership on early childhood education program quality
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2018)The evaluation of early childhood education programs includes focus on child outcomes and later academic success, but little is known about the impact of preschool leadership on early childhood education program quality. ... -
Spatiotemporal mapping of mountain pine beetle infestation severity and probability of new infestation in the central U.S. Rocky Mountains
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2018)Synchronous, widespread, and severe mountain pine beetle (MPB; Dendroctonus ponderosae) outbreaks impacted forests of western North America at unprecedented levels in recent decades. Severe MPB epidemics can degrade ecosystem ... -
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment for pediatrics
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2018)Attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in children, and the frequency of this disorder being diagnosed and treated continues to rise each year. The research regarding treatment for pediatric ... -
A molecular, structural, and cellular multiple-level study aimed at understanding the unique reaction catalyzed by the last enzyme in the heme-biosynthesis pathway of gram-positive bacteria, coproheme decarboxylase (CHDC)
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)Heme b is one of nature's most ancient and versatile co-factors and is essential for aerobic life. As such, heme b is synthesized by almost every living organism and plays a major role in bacterial virulence. A pathway for ... -
Piikani School leadership
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2018)This dissertation focuses on Piikani school leadership as shared through the narratives and experiences of a retired school leader. Noonaki's experiences chronicle her longevity in school leadership and steadfast commitment ... -
Torchbearer: a multi-pipeline approach to landmark-based navigation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)The task of navigation adds cognitive distraction to the already demanding task of driving. Most popular navigation aids provide verbal directions based solely on distances and street names, but the inclusion of landmark ... -
Investigation of a control strategy for manipulation and prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilms in metalworking fluids
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)Microbial contamination in metalworking fluid (MWF) circulation systems is a serious problem. Particularly water based MWFs promote microbial colonization despite the use of biocides. Inhibiting the quorum sensing mechanism ... -
Telemental health care: provider's knowledge and beliefs
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2018)University X, a state university in a northwestern state, offers a wide range of health care services for its students, one of which is mental health care. For students living on or near the university's main campus, access ... -
Change in finger force production and muscle activation in the forearms of rock climbers during treadwall climbing
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2018)Rock climbing is a multi-faceted sport requiring finger flexor strength and endurance. Sustained isometric contractions lead to the build-up of metabolic byproducts that fatigue the finger flexors, however the effect of ... -
Genetic exploration of spike and seed morphology in a two-rowed barley nested association mapping panel
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2018)Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is unique as it has six-rowed cultivars and two-rowed cultivars. The six-rowed has three fertile florets on each spikelet, while two-rowed has only a single fertile center floret per spikelet. This ... -
My dildo called Nicaragua: rewriting cultural mythos
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)This, more than anything, is a retelling of a story. It is a retelling of being an activist, a cancer victim, a writer, a student, a teacher, and an American. It is a new mythology of the classroom, the university, of the ... -
Grazing, feed intake, and milk production differences in beef cows of varying efficiency classification and size
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2018)Metrics that identify beef cow efficiency in extensive rangeland environments has long been desired in both beef cattle research and production settings. However, research is limited relative to matching cattle metrics to ...
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