Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Theoretical analysis and experimental design of dual-beam optical trap for large particles
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)Ultra-high sensitivity acceleration and gryometric sensors have been proposed as optically levitated particles in ultra-high vacuum (UHV). Larger particles (10- 30 microns in diameter) provide higher sensitivity, but they ... -
Validation of high strain rate, multiaxial loads using an in-plane loader, digital image correlation, and FEA
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)Montana State University's In-Plane Loader (IPL) is a machine designed to test for mechanical properties at multi-axial states of stress and strain by in-plane translation and rotation. Historically the machine has been ... -
Reactive evaporation of chromium from stainless steel and the reactive condensation of chromium vapor species on ceramic surfaces
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)Stainless steels are often used in high temperature (greater than or equal to 500°C) applications such as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), combustion engine exhaust systems, and various power/chemical plant process equipment. ... -
Nuclear magnetic resonance studies to characterize phase transitions in porous systems
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) allows for in-situ non-invasive studies of a wide range of systems at microscopic time and length scales. NMR relaxometry and diffusometry techniques along with magnetic resonance imaging ... -
The emergence of collective behavior on social and biological networks
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)In this thesis, we broadly examine collective behaviors in various social and biological contexts. Aggregation, for instance, is a natural phenomenon that occurs in a variety of contexts; it is observed in schools of fish, ... -
Post-prandial serum concentrations of Trimethylamine-N-oxide in overweight and obese adults with low and high systemic inflammation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2018)Purpose: Elevated trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) levels have been implicated in the development of atherosclerosis. The impact of a high-fat meal on the post-prandial TMAO response in healthy overweight and obese adults was ... -
Rural nurse residency: promoting the nurse graduate transition to frontier critical access hospital
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2018)Purpose/Aim: The purpose of this pilot project was to test the feasibility of a rural nurse residency program to support the new graduate nurse in their transition to the role of a professional rural nurse, resulting in ... -
The effect of air pollution on exam performance: a case study using California public high schools
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2018)The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and natural variation in ambient air quality are used to estimate the effect of pollution exposure on exam performance. Two regularly monitored air pollutants, particulate ... -
Combining acoustic emission and guided ultrasonic waves for global property prediction and structural health monitoring of glass fiber composites
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)Since the turn of the century, wind turbines have been rapidly growing in size and are projected to continue growing as the technology develops. These increases in size have led to increased failure rates of the glass fiber ... -
Nontraditional student's transition to college through the lens of Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory, Schlossberg's transition theory and gender schema theory
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2018)Over the past several decades, an increasing number of nontraditional students have been enrolling in college, however they face a variety of challenges in completing their educational goals and have lower completion rates ... -
The value of telemedicine in rural healthcare and associated financial obligation
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2018)The purpose of this project was to raise awareness of the vital impact emergency room telemedicine has on rural residents and health care and the financial challenges facilities face to maintain these services following ... -
Does increased task difficulty reveal individual differences in executive function in the domestic dog?
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)Pet dogs are carnivores that inhabit a largely human-dominated context, in which certain normal canid behaviors (e.g., resource-guarding, barking, mounting) are considered undesirable and even dangerous. Safety and welfare ... -
A study on dynamic bicycle detection and warning device
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)This research pertains to the effectiveness and reliability of a Dynamic Bicycle Detection and Warning sign. In rural areas there are fewer safety options due to financing and environmental design restrictions. Rural roads ... -
Water conservation: transforming information and attitudes into action
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)Scientists face the daunting challenge of communicating information to policy makers and the public. The challenge becomes even more difficult when that information suggests that behavioral, social, or structural changes ... -
Global analysis for space-based gravitational wave observatories
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a space-based gravitational wave detector in development under a joint venture between ESA and NASA. LISA will be sensitive to a wealth of signals from a variety of sources--both ... -
Inflammatory effects of food available through the food distribution program on Indian reservations (FDPIR; commodities)
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2018)American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) populations experience some of the greatest health disparities and the lowest life expectancy in the United States compared to all other races and ethnicities. The Food Distribution ... -
Group diabetes self-management education (DSME) for adolescents with type 1 diabetes to improve knowledge and understanding of self-management skills
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2018)Those with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are required to perform many self-care activities, such as monitoring blood glucose and taking insulin, every day to prevent long term complications associated with the disease, ... -
Understanding rancher's beliefs and behaviors regarding drought and natural water storage in southwest Montana
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)Drought has the potential to impact both natural environments and human communities, with specific repercussions for agricultural communities. In the face of changes to the quality, quantity, and timing of water runoff, ... -
Mitigating software engineering costs in distributed ledger technologies
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Engineering, 2018)Distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) are currently dominating the field of distributed systems research and development. The Ethereum blockchain is emerging as a popular DLT platform for developing software and applications. ... -
Generating epistemic change through utilizing nature of science material within astronomy
(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018)At universities across the United States the epistemological beliefs of students have been observed to deteriorate after a semester of instruction in an introductory physics course. What this indicates is that after taking ...
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