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Thesis Writer's Guide

Guide to thesis writing, graduation requirements.

Navigating a Master’s Thesis
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Thesis Prep

You should begin your thesis process by the second semester of classes as a master’s student, or at least one year before you plan to receive your degree as a PhD student. Below are some items to consider as you begin the thesis process.

Review OGS requirements

You are encouraged to communicate with the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) staff to verify that you are following the necessary guidelines for producing the thesis. You should also be certain that you understand the process of registering for research credits.

Departments may have additional requirements specific to their discipline. It is your responsibility to know the deadlines specific to your department and whether or not special organization and formatting are required. If special department or committee requirements contradict the information in this guide, you must resolve the conflict before writing the thesis.

At both the master’s and Ph.D. levels, the student is responsible for choosing a thesis advisor. The Dean of Graduate Studies appoints the thesis committee, based on the recommendations of the student, thesis advisor, and department head. A signed Advisor/Thesis Committee form must be filed with the OGS.

Present research proposal

After a thesis topic has been selected, a research proposal is written. The research proposal is a description of the research the student intends to undertake, which will be reported in a more detailed and comprehensive fashion in the thesis. The proposal is your opportunity to convince the advisory committee of your ability to pursue the project to a successful conclusion. The thesis proposal itself does not need to be approved by the OGS.

TEMPLATES: LATEX AND WORD

Unofficial latex thesis template.

A template for preparing theses is available for any Mines student to use in the program LaTeX. In this template, all the OGS formatting guidelines have been automatically incorporated, by the author, Claudia Schrama. You may access the template and users guide using the links below, or it can be found via Overleaf . If you are not yet a regular user of LaTeX, we recommend the LaTeX guidance resources offered by the Mines Library . More information on the LaTeX template can be found on the GSG website .

DOWNLOAD LINKS:

CLICK HERE to download the LaTeX Thesis Template (.zip)

CLICK HERE to download the Template User Guide (.pdf)

UNOFFICIAL WORD THESIS TEMPLATE

A Word thesis template has recently been developed for preparing theses. The Word template incorporates OGS formatting guidelines and instructions, although student users must ensure that they check the content carefully during preparation, and must compare their final version to the Sample Thesis and OGS Formatting Checklist (available in the next section) for best results. This template was developed by Wonuola Olawale and Michelle Kent ([email protected]).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WORD TEMPLATE:

Click on the link below to open a file in OneDrive
Choose “File -> Save a Copy” to download a copy to your own computer to use
Open the downloaded file on your own computer
Choose “Enable Editing” and “Enable Content” (this alludes to the fact that the file contains macros)
Save the file with a new name
things that you will replace with your own content (e.g. Title, names, Abstract, chapter headings, text, figures, tables, Appendixes etc etc)
instructions, warnings, notes and guidelines – you will delete these when done
things that will stay in the thesis (like page #s, certain headings, etc – see descriptions on the Instructions page)
the original file will always be available for you to go back to if needed
Cross-check with 2 important resources on the Thesis Writers Guide webpage : the OGS Formatting Checklist and the Sample Thesis pdf MinesThesisWordTemplate_test version 1.0.docm

Sample Thesis and Format Checklist

Sample Thesis
Thesis Format Checklist

Registering for Copyright

Your copyright is protected by the U.S. Copyright Law automatically upon creation regardless if your register your copyright or not. Registering the copyright of your thesis could provide some advantages if an infringement suit should occur. This “Why Copyright” document from ProQuest has a list of the potential advantages. If you wish to register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office , for a fee, ProQuest will register your thesis at the time of submission. For more information on registering the copyright of your thesis, review the information on the ProQuest website and the U.S. Copyright Office website. Regardless, if you choose to register your copyright, ProQuest will deposit a copy of your thesis with the Library of Congress as a formal record. If an official copyright is registered, the copyright page is the second page in the thesis, but the copyright page is never numbered. The thesis copyright page contains the 1) author’s name, 2) the date, and 3) the statement, “All Rights Reserved,” centered on the page.

Using Copyrighted Material

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure copyright permissions for any previously published articles and any co-authors not on your committee are obtained. If in doubt, get permission. The Office of Graduate Studies is not responsible for any copyright issues.

Your thesis or dissertation contributes to the scholarly conversation and builds upon previous publications in your field. While writing, you may paraphrase and/or quote texts as well as reuse data, figures, and tables from other authors’ publications and/or your own previous publications. In some fields, it is common for candidates to publish their research results prior to completion of the degree and to include material from these prior publications, in whole or in part, in the thesis. To the extent that this practice encourages student participation in the wider research enterprise and a wider dissemination of student research results, we encourage departments to adopt this model.

Most of these previously published materials are under protection of the Copyright Law. In additional, re-publication of journal articles as part of a thesis or dissertation is not explicitly covered under section 107 of the copyright act; the so- called “fair use” section.

Thus, to reuse others or your own published materials, you need to:

Exception: When reusing your own article as a whole, no paraphrasing is needed if the the original publication is explicitly cited and the publisher / co-author permissions are properly stated and attached. (See section below on “Reuse copyrighted materials authored or co-authored by you”)
Reuse legally by request permissions in writing from the copyright owners of the work (even for those articles you authored in many cases).

Request permission to reuse copyrighted materials from publishers For most traditional publications (e.g. journal articles and book chapters), the academic authors usually sign agreements to partially or completely transfer their copyright to the publisher. Thus, the publishers usually has the authority to grant permission to reuse the copyrighted material or can refer requests to the copyright owner or designated representative. The copyright owner may charge a fee for permission to reuse. But many publishers would waive the fee if you explain the reuse is in a thesis or dissertation. MIT’s Thesis content and article publishing guides summarizes policies from major publishers. Please still check the specific publishers for most up-to-date information.

You may follow these steps to request reuse permission:

Look for the publishers’ reuse policies for thesis and dissertations on their website and follow their instruction. (e.g. IEEE Reuse Permissions FAQ or ACS FAQ about Copyright . ) Some publishers provide a document or policy statement on their website that explicitly allows materials produced by the candidate to be included in their thesis or dissertation without obtaining explicit permission. Others provide links and directions as how to obtain the necessary permission from the publisher. Follow the instruction in the policies to request permissions or/and give appropriate attributions in your thesis.
Through the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) form linked on the article page as “RightsLink” or “Rights & Permission” etc. Make sure you save the confirmation email.
Through a publishers’ online form or contact email on the reuse policy page if the CCC link is not available. It may take a few weeks for some publishers to respond to your requests. So, seeking for the permissions earlier than later. Make sure you save all the communications.
When you submit your thesis , copies of the permission should be uploaded as part of the thesis or dissertation as directed by the ProQuest website. Emails granting copyright permission are acceptable. And make sure appropriate attributions (e.g. “Reuse with permission ….” + copyright or license statement + citation information of the original work) as directed in the permissions are included inline with the reused materials.

Please be aware, that despite a candidate’s best efforts, publishers are not obligated to respond to requests for permission to re-publish. If a candidate has attempted to contact a publisher but has received no response, existing Copyright Law requires that this non-response be interpreted as a denial of permission to re-publish. For more information, see http://libguides.mines.edu/copyright/permission .

Reuse copyrighted materials authored or co-authored by you In addition to those articles authored solely by you and your advisor(s), in some disciplines, it is normal to consider the inclusion of materials that are multi-authored in a thesis or dissertation. This is particularly true when collaboration and co-operation are required for researchers to undertake basic research efforts at the frontiers of their disciplines, either because of the nature of the work or the nature of the facilities involved. For materials included in a thesis or dissertation, however, it is presumed that the candidate is the primary owner of the intellectual activities described. If co-authored material is to be included in a candidate’s thesis or dissertation, the Thesis Committee and the Department Head/Division Director of the candidate’s home department/division must approve of the appropriateness of the inclusion of this material in the thesis or dissertation. Additionally, if the material was co-authored by authors other than the candidate’s advisor or thesis committee members, the candidate must obtain permission from each co-author who is not on the candidate’s committee to reproduce the material as part of the thesis or dissertation. Copies of this permission should be uploaded as part of the thesis or dissertation as directed by the ProQuest website.

ARTICLE ALREADY PUBLISHED

PUBLISHER PERMISSION
CO-AUTHOR PERMISSION

ARTICLE ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION

Article submitted but not yet accepted/rejected for publication, future article submission.

NO PERMISSIONS NEEDED
OGS does not have a Copyright permission form.
Permissions may be in the form of an email.
Add permissions at the end of the thesis or upload in ProQuest.
Do not upload signatures for permissions.

The Scholarly Communications Librarian, Seth Vuletich , provides individual consultations if you need help with reuse permission requests.

Publishing Options

Thesis publishing process.

When you upload your thesis into ProQuest, you will be required to select between:

Traditional Publishing (in ProQuest Thesis and Dissertation Database ) Free option
Open Access Publishing (in ProQuest PQDT OPEN) . Students choosing this option will be charged a fee.

However, regardless of which option you choose, one copy of your thesis will be deposited into our own Mines Institutional Repository and made Open Access on this platform.

The following flowchart depicts the publishing process. See ProQuest Publishing Agreement and FAQs for additional information.

ProQuest offers students the option to publish their thesis using Traditional Publishing at no cost or Open Access Publishing for a fee. Either option allows open access in the Mines Institutional Repository, but the Open Access Publishing also allows open access in the ProQuest repository.

View the publishing differences .

For questions about publishing, contact ProQuest .

REQUESTING AN EMBARGO

You will be offered several options for restricting access (referred to as an embargo) when submitting your thesis through ProQuest. These same embargoes will be applied to the copy made available through the Arthur Lakes Library at Mines. Embargo options should be discussed with your advisor.

Effective Spring 2014, embargo agreements will no longer be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies. Please select embargo agreements in ProQuest under both the Publishing Settings & Copyright section and the Institutional Repository (IR) Publishing Options section. Please make sure that both sections in ProQuest match.

OPTIONS FOR RESTRICTING ACCESS TO AN ETD (EMBARGO)

You will be offered two embargo options: six months and one year. These delay publication of your thesis through Arthur Lakes Library or ProQuest until the end of the embargo period. The title, abstract, attribution information, and subject classification will be available during and after the embargo in the Arthur Lakes Library catalog.

Below are some scenarios when an embargo should be considered:

If your work is based on data generated through research that will support other publications from people on the research team (such as your advisor), it may be necessary to refrain from releasing that data, as it underlies your thesis, while other publications are prepared.
If you plan to apply for a patent based on research that is discussed in your thesis, you should be aware of the rules governing prior publication of material for which a patent is sought. Generally, once patent applicants publish their ideas or invention, they have a one-year window in which to submit their patent applications. After one year, the applicant’s own publication may be considered “prior art” that could prevent the issuance of a patent. Since electronic distribution of your thesis through either ProQuest or Arthur Lakes Library is publication for this purpose, an embargo will delay the beginning of this one-year time clock against a potential patent application.
If your thesis contains data or material that was generated pursuant to a grant or contract and is reviewable by the sponsor or grantor prior to publication, you should select an embargo option.
If you are planning to publish all or part of your thesis and know that publishers in your field consider open access electronic theses to be prior publication, you may want to consider an embargo.

The Colorado School of Mines Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) uses ProQuest to Publish all theses. Every thesis based graduate student must upload their thesis into ProQuest. After completing the CANVAS Checkout Course and after OGS receives your signed Thesis Defense Form and have uploaded your thesis into ProQuest, our office will begin reviewing your formatting.

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Contact ProQuest

For questions regarding the electronic submission of your thesis, publishing options, ordering copies of theses, contact ProQuest directly. Phone: 1-877-408-5027 Available 8:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. E.S.T. Monday through Friday (excluding U.S. holidays) ProQuest Website

ProQuest FAQs

Before you Upload and the Formatting Reveiw Process

The Writing Center (operated under the Department of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) is a good resource for writing and formatting your thesis. Please note: the Writing Center is not an editing service.
Make sure you have read the Graduation Requirements
Schedule defense with department. Consult with department to see how far in advance you need to schedule.
Take Thesis Defense Form to defense for signatures. The Thesis Defense Form can be obtained from the Pre-Thesis Defense Quiz in the CANVAS Checkout Course.
Decide if you want to pay to copyright your thesis.
Decide if you want to publish your thesis with Traditional Publishing or Open Access Publishing
Decide if you want to purchase printed copies of your thesis (you must order them)
Make sure you have the correct spelling for all your committee member’s names
Make sure your fonts are embedded
Submit completed CANVAS check-out course by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the check-out course completion deadline.
Turn in signed Thesis Defense Form to the Office of Graduate Studies, indicating that your thesis content has been approved by your committee, by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the upload deadline .
Upload content approved thesis in ProQuest by no later than midnight on the upload deadline.
Format review will begin only after all steps above have been completed.
Check the email you entered in ProQuest daily (or multiple times a day) for revisions. Multiple revisions may be needed.
Formatting must by approved by 1:00 p.m. on the check-out deadline. You will get an email saying “congratulations” when your formatting has been approved.

Summer 2023 Deadlines

Please review the full list of steps needed to graduate in August 2023 here . Note that after your successful thesis defense, you must make any changes to the thesis content requested by your committee and then upload it in ProQuest by August 18, 2023 . You will then need to respond to any formatting revisions required by OGS, to receive final approval by August 31.

If you upload your thesis in late June – late July following a successful defense, please be aware that the timeline for OGS formatting reviews will vary due to variable staff schedules, travel, etc. If you have questions about review timing, or a pressing need for an expedited review due to a job offer, etc, please email [email protected].

Writing Center

The Writing Center offers help with writing and formatting.
60 minute appointments are highly recommended for thesis help.
Schedule an appointment
Formatting help is offered near the thesis upload deadlines. Please contact Kristin Steinholt, formatting consultant, to make an appointment ([email protected]), or check the schedule for Thesis Formatting hours at the link here. Additional information and the Writing Center schedule
For general questions, contact Allyce Horan at [email protected] or Kristin Steinholt at [email protected] .

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Development of A Hydrometallurgical Process for the Extraction of Cobalt, Manganese, and Nickel from Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Byproduct , Alejandro Agudelo Mira

Selective Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Byproduct , Zeynep Cicek

Identification of Rockmass Deformation and Lithological Changes in Underground Mines by Using Slam-Based Lidar Technology , Francisco Eduardo Gil Hurtado

Analysis of the Brittle Failure Mechanism of Underground Stone Mine Pillars by Implementing Numerical Modeling in FLAC3D , Rosbel Jimenez

Analysis of the root causes of fatal injuries in the United States surface mines between 2008 and 2021. , Maria Fernanda Quintero

AUGMENTED REALITY AND MOBILE SYSTEMS FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS IN SURFACE MINING , Juan David Valencia Quiceno

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Integrated Large Discontinuity Factor, Lamodel and Stability Mapping Approach for Stone Mine Pillar Stability , Mustafa Baris Ates

Noise Exposure Trends Among Violating Coal Mines, 2000 to 2021 , Hanna Grace Davis

Calcite depression in bastnaesite-calcite flotation system using organic acids , Emmy Muhoza

Investigation of Geomechanical Behavior of Laminated Rock Mass Through Experimental and Numerical Approach , Qingwen Shi

Static Liquefaction in Tailing Dams , Jose Raul Zela Concha

Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on the Initiation Mechanism of Low-Rank Coal's Self-Heating Process , Yinan Zhang

Development of an Entry-Scale Modeling Methodology to Provide Ground Reaction Curves for Longwall Gateroad Support Evaluation , Haochen Zhao

Size effect and anisotropy on the strength of shale under compressive stress conditions , Yun Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Evaluation of LIDAR systems for rock mass discontinuity identification in underground stone mines from 3D point cloud data , Mario Alejandro Bendezu de la Cruz

Implementing the Empirical Stone Mine Pillar Strength Equation into the Boundary Element Method Software LaModel , Samuel Escobar

Recovery of Phosphorus from Florida Phosphatic Waste Clay , Amir Eskanlou

Optimization of Operating Conditions and Design Parameters on Coal Ultra-Fine Grinding Through Kinetic Stirred Mill Tests and Numerical Modeling , Francisco Patino

The Effect of Natural Fractures on the Mechanical Behavior of Limestone Pillars: A Synthetic Rock Mass Approach Application , Mustafa Can Süner

Evaluation of Various Separation Techniques for the Removal of Actinides from A Rare Earth-Containing Solution Generated from Coarse Coal Refuse , Deniz Talan

Geology Oriented Loading Approach for Underground Coal Mines , Deniz Tuncay

Various Operational Aspects of the Extraction of Critical Minerals from Acid Mine Drainage and Its Treatment By-product , Zhongqing Xiao

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Adaptation of Coal Mine Floor Rating (CMFR) to Eastern U.S. Coal Mines , Sena Cicek

Upstream Tailings Dam - Liquefaction , Mladen Dragic

Development, Analysis and Case Studies of Impact Resistant Steel Sets for Underground Roof Fall Rehabilitation , Dakota D. Faulkner

The influence of spatial variance on rock strength and mechanism of failure , Danqing Gao

Fundamental Studies on the Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Acid Mine Drainage , Xue Huang

Rational drilling control parameters to reduce respirable dust during roof bolting operations , Hua Jiang

Solutions to Some Mine Subsidence Research Challenges , Jian Yang

An Interactive Mobile Equipment Task-Training with Virtual Reality , Lazar Zujovic

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Fundamental Mechanism of Time Dependent Failure in Shale , Neel Gupta

A Critical Assessment on the Resources and Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Acid Mine Drainage , Christopher R. Vass

Time-dependent deformation and associated failure of roof in underground mines , Yuting Xue

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Parametric Study of Coal Liberation Behavior Using Silica Grinding Media , Adewale Wasiu Adeniji

Three-dimensional Numerical Modeling Encompassing the Stability of a Vertical Gas Well Subjected to Longwall Mining Operation - A Case Study , Bonaventura Alves Mangu Bali

Shale Characterization and Size-effect study using Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Diffraction , Debashis Das

Behaviour Of Laminated Roof Under High Horizontal Stress , Prasoon Garg

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Optimization of Mineral Processing Circuit Design under Uncertainty , Seyed Hassan Amini

Evaluation of Ultrasonic Velocity Tests to Characterize Extraterrestrial Rock Masses , Thomas W. Edge II

A Photogrammetry Program for Physical Modeling of Subsurface Subsidence Process , Yujia Lian

An Area-Based Calculation of the Analysis of Roof Bolt Systems (ARBS) , Aanand Nandula

Developing and implementing new algorithms into the LaModel program for numerical analysis of multiple seam interactions , Mehdi Rajaeebaygi

Adapting Roof Support Methods for Anchoring Satellites on Asteroids , Grant B. Speer

Simulation of Venturi Tube Design for Column Flotation Using Computational Fluid Dynamics , Wan Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Critical Analysis of Longwall Ventilation Systems and Removal of Methane , Robert B. Krog

Implementing the Local Mine Stiffness Calculation in LaModel , Kaifang Li

Development of Emission Factors (EFs) Model for Coal Train Loading Operations , Bisleshana Brahma Prakash

Nondestructive Methods to Characterize Rock Mechanical Properties at Low-Temperature: Applications for Asteroid Capture Technologies , Kara A. Savage

Mineral Asset Valuation Under Economic Uncertainty: A Complex System for Operational Flexibility , Marcell B. B. Silveira

A Feasibility Study for the Automated Monitoring and Control of Mine Water Discharges , Christopher R. Vass

Spontaneous Combustion of South American Coal , Brunno C. C. Vieira

Calibrating LaModel for Subsidence , Jian Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Coal Quality Management Model for a Dome Storage (DS-CQMM) , Manuel Alejandro Badani Prado

Design Programs for Highwall Mining Operations , Ming Fan

Development of Drilling Control Technology to Reduce Drilling Noise during Roof Bolting Operations , Mingming Li

The Online LaModel User's & Training Manual Development & Testing , Christopher R. Newman

How to mitigate coal mine bumps through understanding the violent failure of coal specimens , Gamal Rashed

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Effect of biaxial and triaxial stresses on coal mine shale rocks , Shrey Arora

Stability Analysis of Bleeder Entries in Underground Coal Mines Using the Displacement-Discontinuity and Finite-Difference Programs , Xu Tang

Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Kinetics and Quality Parameters to Determine Spontaneous Combustion Propensity of U.S. Coals , Xinyang Wang

Bubble Size Effects in Coal Flotation and Phosphate Reverse Flotation using a Pico-nano Bubble Generator , Yu Xiong

Integrating the LaModel and ARMPS Programs (ARMPS-LAM) , Peng Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Column Flotation of Subbituminous Coal Using the Blend of Trimethyl Pentanediol Derivatives and Pico-Nano Bubbles , Jinxiang Chen

Applications of Surface and Subsurface Subsidence Theories to Solve Ground Control Problems , Biao Qiu

Calibrating the LaModel Program for Shallow Cover Multiple-Seam Mines , Morgan M. Sears

The Integration of a Coal Mine Emergency Communication Network into Pre-Mine Planning and Development , Mark F. Sindelar

Factors considered for increasing longwall panel width , Jack D. Trackemas

An experimental investigation of the creep behavior of an underground coalmine roof with shale formation , Priyesh Verma

Evaluation of Rope Shovel Operators in Surface Coal Mining Using a Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Model , Ivana M. Vukotic

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Calculating the Surface Seismic Signal from a Trapped Miner , Adeniyi A. Adebisi

Comprehensive and Integrated Model for Atmospheric Status in Sealed Underground Mine Areas , Jianwei Cheng

Production and Cost Assessment of a Potential Application of Surface Miners in Coal Mining in West Virginia , Timothy A. Nolan

The Integration of Geomorphic Design into West Virginia Surface Mine Reclamation , Alison E. Sears

Truck Cycle and Delay Automated Data Collection System (TCD-ADCS) for Surface Coal Mining , Patricio G. Terrazas Prado

New Abutment Angle Concept for Underground Coal Mining , Ihsan Berk Tulu

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Experimental analysis of the post-failure behavior of coal and rock under laboratory compression tests , Dachao Neil Nie

The influence of interface friction and w/h ratio on the violence of coal specimen failure , Simon H. Prassetyo

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

A risk management approach to pillar extraction in the Central Appalachian coalfields , Patrick R. Bucks

The Impacts of Longwall Mining on Groundwater Systems -- A Case of Cumberland Mine Panels B5 and B6 , Xinzhi Du

Evaluation of ultrafine spiral concentrators for coal cleaning , Meng Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Development of a coal reserve GIS model and estimation of the recoverability and extraction costs , Chandrakanth Reddy Apala

Application and evaluation of spiral separators for fine coal cleaning , Zhuping Che

Weak floor stability in the Illinois Basin underground coal mines , Murali M. Gadde

Design of reinforced concrete seals for underground coal mines , Rajagopala Reddy Kallu

Employing laboratory physical modeling to study the radio imaging method (RIM) , Jun Lu

Influence of cutting sequence and time effects on cutters and roof falls in underground coal mine -- numerical approach , Anil Kumar Ray

Implementing energy release rate calculations into the LaModel program , Morgan M. Sears

Modeling PDC cutter rock interaction , Ihsan Berk Tulu

Analytical determination of strain energy for the studies of coal mine bumps , Qiang Xu

Improvement of the mine fire simulation program MFIRE , Lihong Zhou

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Program-assisted analysis of the transverse pressure capacity of block stoppings for mine ventilation control , Timothy J. Batchler

Analysis of factors affecting wireless communication systems in underground coal mines , David P. McGraw

Analysis of underground coal mine refuge shelters , Mickey D. Mitchell

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Dolomite flotation of high magnesium phosphate ores using fatty acid soap collectors , Zhengxing Gu

Evaluation of longwall face support hydraulic supply systems , Ted M. Klemetti II

Experimental studies of electromagnetic signals to enhance radio imaging method (RIM) , William D. Monaghan

Analysis of water monitoring data for longwall panels , Joseph R. Zirkle

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Measurements of the electrical properties of coal measure rocks , Nikolay D. Boykov

Geomechanical and weathering properties of weak roof shales in coal mines , Hakan Gurgenli

Assessment and evaluation of noise controls on roof bolting equipment and a method for predicting sound pressure levels in underground coal mining , Rudy J. Matetic

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Selection of the most optimal method of mining in the stage of designing the mine is considered to be an important and sensitive issue as far as designing the system of exploitation of a mine is concerned. This selection is based on geological, geotechnical, geographical, economic, social and political studies, etc. recognizing all of the factors that impact the method selection and determining the size of effect of each of these factors is not easily possible. The purpose of selecting the optimum extraction method in the first stage of designing a mine is to select a method that is as compatible as possible with the storage conditions and external factors such as economy, the budget that has been assigned to this project, and political, social and local conditions. In this respect, the researcher developed numerical and analytical methods for selecting a method for the extraction of mineral resources. Numerical methods are based on scoring parameters that are indicative of the condition of mineral resources. On the other hand, the analytical methods have utilized the decision-making methods in management sciences. The parameters that affected the decision making associated with the extraction method were not precise and they can be put in fuzzy sets. In this article, the shortcomings and defects of old quantitative numerical methods, such as UBS and Nicholas method, have been reviewed and using fuzzy AHP and fuzzy TOPSIS methods, which are multi-criteria analytical methods, the best method of extraction of copper from Qaleh Zari copper mine was selected.

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A dissertation is a long-form piece of academic writing based on original research conducted by you. It is usually submitted as the final step in order to finish a PhD program.

Your dissertation is probably the longest piece of writing you’ve ever completed. It requires solid research, writing, and analysis skills, and it can be intimidating to know where to begin.

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When you’ve finished your coursework, as well as any comprehensive exams or other requirements, you advance to “ABD” (All But Dissertation) status. This means you’ve completed everything except your dissertation.

Prior to starting to write, you must form your committee and write your prospectus or proposal . Your committee comprises your adviser and a few other faculty members. They can be from your own department, or, if your work is more interdisciplinary, from other departments. Your committee will guide you through the dissertation process, and ultimately decide whether you pass your dissertation defense and receive your PhD.

Your prospectus is a formal document presented to your committee, usually orally in a defense, outlining your research aims and objectives and showing why your topic is relevant . After passing your prospectus defense, you’re ready to start your research and writing.

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The structure of your dissertation depends on a variety of factors, such as your discipline, topic, and approach. Dissertations in the humanities are often structured more like a long essay , building an overall argument to support a central thesis , with chapters organized around different themes or case studies.

However, hard science and social science dissertations typically include a review of existing works, a methodology section, an analysis of your original research, and a presentation of your results , presented in different chapters.

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Example dissertation #1: Heat, Wildfire and Energy Demand: An Examination of Residential Buildings and Community Equity (a dissertation by C. A. Antonopoulos about the impact of extreme heat and wildfire on residential buildings and occupant exposure risks).
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The very first page of your document contains your dissertation title, your name, department, institution, degree program, and submission date. Sometimes it also includes your student number, your supervisor’s name, and the university’s logo.

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The abstract is a short summary of your dissertation, usually about 150 to 300 words long. Though this may seem very short, it’s one of the most important parts of your dissertation, because it introduces your work to your audience.

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State your main topic and the aims of your research
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Your literature review can often form the basis for your theoretical framework. Here, you define and analyze the key theories, concepts, and models that frame your research.

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I have thoroughly described my methodology , explaining how I collected data and analyzed data.

I have concisely and objectively reported all relevant results .

I have (1) evaluated and interpreted the meaning of the results and (2) acknowledged any important limitations of the results in my discussion .

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Preparing for your doctoral dissertation takes serious perseverance. You’ve endured years of studies and professional development to get to this point. After sleepless nights and labor-intensive research, you’re ready to present the culmination of all of your hard work. Even with a strong base knowledge, it can be difficult — even daunting — to decide how you will begin writing.

By taking a wide-lens view of the dissertation research process , you can best assess the work you have ahead of you and any gaps in your current research strategy. Subsequently, you’ll begin to develop a timeline so you can work efficiently and cross that finish line with your degree in hand.

What Is a Dissertation?

A dissertation is a published piece of research on a novel topic in your chosen field. Students complete a dissertation as part of a doctoral or PhD program. For most students, a dissertation is the first substantive piece of academic research they will write.

Because a dissertation becomes a published piece of academic literature that other academics may cite, students must defend it in front of a board of experts consisting of peers in their field, including professors, their advisor, and other industry experts.

For many students, a dissertation is the first piece of research in a long career full of research. As such, it’s important to choose a topic that’s interesting and engaging.

Types of Dissertation Research

Dissertations can take on many forms, based on research and methods of presentation in front of a committee board of academics and experts in the field. Here, we’ll focus on the three main types of dissertation research to get you one step closer to earning your doctoral degree.

1. Qualitative

The first type of dissertation is known as a qualitative dissertation . A qualitative dissertation mirrors the qualitative research that a doctoral candidate would conduct throughout their studies. This type of research relies on non-numbers-based data collected through things like interviews, focus groups and participant observation.

The decision to model your dissertation research according to the qualitative method will depend largely on the data itself that you are collecting. For example, dissertation research in the field of education or psychology may lend itself to a qualitative approach, depending on the essence of research. Within a qualitative dissertation research model, a candidate may pursue one or more of the following:

Case study research
Autoethnographies
Narrative research
Grounded theory

Although individual approaches may vary, qualitative dissertations usually include certain foundational characteristics. For example, the type of research conducted to develop a qualitative dissertation often follows an emergent design, meaning that the content and research strategy changes over time. Candidates also rely on research paradigms to further strategize how best to collect and relay their findings. These include critical theory, constructivism and interpretivism, to name a few.

Because qualitative researchers integrate non-numerical data, their methods of collection often include unstructured interview, focus groups and participant observations. Of course, researchers still need rubrics from which to assess the quality of their findings, even though they won’t be numbers-based. To do so, they subject the data collected to the following criteria: dependability, transferability and validity.

When it comes time to present their findings, doctoral candidates who produce qualitative dissertation research have several options. Some choose to include case studies, personal findings, narratives, observations and abstracts. Their presentation focuses on theoretical insights based on relevant data points.

2. Quantitative

Quantitative dissertation research, on the other hand, focuses on the numbers. Candidates employ quantitative research methods to aggregate data that can be easily categorized and analyzed. In addition to traditional statistical analysis, quantitative research also hones specific research strategy based on the type of research questions. Quantitative candidates may also employ theory-driven research, replication-based studies and data-driven dissertations.

When conducting research, some candidates who rely on quantitative measures focus their work on testing existing theories, while others create an original approach. To refine their approach, quantitative researchers focus on positivist or post-positivist research paradigms. Quantitative research designs focus on descriptive, experimental or relationship-based designs, to name a few.

To collect the data itself, researchers focus on questionnaires and surveys, structured interviews and observations, data sets and laboratory-based methods. Then, once it’s time to assess the quality of the data, quantitative researchers measure their results against a set of criteria, including: reliability, internal/external validity and construct validity. Quantitative researchers have options when presenting their findings. Candidates convey their results using graphs, data, tables and analytical statements.

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3. Mixed-Method

Many PhD candidates also use a hybrid model in which they employ both qualitative and quantitative methods of research. Mixed dissertation research models are fairly new and gaining traction. For a variety of reasons, a mixed-method approach offers candidates both versatility and credibility. It’s a more comprehensive strategy that allows for a wider capture of data with a wide range of presentation optimization.

In the most common cases, candidates will first use quantitative methods to collect and categorize their data. Then, they’ll rely on qualitative methods to analyze that data and draw meaningful conclusions to relay to their committee panel.

With a mixed-method approach, although you’re able to collect and analyze a more broad range of data, you run the risk of widening the scope of your dissertation research so much that you’re not able to reach succinct, sustainable conclusions. This is where it becomes critical to outline your research goals and strategy early on in the dissertation process so that the techniques you use to capture data have been thoroughly examined.

How to Choose a Type of Dissertation Research That’s Right for You

After this overview of application and function, you may still be wondering how to go about choosing a dissertation type that’s right for you and your research proposition. In doing so, you’ll have a couple of things to consider:

What are your personal motivations?
What are your academic goals?

It’s important to discern exactly what you hope to get out of your doctoral program . Of course, the presentation of your dissertation is, formally speaking, the pinnacle of your research. However, doctoral candidates must also consider:

Which contributions they will make to the field
Who they hope to collaborate with throughout their studies
What they hope to take away from the experience personally, professionally and academically

Personal Considerations

To discern which type of dissertation research to choose, you have to take a closer look at your learning style, work ethic and even your personality.

Quantitative research tends to be sequential and patterned-oriented. Steps move in a logical order, so it becomes clear what the next step should be at all times. For most candidates, this makes it easier to devise a timeline and stay on track. It also keeps you from getting overwhelmed by the magnitude of research involved. You’ll be able to assess your progress and make simple adjustments to stay on target.

On the other hand, maybe you know that your research will involve many interviews and focus groups. You anticipate that you’ll have to coordinate participants’ schedules, and this will require some flexibility. Instead of creating a rigid schedule from the get-go, allowing your research to flow in a non-linear fashion may actually help you accomplish tasks more efficiently, albeit out of order. This also allows you the personal versatility of rerouting research strategy as you collect new data that leads you down other paths.

After examining the research you need to conduct, consider more broadly: What type of student and researcher are you? In other words, What motivates you to do your best work?

You’ll need to make sure that your methodology is conducive to the data you’re collecting, and you also need to make sure that it aligns with your work ethic so you set yourself up for success. If jumping from one task to another will cause you extra stress, but planning ahead puts you at ease, a quantitative research method may be best, assuming the type of research allows for this.

Professional Considerations

The skills you master while working on your dissertation will serve you well beyond the day you earn your degree. Take into account the skills you’d like to develop for your academic and professional future. In addition to the hard skills you will develop in your area of expertise, you’ll also develop soft skills that are transferable to nearly any professional or academic setting. Perhaps you want to hone your ability to strategize a timeline, gather data efficiently or draw clear conclusions about the significance of your data collection.

If you have considerable experience with quantitative analysis, but lack an extensive qualitative research portfolio, now may be your opportunity to explore — as long as you’re willing to put in the legwork to refine your skills or work closely with your mentor to develop a strategy together.

Academic Considerations

For many doctoral candidates who hope to pursue a professional career in the world of academia, writing your dissertation is a practice in developing general research strategies that can be applied to any academic project.

Candidates who are unsure which dissertation type best suits their research should consider whether they will take a philosophical or theoretical approach or come up with a thesis that addresses a specific problem or idea. Narrowing down this approach can sometimes happen even before the research begins. Other times, candidates begin to refine their methods once the data begins to tell a more concrete story.

Next Step: Structuring Your Dissertation Research Schedule

Once you’ve chosen which type of dissertation research you’ll pursue, you’ve already crossed the first hurdle. The next hurdle becomes when and where to fit dedicated research time and visits with your mentor into your schedule. The busyness of day-to-day life shouldn’t prevent you from making your academic dream a reality. In fact, search for programs that assist, not impede, your path to higher levels of academic success.

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Choosing between types

There are a number of reasons why you may choose one type of dissertation over another. Some are more academic in nature, whilst others tend to be more personal or practical . Academic justifications are important because the person marking your dissertation will expect to see such academic justifications in your final product. Personal and practical justifications are similarly important, not because these are something that a marker is looking for, but because the dissertation process can be tough. As a result, many of the decisions you make throughout the dissertation process (e.g., the choice of sampling strategy or data analysis techniques) will be influenced by factors such as cost, ease, convenience, and what skills you have or can learn in time. We briefly discuss these considerations below, and explain how they may influence the particular choice of dissertation type; after all, the academic, personal and practical justifications for a quantitative dissertation are different for qualitative or mixed methods dissertations.

Academic justifications

You'll almost always been able to find an academic justification for your choice of dissertation, whether qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. These academic justifications include factors that are generally philosophical or theoretical , or which refer to a particular research problem or idea .

The reasons that act as a justification for your dissertation will often become clear when you decide on the route you will follow within one of these three types of dissertation (i.e., a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods dissertation). We have chosen not to go into any more detail about such academic justifications now because they are so specific to the route that you choose. However, you'll learn about these justifications in detail in the Quantitative Dissertations part of Lærd Dissertation, where you can choose between one of three routes (i.e., Route #1: Replication-based dissertations , Route #2: Data-driven dissertations , and Route #3: Theory-driven dissertations ).

Personal or practical justifications

One of the major challenges of doing a dissertation, especially if you are an undergraduate, is uncertainty : Can I plan out the dissertation process from the start? Will I be able to finish on time? Can I get my head around the research paradigms and research designs that guide my choice of dissertation (i.e., qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods)? Do I have the right skills to analyse qualitative or quantitative data? What software packages will I have to learn to do this, if any?

Dissertations are often worth a good proportion of your final year mark, if not the grade of your entire degree, so how tolerant you are to uncertainty matters. On this basis, think about the following:

Am I a bit of a planning freak?

If you are, you may prefer to take on a quantitative dissertation rather than qualitative dissertation . One of the broad advantages of quantitative dissertations is that they tend to be more sequential in nature, such that you can often set out, right from the start of the dissertation process, the various stages you will need to go through in order to answer your research questions or hypotheses. This is because in quantitative dissertations, it is far less common to change major components of the research process (e.g., your research questions or hypotheses, or research design), after you've decided what these are going to be, which you typically do at the very start of the dissertation process. Not only does this make it possible to plan what you will be doing from month-to-month, but it also reduces the uncertainty through the dissertation process. You'll see in the Quantitative Dissertations section how we have been able to provide comprehensive, step-by-step guides to walk you through the dissertation process, as well as chapter-by-chapter guides to show you how to write up.

By contrast, qualitative dissertations are not sequential, but reflexive and emergent in nature, which means that what you planned to do at the start of the dissertation process is more likely to have to be modified. Such modification takes place because one of the tenets of qualitative research is flexibility to allow for things that are learnt during the research process to be integrated (e.g., initial interviews may suggest that you need to add or omit a particular research question). Whilst such changes may only happen a few times, and may be minor in many cases, they do add an element of uncertainty. At a basic level, imagine the difference between knowing how many participants you need to have to fill in your questionnaire, and therefore, roughly how long this will take (i.e., a quantitative dissertation ), as opposed to being quite uncertain how many interviews you need to arrange to collect sufficient data to answer your research questions (i.e., a qualitative dissertation ). Whilst these might sound like small points, it can mean having to put aside another month to collect sufficient interview data in a qualitative dissertation compared with a quantitative one.

What are my strong points?

Whilst qualitative and quantitative dissertations are more than just the use of qualitative or qualitative research methods and data, there is no escaping the fact that qualitative dissertations use qualitative research methods and collect qualitative data (i.e., from unstructured interviews, focus groups, participant observation, etc.), and quantitative dissertations use quantitative research methods, collecting quantitative data (i.e., from data sets, surveys, structured interviews, structured observation, etc.). If you've spent your degree working with quantitative research designs (e.g., randomized control trials, pre- and post-test designs, relationship-based designs, etc.), as well as quantitative research methods and data, the logical choice might be to take on a quantitative dissertation . The same can be said for qualitative dissertations , since in both cases, the learning curve will be a lot higher if you're completely unaccustomed to the components that make up these different types of dissertation.

What am I interested in?

At the end of the day, the dissertation process is a long one, lasting around 6 months (in most cases). If you're not interested in experimental research, you prefer working with more unstructured research methods (e.g., depth interviews, unstructured observation, etc.), or you hate quantitative data analysis (i.e., any form of statistics), taking on a quantitative dissertation may not be a good idea. The same can be said for qualitative dissertations , which require a lot of perseverance and dedication, especially during the data collection process, which can be time consuming and requires a lot of toeing-and-froing. Choose a type of dissertation that is going to keep you interested, and which you will not find boring or demoralizing.

If you're taking on a qualitative dissertation , we wish you good luck (although you will still be able to learn a little about appropriate research methods and sampling techniques in the Fundamentals section of Lærd Dissertation). However, if you're taking on a quantitative dissertation (or a mixed methods dissertation that is mainly quantitative in its focus), go to the Quantitative Dissertations part of Lærd Dissertation now. We have extensive guides to help you through the process.

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Kallu, Rajagopala Reddy. "Design of reinforced concrete seals for underground coal mines." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/10429.

Forrest, W. "The development of new coal mines." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.378766.

Mitchell, Mickey D. "Analysis of underground coal mine refuge shelters." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2008. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=5770.

McCoy, Kurt J. "Estimation of vertical infiltration into deep Pittsburgh coal mines of WV-PA a fluid mass balance approach /." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2002. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=2745.

Zafar, Muhammad Asif, and Zeshan Aslam Khan. "Fire Detection in Coal Mines Using WSN." Thesis, Halmstad University, School of Information Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering (IDE), 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-5030.

Fire Detection in Coal Mines Using WSN is an application for monitoring and detection of fire in coal mines using wireless sensor networks. The application uses BDI (Belief, Desire and Intention) based multi agent model and its implementation on sensor networks. The Language which is interpreted by Jason is an extension of AgentSpeak; this is based on the BDI Architecture. The BDI agents are reactive planning systems, systems that are not meant to compute the value of a function and terminate, but rather designed to be permanently running, reacting to some form of event. The distributed model of environment is adopted to overcome the communication overhead, power consumption, network delay and reliability on a centralized base station.

Permana, Herry. "Development strategy to prevent mine accidents in surface coal mines in Indonesia." Doctoral thesis, Technische Universitaet Bergakademie Freiberg Universitaetsbibliothek "Georgius Agricola", 2014. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:105-qucosa-144548.

Smith, William Donald. "Ethnicity, class, and gender in the mines : Korean workers in Japan's Chikuhō coal field, 1917-1945 /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/10457.

Roy, Mimi. "A detailed sequential extraction study of selenium in coal and coal-associated strata from a coal mine in West Virginia." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2005. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=4431.

Martinez, Rubio Ruben. "Modelling of methane extraction from abandoned coal mines." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/11819.

Hoang, Quoc Hung. "Heat transfer at longwall faces in coal mines." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.315562.

Bylapudi, Gopi. "CORROSION OF ROCK ANCHORS IN US COAL MINES." OpenSIUC, 2010. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/287.

McGraw, David P. "Analysis of factors affecting wireless communication systems in underground coal mines." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2008. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=6036.

Gottschalk, Caroline McColl. "Geochemistry and mineralogy of Tongue River member coal from three Montana coal mines." Thesis, Montana State University, 2010. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2010/gottschalk/GottschalkC0510.pdf.

Sears, Morgan M. "Implementing energy release rate calculations into the LaModel program." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/10712.

Douglas, Alexander D. "STATUS OF COMMUNICATION AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES." UKnowledge, 2014. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/mng_etds/13.

Meyer, Petrus C. "Feasibility of thin seam coal mining at Dorstfontein Coal Mine." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-09072005-113231/.

Vicente, Annalisa Sarga. "Assessing different coal combustion residue backfill scenarios in opencast coal mines, Mpumalanga, South Africa." University of Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7853.

Sellami, Moncef. "Recoverable reserve estimation in multiple seam mines." Thesis, This resource online, 1993. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09192009-040606/.

Brendliner, Robert Lee. "Toxicity analysis of coal mining industry NPDES discharges in Southwest Virginia /." This resource online, 1991. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-01122010-020036/.

Li, Zhongxue. "Determining the size and life of underground coal mines." Diss., This resource online, 1987. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10022008-063243/.

Harvey, Harvey Blevins Madison D. Soyini. "Mines-bodies a performance ethnography of Appalachian coal mining /." Chapel Hill, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/etd,187.

Young-On, Harold. "An economic evaluation of backfilling in Virginia's coal mines." Thesis, This resource online, 1990. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-02132009-172231/.

Weyman, Andrew. "Psychological influences on risk taking in UK coal mines." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.312213.

Bulusu, Sowmya. "Remediation of abandoned mines using coal combustion by-products." College Park, Md. : University of Maryland, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1903/2992.

Weber, Jason David. "Corrosion of Rock Anchors in Illinois Coal Basin Mines." OpenSIUC, 2013. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/1248.

Mack, Ben M. "Water quality changes over time in Upper Freeport and Pittsburgh coal mines in West Virginia." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2008. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=5623.

Chelin, Monique Josette. "Water in the coal mining industry : an assessment of water management issues facing the coal mining industry of the Witbank and Middelburg Dam catchments." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05292006-103231/.

Meyer, Petrus Cornelius. "Feasibility of thin seam coal mining at Dorstfontein Coal Mine." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27806.

Kuhn, Eloise M. R. "Microbiology of fly ash-acid mine drainage co-disposal processes." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

Ray, Anil Kumar. "Influence of cutting sequence and time effects on cutters and roof falls in underground coal mine numerical approach /." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/10026.

McCament, Benny K. "Hydrologic controls on acidity and metals loading in an abandoned underground mine complex in southeast Ohio, Perry County." Ohio : Ohio University, 2004. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1088185432.

Noppé, Mark Adrian. "Geological controls for coal exploration and mining." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005566.

Mutambanengwe, Cecil Clifford Zvandada. "The biotechnology of hard coal utilization as a bioprocess substrate." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003993.

Kent, Frances Lorraine. "Factors affecting the stability of reinforced roadways in coal mines." Thesis, University of Exeter, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.388593.

Griffin, Kenneth R. "Design Criteria for Wireless Mesh Communications in Underground Coal Mines." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76759.

Kleski, Kurt W. "GIS Uses for Modeling Subsurface Conditions in Ohio Coal Mines." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1511877505215923.

Thakur, Urmila Jha. "EIA follow-up of open cast coal mines in India." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.439477.

Patwardhan, Amit. "Advances towards adoption of ultra-fines recovery in coal mines /." Available to subscribers only, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1456294451&sid=9&Fmt=2&clientId=1509&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

Mostofa, Md Golam. "Base material characterisation of spoil piles at BMA coal mines." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2015. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/90717/4/Md_Golam_Mostofa_Thesis.pdf.

Xu, Qiang. "Analytical determination of strain energy for the studies of coal mine bumps." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/10115.

Demchak, Jennifer L. "Water quality changes of underground mines in northern West Virginia." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2005. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=4384.

Jacobson, Michael E. "The rise and fall of place the development of a sense of place and community in Colorado's southern coalfields 1890-1930 /." Diss., Online access via UMI:, 2006.

Shultz, James Edward. "Programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition a system design for increased availability." Ohio : Ohio University, 1991. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1239733126.

Gurgenli, Hakan. "Geomechanical and weathering properties of weak roof shales in coal mines." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2006. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=4717.

DeFreez, Richard K. "A diode laser source for DIAL methane measurements in coal mines /." Full text open access at:, 1985. http://content.ohsu.edu/u?/etd,82.

Nutter, Sharon M. "Some effects of drainage water from abandoned coal mines on seaweeds." Thesis, Heriot-Watt University, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10399/376.

Anderson, J. M. "The optimization of ventilation and refrigeration in underground British coal mines." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.353911.

Crellin, David J. "Ground instability associated with mineworkings and groundwater in opencast coal mines." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.375916.

Cunha, Fernando F. "Ultra-wideband radar for robust inspection drone in underground coal mines." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/113765.

Oliphant, Adam J. "Mapping Elaeagnus Umbellata on Coal Surface Mines using Multitemporal Landsat Imagery." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/75119.

Duke India Initiative Celebrates Grantees’ Success

Travel grants empower duke graduate students to conduct research in india..

-By Charles Givens

April 10, 2024

The Duke India Initiative (DII) plays a crucial role in fostering academic engagement with India. In order to support research related to the region, the initiative has supported sixteen Duke graduate student on various research projects over the past year. The projects explore different aspects of India’s past, present and future.

Duke MBA students pose for a group photo in front of the Taj Mahal.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. or Master’s program at Duke and their travel must be demonstrably connected to India and aligned with the mission of the DII. While travel to India is preferred, it is not mandatory. Students attending conferences must have secured acceptance for a presentation, and all applicants must provide a detailed budget outline and complete an impact report.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see the impactful experiences our student awardees gain from their travels,” said Rohini Thakkar, Program Coordinator for DII. “These experiences not only advance individual academic pursuits but also foster global collaborations and deepen understanding across various disciplines. We are proud to support such meaningful endeavors of our students that continue to shape the academic landscape and contribute to real-world solutions.”

Below are the sixteen awardees and a summary of each project, ranging from studying the history of food and charitable giving in India to testing a low-cost cancer diagnostic device. Through the help of DII, these students are contributing to crucial research while forging valuable connections with partners abroad.

Devin Creed

Duke India Initiative funding supported dissertation research in India on the history of foodways and charitable practices. Outcomes include research collaborations and plans for a pop-up restaurant showcasing historical cuisine. This research examines how endemic famines have shaped food culture and charitable giving in Bengal and North India.

Nikhita Gopisetty

DII funding supported research in India on a peer-supported intervention for young adults with type 2 diabetes. This work resulted in successful data collection and positive feedback from participants. This research has the potential to improve the quality of life and diabetes management for young adults in rural India.

Archit Guha

DII funding facilitated research in India on the history of meteorology. The project aims to explore the history of science and the environment, drawing on visual, literary and cultural archival sources, providing access to new archival materials and laying the groundwork for future dissertation research. This research explores the development of meteorological knowledge and its impact on South Asia and the Indian Ocean region.

Ankita Gupta

DII funding has enabled waterbird surveys in India, in particular in the agricultural wetlands of Kheda, one of the districts of Gujarat, a district in western India. These (largely) man-made wetlands are threatened habitats, due to conversion and pollution. The time in India strengthened research collaborations and contributed to a broader study on climate change impacts. The work aims to understand the factors affecting waterbird distribution and inform wetland management strategies.

Ananya Mahapatra

DII funding enabled research at the British Library. The time in London refined e dissertation research questions and helped to lay the groundwork for future fieldwork in India. In particular, the work examines watches and timepieces as political and cultural instruments of power. The research explores the history of women’s education in colonial India, utilizing diverse sources, including textual and visual materials.

Shreya Maini

DII funding supported pre-dissertation ethnographic research in India on global spiritual practices. The research unpacks the practices, mythologies and spirituality of the World Teacher Trust as it relates to Hinduism. The visit result in new friendships, research progress and potential future publications. The research explores the intersection of tradition and modernity within the spiritual community.

Joanna Marbaniang

DII funding facilitated pre-dissertation fieldwork in India related to gambling addiction in India, specifically related to a number-based game of archery. Time on the ground led to a shift in research focus and new networks with local institutions. The research now integrates medical anthropology and indigenous studies to examine the role of gambling in indigenous worldview-making.

Ashwin Pant

DII funding facilitated an inaugural MBA trek to India, providing 50 Fuqua students with valuable networking opportunities, cultural immersion and practical business insights. The trek included meetings with influential alumni, a VIP visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan and exploration of diverse cities, all of which had a profound on participants.

Prajakta Prabhune

DII funding supported a conference presentation in India, sparking interest in research on nanodielectrics and leading to potential collaborations with Indian scientists. This interdisciplinary field relates to how these particles are relevant for insulators and energy storage devices. The presentation also helped the recipient develop communication skills and bridge the gap between basic and applied research.

Ravi Prakash

DII funding enabled collaboration with Indian researchers and hospitals to test a low-cost cancer diagnostic device, securing ethical approval and paving the way for future studies. It explored the diagnosis of skin cancer in the region, which will likely experience a rise over the next decade. The project calls for a new uptake scheme to identify skin cancers early. And has the potential to improve access to cancer care in resource-limited settings.

Rosalind Rothwell

DII funding related to the research project on South Indian material culture enabled successful dissertation research in France, exceeding expectations and providing crucial insights into early modern South Indian material culture and trade. The Pondicherry notarial records proved particularly valuable, revealing details about everyday life and confirming the interconnectedness of colonial settlements on the Coromandel Coast.

Divya Sebastian

DII funding facilitated a conference presentation in India, leading to discussions about multinational R&D. In particular, this project explores how companies adapt to the changing landscape of global talent. The visit resulted in the establishment potential collaborations with international researchers. The presentation also helped her the recipient’s professional skills and facilitated valuable insights into the Indian job market.

Sakina Shahid

DII funding enabled travel to Sri Lanka for data collection on chronic kidney disease, providing valuable insights and furthering global health research. The project integrates the implementation of silicon wristbands into toxicology research. This is a novel approach with the potential to improve understanding of the underlying causes for and treatment of the disease.

Shreshtha Shuvan

DII funding facilitated ethnographic research in India and Nepal, exploring the role of mangoes in ashram life and challenging traditional understandings of religion. By exploring the tenets of the World Teacher Trust, the project aims to mine the roots of Hindu nationalism. The research revealed how seemingly mundane objects like fruit can illuminate complex religious practices and social dynamics.

Parul Sirohi

DII funding enabled conference presentation in India on the delivery of therapeutic biologics, an ambitious project combining polymer synthesis, protein engineering at genetic level and conjugation methods between therapeutics and delivery. The visit , led to valuable connections with scientists and contributied to the recipient’s professional development. The presentation also generated positive feedback and is being developed into a manuscript for publication.

Danny Tobin

DII funding supported research in India on farmers’ adoption of agroforestry, specifically in relationship to the work of the Centre for Wildlife Studies. This effort has led to a successful survey deployment and plans for future collaborations and publications. This research has the potential to improve farmer income while promoting biodiversity and environmental health, goals aligned with Duke’s Climate Commitment.

As is evident from the summaries above, Duke graduate students are involved in cutting-edge research that leads to an understanding of the past as well as probing and providing solutions for the future. With DII funding, the connections forged and made will continue to have an impact both at Duke and in India.

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