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Multigenerational Effects Of Stress On The Lemna Minor Transcriptome, Megan Sichterman, Scott C. Lenaghan

Food Science and Technology Publications and Other Works

No abstract provided.

Non-Contact Heart Rate Estimation In Low Snr Environments Using Mmwave Radar, Chandler J. Bauder, Aly E. Fathy

Faculty Publications and Other Works -- EECS

Extracting accurate heart rate estimates of human subjects from a distance in high-noise scenarios using radar is a common problem. Often, frequency components from sources such as movement and vital signs from other subjects can overpower the weak reflected signal of the heart. In this study, we propose a signal processing scheme using a state-of-the-art Adaptive Multi-Trace Carving algorithm (AMTC) to accurately detect the heart rate signal over time in non-ideal scenarios. In our initial proof-of-concept results, we show a low heart rate estimation mean absolute error (MAE) of 3bpm for a single subject marching in place and less than …

Development Of A Temperature Measurement Camera Using Cost Effective Hardware, Benjamin F. Thieme, Jesse Wilson

Haslam Scholars Projects

The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused lock downs around the globe, forcing many schools and businesses to temporarily close. For them to reopen safely, it is imperative to identify cases quickly so that individuals can be quarantined before the virus spreads to more people. An alternative to testing is to screen individuals for high temperatures that would indicate fevers. With the risk of contagion that occurs during close contact between humans, traditional thermometers may be unsuitable. Thus, the purpose of this design project is to design, construct, and test a temperature measurement system using a thermal camera …

American Inequality: Taxation And The Rise Of Economic Inequality, Codey R. King

Baker Scholar Projects

What is the relationship between the American taxation system and the rise in economic inequality? This paper will seek to examine, highlight, and identify the impact of United States taxation levels on inequality levels throughout history. This paper will focus on two main periods in American history. The first period is the progressive era from the 1930s - 1970s. This period is known for its high progressive tax rates and low inequality levels. The second period is new gilded age era starting post 1970s marked by tax cuts, and higher levels of inequality. This paper applies qualitative and quantitative research …

Toward The Beloved Community: Development Patterns, Growth, And Inequality, John Wesley Smith Ii

Baker Scholar Projects

No abstract provided.

“A Tale Of Twinned Cities”: A Comparative Analysis To Predict Potential Twinning On The Us-Mexico Border, Katherine Fulcher

Baker Scholar Projects

Twinning is an official agreement between two cities separated by an international boundary which share cultural or economic ties. Scholarship on twinning primarily focuses on European cases of cross-border integration. Twinning involves a set of border related policies which aim to reduce the physical impact of the border and integrated communities economically, culturally, and socially. The potential for twinning on the US-Mexico border remains an understudied, yet contested question. Some researchers argue US and Mexican cities developed separately and cannot officially integrate. However, this research is limited, as no data set exists allowing for broader analysis. This paper asks where …

The Covid-19 Crisis & Appalachian Counties Of Tennessee: A Snapshot Of Rural Resilience, Maria Urias

Baker Scholar Projects

The COVID-19 crisis impacted rural communities in Appalachia in a variety of ways. To best understand the experiences of these areas, this thesis assesses these challenges through in-depth interviews. These were conducted via a convenience sample of the counties deemed economically distressed by the Appalachian Regional Commission and asked leadership what the biggest challenges and unexpected victories were.

Agricultural Development In Rwanda: Commercialization Of The Poultry Sector, Mikayla Prince

Baker Scholar Projects

Post-genocide Rwanda (1994 - 2020) has augmented participation in global capitalism, assuming that participation will lead to economic prosperity. Restructuring of the agricultural sector has been a primary project in Rwanda’s pursuit for middle-income status, poverty reduction, and improved nutrition. Given Rwandan’s remnant trauma, history of colonialism, and rapid economic restructuring, critical assessment of Rwanda’s agricultural development is warranted with intentional priority given to the well-being of the Rwandan people. In 2017, Tworore Inkoko, Twunguke (TI), a development project in Musanze, Rwanda intended to increase household income and nutrition through broiler chicken production. This study investigated TI’s effectiveness in empowering …

Aid—One Word, Many Theories: An Introduction To The Study Of Foreign Aid, Jacob Welch

Baker Scholar Projects

Since the end of World War Two, foreign aid has been a mainstay of foreign policy. The quantity, direction, and policy objectives of aid shifted several times throughout this time. Despite making up a relatively low proportion of most countries’ budgets, foreign aid has been widely researched and debated. It is the goal of this paper to trace the major theoretical arguments around aid, the historical trends in aid, and the quantitive analysis found in the aid effectiveness literature. In this way, this paper aims to serve as a non-comprehensive introduction to the study of foreign aid.

Comprehensive Overview And Proposal For Future Iranian-American Relations, Elizabeth Ashley Wheeler

Baker Scholar Projects

In the absence a cohesive examination of the history between the United States and Iran, it is the goal of this analysis to present such an examination, starting at the 1951 election of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and continuing until the brink-of-war developments in January 2020. By understanding and recognizing the events and their subsequent effects, the analysis thus proposes that the United States and Iran should negotiate / ratify an agreement similar to that of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in order to alleviate the tensions exacerbated in 2020. Therein, a brief summarization and analysis of two …

Psychedelics Can Save: The Scientific And Social Case For Rescheduling Psychedelic Compounds, Galen M. Fader

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.

Where Are The Resources?: Discussing Mental Health In Students Of Color On Utk’S Campus And The Call For Action, Zhannae S. Cummings, Diandra Walker

Black Issues Conference

Racial minority groups experience disparities in mental health and are prone to having more detrimental outcomes than their white counterparts. Current events have heightened the exposure of racial injustices experienced by communities of Black, Indigenous and people of Color (BIPOC). Given this context, the elimination of mental health disparities in people of Color requires critical attention and diligent work more so now than ever before. Culture, climate, and intrinsic bias leave some institute of higher education more challenged in promoting and supporting education for students of Color. Therefore, the purpose of this presentation is to educate participants about mental health …

A Union Mitigation Effect On The Gender Wage Gap: Do “Right-To-Work” Laws Provide Evidence?, William W. Boyd

Baker Scholar Projects

A prominent phenomenon of income inequality, the gender wage gap presents anenduring problem for the pursuit of female economic empowerment as it devalues female laborand consequently reduces economic output. Ultimately dealing with an issue of raising femaleearnings, unionization is a tried and proven method for increasing worker wages and benefits rowhere it may contribute some mitigating effects towards the gap. This study attempts to quantifysuch an association by examining states which have enacted right-to-work laws (legislationknown to reduce unionization) compared to states without, indicating what changes in wages area result of changes in unionization. The model was applied to three …

Unintended Consequences? The Impact Of Targeted Economic Sanctions On International Terrorism, Hancen A. Sale

Baker Scholar Projects

The effectiveness of economic sanctions cannot be thoroughly examined on the basis of their ability to achieve a stated goal alone. This paper takes abroad look into one of the possible unintended consequences associated with the use of economic sanctions the potential for increased political violence and terrorism. Past theoretical and empirical studies assume the economic impact of sanctions lead to an increase in terrorism, while other findings suggest that most terrorists come from relatively well-educated and high-income backgrounds. In this paper, I employ an event study model to analyze the incidence of terrorism between sender and target countries and …

No Strings Attached? Fdi, Ideology, And Levels Of Democracy In Latin America, Alexander J. Tripp

Baker Scholar Projects

How does foreign direct investment (FDI) affect the levels of democracy in developing states when taking their political ideologies into consideration? Scholars have traditionally viewed FDI as conducive to economic and political liberalization in developing countries. However, few studies have analyzed the effects of FDI on democracy or how the political ideologies of host governments might condition the effects of FDI. This investigation identifies two separate types of FDI at play in Latin America−state-led and market-led FDI−epitomized by Chinese and American multinational corporations (MNCs), respectively. I hypothesize that state-led FDI will have no effect on the levels of democracy in …

The Utility Of Banking: Regulation, Inequality, And The Public Option, Jay Hearn

Baker Scholar Projects

What is the effect of public utility banking regulation on inequality and access to basic banking services? In this paper, I will examine banking during three periods of American history. The first period, stretching from 1865 to 1911, was marked primarily by private banking which led to severe financial crises and the rise of unbanked and underbanked Americans. The second period, stretching from 1911 to 1967, marks a fundamentally unique period in American banking wherein banking was largely treated as a public utility rather than as solely a private enterprise. This period saw the implementation of postal banking, public banking, …

Respectability Politics: A Mirror Into The Black Community, Max Ray A. Davenport Jr, Elisha M. Brewer

Black Issues Conference

Program Abstract

This presentation seeks to provoke deep and meaningful discussion related to issues of respectability within the African American community. More specifically, this presentation seeks to prompt audience members to critically evaluate the social practices of African American people that are deeply-seated in elitism and promote a culture of exclusion. By gaining a deeper knowledge of how racialized policing behaviors negatively affect our community, we aim to provide audience members with strategies for enduring and overcoming this issue.

Program Summary

The primary purpose of this presentation is aimed at facilitating a thought-provoking discussion centered around respectability politics. In achieving …

The Black Narrative, Karmen Alexia Jones

Black Issues Conference

Through art and literature, we are able to create our own of narratives of any cultural experience. In this scenario, the African American experience can be exemplified through methods of reiterating or recreating. Artists can choose to reiterate or repeat a narrative that meets the status quo of stereotypes that have already been established through social, civil, economic traditions of teaching, or an artist can recreate and bring light to a new aspect to the complexity of the humanisation and emotional journeys of Black people.

The purpose of this discussion is to highlight the purposes within each selected work or …

Python Script For Homogeneous Aqueous Chemical Reaction Analysis And Associated Data Related To Radiolysis Simulations, Peter James Doyle, David Bartels

Faculty Publications and Other Works -- Nuclear Engineering

No abstract provided.

Health Economic Models, Laurence Djatche, Stefan Varga, Robert D. Lieberthal

Public Health Publications and Other Works

These health economic models calculate the impact of aspirin adherence on healthcare costs and quality adjusted life years in patients with a prior cardiovascular event from a payer perspective. The “no diabetes” model is for patients with a history of cardiovascular disease who do not have diabetes as a comorbid condition. The “diabetes” model is for patients with a history of cardiovascular disease who have type II diabetes as a comorbid condition. These .trex files are designed to be loaded and run in TreeAge software Pro Core 2016 health economic modeling software.

Media Representation Of Gender: Startup Publications’ Coverage Of 2016 Presidential Campaigns, Emily Elizabeth Isaacs

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.

The Astral Box, Patrick C. Davis, Marshall J. Underwood, Zack R. Hicks, Jahan Z. Hussaini

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.

Coasters, Cotton Candy, And Christ: Tracing The Function Of Faith And Fun In Dollywood, Tennessee, Blaire Sheppard Hamilton

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.

Solar Technology In Our World- A Business Approach, Luke Ingalls Liska

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.

A Literature Review Of Risk Factors For The Development Of Breast Cancer: Risks And Prevention Methods, Anna K. Manneschmidt

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.

Sevilla Una Maravilla: A Student's Guide To Study Abroad In Seville, Spain, Kayla F. Buchanan

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.

Classics Newsletter 2008, Department Of Classics

The Department of Classics Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Classics Newsletter 2007, Department Of Classics

The Department of Classics Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Testimony To President William Clinton's Advisory Committee On Public Interest Obligations Of Digital Television Providers, Janet K. Poley

IACE Hall of Fame Repository

The third meeting of the Advisory Committee on Public Interest Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasters was held on January 16, 1998 at the Hotel Madison in Washington, DC.

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Distressing Aspects Of Women's Roles, Sandra P. Thomas

Faculty Publications and Other Works -- Nursing

Individuals internalize the roles they play and the statuses they occupy in their social networks. It logically follows that the benefits and costs of women's role commitments may be critically important to their physical and mental health. This literature review focuses on distressing or negative aspects of enacting the specific primary roles of worker, wife, and mother. Vicarious stress and inadequate social support for women in these roles may contribute to immunosupression and disease vulnerability. Some women may choose the sick role as a means of escape from taxing role responsibilities. Future directions for women's health research are suggested, along …