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Cultural Continuity From 1845 To The 2008 Presidential Election
Cultural Continuity From 1845 To The 2008 Presidential Election
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This paper intends to examine the durability of culture in elections with a civil rights component by conducting a multiple regression analysis. The difference in the Democratic vote between 2008 and 2004 is regressed on a number of demographic and socioeconomic variables, as well as a cultural variable. The model attempts to demonstrate the persistence of culture in New York counties over a span of more than 150 years. County level cross-sectional data was used, obtained from the 2010 Census, the 1845 New York Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the New York State Board of Elections. The model …
Evaluation Of Mammalian Stress And Inflammatory Response To A Novel Porphyrin
Evaluation Of Mammalian Stress And Inflammatory Response To A Novel Porphyrin
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Porphyrins are a specific class of aromatic, heterocyclic compounds that are either naturally occurring or artificially synthesized. Porphyrins have demonstrated robust antibacterial properties, which arise from the generation of singlet oxygen. However, most porphyrins are photodynamic, meaning they require activation by light at an optimal wavelength. A novel porphyrin, developed by Dr. Shawn Swavey (UD Chemistry Department) has shown exceptional antibacterial efficiency against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, even without photoactivation. As P. aeruginosa infections are often the root cause behind lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, identifying a way to safely control bacterial presence is a major concern. The ability of this …
Greek Life And Catholic Universities: Do The Values Of Greek Life Match With Those Of The Catholic Church?
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Greek Life organizations face many negative stipulations across the United States due to several allegations of disrespectful actions. Due to these negative actions, there are Catholic institutions across the United States that do not allow Greek Life organizations on their respective campus. Such reasons Catholic institutions give is that Greek Life is not needed on campus for students to live out Catholic values. Instead, students have service, special interest and sports clubs to join to live out Catholic values. As a student apart of Greek Life on the University of Dayton’s campus feel that the values between Greek life and …
Effects Of Body Weight Loading On Arch Height
Effects Of Body Weight Loading On Arch Height
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Foot functionality is integral to normal human locomotion. The most commonly assessed area of the human body studied during locomotion is the medial longitudinal arch and its deformation. The Arch Height Index Measurement System (AHIMS) is the most reliable tool to measure this arch. This system typically measures arch deformation in two baseline conditions, sitting and standing. The sitting condition is considered unweighted and approximately 10% of a person’s body weight. The standing condition is considered a loaded condition and represents 50% of body weight. The first aim of this study was to see if the baseline measurements traditionally taken …
Portfolio Weights And Capture Ratio Analysis: A Look At Performance In The Consumers Staples Sector 2010-2015
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Since the recession in 2008, the stock market has experienced periods of extreme volatility, with market moves of 200-400 points on almost a daily basis. One sector that should do well when market volatility is high and rising is consumer staples. In this study I use a dynamic pricing model to determine the portfolio weights for the 10 largest value weighted stocks in the consumer staples sector. The model relies on the upside/downside Capture Ratios (U/D) for each stock to calculate the portfolio weights and dollar investment in each stock. I test the following hypotheses: (1) Stocks with higher U/D …
Size, Value And Momentum In Stock Returns: An Empirical Analysis, 2010-2014
Size, Value And Momentum In Stock Returns: An Empirical Analysis, 2010-2014
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Based on the landmark studies of Eugene Fama and Kenneth French in the 1990's, most financial economists consider a firm's market capitalization (size) and price to book as two of the most important factors affecting the cross section of stock market returns. In recent years, other factors including stock price momentum have been accepted as predictors of stock returns in the cross section. In this study, I develop a three factor analysis of S&P 500 stock returns for the period 2010-2014. This period was chosen because it is not included in more recent studies. It also reflects a period of …
Design And Prototyping Of A Variable Geometry Extrusion Die To Exhibit Significant Alteration In Shape
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Extruded parts are conventionally made by forcing melted plastic through a steel die having a fixed opening that matches the shape of the part. Plastic parts made by extrusion include weather stripping, PVC pipe, and composite lumber. Variable geometry dies can change their opening shape during the extrusion process. Developing shape-changing dies technology offers the possibility of making parts with varying cross-sections that currently need to be made through injection molding. This is desirable as, compared to molding, extrusion tends to be faster and less expensive. Variable geometry extrusion dies have been designed and prototyped by the University of Dayton …
Producer Prices, Cost-Push-Inflation And Stock Market Returns
Producer Prices, Cost-Push-Inflation And Stock Market Returns
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Although the Fed looks at the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption Expenditure index (PCE) as the key measures of inflation, in this study I focus my attention on Producer Prices (PPI) as a leading indicator of inflation in final goods produced. I want to test three hypotheses. First there is a high pass through rate for prices in the 4 basic stages of production identified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Using regression analysis to measure the pass through rate, I expect the b coefficients to be greater than zero and close to one. This would …
Spatial Mechanism Analysis And Synthesis By Dual Special Unitary Matrices
Spatial Mechanism Analysis And Synthesis By Dual Special Unitary Matrices
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Numerical algebraic geometry is the field that studies the computation and manipulation of the solution sets of systems of polynomial equations. The goal of this work is to formulate spatial mechanism analysis and design problems via a method suited to employ the tools of numerical algebraic geometry. Specifically, equations are developed using dual special unitary matrices that naturally use complex numbers to express physical and joint parameters in a mechanical system. Unknown parameters expressed as complex numbers readily admit solution by the methods of numerical algebraic geometry. This work illustrates their use by analyzing the spatial RCCC and RRRCC linkages. …
Star Decompositions Of The Complete Split Graph
Star Decompositions Of The Complete Split Graph
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A graph is a discrete mathematical structure that consists of a set of vertices and a set of edges between pairs of vertices. A problem of interest in graph theory is that of graph decomposition, partitioning the set of edges into disjoint sets, producing subgraphs which are isomorphic to each other. Here we consider the problem of decomposing a class of graphs called complete split graphs into stars of a fixed size. We present conditions for the decomposition as well as an algorithm for the decomposition when it is possible.
Research Exercise: Vocation And Arts
Research Exercise: Vocation And Arts
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The Chaminade Scholars 'Vocation and Arts' class have been preparing all semester for an in-depth pilgrimage to Italy in May. The interactive Stander Symposium experience introduces participants to the Art, Culture and Spirituality of Assisi and Rome. Included is an exhibit of students' photography and "Awakening to Beauty publication.
Effects Of Acute Stress And Ethanol Consumption On Il-1Β In Female Long Evans Rats: A Pilot Study
Effects Of Acute Stress And Ethanol Consumption On Il-1Β In Female Long Evans Rats: A Pilot Study
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Background: Acute stress may elicit many physiological, behavioral, and neuropathological responses, and studies aim to better our understanding of these responses and their effects on human behavior. However, a majority of preclinical studies that involve Long Evans rats are currently using male test subjects. This study thus aims to evaluate the physiological response of interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) to various acute stressors in adult and adolescent female Long Evans rats. Methods: Female Long Evans rats were exposed to three acute stressors over the course of three consecutive days. In order, these stressors were Swim Stress (SS), Open Field with High …
Modeling And Operationalizing Flexible Human-Computer Dialogs
Modeling And Operationalizing Flexible Human-Computer Dialogs
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We demonstrate a tool for rapidly prototyping dialog-based systems for interactive use. The tool enables a dialog designer to evaluate a variety of dialogs without having to program each individual dialog, and provides a proof-of-concept for our approach to mixed-initiative dialog modeling and implementation. Applications of our Our tool can be applied to human-computer dialogs common in automated teller machines (ATMs), kiosks, personal assistants, and online forms including course scheduling.
Usability For Aarp Instagram Guidebook
Usability For Aarp Instagram Guidebook
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Each of the following six groups is writing an AARP guidebook on a different type of software, doing a usability test, and proposing a new Beta version of their guidebook. Each group will present their process on a Poster.
A Novel Computer Aided Detection For Identifying Lung Nodules On Chest Radiographs
A Novel Computer Aided Detection For Identifying Lung Nodules On Chest Radiographs
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It usually exhibits its presence with the formation of pulmonary nodules. Nodules are round or oval-shaped growth present in the lung. Chest radiographs are used by radiologists to detect and treat such nodules but they are quite difficult to detect with human eye and are sometimes misinterpreted with lesions present. Thus, automated analysis of such data is very essential and would be of valuable help in lung cancer screening. A new computer aided detection (CAD) system in chest radiography is proposed in this paper. The algorithmic steps …
Are We Out Of The Woods Yet? Students’ Perceived Values Of Outdoor Pre-Orientation Program Experiences Over Time
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Often the first welcome to university life for students comes in the form of an orientation program. Pre-orientation camps, like Camp Blue at the University of Dayton, serve to ease the transition through a leadership development lens. The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of the Camp Blue leadership lessons over time, assessing students’ perceived value of their camp experiences. A focus group comprised of six former campers, representing first-year through senior students, highlights some key themes and characteristics from the camp experience that remain relevant post-program. This study informs future practices for camp curriculum and activities, …
Press Access Rights: Journalists Covering War And Seeking Information At Home
Press Access Rights: Journalists Covering War And Seeking Information At Home
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The Pentagon’s Law of War manual, updated in summer 2015, has indicated that journalists could be viewed as “unprivileged belligerents” by the U.S. military during wartime, which has raised concern by First Amendment proponents and journalists nationwide. Megan Burton explores analyzes journalists’ legal efforts to cover wars in the past, as well as previous agreements between the press and Department of Defense, in order to predict how courts might resolve future conflicts between the press and the DOD. Alison Cozad examines sunshine laws in Ohio and California to see how state governments approach and comply with requests for information. By …
Distinctions Between Primary And Secondary Psychopathy: Gender-Match As A Facilitator Of Victim Empathy?
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Due to inconsistent findings in the literature regarding the relationship between psychopathy and empathy, this study uses a between-subjects design to examine the relationship between the constructs of psychopathy and victim empathy in 120 jail inmates. Specifically, this study seeks to identify whether primary and secondary psychopathy subtypes experience empathy for victims of their own gender (i.e., gender-matched) or for victims of the opposite gender (i.e., gender-nonmatched) differently. Thus, various types of empathy measures are used. To assess implicit affective victim empathy, participants are randomly assigned to one of two conditions, wherein they listen to a voice recording of either …
Media Issues: Newsworthy Exception To Right Of Publicity, And Libel Tourism In New Media Age
Media Issues: Newsworthy Exception To Right Of Publicity, And Libel Tourism In New Media Age
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Jacki Berardi looks at one of the most important cases involving the right of publicity, Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Co., in which a newscast showed the entire act of a man shot from a cannon without the performer’s consent. The U.S. Supreme Court held that while the First Amendment protects newsworthy coverage, it does not protect the press when it drastically undermines a person’s ability to make a living, as happened in that case. This research paper examines 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cases dealing with the question of how much journalists can report and record before they encroach …
Typology, Tabernacle, And Tradition: A History Of Interpretation Of Hebrews 9:11-14
Typology, Tabernacle, And Tradition: A History Of Interpretation Of Hebrews 9:11-14
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The texts of the Bible have been used and interpreted in various ways across different time periods and different cultures, and there is much to be gained by studying these changes. Changing attitudes about and uses of Scripture tell us something about other changes taking place in society. They reflect new ideas about religion, knowledge, and authority. Most of all, they demonstrate the techniques used by pastors, theologians, and other authors to make texts written long ago relevant to contemporary problems. The purpose of my study is to use Hebrews 9:11-14 to look at the ways in which the interpretation …
Zombie Mathpocolypse
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Do you watch zombie movies? Have you ever wondered what will be the climax? Now you can use mathematics to figure out who will win. In this work we consider a mathematical model for zombie infection from the literature. The model consists of three ordinary differential equations for three classes Susceptible, Zombie and Removed. We will solve the model using numerical techniques such as the Euler's method and the Runge-Kutta methods.
Ghetto University: A Critical Analysis Of A Word's Power In A Community
Ghetto University: A Critical Analysis Of A Word's Power In A Community
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I am investigating the contexts that shape a name or symbol and how that name establishes, counters, and/or reinforces power within a community. This name is “The Ghetto,” the name ubiquitously used by outside media outlets and University of Dayton students, alumni, and some of its faculty and administrative staff to describe the university-owned student neighborhood, until questions of the name’s use began to gain widespread traction on public platforms and in conversation during the 2014-16 academic years. Partially as a result of a community collaborative art exhibition, GHETTO, and columns addressing the name in the student newspaper, Flyer News, …
The Effects Of Propionate And Oxygen On The Intracellular Growth Of The Foodborne Pathogen Listeria Monocytogenes
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Listeria monocytogenes causes foodborne illnesses in immunocompromised individuals by colonizing the human intestine and disseminating to peripheral organs by crossing the intestinal barrier. During infections, Listeria adapts to the intestinal environment, which is low in oxygen but rich in fermentation acids. However, it is unclear how these acids influence Listeria pathogenesis under anaerobic conditions. In this study, we investigated the effects of anaerobic exposure to propionate, a major fermentation acid, on Listeria. To test the effect of propionate, we used a macrophage cell line as our model host cells and monitored the intracellular growth of Listeria after exposure to different …
Data Evaluation And Control Of Pollutants In The Air
Data Evaluation And Control Of Pollutants In The Air
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This project is about the data evaluation of the pollutants in the open atmosphere such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, etc. The main aim of this project is to evaluate the data for the pollutants mentioned above as well as to generate different curves with the help of data obtained for past couple of decades and to develop some curve-fit equations to predict the approximate emission values of the pollutants for upcoming future years. As environmental pollution is one of the biggest challenges we are facing now-a-days in the current technology-based world,this work also shows the …
Research Exercise: Tired Of Rubber Landfills: From Environmental Hazard To Sustainable Use Potential Of Discarded Tire Materials
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How do you dispose of your used car tires? Although answering this on an individual level doesn’t seem to be hard, the sheer amounts of old tires disposed of as a byproduct of a growing car market in the United States have grown to make a significant impact on the environment. Each year, over 350 million tires are consumed and only about 70% of the accruing waste is properly recycled at their end of life. The storage of tires in landfills, or improper methods of disposal, such as burning and waterbody displacement causes hazardous emissions and health problems. For instance, …
The Relationship Between The Wingtip Vortex, The Free Shear Layer And Aerodynamic Efficiency
The Relationship Between The Wingtip Vortex, The Free Shear Layer And Aerodynamic Efficiency
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The interaction between the free shear layer, the wingtip vortex and the aerodynamic efficiency was quantified based on previous experimental Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) results of the wingtip vortex and the free shear layer. These preliminary results showed signs of interaction between the free shear layer and the wingtip vortex. This analysis was extended to more completely understand the interaction of the free shear layer in the wingtip vortex evolution process and the correlation of this interaction to the aerodynamic efficiency of the wing. The streamwise, cross-stream and spanwise plane oriented PIV of the wingtip vortex showed clear signs of …
The Sophomore You Know: Socialization And Peer Influences On Masculine Expression
The Sophomore You Know: Socialization And Peer Influences On Masculine Expression
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During the collegiate years, some men engage in high-risk behaviors and adopt detrimental attitudes, which can be dangerous to not only their own personal development, but also the development of their peers. There is a strong correlation between these behaviors and attitudes, and the ideals of masculine hegemony (Wagner, 2015). In addition, college men are more likely to be the perpetrators of most forms of violence and commit violations of campus policies when compared to their female counterparts (Edwards & Jones, 2009). College men interviewed in the study identified external expectations influencing them to act tough and demonstrate other traits …
Metal Films Tapered Fibers To Enhance Environmental Sensing Capabilities
Metal Films Tapered Fibers To Enhance Environmental Sensing Capabilities
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Using a tunable laser we analyze the optical signal transmission through a bi-tapered fiber sensor. The device sensitivity can be increased by depositing a gold metal film a few nanometers in thickness on the surface. By attaching selected molecules to the surface we can determine the presence of specific biomolecules. Keywords: Refractive index, taper fiber, optical fiber sensor, biomolecule detection.
Usability And Aarp Linkedin Guidebook
Usability And Aarp Linkedin Guidebook
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Each of the following six groups is writing an AARP guidebook on a different type of software, doing a usability test, and proposing a new Beta version of their guidebook. Each group will present their process on a Poster.
Media Issues: A Case Of Distress From Blocked Public Access In Ferguson, And Pre-Trial Publicity And Fair Trial
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Can a defendant get a fair trial in the U.S. today? Can an unbiased juror be found when there has been widespread media coverage of an event? The press and courts have long struggled with finding a balance between free press rights in the First Amendment and rights of the accused in the Sixth Amendment. Enrique Austria explores pre-trial publicity, gag orders, prior restraint and how the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has handled such cases. Amanda Dee looks at Ferguson, when, on a summer day in 2014, Michael Brown became a symbol for thousands of lives lost. She …