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Digital Divide In Rural Native American Homes: A Student Perspective, Chad R. Fenner, Cherie Noteboom, Omar El-Gayar

Research & Publications

Native American homes located in rural western North Dakota have seen increased availability of broadband and fiber optic Internet but continue to have low access numbers. Native American homes in the region located outside population centers continue to have difficulty accessing the Internet. Many households continue to struggle with economic factors compounded by the cost of a device to access the Internet for personal, educational, or employment use. A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews and the grounded theory method investigated the Native American home environment. Interviews were conducted with Native American students attending a state university with insight into diverse …

The Power Of People United, Benjamin Scott Savard

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Indigenous Peoples, Land Grabs In Brazil, And The Fight For Official Recognition, Christian Zavardino

CICLR Online

In recent years, the Indigenous peoples of Brazil have fought a host of legal obstacles to maintain sovereignty over their traditional ancestral lands, in large part owing to the policy imperatives of successive presidential administrations and Congresses that have favored agribusiness interests and commercial development of Brazil’s interior regions at the expense of the Indigenous peoples who live in these areas. The Brazilian Constitution of 1988 guarantees Brazil’s Indigenous peoples legal recognition of their ancestral lands via the “land demarcation” or “official land recognition” process, providing that the federal government shall recognize “their original rights to the lands they traditionally …

The Use Of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Over The Past 10 Years [2013-2023]: A Citespace-Based Bibliometric Analysis, Mengyao Hu, Yu Shen, Yipei Song, Shuhao Li, Pei Yang, Ao Kan, Qiming Fang, Yun Peng, Haibo Ren, Yajing Zhang, Lianggeng Gong

Journal Articles

BACKGROUND: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common genetic cardiac disorder characterized by the hypertrophy of a segment of the myocardium. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) has been widely used in the assessment of HCM. However, no bibliometric assessment has been conducted on the progress of research in this field. This study thus aimed to examine the current state of research into the application of CMR in HCM and the hotspots and trends that have emerged in this field over the past decade.

METHODS: A systematic search was conducted on the Web of Science regarding CMR in the assessment of HCM. The …

Infant Growth And Body Composition From Birth To 24 Months: Are Infants Developing The Same?, Shane A. Norris, Lukhanyo H. Nyati, Alexia Murphy Alford, Nishani Lucas, Ina S. Santos, Caroline S. Costa, Rebecca Kuriyan, V Pujitha Wickranasinghe, Shabina Ariff, Andrew P. Hills

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Background: Given the importance of infancy for establishing growth trajectories, with later-life health consequences, we investigated longitudinal body composition among infants from six economically and ethnically diverse countries.
Methods: We recruited mother-infant dyads using the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study criteria. We measured fat-free mass (FFM) in 1393 (49% female) infants from birth to 6 months of age (Australia, India, and South Africa; n = 468), 3-24 months of age (Brazil, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka; n = 925), and derived fat mass (FM), fat mass index (FMI), and fat-free mass index (FFMI). Height-for-age (HAZ), weight-for-age (WAZ), and weight-for-length …

Erma's Got Talent, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Erma’s Got Talent, loosely formatted along the lines of America’s Got Talent, will offer 12 randomly selected contestants the opportunity to perform two minutes of their original stand-up material in front of comedy veterans. The winners will perform on stage at the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop in April.

Description Of Gastrophryne Elegans (Boulenger, 1882) Tadpole From The Rainforest Of Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz, Mexico, Víctor H. Jiménez-Arcos, Rafael Alejandro Calzada-Arciniega, Bruno Cortés-Ortiz, Christopher Blair

Publications and Research

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Efficacy And Safety Of Once-Weekly Insulin Regimes On Glycemic Control For Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis, Peng Wang, Yu Zhang, Wenhao Xu, Liyuan Peng, Ping Xu, Weelic Chong, Yang Hai, Lu Jia, Fang Fang

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Background

Randomized controlled trials have found that once-weekly insulin resulted in greater glycemic control compared to once-daily insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, no direct comparisons have been made between different types of once-weekly insulin thus far. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of the two most advanced once-weekly insulin analogues, namely insulin icodec and insulin Fc, in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

We conducted a thorough search in the databases PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. The search included articles published from the beginning to October 10, …

Integrating External Controls By Regression Calibration For Genome-Wide Association Study, Lirong Zhu, Shijia Yan, Xuewei Cao, Shuanglin Zhang, Qiuying Sha

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 2

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have successfully revealed many disease-associated genetic variants. For a case-control study, the adequate power of an association test can be achieved with a large sample size, although genotyping large samples is expensive. A cost-effective strategy to boost power is to integrate external control samples with publicly available genotyped data. However, the naive integration of external controls may inflate the type I error rates if ignoring the systematic differences (batch effect) between studies, such as the differences in sequencing platforms, genotype-calling procedures, population stratification, and so forth. To account for the batch effect, we propose an approach …

Implementation And Outcomes Of A Pilot Collaborative Surgical Hydrocele Training In Côte D'Ivoire, Kevin Montes, Georgina Angoa, Catherine M Bjerum, Adama Guira, Olivier K Kouadio, Allassane F Ouattara, Gary J Weil, Peter U Fischer, Aboulaye Meite, Benjamin G Koudou, Philip J Budge

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease that can cause hydrocele and its associated stigma, loss of economic productivity, and depression. Hydrocele surgery is an essential part of LF morbidity management but can be difficult for national programs to implement. To improve access to hydrocele surgeries in Côte d'Ivoire, we provided a WHO-certified surgical training for six surgical teams from five health districts in Côte d'Ivoire. We then evaluated the surgical outcomes and assessed the impact of hydrocele surgery on quality of life of hydrocelectomy patients. Preoperative and operative records were reviewed to describe baseline hydrocele characteristics and operative …

Surveillance And Selective Treatment Of Brugia Malayi Filariasis Eleven Years After Stopping Mass Drug Administration In Belitung District, Indonesia, Taniawati Supali, Yenny Djuardi, Santoso, Lita Renata Sianipar, Nungki Hapsari Suryaningtyas, Rahmat Alfian, Yossi Destani, Elisa Iskandar, Hendri Astuty, Noviani Sugianto, Peter U Fischer

2020-Current year OA Pubs

A key component to achieving the global goal of elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) is the availability of appropriate tools for disease mapping, monitoring, and surveillance. However, the development of these tools for a neglected disease such as LF can be a challenge. The lack of a commercial market and low familiarity with these diseases leave little incentive for diagnostic manufacturers to invest in this space. The Filarial Test Strip (FTS) development story provides a case study on how a multi-stakeholder, public-private partnership model facilitated the development, evaluation, and introduction of a new monitoring and surveillance tool for LF. This …

Proteo-Genomics Of Soluble Trem2 In Cerebrospinal Fluid Provides Novel Insights And Identifies Novel Modulators For Alzheimer's Disease, Lihua Wang, Niko-Petteri Nykänen, Daniel Western, Priyanka Gorijala, Jigyasha Timsina, Fuhai Li, Zhaohua Wang, Muhammad Ali, Chengran Yang, Menghan Liu, William Brock, Richard J Perrin, Yun Ju Sung, Carlos Cruchaga, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) plays a critical role in microglial activation, survival, and apoptosis, as well as in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis. We previously reported the MS4A locus as a key modulator for soluble TREM2 (sTREM2) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). To identify additional novel genetic modifiers of sTREM2, we performed the largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) and identified four loci for CSF sTREM2 in 3,350 individuals of European ancestry. Through multi-ethnic fine mapping, we identified two independent missense variants (p.M178V in MS4A4A and p.A112T in MS4A6A) that drive the association in MS4A locus and showed an …

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Aluminum Gallium Water Hydrogen Fuel Cell System, Timo Kauppila

Defensive Publications Series

The following public disclosure outlines an energy system that can be applied either to moving vehicles such as electric bicycles, automobiles, trains, planes etc, or stationary applications such as large scale batteries used to store electricity from renewable sources until it is required by the grid.

The system is composed of the following parts: A storage container for aluminum, A storage container for water, a storage container for gallium, a reaction chamber, a recycling chamber, A fuel cell, and a rechargeable battery.

In short, aluminum, water, and gallium is mixed into the reaction chamber. The gallium erodes the …

Aluminum Gallium Water Hydrogen Fuel Cell System V2, Timo Kauppila

Defensive Publications Series

The following public disclosure outlines an energy system that can be applied either to moving vehicles such as electric bicycles, automobiles, trains, planes etc, or stationary applications such as large scale batteries used to store electricity from renewable sources until it is required by the grid.

The system is composed of the following parts: A storage container for aluminum, A storage container for water, a storage container for gallium, a reaction chamber, a recycling chamber, A fuel cell, and a rechargeable battery.

In short, aluminum, water, and gallium is mixed into the reaction chamber. The gallium erodes the …

Carbon Footprint Certificate For Print Jobs, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

In terms of utility, considering the carbon footprint of print jobs is essential for sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. By adopting eco-friendly measures, such as using recycled paper, optimizing printing processes, and reducing energy consumption, the print industry can minimize its impact on climate change and resource depletion.

Moreover, businesses and individuals can make informed choices when selecting printing services by considering their carbon footprint. Choosing printers with eco-certifications or those that actively promote sustainability can contribute to a more environmentally conscious print industry.

Automated Cooling-Aware Shrinkage Correction For 3d Printed Parts, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

In the additive manufacturing field, the two main quality values of a 3D Printing system are Productivity and Dimensional Accuracy. The cooling process, which may take several hours to finish and requires some user interaction at certain point of the process, is one of the main contributors to the dimensional variability of the 3D printed parts. A repeatable cooling process highly improves the dimensional accuracy, and we can generally control the process during the week when the 3D printer operators are available.

However, several manufacturing lines stop their production during the weekend, so the last printed job of the week …

A Liquid Pump That Self-Limits And Detects Output Pressure, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

In this disclosure, we describe a device that pumps fluid from an inlet to an outlet while regulating the maximum pressure on the outlet of the device. When the regulation pressure is achieved, the device can detect this and send an electric signal to a control.

Speaker Area Framing And Recovery Mode Overview, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure relates to the field of camera production rules, which determine how to track and frame people for virtual meetings. More specifically, the disclosure relates to identifying and framing a person who is actively speaking. This rule set is known as Speaker Framing.

User Interface For Quadrilateral Selection, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Algorithms and user interface features are disclosed that enable users to select quadrilateral regions in an image more quickly, easily, and reliably; this is useful for configuring whiteboard camera systems and possibly for other applications.

Db-Less Distributed Web Sessions, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

A web session management that does not rely on shared databases is presented, representing a step towards client-centric web middleware in the Edge, and shifting data-centric responsibilities from the server to the client.

Two-Directions Expandable Display, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This invention reveals a new approach the makes the display expandable in two directions. The display module is consisted with two rollable displays, one is underneath the other. To expand the display, the first step is roll out both displays in X direction. The second step is move out the underneath display in Y direction.

Bist Monitor Wake Method, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

A monitor is awakened from sleep mode by a built-in-self-test engine of an MSB hub sending a black image to the monitor in advance of a GPU driving an image to the monitor, so as to eliminate wake-up latency.

Differentially Private Speech Collection And Recognition, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Commands contained in a person's speech can be detected while preserving the privacy of the speaker by applying differential noise to the original time domain speech in the frequency domain.

The Projection Configuration Which Consists Of 8 Sub Projection Units That Provides A Wider Horizontal Virtual Content Displaying Field Of View, Punarjeewa Abeysekera

Defensive Publications Series

This paper describes a projection configuration which consists of 8 sub projection units that provides a wider horizontal virtual field of view. The entire projection configuration will consist of 8 sub projection units. Each sub projection unit will contain a projection mechanism which will project projections from the top and will contain a projection mechanism which will project projections from the bottom. The 8 sub projection units included in the total projection configuration, will collectively project projections onto the field of view of the user of the configuration. The collective projection projecting mechanism will enable the user of the configuration …

Transformation From 2d To 3d Halftoning Threshold Matrices By Histogram-Preserving Threshold Modification Functions, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

2D halftoning matrices are converted to 3D versions by applying a function to each of the threshold values.

Viewing Posture Assistance Controlled By Earphones Sensor For Self-Adjustable Display Product, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

According to online poll from the All About Vision eye health website, remote workers spent roughly 6 hours and 43 minutes, 6 hours and 11 minutes for on-site peers in their workday. Staring at the screen within a bad position too long could really be harmful for our neck, back and shoulders. To prevent slouch and other body pain, we provide a self-adjustable display controlled by wearable device. This innovation idea combines display with electrical motor bracket and wearable device.

Auto Contour Fit And Spacer Height Adjust Vesa Plate, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure relates to the field of AIO/Display products. The Auto Contour Fit and Spacer Height adjust VESA PLATE is component that can install into the recess profile of display to allow the outside surface are flat or extrude to install standard VESA plate from stand or monitor arm or quickly Release. The Auto Contour Fit and Spacer Height adjust VESA PLATE is component that can fit different recess size of display to make spacer can attached and fit on the back of display more rousted. Support Standard VESA Patten 100x100mm. Traditional design need more “Spacers” for Quick Release Installation …

A Type Of Mic Boom Arm Mechanism Which Can Adjust Tension Without Tool, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Mic boom arm is a design which can let user fixing microphone at their wanted position. The main structure is a set of wire ropes and tension spring, user can adjust tension of Mic arm depending on weight of hanging microphone.

Training Dataset Validation To Protect Machine Learning Models From Data Poisoning, Assaf Namer, Hauke Vagts, Jim Miller, Brandon Maltzman, Guy Rinkevich

Defensive Publications Series

Large language models (LLMs) and other machine learning models are trained on large amounts of curated text data, including both public and private datasets of variable quality. Data collection, cleaning, deduplication, and filtering are performed to build appropriate training datasets. However, such operations cannot protect the trained model against data poisoning (i.e., the intentional corruption of training data) that attempts to manipulate or compromise the behavior of the model. This disclosure describes techniques to improve data security and integrity of the training dataset for LLMs via data validation of a subset (or all) of the data points within the dataset …