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Under Pressure? The Relationship Between Reciprocity, Intimacy, And Obligation In Self-Disclosure Apr 2015

Under Pressure? The Relationship Between Reciprocity, Intimacy, And Obligation In Self-Disclosure

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Studies of self-disclosure conducted in the lab report that individuals report greater liking for those who disclose highly intimate information; whereas field studies report that individuals report greater liking for those who disclose information of lower intimacy. One possible explanation for such inconsistent findings is that laboratory studies typically create a scenario where the recipient of self-disclosed information is expected and obligated to reciprocate. Field studies, however, remove the obligation for the participant to reciprocate, thus creating an unbiased evaluation. Thus far, research has not directly compared the level of intimacy with whether the participant is obligated to respond or …


The Relationship Of Primary And Secondary Psychopathy To Different Types Of Empathetic Deficits Apr 2015

The Relationship Of Primary And Secondary Psychopathy To Different Types Of Empathetic Deficits

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The present study examines the relationship between the constructs of psychopathy and empathy in 180 undergraduate students. This study attempts to address discrepancies in previous research concerning these constructs by assessing a number of different types of empathy concurrently. Participants were asked to complete measures of psychopathy, implicit and explicit cognitive and affective empathy, social desirability, and anxiety. To measure affective implicit empathy, participants listened to a mock news broadcast that is empathy evoking. While listening to the broadcast, the participants wore a heart rate monitor to determine if the individual experienced an increase in heart rate in response to …


The State Of El Salvador: Human Rights And Violence In The Post-War Era Apr 2015

The State Of El Salvador: Human Rights And Violence In The Post-War Era

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During the Salvadoran Civil War (1979-1992), the government of El Salvador knowingly used forms of political violence such as disappearances and torture against the political opposition and other innocent civilians, including women and children. With the signing of the Peace Accords in 1992, El Salvador has since transitioned from an authoritarian regime to a democracy. This project focuses on how the change in regime type influenced the level of repression and respect for human rights in El Salvador. The research analyzes two conflict resolution mechanisms, the Peace Accords and Truth Commission, and the implementation of democratic practices such as elections …


Clothing Type Versus Color: Understanding The Role Of Dress And Ovulation On Mate-Attraction Effectiveness And Mate-Guarding. Apr 2015

Clothing Type Versus Color: Understanding The Role Of Dress And Ovulation On Mate-Attraction Effectiveness And Mate-Guarding.

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The dual-mating hypothesis suggests that mating strategies adopted by women vary across the menstrual cycle. While women are usually attracted to men who exhibit strong potential as a provider, at peak fertility women are attracted to men who exhibit stronger genes. To attract genetically strong men at peak fertility, research shows that women will alter their behavior in ways that make them more attractive to members of the opposite sex. For example, women tend to wear red clothing and clothing that shows more skin at peak fertility in an effort to attract a mate. These mate-attraction strategies not only increase …


Retrofitting Retiring Coal Fired Power Plants To Burn Rubber Tire Scraps Apr 2015

Retrofitting Retiring Coal Fired Power Plants To Burn Rubber Tire Scraps

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New legislation passed by United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2011 requires fossil-fuel fired electric generation units to limit the amount of toxic emissions releases by combustion. Two most important measures, known as Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, will effect roughly 1,100 coal-fired electric generation units. These facilities are forced to decide between investing in scrubbing technology to reduce their emission rates and retiring. The number of facilities retiring is unknown but many predictions expect severe electric generation capacity reductions in regions that rely heavily on coal-fired generation. The amount of planned electric capacity …


Research Exercise: Closed Loop Container Glass Recycling In The State Of Ohio Apr 2015

Research Exercise: Closed Loop Container Glass Recycling In The State Of Ohio

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Glass recycling is one of the fastest growing recycled materials in the country; however, there is a lot that comes into play in order to determine the efficiency of glass recycling. The state of Ohio is in a unique situation due to the fact that it is in close proximity to a large amount of glass production facilities, both in state and nearby out of state. This allows glass recycling facilities to achieve a high rate of production, as well as keep a relatively high efficiency rate due to low transportation cost. That being said, there is still much that …


Research Exercise: Ethos - Appropriate Solar Technology For Bihar, India Apr 2015

Research Exercise: Ethos - Appropriate Solar Technology For Bihar, India

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An investigation of the potential for appropriate solar technology in Bihar, India, including solar thermal refrigeration systems. The feasibility of solar PV cells within a micro grid system was studied for applications to existing refrigerators. This is pre-work for an upcoming ETHOS immersion in Bihar, India.


Are Young Children’S Music Preferences Associated With The Singer’S Race? Apr 2015

Are Young Children’S Music Preferences Associated With The Singer’S Race?

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Few studies have examined Racial/Ethnic (R/E) Identity in early childhood. The current study utilizes a novel approach to measuring this construct and, further, investigates whether R/E Identity is related to cross-race acceptance. African American and White kindergarten children were asked to rate the quality of 4 female and 4 male singers, each of whom is depicted on a video clip. Among the 8 video clips are 2 pairs of female singers and 2 pairs of male singers. Within each pair of same-sex singers, one is Black and the other is White. The same sound track is used for each pair. …


An Examination Of The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support And Medication Adherence In Uninsured Patients With Hypertension Apr 2015

An Examination Of The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support And Medication Adherence In Uninsured Patients With Hypertension

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Hypertension is a relatively common chronic condition that affects approximately one in three Americans. Successful management and treatment often requires individuals to take antihypertensive medications regularly. However, non-adherence to varying levels and for different reasons is rather common. Untreated hypertension can lead to serious health consequences including heart attacks, heart disease, and kidney damage. Additionally, individuals without health insurance are more likely to have uncontrolled levels of high blood pressure than those with health insurance. It was predicted that increased perceptions of social support would be correlated with higher levels of antihypertensive medication adherence. 79 uninsured individuals with at least …


Risk And Resilience: A Prospective Analysis Of The Complex Effects Of Internalizing Problems On Alcohol Use In Adolescence Apr 2015

Risk And Resilience: A Prospective Analysis Of The Complex Effects Of Internalizing Problems On Alcohol Use In Adolescence

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Previous research suggests that there exist both risk and protective mechanisms for the relationship between internalizing problems and alcohol use outcomes. The present study aims to determine whether deviant peer affiliations and risk aversion are two protective mediating mechanisms of this relationship. A risk mechanism of high negative emotionality, consistent with the tension reduction hypothesis, will also be investigated. For exploratory purposes, the mediators will be tested on three separate alcohol use outcomes: frequency of use, frequency of heavy use, and problematic use. Data from age cohorts 9, 12, and 15 (N=2,339) of the Project on Human Development in Chicago …


Postsecondary Transition For Young Adults With Traumatic Brain Injuries Apr 2015

Postsecondary Transition For Young Adults With Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Many students with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) face difficulty transitioning from high school to postsecondary settings. This presentation will share results of a study that examined the transition experience of young adults with TBIs, from the perspective of the students and their parents. Participants will learn about the transition experiences of students who sustained TBIs and discuss services that can be provided to high school students with TBIs to promote a successful transition to a postsecondary setting.


Muscle Activity With The Use Of A Compact Elliptical Trainer Apr 2015

Muscle Activity With The Use Of A Compact Elliptical Trainer

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Neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis are a leading cause of long-term disability. As a result, individuals with neurological disorders often have low activity levels and have difficulty participating in regular exercise to maintain health and fitness. Some of these barriers include safety, transportation and cost. As a result, finding a safe and effective means of exercise is difficult. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an affordable home exercise device for promoting muscle activity in the lower extremities. Ten individuals without neurological disorders were tested in this pilot investigation. Subjects used …


Sector Allocation And Stock Selection For The Flyer Fund: A Study In Propagation And Attribution Analysis For The Year 2014: Part 2 Apr 2015

Sector Allocation And Stock Selection For The Flyer Fund: A Study In Propagation And Attribution Analysis For The Year 2014: Part 2

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This Research Project extends the work of Eric Flanigan on Stock Selection and Attribution Analysis for the UD Flyer Fund. Flanigan used Bloomberg’s Propagation Analysis model to generate alternate stock selections for the Flyer Fund based on certain assumptions about the US macroeconomy. He assumed that oil prices would fall, interest rates would fall, and market volatility would fall with the continued steady growth for the US Economy. I build on his research by rebalancing his alternate portfolios of stocks at the end of each quarter. I also extended the analysis to include the first two months of 2015, which …


Characterization And Application Of Bubbles During Thermal Blooming In A Thermal Medium Apr 2015

Characterization And Application Of Bubbles During Thermal Blooming In A Thermal Medium

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When a highly absorbing thermal medium is heated with a focused laser pump beam, diffraction ring patterns can be observed due to self-phase modulation. When the laser power increases, the usual self-phase modulation diffraction patterns change due to bubble formation inside the thermal lens created by the focused beam. This phenomenon is called thermal blooming and can be considered as the next step to self-phase modulation. A stable bubble is formed using a focused laser beam, and the bubble is characterized using holograms made with a probe beam. A 532 nm Argon-Ion laser is used as the pump and a …


Brain Machine Interface For A Robotic Arm Apr 2015

Brain Machine Interface For A Robotic Arm

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The purpose of this project is to expand the capabilities of an existing interface of controlling a static robotic arm with brainwaves. Brainwaves are collected with an Emotiv EPOC headset. The Emotiv headset utilizes electroencephalography (EEG) to collect the brain signals. This project makes use of the Emotiv software suites to classify the thoughts of a subject as a specific action. The software then sends a keystroke to the robotic interface to control the robotic arm. The team is to identify actions for mapping, implement these chosen actions, and evaluate the system’s performance. The actions chosen and their implementation would …


Automatic Perception And Target Detection In Lidar Data Apr 2015

Automatic Perception And Target Detection In Lidar Data

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LiDAR is a remote sensing technology which uses a set of 3D geo-referenced points in order to describe a scene. Aerial LiDAR is often collected using UAVs or airplanes which can passively collect data over a short period of time, often over several miles. This can result in millions of points used to describe a scene. LiDAR data is often used for surveillance and military applications and because of the large amount of data and varying resolutions it can be difficult for analysts to recognize and identify mission critical targets within the scene. The goal of this project is to …


Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization Applied To Aircraft Control Apr 2015

Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization Applied To Aircraft Control

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For the longitudinal dynamics of a fixed wing aircraft with rigid frame, a Proportional-Integral (PI) controller for controlling the forward velocity of the aircraft and a gain-scheduled Proportional-Integral-Differential (PID) like controller, with the forward velocity used as the scheduling variable, for controlling the flight path angle of the aircraft are designed. For a set of working PI gains, previously found through an experienced-based design, derivation and tuning of PID gains for a select number of forward velocities is computationally achieved through the use of a stable Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm. Several performance measures, normalized so as to suppress differences …


“Optimization Of The Hydro Thermal Liquefaction Process For Increased Yields, And For Both Energy And Cost Efficient Production Of A Cleaner Bio-Crude Suitable For Refineries” Apr 2015

“Optimization Of The Hydro Thermal Liquefaction Process For Increased Yields, And For Both Energy And Cost Efficient Production Of A Cleaner Bio-Crude Suitable For Refineries”

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Increased use and limited reserves of fossil fuels have increased interest in renewable fuels. Algae biomass has been identified as a viable renewable fuel feedstock for biofuel (green diesel / jet fuel) generation. Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is a promising energy efficient technology for converting wet-algae biomass into energy dense “bio-crude” suitable for use in refineries and recycling nutrients for growing algae. The composition of the bio-crude affects the quality and the process economics involved in converting the bio-crude to commercial fuel. Both the process operating conditions and the algal HTL feedstock composition affect the bio-crude composition. Thus, the proposed effort …


A Match Or A Mismatch: Comparing College Stated Learning Goals To Student Learning Goals And Perception Of Educational Quality Apr 2015

A Match Or A Mismatch: Comparing College Stated Learning Goals To Student Learning Goals And Perception Of Educational Quality

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An institution’s ability to meet students’ learning expectations influences student perceptions of educational quality and usefulness. Currently, colleges and universities are trying to provide evidence of these attributes through various summative assessment instruments. However, the content and structure of most assessment instruments measures what students have retained, not actual cognitive change or instances of goal achievement. This study surveyed a random sample of students at a four-year liberal arts college asking them to describe their personal learning goals and quantify the quality and usefulness of the education they received. The students’ goals were then compared to the stated goals of …


A Personal Touch To Advising: A Comparison Of Two Academic Advising Models At A Mid-Western Catholic Institution Apr 2015

A Personal Touch To Advising: A Comparison Of Two Academic Advising Models At A Mid-Western Catholic Institution

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This research explored the differences between advisers in the school of business and the engineering department. It provides an interactive opportunity for participants to share their opinions. The significance of this qualitative study is to help higher education institutions continue to develop an environment, which will best fit students with their different needs. According to the research that has been found, both faculty and professional advisers have positive and negative attributes (Filson 2011). This research shows that it is vital for student affairs professionals to take a closer look at the effect academic advisers have on the student experience.


School-Books On Tape: The Tensile And Adhesive Strength Of Duct Tape In A College Backpack Apr 2015

School-Books On Tape: The Tensile And Adhesive Strength Of Duct Tape In A College Backpack

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Two general categories were used to assess the strength of duct tape constructions: adhesive strength and tensile strength. Previously made duct tape backpacks frequently suffered from adhesive failure around the narrowest portion of the shoulder straps, and where small cosmetic patches were applied. When a backpack is lifted, it experiences a force which is greater than the resting weight.The hypothesis states that there is an area of application between two pieces of duct tape such that they will behave as a uniform piece and experience tensile failure, that two sufficiently overlapped pieces can hold within 5% of the load carried …


Rural Area Microgrid Implementation Repository (Ramir): A Tool For Integrating Economic, Environmental, And Societal Aspects Of Microgrid Systems Implementation. Apr 2015

Rural Area Microgrid Implementation Repository (Ramir): A Tool For Integrating Economic, Environmental, And Societal Aspects Of Microgrid Systems Implementation.

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Installing an efficient power generation infrastructure requires sensible selection strategies to consider significant variations of planning requirements for specific geographical regions. There has been a growing effort of research to provide a technically sounds and economically feasible source of electricity to underdeveloped regions through microgrid systems. However, there has been little effort to provide information through easily accessible web spaces or repositories to locate relevant research for rural area microgrid development. The main intention of this research project is to generate an open source web based tool named the Rural Area Microgrid Implementation Repository (RAMIR) to support microgrid implementation for …


Enhanced Physiological Microenvironment For Improved Evaluation Of Nanoparticle Behavior Apr 2015

Enhanced Physiological Microenvironment For Improved Evaluation Of Nanoparticle Behavior

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Due to their distinctive physicochemical properties, nanoparticles (NPs) have proven to be extremely advantageous for product and application development, but are capable of inducing detrimental outcomes in biological systems. Standard in vitro methodologies are currently the primary means for evaluating NP safety, as vast quantities of particles exist that require appraisal. Here, we developed an enhanced in vitro model that retains the advantages of cell culture, but introduces the key physiological variables of accurate biological fluid and dynamic flow. As NP behavior and subsequent bioresponses are highly dependent upon their surroundings, this developed microenvironment provides a more relevant system to …


Multi-Segment Foot Biomechanics With Varying Foot Orthotic Postings Apr 2015

Multi-Segment Foot Biomechanics With Varying Foot Orthotic Postings

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Foot orthotic devices are often used to treat overuse injuries, over- or under- pronation of the foot, knee pain, and other foot disorders. Clinical documentation shows the effectiveness of foot orthoses but there is little understanding of the mechanisms behind these outcomes. Existing studies of foot orthoses focus on rearfoot biomechanics, yet these devices are aimed at changing whole-foot mechanics. Additional research on the mechanical effects of orthoses is often suggested.The main goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of different foot orthotic devices on foot mechanics. In order to assess the effects foot orthoses have on the …


Singularity Traces Of Planar Linkages That Include Prismatic And Revolute Joints Apr 2015

Singularity Traces Of Planar Linkages That Include Prismatic And Revolute Joints

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The purpose of this research is to understand the motion characteristics of a linkage as a design parameter is altered. Understanding the motion characteristics of a mechanism is an important step in designing machinery. Kinematic analysis theory utilizing isotropic coordinates is implemented to construct mathematical models of planar linkages composed of rigid bodies, revolute joints, and prismatic joints. A graphical representation has been developed to represent the gross motion characteristics of a linkage called a singularity trace. The singularity trace provides a visual snapshot of the effects of altering a design parameter of the linkage by including the number of …


Study On Graphene’S Photovoltaic Potential And Its Comparison With Other Conventional Materials Apr 2015

Study On Graphene’S Photovoltaic Potential And Its Comparison With Other Conventional Materials

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Graphene has unique optical properties that make it different from other materials that are used to turn light to electricity. Graphene when absorbs a photon, generates multiple electrons while materials like silicon and gallium arsenide, generate a single electron for each photon absorbed. This means that when these conventional materials are being replaced by Graphene, the efficiency of solar cells will be increased and it also reduces the light dissipation as heat. Graphene is one of the most diverse materials available and has a variety of other remarkable electrical and mechanical properties. It has applications in fields of biological engineering, …


Joint Design And Analysis Of Leakage In Movable Extrusion Dies. Apr 2015

Joint Design And Analysis Of Leakage In Movable Extrusion Dies.

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This project presents an analysis of various joint types used in variable geometry dies that enable the extrusion of plastic parts with a varying cross section. Extrusion accounts for 40% of all manufactured plastic parts because it is a relatively low-cost and high-production-rate process. Conventional polymer extrusion technology, however, is limited to fixed dies that produce continuous plastic products of constant cross section defined by the die exit profile. A shape changing die allows the cross section of the extruded part to change over its length, thereby introducing the capacity to manufacture plastic faster and with lower tooling costs than …


Onboarding Career College Faculty: Helping Student Success Apr 2015

Onboarding Career College Faculty: Helping Student Success

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Students attending career colleges are typically at higher risk of dropping out or stopping out of school given many external factors such as working full-time or raising families. For these at-risk students, relationships with faculty and staff members on campus help create an environment that is more likely to help them succeed. In addition, Tinto (1993) described how important the instructor and classroom experience specifically are to student success and retention. As such, it is important that faculty members are prepared from the first day they enter the classroom to provide the necessary balance of support and challenge to these …


Mentoring Essentials: Assisting Junior Faculty With Career Development Apr 2015

Mentoring Essentials: Assisting Junior Faculty With Career Development

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As junior faculty progress within their careers an opportunity presents itself to provide this group with assistance in order to master the necessary components of teaching, research, and service expected within the profession. A key stakeholder within this support system may be senior faculty and the role they can play in fostering the career development of junior faculty.Junior faculty who are successfully mentored experience a wide variety of benefits that may provide a springboard to reaching both personal and professional goals and objectives. “Among these outcomes are an individual’s job satisfaction, research productivity, teaching effectiveness, socialization to the profession, salary …


The Complexity Of Untold Stories: Experiences, Perceptions, Behaviors, And Outcomes Of Collegiate Black Student-Fathers Apr 2015

The Complexity Of Untold Stories: Experiences, Perceptions, Behaviors, And Outcomes Of Collegiate Black Student-Fathers

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With the increased enrollment of untraditional student populations, the plight of collegiate Black student-fathers has yet to be examined. They are – Black men, Black men in college, Black fathers, college student-parents, and even collegiate student-athletes in some cases. Through in-depth one-on-one phenomenological interviews, chilling details, accounts, and revelations surfaced with regard to Black masculinity; fatherhood; support systems; student and parental development; and institutional resources. Findings revealed valuable information about the experiences, perceptions, behaviors, and outcomes of collegiate Black student-fathers. Recommendations are provided for faculty and administrative personnel to better assist, understand, and serve this unique student population.