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How Technology May Be Used For Future Disease Predictions, Rich P. Manprisio

Journal of Applied Disciplines

Exasperated by the ongoing global pandemic, the healthcare system is grappling with the formidable challenges posed by proper and effective disease treatments. Nevertheless, amidst these growing difficulties, the healthcare field has witnessed significant technological advancements, offering promising avenues for disease prediction. Notably, a positive correlation exists between the utilization of technologies and their potential to serve as valuable tools for disease prediction. As our reliance on technological sophistication continues progressing, current research highlights numerous viable options to augment the healthcare sector. This review explores the current state of utilizing technologies and their potential to enhance healthcare, shedding light on their …

How Technology May Be Used For Future Disease Prediction: A Systematic Literature Review, Rich P. Manprisio, Mohammed Salam

Research Days

Exasperated by the current pandemic, our healthcare system continues to struggle with the accuracy and effectiveness of disease treatments. However, despite these growing challenges, technological advancements have aided potential disease prediction. There has been a positive correlation between utilizing technologies and leveraging them for disease predictions. Thanks to our continued reliance and technological advancement, current research shows that it has many viable options to aid the healthcare field. This systematic review looks at the current state of how technologies have been and can be used to improve healthcare.

Comparison Of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks In Two Forest Types In Huron Mountains, Michigan, Nicholas Johnson

Research Days

It is of utmost importance to keep track of the soil organic carbon (SOC) level in forests due to how it affects atmospheric CO2 concentrations and how it mitigates climate change. This study investigates the amount of soil organic carbon that we have gathered from two different forest types such as the Red Pine and Hemlock Sugar Maple Forest. The soil samples used from these two forest types were taken from the Huron Mountain located in Michigan. The Red Pine forest is a plantation forest while the Hemlock Sugar Maple forest is natural. We will be comparing the levels of …

Body Dimension And Length-Weigh Relationships Of Invasive Exotic Earthworm Species In Huron Mountains Forests, Paula Arroyo, Xiaoyong Chen, Timothy Gsell, John A. Yunger, Mary E. Carrington

Research Days

Invasive exotic earthworms have undesired ecological effects on structure, function, and biodiversity of forest ecosystems in the Great Lakes region. Biological parameters including body length, weight, growth rate, and regeneration patterns of earthworms are necessary to understand their life cycle and impacts on ecological processes such as nutrient biogeochemistry cycling and carbon sequestration in the forests, as well as for forest management practices. In this work, earthworms were surveyed in main forest types of the Huron Mountains Preserve of Michigan, Upper Peninsula during the period of May 2021 to October 2022. Earthworms were captured from established sampling quadrates using a …

Connecting Number Theory With High School Mathematics, Andre Richmond

All Student Theses

Number theory is the study of natural numbers and one of the oldest branches of mathematics. Elementary number theory concepts are integrated into K-12 learning experience. This paper will identify ideas and methods in elementary number theory that could be connected to K-12 education and taught in high school classrooms. In fact, Common Core Standards in Mathematics include some basic concepts and skills in elementary number theory. In this study, we will focus on the greatest common divisor, Euclid's algorithm, least common multiple, factorization and divisibility criteria (divisible by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11). We hope …

An Exploratory Study On Methods For Interpolating And Extrapolating Baseball Win-Loss Percentage, Giselle Palacios

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The 2020 Major League Baseball season was shortened by a few months due to travel restrictions implemented in response to Coronavirus pandemic. When baseball began in mid-July, the schedule had been changed so that teams were mostly playing against division opponents. This left some fans wondering how different the 2020 season would have looked if the original schedule of 162 games were played. A website called Strat-O-Matic used the Monte Carlo method to simulate a full 2020 season. This paper proposes and explores other possible models for predicting the outcome of the season. The first model we present is a …

Mitigation Of Cache Attacks On Cloud Services, Mudassiruddin Mohammed

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Cloud computing is frequently used due to its low cost and flexibility, but it also raises security issues to cloud service providers and customers. Cache attacks are a critical security risk in cloud computing. Cache attacks use weaknesses in cloud servers' cache memory to steal sensitive information, interrupt services, and decrease cloud performance. This study examines the many forms of cache attacks, their possible effects, and known mitigation measures. The study approach includes a review of current methods and their effectiveness in combating cache attack. The report also suggests future research topics for developing more effective and economical methods for …

Automation Script For Evaluation Of Source Codes, Prudvi Raj Manukonda

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This thesis focuses on the development of an automation script integrated with a Web application to extract crucial information from .NET projects. The objective was to streamline the process of retrieving database type, database name, and .NET version, build status zip files, generate comprehensive reports, and present key metrics on a dashboard.

The automation script was implemented in Python, utilizing packages such as os, subprocess, zipfile, re, json5, shutil, and xml.etree.ElementTree. The script automated the extraction of information from the zip files, eliminating the need for manual intervention. It executed the .Net build command to determine the success of the …

Reducing Disposable Plastic Waste From Protein Quantitative Assays, Justin Buiter

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Protein concentration quantification is important for many areas of biology and biochemistry. This quantification happens in large quantities in laboratories and needs to be done accurately and quickly. The Bradford assay is one of the most common ways of accomplishing this task (1). This assay relies on the binding of the protein and the Coomassie Blue G250 dye. The anionic blue form binds to the protein and has a maximum at 595 nm. This allows for accurate quantification by reading how much of the sample absorbs at 595 nm (2).

In 2014, it was estimated that 5.5 million tons of …

Cure Unity, Ssisandesh Devireddy

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Autodocking Studies Of Oxygenated Fullerenes As Inhibitors Of The Hiv Protease, Michael Kaminski

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In a previous study, several oxygenated fullerene compounds were produced by ozonation of C60 (Buckminsterfullerene) and were identified by elemental analysis and by SALI (surface analysis by laser ionization). Some of these compounds, especially a batch, SK-5, a mixture of C60O1-8, were shown to inhibit activities of HIV-Protease with IC50 (concentration for 50% inhibition) of 1 mg/mol in the in-vitro studies. The oxygenated fullerenes were shown to have epoxide, ketones, and hydroxyl functionalities. As expected, C60 interacted with ozone with alkene functionality and not as an aromatic compound. It was postulated that C60O had epoxide functionality, as a product of …

Fundraiser, Christopher Shivers

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Using the Fund Raiser, a web tool, event administrators and organizers may raise money from a variety of sources for various events they have listed. Therefore, a fund-raising effort might be used to develop various types of campaigns, gather money, and compile a list of contributors who made contributions in a visible timeline.

Finance plays a crucial part in everything from effectively arranging an event to giving financial relief to those who have been affected by various natural disasters. Therefore, Fund Raiser may serve as a facilitator for effectively generating money for various campaigns and support activities to promote and …

Literature Search For Extraction And Characterization Of Fragrant Compounds From Ten Flowering Plants, Ember Smith

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This capstone literature project conducted a literature search on the extraction of essential oils from the leaves of ten different flowering plants using steam distillation and/or solvent extraction methods. Additionally, the project focused on characterizing and identifying the fragrant compounds present in the essential oils of these ten plants. By conducting a comprehensive literature search, this project provides a summary of the methods employed for extraction and the composition of fragrant compounds in each essential oil. A diverse range of fragrant compounds were found in various plants and flowers, including major and minor compounds such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, terpenes, …

Smart Attendance Gui Application, Tushar Uppal

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The Smart Attendance GUI Application presents a cutting-edge approach to simplify attendance monitoring in workplaces and educational settings. This innovative solution incorporates face recognition technology to automate attendance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. In situations where face recognition may not be suitable, the application offers a manual attendance entry option. The user-friendly graphical interface caters to individuals with varying technical proficiency, facilitating easy navigation. Beyond attendance tracking, the application includes features such as student registration, instructor data management, and an alert system to communicate attendance-related information to students. The utilization of this tool streamlines attendance tracking, making the process straightforward and …

Cybersecurity For Cloud-Based Systems And Applications, Sathyavrath Karrela

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The rapid proliferation of cloud computing has transformed the way organizations manage and deploy their systems and applications. This paradigm shift, while offering numerous benefits such as scalability, cost efficiency, and accessibility, has also introduced a plethora of cybersecurity challenges. This thesis delves into the critical aspects of cybersecurity in the context of cloud-based systems and applications. It provides an in-depth analysis of the unique security considerations that arise from the shared responsibility model between cloud service providers and their customers.

A comprehensive review of various cloud deployment models, including public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud configurations, offers insights into how …

Zero Trust Architecture, Ahmed Abdullah Syed

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Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and IT organizations need to continue to modernize their approaches to cybersecurity in light of today's dynamic cyber threat environment. Cybersecurity professionals must adopt a zero-trust security model and the mindset needed to engineer and operate a system specifically designed to operate according to zero trust principles in order to ensure the security of sensitive data, systems, and services as enterprise networks become increasingly dispersed and complex.

Bond Valence Sum Analysis On Compounds Prepared By Topochemical Manipulation, Yasmin Dayeh

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The Bond Valence theory of Brown (1978) has been extensively used to correlate metal oxidation state to coordination environment in solids. Although the bond valence sum (BVS) appears to be extremely useful to coordination chemists, it has not often been applied as an alternative measure of refinement quality. In this work, previously reported six layered perovskite compounds including, RbLaNb2O7, Rb2LaNb2O7, Rb2SxLaNb2O7 (x ≤ 0.8), NaLaNb2O7, (Cs2Cl)LaNb2O7, and (FeCl)LaNb2O7, that have been prepared by topochemical manipulation and their structures have been determined by Rietveld refinements were analyzed. Our focus was to explore whether the determination of oxidation state using the bond …

Connecting People, Places, And Pollinators: A Year-Long Classroom And Community Collaboration In Portland, Oregon, Hannah Werthman

The International Undergraduate Journal For Service-Learning, Leadership, and Social Change

This unique project at Portland State University (PSU) has been revolutionizing undergraduate community-based learning (CBL) efforts since the collaboration started in 2012. This case study involves a deep look into a year-long CBL effort involving three university instructors, two undergraduate student fellows from PSU’s Institute for Sustainable Solutions (ISS), Green Lents, a neighborhood-based nonprofit, and approximately seventy-five undergraduate students.

50 Years Of Student Research At Governors State University, Shailendra Kumar

Research Days

The three pillars that provide the foundations for the excellent education at GSU are teaching, research, and service. Faculty and students have engaged in myriad of research activities since the inception of GSU in 1969. This presentation highlights the efforts, successes, and triumphs of students research in the last fifty years. Prior to 1995, students engaged in research, published in journals, and presented their work in professional conferences. A formal forum in the form of an Annual GSU Student Research Conference was introduced in 1995 by the Provost Office to provide students to present their research work before an audience …

Optimization Of Mathematical Functions Using Gradient Descent Based Algorithms, Hala Elashmawi

Mathematics Theses

Optimization problem involves minimizing or maximizing some given quantity for certain constraints. Various real-life problems require the use of optimization techniques to find a suitable solution. These include both, minimizing or maximizing a function. The various approaches used in mathematics include methods like Linear Programming Problems (LPP), Genetic Programming, Particle Swarm Optimization, Differential Evolution Algorithms, and Gradient Descent. All these methods have some drawbacks and/or are not suitable for every scenario. Gradient Descent optimization can only be used for optimization when the goal is to find the minimum and the function at hand is differentiable and convex. The Gradient Descent …

Characterization Of Fragrant Chemical Components Of Essential Oils Of Lavender, Violet, And Bergamot By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Akeem Babalola Opakunle

Chemistry Theses

The characterization of fragrant chemical composition of commercial samples of lavender, violet and bergamot essential oil were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. The analysis led to the characterization of a total of 28 compounds for lavender oil, 17 compounds for violet oil, and 11 compounds for bergamot oil. The commercial sample of lavender essential oil has shown to be abundant in linalool, (21.40%), linalyl acetate (18.96%), trans-β- ocimene (7.41%), endo-borneol (6.53%), β-ocimene (6.43%), geranyl acetate (6.15%), β-myrcene (5.88%), terpinen-4-ol (5.70%) and cis-β-farnesene (4.40%). For commercial sample of violet essential oil, the major components in abundant were α-longipinene (37.35%), …

Best Practices For Test Driven Development, Timothy Tacker

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In his award-winning book, Test-driven Development By Example, Kent Beck wrote, "Clean code that works...is the goal of Test-driven Development (TDD)." TDD is a style of software development that first begins with the creation of tests and then makes use short, iterative development cycles until all test requirements are fulfilled. In order to provide the reader with sufficient background to understand the concepts discussed, this thesis begins by presenting a detailed description of this style of development. TDD is then contrasted with other popular styles, with a focus toward highlighting the many benefits this style offers over the others. This …

Home Away From Home, Santosh Kumar Ampolu, Devi Prathyusha Manchella, Divya Swarup Nadella, Prashanth Goud Yarlagadda

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Home Away From Home is an e-Commerce application for short-term rentals of homes or apartments. This application presents a Web portal for property owners to advertise their properties and lease them to renters for short-term stays.

As the global sharing economy grows more owners of premium properties discover the benefit of sharing their furnished homes. Making use of your home as an asset, when travelling or working interstate or overseas for extended periods, makes perfect sense to savvy owners.

Maintaining your home and keeping it safe is very important to us and we make sure we leave nothing to chance. …

Home Away From Home, Nirupa Naidu Bandaru, Sruthilaya Gadiparthi, Pradeep Mandava, Shivanadhuni Prashanth

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Home away from home is the application of Electronic commerce. It would be a source for the people, who would like to take homes or apartments by electronic payments. This website would be the best place to give advertisement for their properties to renters for temporary stays.

This application would be the website, which give authority to users to log in/sign up pages for renter and owner along with the welcome screen for all three roles-Admin, Owner, Renter. Admin role would be consisting of Renter User Management, Owner User Management, and Locations management. Owner role would be creating listing which …

Home Away From Home, Vinay Kodela, Moinuddin Khan Mohammed, Rafi Mohammed, Anil Kumar Pilli

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The implementation of this application is important because people are facing problems to give rent to the tenants and even the tenants are also not able to find the houses which will suit to their needs. If we talk about the owners, they are unable to provide the information about their house like number of rooms, facilities available, in which area it is, what is the rent and all. They are not finding the right people to give the house for rent. Similarly, to find a house for their needs, tenants has to go all around in the area where …

Home Away From Home, Shesha Sai Kumar Kurelli, Vamsi Krishna Lingamaneni, Abubakr Mohammed, Aravind Reddy Patlolla

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HomeAway is an online business application allowing renters to book their accommodations for rentals of homes or Apartments. This online application allows the owners to update their properties for advertisements and lease them to renters.

This website has user friendly functionalities providing services to the customers, owners, and administrators. Just a click away from your destination that quickly you get the best offers as we directly interact with the owners for the benefit of Customers. The service goal of HomeAway project being providing some luxury living, a sense of freedom, caring your loved ones and communities our website goes an …

Home Away From Home, Swaroop Varun Kumar Lucas, Jaweed Ahmed Mohammed, Mudassir Ali Syed, Trividram Reddy Vanipenta

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This e-commerce web application, Home Away From Home, offers the information for short-term rentals of homes or apartments based on the place of interest. As its name suggests, the rental properties are as comfortable as one’s own home.

The main idea behind this application is to make rentals more interactive, user friendly and dynamic. At website’s frontend, users can search results by selecting either locations, place type or both. This site also provides preferred features of selected home/apartment, dynamically displays top places based on user ratings. This application maintains centralized database which is populated both administrator and home owners. Owners …

Home Away From Home, Mohammed Abdul Baseer, Theophilus O. Ilevbare, Shujath Mohammed, Hussain Mohammed

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Affordable rental housing plays an important role in meeting the housing needs of feasibility and short-term stay. This project is intended to assist individuals looking for affordable rental housing throughout their location, preferences and budget during their short term stay.

The purpose of this project is to develop an e-commerce site “Home away from Home” that provides easy-to-use search tool that lets a user to look for rental housing using a wide variety of criteria and special mapping features such as find colour photos and detailed information about each unit. It also provides link to resources and accommodating instruments, for …

Gsu Event Portal, Mohammed Abdul Ghani, Minhajuddin Khaja, Jameel Khan Mohammad, Fnu Neelofor

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This is one of the Event portal web applications where it provides the registration facility for the organizations to register into it so that people can use the features or the tools which are present in this application. This application provides different features to the users like to create the events, to promote the events of the organizations, manage and sell out events of all types and sizes so that organizations can promote their organizations and make the organization to reach to the more number of customers. This application is a user-friendly application where people can easily navigate from one …

Gsu Event Portal, Srinivasa Reddy Akiti, Abhinav Chittineni, Mohammed Moizuddin Khan, Tangirala Rambabu

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GSU Event Portal is a web-application offers some events which you have not experienced before. The main motive behind this application is to give the best experience to the visitors. This GSU Event allows users to register for diverse types of events or search for different types of events. It not only allows the users to search or register for the events it helps him to know the different events which are going to take part around his location. To develop this portal, we have used three different roles like Admin, Organizers and Visitors In these three roles Admin and …