Reflections On Teaching System Dynamics Modeling To Secondary School Students For Over 20 Years,
2018
Portland State University
Reflections On Teaching System Dynamics Modeling To Secondary School Students For Over 20 Years, Diana Fisher
Complex Systems Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper contains the description of a successful system dynamics (SD) modeling approach used for almost a quarter-century in secondary schools, both in algebra classes and in a year-long SD modeling course. Secondary school students have demonstrated an ability to build original models from the news, write technical papers explaining their models, and present a newfound understanding of dynamic feedback behavior to an audience. The educational learning theory and instructional methods used for both the algebra and modeling courses are detailed, with examples. Successful student SD modeling experiences suggest the SD approach can expand the sophistication of topics that secondary …
Developing A Cyberterrorism Policy: Incorporating Individual Values,
2018
Virginia Commonwealth University
Developing A Cyberterrorism Policy: Incorporating Individual Values, Osama Bassam J. Rabie
Theses and Dissertations
Preventing cyberterrorism is becoming a necessity for individuals, organizations, and governments. However, current policies focus on technical and managerial aspects without asking for experts and non-experts values and preferences for preventing cyberterrorism. This study employs value focused thinking and public value forum to bare strategic measures and alternatives for complex policy decisions for preventing cyberterrorism. The strategic measures and alternatives are per socio-technical process.
Computational Intelligence Methods For Predicting Fetal Outcomes From Heart Rate Patterns,
2018
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Computational Intelligence Methods For Predicting Fetal Outcomes From Heart Rate Patterns, Vinayaka Nagendra Harikishan Gude Divya Sampath
Masters Theses
"In this thesis, methods for evaluating the fetal state are compared to make predictions based on Cardiotocography (CTG) data. The first part of this research is the development of an algorithm to extract features from the CTG data. A feature extraction algorithm is presented that is capable of extracting most of the features in the SISPORTO software package as well as late and variable decelerations. The resulting features are used for classification based on both U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) categories and umbilical cord pH data. The first experiment uses the features to classify the results into three different …
Analyzing Sensor Based Human Activity Data Using Time Series Segmentation To Determine Sleep Duration,
2018
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Analyzing Sensor Based Human Activity Data Using Time Series Segmentation To Determine Sleep Duration, Yogesh Deepak Lad
Masters Theses
"Sleep is the most important thing to rest our brain and body. A lack of sleep has adverse effects on overall personal health and may lead to a variety of health disorders. According to Data from the Center for disease control and prevention in the United States of America, there is a formidable increase in the number of people suffering from sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, hypersomnia and many more. Sleep disorders can be avoided by assessing an individual's activity over a period of time to determine the sleep pattern and duration. The sleep pattern and duration can be …
Human-Intelligence And Machine-Intelligence Decision Governance Formal Ontology,
2018
Old Dominion University
Human-Intelligence And Machine-Intelligence Decision Governance Formal Ontology, Faisal Mahmud
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Since the beginning of the human race, decision making and rational thinking played a pivotal role for mankind to either exist and succeed or fail and become extinct. Self-awareness, cognitive thinking, creativity, and emotional magnitude allowed us to advance civilization and to take further steps toward achieving previously unreachable goals. From the invention of wheels to rockets and telegraph to satellite, all technological ventures went through many upgrades and updates. Recently, increasing computer CPU power and memory capacity contributed to smarter and faster computing appliances that, in turn, have accelerated the integration into and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in …
An Attribute Agreement Method For Hfacs Inter-Rater Reliability Assessment,
2018
Old Dominion University
An Attribute Agreement Method For Hfacs Inter-Rater Reliability Assessment, Teddy Steven Cotter, Veysel Yesilbas
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications
Inter-rater reliability can be regarded as the degree of agreement among raters on a given item or a circumstance. Multiple approaches have been taken to estimate and improve inter-rater reliability of the United States Department of Defense Human Factors Analysis and Classification System used by trained accident investigators. In this study, three trained instructor pilots used the DoD-HFACS to classify 347 U.S. Air Force Accident Investigation Board (AIB) Class-A reports between the years of 2000 and 2013. The overall method consisted of four steps: (1) train on HFACS definitions, (2) verify rating reliability, (3) rate HFACS reports, and (4) random …
Extrinsic And Intrinsic Control Of Integrative Processes In Neural Systems,
2017
Washington University in St. Louis
Extrinsic And Intrinsic Control Of Integrative Processes In Neural Systems, Anirban Nandi
McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations
At the simplest dynamical level, neurons can be understood as integrators. That is, neurons accumulate excitation from afferent neurons until, eventually, a threshold is reached and they produce a spike. Here, we consider the control of integrative processes in neural circuits in two contexts. First, we consider the problem of extrinsic neurocontrol, or modulating the spiking activity of neural circuits using stimulation, as is desired in a wide range of neural engineering applications. From a control-theoretic standpoint, such a problem presents several interesting nuances, including discontinuity in the dynamics due to the spiking process, and the technological limitations associated with …
Development And Field Testing Of An Interactive Transit Station Information System (Itsis) Using Connected Vehicle Technologies,
2017
San Jose State University
Development And Field Testing Of An Interactive Transit Station Information System (Itsis) Using Connected Vehicle Technologies, Huadong Meng, Jacob Tsao, Kun Zhou, Justin Picar, Bradley Mizuno, Wei-Bin Zhang
Faculty Publications
The objective of Interactive Transit Station Information System (ITSIS) is to better inform transit travelers during their trips and to enable dynamic transit operations to better serve travelers. The ultimate goal is to make transit more friendly and attractive to the traveling population such that transit will become a viable choice for travel and an integrated part of the solution for congestion relief. This report documents a research effort to develop and test a ITSIS prototype that uses Connected Vehicle technologies to enable the real-time interaction between passengers and transit systems at bus stations. The reports summarizes the findings from …
Artificial Olfactory System For Multi-Component Analysis Of Gas Mixtures.,
2017
University of Louisville
Artificial Olfactory System For Multi-Component Analysis Of Gas Mixtures., Alexander Aleksandrovich Larin
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Gas analysis is an important part of our world and gas sensing technology is becoming more essential for various aspects of our life. A novel approach for gas mixture analysis by using portable gas chromatography in combination with an array of highly integrated and selective metal oxide (MOX) sensors has been studied. We developed a system with small size (7 x 13 x 16 inches), low power consumption (~10 W) and absence of special carrier gases designed for portable field analysis (assuming apriori calibration). Low ppb and even sub-ppb level of detection for some VOCs was achieved during the analysis …
An Analysis Of The Size And Impact Of Digital Footprints,
2017
Brigham Young University
An Analysis Of The Size And Impact Of Digital Footprints, Whitney Nielsen Maxwell
Theses and Dissertations
Personal information available online is known as a digital footprint. While many have a digital footprint, few if any, know what it encapsulates or how to control it. Technology and personal information are becoming more intertwined as technology becomes more integrated with everyday activities. Personal information can be defined as details that apply to a person such as race or shopping habits. Shopping habits are considered personal information by many corporations who spend money to track, or even predict purchases of individuals, whereas more traditional forms of personal information are details like gender, birthdate, and home town. With a wide …
A Heuristic Method For The Determination Of Assembly Network And Line Design For Discrete Manufacturing Processes,
2017
Florida Institute of Technology
A Heuristic Method For The Determination Of Assembly Network And Line Design For Discrete Manufacturing Processes, Ismael Hernan Naranjo Velez
Theses and Dissertations
This paper presents with a proposed alternative precedence algorithm which is determined by the Solid surfaces of the product design. The representation address in this paper address the manufacturing planning from all manufacturing levels of the product. Sequence is introduce to this paper in order to proof the propose precedence network alternatives. Both manufacturing level solutions are heuristic. This thesis explores the connection of the precedence and the sequence, as it introduces physical manufacturing constraints and its relationships to the station process planning. Precedence network are usually determine by the designer principal point and assembled connections. The proposed algorithm avoids …
Model Based Systems Engineering High Level Design Of A Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging And Swapping Station Using Discrete Event Simulation,
2017
Florida Institute of Technology
Model Based Systems Engineering High Level Design Of A Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging And Swapping Station Using Discrete Event Simulation, Obinna Henry Ginigeme
Theses and Dissertations
In line with the spate of technological advances, the transportation industry has also witnessed an increase in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (E.Vs). However, there has been and are still some underlying negating factors to the wide spread acceptance of these electric vehicles; one of note is the unavailability and inaccessibility of adequate charging infrastructure, long charging times, limited driving ranges, costs of the vehicles etc. These and many more characteristics lead to a trend popularly known as “range anxiety”. One of the major strengths of electric vehicles are their ability to be powered by electric energy via stored chemical …
An Optimal Milk Production Model Selection And Configuration System For Dairy Cows,
2017
Cork Institute of Technology
An Optimal Milk Production Model Selection And Configuration System For Dairy Cows, Fan Zhang
PhDs
Milk production forecasting in the dairy industry has been an independent research topic since the early 20th century. The accurate prediction of milk yield can benefit both the processor (creameries) and the producer (dairy farmer) through developing short-term production schedules, planning long-term road maps, facilitating trade and investment in the dairy industry, improving business operations, optimising the existing infrastructure of the dairy industry, and reducing operating costs. Additionally, due to the innate characteristics of the milk production process, the accurate prediction of milk yield has been a challenging issue in the dairy industry. With the abolishment of EU milk quotas …
Development Of A User-Friendly System Model And Simulation For An Amateur Liquid-Fueled Rocket,
2017
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Development Of A User-Friendly System Model And Simulation For An Amateur Liquid-Fueled Rocket, Daniel Corey, Thomas Bennett, Brendan Luke, James Biaglow
Von Braun Symposium Student Posters
No abstract provided.
Diagnosing Failures In Complex Engineered Systems,
2017
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Diagnosing Failures In Complex Engineered Systems, Jalyn Gariepy
Von Braun Symposium Student Posters
No abstract provided.
Expendable Rs-25 Engine Affordability Study,
2017
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Expendable Rs-25 Engine Affordability Study, Adam Bower, Dale Thomas
Von Braun Symposium Student Posters
No abstract provided.
Where Mbse And Plm Fit Into The Digital Thread,
2017
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Where Mbse And Plm Fit Into The Digital Thread, Zach Thomas
Von Braun Symposium Student Posters
No abstract provided.
Answering Food Insecurity: Serving The Community With Food And Knowledge Using Technology,
2017
Purdue University
Answering Food Insecurity: Serving The Community With Food And Knowledge Using Technology, Courtney Simpson
Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement
The courses of Tech120, CGT110, and ENGT 180/181 and Red Gold at Purdue collaborated to design a robot that would plant and water a garden for a local community charter school. The students centered the project on the users’ needs for fresh food, nutrition education, and early exposure to STEM for children. The school, Anderson Preparatory Academy (APA), is comprised of many children who come from low-income families and are in the free or reduced lunch program. Inspired from “Farm Bot,” a similar system that allows for almost hands-free gardening, the “Boiler Bot” is designed to be scalable so children …
Using Emerging Open Source Technolgies To Foster Reproducability In Research,
2017
Illinois State University
Using Emerging Open Source Technolgies To Foster Reproducability In Research, Joe Olson
Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research
No abstract provided.
Quantitative Analysis Of Regenerative Energy In Electric Rail Traction Systems,
2017
CUNY City College
Quantitative Analysis Of Regenerative Energy In Electric Rail Traction Systems, Mahmoud Saleh, Oindrilla Dutta, Yusef Esa, Ahmed Mohamed
Publications and Research
This paper aims at determining the influential factors affecting regenerative braking energy in DC rail transit systems. This has been achieved by quantitatively evaluating the dependence of regenerative energy on various parameters, such as vehicle dynamics, train scheduling, ground inclination and efficiency of the electrical devices. The recuperated power and energy have been presented by a mathematical model, comprising of a set of empirical forms, which allows for thorough analysis. A detailed simulation model of a typical DC-traction system has been developed to validate the developed empirical forms. The results verified the validity of the proposed mathematical model, and demonstrated …
