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The History Of The Nfl, Mitchell Nelson

Integrated Studies

This research paper analyzes the deep rooted history of the National Football League in America, from beginning to current. The information you are about to read is complied from the best American football sources in the world. You will learn everything from how it got started to who won the first super bowl. Football is a beautiful game enjoyed by many in this country and its heritage should not be forgotten. It was not always easy for this league and the toughness and grit the league showed can be a true learning experience for all. This research paper should be …

Osu Venetian Imprints Dataset, Doug Wayman

Printing and the Book During the Reformation: 1450-1650, an NEH Summer Seminar for College and University Teachers

Provides information about three important functions enabled by the accompanying finding list spreadsheet of books examined at The Ohio State University (OSU) Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML) during the 2022 National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar, Books and Printing during the Reformation, 1450-1650 that took place in July of 2022. Those functions are: to provide links to global databases for descriptive information related to each book, to provide access to authorized versions of names associated with each book, and to provide value-added access to information-rich resources (including images) detailing certain aspects of some of the books, printed between …

Seasons Of Change, Ray Vergara

Game Design

Seasons of Change is a Unity-based video game with a spooky, cartoonish aesthetic, inspired by the fall season. Developed within the constraints of Lindenwood University's Game Development course, the project was built upon through structured weekly modules, focusing on game mechanics, level design, interactivity, programming, and audio integration. The game's developmental journey was enriched by extensive research, experimentation, and constructive feedback, resulting in a cohesive final product. Key challenges included adapting Unity's Starter Asset Package, troubleshooting ProBuilder limitations, and debugging interactive elements like audio and UI for various platforms. Despite time constraints and technical hurdles, the iterative development process facilitated …

Anomaly Detection Of Energy Consumption In Cloud Computing And Buildings Using Artificial Intelligence As A Tool Of Sustainability: A Systematic Review Of Current Trends, Applications, And Challenges, Mohamed Ahmed Alloghani

Machine Learning Faculty Publications

The increased energy consumption around the globe has consequently led to a high amount of energy waste. While people need energy in various forms, such as electricity, fossil fuels, and natural gas, energy wastage and abnormal consumption are alarming for their day-to-day activities. Building and cloud computing are among the leading energy consumption and wastage fields following the increased number of residential and commercial buildings and the recent growth in cloud computing. Energy waste and abnormal consumption lead to increased gas emissions, which threaten the sustainability of the global climate. Using artificial intelligence as a sustainability tool, this study’s author …

Data For: "Polyethylene Polymer Type And Soil Properties Determine Impacts Of Microplastic Pollution On Arugula Growth", Noah P. Walsh, Ella Beaghen, Abigail Kane, Leilani M. Santodomingo, Daniel Watson, Christina S. Baer

First-Year Research Immersion (FRI) Scholarship

From the manuscript abstract:

While microplastics have become a novel pollutant of concern, few studies have directly compared different polymers’ effects on plants. We investigated the effects of high-density (HDPE) and low-density (LDPE) polyethylene on arugula growth. We hypothesized that polyethylene microplastics would inhibit growth and that LDPE would have a greater effect than HDPE due to its branched structure and lower density. We grew arugula (Eruca vesicaria) in plain soil or soil mixed with HDPE or LDPE microplastics. To determine if microplastic effects are dependent on soil quality, we used two kinds of fresh soil and reused one type …

Fixed Point Results In Complex Valued Neutrosophic B-Metric Spaces With Application, M. Pandiselvi, M. Jeyaraman

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

In this manuscript, we introduce the idea of complex-valued Neutrosophic b-metric spaces along with numerous significant illustrations. We provide fixed-point results for contraction maps. To support the main result, we establish the existence and uniqueness of solutions for nonlinear integral equations after the work.

Evaluating Quoddy Region Archaeological Site Vulnerability To Sea Level Rise And Erosion Through The Integration Of Gis Modeling And Surveys (Data Files), Katelyn Dewater, Arthur Anderson, Gabriel Hrynick, William Kochtitzky

Geographic Information Systems Data Projects

Modeling coastal archaeological site erosion often depends on regional site databases that record sites accurately but with variable precision or do not define site extent. This case study examines the impact of sea level rise and erosion on 10 coastal archaeological sites in the Quoddy Region of Maine through the comparison of sea level rise models and field observations. Three sea level scenarios were modeled to predict the vulnerability of sites: current sea level, a 0.457 m increase (Low 2050 scenario), and a 0.914 m increase (High 2050 scenario), reflecting levels recommended by the Maine Climate Council for preparation efforts. …

Baroque Quest, Janice Dickensheets

Open Course Materials

This game was created by Dr. Janice Dickensheets, Professor of Music, Music History and Literature, as part of UNC's LE@RN Learning Resources mini-grants in cooperation with University Libraries and the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Using the game-based music quest Janice designed in the Canvas environment for her course, this music quest can serve as a template to create game-based activities for other disciplines.

Mindfulness For Academic Success Toolkit, Michael Kimball

Open Course Materials

These resources are designed to equip undergraduate students with practical mindfulness techniques to enhance their academic performance and overall well-being. Through engaging podcast episodes, guided meditation practices, and optional readings, students will explore the fundamentals of mindfulness and its application in various academic contexts. These modules cover essential topics such as preparing for class, managing exam and assignment stress, practicing deep reading, and building resilience to cope with discomfort. Students will participate in mindfulness exercises and reflective assignments to deepen their understanding and practice of mindfulness, ultimately fostering a more focused, calm, and resilient approach to their studies and personal …

Communication Sciences And Disorders Glossary, Ramesh Muralimanohar

Open Course Materials

This glossary was developed to support students preparing for careers as communication disorders clinicians. As future experts in their field, these students will need to use accurate terminology and explain it clearly to patients. The glossary provides opportunities for students to learn and practice professional language as they progress in their studies and future practice. Instructors can use this resource to introduce terminology before students encounter it in class and can expand the glossary by adding new terms over time.

Echoes Of Controversy: Podcasting Us Sports History's Defining Moments, Betsey Hubbard

Open Course Materials

The vision for this resource is to provide a comprehensive and engaging educational experience in which students view narrative lectures supported by multimedia content before creating and sharing a podcast to promote learning from diverse perspectives on popular events.

Academic Integrity And Avoiding Plagiarism, Rachel Dineen, Margarita Shawcross, Stephanie Ward

Open Course Materials

This Canvas module introduces students to the ethical use of information through the lens of academic integrity and plagiarism avoidance. Using text, videos, graphics, and interactive knowledge checks, it covers key strategies such as citing sources, paraphrasing effectively, and using citation management tools. The module concludes with a quiz to assess learning and document student engagement. It also addresses ethical considerations surrounding generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Google’s Gemini, highlighting how both plagiarism and misuse of AI can lead to academic dishonesty.

Bad Ideas About Writing, Tara Wood

Open Course Materials

These modules were created by Dr. Tara Wood, Associate Professor of English, and Writing Program Administrator, as part of UNC's LE@RN Learning Resources mini-grants in cooperation with University Libraries and the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Use Bad Ideas about Writing to develop a quick and easy resource for instructors across the campus to implement into their writing-intensive courses. This assignment could supplement any writing task that instructors create themselves and will be meant to enrich their understanding (and thus their students' understanding) of the role grammar/syntax play in developing as a writer.

These modules include:

• Bad Idea 1: You …

What Is Ai? Pre-Exam Survey, Bailie Peterson

Open Course Materials

This quiz/survey was created by Dr. Bailie Peterson, Associate Professor of Philosophy, as part of UNC's LE@RN Learning Resources mini-grants in cooperation with University Libraries and the Colorado Department of Higher Education. The purpose of the quiz is to provide an opportunity for students to engage with questions about the value of AI, the importance of human-generated work, and the purpose of assessment. Students will compare AI-generated content to student work, and reflect on the use of AI-generated content within coursework and exams. Additionally, this module asks students to consider what the goals of assessments are, and whether or not …

Self-Defense: The Trap And Roll Technique, David Shimokawa

Open Course Materials

This module was created by David Shimokawa, Adjunct Faculty, Sport Administration, as part of UNC's LE@RN Learning Resources mini-grants in cooperation with University Libraries and the Colorado Department of Higher Education. This module teaches a self-defense technique that is useful to escape from underneath a bigger, stronger opponent. It includes basic moves as well as many variations to empower the learner to adjust to the situations.

Interactive Syllabus, Caitlin Monroe

Open Course Materials

This interactive syllabus was created by Dr. Caitlin Monroe, Assistant Professor, Department of History, as part of UNC's LE@RN Learning Resources mini-grants in cooperation with University Libraries and the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Creating an interactive syllabus that helps ensure that students not only read the syllabus, but also see it as a collaborative document that gives them agency and takes their own input into consideration. The syllabus also improves equitable and accessible education by demystifying the hidden curriculum and providing students individualized attention that caters to their needs.

Individual-Level Data To Accompany “Recovery Of Ventilatory And Metabolic Responses To Hypoxia In Neonatal Rats After Chronic Hypoxia”, Ryan W. Bavis, Darya I. Lee, Annie C. Kinnally, Payton E. Buxton

SCARAB Data Repository

Rat pups were exposed to 3 days of chronic hypoxia (12% O₂) beginning shortly after birth. Ventilation (head-body plethysmography) and metabolic CO₂ production (respirometry) were then measured in normoxia (21% O₂, balance N₂) and during an acute hypoxic challenge (15b minutes in 12% O₂, balance N₂) immediately following chronic hypoxia and after 1, 4-5, and 7 d in room air; different individuals were studied at each age. The linked data files contain the individual-level ventilation and CO₂ production data. The full methods and summary data are available in …

250, Scott Brande

All 3D Rock Models

Model 250 - anthracite - metamorphic rock

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Uqsees-1, Scott Brande

All 3D Rock Models

Model UQSEES-1 - granite - igneous rock

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149, Scott Brande

All 3D Rock Models

Model 149 - pegmatite - igneous rock

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A Bayesian Approach To The Analysis Of Dose-Response Data: Estimating Natural Survivorship Without Abbott’S Correction And Inclusion Of Overdispersion Estimates, Michael A. Caprio, Jose B. Malaquias, Dominic Reisig

CALS Publications

We assessed the utility of a Bayesian analysis of dose-mortality curves using probit analysis. A Bayesian equivalent of a conventional single population probit analysis using Abbott’s correction demonstrated the ability of the Bayesian model to recover parameters from generative data. We then developed a model that removed Abbott’s correction and estimated natural survivorship as part of the overall model fitting process. Based on WAIC (information content) scores, this model was selected over the model using Abbott’s corrected data in 196 out of 200 randomly generated datasets. This suggests that considerable information on control survivorship exists in the response to treated …

Invasion Ecology Of Alternanthera Philoxeroides, Cyperus Blepharoleptos, Panicum Repens, And Triadica Sebifera, Samuel A. Schmid, Adrián Lázaro-Lobo, Cory M. Shoemaker, Andrew Sample, Mackenzie Cade, Gary N. Ervin, Gray Turnage

GRI Publications

Several invasion ecology hypotheses explain patterns of invasion, but these effects are often complex and multifaceted. Within the study of aquatic invasive species, small aquatic ecosystems are often neglected, despite them representing most global freshwater bodies. This study uses community composition and environmental and geographic factors to explain the occurrence of invasive species in small lakes in the southeastern United States. Specifically, this study predicted that several ecosystem factors would predict the probability of occurrence of invasive species of the lakes studied. Four of the most common invasive species were selected as the focus of this study: Alternanthera philoxeroides, Cyperus …

153, Scott Brande

All 3D Rock Models

Model 153 - peridotite - igneous rock

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161, Scott Brande

All 3D Rock Models

Model 161 - bituminous coal - sedimentary rock

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170, Scott Brande

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Model 170 - chalk - sedimentary rock

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Uqsees-P8, Scott Brande

All 3D Rock Models

Model UQSEES-P8 - obsidian - igneous rock

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195, Scott Brande

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Model 195 - travertine - sedimentary rock

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255, Scott Brande

All 3D Rock Models

Model 255 - hornfels - metamorphic rock

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Geodatabase And Automation Code Used For Past And Real-Time Dynamic Landslide Hazard Maps In Eastern Kentucky, Nathaniel O'Leary, L. Sebastian Bryson, Jason M. Dortch

Earth and Environmental Sciences Research Data

We developed spatiotemporal landslide hazard maps (LHMs) using soil, hydrologic, and geomorphic parameters from the subaerial infinite slope factor of safety (FS) equation under unsaturated conditions. Soil properties were sourced from the NRCS WSS, while geomorphic variables were derived from a 1.5 m LiDAR-based DEM and ArcGIS Online. Soil moisture from Hydrus-1D, driven by precipitation and evapotranspiration (ET) data from Irrigation Manager, introduced temporal variability. Validation against known landslide sites demonstrated FS accuracy both spatially and temporally, despite some false positives. To reduce false positives and enhance slope stability representation, novel depth-to-bedrock (DTB) and soil root cohesion maps were incorporated …

Weathering, Christian Jil R. Benitez

Filipino Faculty Publications

Short lyric poem meditating on "love... [and] uselessness of / its implications," considered from the scale of geological time, beside, for instance, a "boulder being itself on the face / of weathering."