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Investigating The Role Of Cd44 In Her2+ Breast Cancer Cells During Cancer Cell Redirection, Holly Caroline Jordan Campbell

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Despite a rise in survival rates of breast cancer patients due to advances in modern medicine, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Early detection and a more personalized treatment of breast cancer has slowly improved patient outcomes. Nevertheless, there are impediments to better patient outcomes due to the complexity of the disease physiology. Therefore, there is a demand for a comprehensive understanding of cancer development as well as a need to understand tumor progression for enhanced therapies for patients.

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Real-Time Motion Augmentation And Synthesis For Animating The Hands And Eyes Of Virtual Humans And Avatars, Ryan Canales

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Virtual Reality (VR) enables users to interact within virtual worlds via an embodied virtual representation of themselves called an “avatar”. Because avatars are essential for immersive experiences, it is important to consider how altering or augmenting avatar motion affects virtual experiences. This dissertation aims to improve virtual experiences by addressing some of the many challenges in animating avatars and virtual humans.

In our first study, we addressed the lack of tactile feedback during virtual grasping by using visual feedback techniques. We augmented the avatar’s hand motion to remain outside virtual objects (“outer hand”) even when the user’s hand penetrated them. …

Deformation Mechanism In Gold Nanoparticles Under Compressive Loading: Insights From Atomistic Modelling And Unsupervised Machine Learning, Tanuj Gupta

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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) offer exciting possibilities due to their inertness, malleability, and tunable structures, making them valuable for applications ranging from nanomedicine to electronics. Their optical, mechanical, and other properties can be tailored by modifying shape and structure, underscoring the importance of understanding their deformation behaviour at the nanoscale. This study used classical molecular dynamics simulations with LAMMPS to investigate the deformation mechanisms of gold nanospheres (AuNS) under uniaxial compression. Employing the embedded atom method (EAM) potential to model atomic interactions, AuNS with 20 nm in diameter were compressed along the z-direction using planar indenters moving at a constant …

Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Full Minutes, 2024 November 22, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Volume 39, Issue 1, Full Issue

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

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2021 Nasig Committee Annual Reports

NASIG Newsletter

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2022 Nasig Committee Mid-Year Reports

NASIG Newsletter

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2023 Nasig Committee Mid-Year Reports

NASIG Newsletter

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2020 Nasig Committee Annual Reports

NASIG Newsletter

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2022 Nasig Committee Annual Reports

NASIG Newsletter

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2023 Nasig Committee Annual Reports

NASIG Newsletter

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Facilitators And Barriers To Research Participation In Rural Communities, Akachi Awuruonye, Frances Henderson, Christina Ferrell, Kisa K. Harris, Vasan Ramachandran, Ervin Fox M.D.

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This study addresses the underrepresentation of rural communities in research by examining facilitators and barriers in two rural Mississippi counties, emphasizing the need for context-specific exploration. Utilizing focus group interviews with Community Advisory Board members from the RURAL Study, the research explores relationships, trust, and communication as key themes influencing participation. Strong community bonds are both a facilitator and barrier, emphasizing the importance of preserving close-knit ties. Trust, built through training and community recognition, is crucial, while mistrust rooted in historical concerns poses a significant barrier. Communication transparency and strategic engagement are fundamental, with physical spaces prioritized for recruitment. The …

Urban Residents’ Perceptions Of Rural People And Places: Data From Texas, Gene L. Theodori, Michael W-P Fortunato, Fern K. Willits

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

In this study, we used data drawn from a 2021 online survey to assess urban Texas residents’ perceptions of rural people and places. We also evaluated how respondents’ views of rurality vary depending upon their direct personal experiences in rural Texas, their participation in selected rural Texas-focused activities, and their sociodemographic characteristics. Descriptive statistics revealed that urban Texans tend to agree with positive depictions of rurality and disagree with negative images. Multiple regression analysis showed that direct personal experiences in rural Texas, participation in rural Texas-focused activities, and certain sociodemographic characteristics were associated with pro-rural perceptions. These findings are compared …

Perceptions Of Texas Small-Scale Producers On Success, Challenges, And The Future Of Agriculture, Katie Tritsch, Ken Mix, Michelle L. Edwards, Manuel Piña Jr.

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The roles and survival of small farms are much debated, and their operators are not well understood. This exploratory study examines the perceptions of Texas small producers using a sample of mostly first- generation farmers who consider agriculture their primary occupation and who use sustainable practices. Semistructured interviews revealed six prominent themes related to small-farmers’ success, challenges, and visions for the future. Of these, personal fulfillment, importance of community, and adaptability and versatility were the prominent themes regarding success. In terms of challenges, small producers felt they were at a disadvantage compared to larger farms. Participants expressed a desire for …

2020 Nasig Mid-Year Committee Reports

NASIG Newsletter

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Successful Subject Headings For Moving Image Resources, Scott Dutkiewicz, Charlotte Grubbs, Jen M. Jones

Presentations

This presentation discusses principles from assigning subject headings to moving images using case studies. Our focus is on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).

Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Breakfast Minutes, 2024 October 18, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Compensation Committee, 2024 October 18, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Full Board Minutes, 2024 October 18, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Executive And Audit Committee 2024 October 18, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Institutional Advancement Committee , 2024 October 17, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Finance And Facilities Committee, 2024 October 17, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Research And Economic Development Committee, 2024 October 17, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Student Affairs Committee, 2024 October 17, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Agriculture And Natural Resources Committee, 2024 October 17, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Educational Policy Committee, 2024 October 17, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Livestock And Poultry Health Commission, 2024 October 15, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees, State Crop Pest Commission, 2024 October 15, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

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Hub Brief: Spamouflage Targeting Of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Darren Linvill, Patrick Warren

Media Forensics Hub Reports

The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) campaign known as Spamouflage Dragon has targeted sitting U.S. Senator Maroc Rubio with an ongoing disinformation campaign. Attacks on Senator Rubio began in 2022 during his reelection campaign, apparently paused for nearly two years, but began again in September 2024 though at a much lower rate. This report will briefly outline the changing tactics Spamouflage has employed in their work against Senator Rubio.

Standards And Best Practices For Assigning Subject Headings To Moving Images, Scott Dutkiewicz, Tomeka Jackson, Jen M. Jones

Presentations

This presentation discusses principles from assigning subject headings to moving images using case studies. Our focus is on the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).