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An Interdisciplinary Team-Based Mobile Robots Design Course For Engineering, Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Rocio Alba-Flores

Electrical & Computer Engineering: Faculty Publications

An Interdisciplinary, Team-Based Mobile Robots Design Course for Engineering TechnologyAbstractThis work describes the educational experience gained during a new course in mobile robotics, a fourthyear elective course in the undergraduate Electrical Engineering Technology program at our University.The main topic of this course is concentrated on team-based, one semester-long robotics projects in whichstudents design and build mobile robots for different applications. A mobile robot is a system that contains mechanical and electronic parts that can be programmed toperform some specific functions, responding to sensory inputs under the control of an internal or externalcomputer. The reasons to use mobile robots as the …

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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Surveillance Cameras For Monitoring And Recording Policy

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Georgia Southern University (University) is committed to enhancing campus safety and protection of University resources by utilizing surveillance technology to deter crime, enhance safety, and protect the property of the University community. The purpose of the policy is to regulate the use of Surveillance Cameras and Surveillance Monitoring or Recording to protect the legal and privacy interests of the University and the University community.

Writing The Female Body In Alvarez's In The Time Of The Butterflies, Darren K. Broome

The Coastal Review

Julia Alvarez in In the Time of the Butterflies utilizes the female body and sexuality to combat male dominated rhetoric. The use of the female body retrieves women’s forgotten role as subjects instead of objects as seen in male-oriented novel. Expressing sexuality in a way that is determined by women, she discovers new means of verbal or written expression. The female body emerges as a form of expression in Butterflies which at times is connected to one of the characters’ revolutionary participation.

Chaos As Ecological And Autochthonous Expression: An Ecocritical Study Of La Vorágine, Danion L. Doman

The Coastal Review

This article utilizes principles of ecological criticism to provide new readings of both the role and presentation of nature in José Eustasio Rivera’s novel La vorágine. Whereas critics have heretofore focused on Rivera’s memorable subjective descriptions of the Amazon jungle, the present study foregrounds the rich diversity of the real organisms represented in these depictions. In addition, this essay explores the connections between the text’s core trope, chaos, and the current ecological and social scientific understanding of the ecology and the human history of the Amazon Basin.

The Investigation Of Combustion And Emissions Of Jp8 Fuel In An Auxiliary Power Unit, April Covington

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The US Army Single Fuel Forward policy mandates that deployed vehicles must be able to operate with aviation fuel JP-8. It is for this reason that it is vital that an investigation into the impact of JP-8 on a diesel engine performance be conducted. The author investigated the injection, combustion, and performance of JP-8, 20-50% by weight in diesel no. 2 mixtures in a small indirect injection, 77mm separate three vortex combustion chamber engine, with a high compression ratio, in order to evaluate its' effectiveness for application in Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). The new fuel mixtures were created at room …

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Between Morality And Myth: A Parodic Visual Manifesto, Patricia J. Quilichini

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Acting on the belief that art communicates, that an image speaks all languages, these works were created as a visual manifesto responding satirically to the absurd way in which myths are elevated to the status of moral values. The photographic works created for this thesis challenge long held beliefs and emotions that associate sex with shame and guilt, and that grow out of the moral traditions we have inherited. Judeo-Christian traditions and religious beliefs have created widely unchallenged social/moral constructs, which regard sexuality and sexual awareness as sinful and woman as subservient to the moral authority constructed by men. I …

Contamination Running Deep: Oral Histories Of Environmental Racism, Injustice, And Outrage Of One Family In A Southern African-American Community, Deborah M. Dean

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This is an inquiry into oral histories of five members of my family that are residents of a southern African American community, Hyde Park located in Augusta, Georgia. These members of my family, Eunice Jordan, Sharon Wells, Ernest Jordan, DeWanna Jordan, and Darius Jordan, have endured the environmental contamination and social injustices. These family members are children and grandchildren of Willie and Lillian Wells who moved to Hyde Park in 1950 with the intention of living the "American Dream" and creating a legacy for future generations that began with owning their land and home. Since then the family has learned …

Feasibility Of Integration Of Peanut Based Bio-Diesel Into A Mainstream Market, Dustin Hogan

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

There has been increased emphasis on alternate energy sources in recent years. This interest stems from diminishing supplies of fossil fuels combined with an ever-increasing global demand for energy. Biodiesel constitutes one such source of alternate energy. It is a renewable diesel fuel substitute that can be manufactured from a variety of naturally occurring oils and fats. Several methods of production have been tried and successfully implemented to develop biodiesel as a viable energy source. However, this research has been confined primarily within the auspices of a research laboratory. The mass appeal of biodiesel and its viability as a dominant …

Dynamic Postural Control In Individuals With Multiple Concussions, David Krazeise

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

There are an estimated 1.6 - 3.8 million sports-related concussions which occur in athletics annually in the United States; however, the actual rate may be higher, as many studies suggest that nearly half of the concussions that occur may go unreported. Recent evidence suggests life-long behavioral and cognitive impairments in individuals with multiple, usually 3 or more, concussions; however to date there has been limited assessment of motor impairments in this population. The transitional movement of gait initiation, literally the act of starting to walk, has effectively identified impairments in postural control in a wide range of neurologically impaired populations …

If I Could Have Opened My Heart, Alla Parsons

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This paper examines the paintings included in my MFA thesis exhibition. The body of work presented in my thesis show is figurative and imaginative. I place figures in an imaginary landscape or interior to explore my physical, psychological and spiritual self as well as my memories, family history and my Russian heritage. I discuss several aspects of my work in this thesis. In Chapter One I discuss the autobiographical origins of my artwork, its philosophical foundations, and the creative process I developed during my graduate studies. Chapter Two explores artistic influences on my work and historical context in which my …

The Sun Also Sets: British Authors And The Death Of The Empire, Brian Butler

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This thesis traces the decline of the British Empire through the perspectives of prominent British authors, beginning with Rudyard Kipling's Kim, which establishes the height of the British Empire. Thereafter, the Empire's decline is incisively chronicled through the various catalysts that contributed to the overall demise of the Empire: E.M Forster illustrates the impact of the introduction of British women into India in A Passage to India; George Orwell demonstrates the significance of burgeoning native dissent and the empowerment of the compradore class in Burma in Burmese Days; Anthony Burgess offers an exhaustive fictional meditation of the zenith of native …

Class Notes, Georgia Southern University

Arts & Humanities: News & Publications (2009-2023)

Excerpt: "Greetings! I would like to thank all of our friends who joined us for Evening of the Arts on April 16. It was a lovely event that culminated in celebrating and honoring Mrs. Betty Foy Sanders' contributions to the arts. Highlights from the evening can be found below. We look forward to planning next year's event and to seeing each of you again. In other news, we are excited that CLASS Advisory Board member Chris Clark, current Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and a Georgia Southern alumnus, will give the keynote address at the graduate commencement ceremony on May …

The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

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Business Innovation Group (Big) News, Georgia Southern University

Business Innovation Group: News & Publications

• FastPitch 2011 Comes to a Close

Value Of Professional Sport Teams In The Community: Reexamining The Measurement Properties Of The Community Impact Scale, Dae Hyun Kim, James J. Zhang, Yong Jae Ko

Journal of Applied Marketing Theory

The Community Impact Scale was developed by Zhang et al. (1996) to measure essential value dimensions of professional sports in the community. The original scale includes 45 items under eight factors (Community Solidarity, Public Behavior, Social Equity, Pastime Ecstasy, Health Awareness, Individual Quality, Excellence Pursuit, and Business Opportunity). To further ensure its usefulness for theoretical and practical applications, this study re-examined measurement properties of the scale through conducting a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Research participants (N = 349) were residents of three major metropolitan areas, who responded to a survey in various community settings. With some modifications and eliminations of …

Betty Foy Sanders Department Of Art Newsletter, Georgia Southern University

Art: News & Publications (2008-2023)

• This Weekend Only! ARTSFEST 2011

Class Notes, Georgia Southern University

Arts & Humanities: News & Publications (2009-2023)

Excerpt: "Greetings! CLASS is pleased to announce the inaugural Evening of the Arts, which will be held on Saturday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Center for Art and Theatre. This is one of several upcoming events that will raise funds for the arts programs in the College. We invite you to join us for hors d'ouevres and cocktails and to celebrate the arts at Georgia Southern University. For a $75 per person contribution, attendees will enjoy tours of the Georgia Artist Collection, the University Gallery, and the Contemporary Gallery; musical performances by the Perez String Trio, and the …

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The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

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Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Longtime Friend of Georgia Southern University, Eugene M. Bishop Passes Away
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• Research Published by Georgia Southern University Biology Professor and Student to Be Published in International Journal

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Faculty Senate Bill 043.10/11: University Curriculum Committee, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong Faculty Senate: Bills, Motions & Resolutions (Archived)

Faculty Senate Bill 043.10/11: University Curriculum Committee

Hot Doc: Sciencecinema, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

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Polynitroxylated Pegylated Hemoglobin: A Novel Neuroprotective Hemoglobin For Acute Volume-Limited Fluid Resuscitation After Combined Traumatic Brain Injury And Hemorrhagic Hypotension In Mice, David K. Shellington, Lina Du, Xianren Wu, Jennifer Exo, Vincent A. Vagni, Li Ma, Keri Janesko-Feldman, Robert S. B. Clark, Hülya Bayır, C. Edward Dixon, Larry W. Jenkins, Carleton J. C. Hsia, Patrick M. Kochanek

Physics & Astronomy: Faculty Publications

Objective: Resuscitation of hemorrhagic hypotension after traumatic brain injury is challenging. A hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier may offer advantages. The novel therapeutic hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier, polynitroxylated pegylated hemoglobin (PNPH), may represent a neuroprotective hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier for traumatic brain injury resuscitation.

Hypotheses: 1) PNPH is a unique non-neurotoxic hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier in neuronal culture and is neuroprotective in in vitro neuronal injury models. 2) Resuscitation with PNPH would require less volume to restore mean arterial blood pressure than lactated Ringer's or Hextend and confer neuroprotection in a mouse model of traumatic brain injury plus hemorrhagic hypotension.

Design: Prospective randomized, controlled experimental …

Animals In University Facilities

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