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Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern University Explains Recent Georgia Earthquake

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Messages From The Provost, Georgia Southern University

Messages from the Provost

• Delana Gajdosik-Nivens Named Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Air Pollutant Levels And Asthma Emergency Room Visits In A Highly Populous Us Urban County During 2018-19, Osaremhen Ikhile, Jingjing Yin, Atin Adhikari

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Objective: Air pollutants are linked to asthma exacerbation. The study purpose was to demonstrate an association between air pollutants levels and asthma emergency room (ER) visit trends in a highly populated US urban county in Georgia during 2018-2019.

Methods: Time series analyses were conducted for the variations in daily numbers of children and adult asthma emergency room visits and changes in daily mean PM_2.5, daily mean PM₁₀ concentrations, daily max 1-hour SO₂ concentrations, daily max 1-hour NO₂ concentrations, daily max 8-hour ozone concentrations, and airborne pollen loads for 2018 to 2019 and potential trends were …

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Midweek Memo, Georgia Southern University

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Transmission Dynamics Of Covid-19 In Ghana And The Impact Of Public Health Interventions, Sylvia Ofori, Jessica S. Schwind, Kelly L. Sullivan, Benjamin J. Cowling, Gerardo Chowell, Isaac Fung

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

This study characterized COVID-19 transmission in Ghana in 2020 and 2021 by estimating the time-varying reproduction number (Rt) and exploring its association with various public health interventions at the national and regional levels. Ghana experienced four pandemic waves, with epidemic peaks in July 2020 and January, August, and December 2021. The epidemic peak was the highest nationwide in December 2021 with Rt ≥ 2. Throughout 2020 and 2021, per-capita cumulative case count by region increased with population size. Mobility data suggested a negative correlation between Rt and staying home during the first 90 days of the pandemic. The …

An Even 2-Factor In The Line Graph Of A Cubic Graph, Seungjae Eom, Kenta Ozeki

Theory & Applications of Graphs

An even 2-factor is one such that each cycle is of even length. A 4- regular graph G is 4-edge-colorable if and only if G has two edge-disjoint even 2- factors whose union contains all edges in G. It is known that the line graph of a cubic graph without 3-edge-coloring is not 4-edge-colorable. Hence, we are interested in whether those graphs have an even 2-factor. Bonisoli and Bonvicini proved that the line graph of a connected cubic graph G with an even number of edges has an even 2-factor, if G has a perfect matching [Even cycles and …

Development And Optimization Of Classification Neural Networks For Disaster-Assessment Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems, Maria Isabel Gonzalez Bocanegra

Honors College Theses

This research focuses on increasing the classification accuracy of convolutional neural networks in an autonomous network of unmanned aerial vehicles for transportation disaster management. The autonomous network of UAVs will allow first responders to optimize their rescue plans by providing relevant information on inaccessible roads. The research seeks to explore different methods to optimize the architecture of convolutional networks for the multiclass classification of disaster-damaged roads.

College Of Public Heath News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• ‘Rising star’ graduate: Sylvia Ofori’s Journey from Ghana to Georgia Southern to Harvard

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• ‘Rising star’ Graduate: Sylvia Ofori’s Journey from Ghana to Georgia Southern to Harvard

Faculty Senate Agenda

Faculty Senate Agendas

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Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Ashanté Hill, a Determined Young Lady with Drive
• Award-Winning New Georgia Southern Graduate Lands Dream Job in Nation’s Capital
• ‘I don’t like Quitting’: Double Education Major Beats Hodgkin Lymphoma to Cross the Commencement Stage this Week
• From High-Stakes Fashion to a Special Education Classroom
• Georgia Southern Graduate Flourishes Through Change

College Of Education News, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Scottish Graduate Student Finds His Footing on the Statesboro Campus
• From High-Stakes Fashion to a Special Education Classroom
• Georgia Southern Doctorate Program ‘Transforms Life’ of Spring Graduate
• New Heights: Triple Eagle Janay Daniel Blends Degrees for New Role with Leading Global Food Supplier
• ‘I Don’t Like Quitting’: Dual Certification Major Beats Hodgkin lymphoma to Walk Across the Commencement Stage on May 10

Type Of Synthetic Microfiber Influences Ingestion By Freshwater Worms, Sarah A. Martinez

Honors College Theses

Plastics enter the environment from many sources, including clothing made from synthetic textiles, which shed a form of microplastics (microfibers) during their production, use and disposal. The impacts of microfibers on freshwater organisms are relatively unknown, therefore we tested the hypothesis that short- and long-term effects of microfibers on the aquatic worm, Lumbriculus variegatus, depend on the type of synthetic microfiber present. Microcosms containing L. variegatus, sediment and water were exposed to either no fibers (control) or one of three microfiber treatments (nylon, polyester or olefin) at the same concentration for 48 hours or 28 days. At the …

Circulation Transfer Between Adjacent Target Bose-Einstein Condensates, Charles B. Henry

Honors College Theses

We propose an atomtronic rotation sensor design that consists of an array of Bose-Einstein Condensates (BECs) that are confined in a double-target-array potential. The rotation sensor's purpose is to measure the speed of the rotating frame, with respect to the “fixed stars", the sensor rests in. The atomtronic system is an ultracold gas of sodium atoms that have been compressed by laser light into a thin quasi-2D horizontal plane and further confined in the horizontal plane by a double-target-array potential. A target BEC is a combination of disk BEC that is surrounded by a ring BEC. A double-target BEC is …

Analysis Of The Light Responsive Azobenzene Peptide Nucleic Acid Duplexes, Kat Nguyen

Honors College Theses

Peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) are oligonucleotide analogues in which the sugar-phosphate backbone has been replaced by a pseudopeptide skeleton. Since PNAs use the natural nucleobases (Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Uracil, and Guanine) found in either DNA and/or RNA, they are able to hybridize according to Watson-Crick base-pairing to form duplexes. PNA is a promising therapeutic agent because they can function as antigene or antisense chemical agents. To further enhance their utility, we aim to incorporate a photoswitchable moiety using azobenzene. Here, we report the results of the synthesis and purification of a photoswitchable 11 mer PNA along with initial characterization efforts.

The Effect Of Flipped Instruction On Special Education Preservice Teachers' Perceptions, Cynthia C. Massey, Selcuk Dogan, E. Anthony Muhammad, Eric Hogan, Cindy N. Head, Jackie Heeyoung Kim

Elementary & Special Education: Faculty Publications

This study analyzes the flipped instruction model used in three special education educator preparation courses to examine which components preservice teachers perceived most contributed to their content knowledge, motivation, and engagement (n=50). Weekly pre-class asynchronous assignments included the use of educational technology tools such as an interactive e-textbook site, Perusall, and online academic activities such as Khan Academy to strengthen their content knowledge. This allowed more time for a student-centered approach during synchronous instruction to incorporate tools such as Nearpod, Pear Deck, Flipgrid and digital badges to strength-en their motivation and engagement. Data were collected through a post-course survey; results …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Alumni, Musician, Media Executive, Public Health Official, Nonprofit Executive and Pentagon Analyst to Speak at Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies
• Georgia Southern Receives $1.1M National Science Foundation Grant to Support Development of Regional Mathematics, Science Teachers

Faculty Senate Agenda

Faculty Senate Agendas

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College Of Education News, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Cain Awarded Research Assistant in Competitive Selection Process
• Owens Selected as Governor’s Teaching Fellow, Summer 2022
• COE’s Greer Awarded $15k Grant for Teacher Development
• News Brief: Harris Named National Chapter Advisor
• STEM Education Award Named in Honor of COE Professor and Goizueta Distinguished Chair

College Of Education News, Georgia Southern University

College of Education News

• Georgia Southern Receives $1.1M National Science Foundation Grant to Support Development of Regional Mathematics, Science Teachers

Investigating Ionic Current Rectification As A Means Of Controllable Drug Delivery Using Silica Nanoparticles And Nano Porous Membranes, Katie L. Nolan

Honors College Theses

This project investigates a novel ionic current rectification (ICR) phenomenon created by the opening and closing of nanopores by charged silica nanoparticles (SNPs) under electrophoretic flow. This voltage-controlled opening and closing of the pores can be exploited to allow delivery of nicotine through the pores at programmable intervals. The ICR phenomenon was thoroughly investigated by varying pH, buffer concentration, SNP concentration, and applied voltage range. The mechanism was also verified by testing with a 2-, 3-, and 5-electrode system. Potential cake layer formation was demonstrated in a longer ICR test, and the implications of this on the drug delivery mechanism …

College Of Education News, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Georgia Southern Receives $1.1M National Science Foundation Grant to Support Development of Regional Mathematics, Science Teachers

The Microbial Load On Used Disposable Face Masks: Exploring Sustainable Disinfection Methods, Clara Ray

GS4 Student Scholars Symposium

Face masks have become common-place in public settings since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, with many people choosing to wear masks in order to mitigate the risk of becoming infected with viral or bacterial infections. Two of the most widely-available types of masks are cloth masks, which may be reused if cleaned properly, and disposable surgical masks. Despite the fact that surgical masks are intended for one-time use, many people chose to store and re-wear them. The purpose of this study was to determine the changes in biological contamination on surgical face masks after daily wear and overnight …

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X-Ray Crystallographic Analysis Of Quinoline N-Oxide And Isoquinoline N-Oxide With Zinc Halides, Nitrates, Perchlorates., Erin N. Groneck

GS4 Student Scholars Symposium

We have worked to analyze the chemistry between aromatic N-oxides, Quinoline N-oxide and Isoquinoline N-oxide, with zinc halides, nitrates, and perchlorates by X-ray crystallography. These structures were formed by reaction of the aromatic N-oxides with an equivalent of the zinc halide, nitrate, or perchlorate. These N-oxides had been chosen due to being the focus of this study. We will present the crystallographic X-ray structures of the synthesized novel complexes of the N-oxides with either a zinc halide, zinc nitrate, and zinc perchlorate.

Common Data Set, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern Common Datasets

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In The Face Of Climate Change, Does Human Trampling Affect Dune Resilience And Alter Ecosystem Services?, Alexandra O. Findlay

Honors College Theses

Sand dunes play a valuable role on the coastline supporting unique native species and protecting beach communities. The City of Tybee Island, Georgia, USA has undergone extensive dune restoration to expand and rehabilitate its shoreline to better defend the town against the increasing frequency of hurricanes and storm surge. The project included the recovery of existing dune structures and construction of new dunes filled with sand pumped from offshore and vegetated with a variety of native species. To analyze the impact of human trampling on dune vegetation occurring adjacent to footpaths and crossovers in new and established dunes, we measured …

An Examination Of Motivational Factors In Exercise Science Undergraduate Students In Pursuing Graduate Health Programs In Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, And Physician's Assistant Graduate Programs., Maxine Witteveen

Honors College Theses

In this mixed method research study, motivational factors that undergraduate students have for going into different allied health programs after obtaining a degree from Georgia Southern University were examined. The main focus is on occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant master’s and doctoral programs. One-hundred eleven undergraduate students in exercise science completed the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) in addition to answering five open-ended questions to gain a deeper understanding of the factors leading exercise science students into the career of their choice. The findings indicated that the desire to know the required material and experience self fulfillment of succeeding …