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A New Materials And Design Approach For Roads, Bridges, Pavement, And Concrete, Alan Fuchs, Tathagata Acharya, Luis Cabrales, Jesse Bergkamp, Nyakundi Michieka

Mineta Transportation Institute

Increased understanding of demand for transport energy and how to improve road pavement materials would enable decision makers to make environmental, financial, and other positive changes in future planning and design of roads, bridges, and other important transportation structures. This research comprises three studies focused on pavement materials and a fourth study that examines energy demand within the road transportation sector. These studies are as follows:

1. A techno-economic study of ground tire rubber as an asphalt modifier;

2. A computational fluid dynamics analysis comparing the urban heat island effect of two different pavement materials – asphalt and Portland Cement …

Reducing Nox Emissions Of Cargo Handling Equipment (Che) With Humid Air Systems, Hamid Rahai, Jeremy Bonifacio

Mineta Transportation Institute

The authors designed and tested a humid air system (HAS) for reducing NOx emissions of an LPG-powered forklift. The HAS uses distilled water and heat from the exhaust to generate steam that is injected into the intake air of the engine to increase humidity and thus achieve NOx reduction. Field tests with HAS have shown 2.2 ppm of NOx reduction with each percent increase in humidity of the intake air. A provisional patent based on the developed system has been filed.

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Keyword, Phrase, Boolean Operator [And] In Bibliographic Data Access And Retrieval For The Subject Chemistry, Saravanan T

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study focuses on information search and retrieval of the bibliographical data related to the key terms that fall in the subject chemistry. The search techniques include simple keywords, phrase terms and Boolean operator “AND”. Further, study encompasses the Lancaster’s 2 x 2 Table matrix to trace the recall (R) and precision (P) ratio for the obtained records that are retrieved from the bibliographic database using the same search techniques. To fulfil the aims of the present study, a bibliographic database which contains the doctoral theses belonging to various subjects submitted to Annamalai University has been vouched. The database …

Analysis Of The 100 Most-Cited Papers In One Of The Leading Library And Information Science Journals “Scientometrics”, Muhammad Tanveer, Ikram Ul Haq, Haider Mahmood, Zhang Yu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Scientometrics is one of the leading peer-reviewed journals in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). The present study is aimed to evaluate the salient characteristics of the 100 most-cited papers of Scientometrics. The bibliographic data of most cited papers were extracted from the Scopus database. The attributes of selected papers were analyzed by using Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer, and Biblioshiny software. These papers were published between 1979 and 2017. All papers gained citations with a mean ratio of 332.86 citations per paper and the range of citations varies from 155 to 3,222. These papers were contributed by 221authors, with …

Information Outlook, January/February 2020, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2020

Volume 24, Issue 1

Orcid Integration With Dspace And Eprints : A Framework For Research Communities, Sukumar Mandal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital repository is an important concept in research communities. It has plays an important role to promote the research activities in an open access environment. There are large number of repositories available in an online integrated system. ORCID is a repository to researcher for uploading the research papers and other resources. The main objectives of this paper is to explore the access of ORCID records through DSpace and EPrints for easy management of digital information resources. Apart from this it is also show the ORCID connectivity with Eprints where library professionals can easily be import the metadata for easy retrieval …

Globular Clusters In The Stellar Stream Surrounding The Milky Way Analogue Ngc 5907, Adebusola B. Alabi, Duncan A. Forbes, Aaron J. Romanowsky, Jean P. Brodie

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

We study the globular clusters (GCs) in the spiral galaxy NGC 5907 well-known for its spectacular stellar stream-to better understand its origin. Using wide-field Subaru/Suprime-Cam gri images and deep Keck/DEIMOS multi-object spectroscopy, we identify and obtain the kinematics of several GCs superimposed on the stellar stream and the galaxy disc. We estimate the total number of GCs in NGC 5907 to be 154 ± 44, with a specific frequency of 0.73 ± 0.21. Our analysis also reveals a significant, new population of young star cluster candidates found mostly along the outskirts of the stellar disc. Using the properties of the …

Effects Of A Short-Term Cardio Tai Chi Program On Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Hemodynamic Parameters In Sedentary Adults: A Pilot Study, Timothy Sam-Kit Tin, Chi-Hsiu Daniel Weng, Patricia Dos Santos Vigário, Arthur De Sá Ferreira

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

This study evaluates the effects of a short-term Cardio Tai Chi program on the cardiorespiratory fitness and hemodynamic parameters in sedentary adults. Thirty-one sedentary participants (age: 58 ± 9 years, body mass: 63 ± 12 kg) were subjected to an exercise program during 10 sessions over a 10-day period within 2 weeks. The Cardio Tai Chi program consisted in a series of three to five intervals lasting 90 s each at ∼70% maximal heart rate separated by 2-min of low-intensity recovery. Primary outcome measures were cardiorespiratory fitness (peak oxygen uptake, V˙O2peak) assessed by the Rockport walking test and resting hemodynamic …

Harmonizing Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation In Transportation And Land-Use Planning In California Cities, Serena E. Alexander, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, Ashley M. Hooper, Michael R. Boswell

Mineta Transportation Institute

Abstract: Recent extreme weather events in California—wildfires, drought, and flooding—make abundantly clear the need to plan effective responses to both the causes and the consequences of climate change. A central challenge for climate planning efforts has been identifying transportation and land-use (TLU) strategies that simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions (“mitigation”) and adapt communities so that they will be less affected by the adverse impacts of climate change (“adaptation”). Sets of policies that collectively address both mitigation and adaptation are known as “integrated actions.” This study explores municipal climate planning in California to determine whether cities incorporate integrated actions into their …

The Potential For Autonomous Vehicle Technologies To Address Barriers To Driving For Individuals With Autism, Caroline Rodier

Mineta Transportation Institute

Individuals with autism represent a sizeable share of the U.S. population (almost 2%), and nearly half of those with autism have average to high levels of intelligence. However, available research shows that adults with autism have a much more difficult time becoming employed and living independently compared to both typically developing adults and adults with disabilities. This study reviews the available literature on the magnitude of challenges to driving and accessing essential opportunities for adults with autism, and the potential of autonomous vehicles to address those challenges. This study is unique in that it identifies the specific driving challenges and …

A Smart Growth & Equity Framework And Tool For Measuring, Understanding, And Realizing Transportation Land Use Coordination For Sustainability, Livability, And Equity, Bruce Appleyard, Chris Allen, Jonathan Stanton

Mineta Transportation Institute

The coordination and integration of transportation and land use (also known as “smart growth”) has been a long-standing goal for planning and engineering professionals, but to this day remains an elusive concept to realize. As this approach is a widely recognized as key to achieving sustainable, livable, and equitable (SLE) outcomes for individuals and society, a key aim of this report is to instill the coordination of transportation and land use into practice by the collection of key actors and agents (MPOs, DOTs, and local land use authorities, etc.) through new measurement and policy guidance frameworks and tools. A fundamental …

Precursor Effects And Field-Induced Short-Range Order Above The Verwey Transition In Single Fe3O4 Crystals, Carolus Boekema, Carlos Morante

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The internal fields in single crystals of magnetite (Fe3O4) have been previously studied through muon-spin rotation (μSR). By Maximum-Entropy (ME) μSR, we analyze Fe3O4 μSR data with external fields parallel to the <111>, <110> or <100> axis. The ME peak-to-noise ratio is optimized by varying the filter time and time interval. Several μSR time series indicate a beat pattern. Using MEμSR, a second frequency signal is seen at non-zero fields in the temperature range above the Verwey transition (TV = ∼123 K). At zero field, MEμSR confirms with much-improved precision the existence of one frequency signal found earlier by curve fitting (CF) …

Data On Thermal Conductivity And Dynamic Mechanical Properties Of Graphene Quantum Dots In Epoxy, Joel R. Seibert, Ozgur Keles, Jun Wang, Folarin Erogbogbo

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs) and epoxy have been combined into a nanocomposite and evaluated for their thermal and dynamic mechanical properties. Samples of varying GQD mass loading were first examined with SEM in several images. Thermal conductivity was estimated using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) with a step analysis technique and analysis program. Several dynamic mechanical properties were recorded using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and displayed in their raw and analyzed formats. For more insight please see Infusion of graphene quantum dots to modulate thermal conductivity and dynamic mechanical properties of polymers [1].

Terrain Trapped Airflows And Precipitation Variability During An Atmospheric River Event, Ju Mee Ryoo, S. E.N. Chiao, J. Ryan Spackman, Laura T. Iraci, F. Martin Ralph, Andrew Martin, Randall M. Dole, Josette E. Marrero, Emma L. Yates, T. Paul Bui, Jonathan M. Dean-Day, Cecilia S. Chang

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

We examine thermodynamic and kinematic structures of terrain trapped airflows (TTAs) during an atmospheric river (AR) event impacting Northern California 10–11 March 2016 using Alpha Jet Atmospheric eXperiment (AJAX) aircraft data, in situ observations, and Weather and Research Forecasting (WRF) Model simulations. TTAs are identified by locally intensified low-level winds flowing parallel to the coastal ranges and having maxima over the near-coastal waters. Multiple mechanisms can produce TTAs, including terrain blocking and gap flows. The changes in winds can significantly alter the distribution, timing, and intensity of precipitation. We show here how different mechanisms producing TTAs evolve during this event …

The 2018 Acrl Academic Library Trends And Statistics Annual Survey: Survey Results And How To Use Them, Tracy Elliott

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Team Intelligence Configuration On Role Overload And Salesperson Turnover, Ravi Agarwal, Blake Runnalls, Nikos Dimotakis, Pinar Kekec

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

In response to added complexity throughout the sales cycle, many sales organizations have adopted a team-based approach to selling. As such, more research is needed to uncover how team composition impacts individual salespeople's job characteristics and decision-making. In this paper, we aim to answer the question, “How does sales team intelligence configuration affect individual team members’ job stressors, and do these stressors (i.e., role overload) increase the likelihood that a salesperson will quit?”

Building Customer Relationships: Why Does The Most Recent History Matter In B2b Exchange Relations?, Ravi Agarwal, Ravi Sohi

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Reading Anxiety As Correlate Of Students’ Performance In Introduction To Library Studies In Michael Otedola College Of Primary Education, Lagos State, Nigeria, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye Dr, Oshodi Oluwasunmisola Odunayo Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated reading anxiety as correlate of students’ performance in introduction to library studies in Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Lagos State. This is for the purpose of ascertaining the relationship between reading anxiety and students’ performance in library studies course in Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Lagos State. The descriptive research design was adopted, while simple random sampling technique was used to select students for the study. A total of 568 students (271 males and 297 females) participated in the study. A structured questionnaire tagged “Students’ Reading Anxiety and Academic Performance in introduction to library studies …

Overview Of Trends In Indian Optics Research (2008 – 2018), Mallikarjun Kappi, Biradar B S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study deals with the assessment of Indian optics research output as reflected in Web of Science (WOS) database for the period 2008 to 2018 for identifying the research output in the field of optics literature. It also provides a comparative evaluation and performance of different types of scientometric indicators, such as number of publications, number of citations and collaboration from India. The Indian optics research has increased exponentially over the last decade.

Utilization And Satisfaction Of Library Services By The Users Of Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences (Smims), Gangtok, India: A Study, Hira Kalita Librarian, Sanjay Kumar Singh Professor And Head

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was conducted to find out the realistic about the user’s utilization and satisfaction level of Central library of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The user’s satisfaction of a library totally depends upon the utilization of library resources and services.

Methodology: For the required queries a questionnaire was prepared for the present study and it was distributed among 120 SMIMS students randomly.

Findings: The study exposed that students use the library for browsing e-resources and borrow books as per their need. From the students responses it was clear that …

Utilization And Satisfaction Of Library Services By The Users Of Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences (Smims), Gangtok, India: A Study, Hira Kalita, Sanjay Kumar Singh Professor And Head

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was conducted to find out the realistic about the user’s utilization and satisfaction level of Central library of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The user’s satisfaction of a library totally depends upon the utilization of library resources and services.

Methodology: For the required queries a questionnaire was prepared for the present study and it was distributed among 120 SMIMS students randomly.

Findings: The study exposed that students use the library for browsing e-resources and borrow books as per their need. From the students responses it was clear that …

The Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior Of Health Care Practitioners: A Case Study Of Health Care Practitioners Of The Narh-Bita Hospital, Tema, Ghana., Zakaria Abukari, Dr. Catherine L. Narh Menka, Mr. Emmanuel T. Narh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Health information plays a major role in the delivery of care worldwide. it helps physicians make informed clinical decisions for the betterment of their patients. This study examined the information needs and information-seeking behavior of health care practitioners at the Narh-Bita hospital, Tema. The study employed the survey method and a questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. A sample of 69 health practitioners were randomly selected and given questionnaires to fill. Data obtained was analyzed using frequency accounts and simple percentages. The results showed that practitioners' information needs covered different clinical topic areas. The information-seeking behavior of …

Book Review On Free Will, Agency And Selfhood In Indian Philosophy (Edited By Mathew R. Dasti And Edwin F. Bryant), Prabal K. Sen

Comparative Philosophy

No abstract provided.

Objectivity, Dagfinn Føllesdal

Comparative Philosophy

No abstract provided.

The “Indirect Message” In Kierkegaard And Chán Buddhism, Zdeněk Zacpal

Comparative Philosophy

The article seeks to analyse Kierkegaard’s indirecte Meddelelse, which the author proposes to translate as ‘indirect message’. It attempts to consider and illuminate this concept and its general characteristics, types and cases in Kierkegaard's work. They are to serve as a baseline for investigations of indirect messages in Buddhism, especially the famous ‘public cases’ (gong-àn / kōan 公案) of the Chán Buddhists. The author tries to specify indirect messages on both sides of the cultural divide in terms of some Western philosophers. Kierkegaard’s theoretical rationale for his indirect message is profound, sophisticated and appropriate to the theoretical …

A New Materialism: A Reading Of The New Art From China, Mary Wiseman

Comparative Philosophy

This essay has three parts. The first moves from what artists confronted when China was first opened to the west in 1978 to what two classical Chinese critics and artists said art was and how it was to be made. The second looks at artists’ works made between two exhibitions in the United States, one in 1998, the other in 2017, to find an uncanny reprise of the classical principles. The third looks at the ideas of the global, contemporary, and art through the works of Peter Osborne and Arthur Danto that apply to the new art from China.

On What Is Real In Nāgārjuna’S “Middle Way”, Richard H. Jones

Comparative Philosophy

It has become popular to portray the Buddhist Nāgārjuna as an ontological nihilist, i.e., that he denies the reality of entities and does not postulate any further reality. A reading of his works does show that he rejects the self-existent reality of entities, but it also shows that he accepts a "that-ness" (tattva) to phenomenal reality that survives the denial of any distinct, self-contained entities. Thus, he is not a nihilist concerning what is real in the final analysis of things. How Nāgārjuna’s positions impact contemporary discussions of ontological nihilism and deflationism in Western philosophy is also discussed.

Editor's Words, Bo Mou

Comparative Philosophy

No abstract provided.

Vol 11 No 1 Contents Page

Comparative Philosophy

No abstract provided.

Vol 11 No 1 Information Page

Comparative Philosophy

No abstract provided.