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Design Of A Low Cost 2dof Geartrain For Broad Applications In Quadrupedal Robots, Benjamin Labiner, David Jay

Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics

This paper presents the design and analysis of a low-cost two-degree-of-freedom (2DOF) geartrain tailored for versatile applications in quadrupedal robots. Leveraging principles of simplicity and affordability, the described geartrain design aims to provide an effective solution for transferring power from motors to limbs while minimizing manufacturing costs. This paper discusses the key considerations in geartrain design, including gear ratio selection, material choice, and mechanical efficiency, highlighting the trade-offs between performance and cost. Through mathematical modeling and extensive testing, the ideal parameters of the geartrain are identified to achieve desired locomotion capabilities across various terrains and loads. This geartrain design offers …

Ketone Supplements-Evoked Effect On Absence Epilepsy By Co-Administration Of Uridine, Zsolt Kovacs, Csilla Ari D'Agostino, Dominic D'Agostino

USF Patents

Disclosed are methods of treating seizures in a subject. The methods can include administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of uridine source and a ketogenic composition including a ketogenic compound.

Ketone Supplements-Evoked Effect On Absence Epilepsy By Co-Administration Of Uridine, Zsolt Kovacs, Csilla Ari D'Agostino, Dominic D'Agostino

USF Patents

Disclosed are methods of treating seizures in a subject. The methods can include administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of uridine source and a ketogenic composition including a ketogenic compound.

Using Digital Twins To Protect Biomanufacturing From Cyberattacks, Brenden Fraser-Hevlin, Alec W. Schuler, B. Arda Gozen, Bernard J. Van Wie

Military Cyber Affairs

Understanding of the intersection of cyber vulnerabilities and bioprocess regulation is critical with the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning in manufacturing. We detail a case study in which we model cyberattacks on network-mediated signals from a novel bioreactor, where it is important to control medium feed rates to maintain cell proliferation. We use a digital twin counterpart reactor to compare glucose and oxygen sensor signals from the bioreactor to predictions from a kinetic growth model, allowing discernment of faulty sensors from hacked signals. Our results demonstrate a successful biomanufacturing cyberattack detection system based on fundamental process control principles.

Good Medicine Vs. The Gender Binary: An Analysis Of Existing Research On The Effects Of Gender-Normalizing Care For Intersex Patients To Determine The Research Gaps That Must Be Filled In Order To Create Inclusive Clinical Guidelines For All Intersex People, Aimee R. Etheridge

USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)

This thesis examines the medical treatment of intersex individuals through a public health and critical gender theory lens, evaluating whether current gender-normalizing interventions are evidence-based healthcare practices or reflections of the institutionalized gender binary in Western medicine. The study reviews existing literature on intersex prevalence, contemporary standards of care, the physical and psychological consequences of gender-normalizing surgeries and hormone therapies, and the decision-making processes that guide treatment for intersex children. Findings indicate that many interventions, including genital surgeries and gonadectomies performed during infancy or early childhood, often occur before patients can provide informed consent and may result in long-term complications …

Locating, Characterizing, And Comparing Submerged Precontact Site Hubbard Spring To Other Submerged Spring Sites Throughout Florida, Madison Day

USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)

The rise of sea level over the past 20,000 years has led to the submersion of nearly half of Florida’s original land mass, causing freshwater springs hypothesized to have been a gathering spot for prehistoric people to become submerged. As the water rose, humans lost touch with their ancestors’ ways of life and migratory patterns. In recent years, however, interests in the potential significant cultural, archeological, and paleontological resources at submerged spring sites on the West Florida Shelf have spiked among geo-archeologists, historical experts, biologists, and geologists.

The goal of the WF2305 research cruise aboard the R/V Western Flyer was …

Caribbean King Crab Aquaculture For Reef Restoration: An Ecological And Socioeconomic Look At Biotic Reef Restoration Efforts In The Caribbean And Florida Keys, Audrey Brandt

USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)

This thesis will focus on current efforts to culture Caribbean King Crabs for coral restoration as an ecologically effective marine conservation method that incorporates indigenous species and provides socioeconomic benefit to the surrounding communities. A literature review with integrated interviews from professionals currently working to culture M. spinosissimus for reef restoration will be conducted. Following the literature review will be an interactive ArcGIS Story Map on current efforts to culture M. spinosissimus for reef restoration, presented in English and Spanish.

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The Migrant - Tennessee Ornithological Society

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Spectral Properties Of Wetlands In Michigan Using Remote Sensing To Identify And Classify Wetlands In Roscommon County, Michigan, Kolin Williamson

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Biological, geological, and physical. These are only a handful of the many environmental aspects that wetlands functions maintain and protect. Unfortunately, wetlands within the United States have been razed at an alarming rate. The State of Michigan has not gone through this unscathed either, loosing over 1000 acres of wetland a year. One of the most important tools to prevent this destruction are the maps and programs that show where these essential ecosystems are located. The current, federally-created maps and imaging software in use by environmental consultants and contractors may not be up to date which can pose challenges for …

The Effect Of Fixed Time Delays On The Synchronization Phase Transition, Shaizat Bakhytzhan

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Nature is full of synchronization phenomena, which are essential to many scientific fields like biology, chemistry, physics, and neuroscience. The Kuramoto model is a well-known theoretical model that helps explain the fundamental ideas behind synchronization dynamics [6]. Nevertheless, in practical situations, systems frequently display intrinsic latency, which can greatly impact their behavior during synchronization. This insight inspired our work, which looks at the results of adding temporal delays to the Kuramoto model. In particular, we investigate how the system’s synchronization dynamics are affected by delays. We shed light on the mechanisms underpinning synchronization in the face of temporal delays and …

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The Migrant - Tennessee Ornithological Society

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