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A Comprehensive Study Of Integration And Alternatives For Concrete In The Construction Industry, Saee Sawlikar
A Comprehensive Study Of Integration And Alternatives For Concrete In The Construction Industry, Saee Sawlikar
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Concrete dominates the building industry as a construction material, frequently used due to its versatile, enormous application properties and the flexibility it offers. When just traditional concrete is considered, it contributes to only 8% of the total global warming potential. However, due to its countless vast applications, it’s energy and emissions consumption is up to roughly 35% and 38% respectively when compared with other industries. The study focuses on proposing three alternative low-carbon concrete materials with modified component chemical properties with reference to concrete itself and will test if any material could replace and surpass the benefits offered by concrete …
Relationship Between Muscle Activation And Kinematic Features During Baseball Pitching, Maxwell Skene
Relationship Between Muscle Activation And Kinematic Features During Baseball Pitching, Maxwell Skene
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Background: Baseball pitching is a biomechanically complex, high-velocity movement that places substantial demands on the upper extremity. Inefficient coordination between muscle activation and kinematic sequencing has been associated with reduced performance and increased injury risk, particularly at the shoulder and elbow. However, the integrated relationship between muscle activation patterns and three-dimensional kinematic features during pitching is not well-documented. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between throwing-arm muscle activation patterns and three-dimensional kinematic characteristics during fastball pitching, with particular emphasis on segmental accelerations, proximal–distal sequencing, and the directional structure of movement quantified using Relative Dimensional Contribution …
Cosmic Legends, Neha Ravindra Hiremath
Cosmic Legends, Neha Ravindra Hiremath
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Cosmic Legends is a touchscreen-based interactive kiosk that invites users to explore how different cultures interpret the same star—Betelgeuse. Designed for public educational settings, it blends visual storytelling, mythology, and voice interaction into a cohesive learning experience. This project challenges the Eurocentric approach of most astronomy tools by introducing global narratives rooted in Navajo, Tupi, and Japanese sky traditions. Users begin by tapping a glowing version of Betelgeuse, which transforms the night sky into a new cultural context. Each sky shift is paired with narrated myths, synchronized captions, and celestial motion design. The interface prioritizes accessibility with dyslexia-friendly text, high-contrast …
Visible And Invisible Empires: The Revival Of The Ku Klux Klan 100 Years Ago, Christian Molina
Visible And Invisible Empires: The Revival Of The Ku Klux Klan 100 Years Ago, Christian Molina
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Hatred and violence breed division, and division breeds more hatred and more violence. In an America where our politics has become name-calling, finger-pointing, scapegoating, and whataboutisms, and violence, unfortunately, it is safe to say our nation has entered this self-perpetuating cycle. A place for malicious groups concerned with growth, power, and profit to capture the angry, the stressed, and the less informed in their webs of elaborate lies and misleading, misinterpreted numbers the way they have in decades past.
Evaluating The Feasibility Of Digital Twin Adoption For Mep Systems, Tejas Adana
Evaluating The Feasibility Of Digital Twin Adoption For Mep Systems, Tejas Adana
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MEP systems dominate building operational costs, yet facility teams continue battling reactive maintenance cycles that result in unexpected equipment failures, emergency callouts, and continuous energy inefficiencies. Digital twin technology presents a practical solution by creating live virtual replicas that shift operations from firefighting breakdowns to anticipating issues before they escalate. However, adoption remains limited due to fragmented implementation guidance, short-term validation studies, and minimal research addressing emerging market contexts. This research employs a grounded approach combining systematic literature analysis, candid discussions with MEP engineers and facility managers across UAE commercial properties, and practical prioritization frameworks assessing real-world impact against implementation …
Pegasus, Brodyn Evans
Pegasus, Brodyn Evans
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This experimental film depicts a brief period in history that explores the growth of humanity and its technology, using the horse as a symbol. From the early Neolithic era, when horses were primarily used as a source of food and clothing, to the Persian Empire’s use of horses for transporting information and goods, their role has evolved. We next move to the Greeks, who saw the horse as more than just a functional resource, and it emerged as a pivotal influence on technological progress, artistic production, and the establishment of specialized occupational roles. Finally, the Roman Empire evolved into a …
Hugs In Hues, Shivani Pednekar
Hugs In Hues, Shivani Pednekar
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Hugs in Hues is an animated short film about social anxiety, emotional expression, and discomfort with physical touch. The story follows Tina, a young artist who struggles to express how she feels. When she pulls away from a hug from her friend Emily, Tina escapes into a painting-like 2D world made from her drawings. This imagined world reflects Tina’s emotions. The colors, textures, and spaces change based on how she feels. Her anxiety, fear of rejection, and need for safety take visual form. The real world feels sharp and rigid, while Tina’s illustrated world feels soft, imperfect, and expressive. Animation …
Home, Shania Rachel Mathews
Home, Shania Rachel Mathews
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Home is a film where I wanted to explore the idea of the phrase so where s home? being a confusing & spiraling phrase. This is something that hits really close to me. It is a phrase that always seems to catch me off guard. As an international student, I have been around a couple of states for studies. I have made homes in all these places. I have had core memories there that link me to those locations. However, the feeling of not truly belonging would always linger. I really wanted to create a film that captures the main …
A Search For Serotyping Candidates In The Streptococcus Sobrinus Genome, Ryan Schwendel
A Search For Serotyping Candidates In The Streptococcus Sobrinus Genome, Ryan Schwendel
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Streptococcus sobrinus (SSO) is a pathogenic microbe native to the human oral microbiome. SSO is historically implicated in carie formation, and may be involved in neurodegenerative disease progression. The study of SSO is challenged by a lack of access to a serotyping assay. This study aims to identify sero-specific candidates from available SSO genomes using sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis. Three candidate genes were found that may be sero-specific: putative quinol monoxygenase, a hypothetical protein, and elongation factor Tu. To further assess the candidates the original antibodies or a list of proteins involved is required. Alternatively, a new classification system …
Disposal, Yihan Su
Disposal, Yihan Su
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Disposal is a mixed-media animated short film created as a graduate thesis project. The story explores the protagonist’s search for meaning in life and his defiance of a predetermined fate. At the beginning, he is an ordinary, guileless figure without remarkable qualities. In his world, life revolves around constant competition, and one’s worth is measured by their position on a ranking board. Only the top three may pass through the golden gate, a symbol of transcendence. Others must continue the endless cycle of contests, while the lowest seven face incineration in the Disposal. Despite his efforts, the protagonist falls into …
Forecast: A Helmet Visor Hud, Qigao Zhong
Forecast: A Helmet Visor Hud, Qigao Zhong
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High-performance track-day driving requires drivers to maintain situational awareness while operating vehicles at high speeds. During these conditions, drivers must continuously monitor track signals, surrounding vehicles, and changing hazards while maintaining precise vehicle control. Missed or delayed recognition of critical information can increase safety risks and disrupt traffic flow on the racetrack. This thesis explores the design of a helmet-mounted visor head-up display (HUD) intended to support experienced track-day drivers by selectively presenting critical information in real time. The system prioritizes contextually relevant alerts and minimizes visual distraction through a simplified visual hierarchy. Hazards are categorized by severity and communicated …
Understanding Crime Through Harm: A Multi-Stage Study Of Rochester, Ny, Hayder Alhafedhi
Understanding Crime Through Harm: A Multi-Stage Study Of Rochester, Ny, Hayder Alhafedhi
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This capstone project develops, critiques, and applies a Crime Harm Index (CHI) for the City of Rochester, New York, as an alternative to traditional crime measures that rely solely on raw counts. Rather than treating all offenses as equal “one crime = one unit,” the project weights crimes by the severity of harm they cause, using New York State sentencing guidelines as the core metric. Across four working papers, the project moves from conceptual foundations and limitations of harm-based metrics, to the construction of a Rochester-specific Crime Harm Index, and finally to a set of spatial regression models that link …
Understanding The Relationship Between Mental Health And Criminal Justice Involvement: Pathways, Disparities, And Improving System Responses, Haley Bly
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This capstone project examines the complex relationship between mental health and involvement in the criminal justice system, emphasizing how pathways, external conditions, structural inequities, and system responses interact to shape long-term outcomes for persons with mental illness (PwMI). While mental illness alone is not a predictor of criminal behavior, the intersection between psychological disorders, social strain, stigma, and systemic failures significantly heightens the risk of criminal justice involvement. Combining four working papers, this capstone examines these relationships across individual, environmental, institutional, and community levels, ultimately arguing that treatment and rehabilitative-centered reforms are essential for improving the experiences of individuals with …
Assessment Of Mass Spectral Data For The Quantification Of Virion Components In A Giant Salmonella Phage, Trang Phan
Assessment Of Mass Spectral Data For The Quantification Of Virion Components In A Giant Salmonella Phage, Trang Phan
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Phages, as viruses that specifically target and eliminate bacteria, present as a promising treatment strategy against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Giant phages, however, with longer genomes and a higher level of virion complexity, remain understudied. This research aims to evaluate the applicability of data-dependent acquisition mass spectrometry (DDA-MS) versus data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry (DIA-MS) to characterize and quantify the copy numbers of virion proteins of the giant Salmonella phage SPN3US. Accurate copy number estimations require confirmation of protein sequences in the mature virion, as previous analyses showed nine SPN3US head proteins were shorter than their predicted lengths, as they had been cleaved …
Catherine, Reagan Christie
Catherine, Reagan Christie
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A golden lamb sleeps peacefully in a quiet meadow, showcased in an intricate golden frame. She wakes up and slowly begins to stand, her knobby knees trembling all the way up. She steadies herself, turning toward the viewer, blinking. Catherine looks at her reflection in a grimy sink full of water. The sink drips, reflection dissipating. She looks up into the mirror above the sink in an endless bathroom, tucks a loose curl of hair back into her habit, and exits the bathroom. Catherine makes her way down a long spiral staircase, humming a hymn to herself. In the kitchen, …
Content Aware Intra And Inter Prediction Using Texture And Motion Analysis, Yashaswi Karthik Reddy Danda
Content Aware Intra And Inter Prediction Using Texture And Motion Analysis, Yashaswi Karthik Reddy Danda
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Modern video codecs rely on highly optimized block based intra and inter prediction frameworks, in which block partitioning is determined through exhaustive rate distortion optimization (RDO) searches. These exhaustive searches evaluate many possible block configurations to identify the partitioning that minimizes overall rate distortion cost, and they have proven extremely effective across diverse visual content. This thesis explores a complementary perspective by investigating whether block partitioning can be guided more directly by content characteristics specifically, texture complexity for intra prediction and motion complexity or motion density for inter prediction. For intra prediction, we introduce a texture adaptive approach that utilizes …
The Impact Of Screen Time Patterns On Digital Behaviour And Productivity: A Data Analytics Study Across Age Groups, Maytha Alshamsi
The Impact Of Screen Time Patterns On Digital Behaviour And Productivity: A Data Analytics Study Across Age Groups, Maytha Alshamsi
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The increasing incidence of screen time of all ages has generated a greater interest in the effect of screens on the human psyche. This paper looks at behavioural data of 2, 000 individuals aged 13-64 to investigate the predictability of a composite mental- health score by various modalities of screen-time, lifestyle and psychological charac- teristics. We determine, based on exploratory statistics, multivariate regression and su- pervised machine-learned models, that in as much as the influence of total screen time and social-media consumption has significant relationships with worse mental health, the effects are small when juxtaposed to those of lifestyle and …
Beyond Static Models - A Framework For Evaluating Dynamic Ml Approaches In Heart Failure Risk Prediction, Mohammad Arif Ul Islam
Beyond Static Models - A Framework For Evaluating Dynamic Ml Approaches In Heart Failure Risk Prediction, Mohammad Arif Ul Islam
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Heart failure remains a pressing global health challenge, affecting approximately 64 million people and incurring annual healthcare costs of $108 billion, driven by high readmission rates and delayed interventions. Current risk prediction models predominantly rely on static machine learning approaches, utilizing fixed datasets that fail to adapt to the evolving nature of patient health. This limitation results in outdated risk assessments, hindering timely clinical responses and worsening patient outcomes and resource efficiencies. This research addresses a fundamental methodological gap by developing and validating a chunk-based ensemble framework that enables researchers to evaluate dynamic machine learning potential using readily available static …
Turning Vulnerabilities Into Strengths: Using Moisture Pathways And Cracks As Passive Cooling Features For Energy Efficiency In Heritage Buildings, Harinitha Harish Bangalore
Turning Vulnerabilities Into Strengths: Using Moisture Pathways And Cracks As Passive Cooling Features For Energy Efficiency In Heritage Buildings, Harinitha Harish Bangalore
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This thesis investigates the potential of moisture pathways and cracks in heritage buildings, long regarded as structural weaknesses, as advantageous passive design elements. The study addresses the issue of improving the energy efficiency of heritage buildings, particularly in tropical monsoon climates with high humidity and fluctuating temperatures. With an empirical experiment in an environmental chamber using a prototype wall, the study assesses the effect of artificially created cracks on indoor temperature and humidity control. The results indicate that although cracks enable thermal exchange, resulting in reduced indoor temperature stability, they also enable necessary air and moisture movement. This permeability, usually …
An Educational Approach To Mitigating Stormwater Debris Pollution In The Great Lakes Basin, Autumn Potts
An Educational Approach To Mitigating Stormwater Debris Pollution In The Great Lakes Basin, Autumn Potts
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Accumulation of anthropogenic debris (AD) in the environment, especially plastic, is a pervasive issue that impacts human communities and ecosystems worldwide. Since AD pollution at every scale stems from human activities, its mitigation is contingent on analyzing and modifying the scale-dependent drivers of human behavior surrounding this issue. Although the underlying mechanisms driving litter input and accumulation are not well understood, these patterns suggest a need for hyperlocal solutions. Because environmental education (EE) fosters a significant influence on environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, it can play an important role in the mitigation of debris input and littering behavior. One method …
The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Employee Attrition And Organizational Profitability, Saeed Almehairi
The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Employee Attrition And Organizational Profitability, Saeed Almehairi
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the modern workplace, reshap- ing decision-making processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and influencing the dynamics of human resource management. One of the critical areas where AI demonstrates substantial potential is in predicting, managing, and mitigating employee attrition. Employee attrition remains a pressing organizational challenge, incurring substantial costs in recruitment, training, and lost productivity. This research investigates the dual impact of AI on employee attrition and organizational profitability, exploring both the opportunities and the challenges that arise from its integration into human resource and business operations. The study examines how AI-driven predictive analytics …
Harnessing Ai For Assessing Government Digital Maturity, Mohammed Zhair Swalha
Harnessing Ai For Assessing Government Digital Maturity, Mohammed Zhair Swalha
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This paper provides a comprehensive analytical examination of the Global Technological Maturity Index (GTMI), with a focus on assessing the determinants of national digital maturity and structurally modeling GTMI performance. Using rigorous data preparation methods including imputation, feature transformation, and exploratory statistical analysis the study applies multiple regression models (Decision Tree, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, and MLP) to replicate the GTMI structure and identify its primary drivers. The UAE demonstrates a strong maturity profile, ranking in the Very High category globally. Deviation analysis shows that the UAE aligns closely with global leaders across the most structurally divergent indicators. Among the …
Basil_Dock: Development Of Accessible And Customizable Molecular Docking Procedures, Lee Schoneman
Basil_Dock: Development Of Accessible And Customizable Molecular Docking Procedures, Lee Schoneman
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Molecular docking is a computational technique often used in drug design due to its ability to predict ligand binding potential, conformation, and location for a given drug target. Docking as a screening tool also comes at a greatly reduced cost compared to wet bench work. Despite its usefulness, molecular docking is often inaccessible to novice users, as to perform molecular docking, most programs require at least a basic knowledge of command line and computer programming for both installation and utilization. Additionally, tutorials for the most popular programs tend to be inflexible, instructing how to bind predetermined molecules to a specified …
Planning For Power: The Role Of Architecture & Urban Form In Local Energy Generation In Dense Built-Up Areas, Chris Shing Wai Leung
Planning For Power: The Role Of Architecture & Urban Form In Local Energy Generation In Dense Built-Up Areas, Chris Shing Wai Leung
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This thesis explores how the urban form/building design, and a well-thought-out City Master Plan can significantly affect wind patterns and enhance on-site energy generation in dense urban areas. It will examine strategies such as modifying building heights, adjusting separations between structures, shaping urban landforms, and varying the roughness of the urban fabric to optimize wind energy generation. Additionally, the research will focus on the strategic placement of community power harvesting devices. The study of the urban forms and fabric with the impact of wind patterns is simulated by fluid mechanics with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The goal of this …
Social Media's Impact On Female Generation Alpha's Beauty Standards And Consumer Habits, Matisen O'Brien
Social Media's Impact On Female Generation Alpha's Beauty Standards And Consumer Habits, Matisen O'Brien
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This study examines how social media shapes beauty standards and consumer behaviors among female Generation Alpha (ages 7–13). As the first generation fully immersed in digital culture, these young girls face early exposure to influencer marketing, algorithmic promotion, and adult beauty practices, which influence their skincare routines and product preferences. The research highlights the decline of child-centered physical spaces, intensifying their engagement with digital platforms. Using a mixed-methods approach focused on a subgroup of female gymnasts, the study combines quantitative surveys and qualitative analysis to reveal how social media affects identity formation, consumer choices, and related mental health concerns. Results …
Predicting Cryptocurrency Prices Using Stochastic Modeling, Reem Hani Al Omari
Predicting Cryptocurrency Prices Using Stochastic Modeling, Reem Hani Al Omari
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Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that operate independently of central banks and governments. They were designed to overcome the limitations of traditional financial systems through a decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash mechanism. Trading in cryptocurrencies offers several advantages, including decentralized and efficient transactions, reduced costs through the elimination of intermediaries, investment opportunities across exchanges, and seamless cross-border remittances. Modeling cryptocurrency prices is therefore essential, not only due to these advantages but also because of the substantial market capitalization of cryptocurrencies, estimated to exceed 900 billion dollars according to CoinMarketCap [6]. The main objective of this thesis is to propose a predictive framework …
Massive Stars Behaving Badly: Exceptional Interactions And Their Remnants, Kaila Nathaniel
Massive Stars Behaving Badly: Exceptional Interactions And Their Remnants, Kaila Nathaniel
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Massive stars are some of the most dynamic and influential objects in the Universe, driving galactic evolution through violent explosions and serving as progenitors to neutron stars and black holes. While the evolution of isolated massive stars already produces remarkable phenomenae, massive stars that interact with companions or evolve within extreme environments may produce even more extraordinary outcomes. In this dissertation, I investigate some exceptional circumstances in which a massive star might find itself. In a first investigation, I analyze the strong interactions between isolated pairs of stars in low-density environments. If a binary consisting of a massive star and …
These Yellow Stars Of Ours, Vinh Hong Nguyen
These Yellow Stars Of Ours, Vinh Hong Nguyen
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These Yellow Stars of Ours is an experimental documentary that traces the intertwined histories of Thaun and Nam Nguyen as they flee war-torn Vietnam, fall in love, and build a life in Western New York. Through their accounts and those of their two sons, the film explores the complexities of generational trauma and the ongoing experience of bicultural straddling—the negotiation between inherited Vietnamese identity and the shaping influence of an American upbringing. The project examines how trauma, memory, and cultural displacement circulate across generations, shaping identity in both visible and invisible ways. Methodologically, the film is structured around the conceptual …
Assessing The Impact Of Gis Data Inaccuracies On Urban Infrastructure, Majid Aldashti
Assessing The Impact Of Gis Data Inaccuracies On Urban Infrastructure, Majid Aldashti
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Urban infrastructure delivery is a complex process influenced by project type, spatial distribution, stakeholder coordination, and data quality. This thesis examines the application of Microsoft Power BI, a no-code visual analytics tool, as a means to analyze performance patterns in urban projects and inform decision-making in smart city governance. The study uses a structured secondary dataset simulating over 600 infrastructure projects across various departments and neighborhoods. By transforming raw data into an interactive dashboard, the research explores relationships between delay rates, customer satisfaction, budget compliance, and technology adoption. The analysis revealed that project categories such as metal furniture and police …
A Decision Support System For Global Vaccine Funding: Data-Driven Proposal Scoring, Epidemiological Risk Modeling, And Portfolio Optimization, Ashutosh Kumar
A Decision Support System For Global Vaccine Funding: Data-Driven Proposal Scoring, Epidemiological Risk Modeling, And Portfolio Optimization, Ashutosh Kumar
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Global health financing must continually stretch limited immunization resources across competing priorities, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, plays a central role in this landscape. This work reframes Gavi’s funding decisions as a multi-objective portfolio optimization problem that jointly considers health impact, equity, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and epidemiological interdependence. To operationalize this approach, this study develops a decision support system grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, treating each proposal as an asset characterized by expected return and risk. Proposal returns are estimated through a heterogeneous data-fusion pipeline that generates quantitative, multi-objective scores aligned with Gavi’s strategic priorities, while epidemiological risk is quantified using …