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Um To Collaborate With Pioneering Open Education Consortium, University Of Mississippi. College Of Liberal Arts

University of Mississippi News

University becomes first institution to offer traditional graduate course with open components

Art And Symbolism: The Technique Of Applying Hidden Meaning And Communicating Specific Ideas Through Art, Andrea C. Macbean

Senior Honors Theses

Symbolism is an artistic style frequently used in the arts. Through the course of art history, it was its own artistic movement as well. The incorporation of specific symbols, shapes, colors, or identifiable images communicates to the viewer an intended message or statement. Frequently, symbolism appears to be hidden or initially unperceived by the intended audience. In some works, symbolism is so abstract that it needs explanation or clarification to be understood completely by the viewer. This thesis will analyze a few techniques of symbolism that can be incorporated in a work of art to communicate truth, entice thought, point …

The Future Of Sino-American Relations In The Asia-Pacific Realm, Xieyao Chen

Senior Honors Theses

Since the turn of the twenty-first century, the international community has been confronted with numerous challenges and power shifts. On the one hand, upheavals in the Middle East greatly challenge world peace. On the other hand, a rapidly developing Asia is gradually changing the international structure. Many scholars in the United States worry that America’s liberty and security are challenged by all kinds of political, cultural, and strategic changes. Both domestic and foreign policies are facing hard choices of what should be done next.

This paper focuses on the question of what appropriate foreign policy the U.S. should pursue in …

Academic Senate - Meeting Minutes, 12/3/2013, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Interview With Johnny Merideth (Fa 1098), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcript of interview by Brent Björkman with Johnny Merideth about his experience as a park ranger at Mammoth Cave National Park. In 2013, Kentucky Folklife Program Director Brent Björkman received the Archie Green Fellowship from the Library of Congress to look more intimately at the life stories of the working men and women employed by Mammoth Cave National Park. Part of Folklife Archives Project 1098 titled "Rangerlore: The Occupational Folklife of Parks."

Situational Awareness/Triage Tool For Use In A Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear Explosive (Cbrne) Environment, John N. Scarlett, Heather L. Gallup, David A. Smith

AFIT Patents

A method of managing patient care and emergency response following a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) attack and maintaining compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The method including identifying each patient with a unique patient identifier, the identifier based upon the geospatial location of the patient, the geospatial location including at least the latitude and longitude of the patient when first treated, the unique patient identifier being part of patient data. Providing a collection point of patient data to form a patient data database where in the patient location data may be used to …

Emu Today, December 3, 2013, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Uab To Screen Film, Present Talk With Director, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Surface Micromachined Electrolyte-Cavities For Use In Micro-Aluminum Galvanic Cells, Andres M. Cardenas-Valencia, Jay Dlutowski, Melynda C. Calves, John Bumgarner, Larry Langebrake

USF Patents

The present invention is directed to the fabrication of thin aluminum anode batteries using a highly reproducible process that enables high volume manufacturing of the galvanic cells. In the present invention, semiconductor fabrication methods are used to fabricate aluminum galvanic cells, wherein a catalytic material to be used as the cathode is deposited on a substrate and an insulating spacing material is deposited on the cathode and patterned using photolithography. The spacing material can either be used as a sacrificial layer to expose the electrodes or serve as a support for one of the electrodes. Similarly, the aluminum anode may …

Carbon Nanotube Anchor For Mass Spectrometer, Rudiger Schlaf, Joshua Schumacher

USF Patents

This invention enables a sensitivity enhancement in the detection of molecular compounds. A mass spectrometry analyte support with nanotube anchors are used to concentrate MALDI samples, specifically samples prepared with water-insoluble matrix compounds, on the anchor spot. The surface structure is established through patterned carbon nanotube anchor growth, providing a nucleation center for analyte and reducing sample precipitation on the surrounding MALDI wafer. Also disclosed is a method of creating a mass spectrometry support using patterned metal catalyst to grow carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes enhance nucleation on specific areas of a sample plate to concentrate analyte/matrix deposit during droplet …

Microcavity Raman Sensor And Method Of Use, Nicholas Djeu, Andreas Muller

USF Patents

In accordance with the present invention, an ultra-sensitive Raman chemical sensor is provided that is based on an enhanced spontaneous emission as a result of cavity quantum electrodynamic effects. More specifically, the sensor in accordance with the present invention makes use of a double resonance of a microcavity with both the excitation laser frequency and the Raman frequency. As such, the Raman shift corresponds to an integer times the free spectral range of the microcavity. Because the Raman frequency directly depends on the excitation laser's frequency, the fulfillment of the resonance condition for the excitation laser frequency guarantees that resonance …

Methods For Inhibiting Tumor Cell Proliferation, James Turkson, Richard Jove, Jay Palmer, Heidi Kay, Hua Yu

USF Patents

The subject invention concerns methods for inhibition of STAT biological functions using platinum complexes.

Using Pattern Recognition In Real-Time Lbs Applications, Sean J. Barbeau, Philip L. Winters, Rafael Perez, Miguel Labrador, Nevine Georggi

USF Patents

A prediction method that estimates the real-time position of a mobile device based on previously observed data is provided. The present invention can be used in real-time navigation, including providing real-time alerts of an upcoming destination and notifications of emergency events in close geographic proximity. The prediction method utilizes neural networks and/or functions generated using genetic algorithms in estimating the mobile device's real-time position. The prediction method provides reliable Location-Based Services (LBS) in events where traditional positioning technologies become unreliable. It is also seamless, as the user remains unaware of any interruption in accessing the positioning technology.

Compounds Having Antiparasitic Or Anti-Infectious Activity, Michael K. Riscoe, Jane X. Kelly, Rolf W. Winter, David J. Hinrichs, Martin J. Smilkstein, Aaron Nilsen, Jeremy Burrows, Dennis Kyle, Roman Manetsch, Richard M. Cross, Andrii Monastyrskyi, David L. Flanigan

USF Patents

Compounds of formula I:

or formula II:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of formula I or formula II, wherein: R1 is H, hydroxyl, alkoxy, acyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; R2 is methyl or haloalkyl; R4 is hydroxyl, carbonyloxy, or carbonyldioxy; and R3 is aliphatic, aryl, aralkyl, or alkylaryl; and R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each individually H, halogen, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, nitro, cyano, amino, amido, acyl, carboxyl, substituted carboxyl, or —SO2R10, wherein R10 is H, alkyl, amino or haloalkyl; provided that in formula I, R5 and R7 are not both H or R6 is not H or …

Sol-Gel Monolithic Column With Optical Window And Method Of Making, Abdul Malik, James D. Hayes

USF Patents

A method of preparing a sol-gel monolithic column includes the step of forming a separation bed (14) from a sol-gel solution in a single process step. This column has improved characteristics for CEC based on its incorporated surface charge and ease of operation due to a lack of or need for end frits. Also, a second type of column includes an optical window (30) for on-column detection.

Board Of Trustees Minutes, December 03, 2013, Eastern Washington University

Board of Trustees Minutes

No abstract provided.

Extreme Heat Awareness And Protective Behaviors In New York City, Kathryn Lane, Katherine Wheeler, Kizzy Charles-Guzman, Munerah Ahmed, Micheline Blum, Katherine Gregory, Nathan Graber, Nancy Clark, Thomas Matte

Publications and Research

Heat waves can be lethal and routinely prompt public warnings about the dangers of heat. With climate change, extreme heat events will become more frequent and intense. However, little is known about public awareness of heat warnings or behaviors during hot weather. Awareness of heat warnings, prevention behaviors, and air conditioning (AC) prevalence and use in New York City were assessed using quantitative and qualitative methods. A random sample telephone survey was conducted in September 2011 among 719 adults and follow-up focus groups were held in winter 2012 among seniors and potential senior caregivers. During summer 2011, 79 % of …

Systems And Methods For Inducing Effects In A Signal, Kenneth Stanley, Scott Deboer

UCF Patents

A system for inducing an effect in a raw audio signal comprises a computing device for receiving a first audio signal and a second audio signal from a signal source, and the second audio signal comprises the first audio signal induced with an effect. The system further comprises logic that parameterizes the effect in the second audio signal into an artificial neural network (ANN).

Rating Action: Moody's Changes Outlook On Portuguese Banks' Government-Guaranteed Debt To Stable From Negative, Moody's Investor Service

Documents

No abstract provided.

Buckeye Blood Waters The Longleaf Pines, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

In the woods south of Wilmington, men in blue uniforms moved forward in a loose skirmish line. They were probing, trying to find General Hoke's last line of defense. Brig. General Charles Paine sent the men forward to develop the enemy. But in the pine thicket ahead, in a thin, ragged line, the bedraggled rebel troops likely had more to fear than bullets as those skirmishers probed and prodded on a February day in 1865. [excerpt]

Culture And Power In The Classroom: Educational Foundations For The Schooling Of Bicultural Students, Antonia Darder

Faculty Pub Night

No abstract provided.

The Cuban Spectacular: The Story Of Latin Jazz, Today To Yesterday, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Microgrid Development Using A Grid Tie Inverter, Hartono Budi Santoso, Budiyanto Budiyanto

Makara Journal of Technology

The use of renewable energy sources (RES), especially photovoltaic (PV), to meet the demand of electrical energy has been getting a great deal of attention as an alternative solution to electrical energy deficit problems. RES are being applied in power systems in a variety of configurations including microgrid systems. One of the characteristics of a microgrid is capability to supplying power to grid when there is an excess power to supply local load. This research examines the chances of saving power consumption from grid using power converters grid tie inverter (GTI) in a microgrid configuration. The test is done by …

"Banana Republic" Honduras Open For Business After Tainted Election, Lauren Carasik

Media Presence

No abstract provided.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 103 [104], No. 22 (Dec. 3, 2013), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 103, but it is the 104th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

2013 December 3, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes No. 7, December 3, 2013

Functional Analysis Of The Acetic Acid Resistance (Aar) Gene Cluster In Acetobacter Aceti Strain 1023, Elwood Mullins, T Joseph Kappock

Department of Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Vinegar production requires acetic acid bacteria that produce, tolerate, and conserve high levels of acetic acid. When ethanol is depleted, aerobic acetate overoxidation to carbon dioxide ensues. The resulting diauxic growth pattern has two logarithmic growth phases, the first associated with ethanol oxidation and the second associated with acetate overoxidation. The vinegar factory isolate Acetobacter aceti strain 1023 has a long intermediate stationary phase that persists at elevated acetic acid levels. Strain 1023 conserves acetic acid despite possessing a complete set of citric acid cycle (CAC) enzymes, including succinyl-CoA:acetate CoA-transferase (SCACT), the product of the acetic acid resistance (aar …

Twitter In Special Libraries: A Distributed Social Media Strategy, Ilana Stonebraker

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

No abstract provided.

Data Management Planning: Nih Data Sharing Policy And Resources, Lisa Zilinski

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

Data Management Planning and Resources covers NIH Data Sharing Plans (DSPs), data management plans (DMPs), describes the areas that are typically included in DSPs and DMPs, and identifies tools and resources to help support a data sharing consultation with disciplinary faculty. Participants will be informed of the NIH data sharing policy and general requirements in order to describe them to a faculty member, be able to identify the qualities that comprise effective data sharing plans, and identify resources and tools that can be useful in data management.

Veritas Observations Of The Microquasar Cygnus X-3, P. T. Reynolds, Et Al

Physical Sciences Publications

We report results from TeV gamma-ray observations of the microquasar Cygnus X-3. The observations were made with the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) over a time period from 2007 June 11 to 2011 November 28. VERITAS is most sensitive to gamma rays at energies between 85 GeV and 30 TeV. The effective exposure time amounts to a total of about 44 hr, with the observations covering six distinct radio/X-ray states of the object. No significant TeV gamma-ray emission was detected in any of the states, nor with all observations combined. The lack of a positive signal, especially …