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The Heart Of The Lower Story: Thesis Exhibition, Cassandra Stagner

Honors Theses

The Heart of the Lower Story: Thesis Exhibition is established around a study-internship in Scotland. The works consist of landscape and architecture photography, as well as hand drawn portraits and charcoal pieces. The style of the work and exhibition is comprised of simple elements such as barn wood framing and work created on OSB board to involve experimentation. “The Heart of the Lower Story” has been exhibited at the Lee Honors College with an opening reception for supporters and friends to attend that also introduced a video compilation of interviews taken while in Scotland. The questions being addressed were: What …

Dean Logan's Blog: Students Excel Trying Case Before Leading Ri Judge, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law School Blogs

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Poor Maternal Nutrition On Muscle Development In Lambs, Joseline Raja

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Taylor Russell Named Second-Team Nscaa All-American, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Soccer News (Archived)

Taylor Russell Named Second-Team NSCAA All-American. Armstrong Atlantic State University sophomore defender Taylor Russell has been named to the second team of the 2013 NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division II Women's All-America Team, released today by the organization.

Italy: Technical Note On Safety Nets, Bank Resolution, And Crisis Management Framework, International Monetary Fund

Documents

No abstract provided.

No. 17 Pirates Notch Comeback 3-2 Win Over Flagler In Ncaa Region Semifinals, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Volleyball News (Archived)

No. 17 Pirates Notch Comeback 3-2 Win Over Flagler In NCAA Region Semifinals. The Armstrong Atlantic State University volleyball squad notched a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Flagler College in the 2013 NCAA Southeast Regional semifinals on Friday afternoon at Cuddy Arena in Wingate, N.C.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 103 [104], No. 23 (Dec. 6, 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.

The Beacon - Vol 12 No. 5 - December 6, 2013, Merrimack College

The Beacon

The Beacon - the student newspaper of Merrimack College. Volume 12, Number 5 - December 6, 2013. 7 pages

Note: The print copy of this issue indicates that it is Volume 12, Number 4, but it is actually Volume 12, Number 5.

Mammalogy Class 2013 Catalog And Field Notes, Christine Meadows

Division of Mammals - Field Notes and Catalogs

No abstract provided.

University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents Minutes For December 6, 2013, University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Progressive Ties Wither In Southern Cone, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.

Breakthrough In Colombia Peace Talks Opposed By Far Right, Applauded By Everyone Else, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.

Optically-Pumped Spin-Exchange Polarized Electron Source, Munir Pirbhai

Department of Physics and Astronomy: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Polarized electron beams are an indispensable probe of spin-dependent phenomena in fields of atomic and molecular physics, magnetism and biophysics. While their uses have become widespread, the standard source based on negative electron affinity gallium arsenide (GaAs) remains technically complicated. This has hindered progress on many experiments involving spin-polarized electrons, especially those using target gas loads, which tend to adversely affect the performance of GaAs sources. A robust system based on an alternative way to make polarized electron beams has been devised in this study, which builds on previous work done in our lab. It involves spin-exchange collisions between free, …

Using Intelligent Prefetching To Reduce The Energy Consumption Of A Large-Scale Storage System, Brian Romoser, Ziliang Zong, Ribel Fares, Joal Wood, Rong Ge

Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Faculty Research and Publications

Many high performance large-scale storage systems will experience significant workload increases as their user base and content availability grow over time. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) center hosts one such system that has recently undergone a period of rapid growth as its user population grew nearly 400% in just about three years. When administrators of these massive storage systems face the challenge of meeting the demands of an ever increasing number of requests, the easiest solution is to integrate more advanced hardware to existing systems. However, additional investment in hardware may significantly increase the …

The Acute Effects Of Whole-Body Vibration Training On Passive And Dynamic Flexibility In Gymnasts, Caisa Nicole Brooks

Theses and Dissertations

Gymnasts must attain extreme ranges of flexibility to execute performance requirements, thus effective stretching proves vital to advancement in the sport. This study examined the acute effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on passive and dynamic flexibility in young, female gymnasts. Participants (n = 27, Junior Olympic levels 5-10) served as their own control. Measurements of passive and dynamic flexibility were obtained using the TOPS forward split testing method to examine passive flexibility and dynamic flexibility was measured via split jumps that were analyzed with video and Dartfish software. According to randomized order, all participants completed a stretching protocol either with …

Pharmacokinetics Of Dexamethasone Delivered Via Iontophoresis, Justin Holbrook Rigby

Theses and Dissertations

Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Objectives: To determine the time course of dexamethasone sodium phosphate (Dex-P) iontophoresis delivery to underlying tissues using microdialysis. Background: The efficacy of iontophoresis at delivering Dex-P through the skin is unknown in humans because of the lack of minimally invasive measurement techniques. Methods: Sixty-four healthy male participants (age = 24.4 ± 3.3 yrs, height = 71.8 ± 2.5 in, weight = 181.8 ± 26.1 lbs) were randomly assigned into one of six groups: 1) 1 mA current, 1 mm probes depth ; 2) 1 mA current, 4 mm probes depth; 3) 2 mA current, 1 …

The Bg News December 06, 2013, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. December 06, 2013. Volume 93-Issue 44.

Veteran Identity And Gender Representation: A Critical Visual Analysis, Ruth Harvie

Theses

This study reveals struggles over gender and identity in the military and shows how representations embody cultural, political, and ideological tensions over the role of women in the military and society. A chronological series of Veterans Affairs (VA) posters communicate this over a thirty year period. Visual communication and the area of representation and identity have long been studied across multiple disciplines, but no studies exist that examine the VA images. A critical visual analysis with the application of semiotics and gender theory revealed that veteran identity is significantly different between representation of men and representation of women.

Axiom, Jon Fila, Peter Klinkon

Theses

Axiom is a short narrative video, using live-action and 3D computer graphics to re-interpret the Greek myth of Persephone through the framework of contemporary science-fiction. The aim of the video is to use narrative, approached from a design strategy that thematizes the representational role of 3D computer generated graphics, to raise questions in the minds of thoughtful viewers about the use of genetics and computer simulated worlds in the context of the vulnerable natural environment. The conceptualization of the video is explained, followed by a summary of the production pipeline, and finally an evaluation of the finished piece.

A Decentralized Fault Accommodation Scheme For Nonlinear Interconnected Systems, H. Ferdowsi, S. Jagannathan

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In this paper, a novel decentralized detection and accommodation (FDA) methodology is proposed for interconnected nonlinear continuous-time systems by using local subsystem states alone in contrast with traditional distributed FDA schemes where the entire measured or the estimated state vector is needed. First, the detection scheme is revisited where a network of local fault detectors (LFD) is proposed. A fault is detected by generating a residual from the measured and estimated state vectors locally and the fault dynamics are estimated by using an online approximator upon detection. Subsequently, a fault accommodation scheme is initiated in the subsystem by using a …

State V. Berber Respondent's Brief Dckt. 40421

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Magnetic Phase Separation And Ordering In Srcoox, Franz J. Rueckert

Doctoral Dissertations

SrCoO_x has generated interest due to its high oxygen mobility and unique magnetic properties. Above x = 2.75, SrCoO_x is a cubic perovskite and orders ferromagnetically. The magnetic ordering temperature is dependent on the oxygen content of the material. Distinct phases have been noted at x = 3.0 (T_C = 280), x = 2.88 (T_C = 220) and x = 2.75 (T_C = 160 K) in bulk samples. At oxygen contents between x = 2.88 and 3.0, the transitions of both end points are seen, though the sample retains a single crystal structure. While magnetic …

On Stream Assessment: Human Perception And Spatiotemporal Delineation Of Geomorphic Units, Benjamin Franek

Doctoral Dissertations

The utility of human visual assessments to stream geomorphic unit delineation as part of project work inception has been established in the literature. However, certain issues arise. The impact of flow stage variation on stream geomorphic unit (SGU) distribution is not well known and the relatively short time that is spent conducting a visual assessment is not adequate to sufficiently understand the stream spatiotemporal dynamic. Also, critical assumptions regarding personal proficiency with visual assessments are embraced, yet often go untested. Even more, various disciplines are discordant in the way they identify and define stream units – interpersonal differences lead to …

Convocation, Diane L. Correa, Breanna Lesure, Jonathan Cannon, Jeremy Russo, Dalton Davis, Eliysheba Anderson, Brandon Denman, Min Jeong Seo, Barbara Finn, Bronson Foster, David Chavez, Kyle Overlay

Convocations

No abstract provided.

The Cellists, Andrew Smith, Daniel Gaisford, Eddie Yue, Jeremy Russo, Maren Quanbeck, Tony Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Eric Lam, Lara Turello

Chamber Music Programs

Program listing performers and works performed.

Research Brief: "Military Children And Families: Strengths And Challenges During Peace And War", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This research describes the positive and negative affects of deployment on military families, such as resilience and depression respectively. The data shows that when military families establish strong and supportive relationships, they display more resiliency and tend to be active, optimistic, and self-reliant. These families would benefit from programs that focus on social stability and reducing the stigma associated with mental health care. Future research should focus on identifying the specific strengths and assets that help military children function well during a deployment, as well as studying these effects after deployment.

Cmos Smart Camera With Focal Plane Neighborhood-Parallel Image Processing, Joseph A. Schmitz

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

A neighbhorhood-based smart camera architecture is designed and implemented in a 0.13 μm CMOS technology. Each 8 × 8 region of pixels contains a small processor with local memory, which are tiled to form a full-resolution camera. Each processor operates in parallel, enabling high-speed image processing suitable for tracking and recognition tasks. The architecture features the programming flexibility of designs us- ing chip-level and row-level processors while preserving the scalability of pixel-parallel processing elements. The neighborhood processors are implemented physically be- tween the pixel photodiodes, creating multiple design challenges that are discussed in detail.

Advisors: Sina Balkir and Michael W. …

Physical Design Of A Smart Camera With Integrated Digital Pixel Sensors Using A 0.13Μm 8-Layer Metal Cmos Process, Mahir K. Gharzai

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The design of cameras has historically kept imagery and computational circuitry isolated in an attempt to maximize image quality by improving pixel pitch and routing density. Although this technique has worked in creating high density arrays of pixels for large resolution imagers, it has never been able to achieve high framerate computational operations.

A radical approach is introduced to solve this dilemma by creating compact, low- power pixel elements with built-in analog-to-digital converters that directly interface with digital logic. These pixels are capable of integrating alongside logic cells and to create an array of pixels inside the processor that can …

Student Affairs Minutes 12/06/2013, Student Affairs Committee

Student Affairs Committee

No abstract provided.

Narrow Grass Hedge Effects On The Transport Of Antimicrobials And Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Following Land Application Of Swine Slurry, Bhavneet Soni

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of manure amendment and narrow grass hedges on the fate and transport of antimicrobials and ARGs in runoff and in soil following the land application of swine manure slurry. Swine manure slurry was land applied to 0.75m wide by 4.0m long plots established on an Aksarben silty clay loam soil located in southeast Nebraska. The treatment factor manure amendment consisted of two levels: no manure application and manure application to meet the 3 year nitrogen (N) requirements for corn. The treatment factor of grass hedge was established for half of …