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Comparing Rapid Scene Categorization Of Aerial And Terrestrial Views: A New Perspective On Scene Gist, Lester C. Loschky, Ryan V. Ringer, Katrina Ellis, Bruce C. Hansen

Psychology Faculty Publications

Scene gist, a viewer's holistic representation of a scene from a single eye fixation, has been extensively studied for terrestrial views, but not for aerial views. We compared rapid scene categorization of both views in three experiments to determine the degree to which diagnostic information is view dependent versus view independent. We found large differences in observers' ability to rapidly categorize aerial and terrestrial scene views, consistent with the idea that scene gist recognition is viewpoint dependent. In addition, computational modeling showed that training models on one view (aerial or terrestrial) led to poor performance on the other view, thereby …

Complete Issue 52(2)

Speaker & Gavel

Complete digitized issue (volume 52, issue 2) of Speaker & Gavel.

Bully Or Dupe?: Governor Chris Christie’S Image Repair On The Bridge Lane Closure Scandal, William L. Benoit

Speaker & Gavel

In 2013, two lanes leading to the George Washington Bridge – the busiest in the nation – in Fort Lee, NJ, were closed. In January of 2014, it emerged that Christie’s Deputy Chief of Staff Kelley instigated this problem. Governor Christie was accused of retaliating against Fort Lee’s Mayor Mark Sokolich, who had not endorsed Christie’s re-election bid. Christie fired Kelley, held a press conference, and apologized to Sokolich and the people of Fort Lee. Christie’s primary strategies were mortification and corrective action, but he also used denial, differentiation, minimization, and defeasibility to deal with this situation. Minimization was interesting …

Copycat Forensics: How Social Learning Problematizes Intercollegiate Forensic Performances, Alyssa Reid

Speaker & Gavel

This paper highlights noticeable problems stemming from students adopting forensic norms without critiquing practice. Although many pedagogically sound reasons account for some structural similarities in events, many performance choices enacted in forensic competition are not grounded in educational principles but are learned and fostered through social learning. Currently, students can achieve forensic success without developing sound reasons for performance choices. Uncovering the ways in which students, judges, and coaches, produce and reproduce copycat performances can improve overall academic and competitive rigor.

Pacing A Punch: The Rise In Power Of Super Pacs And The 2016 Election, Kevin Coroneos

Political Analysis

No abstract provided.

Mcdonald V. Chicago, Self-Defense, The Right To Bear Arms, And The Future, Richard L. Aynes

ConLawNOW

In this article, Professor Richard L. Aynes, who was cited for his research by the majority in McDonald, delivers his critique on the opinion, the concurrence, and the dissent. Professor Aynes provides an in-depth analysis of Justice Thomas’ concurrence, which asserts the proper vehicle for incorporation to be the Fourteenth Amendment’s Privileges and Immunities Clause, as opposed to the traditional method employed by the court – the Due Process Clause. With contemporary legal scholarship in agreement with Justice Thomas, Professor Aynes asserts that just as the Privileges and Immunities Clause commanded the support of a ratifying nation, “it will …

Judicial Elections: The Case For Accountability, Jack Park

ConLawNOW

In this article, Jack Park defends the use of partisan elections as a method of selecting state court judges. He first frames the debate and describes its participants. The author then discusses the competing values that supporters and opponents of judicial elections advance. Finally, Mr. Park addresses the arguments for and against judicial elections, showing that, while they may not be a perfect method of selecting judges, neither are the alternatives.

Crawford's Last Stand? What Melendez-Diaz V. Massachusetts Means For The Confrontation Clause And For Criminal Trials, Elizabeth Stevens

ConLawNOW

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts heralds a dramatic change for Confrontation Clause jurisprudence and for most criminal trials. Crawford v. Washington held that “testimonial” statements were admissible only if the accused had a prior opportunity to cross-examine the witness. Melendez-Diaz applied this rule to forensic evidence, holding that certificates of analysis – used in a drug trail to prove the nature and weight of the proscribed substances, and sworn to and signed by the analysts who performed the tests – are testimonial.

This article analyzes Melendez-Diaz’s implications for the Court’s Confrontation Clause jurisprudence and for the …

The Second Amendment Standard Of Review After Mcdonald: "Historical Guideposts" And The Missing Arguments In Mcdonald V. City Of Chicago, Patrick J. Charles

ConLawNOW

In this article, Patrick Charles addresses the first step in analyzing Second Amendment challenges – whether the challenged conduct was “publicly accepted” or “publicly understood” as within the scope of the Second Amendment, circa 1791. This article also analyzes two premises on which the McDonald plurality based its decision, ultimately concluding that those premises are inaccurate. In his opinion, Justice Alito asserted that State constitutions at the time of the founding generally protected an individual right to keep and bear arms. However, an in-depth examination of all State constitutional provisions suggests otherwise. Secondly, John Bingham’s understanding of what the Fourteenth …

Citizens United: Correct, Modest, And Overdue, Allison R. Hayward

ConLawNOW

In this article, Professor Allison Hayward seeks to refute the criticisms leveled at the outcome in Citizens United. Professor Hayward maintains that the “long-standing precedent” overturned by the majority was not firmly rooted, having only been around for a mere 20 years. She further argues that Citizens United is a proper application of First Amendment doctrine. Lastly, Professor Hayward argues that corporations play an important role in our society, most especially those non-profit entities which so often are associated with political advocacy.

The Roberts' Court Takes A Sledge Hammer To Ashwander And Cautious Constitutional Jurisprudence: Citizens United V. Federal Election Commisson, Allen Shoenberger

ConLawNOW

In this January’s decision of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court overturned more than 100 years of legislative precedent, as well as its own precedent of twenty years, to permit corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money on direct advocacy of the election or defeat of candidates for political office. The breadth of the holding is startling. Although the specific context considered a video-on-demand ninety minute diatribe regarding Presidential aspirant Hilary Clinton, the plain import of the holding reaches all federal and state elections, presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, judicial, and janitorial!

Chief Justice Roberts And The "Forty Thieves", Keith R. Fisher, Konstantina Vagenas

ConLawNOW

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” Whether or not one agrees with the young Shakespeare about names – and many decidedly do not – numbers (as numerologists undoubtedly will assure you) are decidedly a different story and have always been thought to have extrinsic significance.

The number forty, for example, has extensive numerological significance, principally (though not exclusively) in biblical texts. A time period in the Bible – whether in days, months, or years and whether in the books of the Old or New Testament – that features …

On Marriage, Religious Freedom, Equality And Homosexuality: A Reply To Professor Huhn, George W. Dent Jr.

ConLawNOW

As Professor Huhn says, there is much on which we agree. I concur that the Free Exercise Clause gives citizens no power to override an Equal Protection decision by the Supreme Court (his answer to his Question 1), or a decision of a state supreme court to compel legal recognition of same-sex “marriage” (SSM) (his answer to his Question 2). We part company, though, over the meaning of equality and its application to marriage.

Handoff Communication In The Emergency Department, Kristen Matichko

DNP Forum

The communication of patient information through use of handoff ensures continuity of care and patient safety. A study of hand-off reports between pre-hospital personnel and staff in the emergency department revealed a lack of complete or formal information dialogue. Nurses play a vital role in the process of communication and information exchange through the use of handoff despite minimal guidelines for that exchange in current nursing practice. The pre-hospital hand-off informational exchange impacts patient safety as well as the planning and implementation of nursing care based upon that information.

The sample used was from a convenience sampling of patients arriving …

The Bates Student - Volume 145 Number 9 - December 4, 2015, Bates College

The Bates Student

No abstract provided.

Analyzing Characteristics Of Convection And The Relationship With Its Environment, Si Won Song

Open Access Dissertations

Interactions between atmospheric deep vertical convection and larger-scale flow have been examined in three diverse modeling frameworks: a traditional climate model with cumulus parameterization scheme, an extremely computation intensive global convective-resolving model, and a simplified global primitive equation model with a linearized anomaly convective scheme. The first model is operational but has some chronic problems that call for more research, the second is promising but produces vast amounts of output data that are hard to interpret or even handle, and the third is satisfying for interpretation of the interaction processes, but illustrate some continuing challenges of atmospheric modeling, ultimately because …

Internal Fabrics And Microbial Precipitation In The Stromatolites Of Hamelin Pool, Western Australia, Paul D. Hagan

Open Access Theses

Stromatolites are lithified organosedimentary structures that dominate the fossil record during the Precambrian and are present throughout the Phanerozoic. Modern examples of active stromatolites are rare. The hypersaline waters of Hamelin Pool in Shark Bay, Western Australia provide a habitat suitable for an abundance of stromatolite building bacteria. This embayment hosts the largest and most diverse known assemblage of modern stromatolites. Stromatolite accretion occurs through two primary processes: 1) trapping and binding of sediment by microbial mats, and 2) microbial precipitation of calcium carbonate. This thesis focuses on the identification and distribution of internal microfabrics of the stromatolites of Hamelin …

Lectures Of The 21st Century: Hispanic Students' Perceptions Of Active Learning, Cihtlalli Guadalupe Garcia

Theses and Dissertations

With the current movement towards active engagement in higher education, research on student perception of teaching strategies can shed light into how teaching practices are received. While there is abundant research on student perception of active learning, little research has focused on how Hispanic students perceive this form of pedagogy. The primary purpose of this study is to examine how Hispanic students respond to active learning classrooms. This descriptive study will provide initial findings of students’ responses to active learning, enabling institutions and instructors to understand challenges and address barriers to improve the graduation rates of Hispanic students. A total …

Multimodal Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Unilateral Neglect Post-Stroke In An Outpatient Setting: A Case Report, Meghan Riley

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Unilateral neglect (ULN) syndrome negatively affects recovery post-stroke and is often associated with falls, longer stays in rehabilitation, and the need for more assistance at discharge. Typical physical therapy treatments include voluntary trunk rotation, visual scanning exercises, mirror therapy, hemispheric activation, sensory awareness training, and lower extremity loading but the efficacy of these treatments is still unclear. The purpose of this case report is to describe multimodal physical therapy (PT) management that includes common PT interventions to alleviate symptoms of ULN and report upon the outcomes of the various treatment methods for rehabilitation of neglect during functional …

Trunk Control And Standing Tolerance Of A Patient With Paraparesis As A Result Of Transverse Myelitis And Mycotic Aneurysm Rupture: A Case Report, Ashley Tomaswick

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare condition in which the spinal cord becomes inflamed resulting in pain, paraparesis or paraplegia, impaired sensation, and/or impaired autonomic function. Approximately two-thirds recover with mild to moderate symptoms, but one-third are left with severe and disabling symptoms. Cerebral mycotic aneurysm (CMA) rupture is a brain injury due to a burst artery resulting in diminished blood supply to the brain. There is literature on beneficial physical therapy (PT) intervention progressions following brain injury, such as bed mobility strategies and pre-gait activities, but there is little published on PT for impairments as a …

The Use Of Postural Reeducation And Strengthening Exercises In The Reversal Of Functional Scoliosis: A Case Report, Cory Marcoux

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: There is a multitude of research regarding structural and idiopathic scoliosis, but very minimal literature about non-structural (functional) scoliosis and more importantly, how to treat it. The purpose of this case report was to examine the use of stretching, strengthening, and postural reeducation for a patient who presented with a non-structural scoliosis. Case Description: The patient was a 37-year-old female who underwent a left-sided lumbar discectomy at level L5/S1 following an acute onset of left foot-drop. The patient later presented with severe back pain and spasms from an infection of the disc at the surgical site that …

Acute Care Outcome Measures In A Patient Status-Post Right Total Knee Arthroplasty (Tka) Following A Left Tka Staged Five Weeks Apart: A Case Report, Stephanie Sanderson

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most frequently performed orthopedic procedures in the U.S. Thousands of people undergo TKA every year in hopes of improving their functional abilities and reducing their pain levels. The purpose of this case report was to document acute care outcome measures in a patient who underwent bilateral TKA staged five weeks apart and to assess the possible implications that a short staging period might have on the patient’s ability to recover. Case Description: The patient was a 58-year-old male who following a left TKA underwent a right TKA, secondary to …

Use Of Manual Therapy And Sport Specific Re-Training In An Adolescent Elite Sprinter With Bilateral Pedicle Stress Fractures: A Case Report, Erika Lopez

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Bilateral pedicle stress fractures are extremely rare, with few cases reported in the literature. The pedicle is known to be the second weakest point of the vertebra, has a short moment arm from the vertebral body, and can resist a large amount of cyclic shear forces.1 There have been several reports describing pedicle stress fracture in adolescent athletes.1 However, in those reports the fracture was usually associated with contralateral spondylolysis, and isolated pedicle fractures are rarely found. 1This case report details a conservative approach using manual therapy, Pilates exercises, and sport specific re-training in an adolescent sprinter …

A Progressive Physical Therapy Plan Of Care For A Patient With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Following Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report, Paige Blasco

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a neuromuscular disease that leads to distal muscle atrophy, weakness, and sensory loss. Myocardial infarction (MI) is often a result of coronary artery disease, which has an incidence rate of 34.6% in men over 80. While rehabilitation practices for CMT and MI have been described separately, there is a paucity of research investigating physical therapy (PT) interventions for patients who have both health conditions. The purpose of this case report was to investigate the PT management of a patient with CMT following an acute MI in the acute and sub-acute care settings. Case …

Vestibular Rehabilitation For A 17-Year Old Female With Post-Concussion Symptoms: A Case Report, Elizabeth Mosley

Case Report Papers

Background: Post-concussion syndrome is defined as a group of symptoms occurring after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can persist for durations ranging from weeks to years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.7 million Americans experience TBI annually. Vestibular rehabilitation has been shown to help alleviate common symptoms after concussions, such as dizziness, headaches and impaired balance. The purpose of this case report is to describe the physical therapy management of a patient with post-concussion symptoms two months post-injury. Case Description: The patient is a 17-year-old female with a history of concussion following a syncopal episode …

Gait Training, Strength Training, And Pain Management Of A 26 Year Old Female Recovering From A Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbation: A Case Report, Ellen Cox

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Multiple Sclerosis can be a debilitating disease that affects millions of people. Exacerbations range from mild to very severe. Due to the inconsistent nature of multiple sclerosis, the most effective treatments are still unclear. The purpose of this case report was to document the findings of an individual, who suffered a severe multiple sclerosis exacerbation after a series of stressful life events. Case Description: This case report presents a 26 year old female with a known history of multiple sclerosis. This patient suffered an exacerbation and her level of function went from living independently to unable to …

Evaluation And Treatment Of A Patient Diagnosed With Adhesive Capsulitis Classified As A Derangement Using The Mckenzie Method: A Case Report, Ashley Bowser

Case Report Papers

Background/Purpose: The McKenzie Method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) is supported in the literature as a valid and reliable approach to spine injuries. It can also be applied to the peripheral joints, but has not been explored through research to the same extent. This method sub-classifies an injury based on tissue response to mechanical loading and repeated motion testing with repeated motions identified during testing used to guide treatment. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the assessment, intervention, and clinical outcomes of a patient classified as having a shoulder derangement using MDT methodology. Case Description: The patient …

Management Of A Patient Lumbar Spinal Stenosis And Carotid Aneurysm Using Therapeutic Exercise, Education, And Manual Therapy: A Case Report, Nicholas Adriance

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) is a clinical syndrome involving a narrowing of the space for the neural and vascular structures to pass. The purpose of this case report describes physical therapy management of a patient with chronic low back due to lumbar spinal stenosis with associated lumbar radiculopathy, status post carotid aneurysm. Case Description: The Patient was a 60-year-old female with a 20-year history of intermittent back pain and works as a crossing guard. The patient had radiographic evidence of multi level lumbar disc disease with central stenosis and foraminal narrowing most pronounced at L4-L5 and disc …

Using The Selective Functional Movement Assessment And Regional Interdependence Theory To Guide Treatment Of An Athlete With Back Pain: A Case Report, Gabriella Goshtigian

Case Report Papers

Background: Despite the multidirectional quality of human movement, common measurement procedures used in physical therapy examination are often uni-planar and lack the functional complexities involved in daily activities. Currently, there is no widely accepted, validated standard to assess movement quality. The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is one possible system to objectively assess complex functional movements. This case report illustrates the application of the SFMA in the management of a patient with non-specific low back pain (LBP). Case Description: An adolescent male athlete with non-specific LBP was evaluated using the SFMA. It was determined that the patient had mobility limitations …

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2015-12-04, Bowling Green State University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The official meeting minutes of Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees.