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Getting To Know Siblings Of Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Model Of Risk And Resilience, Megan Elissa Tudor

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Therapy and support programs for siblings of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are on the rise, indicating a growing demand for specialized sibling services. However, current research findings remain unclear as to what exactly the needs of siblings might be and why those needs might be present. The current dissertation aims to identify what particular risk factors may lead to problematic outcomes that warrant clinical services (e.g. | emotional, behavioral, or social problems), while concurrently, examining resilience factors that may lead to positive functioning in these areas. A comprehensive family systems model was created drawing from literature related to …

Scalable End-To-End Data I/O Over Enterprise And Data-Center Networks, Yufei Ren

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Data-intensive applications in commercial cloud and scientific computing demand ultra-high-speed end-to-end data access capability between data storage and computing locations. Meanwhile, advancements in hardware systems continuously change the landscape of data centers’ core capabilities, i.e. | computing, networking, and storage. The two trends expose new research and development challenges and opportunities to bring the bare-metal capacity and performance of state-of-the-art hardware to the rising needs for high performance by applications. Simply deploying and tuning existing software and services on state-of-the-art platforms does not necessarily ensure expected performance due to the overhead on data-copy in OS kernel functions and conservative network …

Fused Convolutional Neural Network Accelerators, Manoj Alwani

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are rapidly becoming the domi-nant approach to computer vision and a major component of many other pervasivemachine learning tasks, such as speech recognition, natural language processing,and fraud detection. As research and development of CNNs progresses, the size ofthe networks grows, leading to large increases in the computation and bandwidthrequired to evaluate these networks. Typical CNNs in use today already exceedthe capabilities of general-purpose CPUs, resulting in rapid adoption and activeresearch of CNN hardware accelerators such as GPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs. Inthis work, we develop a novel CNN accelerator architecture and design method-ology that breaks away …

The Power Of Advocacy In Bridging The Ideological Divide: The Campaign For Human Rights And Corporate Responsibility In The Cocoa Industry 2001-2014, Robin Ann Deluca-Acconi

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

A cornerstone of social work’s mission is to advocate for practices that create social justice. This study encourages social workers to broaden their advocacy efforts into the global arena and educate them about Transnational Advocacy Networks (TANs) that are fighting for equitable globalization policies. This longitudinal case study (2001-2014) explores the public debate surrounding human rights abuses in the cocoa industry. Qualitative framing analysis is employed to explore the stakeholders’ discourse surrounding both the causes of and solutions to the Worst Forms of Child Labor (WFCL). This study analyzes press releases from human rights activists, the cocoa industry, and the …

Contention And Control: Violent Protest Policing In Democratic Argentina, Fernanda R. Page Poma

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Beginning in 1990s, Latin American countries have witnessed a dramatic emergence in collective action by unemployed and informal workers. Yet, the rise in mobilizations was coupled with a depiction of protests as violent and dangerous by authorities and the media and was followed by high levels of police violence, control, and imprisonment of protesters. Furthermore, according to human rights groups, police were more violent and repressive at protest by marginal groups. Drawing on an original database of newspaper reports on contentious collective action events from 1997 to 2007 and qualitative data, this research looks at the case of Argentina to …

Brief For New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, Montaño V. Frezza As Amicus Curiae, George Bach

Faculty Scholarship

This brief is on whether to extend sovereign immunity to out-of-state doctor in medical malpractice action.

Alumni Giving Supports Psychology Student Scholarships Research, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

Huntsman Alumni Magazine, Fall 2015, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Huntsman Business Magazine

Alumni magazine for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

A Financial Analysis Of Buffalo Charter Schools: Are Charter Schools Getting Their Fair Share Of Public Funds?, Kimberly R. German

Public Administration Master’s Projects

The charter school movement has existed for approximately 20 years and just under that in New York State. Charter schools are privately-managed public schools. As the quantity of charter schools and the students attending them increase in the city of Buffalo so too does the amount of taxpayer dollars directed to them. Charter schools receive tuition payments from local school districts for students from those districts attending their school. The payments are public funds, the amounts of which are derived from a funding formula created by the state and paid by the local school district. Charter schools argue there is …

The Effect Of Commercial Development Types On Property Tax Revenue: A Case Study Of Commercial Property In North Buffalo, New York, Jordan P. Then

Public Administration Master’s Projects

Municipalities largely rely upon property taxes to fund their operations. They also have a great deal of control over the types of developments permitted within their jurisdiction. Different development types have different levels of value and it is important that municipalities understand the relative values of each development type in order to make an informed decision as to what they should permit to be built within their jurisdiction. This study tests the theory that urban/new-urbanist type developments are more valuable than suburban types and thus provide greater property tax revenues to the municipality by comparing various commercial building development types …

Carbonic Springs As Distal Manifestations Of The Jemez Geothermal System, San Ysidro, New Mexico, Highlighting The Importance Of Fault Pathways And Hydrochemical Mixing., Christopher Mcgibbon

Earth and Planetary Sciences ETDs

Input of deeply sourced (endogenic) waters can contribute significant quantities of salinity to groundwater, degrading water quality, with faults acting as conduits for subsurface fluid flow. Understanding the source, movement, and chemistry of groundwater is becoming ever more significant with changing climate and weather patterns. Systematic sampling was carried out on three groups of carbonic warm and hot springs in New Mexico, USA: 1) Tierra Amarilla springs (~ 20ºC), near San Ysidro south of Nacimiento Mountains, 2) Penasco springs (~ 20 ºC) along the Nacimiento fault west of the Nacimiento basement mountain block, and 3) Soda Dam, Jemez, and Indian …

Hunting And The Second Amendment, Joseph Blocher

Notre Dame Law Review

Debates about the meaning and scope of the Second Amendment have traditionally focused on whether it protects the keeping and bearing of arms for self-defense, prevention of tyranny, maintenance of the militia, or some combination of those three things. But roughly half of American gun-owners identify hunting or sport shooting as their primary reason for owning a gun. And while much public rhetoric suggests that these activities fall within the scope of the Second Amendment, some of the most committed gun-rights advocates insist that the Amendment “ain’t about hunting” and that, no matter their heritage and value, such activities are …

Fall Trumpeter Swan Survey Of The High Plains Flock, Shilo Kingfisher, Mark Vrtiska

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

The annual fall trumpeter swan survey is conducted to determine production and distribution for a portion of the Interior Population of trumpeter swans in accordance with the Central Flyway and the Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge (hereafter Refuge) trumpeter swan management plans (1997 and 1982 respectively). Each plan outlines population objectives (VI-2 and A-1) and management strategies for monitoring population status, which includes aerial surveys in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. These surveys are part of a trumpeter swan monitoring program that spans over two decades. Additionally, a complete survey of the population in North America is conducted every 5 years, …

The Use Of Lasers For Direct Pulp Capping, Takashi Komabayashi, Arata Ebihara, Akira Aoki

Dental Medicine Faculty Publications

Direct pulp capping helps extend the life of a diseased tooth by maintaining tooth vitality. Nowadays, lasers are more frequently used during direct pulp capping in the clinic, but their use has not been previously reviewed. This review presents the basic properties of currently available lasers, scientific evidence on the effects of laser application on direct pulp capping, and future directions for this technology. An extensive literature search was conducted in various databases for articles published up to January 2015. Original in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies, reviews, and book chapters published in English were included. Various laser systems …

A Review Of Screening Processes For Physical Distress And Appropriate Outcome Measures For Outpatient Rehabilitation Referral In Cancer Survivorship, Ashley Tomaswick, Sebastian Stoltzfus, Margaret Masiak, Erika Lopez, Mary Leopold, Alyssa Grigware, Samantha Fisk, Matthew Denning

Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Papers

The goal of this project is to determine which physical distress screening tools are most appropriate to trigger a wellness or rehabilitation referral when it is warranted for a survivor. The use of effective screening tools will assist in directing cancer survivors, who experience physical and emotional burdens caused by the disease and subsequent treatment, to access services that will continue to improve their overall quality of life upon completion of cancer treatment or in a setting of ongoing palliative care. These measures should focus on functional mobility, balance, fatigue, and distress. Additionally, there are many common tests used to …

Rehabilitation And Cancer Survivorship, Matthew Denning, Samantha Fisk, Alyssa Grigware, Mary Leopold, Erika Lopez, Margaret Masiak, Sebastian Stoltzfus, Ashley Tomaswick

Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Resources

Presentation given at Central Maine Medical Center on December 4, 2015, to build awareness of the role of rehabilitation services in cancer survivor management and discuss strategies to address existing needs. This presentation was based on a project undertaken to determine which physical distress screening tools are most appropriate to trigger a wellness or rehabilitation referral when it is warranted for a survivor. The use of effective screening tools will assist in directing cancer survivors, who experience physical and emotional burdens caused by the disease and subsequent treatment, to access services that will continue to improve their overall quality of …

Jacobean Textile Design: Surviving (And Thriving) Through The Test Of Time, Janis L. Wild

Senior Theses

Jacobean textile design sprang from the Tree of Life motif, an ancient design that carried religious symbolism for many early cultures. It represented a greater power and as such could provide protection and even fertility.

When trade routes opened up between the East and West in the early 17^th century, Europeans were eager for items made in the East and in particular for textiles from India embellished with The Tree of Life. This increase in trade provided a booming time for commerce.

During the reign of James I in the early 1600’s, the English designers added their own creative …

The Transformative And Healing Powers Of Compassion, Forgiveness, And Wonder, Anna C. Eriksson-Marty

Senior Theses

Since time immemorial, humankind has struggled to coexist peacefully together. As human beings, we strive on our relationships with each other and, yet, with actions of hatred and prejudice, we seem to consistently destroy those very relationships we value so deeply. Our current society is plagued by fear, which seems to run more rampant now – more than ever – with assistance of our rapidly evolving communication technology. The question must be asked, “How can we end this madness and heal ourselves into a kinder and more fulfilling future?” By providing up-to-date scientific research on the human emotions of compassion, …

Contrast Nephropathy, Elizabeth Messer

Kidneycentric

No abstract provided.

Determinants Of Seat Belt Use: Regression Analysis With Fars Data Corrected For Self-Selection, Frank Goetzke, Samia Islam

Economics Faculty Publications and Presentations

We develop a methodology to use FARS data as an alternative to NOPUS in estimating seat belt usage. The advantages of using FARS over NOPUS are that (i) FARS is broader because it contains more variables relevant for policy analysis, (ii) FARS allows for easy multivariate regression analysis, and, finally, (iii) FARS data is more cost-effective. Methodology: We apply a binary logit model in our analysis to determine the likelihood of seat belt usage given various occupant, vehicle, and built environment characteristics. Using FARS data, we derive coefficient estimates for categories such as vehicle occupants' age and night time …

Evaluation And Needs Assessment Of H.E.A.L’S Summer Youth Program, Esperance Utetiwabo Rwigamba

Public Administration Master’s Projects

This is an evaluation of the Help Everyone Achieve Livelihood (H.E.A.L.) summer youth program for refugees between the ages of 14 and 21. Research into the issue of refugee youth not having sufficient public service programs available to aid in the transition to life in the US was examined in the literature review. Previous research suggests summer programs help form the bridge between the home culture and new culture of refugee youth. The H.E.A.L. program offers a variety of services to their clients which includes cultural orientation, job building, and ESL classes. The program runs six weeks during the summer …

Review: A Short Introduction To De Branges-Rovnyak Spaces, Stephan Ramon Garcia

Pomona Faculty Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Wind Power Growing Pains, K.K. Duvivier

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

The United States loves wind power. Since 2004 alone, U.S. wind capacity has multiplied almost ten times — from about 6.7 gigawatts in 2004 to over 65.9 gigawatts by 2014. This growth in generation potential has been accompanied by a growth in the size of the turbines that deliver that power — from approximately 56 feet in the 1980s to over 300 feet in 2015. As the turbines and meterological or met towers push up into non-surface atmospheric weather layers and navigable airspace over 200 feet, new wake efficiency and competing legal concerns arise.

The Science Of Running: Factors Contributing To Injury Rates In Shod And Unshod Populations, Ryan Mackenzie, Lene Mackenzie, Alicia Martinez, Marisol Cardoza, Tyler Cuddeford, Jeff Houck

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

The Asscociation Of Habitual Shoe Wear With Ultrasound Defined Foot Muscle Morphology In Ugandan Participants, Lauren Bennett, Natalie Folkert, Alexander Grimsley, Jessika Mcclune

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

Research Notes Lower Prairie Creek Project Redwood National Park, Susie Van Kirk

Susie Van Kirk Papers

Project Description: to conduct Phase 1 of a narrative history project for the Lower Prairie Creek Watershed, funded by Save the Redwoods League. Phase1 of this project will be to compile reference materials, sources, conduct scoping with NPS staff and other local stakeholders to develop historical research themes that will be needed for a future narrative history of the Lower Prairie Creek Watershed. It will result in a detailed chapter outline to be submitted to NPS.

Wiyot, Wiki And Batawat People, Susie Van Kirk

Susie Van Kirk Papers

In June 1900, Stewart Culin (1858-1929), self-educated anthropologist/ethnographer, traveled to northwestern California on a colleting trip. He was then Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Paleontology, and the purpose of his trip to was to secure “a number of Indian curios and relics,” which he did, spending about $150 in Hoopa. He also secured curios from the Mad River Indians near Blue Lake (Blue Lake Advocate 23 June 1900).

Just what Culin collected is unclear, other than the baskets, probably all of which were either Hupa or Yurok, and possibly some Karuk. The tribal heritage of …

Présence Francophone, Numéro 85 (2015)

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

No abstract provided.

La Première Couche D’Encre, Abdourahman Waberi

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

The author reexamines his engagement with the Rwandan genocide.

Du Témoin Et De L’Humain Chez Gilbert Gatore : Le Passé Devant Soi, Jean-Pierre Karegeye

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

This article revisits Gatore’s novel, The past ahead, in analyzing the idea of witnessing. Some critics estimate that the novel does not make a clear distinction between the perpetrator and the victim. While recognizing the danger, the article extends the debate on the notion of the human beyond the categories of “perpetrator” and “victim”. Without excusing acts of the former, the author of this article affirms that the perpetrator and the victim belong to the same humanity. While they remain extreme and inexcusable, crime against humanity and genocides are not a contingent acts, which opens a meditation on the fragility …