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Reconciling The Electronic And Geometric Corrugations Of The Hexagonal Boron Nitride And Graphene Nanomeshes, William C. Mckee, Vincent Meunier, Ye Xu

Faculty Publications

Monolayer hexagonal boron nitride on Rh(111) and graphene on Ru(0001) illustrate a trend of divergence between the density functional theory (DFT) calculated geometric corrugation, and scanning tunneling microscope (STM) measured apparent corrugation, of metal-supported 2D films that feature chemically distinct regions. Notably, the geometric and apparent corrugations differ by up to 2 Å for boron nitride/Rh(111), whereas both the DFT-simulated and the experimentally observed STM images agree in the apparent corrugation over a wide range of bias voltages. The disparity is due to unequal contributions of the low/high-lying atoms to the local density of states in the vicinity of the …

Supporting Data For Senary Refractory High-Entropy Alloy Crxmonbtavw, B. Zhang, M. C. Gao, Y. Zhang, S. M. Guo

Faculty Publications

This data article is related to the research paper entitled "senary refractory high-entropy alloy Cr. xMoNbTaVW [1]". In this data article, the pseudo-binary Cr-MoNbTaVW phase diagram is presented to show the impact of Cr content to the senary Cr-MoNbTaVW alloy system; the sub-lattice site fractions are presented to show the disordered property of the Cr-MoNbTaVW BCC structures; the equilibrium and Scheil solidification results with the actual sample elemental compositions are presented to show the thermodynamic information of the melted/solidified Cr. xMoNbTaVW samples; and the raw EDS scan data of the arc-melted Cr. xMoNbTaVW samples are also provided.

Senary Refractory High-Entropy Alloy Crxmonbtavw, B. Zhang, M. C. Gao, Y. Zhang, S. M. Guo

Faculty Publications

This paper demonstrates that a senary refractory high-entropy alloy CrxMoNbTaVW can be tailored over a certain range of Cr content with the BCC structure for different microstructures and physical properties, assisted by CALPHAD simulations. Microstructure characterizations are performed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Chemical micro-segregation during solidification predicted using the Scheil model generally agrees with the experimental results. The lattice constant, density, and Vickers' micro-hardness of the high-entropy alloy samples in the as-cast state are measured and discussed. For CrxMoNbTaVW, x=2.0 case appears exceeding the upper limit of maintaining a single BCC phase HEA, determined by the XRD …

Modelling Water Uptake Provides A New Perspective On Grass And Tree Coexistence, Michael G. Mazzacavallo, Andrew Kulmatiski

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

Root biomass distributions have long been used to infer patterns of resource uptake. These patterns are used to understand plant growth, plant coexistence and water budgets. Root biomass, however, may be a poor indicator of resource uptake because large roots typically do not absorb water, fine roots do not absorb water from dry soils and roots of different species can be difficult to differentiate. In a sub-tropical savanna, Kruger Park, South Africa, we used a hydrologic tracer experiment to describe the abundance of active grass and tree roots across the soil profile. We then used this tracer data to parameterize …

Vol. 7 No. 1, Fall 2015; As If All The World Were Watching: Why Today's Law Enforcement Needs To Be Wearing Body Cameras, Rikkilee Moser

Northern Illinois Law Review Supplement

The widespread use of body-worn cameras among police departments across the nation is not only the next logical step in law enforcement, but in the wake of the confrontation in Ferguson, Missouri between Michael Brown and Darren Wilson, it is also crucial to ensuring the safety of both civilians and officers alike. This article discusses the numerous advantages to body-worn technology and the positive results that have been demonstrated by precincts already utilizing the equipment; as well as dispels several counter arguments, namely that body-worn cameras are a violation of privacy.

Vol. 7 No. 1, Fall 2015; Equal Access: A Proposal For Homeschooled Students And Athletics, Cora Moy

Northern Illinois Law Review Supplement

A prevalent issue that homeschooled students face is access to interscholastic athletics at public schools. Over the past several decades, the United States has seen an upward trend in the number of children who are homeschooled. In Illinois, the local public school determines whether homeschooled students may participate in activities at public schools. While this Comment explores a sample of varying laws and regulations on homeschooled student participation in public school athletics, the purpose is to examine the debate on homeschooler's access to public schools and why the Illinois Legislature should create a minimum standard that would allow homeschooled students …

Underwater Rope Fatigue Testing Machine, Napoleon Nino, Andrew Pimentel

Mechanical Engineering

The design and fabrication of an underwater rope fatigue testing machine meant to simulate the effects of an oceanic environment and the effects on rope.

Thermal Hydraulic Turbine Dynamometer, Ryan Baskett, Alexander Campbell, Andrew Puntorno-Carlberg

Mechanical Engineering

No abstract provided.

Child Carrier: Senior Project, Cordell Hollingsworth, Jacob Puppo, Drew Sapp

Mechanical Engineering

No abstract provided.

Next Generation Walker, Alyssa Carmeli, Julian Delano, Shoshana Young

Mechanical Engineering

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Neurostimulation On Ischemic Pain And Methods Of Assessing Pain, Kaylee Keck

Biomedical Engineering

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) impacts approximately eight million people in the United States [1]. Disease progression leads to chronic ischemic pain, hindering quality of life. Pharmaceuticals are a typical treatment for pain associated with PAD; but as few as 30% of patients have a significant reduction of pain (≥50%) [2].

Neurostimulation is commonly used as a treatment for various diseases and injuries, including Parkinson’s disease and sports-related back and knee injuries [2]. The objective of the study was to explore neurostimulation and its effect on pain and paresthesia for a model of acute peripheral ischemia in young college students.

Pain …

Executive Acquiescence To Constitutional Norms And Judicial Decision-Making In South Africa, Andrew Konstant, Shayda Vance

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Fast Dealing Oil Trading Game: Oilopoly Russia’S Geostrategic Dominance Of The Oil Market Vís-A-Vís The European Union, Melissa Victoria Jordon

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

Actions And Reactions: The Evolution Of Environmental Common Law And Judicial Activism In India And The United States, Elizabeth B. Fata

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, December 2015, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

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Comprehensive Neural Network Forecasting System For Ground Level Ozone In Multiple Regions, Gautam Raghavendra Eapi

Civil Engineering Dissertations - Archive

A comprehensive neural network daily maximum 8 hour-ozone forecasting model was developed based on five years of data (2010-2014) collected from 50 monitoring sites from the Dallas Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Los Angeles, San Joaquin and San Diego regions. This work represents the first neural network developed to forecast ozone in multiple regions, as well as multiple sites in the same region. Previous studies have developed separate neural network models to forecast ozone at each location. Two stages of feature selection were applied to reduce input vector dimension and redundancy. These are Piecewise Linear Orthonormal Floating Search (PLOFS), and Karhunen - …

Teacher Perceptions On Changing Instructional Practices In Mathematics With The Implementation Of The Common Core State Standards, Esther M. Underwood

Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects

As schools across the U.S. begin to implement Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM), teachers must shift their instructional practices from a traditional emphasis on procedures and algorithms to a conceptually based model in which students engage more meaningfully with mathematical concepts. The purpose of this study is to examine participants’ perspectives about the influence of CCSSM on their instructional practices, and the challenges they face in effectively implementing these changes. The literature reveals the need for professional development, standards aligned materials, and ongoing support of teachers in order for them to make substantial changes to their instructional approach. …

Post Hoc Analysis On The Effect Of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Provided To Preschool Children On The Autism Spectrum, Catherine R. Maxwell Dumont

Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) provides a framework for educators to assist children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to increase independence and positive social skills in the classroom (Reichow, 2012). Preschoolers with ASD who do not have access to programs tend to display negative and socially inappropriate behavior, such as acts of aggression, withdrawal, and inability to attend to lessons. Studies on program effectiveness documented that preschool children who received EIBI scored higher on IQ, language comprehension, imitation, expressive language, nonverbal communication, play, stereotyped behaviors and adaptive functioning compared to preschool children who do not receive EIBI. The literature …

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Mercer Law Review

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Mercer Law Review

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Administrative Law, Jennifer B. Alewine, Courtney E. Ferrell, Erin G. Watstein

Mercer Law Review

This Article surveys cases from the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015 in which principles of administrative law were a central focus of the case. The Article begins with a discussion of cases on exhaustion of administrative remedies, followed by a series of cases discussing standard of review for an agency decision, a review of sovereign immunity cases, and a brief review of enactments from the 2015 regular session of the Georgia General Assembly.

This Article is dedicated to the illustrious Martin M. Wilson, who authored this Article for …

Evidence, John E. Hall Jr., W. Scott Henwood, Jacque Smith Clarke

Mercer Law Review

This year represents only the second full survey period in which the "new" Georgia Evidence Code, Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) title 24, takes effect. These new rules took effect on January 1, 2013. The rules conform in large part to the Federal Rules of Evidence and continue to change the face of evidence law in Georgia. This Survey highlights cases decided by the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court between June 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015 that have made an impact on evidence law in Georgia. This year's Article provides insight into the courts' …

The Integration Of Career And Technical Education (Cte) And Academic Curricula: An Effective Model For Teachers, Michael S. Gullett

Student Projects for Graduate Degrees

The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Acts from 1990, 1998, and 2006 include federal directives for CTE programs and curriculum to be integrated with academic content. Each reauthorization and review of the Carl D. Perkins Act has provided a more inclusive and expanded definition of integration, with the intention that learning become relevant, rigorous, and effective in preparing students for a career and/or college. My CTE project examines the literature on integration, discusses its important role in CTE, outlines implications to education, and creates an integrated CTE curriculum guidebook and website for teachers. The objective …

A Framework For A Multi-Year Development Program Targeting High Potential Individuals In The Alaska Oil And Gas Industry, Ryan Loomis

Student Projects for Graduate Degrees

The Alaska Oil & Gas industry has a limited labor pool which creates a high demand for talented individuals. As a result competition is fierce among the companies in the Alaska's Oil and Gas industry. Furthermore, companies devote considerable resources to recruiting and training talent, only to see individuals leave for a competitor or Alaska altogether; individuals who exhibit potential for leadership are difficult to retain. Individuals with experience in all aspects of Arctic projects, from engineering through operations, are in high demand. Despite this, some of largest employers in Alaska do not have solidified long term programs for developing …

Alaska Young Driver Safety: Distracted Driving, Seat Belt Use And Drinking And Driving, Shannon Savage

Student Projects for Graduate Degrees

United States teenagers have the highest crash rate of any group in the nation. The data tell us that there are eight identified leading causes of teen injuries and deaths associated with vehicle collisions: Driver inexperience; driving with teen passengers; nighttime driving; not using seat belts; distracted driving; drowsy driving; reckless driving; and impaired driving (CDC, 2014). Alaska data tell a similar story. The leading causes of crashes for Alaskan teen drivers are: driver inattention, unsafe speed, failure to yield and driver inexperience (Alaska Injury Prevention Center, 2012). In partnership with the Alaska Injury Prevention Center, this practicum project created …

Evapoporometry: An Effective Analytical Technique For Membrane Pore Size Characterization Of Hollow Fiber Membranes, Alex J. Moix

Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

A new analytical technique called evapoporometry has shown to be an effective and inexpensive method for membrane pore size characterization. This technique is based on the correlation between vapor pressure and pore size as described by the Kelvin equation. Evapoporometry has many advantages over tradition pore size characterization techniques. This technique allows for large sample sizes, uses minimal equipment, is capable of analyzing membranes within a wide range of pore sizes, and provides a highly descriptive representation of the pore distribution. This research looks at the application of evapoporometry as a technique for characterization of hollow fiber membranes. Using the …

Nigeria's Monetary Survey: 2001-2014, Phebian N. Bewaji, Chioma P. Nwosu

Bullion

The paper showed that Nigeria's monetary survey is a useful tool in the analysis of monetary development and its linkages with key sectors of the economy. It conveys a useful insight on the evolution of the payment system and money holding behavior. Findings indicated that Nigeria's broad money aggregate was largely determined by external factor, pre-2007 global financial crisis, while domestic factors had significant implications for monetary management post-2007.

Shadow Banking Services And Its Implications For The Nigerian Economy, Jibrin Yakubu, Joseph Achua

Bullion

This paper reviews some conceptual and theoretical issues as well as considers the implications of shadow banking services in the Nigerian economy. lt defines shadow 3banking services as 'a system of credit intermediation that involves entities and activities outside Central Bank of Nigeria's regulatory capture'. The paper noted that Nigeria is yet to make significant policy impact on shadow banking in spite of its inherent systemic risk and regulatory arbitrage concerns on the economy. ln addition, there is neither data collection nor information management frameworks to measure its size, performance and impact on the economy. The paper therefore, recommends the …

Mechanical Reliability Of Porous Low-K Dielectrics For Advanced Interconnect: Study Of The Instability Mechanisms In Porous Low-K Dielectrics And Their Mediation Through Inert Plasma Induced Re-Polymerization Of The Backbone Structure, Yoonki Sa

Material Science and Engineering Dissertations - Archive

Continuous scaling down of critical dimensions in interconnect structures requires the use of ultralow dielectric constant (k) films as interlayer dielectrics to reduce resistance-capacitance delays. Porous carbon-doped silicon oxide (p-SiCOH) dielectrics have been the leading approach to produce these ultralow-k materials. However, embedding of porosity into dielectric layer necessarily decreases the mechanical reliability and increases its susceptibility to adsorption of potentially deleterious chemical species during device fabrication process. Among those, exposure of porous-SiCOH low-k (PLK) dielectrics to oxidizing plasma environment causes the increase in dielectric constant and their vulnerability to mechanical instability of PLKs due to the loss of methyl …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 118 - Lent / Easter (December 2015), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Jesus Is Greater by Kyle Haack....3

Come and See: Painting the Lenten Journey by Lisle Gwynn Garrity....10

Nothing but the Blood by Jana Dykhuis....19

Articles

Editorial: It Feels Like Lent: Where Is Easter? by Joyce Borger....2

The Lord’s Supper on Good Friday: Yes and No by Rita Klein-Geltink and James Payton....32

For Pastors: Disciples Follow by Scott Hoezee....34

Q&A: The Pastoral Challenges of Summer by John D. Witvliet....39

More than a Fiesta by Gerardo Martí and Mark T. Mulder....42

The Gift of the Felon by Kate Kooyman....44

Resources

Psalms to …