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As Opioid Use Climbs, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Rises In New Hampshire, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

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2017 In Books, Susan Dumais

UNH Today Archive

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The Foundations Of Modern Criminal Law And Gender Inequality, Catalina P. Correa

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

Modern penal theory, like prevalent western theories of law, adopts a determined model of autonomy, one in which people are separable from social and family contexts. Taken to the criminal law context, this model proposes people can be defined without taking into account the social context. The use of prisons thus presupposes that individuals can be removed from their communities and families to be reeducated, readapted, treated or—in the retributive approach—simply punished. This notion of autonomy, however, hides from sight the group of people who not only maintain family ties with the men and women in prison, but who also, …

Stories At The Edge Of Class-- Marginalization In The Law School Experience, Susan Grover, Nikeshia Womack

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Open Access: A Means For Social Justice And Greater Social Cohesion, Nikos Koutras

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

On Dionysian Theological Methodology, Joseph Arrendale

School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite was an anonymous theologian who likely lived in Syria around the sixth century CE. He is primarily known for his advancements in the field of apophatic, or negative, theology. However, far from being against positive statements about God, Dionysius viewed them as necessary springboards for the worship of a God that is beyond word or concept. The structure of the Dionysian method for doing theology allows for the avoidance of idolatry as well as for sidestepping the charge of onto-theology in Christian God-talk. Thomas Aquinas and Hans Urs von Balthasar are theologians that each appropriated the Dionysian …

Algorithm For Computational Imaging On A Real-Time Hardware, Manish Bhattarai

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

DRAMATIC advances in the field of computational and medical imaging over the past decades have enabled many critical applications such as night vision, medical diagnosis, quality control, and remote sensing. The increasing demand for image quality and its fidelity requires an increase in pixel count and a sophisticated post-processing mechanism to efficiently store, transmit, and analyze this massive data. There is an inherent trade-off between the generation of big data by such imaging systems and efficiency in extraction of useful information within real-time constraints, limiting the efficacy of such sensors in real-time decision-making systems. The traditional imaging system gets burdened …

Two St. Norbert College Students Receive National Study-Abroad Grants, St. Norbert College

Press Releases 2017

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St. Norbert College Students Named To Fall 2017 Dean's List, St. Norbert College

Press Releases 2017

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A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Investigation Of Speech Production During Reading, Nick Wan, Allison S. Hancock, Todd K. Moon, Ronald B. Gillam

Psychology Faculty Publications

This study was designed to test the extent to which speaking processes related to articulation and voicing influence Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) measures of cortical hemodynamics and functional connectivity. Participants read passages in three conditions (oral reading, silent mouthing, and silent reading) while undergoing fNIRS imaging. Area under the curve (AUC) analyses of the oxygenated and deoxygenated hemodynamic response function concentration values were compared for each task across five regions of interest. There were significant region main effects for both oxy and deoxy AUC analyses, and a significant region x task interaction for deoxy AUC favoring the oral reading …

Cross-Situational Learning With Bayesian Generative Models For Multimodal Category And Word Learning In Robots, A Taniguchi, T Taniguchi, A Cangelosi

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

In this paper, we propose a Bayesian generative model that can form multiple categories based on each sensory-channel and can associate words with any of the four sensory-channels (action, position, object, and color). This paper focuses on cross-situational learning using the co-occurrence between words and information of sensory-channels in complex situations rather than conventional situations of cross-situational learning. We conducted a learning scenario using a simulator and a real humanoid iCub robot. In the scenario, a human tutor provided a sentence that describes an object of visual attention and an accompanying action to the robot. The scenario was set as …

Hierarchical Creep Cavity Formation In An Ultramylonite And Implications For Phase Mixing, J Gilgannon, F Fusseis, L Menegon, K Regenauer-Lieb, J Buckman

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Abstract. Establishing models for the formation of well-mixed polyphase domains in ultramylonites is difficult because the effects of large strains and thermo-hydro-chemo-mechanical feedbacks can obscure the transient phenomena that may be responsible for domain production. We use scanning electron microscopy and nanotomography to offer critical insights into how the microstructure of a highly deformed quartzo-feldspathic ultramylonite evolved. The dispersal of monomineralic quartz domains in the ultramylonite is interpreted to be the result of the emergence of synkinematic pores, called creep cavities. The cavities can be considered the product of two distinct mechanisms that formed hierarchically: Zener–Stroh cracking and viscous grain-boundary …

Constraining The Deforestation History Of Europe: Evaluation Of Historical Land Use Scenarios With Pollen-Based Land Cover Reconstructions, Jed O. Kaplan, Kristen M. Krumhardt, Marie José Gaillard, Shinya Sugita, Anna Kari Trondman, Ralph Fyfe, Laurent Marquer, Florence Mazier, Anne Birgitte Nielsen

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

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Information Literacy In Ghanaian Academic Institutions: Case Of Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (K.N.U.S.T), Ghana, Lilian Atta-Obeng Miss, Ernest Boakye Mr., Fynn Paapa Kwamena Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A case of a credit bearing information literacy skills class, offered to first year undergraduate students though not across all colleges at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana was analysed. The survey research methodology was used and questionnaire was distributed to 136 students. The findings indicated that the course was relevant and should be maintained though students’ knowledge on ethical use of information, citation skills, and information searching skills were poor. The study recommends a collaborative partnership between librarians and faculty for the teaching and learning of information literacy skills.

Shoe Dog, Tanner Hafen 7058931

Marriott Student Review

A book review of Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight.

Nail It Then Scale It Book Review, Jacob Thorpe

Marriott Student Review

Nail It Then Scale It highlights how entrepreneurs can deliberately work to create a successful and scalable business.

Forging The Link: Hispanic Community's Impact On U.S. Businesses, Hope Steele

Marriott Student Review

American businesses should forge a positive link with the Hispanic community.

Faculty Interview With Dr. Troy Nielson, Joshua T. Mccarty

Marriott Student Review

Business school senior, Joshua McCarty, sits down with Associate Professor Dr. Troy Nielson to gain some insights into this well-respected professor's background, vision, and teaching style.

From Play To Performance: Building An Effective Organization, Jessica N. Selee, Jade Johnson, Jocelyn N. Murray, Anna Samuelson, Jasmine Li, Andrew Lacanienta, Mat D. Duerden, Mark Widmer

Marriott Student Review

Under the Mentored Experience Grant, six students studies the impact that non-work activities (recreation or leisure) have on individual contributors or organization. Some employees refrain from participating in Leisure-at-Work (LAW) due to lack of time or skill, to cliques, to differing preferences, or fear of negative connotations. Employees report that LAW increases productivity, establishes and enriches social interactions, improves communication, attracts and retains employees in a company, and facilitates a culture of engagement, trust, and camaraderie. At the conclusion of our analysis, we identified areas of future research and recommendations for best practice.

Unsung Hero Of The Tanner--Alvan Williamson, Elisabeth J. Andersen

Marriott Student Review

Alvan Williamson is an unsung hero of the Tanner Building. This article will help you to get to know him better as an all-around amazing person as well.

Heroes: How Hr Leaders Can Help End Sexual Violence Against Women, Wyatt Pagano

Marriott Student Review

This article explores the nature of the negative consequences of sexual violence for victims and the resulting problems that sexual misconduct can cause for businesses. Also, the article aims to demonstrate ways that HR leaders can help prevent violence and alleviate its consequences, leading to a better, safer workplace and world for women everywhere.

Social Media In The Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent Or Lawsuits, Ian U. Anderson

Marriott Student Review

As social media use in the hiring process increases, hiring managers must understand how to use it effectively and legally. Improper use of social media when researching candidates can lead to lawsuits. This article features three key recommendation for effective use of social media in hiring decisions.

Industry Spotlight: Aerospace & Defense, Spencer Evans

Marriott Student Review

The A&D industry is an exciting and challenging industry that is opening up to both recent college graduates and experienced professionals alike. The work is challenging, and at times slow-moving, and extremely fulfilling.

The Art Of The Commander, The Art Of The Servant, William R. Adams

Marriott Student Review

Being a business major at BYU takes up enough study time. Why would a student want to do a rigorous minor, too? William Adams describes his journey as a business strategy major and editing minor and relates how the two fields together have helped him gain a better understanding of business strategy and leadership.

Pre-Management? How To Best Prepare: A Brief Overview For Potential Accounting, Finance, And Information Systems Students, Ammon Kou

Marriott Student Review

Many pre-management students are curious about the accounting, finance, and information systems majors offered at BYU. This article features an overview of each major and how best to prepare for those majors’ programs.

Buzzwords

Marriott Student Review

Learn how to use the following buzzwords correctly:

• Kill chain
• Storytelling
• ROR
• Moat
• Push Tolerance

Why We Write, Victoria Beecroft

Marriott Student Review

Victoria discusses the importance of writing in business fields as a means of expressing and furthering ideas.

Unexpected Connections: Full Issue Of Volume 1, Issue 3, Marianna E. Richardson

Marriott Student Review

Unexpected Connections is the Fall 2017 Issue of Marriott Student Review.

Omni-Directional Catadioptric Acquisition System, Andreas Nowatzyk, Andrew I. Russell

Defensive Publications Series

An omni-directional catadioptric acquisition system (ODCA system) is provided to address the problem of producing real time, 360°, stereoscopic video of remote events for virtual reality (VR) viewing. The ODCA system is a video image-capture assembly that includes a cylinder with multiple apertures arranged around its circumference to admit light as the ODCA system rotates about a central axis. Inside the cylinder, there is a mirror on the left and right side of each aperture that reflects light rays into the cylinder from different angles. As the cylinder rotates, the light rays are admitted through the apertures and reflected from …

Redirected Walking For Cord Management, Josh Weaver

Defensive Publications Series

A player immersed in a virtual reality environment often interacts with a virtual reality scene while he is physically located in a virtual reality room. The player typically views the scene through a head-mounted display, which is connected to a host device or a network port via a communicative cord. When interacting with the virtual reality scene, the player may physically change and rotate his position in the virtual reality room in response to what is being displayed as part of the virtual reality scene. As a result, the communicative cord can wrap around and become entangled with itself or …