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Multi-Modal Deep Learning To Understand Vision And Language, Shagan Sah

Theses

Developing intelligent agents that can perceive and understand the rich visual world around us has been a long-standing goal in the field of artificial intelligence. In the last few years, significant progress has been made towards this goal and deep learning has been attributed to recent incredible advances in general visual and language understanding. Convolutional neural networks have been used to learn image representations while recurrent neural networks have demonstrated the ability to generate text from visual stimuli. In this thesis, we develop methods and techniques using hybrid convolutional and recurrent neural network architectures that connect visual data and natural …

Polyol-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated From Sourdough And Their Application To Reduce Sugar In A Quinoa-Based Milk Substitute, Stephanie Jeske, Emanuele Zannini, Kieran M. Lynch, Aidan Coffey, Elke K. Arendt

Department of Biological Sciences Publications

The interest for plant-based dairy substitutes is expanding rapidly and consumers are opting for nutritious and healthy dairy alternatives. The reduction of sugar using different exogenous enzymes in combination with lactic acid fermentation in a quinoa-based milk substitute was explored in this study. Different amylolytic enzymes were used to release sugar from the raw material, which were further metabolised to mannitol, due to fermentation with two heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria. Using these two biotechnological techniques enables the reduction of sugar, while also preserving some of the sweetness. Leuconostoc citreum TR116, and Lactobacillus brevis TR055 were isolated from sourdough. Both strains …

Georgia Southern To Face Eastern Michigan In Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern to Face Eastern Michigan in Raycom Media Camellia Bowl

Timeless, Not Temporal, Hyveth Williams

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Executive Committee & Cabinet Minutes December 2018, Uno Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

These are the official minutes of the Faculty Senate Executive Council Meetings at the University of Nebraska - Omaha (UNO) for Academic year 2018-2019. Minutes are not posted until officially approved by the Executive Council at the following meeting. Minutes are archived yearly within the UNO Library Archives.

12-2018 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for December 2018.

Fresh Squeezed Fitness: A Case Study On The Marketing Of Orangetheory Fitness, Emma Schmidt

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

The fitness industry has grown immensely in the past decade as a form of health management. The industry has expanded to offer niche fitness facilities that cater to individuals’ specific needs and motivations. The purpose of this study was to examine the best marketing and branding practices utilized by Orangetheory Fitness. The research for this study was collected using a case study matrix, developed by the researcher, to evaluate Orangetheory Fitness’ marketing strategies. The study resulted in findings indicating the importance of technology advancement and brand differentiation pertaining to the success of Orangetheory Fitness. It is crucial for Orangetheory Fitness …

Does Family Matter? A Phenomenological Inquiry Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Women Persisting In Distance Education, Professional Doctoral Programs, Lisa S. Sosin, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S, Spaulding

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The qualitative study aims to examine the lived experiences of women persisting in the distance; professional doctoral degrees as they seek to integrate and balance their family of origin and current family system with their development as scholars.

This qualitative study employed Moustakas’ (1994) transcendental phenomeno-logical approach through a purposive sampling of eleven women who are en-rolled in distance education, professional doctoral programs at two universities in the southern United States.

This study furthers the existing research by demonstrating that family is inti-mately tied to the scholarly identity development and persistence of women enrolled in distance education, professional doctorate programs. …

Public And Private Spending On Justice In Canada, Lisa Moore, Mitchell Perlmutter, Trevor C. W. Farrow

Canadian Forum on Civil Justice

As a ubiquitous aspect of everyday life, it should come as little surprise that legal problems have a tremendous cumulative cost on society. Assessing the cost of civil, family and criminal justice problems in Canada is a complex and multifaceted undertaking, owing in part to the number of agencies involved in the administration of justice, the various types of justice system expenses, and the intangible and ‘knock on’ costs that often result from experiencing legal problems. Further, costs can be examined in monetary, temporal, personal, physical health, mental health and other terms. The monetary costs are of course the most …

The Classic, Winter 2018-19, Public Relations

The Classic, 2010-2019

Zwemer View: The Way Forward; Around the Green: Northwestern to Start Physician Assistant Master's Program; In Box; Crossing Borders in the Classroom; Enrollment Fourth Largest; Geneticist Nominated for Young Alumni Reward; We're on the List; Campus LIfe: A Taste of Home; New STEM Programs; AD Accolades; Nostalgic Notes; A Summer for Success; Faith Focus Recognized; Face Value: Robert Winn; MCAT Score Success; The Numbers Don't Lie; Musical Mission; Leading by Example; Investing in the Mission; Red Zone; The Sounds of Our Times; 1,000 Words: Yeehaw!; Living Faith: Northwestern helps high school students dig into the Bible; Raider Nation in the …

Proposal For Cal Poly Livestock Judging Team Golf Tournament, Megan E. Farley, Gracie Nino

Agricultural Education and Communication

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Livestock Judging Team was founded in 1948. Since then, there had consistently been a team competing for Cal Poly until 2002. Unfortunately, the judging team was cut due to budget constraints placed on the Animal Science Department. In 2017, Mr. Lee Rincker spearheaded the reinstatement of the team, recruiting five members to compete for the season.

Intercollegiate livestock judging is a co-curricular activity where competitors apply their knowledge of animal science to determine the quality of livestock animals for use in real-world situations. Research has determined that this program develops both life and professional skills. …

Creating An Efficient Business Plan For Longview Club Lambs, Karlee J. Dornbush

Agricultural Education and Communication

Longview Club Lambs is a small startup business located in Lincoln, California. Longview Club Lambs has the goal to maintain a high of level efficiency and productivity to compete with other club lamb businesses within the next three years (Longview Club Lambs, 2018). In order to do this, Longview Club Lambs will need to evaluate its current practices and determine the necessary adjustments that should be made to their business plan.

To create this new business model, the business will need to re-evaluate all its management practices and make the needed changes to adjust to a larger scale operation. Implementing …

The Cresset (Vol. Lxxxii, No. 2, Advent/Christmas), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Tempo Magazine, Fall 2018, Office Of Student Life

Tempo Magazine

Tempo Magazine is Coastal Carolina University's student-produced feature magazine. TEMPO #40. Editor: Anne Kelley. Faculty advisor: Colin Burch and Scott Mann.

Salary Accounting And Its Features In State Medical Organisations, A. Kulibayev

International Finance and Accounting

This article discusses the methodological and organizational –technical features of the remuneration of health workers. Recommendations for remuneration for health care institutions, the formulation and improvement of their accounting policies.

Reforming And Improving Pension System, B. Mamatov, F. Hamraeva

International Finance and Accounting

The article reveals the role of pension provision in the system of social protection of the population, the directions of development of the state pension system in the Action Strategy, the importance of programs of measures for developing the Concept of reforming the state pension system for 2019-2030 and developed scientific conclusions, suggestions and recommendations.

The Role Of Small Business And Private Entrepreneurship In Providing Employment Of Population, B. Shermukhamedov, M. Mirvalieva

International Finance and Accounting

The article outlines the capability of small business to increase labor force participation and the theoretical foundation of impact of small business on supply and demand equilibrium of the labor force and on an increase of income per capita. The article also outlines several recommendations to stimulate small businesses participation in employment creation.

The Use Of Seal Bombs In California Fisheries: Unknown Impacts Point To An Urgent Need For More Research, Aimee Kerr

Working Papers

Commercial fishing in California is a significant source of jobs and incomes. The industry can also produce detrimental environmental impacts, including injuries to threatened and endangered marine mammals and damage to marine ecosystems. There are a host of state and federal legal and regulatory mechanisms in place to protect marine mammals and their habitat. Some of these are more effective than others, and all exist within a continually evolving political and economic landscape. Seal bombs are incendiary devices used by some fishers to deter sea lions, seals, and other mammals from fish nets and fishing grounds. Measures to allow the …

En Sus Propias Palabras: Testimonios Of Latinas In Elected And Appointed Office, Andrea Guajardo

Theses & Dissertations

Governance in the United States has been the domain of men since the idea of democracy and independence from England was in its infancy. The systematic oppression and exclusion of persons of color and women was the backdrop upon which the United States was founded. Many continue to experience conflict and struggle in their efforts to gain and maintain civil rights and seek personal and professional experiences free from marginalization and oppression. This purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the lived experiences group of Latinas who have been elected or appointed to public office with an emphasis critical …

K–12 Campus Communication: An Insiders’ View From The Southwest, Melissa Gonzales

Theses & Dissertations

Research Focus. In school systems, educational achievements of students and success of schools is often dependent on teachers and administrators charged with educating students, communicating with parents, along with translating and implementing a multitude of local, district, state, and federal policies (Halawah, 2005). However, recent decades have seen the highest turnover and lowest teacher satisfaction rates. As a result of teacher turnover and decline in teacher satisfaction, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE, 2012), recommends that states address conditions that cause teachers to leave the profession.

One of the ways of enhancing teacher (and other employee) satisfaction …

Officer Use Of Force: A Multicase Study Of Institutional Betrayal, Margarita Mcauliffe

Theses & Dissertations

Law enforcement officers in the United States are authorized to utilize force (Alpert & MacDonald, 2001); however, the use of force can cause physical and emotional trauma to the person against whom it is used, and to the person’s loved ones (WHO, 2002; Bloom, 2012; APA, 2013). The needs and rights of traumatized individuals must be addressed for healing to occur (U.S. DOJ, 2013). It was not known if the needs and rights of the survivors of officer use of force were being met. Filling a gap in the literature, this exploratory multicase study investigated 5 use-of-force incidents with demographically …

The Independent Ed. 6 Vol. 1, Rollins College Students

The Independent

Managing Staff

Kenzie Helmick, Editor-in-Chief

Lya Dominguez, Chief Creative Officer

Scott Novak & Mary Catherine Pflug, Co-Founders

Design Team

Senior Designer: Caitlyn Patel

Designers/Artists: Lindsey Wright, Hannah Jahosky, Jihye Shin, Jake Green, Alicia Sales, Karina Hornberger, Isabella Hartman, Isabella Porter, Victoria Tam, Ghina Fawaz, Karina Hornberger

Editors

Senior Editor: Jack Gabriel

Copy Editors: Sofia Frasz, Kate Taramykin, Anna Murray-Campbell, Ciara Spencer, Hannah Butcher, Kristen Franz, Elizabeth Trepanier, David Smith, Siobhan Cooney

Contributors

Sianna Boschetti, Gabbie Buenida, Dr. Wenxian Zhang, Colin Brant, Emily O'Malley, Isabella Braga, Luisa Bravo, Richard Reep, Barbara Hughes, Robby Palmer, Rachel Goldenberg, Noelle Wurst, Allison Van Tilborgh, …

Sensitivity Of Salmonella Serovars And Natural Microflora To High-Pressure Pasteurization: Open Access Data For Risk Assessment And Practitioners, Abimbola Allison, Aliyar Fouladkhah

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Industrial adoption of high-pressure processing is gaining importance and momentum as an alternative method to traditional utilization of antimicrobials and heat-based pasteurization. This indicates the need for extensive validation studies and available data for feasible and efficacious adoption of the technology by practitioners and the private industry. Current dataset is obtained utilizing elevated hydrostatic pressure of 35 to 380 MPa for time intervals of 0 (untreated controls) to 10 min, for decontamination of mesophilic background microflora and inoculated Salmonella in orange juice [1]. This open accessed data could be incorporated as part of risk assessment analyses for mitigating the risk …

Experimental Investigation Into The Effects Of Thermal Recuperation On The Combustion Characteristics Of A Non-Premixed Meso-Scale Vortex Combustor, Seyed Ehsan Hosseini, Evan Owens, John Krohn, James Leylek

Faculty Publications - Mechanical Engineering

In small-scale combustors, the ratio of area to the combustor volume increases and hence heat loss from the combustor’s wall is significantly enhanced and flame quenching occurs. To solve this problem, non-premixed vortex flow is employed to stabilize flames in a meso-scale combustion chamber to generate small-scale power or thrust for propulsion systems. In this experimental investigation, the effects of thermal recuperation on the characteristics of asymmetric non-premixed vortex combustion are studied. The exhaust gases temperature, emissions and the combustor wall temperature are measured to evaluate thermal and emitter efficiencies. The results illustrate that in both combustors (with/without thermal recuperator), …

Calcitriol And Calcipotriol Modulate Transport Activity Of Abc Transporters And Exhibit Selective Cytotoxicity In Mrp1-Overexpressing Cells, Kee W. Tan, Angelina Sampson, Bremansu Osa-Andrews, Surtaj H. Iram

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Efflux transporters P-glycoprotein (P-gp/ABCB1), multidrug resistance protein 1 (MRP1/ABCC1), and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2) can affect the efficacy and toxicity of a wide variety of drugs and are implicated in multidrug resistance (MDR). Eight test compounds, recently identified from an intramolecular FRET-based high throughput screening, were characterized for their interaction with MRP1. We report that the active metabolite of vitamin D3, calcitriol, and its analog calcipotriol are selectively cytotoxic to MRP1-overexpressing cells, besides inhibiting transport function of P-gp, MRP1, and BCRP. Calcitriol and calcipotriol consistently displayed a potent inhibitory activity on MRP1-mediated doxorubicin and calcein efflux in MRP1-overexpressing H69AR …

Four Community Engagement Lessons From Detroit To Connecticut, Michelle R. Dunlap

Human Development Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Finalizing And Completing The Lewiston/Auburn Heritage Trail, Marissa Bale, Tess Black, Zeke Smith

Community Engaged Research Reports

The cities of Lewiston and Auburn will soon be installing their own rendition of Museum in the Streets (MITS), a walking tour through the downtown and riverfront areas of L/A. Using 32 panels composed of text and images, the walking tour offers visitors historical anecdotes to illustrate the rich history of the twin cities. The purpose of this tour is to increase the sense of place felt by residents, and to afford visitors a deeper connection to the cities’ history. In collaboration with Grow L+A, Museum L/A, the Androscoggin Historical Society, and several other community partners, our research project focused …

Building A Case For The Replacement Of A Legacy Library Management System, Nilofar Maideen Shameem

Research Collection Library

This chapter presents the feasibility study conducted at SMU Libraries as part of an overall strategy aimed at engaging key stakeholders and getting their buy-in, right from the planning stage, for the migration and implementation of a library management system. The feasibility study was conducted over a period of eight months and involved representatives from various teams within the library as well as the university’s IT department.

Wcu Museum Of Anthropology And Archaeology’S New Exhibit Featuring Beautiful Rwanda, Laura Di Giovine

WCU Museum in the News

No abstract provided.

Wcu Museum Of Anthropology And Archaeology’S New Exhibit Featuring Beautiful Rwanda, Laura Di Giovine

WCU Museum in the News

No abstract provided.