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Tunneling Through: Engineering Professor Assists In Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Project, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Lance Yarbrough spent a lot of his summer deep underground

Be Honest With Me: How Federal Regulation Of Sports Gambling Must Protect The Integrity Of The Game, Grant Ellfeldt

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Before the Court’s decision, PASPA had entirely prohibited states from legalizing sports gambling. In light of their newfound liberty, states began to individually legalize and regulate sports gambling. The federal government did not wait long to introduce their own regulations. On December 19, 2018, Congress introduced the Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act (SWMIA). At its core, SWMIA is designed to protect the integrity of professional sports.

To protect the integrity of professional sports and prevent fraud, SWMIA must accomplish three things. First, because …

Executive Committee & Cabinet Minutes December 2019, 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 2019-2020. Minutes are not posted until officially approved by the Executive Council at the following meeting. Minutes are archived yearly within the UNO Library Archives.

Mcsa Executive Minutes 12/04/2019, Morris Campus Student Association

Morris Campus Student Association

No abstract provided.

Exploring Relationships Among Environmental And Intrapersonal Variables And Evidence-Based Practice Implementation, Amanda N. Canada

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is not consistently implemented within healthcare settings; although many organizations claim it is how they deliver care in the 21^st century. In a review of the literature, multiple intrapersonal variables were found to impact the inconsistency with which EBP is applied and the success of its implementation within nursing practice. Organizational culture and perceived stress can influence the uptake of EBP beliefs and can affect EBP implementation. Clinicians who have more confidence in their EBP knowledge and skills are expected to implement best practices. Underpinned by Social Cognitive Theory, a model was developed to guide study …

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

Multi-Touch Books In Higher Education: A Study Of Educational Leadership And Policy For Schools Of Education, Jason M. Cascio

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Technology points to gaps in higher education adoption of learning technologies where decisions are based on a digital tool’s efficacy and unique capabilities, rather than the role they play in effective teaching and learning (Grush, 2019). Higher Education institutions and their faculty postpone technical decision-making. This results in an educational system ill-equipped to meet the needs of students, faculty, and sufficient digital fluency of graduates and the workforce. By integrating current, interactive tools into teaching materials, such as multi-touch books, or iBooks, faculty can meet their students’ learning needs, thereby improving competencies and ability to track their assessment and engagement …

Human Adaptability For Deep Space Missions: An Exploratory Study, Paul T. Bartone, Robert R. Roland, Jocelyn V. Bartone, Gerald P. Krueger, Albert A. Sciarretta, Bjorn Helge Johnsen

Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments

The present qualitative study conducts in-depth interviews with astronauts and other subject matter experts in order to shed light on human adaptability in extreme environments. Deep space travel will entail a range of highly stressful conditions to which astronauts must adapt. Feelings of isolation will be increased, as the space traveler is farther from Earth for longer periods of time. Daily life will take place in small and confined areas, for durations extending into years. The dangers of the extreme environment of space are ever-present, and failure of critical equipment or components can lead to death. Astronauts will need to …

Vertical Electrical Impedance Measurements Of Concrete Bridge Decks, Jared Scott Baxter

Theses and Dissertations

This research focuses on the creation, validation, automation, and deployment of a nondestructive vertical electrical impedance (VEI) bridge deck assessment apparatus. A multichannel impedance analyzer with a moving platform is developed that can assess the deterioration state of a bridge deck without stationary traffic control. The multichannel apparatus is capable of taking over 500 impedance samples a second and can scan a bridge deck over 500 times faster than more traditional techniques. This research also shows VEI measurements are inversely proportional to the diffusivity of ions through concrete and that an impedance measurement frequency of 25 kHz is the most …

Safety And Health Fellow, Kassidy Taylor

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Space Weather Editor, Via D'Agostino

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

A Parent’S Guide To Career And Professional Success At Unh, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Junior Using Experiences With Migraine To Help Others, Pam Starling

University of Mississippi News

Denney working to inform and assist others suffering from chronic disease

Fall 2019 Student Scholar Symposium Abstract Volume, Chapman University Center For Undergraduate Excellence

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

No abstract provided.

Cwu Faculty Senate Minutes -12/04/19, Janet Shields

Faculty Senate Minutes

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate minutes for the June 1, 2016 regular meeting.

How Sexual Preference Is Related To Victimization Of Dating Violence, Karley Wilson, Lexi Tyler, Madeline Kuchan

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Intimate Partner Violence is a serious and detrimental public health issue that impacts millions of Americans each year. According to National Statistics, nearly 20 Americans per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner (NCADV, 2019). IPV includes actions such as domestic violence (hitting, slapping, shoving), stalking, and rape. Although there is extensive research on the overall subject, a small amount of research has looked at the relationship between sexual minorities and dating violence. The research we conducted analyzed the correlation between sexual preference and victimization of dating violence. The collected data was analyzed using the SPSS online program. Results …

2019 December 4 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

No abstract provided.

What We've Got Here Is A Failure To Indicate, Laura A. Heymann

Popular Media

No abstract provided.

Risoma Para Sa Mga Puno: Mga Konsepto Nina Deleuze At Guattari Para Sa Ekolohiya Ng Lungsod Naga, Bikol, Paz Verdades Santos

Katipunan

Tinatalakay ng papel kung paano maaaring magamit sa kampanyang pang-ekolohiya ang mga pagsasateorya nina Deleuze at Guattari, partikular ang dalumat ng tatlong ekolohiya, panitikan ng minorya, at ekosopiya. Inilalarawan ng papel ang aktuwal na pakikibaka at pakikisangkot ng may-akda upang sagipin ang Ilog Naga sa pagbuo ng Susog Salog: The Naga River Arts and Culture Initiative, ang matatandang puno sa pagpapalapad ng mga kalsada ng Lungsod Naga sa pagkakabuo ng They Grey, We Green (Gana Berde, Abo Pyerde), at Save 651, at iba pang kampanya para sa edukasyong pangkalikasan. Inilalarawan ng papel kung paano maaaring gumana ang dalumat ng risoma …

Human Gaze Sa Telebisyon:Ang “Buhay-Iláng” Ayon Sa Born To Be Wild, Jason Paolo R. Telles

Katipunan

Itinatampok ng sanaysay na ito ang diskusyon kung papaano inilalarawan at isinasakatawan ng lingguhang programang dokumentaryo ng GMA Network na Born to be Wild ang mga buhay-iláng (wildlife) sa Pilipinas. Gamit ang konsepto ng “human gaze” ni Randy Malamud bilang lente, mapapansing ang mga pagsasalaysay (narrative), musika, at mise-en-scène ng mga episodyo ng nasabing programang pantelebisyon ay naghahayag ng “subalternidad” ng mga buhay-iláng. Sa ilalim ng representasyon na ito, inilarawan at isinakatawan ang mga buhay-iláng ayon sa mga tropo ng infantilisasyon (infantilization) at obhektipikasyon (objectification). Ang infantilisasyon ng mga buhay-iláng ay makikita sa pagturing sa kanila ng dokumentaryo bilang mga …

Provost Wayne Jones Named Fellow By National Academy Of Inventors, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Nominate Students For Create Your Own Story Award, Michelle Morrissey

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Eating Unprocessed Foods, Gwen Peters, Meghan Sheridan, Caitlin Clack

Student Work

Some studies have shown that processed foods are “getting safer and the technologies used to produce them are only getting better.” Although this is a good claim, unprocessed foods still provide better social, environmental and economical resources to communities.

The Fog Development Kit: A Platform For The Development And Management Of Fog Systems, Colton Powell

Computer Science and Engineering Master's Theses

With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), fog computing has emerged to help traditional cloud computing in meeting scalability demands. Fog computing makes it possible to fulfill real-time requirements of applications by bringing more processing, storage, and control power geographically closer to end-devices. How- ever, since fog computing is a relatively new field, there is no standard platform for research and development in a realistic environment, and this dramatically inhibits innovation and development of fog-based applications. In response to these challenges, we propose the Fog Development Kit (FDK). By providing high-level interfaces for allocating computing and networking resources, …

Fear Of Illegal Immigration In America: How Media Influences Its Viewers, Alexandra Leon Oliva

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Illegal immigration has been an ongoing social problem, leading to a great deal of variety in public opinions. Conservative media have propagated fear of illegal immigration and have influenced their viewers' perception. This past year, media coverage has been used to promote ideas on illegal immigration. The different coverages were used to explain their own examples of what they thought about the current immigration issue. Due to this, people were influenced to create their own opinions based on the information broadcasted. The framing theory implies that an individual preferred media influences their perception of illegal immigration. Using Chapman's survey of …

Violence In Interpersonal Relationships, Skylar Terrana, Asaf Cohen, Zachary Kaiser, Anastasia Gougas

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

This study was conducted to examine the relationships among acceptance of couple violence, attraction to abuse, and beliefs about relationship red flags among college students. We conducted an online survey of 159 students at Chapman University to investigate the relationship among attraction to abuse, acceptance of couple violence, and perceived relationship. The results indicated that there is a positive correlation between students feeling attracted to abuse and acceptance of violence in their relationship. However, there was not a clear correlation between the acceptance of violence and the ability to perceive relationship red flags, but we did find that students who …

Behind The Belief: Why People Believe In Conspiracy Theories, Erisa Castillo

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Conspiracy theories have been used by many Americans throughout history as explanations to justify situations and events that the United States Government has carried out, however, many have no reliable evidence. The claims of these theories range from violent to completely harmless and some are categorized as strange phenomena. So why do Americans believe in conspiracy theories? One reason may be our lack of confidence, trust, and transparency between our government and us as American citizens. Using the Chapman University Survey of American Fears, I will look more closely into the various variables that play leading roles as to why …

Chapman's Berlin Wall As A Display Of Tribal Victory, Cameron Steiner

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

From early contact between hunter-gatherer tribes, through the Middle Ages and to even modern times, societies in conflict would frequently engage in the intimidation tactic of severing the heads of their rivals and placing them upon spikes or poles. More than a means to warn away those who came upon it, these displays would exhibit the power and superiority of one tribe over the other. While the most explicit forms of this custom are no longer in widespread use, their gestures of dominance continue to be practiced in objects and figures that are given symbolic significance, typically representing the victory …

Praising God Around The World: Christian Worship Music As An Individual And Collective Experience, Divya Putty

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

The artists “Bethel” and “Hillsong” are frequently recognized by Christians living in America. But what about the names “Bridge Music India” or “Sinach”? These names would be most likely unknown in the states but celebrated in India and Nigeria. While each stems from vastly different cultural backgrounds, they all serve the purpose of creating a space for people to connect with God and each other through musical worship. Drawing on four different pieces of worship music and their use in live services, this article analyzes the effects of worship music, specifically their lyrical and musical content, on the individuals participating …

Analysis Of People's Fears Due To News Outlets, Pedro Marquard

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

In the past, people obtained their news from newspapers and by conversations with other people. However, over the past couple of decades the media has completely evolved and people have access to an array of news sources. Media has great persuasive capacity, analysis has found that certain broadcast networks can influence voting patterns when introduced to Cable TV in areas where it was not broadcasted before. Research has shown that the daily news people receive has a persuasive role in an individual’s way of thinking and their personal fears. Media has a direct impact on how people react to a …