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Evolution - #4: Genetic Drift And Founder Effect, Jessica Amacher, Sowmya Anjur, Donald Dosch, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, Crystal Randall

Unit 1: Evolution

Genetic drift is a term used to describe chance fluctuations in the allelic frequencies in a population over time. The effects of genetic drift tend to be very minor in large populations, but they can be quite significant in small populations. Alleles are different functional forms in which a gene might exist. Humans have two alleles, sometimes the same but sometimes different, of most of their genes. In any population, it is possible to determine the frequency of all alleles. If these alleles get passed on to the next generation at random, then we should expect to see approximately the …

Evolution - #6: Selection Simulation, Jessica Amacher, Sowmya Anjur, Donald Dosch, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, Crystal Randall

Unit 1: Evolution

A modern understanding of the theory of evolution revolves around the selection of certain types within a population that over long time periods eventually leads to change of the species. This descent with modification is modeled with this activity, and leads to a subsequent lesson that has students reading about research into examples of speciation.

Evolution - #5: Globin Gene Evolution, Jessica Amacher, Sowmya Anjur, Donald Dosch, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, Crystal Randall

Unit 1: Evolution

For this lesson, students are guided through the steps necessary to compare nucleotide and amino acid sequences available at the National Center for Biotechnology Information that is maintained by the National Institutes of Health. The lesson starts with an examination of the alpha-globin gene. Alpha-globin is one of the proteins that constitutes hemoglobin. Student look at the various sequences of this gene that have been deposited at NCBI with a goal of determining alternative forms of the gene. The lesson then broadens the scope of comparison to include members of the globin protein family. Students create a phylogenetic tree that …

Building Evaluation Capacity In Community Colleges, Juliane Ziter

Organization, Information and Learning Sciences ETDs

The purpose of this study is to provide insight into strategies that promote a practice of evaluation in community colleges. This study focuses on the aspects of organizational culture including employee engagement, leadership participation, evaluation practices, values and expectations, organizational norms, and benefit and incentive system associated with evaluation practice. Evaluation includes those activities conducted to identify the performance of processes and initiatives as well as the use of the information to improve the process or understanding of the process

The growing focus on accountability in higher education has included speculation about the most important measures of institutional success. Despite …

Validation Testing Of A Synthetic Spine And Upgraded Protocol For A Biomechanical Evaluation Of A Lumbar Spinal Orthosis, Daniel Hoyer

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent in all walks of life. Standard conservative treatment methods may work for some, but others go on to have spinal injections, opioids, or surgical procedures to alleviate pain. The Distractive and Mobility-Enabling Orthosis (DMO) was developed to meet the need for a conservative, drug-free treatment method. In this research, the low back support test protocol for evaluating DMO success was upgraded with a new synthetic lumbar spine model. The latest generation of the DMO project was then evaluated using the new system in a laboratory setting and on a pilot physical therapy patient.First, …

Wofford Today Winter 2019, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Wofford Today

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The Negotiator's Role In A Buyer-Seller Game, Joseph Gaudy

Graduate Theses and Capstone Projects (excluding DNP)

In game theory, buyer-seller games rarely utilize a negotiating third party. Any negotiations are typically conducted by the buyer and seller. This study, motivated by the real estate market, uses sequentially and simultaneously played game models to explore the influence a self-interested, negotiating, third party has on player payoffs. For the sequential model, a game tree is utilized to demonstrate player actions, preferences, and outcomes. The weak sequential equilibrium is calculated using Gambit[1] and shows optimality in player payoffs to exist when the seller’s and realtor’s strategies align according to the current market. For the simultaneous model, expected payoff functions …

A Mathematical Model For Prediction The Embedment Depth Of The Contiguous Piles Used In The Interchange Of Zakho Entrance, Najdat S. Akrawi, Shimal A. Ahmed

Polytechnic Journal

Determination of the depths of the embedment of contiguous piles requires extensive soil investigation to obtain the soil physical parameters. In addition, a large number of such piles involved in restricted access projects make that depth an essential problem. A simple mathematical model for predicting the depth of embedment using the height of the retained soil, the standard penetration test values, and the bulk unit weight of the soils encountered for 261 pile data sets was introduced using an artificial neural network approach. The coefficient of determination equals to 0.99 for the tested the data reveal that the depth of …

A Mathematical Model For Prediction The Embedment Depth Of The Contiguous Piles Used In The Interchange Of Zakho Entrance, Najdat S. Akrawi, Shimal A. Ahmed

Polytechnic Journal

Determination of the depths of the embedment of contiguous piles requires extensive soil investigation to obtain the soil physical parameters. In addition, a large number of such piles involved in restricted access projects make that depth an essential problem. A simple mathematical model for predicting the depth of embedment using the height of the retained soil, the standard penetration test values, and the bulk unit weight of the soils encountered for 261 pile data sets was introduced using an artificial neural network approach. The coefficient of determination equals to 0.99 for the tested the data reveal that the depth of …

A Mathematical Model For Prediction The Embedment Depth Of The Contiguous Piles Used In The Interchange Of Zakho Entrance, Najdat S. Akrawi, Shimal A. Ahmed

Polytechnic Journal

Determination of the depths of the embedment of contiguous piles requires extensive soil investigation to obtain the soil physical parameters. In addition, a large number of such piles involved in restricted access projects make that depth an essential problem. A simple mathematical model for predicting the depth of embedment using the height of the retained soil, the standard penetration test values, and the bulk unit weight of the soils encountered for 261 pile data sets was introduced using an artificial neural network approach. The coefficient of determination equals to 0.99 for the tested the data reveal that the depth of …

Irrational Rotations And Their Coding, Akhtam Dzhalilov, Sobir Bobokulov

Acta of Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent

In present work we study connection between irrational rotations of the unit interval and infinite words. Also, we discuss the complexity function for irrational rotation.

Modernization Of The Technological Process Of A Centrifugal Disk Apparatus For Applying Mineral Fertilizers And Substantiation Of Parameters, Ajargul Abduganiyevna Mambetsheripova

Acta of Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent

In article are brought information about the design, the technological process of new pneumo -centrifugal apparatus for application of mineral fertilizers and their mixtures, as well as the results and analysis of theoretical researches, in particular, the radius of fertilizer supply to apparatus.

Development Of Smart City Model: Smart Bus System Model, Marks Matyakubov, Onakhon Rustamova

Acta of Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent

Our purpose is contributing to the smart city model which is highly demanded by many organizations myriad number of organizations for developed cities in the world to significantly amplify and ameliorate the quality of life of the occupants, improve the utilization of city resources and reduce the operational prize. This model is used in urban places and it helps us to do the things which take our time and in this way it alleviates our job. Including different kinds of heterogeneous technologies such as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), Cloud Computing, and Unmanned Aerial …

Development Of Recommendations On Effective Operation Of Air Filters Of Buses Mercedes-Benz In The Conditions Of Tashkent, K.I. Ibragimov, B.H. Turakulov

Acta of Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent

This article is devoted to the regeneration of air filters Mercedes-Benz buses, justified the number of optimal regeneration of clogged air filters. The dynamics of the aerodynamic resistance of air filters is experimentally and theoretically proved, and the second-order polynomials are obtained for the prediction of the change in their resistance by applying the methods of mathematical statistics.

Characteristics Of Financing School Education, D. Sharafutdinov

International Finance and Accounting

The article discusses approaches to financing school education and gives an independent look at the scientific findings of local and foreign scientists. Based on the research, scientific conclusions were formulated and recommendations made.

Evaluation Of The Efficiency Of Flat Sunny Solar Air Heaters With Heat Transfer Turbulizers, Yorkin Sodikovich Abbasov, Muyassar Abubakirovna Umurzakova

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article presents methods for assessing the effectiveness of flat solar air heaters with heat transfer turbulators. The experience of world scientific achievements in the field of increasing the efficiency of solar air heaters is analyzed. The analysis of the effectiveness of flat air heaters. According to the results of the study, it was determined that, in addition to the traditional formula efficiency, for evaluating the effectiveness of flat air heaters with heat transfer turbulators collectors use methods developed in heat engineering and based on the Reynolds analogy.

To The Calculation Of Solid-State Cargo Attachment Under The Influence Of Longitudinal Forces, Khabibulla Turanov, Yadgor Ruzmetov, Jamol Shihnazarov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article is devoted to the calculation of cargo fastening using the current method. It is proved that according to the existing method, the force in all elastic cargo mounts of both one and the other direction under the influence of longitudinal forces has the same value, regardless of the different location of the geometric parameters of the mounts in space. Calculations of forces in elastic elements of fastening by the specified method are given. The results of the comparative analysis showed that the forces in all wire fasteners, in contrast to the existing method of calculation, have different values. …

To The Question Of The Mathematical Model Of Rational Planning Of Technological Sections Of The Warehouse, Daurenbek Ihtiyarovich Ilesaliev, Jamol Alisherovich Shixnazarov, Avaz Mirsultanovich Merganov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

Modern railway warehouses have an important place in the supply chain.The main task of the railway warehouses is to convert incoming cargo flows with large quantities into outgoing flows.This article discusses the structure of the functioning of a standard railway warehouse.Based on the coating method and methods of V.P. Sityaev developed a rational version of the layout of the railway warehouse, taking into account the cost criteria, representing the amount of logistics costs.Based on the results of the study, three options of non-traditional warehouse planning schemes were obtained and recommended.

Results Of Application Of The Methods “Sologub” And Combinator Sorting In The Process Of Forming Multi-Group Trains At The Sorting Station, Sakijan Kabildjanovich Khudayberganov, Shinpolat Mansuraliyevich Suyunbayev, Sherzod Bakhrom Ugli Jumayev

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

At present, the formation of multi-group freight trains in accordance with the established procedure at all marshalling yards of JSC Uzbek Railways is based on the experience of the relevant personnel. Therefore, one of the urgent tasks is to improve the process of forming such trains based on the introduction of modern technologies. This article presents the results of applying the Sologub methods and combinatorial sorting in the process of forming multi-group trains at the sorting station of JSC Uzbek Railways. The regularity of the dependence of the number of groups in a multi-group train on the required paths was …

On The Dynamics Of The Movement Carriage In The Accelerating Grable The Marshalling Yard, Shukhrat Umarkhodjaevich Saidivaliev, Zakhro Valijanovna Ergasheva

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article presents the results of studies of the movement of the carriage on the slope hump (including brake position) when exposed to the forces of wind. Maintaining acceptable speed impacts and screening the Park can be achieved by changing the profiles of individual sections of the drain side hump or application of additional wagon retarders.

Modeling Elementary Students’ Ideas About Heredity: A Comparison Of Curricular Interventions, Cory Forbes, Dante Cisterna, Devarati Bhattacharya, Ranu Roy

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Learning about heredity is important across the K–12 continuum. However, these ideas may be challenging for students. We examined third-grade students’ ideas about heredity in the context of a new, six-week, model-based science unit that uses corn as a model organism to support students’ ideas about heredity. We analyzed data collected during implementation of the unit, including student artifacts and interviews. We compared these data to those from a pilot version of the curriculum – implemented in the prior year – that was focused on the same disciplinary concepts but was not designed around scientific modeling. Our findings illustrate levels …

Understanding Employee Engagement: A Mixed-Methods Study, Joren M. Scharn

Theses & Dissertations

For over 4 decades businesses around the world have been conducting employee satisfaction surveys at regular intervals and this surfaced a strong positive relationship between employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and overall company performance. In recent years however, academics and researchers have reopened the debate on whether employee or job satisfaction metrics are in fact reliable indicators of productivity, suggesting that employee engagement has a far stronger correlation to productivity. This study addresses two interrelated problems that are associated with a practice that is common in working environments all over the world. According to literature, it is generally accepted that (a) …

Alpha-Skew Generalized Normal Distribution And Its Applications, Eisa Mahmoudi, Hamideh Jafari, Rahmat S. Meshkat

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

The main object of this paper is to introduce a new family of distributions, which is quite flexible to fit both unimodal and bimodal shapes. This new family is entitled alpha-skew generalized normal (ASGN), that skews the symmetric distributions, especially generalized normal distribution through this paper. Here, some properties of this new distribution including cumulative distribution function, survival function, hazard rate function and moments are derived. To estimate the model parameters, the maximum likelihood estimators and the asymptotic distribution of the estimators are discussed. The observed information matrix is derived. Finally, the flexibility of the new distribution, as well as …

Stability Of A Regular Black Holes Thin-Shell Wormhole In Reissner-Nordstrom - De Sitter Space-Time, A. Eid

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

The dynamics regular black holes thin shell wormhole with a phantom energy equation of state in Reissner-Nordstrom - De sitter space-time is studied using the Darmois-Israel formalism. A mechanical stability analysis is carried out by using the standard perturbation method. The stable and unstable static solution depends on the suitable value of parameters.

Q-Sumudu Transforms Pertaining To The Product Of Family Of Q-Polynomials And Generalized Basic Hypergeometric Functions, V. K. Vyas, Ali A. Al –Jarrah, S. D. Purohit

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

The prime objective of commenced article is to determine q-Sumudu transforms of a product of unified family of q-polynomials with basic (or q-) analog of Fox’s H-function and q-analog of I-functions. Specialized cases of the leading outcome are further evaluated as q-Sumudu transform of general class of q-polynomials and q-Sumudu transforms of the basic analogs of Fox’s H-function and I-functions.

Jones Polynomial For Graphs Of Twist Knots, Abdulgani Şahin, Bünyamin Şahin

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

We frequently encounter knots in the flow of our daily life. Either we knot a tie or we tie a knot on our shoes. We can even see a fisherman knotting the rope of his boat. Of course, the knot as a mathematical model is not that simple. These are the reflections of knots embedded in threedimensional space in our daily lives. In fact, the studies on knots are meant to create a complete classification of them. This has been achieved for a large number of knots today. But we cannot say that it has been terminated yet. There are …

Quantifying Carbon Stocks Within The Androscoggin Land Trust, Olivia Lamarche, Kirsten Pelletier, Eric Viera

Community Engaged Research Reports

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the burning of fossil fuels for transportation and electricity, land use and deforestation, agriculture, and industry are causing unprecedented rates of climate change. The climate emergency is intensifying as temperature extremes increase, snow and ice cover declines, and the oceans warm and acidify. The need to mitigate climate change is rapidly increasing and many mitigation efforts focus on the reduction of GHG outputs into the atmosphere, primarily the development of new renewable energy technologies in order to reduce the burning of fossil fuels. While a decreased reliance on fossil fuels is a key climate solution, …

Computational Neuroscience, Michelle Greene, Ns/Py 357 Students

Open Educational Resources

In Fall 2019, the Computational Neuroscience class at Bates College collaborated to begin an open textbook. Eight students across three majors collaborated to present the content they were learning to students who were similar to themselves. This project serves both pedagogical and social goals. By writing for fellow students, we leveraged the power of teaching for learning. By bringing together students of diverse academic backgrounds, we leveraged the power of peer instruction. Finally, by writing in the open, students not only brought their best work forward, but are working to contribute to an open knowledge environment that democratizes information. This …

Barth Syndrome: Exploring Cardiac Metabolism With Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes, Erica M. Fatica, Gina A. Deleonibus, Alisha House, Jillian V. Kodger, Ryan W. Pearce, Rohan R. Shah, Liraz Levi, Yana Sandlers

Chemistry Faculty Publications

© 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Barth syndrome (BTHS) is an X-linked recessive multisystem disorder caused by mutations in the TAZ gene (TAZ, G 4.5, OMIM 300394) that encodes for the acyltransferase tafazzin. This protein is highly expressed in the heart and plays a significant role in cardiolipin biosynthesis. Heart disease is the major clinical manifestation of BTHS with a high incidence in early life. Although the genetic basis of BTHS and tetralinoleoyl cardiolipin deficiency in BTHS-affected individuals are well-established, downstream metabolic changes in cardiac metabolism are still uncovered. Our study aimed to characterize TAZ-induced metabolic perturbations …

Honors Oracle, December 2019, Marshall University Honors College

Honors Oracle

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