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A Co-Optimal Coverage Path Planning Method For Aerial Scanning Of Complex Structures, Zhexiong Shang, Justin Bradley, Zhigang Shen

Department of Construction Engineering and Management: Faculty Publications

The utilization of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in survey and inspection of civil infrastructure has been growing rapidly. However, computationally efficient solvers that find optimal flight paths while ensuring high-quality data acquisition of the complete 3D structure remains a difficult problem. Existing solvers typically prioritize efficient flight paths, or coverage, or reducing computational complexity of the algorithm – but these objectives are not co-optimized holistically. In this work we introduce a co-optimal coverage path planning (CCPP) method that simultaneously co-optimizes the UAV path, the quality of the captured images, and reducing computational complexity of the solver all while adhering to …

Why Is This First? Understanding And Analyzing Internet Search Results, Chris D. Ham

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Primarily due to their convenience, online search engines such as Google and Bing are becoming a central location for obtaining information. As a result, societies give search engines tremendous control over the spread of information to the public. Through a high-school-level sample lesson plan, the article was written to promote dialogue with teachers on the importance of teaching the intricacies of search engines. The sample lesson plan begins with fundamental knowledge on the functionality of search engines with emphasis on algorithms. With this instruction, students can understand not only search engines, but also their manipulation potential, which leads to ramifications. …

Child Outcomes Of Having A Parent With An Aud, Faith A. Shank, Kirsten Petrarca, Carolyn Barry

Modern Psychological Studies

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) affects not only the diagnosed individuals, but also those around them. This review explores how an AUD can affect parenting styles and, in turn, children’s development in four main areas of development (physical health, academic abilities, social development, and mental health). Generally, parents with an AUD negatively impact the child’s development (weight issues, poor academic skills, and aggressiveness). Existing limitations of the literature and future research directions are discussed, such as the use of cross-sectional studies and need for more clinical and longitudinal studies. Also, research on this topic extensively covers the situations of children within …

Algebraic Frames And Ultrafilters, Papiya Bhattacharjee

Mathematics Colloquium Series

A frame, also known as pointfree topology, is a complete lattice that satisfies a strong distributive property, known as the 'frame law.' Originally, the study of frames began as studying topological spaces without points, hence the name pointfree topology. Due to this connection, different topological concepts can be generalized to frames, for example, compactness. In the first part of the talk, I will explain the basic notions of frames and their connection with topology. It turns out that we can find frame structure in other categories than topological spaces. For example, given a commutative ring R with identity, the lattice …

A Pilot Study: Baseline Educational Achievements Of Children Raised By Grandparents In A Kinship Care Program, Mary Lou Lacomb-Davis, Phd, Aprn, Cpnp-Pc, Michael Patton, Msw, Jean Pawl, Phd, Rn, Ocn, Cne

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

This pilot study reports the baseline data of a prospective longitudinal study examining the educational achievements of grandchildren being raised by grandparents in parent absent homes. The baseline data includes 117 grandchildren in grades K-12 in two school districts in a southeastern state. School records reporting 2,230 grades were examined for grade point average (GPA) and attendance for K-12 and conduct in grades K-5. The majority of the grandchildren achieved A/B averages. There were no significant differences between gender, pre-care experiences, placement by welfare agencies or paternal involvement across years of schooling. GPAs were lower in the grandchildren who had …

Digestive System, Janna Jann '20, Andrew Du '20, Ishan Nikam '20, Nikhilesh Gupta '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Chlamydia, Lauren Pickett '20, Namit Padgaonkar '20, Vidhi Singh '20, Olivia Orobor '20, Samuel Rabideau '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Alzheimer's, Sophia Pribus '20, Shivang Bhaskar '20, Pratibha Bhalla '20, Zahra Vasi '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Scabies, Srilalana Appasani '21, Prarthana Prashanth '21, Krishna Thakkar '20, Esha Dani '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Shingles, Pratibha Bhalla '20, Zahra Vasi '20, Shivang Bhaskar '20, Sophia Pribus '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Invasion Of The Pollen, Elizabeth Murphy '20, Rachel Mason '20, Jodie Meng '20, Shouri Bochetty '21

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Holistic Approach To Academic Support At Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Amy Keck, Diane Hinterlong

Publications & Research

Academic support is critical to the success of students, and gifted students are no exception. The support they need is as unique as the students themselves. The difficulty of the material challenges some students, some struggle with time management, others struggle with breaking tasks into smaller chunks and other executive functions. The challenges become even more significant in a residential environment where students need to adjust to living and learning independently while also developing new social groups. Parents may also need assistance in helping students transition into this new, more independent role. Presenters will share application-based ideas from real-time programs, …

Be The Change: Re-Ignite Student’S Passion For Problem Solving & Mathematics, Joseph Bolz, Marti Shirley

Faculty Publications & Research

Outcomes!

• I will be able to facilitate an open ended and open middle problems in the classroom, complete with questioning techniques and student prompts.
• I will experience how to modify a textbook problem into a richer open task that encourages discussion and multiple approaches, with a focus on tailoring them to real world applications.
• I will leave with a list of questions, perfect for posing to students while engaged in the problem solving process, and also useful for any class period when students are lacking persistence

Seeing The Unseen: Inquiry Driven Campus Hydrogeology Project, Melissa E. Lenczewski, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll

Faculty Publications & Research

No abstract provided.

Reimagining Introductory Biology Pilot Study:Preliminary Findings, Amber Stitziel Pareja, Hannah R. Anderson

Publications & Research

No abstract provided.

Year Of Inquiry Into Student Mental Health, Amber Stitziel Pareja, Katie Berger

Publications & Research

Year of Inquiry Objectives

• To engage in an in-depth examination of a current challenge that significantly influences IMSA’s work and mission
• To identify both the scope of and potential solutions to the challenge
• Topic: Student mental health and well-being

Stem Pathways For The Future Of Work, Betty Hart

Publications & Research

How do we educate our students to take their place in the Future Workforce if we cannot anticipate what it will look like?

Cpaf Updates Vol. 20 No. 6, Stella Concepcion R. Britanico

CPAf Updates

In this issue:

• Completed R&E projects focus on gender issues, skills gaps, food security

Jccc Writes : A Celebration Of Campus Authors, Jessica Tipton

Library Papers and Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Firece Green Fire: Vol. 10 Issue 8, Wofford College Environmental Studies Program

The Fierce Green Fire

No abstract provided.

An Efficient Algorithm For Mining Frequent Itemsets In Large Databases, B. Praveen Kumar, D. Paulraj

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

Flexible Bitmap Index and Cluster based Bit Vector (FBICBV), focus on identifying the eligible candidates from unfiltered huge volume of temporal data in order to find out frequent patterns among them. One of the best and efficient solutions is to use the mechanism of bitmap indexing and clustering. First, using bitmap index, the rich data are filtered out from the unfiltered raw dataset to be analyzed effectively. Thus, the eligible candidate data are identified through this process. Second, the frequent patterns are identified using cluster based bit vector appropriate for effective decision making. Hence, scanning of raw data is completely …

Investigation On Retinal Fundus Images For Detection Of Diabetic Retinopathy And Classification Using Anfis, R. Jayanthi, K. Bommannaraja

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

In this paper, a novel method is developed to establish a framework for Investigation on Retinal Fundus Images for Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy and Classification. The preprocessing is done through green-channel enhancement followed by top-hat filtering method to enhance image details for subsequent segmentation and feature extraction. The extracted features are used to train the database images using Artificial Neuro Fuzzy Interference System. The optic disc and the blood vessels are found using a supervised segmentation algorithm, damaged area and hard and soft exudates using Kirsch operator to extract the features for the classification of healthy and abnormal images of …

Adaptive Learning And Game Theory Based Cognitive Radio Networks, P. Arivazhagi, P. Karthigaikumar

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

In this paper, we propose the optimized adaptive spectrum sensing method employing Game Theory Model for Cognitive Radio Networks. In the game theory model, the secondary user (SU) decide the sensing technique applicable relative to the utility function. Prior to this, SU estimates the SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) of each channel and thus forms the utility function in terms instead of energy and throughput. Then the sensing method is adaptively determined on the basis of the SNR value. At low SNR values, the one-order cyclostationary detection technique is applied whereas at high SNR values, the energy detector is used. The decision …

Key Exchange Techniques Based On Secured Energy Efficiency In Mobile Cloud Computing, B. Karthikeyan, T. Sasikala, S. Baghavathi Priya

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

In this paper, we propose a novel offloading algorithm to enhance the security in the Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) by combining Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secured Hashing Algorithm (SHA)-256 and Diffie-Hellman key exchange techniques. In the proposed system, the application in the mobile device is divided to offloadable and non-offloadable portions, usually threads. The offloadable thread is now suspended and wrapped in the mobile device. In order to secure the transmission, the wrapped thread is added with the hash value generated from SHA-256 algorithm and the secret key will be exchanged with the help of Diffie- Hellman algorithm. To improve …

Mathematical Modeling Of The Structure Cellular Concrete, Anvar Ishanovich Adilkhodjayev, E.V. Shipacheva, S.S. Shaumarov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article presents the developed mathematical model of the structure of cellular concrete, which allows one to establish pore sizes and characteristics of inter-pore walls corresponding to the required thermal conductivity and strength of the material, and the results of its numerical implementation are presented

Research Of System Conditions For Formation Of Failure On Mathematical Models By The Results Of The Research Of Reinforced Concrete Bridges, E.T. Yaxshiev, F.Z. Zokirov, A.B. Karimova

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

Based on the data of field surveys, the results of assessing the state of reinforced concrete span structures of bridges and characteristic defects that occur in the structure during operation are presented. An analysis of the results of inspections and periodic inspections responsible for the operation of artificial structures shows that a significant part of reinforced concrete spans has various types of defects and damage to load-bearing structures. Studies show that defects have a significant impact on the operational properties of reinforced concrete spans, leading both to a limitation of the speed regime of train movements and to the emergence …

Investigated The Strength Of Rolling Stock As A Fuzzy Function, M.L. Waail, R.V. Rahimov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

In this paper we use Fuzzy Set Theory to solve one of the essential problems in Railway Engineering: estimate the strength of rolling stock. As known, the strength of, any, rolling stock depends upon several factors that cannot determine them accurately. Therefore, we can consider them as fuzzy factors. The strength of any rolling stock can be changed depending on its operating conditions and the intensive of operation, that can consider as fuzzy factors too. A new proposal method developed depending on Fuzzy Set Theory to estimate the strength of mobile equipment or to compare between several rolling stocks for …

Mathematical Models Of Differential Magnetic Circuits Of Converters With Movable Screens And Distributed Parameters, S.F. Amirov, O.T. Boltayev

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

In the article the mathematical models of differential magnetic transducers with movable electromagnetic screens and with distributed parameters, taking into account the magnetic flux scattering, are developed. To develop a mathematical model of the transducer, the distribution expression of magnetic fluxes before the moving and after the moving parts are obtained using the method of magnetic circuit dismemberment, and the resulting magnetic flux is determined by the overlay method. The developed mathematical models showed that the discrepancy between experimental and theoretical results does not exceed 8-11%.

The Model Of Network Bandwidth When Servicing Multi-Service Traffic, О.А. Turdiyev, А.B. Tukhtakhodjaev, E.S. Abdullaev

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

An important issue of ensuring the quality of service on multiservice networks is the correct calculation of their capacity. The proposed numerical methods for assessing the quality characteristics in various disciplines of service applications are time-consuming and do not allow you to quickly manage the resources of the network. In this paper, it is proposed to choose the right from an economic point of view, the optimal resource multiservice network

Improving The Operation Of The Automatic Temperature Control System For Water And Oil Of Diesel Systems Of A Diesel Locomotive 2te10m, D.N. Kurilkin, A.V. Osipov, K.U. Muminov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

Maintaining optimal water and oil temperatures for diesel systems of a diesel engine 2TE10M is carried out by a system of automatic temperature control. How efficiently this regulation system works will determine the quality of the diesel generator set. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the automatic temperature control system was carried out on the basis of the use of diesel power allocated to the cooling chamber fan drive. The fan drive of the refrigeration chamber of the 2TE10M diesel locomotive includes a hydromechanical gearbox with a fluid coupling of variable filling, for which development of a mathematical model, refinement of …