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Fuzzy Inference System Framework To Prioritize The Deployment Of Resources In Low Visibility Traffic Conditions, Luz C. Ortega, Luis Daniel Otero, Carlos Otero

Mathematics and System Engineering Faculty Publications

Tasks related to traffic and safety operations under low visibility conditions remain a challenge for transportation agencies nationwide. Transportation managers are required to model weather and road variables to make operational decisions, while simultaneously prioritizing the deployment of available resources. This research presents a fuzzy inference system (FIS) framework to assist transportation managers with prioritizing the deployment of resources to areas of low visibility originated by fog. The framework is composed of three fuzzy systems that characterize fog occurrence, road risk conditions, and deployment of resources. Fuzzy logic is considered a decision-making technique that could be effectively applied when dealing …

Dna Integrity In Forensic Samples, Samantha L. Ramey

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

When packaged genetic evidence samples are stored in close proximity, there is a higher chance for cross-contamination, which can lead to potential false results. The goal of this study was to test DNA storage methods and environments to determine the best way to avoid potential cross-contamination. Established protocols for storing different types of genetic evidence samples were evaluated: biological swabs and DNA cards. A known concentration of pig DNA was introduced to the evidence samples. Three different evidence drying times of the DNA-free swabs and cards were implemented before packaging: immediate packaging, an hour drying, and 24 hours drying. The …

Extradition, Assurances And Human Rights: Guidance From The Supreme Court Of Canada In India V. Badesha, Joanna Harrington

The Supreme Court Law Review: Osgoode’s Annual Constitutional Cases Conference

In recent years, the Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal in a surprising number of extradition cases concerning individuals in Canada who are wanted for trial elsewhere. Leave has been granted in 18 cases since the 2001 unanimous decision of “The Court” in United States v. Burns, which made extradition from Canada conditional on the receipt of assurances from a foreign state that a death penalty will not be imposed and thus, in substance, overturned the position taken by a divided Court 10 years earlier. Many intuitively connect extradition with criminal law, with extradition being a process …

Mclachlin’S Law: In All Its Complex Majesty, Jamie Cameron

The Supreme Court Law Review: Osgoode’s Annual Constitutional Cases Conference

No other judge has had as distinguished a career on the Supreme Court of Canada as Beverley McLachin. She was an exemplary Chief Justice, one of Canada’s finest, and is deeply respected as a jurist. Yet she remains an enigma, perplexing us still, in large part because her jurisprudence defied characterization throughout her 28-year tenure on the Court. This article seeks insight into her core commitments – what was sacred to Beverley McLachlin in judging – by drawing on her extra-curial reflections and writings and by sampling from her jurisprudence. The analysis shows that Justice McLachlin’s decision making was driven …

Csbs Statements, V21, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- College Features
-- College Updates
-- Student Highlights
-- Alumni Spotlight
-- Thank you

The Effects (Or Lack Thereof) Of Immigration On U.S. Crime Rates, Kelly Duncan, Gabe Darger

Sigma: Journal of Political and International Studies

No abstract provided.

Annual Reports Of Town Officers And Committees For The Town Of Springfield, New Hampshire, Including Vital Statistics, For The Year 2018., Springfield Town Representatives

Springfield, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Plainfield, New Hampshire Annual Reports 2018. Annual Reports Of The Officers And Selectmen And The School District., Plainfield Town Representatives

Plainfield, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Public Concern About Terrorism: Fear, Worry, And Support For Anti-Muslim Policies, Murat Haner, Melissa M. Sloan, Francis T. Cullen, Teresa C. Kulig, Cheryl Lero Jonson

Criminology Faculty Publications

In the era of 9/11, terrorist attacks occur with sufficient frequency and lethality to constitute a realistic threat to the well-being of the American public. Sensing this concern, politicians emphasize the threat of violent attacks to advance a platform of making public safety a priority. In this context, the authors assess the extent, sources, and emotional impact of the public’s concern about terrorism. On the basis of a national survey of 1,000 Americans, the authors examine levels of fear of a terrorist attack and worry about terrorism relative to other potential harms. They also determine whether concern about terrorism translates …

Seismic Monitoring And Baseline Microseismicity In The Rome Trough, Eastern Kentucky, N. Seth Carpenter, Andrew S. Holcomb, Zhenming Wang, John B. Hickman, Edward W. Woolery

Report of Investigations--KGS

In the central and eastern United States, felt earthquakes likely triggered by fluid injection from oil and gas production or wastewater disposal have dramatically increased in frequency since the onset of the unconventional shale gas and oil boom. In the Rome Trough of eastern Kentucky, fracture stimulations and wastewater injection are ongoing and occur near areas of historical seismic activity. Unlike in surrounding and nearby states (Ohio, West Virginia, and Arkansas), in Kentucky, no seismic events related to subsurface fluid injections have been reported as felt or detected by regional seismic networks, including the Kentucky Seismic and Strong-Motion Network.

Oil …

Not For The Taking: Murr V. Wisconsin And The Denominator Problem, Colton L. Adams

Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law

No abstract provided.

Exploring Legal And Policy Responses To Opioids: America's Worst Public Health Emergency, James G. Hodge Jr., Chelsea Gulinson, Leila F. S. Barraza, Walter G. Johnson, Drew Hensley, Haley R. Augur

South Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

Animal Welfare Act: Enforcement, Delcianna Winders, Varu Chilakamarri

Animal Law Review

Delcianna Winders discusses the Animal Welfare Act and how the United States Department of Agriculture enforces it. She also provides a critique of the USDA’s enforcement of the AWA, with particular attention to its heavy reliance on warnings and discounted penalties, which in many cases fail to deter regulated entities from violating the AWA. Varu Chilakamarri discusses how animal welfare issues are incorporated into the work of the Department of Justice (DOJ). She provides an overview of the AWA, noting the specific sections that provide for federal court review. Chilakamarri also discusses some of the programmatic steps the DOJ has …

2018 Federal Legislative Review, Anna Fugate

Animal Law Review

2018 was a slow year for federal animal law legislation. Congress only signed the Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act into law, and that law permits the killing of sea lions to protect endangered salmon and steelhead populations. While Congress considered other animal legislation, none of this proposed legislation made it out of Congressional Committees and Subcommittees.

The Town Of Danbury, New Hampshire 2018 Annual Report., Danbury Town Representatives

Danbury, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Greenville, New Hampshire 2018 Annual Report., Greenville Town Representatives

Greenville, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Peterborough, New Hampshire 2018 Annual Report., Peterborough Town Representatives

Peterborough, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Annual Report Of The Officers Of The Town Of Moultonborough Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018., Moultonborough Town Representatives

Moultonborough, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Lee, New Hampshire Annual Town Report June 30, 2019., Lee Town Representatives

Lee, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of New London, New Hampshire Annual Reports Of The Town Officers, Boards, And Other Agencies For The Year Ending December 31, 2018., New London Town Representatives

New London, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of New Castle, N.H. Annual Report 2019 (July 1, 2018 To June 30, 2019)., New Castle Town Representatives

New Castle, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Gorham 2018 Annual Report., Gorham Town Representatives

Gorham, NH Annual Reports

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Annual Report Town Of Wakefield, New Hampshire For The Year Ending December 31, 2018., Wakefield Town Representatives

Wakefield, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Annual Report Town Of Barnstead, New Hampshire Comprising Those Of The Selectmen, Fire Wardens, Fire Department, Trustee Of The Trust Funds, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Police Department, Highway Department, Other Departments, Committees And Commissions Year Ending December 31, 2018., Barnstead Town Representatives

Barnstead, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Annual Reports Of The Selectmen, Treasurer, School Board And All Other Officers And Committees For The Town Of Chichester, New Hampshire., Chichester Town Representatives

Chichester, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Why (Jury-Less) Juvenile Courts Are Unconstitutional, Suja A. Thomas, Collin Stich

Emory Law Journal

Juveniles should hold the right to a jury trial under the U.S. Constitution, but they do not. In most states, when a trial occurs, a single judge determines whether a youth loses their liberty, and that imprisonment can last for years. The United States Supreme Court has decided that the Sixth Amendment right to a jury is irrelevant; prosecution in juvenile court is not a criminal prosecution within the meaning of the Sixth Amendment because the purpose of the juvenile courts is a good one—to rehabilitate youth. The Court has also held that the right to a jury trial is …

Human Trafficking And Prostitution Courts: Problem Solving Or Problematic?, Becca Kendis

Case Western Reserve Law Review

No abstract provided.

“The Strings In The Books Ain’T Pulled And Persuaded”: How The Use Of Improper Statistics And Unverified Data Corrupts The Judicial Process In Sex Offender Cases, Heather Ellis Cucolo, Michael L. Perlin Esq.

Case Western Reserve Law Review

No abstract provided.

Quieting The Court: Lessons From The Muslim-Ban Case, Avidan Cover

Faculty Publications

The Supreme Court’s Muslim-ban decision in Trump v. Hawaii and the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court call into question the civil rights litigation enterprise insofar as it challenges U.S. government’s national security and immigration policies. Litigants and advocacy organizations should employ an array of strategies and tactics to avoid the Court’s rulings that almost uniformly defer to, and thus validate, the government’s national security and immigration practices.

This article maintains that The Muslim-Ban Case was a predictable outgrowth of the Supreme Court’s national security-immigration jurisprudence that champions executive power at the expense of marginalized groups, in particular …

Unmanned But Accelerating: Navigating The Regulatory And Privacy Challenges Of Introducing Unmanned Aircraft Into The National Airspace System, Benjamin Kapnik

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.