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Case Study Analysis Of Shared Visual Arguments And Propaganda Techniques Of Russian Propaganda Posters And Russian Internet Memes, Cindy D. Vasquez Dec 2019

Case Study Analysis Of Shared Visual Arguments And Propaganda Techniques Of Russian Propaganda Posters And Russian Internet Memes, Cindy D. Vasquez

Communication Theses - Archive

Rhetoric, the study of argument using logic, has been studied for centuries. However, there is some disagreement among scholars on whether or not argumentation can be applied to visual imagery. Images are noted to have more emotional appeal than text does. Visual propaganda was mass produced in the form of propaganda posters, most popularly in the early 20th century. In more recent times, the sharing of images has moved to social media, popularly through memes. This paper analyzes two Soviet propaganda posters produced by one Soviet publishing house, Litizdat, and two memes created by the Russian organization the Internet Research …

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Ucc Minutes, December 3, 2019, University Curriculum Council Dec 2019

Ucc Minutes, December 3, 2019, University Curriculum Council

UCC Agendas/Minutes

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Communications And Methodologies In Crime Geography: Contemporary Approaches To Disseminating Criminal Incidence And Research, Mitchell Ogden Dec 2019

Communications And Methodologies In Crime Geography: Contemporary Approaches To Disseminating Criminal Incidence And Research, Mitchell Ogden

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Many tools exist to assist law enforcement agencies in mitigating criminal activity. For centuries, academics used statistics in the study of crime and criminals, and more recently, police departments make use of spatial statistics and geographic information systems in that pursuit. Clustering and hot spot methods of analysis are popular in this application for their relative simplicity of interpretation and ease of process. With recent advancements in geospatial technology, it is easier than ever to publicly share data through visual communication tools like web applications and dashboards. Sharing data and results of analyses boosts transparency and the public image of …

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Transcriptomic Data Support A Nocturnal Bottleneck In The Ancestor Of Gecko Lizards, Brendan J. Pinto, Stuart V. Nielsen, Tony Gamble Dec 2019

Transcriptomic Data Support A Nocturnal Bottleneck In The Ancestor Of Gecko Lizards, Brendan J. Pinto, Stuart V. Nielsen, Tony Gamble

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Gecko lizards are a species-rich clade of primarily-nocturnal squamate reptiles. In geckos, adaptations to nocturnality have dramatically reshaped the eye. Perhaps the most notable change is the loss of rod cells in the retina and subsequent “transmutation” of cones into a rod-like morphology and physiology. While many studies have noted the absence of some rod-specific genes, such as the visual pigment Rhodopsin (RH1), these studies have focused on just a handful of species that are nested deep in the gecko phylogeny. Thus, it is not clear whether these changes arose through convergence, are homologous and ubiquitous across geckos, or restricted …

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Mydoula: An Interactive Screening And Support System For The Prevention Of Perinatal Mood Disorders, Meghan M. Lewis Dec 2019

Mydoula: An Interactive Screening And Support System For The Prevention Of Perinatal Mood Disorders, Meghan M. Lewis

Theses

Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMDs) are the leading complication in pregnancies today. They stretch beyond the mother and can affect fathers and non-biological parents or guardians as well. The negative implications of these disorders diffuse out through the family into society as a catalyst for hindered child development, attachment disorders, lower cognitive abilities, and behavioral issues. They often have a profoundly negative effect on the family unit such as causing higher rates of violence, divorce, and loss of work. Parents experiencing mood disorders often have lower compliance rates when it comes to safety measures, such as using child car seats and …

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Historic Resources Study Of Pullman National Monument, Illinois, Laura Walikainen Rouleau, Sarah Fayen Scarlett, Steven A. Walton, Timothy Scarlett Dec 2019

Historic Resources Study Of Pullman National Monument, Illinois, Laura Walikainen Rouleau, Sarah Fayen Scarlett, Steven A. Walton, Timothy Scarlett

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

This Historic Resource Study is a Baseline Research Report for Pullman National Monument. This HRS summarizes the historical writings about Pullman, provides context for the significant themes identified in its founding document, collates collections of primary documents and historical resources that are important sources of information on those themes, and recommends questions that will require additional study. These cultural resources include primary historical materials in archives and oral history collections, as well as architectural, archaeological, museum collections, or landscape resources. While this report includes new historical narrative based in original archival research, other sections present synthetic reviews of existing publications. …

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An Ar Enhancement Of Printed Educational Resources: Keeping Printed Educational Materials Competitive In A Digital Age, Dax Simitch Warke Dec 2019

An Ar Enhancement Of Printed Educational Resources: Keeping Printed Educational Materials Competitive In A Digital Age, Dax Simitch Warke

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Digital resources have begun to take over our educational system and overshadow traditional printed resources. While these digital resources are becoming increasingly popular research has shown that printed resources have notable benefits that should not be dismissed. Enhancing these printed resources with augmented reality (AR) technology will allow them to be competitive with digital resources while preserving their academic benefits. The readily available smart devices carried in the pockets of most students have already prepared many classrooms for the use of AR. The interactive and visual potential of AR makes it an appealing educational tool that can dramatically improve the …

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We've Got You Covered, Meghan Cooper Nov 2019

We've Got You Covered, Meghan Cooper

Graduate Scholarly Works

White paper for the Health Promotion and Wellness department and the Condom Concierge program.

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Serving Severely Emotionally Disturbed Deaf Youth: A Statewide Program Model, Steven Hamerdinger, Elizabeth Hill Nov 2019

Serving Severely Emotionally Disturbed Deaf Youth: A Statewide Program Model, Steven Hamerdinger, Elizabeth Hill

JADARA

This article presents an overview of the clinical issues that face deaf and hard of hearing children today. Current treatment options both in Alabama and nationwide that are available to severely emotionally disturbed deaf children are examined. Finally, a proposed statewide program model is detailed and its implementation is proposed.

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 25, 2019, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2019

The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 25, 2019, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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The Idiosyncratic Work Adjustment Of The Deaf Worker, Robert R. Lauritsen Nov 2019

The Idiosyncratic Work Adjustment Of The Deaf Worker, Robert R. Lauritsen

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Collaborative Features Of Graphic Narratives: Research For "Lovely, Satisfied, Indifferent Eyes", Brigid K. Fitzpatrick Nov 2019

Collaborative Features Of Graphic Narratives: Research For "Lovely, Satisfied, Indifferent Eyes", Brigid K. Fitzpatrick

University Honors Theses

Graphic narratives, such as comics and graphic novels, innately include formal features that invite reader participation. Reading a graphic narrative means contributing to the work. I created a graphic novelette, Lovely, Satisfied, Indifferent Eyes, that prioritizes the conceptual collaboration between author and reader. I did this by enhancing the formal features of the gutter, visual voice, braiding, and temporal representation (time). Creating a graphic narrative that relies on reader participation allows the author and the work to benefit from the vast networks of diverse readers, made possible by the internet and the increased communication in our world as a …

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Business Continuity Planning At Portland State University: An Adaptive Approach To Planning For Service Recovery After A Disruption, Heather Roberts Nov 2019

Business Continuity Planning At Portland State University: An Adaptive Approach To Planning For Service Recovery After A Disruption, Heather Roberts

University Honors Theses

This paper examines a case study following the development of business continuity plans at Portland State University (PSU). The PSU business continuity planning team explored a new theory of Adaptive Business Continuity and evaluated its usefulness in an academic service industry. The business continuity project team set out to answer these critical questions: 'Could the Adaptive Business Continuity Theory work for PSU? Was it up to the challenge of many departments with varied regulations, rhythms and stakeholders? Could the Adaptive Business Continuity Theory be implemented by a limited emergency management staff? Would there be enough buy-in from the PSU department …

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Facial Expression Synthesis Using Mals-Based Bilinear Factorization Model, Jiaci Guo, Shuling Dai Nov 2019

Facial Expression Synthesis Using Mals-Based Bilinear Factorization Model, Jiaci Guo, Shuling Dai

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Study on the facial expression synthesis is a constructive and creative subject in the field of virtual reality technology. The bilinear model is used for facial expression synthesis by separating the identity factor and the expression factor. The translation procedure in the bilinear model always requires a repetitive computation of matrix inverse operations to reach the identity factor and the expression factor. This computation may be instable when the observation data has the correlation or noisy information. In order to increase the stability of the bilinear model for expression synthesis, the modified iterative least square (MALS) regression is introduced …

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History Of Youth Media Production In Maine 1960-2010, Gemma A.P. Scott Nov 2019

History Of Youth Media Production In Maine 1960-2010, Gemma A.P. Scott

Journal of Media Literacy Education

Research in media literacy seeks to understand multiple branches of inquiry, including the practice of media production. Youth in Maine have produced media independently and in organized venues for more than 50 years. This paper describes results from surveying primary source materials produced by youth in Maine between 1960 and the 2000s. Research started with media artifacts, looking to primary source materials to understand what, if anything, can be revealed from their content. A deep dive into the provenance of archival collections uncovered stories of a local history of youth media production, and expanded the inquiry to identify who was …

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Public Law 94-142, Mervin D. Garretson Nov 2019

Public Law 94-142, Mervin D. Garretson

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African American Hearing Families With Deaf Children: A Review Of The Literature, Valerie Borum Nov 2019

African American Hearing Families With Deaf Children: A Review Of The Literature, Valerie Borum

JADARA

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Needs For Sensory Devices: An Opinion Survey, Judith E. Harkins, Carl Jensema Nov 2019

Needs For Sensory Devices: An Opinion Survey, Judith E. Harkins, Carl Jensema

JADARA

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Testing For Values With The Deaf- The Language: Cultural Effect, Carol S. Holm Nov 2019

Testing For Values With The Deaf- The Language: Cultural Effect, Carol S. Holm

JADARA

The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons why, although values are an important consideration in career planning and vocational adjustment, their measurement has not been attended to by researchers and psyshometricians in the counseling and guidance fields of service to hearing-impaired people; to examine the theory that values are culture bound, and that a psychometric instrument measuring values, to be valid for hearing-impaired populations, must take into consideration both the native language and unique social environment and culture of the deaf people; to introduce new data suggesting that a values questionnaire can be appropriate for deaf subjects …

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Contemporary Society And The Issues Facing Deaf Baby Boomers When Compared To Their Hearing Counterparts: A Review, Timothy J. Ainger, Elizabeth Romero, David M. Feldman Nov 2019

Contemporary Society And The Issues Facing Deaf Baby Boomers When Compared To Their Hearing Counterparts: A Review, Timothy J. Ainger, Elizabeth Romero, David M. Feldman

JADARA

In today's society, it is important for researchers and practitioners to note that the generation known as the Baby Boomers is more than a socio-demographic clump; it represents a significant part of the population. This paper will be reviewing the issues facing the deaf baby boomer’s population and how they are contrasted to their hearing counterparts. The areas examined include social/political, technological, physical health care, and mental healthcare. In each area, this paper aims to illustrate that it can sometimes be difficult for deaf individuals in the baby boomer generation to find and utilize any number of societal resources.

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Embracing The Elephant In The Room: Interviewing Ideas For Applicants Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing, Julia A. Smith Nov 2019

Embracing The Elephant In The Room: Interviewing Ideas For Applicants Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing, Julia A. Smith

JADARA

Unemployment is at an all-time high and many people are looking for work. Competition for the right job is a challenge and there are specific hurdles faced by job seekers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Unfortunately, many employers know little about hearing loss. This article provides important interviewing ideas for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, with a focus on how the rehabilitation profession can help the job seeker discuss their regarding hearing loss during the job interview thus empowering the deaf or hard of hearing applicant to embrace the elephant in the room.

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International Competition As Stopgap Curriculum: Case Study Of Ryerson Invitational Thrill Design Competition, Kathryn Woodcock Nov 2019

International Competition As Stopgap Curriculum: Case Study Of Ryerson Invitational Thrill Design Competition, Kathryn Woodcock

Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering

Students aspiring to careers in the themed entertainment and attractions industry have few formal options to learn and demonstrate skills and knowledge specific to the industry. Students have shown initiative in developing extracurricular activities, and industry has reached out to offer “next generation” programs and internships. It still remains problematic for industry employers to select the best qualified students from a large pool of aspirants and for motivated candidates to stand out as highly qualified for these opportunities. The Ryerson Invitational Thrill Design Competition (RITDC) was developed to address this problem. RITDC provides learning experiences and performance evaluation with not …

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Resilience-Focused Journalism: The Motivations, Tactics, And Impact Of The Los Angeles Times Coverage Of Earthquake Risk, Thomas Jamieson, Douglas A. Van Belle Nov 2019

Resilience-Focused Journalism: The Motivations, Tactics, And Impact Of The Los Angeles Times Coverage Of Earthquake Risk, Thomas Jamieson, Douglas A. Van Belle

Public Administration Faculty Publications

As disasters and climate change threaten more and more people around the world, it is increasingly important for communities to adopt resilience policies. However, despite considerable benefits and the high probability of a return on investment, resilience policies are often neglected. In this article, we examine the agenda setting campaign by the Los Angeles Times that helped create the conditions for mandatory retrofitting ordinances to succeed where previous attempts failed. Through in-depth interviews with journalists and editors at the Times, and policymakers involved in the debate, we illustrate the motivations, tactics, and impact of their coverage of earthquake risk in …

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Essays Of The Visual Effects On Online Human Decision-Making And Data Science Applications, Jian-Ren Hou Nov 2019

Essays Of The Visual Effects On Online Human Decision-Making And Data Science Applications, Jian-Ren Hou

Information Systems & Operations Management Dissertations - Archive

How human makes decisions online is an important research area in IS, many different techniques and online scenarios are used to probe into the related issues. In the first essay, this study investigates the crowdfunding platform. This study uses a deep neural network to extract the emotion metrics from the project images on the crowdfunding platform. The result shows that emotions in project images such as sadness and contentment can positively affect the performance of crowdfunding projects. This study also provides possible designs to change the emotions in the project images. In the second essay, this study investigates how to …

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Career Corner: Ohio Department Of Natural Resources Seeks Summer Interns, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2019

Career Corner: Ohio Department Of Natural Resources Seeks Summer Interns, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Smart Tracking For Healthier Lifestyle, Shiwen Ding Nov 2019

Smart Tracking For Healthier Lifestyle, Shiwen Ding

Theses

Smart Tracking for healthier lifestyle is an interactive prototyping application to monitor sugar intake. For most individuals, their amount of sugar intake is much higher than the amount they need per day. Many people like sweet food as they find that it makes them satisfied and relaxed. People tend to consume sugar unconsciously eating cakes, candies, drinking soft-drinks, juice, and even coffee. Regular consumption of these foods substantially increases the amount of sugar people consume. It has been found that people are less conscious of their sugar intake in regard to drinking liquids than eating solid foods. Parents are very …

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Career Corner: Storytelling Industry Panel, Nov. 6, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2019

Career Corner: Storytelling Industry Panel, Nov. 6, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

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Himmelfarb Headlines - November/December 2019, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Nov 2019

Himmelfarb Headlines - November/December 2019, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News and information about Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library of interest to users.

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Organic Agriculture Teaching And Learning In 2025: Transforming The Future Learning Landscape, Randa Jabbour, Charles A. Francis, Mary Barbercheck, Katharina S. Ullman Nov 2019

Organic Agriculture Teaching And Learning In 2025: Transforming The Future Learning Landscape, Randa Jabbour, Charles A. Francis, Mary Barbercheck, Katharina S. Ullman

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

University instructors are compelled to anticipate future changes in farming and food systems that will impact their students. Sixteen educators met in 2018 to envision the future of organic agriculture courses needed by 2025. Likely future global issues include food access, especially for people of limited economic means; climate change; and fossil fuel costs. Changes that will impact education are increasing demand for quality food, more organic production, and globalization of food systems due to consolidation. Probable course content changes are increasing focus on whole farm systems; designing for resilience in changing physical, economic, environmental, and political climates; and increasing …

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Visualizing The Invisible: Occluded Vehicle Segmentation And Recovery, Xiaosheng Yan, Feigege Wang, Wenxi Liu, Yuanlong Yu, Shengfeng He, Jia Pan Nov 2019

Visualizing The Invisible: Occluded Vehicle Segmentation And Recovery, Xiaosheng Yan, Feigege Wang, Wenxi Liu, Yuanlong Yu, Shengfeng He, Jia Pan

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

In this paper, we propose a novel iterative multi-task framework to complete the segmentation mask of an occluded vehicle and recover the appearance of its invisible parts. In particular, firstly, to improve the quality of the segmentation completion, we present two coupled discriminators that introduce an auxiliary 3D model pool for sampling authentic silhouettes as adversarial samples. In addition, we propose a two-path structure with a shared network to enhance the appearance recovery capability. By iteratively performing the segmentation completion and the appearance recovery, the results will be progressively refined. To evaluate our method, we present a dataset, Occluded Vehicle …

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