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Procedure In Locating And Patenting A Mining Claim, R. Lauren Moran

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Federal Exploratory Unit Agreement: Its Advantages And Disadvantages Insofar As The Fee Mineral Owner Is Concerned, T. J. Files

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Forfeiture Of Water Rights In Wyoming, Frank C. Mockler

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Stories We Don’T Tell: Research’S Limited Accounting Of Rural Schools, Michael Thier, Paul Beach

School Leadership Review

To help build capacity among PK-12 school leaders and policymakers whose decisions can impact rural settings, often without full understanding of the nuances most salient to rural places, this study asked (1) To what extent do education researchers account for geographic locale in their reporting? (2) Do highly ranked journals account for geographic locale in their reporting more readily than education research in general? Hybridizing three systematic approaches to literature review—rapid, mapping, and scoping—the study examined a population-level dataset of nearly 109,000 school-focused, peer-reviewed articles in ERIC during a 10-year period and dove deeper into 4,001 articles from highly ranked …

School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology-Winter Newsletter 2019, James Murphy

Other resources

The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, TU Dublin, Autumn Newsletter captured the many events, research, awards, significant contributions and special civic and community activities which the students and staff members of the school have successfully completed up to the Winter period of 2019. The successful completion of these activities would not be possible without the active and on-going support of the 'INSPIRED' friends of Culinary Arts (school supporters) and our school's industry association supporters.

Nucleus Pulposus Of The Intervertebral Disc: The Effect Of Environmental Factors On Metabolic Activity, Lukas M. Jaworski

Open Access Dissertations

Lower back pain is a major socioeconomic concern in developed nations. Moreover, it is a condition which a majority of people will experience an episode within their lifetime, with a portion becoming chronically afflicted. Degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is believed to play a critical role in initiating lower back pain. Poor nutrient supplies are implicated as a one of the root causes of this degeneration and much effort has been spent to better elucidate the behavior of IVD cells. The IVD is the largest avascular structure within the body, relying on diffusion to migrate nutrients in and clear …

Exploring Myosin Rlc Phosphorylation As A Potential Novel Therapeutic Target For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Sunil Yadav

Open Access Dissertations

Background: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most prevalent heart diseases characterized by ventricular and septal hypertrophy, myocardial fibrosis and myofibrillar disarray. Genetic forms of HCM are mainly caused by mutations in major sarcomeric proteins such as β-myosin heavy chain (β-MHC), myosin protein binding C (MyBP-C), regulatory and essential light chains (RLC/ELC), troponin, tropomyosin and actin. My Ph.D. proposal focuses on myosin RLC and two RLC mutations: Arginine-to-Glutamine, R58Q, and Aspartic acid-to-Valine, D166V, that cause HCM and strives to provide insight into the importance of human cardiac myosin RLC phosphorylation site at Ser-15 for normal heart function and its …

Sr 19-20-12 Apc, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Recommendations

No abstract provided.

Performance In First Year Mathematics And Science Subjects In Australian Universities: Does Senior Secondary Mathematics Background Matter? Final Report, Julie Mcmillan, Daniel Edwards

Higher education research

This study explores the extent to which study of mathematics in senior secondary school is a predictor of success in core mathematics and science subjects in the first year of university. The study looked at 16,436 first year students in biology chemistry mathematics and physics from twelve universities covering a range of types. It looked at their pass rates against the level of mathematics that they studied in year 12, including whether they had studied any mathematics of significance to a science degree. The study findings show that, in general, those who study higher levels of mathematics at year 12 …

City Of Camas City Hall Safety And Security Project Plan, Diane Dyra

CUP Undergraduate Research

This proposal is designed for the City of Camas as a means to create a culture of preparedness, improve safety and security, as well as build resilience. The current state of City Hall allows for the threat to the loss of life and property. Through preparation, education, training, crime prevention through environmental design, and structural improvements, a state of safety, security, and continued critical functionality for the community can be met. These improvements allow for the City of Camas to stand by their mission statement, committing to “preserving its heritage, sustaining and enhancing a high quality of life for all …

[2019-12-12] Meeting Of The Finance, Investment And Property Committee, Virginia Commonwealth University. Board Of Visitors

VCU Board of Visitors Minutes

Official minutes of the VCU Board of Visitors and its Executive Committee.

[2019-12-12] Meeting Of The Board Of Visitors Of Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Commonwealth University. Board Of Visitors

VCU Board of Visitors Minutes

Official minutes of the VCU Board of Visitors and its Executive Committee.

English Corner: A Guide For Teachers, Tom Fay

MA TESOL Collection

Throughout China, in both private and public schools, from kindergarten to university, there is a ‘class’ called ‘English Corner.’ In some places, ‘English Corner’ is supposed to be an informal, loose environment for people to communicate in English. In other places, ‘English Corner’ is a monthly event with a stage show, singing, dancing, and even a speech competition. ‘English Corner’ can be held in parks, libraries, university campuses, bars, cafes, or even in private homes. For many teachers in China, this ill-defined class can be their most dreaded lesson of the day, a class where at the worst of times, …

Using Brookfield's Critical Incident Questionnaires To Improve Collaboration In Course Modules, Albena Yordanova, Elizabeth Tofte

ASEE Best Practice Series Presentations

No abstract provided.

Bridging The Gaps In Elementary Life Science Lessons, Kaitlin Cook

Honors Program Theses and Projects

The United States is experiencing a rise in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers while facing a shortage of STEM workers. This could partly be due to a decline in the amount of time allowed for science in elementary schools or possibly because many life science lessons in elementary school lack originality and may not stimulate an interest in science. Lack of captivating STEM education prior to college may be contributing to the decline of students graduating with STEM based degrees. My thesis focuses on getting out of the routine of using monotonous life science lesson plans. I identify …

"Between Two Fires": Gender And American Socialism In The Progressive Era, Elisia Harder

Senior Theses

The Progressive Era (1890-1920) in the United States was a time of immense change in both the political and private spheres. Movements which sought to fundamentally upend the political status quo gained in popularity, including that of socialism. Socialism promised equality for workers regardless of gender, something that appealed to many American women at the time. A myriad of upper/middle-class and working-class women were thus initially drawn to the socialist movement. These women, however, would not find the salvation they were promised. Instead, they would confront the very same misogyny they experienced in mainstream political parties, as their struggle was …

Integrated Science 3002a: Proposal For Plumbing Initiative For Water Conservation In London, Rebecca Oeyangen, Jennifer Evans, Ali Coyle, John Chepesiuk, Nadia Aiaseh, Trystan Lee

Community Engaged Learning Final Projects

No abstract provided.

Modeling Cardiac Physiology, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

Participants will focus on integrating physiology applications by using biomedical engineering to visualize the relationships between structure and function of the cardiovascular system. Participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm and plan how to prepare working models of the heart. Once the models have been approved, designed, engineered, and built, participants will be able to model different pathological conditions in their models such as atherosclerosis. Participants will reflect upon the biophysical and biochemical basis of their creations. Through model-building and testing, participants will trouble shoot their inventions, later reflecting upon what changes were made to their original design and how …

Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Outcomes Associated With Student Engagement In A Novel Brain Chemoarchitecture Mapping Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience., D'Arcy, Anais Martinez, Arshad Khan, Jeffrey Olimpo

Departmental Papers (Biology)

No abstract provided.

Modeling Of Capability Relations Oriented To The Evolution Of Operational System-Of-Systems, Xia Lu, Mingzhi Zhang, Jingyu Yang, Changliang Xiao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on the analysis of the capability of the operational system-of-systems (OSoS) and its relationship, the capability relationship description function is constructed, and the spreading effect and emerging effect are explained. The super-network theory is used to establish the ‘entity-capability’ network model and its characteristic parameters. For measuring the emerging effect of the capability of OSoS, the capability contribution domain model and the capability emergence domain model are constructed. Taking the air defense system-of-systems evolution analysis as an example, the capability relationship model of OSoS is verified to provide a qualitative and quantitative method for constructing the evolution set …

Concurrent Conflict Control Method Of "Multi-Rights+Operation Queues" Based On Cpn Tools, Zhili Zhang, Yunrong Zhang, Shixin Ma

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: There are problems with concurrent control methods such as operation rights + timestamp, for example, the role of each maintenance worker cannot be played. The concurrent control method of multiple rights and operation queues can solve this problem. The working principles of the important function modules of this method are discussed, and the operation method of the process flow chart and colored Petri net is given. The data are simulated by the CPN Tools for the entire process. Simulation results show that this method can ensure the operation fairness of the low maintenance personnel, and make every maintenance staff …

Treadmill Speed Coordination Control For Lower Limb Rehabilitation Training Robot, Li Feng, Zhizheng Wu, Hou Wei, Xiaofei Qin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In the course of active exercise training for patients with lower limb rehabilitation robots, a treadmill speed coordinated control method based on acceleration suppression is proposed to prevent secondary damage to patients caused by muscle spasms. The mathematical model of treadmill is established by means of system identification. Based on the H₂ optimal design method and the continuous time system switching theory, the treadmill speed PI controller with acceleration suppression is designed. The simulation results show that the controller can not only reduce the acceleration of the treadmill, but also keep the speed of the treadmill …

Research On Real-Time Simulation Platform Architecture Based On Multi-Core Scheduling, Jiahui Tong, Liu Jin, Jinyuan Zhang, Yongxiang Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With the development of weapon equipment and support training system, new requirements are added to architecture of simulation platform. Considering the overall architecture, hardware architecture and software system, combining the requirement of experiment and training, a real-time simulation platform architecture with network and distributed system characteristics is proposed. The platform provides embedded computing nodes. The computing nodes and network are strong real-time.

Control Method Of Unified Svpwm For Three-Phase Four-Switch Fault-Tolerant Apf Based On Inductor Current, Jianfeng Yang, Jiang Hui, Tianqi Zhou

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The algorithm of conventional space vector PWM for three-phase four-switch fault-tolerant APF chooses different coordinate transformation control algorithm based on the fault location selection of phase A, phase B, phase C. The calculation process involves a lot of coordinate operation, and, is not conducive to the fault switching. A unified SVPWM for three-phase four-switch Fault-tolerant active power filter based on inductor current is presented. The traditional SVPWM control needs complex coordinate transformations. The simplified algorithm takes the inductor current change as the control target, doesnot complicated coordinate transformation calculation, and the form of the calculation is unified, which is …

For One In Four Very Young, Low-Income Children, Parents Are Young Too, Jess Carson

Carsey Publications

In this brief, author Jessica Carson maps the distribution of children living with young adult parents, describes their parents’ characteristics, and details ways to strengthen policy supports that can fortify their families’ ability to succeed. She reports that while fewer than 5 percent of children live with young adult parents (age 18–24), the share among children age 0–3 is 16 percent, and among low-income children that age, it is 25 percent. Low-income young adult parents have different characteristics than their older counterparts; for example, they are more often parenting their first child with no co-parent present, and they have higher …

A Just-In-Time Learning Soft Sensing Modeling Method Based On Bayesian Gaussian Mixture Model, Qi Cheng, Weili Xiong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For some time-varying industrial processes with non-Gaussian properties, the model established by the general soft-sensing method is difficult to meet the accuracy requirement. To solve the above problems effectively, a JITL soft sensor modeling method (BGMM) is proposed based on Bayesian Gaussian Mixture Model. For the given training sample set, the number of components of the Gaussian mixture model is optimized by Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC); For new test samples, Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) model is established by using the BGMM similarity criterion for the training samples to find out the most similar set;The model is used to predict …

Extreme Image Compression With Deep Learning Autoencoder, Licheng Xiao

Computer Science and Engineering Master's Theses

Image compression can save billions of dollars in the industry by reducing the bits needed to store and transfer an image without significantly losing visual quality. Traditional image compression methods use transform, quantization, predictive coding and entropy coding to tackle the problem, represented by international standards like JPEG (joint photographic experts group), JPEG 2000, BPG (better portable graphics), and HEIC (high efficiency image file format). Recently, there are deep learning based image compression approaches that achieved similar or better performance compared with traditional methods, represented by autoencoder, GAN (generative adversarial networks) and super-resolution based approaches.

In this paper, we built …

Bending Behavior Of Concrete Beams With Fiber/Epoxy Composite Rebar, Kolten Dewayne Rice

Theses and Dissertations

This research explores the use of carbon/epoxy and fiberglass/epoxy fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite rebar manufactured on a three-dimensional braiding machine for use as reinforcement in concrete beams under four-point bending loads. Multiple tows of prepreg composite fibers were pulled to form a unidirectional core. The core was consolidated with spirally wound Kevlar fibers which were designed to also act as ribs to increase pullout strength. The rebar was cured at 121â—¦C (250â—¦F) in an inline oven while keeping tension on the fibers. Five configurations of reinforcing bars were used in this study as reinforcement in concrete beam specimens: carbon/epoxy rebar …

Multi-Agent Simulation Model Of Urban Safety Livability Change, Lihu Pan, Xiaowen Li, Shipeng Qin, Yingjun Zhang, Huimin Yan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Urban livability is an important factor for the decision of modern urban construction. Based on the multi-agent modeling theory, a model for the change of urban livability is proposed, so as to analyze the present situation and changing trend of urban livability in complex urban system. Taking safety as an example, five environmental indicators of public security, fire protection, traffic, emergency response and residence are given. The interactive dynamic feedback mechanism between residents' decision-making behavior and urban safety livability under the influence of the five indicators and policies is provided, and the residents' decision-making simulation of urban safety livability …

Addendum: A Second Poem By Eduard Dorsch On The Occasion Of Humboldt's 100th Birthday, Reinhard Andress

Modern Languages and Literatures: Faculty Publications and Other Works

In a previously published article in HIN under the title of “Eduard Dorsch and his unpublished poem on the occasion of Humboldt's 100th birthday,” I elaborated on Dorsch's poem that was read in Detroit in front of a German-American audience on Sept. 14, 1869, a day widely celebrated in the US in honor of Humboldt. Although it was not surprising that Dorsch wrote the occasional poem in the first place given his affinities with Humboldt's world of thought, a discovery of a second occasional poem upon further research in Dorsch's voluminous papers was indeed unexpected, in this case read on …