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Nanoscale Material Interaction With Multicellular 3d Cancer Culture, Emilie Darrigues Dec 2020

Nanoscale Material Interaction With Multicellular 3d Cancer Culture, Emilie Darrigues

Theses and Dissertations

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common form of pancreatic cancer, it is difficult to diagnose, often recurs, has high resistance to chemotherapies, and can be marked by advanced metastatic stages. There is an urgent need to fill the knowledge on nanoparticle penetration, diffusion, and cellular interaction in the context of adaptive PDAC tumor microenvironment to allow the development of new imaging and therapeutic supports. Traditionally, cancer-treating nanoparticles have been engineered and tested on 2D cell cultures, but several studies indicate that this in vitro model does not mimic tumor features closely enough. In contrast, 3D culture models offer …

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Human-Computer Interaction Speech Emotion Recognition Based On Random Forest And Convolution Feature Learning, Wang Jing, Hongyan Liu, Fangfang Liu, Qingqing Wang Dec 2020

Human-Computer Interaction Speech Emotion Recognition Based On Random Forest And Convolution Feature Learning, Wang Jing, Hongyan Liu, Fangfang Liu, Qingqing Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Focus on the different speech features of different types of people in the automatic speech emotion recognition of emotional robots,a random forest for speech emotion recognition is proposed,and a preliminary simulation experiment of emotional social robot system based on convolution feature learning is carried out.The results show that the emotional robot can track in real time,the seven basic emotions of excitement,anger,sadness,happiness,surprise,fear and neutrality.By using non personalized speech emotion features,the original personalized speech emotion features are supplemented,and the general emotion and special emotion are extracted.For emotional robot,using these indicators has a certain application prospect in the simulation experiment …

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"En Afrique, On N'Oublie Jamais": An Autoethnographic Exploration Of A Tck's Return "Home", Justin B. Hopkins Dec 2020

"En Afrique, On N'Oublie Jamais": An Autoethnographic Exploration Of A Tck's Return "Home", Justin B. Hopkins

The Qualitative Report

Many Third Culture Kids (TCKs) struggle to answer the commonly-asked question: Where are you from? In this autoethnographic essay, a continuation of my earlier exploration of TCK experience (Hopkins, 2015), I confront my concept of home in reference to psychological research by Jerry Burger (2011), exploring the phenomenon of adults returning “home,” to place(s) that were important in their early lives. Like Burger’s subjects, I describe my experience of returning to visit, after over two decades away, the remote village in Senegal where I spent many of my childhood years. Following Tessa Muncey’s (2010) methodological lead, I structure my account …

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A Study Protocol For A Multicentre, Prospective, Before-And-After Trial Evaluating The Feasibility Of Implementing Targeted Sedation After Initiation Of Mechanical Ventilation In The Emergency Department (The Ed-Sed Pilot Trial), Brian M Fuller, Brian W Roberts, Nicholas M Mohr, Ryan D Pappal, Robert J Stephens, Yan Yan, Chris Carpenter, Marin H Kollef, Michael Simon Avidan Dec 2020

A Study Protocol For A Multicentre, Prospective, Before-And-After Trial Evaluating The Feasibility Of Implementing Targeted Sedation After Initiation Of Mechanical Ventilation In The Emergency Department (The Ed-Sed Pilot Trial), Brian M Fuller, Brian W Roberts, Nicholas M Mohr, Ryan D Pappal, Robert J Stephens, Yan Yan, Chris Carpenter, Marin H Kollef, Michael Simon Avidan

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INTRODUCTION: Sedation is a cornerstone therapy in the management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation and is highly influential on outcome. Early sedation depth appears especially influential, as early deep sedation is associated with worse outcome when compared with light sedation. Our research group has shown that patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the emergency department (ED) are exposed to deep sedation commonly, and ED sedation depth is impactful on intensive care unit (ICU) care and clinical outcomes. While extensive investigation has occurred for patients in the ICU, comparatively little data exist from the ED. Given the influence that ED sedation seems …

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Observations Of The Origin Of Downward Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flashes, J. W. Belz, P. R. Krehbiel, J. Remington, M. A. Stanley, R. U. Abbasi, R. Levon, W. Rison, D. Rodeheffer, T. Abu-Zayyad, M. Allen, E. Barcikowski, D. R. Bergman, S. A. Blake, M. Byrne, R. Cady, B. G. Cheon, M. Chikawa, A. Di Matteo, T. Fujii, K. Fujita, R. Fujiwara, M. Fukushima, G. Furlich, W. Hanlon, M. Hayashi, Y. Hayashi, N. Hayashida, K. Hibino, K. Honda, D. Ikeda, T. Inadomi, N. Inoue, T. Ishii Dec 2020

Observations Of The Origin Of Downward Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flashes, J. W. Belz, P. R. Krehbiel, J. Remington, M. A. Stanley, R. U. Abbasi, R. Levon, W. Rison, D. Rodeheffer, T. Abu-Zayyad, M. Allen, E. Barcikowski, D. R. Bergman, S. A. Blake, M. Byrne, R. Cady, B. G. Cheon, M. Chikawa, A. Di Matteo, T. Fujii, K. Fujita, R. Fujiwara, M. Fukushima, G. Furlich, W. Hanlon, M. Hayashi, Y. Hayashi, N. Hayashida, K. Hibino, K. Honda, D. Ikeda, T. Inadomi, N. Inoue, T. Ishii

Physics: Faculty Publications and Other Works

In this paper we report the first close, high-resolution observations of downward-directed terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs) detected by the large-area Telescope Array cosmic ray observatory, obtained in conjunction with broadband VHF interferometer and fast electric field change measurements of the parent discharge. The results show that the TGFs occur during strong initial breakdown pulses (IBPs) in the first few milliseconds of negative cloud-to-ground and low-altitude intracloud flashes and that the IBPs are produced by a newly identified streamer-based discharge process called fast negative breakdown. The observations indicate the relativistic runaway electron avalanches (RREAs) responsible for producing the TGFs are initiated …

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A Survey On Underwater Bionic Electric Perception, Guangming Xie, Junzheng Zheng, Wang Chen Dec 2020

A Survey On Underwater Bionic Electric Perception, Guangming Xie, Junzheng Zheng, Wang Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Sensing and detection technologies for underwater robots in complex underwater environments have been urgently needed.Weakly electric fields-based underwater bionic electric perception is a promising technical route.A kind of fish in nature,called weakly electric fish,can perceive their surrounding environment and other creatures through the varied electric field generated by themselves.Inspired by the electric fish,researchers have focused on the principle and methods of underwater perception based on weakly electric fields and the applications for intelligent underwater robots.The biological mechanism of weakly electric fish,the modeling and perception theory of underwater electric field,the underwater electric perception technology,and their applications are reviewed,and the …

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Research On Recovering Of Complex Networks Based On Boundary Nodes Of Giant Connected Component, Zhe Wang, Jianhua Li, Kang Dong Dec 2020

Research On Recovering Of Complex Networks Based On Boundary Nodes Of Giant Connected Component, Zhe Wang, Jianhua Li, Kang Dong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Network recovery is an important way to solve the inevitable failure,and the reasonable recovery strategy can reduce the cost of resource and improve the network robustness.In order to study the dynamic behavior of recovery process and the relationship between recovery and network robustness,a Recovery Model of Boundary Nodes (RMBN) based on boundary of giant connected component is proposed,and two network Recovery strategies,Average Recovery of Boundary Nodes (ARBN) strategy and Priority Recovery of Boundary Nodes (PRBN) strategy are designed.The simulation results of different recovery strategies on three network models show that with the increase of recovery ratio,the …

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Research On Dissemination And Control Of Public Opinion Based On Multilayer Coupled Network, Chen Shuai Dec 2020

Research On Dissemination And Control Of Public Opinion Based On Multilayer Coupled Network, Chen Shuai

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to study the influence of information interaction between multi-platforms on the dissemination and control of public opinion,taking Wechat and Weibo for example,a public opinion communication and control model based on multi-layer coupled network including Wechat layer,Weibo layer and control layer is constructed using multi-agent modeling method and improved SEIR model.On Anylogic platform,a simulation experiment was conducted on the event that “the use of materials by the Hubei Red Cross Society raises doubts”,and the effects factors such as single/dual platform,control range,control dynamics,control time and interaction between platforms were analyzed.The media guidance and government intervention strategies under multi-platform …

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Investigating Indonesian Master's Students’ Perception Of Critical Thinking In Academic Writing In A British University, Millatul Islamiyah, Muchamad Sholakhuddin Al Fajri Dec 2020

Investigating Indonesian Master's Students’ Perception Of Critical Thinking In Academic Writing In A British University, Millatul Islamiyah, Muchamad Sholakhuddin Al Fajri

The Qualitative Report

Critical thinking is generally valued as expected outcomes of university graduates although the concept of it is controversial. Students are required to display it in academic writing which is the default of university assessment. However, international students from “non-Western” backgrounds in particular, frequently experience difficulty in demonstrating critical expression in their written texts. The current study, in the light of interviews with four Indonesian master’s students, therefore, aims at investigating their perception of critical thinking, exposing some factors perceived to be influencing the application of critical thinking in academic writing, and exploring their development of critical thinking. The results of …

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Implementation Of Cloud Services By Using Real-Time Analysis To Reduce Energy Consumption, Ghaith Ahmed Al Zubairi Dec 2020

Implementation Of Cloud Services By Using Real-Time Analysis To Reduce Energy Consumption, Ghaith Ahmed Al Zubairi

Theses

Through the continual application of sensors, wireless networking, network communication and cloud computing technology, vast volumes of data are increasingly collected in the energy sector which needs to be utilized for effective management. In this project, the overall perspective is to analyze energy consumption data collected from households’ smart meters in London and combining it with the application of cloud data technology. I will explore and utilize a state-of-the-art cloud service infrastructure to analyze and make smart decisions on managing energy usage. There is interest in using data mining techniques and time series for machine learning modelling to deliver a …

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Determinants Of Infant And Young Complementary Feeding Practices Among Children 6-23 Months Of Age In Urban Pakistan: A Multicenter Longitudinal Study, Shabina Ariff, Kamran Sadiq, Javairia Khalid, Laila Sikanderali, Batha Tariq, Fariha Shaheen, Gul Nawaz Khan, Atif Habib, Sajid Bashir Soofi Dec 2020

Determinants Of Infant And Young Complementary Feeding Practices Among Children 6-23 Months Of Age In Urban Pakistan: A Multicenter Longitudinal Study, Shabina Ariff, Kamran Sadiq, Javairia Khalid, Laila Sikanderali, Batha Tariq, Fariha Shaheen, Gul Nawaz Khan, Atif Habib, Sajid Bashir Soofi

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Background: Suboptimal feeding practices have a negative impact on children's health and growth in the first 2 years of life and increase their risk of undernutrition, morbidity, and mortality. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that influence infant and young child feeding practices among urban mothers in a hospital setting at Karachi, Pakistan.
Methods: A longitudinal multi-center cohort study was conducted in four countries, MULTICENTER BODY COMPOSITION REFERENCE STUDY (MBCRS) to produce normal body composition reference data in healthy infants from 3 months to 24 months of age. Repeated anthropometric (weight, length and head circumference) and …

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On Peer Reviewing: How To Nourish An Author’S Mind And Win A Jldhe Editor’S Heart, E Loughlin, A Syska, G Sedghi, C Howell-Richardson Dec 2020

On Peer Reviewing: How To Nourish An Author’S Mind And Win A Jldhe Editor’S Heart, E Loughlin, A Syska, G Sedghi, C Howell-Richardson

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Editors and publishers of scholarly journals rarely agree on what makes for a good publication; they do, however, agree on the need for a robust peer review process as a crucial means to judge the merits of potential publications. While fraught with issues and inefficiencies, a critical and supportive peer review is not only what editors rely on when assessing scholarship presented for publication but also what authors hope for in order to improve their work. Understanding how peer review may best serve all parties involved: authors, editors, and reviewers, is thus at the heart of this article. The analysis …

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E.R. Butler & Co. Inc. V. Wyeth Inc. Dec 2020

E.R. Butler & Co. Inc. V. Wyeth Inc.

All Decisions

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Convection Heat Transfer And Friction Factor Of Al2o3/ Water Nanofluid Flows Inside Circular Tube With Inserting Helical Tape., Hesham Mostafa, Mohamed Saafan Dec 2020

Convection Heat Transfer And Friction Factor Of Al2o3/ Water Nanofluid Flows Inside Circular Tube With Inserting Helical Tape., Hesham Mostafa, Mohamed Saafan

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Forced convection heat transfer and friction factor for nanofluid flows inside circular horizontal tube with and without inserting helical tape, was experimentally studied. Electric heater was wrapped around the outer surface of the tube to obtain a constant and uniform heat flux at the tube wall. Experiments are conducted with adding nano-particles (AI2O3) to water up 10, 2% by volume 10 obtain diffrerent concentrations of nanonfluids. An experimental test loop equipped with the required measuring instruments was designed and constructed to assess the effects of nano-particles concentration, mass flow rate, and applied heat flux on the convection heal transfer process …

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Edward Said And William Jones: Negotiating Between Orientalism And Asiaticism, Ashok K. Mohapatra Dec 2020

Edward Said And William Jones: Negotiating Between Orientalism And Asiaticism, Ashok K. Mohapatra

Journal X

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Always Beyond Compare: The Past, Present, And Future Of Comparative Literature, Jan Ziolkowski Dec 2020

Always Beyond Compare: The Past, Present, And Future Of Comparative Literature, Jan Ziolkowski

Journal X

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Vol. 8, No. 1 (2003): Full Issue, Journal Editors Dec 2020

Vol. 8, No. 1 (2003): Full Issue, Journal Editors

Journal X

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Manuel Tolsa's Equestrian Portrait Of Charles Iv: Art History, Patrimony, And The City, Stacie G. Widdifield Dec 2020

Manuel Tolsa's Equestrian Portrait Of Charles Iv: Art History, Patrimony, And The City, Stacie G. Widdifield

Journal X

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The Place Where Your Nature Meets Mine: Diane Di Prima In The West, Timothy Gray Dec 2020

The Place Where Your Nature Meets Mine: Diane Di Prima In The West, Timothy Gray

Journal X

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Minority Discourses, Foodways, And Aspects Of Gender: Contemporary Writings By Asian-American Women, Wilfried Raussert Dec 2020

Minority Discourses, Foodways, And Aspects Of Gender: Contemporary Writings By Asian-American Women, Wilfried Raussert

Journal X

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Tapping The Noir Shadow: Fred Astaire's Solos Of Angst, Anger, And Identity Fragmentation, Elizabeth Drake-Boyt Dec 2020

Tapping The Noir Shadow: Fred Astaire's Solos Of Angst, Anger, And Identity Fragmentation, Elizabeth Drake-Boyt

Journal X

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Writing Riding, Donna Landry Dec 2020

Writing Riding, Donna Landry

Journal X

Reading for Pleasure

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Good Manners And Bad Treasons: Scottish Jacobite Women And The British Authorities In The Rebellion Of 1715, Margaret Sankey Dec 2020

Good Manners And Bad Treasons: Scottish Jacobite Women And The British Authorities In The Rebellion Of 1715, Margaret Sankey

Journal X

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Meta-Fiction, Parody, And The [Basque] Apocalypse Revealed To All, Larraitz Ariznabarreta Dec 2020

Meta-Fiction, Parody, And The [Basque] Apocalypse Revealed To All, Larraitz Ariznabarreta

BOGA: Basque Studies Consortium Journal

The literary and cultural scholar Joseba Gabilondo has exerted considerable influence on the field of Basque and Iberian Literary Studies. His scholarly work often generating attention for his opinions expressed about canonical Basque Literature and authors. This article returns to his publication of Apokalipsia guztioi erakutsia. Although the book obtained the “Erein Narratiba” award in 2009, the collection gained no scholarly attention and hardly received any critical reviews. But recent changes have occasioned a second look, an in-depth critical reading, that seems timelier than ever. The literary scholar Gabilondo would, of course, agree; since, as he conceded to Gorka Erostarbe …

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The Canonization Of Carmen: Reflections On A Basque Pastorale, William A. Douglass Dec 2020

The Canonization Of Carmen: Reflections On A Basque Pastorale, William A. Douglass

BOGA: Basque Studies Consortium Journal

This article explores many of the ways in which performance of a modern Basque pastorale, or morality play—an art form with medieval roots—explores issues and conundrums of contemporary Basque society and culture. These include maintenance of the Basque language and identity, the attitude of Basques towards others, notably Spaniards and gypsies, and vice versa, and the survival of Basque rural life in the face of the many challenges to it. Karmen Etxalarkoa Pastorala is but the most recent recounting of the tragedy of Carmen, the quintessential gypsy of Prosper Merimée’s novel and Bizet’s opera. In the work, she claims …

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The Poetry And Activism Of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Sarah Elizabeth Bennison Dec 2020

The Poetry And Activism Of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Sarah Elizabeth Bennison

Journal X

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The Tabloidization Of Emily, Stephen L. Sniderman Dec 2020

The Tabloidization Of Emily, Stephen L. Sniderman

Journal X

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An Examination Of The Tale The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse In The Usm De Grummond Children's Literature Collection, Tiffany Markulike Dec 2020

An Examination Of The Tale The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse In The Usm De Grummond Children's Literature Collection, Tiffany Markulike

SLIS Connecting

The purpose of this study is to examine the different versions of the classic folk tale Town Mouse, Country Mouse contained within the USM de Grummond Chldren's Literature Collection, including scholarly analysis, authorship, and changes over time in the details of the story.

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School Libraries Get "Graphic": An Analysis Of Graphic Novels In The School Library Collection, Rebecca Lacoste Dec 2020

School Libraries Get "Graphic": An Analysis Of Graphic Novels In The School Library Collection, Rebecca Lacoste

SLIS Connecting

Graphic novels have been recognized by many professionals, researchers, and educators as a major factor in increasing student engagement. The purpose of this research is to analyze a middle school library's statistical data before and after the addition of graphic novels into the library collection. The study also analyzes the growth of scholarly literature related to graphic novels and school libraries. The compilation of this research should provide insight to school librarians, teachers, administrators, and researchers on the value and successes associated with the inclusion of graphic novels in the school library collection.

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Bibliometric Analysis Of Biotechnology Research In Nigeria, Oladimeji Oladosu, Oladimeji Abimbola, Odejobi Bolaji Dec 2020

Bibliometric Analysis Of Biotechnology Research In Nigeria, Oladimeji Oladosu, Oladimeji Abimbola, Odejobi Bolaji

SLIS Connecting

The aim of this paper is to quantitatively analyze the volume and publication pattern of research in the field of biotechnology in Nigeria. A bibliometric analysis was carried out on documents related to biotechnology research in Nigeria published from 1988 – 2018 and indexed in SCOPUS database. The analysis results reveal an increase in biotechnology research in Nigeria since 1988, and the University of Ibadan is the most productive institution in terms of publications. The trend of biotechnology research in Nigeria portends growth in the future.

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