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Oklahoma Law Review

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Anticipating Procedural Innovation: How And When Parties Calibrate Procedure Through Contract, Henry Allen Blair

Oklahoma Law Review

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A Former Senator’S Guide To Professional Responsibility: Rpc 8.4 And The Appearance Of Impropriety In Retainer Fees And Politics, Michael S. Morgan

Oklahoma Law Review

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Innocent But Incarcerated: Reforming Oklahoma’S Criminal Pretrial Procedures To Combat Discrimination Against Indigent Defendants, Bailey Betz

Oklahoma Law Review

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The Threshold Question: Oklahoma’S Taxing Task After South Dakota V. Wayfair, Jonathan Rogers

Oklahoma Law Review

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Oklahoma Law Review

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Introduction: Three Cohorts’ Vulnerabilities On The Issue Of Sexual Consent, Anita Bernstein

Oklahoma Law Review

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Institutionalizing Consent Myths In Grade School, Shawn E. Fields

Oklahoma Law Review

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Victim Impact Statements And Corporate Sex Crimes, Erin Sheley

Oklahoma Law Review

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Impact Of Cognitive Tasks On Co2 And Isoprene Emissions From Humans, Elliott T. Gall, Asit Kumar Mishra, Jiayu Li, Stefano Schiavon, Aurelie Laguerre

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

The human body emits a wide range of chemicals, including CO2 and isoprene. To examine the impact of cognitive tasks on human emission rates of CO2 and isoprene, we conducted an across-subject, counterbalanced study in a controlled chamber involving 16 adults. The chamber replicated an office environment. In groups of four, participants engaged in 30 min each of cognitive tasks (stressed activity) and watching nature documentaries (relaxed activity). Measured biomarkers indicated higher stress levels were achieved during the stressed activity. Per-person CO2 emission rates were greater for stressed than relaxed activity (30.3 ± 2.1 vs 27.0 ± 1.7 g/h/p, p …

A Dynamic Neural Network Designed Using Analytical Methods Produces Dynamic Control Properties Similar To An Analogous Classical Controller, Wade William Hilts, Nicholas Szczecinski, Roger Quinn, Alexander Hunt

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Human balance is achieved using many concurrent control loops that combine to react to changes in environment, posture, center of mass and other factors affecting stability. Though numerous engineering models of human balance control have been tested, no methods for porting these models to a neural architecture have been established. It is our hypothesis that the analytical methods we have developed, combined with classical control techniques will provide a reasonable starting point for developing dynamic neural controllers that can reproduce classical control capabilities. In previous work, we tested this hypothesis and demonstrated that a biologically-constrained neural controller that replicates human …

Religious Belief And Culture: The Curious Case Of The Intuitive Soul, Karl G. D. Bailey, Duane C. Mcbride

Faculty Publications

While Adventists recognize some of the straightforward and concrete ideas that are part of doctrinal training on human nature and the state of the dead, the core intuitive belief in mind-body dualism likely continues to influence how Adventists understand human nature.

Methods Of A Narrative Inquirist: Storying The Endured Teacher Identity, Taylor A. Norman

Middle Grades & Secondary Education: Faculty Publications

While I was a young English language arts teacher, my teacher identity matured in a nurturing environment cultivated by my veteran colleagues. Finding that this is not the common narrative told by beginning teachers (Alsup, 2019, 2006; Danielewicz, 2001), I wondered what impact sharing the stories of my veteran colleagues could have on young teachers. The purpose of this paper is to explain why narrative inquiry fit the parameters of this particular inquiry, what methods were utilized and how the project was constructed. Like Spector-Mersel (2011), I intend to describe my use of narrative inquiry to expand its conceptual and …

Jeopardy Update On E12-06-106: Rg-D Experiment Study Of Color Transparency In Exclusive Vector Meson Electroproduction Off Nuclei, W. Armstrong, C. Ayerbe, W. Brooks, T. Chetry, R. Dupré, D. Dutta, A. El Alaoui, L. El Fassi, S. Joosten, J. Kim, K. Hafidi, M. Hattawy, M. Holtrop, J. Lopez, Z. -E. Meziani, T. Mineeva, B. Mustapha, C. Peng, L. Weinstein, J. Xie

Physics Faculty Publications

Experiment E12-06-106 (RG-D) aims to study the color transparency (CT) phenomenon in the exclusive diffractive p⁰ electro-production off nuclei, using the CLAS-12 spectrometer in Hall-B. This experiment was endorsed by PAC30 back in 2006 and was reviewed by PAC36 in 2010 [1], at which time it was approved for 60 PAC days and granted the B⁺ rating.

CT is one of the underlying properties of Quantum Chromo Dynamics (QCD) related to the presence of color degrees of freedom in the strongly interacting matter. It refers to the suppression of interactions of the colorless small size configuration in the nuclear …

The Influence Aim Problem Of Petitionary Prayer: A Cosmic Conflict Approach, John C. Peckham

Faculty Publications

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Online Learning: Some Strategies For Success, Glynis M. Bradfield

Faculty Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic catapulted all levels of education into varied changes in delivery systems, including remote and e-learning. Both teachers and students are challenged to reflect and train on how online and face-to-face education differ in order to use online pedagogy and digital tools effectively

Child Naming Practice And Changing Trends In Modern Japan, Noriko Mori-Kolbe

The Coastal Review

Given name is a cultural component that reflects family life. The present study is a literature-based research on newborn baby naming practice in Japan from 1912-2018. Based on existing literatures on naming, examples and surveys on given names, an overview of a naming pattern in Japan is presented and discussed within a sociocultural framework. Historical observations of baby names include popular female and male names and their recent trends. The study also shows that in Japan computerization has changed learning method, information transmission method and communication modes, and that digital natives name their children in different ways than older generations.

Torpedo Gatling, Seth Camara, Harrison Kenyon, James Vartanian

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Our group was tasked by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), to design a system in which multiple small diameter payloads can be deployed from a larger diameter cylinder. These payloads consist of sonobuoys and other projectiles, which will be launched rapidly within the larger cylinder. NUWC wants to create a system that is able to have the capability to deploy multiple projectiles out of a single, un-altered torpedo tube.

After many concept ideas and prototyping using tools such as CAD, 3-D printing, and finite element analysis, as well as discussing with our contact at NUWC, a final prototype was …

Cd Purge Tray, Ahmad Siddiqi, Miriah Longa, John Palmer, Christopher Punsalan

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Sponsored by Toray Plastics, Team 23 was tasked with solving a lingering issue in their production line. The team participated in the design process of a safety device utilized to transport a tray weighing upwards of 600 lbs, containing molten liquid polymer at a temperature of approximately 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The tray is used to collect this molten plastic when the plastic production line is not in use. Shutting down the entire extrusion process when maintenance needs to be performed is too costly. Continuously running the line and recycling the collected plastic proves a better and much cheaper option. That …

Media Prep Dustless Transfer, Brian Alvarado, Kevin Borgas, Nick Candelora, Nick Narkievich

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Flow of particulate solids presents issues to a multitude of industries across the globe. The discharging of fine solids creates ratholes and bridges in the material which inhibits flow. This in turn, delays processes, damages equipment, wastes manpower and product which results in wasted time and money. There are many products which aim to rectify this problem in the agricultural and food product industry, but in the biotech industry where cleanliness and contamination is vital, solutions are difficult to come by.

This is where the team was tasked with improving current processes at Amgen of West Greenwich, Rhode Island. To …

Autonomous Pool Skimmer, Kyle Banna, Ben Crichton, Tony Pina, Huy Truong

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

The work discussed in this paper is based around the designing, manufacturing and testing of an autonomous pool skimmer composed almost exclusively of 3D printed parts. Most pool owners would agree that cleaning their pool is among the most time-consuming activities associated with owning one. Whether it be bugs, leaves, grass, or any other number of debris, there seems to always be particulates floating along the surface, and eventually sinking to the bottom. However, with advancing technology, innovative solutions are being created to make cleaning the debris off the surface of the pool hassle-free. Team 19 was tasked to investigate …

Hands-Free Tree Climbing Machine, Michael Kowalski, Sam Anderson, Matt Chambers, Matt Nelson

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Team 18 was assembled and approached by Professor Nassersharif to develop a new product. This product was to carry an average individual up a tree at least 20 feet high, hands free. During discussion of the future of the product, the Tree Climbing team was told this device needed to have many different abilities. These abilities include adjustability to climb different size trees ranging from 12 inches in diameter, to 24 inches in diameter. The development of such a device needed to be researched, designed, and constructed within a budget of $300. To begin the process, a previous design was …

Alternate Flex Tube, Zach Davies, Amanda Jennings, Lucas Dutton, Chris Guidone, Andy Jiang

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Neptune-Benson Evoqua Water Technologies is renowned for delivering products, solutions, and services to ensure water quality and consistency for municipalities, industrial water users and recreational facilities. Their Defender® Series X filters are also their top of the line water filter providing more power and efficiency for less space compared to the standard sand filters, while also removing particles as small as 1 micron. These exact filters can be found in Olympic swimming pools, many famous aquariums and water parks across the world.

Instead of using sand as the media for filtration, the Defender® X filter uses Perlite, which has tremendous …

Static Electricity Generator, Trevor Bode, Evan George, Dylan Humphries, Jonathan Calico

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

KVH industries is a leader in telecommunications devices and has been known for world renowned satellite dishes. The company has set out to resolve every issue from software development to mechanical hardware. Recently, KVH has set upon a new endeavor which is to solve a problem with respect to a given theory discovered by deterioration of electric motors’ bearings used on satellite systems across Earth’s inner orbit. The theory is led to believe that there is a correlation between solar flares and bearing failures. The failures in the bearings are believed to be caused by the solar flares releasing a …

Automated Inspection Machine, Kevin Supino, William Santosuosso, Jordan Barbosa, Sindio Freitas, Evan Poland

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Greystone of Lincoln approached URI Students with a problem statement hoping that they could work on a solution for a specific issue. They wanted to work with a team to design and build an Automated Inspection System capable of detecting and removing chips inside of a fuel union. These fuel unions are used for automotive applications, and are supplied to some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, so it is imperative that these fuel unions have no defects when they are shipped. The current Quality Control process employed at Greystone involves a worker checking every part that is manufactured by …

3d Printed Waterproof Housing, Carson Maurice, Jordan Mckenna, Graham White

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island requires every Mechanical engineering undergraduate to complete a capstone design project. Ray3D is a team constructed of three mechanical engineering students and sponsored by Raytheon. The task Ray3D was rewarded to develop is a 3D printed waterproof Housing. 3D printing offers essential benefits when compared to other standard processes. The research, testing and analysis regarding 3D printing is Raytheon’s primary requirement as opposed to a final product deliverable. Ray3D successfully completed material property testing on ABS and PLA filament, structural analysis of the proposed design and …

Bridging The Expertise Of Advocates And Academics To Identify Reproductive Justice Learning Outcomes, Charisse M. Loder, Leah Minadeo, Laura Jimenez, Zakiya Luna, Loretta Ross, Nancy Rosenbloom, Caren M. Stalburg, Lisa H. Harris

Study of Women, Gender, & Sexuality: Faculty Publications

Phenomenon: Reproductive justice (RJ) is defined by women of color advocates as the right to have children, not have children and parent children while maintaining reproductive autonomy. In the United States, physicians have been complicit in multiple historical reproductive injustices, involving coercive sterilization of thousands of people of color, low income, and disabilities. Currently, reproductive injustices continue to occur; however, physicians have no formal RJ medical education to address injustices. The objective of this study was to engage leading advocates within the movement using a Delphi method to identify critical components for such a curriculum. Approach: In 2016, we invited …

Ubiquitous Computing Capabilities And User-System Interaction Readiness: An Activity Perspective, Jun Sun

Information Systems Faculty Publications

Based on mobile computing technologies, ubiquitous systems enable people to access information anywhere and anytime. In addition to the capability of interactivity concerning inquiry processing based on user input through interfaces, ubiquitous systems may offer contextualization and personalization dealing with information filtering based on task contexts and user preferences, which help relieve user effort on the move. This study investigates how different combinations of these major ubiquitous computing capabilities affect user behavior. Using the unifying framework of Activity Theory, it conceptualizes user-system interaction as a tool-mediated activity, the different aspects of which are facilitated by interactivity, contextualization, and personalization. It …

Revisiting The Epistemic Terrains Of Gender, Sex, And Empowerment Through Four Sites Of Engagement In India: Introducing A Conversation, Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt, Richa Nagar, Amanda Gilbertson, Ahonaa Roy, Annie Mccarthy

Study of Women, Gender, & Sexuality: Faculty Publications

Knowledges that claim to end oppression and marginaliza- tion frequently end up feeding the same hierarchies that produce those oppressions. In the academy and in the development industry, it is not uncommon for ‘local’ or ‘subaltern’ knowledges to be positioned as ‘raw data’ to be utilised by the formally certified intellectual or expert, and even presented sometimes as obstacles to development goals that may have been imported from elsewhere . This introduction serves as an opening to a ‘conversation’ among five scholars who have different yet overlapping engage- ments with the complex terrain of knowledge-making on sex and gender, based …

Religious-Political Papacy And Islamic Power In Daniel 11, Roy E. Gane

Faculty Publications

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