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Marine Geobiology Ocg 502, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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Exercise Improves Endothelial Function Associated With Alleviated Inflammation And Oxidative Stress Of Perivascular Adipose Tissue In Type 2 Diabetic Mice, Jinju Wang, Venkata Polaki, Shuzhen Chen, Ji Chen Bihl, Pasquale Pagliaro

Pharmacology and Toxicology Faculty Publications

Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), a type of adipose tissue that surrounds the blood vessels, has been considered an active component of the blood vessel walls and involved in vascular homeostasis. Recent evidence shows that increased inflammation and oxidative stress in PVAT contribute to endothelial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Exercise is an important nonpharmacological approach for vascular diseases. However, there is limited information regarding whether the beneficial effects of exercise on vascular function is related to the PVAT status. In this study, we investigated whether exercise can decrease oxidative stress and inflammation of PVAT and promote the improvement of …

Two Decades Of Laws And Practice Around Screen Scraping In The Common Law World And Its Open Banking Watershed Moment, Han-Wei Liu

Washington International Law Journal

Screen scraping—a technique using an agent to collect, parse, and organize data from the web in an automated manner—has found countless applications over the past two decades. It is now employed everywhere, from targeted advertising, price aggregation, budgeting apps, website preservation, academic research, and journalism, to name a few. However, this tool has raised enormous controversy in the age of big data. This article takes a comparative law approach to explore two sets of analytical issues in three common law jurisdictions, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. As the first step, this article maps out the trajectory of …

Legal Complications Of Repatriation At The British Museum, Hannah R. Godwin

Washington International Law Journal

The British Museum has been the target of criticism around the world for its failure to repatriate controversial cultural property to their respective countries of origin. In 1753, a private collector left his collection to Great Britain if it agreed to build a public museum and designate a Board of Trustees whose duty was to protect the collection for the public. Statutorily incorporating the collector’s intent, Parliament passed legislation binding the Board of Trustees to abide by certain principles, including preserving the collection and prohibiting disposal of objects, except in very few circumstances. As such, the Museum is administrated through …

Voluntary Simplicity: An Exploration Through Text Analysis, Apollo Demierel

Barowsky School of Business | Faculty Scholarship

Overconsumption poses severe ethical problems and causes harm to the environment. Today many individuals change their consumption practices and actively limit their overall consumption due to ethical and environmental concerns. This article focuses on voluntary simplicity, a sustainable lifestyle phenomenon that comprises environment-friendly consumption practices as an innate characteristic. This paper offers a fresh and nuanced understanding of voluntary simplicity through the lens of social cognitive theory (SCT) and by examining textual content generated by voluntary simplifiers on Facebook. Five thousand three hundred thirty-six Facebook posts and comments were scrapped and examined using sentiment analysis, associative networks and cluster analysis. …

A Distant Reading Of Khamphun Bunthawi’S Luk Isan (A Child Of The Northeast) As World Literature, Ram Prasansak

Journal of Letters

This article offers a distant reading of Khamphun Bunthawi’s Luk Isan (A Child of the Northeast) as world literature. By attending to its production, circulation, translation, and reception in an interlocking literary system, it shows that the novel borrows the bildungsroman form from an American children’s novel. This borrowing underlines the role of translated literature and editors in establishing a profoundly unequal relationship between the Western core and peripheral literatures. This article also examines the English translation of Luk Isan. It argues that while the translation creates an intertext that aids Anglophone audiences in comprehending the novel’s foreignness, it …

From The Hague To Jakarta: Changes In Thai Foreign Policy Towards The Netherlands In 1949, Thanat Preeyanont

Journal of Letters

In 1945, a few days after the Japanese Imperial Army had surrendered, the indigenous people on the Indonesian archipelago established the Republic of Indonesia and declared independence from their colonizers, the Dutch. The events led to a 4-year conflict including physical war and negotiations, before the Dutch government finally transferred its sovereignty over the archipelago to the indigenous government in 1949. Through historical diplomatic correspondence from both Thai and Dutch archives, this article examines changes in Thai foreign policy towards the Netherlands in the last year of the conflict. Between 1945-1949 the Thai government almost always recognized Dutch sovereignty over …

Incorporating Pacific Ocean Climate Information To Enhance The Tree-Ring Based Streamflow Reconstruction Skill, Saria Bukhary, Ajay Kalra, Sajjad Ahmad

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Faculty Research

The Sacramento River Basin (SRB) and the San Joaquin River Basin (JRB) have a history of recurring droughts. Both are important for California, being the crucial source of water supply. The available instrumental records may not depict the long-term hydrologic variability encompassing the duration and frequency of the historic low flow events. Thus, streamflow reconstruction becomes important in the current scenario of climatic alteration, escalating population and growing water needs. Studies have shown that Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), and Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature (SST) influence the precipitation and streamflow volumes of southwestern United States, particularly …

Pyxtal_Ff: A Python Library For Automated Force Field Generation, Howard Yanxon, David Zagaceta, Binh Tang, David S. Matteson, Qiang Zhu

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Research

We present PyXtal_FF—a package based on Python programming language—for developing machine learning potentials (MLPs). The aim of PyXtal_FF is to promote the application of atomistic simulations through providing several choices of atom-centered descriptors and machine learning regressions in one platform. Based on the given choice of descriptors (including the atom-centered symmetry functions, embedded atom density, SO4 bispectrum, and smooth SO3 power spectrum), PyXtal_FF can train MLPs with either generalized linear regression or neural network models, by simultaneously minimizing the errors of energy/forces/stress tensors in comparison with the data from ab-initio simulations. The trained MLP model from PyXtal_FF is interfaced with …

Adrenal Ectopy And Lipoma Of An Inguinal Hernia Sac: A Case Report & Literature Review., Jenna R Adalbert, Rafael E Pajaro

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANCE: Ectopic adrenocortical tissue is the presence of accessory adrenal cortex tissue located outside of the adrenal glands. It is a rare, incidental finding during inguinal hernia repair. This case report aims to discuss the anatomy and important patient implications related to this finding.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 61-year-old male presented with a long-standing right direct inguinal hernia increasing in size and pain frequency. During open right anterior inguinal hernia repair, a lipoma was identified inside the hernia sac and removed. Further histopathological examination of the specimen revealed the presence of adrenocortical tissue inside the lipoma. No further interventions …

Near Conformal Perturbation Theory In Syk Type Models, Sumit R. Das, Animik Ghosh, Antal Jevicki, Kenta Suzuki

Physics and Astronomy Faculty Publications

We present a systematic procedure to extract the dynamics of the low energy soft mode in SYK type models with a single energy scale J and emergent reparametrization symmetry in the IR. This is given in the framework of the perturbative scheme of arXiv:1608.07567 based on a specific (off-shell) breaking of conformal invariance in the UV, adjusted to yield the exact large-N saddle point. While this breaking term formally vanishes on-shell, it has a non-trivial effect on correlation functions and the effective action. In particular, it leads to the Schwarzian action with a specific coupling to bi-local matter. The …

Kim Hayes And Nancy Hayes, Appellants V. Intermountain Geoenvironmental Services, Inc.: Brief Of Appellant, Utah Supreme Court

Utah Supreme Court Briefs (2000–2020)

the Utah Court of Appeals Damian C. Smith TechLaw Ventures, PLLC 290 W. Mayflower Way Lehi, Utah 84043 Attorney for Petitioner Cameron B. Diehl (13197) UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS 50 South 600 East, Suite 150 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 Attorney for Amicus Curiae Anna Nelson Morgan, Minnock, Rice

Damian C. Smith TechLaw Ventures, PLLC Attorney for Petitioner

Anna Nelson Morgan, Minnock, Rice & Miner, Attorneys for Respondent Cameron B. Diehl UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS Attorney for Amicus Curiae Gary R. Crane (5054) Steven L. Garside ( 4323) J. Mason Kjar (14227) LAYTON CITY ATTORNEY Attorney …

Superior Polyaniline Cathode Material With Enhanced Capacity For Ammonium Ion Storage, Shelton Farai Kuchena, Ying Wang

Faculty Publications

A paradigm shift in aqueous rechargeable batteries has seen the development of nonmetal ammonium ions (NH4+) as charge carriers. NH44+ ions have a molecular weight of 18 g mol-1 and hydrated ionic size of 3.31 Å, which are smaller than those of metal ions, leading to faster kinetics during charge transfer. Yet few electrode materials have been studied for this type of battery. This work is the first effort to show that polyaniline (PANI) is an excellent material for NH4+ ion storage, and thus further proves that NH4+ ions can be used as effective charge carriers in aqueous ion battery …

Parents’ Voices: Virtual Classroom Bridging Homeschooling To Public Schools, Dennis Norman, Tian Luo, Pauline Salim Muljana

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This research examined to what extent homeschooling parents believed that virtual classrooms have bridged the home and public-schooling systems via a case study. Data were drawn from an online survey as well as Skype and personal interviews with ten participants who were parents of home-schooled children with an understanding of the virtual learning process. Participants reported both benefits and challenges of virtual homeschooling from parents’ perspectives. Discussion and implications to educational practitioners are included.

Investigation Of The Moisture Binding Forms In Plant Raw Materials And Thermal Characteristics Determination, Tojiniso Raxmanova, Shaxnoza Sultanova, Jasur Safarov, Esra Capanoglu

Technical science and innovation

In this article, the forms of moisture connection and the thermal characteristics of plant materials are studied. Rosehip and hawthorn fruits were chosen as the object of research. In the heat analyzer, a decrease in the mass of the product and an increase in temperature were found when the temperature was controlled in a certain gas environment. The curves of the dependence of the dog rose and hawthorn samples on the mass and temperature are given. DTA-1/10 galvanometer sensitivity; sensitivity of the DTG-1/5 galvanometer; the maximum heating temperature is 300° С and the rate of change of the furnace heating …

Non-Contact Point Measuring Equipment For Robotic Systems Of Automobile Industry, J Khollhujayev, N Abdukarimov, J Mavlonov, N Abdivahidova

Technical science and innovation

The non-contact measurement method development is caused by the need for precise measurement and elimination of an operator’s errors. The purpose of the atticle research is to develop a reliable small scale prototype model of non-contact point measuring system. The mathematical model of robotic articulated arm has been developed to analyze the forward kinematics. Then, the prototype model of a robotic arm and laser-sensor mounted technique have been developed to take the measurements. The idea was derived from the coordinate measuring machine working principle, that puts the tip or tool center point in the known position with necessary precision. Most …

Methods And Tools Of Cement Production Process (Comparative Analysis), Potential Of Uzbekistan In This Area, Khudaykulov Umid, S Turgunbayev

Technical science and innovation

the article describes the history of cement use, its initial appearance, cement composition and its physicochemical structure and properties, types of cement and classifications of cement. Cement production processes, technological methods used in production, advantages and disadvantages of the methods and technological stages of the production process by the drying method of cement production are covered. A study of the cement industry and processes in the country was conducted, which summarized the most priority methods and processes of cement production based on the natural resources, climate and potential of Uzbekistan.

Stimulus Of Specialization On Postgraduate Students’ Application Of Mobile Technologies For Learning, Amos Ochayi Onojah, Adenike Aderogba Onojah, Nwadubike Edwin Nweke-Richards

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

Most students could be adopting the mobile technologies available but may not be for learning purposes. This study investigated the postgraduate students’ application of mobile technologies for learning and examined the differences in the application of mobile technologies by postgraduate students based on their area of specialization. The study was a quantitative research design. The population comprised all postgraduates’ students in Nigeria out of which 750 of them were purposively sampled across eleven universities based on accessibility. The data for the study was gathered using a Researchers-developed questionnaire. Statistical form of Mean was used to answer the research questions while …

A Comparison Of Match Outcomes Between Traditional Medical Degree And Dual-Degree Applicants, Bryce R. Christensen, Chad M. Becnel, Leland P. Chan, Paul D. Minetos, John F. Clarke, Marc J. Kahn

School of Medicine Faculty Research

Background: Dual degrees combining and MD with another professional degree (MPH, MBA, or PhD) are becoming more common in an attempt to increase an applicant’s competitivity for a residency. Objective: This study was designed to assess differences in MD-only and dual degree MD applicants with respect to applicant characteristics and match outcomes. Methods: Utilizing the voluntarily-reported publicly available 2017–2019 Texas STAR database, we assessed applicants from 115 medical schools. Texas STAR indicates that over this time period, there were 18,224 responses for a response rate of 43.8%. Comparisons were made between groups using student’s t-test and chi-squared analysis. Results: Compared …

Analysis Of The Cores Of These Improvements Of Online Teaching System And Model－Based On The Evaluation And Feedback On The Online Teaching Model And Teaching Platform, Jiangxue Zhang, Kaiquan Chen

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

In recent years, MOOC, SPOC and other online teaching modes have attracted widespread attention. Online teaching platforms such as Tencent Classroom and MOOC of Chinese universities have emerged in an endless stream. During the 2020 outbreak of COVID-19, schools at all levels actively engaged in online teaching. The problems and challenges faced in the course of this teaching process will push the research hotspots of modern educational technology to construct the online teaching model that meets the needs of colleges and universities in the context of "Internet + Education". This study collected the evaluation and feedback of college students from …

Decomposition Method For Modeling And Research Of Pulse-Frequency Control Systems, A Kadirov, Amir A Kadirov

Technical science and innovation

. The pulse-frequency control systems are widely used in radar, space industry, for control of technological processes and robots and many other areas. Today, there are various approximate and accurate methods for the analysis and synthesis of pulse-frequency systems (PFS). However, the area of the practical application of the existed methods is mainly limited to single-variable systems. The classical methods provide the consideration of the initial structures of pulse-frequency systems as a whole. This article proposes the decomposition method for modeling and research pulse-frequency automatic control systems. The method is based on the mathematical apparatus of signal-flow graphs. We can …

State V. Fiscus Respondent's Brief Dckt. 47938

Not Reported

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Optimal Adjustment Of The Human Circadian Clock In The Real World, Samuel Christensen, Yitong Huang, Olivia J. Walch, Daniel B. Forger

Mathematics Sciences: Faculty Publications

Which suggestions for behavioral modifications, based on mathematical models, are most likely to be followed in the real world? We address this question in the context of human circadian rhythms. Jet lag is a consequence of the misalignment of the body’s internal circadian (~24-hour) clock during an adjustment to a new schedule. Light is the clock’s primary synchronizer. Previous research has used mathematical models to compute light schedules that shift the circadian clock to a new time zone as quickly as possible. How users adjust their behavior when provided with these optimal schedules remains an open question. Here, we report …

Guns-For-Hire: Chinese Mercenaries On The 21st Century Silk Road, Carl H. Peterson Iv

Washington International Law Journal

There has been an increased global use of private military contractors (PMCs) since the large-scale American use of them in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. This has included an increase in Russian and now Chinese PMCs. As China continues to develop its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it is likely that the world will see an increase in the number of Chinese PMCs used to protect these projects. In this event it is important to bring Chinese PMCs into the PMC industry’s most effective private regulatory bodies, as these bodies are often more effective at ensuring ethical PMC conduct …

Enforcing U.S. Foreign Policy By Imposing Unilateral Secondary Sanctions: Is Might Right In Public International Law?, Patrick C.R. Terry

Washington International Law Journal

Following the United States’ unilateral withdrawal from the agreement between the five permanent UN Security Council members, the European Union, Germany, and Iran, that intends to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the United States has re-imposed and tightened its sanctions against Iran. The United States’ renunciation of the agreement, despite the agreement’s UN Security Council approval and verified Iranian compliance, arguably violated international law. Nevertheless, the United States is attempting to compel the other state parties (and others) to follow its policy on Iran by threatening those states’ companies and business executives with economic or even criminal sanctions to …

Re-Conceptualizing The International Human Right To Health: An Analysis Of The Trends In Developing And Developed Countries’ Responses To Substance Use Disorders, Leonard Mukosi

San Diego International Law Journal

This Article juxtaposes addiction paradigms seen in the United States of America and Zimbabwe, two countries with diametrically dissimilar political, economic, and social systems. Thus, an insight is provided by this Article into how developing and developed countries are transitioning from punitive to curative approaches in addressing the problem of drug addiction. Positing that addiction is a health condition, this Article recognizes the optimum realization of the addict’s right to health is best met if the required international standards of health are implemented nationally to insure, treat, and evaluate addiction like other chronic illnesses.

Drug addiction is a brain disease …

Refocusing The United States’ Perspective Of China And The South China Sea, Gaaret Marinelli

San Diego International Law Journal

There is a shift in world power that can be felt by world leaders and ordinary citizens alike, and its movement will realign the rest of the world. Since its rise to a great world power after World War II, the United States has maintained its position as the world’s predominant leader, both militarily and economically. However, this dominance is threatened by a formidable challenger. A rapidly ascending China is challenging the United States’ military and economic power, but the United States is not adequately positioned to meet this challenge. Some scholars theorize that China and the United States are …

Remedies For United States-Mexico Cross-Border Incidents, Sebastian A. Navarro

San Diego International Law Journal

Countries that share borders inevitably encounter issues with each other. The United States and Mexico, however, face a uniquely complicated issue: United States federal officers standing in United States territory have shot and killed individuals standing in Mexican territory, generating much tension between the United States and Mexico. Some believe that a remedy for cross-border incidents is best addressed through litigation in United States federal courts, particularly through common law causes of action that afford monetary compensation based on claims of constitutional violations. This issue was recently addressed in part by the United States Supreme Court.

Nonetheless, there are numerous …

A Method For Classifying Ecg Signals With Different Possible States On A Multilayer Perceptron, Sherzod Nematov, Y Talatov

Technical science and innovation

To automatically determine the state of the cardiovascular system based on the recorded ECG signals, an artificial neural network is trained to classify signals into various possible states. At the same time, the parameters of heart rate variability (HRV) were extracted from the ECG signals and used as input functions for the neural network. HRV is the fluctuation in the time intervals between adjacent heartbeats. For this, the architecture of a neural network based on a multilayer perceptron and a method for obtaining the necessary parameters in the learning process have been developed, and the classification efficiency has been checked …

Archives Annual Report, 2019-2020, Meg Miner

Administrative Reports

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