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The Use Of A Digital Question Board To Facilitate Student Questioning And Engagement In Large Lecture Classes: A Mixed-Methods Study, Lili Zhang

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A lack of student questioning and engagement is faced by many universities, where a large lecture is a common practice. Emerging technologies bring about possibilities to fill this gap. This study applied constructivist learning theories and used a digital canvas as a Digital Question Board (DQB) for students to freely pose questions and respond using mobile technology. A mixed-methods study with a quasi-experiment was conducted to investigate the following research questions (RQs): (1) Do students demonstrate different questioning behaviors when provided access to a DQB from those students who are not provided with access to a DQB in large lecture …

Parenting Typologies And Adolescents' Academic And Behavioral Outcomes In Ghana, Odetta Odartey Addo

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AbstractGrounded in Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection and Social Learning theories, and guided by Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions framework, this study sought to test the applicability of parenting typologies within the Ghanaian context. In addition to ascertaining maternal and paternal culturally-specific parenting typologies, the associations among parenting typologies, and sociodemographic correlates, adolescents’ academic and behavioral outcomes were determined. Variations in the prevalence of parenting styles, academic and behavioral outcomes across different Ghana’s cultural regions were also examined. A sample of 800 adolescents, including 489 (61.1%) females and 311 (38.9%) males drawn from high schools located in two southern sector regions (Greater Accra and Eastern) …

Uab's 1917 Clinic Officially Relocates To Lakeview District, Alicia Rohan

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Uab Student Selected For Prestigious Gilman Scholarship, Staff

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Multiple Regression Analysis To Predict The Value Of A Residential Building And To Compare With The Conventional Method Values, Dheeraj Vishwanatha Shetty, B. Prakash Rao, Chandra Prakash, S. Vaibhava

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Valuation is an art which has found various use in different sectors. But it is seldom restricted to the boundaries of engineers and architects when it comes to property valuation. In the present study, the market value of a residential building situated in Udupi, Karnataka State, India is predicted using Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA) based on the factors affecting the value of the property. This value is then compared with the values obtained by the conventional approaches of valuation like Land and Building method, Rental Income Approach, Composite Rate method and by detailed estimation approach. The property under valuation has …

Application Of Time And Motion Study To Increase The Productivity And Efficiency, Chandra Prakash, B. Prakash Rao, Dheeraj Vishwanatha Shetty, S. Vaibhava

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The productivity and efficiency in any construction is always a challenge. Due to various factors the efficiency of men and machine gets reduced hampering the productivity. The purpose of this study is to highlight the benefits of time and motion study employed in construction sector. Time and motion study and work sampling has been employed to measure the productivity of the various construction activities and the paper discusses its application to the various phases of erection of steel structure such as installation of purlins, installation of primary beams and installation of secondary beams on the arrival slab of an airport. …

Two Dimensional Rotor Blade Numerical Analysis Using Ansys, Shlok Anand, Satvik Shenoy, G. Srinivas

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Turbo-pump is an essential component in any rocket engine. The airfoil (NGTE 10C4 series) section of a rotor blade in the SSME (Space Shuttle Main Engine) was modelled along with a far-field of suitable shape and dimensions. The model was suitably discretized with proper amount of refinement, etc. A numerical simulation was then carried-out using ANSYS software with several iterations of varying inlet boundary conditions to check for any improvement in the performance of the rotor blade. Inlet velocity for optimum functionality of the blade was identified.

Aerodynamic Performance Enhancement Of Missile Using Numerical Techniques, Raghuvaran Divakaran, Nathan Barretto, G. Srinivas

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The objective of the paper is to conduct aerodynamic analysis on V-2 missile. The V-2 missile was the world's first ballistic missile and the first object to go into space. It is a long-range liquid propelled missile. It uses aerodynamic surfaces such as wings, fins, control surfaces and fuselage to deliver the lateral maneuverability. This is accomplished by deflecting the control surfaces through the actuation mechanism and thereby modifying the equilibrium forces and producing various moments. The V-2 missile was 14 meters long and weighed 12,700-13,200 kg at launching. It produces about 266 KN of thrust. ANSYS modeler is used …

Gardner-Webb Selects Second Recipient Of Tucker Scholarship, Office Of University Communications

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A high school senior who excels academically and shares her faith enthusiastically is the second recipient of the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarship at Gardner-Webb University. Kyndal Jackson, of Gaffney, S.C., was honored in a formal presentation of the award on Dec. 21 in the Tucker Student Center. This prestigious scholarship recognizes a student with exceptional academic achievement, who also exemplifies the commands of Jesus found in Mark 12:29-31—“Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself.” Jackson was chosen from a field of 118 applicants, and was …

Why Do Greater Forest Tenure Rights Not Enthuse Local Communities? An Early Observation On The New Community Forestry Scheme In State Forests In Indonesia, Arsad Ragandhi, Agus Heruanto Hadna, Setiadi Setiadi, Ahmad Maryudi

Forest and Society

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry recently issued a 35-year permit-based social forestry, called Izin Pemanfaatan Hutan Perhutanan Sosial (IPHPS), which was implemented in forestlands managed by the State Forest Corporation (SFC). IPHPS is a unique scheme because social forestry permits were previously granted on forestland unencumbered with rights. It provides more secure tenure rights (long-term permits), greater decision-making authority, and improved profit-sharing arrangements compared with the SFC’s co-management model. However, IPHPS has not attracted widespread interest from local communities. This paper aims to identify and to analyse factors that explain local communities’ low interest in the policy. Results …

Characteristics Of The Tapanuli Orangutan Habitat In The Conflict Area Of Batang Toru Landscape, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Wanda Kuswanda, R. Hamdani Harahap, Hadi S. Alikodra, Robert Sibarani

Forest and Society

Forest fragmentation has resulted in decreased wildlife habitat, which has triggered conflicts with humans due to the use of the same plants. This has been particularly contentious with the tapanuli orangutan. Research of the tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis) habitat is very limited. The aims of this research is to examine the latest habitat conditions, such as land cover, composition of vegetation, feed plant, and habitat carrying capacity to provide recommendations for habitat management in developing a mitigation policy of the human-tapanuli orangutan conflict. The research location is focused on the area of human-orangutan conflict in the Batang Toru …

Efficiency Of Land Use In Smallholder Palm Oil Plantations In Indonesia: A Stochastic Frontier Approach, Dyah Wulan Sari, Faqih Nur Hidayat, Irawati Abdul

Forest and Society

Indonesia has become the country with the largest palm oil production. However, the level of productivity of oil palm per land in Indonesia tends to remain stagnant. The main objective of this study is to evaluate oil palm lands of smallholders that experience land inefficiency. In analyzing land efficiency, this study used cross-section data obtained from Statistics Indonesia (BPS). This study uses an input distance function approach with stochastic frontier analysis tools. Our estimation results found that on average, smallholders oil palm plantations face land inefficiency. The land inefficiency of smallholder oil palm plantations is not proportional to the negative …

Implementation Of Social Forestry Policy: A Review Of Community Access, Budi Budi, Hariadi Kartodihardjo, Bramasto Nugroho, Rina Mardiana

Forest and Society

The issuance of social forestry licence and the achievement of benefits to the community in the post-licensing stage are still obstacles and difficulties for the community which is demanding the community access. The research aims to analyze the access of the community of social forestry licence holders in the pre-licence and post-licensing stages through field studies in forest community of Beringin Jaya Lampung and people’s forest plantation of Hajran Jambi qualitatively. In the pre-licence stage, the two license holder communities have the same access to all members who will be involved, information, facilitator, and government authorities. In the post-licensing stage, …

Forest - Related Culture And Contribution To Sustainable Development In The Northern Mountain Region In Vietnam, Thi Tan Huong Ngo, Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, Thi Huong Duong, Thi Hue Ly

Forest and Society

The culture of communities living near/in forests indelibly interacts with forest ecosystems, both shaping and adapting to the natural environment. Forest-related cultural dimensions also provide benefits for local economies and social welfare. This study analyses the relationship between local culture and forests of the Tay and the Dao minorities and their contribution to sustainable development in Vo Nhai, a mountainous district in northern Vietnam. The study uses methods of a literature review, participant observation and qualitative interviews with local people. The strong embedded culture with forests that developed over many generations of Tay and Dao people was expressed through their …

Identifying Climate Change Adaptation Efforts In The Batutegi Forest Management Unit, Indonesia, Christine Wulandari

Forest and Society

The Batutegi Forest Management Unit (FMU) in Lampung Province, Indonesia is beginning to observe the consequences of climate change. Meanwhile, communities in Batutegi are also suggesting that effects of climate change are becoming more prominent in their region. Indicators include rising air temperature and the increasing regularity of extreme weather changes. Studies show that land cover has decreased by up to 95% in the region. As these trends intensify, predictions note that the Batutegi reservoir and the productivity of the surrounding protected forests will be affected. This research examines FMU efforts to adapt to vulnerabilities from environmental and climate change. …

How Can I Help You? Social Support In The Context Of Attachment Insecurity., Julian Domingo Fuentes

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People in close relationships support each other through various means yet support attempts may be unsuccessful. I propose that people prefer support behaviors matched to their dispositional needs (the personal context) and their relationship with the support provider (the interpersonal context). I also propose that this kind of support is most effective at enhancing relationship quality and reducing personal distress. Attachment theory provides a framework for characterizing differences in dispositional needs and in the specific relationship context between a support recipient and support provider. In three studies, I tested whether one’s trait and relationship-specific attachment orientations are associated with preferences …

Retrospective Analysis Of Hydrologic Performance Of Green Infrastructure Systems Of The Save The Rain (Str) Program In Syracuse, New York, Priyanka Rajashekar

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Combined sewer systems and urbanization are significant concerns confronted by many aging cities, including the City of Syracuse, New York. This study addresses the role of impervious surfaces in the direct discharge of surface runoff, domestic and industrial wastewaters into Onondaga Lake and tributaries during wet weather events. Onondaga County addressed the combined surface overflow (CSO) problem in 2009 through a stormwater management program known as "Save the Rain” (STR)." This strategy involved adopting a combination of constructed (gray) and plant-soil-atmosphere based (green) infrastructure (GI) practices to address the CSO issue. GI practices are a proven viable option for stormwater …

Creating Visual Metaphors By Taking Tarot Out Of Context, Dani Pendergast

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This thesis paper aims to describe how using tarot aspects outside of the tarot context can spark visual metaphors in illustration. Tarot, while famously known for as a tool of determining one's fate, is also a source of the many intricacies of the human experience. The 22 Major Arcana cards' meanings were analyzed, and key phrases from those cards were used as prompts to illustrate. The intention was that the key phrases from the tarot cards could help initiate creative thought and ideas for developing illustrations. The thesis starts with an introduction to common struggles that illustrators have with coming …

Genetic Determinants Of Increased Outcrossing In Caenorhabditis Elegans Following Dauer Diapause, Rose Al-Saadi

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Mating strategies, whether sexual or asexual, confer unique costs and benefits to populations and species that facilitate evolutionary processes. In wild isolates of Caenorhabditis elegans, mating strategies are dependent on developmental history. Outcrossing levels significantly increase when both hermaphrodites and males have transiently passed through the stress-resistant dauer diapause stage (postdauers). However, the molecular mechanisms of how life history can alter mating strategies have not been systematically explored. Mating behaviors of C. elegans can be attributed, in part, to sex-specific responses to ascaroside pheromone components. For example, high concentrations of the pheromone ascr#3 results in a strong avoidance response in …

Modulation Of Immune Checkpoints By Chemotherapy In Human Colorectal Liver Metastases., Neda Jabbari, Heidi L Kenerson, Christopher Lausted, Xiaowei Yan, Changting Meng, Kevin M Sullivan, Priyanka Baloni, Dani E Bergey, Venu G Pillarisetty, Leroy Hood, Raymond S Yeung, Qiang Tian

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Metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer-related death, and incidence is rising in younger populations (younger than 50 years). Current chemotherapies can achieve response rates above 50%, but immunotherapies have limited value for patients with microsatellite-stable (MSS) cancers. The present study investigates the impact of chemotherapy on the tumor immune microenvironment. We treat human liver metastases slices with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) plus either irinotecan or oxaliplatin, then perform single-cell transcriptome analyses. Results from eight cases reveal two cellular subtypes with divergent responses to chemotherapy. Susceptible tumors are characterized by a stemness signature, an activated interferon pathway, and suppression …

2020-12-22_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …

2020-12-22_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled. It is updated Monday - Saturday.
This report is provisional and subject to change. City of Detroit and Wayne County are reported separately. MDHHS began tracking probable cases April 5, 2020. FCI indicates federal correctional institute. MDOC indicates Michigan Department of Corrections. Diagnostic tests, including nucleic acid amplification/real-time polymerase chain reaction (NAAT/RT-PCR) and rapid virus antigen detection point of …

Effect Of Combined U-Shaped And Semi-Circular Rib On Heat Transfer Augmentation Of Solar Air Heater-A Cfd Study, M. S. Manjunath

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This paper presents the numerical analysis on the impact of combined U-shaped rib and semi-circular rib on heat transfer augmentation of flat plate solar air heater system.The analysis is done using the ANSYS Fluent software for various flow Reynolds number ranging from 8000 to 17000. The ribs are placed alternately on the underside of heated plate for a fixed stream-wise pitch of 35mm. The rib height is so chosen that the diameter of semi-circular rib equals the rib height of U-shaped rib. The rib height (e) is varied as 2mm, 3mm and 4mm. The analysis reveals that the combined ribs …

Development And Preliminary Clinical Activity Of Pd-1-Guided Ctla-4 Blocking Bispecific Dart Molecule., Alexey Berezhnoy, Bradley J Sumrow, Kurt Stahl, Kalpana Shah, Daorong Liu, Jonathan Li, Su-Shin Hao, Anushka De Costa, Sanjeev Kaul, Johanna Bendell, Gregory M Cote, Jason J Luke, Rachel E Sanborn, Manish R Sharma, Francine Chen, Hua Li, Gundo Diedrich, Ezio Bonvini, Paul A Moore

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Combination immunotherapy with antibodies directed against PD-1 and CTLA-4 shows improved clinical benefit across cancer indications compared to single agents, albeit with increased toxicity. Leveraging the observation that PD-1 and CTLA-4 are co-expressed by tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, an investigational PD-1 x CTLA-4 bispecific DART molecule, MGD019, is engineered to maximize checkpoint blockade in the tumor microenvironment via enhanced CTLA-4 blockade in a PD-1-binding-dependent manner.

Getting Beyond "Why": A Reflection On "To Act With Justice And Love Tenderly: Exploring The Church's Call For Inclusion", Janice L. Benton

Journal of Catholic Education

Response to Boyle (this issue) "To Act with Justice and Love Tenderly: Exploring the Church's Call for Inclusion."

Inception To Implementation: A Response From The Field, Karen Hopson

Journal of Catholic Education

Response to Bonfiglio and Kroh (this issue) "Inclusion in Catholic Schools: From Inception to Implementation."

Evidence-Based Practices To Promote Inclusion In Today’S Catholic School, Sean Smith, G Cheatham, Maggie Mosher

Journal of Catholic Education

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The purpose of this article is to present inclusionary practices for Catholic education classrooms that emphasize the integration of evidence-based practices (EBPs). Practices that have been developed to address the needs of all students, particularly learners who are at-risk as well as their peers with an identified disability. Over the past two decades, educational reforms and corresponding effective practices have evolved to correspond with the growing expectations that all student should be given the opportunity to participate in the general education experience. Applying the evidence-based practices presented in this article can provide Catholic educators with the needed support and …

Effects Of Student Leadership In A Peer-To-Peer Programme On Resiliency, Self-Efficacy And Motivation Of Undergraduate Students In A Private University, Christine Wong Siew Kuan

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An ongoing concern amongst students in higher education is the ability to do well and succeed academically. One of the main factors in addressing that concern is ensuring a smooth and positive transition for students from high school entering university. Hence, the first-year experience in higher education institution for these students is crucial to help them to manage and cope with the new environment. Peer learning programmes have been proven to help students succeed academically especially for the first-year students. In building that momentum for ultimate academic success, it is also important to note that students need to build their …

Uab Awarded $48.3 Million Nasa Cold Stowage Ii Contract, Alicia Rohan

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Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Controller For Dc-Dc Converters., Sahar Sidky Kaddah, Ahmed Rubaai

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Two adaptive fuzzy logic controller (AFLC) topologies for the DC-DC converter are developed and presented in this paper. They essentially consist of combining fuzzy inference system and neural networks and implementing them within the framework of adaptive networks. The architecture of the AFLC along with the learning rule, which is used to give an adaptive and learning structure to a fuzzy controller, is also described. The emphasis here is on fuzzy-neural-network control philosophies in designing a novel controller for the DC-DC converter that allows the benefits of neural network structure to be realized without sacrificing the intuitive nature of fuzzy …