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Prophylaxis And Remediation For Future Pandemic Pathogens-(Lessons From A Post-Covid World), Mark E. Obrenovich, Moncef B. Tayahi, Caryn L. Heidt, Steven N. Emancipator

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Since influenza and coronaviruses are currently deadly and emerging threats worldwide, better treatment, remediation and prevention options are needed. In that regard, a basic understanding of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2/COVID-19 () and other viral pathogen mechanisms of transmission are expected. Unfortunately, unprecedented, and growing distrust of vaccines and even masks or personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States and elsewhere presents itself as an added challenge. We postulate that development of improved and highly effective prophylactic measures, together with new life-saving therapies that do inhibit or otherwise treat infection of SARS-CoV-2, influenza and other viral pathogens, could be …

Hawks' Herald -- Dec. 5, 2022, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

Violence Risk Assessment Of Sovereign Citizens: An Exploratory Examination Of The Hcr-20 Version 3 And The Trap-18, Lee Vargen, Darin Challacombe

Psychology Faculty Publications

Sovereign Citizens comprise an understudied right-wing extremist movement in the United States who have grown in notoriety in recent years due to several high- profile instances of violence. Despite this, little empirical research has been conducted on Sovereign Citizens, including research on assessing their risk for violence. In this study, we sought to replicate and extend a prior study on Sovereign Citizen violence. Using open-source data, we added several new cases to a pre-existing dataset of violent and non-violent Sovereign Citizen incidents, yielding a total sample of 107 cases. We scored each case using the HCR-20V3 and TRAP-18 risk assessment …

December 5, 2022, Faculty, Illinois Wesleyan University

2022-2023

No abstract provided.

Organizational Factors Influencing Campus Law Enforcement Agencies Belonging To Professional Accrediting Bodies, Jamie Adam Gauthier

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Accreditation in campus law enforcement agencies is considered a modality of professionalism in the industry. The use of accreditation requires a voluntary approach to implement industry standards, policies, procedures, and best practices, while being scrutinized by an accreditation team. Law enforcement leaders frequently review a management strategy to professionalize the policing industry, although, without accreditation in place, the methodology is based on prior trial and errors of the past. Using a quantitative nonexperimental research design, this study aims to examine the implementation of accreditation within campus law enforcement agencies. With a nationally representative sample, a research question addressing the factors …

Leadership Culture: An Effective Leadership Strategy For Church Growth And Spiritual Maturity, Sikiru A. Asifatu

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In every organization, leadership culture patterns require a constant assessment to ensure members adhere to corporate practices. In church settings, leadership culture not only creates change but also transforms ministry strategy. Often, church leaders do not perceive culture as the driving force behind effective ministry operations. At Gateway Church, the researcher encountered church growth issues that other ministries struggle with as well, from organizational structure to leadership style. These problems will continue to be a challenge unless the church reinvents an effective leadership strategy focusing on ministry development. This research aims to address the leadership development issue at Gateway Church …

Ergonomic Safety In Supply Chains, Andrew Thompson Prior

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Ergonomic injuries within supply chain and logistics organizations, specifically the finished vehicle logistics realm, have become a global crisis. The only way to solve this crisis is through proactive steps to reduce the lagging indicator of incident frequency and costs. This mixed method research study demonstrates the use of wearable safety technology to lower both incident frequency and incident cost. Quantitatively, this study resulted in statistically significant results that reduced the incident frequency at one site within the United States. Qualitatively, and the studies mixed results from the leadership and hourly employee within a finished vehicle logistics organization. Leadership focused …

Teaching And Learning Music Technologically, Esteban Molina Cordovez

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, multimedia technology has transformed all educational paradigms. In this mixed-methods study, the researcher shows the effects of inspiring instructional technologies on assimilating musical knowledge and developing performance concepts. Thus, assisted- technology learning is the foundation of inspiration to induce music performance and theory, hardening self-esteem as the core subject of this study. The researcher measures time and skills gathered over two years by a group of high school music students, assessing them with two variables: first, traditional conservatory instruction, and second, the MusicLab method. In addition, the researcher quantifies how technological tools intervene …

Comparing The Academic Growth Among Black Students In Philadelphia’S Black-Operated Charter Schools, Non-Black Operated Charter Schools, And Traditional Public Schools., Cherryann M. Joseph

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This ex post facto, causal-comparative quantitative study assessed the math and English language arts (ELA) 7th to 8th-grade academic growth among Black students enrolled in Philadelphia’s black-operated public charter schools, non-black operated charter schools, and traditional public schools while controlling for 6th-grade exam scores. Over 65 years after Brown versus Board of Education disallowed public school segregation, the academic achievement gap between Black and white students persists. Various parental and educational stakeholders have considered charter public schools as suitable educational alternatives for narrowing this academic gap. This condition along with an assertion by some community activists that Black leaders are …

Achieving Sustainability In The Facades Of Existing Residential Buildings In The City Of Riyadh - Saudi Arabia An Applied Study On One Of The Prototypes Buildings Of The Ministry Of Housing In Riyadh, Hatem El Shafie, Nouf Alomairi

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Housing ensures stability and an appropriate climate for the individual and the family. The provision of adequate housing is one of priorities and concerns in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The research problem lies in the lack of selection the facades, shapes, and materials in a well-studied scientific way that fits with the existing residential buildings, to protect them from the external environment and weather in Riyadh city. Hence, this paper aims to find the best suitable modern techniques and design solutions that positively impact the facades of residential buildings, and to reach the architectural configuration of the outer cover …

Preparation Of In-Situ Bimetallic Coni Nanoparticles Suppurated On Carbon Nanotubes As Effective Catalyst For H2 Generation From Sodium Borohydride, Ahmed M. Abd-Elaal, A. A. Alsarawy, M.M. El-Halwany, Mahmoud H. Mahmoud

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) enhanced Co-Ni catalysts for NaBH4 hydrolysis were developed and produced in this research. The microscopes utilized was transmission electron microscope. The various species located at the surfaces of some selected catalysts has been characterized using the X-ray photoelectron spectrometer. The results reveal that even with the addition of carbon nanotubes as a promoter, the catalysts maintain an amorphous shape. In Co-Ni catalysts (NiCo@MWCNTs), however, the right amount of MWCNTs promoter results in a large specific surface area, fine dispersion of active components, more active sites, and a high electron density at active sites. Furthermore, hydrogen overflow …

The Economic Return Of The Fruitful Roof Gardens Of Buildings On The Egyptian State & Individuals, Case Study Government Housing (Asmarat District), Kareem Mahrous Ali

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The Egyptian State is currently facing a set of Economic Challenges that represent an obstacle to achieving the Quality of Life for the Egyptian People, The most important of which are the Population increase in exchange for limited Economic Capabilities & Resources, Economic Inflation, High prices of Energy & Basic Commodities, a decline in the Agricultural Area& The production of Basic Crops due to Urban Sprawl, Pollution, Climate Change & Water crisis, All these Problems & Challenges require all the Specialists in this matter to cooperate and work to find urgent, practical, tested & low-cost solutions to improve the Economic …

Behavior Of Completely Automated Evapotranspiration Estimation (Eemetric), Atiqullah Atif

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Evapotranspiration (ET) is the second-largest component in the water balance equation, globally consuming 70% of the earth’s annual precipitation. Accurate and consistent estimation of ET is essential for ensuring water resources sustainability, proper management, planning, and regulations of water resources. Though a 100% accurate estimation of ET may not be feasible with the current technology, there are proven techniques that give us estimates of ET we can heavily rely on. Mapping Evapotranspiration at High Resolution with Internalized Calibration (METRIC) is a widely used surface energy balance model that produces relatively accurate ET maps utilizing remote sensing data and requires skilled …

The Distance Of A Light Year, Ting Chu

Theses

The Distance of a Light Year is a 3D animated short film following the journey of a lonely girl living on a planet who spends her whole life looking for connection and travels the universe to find it. The story is inspired by a planet, PSO J318.5-22, found by scientists in 2013. The girl builds millions of shining paper stars and uses them as a revolving light signal on her lighthouse to draw attention to the dark universe. One day, she finds someone who responds with a blue light signal from a blue planet. But her lighthouse does not function. …

Assessing The Performing Arts Experience At A Stem-Based Institution, Benjamin Willmott

Theses

Past studies examined the role of performing arts within a STEM-based curriculum, but there has been little research to date on how to fully integrate the two into one unified program at the higher education level. A qualitative study was conducted utilizing a phenomenological approach vis-à-vis four focus groups with students engaged in the Performing Arts Scholarship Program at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. The commitment-trust theory of relationship marketing as well as self-efficacy theory were considered to ground the theoretical framework surrounding the success of the program and the experiences of a sample of 951 Performing Arts …

Mayo Lab To Help Combat Substance Misuse, Mental Health Issues, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

Maximizing Airport Efficiency, Kaitlyn Baier, Collin Lewis, Baraa Abdulmonem, Rithik Ajith

Senior Design Project For Engineers

AeroWorks creates an assignment problem and queuing model with the aim of reducing the total time that an aircraft spends on average on the ground. AeroWorks finds a solution that can be applied to any commercial airport. In order to do so, AeroWorks uses the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport as a case study. Real data is used in the problem-solving approach, with the help of the publicly provided data by the FAA, and the data provided by industry experts. AeroWorks conducts multiple interviews with Tom Nissalke, the Assistant General Manager for Planning and Developing at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport, and …

Switching Between Topological Edge States In Plasmonic Systems Using Phase-Change Materials, Yin Huang, Yuecheng Shen, Georgios Veronis

Faculty Publications

We introduce non-Hermitian plasmonic waveguide-cavity structures based on the Aubry-Andre-Harper model to realize switching between right and left topological edge states (TESs) using the phase-change material Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST). We show that switching between the crystalline and amorphous phases of GST leads to a shift of the dispersion relation of the optimized structure so that a right TES for the crystalline phase, and a left TES for the amorphous phase occur at the same frequency. Thus, we realize switching between right and left TESs at that frequency by switching between the crystalline and amorphous phases of GST. Our results could be …

Using An Advocacy Practicum To Establish A Framework For Virtual Community Consultations In The Ottawa Adult Autism Community, Margaret Janse Van Rensburg, Courtney Weaver, Christine Jenkins, Morgan Banister, Edward King, Sheila Bell, The Ottawa Adult Autism Initiative

Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Atrial Fibrillation In Aging: Mechanisms And Potential Therapeutics, Mengmeng Chang

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias seen in the clinics, and currently available antiarrhythmic pharmacotherapies in AF are not very effective. Although AF has been recognized as an aging-mediated disease, our understanding of the electrophysiological pathways that link aging and AF remain incomplete, which limits breakthroughs in the development of novel antiarrhythmic treatments for this disease. Studies have shown that aging increases the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the heart, and high levels of ROS have been associated with development of AF in animals and patients. Additionally, in some forms of AF, the …

A Fragile [In] Tension, Jose Homero Gutierrez, Jose Homero Gutierrez

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The exhibition, a FRAGILE [In] TENSION, is a compilation of 6 sculptural installation works—the result of two and a half years of work in the ceramics workshop— combining various ceramic procedures, incorporating crochet techniques, and repurposed materials. Each of the materials represents specific memories of the past linked to a place of origin and people deeply attached to me, representing complementary feelings. Ceramic objects were created on the potter's wheel and subsequently joined, modified, intervened, and added to their corresponding installations following a series of self-directed design rules. The sculptures are an emotional, psychological, and physical response to the past …

Correlation Of Psychospiritual Factors And Suicide In The Military, Michael Odinaka Ugbor

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Military is a profession that requires stable mental state as a prerequisite for active military life. However, suicide rate among active members and veterans has significantly increased despite traditional measures such as psychotherapies, medications and government sponsored incentives. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the correlation of psychospiritual factors (spiritual, religious factors and psychological beliefs) and suicide risks among military members. Participants were 18 years or older and members of the United States military base stationed in Kentucky. Data collection involved the used a paper-based survey to measure spiritual and religious affiliations and activities, church attendance, prayer …

Six-Dimensional Single-Molecule Imaging With Isotropic Resolution Using A Multi-View Reflector Microscope, Oumeng Zhang, Zijian Guo, Yuanyuan He, Tingting Wu, Michael D. Vahey, Matthew D. Lew

Electrical & Systems Engineering Publications and Presentations

Imaging of both the positions and orientations of single fluorophores, termed single-molecule orientation-localization microscopy, is a powerful tool for the study of biochemical processes. However, the limited photon budget associated with single-molecule fluorescence makes high-dimensional imaging with isotropic, nanoscale spatial resolution a formidable challenge. Here we realize a radially and azimuthally polarized multi-view reflector (raMVR) microscope for the imaging of the three-dimensional (3D) positions and 3D orientations of single molecules, with precisions of 10.9 nm and 2.0° over a 1.5-μm depth range. The raMVR microscope achieves 6D super-resolution imaging of Nile red molecules transiently bound to lipid-coated spheres, accurately resolving …

Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops For College Students With Computer Vision Syndrome In Indonesia, Bambang Subakti Zulkarnain, Rozalina Loebis, Toetik Aryani

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: • Computer vision syndrome (CVS) that causes dry eyes becomes a health problem for college students. • Sodium hyaluronate eyedrops can be used as one of the CVS therapy strategies for students suffering from CVS. Abstract: The use of computers and mobile devices is increasing. Computers and mobile devices help our daily work or study. However, prolonged use of them may cause computer vision syndrome (CVS). Nowadays, CVS becomes a health problem for everyone working with computers or mobile devices including college students because it causes dry eyes. It may disrupt reading, doing professional work, or using a computer …

Chondroregenerative Potential Of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (Prf)-Impregnated Decelulrized Bovine Cartilage Scaffold Implanted Subcutaneously, Putu Ardhy Parama Widyatmika, Muhammad Sjaifuddin Noer, Magda Rosalina Hutagalung

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: • This research compared the hondroregenerative potential between bovine cartilage scaffold with platelet-rich fibrin (BCPRF) and autologous cartilage. • The formation of newly-regenerated chondrocyte, the thickness of type II collagen, and the rate of cartilage resorption following the subcutaneous implantation were assessed. • BCPRF is highly biocompatible and can be developed as an alternative to alloplastic porous polyethylene (Medpor) implant material. Abstract: The invention of alternative implants with regenerative potential comparable to autologous cartilage continues to be encouraged due to high morbidity of the donor site related to autologous harvesting process. This research attempted an invention of alternative implant …

Chimes: December 5, 2022, Calvin University

Chimes

Solar project moving towards 2023 installation by David Ogboro

SPAUD program expanding to meet demand by Grace Buller

Calvin connections win major elections by Katie Rosendale

Betsy DeVos visit spurs engagement, dialogue by Savannah Shustack & Maya Oeverman

Learning in the messy middle: Student experiences of Calvin's political climate by Adelaide Mei & Hadassa Ribeiro

Men's and women's basketball off to strong starts by Lauren Nyong

MLK today: Former Calvin professor's new book on U.S. societal issues by Gabriel Choi

Students arts orgs make space for rest and expression despite challenges by Kipp De Man

Forecasting Ride-Hailing Across Multiple Model Frameworks, Christopher Stephen Day

Theses and Dissertations

The advent of on-demand transport modes such as ride-hailing and microtransit has challenged forecasters to develop new methods of forecasting the use and impacts of such modes. In particular, there is some professional disagreement about the relative role of activity-based transportation behavior models -- which have detailed understanding of the person making a trip and its purpose -- and multi-agent demand simulations which may have a better understanding of the availability and service characteristics of on-demand services. A particular question surrounds how the relative strengths of these two approaches might be successfully paired in practice. Using daily plans generated by …

Influence Of Silver And Copper Nanoparticles On The Enzymatic Activity Of Soil-Borne Microorganisms, Lyudmila I Zaynitdinova, Roxila N Juraeva, Javlon J Tashpulatov, Svetlana I Kukanova, Nikolay A Lazutin, Aziza M Mavjudova

Baghdad Science Journal

Influence of metal nanoparticles synthesized by microorganisms upon soil-borne microscopic fungus Aspergillus terreus K-8 was studied. It was established that the metal nanoparticles synthesized by microorganisms affect the enzymatic activity of the studied culture. Silver nanoparticles lead to a decrease in cellulase activity and completely suppress the amylase activity of the fungus, while copper nanoparticles completely inhibit the activity of both the cellulase complex and amylase. The obtained results imply that the large-scale use of silver and copper nanoparticles may disrupt biological processes in the soil and cause change in the physiological and biochemical state of soil-borne microorganisms as well.

Ipv6 Security Issues: A Systematic Review Following Prisma Guidelines, Shubair A. Abdullah, Ahmed A. Al Ashoor

Baghdad Science Journal

Since Internet Protocol version 6 is a new technology, insecure network configurations are inevitable. The researchers contributed a lot to spreading knowledge about IPv6 vulnerabilities and how to address them over the past two decades. In this study, a systematic literature review is conducted to analyze research progress in IPv6 security field following the Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematics Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) method. A total of 427 studies have been reviewed from two databases, IEEE and Scopus. To fulfil the review goal, several key data elements were extracted from each study and two kinds of analysis were administered: …

Activity Disruption Causes Degeneration Of Entorhinal Neurons In A Mouse Model Of Alzheimer’S Circuit Dysfunction, Gabriella A Perez, Melissa Comstock, Ming-Hua Li, Anand K Singh, Kyung-Won Park, Joanna L Jankowsky

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by selective vulnerability of distinct cell populations; however, the cause for this specificity remains elusive. Here, we show that entorhinal cortex layer 2 (EC2) neurons are unusually vulnerable to prolonged neuronal inactivity compared with neighboring regions of the temporal lobe, and that reelin + stellate cells connecting EC with the hippocampus are preferentially susceptible within the EC2 population. We demonstrate that neuronal death after silencing can be elicited through multiple independent means of activity inhibition, and that preventing synaptic release, either alone or in combination with electrical shunting, is sufficient to elicit silencing-induced degeneration. Finally, we …