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Risk And Reputation, Taylor J. Wilson

Michigan Law Review

Direct listing is an innovative alternative to a traditional initial public offering. Since direct listing was revived in 2018, there have been many lingering questions, particularly about the liability of financial advisors involved in the process. In a traditional IPO, a company retains an investment bank as an underwriter; the underwriter takes on a degree of financial risk and lends credibility to the company’s offering, often directly marketing the offering to potential investors. In a direct listing, however, investment banks act as financial advisors but do not assume financial risk or market the sale of securities. Section 11 is an …

Algorithmic Elections, Sarah M.L. Bender

Michigan Law Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered election administration. Across the country, election officials are beginning to use AI systems to purge voter records, verify mail-in ballots, and draw district lines. Already, these technologies are having a profound effect on voting rights and democratic processes. However, they have received relatively little attention from AI experts, advocates, and policymakers. Scholars have sounded the alarm on a variety of “algorithmic harms” resulting from AI’s use in the criminal justice system, employment, healthcare, and other civil rights domains. Many of these same algorithmic harms manifest in elections and voting but have been underexplored and remain …

The Domestic Energy Transition In The United Kingdom, Nicholas Peter Doe

Theses and Dissertations

This paper addresses a pressing need to accelerate domestic energy policy that will lower the carbon footprint of Britain’s domestic sector. A systems approach was taken to seek empirical evidence for an inherent problem of a low adoption of government programs created to incentivize low-carbon domestic retrofit. The purpose of research is to explore this low uptake with the aim of fashioning effective programs. This paper is intended for policymakers and researchers with an interest in meeting the UK’s 2050 emissions targets.

Geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures on government may have hindered effective climate policy. Other financial interests may have influenced …

Vertical Transfer Student Integration At A Technical University: A Case Study Of A Large, Urban, Private Institution, Eric Michael Pope

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the experiences of vertical transfer students currently enrolled at a technical university and the academic and social integration of these students into their new institution. The purposes of this study were two-fold. The first objective was to better understand how community colleges prepare students academically and socially for their eventual transfer. The second objective was to understand the academic and social integration of students entering a technical university. A qualitative case study was conducted to learn more about the experiences of vertical transfer students entering this institution. The data collection method included one-on-one interviews with ten recently …

Radiobiology & Radiation Benefits In Alzheimer’S From Ct: A Physics Assessment, Lin Mousa, Guito Charles, Subhendra N. Sarkar

Publications and Research

This work is a review and assessment of research literature on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) today which is an irreversible neurological disorder, that continuously decreases the individual’s memory and thinking skills and, suddenly, the ability to carry out the simplest functions of daily living. Although treatment can only help manage the symptoms of AD, there is no cure for the disease. CT imaging is proven to be somewhat helpful in the detection of AD disease similar to MRI, multiple repeat CT seems to show promise in part-reversing the loss (radiation Hormesis). Invivo exposure, spatial distribution, and quantitative characterization could be essential …

Appreciative Administration: How The Appreciative Education Theory-To-Practice Framework Is Being Infused Into Higher Education Administrative Practices, Meagan Elsberry

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

This qualitative grounded theory study updated the framework, including a definition, of Appreciative Administration. Bloom et al. (2013) first introduced the concept of Appreciative Education in a New Directions for Student Services article. Appreciative Education’s framework is harnessed by the power of the organizational development theory of Appreciative Inquiry (Cooperrider & Srivastva, 1987), the relationship-building theory-to-practice framework of Appreciative Advising (Bloom & Martin, 2002; Bloom et al., 2008), and an Appreciative Mindset. Bloom and McClellan (2016) coined the phrase Appreciative Administration to describe how higher education administrators could lead their organizations by harnessing the power of Appreciative Education. To date, …

Machine Learning Prediction Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Trajectories Following Traumatic Injury: Identification And Validation In Two Independent Samples, Carissa W. Tomas, Jacklynn M. Fitzgerald, Carisa Bergner, Cecilia J. Hillard, Christine L. Larson, Terri A. Deroon-Cassini

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

Due to its heterogeneity, the prediction of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) development after traumatic injury is difficult. Recent machine learning approaches have yielded insight into predicting PTSD symptom trajectories. Using data collected within 1 month of traumatic injury, we applied eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGB) to classify admitted and discharged patients (hospitalized, n = 192; nonhospitalized, n = 214), recruited from a Level 1 trauma center, according to PTSD symptom trajectories. Trajectories were identified using latent class mixed models on PCL-5 scores collected at baseline, 1–3 months posttrauma, and 6 months posttrauma. In both samples, nonremitting, remitting, and resilient PTSD symptom …

The Lead, December 2022, Lindenwood University

The Lead

The Lead is an electronic newsletter produced by the Lindenwood College of Education & Human Services.

The Roddey Mcmillan Record - December 2022, Winthrop University

The RMR 2020-2029

The Roddey McMillan Record (RMR) is Winthrop’s monthly multicultural student publication. The RMR has been a significant voice of the minority population of the Winthrop community since its creation by Gail Harris in April 1986. It promotes awareness and understanding of issues concerning minorities for the prosperity of the entire Winthrop community. The purpose of the RMR is to shine light on the many diverse cultures at Winthrop, focusing on issues, concerns and happenings of those who represent the multicultural community on campus. The Roddey McMillan Record is named after Dr. Cynthia Roddey and Atty, Sheila McMillan. Cynthia Roddey was …

Part I: Preliminary Proportion Limits Of Composite Steel Box Girder In Bridges Using Different Codes, Ayman A. El-Masry, Saad El-Deen M. Abd-Rabou, Mohamed Ghannam

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Composite steel box girder presents an efficient structural solution in moderate span bridges with shallow cross-section depths. To meet the need for using such structural elements, standing on the diversified factors affecting on preliminary proportion limits of section elements according to different design specifications is the aim of this paper. The comparison concerned with main proportions limits of initial dimensioning of the straight composite steel box girder with concrete deck of highway bridges. Therefore, comprehension differences and similarities obtained here using considered design specifications give a hand of help to present valid conclusions that can yield to a positive upgrade …

A Fog Based Customer Demand Forecasting (Cdf) Strategy For Smart Grids Using Iot Technology, Naglaa R. Khalil, Asmaa H. Rabi, Khaled M. Abo-Al-Ez, Ahmed I. Saleh

Mansoura Engineering Journal

In this paper, a novel framework for effective energy management of residential customer is provided to reduce electricity consumption. Advanced Smart Grids (ASGs) can assist a variety of functions thanks to Internet of Things (IoT). These smart devices generate big data, which can be uploaded to the cloud for additional analysis. Fog computing tier operates as a bridge between the IoT devices integrated in Smart Electrical Grid(SEG) and the cloud to overcome cloud issues. Based on the indicated three-tier design, a novel Customer Demand Forecasting (CDF) strategy has been introduced. CDF strategy consists of (i) Feature Selection (FS) stage and …

Numerical Solution Of Biharmonic Equation Using Modified Bi-Quintic B-Spline Collocation Method, Atallah El-Shenawy, Mohamed El-Gamel, Dina Reda Jaheen

Mansoura Engineering Journal

In the following work, the numerical investigation of biharmonic equation is explored. The approximate solution is approximated at specific points in the solution domain by using the collocation method based on the modified bi-quintic b-spline basis functions. These modified basis functions vanish at the boundary points. The main properties of these basis functions are discussed in detail. The method is based on reducing the proposed problem to a linear system of equations. The boundary conditions are combined in the resulting linear system of equations in specific order to guarantee that the approximate solution coincides with the exact solution at the …

First-Generation And Continuing-Generation College Graduates' Application, Acceptance, And Matriculation To U.S. Medical Schools: A National Cohort Study, Hyacinth R C Mason, Ashar Ata, Mytien Nguyen, Sunny Nakae, Devasmita Chakraverty, Branden Eggan, Sarah Martinez, Donna B Jeffe

Open Access Publications

Many U.S. medical schools conduct holistic review of applicants to enhance the socioeconomic and experiential diversity of the physician workforce. The authors examined the role of first-generation college-graduate status on U.S. medical school application, acceptance, and matriculation, hypothesizing that first-generation (vs. continuing-generation) college graduates would be less likely to apply and gain acceptance to medical school.Secondary analysis of de-identified data from a retrospective national-cohort study was conducted for individuals who completed the 2001-2006 Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Pre-Medical College Admission Test Questionnaire (PMQ) and the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). AAMC provided medical school application, acceptance, and matriculation …

Germination And Early Seedling Growth Attributes Of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Cultivars Under Different Salinity (Nacl) Stresses [Research Note], Shahid Hussain, Shuli Liu, Rui Zhang, Yinglong Chen, Altaf Adil, Qigen Dai

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

This study investigated the impact of different salinity stresses [0, 6.4, 12.8, 19.2, and 25.6 dS/m (NaCl)] on the final germination percentage, speed of germination, germination capacity, shoot and root length, seedling vigor index, and total plant dry weight of ten rice cultivars at germination and early seedling stages. Salinity stress significantly decreased the final germination percentage, speed of germination, germination capacity, shoot and root length, and seedling dry weight in all cultivars, with the most severe effects from level 19.2 and 25.6 dS/m NaCl. Rice cultivars were classified as tolerant, moderately tolerant, moderately susceptible, and susceptible based on reduction …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Nanozeolite From Sugarcane Bagasse Ash And Its Nutrient Loading Potential, Quincy Ybañez, Pearl Sanchez, Marcial Ii Buladaco, Joy Eloiza Rosales

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Sugarcane bagasse, a known agricultural waste product in the Philippines with 88% silica (SiO₂) content based on elemental analysis, is a viable starting material for zeolite synthesis. In this study, silica derived from sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) collected from La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Philippines, was extracted via an alkaline extraction method using 2M NaOH and precipitation with 5 N H₂SO₄ under constant stirring at elevated temperature. Sodium aluminate was added as aluminum source then subjected to ageing at 80°C for 72 h to form the clinoptilolite-type zeolite crystals. Characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy – Energy …

Rheological Properties And Postharvest Behavior Of Onion (Allium Cepa L. 'Superex') Subjected To Different Preharvest Treatments To Control Armyworm [Spodoptera Exigua (Hubner Lepidoptera: Noctuidae], Daphne Cassandra Gonzales, Ryan Anthony Lualhati, Kim John Nate, Cielo Azul Dumlao, Emmanuel Amatorio, Elda Esguerra, Bonifacio Cayabyab

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Heavy reliance on synthetic pesticides has led to insecticide resistance of pests such as the onion armyworm, leading to the use of alternative strategies such as biopesticides. While studies on the efficacy of these biopesticides on pest control and yield exist, their subsequent effects on the quality and postharvest behavior of bulb onions during cold storage need to be determined. Allium cepa L. ‘Superex’ yellow type onion plants were subjected to preharvest treatments of microbial (NPV crude), botanical (neem oil), synthetic insecticide (chlorfenapyr), and Farmer’s Practice (control) for the control of onion armyworm (Spodoptera exigua (Hubner)). Bulbs were then …

Evaluation Of Triticale Lines Compared To Wheat Cultivars In Terms Of Agronomic Traits Using Supervised Learning Methods And Multivariate Statistics, Sara Farokhzadeh, Hossein Shahsavand Hassani

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

The first man-made cereal grain triticale merges the yield and quality potential of wheat with tolerance of rye against environmental stresses. To find the traits with the greatest impact on the superiority of triticale over wheat, four promising triticale lines and six bread wheat varieties were evaluated in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications in the field of the Agricultural Research Station of Shiraz University, Iran. Attribute weighting algorithms revealed main leaf width (MLW), grain number per spike (GN/S), spikelet number per spike (SN/S), 1000-grain weight (TGW), plant height (PHT), main leaf length (MLL), and grain yield …

Flowering Habit And Photoperiodic Flowering Response Of Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni) In The Philippines, Kennilyn May Balbin-De Luna, Bong Salazar

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Stevia is a perennial shrub commercially cultivated for the sweet-tasting compounds known as steviol glycosides (SVglys). SVglys are extracted from the green leaves, thus maintenance of vegetative growth is critical in stevia production. This study was conducted to describe the flowering habit and response of potted stevia plants to different photoperiods under Philippine conditions. Photoperiodic treatments (10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 h) were provided using light chambers. Stevia has both terminal and axillary flowering habits. It has five white florets enclosed in a capitulum and exhibits an opposite branching pattern. Results showed that stevia is a facultative short-day plant …

Potential Of Mechanical Grain Dryers In Addressing Exposure Of Rice Farmers To Weather Risks, Hernaiz Malanon, Zenaida Sumalde

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Weather risks brought by prolonged rainfall and cloudy days hamper grain drying operations in the Philippines as majority still employ the sun drying method, which limits the opportunity of rice farmers to earn a higher income. While mechanical dryers are considered an important adaptation mechanism to address weather risks, more research needs to be done on their benefits and their disadvantages. This study adapted the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concept which equates hazard, exposure, and vulnerability to quantify risk. Hazard was assessed in terms of the probability of four straight rainy- or cloudy-day occurrences based on a 30-year …

Harnessing The Power Within: The Consequences Of Salesperson Moral Identity And The Moderating Role Of Internal Competitive Climate, Omar S. Itani, Nawar N. Chaker

Marketing Faculty Publications

The purpose of this research is to examine the notion of salesperson moral identity as a prosocial individual trait and its associated effects on customer and coworker relationships. In addition, this study examines the underlying processes in which these effects occur as well as the moderating role of internal competitive climate. Our empirical investigation of business-to-business (B2B) sales professionals reveals that moral identity has both direct and indirect effects on a salesperson’s customer- and team-directed outcomes. Specifically, our results demonstrate that salesperson moral identity positively affects both salesperson-customer identification and organizational identification, which, in turn, impact customer service provision and …

Juvenile Report, December 2022, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Juvenile Reports

No abstract provided.

Tennessee Felon Population Update, December 2022, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Felon Population Reports

No abstract provided.

Tennessee Jail Summary Report, December 2022, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Jail Summary Reports

No abstract provided.

Annual Report On Energy-Efficient Purchasing, Central Procurement Office, Fy 2021-2022, Tennessee. Department Of General Services.

Energy-Efficiency Reports

No abstract provided.

Us Veterinarians’ Perceptions Of Discussing Covid-19 Vaccination With Animal Owners During Routine Visits, Randolph Duane Hubach, Rachel Tonne

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

COVID-19 vaccination uptake is disproportionately lower among rural, politically conservative, and underserved individuals in the United States. Engaging this population requires leveraging unique potential human health advocates, like veterinarians. Between September and October 2021, 103 veterinarians responded to open-ended prompts to assess providers' willingness and potential barriers to discussing COVID-19 vaccination within a veterinary visit. Veterinarians perceived they had a public health role in providing reliable and accurate COVID-19 information, including information related to approved vaccines. However, veterinary practitioners were aware of numerous potential barriers to having such discussions within a clinical visit (e.g., scope of practice concerns, shifting focus …

The Price Of Longevity - Empirical Evidence From Road Pavements, Hanna Kemaw

Lyles School of Civil Engineering Graduate Student Reports

The vast network of county, city and town roads, represent a big part of public assets in most states and often account for a significant share of the public spending on roads. This spending on local road infrastructure help to build, operate, and preserve such infrastructure and therefore provide critical accessibility and mobility to the residents of counties, towns and cities. With the ever-growing volumes of personal and commercial traffic at local roads, the task of maintaining satisfactory levels of service at local roads has become more challenging, and this issue is exacerbated by limited resources, asset aging, and increasing …

Using Driving Simulator Environment To Determine Interactions Between User Behavior And Infrastructure Design Under Autonomous Vehicles, Viswa Sri Rupa Anne, Einat Tenenboim, Srinivas Peeta

Center for Connected and Automated Transportation

No abstract provided.

Lane Management In The Era Of Cav Deployment, Sania E. Seilabi, Mohammadhosein Pourgholamali, Jiaming Wang, Mohammad Miralinaghi, Shreyas Sundaram, Samuel Labi

Center for Connected and Automated Transportation

No abstract provided.

Adapting Land Use And Infrastructure For Automated Driving, Chaojie Wang, Einat Tenenboim, Srinivas Peeta

Center for Connected and Automated Transportation

No abstract provided.

Non-Connected Vehicle Detection Using Connected Vehicles, Yongyang Liu, Anye Zhou, Yu Wang, Srinivas Peeta

Center for Connected and Automated Transportation

No abstract provided.