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Petrological And Geochemical Evaluation Of Rare-Earth Element Potential In The Sparta Granite Complex, Max J. Eshbaugh Jan 2023

Petrological And Geochemical Evaluation Of Rare-Earth Element Potential In The Sparta Granite Complex, Max J. Eshbaugh

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Rare earth elements (REEs) are important resources with applications in the electronics, renewable energy, and automotive industries. REEs may be concentrated in the residual weathered portion of igneous parent rocks, typically granites. These residual deposits are mined in southeast Asia, but analogous climatic and geologic conditions suggest the existence of economically viable REE residual deposits in the southeastern United States (U.S.). The Sparta Granite Complex in east-central Georgia is a granitoid complex emplaced at the end of the Alleghanian orogeny, forming a suture between the Savannah River and Milledgeville terranes. Petrologic and geochemical assessments of the Sparta Granite and overlying …

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Redescription Of Adults And First Description Of The Larva Of Haemaphysalis (Rhipistoma) Adleri Feldman-Muhsam, 1951 (Acari: Ixodidae), Parasite Of Carnivorans In Western Asia, Cole Anderson Jan 2023

Redescription Of Adults And First Description Of The Larva Of Haemaphysalis (Rhipistoma) Adleri Feldman-Muhsam, 1951 (Acari: Ixodidae), Parasite Of Carnivorans In Western Asia, Cole Anderson

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The adult ticks of Haemaphysalis (Rhipistoma) adleri Feldman-Muhsam, 1951 (Acari: Ixodidae) are redescribed and the larva of this species is described for the first time here. The adults of H. adleri that we studied were collected from various canid, felid and hyaenid carnivorans (Carnivora: Canidae, Felidae, Hyaenidae) as well as a hedgehog (Erinaceomorpha: Erinaceidae) in Iraq, Israel and West Bank. The males, females and larvae of H. adleri can be differentiated from Haemaphysalis (Rhipistoma) species occurring in the Palearctic portion of West Asia and Egypt as well those in the H. asiatica subgroup by the length of idiosomal …

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Emotion Recognition Skills In College Students: Do Gender, Skin Tone, And College Major Affect Emotion Recognition?, Kaylee M. Mccook Jan 2023

Emotion Recognition Skills In College Students: Do Gender, Skin Tone, And College Major Affect Emotion Recognition?, Kaylee M. Mccook

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Humans constantly express emotions both consciously and unconsciously; these emotions are constantly being perceived by those around us. The ability to understand nonverbal expressions and body language is key for successful social interactions in private and professional life. This research assessed 174 students on their ability to perceive emotions from nonverbal cues in faces and postures. The first hypothesis stated there would be a difference in the ability to perceive nonverbal language based on the gender of the viewer was partially supported. I found that women made fewer mistakes than men when observing sets of facial stimuli. A non-significant difference …

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Aspirational Laws In Action: A Field Experiment, Ben Depoorter, Stephan Tontrup Jan 2023

Aspirational Laws In Action: A Field Experiment, Ben Depoorter, Stephan Tontrup

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This article examines aspirational laws in a randomized field experiment. We analyze the impact of an unenforced public smoking ban on individual behavior and attitudes. The findings indicate that aspirational laws, like public smoking bans, can make rights holders sensitive to behavior that violates their rights, irrespective of the material consequences of infringements and their personal views about the law. The results present a mixed position in the debate between rights-based social movement lawyering and critics of hollow rights. On the one hand, aspirational laws can create unforeseen social frictions when rights are declared, but their implementation and enforcement are …

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Scientific Guidelines For Evaluating The Validity Of Forensic Feature-Comparison Methods, David L. Faigman, Nicholas Scurich, Thomas D. Albright Jan 2023

Scientific Guidelines For Evaluating The Validity Of Forensic Feature-Comparison Methods, David L. Faigman, Nicholas Scurich, Thomas D. Albright

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When it comes to questions of fact in a legal context— particularly questions about measurement, association, and causality—courts should employ ordinary standards of applied science. Applied sciences generally develop along a path that proceeds from a basic scientific discovery about some natural process to the formation of a theory of how the process works and what causes it to fail, to the development of an invention intended to assess, repair, or improve the process, to the specification of predictions of the instrument’s actions and, finally, empirical validation to determine that the instrument achieves the intended effect. These elements are salient …

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Empowering Victims Of Grand Corruption: An Emerging Trend, Naomi Roht-Arriaza Jan 2023

Empowering Victims Of Grand Corruption: An Emerging Trend, Naomi Roht-Arriaza

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Who is the victim of systemic corruption? The traditional answer in law is everyone and no one, or public administration itself. When state funds are misused or go missing, at the most the State is the victim. Therefore, only the State has standing to sue for, or receive restitution of, the stolen assets. But that long-held consensus is changing. Activists and lawyers have begun to argue that under systematic corruption it’s not just states, but individuals and communities as well as society as a whole that suffer losses and need to be both represented and repaired. Courts are beginning to …

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Community Energy Exit, Dave Owen, Sharon Jacobs Jan 2023

Community Energy Exit, Dave Owen, Sharon Jacobs

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No abstract provided.

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Misinformation Containment Using Nlp And Machine Learning: Why The Problem Is Still Unsolved, Vishnu S. Pendyala Jan 2023

Misinformation Containment Using Nlp And Machine Learning: Why The Problem Is Still Unsolved, Vishnu S. Pendyala

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Despite the increased attention and substantial research into it claiming outstanding successes, the problem of misinformation containment has only been growing in the recent years with not many signs of respite. Misinformation is rapidly changing its latent characteristics and spreading vigorously in a multi-modal fashion, sometimes in a more damaging manner than viruses and other malicious programs on the internet. This chapter examines the existing research in natural language processing and machine learning to stop the spread of misinformation, analyzes why the research has not been practical enough to be incorporated into social media platforms, and provides future research directions. …

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Metal-Ligand Interactions In A Redox Active Ligand System. Electrochemistry And Spectroscopy Of [M(Dipyvd)2]N+ (M=Zn, Ni, N=0, 1, 2), Connor Fleming, Son Vu, David J.R. Brook, Stefano Agrestini, Eric Pellegrin, Jeffrey Daros Jan 2023

Metal-Ligand Interactions In A Redox Active Ligand System. Electrochemistry And Spectroscopy Of [M(Dipyvd)2]N+ (M=Zn, Ni, N=0, 1, 2), Connor Fleming, Son Vu, David J.R. Brook, Stefano Agrestini, Eric Pellegrin, Jeffrey Daros

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Reaction of nickel and zinc triflates with the tridentate leucoverdazyl 1-isopropyl-3,5-di (2′-pyridyl)-6-oxo-2H-tetrazine (dipyvdH) and triethylamine resulted in the neutral coordination compounds M(dipyvd)2 (M = Ni,Zn). In acetonitrile, both compounds undergo two one electron oxidation processes, Zn (dipyvd)2 at −0.28 V and −0.12 V and Ni(dipyvd)2 at −0.32 V and −0.15 V vs ferrocene/ferricenium. Oxidations are ligand based resulting in an intermediate mixed valence species and a cationic bis(verdazyl) compound respectively. Oxidation of the ligand changes a localized, antiaromatic, non-planar 8π electron anion to a planar, delocalized 7π electron radical. The change in ligand structure results in an increase in the …

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Research On A Faculty Support Program For Working With Learning Assistants, Adrian Juanson, Gina M. Quan, Jennifer S. Avena, Alexandra Gendreau Chakarov Jan 2023

Research On A Faculty Support Program For Working With Learning Assistants, Adrian Juanson, Gina M. Quan, Jennifer S. Avena, Alexandra Gendreau Chakarov

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Learning Assistant Reflection, Guidance, and Exploration (LA-RGE) is a new program at San Jose State University designed to provide support for university faculty working with learning assistants (LAs). Faculty in LA-RGE attend facilitated bi-weekly meetings throughout the semester which discuss various topics about pedagogy, LAs, and equity. In this presentation, we will discuss a research study on what kind of support is being provided by this program and how that can potentially lead to better partnerships between faculty and LAs. During one-on-one interviews, we asked faculty to discuss their personal experiences over the time they have worked with LAs, and …

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Victims Of Human Trafficking And Exploitation In The Healthcare System: A Retrospective Study Using A Large Multi-State Dataset And Icd-10 Codes, Alexander Gutfraind, Kezban Yagci Sokat, Guido Muscioni, Sami Alahmadi, Jonathan Hudlow, Ronald Hershow, Beau Norgeot Jan 2023

Victims Of Human Trafficking And Exploitation In The Healthcare System: A Retrospective Study Using A Large Multi-State Dataset And Icd-10 Codes, Alexander Gutfraind, Kezban Yagci Sokat, Guido Muscioni, Sami Alahmadi, Jonathan Hudlow, Ronald Hershow, Beau Norgeot

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Trafficking and exploitation for sex or labor affects millions of persons worldwide. To improve healthcare for these patients, in late 2018 new ICD-10 medical diagnosis codes were implemented in the US. These 13 codes include diagnosis of adult and child sexual exploitation, adult and child labor exploitation, and history of exploitation. Here we report on a database search of a large US health insurer that contained approximately 47.1 million patients and 0.9 million provider organizations, not limited to large medical systems. We reported on any diagnosis with the new codes between 2018-09-01 and 2022-09-01. The dataset was found to contain …

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An Efficient Aircraft Conflict Detection And Resolution Method Based On An Improved Reinforcement Learning Framework, Qiucheng Xu, Zhangqi Chen, Fangfang Li, Zhiyuan Shen, Wenbin Wei Jan 2023

An Efficient Aircraft Conflict Detection And Resolution Method Based On An Improved Reinforcement Learning Framework, Qiucheng Xu, Zhangqi Chen, Fangfang Li, Zhiyuan Shen, Wenbin Wei

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With the steady increase of air traffic column, an auxiliary decision tool is required to compensate the operation redundancy deficiency of more sectors of air traffic control. To solve the problem of nonconflict high-density departure and arrival traffic flow, this method is expected to rapidly establish and maintain safe separation with more flexible changing strategies for aircraft heading and speed. This paper proposes an improved reinforcement learning framework to achieve conflict detection and resolution. The proposed framework includes the first development of an air traffic flow model based on a multiagent Markov decision process. The goal reward function was then …

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Editorial: The Governance Of Artificial Intelligence In The “Autonomous City”, Federico Cugurullo, Sarah Barns, Vincent J. Del Casino, Natalie M. Gulsrud, Tan Yigitcanlar, Xiaoling Zhang Jan 2023

Editorial: The Governance Of Artificial Intelligence In The “Autonomous City”, Federico Cugurullo, Sarah Barns, Vincent J. Del Casino, Natalie M. Gulsrud, Tan Yigitcanlar, Xiaoling Zhang

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No abstract provided.

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The Differing Effects Of A Dual Acting Regulator On Sirt1, Yujin Hur, Johnson Huynh, Emily Leong, Reena Dosanjh, Annemarie F. Charvat, My H. Vu, Zain Alam, Yue Tong Lee, Christiane C. Cabreros, Emma C. Carroll, Greg L. Hura, Ningkun Wang Jan 2023

The Differing Effects Of A Dual Acting Regulator On Sirt1, Yujin Hur, Johnson Huynh, Emily Leong, Reena Dosanjh, Annemarie F. Charvat, My H. Vu, Zain Alam, Yue Tong Lee, Christiane C. Cabreros, Emma C. Carroll, Greg L. Hura, Ningkun Wang

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

SIRT1 is an NAD+-dependent protein deacetylase that has been shown to play a significant role in many biological pathways, such as insulin secretion, tumor formation, lipid metabolism, and neurodegeneration. There is great interest in understanding the regulation of SIRT1 to better understand SIRT1-related diseases and to better design therapeutic approaches that target SIRT1. There are many known protein and small molecule activators and inhibitors of SIRT1. One well-studied SIRT1 regulator, resveratrol, has historically been regarded as a SIRT1 activator, however, recent studies have shown that it can also act as an inhibitor depending on the identity of the peptide substrate. …

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Fintech Adoption Dynamics In A Pandemic: An Experience From Some Financial Institutions In Nigeria During Covid-19 Using Machine Learning Approach, Onome Christopher Edo, Egbe Etu Etu, Imokhai Tenebe, Oluwarotimi Samuel Oladele, Solomon Edo, Oladapo Ayodeji Diekola, Joshua Emakhu Jan 2023

Fintech Adoption Dynamics In A Pandemic: An Experience From Some Financial Institutions In Nigeria During Covid-19 Using Machine Learning Approach, Onome Christopher Edo, Egbe Etu Etu, Imokhai Tenebe, Oluwarotimi Samuel Oladele, Solomon Edo, Oladapo Ayodeji Diekola, Joshua Emakhu

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The novel coronavirus caused a lifestyle shift, and the acceptance of offsite financial transactions is still a case for financial technology (fintech). Mobile financial transactions continue to be at an all-time low, and financial institutions are developing approaches for financial digitalization acceptability. The present study attempts to understand users’ motivations for fintech adoption. The technology acceptance model (TAM) and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTUAT) were utilized to uncover the rationale behind technology adoption. This study explored the drivers inhibiting the adoption of financial technology in Nigeria during the pandemic. A machine learning (ML) approach was …

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A Live Fuel Moisture Climatology In California, Jack R. Drucker, Angel Farguell, Craig B. Clements, Adam K. Kochanski Jan 2023

A Live Fuel Moisture Climatology In California, Jack R. Drucker, Angel Farguell, Craig B. Clements, Adam K. Kochanski

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In this study, observations of live fuel moisture content (LFMC) for predominantly sampled fuels in six distinct regions of California were examined from 2000 to 2021. To gather the necessary data, an open-access database called the Fuel Moisture Repository (FMR), was developed. By harnessing the extensive data aggregation and query capabilities of the FMR, which draws upon the National Fuel Moisture Database, valuable insights into the live fuel moisture seasonality were obtained. Specifically, our analysis revealed a distinct downtrend in LFMC across all regions, with the exception of the two Northernmost regions. The uptrends of LFMC seen in those regions …

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Very Short-Term Solar Power Forecasting Using A Frequency Incorporated Deep Learning Model, Hossein Panamtash, Shahrzad Mahdavi, Qun Zhou Sun, Guo Jun Qi, Hongrui Liu, Aleksandar Dimitrovski Jan 2023

Very Short-Term Solar Power Forecasting Using A Frequency Incorporated Deep Learning Model, Hossein Panamtash, Shahrzad Mahdavi, Qun Zhou Sun, Guo Jun Qi, Hongrui Liu, Aleksandar Dimitrovski

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This paper aims to forecast solar power in very short horizons to assist in real-time distribution system operations. Popular machine learning methods for time series forecasting are studied, including recurrent neural networks with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). Although LSTM networks perform well in different applications by accounting for long-term dependencies, they do not consider the frequency domain patterns, especially the low frequencies in the solar power data compared to the sampling frequency. The State Frequency Memory (SFM) model in this paper extends LSTM and adds multi-frequency components into memory states to reveal a variety of frequency patterns from the data …

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What Makes Consumers Adopt A Wearable Fitness Device? The Roles Of Cognitive, Affective, And Motivational Factors, Jing Zhang, En Mao Jan 2023

What Makes Consumers Adopt A Wearable Fitness Device? The Roles Of Cognitive, Affective, And Motivational Factors, Jing Zhang, En Mao

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Wearable fitness devices are equipped with internet connectivity and capable of tracking, storing, and transmitting health data. A research model is proposed and tested, which shows how cognitive, affective, social, and motivational consumer factors affect the intention to adopt wearables, respectively. The antecedents of these factors are also studied, including perceived usefulness, ease of use, and effectiveness for cognitive factors; positive and negative feelings for affective factors; perceived number of users, number of peers, and social images for social factors. An online survey was conducted among 297 non-wearable-users in the U.S. to collect data. Structural equation modeling was used to …

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Effect Of Scapular Retraction On Lower Trapezius, Infraspinatus, And Deltoid Muscle Electromyographic Activity During The Side-Lying Abduction Exercise, Masaaki Tsuruike, Todd S. Ellenbecker Jan 2023

Effect Of Scapular Retraction On Lower Trapezius, Infraspinatus, And Deltoid Muscle Electromyographic Activity During The Side-Lying Abduction Exercise, Masaaki Tsuruike, Todd S. Ellenbecker

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Background The lower trapezius (LT) muscle, which stabilizes the scapula posteriorly during arm elevation, has been interesting to both clinicians and researchers for its importance in throwing-related shoulder rehabilitation and injury prevention. Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the electromyographic activity of the LT and other relevant muscles during scapular and shoulder activities in the side-lying position. Methods Twenty collegiate baseball players volunteered to participate in this study. Electromyographic (EMG) output of the lower trapezius, infraspinatus, posterior deltoid, middle deltoid, serratus anterior, and upper trapezius muscles were collected. All the subjects performed isometric resistance exercises in four …

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New Diagonal Graph Ramsey Numbers Of Unicyclic Graphs, Richard M. Low, Ardak Kapbasov Jan 2023

New Diagonal Graph Ramsey Numbers Of Unicyclic Graphs, Richard M. Low, Ardak Kapbasov

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Grossman conjectured that R(G, G) = 2 · |V (G)| − 1, for all simple connected unicyclic graphs G of odd girth and |V (G)| ≥ 4. In this note, we prove his conjecture for various classes of G containing a triangle. In addition, new diagonal graph Ramsey numbers are calculated for some classes of simple connected unicyclic graphs of even girth.

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“This Is Fine”: The Impact Of Blowouts On Subsequent Game Performance In The National Hockey League (Nhl), Ravi Chachad, Sean Pradhan, Arman P. Medina Jan 2023

“This Is Fine”: The Impact Of Blowouts On Subsequent Game Performance In The National Hockey League (Nhl), Ravi Chachad, Sean Pradhan, Arman P. Medina

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Blowouts in sports involve large margins of victory or loss between teams and have long been perceived as influencing subsequent performances by athletes, coaches, fans, and other stakeholders. Under the backdrop of the hot hand ph enomenon, the current study explores the impact of blowouts on subsequent game performance in the National Hockey League (NHL). Specifically, we examine the potential carryover of a “hot (or cold) hand” on the subsequent game following a large win or loss. In our study, we defined blowouts as outlying goal differentials for regular season games (i.e., a difference of approximately 6 goals between teams …

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Well-Being, Changes To Academic Behavior, And Resilience Among Families Experiencing Parental Immigration Imprisonment, Caitlin Patler, Gabriela Gonzalez Jan 2023

Well-Being, Changes To Academic Behavior, And Resilience Among Families Experiencing Parental Immigration Imprisonment, Caitlin Patler, Gabriela Gonzalez

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While the deleterious impacts of parental incarceration are well documented, we know less about the experiences of children with parents imprisoned by immigration authorities. We draw from 62 multigenerational and multiperspective interviews conducted in California with school-age children experiencing parental immigration imprisonment (PII), and their nondetained caregivers. We find that children experiencing PII report feelings and behaviors suggestive of significant psychological distress, which leads to changes in engagement and behavior at school. While some children access academic support and counseling, often following advocacy from nondetained parents or interventions by teachers, others do not receive such support. Many children conceal their …

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Analysis Of Methods For Assimilating Fire Perimeters Into A Coupled Fire-Atmosphere Model, Adam K. Kochanski, Kathleen Clough, Angel Farguell, Derek V. Mallia, Jan Mandel, Kyle Hilburn Jan 2023

Analysis Of Methods For Assimilating Fire Perimeters Into A Coupled Fire-Atmosphere Model, Adam K. Kochanski, Kathleen Clough, Angel Farguell, Derek V. Mallia, Jan Mandel, Kyle Hilburn

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Correctly initializing the fire within coupled fire-atmosphere models is critical for producing accurate forecasts of meteorology near the fire, as well as the fire growth, and plume evolution. Improperly initializing the fire in a coupled fire-atmosphere model can introduce forecast errors that can impact wind circulations surrounding the fire and updrafts along the fire front. A well-constructed fire initialization process must be integrated within coupled fire-atmosphere models to ensure that the atmospheric component of the model does not become numerically unstable due to excessive heat fluxes released during the ignition, and that realistic fire-induced atmospheric circulations are established at the …

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Establishing A Framework For The Ethical And Legal Use Of Web Scrapers By Cybercrime And Cybersecurity Researchers: Learnings From A Systematic Review Of Australian Research, Katie Logos, Russell Brewer, Colette Langos, Bryce Westlake Jan 2023

Establishing A Framework For The Ethical And Legal Use Of Web Scrapers By Cybercrime And Cybersecurity Researchers: Learnings From A Systematic Review Of Australian Research, Katie Logos, Russell Brewer, Colette Langos, Bryce Westlake

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The Internet has become an increasingly attractive location for collecting data about cyber threats, driven by the abundance of quality data available and accessible online. As such, researchers and practitioners have turned to automated data collection technologies (ADCT), including ‘web crawlers’ and ‘web scrapers’, to study these threats. The rapid proliferation of ADCT has meant directions for their ethical and legal operation have been slow to adapt, with no clear guidelines regulating their use for research. This article identifies the relevant ethical and legal frameworks guiding the deployment of ADCT in Australia for cybersecurity research. This is accomplished through a …

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Restorative Justice Diversion As A Structural Health Intervention In The Criminal Legal System The Criminal Legal System, Thalia Gonzalez Jan 2023

Restorative Justice Diversion As A Structural Health Intervention In The Criminal Legal System The Criminal Legal System, Thalia Gonzalez

Faculty Scholarship

A new discourse at the intersection of criminal justice and public health is bringing to light how exposure to the ordinariness of racism in the criminal legal system—whether in policing practices or carceral settings—leads to extraordinary outcomes in health. Drawing on empirical evidence of the deleterious health effects of system involvement coupled with new threats posed by COVID-19, advocates and academics have increasingly called for race-conscious public health-driven reforms to carcerality in the United States. Recognizing the significance of health to carceral reform, the initiation of a health justice grounded lexicon in criminal justice has opened the doorway to new …

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Misinformation And Covid-19, Dorit Rubenstein Reiss Jan 2023

Misinformation And Covid-19, Dorit Rubenstein Reiss

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The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on our world cannot be overstated. One of its noticeable features was the prominence of misinformation generally, and anti-vaccine misinformation more specifically. This article provides a breakdown of the five major themes of antivaccine misinformation and the way they were used to create fear, uncertainty, and doubt about COVID- 19 vaccines. Long before the pandemic, anti-vaccine activists argued using a five-part playbook. They argued that (1) vaccine preventable diseases were not really dangerous, (2) vaccines were dangerous and ineffective, (3) there were alternative treatments that were better than (dangerous and ineffective) vaccines, (4) there was a …

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Intersections Of Disproportion: A Critical Quantitative Examination Of Dis/Ability And Gender In Black Students’ School Discipline Outcomes, Ceema Samimi, Noah Jefferson, Shelby Flanagan, Yolanda Anyon Jan 2023

Intersections Of Disproportion: A Critical Quantitative Examination Of Dis/Ability And Gender In Black Students’ School Discipline Outcomes, Ceema Samimi, Noah Jefferson, Shelby Flanagan, Yolanda Anyon

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This study uses critical race quantitative intersectionality to examine the impacts of gender and dis/ability type on Black students’ school discipline outcomes. We use multilevel logistic regression models to analyze data from a large urban school district, considering the intersectional impact of gender and dis/ability type on school discipline outcomes among Black students (suspension, restorative justice, referral to law enforcement). We found that Black students identified as male, labeled with emotional dis/abilities, or identified as having ADHD were more likely to experience school discipline consequences than those who were not. These findings suggest that gender and dis/ability status are significant …

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Restorative Practices And Exclusionary School Discipline: An Integrative Review, Ceema Samimi, Tyler M. Han, Amy Navvab, Jennifer A. Sedivy, Yolanda Anyon Jan 2023

Restorative Practices And Exclusionary School Discipline: An Integrative Review, Ceema Samimi, Tyler M. Han, Amy Navvab, Jennifer A. Sedivy, Yolanda Anyon

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This study used integrative review methodology to synthesize research on the relationship between school-based restorative practices and exclusionary discipline outcomes in the United States. Exclusionary discipline outcomes were defined as out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, and referrals to law enforcement. A literature search produced 5,764 publications, and 11 studies were included in the final sample. Peacemaking circles were the most common restorative practice implemented, and secondary analysis of school records was the most common method utilized. Findings indicated that restorative practices are associated with reduced suspension rates, which suggest that school-based restorative practices are a promising approach to reducing exclusionary discipline outcomes.

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Advancing College Food Security: Priority Research Gaps, Matthew J. Landry, Emily Heying, Zubaida Qamar, Rebecca L. Hagedorn-Hatfield, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Cara L. Cuite, Victoria A. Zigmont, Kendra Oonorasak, Susan Chen Jan 2023

Advancing College Food Security: Priority Research Gaps, Matthew J. Landry, Emily Heying, Zubaida Qamar, Rebecca L. Hagedorn-Hatfield, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Cara L. Cuite, Victoria A. Zigmont, Kendra Oonorasak, Susan Chen

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Despite over a decade of both quantitative and qualitative studies, food insecurity among United States college/university students remains a pervasive problem within higher education. The purpose of this perspective piece was to highlight research gaps in the area of college food insecurity and provide rationale for the research community to focus on these gaps going forward. A group of food insecurity researchers from a variety of higher education institutions across the United States identified five thematic areas of research gaps: screening and estimates of food insecurity; longitudinal changes in food insecurity; impact of food insecurity on broader health and academic …

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Learning From The First Citizen Science Association Virtual Conference, Abigail Hils, Skye Kelty, Angel Hjarding, Linda Silka, Alison Cawood Jan 2023

Learning From The First Citizen Science Association Virtual Conference, Abigail Hils, Skye Kelty, Angel Hjarding, Linda Silka, Alison Cawood

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The Citizen Science Association (CSA) is a member-driven organization that connects people with interest in community/citizen science (c*science) from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the bi-annual CSA conference pivoted away from an in-person format to a virtual format. CitSciVirtual: Local, Global, Connected occurred throughout May 2021 and brought together more than 700 attendees from 36 countries. The conference prioritized interactive experiences for attendees, including 16 collaborative poster sessions featuring 240 virtual posters, 55 workshops to learn and practice new skills, and 7 social events. This paper summarizes the impacts of the …

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