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Using An Industry-Aligned Capabilities Framework To Effectively Assess Student Performance In Non-Accredited Work-Integrated Learning Contexts, Denise Jackson, Linda Riebe, Stephanie Meek, Madeleine Ogilvie, Alf Kuilboer, Laurie Murphy, Nathalie Collins, Karina Lynch, Mandy Brock

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

This study recognises how Industry 4.0 is influencing labour market demands of graduating students and how ongoing discord between employers and educators regarding their preparation is driving work-integrated learning across the sector. Stakeholder involvement in capability development requires expected performance standards to benchmark students for learning and assessment purposes, especially in non-accredited contexts which lack defined standards of competency. Industry stakeholders were engaged to review, validate and extend an established capabilities framework to reflect mega-trends posed by contemporary work and to define dimensions of standardised assessment for the purpose of work-integrated learning. Findings highlighted the need for graduates that are …

Cd62l Expression Marks A Functionally Distinct Subset Of Memory B Cells, Christopher H Hanson, Brittany Henry, Pradhnesh Andhare, Frank J Lin, Haley Pak, Jackson S Turner, Lucas J Adams, Tom Liu, Daved H Fremont, Ali H Ellebedy, Brian J Laidlaw

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The memory B cell response consists of phenotypically distinct subsets that differ in their ability to respond upon antigen re-encounter. However, the pathways regulating the development and function of memory B cell subsets are poorly understood. Here, we show that CD62L and CD44 are progressively expressed on mouse memory B cells and identify transcriptionally and functionally distinct memory B cell subsets. Bcl6 is important in regulating memory B cell subset differentiation with overexpression of Bcl6 resulting in impaired CD62L

A Distinct Human Cell Type Expressing Mhcii And Rorγt With Dual Characteristics Of Dendritic Cells And Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells, Alina Ulezko Antonova, Changxu Fan, Natalia Jaeger, Patrick Fernandes Rodrigues, Simone Brioschi, Tihana Trsan, José L Fachi, Khai M Nguyen, Ryan M Nunley, Ting Wang, Marina Cella, William Vermi, Marco Colonna, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Recent studies have characterized various mouse antigen-presenting cells (APCs) expressing the lymphoid-lineage transcription factor RORγt (Retinoid-related orphan receptor gamma t), which exhibit distinct phenotypic features and are implicated in the induction of peripheral regulatory T cells (Tregs) and immune tolerance to microbiota and self-antigens. These APCs encompass Janus cells and Thetis cell subsets, some of which express the AutoImmune REgulator (AIRE). RORγt

Genomic Loci Influence Patterns Of Structural Covariance In The Human Brain, Junhao Wen, Aristeidis Sotiras, Daniel S Marcus, Pamela Lamontagne, John C Morris, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Normal and pathologic neurobiological processes influence brain morphology in coordinated ways that give rise to patterns of structural covariance (PSC) across brain regions and individuals during brain aging and diseases. The genetic underpinnings of these patterns remain largely unknown. We apply a stochastic multivariate factorization method to a diverse population of 50,699 individuals (12 studies and 130 sites) and derive data-driven, multi-scale PSCs of regional brain size. PSCs were significantly correlated with 915 genomic loci in the discovery set, 617 of which are newly identified, and 72% were independently replicated. Key pathways influencing PSCs involve reelin signaling, apoptosis, neurogenesis, and …

Engineered Adoptive T-Cell Therapies For Breast Cancer: Current Progress, Challenges, And Potential, Diego F Chamorro, Lauren K Somes, Valentina Hoyos

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Breast cancer remains a significant health challenge, and novel treatment approaches are critically needed. This review presents an in-depth analysis of engineered adoptive T-cell therapies (E-ACTs), an innovative frontier in cancer immunotherapy, focusing on their application in breast cancer. We explore the evolving landscape of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T-cell receptor (TCR) T-cell therapies, highlighting their potential and challenges in targeting breast cancer. The review addresses key obstacles such as target antigen selection, the complex breast cancer tumor microenvironment, and the persistence of engineered T-cells. We discuss the advances in overcoming these barriers, including strategies to enhance T-cell efficacy. …

System And Method For Secure Authentication Based On An Attribute Value, Anil Kumar Japa

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to a method and system for secure authentication of user devices based on an attribute value. The present disclosure suggests updating a new temporary attribute value when a user performs actions like locking, or shutting down a user device. Thereafter, an authenticated application or resource is accessed using the decrypted value, wherein the decrypted value is used to obtain the current HostName lock status value. If the current HostName lock status value is not the same as the predefined value in a decrypted string, access to the authenticated application resources is allowed, otherwise access is restricted. …

Systems And Methods For Coupling Low-Bandwidth Imaging Devices To A Wearable Device Using A Reduced Number Of Data-Transmission Lanes, John Enders Robertson

Defensive Publications Series

Systems and methods are provided for recovering image data received from a low-bandwidth imaging device. One example system includes a low-bandwidth imaging device and one or more integrated circuits communicatively coupled with the low-bandwidth imaging device. The low-bandwidth imaging device is coupled to the one or more integrated circuits via at least one active data-transmission lane, and the one or integrated circuits also include another data-transmission lane. The one or more integrated circuits are configured to use the active data-transmission lane to receive first and second image data via the active data-transmission lane. The first and second image data start …

Resonant Structure For Enhanced Dimming Operations, Francis Lawrence Leard, Jonathan William Onorato, Gareth John Valentine, Arman Boromand, Afsoon John Jamali, Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-Tassa

Defensive Publications Series

No abstract provided.

Ar/Vr Devices With Switchable Or Tunable Absorber Of Near-Infrared Light, Arman Boromand, Francis Lawrence Leard, Afsoon Jamali, Martin Schubert, Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-Tassa

Defensive Publications Series

No abstract provided.

Hybrid System Of Electrochromic Cell With Neutral Color, Afsoon Jamali, Jonathan William Onorato, Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-Tassa, Francis Lawrence Leard, Arman Boromand, Paul Murray Lefebvre

Defensive Publications Series

No abstract provided.

Hard Edge Occlusion, Martin William Schubert, Afsoon Jamali, Paul Murray Lefebvre, Sandro Pintz, Gareth John Valentine, Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-Tassa

Defensive Publications Series

No abstract provided.

Sequential Electrochemical Polymerization For Additive Optical Spectra With Single Electrode, Jonathan William Onorato, Afsoon Jamali, Gareth John Valentine, Arman Boromand, Francis Lawrence Leard, Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-Tassa

Defensive Publications Series

An electrochromic device comprising first and second electrodes and first and second conductive polymer layers is provided. The first polymer layer is disposed on the first electrode, between the electrodes. The first polymer layer is a polymer of a first monomer and has a first absorption spectra when a voltage between the electrodes is in a first voltage range, but is transparent when the voltage is in a second voltage range. The second layer is disposed on the first layer, and is a polymer of a second monomer, other than the first monomer. The second layer has a second absorption …

Dynamic Software Imagine Recommendation Based On Network Profiles, Sanjay K Hooda, Madhavan Kasthurirangan, Swati Garg

Defensive Publications Series

Techniques described herein recommend software images that can be used on network devices. The software images are recommended based on network profiles and zones associated with the network devices. A confidence score is calculated for each software image.

Improved Foldable Display Structures With Electrostatic Discharge Mitigation Structures, Alpha Hsiu, Jack Wang, Cj Lin

Defensive Publications Series

This publication describes improved foldable display structures with electrostatic discharge (ESD) mitigation structures that enable more robust foldable devices with improved longevity and increased electrical protection. In aspects, a foldable device includes a foldable display structure that includes at least a decorative trim layer, a pad‑print layer, an adhesive layer, a chip‑on‑plastic (COP) layer, and a display panel layer. The foldable display structure can be housed within a metal enclosure. The decorative trim layer may be configured as a border structure and is positioned to secure edges of the pad‑print layer within the metal enclosure. The pad-print layer includes at …

Email Scanning Optimization Techniques, Suresh Gopathy, Gajendar Pandey

Defensive Publications Series

Typically, a Secure Mailbox (SM) or Secure Email Gateway (SEG) that receives emails for an organization scans emails and performs threat detection/handling for the emails (e.g., allowing or dropping emails) based on various handling policies configured for the organization. Currently, an SM/SEG completely scans all email each time an email traverses the SM/SEG (e.g., for an initial email and any subsequent replies/responses for a conversation/email thread), which can result in high usage of compute resources for an organization, potentially increasing the cost of email services, as well as increasing the latency of email delivery. In order to address such issues, …

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

No abstract provided.

Critical Links And Development Trends Of Research On Active Tectonics, Yuan Daoyang, Wang Youlin, Li Shuwu, Wang Wanhe, Li Linyuan, Zou Xiaobo, Wen Yameng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Following a brief introduction of the general characteristics of active tectonics in China, this study analyzed two new features of large earthquakes with M_s ≥ 7 that have struck continental China since the beginning of the 21st century: (1) Large earthquakes occur primarily in clusters along the boundary fault zone of the Bayanhar active tectonic block—part of the Qinghai-Tibet ateau active tectonic block. (2) Reverse fault-fold earthquakes have occurred multiple times within active basins or at basin-mountain boundaries. In response to the new seismic activity features and the new demand for disaster prevention and mitigation of engineering construction and …

Nutritional And Wellness Strategies For Neurological And Psychiatric Recovery From Postcovid Syndrome And Post-Acute Sequelae Of Covid-19, Jeffrey Schaefer, Deepesh Khanna

HPD Articles

The post-COVID syndrome was officially recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, indicating that this syndrome has made a significant impact on our populace. Also, post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is a term that describes the long-term health problems that some people experience after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. These problems can last for weeks, months, or even years, and can affect various parts of the body, such as the heart, lungs, brain, and blood vessels. This narrative review paper utilized the PubMed database to explore the pathophysiology of post-COVID syndrome's neurological and psychiatric …

Masculine Ideals And Health In Older Men: Findings From The Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, Shane D. Burns, Patricia Drentea

APC Fund

How do older men’s masculine ideals affect their health? Are masculine activities involved in this relationship? Masculine identity upholds beliefs about masculine enactment. These beliefs can be detrimental to men and can lead to behaviors that can put undue stress on them. We examine how masculine ideals are associated with health and depressive symptomatology in older men. We used 2011 data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (n = 2,594) to investigate how masculine ideals inform older men’s health and how participation in masculine activities might shape these outcomes. Findings from this study illustrate that traditional masculine ideals are associated …

Multi-Layer Strip Ionization Chamber For Proton Quality Assurance And Imaging, Shuang Zhou

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Proton therapy is the most advanced radiation treatment modality. Proton treatment is delivered via pencil beam scanning (PBS) technique, in which a pencil beam scans the target spot-by-spot and layer-by-layer. An effective quality assurance (QA) device is needed to verify the quality of treatment dose delivery. Current clinical practice employs films or a two-dimensional (2D) detector to measure the dose at one or a few arbitrarily selected depths, which is insensitive to delivery error and time-consuming. A 3D dosimeter that can measure the 3D dose distribution is needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of proton QA. Furthermore, preclinical studies …

Application Of Integrated Geophysical Surveys In The Identification Of Hidden Fire Sources In Spontaneous Combustion Zones In Coal Seams, Ma Zijun, Yang Haiyan, Li Wenyu, Xu Yunlei, He Yunlan, Liu Zhuoming, Li Peng, Huang Jiu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Spontaneous combustion in coal seams, a factor influencing the development of many mining areas in China, can cause severe coal resource loss and environmental pollution. The positioning and distribution identification of hidden fire sources can provide an important basis for coal mine enterprises to prepare prevention and control measures. They are also a hot research topic and challenge in the field of coal fire disasters. Suitable channels for ventilation and oxygen supply are necessary for spontaneous combustion in coal seams. When the oxidative heat release rate of coals exceeds the heat dissipation rate, coal temperature will rise until the occurrence …

‘Dr Br Ambedkar: Now & Then’ Uses Bahujan Lens To Highlight Stories Of Resistance, Ashna Singh

Popular Media

This is a review of Jyoti Nisha's film, ‘Dr BR Ambedkar: Now & Then’. It argues that the documentary reverses the Brahminical gaze at multiple levels by standing firmly rooted in a Dalit-Bahujan standpoint, neatly portraying Ambedkar as a civilising force in a deeply casteist society.

Covid-19 May Have A Detrimental Impact On Sensorimotor Function, Monica Goss, Rebecca Bernal, Vibhuti N. Patel, Karl Li, Valentina R. Garbarino, Rejani R. Nair, Heather Snyder, Gabriel A. De Erausquin, Mary Ganguli, Beth E. Snitz, Timothy D. Girard

School of Medicine Publications

Background: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on global health is still unknown. Sensorimotor biomarkers may be promising indicators of lasting effects of COVID-19. Although normal aging may cause changes in sensorimotor function, more severe changes may indicate the subsequent impacts of COVID-19 on brain health. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between COVID-19 and sensorimotor markers (grip strength, gait, and smell) in the 7T neuroCOVID consortium, which is comprised of 5 sites: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Houston Methodist Research Institute, The University of Pittsburgh, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Nottingham University …

A Light Has Shined, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10–11)

The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. (Isaiah 9:2)

Heaven is no further away as when angels appeared to shepherds in the field.

Chromium-Contaminated Sites: Migration Characteristics And Monitoring Using Dual-Frequency Ip Method, Wei Kaiyao, Liu Zhimin, Liang Chen, Zhang Jie, Ma Qiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Given that the migration process of chromium-contaminated sites is subjected to various uncertainties, it is difficult to investigate the migration characteristics and explore the monitoring process using experiments. Based on the basic law of groundwater flow and the migration mechanisms of pollutants, this study conducted a simulation analysis of the migration characteristics of static chromium contamination sources and the law of changes in the migration characteristics using the COMSOL software. Then, this study verified the reliability and accuracy of numerical forward simulations through physical simulation experiments on a static soil bin. Specifically, using the model of chromium contamination source migration …

Dual-Frequency Transmission Radio Wave-Based Exploration Method And Its Application, Fu Xianjie, Hu Ze'an, Wu Rongxin, Li Peng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal seams can act as the guided wave layers of high-frequency electromagnetic waves, and radio wave perspective technology can be used to detect geological structures within coal seams of a working face. Presently, radio wave perspective methods usually use a single frequency, leading to some problems such as improper frequency selection and limited detection accuracy in the exploration of mining faces. In response, this study developed a dual-frequency transmission radio wave-based exploration method. Based on theoretical analysis, as well as the field strength of dual-frequency perspective and attenuation coefficient, this study derived the calculation formula for the absorption factor γ …

The Application Of The Opposing Coils Transient Electromagnetic Method And Microtremor Survey Method In Shallow Karst Detection, Zhang Xueliang, Xie Tao, Zhou Wei, Gao Hui, Deng Dong, Qu Jingyi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Concealed karsts frequently lead to disasters such as ground collapse, water reservoir seepage, and tunnel water inrush. Identifying the distribution and development of karsts in advance holds great significance for guiding engineering design and construction in karst areas. Geophysical methods rank among the most effective methods for karst detection. Given the problems of karst development, limited space, and serious electromagnetic interference in the tank farms of the Longkou Port, Shandong Province, this study explored shallow karsts in these farms through the joint application of the opposing coils transient electromagnetic (OCTEM) method and the microtremor survey method. Firstly, surface scanning was …

Cognitive Decline Associated With Longitudinal Changes In 24-H Ambulatory Blood Pressure Variability, Jesus D. Melgarejo, Kristina P. Vatcheva, Luis J. Mena, Carlos A. Chavez, Egle Silva, Gustavo E. Calmon, Rosa P. Mavarez, Joseph H. Lee, Joseph D. Terwilliger, Gladys E. Maestre

School of Medicine Publications

Background: Cognitive decline has been associated with variability in blood pressure (BP). However, whether the increment of the BP variability during follow-up precedes cognitive decline remains undocumented. We aimed this study to investigate cognitive decline in relation to longitudinal changes in 24-h reading-to-reading BP variability.

Methods: We conducted an observational longitudinal study that included 717 dementia-free participants from the Maracaibo Aging Study who underwent follow-up assessment in both 24-h ambulatory BP monitoring and cognitive tests between 1998 and 2015. Cognitive domains consisted of selective reminding tests (total, long-term, short-term, and recognition memory) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). …

An Innovative Model Using Promotores Or Community Health Workers For Home Based Dementia Care, Neela K. Patel, Cynthia De La Garza- Parker, Angelica Davila, Noe Garza, Monica Goss, Claudia L. Satizabal, Gabriel A. De Erausquin, Gladys E. Maestre, Sudha Seshadri

School of Medicine Publications

Background: Health disparities and issues with trust building and relationship building are prominent in Hispanic and underserved populations in south Texas. Community health workers can play a bridging role with underserved communities and may be essential in improving the quality and value of health care. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission certifies the training Community Health Workers under the label of “promotores”.

Method: Community health workers were integrated into the primary health care team to serve as a bridge between patient/caregiver dyads and the health care team.

Result: Community health workers (CHWs) connected patients to social determinants …

Cognitive Sequealae Of Covid-19 Is Not Predicted By Sars-Cov-2 Variants, Gabriel A. De Erausquin, Jorge Igor Zwir, Heather Snyder, Gabriela Gonzalez-Aleman, Hernan P. Zamponi, Mariana Figueredo-Aguiar, Emiliano Fumagalli, John Blangero, Agustín Yécora,, Fabiana Vaca, Gabriela Kukoc

School of Medicine Publications

Background: The long term sequelae of COVID-19 in older adults are only beginning to be clarified, and its predictors and underlying molecular mechanisms may shed light on the relationship between viral infections and Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

Method: A prospective cohort of 874 older adult Amerindians from Argentina with COVID-19 illness confirmed by PCR of nasal swabs as well as controls, was established during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. We obtained data on the severity of the acute illness, as well as extensive neuropsychiatric and cognitive assessments, neurological exams (including quantitative hyposmia/anosmia), plasma for biomarkers and preliminary …