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Smyrna Elgin Charge Conference Records, Smyrna United Methodist Church, Elgin

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St George Church Council Minutes, St. George United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Barriers To Help-Seeking Behaviors And Interventions For Adolescents With Co-Occurring Disorders, Hannah A. Fisher

Counselor Education Capstones

Adolescent mental health problems have become an extremely prevalent topic for discussion since the coronavirus pandemic. Adolescents experience five major barriers to obtaining mental health professional services including stigma, access to services, mental health professional mistrust, adolescent lack of mental health knowledge, and lack of support. These barriers create obstacles for adolescents seeking proper, affordable, high-quality, and culturally specific mental health care for their mental health needs. There are many different approaches to take to combat the identified barriers. Four different types of approaches are important to consider including what youth can do, what the family of the youth can …

December 3, 2024, Council On Graduate Studies

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Chaos Creator: Misinformation Inoculation In Information Literacy Instruction, Mandi Goodsett

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

Combating the spread of misinformation is a struggle that has inspired considerable research in the fields of psychology, education, political science, and information science, among others. Such research has found that “prebunking” or “inoculation” techniques—strategies that reduce the acceptance of misinformation before one has encountered it—have had marked success. However, there is little evidence that librarians are deliberately employing inoculation techniques in their information literacy (IL) instruction. Via a quasi-experimental study, this research explores the effect of prebunking techniques in an IL instruction session on undergraduate students’ ability to recognise misinformation. The prebunking techniques are delivered through a competitive game …

Spartan Daily, December 3, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 163, Issue 40

Academic Senate - Minutes, 12/3/2024, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Visualization Of Paleocurrents On A Web Application Using Gplates, Anjan Sapkota

MS in Computer Science Theses

Paleocurrents are flow directions derived from features of sedimentary rocks that reveal the direction of the current of wind or water that deposited the sediment. In 2015, Brand et al. created a global database of paleocurrents, which contains over 1,000,000 measurements worldwide: North America, South America, Australia, Great Britain, parts of Western Europe, China, Africa are fairly well represented; Antarctica, Eastern Europe, and Asia are modestly represented and Russia is poorly represented. The contribution of this thesis is a web application that uses the GPlates’ Application Programming Interface (API) to visualize global paleocurrents through time in an interactive way based …

Assessment Tools In Verbal Behavior Research: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Danielle Pisarek

Theses

Assessment tools are an essential component of applied behavior analysis (ABA), offering important information to assist in the design of intervention strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research has studied the validity, consistency, and effectiveness of some of these tools, with studies such as Dixon et al. (2017), Padilla and Akers (2021), Stewart et al. (2010), and Usry et al. (2017) providing insights into their attributes, shortcomings, and relevance. However, publications focusing on the use of these tools within behavior analytical research are lacking. This systematic literature review (SLR) aimed to identify and analyze …

Senate Resolution 2024-02, Lily Seibert

Approved Senate Bills, Resolutions, and Documents

Resolution related to Greek housing in Furman Hall

Cancelling The "Big Deal" At A Public University: A Discussion Of Stem Faculty Perceptions Of Cancellation And An Examination Of Post-Cancellation Usage Data, Amanda Mccormick, Erin Rowley

Law Librarian Journal Articles

This article discusses how faculty, staff, and students at the University at Buffalo (UB), a public Carnegie R1 university, were impacted by the cancellation of the Elsevier ScienceDirect Big Deal package. After the cancellation, UB participated in a multi-site study which included interviewing faculty about the effect of the cancellation on their research and teaching. In general, the faculty were supportive of the cancellation. There was frustration expressed with the current structure of the publishing industry, particularly with the exorbitant pricing of journal subscriptions. Later analysis of usage data at UB post-cancellation was conducted; unsurprisingly, the data showed a decrease …

Research On Non‑Invasive Industrial Equipment Monitoring Methods, Xueming Zhao, Guozhao Yang, Zhaowen Yang, Shuang Hao, Long Jiao

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Non-invasive load monitoring (NILM) technology can obtain the electricity consumption information of various electrical devices of users without intruding into their premises, solely through the analysis of data from their electricity meters. NILM has been extensively researched and applied in residential load disaggregation, but its application in industrial loads is limited. On one hand, industrial loads differ significantly from residential loads in terms of load characteristics and data distribution, leading to a noticeable performance decline when methods designed for residential scenarios are applied to industrial settings. On the other hand, industrial users, concerned about privacy protection, are reluctant to disclose …

Flying Under The Radar: Navigating Through Frustrations, Tears, And The Politics Of The Liberal Arts Curriculum, Sandra Houghton

Theses and Dissertations

The elements and principles of art continue to highly influence curriculum in the typical art foundations class. The reduction of art and artmaking to their formal properties constricts a student’s ability to engage in real-life artist processes, and many important contextual meanings are lost. Consequently, art foundations curriculum derived from the elements and principles of art narrows the lens through which we create, teach, and talk about art. In my own experience as an art teacher, I have found that this approach limits my teaching and makes it difficult to fully and authentically understand the works of other artists and …

Artificial Creativity: How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Creativity Via Post-Production, Nicole Dwyer

Honors Thesis

My thesis lives in the world of Post-Production, and it contains both a creative and written component. I was the editor for four Undergraduate thesis projects. Seeking to gain experience in editing various genres, I worked in drama, sports, period piece, coming of age, and adventure. My biggest takeaways from these projects are the importance of organization, communication, time management, and editing with a sense of imagination. I became a more confident, resilient, and prepared editor through these experiences.

Along with the hands-on filmmaking element of my thesis, I also conducted research on how artificial intelligence will impact conceptions of …

December 3, 2024, Nichole Mulvey

Minutes

Vol. 53, No. 7

Guest speaker: Assistant Dean for International Education Andy Kabasele on challenges facing international student recruitment.

Relationship Between The Transition To Remote Work And Job Satisfaction, Eric Wong

JWU Dissertations & Theses

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive research study was to explore how employees who had not worked remotely before, and who began remote jobs, describe the benefits and challenges they experienced during their transition to remote work. Using Maslow’s (1943) hierarchy of needs as the theoretical framework, 10 participants were interviewed regarding the benefits and challenges associated with remote work. Results revealed that the benefits of transitioning to remote work largely increased job satisfaction and job performance. These benefits included limited or no commuting to work, enhanced flexibility in work schedules, reduced or less anxiety during work, and increased family …

A Rocky But Positive Path Forward: How The Implementation Of Nil Deals In Collegiate Sports Has Begun To Chip Away At The Existing And Burdensome Gender Equity Gap, Claire Fennelly

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.

Jennifer Mclaughlin V. Walmart

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Investigating The Efficacy Of Prompt Engineering Techniques For Research Survey Paper Generation Using Large Language Models, Innocent Obed Awidi

Theses and Dissertations

The recent advancements in large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, offer promising potential for automating academic writing tasks. This study investigates the efficacy of prompt engineering techniques in guiding LLMs to generate high-quality research survey papers, specifically exploring their application in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug development and large language model customization for classification. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research assessed the impact of prompt engineering on the coherence, relevance, and overall quality of generated content through quantitative and qualitative analyses. Techniques including prompt refinement, contextual prompting, and iterative prompting were systematically applied to enhance the …

December 3, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Review And Outlook On Active Islanding Of Multi‑Source Distribution Networks Under Extreme Conditions, Chun Chen, Jinjin Wan, Yijia Cao, Chongbo Sun

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

The fault distribution network with a high proportion of distributed power supply access possesses active recovery and self-governance capabilities, which is conducive to enhancing the power system's adaptability to climate change and disaster risk management, aligning with the development direction of distribution network technology. Currently, research on active islanding self-recovery and stable operation of distribution networks has received widespread attention. This paper begins with an overview of the connotations of active islanding in multi-source distribution networks, as well as the distinctions between multi-source distribution network islands and microgrid islands. It then analyzes and summarizes the key issues that arise in …

Analysis Of Investment Strategies For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Hongcheng Zhang, Bing Yan, Chenjun San, Xuan Cao, Shunran Ye, Xinhua Zhang

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

The increasing number of electric vehicles presents opportunities for investment in public charging stations, but uncertainties such as competition and electricity price fluctuations elevate the risks associated with these investment projects. Considering the random fluctuations in the marginal contribution per unit of charging and the utilization rate of charging stations, a real options model is constructed. By solving this model, the investment threshold for charging stations under the condition of maximizing expected investment value is obtained. Using this investment threshold condition, investment strategies are discussed in two scenarios: random fluctuations in charging service fees and the integration of energy storage …

Attracting And Retaining Employees For A Mid-Atlantic Nonprofit Organization, Owolabi Kehinde

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of employees at a Mid-Atlantic nonprofit regarding their satisfaction and to develop a strategic plan to address the organization's challenges. This study utilized a qualitative case study design with data collected through semistructured interviews. The research questions focused on understanding employee satisfaction, perceptions of improving quality of life, and strategies for attracting new talent. Data for this study was from 12 participants who provided in-depth insights through one-on-one interviews which were analyzed using thematic analysis. Resulting key themes were (a) employee satisfaction was high, (b) quality of life for …

An Educational Intervention To Increase Nurse Practitioners’ Knowledge And Awareness Of Polypharmacy, Kiana Piedrahita

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The presence of multiple health problems can contribute to the simultaneous use of multiple medications by an individual, also known as polypharmacy. While polypharmacy can be necessary, it has the potential risk of adverse drug reactions and possible hospitalization. In the local organization, leadership noted that 47% of patients seen are elderly individuals who have multiple comorbidities, indicating the probable use of multiple medications. Thus, purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to determine if an educational intervention focused on polypharmacy and the use of the electronic medical record to manage polypharmacy increased knowledge and awareness among nurse …

Arousal Effects On Oscillatory Dynamics In The Non-Human Primate Brain, Shashank A Anand, Fatih Sogukpinar, Ilya E Monosov

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Arousal states are thought to influence many aspects of cognition and behavior by broadly modulating neural activity. Many studies have observed arousal-related modulations of alpha (~8 to 15 Hz) and gamma (~30 to 50 Hz) power and coherence in local field potentials across relatively small groups of brain regions. However, the global pattern of arousal-related oscillatory modulation in local field potentials is yet to be fully elucidated. We simultaneously recorded local field potentials in numerous cortical and subcortical regions in the primate brain and assessed oscillatory activity and inter-regional coherence associated with arousal state. In high arousal states, we found …

Campaign: The Big Blue Is Not For You, Juli-Ann Denny

UN SDG Open Pedagogy Faculty Fellowship: Renewable Assignments

No abstract provided.

Qatar Dental Student Perceptions Of Sirona Prep-Check Software For Learning Crown Preparations, Hanin Daas, María Arregui, Lluís Giner Tarrida, Rebecca Glanville, Kamran Ali

Peninsula Dental School

Background: Contemporary dental education requires swift assimilation of technological advancements to prepare the future generation of dentists. Integrating digital tools, such as prepCheck software in crown preparations offers a promising avenue for enhancing the learning experiences of dental students. This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of undergraduate dental students regarding the use of PrepCheck software for learning crown preparations. Methods: An interventional study design was employed to investigate the perceptions of undergraduate dental students regarding the use of Sirona prepCheck software their learning experiences in the prosthodontics course at the College of Dental Medicine. were recruited using …

Inflammation Mediated By Gut Microbiome Alterations Promotes Lung Cancer Development And An Immunosuppressed Tumor Microenvironment, Zahraa Rahal, Yuejiang Liu, Fuduan Peng, Sujuan Yang, Mohamed A Jamal, Manvi Sharma, Hannah Moreno, Ashish V Damania, Matthew C Wong, Matthew C Ross, Ansam Sinjab, Tieling Zhou, Minyue Chen, Inti Tarifa Reischle, Jiping Feng, Chidera Chukwuocha, Elizabeth Tang, Camille Abaya, Jamie K Lim, Cheuk Hong Leung, Heather Y Lin, Nathaniel Deboever, Jack J Lee, Boris Sepesi, Don L Gibbons, Jennifer A Wargo, Junya Fujimoto, Linghua Wang, Joseph F Petrosino, Nadim J Ajami, Robert R Jenq, Seyed Javad Moghaddam, Tina Cascone, Kristi Hoffman, Humam Kadara

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Accumulating evidence indicates that the gut microbiome influences cancer progression and therapy. We recently showed that progressive changes in gut microbial diversity and composition are closely coupled with tobacco-associated lung adenocarcinoma in a human-relevant mouse model. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the loss of the antimicrobial protein Lcn2 in these mice exacerbates protumor inflammatory phenotypes while further reducing microbial diversity. Yet, how gut microbiome alterations impinge on lung adenocarcinoma development remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the role of gut microbiome changes in lung adenocarcinoma development using fecal microbiota transfer and delineated a pathway by which gut microbiome alterations …

Sir Nicholas: Chivalric Tropes And Dickens's Critique Of The Aristocracy In Nicholas Nickleby, Erin Quinn

Honors Theses

One of the most prominent themes in Charles Dickens’s 1838-39 novel Nicholas Nickleby is the theme of class. In particular, Dickens highlights the tension between the middle and upper classes through the contrast between the middle-class titular protagonist and the novel’s two aristocrats, Sir Mulberry Hawk and Lord Frederick Verisopht. In this thesis, I argue that Dickens foregrounds this contrast through his consistent deployment of tropes of chivalry and knighthood to describe Nicholas and his friends despite their middle-class status. I analyze the application of chivalric language, concepts, and characteristics to the actions and attitudes of the middle-class characters and …

The Hoynes Code, Notre Dame Law School

Hoynes Code

A COMPILATION OF FACULTY RESOLUTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS GOVERNING NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL

This code governs legal education at the University of Notre Dame in all programs and in all locations. Requirements for the LL.M. and J.S.D. degrees are included in the appendices.