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Using Gis To Visualize Daily Routines At The Neighborhood And Household Scales: A Feminist Approach Using A Nineteenth-Century Diary, Sterling D. Quinn

Journal of Feminist Scholarship

Feminist scholars in the discipline of geography have noted the ways that routine activities at the household and neighborhood scales contribute to power relations and identity formation. Geographic information systems (GIS), with their ability to create multiple visual representations of people’s experiences in space at any scale, hold great potential for revealing these local processes and patterns that are often lost or invisible in broader historical narratives, especially when they pertain to women and children. This article contributes an example by using GIS to encode and map everyday events in a diary kept by Elisabeth Koren, a nineteenth-century Norwegian immigrant …

Former Rebel Basketball Player Helps Keep Um Athletes Competitive, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A four-year letterman in basketball at the University of Mississippi, Hunter Carpenter, of Dallas, knows how updated facilities and equipment can give student-athletes a competitive edge, enabling the Rebels to score wins at the highest levels.

Spectral Differencing Of Glories Reflects Cloud Droplet Size Distribution, Ilan Koren, Alex Kostinski, Uri Wollner

Michigan Tech Publications

The glory, a striking optical phenomenon seen from space in unpolarized satellite images can be mapped onto the cloud's droplet sizes with a characteristic scale of 10 (Formula presented.). Such a mapping allows us to infer the mean and variance of the cloud droplets' radius, an important property that has remained elusive and inaccessible to passive unpolarized satellite sensing. Here, we propose a simple and robust polarization-like differential approach to map the glory's spectral properties to the desired moments of the droplet size distribution. By taking the differences between two spectrally close channels, we reduce multiple scattering contributions and amplify …

Swimming Against The Tide: Resistance Strategies And Agentic Skills Used By Childfree Women, Carolina Rojas-Madrigal

Journal of Feminist Scholarship

In pronatalist societies, the decision to remain childfree creates a conflict-laden scenario. This article explores how childfree women confront social hostility and defend their reproductive autonomy through resistance strategies and tactics. With this aim, the results of a feminist research, positioned from feminist Standpoint theory and digital ethnography, are presented. The researcher conducted biographical-narrative interviews with sixteen voluntary childless women from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Spain, and the United Kingdom, all of whom were members of a childfree Facebook group. This research revealed that there is a persistent tension between societal pressure placed on these women in pronatalist …

Agfi-Gan: An Attention-Guided And Feature-Integrated Watermarking Model Based On Generative Adversarial Network Framework For Secure And Auditable Medical Imaging Application, Xinyun Liu, Ronghua Xu, Chen Zhao

Michigan Tech Publications

With the rapid digitization of healthcare, the secure transmission of medical images has become a critical concern, especially given the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and data privacy breaches. Medical images are frequently transmitted via the Internet and cloud platforms, making them susceptible to unauthorized access, tampering, and theft. While traditional cryptographic techniques play a vital role, they are often insufficient to fully ensure the integrity and confidentiality of these sensitive images. In this paper, we present AGFI-GAN, a robust and secure framework for medical image watermarking that leverages attention-guided and Feature-Integrated mechanisms within a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN). Specifically, …

Cross-Cultural Management Strategies Of Chinese Enterprises In Central Asia — A Case Study Of A Shaanxi Agricultural Product Enterprise, Mengyu Dai, Shaojun Bai

Visions in Leisure and Business

Under the guidance of the "Belt and Road" policy, a group of Chinese companies have begun to seek new markets or sources of goods in countries along the route. Central Asia, as an important region among the "Belt and Road" countries, has great appeal to Chinese enterprises. However, different cultures and values pose significant challenges to organizational management. To address these issues, companies place a high emphasis on cross-cultural management strategies, using a range of measures such as salary incentive policies, training local managers, taking on social responsibilities, and through the charisma of leaders to promote cultural identity and integration, …

Electrochemical-Method-Induced Strong Metal-Support Interaction In Pt-Cnt@Sno2 For Co-Tolerant Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction, Shen-Zhou Li, Zi-Jie Lin, Qi-An Chen, Zhao Cai, Qing Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

Inducing the classic strong metal-support interaction (SMSI) is an effective approach to enhance the performance of supported metal catalysts by encapsulating the metal nanoparticles (NPs) with supports. Conventional thermal reduction method for inducing SMSI processes is often accompanied by undesirable structural evolution of metal NPs. In this study, a mild electrochemical method has been developed as a new approach to induce SMSI, using the cable structured core@shell CNT@SnO₂ loaded Pt NPs as a proof of concept. The induced SnO_x encapsulation layer on the surface of Pt NPs can protect Pt NPs from the poisoned of CO impurity in …

Preparedness And Practice Competency In Tracheostomy Management By Speech Language Pathologists In Saudi Arabia, Shabeer A. Abdul Samadh, Muhannad Aljabli

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

The scope of practice by Speech language pathologists in tracheostomy management in patients with or without mechanical ventilation is continuously expanding. Despite this expanding scope, less is known on what is being done throughout the SLPs academic and professional practice in order to achieve competencies and quality practice.

This study aimed to identify the preparations, clinical consistencies and current practice patterns among the Speech language pathologists while treating tracheostomy patients with and without mechanical ventilator within the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire adapted with approval from the authors, Ward et al., (2007, 2008 and 2012) and McGowan et al, …

Bayesian Semiparametric Inference In Longitudinal Metabolomics Data, Abhra Sarkar, Ornella Cominetti, Ivan Montoliu, Joanne Hosking, Jonathan Pinkney, Francois Pierre Martin, David B. Dunson

Peninsula Medical School

The article is motivated by an application to the EarlyBird cohort study aiming to explore how anthropometrics and clinical and metabolic processes are associated with obesity and glucose control during childhood. There is interest in inferring the relationship between dynamically changing and high-dimensional metabolites and a longitudinal response. Important aspects of the analysis include the selection of the important set of metabolites and the accommodation of missing data in both response and covariate values. With this motivation, we propose a flexible but parsimonious Bayesian semiparametric joint model for the outcome and the covariate generating processes, making novel use of nonparametric …

Development Of An Effective Container Design That Reliably Provides Isolation Of Water Inflow And Elimination Of Well Flooding, Tolib Olimovich Komilov Suffix, Sherali Hallokovich Umedov, Anvarkhoja Akbarkhodjayevich Rakhimov

Technical science and innovation

Currently, the hydrocarbon extraction industry is one of the most high-tech and rapidly developing sectors globally. The primary priority of this industry is to improve the technical and economic indicators of drilling and well operation. A particularly pressing issue is reducing well waterlogging and effectively isolating water flows, which contributes to optimizing hydrocarbon resource development. The introduction of modern equipment into production processes increases the demand for hydrocarbon resources, further complicating the challenges faced by the industry. This article highlights the relevance of applying innovative technologies to address well complications. Specifically, a new technology for isolating water flows and eliminating …

Development Of The Principles Of Forming A Database For Geoinformation Mapping Of Tourism (As An Example Of Bostanlyk District Of Tashkent Region), Lola Xoji-Akbarovna Gulyamova, Risolat Raximjon Qizi Nizomova

Technical science and innovation

When creating tourist assessment maps for the purpose of tourist mapping, special attention is paid to determining the criteria for the formation of a database. To assess tourism opportunities in terms of natural conditions, ecology and socio-economic factors, data collection, their characteristics and requirements for them were studied. In order to improve the quality of sources of tourist assessment maps, parables of working with the internet and real-time removable data, creating a map based on social network data were considered. Proposals were made to create, manage and maintain a big data base. The ArcGIS program analyzed the possibilities of describing …

Supporting Holistic Health And Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Among Young Native Females Prior To Pregnancy: A Qualitative Exploration., Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, Kelli Begay, Kelly L. Gonzales, Heather Garrow, Melanie Charley, Melanie Aspaas, Denise Charron-Prochownik, Spero M. Manson

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

AI/AN communities are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Decreasing the risk of GDM can interrupt the intergenerational cycle of diabetes in AI/AN families, and can decrease diabetes-related health disparities. The goal of this study was to explore ways of supporting holistic health and reducing the risk of GDM among young American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) females prior to pregnancy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adult AI/AN women (>18 years) who had GDM or who have young female relatives (e.g., daughters) (n = 41), AI/AN females between 12 and 24 years (n = 18), …

Front Matter

Texas A&M Law Review

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Reusing And Adapting Marketing Content To Make Your Life Easier, Michaela Mishoe

Virginia Dental Journal

Creating an efficient, long-term content plan for your dental practice's marketing can save time and effort. Key strategies include using an editorial calendar to plan content around important dates, building a bank of photos, quotes, and testimonials, and recycling content by slicing it into smaller pieces for various platforms. Tools like Google Sheets, Canva, and third-party content from organizations like the ADA can help streamline the process. This approach ensures consistent, strategic, and creative content aligned with your marketing goals.

The Ada Tripartite— Now More Than Ever, Gary Oyster Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The ADA tripartite system, referred to as the "Power of Three," has been crucial in advancing and maintaining organized dentistry. Despite current and future disruptions from policymakers, insurance companies, and other entities, the ADA remains essential for uniting dentists to address these challenges. The organization encourages young graduates to see the value in membership and emphasizes the importance of collective effort. Events like the upcoming Orlando SmileCon® demonstrate the ADA's commitment to serving all dentists. Members are urged to stay involved and contribute to the ADA's mission of improving public health.

Va Dent J July, August And September 2023

Virginia Dental Journal

The July-September 2023 issue of the Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 100, No. 3) showcases diverse and timely topics in dentistry. Highlights include the launch of the Virginia Dental Academy’s Certified Dental Office Professional program, designed to elevate front office team members through specialized training and certifications. Advocacy efforts spotlight the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day and fundraising events for legislative priorities. Scientific discussions delve into oral pathology and periodontics, while practice management resources cover cybersecurity, insurance verification, and informed consent ethics. A standout feature is Tooth Sleuths, an engaging look at how dentists apply investigative skills to solve …

Using Email Marketing To Stay Connected With Patients, Michaela Mishoe

Virginia Dental Journal

Email marketing can be a powerful tool for healthcare practices to stay connected with patients. By sharing healthy tips, featuring new products and procedures, highlighting staff and charitable activities, and reengaging inactive patients, practices can enhance patient engagement and ensure regular checkups. It's important to comply with regulations like the CAN-SPAM Act and ensure emails are visually appealing and professional.

Wire To Wire, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Dr. A. Wright Pond, inspired to become a dentist and orthodontist from a young age, balanced his dental career with a significant role in his brother Lennie Pond's NASCAR racing team. While completing his studies and starting his orthodontic practice, Dr. Pond contributed to the racing team by building car components, managing the fan club, and handling various administrative tasks. Lennie achieved notable success, including winning the Rookie-of-the-Year Award in 1973 and a first-place finish at the Talladega 500 in 1978. Despite the challenges and changes in NASCAR, Dr. Pond cherished the family collaboration and now advises new dentists to …

A Much-Needed Increase, Sarah Koury Dmd, Elizabeth Berry Dds, Msd, Mph

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Medicaid Smiles for Children program saw its first reimbursement rate increase in over 16 years, with a 30% hike effective July 1, 2022, backed by $116 million in new funding. This change aims to improve access to dental care for children on Medicaid, addressing the state's historically low participation rates. The increase follows advocacy from dentists, VDA members, and students. Medicaid, established in 1965, has undergone various reforms, with the EPSDT program mandating dental care for eligible children. Higher reimbursement rates are expected to attract more providers and enhance dental care access for children in Virginia.

Va Dent J April, May And June 2023

Virginia Dental Journal

The April-June 2023 issue of the Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 100, No. 2) offers a comprehensive look at key developments and challenges in the field of dentistry. This issue highlights the Virginia Dental Association’s successful advocacy efforts, including a 30% increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates and the passage of legislation allowing dentists to administer Botox for cosmetic purposes. Clinical insights feature prominently, with articles on oral pathology, advancements in endodontic sealers, and a comparative study of root canal treatments and implants. Readers are also treated to a compelling profile of Dr. Pond, whose career uniquely combines orthodontics and automotive racing. …

The Lived Experiences Of Black College Students And Counseling Based Upon Social Media Influences, Shamanda Burston

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite social media's use as a tool for social influence and increase in mental health disclosures within Black communities, limited literature describes how Black college students, specifically, are utilizing social media related to mental health. This qualitative study includes a description of the influence of social media on the perception of counseling services for Black college students. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through the lens of Kelman's social influence theory, the influence of social media on Black college students' perception of counseling services was explored. Currently enrolled Black or African American college or university students within the United States, over …

Airflow Over Nasa’S X-59, Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst), Laina Behrenbrinker, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

The X-59 QueSST is an experimental aircraft that will reach supersonic speeds without producing a loud sonic boom. Those on the ground will hear something like distant thunder as the X-59 passes overhead, around 75 dB. This paper studies the pressure distribution over the nose of the X-59 and the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) on the surface of the X-59 nose (1/3 of the total vehicle length) to better understand how sound propagates through the atmosphere. The resulting SPL over the aircraft nose is 180 – 190 dB, and further the SPL on the ground is calculated to be 43-53 …

Comparative Study Of Aerodynamic Characteristics Of Standard And Dimpled Naca 0012 Airfoil, Fahim Shahriyar, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This study analyzes the aerodynamic performance of a NACA 0012 airfoil with dimples on its upper surface, comparing it to the standard configuration. Using the Navier-Stokes equations, Blasius solutions, the k-ε turbulence model, and ANSYS Fluent, steady-state incompressible flow was simulated at 25 m/s across angles of attack from -20° to +20°. Results show the standard airfoil performs well at the low Reynolds number and lower angle of attack. The inward dimple airfoil reduces drag at negative angles, while the outward dimple airfoil enhances lift at higher positive angles. Shear stress analysis reveals laminar flow on flat plates and turbulent …

Administrators’ Perceptions Of Minoritized Students’ Underrepresentation In K-8 Gate, Vernice Verona Sharpe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand SWSD administrators’ perceptions of the practices and identification criteria that exacerbated this underrepresentation, guided by a culturally responsive school leadership framework. For this basic qualitative design, eight SWSD administrators with direct knowledge of the GATE programs participated in semistructured interviews. Data analysis involved initial and axial coding, resulting in three key themes: limited cultural awareness among administrators, the importance of incorporating community perspectives, and the need to reevaluate traditional GATE identification practices. Based on these themes, it is recommended to enhance cultural competency training, to engage community members in decision-making, and …

Love As A Commitment Device : Evidence From A Cross-Cultural Study Across 90 Countries, Marta Kowal, Adam Bode, Karolina Koszałkowska, S. Craig Roberts, Biljana Gjoneska, David Frederick, Anna Studzinska, Dmitrii Dubrov, Dmitry Grigoryev, Toivo Aavik, Pavol Prokop, Caterina Grano, Hakan Çetinkaya, Derya Atamtürk Duyar, Roberto Baiocco, Carlota Batres, Yakhlef Belkacem, Merve Boğa, Nana Burduli, Ali R. Can, Razieh Chegeni, William J. Chopik, Yahya Don, Seda Dural, Izzet Duyar, Edgardo Etchezahar, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Tomasz Frackowiak, Felipe E. García, Talia Gomez Yepes

School of Psychology

Given the ubiquitous nature of love, numerous theories have been proposed to explain its existence. One such theory refers to love as a commitment device, suggesting that romantic love evolved to foster commitment between partners and enhance their reproductive success. In the present study, we investigated this hypothesis using a large-scale sample of 86,310 individual responses collected across 90 countries. If romantic love is universally perceived as a force that fosters commitment between long-term partners, we expected that individuals likely to suffer greater losses from the termination of their relationships—including people of lower socioeconomic status, those with many children, and …

The Political System In Iraq 1973-1979, Ibrahim Rasool Hussein

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The Baath Party was able to come to power after the coup of February 8, 1963. The Baath Party did not believe in party pluralism, but rather it kept pace with other parties, especially the Communist Party, according to what was required by the party’s interest, the internal situation of the country, and foreign relations with other countries. Therefore, the National Front was Progressivism is doomed to failure. Saddam Hussein had the upper hand in controlling the state’s security services, which

The Globalization Of Human Rights: A Critical Assessment, Bimbo Ogunbanjo*, Omowonuola Okunnu

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

This paper aims to argue for the incorporation of human rights within the globalization process. Human rights are defined as societal aspirations for freedom and well-being, inherently possessing a global dimension. The following sections seek to elucidate the globalization of human rights through various lenses. Firstly, this paper traces the historical evolution of rights concepts, spanning from early modernity to contemporary times, emphasizing the emergence of divergent definitions that coexist in tension within the modern world. The latter part of the paper will delve into the “globalization of rights,” focusing on the dissemination of universal human rights principles across diverse …

New York Times V. Sullivan: A Civil Rights Story, Samantha Barbas

Texas A&M Law Review

The 1964 Supreme Court decision in New York Times v. Sullivan established the “actual malice” rule in libel law, requiring that in order to win a libel suit, a public official must show that a defamatory statement was false and that the speaker made the statement knowing that it was false or “with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not.”

Sullivan involved a libel suit brought by segregationist Alabama officials against the New York Times (“Times”) and leaders of the civil rights movement. Sullivan arose from sectional battles over civil rights and integration in the 1960s. An all-white …

Capital Trifurcation, William W. Berry Iii

Texas A&M Law Review

The death penalty is disappearing in the United States. Annual executions remain under 25 per year, and new capital sentences per year have not exceeded 75 in over a decade.

Over the past two decades, however, a new kind of death sentence has emerged—life without parole (“LWOP”). In practice, LWOP and death sentences are functionally equivalent, as most death row inmates die of natural causes in prison, not execution. For both economic and moral reasons, most states are not actively executing prisoners.

Therefore, capital sentencing proceedings that focus on life versus death neglect the more consequential question—life without parole versus …

Doe V. Geller And Personal Jurisdiction Over Internet Activities, Elizabeth Kruse

Texas A&M Law Review

Personal jurisdiction is fundamental in American jurisprudence since it gives a court the power to bind parties with its ruling. Despite this subject’s mundane veneer, the concept is so complicated that it has inspired thousands of academic articles. A brief search on Westlaw under Law Reviews & Journals for the term “personal jurisdiction” yields nearly 10,000 results, while Lexis+ yields 14,662 for the same term. Even so, as the nature of human interaction has changed from in person, to in writing, to over the phone, and, most recently, to over the internet, the doctrine of personal jurisdiction has accommodated. Recent …