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Emergency Vehicle Dispatching Model Considering Demand Urgency And Delivery Fairness, Long Kejun, Liu Jia, Gao Zhibo, Chen Suqian, Zhang Zhonggen
Emergency Vehicle Dispatching Model Considering Demand Urgency And Delivery Fairness, Long Kejun, Liu Jia, Gao Zhibo, Chen Suqian, Zhang Zhonggen
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In emergency vehicle dispatching after unexpected events，it is crucial to prioritize critical nodes with high demand urgency while minimizing excessive delivery delays at other nodes to prevent secondary impacts.On this basis，this study developed an emergency vehicle dispatching model that considered demand urgency and delivery delay fairness.Firstly，the entropy weight-TOPSIS method was used to calculate the demand urgency for each node，and a delivery delay balance index was introduced to minimize disparities in delivery delays between nodes.Secondly，a multi-objective optimization model was established with total delivery time，overall cost，and delivery delay balance as objectives，while considering constraints such as inventory levels at distribution centers and route …
Research And Practice On Demolition Of Lane Separator In Same Direction Along Zhengzhou‒Luoyang Section Of Lianyungang‒Khorgos Expressway, Zhang Nan, Ji Xiang, Ma Gang
Research And Practice On Demolition Of Lane Separator In Same Direction Along Zhengzhou‒Luoyang Section Of Lianyungang‒Khorgos Expressway, Zhang Nan, Ji Xiang, Ma Gang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to solve the problem arising after the demolition and closure of the lane separator in the same direction along the expressway，this paper systematically introduced the reconstruction method of the lane separator in the same direction by studying the overhaul project along Zhengzhou-Luoyang section of Lianyungang‒Khorgos Expressway.The paper explored the main diseases and potential safety hazards existing in the lane separator in the same direction by checking the compliance of specifications，analyzing the traffic operation status，exploring the characteristics of traffic accidents，and investigating the traffic safety facilities.On this basis，it demonstrated the feasibility of demolishing the lane separator in the same direction.According …
Linkage Control Method For Expressway Toll Stations And Plane Intersections, Lei Qing, Wang Zhaoyong, Wu Yurong, Jiang Weiwei, Luo Zhongbin
Linkage Control Method For Expressway Toll Stations And Plane Intersections, Lei Qing, Wang Zhaoyong, Wu Yurong, Jiang Weiwei, Luo Zhongbin
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to solve the problem of vehicle queuing overflow caused by the mismatch between the expressway toll stations and the capacity of plane intersections，the formula for calculating the maximum queue length was given by analyzing the traffic operation characteristics between toll stations and plane intersections and considering vehicles ’ lane-changing behavior.Due to the strong coupling of the traffic operation between toll stations and plane intersections caused by a short distance between them，a unified linkage control optimization model was established.The research shows that if the queue length in the connecting direction of the plane intersections exceeds the allowable maximum queue …
Working Properties Of Steel Tube Batter Piles With Concrete Infill Based On Abaqus, Yang Meiliang, Li Liemin, Sun Kunjiang, Han Rui, Zhong Yang
Working Properties Of Steel Tube Batter Piles With Concrete Infill Based On Abaqus, Yang Meiliang, Li Liemin, Sun Kunjiang, Han Rui, Zhong Yang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to explore the respons e characteristics of steel tube batter piles with concrete infill under vertical load，the steel tube batter pile with concrete infill used in Saribas Bridge in Malaysia was taken as the research object.Based on the numerical simulation method，the frictional resistance of the inner and outer walls of the steel tube，the frictional resistance around the pile at the section，and the bending moment bearing ratio between the steel tube and the concrete core of this type of batter pile under vertical load were studied.The results show that the passive-side frictional resistance of the 0–15 m pile section …
Generative Ai And Professional Technical Writers: A Mixed-Method Study, Jarrett Schaefer
Generative Ai And Professional Technical Writers: A Mixed-Method Study, Jarrett Schaefer
Theses and Dissertations
This research investigates how professional technical writers use AI technology in their work today, which tools they are using, and which tasks they use them for. Using a mixed-methods research design, the study involved 21 participants completing a survey hosted in Qualtrics, and three participants interviewed over Zoom. Quantitative analysis was performed on the survey data, and the researcher used grounded theory to analyze the transcripts of the interview participants. The findings offer insight into how professional technical communicators use these tools and their attitudes toward including AI technologies in future pedagogies. While most participants had used AI technology in …
Innovations In Plant Genome Editing And Biotechnology: Addressing Global Agricultural Challenges, Bayram Ali̇ Yerli̇kaya, Karam Mostafa, Abdullah Aydin, Seher Yerli̇kaya, Momna Mehmood, Ni̇sa Nur Yilmaz, Kubi̇lay Yildirim, Musa Kavas
Innovations In Plant Genome Editing And Biotechnology: Addressing Global Agricultural Challenges, Bayram Ali̇ Yerli̇kaya, Karam Mostafa, Abdullah Aydin, Seher Yerli̇kaya, Momna Mehmood, Ni̇sa Nur Yilmaz, Kubi̇lay Yildirim, Musa Kavas
Turkish Journal of Botany
Developments in genome editing and plant biotechnology in recent years, especially CRISPR-Cas9 and RNA interference (RNAi) technologies, offer essential tools for solving global agricultural problems that are worsened by climate change and the increasing food demand caused by the rising world population. This review focuses on the urgent need to feed a growing global population. It explores how key biotechnological tools can enhance crop resilience and nutritional quality amid climate variability and extreme weather. The applicability of CRISPR-Cas technologies in the development of climate-friendly, more nutritious, and higher-yielding crops has opened a biotechnological avenue for the development of both transgenic …
Identification Of Genes Associated With Zinc And Copper Concentrations In Walnut (Juglans Regia L.) By Gwas Analysis, Berfi̇n Nazlican Kaman, Bülent Yağmur, Erdal Orman, Muhammed Bahatti̇n Tanyolaç, Duygu Ateş
Identification Of Genes Associated With Zinc And Copper Concentrations In Walnut (Juglans Regia L.) By Gwas Analysis, Berfi̇n Nazlican Kaman, Bülent Yağmur, Erdal Orman, Muhammed Bahatti̇n Tanyolaç, Duygu Ateş
Turkish Journal of Botany
154 walnut genotypes from various geographic regions were analyzed in the study. Micronutrient concentrations of zinc (Zn) ranged from 1.61 to 8.98 mg/100 g, and the concentrations of copper (Cu) varied between 0.12 and 0.38 mg/100 g. 16,473 SNPs were generated using Diversity Array Technology (DArT) for genome-wide association (GWAS) studies. The Mixed Linear Model (MLM) utilizing the Q + K model revealed seven associated markers for the element Zn in 2021 and four in 2022. The MLM (Q + K) model indicated two associated markers for the element Cu in 2021 and three in 2022. The markers found in …
Building Bridges An Inclusive Practices Toolkit To Empower Neurodivergent Adults In The Workplace, Gloria Saldana
Building Bridges An Inclusive Practices Toolkit To Empower Neurodivergent Adults In The Workplace, Gloria Saldana
Student Theses and Dissertations
In this toolkit, designed for managers of neurodivergent employees, we will dig into the complexities of neurodivergence, specifically of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This toolkit aims to promote inclusivity within the workplace. We need to bridge the gap in improving neurodivergence education by understanding characteristics and communication differences, identifying cues, stigma, and consequences of actions ( e.g., bullying). Prioritizing each person's needs allows neurodivergent individuals and employers to discover natural talents and thrive within a diverse society. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, managers will learn strategies for clear and concise communication, facilitating smoother collaboration, and initiating changes in the …
Cultivation Protocols For The Red Seaweeds, Devaleraea Mollis And Palmaria Hecatensis From Alaska, Muriel Dittrich
Cultivation Protocols For The Red Seaweeds, Devaleraea Mollis And Palmaria Hecatensis From Alaska, Muriel Dittrich
Marine Biology
Species diversification is crucial for the long-term viability, competitiveness, and sustainability of the seaweed farming industry in the United States. This study investigated the effects of temperature (4, 8 and 12 °C), photoperiod (8L:16D, 12L:12D and 16L:8D), and irradiance (20, 40, 100 ± 10 μmol photons m-2 s-1) on the specific growth rate (SGR) of Devaleraea mollis and Palmaria hecatensis from Alaska. Outputs were used to adjust indoor cultivation protocols for D. mollis and develop the first protocols for Palmaria hecatensis. This study also explored the use of two relatively low-cost commercial nutrient products (F/2 and Jack's Special 25-5-15) as …
Gene-Environment Interactions In Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Insights From Mexican American Populations, Eron G. Manusov, Vincent P. Diego, Marcio Almeida, Jacob Galan, Auwal A. Bala, Marco Arriaga, Natasha Garcia-Rodriguez, Renee Hernandez, Satish Kumar, John Blangero, Sarah Williams-Blangero
Gene-Environment Interactions In Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Insights From Mexican American Populations, Eron G. Manusov, Vincent P. Diego, Marcio Almeida, Jacob Galan, Auwal A. Bala, Marco Arriaga, Natasha Garcia-Rodriguez, Renee Hernandez, Satish Kumar, John Blangero, Sarah Williams-Blangero
School of Medicine Publications
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent and complex condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. This chapter explores the genotype-by-environment interactions that contribute to the development and progression of NAFLD in the Mexican American population. Using advanced genetic epidemiology and bioinformatics approaches, we investigated how specific genetic variants interact with environmental factors such as depression, acculturation stress, and social determinants of health, to influence NAFLD risk and severity. Our findings reveal significant genotype-by-environment interactions for key NAFLD-related traits, including HbA1c, AST/ALT ratio, and steatosis-controlled attenuation parameter (CAP). We also discuss the application of cutting-edge proteomic and transcriptomic …
Examining State Statutory Selection Methods, Term Limits, And Required Qualifications For Appellate Judges As A Model For Reform, Angelo Brown, Wesley Mccann, Ruibin Lu, Brenda I. Rowe, Craig Hemmens
Examining State Statutory Selection Methods, Term Limits, And Required Qualifications For Appellate Judges As A Model For Reform, Angelo Brown, Wesley Mccann, Ruibin Lu, Brenda I. Rowe, Craig Hemmens
Journal of Criminal Justice and Law
Several reform proposals have been pushed forward for the federal judiciary- namely the United States Supreme Court- in recent years, including term limits, changes in judicial selection, and qualification criteria. Such changes could ostensibly apply to all federal appellate judges as well. The purpose of this study is to determine if states can provide a roadmap for Supreme Court reform discussions. This study utilizes a state-level legal content analysis of all statutes pertaining to judicial selection and qualification criteria for appellate-level judges. Specifically, selection mechanisms, age limits, term limits, and qualifications for selection are examined. Whether state statutory schemes can …
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Business owners risk failure when they lack effective strategies for innovation and employee morale. In the fashion industry, many leaders have been forced to close their brick-and-mortar stores due to inadequate innovation and leadership strategies, which hindered their ability to adapt and thrive. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore and identify the strategies that fashion industry leaders use to improve employee morale, foster innovation, and drive business success. The participants consisted of seven fashion boutique leaders from the United States, each of whom managed either an active online boutique or a brick-and-mortar store. Data were …
Learning And Doing And Bricks Transfer, Angela Brock
Learning And Doing And Bricks Transfer, Angela Brock
General Education Committee
No abstract provided.
Machine-Learning And Game-Theoretic Inspired Strategies For Adversarial Freeze-Tag, Matthew Giacovelli
Machine-Learning And Game-Theoretic Inspired Strategies For Adversarial Freeze-Tag, Matthew Giacovelli
Theses
In this thesis, we explore three machine-learning and game-theoretic inspired strategies to address the Freeze-Tag Problem with adversarial agents (FTPA). We develop a custom Gymnasium envi- ronment where unfrozen robots collaborate to “tag” and unfreeze immobile frozen robots while avoiding being tagged by the adversaries. The FTPA models scenarios such as restoring disabled relay towers after a cyberattack where different towers vary in priority, repair difficulty, and ad- versarial threats. We evaluate three strategies: a baseline heuristic where unfrozen robots target the nearest untargeted frozen robot, a hierarchical approach that incorporates adversary interac- tions and likelihood of success into decision-making, …
Combining Alaska Forage Fish Data From Research Surveys And Predator Diets To Assess Forage Fish Response To Climatic Regime Shifts, Lindsay Turner
Combining Alaska Forage Fish Data From Research Surveys And Predator Diets To Assess Forage Fish Response To Climatic Regime Shifts, Lindsay Turner
Fisheries
Forage fish play a crucial role in the marine ecosystems of Alaska through the transfer of energy from lower trophic levels to marine predators. Understanding and quantifying Alaskan forage fish responses to rapid climatic shifts is needed to inform adaptive management strategies under a warmer and more variable future in Alaska. However, data on the occurrence and abundance of forage fish in Alaska are limited due to the diversity of life history strategies and patchy distribution that make their capture in fisheries-independent surveys difficult. In this thesis, I address current gaps in the data available on forage fish through the …
Salmon, Stewardship, And Indigenous Livelihoods: Bridging Knowledge Systems And Reshaping Research Relationality In The Kuskokwim Region Of Southwestern Alaska, Janessa Esquible
Salmon, Stewardship, And Indigenous Livelihoods: Bridging Knowledge Systems And Reshaping Research Relationality In The Kuskokwim Region Of Southwestern Alaska, Janessa Esquible
Fisheries
This dissertation research is situated in southwestern Alaska, in the communities of Kongiganak, Quinhagak, Bethel, Aniak, and McGrath, spanning the Kuskokwim Bay and Kuskokwim River, and with Alaska Native Peoples (primarily Yup'ik and Athabascan fishing families) who have been salmon peoples and stewards of their ancestral homelands since time immemorial. This Indigenous-led project documented historical and current ways in which Yup'ik and Athabascan Peoples have served as salmon stewards, and the values and governance mechanisms pertaining to salmon stewardship. We utilized a participatory approach by involving Tribal governments, communities, and Indigenous local youth in all aspects of our research. We …
Ucc Minutes 12-17-24, Angela Brock
Traveling Waves In Biological Population Models, Ahlam Alzahrani
Traveling Waves In Biological Population Models, Ahlam Alzahrani
Theses and Dissertations
In this thesis, we examine the existence of traveling waves in population models. We begin by exploring conditions under which traveling waves exist, even when the migration probability lacks a density function or, if the density function exists, it may be discontinuous. To address this, we impose certain conditions that ensure the monotonicity of the evolution operator, enabling the application of the Monotone Iteration Method. Next, we explore the existence of monotone traveling waves in a general class of integral-difference population models that depend on both the previous state and long-term memory, allowing for the consideration of multiple past states. …
Selective Indel Marker Identification Across The Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) Genome Using Ddradseq, Moin Qureshi, Bi̇rgül Guden, Hi̇lal Şule Tosun, Mojtaba Kordrostami, Sunil Shiwaji Gangurde, Bülent Uzun, Engi̇n Yol
Selective Indel Marker Identification Across The Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) Genome Using Ddradseq, Moin Qureshi, Bi̇rgül Guden, Hi̇lal Şule Tosun, Mojtaba Kordrostami, Sunil Shiwaji Gangurde, Bülent Uzun, Engi̇n Yol
Turkish Journal of Botany
The advent of next-generation sequencing technologies, mainly double digest restriction site-associated DNA sequencing (ddRADSeq), has significantly advanced the development of molecular markers for crop genetics. This study used ddRADSeq to identify and develop insertion-deletion (InDel) markers in 25 peanut genotypes from diverse geographic regions. The bioinformatic analysis unveiled 62728 InDels across the peanut genome, predominantly between 1-5 bp, which constituted 96% of the total, while InDels of ≥ 6 bp accounted for 3.96%. We focused on 1013 InDels of at least 10 bp for further analysis, representing 1.61% of the total reads, with a distribution of 832 insertions and 181 …
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Leaders of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in driving the global economy; however, online start-ups often face high failure rates within their first year. Some start-up leaders fail to implement effective promotional strategies, hindering their ability to succeed in a competitive market. Grounded in the Baldrige performance excellence framework, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore effective strategies business leaders use to grow membership in an online start-up business. The participants were two senior leaders in the Toronto region’s start-up sector. Data were collected using semistructured interviews as well as a review …
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Business owners risk failure when they lack effective strategies for innovation and employee morale. In the fashion industry, many leaders have been forced to close their brick-and-mortar stores due to inadequate innovation and leadership strategies, which hindered their ability to adapt and thrive. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore and identify the strategies that fashion industry leaders use to improve employee morale, foster innovation, and drive business success. The participants consisted of seven fashion boutique leaders from the United States, each of whom managed either an active online boutique or a brick-and-mortar store. Data were …
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Leaders of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in driving the global economy; however, online start-ups often face high failure rates within their first year. Some start-up leaders fail to implement effective promotional strategies, hindering their ability to succeed in a competitive market. Grounded in the Baldrige performance excellence framework, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore effective strategies business leaders use to grow membership in an online start-up business. The participants were two senior leaders in the Toronto region’s start-up sector. Data were collected using semistructured interviews as well as a review …
Unveiling Soil Microbial Communities And Resistomes In Northern Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, Bevyn Amber Cover
Unveiling Soil Microbial Communities And Resistomes In Northern Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, Bevyn Amber Cover
Biological Sciences
Microbial communities residing in pristine high-latitude soils play a critical role in ecosystem function, but also harbor potential threats such as acting as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. Current knowledge about these microbial communities and the resistance genes they carry presents limits to the ability to predict how these ecosystems will respond to climate change. This knowledge gap is particularly concerning in light of the potential public health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance harbored within these communities as antibiotic-resistant human infections continue to increase. This study investigated the microbial communities and details the antimicrobial resistance gene reservoirs in previously …
A Range Extension For Carex Sartwellii In Interior Alaska, Mark A. Winterstein
A Range Extension For Carex Sartwellii In Interior Alaska, Mark A. Winterstein
Biological Sciences
Mean annual temperatures and growing season length have been increasing in northern latitudes. This has impacted permafrost thaw and the water balance of northern regions, resulting in a pattern of drying lakes in the Yukon Flats, Alaska. As lakes dry, they expose lake sediments to colonization by terrestrial vegetation. Recent interest in the terrestrial response to climate change and its effects on ecosystem services led to the formation of the Yukon River Basin project. As a part of this project, we studied plant succession and diversity in the drying lake basins. In the course of our field work we encountered …
Modeling Rate Of Penetration In A South Texas Oil Field With Aggregated Well Data In A Supercomputing Framework, Timothy B. Golden
Modeling Rate Of Penetration In A South Texas Oil Field With Aggregated Well Data In A Supercomputing Framework, Timothy B. Golden
Engineering
The objective of this work is to develop an accurate and practical tool for drilling engineers supporting operations to predict rate of penetration (ROP) in the tangent section of the wellbore using easily obtainable data. Historically, tacit knowledge has been used to predict both ROP and the ideal parameters. Such a tool is valuable for planners seeking to adjust rig schedules. Further, this tool could easily be modified to also optimize parameters. This work was comprised of two major efforts: data acquisition and wrangling, and modeling. Data was obtained from three distinct sources: well files, drilling logs, and survey logs. …
Identification And Future Susceptibility Of Permafrost Degradation Near Red Dog Mine, Caitlynn Tautuk Hanna
Identification And Future Susceptibility Of Permafrost Degradation Near Red Dog Mine, Caitlynn Tautuk Hanna
Engineering
Permafrost degradation is a major concern in the Arctic region, and its impacts on infrastructure, ecosystems, and global climate are significant. Within recent years, 2018 to present, the level of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) has been elevated in Ikalukrok Creek in Northwest Alaska, made evident by creek discolorations known as river rusting. The current analyses indicate that changes in permafrost regimes can trigger the observed rise in TDS. Data visualization, remote sensing, and permafrost modeling were used to understand the physical mechanisms involved in the increase of TDS and to identify regions susceptible to permafrost degradation. This comprehensive approach integrates …
Extraction Of Rare Earth Elements From Coal Ash Using Supercritical Co₂, Uthej Veerla
Extraction Of Rare Earth Elements From Coal Ash Using Supercritical Co₂, Uthej Veerla
Engineering
The increasing demand for rare earth elements (REEs) as critical components in modern technologies has led to growing interest in their efficient recovery from alternative sources. Coal ash, a waste product generated from coal combustion, has been identified as a potential reservoir of valuable REEs with reported REE concentrations varying between 270 and 1480 ppm. In this research paper, we investigate the recovery of REEs from three coal ashes: anthracite, bituminous, sub-bituminous using environmentally benign supercritical fluid (SCF) carbon dioxide (CO2). Additionally, the effect of tributyl phosphate (TBP) and nitric acid (HNO3) as complexing agents is explored to enhance the …
Seismic Site Response, Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading And Impact Of Seasonal Frost On Pile Foundations In Cold Regions, Yue Zhao
Engineering
Permafrost sites are experiencing significant changes due to anthropogenic activities and climate change, leading to substantial variations in soil dynamic properties and increased seismic risks. The associated geohazards, including differential settlement, slope instability, and liquefaction of degraded, unconsolidated materials in seismically active warm permafrost regions, pose substantial threats to the built infrastructure. This study aims to assess the seismic site response of warm permafrost sites and analyze the impact of seasonal frost on liquefaction-induced lateral spreading and pile foundation behavior in cold regions. Northway Airport, Alaska, was used as the study site to characterize permafrost conditions, while the Slana River …
Developing A New Liquefaction Ejecta Prediction Model Considering Soil Properties Of Non-Liquifiable Surface Layers Using New Large Database From The 2012 Emilia Romagna, Italy Earthquakes, Jonah Bradley Dundas
Developing A New Liquefaction Ejecta Prediction Model Considering Soil Properties Of Non-Liquifiable Surface Layers Using New Large Database From The 2012 Emilia Romagna, Italy Earthquakes, Jonah Bradley Dundas
Theses and Dissertations
The presence of a non-liquefied crust overlying a liquefied layer has been found to have a significant effect on sand ejecta and surficial liquefaction damage, as observed by Ishihara (1985). Following the 2010-2011 Canterbury seismic sequence in New Zealand, almost no foundation deformation occurred in areas with liquefaction susceptible soils overlain by at least a 3 meter thick crust [1]. In contrast, the 2012 Emilia-Romagna earthquake in Italy provided surface evidence of liquefaction despite 6+ meter thick crusts. Several researchers have proposed liquefaction prediction models [e.g. LPI [2], Ishihara Curves [3], LSN [4], LPIISH [5] and the methods proposed by …