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Education During Great Depression, Kora Bothum Dec 2024

Education During Great Depression, Kora Bothum

History Hawks: A North Dakota History Zine

A story of a family struggling and trying to maintain an education in North Dakota in the 1930s.


Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Benguet Pine (Pinus Kesiya) Xylem For Deep Well Water Filtration, Allen Conner C. Hizon, Robert Zachary M. Santos, Juan Jose B. Lacson, Jefferson Danilo G. Villarin, Juan Carlo T. Gumangan Dec 2024

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Benguet Pine (Pinus Kesiya) Xylem For Deep Well Water Filtration, Allen Conner C. Hizon, Robert Zachary M. Santos, Juan Jose B. Lacson, Jefferson Danilo G. Villarin, Juan Carlo T. Gumangan

Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

Even today, many rural and remote communities still do not have access to safe drinking water, which is a basic right of every human. To address this problem, the effectiveness of the Benguet pine tree (Pinus kesiya) xylem as a sustainable water filtration method for well water was investigated. The physical and chemical properties of the filtered and unfiltered deep well water were tested: the total dissolved solids (TDS) and the electrical conductivity using a 5-in-1 electronic water quality tester and the pH level using pH strips. On the other hand, the microbiological metrics, such as heterotrophic plate …


A Narrative Inquiry On The Parent-Child Relationships Of Higher-Weight Late Adolescents, Hien Anh Miguel G. Dang, David Rigel Dela Cruz Panes, Belle Beatriex' M. Alemania Dec 2024

A Narrative Inquiry On The Parent-Child Relationships Of Higher-Weight Late Adolescents, Hien Anh Miguel G. Dang, David Rigel Dela Cruz Panes, Belle Beatriex' M. Alemania

Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

Late adolescence is a crucial developmental phase marked by significant psychological and emotional changes as individuals transition from childhood to adulthood. However, the specific impact of parental influence on the body image of higher-weight adolescents remains underexplored. This narrative study aimed to examine the parent-child relationship of higher-weight Filipino adolescents, delving more into how parental opinions influence late adolescents' well-being and perception of their bodies. To answer the objective, a qualitative method through semi-structured interview was employed where four participants were chosen by conducting purposive and snowball sampling. Various themes emerged, mainly struggles with body weight acceptance and insecurities, internalizing …


Transgenerational Legislative Awareness Issues In Children's Food, Yi Seul Kim Dec 2024

Transgenerational Legislative Awareness Issues In Children's Food, Yi Seul Kim

Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum

No abstract provided.


Defining The Chondrocyte “Mechanome”: How Mechanosensitive Ion Channels Trpv4 And Piezo1 Drive Changes In Gene Expression To Affect Cell Behavior And Cartilage Health, Daniel Raymond Palmer Dec 2024

Defining The Chondrocyte “Mechanome”: How Mechanosensitive Ion Channels Trpv4 And Piezo1 Drive Changes In Gene Expression To Affect Cell Behavior And Cartilage Health, Daniel Raymond Palmer

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Chondrocytes, the only native cell population of cartilage, utilize mechanosensitive transmembrane ion channels to sense mechanical forces. Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) is activated by physiologic levels of load (resulting in ~10% tissue deformation) while PIEZO1 is activated by supraphysiologic levels of load (resulting in >50% tissue deformation). TRPV4 activation promotes the expression of a limited number of chondrogenic genes and the production of vital cartilaginous matrix proteins, while PIEZO1 activation drives cell death and senescence, cytoskeletal weakening, and production of catabolic mediators, which contribute to the development of osteoarthritis (OA). However, the path connecting activation of these channels …


The Encoding Of Decision Variables In Orbitofrontal Cortex (Ofc) Is Longitudinally Stable And Varies By Cortical Layer, Manning Zhang Dec 2024

The Encoding Of Decision Variables In Orbitofrontal Cortex (Ofc) Is Longitudinally Stable And Varies By Cortical Layer, Manning Zhang

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Economic choices entail computing the values of different options and then making choice by comparing values. Work in primates and rodents has shown that these mental processes rely on the OFC. Neurophysiology studies identified in OFC distinct groups of neurons encoding the value of individual options, the binary choice outcome, and the chosen value. These variables capture both the input and the output of the decision process, suggesting a decision circuit existing in OFC. A primary challenge for the field is to assess the structure and mechanisms governing this circuit. A first fundamental question is whether the circuit is stable …


Disparities In Kidney Care In Vulnerable Populations: A Multinational Study From The Isn-Gkha, Robin L. Erickson, Nivedita Kamath, Arpana Iyengar, Adebowale Ademola Dec 2024

Disparities In Kidney Care In Vulnerable Populations: A Multinational Study From The Isn-Gkha, Robin L. Erickson, Nivedita Kamath, Arpana Iyengar, Adebowale Ademola

Open Access archive

Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, displaced people, and refugees, often encounter challenges in accessing healthcare. In this study, we used data from the third iteration of the International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) to describe kidney care access and delivery to vulnerable populations across countries and regions. Using data from an international survey of clinicians, policymakers, and patient advocates, we assessed the funding and coverage of vulnerable populations on all aspects of kidney replacement therapies (KRT). Overall, 167 countries or jurisdictions participated in the survey, representing 97.4% of the world’s population. Children had less access …


Action Logic And Agenda Game Of Global Methane Emission Control And China’S Countermeasures, Bo Zhang, Jinling Guo, Bing Zhong, Junlian Gao, Guosheng Zhang, He Liu Dec 2024

Action Logic And Agenda Game Of Global Methane Emission Control And China’S Countermeasures, Bo Zhang, Jinling Guo, Bing Zhong, Junlian Gao, Guosheng Zhang, He Liu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Originated from the global response to climate change, methane emission control has evolved into a focus of international climate negotiations in recent years. At present, the agenda for controlling methane emission in global climate governance is basically taking shape, but in the process of shifting from scientific consensus to political consensus, the content of the topic and the focus of the game continue to evolve. To carry out global action, it is necessary to address issues such as the allocation of responsibilities, international rules, climate investment and financing, and risk prevention, as well as the basic capacity guarantees behind them. …


Architecture And Key Technologies Of New Research Informatization Infrastructure Platform Under The Fifth Research Paradigm, Fangyu Liao, Yang Wang, Rongqiang Cao, Bo Zhang, Zhenyu Li, Huajin Wang, Xin Chen, Dong Li, Yangang Wang, Xin Wei Dec 2024

Architecture And Key Technologies Of New Research Informatization Infrastructure Platform Under The Fifth Research Paradigm, Fangyu Liao, Yang Wang, Rongqiang Cao, Bo Zhang, Zhenyu Li, Huajin Wang, Xin Chen, Dong Li, Yangang Wang, Xin Wei

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The basic platform of research informatization is an indispensable pedestal for modern scientific research and an important manifestation of national scientific and technological innovation capability. As the research paradigm continues to evolve, the architecture and technologies of research informatization infrastructure platform are bound to evolve as well. The new research paradigm brings unique demands and challenges to the algorithmic computility, network transmission capacity, and data storage and management. Consequently, it is an urgent requirement for research informatization infrastructure platform to make technological breakthroughs in the areas of intelligent computility, large-scale data storage and high throughput read/write, cross-network software and hardware …


China’S Rare Earths Trade Flow Analysis: Trade Patterns And Strategic Insights, Linbin Tang, Peng Wang, Wei Chen, Yawen Han, Yuning Jin, Zilong Peng, Weiqiang Chen Dec 2024

China’S Rare Earths Trade Flow Analysis: Trade Patterns And Strategic Insights, Linbin Tang, Peng Wang, Wei Chen, Yawen Han, Yuning Jin, Zilong Peng, Weiqiang Chen

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Rare earth elements are strategic critical metals that support low-carbon energy, aerospace, and defense technologies. Currently, China’s rare earth industry lacks competitiveness and faces the risk of “multidimensional pressures” in global competition. Therefore, it is crucial to systematically analyze the supply-demand and trade patterns of rare earths, accurately identify the bottlenecks and pain points in China’s entire rare earth industry chain, and provide strategies to transform China’s rare earth resource advantage into a strategic competitive edge. Based on customs trade data, this study traces the trade flows of various forms of rare earth products across the full industry chain in …


Five Key Issues And Governance Strategies In Integration Of China’S National Computing Power, Tao Hong, Le Cheng Dec 2024

Five Key Issues And Governance Strategies In Integration Of China’S National Computing Power, Tao Hong, Le Cheng

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Computing power, as a core element of artificial intelligence, has not received sufficient research and attention compared to data and algorithms, and has become the short board of China in international artificial intelligence competition. In fact, the integrated construction of the arithmetic system is not only an inherent requirement for the development of the digital industry, but also a regular guide for the growth of the digital economy, and a core driver for the transformation of the digital society. Although it has always secured endorsement by national policy, the relevant legal norms and actual layout are still insufficient, and the …


How Should China Respond To “Pan-Data Sovereignty” Competition Among China, U.S., And Eu—An Analysis Based On The Digital Stack Model?, Yan Liu, Congjing Ran Dec 2024

How Should China Respond To “Pan-Data Sovereignty” Competition Among China, U.S., And Eu—An Analysis Based On The Digital Stack Model?, Yan Liu, Congjing Ran

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Data sovereignty has become deeply intertwined with various economic and social development factors such as technology, trade, economy, culture, society, and politics, leading to a “Pan-Data Sovereignty” competition pattern in the digital space. Through the digital stack model, which examines digital technologies in a layered framework, we can more clearly assess the competitive capacities in“Pan-Data Sovereignty” of China, United States, and European Union. The analysis identifies a three-tiered global “Pan-Data Sovereignty” competition structure among China, U.S., and EU, with each entity holding distinct advantages across various layers of the digital stack. Intense future competition is anticipated in fields such as …


Research And Reflection On Transformation Of Resource-Based Cities In China—A Case Study Of Datong City, Shanxi Province, Zhijian Xiong, Hong Zhao, Xiuli Liu Dec 2024

Research And Reflection On Transformation Of Resource-Based Cities In China—A Case Study Of Datong City, Shanxi Province, Zhijian Xiong, Hong Zhao, Xiuli Liu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Currently, there are 262 resource-based cities in China, of which mature and declining cities account for 79.39%. These cities have made significant contributions to the country’s economic and social development, but now they are facing severe challenges and difficulties, and their transformation problems urgently need to be solved. This work studies the mechanism of resource-based transformation and proposes strategies for the transformation of resource-based cities: (1) Transformation should be comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable; (2) Transformation should fully leverage the leading role of the market while also taking into account the fundamental role of the government; (3) Transformation should fully leverage …


Twenty Years Of International Society For Digital Earth: Review And Prospect, Huadong Guo, Zhen Liu, Changlin Wang Dec 2024

Twenty Years Of International Society For Digital Earth: Review And Prospect, Huadong Guo, Zhen Liu, Changlin Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) was inaugurated in 2004. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its establishment, it is of great significance to review and look forward to the global development of Digital Earth. China has made active efforts and achieved remarkable results in using Digital Earth technology to address global challenges. Initiated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), ISDE and its Chinese National Committee (CNISDE) were officially established. ISDE has been playing a crucial role in leading the global development of Digital Earth by organizing international academic conferences, publishing world-class academic publications, and fostering …


Policy Overview (November, 2024) Dec 2024

Policy Overview (November, 2024)

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

No abstract provided.


2024issue12content Dec 2024

2024issue12content

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

No abstract provided.


Cover 4 Dec 2024

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Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

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Efficacy Of Probiotics For Treatment Of Acute Or Persistent Diarrhoea In Children From Birth Till 10 Years: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Anmol Minaz, Ridwa Alam, Uswa Jiwani, Khadija Vadsaria, Ahmad Khan, Aqsa Ishaq, Samar Sultan, Marium Mohsin, Ashraf Sharif, Yasir Bin Nisar, Jai K. Das, Sajid Bashir Soofi, Shabina Ariff Dec 2024

Efficacy Of Probiotics For Treatment Of Acute Or Persistent Diarrhoea In Children From Birth Till 10 Years: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Anmol Minaz, Ridwa Alam, Uswa Jiwani, Khadija Vadsaria, Ahmad Khan, Aqsa Ishaq, Samar Sultan, Marium Mohsin, Ashraf Sharif, Yasir Bin Nisar, Jai K. Das, Sajid Bashir Soofi, Shabina Ariff

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Background: Numerous studies have investigated the efficacy of probiotics in treating acute and persistent diarrhoea. However, probiotics have not been established as a recommended management option for diarrhoeal illness by the World Health Organization (WHO). Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of randomised controlled trials to assess the efficacy of probiotics for the management of acute and persistent diarrhoea in children.
Methods: A systematic search on PubMed, CINAHL, Wiley Cochrane Library, Scopus, Clinicaltrials.gov, and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) was performed. All studies published in the year 2000 and onwards that assessed the use of probiotics in the …


Beyond Bindis, Bhajis, Bangles And Bhangra: Promoting Multiculturalism In Primary Schools In Predominantly White British Places, Suparna Bagchi Dec 2024

Beyond Bindis, Bhajis, Bangles And Bhangra: Promoting Multiculturalism In Primary Schools In Predominantly White British Places, Suparna Bagchi

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Twenty-first-century education as a powerful means of knowledge will possibly be shaped by the emphasis it places on having classrooms that are race-conscious and multicultural. The present article is based on a doctoral study that explores an under-researched area: experiences and understanding of multiculturalism in mainstream primary schools situated in the predominantly White places of Southwest England. The study was underpinned by a sociocultural theoretical framework; data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the adult participants, students’ classroom activities, and documentary analysis of school displays. The article focuses on the data generated from the students’ classroom activities. Findings show differences …


Winter Commencement: December 20, 2024, University Of North Dakota Dec 2024

Winter Commencement: December 20, 2024, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Winter Commencement program from December 20, 2024.


Revitalizing Competition: A Pathway To Lower Drug Prices And Reduced Spending For Medicare Part D Beneficiaries Through Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform, Mariaeva Batlle Dec 2024

Revitalizing Competition: A Pathway To Lower Drug Prices And Reduced Spending For Medicare Part D Beneficiaries Through Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform, Mariaeva Batlle

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.


A New Form Of Greenwashing: Why The Implementation Of Carbon Capture Cannot Be Justified For The Public Good Under The Takings Clause Of The Fifth Amendment, Emma Valiante Dec 2024

A New Form Of Greenwashing: Why The Implementation Of Carbon Capture Cannot Be Justified For The Public Good Under The Takings Clause Of The Fifth Amendment, Emma Valiante

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.


Indigenous Metal: Rage, Rejects, And The Reconstruction Of Culture, Louis W. Asbury Dec 2024

Indigenous Metal: Rage, Rejects, And The Reconstruction Of Culture, Louis W. Asbury

Master's Theses

Metal music’s latest frontier is Indigenous metal, combining explorations of Indigenous identity with the heavy and aggressive stylings of the music genre. To explore this new subgenre, this study asks to what extent can metal music be used as a political tool and what are some of the broader effects of metal bands working to better their communities. This thesis utilizes case studies of two notable Indigenous metal scenes, the Rez metal scene in the Navajo Nation and the Māori metal scene in Aotearoa. By collecting data from these scenes, including lyrics, videos, interviews, and audience interactions, this thesis thoroughly …


A Clustering-Based Location Allocation Method For Delivery Sites Under Epidemic Situations, Yaqiong Zhou, Junqi Chen, Weishi Li, Sihang Qiu, Rusheng Ju Dec 2024

A Clustering-Based Location Allocation Method For Delivery Sites Under Epidemic Situations, Yaqiong Zhou, Junqi Chen, Weishi Li, Sihang Qiu, Rusheng Ju

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the poor performance of commonly used intelligent optimization algorithms in solving location problems—specifically regarding effectiveness, efficiency, and stability—this study proposes a novel location allocation method for the delivery sites to deliver daily necessities during epidemic quarantines. After establishing the optimization objectives and constraints, we developed a relevant mathematical model based on the collected data and utilized traditional intelligent optimization algorithms to obtain Pareto optimal solutions. Building on the characteristics of these Pareto front solutions, we introduced an improved clustering algorithm and conducted simulation experiments using data from Changchun City. The results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm outperforms …


Research On Verification Method Of Motor Startups In Nuclear Power Plants Based On Topology Recognition, Baozhu Li, Weijie Dong, Chao Chen Dec 2024

Research On Verification Method Of Motor Startups In Nuclear Power Plants Based On Topology Recognition, Baozhu Li, Weijie Dong, Chao Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: There are many motors in operation or on standby in nuclear power plants, and the startup of group motors will have a great impact on the voltage of the emergency bus. At present, there is no special or inexpensive software to solve this problem, and the experience of engineers is not accurate enough. Therefore, this paper developed a method and system for the startup calculation of group motors in nuclear power plants and proposed an automatic generation method of circuit topology in nuclear power plants. Each component in the topology was given its unique number, and the component class …


Modeling And Integration Method Of Sysml Model For Complex Business Scenarios, Bing Yu, Baoran An, Shicao Zhao Dec 2024

Modeling And Integration Method Of Sysml Model For Complex Business Scenarios, Bing Yu, Baoran An, Shicao Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The development process of complex equipment involves multi-stage business processes, multi-level product architecture, and multi-disciplinary physical processes. The relationship between its system model and various disciplinary models is extremely complicated. In the modeling and integration process, extensive customized development is needed to realize model integration and interoperability in different business scenarios. Meanwhile, the differences in modeling and interaction between different modeling tools make it difficult to support the consistent representation of models in complex scenarios. To improve the efficiency of system modeling and integration in complex business scenarios, a system modeling and integration method was proposed. This method took …


Algorithm And Semi-Physical System Simulation For Command Intent Recognition Of Uav In Low-Resource Environment, Hongfu Liu, Yajing Fu, Wanpeng Zhang, Hu Zhang Dec 2024

Algorithm And Semi-Physical System Simulation For Command Intent Recognition Of Uav In Low-Resource Environment, Hongfu Liu, Yajing Fu, Wanpeng Zhang, Hu Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: When a communication network is partially disabled or disrupted, an UAV is plunged into a "low-resource environment" and must rely on local hardware resources. This situation imposes constraints on computing power, storage capacity, and energy availability. To address the need for command intent recognition in such environments, a semi-physical simulation system for UAV in emergency rescue operations has been designed and implemented. Based on the low resource airborne hardware in the loop, the system simulates UAV command intention recognition and mission planning through GIS+BIM 3D environment modeling task scenarios. A new lightweight algorithm for intent recognition has been proposed, …


Uav Swarm Obstacle Avoidance Based On Visual Filed And Adaptive Radius, Gaohang Ai, Chuntao Li Dec 2024

Uav Swarm Obstacle Avoidance Based On Visual Filed And Adaptive Radius, Gaohang Ai, Chuntao Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the obstacle avoidance problem of large-scale UAV swarm tracking flight route, a swarm obstacle avoidance algorithm based on distributed model predictive control combined with visual field and adaptive obstacle avoidance radius is proposed. In the process of swarm flight, the UAV obtains the reference route information of the current moment according to its own position, and obtains the predicted trajectory of its neighbors through local information interaction. When encountering obstacles, the adaptive obstacle avoidance radius and field of view topology method are combined to effectively solve the problem that the internal safety distance cannot be maintained and …


A Novel Research Pattern For The Simulation Of Complex Systems Sigd, Bin Chen, Runkang Guo, Zhengqiu Zhu, Yong Zhao, Yatai Ji, Aiguo Chen, Guangquan Cheng Dec 2024

A Novel Research Pattern For The Simulation Of Complex Systems Sigd, Bin Chen, Runkang Guo, Zhengqiu Zhu, Yong Zhao, Yatai Ji, Aiguo Chen, Guangquan Cheng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The complexity of the system is mainly reflected in the numerous components and extremely complex interactions. Combined with the current trend of artificial intelligence development, this paper analyzes and considers the changes in thinking mode brought by simulation discipline research, and forms an understanding of the connotation and research scope of simulation intelligence. A new pattern for complex system simulation research is proposed: "simulation intelligence based generating decisions (SIGD)". In the SIGD pattern, the similar principles, modeling methods, and decision-guiding modes in simulation disciplines are different from those in traditional simulation. Under the guidance of this concept, a connection-oriented …


Fail-Safe Logic Design Strategies Within Modern Fpga Architectures, Priya A. Bhakta Dec 2024

Fail-Safe Logic Design Strategies Within Modern Fpga Architectures, Priya A. Bhakta

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are vulnerable to radiation-induced single event upsets (SEUs) and fault injection attacks, requiring the use of redundancy techniques such as fail-safe computing. Fail-safe computing refers to computing systems that revert to a non-operational safe state when a fault occurs. This work investigates circuit-level techniques and implements fail-safe computing processes as mitigation for SEUs and fault injection attacks on FPGAs. The analysis reveals vulnerabilities that exist in FPGAs over those in application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC); thus, requiring a more elaborate network of redundant circuits and checking logic. The reconfiguration capability of FPGAs adds complexity to fail-safe …