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Estimating The Energy Recovery Potential From Municipal Solid Waste In Ha’Il Region (Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia), Noureddine Elboughdiri, Muhammad Imran Khan, Takwa Missaoui

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the need of an agile solid waste management (SWM) system is vital to control safely the rapid growth of its municipal solid waste (MSW) with minimal environment toll. Further, the domestic energy production in KSA is thriving and putting a tremendous pressure on its reserves of fossil oil. Waste-to-energy (WTE) plants provides an excellent opportunity, even if MSW mitigation and energy production are usually considered separately. Energy recovery (ER) from waste is not a new field of study; however, its implementation remains a challenge in KSA. Although there is abundance of useful waste …

Meme Generation Using Deep Neural Network To Engage Viewers On Social Media, Gasim Othamn Alandjani, Altaf Hussain Bouk

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

In today’s technological era, most new generations are using memes because the phenomenon of memes is rapidly gaining in popularity. In addition, various modifications and parodies use social and cultural phenomena to transform an original idea into another. Virus memes are sometimes called virus scripts and are the most widespread on the Internet. However, there is little scientific evidence for this assumption. This paper presents an innovative method to generate memes using machine learning algorithms that match the users’ humorous and relevant captions. The VGG16 network is used to return the embedded image. We have collected feedback from citizens of …

Movie Genre Classification From Rgb Movie Poster Image Using Deep Feed-Forward Network, Mushtaque Ahmed Korai, Altaf Hussain Bouk, Abdul Hameed Sindhi

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

A movie poster image is one of the important media in the filmmaking process, providing valuable information about the movie, such as movie titles, characters, and genres. Identifying a movie genre from a poster can be a daunting task, as it can relate to multiple genres. To solve this problem, this paper uses a deep feedforward neural network to classify movie genres from movie poster images. In this regard, we used and trained a state-of-the-art InceptionV3 deep neural network. The network is trained on our dataset consisting of 36,423 movie poster images taken from the IMDB website, which is categorized …

Development Of An Optimal Path Planning Using Elite Opposition Based Bat Algorithm For A Mobile Robot, Zaharudeen Haruna, Muhammad B. Mu'azu Mu'azu, Prosper Oyibo, Salawuden A. Tijani

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

This research work presents the development of an optimal path planning using elite opposition based bat algorithm (EOBA) for mobile robot, such that the robot avoids obstacle(s) without making contact with them. The bat algorithm (BA) is a nature. inspired meta-heuristic algorithm that works on the basis of the echolocation behavior of bat. It, however, has a poor exploration capability leading to it easily getting stuck in local optima. The EOBA is developed by modifying the BA with the elite opposition-based learning (EOBL) so as to diversify the solution search space and the inertial weight in order to balance its …

A Novel Bio-Coagulant Aid To Treat High Turbid Water Containing Humic Acids, Hossam Altaher, Tarek E. Khalil, Reda Abubeah

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

In general, the production of potable water from raw water sources involves the coagulation or flocculation process to remove turbidity. Alum has been widely used as a coagulant; however, there is a concern about its associated risk of Alzheimer's disease. As a result, there has been considerable interest in the development of natural coagulants and coagulant aids in order to reduce the dose of alum. This study aimed at evaluating the use of Corchorus Olitorius L. (COL), a leafy vegetable grown in Africa and the Middle East, as a novel coagulant aid over other synthetic coagulant aids. It is a …

Tubulin Transforms Tau And Α-Synuclein Condensates From Pathological To Physiological, Lathan Lucas, Phoebe S Tsoi, My Diem Quan, Kyoung-Jae Choi, Josephine C Ferreon, Allan Chris M Ferreon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Proteins phase-separate to form condensates that partition and concentrate biomolecules into membraneless compartments. These condensates can exhibit dichotomous behaviors in biology by supporting cellular physiology or instigating pathological protein aggregation 1–3 . Tau and α- synuclein (αSyn) are neuronal proteins that form heterotypic (Tau:αSyn) condensates associated with both physiological and pathological processes. Tau and αSyn functionally regulate microtubules 8–12 , but are also known to misfold and co-deposit in aggregates linked to various neurodegenerative diseases 4,5,6,7 , which highlights the paradoxically ambivalent effect of Tau:αSyn condensation in health and disease. Here, we show that tubulin modulates Tau:αSyn condensates by promoting …

“Hippo” Law Law And The Biodiversity Crisis Of Habitat Loss, Invasive Species, Pollution, Population, And Overharvesting, Andrew W. Torrance, Bill Tomlinson

UC Law SF International Law Review

This article explores the critical issue of biodiversity loss through the lens of the “HIPPO” acronym coined by Edward O. Wilson: Habitat loss, Invasive species, Pollution, Population, and Overharvesting. It examines the ecological and social ramifications of declining biodiversity and assesses existing legal frameworks aimed at mitigating these threats. Furthermore, the article proposes innovative legal mechanisms to address each HIPPO factor, offering a legal approach that spans many different domains. By integrating comparative legal analysis and suggesting forward-looking legal reforms, this work aims to contribute to the conservation efforts essential for sustaining biodiversity in the face of escalating environmental challenges.

Cal Poly Humboldt Library Digest, March 2025, Cal Poly Humboldt Library

Library Publications

No abstract provided.

Fourth Sunday Of Easter - 11 May 2025, Errol Lobo

Pastoral Liturgy

No abstract provided.

Resistance, Adaptation, And Assimilation: Native American Responses To Christianization In The Great Lakes Region, 1800-1900, Noah S. Danforth

HS 390 Primary Research Papers

Analysis of the relationship between Native Americans and missionaries shifted from an early broad, sweeping praise of the missionaries, to overwhelming condemnation of their actions in the post Civil Rights political climate. Since the time of European contact, histories often fell into Hagiography; extolling the virtues of the missionaries, and their God-ordained work to save the soul of the perceived heathen Native. In the mind of many, the conversion of the Native was merely a natural result of the superiority of European-descended American culture. However, as a result of the Civil Rights Movement, a pivot away from lauditive analysis took …

Life, Liberty And Property: Property As A Weapon Utilized Against Native Peoples And As A Tool To Strengthen Native Sovereignty In The Upper Midwest, Jacob R A Ludwig

HS 390 Primary Research Papers

While many Americans today recognize the continuing paternalism of the federal government towards Tribal governments, much still remains unknown to the public regarding the specific laws, policies and treaties that have provided the continuing legal authority for this paternalism. Throughout American history, the relationship between the federal government and Native American tribes can be seen through the use of violence both in law, and outside of it. Treaties, the basis for removal, have been used by both the federal government and subsequently tribal governments to assert their authority over land. In the Upper Midwest, various Anishinaabe tribes signed several treaties …

The Mathematical Experience Museum: Breathing Life Into Theorems And Formulas, Jin Akiyama, Jude Buot, Mark Anthony C. Tolentino

Mathematics Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Using Stable Isotope Analysis To Investigate The Trophic Ecology Of Aquatic Insects, Shelby Ann Medlock

Master's Theses

Despite their abundance on the landscape, ponds and associated macroinvertebrate assemblages have largely been underrepresented in scientific studies, which usually focus on lakes or streams. Similar to other waterbodies, ponds can harbor high levels of invertebrate biodiversity, which is important as aquatic insects are experiencing declines due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and invasive species introductions. To evaluate how these threats impact pond insects and the ecosystem services they may provide, a thorough understanding of their ecology is essential. However, significant knowledge gaps remain, especially regarding trophic levels and species-specific diets. To address these knowledge gaps, I used carbon …

The Associations Of Negative And Disorganization Symptoms With Verbal Fluency In Schizophrenia: The Mediation Effect Of Processing Speed And Cognitive Flexibility, Ernest Marek Tyburski, Ewa Zawadzka, Adrianna Bober, Ewa Karabanowicz, Piotr Podwalski, Jerzy Samochowiec, Anna Michalczyk, Leszek Sagan, Ashok Jansari, Shane T. Mueller, Michał Harciarek, Błażej Misiak, Karolina Lutkiewicz, Krzysztof Wietrzyński, Jolanta Kucharska-Mazur, Artur Reginia, Monika Mak

Michigan Tech Publications

Background: Psychopathological symptoms appear important for cognitive functions in schizophrenia. Nevertheless, the factors and their impact on relationships between negative or disorganization symptoms and verbal fluency are still debatable. The preliminary objective of the study was to compare verbal fluency, including clustering and switching as cognitive strategies, executive functions, and processing speed between individuals with schizophrenia (SZ) and healthy controls (HC). The main aim of the study was to investigate mediation models and identify whether relationships between negative and disorganization symptoms and verbal fluency in schizophrenia are mediated by cognitive flexibility and processing speed. Methods: Semantic (animal and fruit) and …

Protein Digestibility Impacted By Bacillus Coagulans, Pasteurization And Protein Source In Ready-To-Drink Protein Beverages, Samantha L. Bass, Samantha L. Bass

Master's Theses

The goal of this study was to assess how to maximize the digestibility of protein in protein beverages utilizing various protein sources, differing temperature/storage combinations, and the addition of probiotics (Bacillus coagulans). The protein sources used included 3 milk proteins and 2 plant protein sources (micellar casein, milk protein concentrate, reduced-calcium milk protein concentrate, pea protein isolate, and soy protein isolate). Soy protein isolate was chosen because it is readily available and commonly used as a plant protein alternative. Pea protein isolate was chosen because it is a non-allergen, and similarly, it is readily available. Milk protein concentrates …

The Media Report: Media & Entertainment Data In America 2019 To 2025, Nelson Granados, Amy Zwagerman, Dejuan Oliver

Graziadio Working Paper Series

No abstract provided.

A Meta-Analysis Of Technology Usage In Word Problem Solving Interventions For Elementary Students: An Application Of The Samr Model, Joelle Prate, Jennifer E. Kong, Lamiya Hoque, Trisha Sugita, Tanya Belom

Education Faculty Articles and Research

This meta-analysis assessed the effect of the usage of technology in math interventions on the math achievement of students in kindergarten to the fifth grade. The SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) (Puentedura, 2006) model was applied to evaluate the degree of technology integration within the math intervention. Twelve group studies met the criteria for inclusion in this meta-analysis. Overall, technology interventions yielded a significant positive effect on the math achievement of elementary-aged students with learning disabilities (LD) (ES = 1.34). While no significant differences in effect sizes were found by function of the SAMR model, the studies that utilize technology …

Aged 539 Graduate Internship Report - Avenal High School, Ryan D. Deaver

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This report includes documentation that Avenal High School meets the quality criteria required for High School Agriculture Education Programs. The documents are used for reviewing a school as well as applying for grant funding through the Agriculture Incentive Grant. There are supporting documents provided to show proof of things that are being done as well as areas that may need improvement.

Solid-State Crystallization Of Zeolites And Their Use In Plastic Upcycling Applications, Yixin Liao

Doctoral Dissertations

Plastics have been an irreplaceable component of modern technology as well as everyday life. They have brought much convenience to us with their characteristics of great malleability, durability, and stability. The versatile and low-cost nature of plastics also enables their wide engagement in many modern industries including automobile, medical, communication as well as aerospace. Polyethylene (“PE”), made from polymerization of ethylene, is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. Being cheap, flexible, and long-lasting, they are extensively used in the packaging industry, especially for plastic bags and other sorts of containers. However, the durability of plastics, on …

The Right To "Health Care Freedom" In State Constitutions, Quinn Yeargain

UMKC Law Review

No abstract provided.

Developing A Southern Ocean Marine Ecosystem Model Ensemble To Assess Climate Risks And Uncertainties, Kieran Murphy, Denisse Fierro-Arcos, Tyler Rohr, David Green, Camilla Novaglio, Katherine Baker, Kelly Ortega-Cisneros, Tyler D. Eddy, Cheryl S. Harrison, Simeon L. Hill, Patrick Eskuche-Keith, Camila Cataldo-Mendez, Colleen M. Petrik, Matthew Pinkerton, Paul Spence, Ilaria Stollberg, Roshni C. Subramaniam, Rowan Trebilco, Vivitskaia Tulloch, Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Sophie Bestley, Daniele Bianchi, Philip Boyd, Pearse J. Buchanan, Andrea Bryndum-Buchholz, Marta Coll, Stuart Corney, Samik Datta, Jason D. Everett, Romain Forestier, Elizabeth A. Fulton, Vianney Guibourd De Luzinais, Ryan Heneghan

Faculty Publications

Climate change could irreversibly modify Southern Ocean ecosystems. Marine ecosystem model (MEM) ensembles can assist policy making by projecting future changes and allowing the evaluation and assessment of alternative management approaches. However, projected changes in total consumer biomass from the Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) global MEM ensemble highlight an uncertain future for the Southern Ocean, indicating the need for a region-specific ensemble. A large source of model uncertainty originates from the Earth system models used to force FishMIP models, particularly future changes to lower trophic level biomass and sea-ice coverage. To build confidence in regional MEMs …

Global And Regional Marine Ecosystem Models Reveal Key Uncertainties In Climate Change Projections, Tyler D. Eddy, Ryan F. Heneghan, Andrea Bryndum-Buchholz, Elizabeth A. Fulton, Cheryl S. Harrison, Derek P. Tittensor, Heike K. Lotze, Kelly Ortega-Cisneros, Camilla Novaglio, Daniele Bianchi, Matthias Büchner, Catherine Bulman, William W.L. Cheung, Villy Christensen, Marta Coll, Jason D. Everett, Denisse Fierro-Arcos, Eric D. Galbraith, Didier Gascuel, Jerome Guiet, Steve Mackinson, Olivier Maury, Susa Niiranen, Ricardo Oliveros-Ramos, Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Chiara Piroddi, Hubert Du Pontavice, Jonathan Reum, Anthony J. Richardson, Jacob Schewe, Lynne Shannon, Yunne Jai Shin, Jeroen Steenbeek

Faculty Publications

Climate change is affecting ocean temperature, acidity, currents, and primary production, causing shifts in species distributions, marine ecosystems, and ultimately fisheries. Earth system models simulate climate change impacts on physical and biogeochemical properties of future oceans under varying emissions scenarios. Coupling these simulations with an ensemble of global marine ecosystem models has indicated broad decreases of fish biomass with warming. However, regional details of these impacts remain much more uncertain. Here, we employ CMIP5 and CMIP6 climate change impact projections using two Earth system models coupled with four regional and nine global marine ecosystem models in 10 ocean regions to …

Flexible Work, Rigid Discrimination, Natalia Ramírez Lee

Center for Racial and Economic Justice

No abstract provided.

The Banner - V. 160, No. 2 - (March 2025), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The Effect Of Consumption Of Fermented Foods On Glycemic Control And Markers Of Cardiometabolic Risk Amongst Pre-Diabetic And Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Adult Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Alex Makau Muia

Master of Medicine in Family Medicine

Introduction 

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains a major global health challenge, particularly in resource limited countries where conventional treatments are often inaccessible or unaffordable. While lifestyle interventions can reduce diabetes risk, their efficacy is moderate, highlighting the need for alternative strategies. Fermented foods (FFs), which are widely available and affordable, have been shown to improve glucose metabolism and may offer a promising adjunct in the prevention and management of T2DM and prediabetes.

Methods 

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the effects of fermented food consumption on glycemic control and cardiometabolic risk markers in adults with prediabetes …

Tekotok’S Digital Satire And Public Sentiment In Response To The Realities Of Work In Indonesia, Ahmad Farid Fanani

Jurnal Politik

Inequities within Indonesia's labor system remain a prominent issue, particularly in terms of fair access and protection for all segments of the workforce. As digital media continues to evolve, critiques of labor policy are increasingly expressed through new mediums, including satirical animations. This study aims to explore how the satirical animated videos from the YouTube channel Tekotok represent critiques of labor policy using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and public sentiment analysis. A mixed-methods approach is employed, combining Fairclough’s three-dimensional model for narrative analysis with the IndoBERT model to classify sentiment in 875 YouTube comments. The results demonstrate that Tekotok’s animations …

Personalizing Multimedia Content Recommendations For Intelligent Vehicles Through Text–Image Embedding Approaches, Jin A. Choi, Taekeun Hong, Kiho Lim

College of Communication and Media Scholarship and Creative Works

The ability to automate and personalize the recommendation of multimedia contents to consumers has been gaining significant attention recently. The burgeoning demand for digitization and automation of formerly analog communication processes has caught the attention of researchers and professionals alike. In light of the recent interest and anticipated transition to fully autonomous vehicles, this study proposes a text–image embedding method recommender system for the optimization of personalized multimedia content for in-vehicle infotainment. This study leverages existing pre-trained text embedding models and pre-trained image feature extraction methods. Previous research to date has focused mainly on textual-only or image-only analyses. By employing …

Optimizing Action Jrpg Combat For A More Engaging Experience, Jeffer Ng

Computer Science and Software Engineering

The purpose of this project is to introduce a more engaging combat system for many JRPGs with real-time combat. Most games of this genre have similar combat systems, making it dull. Understandably, the game’s primary focus is world-building. As long as players feel immersed in the world, that is what makes a great RPG. However, combat is equally important to the immersion. Some JRPGs follow a similar combat script or style: a party of four, each with unique abilities and fighting styles, gets swapped based on the context to combo enemies and deal the maximum amount of damage. While it …

Project Blaze: Rhythmic Shape Creation Roguelike, Austin Edwin Tepe

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Create circles with player movement to build a pivot meter, to then expend the pivot meter to enter slow mode. In slow mode, the player can make polygon shapes that destroy monsters.

Mass Of The Lord’S Supper - 17 April 2025, Russ Mcdougall

Pastoral Liturgy

No abstract provided.