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C-Band Air To Ground Communication System For Uav, Mubark Alghamdi

Theses and Dissertations

C band spectrum 5030-5091 MHz is allocated for command-and-control communication services with unmanned aircraft systems. This document evaluates the possibility of using 3GPP 5G standards for provisioning of such services. Channelization of the spectrum and major system parameters are proposed. The performance of the proposed system in channel fading environment is evaluated using MATLAB based simulations. The evaluations examine SINR, and average throughput of the proposed system at different altitudes of the unmanned aircraft system. MATLAB simulations are used to evaluate system performance in free-space environments. Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) and Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) are predicted at different UAS …

An Analysis Of New York’S Drug Policies: Comparing The Effectiveness Of Punitive Punishment Versus Rehabilitation In Preventing Recidivism, Zed Agarwal

Student Publications & Research

The persistent failure of punitive drug policies, exemplified by the Rockefeller Drug Laws, necessitates a critical re-examination of how society addresses drug offenses. For decades, New York State has been at the forefront of both the implementation of harsh drug sentencing laws and the subsequent development of innovative rehabilitation alternatives. The trajectory of this policy evolution reveals a profound shift in understanding the nature of addiction and the most effective approaches to reducing drug-related crime. When New York enacted the Rockefeller Drug Laws in 1973, they represented the epitome of punitive drug policy by imposing mandatory minimum sentences of fifteen …

The Revolving Door Of Industry Standards, Zachary Kester, Spencer Rehn

St. Mary's Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Supporting Airport Lost And Found Units With Surveillance Technologies Based On Deep Learning, Doaa Alahmadi, Elaf Alghamdi, Hind Bitar, Rsha Mirza

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Computing and Information Technology Sciences

Currently, rapid growth in airports is encountered. Thus, enhancing customer experience, safety, and satisfaction using advanced technologies, such as deep learning (DL), is important. This research study explores the available DL and image processing algorithms to identify the most suitable algorithms that provide high detection accuracy to support the lost and found units in airports. Using the collected data from the surveillance camera technology in the airports, the performance of the algorithms is benchmarked and evaluated on an identical dataset to acquire an understanding of the distinctive features of each algorithm, the ability to distinguish between the algorithms and choose …

Dynamics Of The Penitentiary System, Transparent And Accountable Handling Of Criminal Cases In Criminal Execution Law In Southeast Asia: Convergence And Divergence Of International Perspectives, Anis Widyawati, Ade Adhari, Ali Masyhar, Bearlly Deo Syahputra, Didik Purnomo

Indonesia Law Review

This research examines the dynamics of the penitentiary system transparent, and accountable criminal case handling in criminal execution law in Southeast Asia, focusing on the convergence and divergence of international perspectives. These countries have diverse approaches to the penitentiary system and criminal law enforcement, including in terms of the implementation of the death penalty and the treatment of prisoners. Some countries, such as Singapore and Malaysia, maintain strict death penalty practices, which often contradict international human rights standards, while others such as the Philippines show inconsistencies in implementing criminal execution laws. This research also examines the three main stages in …

Lindenwood Digest, April 30, 2025, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

Innocence And Habeas Corpus: A Call For Equitable Reforms, Paige Skousen Nelson

BYU Law Review

Congress intended the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) to codify the Burger and Rehnquist Courts’ habeas corpus jurisprudence, which aimed to establish finality and innocence as gatekeepers to the “Great Writ.” But in practice, AEDPA hinders innocence claims, particularly claims of legal innocence.

This Note agrees that innocence should be one of the most important considerations in granting writs but argues that it is not as valued as Congress intended. This Note proposes two congressional reforms to reinstate innocence to its paramount role without compromising finality: first, amending the federal habeas petition rule to allow petitioners …

‘I Feel Like The Most Important Thing Is To Ensure That Women Feel Included…’: Immigrant Women’S Experiences Of Integration And Gender Equality In Iceland During Times Of Crisis, Marya Rozanova-Smith, Embla Eir Oddsdóttir, Andrey N. Petrov

Faculty Publications

Enabling gender equality by empowering women to fully engage in modern society is fundamental for building resilient and sustainable communities. While Iceland is recognized as a global leader in gender equality, the experiences of various immigrant groups can differ considerably, especially during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery. Given the rapid increase in the immigrant population in Iceland, it is crucial to gain a deeper understanding of the processes surrounding immigrant women’s integration strategies, with an emphasis on gender equality through the lens of intersectionality. The main objective of this qualitative study is to explore the gendered impacts …

Evaluation Of Concrete Pavers Affected By Manavgat Wildfires, Mustafa Altuğ Peker

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

In recent years, wildfires have devastated many regions in many countries, especially in Turkey. In addition to the loss of human lives, villages and business facilities have been destroyed, livestock and domestic animals have perished, and forests and natural assets have burned. The wildfires have affected tourism and agriculture, which account for a large part of economic activity and employment in many of the affected areas. There was also significant destruction of local infrastructure, including roads, power, telecommunications, and community facilities. Some of the paving stones on the roads affected by the Manavgat wildfires were also burnt. The replacement of …

Emergency Preparedness In Arkansas Institutions Of Higher Education: A Resource Based Analysis, Andrew Rafferty, Abass G. Adesokan

ATU Scholars Symposium

Abstract:
This study examines the availability of emergency management and campus safety resources in Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in Arkansas. The research examines the question: What emergency management and campus safety resources are available in IHEs in Arkansas? Using a quantitative research design, the study analyzes secondary data from 58 university websites. The IHEs were stratified into four categories: Four-Year Public Universities, Two-Year Public Colleges, Other Higher Education Institutions, and Private Colleges & Universities. The resources assessed include having public safety department, office of emergency management, campus alert system, emergency management plan, emergency operations guide, and training programs. Descriptive …

Gerard Bornemann, Iii V. Atlantic County Department Of Public Safety

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

America’S Criminal Justice System Interaction, Housing Opportunities, And Job Sustainability: Perceptions From Residents Of The Greater New Haven Area, Sarah Gaudreau

Honors Theses

This study explored the perceived relationship between criminal justice system (CJS) involvement and housing and employment outcomes among residents of the Greater New Haven area. Prior research has demonstrated that individuals with criminal records or histories of incarceration often face significant obstacles when attempting to secure stable housing or employment. Through qualitative analysis of survey responses from 47 participants, this study highlights how increased contact with the justice system is perceived to negatively impact job sustainability and housing opportunities, while limited or no contact appears to serve as a form of privilege. Using an inductive coding method, recurring themes were …

Kazembe Balagun Part 2, Mark Naison

Oral Histories

Abstract

Interviewer: Mark Naison, Ryan Purcell, Shellae Versey

Interviewee: Kazambe Balagun

In this second part of an interview with Kazembe Balagun, he discusses Co-Op City’s neighborly qualities in depth, specifically in regards to the community it fosters for all ages. Kazambe’s knowledge is direct evidence that defies the stigmatized viewpoints and negative stereotypes on public housing. This viewpoint is transcended through Balagun’s passionate dialogue on the importance of children and the development of the youth in Co-Op City, his engagement with community-based activities, as well as his extensive knowledge on local politics. As Balagun stresses the importance of political involvement …

Deputized To Discriminate: The Dangerous Revival Of Ice “Task Force” Agreements, Yuwen Huyan

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog

Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, first implemented in 1996, authorizes local and state law enforcement agencies to enter into formal agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”).  These agreements, known as Memoranda of Agreements (“MOAs”), deputize selected officers to perform certain federal immigration enforcement functions.  There are two enforcement models: the jail enforcement model, in which officers identify individuals for ICE after an arrest, and the more controversial task force model, which allows officers to initiate immigration enforcement in the field—during traffic stops, patrols, or other community interactions. Once trained and certified by ICE, local officers …

An Empirical Evaluation Of Communication Technologies And Quality Of Delivery Measurement In Networked Microgrids, Ruairí De Fréin, Yasin Emir Kutlu

Articles

Networked microgrids (NMG) are gaining popularity as an example of smartgrids (SG), where power networks are integrated with communication technologies. Communication technologies enable NMGs to be monitored and controlled via communication networks. However, ensuring that communication networks in NMGs satisfy quality of delivery (QoD) metrics such as the round trip time (RTT) of NMG control data is necessary. This paper addresses the communication network types and communication technologies used in NMGs. We present various NMG deployments to demonstrate real-life applicability in different contexts. We develop a real-time NMG testbed using real hardware such as Cisco 4331 Integrated Services Routers (ISR). …

The Success Of The Clinton, Bush, And Trump Administrations In Securitizing Mexican And Central American Immigration Through Border Policies, Madeline Lynch

The Compass

U.S. political discourse has framed immigration from Mexico and Central America as a security threat, driven by political, economic, and racial motivations. American presidential administrations are able to further racialize and criminalize immigrants coming from the Global South through rhetoric in legislation and executive orders that frame migration as a national security issue. Administrations focus on this narrative to indicate that the security threat is harmful to the interests of Americans. Although few migrants do present security threats to the US, the rhetoric used by various presidential administrations generalize these populations as a political tactic to further control and militarize …

The Compass, Issue 12

The Compass

No abstract provided.

Week Of April 28, 2025, Student Life

College, School and Department Newsletters, Magazines, and Journals

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The Effects Of Artificial Intelligence On Trial Courts, Alexys Zellner

Honors Projects

Artificial Intelligence has quickly entered the realm of everyday life. Without extensive testing, there have been issues surrounding transparency, accountability, and biased decisions made by Artificial Intelligence decision-making algorithms. When a political institution—such as the courts—uses these types of tools, there is a chance that the negative attributes will impact the institutions and actors using them. The court system relies on legitimacy and public approval to enforce its laws and decisions. This study aimed to determine whether the use of Artificial Intelligence would lead to a decrease in public approval and legitimacy of the courts, as well as diminish perceptions …

Real-Time Active-Learning Method For Audio-Based Anomalous Event Identification And Rare Events Classification For Audio Events Detection, Farkhund Iqbal, Ahmed Abbasi, Ahmad Almadhor, Shtwai Alsubai, Michal Gregus

All Works

Introduction: Audio event detection, the application of scientific methods to analyze audio recordings, can be helpful in examining and analyzing audio recordings to preserve, analyze, and interpret sound evidence. Furthermore, it can be helpful in safety and compliance, security, surveillance, maintenance, and predictive analysis. Audio event detection aims to recover meaningful information from audio recordings, such as determining the authenticity of the recording, identifying the speakers, and reconstructing conversations. However, filtering out noise for better accuracy in audio event detection is a major challenge. A greater sense of public security can be achieved by developing automated event detection systems that …

Bgsu Emergency Management Plan, Hailey Hendrix, Hailey Hendrix

Honors Projects

This project is about the complications that Bowling Green State University (BGSU) would encounter if a tornado were to occur. This report discusses the complications before, during, and after the natural disaster. This report was achieved through knowledge that was obtained from an emergency management professional development course by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Chimes: April 28, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

New native meadow breaks ground on Earth Day by Ian Tjoelker

Film students prepare for media showcase by Stella Stachowiak

Students premier original compositions at New Music at Calvin Concert by Graham Kort

Calvin responds to a national wave of visa revocations by Grace Buller

A dive into the world of the The Weather Belt by Ethan Meyers

Women's lacrosse falls to Hope in regular season finale, looks ahead to MIAA tournament by Zach Kern

Students unsure of effects of Calvin's Synod report by Clare Rybicki, McKenna Wilkinson & Sarah Sparling

Top of the Class: Beast Games meets Survivor at …

The Implementation Of Higher Education In The Prison System In Mississippi: The Challenges And Benefits, Elizabeth F. Ratliff

Honors Theses

Growing support for higher education in prison has sparked much conversation regarding the challenges and benefits of the programs and their implementation. In Mississippi, this has become an increasingly prevalent issue as the incarcerated population continues to grow and programs continue to be limited in accessibility. Mississippi’s incarcerated population deserves the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through higher education to better themselves individually and better their communities upon release. However, Mississippi faces unique challenges in its prison system, preventing the benefits of these programs from showing. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the challenges and …

The Impact Of Corruption On Lebanon's Governmental Institutions And The Connection To Terrorism, Joseph Mansour

Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2020 - Present

This thesis explores how systemic corruption in Lebanon, deeply rooted in sectarian power structures and elite dominance, has eroded governance, exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities, and created vulnerabilities conducive to terrorism. Applying Dennis F. Thompson’s institutional theory of corruption alongside Seamus Miller’s normative and causal frameworks, I analyze how resource mismanagement, elite capture, and governance failures have degraded public trust and diminished state capacity. Drawing on empirical case studies—including the Beirut Port explosion, the failure of Electricité du Liban, and the manipulation of foreign aid—I demonstrate how corruption has weakened institutional legitimacy and contributed to national insecurity. The study concludes by advocating …

Interference Management For Next-Generation Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, Jie Wang

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

The exponential growth of wireless devices and bandwidth-intensive applications has intensified the demand for efficient spectrum utilization, exposing the limitations of traditional static spectrum allocation schemes. Next-generation spectrum sharing has emerged as a transformative solution to enhance spectrum efficiency by enabling multiple wireless systems to coexist opportunistically in the same frequency band and geographic area. However, such dynamism introduces significant challenges, particularly in interference management, which is critical to enabling reliable coexistence, ensuring access priority, and building mutual trust across diverse applications. This thesis advances interference management by developing advanced techniques for interference prediction, monitoring, and control in dynamic spectrum …

To Follow The Rule Or Not To Follow The Rue, That Is The Question, Beatrice Lovato

Academic Festival

This paper explores the ethical dilemma of whether it is more ethical to obey the law or to resist laws that are morally questionable. To examine this issue, I draw a parallel between two historical and contemporary examples: Nazi officers during World War II who implemented genocidal policies, and modern-day ICE officers involved in the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants. By analyzing the motivations, mindsets, and personal responsibility of individuals who enforce state policies, this essay questions the moral agency of those who "just follow orders." It considers the psychological and ethical consequences of such actions, and challenges readers …

From Prison To Community: Challenges Of Recidivism In The United States, Kellie R. Parks

Master of Arts in Human Services

Recidivism among adult females in the United States is often an overlooked and under analyzed aspect of the justice system. Women criminals encounter unique challenges and often need distinct rehabilitative needs while incarcerated and following release. This paper explores the many factors contributing to recidivism in adult females including mental health challenges, biological, neurologic and social factors. It provides insight into how lower recidivism rates can be achieved by adapting other reform measures such as education programs.

The Bison, April, 25, 2025

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Compensation Committee Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2025 April 25, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Octavio Macias Ramirez, Petitioner V. The Honorable Clemens Landau, Salt Lake City Justice Court, Respondent.: Response To Petition For Extraordinary Writ

Utah Appeals Court Briefs

from Order of Dismissal Without Prejudice in SALT LAKE CITY v. OCTAVIO