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Investigation Of The Human Temporal Styloid Process As A Bony Indicator Of Speech, Sommer A. Martin

Theses and Dissertations

The temporal styloid process in humans serves as an attachment point for the styloglossus, stylohyoid, and stylopharyngeus, which are involved in tongue movement and deglutition. I hypothesized that the length of the ossified styloid process in humans is the result of selection for increased musculature that would support tongue movements involved in speech. This hypothesis assumes that the relative length of the ossified temporal styloid process is unique to humans. A comparative analysis of the presence or absence of the temporal styloid process was conducted on ten genera of Old-World primates, and it was found that the length of this …

Centralized Deep Reinforcement Learning For Homogeneous Multi-Component Maintenance Optimization, Joseph W. Wittrock

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores an application of reinforcement learning (RL) in maintenance optimization. Recent advances in hardware-accelerated computation and deep learning have made RL a powerful tool for solving optimization problems which are too complex for traditional methods. Maintenance optimization involves improving the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance activities through data-driven approaches, ultimately reducing costs and increasing asset availability. Making informed maintenance decisions is crucial to long-term sustainability.

A desirable maintenance policy maximizes a utility signal while minimizing the cost of maintenance. Techniques in sequential decision making such as dynamic programming (DP) and RL have found success in optimizing these maintenance …

Supervisor Support And Job Satisfaction: The Mediating Roles Of Work-Life Balance And Perceived Employability With Gender As A Moderator, Tori Lomelino

Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the relationship between supervisor support and job satisfaction, offering work-life balance and perceived employability as key mechanisms through which this relationship occurs. It also explored gender differences in the relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction, and perceived employability and job satisfaction. Participants were full-time employees in the U.S, recruited via Prolific, who completed an online survey. While supervisor support was found to have positively influenced job satisfaction through perceived employability, the role of work-life balance was less clear. Interaction effects including gender were not significant. This study highlights the significant role of perceived employability as a …

The Body Is On, Kitty F. Davies

Theses and Dissertations

THE BODY IS ON is a visual art exhibition that considers queer embodiment, pervert as political identity, the arriving climate catastrophe, and difficulty in artmaking. I make use of various concepts from Deleuze and Guattari to interconnect my own with the primary goal to ask: what does futurity look like or mean in these climates (in both a literal, warming sense and an increasingly fascistic, political one), and how do we actualize that future?

Skin And Bones: Transgenerational Trauma, Experimental Storytelling, And The Texture Of Hope, A Creative Dissertation, Janine Blue

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation theorizes and enacts experimental storytelling as a method for engaging transgenerational trauma, highlighting how form shapes the ways histories are remembered, embodied, and reimagined across generations. Grounded in hope rehearsal as both a theoretical and creative framework, this project examines how BIPOC writers use experimental writing techniques to navigate the afterlives of historical trauma and reclaim storytelling as an act of meaning-making, communal care, and futurity. The dissertation begins with a critical chapter that explores these experimental techniques as strategies for recovery and resistance. The dissertations’ creative chapter, Andre Lyle: Skin and Bones, expands on these ideas …

How Latine College Students Experience, Maneuver, And Navigate Within The Colonizing Notion Of Smartness, Jasmine Jetton-Gonzales

Theses and Dissertations

This study explores how Latine college students, particularly those who are the first in their family to attend college, navigate and maneuver within the dominating colonizing notion of smartness in academia. Rooted in an Anglo-centric educational framework, the American education system often marginalizes Latine students by devaluing their cultural and linguistic knowledge while upholding Eurocentric standards of intelligence. Using a qualitative critical research approach, this study employs testimonios to examine the lived experiences of Latine college graduates in Illinois. Findings reveal that Latine students frequently encounter systemic barriers that challenge their academic identity, including racialized perceptions of intelligence, institutionalized deficit …

Scrolling For Two: An Exploration Of Pregnant Women's Social Support And Information Seeking Behaviors Using Technology During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sarah Knowlton

Theses and Dissertations

Pregnant women faced additional challenges in accessing reliable support and pregnancy- related information, leading to increased distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantine measures limited doctor’s appointments and isolated pregnant women from their families, which meant that meaningful connections and convenient information was important.

The purpose of this study is to explore the implications of COVID-19 social distancing on pregnant women, with a focus on three questions: 1) what digital technologies did pregnant women use for support and information seeking purposes during the pandemic? 2) how did pregnant women use technology to seek social support during the pandemic? 3) how did …

Boys Build, Girls Glam: An Examination Of Adult Language Use In Informal Steam Education Settings, Alexandra Horton

Theses and Dissertations

Research on STEAM education has primarily focused on formal education settings such as schools, with more research needed in informal or non-traditional education settings. As children frequently engage with informal and non-traditional education settings, it is important to understand how we can transmit information in these settings to bolster and further the learning process and increase engagement. STEAM fields have been plagued by racial and gender inequities that have led to these groups being marginalized and excluded (Blair et al., 2017; Eaton et al., 2020; Martin, 2018; Martin & Phillips, 2019; Miller et al., 2018; Newall et al., 2018, Sheffield …

High Throughput, Solid Sample Analysis With Cone-Based Mass Spectrometric Ionization Sources, Emily J. Wiggins

Theses and Dissertations

The widespread presence of environmental and consumer-product contaminants (e.g. trace metals, opium alkaloids) has underscored the need for rapid, reliable, and high-throughput analytical techniques that are capable of handling complex solid samples. While traditional mass spectrometric (MS) methods tend to have high sensitivity and accuracy, they often require labor-intensive and time-consuming sample preparation steps that limit throughput and field applicability. This thesis investigates the use of 3D-Printed Cone Spray Ionization-Mass Spectrometry (3D-PCSI-MS) as an ambient ionization technique for the direct screening of contaminants from solid matrices, eliminating the need for traditional sample preparation and allowing for real-time analysis.

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Warriors Of Faith Vs Passive Men: Gender Binarism And Performance In Evangelical Christian Masculinity, Alexander Koch

Theses and Dissertations

My thesis examines communications and reflections of self (gendered and religious) in Midwest Evangelical Christian men. The focus was on how these groups perform their gender and religion with each other, and the tactics that were used to reinforce an acceptable notion of masculinity. Drawing upon literature on gender and masculinity studies, feminist philosophy, and hierarchical systems, my project aimed to analyze acceptable gender performance pushed by patriarchal gender norms and evangelical Christian groups. I incorporated multiple settings in my ethnographic study across the Midwest. Methods included semi-structured interviews and participant-observation of men’s conferences and Christian men’s groups, while reflecting …

Attachment Technique As Orthodontic Aligner Retention Reinforcement: An In Vitro Study, Riandri C. Runizar, Retno Widayati, Miesje K. Purwanegara, Sugeng Supriadi, Giri W. Alam, Galih Taqwatomo

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Profile And Characteristic Dental Anomalies And Oral Hygiene Status In Down Syndrome Children, Nurlindah Hamrun, Ameta Primasari, Elza Ibrahim, Asmawati Amin, Syakriani Syahrir, Fadhlil Ua. Rahman, Aprivita Lt. Padang, Aziza D. Risqillah

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Geographic Tongue And Ssured Tongue In Psoriasis Patients, Andi Am. Putri, Febrina Rahmayanti, Gus P. Subita

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Four Modified Methods Of Ligation Induction Of Periodontitis In Wistar Rat Model: A Pilot Study, Rio Simanjuntak, Budi, Pitu Wulandari, Martina Amalia, Denny Satria

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Piladang (Solenostemon Scutellarioides (L.) Codd) Leaf Ethanolic Extract Increases Growth Factors In Chronic Periodontitis Rat Models, Christiana C. Prihastuti, Agatha T. Purnamasari, Irma Khoerunisa, Amilia Ramadhani, Nuryanti, Tuti S. Suhesti

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Calcium-Phosphorus Ion Release And Biocompatibility Of Scaffold Hydroxyapatite Gypsum Puger And Cassava Starch (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) As Bone Graft Secure In Vitro Material, Amiyatun Naini, Zainul Cholid, Dessy Rachmawati, Agus Sumono, Karin Annisa, Dina Carlina, Fx. Ady Soesetijo

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Special Needs Dentistry Knowledge, Perceptions, And Training Needs Among Dentists From Generation X, Y, Z, And Baby Boomer In Indonesia, Nadia Kartikasari, Ratri M. Sitalaksmi, David Aldrian, Aisyah Rp. Gofur, Mas S. Ahmad

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

The Potential Of Oral Cavity Bacterial Relative Abundance Index For Determining The Severity Of Dental Caries, Masyhudi, Krishna P. Candra, Esti H. Hardi, Aman S. Panggabean, Islamuddin Ahmad, Hadi Kuncoro, Rudy A. Nugroho

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Camouflage Treatment Of Skeletal Class Iii Malocclusion: A Case Report, Ida B. Narmada, Fidiyah Inayati, Nabilla Vr. Prasetyo, Gemelli N. Illahi, Audwin R. Nugroho

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Management Of Severely Discolored Teeth With An Open Apex: A Case Report, Muhammad J. Ihsan, Juni J. Nugroho

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Surgical Correction Of Multiple Malunion Fracture In The Mandible: A Case Report, Vera Julia, Amirul I. Hiroshi, Arbi Wijaya, Ditha Noviantika, A. Surya Darma

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

No abstract provided.

Upending The International Order: Russia’S War Against Ukraine, Chick Edmond

Political Science & Geography Faculty Publications

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 shook the foundations of the global order. It exposed just how fragile international security, economic stability, and old geopolitical alliances really are in a tense self-help security environment. This analysis looks at how the conflict started, tracing it back to years of tension between Russia and NATO, especially around Ukraine’s desire to move closer to the West. The war has made it clear that international rules are only as strong as countries are willing to follow them, and that global organizations like the UN often fall short in preventing these wars as Russia ignored …

The Return Of War In International Politics, Chick Edmond, Nkenglefack Dessailly Forku

Political Science & Geography Faculty Publications

This article examines the resurgence of war in international politics after the Cold War. It contends that interstate wars have declined after 1990 and there was high optimism for stability and a cooperative international order, but contemporary conflicts have evolved into complex intrastate and asymmetric confrontations involving non-state actors, ethnic and religious divisions, resource competition, and geopolitical rivalries. The paper uses a constructivist approach and secondary qualitative data to identify and explore key drivers of this trend such as the rise of terrorist and insurgent groups, the politicization of identity, disputes over scarce resources, erosion of international norms, and intensifying …

Rethinking Trust In The Refugee Resettlement Process: How Service Providers Can Enable Refugee Agency Through Diasporic Connections, Mahfoudha Sidelemine, Emily D. Campion

Political Science & Geography Faculty Publications

Current guidance for refugee resettlement agency workers encourages the simultaneous pursuit of trust-building and administrative tasks (e.g., housing, transportation and employment). This dual goal is resource-intensive, and focusing on the former may come at a cost to the latter. The purpose of the current research is to challenge the importance of trust-building by resettlement agencies. Drawing from our qualitative data from in-depth interviews with resettled refugees (N = 20) and agency workers (N = 15), we adopt a grounded theory approach and find that the burden of responsibility for both caregiving and administrative responsibilities can overtax agency workers …

The Winds Of Change: How China's Focus On Rare Earth Minerals Reshapes The World, Ian Murphy, Kevin Johnston

Political Science & Geography Faculty Publications

This article examines how rare earth minerals and the People's Republic of China's (PRC) strategic dominance in the global economy affect U.S. national security. The PRC's near monopoly on rare earth processing and its use of export controls as leverage pose significant risks to global supply chains and U.S. national security interests. This analysis explores contemporary PRC strategies in the rare earth sector and their implications for U.S. national security by explaining how the PRC's view of international cooperation differs from the United States' view. In essence, the PRC is using the transition to renewable energy to pursue its broader …

Por Nuestras Manos: Un Recetario De La Clase Español Para Hablantes De Herencia, Elise Dubord

Faculty Book Gallery

Este libro de cocina, la segunda en una serie, se produjo en el curso Español para Hablantes de Herencia en el Departamento de Lenguas y Literaturas en la Universidad del Norte de Iowa. A través de esta clase, los estudiantes se dedicaron a fortalecer sus habilidades de escritura y expandir su uso del español. Esperamos que los lectores encuentren una receta nueva para probar y que el proyecto sirva como modelo para otras clases de español. Editado por Elise DuBord, Profesora de Español; arte de la portada por Osmar Castro, estudiante de la enseñanza del arte; con el apoyo de …

Constitutionalism And Peacemaking: Comparative Perspectives, Ruti G. Teitel

Articles & Chapters

This chapter addresses the relationship of constitutionalism in periods of political transition. Comparative analysis of a number of case studies points to a dynamic relationship whereby constitutional change can lead political change; whereas, in others, political transformation precedes constitutional change and involves institutions of constitutional interpretation. Constitutional courts have played important interpretive roles in this project, often supporting transitional projects of peacemaking and transformative politics with enduring constitutional values. Moreover, these constitutional moments are tied to distinctive understandings of peace and transitional justice.

Like Holding Up A Mirror: How I Learned To Teach Restorative Justice, Susan Abraham

Articles & Chapters

No abstract provided.

The Complex Truth About The "Border Crisis", Lenni Benson

Articles & Chapters

The Complex Truth About the “Border Crisis” – a book review of Everyone Who is Gone is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis, by Jonathan Blitzer, Penguin Press, 2024. 544 pp.

"Acoustical Bedlam": A Contextualization Of Beethoven's Christus, Leanna R. York

The Beethoven Journal

The premiere of Beethoven’s Christus am Ölberge at the Theater an der Wien on April 5, 1803, marked the composer’s first and only contribution to the complex tradition of the German oratorio. Since the genre’s inception at the turn of the eighteenth century, it reflected artistic, literary, and theological controversies of its day. Beethoven’s chosen theme, the passion of Christ, came with its own set of ever-shifting compositional and textual expectations, influenced by older traditions of sepolcri and staged oratorios (common in Vienna and at the court of the elector of Cologne after mid-century) and lyric works such as Graun’s …