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2025-04-23 Seattle U Approaches Earth Month In Search Of Beloved Community, Hadia Noor Ahmed Apr 2025

2025-04-23 Seattle U Approaches Earth Month In Search Of Beloved Community, Hadia Noor Ahmed

The Spectator Online

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Heat Transfer Enhancement By Using Different Patterns Of The Receiver Circumference Of The Locally Fabricated, Khalid Abdullah Muhammad, Yaseen H. Mahmood, Othman K. Zidane Apr 2025

Heat Transfer Enhancement By Using Different Patterns Of The Receiver Circumference Of The Locally Fabricated, Khalid Abdullah Muhammad, Yaseen H. Mahmood, Othman K. Zidane

Baghdad Science Journal

The current study presents an experimental attempt to enhance the thermal performance of a parabolic solar collector, which is a tube made of copper, by using four different types of receiver coatings. The experiments were conducted with a mass flow rate of 1 L/min, utilizing deionized water as the heat transfer fluid, and a single-axis tracking system (north-south orientation). The experimental tests were carried out in Mosul, Iraq, during selected days of the months (May, June, July) in the year 2023, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The results indicated that when air was used as a type of receiver …

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Finite Dimensional Convex Fuzzy Normed Space And Its Basic Properties, Hawraa Yousif Daher, Jehad R. Kider Apr 2025

Finite Dimensional Convex Fuzzy Normed Space And Its Basic Properties, Hawraa Yousif Daher, Jehad R. Kider

Baghdad Science Journal

Here the notion of convex fuzzy absolute value space is represented with an example which shows that the existence of such space. The reason behind introducing the definition of convex fuzzy absolute value and does not using the ordinary absolute value is the main definition in this paper will be not correct with ordinary absolute value. After that the main definition of convex fuzzy normed space is recalled with example which shows that the existence of such space. Then other definitions and theorems is recalled that will be used later in the section of main results such as the convex …

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Exploring Ddr2’S Role In Caf Extracellular Matrix Production And Tumor Progression, Favour Ayomide Akinjiyan Apr 2025

Exploring Ddr2’S Role In Caf Extracellular Matrix Production And Tumor Progression, Favour Ayomide Akinjiyan

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Ovarian cancer has poor survival outcomes particularly for advanced stage, metastatic disease. Metastasis is promoted by interactions of stromal cells, such as cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in the tumor microenvironment (TME), with tumor cells. CAFs play a key role in tumor progression by remodeling the TME and extracellular matrix (ECM) to result in a more permissive environment for tumor progression. It has been shown that fibroblasts, in particular myofibroblasts, utilize metabolism to support ECM remodeling. However, the intricate mechanisms by which CAFs support collagen production and tumor progression are poorly understood. In this study, we show that the fibrillar collagen receptor, …

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Aristotle And Mencius, Comparisons Of The Good Life, Cormac I. O'Brien Apr 2025

Aristotle And Mencius, Comparisons Of The Good Life, Cormac I. O'Brien

Undergraduate Theses

Aristotle and Mencius are both renown philosophers in the field of ethics and moral teaching. Using the Nicomachean Ethics and The Works of Mencius, we can analyze their respective theories to come to a better understanding of what the good life is in the eyes of these two great philosophers, as well as how an individual can work towards achieving a fulfilling life.

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Diversity And Habitat Use Of Bats In Modified Suburban Landscapes, Brittany Morgera Apr 2025

Diversity And Habitat Use Of Bats In Modified Suburban Landscapes, Brittany Morgera

Biology Presentations

Bats occupy critical ecological niches and perform important ecosystem services like controlling insect populations. However, humans have altered bat habitat substantially, resulting in the reduction of bat populations. The goals of this research are to assess bat diversity and habitat use across different levels of suburban habitat modification. To accomplish this, we deployed passive acoustic recorders at twelve locations with varying human impact in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In accordance with The North American Bat Monitoring Program’s standards, acoustic analysis software was used to identify bat species. Manual identification methods from The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative were used to verify these …

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Passive Integrated Transponders: An Effective Marking Technique For Individual Identification Of Anaxyrus Fowleri?, Emily Leprell Apr 2025

Passive Integrated Transponders: An Effective Marking Technique For Individual Identification Of Anaxyrus Fowleri?, Emily Leprell

Honors College Theses

With the rise of fungal disease such as Chytridiomycosis, known as chytrid, causing massive population declines for many species of frogs and toads (order Anura), specific conservation strategies are needed now more than ever. In many cases, being able to mark and identify individuals is a necessary step in developing an effective conservation plan. Individual identification allows researchers to obtain accurate population estimates, which are needed to test the progress and validity of conservation management decisions. However, due to their unique life history, including cutaneous respiration and a dichotomous lifestyle, anurans are among the most difficult wildlife species to …

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153 - The Role Of Black Seed Oil (Thymoquinone) On Repetitive Behavior And Neuroinflammation In Spinning Mice, Ashley Biondi Apr 2025

153 - The Role Of Black Seed Oil (Thymoquinone) On Repetitive Behavior And Neuroinflammation In Spinning Mice, Ashley Biondi

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Repetitive behavior is characterized as repetitive actions with no purpose, which is a common feature in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What we are trying to see is if environmental interventions can reduce repetitive behaviors in mice. In prior studies in mice, a ketogenic diet (KD) successfully decreased repetitive behaviors. One hypothesis is the reduced spinning is due to the KD being an anti-inflammatory. Neuroinflammation, which refers to inflammation in the central nervous system, may offer a link between diet and ASD, and other disorders. In a convergent approach, this study uses another known anti-inflammatory, Thymoquinone (TQ), to try and reduce …

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228 - Investigating Metabolic And Hormonal Modulation In Female Apoe4 Mice: Insights For Sex-Specific Alzheimer’S Research, Annabelle Laibe, Allison Bechard Apr 2025

228 - Investigating Metabolic And Hormonal Modulation In Female Apoe4 Mice: Insights For Sex-Specific Alzheimer’S Research, Annabelle Laibe, Allison Bechard

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Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) disproportionately affects females, with estrogen loss after menopause contributing to cognitive decline and metabolic dysregulation. The APOE4 genotype is the strongest genetic risk factor for late-onset AD and may interact with hormone fluctuations to exacerbate neurodegeneration in females. I am starting a project to test the role of estrogen in AD-related behaviors using APOE4 knock-in mice, which carry the high-risk AD allele. This female-focused study uses a mouse model to explore ovarian hormones in the context of AD risk. To begin, I assessed baseline estrous cycles in thirteen 8-month-old female APOE4 knock-in mice using a vaginal lavage …

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021 - Inquiry-Based Dinosaur Trackway Lab For Eighth-Grade Students Focused On Identification, Diet, And Speed, Ashley Smith, Renee Dilaura Apr 2025

021 - Inquiry-Based Dinosaur Trackway Lab For Eighth-Grade Students Focused On Identification, Diet, And Speed, Ashley Smith, Renee Dilaura

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Imprinted dinosaur trackways from the Cretaceous provide insight into dinosaurs' movement, diet, and social behavior. This study develops a 40-minute lab for eighth-grade students to incorporate inquiry-based learning, promoting insight into the history of Earth. Using trackway data from Dinosaur Valley State Park, Texas, from Google Earth Pro, students examine footprints cut to scale to collect data on dinosaur diet, speed, and behavior. Based on the provided models and background information within the attached lesson plan, students will be asked to determine that theropods had narrow, three-toed prints, while sauropods had wider, rounded impressions. Students will count that bipedal dinosaurs …

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Inside The Mad Mind: Medical Ethics In 19th Century Fiction, Danielle Dentremont Apr 2025

Inside The Mad Mind: Medical Ethics In 19th Century Fiction, Danielle Dentremont

College Honors Program

The professionalization of medicine in mid-to-late 19th century America and Britain corresponded with heightened critical scrutiny of the ethics of doctor-patient relationships in contemporary fiction. With ethics frameworks of the century focused primarily on good fellowship between practitioners, it was difficult to charge practitioners with bad ethics. Yet, the broader debates of vivisection and women’s rights brought to light power imbalances between men and women that novelists began to suggest were present in medicine as well. Wilkie Collins’ Heart and Science weighs in on the danger of the doctor-scientist encroaching on women’s rights with the suggestion that women will be …

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A Natural Short Sleep Mutation Promotes Longevity Through Mitochondrial Respiration In Drosophila, Pritika Pandey Apr 2025

A Natural Short Sleep Mutation Promotes Longevity Through Mitochondrial Respiration In Drosophila, Pritika Pandey

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Aging is an irreversible process characterized by progressive physiological decline and an increased risk of metabolic disorders, cognitive impairment, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegeneration. Disruptions to the circadian clock—whether due to genetic mutations or behavioral factors—accelerate aging and age-related pathologies, highlighting a strong link between circadian regulation and longevity. However, certain individuals harbor a dec2P384R mutation, which enables natural short sleep without the detrimental effects of chronic sleep deprivation. This suggests that these individuals have evolved adaptations that activate pro-health pathways, allowing them to function optimally with reduced sleep. To investigate the genetic mechanisms underlying these changes, we developed a …

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Louisiana, The Potential Safe-Haven For Creators Of Artificial Intelligence: Louisiana’S Response To Thaler V. Perlmutter, Graham Core Apr 2025

Louisiana, The Potential Safe-Haven For Creators Of Artificial Intelligence: Louisiana’S Response To Thaler V. Perlmutter, Graham Core

Louisiana Law Review

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University Philharmonic Orchestra & Mixed Chamber Ensembles Apr 2025

University Philharmonic Orchestra & Mixed Chamber Ensembles

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Nancy Conley, Conductor

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Balancing Rights In The Classroom: The Constitutional Imperative For Lgbtq-Inclusive Curricula Amidst The Weaponization Of Parental “Hybrid-Rights” Claims, Lauren Byrne Apr 2025

Balancing Rights In The Classroom: The Constitutional Imperative For Lgbtq-Inclusive Curricula Amidst The Weaponization Of Parental “Hybrid-Rights” Claims, Lauren Byrne

University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class

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Assessing Innovations In Wildlife Monitoring: Estimating Abundance And Inferring Parturition Of Ungulates With Technology, Elicia Cotcher Apr 2025

Assessing Innovations In Wildlife Monitoring: Estimating Abundance And Inferring Parturition Of Ungulates With Technology, Elicia Cotcher

Theses and Dissertations

Enhancements in technology are creating opportunities for novel methods of wildlife monitoring. Traditional methods of wildlife monitoring are often costly or time-consuming, and new technological advancements such as remote cameras and GPS collars are creating opportunities for exploration as these technologies become more accessible and reliable. We sought to assess the efficacy of two novel methods of ungulate monitoring. The first is an abundance estimation method using remote cameras termed Instantaneous Sampling (IS). IS seeks to estimate abundance using time lapsed remote cameras on a population of unmarked individuals. Our goal was to compare IS estimations against the true observed …

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013 - The Vitale Collection, Christian Chaffee, Tia Blossomgame, Aiden Lalone, Abigail Cornelius Apr 2025

013 - The Vitale Collection, Christian Chaffee, Tia Blossomgame, Aiden Lalone, Abigail Cornelius

GREAT Day Posters

This poster is an analysis of an archaeological collection by the late amateur archaeologist Jim Vitale, which was donated by his son, Sebastian Vitale. Jim Vitale was an anthropology graduate from SUNY Geneseo, studying archaeology under Dr. Wendel Rhodes. Vitale became an avid collector after college, focusing his attention on Native American history prior to European contact. He conducted extensive surveys and excavations in and around the Genesee Valley. His finding of Native American artifacts, such as projectile points and pottery, helps tell the story of who lived in these areas before Europeans took them over. After his passing, Vitale’s …

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040 - Hearing Fresh(Water) Voices: Exploring Pond Soundscapes In Western New York, Bryan Armpriest, Katelyn Stancliffe, Anna Tessier, Maya Tucci, Kristina Hannam Apr 2025

040 - Hearing Fresh(Water) Voices: Exploring Pond Soundscapes In Western New York, Bryan Armpriest, Katelyn Stancliffe, Anna Tessier, Maya Tucci, Kristina Hannam

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Organisms can create sound for many different reasons, and as such, soundscapes (the collection of all sounds in a habitat) can tell us about the biotic activity in an environment based on the quantity and characteristics of sounds being produced. Freshwater soundscapes are generally understudied compared to terrestrial soundscapes. A wide variety of species are active and vocalize in freshwater environments, and studying patterns within these soundscapes can give insight on broader ecosystem health. We explored diel and seasonal patterns in a pond in Western NY by applying the acoustic diversity index (ADI) to underwater recordings from April and July …

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051 - Good Food Buffalo Coalition: Key Findings Within Community Action Planning, Annika Hurley Apr 2025

051 - Good Food Buffalo Coalition: Key Findings Within Community Action Planning, Annika Hurley

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The Good Food Buffalo Coalition is dedicated to bringing the Good Food Purchasing Program to Western New York. The coalition aims to shift food procurement practices in Buffalo Public Schools by focusing on sustainability, community values, and nutritional equity. By moving away from the lowest bidder system, the coalition seeks to prioritize nutrition, workers' rights, sustainability, animal welfare, and local economies. We want Buffalo Public Schools to provide food in a way that supports these values and goals. The coalition hosts listening sessions to gather opinions and ideas to develop an action plan guiding the coalition’s work moving forward. To …

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059 - The Behavioral Characterization Of A Genetic Mouse Model Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Madison Forcier, Riley Connell, Renee Spencer, Allison Bechard (Ph.D.) Apr 2025

059 - The Behavioral Characterization Of A Genetic Mouse Model Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Madison Forcier, Riley Connell, Renee Spencer, Allison Bechard (Ph.D.)

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common types of dementia, characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline. Despite its increasing prevalence, there are few treatments and no cure. APOE4 is a variant allele that has been found to contribute to Alzheimer's pathology. We have a knock-in mouse model with the human APOE4 gene that was used to test the cognitive impairment that emerges as a result of the increased APOE4 gene expression. To do this, APOE4 KI mice and wild-type C57BL6/J control mice were tested for activity, motor strength and working memory across development. Although older mice …

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099 - Towards Extreme Mass-Ratio Inspiral Calculations In The Time Domain Using Hyperboloidal Slicing And Compactification, Jonathan Mcnamara, Zachary Boice, Thomas Osburn Apr 2025

099 - Towards Extreme Mass-Ratio Inspiral Calculations In The Time Domain Using Hyperboloidal Slicing And Compactification, Jonathan Mcnamara, Zachary Boice, Thomas Osburn

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Our future goal is to accurately predict gravitational wave signals by solving the Regge-Wheeler equation in the time domain. We first built foundational understanding by solving a simpler case with a simpler method: an oscillating point source on an infinite string, solved by implementing a second-order finite difference approximation to solve the 1D wave equation. We simulated waves propagating to infinity by imposing an internal boundary condition consistent with a Dirac delta source. This was solved and simulated in Mathematica. One important feature of our technique is the use of hyperboloidal slicing and compactification because it enhances accuracy for astrophysical …

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166 - Building A Youth Fellows Research Program For The Good Food Buffalo Coalition, Emmagrace Humbert Apr 2025

166 - Building A Youth Fellows Research Program For The Good Food Buffalo Coalition, Emmagrace Humbert

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What might the Good Food Buffalo Coalition’s (GFCB) key components of a youth fellows program look like? The GFCB has firmly grounded their work in their principles of prioritizing people's access to “healthy food and food that values workers, animals, and the environment, while lifting local communities out of poverty”. GFCB is currently working to build out a youth research fellows' program to secure the inclusion of the most impacted communities in the research processes so that there isn’t a need for outside folk to come and do it. Youth fellows' programs have several benefits to the community, those involved, …

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187 - Exposure To Thc Throughout Adolescence Produces Long-Term Deficits In An Object Recognition Task In Rats, Hermei Herman, Marianna Santabarbara, Sarah Gusefski, Charlie Wilson Apr 2025

187 - Exposure To Thc Throughout Adolescence Produces Long-Term Deficits In An Object Recognition Task In Rats, Hermei Herman, Marianna Santabarbara, Sarah Gusefski, Charlie Wilson

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With the recent legalization of cannabis across various states, it is becoming more accessible for both medicinal and recreational usage. However, within the medical community, there has been a rise in the possible adverse health concerns of the recent emergence of its recreational use. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is one of the 113 cannabinoid compounds that are more commonly used for its medicinal purposes to treat certain medical conditions, alleviating symptoms of nausea, lack of appetite, and bodily pain. Yet, THC is still largely used recreationally, and one of the primary users are adolescents. The long-term effects of THC exposure are still …

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211 - Evaluating The Differences In Ecosystem Services Provided By Native And Non-Native Suny Geneseo Trees, Abigail Miller, Joshua Lefkowicz, Nathan Walz Apr 2025

211 - Evaluating The Differences In Ecosystem Services Provided By Native And Non-Native Suny Geneseo Trees, Abigail Miller, Joshua Lefkowicz, Nathan Walz

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Many of the trees planted on SUNY Geneseo’s campus are for aesthetic purposes, but also provide many benefits to campus. The trees help to avoid stormwater runoff, remove air pollutants, sequester carbon dioxide, and have the ability to host lepidoptera species. iTree Design is a platform that enables investigators to estimate ecosystem services provided by trees on SUNY Geneseo campus, based on their species and size - diameter at breast height (DBH). It also estimates future ecosystem services. In part of an ongoing research project, ten native species and ten non-native species planted on SUNY Geneseo’s campus were measured and …

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281 - Effects Of Advancing Age On Motor And Somatosensory Functions In Rats Exposed To Tetrahydrocannabinol During The Perinatal Or Juvenile Developmental Periods, Charlie Wilson Apr 2025

281 - Effects Of Advancing Age On Motor And Somatosensory Functions In Rats Exposed To Tetrahydrocannabinol During The Perinatal Or Juvenile Developmental Periods, Charlie Wilson

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Prior studies have suggested various physiological and behavioral impairments following adolescent exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana. As marijuana legalization continues to expand both for medical and recreational use, concerns have arisen over the long-term effects of consumer use of THC in teens. The present study aimed to identify potential psychomotor and somatosensory effects of THC in Long-Evans rats. Two exposure cohorts were created: a perinatal cohort (gestation until weaning) and a juvenile cohort (throughout the pubertal period). Motor function was assessed using a grip strength test, while somatosensory function was assessed using a tail-flick …

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Effects Of Hyperglycemia In Cognition And Sex, Erin E. Mcdonald Apr 2025

Effects Of Hyperglycemia In Cognition And Sex, Erin E. Mcdonald

Senior Honors Theses

An empirical study tested the effects of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) on cognitive function in a hyperglycemic mouse model. Strong correlations between mental illnesses, such as major depressive disorder, neuropathologies like Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes suggest comorbid pathology. Considering the prevalence of both T1D and cognitive decline within the general population, the findings were relevant and aimed to identify early signs of cognitive decline in diabetic patients. Behavioral tests and immunohistochemical staining were utilized to determine the cognitive function of the mice, revealing decline or deterioration caused by hyperglycemia. Data gathered from the hyperglycemic or control mice were analyzed based …

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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Pathophysiological Discussion, Nathanael C. Nicholls Apr 2025

Diabetic Retinopathy: A Pathophysiological Discussion, Nathanael C. Nicholls

Senior Honors Theses

Diabetic retinopathy is a severe complication of diabetes that is capable of causing vision loss or blindness. As a result of hyperglycemia, the disease increases oxidative stress and activates biochemical processes such as the Hippo pathway and the complement system to cause significant damage to the retina. Overexpression of BTG1 and microRNA-183 enables activation of biochemical pathways that lead to negative effects on the retinal vascular endothelium including angiogenesis and inflammation. Conventional methods of diagnosis for diabetic retinopathy include fundus examination, nucleoside detection, and optical coherence tomography angiography. Photocoagulation and hormonal intravitreal injection are the most popular current treatments, while …

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An Analysis Of John’S Use Of Jewish Language In The Book Of Revelation To Argue For Israel’S Distinct Role In The Millennial Kingdom, Carolyn Nethercutt Apr 2025

An Analysis Of John’S Use Of Jewish Language In The Book Of Revelation To Argue For Israel’S Distinct Role In The Millennial Kingdom, Carolyn Nethercutt

Senior Honors Theses

A number of theological topicshave been of great interest to the universal church for generations. One of these is the relationship between Israel and the church, and whether or not there are distinct promises for Israel alone. There are many ways to combat this question. One is Israel's role in the millennial kingdom as laid out in the book of Revelation. The book of Revelation is rich with Jewish imagery and references to Old Testament ways of living. An analysis of the Jewish emphasis in the book of Revelation will be helpful in the effort to determine Israel's distinctive role …

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A Comparison And Investigation Of 2d Axisymmetric And 3d Models For The Wave Augmented Varicose Explosions Atomizer, Caleb Miller Apr 2025

A Comparison And Investigation Of 2d Axisymmetric And 3d Models For The Wave Augmented Varicose Explosions Atomizer, Caleb Miller

Senior Honors Theses

Atomization of non-Newtonian, high-viscosity fluids is a challenging task with many applications. One method of atomizing these types of flows is the Wave Augmented Varicose Explosions (WAVE) atomizer. Using this framework, the study establishes an analysis methodology, investigates the relationship between 2D axisymmetric (2DA) and 3D models, and provides analysis of geometric, non-geometric, and non-dimensional parameter influences on the atomizer characterization in 2DA models. The study found that 2DA models can provide viable predictions of certain 3D model characteristics, established several mathematical models for parameter relationships among 2DA models, and identified certain metrics as inadequate predictors of atomizer characteristics in …

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The Employment Of Apoptosis In Embryonic Development, Hannah R. Fioramonti Apr 2025

The Employment Of Apoptosis In Embryonic Development, Hannah R. Fioramonti

Senior Honors Theses

Programmed cell death is necessary for the elimination of excess or damaged cells in all stages of life, but this is especially true during embryonic and fetal development of mammals. Beginning before implantation and continuing until birth, both intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis are employed within mammalian embryos to ensure the viability of the organism, proper organ morphogenesis, integrity of the genetic material, and the high quality of the germ line. The formation of both transient and permanent ectodermal, mesodermal, and endodermal structures often involves apoptosis. In this review, a selection of apoptotic events within each germ layer and occurrences of …

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