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Delayed Justice: How Us Actions Paved The Way For The Khmer Rouge And Prevented Justice In Cambodia, Casey Elmhirst

Voces Novae

No abstract provided.

Za Kadrom: Behind The Scenes Of Russian Cinema In The Imperial Era, Katerina Ludwig

Voces Novae

No abstract provided.

The Power Of Image: Sixteenth-Century German Witchcraft Imagery, Amie Fillet

Voces Novae

No abstract provided.

Theme Park Visitors Prefer Human-Like Robots In Customer Service Interactions, Ady Milman, Asli D.A. Tasci

Rosen Research Review

Service robots are becoming increasingly popular in many industries and social settings, including education, childcare, elderly therapy centers, and even theme parks. Tourism and hospitality industries are adopting robots enthusiastically and are being closely studied to observe guest engagement and reaction to robotic services. Service robots are becoming increasingly popular in many industries and social settings, including education, childcare, elderly therapy centers, and even theme parks. Tourism and hospitality industries are adopting robots enthusiastically and are being closely studied to observe guest engagement and reaction to robotic services. UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management researchers, Dr. Ady Milman and Dr. …

Number And Viability Of Seeds Recovered From Faeces Of Ruminant Animals, Alaba O. Jolaosho, Olufemi S. Onifade, O. M. Arigbede, Jimoh A. Olanite, T. O. Akinola

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Ruminants play a significant role in the dissemination of plant seeds as a result of ingested seeds during grazing on pasture escaping digestion that are voided with the faeces and returned to the seed bank (Russi et al., 1992).

Adsorption Performance Of Mg0.33ni0.33co0.33fe2o4 Nanoparticles Doped With Gadolinium And Lanthanum For Lead (Ii) Removal, Mariam Rabaa, Amani Aridi, Ghassan Younes, Ramadan Awad

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The issue of water pollution has become a major concern in recent times, and the need for effective strategies for treating contaminated water sources has become more urgent. One promising approach that has been gaining attention in the field of wastewater treatment is the use of nano-ferrites. In this regard, novel Mg_0.33Ni_0.33Co_0.33La_xFe_2-xO₄ and Mg_0.33Ni_0.33Co_0.33Gd_xFe_2-xO₄ nanoparticles (NPs), where x = 0.00, 0.01 and 0.08, were synthesized to test their adsorption performance for the removal of Pb (II). The structural …

Chemical Composition, Antioxidant And Hemolytic Activities Of Sage (Salvia Fruticosa Miller) Cultivated In Lebanon, Sarah Karneeb, Safaa Baydoun, Hatem Nasser, Nelly Arnold-Apostolides, Mohammad H. El-Dakdouki

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

As part of the efforts contributing towards encouraging the cultivation of commercially valuable medicinal and aromatic plants and the conservation of vulnerable wild species suffering from depletion due to destructive unsustainable harvesting from the wild, we set out to assess the in vitro antioxidant activity, decipher the phytochemical profile, and evaluate the hemolytic activity of Salvia fruticosa Miller cultivated at Beirut Arab University herbal garden in Bekaa, Eastern Lebanon. The chemical compositions of the methanolic, aqueous and essential oil extracts were assessed by GC-MS analysis. In addition, the total phenolic, total flavonoid, total carbohydrate and total protein contents were determined …

Crisis-Driven Tax Law: The Case Of Section 382, Albert H. Choi, Quinn Curtis, Andrew T. Hayashi

Florida Tax Review

At the peak of the 2008 financial crisis, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2008–83 (the Notice), administrative guidance that limited Internal Revenue Code (the Code) section 382, an important tax rule designed to discourage tax-motivated acquisitions. Although styled as a mere interpretation of existing law, the Notice has been widely viewed as an improper exercise of the IRS’s authority that undermined its legitimacy. But did the Notice work? There were many extraordinary interventions during the financial crisis that raised questions about eroding the rule of law and the long-term destabilizing effects of bailouts. In a financial crisis, regulators …

Reading Comprehension Assessment Using Llm-Based Chatbot, Alan Wong, Vincent Lacey, Chaitanya Gharpure, Rebecca Hao, Priya Venkatraman, Gal Elidan, Roee Engelberg, Lidan Hackmon, Roni Rabin, Michael Fink, Paxon Yu, Tiffany Yang, Vitaliy Dikker, Adva Levin

Defensive Publications Series

Users who are learning to read or learning about a topic by viewing content on a device can benefit from conversational activities, such as question-answer turns for the viewed content. This disclosure describes techniques to perform natural language assessments of content that is being consumed on a user device. A chatbot is implemented using suitable technology, such as a large language model. With user permission, the model is used to generate questions that evaluate the user’s understanding of the content viewed. User provided answers are evaluated and suitable responses are provided to the user. The techniques enable automated assessment and …

Comparison Of Outcomes After Open Versus Robotic Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Kumar Madhavan, Rahul Jena, Priyank Bhargava, Aditya Pradhan, Mahendra Bhandari

Urology Articles

INTRODUCTION: This meta-analysis compares the clinical outcomes of robot-assisted kidney transplant (RAKT) to open kidney transplant (OKT).

METHODS: A systematic search of Scopus and MEDLINE databases was carried out using a combination of keywords to identify studies comparing RAKT to OKT. Baseline characteristics and preoperative and postoperative data were collected along with data on the short- and long-term outcomes. The study was registered in PROSPERO and Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed.

RESULTS: A total of 16 studies were included with a total of 2555 patients, …

Do Pets Really Save $23 Billion A Year In Health Care Costs?, Harold Herzog

Herzog - Companion Animals and Health

A new pet industry report claims pet-ownership saves Americans $23 billion a year in medical costs. Unfortunately, this claim is not supported by most research on human-pet interactions. For example, there is little evidence that pet owners make fewer doctor visits or are less likely to be obese.

Advancements And Applications Of Injectable Hydrogel Composites In Biomedical Research And Therapy., Hossein Omidian, Sumana Dey Chowdhury

HPD Articles

Injectable hydrogels have gained popularity for their controlled release, targeted delivery, and enhanced mechanical properties. They hold promise in cardiac regeneration, joint diseases, postoperative analgesia, and ocular disorder treatment. Hydrogels enriched with nano-hydroxyapatite show potential in bone regeneration, addressing challenges of bone defects, osteoporosis, and tumor-associated regeneration. In wound management and cancer therapy, they enable controlled release, accelerated wound closure, and targeted drug delivery. Injectable hydrogels also find applications in ischemic brain injury, tissue regeneration, cardiovascular diseases, and personalized cancer immunotherapy. This manuscript highlights the versatility and potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research. Moreover, it includes a perspective …

On The Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine, Forest W. Arnold

The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections

No abstract provided.

Komparatibong Pananaliksik Sa Mga Etnikong Estereotipo Sa Mga Ilocano, Itawes, At Ibanag Sa Lungsod Ng Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Rosette B. Balisi, Guadalupe B. Cagurangan

Malay Journal

Ang Lungsod ng Tuguegarao sa Cagayan ay maituturing na isang multikultural at multietnikong lugar na namamayani ang mga etnolingguwistikong pangkat ng mga Ilocano, Itawes, at Ibanag. Sa tulong ng metodolohiya nina Katz at Braly na nilapatan ng modipikasyon nina Mendoza et al., napagtagumpayan ng pananaliksik na ito ang mga sumusunod na layunin: 1) nalaman ang 12 pangunahing katangiang estereotipo ng etnolingguwistikong pangkat, 2) nakalkula ang uniformity indeces ng bawat etnolingguwistikong pangkat, 3) nalaman ang pagkapositibo/pagkanegatibo indices ng mga etnolingguwistikong pangkat 4) napaghambing ang 12 pangunahing mga katangiang estereotipo ng etnolingguwistikong pangkat, 5) napaghambing ang uniformity indices at, 6) napaghambing ang …

Intervention Types And Frequency In Animal Prosthetics And Orthotics, Ray Jeffrey Lee, Ray Jeffrey Lee

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Orthotic and prosthetic interventions in veterinary medicine have been performed on a wide range of animal species, aiding in rehabilitation and healing for various pathologies. Contrary to popular belief, veterinary orthotics and prosthetics are not a recent development but have a long history. This study aimed to assess the frequency, cause, and nature of veterinary interventions that could have benefited from orthotic and prosthetic interventions across different species. Data were collected through a survey administered to veterinarians and veterinary orthotic and prosthetic professionals. The outcomes of the investigation contribute to enhancing the knowledge surrounding veterinary amputations, arthrodesis, and the use …

Preliminary Incidence And Trends Of Infections Caused By Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2022, Miranda J. Delahoy, Hazel J. Shah, Daniel Lowell Weller, Logan C. Ray, Kirk Smith, Suzanne Mcguire, Rosalie T. Trevejo, Elaine Scallan Walter, Katie Wymore, Tamara Rissman, Marcy Mcmillian, Sarah Lathrop, Bethany Laclair, Michelle M. Boyle, Stic Harris, Joanna Zablotsky-Kufel, Kennedy Houck, Carey J. Devine, Carey E. Lau, Robert V. Tauxe, Beau B. Bruce, Patricia M. Griffin, Daniel C. Payne

Pathology Research and Scholarship

Each year, infections from major foodborne pathogens are responsible for an estimated 9.4 million illnesses, 56,000 hospitalizations, and 1,350 deaths in the United States (1). To evaluate progress toward prevention of enteric infections in the United States, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) conducts surveillance for laboratory-diagnosed infections caused by eight pathogens transmitted commonly through food at 10 U.S. sites. During 2020-2021, FoodNet detected decreases in many infections that were due to behavioral modifications, public health interventions, and changes in health care-seeking and testing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. This report presents preliminary estimates of pathogen-specific annual incidences during …

On The Use Of Wireless Technologies For Wildlife Monitoring: Wireless Sensor Network Routing Protocols, Lilian Mutalemwa

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Traditional methods for wildlife monitoring are labor-intensive and time-consuming. Therefore, advanced technologies and remote monitoring methods are becoming increasingly popular. This paper presents a study on wireless technologies for wildlife monitoring. In the study, a review of the literature was done to identify the most commonly used wireless technologies. Various technologies were explored including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor networks (WSNs), artificial intelligence (AI), global positioning system (GPS), and very high frequency (VHF) radio. Then, a more detailed study was done on WSN technology. Investigations were done to observe the performance of routing protocols in …

Determination Of Cyanide Concentration Levels In Surface Water And Soil From Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining Villages At Chunya, Mbeya - Tanzania, Mahir Mohammed Said

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

This study aimed to determine levels of cyanide (CN) pollution in the soil and surface water at selected mining sites of Mbeya region. A total of (n = 124) samples were collected and analyzed by spectrophotometry. The cyanide levels of soil-based samples and water-based samples at Mwasenga, and Ifumbo mining sites were above the permissible limits. This was due to poor disposal of tailing from the gold processing plants and mismanagement of wastewater. On the other hand, the Cyanide was within the allowable limit for both soil and water at Godima, Itewe, Ashishira and Nyatula mining sites. This was attributed …

An Indispensable Spice In Multicultural Hatay Cuisine: Sumac, Ibrahim Cekic

Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research

Hatay is an ancient city that has hosted dozens of civilizations in the history. Today, this city, which includes different ethnic groups, has a rich culinary culture shaped by cultural interactions. Spices are among the basic components of this cuisine. Locust powder, nutmeg, mahaleb, fennel, dried basil, cajun, Samandag’s red chili powder, zahtar, and sumac are among the most used spices in Hatay cuisine. This study was carried out to determine the traditional consumption patterns and uses of sumac, which is one of the spices identified with the gastronomic identity of Hatay. In this context, a semi-structured interview form consisting …

Shift Work As A Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor: A Narrative Review., Ryan Wong, Alex Crane, Jay Sheth, Harvey N. Mayrovitz

HPD Articles

Shift work has emerged as a significant health concern in recent years, and research has revealed a link to circadian rhythm dysregulation and atherosclerosis, both of which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Currently, there is a lack of updated reviews regarding the impact of shiftwork on CVD. Thus, the present narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the latest research on the relationship between shift work and CVD, identify potential gaps in the current knowledge, and highlight areas for future research. Database searches for peer-reviewed articles published between January 2013 to January 2023 on shift …

Advancements And Challenges In Polymer-Based Adsorbents For Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Capture, Lavanya M Dr., Anusha Yg, Yash Rameshwar Bohari, Shanmuga Priya S Dr.

Manipal Journal of Science and Technology

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a critical strategy for mitigating carbon dioxide emissions and the negative effects of climate change. Among various CCS technologies, adsorption has emerged as a promising approach due to its low energy consumption, ease of operation, and versatility. In recent years, polymer materials have gained increasing attention for use as adsorbents due to their tuneable properties and high carbon capture capacities. This review paper presents an overview of the technical and sustainable developments in the field of polymer materials and technology for carbon capture using adsorption. This review focuses on the types of polymer materials …

Operating Fund Budget/ Expenditure Summary Report 2022-23, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

No abstract provided.

Integrating Lipid Metabolism, Pheromone Production And Perception By Fruitless And Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 4, Jie Sun, Wen Kan Liu, Calder Ellsworth, Qian Sun, Yufeng Pan, Yi Chun Huang, Wu Min Deng

Faculty Publications

Sexual attraction and perception are crucial for mating and reproductive success. In Drosophila melanogaster, the male-specific isoform of Fruitless (Fru), FruM, is a known master neuro-regulator of innate courtship behavior to control the perception of sex pheromones in sensory neurons. Here, we show that the non-sex-specific Fru isoform (FruCOM) is necessary for pheromone biosynthesis in hepatocyte-like oenocytes for sexual attraction. Loss of FruCOM in oenocytes resulted in adults with reduced levels of cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs), including sex pheromones, and show altered sexual attraction and reduced cuticular hydrophobicity. We further identify Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 (Hnf4) as a key target of …

Mga Piling E-Pabula Ng Caraga Bilang Mga Kagamitang Awdyo- Biswal Sa Pagtuturo Sa Ikapitong Baitang, Fe S. Bermiso, Janrose M. Evangelio, Ariel S. Gongora

Malay Journal

Pangunahing layunin ng pananaliksik ang makabuo ng kompendiyo ng mga e-pabula gamit ang mga piling orihinal na kaalamang bayan sa rehiyon ng Caraga bilang mga kagamitang awdyo-biswal sa pagtuturo sa ikapitong baitang. Ito ay deskriptibo-debelopmental na pag-aaral na ang mga nalikhang mga e-pabula, alinsunod sa teoryang Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning ni Richard E. Mayer at Cognitive Load Theory ni John Sweller , ay isinalang sa balidasyon at aktuwal na paggamit ng mga ito sa pagtuturo sa mga piling mag-aaral. Natuklasan na akma ang disenyo at epektibong kagamitang pampagtuturo ang mga nabuong e-pabula matapos itong sang-ayunan ng anim na ebalweytor. …

Angas Bilang Lakas: Mga Kuwento Ng Kabataang Babae Ng Mataas Na Paaralang Pambansa Ng Muntinlupa (Senior High School), Lynette V. Mandap, Raquel Sison-Buban

Malay Journal

Layunin ng pag-aaral na (1) masuri kung paano nagiging lakas ang angas para sa mga kabataang babae, (2) mailatag ang mga kuwento ng angas bilang lakas ng mga kabataang babae, at (3) matukoy ang kalimitang isyu/suliranin, at hamon ng mga kabataang babae gayundin kung paano nila ito hinaharap. Ang mga kalahok sa pag-aaral ay nasa edad 18 hanggang 20 taong gulang mula sa Mataas na Paaralang Pambansa ng Muntinlupa (Senior High School). Gamit ang pakikipagkuwentuhan bilang metodo ng pananaliksik (Pe-Pua 1982), sinuri ang mga binalikang alaala ng naging danas ng kabataang babae, pinagnilayan ang mga isyu/suliranin, hamon, at solusyon nila …

Ang Mas Nakikitang Muhon Ng Kontemporanyong Panitikan Ng Kanlurang Visayas Sa Mapa Ng Pambansang Pampanitikan Bilang Produkto Ng Literary Engineering Ni Leoncio P. Deriada: Pakikipanayam Sa Apat Na Manlilikha Ng Kanlurang Visayas, Ferdinand P. Jarin

Malay Journal

Ang pag-aaral ay tungkol sa buhay, pag-aakda, at kultural na produksiyon ng itinuturing na Ama ng Kontemporanyong Panitikan ng Kanlurang Visayas na si Leoncio P. Deriada. Napakahalaga ng naging papel ni Deriada upang mamayagpag ang kontemporanyong panitikan ng Kanlurang Visayas lalo pa ang pagsusulat at pagpapakilala ng mga wikang Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, at Aklanon bilang mga wika ng pambansang panitikan. Ang mga antolohiyang binuo ni Deriada ang kongkretisasyon ng konsepto niya ng panitikan ng rehiyon, o ang panitikan mula sa mga banwa ng Kanlurang Visayas, bilang panitikan ng bansa. Nais tugunan ng pag-aaral ang hamon ng kritiko at pambansang alagad ng …

Assessment Of Autonomous Emergency Braking (Aeb) Pedestrian System Impact On 2016 - 2020 Malaysian Animal-Crossings Accidents Data, Amirrul Nizam Abu Kassim, Mior A. M. Said, Tengku N.A.T. Kamaruddin, Nurulakmar A. Husain

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

The trend of animal-vehicle collision (AVCs) occurrences over the past years demonstrates increasing numbers, and this call for a proper mitigation plan by appropriate authority bodies. Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) pedestrian system - proven effective in collision prevention and mitigation for vehicle-pedestrian collision – can potentially expand its original functionality to AVCs avoidance. This study presents a new data assessment method to predict the impact of AEB pedestrian system implementation on vehicles to reduce AVCs cases from 2016 to 2020. In general, a new scoring system is introduced whereby fitment rating points of 1, 0.5 and 0 are given to …

How Do Short-Form Travel Videos Trigger Travel Inspiration? Identifying And Validating The Driving Factors, Xue Fang, Chaowu Xie, Jun Yu, Songshan Huang, Jiangchi Zhang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Short-form travel videos are popular and can trigger travel inspiration. Based on persuasion theory and customer inspiration theory, Study 1 analyzed audience comments toward short-form travel videos following the grounded theory approach, and identified seven basic attributes of short-form travel videos triggering travel inspiration in three categories of attractiveness. Based on the stimuli-organism-response framework, Study 2 revealed that presenter, destination, and video design each had significant positive effect on travel intention via the chain mediation of inspired-by and inspired-to of travel inspiration. Additionally, openness to experience was found to positively moderate the effects of presenter and destination attractiveness on travel …

The Potential Of Economic Loss Due To Stunting In Indonesia, Esty Asriyana Suryana

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Stunting cases continue to increase, along with the high risk of undernutrition, the increasing prevalence of malnutrition, and decreasing productivity. If this condition is not handled correctly, it can affect Indonesia's development performance, inequality, and poverty. Stunting can hinder economic growth and labor productivity, affecting 11% of GDP (gross domestic product) and reducing the income of adult workers by up to 20%. Based on this, it is necessary to make prevention and control efforts in nutrition intervention activities an economic investment. Therefore, this study estimates the economic potential lost due to stunting in children under five. This descriptive study is …

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Amrit Kahlon, Ravina Ramnani, Kartik Rajpal, Yusra Irshad, Sudeep Chapagain, Arushee Bhatnagar, Steven B Lippmann

The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections

No abstract provided.