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Human-Aware Motion Planning For Aerial Robots, Beichen Zhou

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

This project shows a combination for drones autonomous navigation in dynamic environments. The algorithm combine Social GAN SGAN for human trajectory prediction with Rapidly-exploring Random Tree Star RRT* for path planning. The objective is to efficiently and safe navigate in the area with human. Drones would avoid moving human and maintaining optimal flight path. During training SGAN model, we use both public datasets and dataset collected in the lab, which improve its adaptability in the lab. This experiment was tested through simulations and real-word experiment. SGAN provided a good prediction of human trajectories, which help drones to adjust their path. …

Right Truncated‏ ‏Of Mixed Komal-Weibull Distribution With Properties, Sairan Hamza, Bayda Attia Khalaf, Erum Rehman

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: Truncated distributions occur in many practical situations and predict real phenomena. Theoretical framework: this paper proposed a right-truncated mixed Komal-Weibull distribution on [0,1] with three parameters, and derived some of its properties. approach: To show the ability and behavior of this distribution, some mathematical properties are given, such as the likelihood distribution function, the cumulative distribution function, the reliability function, the hazard function, the properties of the kth moments, the variance, skewness, and kurtosis coefficients, the moment generating function and the distribution of order statistics. In addition, the maximum likelihood estimate is derived. Findings: the new distribution is flexible …

Human Capital And Economic Growth In Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Panel Data Analysis, Mohamed Sharif Bashir Elsharif, Adil Idris Ali, Ahlam Abdelhadi Hassan Elamin

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This study examined the empirical relationship between human capital and economic growth across eight Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from 1990 to 2022. Theoretical Framework: This study examined the relationship between human capital and economic growth by applying the Cobb-Douglas production function within the framework of the neoclassical Solow growth model. The study considers fixed assets as a measure of physical capital and school enrollment as a proxy for human capital. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employed the pooled mean group (PMG) estimator within a panel autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach to analyze human capital variables' short- and long-run impacts on economic …

Factors Affecting The Decision To Use Apple Pay Wireless E-Wallet, Hoang Thi Thanh, To Cong Truong, Thai Dong Tan, Ha Quoc Manh

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This study investigates the factors influencing the decision to use Apple Pay in Vietnam. It seeks to understand how various perceptions and expectations shape consumer behavior toward adopting wireless payment systems. Theoretical framework: The research framework is built upon established theories related to technology acceptance and consumer behavior. Key influencing factors examined include Security Perception, Utility Perception, Performance Expectation, Usage Attitude, Ecosystem, and Ease of Use. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. A survey was conducted with a sample of 350 consumers in Vietnam. The collected data was analyzed using SmartPLS 3.9 software …

Illinois State University, One Hundred And Sixty-Fifth Annual Commencement, December 2024, Illinois State University

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Illinois State University

One Hundred and Sixty-Fifth Annual Commencement

December 2024

Self- And Informant Report In A First-Time Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In Adulthood: The Role Of Females, Antonio F Pagán, Amy K Izuno-Garcia, Killian R Hughes, Katherine S Chapman, Katherine A Loveland

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adulthood is a growing area of research and practice as the number of adults seeking a first-time diagnosis has increased. Informants are often utilized to aid in the evaluation of ASD in childhood. Little is known regarding the convergence of self- and informant-report measures of ASD in adults and whether gender differences exist. We explored the convergence of self-report and informant ratings on two commonly used rating scales and a clinician observation measure for the diagnosis of ASD.

Methods: The present study explored the convergence of two commonly used measures (SRS-2 …

Glial Progenitor Heterogeneity And Plasticity In The Adult Spinal Cord, Haichao Wei, Jia Qian Wu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

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Nasal Virus Infection Induces Asthma Exacerbation Through B-Cell-Dependent Recruitment Of Inflammatory Monocytes, Kody A Waldstein, Arman Issimov, Maria Ganama, Valerie Jinge, Stephen Tilley, Xiaoyang Hua

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Upper respiratory viral infections (URVIs) are responsible for 80% of asthma exacerbation episodes. However, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.

Methods: In this study, we used a mouse model of URVI and examined the impact of URVI on asthma phenotypes and the underlying mechanisms.

Results: Previously, we have reported that nasal-restricted infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) only produces mild sino-nasal inflammation and mucus production, without causing direct lung infection. However, such nasal-restricted infection dramatically enhanced TH2 and TH17 inflammatory responses in the lungs and increased airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in mice with house dust mite (HDM)-induced asthma. Additionally, nasal-restricted …

Expanded-Access Use Of Elamipretide Improves Quality Of Life In Patients With Rare Mitochondrial Disorders Characterized By Ophthalmic Symptoms: A Case Series, Sharique Ansari, Mary Kay Koenig

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

This case series presents the use of elamipretide in two patients with different progressive mitochondrial disorders (chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia [CPEO] plus and neuropathy, ataxia, and retinitis pigmentosa [NARP] syndrome) characterized by ophthalmic traits. Elamipretide was well tolerated and both patients demonstrated improvement in symptoms while on therapy.

Type Ii Innate Lymphoid Cell Plasticity Contributes To Impaired Reconstitution After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Sonia J. Laurie, Joseph P. Foster, Danny W. Bruce, Hemamalini Bommiasamy, Oleg V. Kolupaev, Mostafa Yazdimamaghani, Samantha G. Pattenden, Nelson J. Chao, Stefanie Sarantopoulos, Joel S. Parker, Ian J. Davis, Jonathan S. Serody

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Type II innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) maintain homeostasis and barrier integrity in mucosal tissues. In both mice and humans, ILC2s poorly reconstitute after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Determining the mechanisms involved in their impaired reconstitution could improve transplant outcomes. By integrating single-cell chromatin and transcriptomic analyses of transplanted ILC2s, we identify a previously unreported population of converted ILC1-like cells in the mouse small intestine post-transplant. Exposure of ILC2s to proinflammatory cytokines resulted in a mixed ILC1-ILC2 phenotype but was able to convert only a small population of ILC2s to ILC1s, which were found post-transplant. Whereas ILC2s protected against …

Deep Subseafloor Sediments In Guaymas Basin Harbor Cosmopolitan Microbiota And Traces Of Hydrothermal Populations, Paraskevi Mara, David Beaudoin, Ivano Aiello, Yuki Morono, David Geller-Mcgrath, Virginia P. Edgcomb, Andreas Teske

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Environmental factors shape subsurface microbial ecosystems, and well-characterized sites are ideal for determining how environmental parameters shape sediment communities. Sediments from eight geologically and thermally distinct sites were drilled during International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 385 in Guaymas Basin, an expedition focused on the hydrothermal deep biosphere. Using high-throughput 16S ribosomal nucleic acid sequencing, cell counts, phylogenetics, metatranscriptomics, and mineralogical/elemental X-ray spectroscopy, we examine linkages and feedbacks between mineral composition, temperature, geochemistry, and microbial populations. We show subsurface life is dominated by heterotrophic, cosmopolitan prokaryotes that thrive within a range of sediments and temperature conditions across Guaymas Basin. Hydrothermally-affiliated lineages …

Energy Intensity Convergence Among Chinese Provinces: A Theil Index Decomposition Analysis, Yifan Wang, Wei Li, Nadia Doytch

Ateneo School of Government Publications

China, the world’s largest carbon emitter, has one of the most stringent provincial emissions reduction programs, incorporated into its Five-Year National Plan to reduce carbon emissions. However, the widening energy intensity gap between provinces poses a great challenge for carbon reduction. In this study, we analyze the convergence of Energy intensity (EIC), i.e., the time-dependent decrease of differences among regional energy intensity over time focusing on a data set of 30 Chinese provinces from 2000 to 2015. Our goal is to identify the provinces that are responsible for the observed divergence in energy intensity and identify the factors causing that …

The Bridge Newsletter Winter 2024, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

The Bridge Newsletter

• TED x Missouri S&T: Unveiling Resilience
• ElGawady named interim chair
• Ma named inaugural Kummer Impact Professor
• Sensor patent granted
• Burken awarded ASCE President’s Medal

2024 December, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for December of 2024.

The Lived Experience Of Nurses Caring For People Experiencing Homelessness: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study, Debra Guerrini

Theses & Dissertations

Background:

Marginalized patient populations, such as people experiencing homelessness, receive a lower quality of care linked to stereotyping and biases (Alspach, 2018). Populations receiving substandard healthcare are often subconsciously identified by attributes such as age, race, mental health, housing, and social status (Padilla-Moledo et al., 2016). These stigmatized attributes can be the underpinning of bias. The health status of people experiencing homelessness is generally poorer than housed populations, with evidence demonstrating the difficulties they encounter when attempting access to healthcare (Klop et al., 2018).

Purpose:

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and gain a more in-depth understanding …

The Lived Experience Of Older Adults Using Telemedicine Services, Cathy Anne Cahill

Theses & Dissertations

The coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the subsequent pandemic transformed the healthcare delivery system in the U.S. Telemedicine became an essential mode of healthcare, and its usage increased significantly during the public health emergency. Telemedicine improved access to care, especially for vulnerable patient populations and those with chronic medical conditions. There were many other benefits, including convenience, cost savings, and reduced coronavirus transmission. It also reduced the strain on healthcare facilities and overburdened healthcare providers. A qualitative, Heideggerian phenomenological method of inquiry was conducted to understand the experience of the older adult population utilizing telemedicine services. These methods included a description …

Strategic Clarity And Its Impact On Improving The Mental Image Of The Organization: Analytical Research At The University Of Fallujah, Uday Awad Mahdi*, Ali Hassoun Al-Taie

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This research emphasizes the need for the organization to redistribute powers and responsibilities internally, empower its human resources, and grant it various powers to present the opinions and proposals necessary to achieve this. Theoretical Framework: According to researchers (Ritchie-Dunham & Puente, 2008), the organization needs to establish its roots in its surrounding environment, it needs to strengthen its mental image and recognize the role that strategic clarity plays in achieving this. Design/Methodology/Approach: Analysis of study data in three colleges (2023-2024), using strategic clarity in its components (clarity of goals, clarity of organizational structure, clarity of employees’ role, clarity of …

Analize Exchange Rate Changes Effect On Poverty In Iraq For The Period (2004-2022), Ashraq Taleb, Azhar Hasan Hasan Ali

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: Analysis of the Impact of Exchange Rate Changes on the Poverty Index in Iraq and a Study of the Resulting Effects for the period (2004-2022). Theoretical framework: The research studied the relationship between the change in the (EX) and its role in reducing the phenomenon of poverty in Iraq for the period (2004-2022). The exchange rate is considered one of the most important tools of monetary policy in the Iraqi economy due to its sensitivity to any change taken by the monetary authority and its direct and indirect effects on all economic variables, including its impact on the poverty …

The Impact Of E-Commerce On Digital Marketing Hopes And Ambitions: A Case Study In Airline Reservation Offices In Iraq, Anas Maaroof, Abdullah Oğrak

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The current study aims to identify the impact of e-commerce with digital marketing in airline reservation offices in the Republic of Iraq. The study consists of two main variables: the independent variable that included e-commerce, which consisted of four dimensions: Business-to-Business, Consumer-to-Business, and Consumer-to. - Consumer, Business-to-Government, and the dependent variable represents digital marketing, the dimensions of which are: website design, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and email marketing. Theoretical Framework: Upon on Maaroof, A. (2021) This study highlights the importance of e-commerce and digital marketing, such as booking corners during digital transactions in airline reservation offices, as …

The Role Of Authentic Leadership In Human Resources Development: An Analytical Study In Diyala State Company, Ali Radhi Abbas*, Mohammed Matook Abood Al- Mahdi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This research works to achieve several objectives, the most important of which is determining the type of relationship between authentic leadership and human resource development and its dimensions. Theoretical Framework: In light of what was proposed by researchers(Walumbwa et al., 2008), (Ivancevich, 2002), this study helps public organizations on the one hand and the company being studied as well as identify the level of employees' awareness of authentic leadership and The positives that leadership can contribute to developing human resources. Design/Methodology/Approach: conducted in Diyala State Company (2024) by distributing (180) valid questionnaires that were analyzed using advanced statistical methods …

The Impact Of Strategic Entrepreneurship On Strategic Performance: An Analytical Study At Maysan Oil Company, Maytham Challoob Hashim, Slim Chaouachi, Belgacem Bchini, Hakeem Hammood Flayyih

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This research collects essential variables in the cognitive level of Strategic Management Resources (SMR) and provides a theoretical framework for Strategic Entrepreneurship (SE) and Strategic Performance (SP), which may benefit other researchers. Theoretical framework: Organizations seek an in-depth study to discover the reasons for developing SE and its impact on SP in encouraging employees to work or adapt to the new society. This study explores the impact of SE on SP at Maysan Oil Company. Methodology: The descriptive analytical method was used in this research to study and analyze phenomena due to its flexibility. Maysan Oil Company was chosen …

Knowledge Sharing And Its Impact On Organizational Performance- An Analytical Study In The Directorate Of Education, Al- Karkh First, Baghdad, Mohammed Hafedh Farhan, Mohammed Yaseen Raheem

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The current research aims to identify the impact of knowledge sharing on organizational performance with a sample in the Ministry of Education/ the Directorate of Education of First Karkh. Theoretical framework: Knowledge sharing is one of the key factors that contribute to improving organizational performance through exchanging of knowledge and experiences among employees. It highlights the importance of this process in developing and improving performance in a changeable environment. Design/methodology/approach: This study was conducted in the Directorate of Education, First Karkh, Baghdad, with 187 legitimate questionnaires that were analyzed using  superior statistical techniques. Findings: Knowledge sharing significantly influences organizational …

Alternative Agrifood Systems And The Economic Sustainability Of Farmers' Cooperatives: The Chinese Experience, Zhanping Hu, Qian Forrest Zhang

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Most registered farmers' cooperatives in China are de facto private enterprises; while many bring economic gains to farmers, they do not function as cooperatives. Among the small minority that started as authentic cooperatives, however, most struggled to provide economic benefits to members, unable to achieve economic sustainability. The failure of true farmers' cooperatives in China has been widely studied; the success of the few that did become economically sustainable, however, remains poorly understood. Using a sample of 70 farmers' cooperatives across the country and comparing three “extreme cases”—cooperatives that are both authentic and economically successful—with the rest, this study argues …

Using Simulations Of Future Extreme Weather Events To Escape The Resilience Trap: Experimental Evidence From Hong Kong, Terry Van Gevelt, J. Yang, K. N. Chan, L. Li, Fiona Williamson, B. G. Mcadoo, A. D. Switzer

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

Hong Kong is a hyper-dense coastal city that has long learned to live with a potentially disastrous extreme weather event: tropical cyclones. This was largely a reactionary process, with investments in soft and hard infrastructure made in the aftermath of devastating tropical cyclones. While the experiences of devastating tropical cyclones remain strong in the collective memory of the city, Hong Kong's present-day resilience has led to complacency, especially among the general public. We suggest that Hong Kong may be caught in a resilience trap, where previous success in building resilience may be hindering the city's ability to adapt to the …

Computer Use Frequency And Cardiovascular Health In Middle-Aged And Older Adults, Meilan Hu, Shu Fen Diong, K. T. A. Sandeeshwara Kasturiratna, Andree Hartanto

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

With increased computer usage amongst midlife and older adults, concerns are emerging with regards to the potential adverse health effects of computer use given the sedentary habits it may encourage. The current study aims to investigate the relationship between computer use and cardiovascular risk in midlife and older adults. From the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States II: Biomarker Project (2004–2009) and the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS II), 2004–2006, we examined five cardiovascular risk biomarkers—high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein—in relation to self-reported general …

Us Or Them: How Covid-19 Vaccine Priority Influences Perceptions Of Local-Migrant Worker Relations, Tengjiao Huang, Haochen Zhou, Liz Jones, Chin Wen Cong

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare pre-existing societal fault lines, placing immense strain on intergroup relations and giving rise to xenophobic sentiments. Drawing on Realistic Conflict Theory (RCT) and Social Identity Approach (SIA), our study examined how the public allocation of COVID-19 variant vaccines could influence the dynamics between local citizens and migrant workers, and under what conditions. One key idea is that valued resource distribution that favour migrant workers may produce increased perceptions of realistic threats among local citizens which could lead to exacerbated negative attitudes and behaviours of high-status local citizens towards low-status migrants, whereas higher fairness perceptions of …

Advances In Research On Anthropogenic Drivers Of Climate Change, Andrew Jorgenson, Hassan El Tinay, Jared Fitzgerald, Jennifer Givens, Taekyeong Goh, Xiaorui Huang, Orla Kelly, Annika Marie Rieger, Ryan P. Thombs

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This chapter provides an overview of advances in social science research on the anthropogenic drivers of climate change. Anthropogenic drivers refer to the social systems and human actions causing GHG emissions, and societal factors shaping and conditioning those actions. The authors summarize the contemporary drivers research literature on (1) economic growth, (2) income and wealth inequality, (3) environmental load displacement and ecologically unequal exchange, (4) militarization, and (5) corporations. In addition to summarizing recent work, the authors identify future directions for each of these areas of research, as well as ways in which they can be better integrated.

(In)Visible China: Understanding Chinese Global Orders, Hassan Karrar, William A. Callahan, Carwyn Morris, Stephen Whiteman

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Where is China going? What does its alternative global order look like? We hear a lot about China’s grand projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, but how are they experienced on the ground in Africa, South America, and Asia?The Chinese Global Orders project brings together twenty-two scholars from five continents to explore these questions. As these four commentaries show, it seeks to pluralize the discussion by exploring “Chinese” beyond the PRC nation-state, “Global” as a space beyond the international, and “Orders” as a plural set of norms.The project seeks to do more than just describe Global China’s material impact, …

Korean Epistemology And Research: Centering Local Epistemologies In Qualitative Inquiry, Seungho Moon

Education: School of Education Faculty Publications and Other Works

This study examines how philosophical questions and discussions surrounding Korean epistemology can be reconstructed and created through qualitative research. Drawing upon Korea’s unique perspectives on human relationships and worldviews, it explores diverse discourses on knowledge and truth. Through a case-study approach, the author investigates the potential for qualitative researchers of varying cultural and historical heritage to expand their horizons and directions of qualitative inquiry. Illuminating the ontological dynamics of being and non-being within the multifaceted and in-depth discourses of Korean epistemology, it offers an example of what new versions of qualitative research are possible based on methodologies such as Suda, …

The Rage, Fall 2024, Aspen Humphries, Savannah Moore, Lottie Taylor

The Rage Zine

The Rage zine is published in collaboration with Students Advocating Gender Equality and CCU Women's and Gender Studies. Volume 3, Issue 1.