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Perceptions And Prejudices: The Impact Of Societal Views On Minority Populations And Their Relations With Law Enforcement, Charlize K. Mejia-Velilla

Honors Undergraduate Theses

This thesis explores the perspectives of University of Central Florida (UCF) students on the complex interactions between minority communities and law enforcement. Through a carefully designed survey, this study captures a range of student opinions on the social dynamics shaping these encounters, with a particular focus on the underlying factors that influence these perspectives. By examining elements such as media exposure, personal encounters, and societal narratives, this research delves into how students form their views on policing and minority relations. This study also investigates potential biases, whether implicit or explicit, that may arise from these factors and contribute to shaping …

Mental Health Challenges And Resilience Among International Graduate Students In The United States, Md Rejaul Haque

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This research examines the experiences of international graduate students in the United States. It focuses on the challenges they face that can lead to mental health issues. I conducted in-depth focus group interviews through Zoom. Participants shared their stories, highlighting the stigma around mental health. I transcribed the interviews and analyzed them for themes. The findings show that international students deal with various difficulties, such as cultural differences and homesickness. They often find better support from informal peer networks rather than from institutional resources. The study highlights the importance of community engagement and cultural exchange in helping these students build …

The Influence Of Volcano Edifice Resonance On The Seismic Triggering Of Thermal Activity At Active Volcanoes, Morgana M. Wilke

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

There is an established correlation between large earthquakes and volcanic unrest, however the mechanisms between this connection are not well understood. Relatively small changes in stress within a volcanic system could be enough to initiate a response. One aspect that could serve to amplify small dynamic stress changes is volcanic edifice resonance triggered by surface waves at resonant frequency. In this paper, we investigate the relationship between thermal activity of volcanoes and various minimum thresholds of Love wave amplitudes at resonance caused by teleseismic earthquakes above a 7.0 M. Satellite-derived thermal data from 25 volcanoes are modeled in relation to …

Early Screening Of Alzheimer’S Disease Through Verbal Communication And Using Large Language Models (Llms), Venkatanand Ram Addepalli

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

With advancements in technology and the growth of artificial intelligence, the gap between healthcare challenges and solutions is narrowing. This study explores the use of large language models (LLMs) to screen for Alzheimer's disease through patient-physician conversations. Fine-tuning and instruction-tuning techniques were applied to improve predictions. The performance of fine-tuned open-source models like LLaMA and GPT-3 was compared to smaller models such as TinyLLaMA and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) models. The models were tested to determine their ability to classify individuals as cognitively normal (CN) or at any stage of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Reinforcement learning through human feedback was used to …

Eastern Michigan University, Spring Commencement, April 27, 2024, Eastern Michigan University

Commencement Programs and Materials

No abstract provided.

Measuring Elementary Students' Level Of Acquisition Of Historical Habits Of Mind, Natalia E. Cruz

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Providing elementary-aged students with opportunities to engage in authentic historical analysis is crucial to building their historical thinking skills. Teaching with primary and secondary sources allows students the opportunity to engage in authentic inquiry-based learning experiences where the acquisition of a historical concept is in their hands. This differs from the traditional social studies learning experience, as these inquiry-based learning experiences are student-centered, and the teacher is present as a guide. Developing social studies instruction utilizing the SOURCES Framework for Teaching with Primary and Secondary Sources (Waring, 2021) is an effective way to scaffold authentic historical inquiry at the upper …

Acquired Treatment Resistance In Prostate Cancer Via The Production Of Radiation Derived Extracellular Vesicles Containing Mitochondrial Proteins, Caitlin Miller

Theses and Dissertations--Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Radiation treatment (RT) is one of the most commonly administered treatments for prostate cancer (PCa) patients, yet the recurrence of tumors after RT remains one of the significant challenges in the eradication of PCa. In addition to induction of DNA damage, ROS production, and cell death, we found that RT promotes Extracellular vesicle (EV) production in PCa cells, at least in part, through H₂O₂ production (Miller CE et al., Antioxidants 2022, PMID 36358489). Since we observed EV production upon RT, EVs and their contents could play a role(s) in cancer survival after RT. By using flow cytometry …

Porcupine’S Role In The Enhancement Of Enzalutamide Efficacy In Drug Resistant Prostate Cancer, Katelyn Jones

Theses and Dissertations--Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Androgen receptor (AR) signaling continues to participate as a vital component of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Subsequently, this has led to the development of Androgen Signaling Inhibitors (ASI), specifically Enzalutamide (ENZ), which is a direct inhibitor of AR, to clinically manage CRPC. Inevitably, ENZ treatment only provides improvement for approximately two months before advancing to an incurable form, ENZ-resistant CRPC. With PCa ranking as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in USA males, there is an urgency and necessity for the discovery and development of novel therapeutic approaches for CRPC. Wnt signaling has been extensively documented in its involvement …

Are Collective Joint Employers Of College Athletes? Empirical Analysis Of Nil Deals And School Policies, Michael H. Leroy

Marquette Sports Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Big Ten's Legal Duties And Risks: Protecting College Athletes Through The Voluntary Undertaking Doctrine In A Changing Landscape, Jeffrey F. Levine, Christian D. Hanna, Tiara Porterfield

Marquette Sports Law Review

No abstract provided.

Commercial Baseball Scouting Services: Broadcast Usage Fair Or Foul?, Ryan S. Monsevalles

Marquette Sports Law Review

No abstract provided.

Digital (Re)Production: Spatial Mediations Through Augmented Reality Landscapes In ‘Pokemon Go’, Brigitte Pulminar Perkins

Theses and Dissertations--Geography

Since 2016, the mobile augmented reality game Pokémon GO has renewed interest within communities by mediating spatial engagement using in-game markers that must be engaged with throughout physical urban landscapes. This thesis identifies factors that influence the spatial distribution of digital markers used by this game to help inform analyses of urban gamification, urban spatial distribution, and cultural knowledge production processes. Drawing specifically on theories of urban spatialization and digital media studies, I highlight features of physical and digital legacies of redlining within Lexington, KY that are reproduced via Pokémon GO. I argue that the urban racialized landscape of Lexington …

State Governance And Less-Skilled Migrant Workers In South Korea, Weejun Park

Theses and Dissertations--Geography

This dissertation examines the migration governance of South Korea with a focus on the immigration of less-skilled migrant workers. While geographers and broader social scientists have explored this topic, previous studies have two main foci: 1) individual immigrants and their activities; and 2) migration policy development. Despite these studies’ contribution to the scholarship, there seems to be a relative lack of interest in the South Korean state as a potentially crucial actor in governing less-skilled migrant workers. To address this gap, this dissertation draws upon (political) geography, related social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields such as border studies, migration studies, and …

The Role Of A Leader: Establishing Psychological Safety In The Church, Gaylen Sheree Pearl Jones

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Abuse is an intentional attempt to cause harm to others. Within any environment there is the possibility of abuse; abuse can be physical, sexual, psychological, and more. This project addressed the phenomena of psychological safety in the church to reduce psychological abuse. Psychological abuse, also referred to as emotional abuse, is a form of abuse that induces fear and intentionally affects one’s emotional health. Psychological safety in the church is a phenomenon that needs to be addressed. This project examined biblical and psychological resources to gain a better understanding on how to create psychologically safe environments that will discourage emotional …

Cure Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 1, Department Of Oncology

Cancer Updates Research & Education (CURE) Archives

• Message from the Chair
• Conferences & Workshops
• Oncology Social Media
• Invited Talk Oncology
• Career Insight Session
• Guest Speakers
• Our Distinguished Faculty
• Celebrations
• Pink October
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• Nursing
• Congratulation to Faculty
• Promotions
• Publications

Promoting Safe Use Of Amrs By Assessing Their Residual Risks And Safety-Related Functions, Tongzhou Zhang, Sabrina Jocelyn, Chun Hong Law, Ali Aidibe, Soumaya Yacout

Articles dans des actes de congrès

With Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), the usual risks are those of collision between a worker and the AMR, or a body part trapped between the AMR and a fixed or moving obstacle. To bypass obstacles (human or otherwise), AMRs feature autonomous control systems activating safety-related functions based on machine learning or optimization algorithms. This paper proposes a roadmap to guide integrators and users on the safe implementation of two AMRs. To do so, a risk assessment of two identical AMRs was performed, using ISO 12100, in a test bed consisting of an Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems laboratory warehouse at Polytechnique Montreal. …

Quantum Photonic Devices With Rare Earth Incorporated Thin-Film Lithium Niobate, Likai Yang

Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Dissertations

Quantum information science, offering unprecedented potential compared to classical technologies, has undergone vast growth over the past decades. The proposed quantum computers promise the ability to solve complex problems that are practically intractable for classical computers; long range quantum networks are also envisioned as secure links to distribute both quantum and classical information. The demand to build these large-scale and sophisticated quantum architectures promotes the necessity of hybrid quantum systems, in which different platforms are pursued and interfaced according to specific needs. Among them, the solid state spins have drawn great attention for applications such as spin qubits, single photon …

Centering Climate Science In Learning, Déana Scipio, Priya Pugh, Kali Natarajan, Deb L. Morrison, Bethany Kogut, Karli Honebein, Michelle Grove, Jen Eklund

Climate, Water, and the Environment Research

The Washington State ClimeTime Network has been designed to build capacity for climate science learning, as well as broader NGSS implementation. As a network, we acknowledge the diversity of scientific histories and practices and continue to explore these variations to deepen our teaching and learning of climate science. This paper provides visions of what we mean by climate science centered learning, principles for fostering climate science learning, and guidance for capacity-building to achieve systemic implementation of climate science learning.

Empowering La In The Fight Against Climate Change, Thomas And Dorothy Leavey Center For The Study Of Los Angeles

StudyLA Data Briefs

ABOUT THIS STUDY

The 2024 Angeleno Poll conducted by StudyLA involved telephone sessions, online, and face-to-face surveys with 2,011 adults living in Los Angeles County. The survey was conducted in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean. Respondents were asked a range of questions on various issues like policing, housing, climate change, and so on to gauge what Angelenos think about these crucial issues facing our society at present.

ABOUT THIS REPORT

Survey results are presented in two sections: (1) toplines, or total responses for each question and (2) crosstabs, or all questions crossed by major demographics. The following report presents data …

Forecast La: Thinking About The Future, Thomas And Dorothy Leavey Center For The Study Of Los Angeles

StudyLA Data Briefs

ABOUT THIS STUDY

The 2024 Angeleno Poll conducted by StudyLA involved telephone sessions, online, and face-to-face surveys with 2,011 adults living in Los Angeles County. The survey was conducted in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean. Respondents were asked a range of questions on various issues like policing, housing, climate change, and so on to gauge what Angelenos think about these crucial issues facing our society at present.

ABOUT THIS REPORT

Survey results are presented in two sections: (1) toplines, or total responses for each question and (2) crosstabs, or all questions crossed by major demographics. The following report presents data …

Belonging In Los Angeles: The Black Experience - 2024 Angeleno Poll, Thomas And Dorothy Leavey Center For The Study Of Los Angeles

StudyLA Data Briefs

ABOUT THIS STUDY

The 2024 Angeleno Poll conducted by StudyLA involved telephone sessions, online, and face-to-face surveys with 2,011 adults living in Los Angeles County. The survey was conducted in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean. Respondents were asked a range of questions on various issues like policing, housing, climate change, and so on to gauge what Angelenos think about these crucial issues facing our society at present.

ABOUT THIS REPORT

Survey results are presented in two sections: (1) toplines, or total responses for each question and (2) crosstabs, or all questions crossed by major demographics. The following report presents data …

Conserving Thailand’S Wooden Built Heritage : Developments, Approaches, And Current Challenges, Teranetr Tienthavorn

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

This study investigated the developments and current status of stakeholders involved in preserving wooden heritage in Thailand, specifically from the government, private sectors, and academia. The methodologies consisted of documentary analyses, in-depth interviews, and on-site observations of wooden conservation sites.  The findings revealed three periods in the development of wooden built heritage: government-led building registration, the evolution of conservation approaches by various stakeholders including private and academic entities, and a collaborative phase emphasizing intangible aspects such as craftsmanship. The study examined current wooden conservation approaches, expanding from traditional methods applied in registered buildings to contemporary and flexible conservation approaches in …

Electronic Devices' Impact On Ocular Health, Tabarek A. Noori, Omar Sadik Shalal, Jannat Muhammad Kareem, Qabas Haitham Fadhil

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Globally, electronic devices are becoming more and more common; they are becoming a necessary tool for daily living and a portable technology that everybody can use. Aims to assess the effects of using electronic devices on the health condition of college students in particular eyes health on the other hands to evaluate internal and external symptoms that arise from prolonged use of electronic devices. A cross‑sectional study was performed between November 2022 to April 2023, a sample of 99 student was selected conveniently from students of college of health and medical techniques. All students accept to full the questionnaire and …

Estimation Of Immunological And Biochemical Parameters Within Psoriasis Arthritis In Iraqi Patients, Mohammed Abd Jawad

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Psoriatic Joint pain (public service announcement) is a multifactorial immune system condition described by joint irritation and psoriasis. The intricacy of its administration comes from individual changeability because of treatment and the emotional idea of agony. This study meant to look at the connections between orientation, sickness length, drug routine, and different clinical boundaries in public service announcement patients. Techniques: A cross-sectional examination was directed including Iraqi patients determined to have public service announcement. Information were gathered on orientation, sickness term, biochemical markers (ESR, HB, AST, ALT, Urea), Doctor's Visual Simple Scale (PHYS.VAS), Patient's Visual Simple Scale (PAT.VAS), Delicate Joint …

Heritage Values And Community Perception : A Look Into The Historic Ruins Of Dinajpur Rajbari, Murchana Madhury, Labanya Sarker

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

The establishment of the value and effective protection of historical ruins comprises a subject of rising interest, as evidenced by an increasing amount of research involving several disciplines. In Bangladesh, debates on the relevance of such abandoned, degraded, deformed, or empty structures—unlike other intact monuments in heritage studies—rarely take into account the attitude of the locals towards these ruins. Analyzing the case of Dinajpur Rajbari, Bangladesh, the paper intends to explore the value ascribed to historic ruins by the surrounding community. The study uses a case study approach built on Mason’s value typology, which has widely contributed to the identification …

Exploring Thai Vernacular Houses For Heritage Tourism Along The Western Bangkok Canals, Asadaporn Kiatthanawat, Patiphol Yodsurang, Aracha Krasae-In

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

The tourism industry in Bangkok, Thailand, has predominantly focused on urban attractions within the city, overlooking the significant cultural heritage and historical value of the canal-side areas. This research seeks to explore the untapped potential of heritage canal-side tourism in Western Bangkok. The objective is to identify and map the Thai and vernacular houses situated along the canal in the western region of Bangkok, an area of important cultural and heritage significance, and analyze their clustering and distribution patterns, utilizing a rapid survey—a comprehensive and swift data collection method characterized by quick on-site assessments and visual inspections. The findings reveal …

The Impact Of Spanish Classes For Labor And Delivery Nurses On Postpartum Depression Incidence Among Hispanic Women, Leilani Gutierrez

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a form of clinical depression that affects individuals after childbirth and is characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and other symptoms that impact daily functioning. After childbirth, postpartum depression and anxiety are experienced by 70-80% of new mothers (South Dakota Department of Health). The likelihood being twice as high for Hispanic women compared to caucasian women. Postpartum depression impacts 30-43% of Hispanic mothers who have recently given birth. Research indicates that poor childbirth experiences can lead to postpartum depression (Lara-Cinisomo et al,. 2023). The connection between language obstacles in the maternal care of Hispanic women and …

App-Lying Knowledge: Mypcos App Guiding Symptomatic Women To Pcos Awareness, Khanh Hoang

Nursing | Senior Theses

This study delves into the effectiveness of educating women about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) alongside the utilization of a dedicated mobile health application in raising awareness about PCOS and promoting healthcare-seeking behavior. PCOS, a prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting 8-13% of women in their reproductive age, lacks definitive remedies, and its underlying causes remain elusive. The primary objective is to establish that empowering women with knowledge about PCOS, facilitated by the MyPCOS mobile app, can lead to increased awareness and encourage them to seek further evaluation from healthcare providers. Rooted in the Health Promotion Model (HPM), the study adopts …

The Education Prescription: Exploring The Potential Of Patient Education To Reduce Mental Health Issues In Hormonal Contraceptive Users, Maria Abraham

Nursing | Senior Theses

The many birth control options available impact a woman’s life, as hormonal contraceptives are commonly used but often misunderstood. These contraceptives, which contain progestin only, or estrogen and progestin combined, can come in various forms such as pills, implants, IUDs, injections, the vaginal ring, and skin patches. They offer benefits such as reduced menstrual cramps and ectopic pregnancy risk. However, they may lead to adverse side effects which can include increased blood pressure, nausea, headaches, breakthrough bleeding, and a higher risk of blood clots, with research indicating a potential link between oral contraceptive use and a decline in the user’s …

Doula Support For Hispanic Women, Marilyn Cervantes-Munoz, Daisy Arango-Hernandez

Nursing | Senior Theses

Purpose

This quantitative study will seek to provide valuable insight into the needs and preferences of Hispanic women during labor with the potential benefit of doula support in minimizing their pain.

Methods

A quasi-experimental design study will be conducted, randomizing a convenient sample into two groups consisting of one experimental and one control group, with the objective of evaluating the efficacy of doula presence as a source for pain management in Hispanic women. One hundred Hispanic women will be recruited under the following criteria: 18 years or older, a single fetus pregnancy, gestational age 37 weeks and above, and no …