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Presidential Fellows Program Building High-Caliber Student Leaders, Taylor University

2023 Website News Stories

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Conquer And Prevail Issue 141 June 29 2023, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Conquer and Prevail Newsletter

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An Analysis Of The Impact And Efficacy Of An Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention As A Support For First-Year University Students, Wyndham Chalmers, Aiden Carthy, Maria Kenneally, Niamh Bruce, Colm Mcguinness, Philip Owende

Articles

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many university courses transitioned to online delivery, therefore, educators and students faced new challenges associated with the delivery of modules and the provision of necessary student supports. Given the scale of this transition, it is likely that many universities will continue to teach remotely far beyond the reach of any pandemic specific restrictions. This study sought to explore the impact and efficacy of a five-week online mindfulness course to a cohort of first year university students (n = 25) at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland. Results demonstrated that participation in the course …

Jodell Larkin Receives Alumni Service Award, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Shifting Sustainable Mobility Agendas In Graz (Austria) And Hangzhou (China): The Multi-Level Process From Livable To Smart Cities, Outi Luova

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

Several studies on various urban sustainability projects have observed their conceptual and technological similarity throughout the world but, at the same time, identified significant divergences in their actual local framing and implementation. By analysing sustainable mobility policies in Hangzhou (China) and Graz (Austria) and changes in their agendas during a period of thirty years, this article contributes to that discussion with new empirical insights. The development trajectories in Hangzhou and Graz will be compared to identify similarities and divergences and to suggest future paths for comparative studies in sustainable urban mobility. The study draws inspiration from multi-level governance theory and …

People-Centric And Inclusive Approach To Planning Of Smart Cities, Olli Jakonen

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

The smart city continues from intelligent, creative, and sustainable urban development imaginaries and started as a technologically oriented urban development framework. Since its conception, debates between academics, planning practitioners, and private firms have expanded and questioned original notions of ‘smart’ to consider people-centeredness, participation, and inclusion themes broadly. These discussions in smart cities have pointed to a need to question and revise many of the aims, approaches, and methods related to smart urban development. This review asks what elements and factors could be required for a city to be considered smart and people centric. The participatory design enabled by digital …

Impact Of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (Dect) Postprocessing Protocols On Detection Of Monosodium Urate (Msu) Deposits In Foot Tendons Of Cadavers, Andrea Sabine Klauser, Sylvia Strobl, Christoph Schwabl, Christian Kremser, Werner Klotz, Violeta Vasilevska Nikodinovska, Hannes Stofferin, Yannick Scharll, Ethan Halpern

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

Objective: To evaluate two different dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) post-processing protocols for the detection of MSU deposits in foot tendons of cadavers with verification by polarizing light microscopy as the gold standard. Material and Methods: A total of 40 embalmed cadavers (15 male; 25 female; median age, 82 years; mean, 80 years; range, 52–99; SD ± 10.9) underwent DECT to assess MSU deposits in foot tendons. Two postprocessing DECT protocols with different Hounsfield unit (HU) thresholds, 150/500 (=established) versus 120/500 (=modified). HU were applied to dual source acquisition with 80 kV for tube A and 140 kV for tube B. …

Spatial Characteristics Of Miao Settlements In Changning, Yunnan Province, China, Ai Lijuan, Pipu Boosabok

Journal of Letters

This article takes the Miao settlements of Changning in South China as the object of study. Through a combination of fieldwork, field mapping, and graphic language, spatial analysis of the settlements is carried out using ArcMap to objectively and scientifically analyze the spatial characteristics of the settlements. The objective is to seek the existence of an inherent logical relationship between the spatial characteristics, the Miao ethnic group, and the cultural contents of the settlements and to provide a basis for the conservation and sustainable development of traditional Miao settlements. The study concluded that the Changning Miao ethnic group mostly live …

Stakeholder-Based Problems In The Local Benefit Chain Of Tourism: A Study In Adıyaman, Elif Arica

Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research

The geographical movement of large human societies is the phenomenal phenomenon of our time. This mobility is also a social event, and the cause-effect relationship has an impact area extending from the individual to the general. Similarly, tourism as a system is complex. Each element constituting this system operates on the axis of different purposes and processes and affects the tourism system. Based on this starting point, this study aims to examine tourism development problems in Adıyaman. In the research, data were collected from eight (8) tourism stakeholders between 05.01.2022 and 15.02.2022 by semi-structured interview method. The data were analyzed …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Academic Publications On Tourism And Humor, Omur N. Timurcanday Ozmen, Songul Gokhan

Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research

The aim of this study is to examine academic publications related to tourism and humor by using bibliometric analysis method. Research data were collected using the Elsevier Scopus bibliometric database. In this context, 90 data, including articles, papers and book chapters at international level, were found in the search carried out on Scopus. Maxqda 2022 package program was used to analyze and visualize the obtained data. As a result, it was observed that publications on tourism and humor were relatively few between 1989 and 2007, and an increase in the number of publications between 2019-2022. The majority of publications are …

Gardner-Webb Football Offers Premium Seating Options For New And Returning Fans, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Gardner-Webb football unveiled new enhanced seating options for Runnin’ Bulldog fans for the 2023 season. More than 400 premium stadium seats with armrests, backs, and cupholders were installed in June and now populate Section 9, offering the best views of the 50- yardline and all the action on the field. Five of GWU’s 11-game slate this fall will be played at home in Boiling Springs’ Spangler Stadium:

Toward One Health: A Spatial Indicator System To Model The Facilitation Of The Spread Of Zoonotic Diseases, Daniel Jato-Espino, Fernando Mayor-Vitoria, Vanessa Moscardó, Fabio Capra-Ribeiro, Leticia Bartolome Del Pino

Faculty Publications

Recurrent outbreaks of zoonotic infectious diseases highlight the importance of considering the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health in disease prevention and control. This has given rise to the concept of One Health, which recognizes the interconnectedness of between human and animal health within their ecosystems. As a contribution to the One Health approach, this study aims to develop an indicator system to model the facilitation of the spread of zoonotic diseases. Initially, a literature review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement to identify relevant indicators related to One Health. The …

Urban American Indian Experiences Living With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Elin E. Kambuga, Yitza A. Arcelay-Rojas

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

This qualitative interpretive study aimed to describe the experiences of 13 American Indians living in urban settings and their use of traditional healing and biomedical health services for type 2 diabetes. Urban American Indian adults living in the United States who used traditional healing and biomedical health services for type 2 diabetes were recruited for the study through purposive sampling, including snowball sampling. Thirteen participants completed semi-structured interviews. Participants reported positive experiences and barriers to traditional healing and Western biomedical services. They also discussed feelings of disorientation when diagnosed at a young age with type 2 diabetes but self-empowerment as …

Topological Interpolation Method For Modeling Dynamic Systems, Isamiddin Xakimovich Siddikov, Dilnoza Maxamadjanovna Umurzakova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The method of simulation structural-complex continuous-discrete control systems is discussed. For simulation and calculation of dynamic processes in continuous-discrete systems topological interpolation method is proposed, based on application of hybrid methods of space of state variables and interpolation of signals. The essence of the method is that the dynamics of the investigated system, considered at the final interval, is broken down into subintervals, on each of which the processes are described by linear ordinary system differential equations. The computational efficiency of the proposed method was evaluated by comparison with standard methods such as the Runge-Kutta-Merson method. The use of this …

Review: Engaging Undergraduates In Primary Source Research, Kayla Harris

Marian Library Faculty Publications

In recent years, several publications for archivists and librarians have centered on teaching with primary sources,¹ usually archival and special collections materials. Yet, there is still ample room within the literature for Engaging Undergraduates in Primary Source Research, edited by Lijuan Xu. This collection of ten case studies builds upon previous literature, but a few characteristics set it apart from other works on the subject. First, Xu explains in the introduction that much of the existing literature within the archives and library fields focuses only on “the pedagogical significance of special collections and archives and tends to equate primary …

Empowerment Of Increasing Economic Resilience Post Covid-19 Janjang Wulung Village Community Through Creative Economic Village Planning, Alvian Wardhana, Muhammad Ramayuda, Faza Farhan Muhammad, Acyuta Putri Nariswari, Salsa Dwi Cahya Arifin, Garin Ardi Wicaksono, Dani Rizky Dianafi, Muhammad Ivan Riyandhika Saad Psf

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

Janjang Wulung Village is one of seven villages located at a highland of 593.73 meters above sea level in Puspo District, Pasuruan Regency, East Java. Janjang Wulung Village has natural resource potential from coffee, apples, avocados, and forest products supported by the plantation area, reaching 280.1 and farmers of 1,072 people. The livestock sector is also one of the superior productions in Janjang Wulung Village, with each household having 3-6 dairy cattle with a population of 602 people who work as breeders. However, the condition of COVID-19 limiting social activities resulted in a 20% to 40% decrease in income. So, …

Algorithm For Generation Of S-Box Using Trigonometric Transformation In Genetic Algorithm Parameters, Javokhir Rustamovich Abdurazzokov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article presents a fairly reliable algorithm for generating an S-box using a trigonometric function in the parameters of the genetic algorithm. S-boxes are essential components of modern cryptography and are used for permutation operations in various block cipher algorithms. The efficiency of the algorithm was demonstrated by various experimental experiments, which showed that the created S-box is sufficiently resistant to linear and differential cryptanalysis attacks. During the experimental analysis, the proposed S-box showed good results in various criteria, where the average level of nonlinearity was 105, the criterion of strict avalanche efficiency was 0.4941, the probability of linear convergence …

Intellectualization Of The Process Of Monitoring Of Complex Technological Productions, Dmitry Semenovich Karpovich, Umidjon Abdimajitovich Ruziev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article deals with the creation of intelligent monitoring systems for complex technological processes. The methods and models of the intellectualization of information processing systems are analyzed. The advantages of using intelligent measuring instruments in monitoring systems are given, which allow obtaining reliable information necessary for the effective control of complex technological processes. The issues of using intelligent measuring instruments in monitoring systems are considered. A block diagram of intelligent monitoring of signal processing of complex production processes has been proposed. An algorithm for parametric correction of intelligent measuring instruments in monitoring systems has been developed. A model of a …

Simultaneous Detection And Segmentation Method Of Transmission Line Components Based On Improved Fcis Model, Shaofeng Geng, Yincheng Qi, Boqiang Shi, Zhenbing Zhao, Pengyuan Lu, Bowei Xing

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Real‑time monitoring and timely diagnosis of transmission line faults are the prerequisite for the safe operation of transmission lines. Due to the complex shooting environment of transmission line images, individual detection or segmentation can not meet the real‑time requirements, and it is difficult to extract small parts and occluded parts in the picture. In order to more accurately locate the target position, detect and segment small parts and occluded parts in the picture, an improved fully convolutional instance‑aware semantic segmentation （FCIS） simultaneous detection and segmentation method for transmission line components is proposed. This method introduces the idea of region of …

A Multi‑Protocol Communication Mapping Method For Intelligent Substation, Guohao Li, Chunchao Hu, Yiwen Hong, Chong Liu

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

At present, the communication of most substations is based on the IEC 61850 standard, but its performance is lagging behind modern communication technology, which hinders the comprehensive transition of the substation to intelligent lightweight communications. To this end, a communication mapping method is proposed, which combines the confident binary object representation (CBOR) format and maps the IEC 61850 standard to the constrained application protocol (CoAP). Firstly, a COAP mapping URI and request method of commonly used IEC 61850 services are given. Secondly, the COAP subscription mode is expanded to resolve the IEC 61850 to COAP mapping requirements. Finally, the communication …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 29, 2023, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes (April 27, 2023 Meeting)
• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Updates by the Faculty Senate President
• Updates by the Western Student Association President
• Western Michigan University Employee Graduates
• Trustee Emeritus Tribute
• WMU’s Investment in the Future – Academic Tenure and Promotion
• Public Comments Regarding Action Items

• Action Items

1. Student Room, Board, and Apartment Rates 2023-2024
2. Tuition and Required Fee Rates Fall 2023
3. General Fund Budget, Fiscal Year 2023-2024
4. Purchase of Grand Rapids Downtown Facility - 200 Ionia Avenue
5. Repurchase of BTR Parcel (Unit 30)
6. Five Year Capital Outlay Plan
7. Conditional …

Ally Mediation Of Social Media Use For Adults With Autism, Spring S. Cullen

Theses and Dissertations

Previous research has highlighted the unique challenges young Autistic adults face when using social media. We extend this work by analyzing how guardians and allies, such as service providers, mediate the social media usage of young Autistic adults in order to address and mitigate online risks. Based on analysis of interview transcripts (8 young adults on the Autism spectrum, 4 parents, 10 staff members), we uncover the mediation tactics used, how they differ based on the ally's relationship with the individual, and the tactics' varying degrees of effectiveness. The findings of this research contribute to the literature by informing the …

The Relationships Between L1, Writing Quality, And Complexity, Accuracy, And Fluency In L2 Writing, Tuc C. Chau

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the current dissertation is to map the relationships between first language (L1), writing quality, and syntactic complexity, accuracy, lexical complexity, and fluency (CALF) in second language (L2) writing. CALF are characteristics of language production that have been of significant interest in L2 writing research for the past few decades. Though they have been extensively studied as dependent variables that may vary as a function of other factors, they have been rarely studied together, much less in relation to L1 as an independent variable. Thus, this study explored the effects of L1 and writing quality, operationalized as score …

Examining Patient Satisfaction And Treatment Effectiveness For Hispanic Adolescents Receiving Intensive Mental Health Services For Depression, Myesha M. Morgan

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Behavioral Activation (BA) is a treatment approach that has demonstrated promising outcomes for the adolescent population (Martin & Oliver, 2019). However, more studies are needed to examine its effectiveness with Hispanic adolescents. The prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms tend to be higher among Hispanic adolescents in comparison to their non-Hispanic White peers (Pratt & Brody, 2014). In addition, depressive symptoms are associated with poor social, academic, and later health outcomes (Naicker et al., 2013; Owens, Stevenson, Hadwin, 2012). Given the lack of prior investigations on the effectiveness of BA for Hispanic adolescents, this study aimed to fill a gap …

A Culturally Responsive And Sustaining Pre-School: Collaborative Approaches To Curriculum In An Underserved Florida Community, Dana R. Roberts

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The early childhood education and childcare (ECE&C) sector in America “is a textbook example of a broken market” (Yellen, 2021) that operates as a “non-system” (Berlin, 2021). This manifests itself through the low-quality of its teaching cadre (Cassidy et al., 2019). This failure hits disadvantage families hardest (Chafouleas et al., 2016) - a reality that is particularly apparent in St. Petersburg, Florida’s Midtown neighborhoods where one out of every two children attending ECE programs are not meeting State school readiness standards (Florida OEL, 2020). In this study, I propose a culturally-responsive (Gay, 2018), culturally sustaining (Ladson-Billings, 2021c), and equity-based continuous …

Canada's Indigenous Health Information: Creating Collaborative Space For Archives And Community In The Native Health Database, Jonathan M. Pringle

Posters and Presentations

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Influence Of Woody Vegetation Composition And Structure On Fuels And Prescribed Fire In Mountain Longleaf Restoration, Collin J. Anderson

Master of Science in Integrative Biology Theses

Longleaf pine (LLP) ecosystems have experienced a widespread ecological state shift largely due to fire exclusion which has allowed mesophytes, i.e., shade-tolerant, often fire-sensitive species to encroach, reducing flammability and biodiversity through a process known as “mesophication.” Although prescribed fire is commonly used to reverse mesophication, fire behavior, and thus prescribed fire utility for this purpose, is poorly characterized in mixed pine-hardwood stands with mesophyte encroachment. This study aimed to identify mechanisms by which tree composition, structure, and fuels contribute to fire behavior, focusing on the understudied mountain longleaf pine (MLLP) ecoregion in northwest Georgia. I hypothesized that woody vegetation …

Gender Roles, Sexual Cognitions, And History Of Victimization: A Preliminary Model Of Reporting Behavior Among College Students, Randi Spiker, Eu Gene Chin

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Sexual cognitions that flow from gender roles and previous history of victimization are strong predictors of sexual assault victimization. Because these cognitions reside within the individual themselves, we hypothesized that these same cognitions will also be predictors of subsequent reporting behavior to formal campus supports. An online self-report survey for assessing student awareness and perception of sexual safety was administered in a random stratified sample of college students (N = 98; 78% female). Participants were shown a hypothetical vignette involving a quid pro quo sexual harassment incident involving a student and were asked to rate their likelihood of making …

Exploring The Interaction Of Product Quality On The Purchasing Decision Of Ikea Customers: A Comparative Study Between Parents And Students, Alyssa Gabrielle M. Canoy, Audrey Joan L. Camerino, Julianne Mae V. Daclan, Yasmeen Nicole M. Forro, Grace Ricci P. Lapeña

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Consumer purchase behavior is heavily influenced by product quality, making it a crucial factor in one’s decision-making process. This study aimed to investigate the impact of IKEA Philippines on the customer purchasing decision (CPD) of Grade 12 ABM students from De La Salle University - Manila (DLSU-M) and their parents. Convenience sampling was utilized to select respondents, and data were collected through a Google Forms survey. Linear regression, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and Spearman’s coefficient of determination were employed to address the research questions: (1) Does product quality have an effect on customer purchasing decision? Specifically, exploring product quality factors outlined …

Quantum Hamilton–Jacobi Quantization And Shape Invariance, Rathi Dasgupta, Asim Gangopadhyaya

Physics: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Quantum Hamilton-Jacobi quantization scheme uses the singularity structure of the potential of a quantum mechanical system to generate its eigenspectrum and eigenfunctions, and its efficacy has been demonstrated for several well known conventional potentials. Using a recent work in supersymmetric quantum mechanics, we prove that the additive shape invariance of all conventional potentials and unbroken supersymmetry are sufficient conditions for their solvability within the quantum Hamilton-Jacobi formalism.