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Lessons From The 2023 Ieee Autonomous Drone Chase Challenge, Luigi Raphael I. Dy, Kristoffer B. Borgen, John H. Mott, Yung Hsiang Lu, Li Yu Lin, Zhangpeng Yang, James M. Goppert, Jakub Tomczak, Stefano Roccella, Andrea Vannini, Zhiwei Dong

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Optimizing Tobacco-Free Workplace Programs: Applying Rapid Qualitative Analysis To Adapt Interventions For Texas Healthcare Centers Serving Rural And Medically Underserved Patients, Hannah Wani, Maggie Britton, Tzuan A Chen, Ammar D Siddiqi, Asfand B Moosa, Teresa Williams, Kathleen Casey, Lorraine R Reitzel, Isabel Martinez Leal

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Tobacco use is disproportionately high in rural areas, contributing to elevated cancer mortality, yet it often goes untreated due to limited access to care, high poverty and uninsured rates, and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs). This study explored the utility of using rapid qualitative analysis (RQA) to guide the adaptation of a tobacco-free workplace program (TFWP) in Texas healthcare centers serving adults with SUDs in medically underserved areas.

Methods: From September-December 2023 and May-July 2024, we conducted 11 pre-implementation, virtual semi-structured group interviews focused on adapting the TFWP to local contexts (N = 69); 7 with providers (n …

Story Forge: A Card-Based Framework For Ai-Assisted Interactive Storytelling, Yaojiong Yu, Gianni Corino, Mike Phillips

School of Art, Design and Architecture

The application of artificial intelligence has significantly advanced interactive storytelling. However, current research has predominantly concentrated on the content generation capabilities of AI, primarily following a one-way ‘input-direct generation’ model. This has led to limited practicality in AI story writing, mainly due to the absence of investigations into user-driven creative processes. Consequently, users often perceive AI-generated suggestions as unhelpful and unsatisfactory. This study introduces a novel creative tool named Story Forge, which incorporates a card-based interactive narrative approach. By utilizing interactive story element cards, the tool facilitates the integration of narrative components with artificial intelligence-generated content to establish an interactive …

The Microtubule-Severing Enzyme Spastin Regulates Spindle Dynamics To Promote Chromosome Segregation In Trypanosoma Brucei, Thiago Souza Onofre, Qing Zhou, Ziyin Li

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Microtubule-severing enzymes play essential roles in diverse cellular processes, including mitosis and cytokinesis, by modulating microtubule dynamics. In the early branching Trypanosoma brucei, microtubule-severing enzymes are involved in cytokinesis and flagellum length control, but none of them have been found to regulate mitosis. Here we report the characterization of the microtubule-severing enzyme spastin in the procyclic form of T. brucei. We demonstrate that spastin severs microtubule in vitro and overexpression of spastin disrupts spindle microtubules in vivo in trypanosomes, leading to defective chromosome segregation. Knockdown of spastin impairs spindle integrity and disrupts chromosome alignment and segregation. We further show that …

Teaching In Authentic Ways: Exhibit Work And Student Curators In Special Collections, Rebecca Fitzsimmons

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

Engaging students in exhibit work offers them a chance to learn new skills and grow as scholars while producing a tangible and public-facing project outcome from their coursework. From learning to communicate complex ideas to making research connections between rare and primary sources, exhibit curation relies on building research skills, sharpening writing and communication techniques, and developing critical thinking skills. Pushing and refining ideas is an essential part of the iterative process of research, and exhibit curation invites students to learn this practice in a real-world, project-based way. More specifically, it requires students to read, review, compare, and analyze more …

Influence Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles On The Efficiency Of Oxytetracycline Removal From Wastewater Using Continuous Catalytic Ozonation, Sarmad Al-Anssari, Hassanain A. Hassan, Maha K. Mohsin, Ahmed A. Mohammed

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Antibiotics must be fully eliminated before they are released into the environment. In most cases, conventional wastewater treatment systems are not built to handle polar microcontaminants such as antibiotics. Oxytetracycline (OTC) is one of these antibiotics, an environmental hazard contaminant in aqueous solutions. Therefore, an advanced treatment method is needed for wastewater contaminated with antibiotics. In this study, we employed zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO), and the catalytic ozonation procedure was employed to increase the ozonation efficiency. A continuous experiment was carried out to compare the effectiveness of catalytic and single ozonation in degrading OTC in a continuous reactor. The flow …

Full Issue, Iajbs Ateneo De Manila University

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

No abstract provided.

The Evolving Future Of Work: Implications For Newcomer Adaptability And Connectivity During Organizational Socialization, Talya N. Bauer, Berrin Erdogan, Allison M. Ellis, Donald M. Truxillo, Grant M. Brady, Julie M. Mccarthy

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

Organizational socialization and the practice of onboarding new hires are central human resources functions. However, traditional socialization theory and practice were built on assumptions that are increasingly misaligned with today's work context. We identified four current, emerging, and future work trends that characterize the evolving landscape surrounding organizational socialization: technological advancement, the expansion of remote work arrangements, rising societal loneliness and mental health challenges, and aging workforce demographics. Collectively, these trends have contributed to dramatic shifts in the context and performance of work, as well as the expectations that employees and organizations hold for one another. Accordingly, we argue that …

Investigating The Relationships Among Suspended Sediment Concentration, And Marsh Edge Erosion In Barataria Bay, La, Lily Vowels

LSU Master's Theses

Barataria Bay, Louisiana, USA exhibits a unique microtidal, wind-driven hydrodynamic climate where extensive levee infrastructure throughout Louisiana has starved Barataria Bay and similar interdistributary bays of the historic levels of terrigenous sediment import. This has contributed to extreme coastal wetland loss in Louisiana. This project seeks to understand how hydrodynamic and meteorological conditions are linked to sediments’ fate after erosion from the marsh edge. Specifically, this project seeks to differentiate the roles of wave resuspension and marsh edge erosion (MEE) in sediment dynamics in Barataria Bay. An acoustic wave and current profiler (AWAC) was used to capture hydrodynamic conditions, and …

From Devices To The Cloud: Digital Forensics In The Changing Social Media Landscape, Joseph Brown

LSU Master's Theses

This thesis presents a comprehensive digital forensic analysis of emerging and alternative social media platforms, including Truth Social, Threads, Bluesky, Nextdoor, and Neighbors. These platforms, which range from politically aligned alt-tech networks to hyperlocal neighborhood apps, present unique forensic challenges and security vulnerabilities. Across all case studies, established forensic techniques were applied using a hybrid methodology combining mobile device analysis, network traffic monitoring, and API interrogation. Findings include the discovery of plaintext credentials, session tokens, and other sensitive artifacts, particularly in platforms with weaker security postures such as Truth Social, Bluesky, Nextdoor, and Neighbors. Threads, by contrast, demonstrated greater resilience …

Understanding The Health And Social Determinants Of Health Needs Of Resettled Afghan Refugees In Houston, Texas, Karissa Chesky, Angelica Garcia, Aaron Pathak, Imran Humza Hanif, Srijana Shrestha, Sophia Banu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

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Macrophage-T Cell Interactions Promote Slamf1 Expression For Enhanced Tb Defense, G V R Krishna Prasad, Steven J Grigsby, Gideon A Erkenswick, Cynthia Portal-Celhay, Ekansh Mittal, Guozhe Yang, Samuel M Fallon, Fengyixin Chen, Thais Klevorn, Neharika Jain, Yuanyuan Li, Makedonka Mitreva, Amanda J Martinot, Joel D Ernst, Jennifer A Philips

2020-Current year OA Pubs

CD4+ T cells are crucial for protective immunity to intracellular pathogens. In addition to secreting cytokines, CD4+ T cells promote control of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection through cognate interactions with macrophages, but the mechanism has been unclear. Here, we show that SLAMF1/CD150 is highly and uniquely induced in macrophages by antigen-specific interactions with CD4+ T cells. In macrophages, SLAMF1 enhances the generation of reactive oxygen species and restricts Mtb replication. Mtb-infection of mice promotes SLAMF1 expression specifically on infected macrophages, not uninfected bystanders. SLAMF1 expression depends on adaptive immunity and also autophagy. Moreover, Slamf1

Sepsis Restructures The Mitochondrial Calcium Uniporter Complex In The Lymphoid Tissues Of Mice And Humans, Xianghong Zhang, Jianguo Lin, Baobo Zou, Jack R Killinger, Andrew C Sayce, Thiagarajan Meyyappan, Zeyu Xiong, Melanie J Scott, Janet S Lee, Matthew R Rosengart

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Survivors of sepsis suffer from an elevated risk of premature death that is not explained by a higher burden of chronic diseases prior to the infection. Nearly 1 out of 4 survivors have persistent elevations of inflammation biomarkers, such as interleukin (IL) 6. These observations suggest that sepsis imparts durable changes to organismal biology. Eukaryotic life depends upon ATP and calcium (Ca

Gene Therapy Ameliorates Neuromuscular Pathology In Cln3 Disease, Ewa A Ziółkowska, Albina Jablonka-Shariff, Letitia L Williams, Matthew J Jansen, Sophie H Wang, Elizabeth M Eultgen, Matthew D Wood, Daniel A Hunter, Jaiprakash Sharma, Marco Sardiello, Robyn Reese, Alan Pestronk, Mark S Sands, Alison K Snyder-Warwick, Jonathan D Cooper

2020-Current year OA Pubs

CLN3 disease is a neuronopathic lysosomal storage disorder that severely impacts the central nervous system (CNS) while also inducing notable peripheral neuromuscular symptoms. Although considerable attention has been directed towards the neurodegenerative consequences within the CNS, the involvement of peripheral tissues, including skeletal muscles and their innervation, has been largely neglected. We hypothesized that, CLN3 deficiency could directly influence peripheral nerves and investigated the neuromuscular system in Cln3

Exploring Victorian Era Class And Culture: Representation Of The Working Class Through Joseph Skipsey's Poetry, Nathasya Josephine

International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

Representation of minorities has always been a problem in publication. This is especially true in Victorian society, where class stratification was rampant and class distinctions were marked as normal. As a result, many authors from underprivileged communities are overshadowed by the influential literary giants we now know as the Canons. This paper aims to shed light on one of the unknown voices representing Victorian working-class society. Specifically, it will discuss Joseph Skipsey, a working-class author who writes poems about his daily life and struggles as a miner. The focus will be on two of his poems: "Get Up" and The …

A New Case Of Kilquist’S Syndrome With A Novel Variant In Slc12a2 And A Brief Review Of The Literature, Hatice Yelda Yalçin, Yiğithan Güzin, Tayfun Cinletil, Berk Özyilmaz, Gamze Uzan, Melis Köse, Figen Baydan

Journal of Pediatric Genetics

Background: Kilquist syndrome (KILQS) is a recently characterized, rare disorder characterized by hearing loss, secretory dysfunction, gastrointestinal system (GIS) abnormalities, and neurological anomalies including hypotonia and global developmental delay. It is caused by variants in the SLC12A2 (Solute Carrier Family 12 Member 2) gene which encodes the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter isoform 1 (NKCC1). Objective: This study aims to contribute to genotype-phenotype correlations for SLC12A2 variants. Material and Methods: We evaluated a Turkish patient with a novel variant in SLC12A2 gene and reviewed all previously reported cases with Kilquist syndrome. Whole exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing were used as molecular genetic testing …

Opportunities For Growth: A Metacognitive Self-Talk Strategy That Improves Classroom Unity And Academic Attitudes, Sera Anello, Michael J. Haslip

Journal of Practitioner Research

This teacher action research study describes the development and application of the opportunities for growth teaching method to increase learner motivation, persistence, cooperation and positive self-talk among primary school students. The approach was implemented with 30 fourth graders in a Philadelphia public school classroom to foster unity, support attitudes toward academics and participation, redefine failure, and reframe challenges. Before this intervention, most of the students lacked self-regulation, self-awareness, and relationship skills needed to thrive. This study investigates how and to what effect the opportunities for growth approach shifts students’ language and mindset about academic and social challenges. Qualitative data was …

Teacher Inquiry: How Mathematics Discourse And Hands-On Learning Impact Student Outcomes And Teacher Attitudes, Mary-Katherine Miller

Journal of Practitioner Research

In this inquiry, the teacher worked alongside a university mentor to develop, monitor, and analyze the teacher’s wonderings. In a 3rd grade classroom, the teacher wanted to explore how hands-on and discourse strategies could impact mathematics achievement for all students. Specifically, the teacher explored how utilizing hands-on activities and discourse strategies in collaborative groups could lead to increased engagement and better outcomes for her exceptional student education (ESE) population in learning multiplication and division. Throughout the inquiry, the teacher used checklists, anecdotal notes, and student exit ticket scores to monitor student progress. At the end of the inquiry cycle, the …

Expanding The Role Of Embodiment And Teacher Noticing In Units Coordination And Construction, Claudia Bertolone-Smith, Jonathan Troup, Liza Bondurant, Diana Moss, Hortensia Soto

Journal of Practitioner Research

We aim to expand units coordination and construction assessment by examining the significance of embodiment and teacher noticing, especially in relation to recent developments in equitable mathematics teacher noticing research. We outline our approach as mathematics teacher educators with a wide range of expertise, wherein we investigated how prospective elementary mathematics teachers (PTs) notice students' units construction and coordination through embodied actions and the impact of incorporating a focus on embodiment in assessment. We also address how expanding the understanding of units coordination and construction assessment through embodied noticings can create more equitable classroom spaces. The study emphasizes the need …

Enhancing 5g Non-Terrestrial Network (Ntn) Communications With Machine Learning-Driven Non-Line-Of-Sight (Nlos) Prediction And Mitigation, Alwin Xavier, Wojciech Grobel, Snezana Mitrovic, Vinay Saini

Defensive Publications Series

The innovation proposed herein leverages machine learning to predict Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) conditions in a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN), significantly enhancing communication reliability in such networks. By dynamically encoding these predictions into user equipment (UE) Route Selection Policies (URSPs), the innovation proposed herein optimizes data transfers, ensuring efficient use of satellite coverage and improving overall network performance with minimal changes to the existing 5G core infrastructure.

Modulation Of Dendritic Cell Phenotypes By Cd4+ Effector Memory T Cell Via Ikzf1-Regulated Il16/Cd4 Signaling In Covid-19 And Kawasaki Disease, Seyan Yan, Kaiming Zheng, Zicheng Zhen, Tianfu Xu

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the primary cause of acquired heart disease among children in developed countries and is identified by systemic vasculitis of unknown origin. This research explores the possible common pathogenesis between KD and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), focusing on the roles of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) subpopulations. Methods: We utilized single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing data from COVID-19 and KD patients, as well as healthy controls. Our comprehensive analysis included cell-type identification, pseudotime analysis, cell-cell communication, and transcription factor analysis. Results: Our results show the critical role of CD4+ effector memory T cells and dendritic cells …

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome In A Cohort Of School-Aged Children And Adolescent Icu Survivors: The Importance Of Follow-Up In The Acute Recovery Phase, Trevor A. Hall, Rachel K. Greene, Justin B. Lee, Skyler Leonard, Kathryn R. Bradbury, Kurt Drury, Grace Recht, Julie Randall, Megan E. Norr, Cydni N. Williams

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Objectives: Pediatric ICU survivors experience a collection of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social symptoms named post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). We aimed to quantify PICS morbidities from multiple stakeholder perspectives across domains. Methods: Using physician, neuropsychologist, and parent/caregiver completed outcome measures across domains in a cross-sectional analysis of 186 children between the ages of 8 and 19 years with data from a PICU follow-up clinic 1-3 months after PICU discharge, we quantified PICS morbidities and used Spearman correlation to evaluate interdependence of PICS domains. Results: Compared to pre-hospitalization functioning, new PICS related morbidities were observed and significant correlations were identified between …

Adult Admissions To A Canadian Picu During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Tanya Holt, Leanne Smith, Gregory Hansen

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Introduction: In response to the burden of COVID-19 and overwhelmed ICU resources, some PICUs have had to adapt. The purpose of this study was to assess criticality, scope of diagnosis and outcomes of an adult cohort admitted to a Canadian PICU. Methods: A retrospective chart review was completed on all patients between 17-50 years admitted to the PICU between June 2020 and December 2021. Admission data included body mass index, admission Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score (SOFA), COVID-19 status, diagnosis and comorbidities. The duration of ventilatory support, PICU and hospital admission, mortality and discharge disposition were assessed. Discrete variables were …

Approximate Controllability Of Fractional Backward Stochastic Differential Inclusions With Order 1/2 < P < 1, Müberaa Selah

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, fractional backward stochastic differential equations are extended to multivalued forms. Since the problem of approximate controllability of the obtained fractional backward stochastic differential inclusions has not yet been addressed in the literature, we focus on the approximate controllability of these systems. The study’s main results, such as existence of the mild solution and approximate controllability for fractional backward stochastic differential inclusions, have been proven through fractional calculus, Bohnenblust-Karlin Theorem, and appropriate conditions.

College Council Meeting Minutes (July 22, 2025), Dmacc

College Council

No abstract provided.

Older Adults’ Digital Technology Experiences: A Qualitative Study, Lina Emmesjö, Jenny Hallgren, Catharina Gillsjö

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

Background

Older persons’ use of digital technology is becoming more prominent due to society’s heavy reliance on mobile and web applications. A positive attitude has been detected among older persons regarding the use of mobile solutions. Digital technology is increasingly used in the provision of health and social care, which can help older persons continue to be independent, and in turn can contribute to older persons’ overall well-being and sense of safety. However, current digital technology has been found to be difficult for older persons. Additional explorations into older persons’ experiences using digital technology are therefore relevant.

Method

A qualitative …

Multi-Party Key Establishment For Resource-Constrained Devices, Supriyo Banerjee

Master’s Dissertations

As the number of IoT (Internet of Things) devices continues to grow, ensuring secure communication among them has become increasingly important. Traditional pairing schemes rely on centralized architectures, which are vulnerable to temporary or permanent failures due to operational malfunctions of their central hubs or gateways. To address these challenges, decentralized communication is essential. However, existing decentralized pairing schemes suffer from high pairing times and significant computational overhead. Given the diverse capabilities of IoT devices, ranging from high-performance edge devices to resource-constrained sensors, many of these schemes become impractical in real-world scenarios. Therefore, we require a lightweight pairing scheme. Our …

Reasons For Former Teachers To Change Employment Or To Depart The Profession, Vicki Renfroe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Teacher turnover adversely affects students’ academic performance and the educational community. The problem that was addressed through study is the approximately 18% teacher turnover at a local Title I school district in southeast Texas. This purpose of this study was to explore why teachers within a local souteast Texas Title I school district left their positions. The conceptual framework was Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The study was guided by a research question centered on recurring reasons for teachers considering retiring, leaving the profession, or changing locations. A basic qualitative study employing semistructured interviews with 14 former teachers who had left …

Type Of Intimate Partner Violence And Association With Perpetrator Demographics, Katrisha Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health concern because of its long-term impact on health and well-being with 1 in 4 American women experiencing some form of IPV. To help understand how age, gender, and race of both, the perpetrator and victim, impact the type of IPV, multiple regression analysis was performed with secondary data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey (N=541). This study used Raewyn Connell’s Theory of Masculinity as a conceptual framework. This theory states that males have a need to show dominance, strength, and suppress emotion, which can inform patterns of violence in …

The Influence Of Wisdom Literature On The Epistle Of James, Erik Swartzwelder

Masters Theses

The epistle of James is considerably unique within the canonical setting of the New Testament. Its distinct nature is at least partially responsible for the polarized nature of its reception. The same characteristics that created the appeal of the epistle of James have also left it susceptible to criticism. Critics of the epistle have targeted its style, content, and lack of gospel message. A proper understanding of the influence of wisdom literature on James and his letter will alleviate many of the critical ideas of James. One does not need to look far to see the evidence of this influence, …