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Factors Affecting Adoption Of Industry 4.0 Predictive Maintenance By Manufacturing Industries: Tanzania Food And Beverage Manufacturing Industries, Fred E. Peter

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Industry 4.0 has increasingly become a focal point of scholarly inquiry. Nonetheless, there remains a noticeable lack of comprehensive research on the diverse and systematic factors that influence the adoption of Industry 4.0 Predictive Maintenance (PdM 4.0) in manufacturing sectors within developing regions, particularly in East Africa. This study seeks to bridge this research gap by investigating the key determinants affecting the actual implementation of PdM 4.0 in Tanzania’s food and beverage manufacturing industries. To achieve this objective, a mixed-methods research design was adopted, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with ten industry …

New Performance Measurement Framework For Realizing Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support: Qualitative Development Study, Prashila Dullabh, Courtney Zott, Nicole Gauthreaux, James Swiger, Edwin Lomotan, Dean F Sittig

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Patient-centered clinical decision support (PC CDS) exists on a continuum that reflects the degree to which its knowledge base, data, delivery, and use focus on patient needs and experiences. A new focus on value-based, whole-person care has resulted in broader development of PC CDS technologies, yet there is limited information on how to measure their performance and effectiveness. To address these gaps, there is a need for more measurement guidance to assess PC CDS interventions.

Objective: This paper presents a new framework that incorporates patient-centered principles into traditional health IT and clinical decision support (CDS) evaluation frameworks to create …

Transformed Images Of Women In A Sundanese Magazine; A Corpus Linguistics Perspective, Susi Yuliawati

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

In this paper, I examine the evolving portrayal of women in Sundanese society through a close analysis of certain nouns denoting women in the magazine Manglé. Using corpus linguistics, specifically word frequency and collocation analyses, I aim to investigate the evolving images of Sundanese women in relation to Indonesia’s political context over time. I argue that the evolution shown can be seen as a detailed overview of how the images of Sundanese women have been transformed. The results indicate that the trend in constructing women’s images is predominantly through the use of the noun wanoja, in contrast to …

Sundanese "Kecap Anteuran" From The Perspective Of Japanese Onomatopoeia, Yuyu Yohana Risagarniwa, Hera Meganova Lyra, Rahmat Sopian

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

One of the distinctive features of the Sundanese language is the use of Kecap Anteuran (KA), or verb intensifiers. This linguistic feature often poses challenges when translating Sundanese into foreign languages, particularly European languages. However, we argue that Sundanese KA demonstrates a higher degree of translatability into Japanese, a language that also uses verb intensifiers similar to those found in Sundanese. In Japanese, words analogous to Sundanese KA are categorized as giongo-gitaigo, although the term onomatope is more commonly used. This study aims to identify Sundanese KA based on Tamori’s classification of Japanese onomatopoeia. Using a descriptive-qualitative approach, we …

Contemporary Sundanese Quran; A Departure Or Divine Proximity?, Taufiq Hanafi

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

The Sundanese are deeply immersed in Islam, as exemplified by the adage, “to be Sunda is to be Muslim”. An important initiative within this cultural-religious context is the translation of the Quran into low vernacular Sundanese, departing from the formal and codified language forms of the original. Despite concerns about potential textual transgression, this translation negotiates linguistic barriers and reinforces cultural identity within the Islamic framework. This paper examines the contemporary Sundanese translation of the Quran, Ayat Suci Lenyepaneun (1989), and argues that its use of low colloquial Sundanese not only enhances the Quran’s legibility but also establishes an immediate …

A Translation Of And Commentary On Yus R. Ismail’S Short Story “Assalamualaikum…”, C.W. Watson

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

Yus R. Ismail is a prolific Sundanese short story writer whose stories regularly appear in Sundanese journals and newspapers. This story “Assalamualaikum…“ appeared in Pikiran Rakyat in August 2023. It is a characteristic story of his in that it takes as its starting point the everyday lives of Sundanese villagers, and yet at the same time creates an aura of mystery around their activities. Some brief introductory information is given on the origins of the Sundanese short story in the early twentieth century and its subsequent development up to the present. A translation of the story given parallel to the …

Pierre Le Roux, Alexander Adelaar, And Bernard Moizo, "Bornéo À Coeur; Hommage À Bernard Sellato, Argonaute De La Forêt Tropicale. Borneo At Heart; A Tribute To Bernard Sellato, Argonaut Of The Tropical Rainforest", Gerard Persoon

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

No abstract provided.

Racial Contestations Of Space: Rural Preservation And Black Municipal Development In The South Carolina Lowcountry, Sydney Elizabeth Potter Smith

Theses and Dissertations

As newcomers flock to the South Carolina Lowcountry and drive development, the region has generally implemented strategies to preserve what remains of the region’s iconic rural landscapes by restricting new development in places that are designated as “Rural Areas”. These multi-scaler growth management strategies are problematic because they frame rural preservation as benefiting the greater good and prescribe a universal solution to urban sprawl, regardless of the individual needs of rural communities. This naturalizes and perpetuates forms of racial inequality across the landscape. Simultaneously, there are alternative spatial practices that aim to improve the quality of life for rural residents …

The Effects Of Implementing A Mindfulness Program In Two Elementary School Math Classrooms, Sara Lilley

Theses and Dissertations

This action research study examined the effects of utilizing trauma-informed social-emotional learning (SEL) teaching practices in two elementary math classrooms located in a Title 1 public school in North Carolina. The classrooms consisted of one third-grade classroom with 18 students and one fifth-grade classroom with 22 students. These classrooms integrated 10 minutes of mindfulness practice which included direct instruction on calming strategies and breathing techniques. This study worked to help foster a learning environment that supported the academic and mental health needs of the student participants and looked at potential relationships between calming strategies and math assessment data. This study …

Narratives In Motion: The New Era Of Dam Building In East Africa, Andrew Nicholas Selassie Prado-Alipui

Theses and Dissertations

Narratives of energy insecurity, underdevelopment, and resource conflict influence how African hydropower projects are justified within the broader context of climate change and demands for sustainable development. The challenge of meeting energy demands provides the overarching motivation for ambitious large-scale hydropower projects in East Africa, especially in Tanzania and Ethiopia. As development projects, the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) can be understood as vehicles of political discourse, framed as the technopolitical solution to questions of national identity that both countries face in the midst of sociopolitical and economic transformation periods. This research shows …

To Post Or Not To Post, That Is The Discussion: An Exploration Of Students’ Perceptions And Experiences With Using Online Collaboration Tools In Threaded Discussion Board Postings, Sherietta Farron Lane

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this mixed methods action research study was to explore how instructor presence, cognitive presence, and social presence impact students' perceptions and experiences when interacting, communicating, and collaborating in asynchronous discussions and collaborative activities during an introductory-level English literature course at a Southern career college. Online courses can create a sense of isolation due to a lack of student-to-student or student-to-instructor interaction. Discussion forums are a key communication tool to foster interaction in online courses. This action research focused on three questions: (1) How does the use of selected collaboration tools impact students’ perceptions of instructor presence in …

Of Grave Importance: A Collaborative Approach To Archaeological Research On The Cooper River Cemetery, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, Angelina Towery-Tomasura

Theses and Dissertations

Land dispossession and displacement is a challenge being faced by the Gullah community in Lowcountry South Carolina. Land dispossession due to a phenomenon known as coastal capitalism, or, the increased interest in coastal property, on Daufuskie Island served as an impetus for Miss Sallie Ann Robinson, a Gullah, Daufuskie native, to reach out to academic communities to assist in the preservation of spaces including cemeteries. This led to the ongoing collaborative archaeology project on the Cooper River Cemetery to record information about burials and investigate the presence of those without any headstone markers. The Cooper River Cemetery is one of …

Keep Your Head Up: An Examination Of Out-Of-School Literacy Practices In An Intergenerational Family System, Johnnie D. Bryant-Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

The asset-based qualitative study used a phenomenological approach within a Community Cultural Wealth framework to question the practices of an intergenerational family system in the Southeastern United States. The study investigated the family system’s out-of-school literacy practices and the exposure to culturally relevant literature. The study revealed that an elder who actively participated in rearing school-aged children intentionally introduced culturally relevant literature. Similarly, the study revealed that the primary caregivers did engage their school-aged children in conversations related to social justice and introduced them to culturally relevant texts. However, a child's inquiry into the topic initiated primary caregivers’ introduction to …

Co-Teaching As A Transformative Tool: Enhancing Cultural Competence, Linguistic Responsiveness, And Pedagogical Practices Of Veteran Teachers, Jennifer Cárdenas

Theses and Dissertations

Guided by the Vygotskian (1978) principles inherent in co-teaching and Lucas and Villegas’s (2013) culturally and linguistically responsive framework, this qualitative, action research study investigated the impact of implementing a co-teaching model between a multilingual learner program specialist and a veteran general classroom teacher for the purpose of enhancing the veteran teacher’s pedagogical practices related to multilingual students. Data from professional development, interview, and conversation transcripts, in addition to observations, revealed the impact of the intervention. This study covered 3 years of a co-teaching partnership in a southeastern U.S. state. The data indicated teacher growth in cultural and linguistic knowledge …

Targeting The Country: Exploring The Technology Integration Practices Of World Language Teachers In Rural Georgia, Shannon Borum

Theses and Dissertations

Technology integration affords World Language teachers opportunities to engage with the target language and cultures in a way previously unknown, yet world language teachers in Georgia’s rural high schools have inconsistent integration of technology into their teaching practices. The study was guided by two research questions regarding (1) the current technology integration practices of world language teachers in rural Georgia high schools for communicative language teaching, and (2) the influences the decisions of world language teachers in rural Georgia high schools to integrate technology in their communicative language teaching. The purpose of this action research was to describe how high …

Building A Framework For Analyzing Non-Linear And Multidimensional Kinetics, Mainak Dhar

Theses and Dissertations

Many materials exhibit multiple rates of molecular relaxation due to structural complexities. Standard linear and one-dimensional kinetic cannot extract all the necessary dynamic information about these systems. This dissertation contributes to an overarching scheme to develop new non-linear and multidimensional kinetic experiments to obtain this information. The studies span computation and experiments, picosecond to second timescales, and both single-molecule and pulsed-laser kinetics

Single-molecule kinetics experiments yield time series that contain information about unique structural and dynamic properties of materials. However, these time series are noisy, and data analysis is challenging. Parametric methods are computationally intensive and require strong, unverifiable assumptions …

The Impact Of Equity Literacy In Understanding, Creating, And Sustaining An Equitable School Climate, Kristen M. Ewing

Theses and Dissertations

There is an extraordinary culturally and linguistically diverse student population in America today; however, there is an overwhelmingly homogenous representation in educators, being predominantly White, middle-class, female, and monolingual (Howard, 2020; Tanase, 2020). The racial disparity between educators and students has serious consequences for marginalized students leaving many students undereducated and unprepared to compete in the world today (Howard, 2020). hooks (1994) claimed that educators are poorly prepared to confront diversity and we must focus on diversity and inclusion if we want to be more equitable and close the achievement gap. This qualitative action research study was centered around the …

The Impact Of Microlearning Professional Development On Educator Social And Emotional Competencies And Beliefs About Middle School Students’ Social And Emotional Learning, Kelly M. Abbott

Theses and Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted educational experiences for students with extended school closures and social distancing during the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. School closures, social isolation, and societal issues impacted students and caused mental health challenges as well as behavioral issues in the classroom. This study explored the impact of educator social and emotional competencies (SEC) on social and emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom. Previous research on SEL has found benefits to student’s relationship skills, emotional regulation abilities, and increases in academic achievement. This action research study used a mixed method design to gather data from surveys, interviews, classroom …

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, April 30, 2025, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

2025-04-30 “Moral Leader Of The World” Pope Francis Leaves Behind Legacy Of Compassion, Milan Damjanac

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

University Band: April 30, 2025, Mack Wood, Colby Powers, Jenny Gehrke, Charlie Miller, Christopher Bulding, Kendra Chaney, David Lukaszczyk

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

April 30, 2025

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Algorithms For Feature Extraction And Optimisation Of Object Recognition Operator, Hudayberdiev Xakkulmirzayevich Mirzaakbar, Bobomurod Mamitjonovich Tojiboev, Feruza Komiljonovna Samadova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This paper deals with the development and analysis of feature extraction and optimisation algorithms for object recognition operators. Different algorithms are used to improve the efficiency of recognition operators in the automatic analysis of remote sensing images. The information model of objects and methods for selecting, extracting and optimising their features have been studied. The issue of extracting important features of objects using spectral, textural and statistical features and constructing optimal operators based on them has also been studied. Effective approaches based on the theory of convex hulls and multidimensional analysis methods have been proposed, taking into account the mutual …

Detection Of Http Flood Attacks Based On Machine Learning Algorithms, Norbek Karimov, Furkat Rakhmatov, Oybek Xolmuminov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This paper analyzes the effectiveness of Random Forest and SVM models for detecting HTTP Flood attacks. Experimental results demonstrate that both models achieve high accuracy. Evaluation was conducted using Precision, Recall, and F1 Score metrics. Additionally, key features of network traffic were extracted through correlation analysis to enable real-time application of the models in attack detection. The findings provide important insights into detecting DDoS attacks using machine learning and improving model performance.

Blues On The Record Player: A Photographic And Written Exploration Of The Permutations And Manifestations Of Sexuality And Religion In America’S Musical Roots, Coldwell Daniel Iv

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation explores the intersection of sexuality and religion within blues culture through an interdisciplinary approach combining photography, creative writing, historical and sociological review and cultural critique. The work examines how the "tension of opposites" between erotic expression and spiritual yearning creates a transcendent aesthetic experience that defines American blues music and culture. Through self-critique of original photography exhibited in "Blues Plays the White Boy," the author documents the visual manifestations of blues feeling across the Mississippi Delta, Memphis, and Texas, revealing how physical landscapes and cultural artifacts embody blues sensibilities. The theoretical framework draws from Jungian psychology, signifying theory, …

Eradication Of The Guidance Counselor: Exploration Of Professional School Counselor Wellness And Appropriate, Desmond Franklin Davenport

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Professional school counselors (PSCs) play a pivotal role in fostering student growth and development by supporting their well-being across academic, career, and social-emotional domains. However, PSC wellness is equally critical as it directly influences job satisfaction, professional efficacy, and the ability to serve students effectively. Wellness, a holistic state of well-being encompassing mind, body, and spirit, should be a fundamental component of PSC development. The American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (2014) underscores the importance of counselor wellness, emphasizing its direct connection to the quality of services provided. Research suggests that when PSCs prioritize their well-being, they are better …

Better Together: Examining The Perceived Interprofessional Competencies Of Professional Counselors And Counselors-In-Training, Taylor Johnson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

There is a growing focus on interprofessional education and competencies in the healthcare field. Interprofessional education and collaboration have been shown to play a critical role in mitigating challenges that health systems and health workers face around the globe. Despite the growing interest in interprofessional education and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings, counselors are often absent from the research focused on interprofessional competencies. This study examined the perceived interprofessional competencies of professional counselors and counselors-in-training using the IPEC Competency Self-Assessment Tool. Descriptive statistics, an independent samples t-test, and a one-way ANOVA were used to examine the perceived interprofessional competencies and …

Examining The Role Of Racial Identity Development In College Choice: A Retrospective Qualitative Exploratory Study Of Black Students Who Attended Independent Private High Schools, Tasha Sharee Burnett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study examined how racial identity development shaped college choices for Black students who attended independent private high schools. Using social identity theory and intersectionality as frameworks, this qualitative research explored the experiences of eight alumni from a school with a majority-Hispanic student population and predominately White faculty. The research addressed key questions: How did racial identity develop in this context, and how did it influence the college process? What other factors shaped their college decisions? Through semi-structured interviews, the study findings revealed that participants faced systemic barriers, financial challenges, and cultural disconnects while drawing strength from family, peers, spirituality, …

Holla Back: The African American Rhetorical Tradition Of Call And Response And The Montgomery Riverfront Brawl, Solomon Cochren

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Call and Response is a common production and performance within the African/African American community. Traditionally, it has been synonymous with African/African American preaching/oratory and African/African American music (spirituals, blues, gospel, jazz, soul, and rap). When the discourse of Call and Response is engaged often, it is regulated to these two major contexts. Unfortunately, this is a common and unostentatious understanding of Call and Response in the primary sectors of the African/African American (A/AA) community. The discourse of Call and Response outside of preaching and music within the densely populated African and African American life provides limited discourse of conceptualization and …

Engineering Redshirt: Implementation Of An Engineering Summer Bridge Program And A Year-Long Cohort For Students Who Start Below Calculus 1 Within Engineering., Isaiah Surbrook

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The Engineering Redshirt Program (ERP) was designed to address the challenges first-year engineering students face when starting below Calculus 1. Students who are under prepared in math often struggle as engineering majors, and in turn, experience lower retention and graduation rates. The ERP aims to increase student success by utilizing peer mentors, a summer bridge program, academic support, and social connections during the student's first year of enrollment. The ERP was funded by a grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents. This study examines the implementation and preliminary outcomes of the ERP’s first cohort, which consists of eight students during …

Dietary Patterns And Nutrient Intake In Pregnancy And Lactation, Gail Rees, Louise Brough

School of Biomedical Sciences

No abstract provided.