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Noam Chomsky On Ludwig Wittgenstein: A Contemporary Critique Of The Concept Of Language Privatization, Johanne Randolf Andrada, Brendan Carlos, Dominic Gonzales

Mabini Review

In contemporary sociological studies, Wittgenstein, in his Philosophical Investigations, contends that the concept of a private language is unattainable due to the inherent necessity of shared meanings and societal conventions within language. Wittgenstein posits that language is intrinsically tied to social norms and communal practices, asserting that the acquisition of language is inseparable from cultural immersion and participation in shared activities – what he terms “playing the game” of language. In contrast, Noam Chomsky challenges this perspective by proposing the existence of a universal grammar innate to humanity, irrespective of factors like race, ethnicity, or demographics. According to Chomsky, while …

Radiographic Analysis Of Umbrella Technique Combined With Sticky Bone In Horizontal Ridge Augmentation, Ahmed Bahaa Zidan, Hala Kamal, Mohammed Wagdy

Future Dental Journal

Abstract:

Aim of the study: To evaluate the efficacy of umbrella technique combined with sticky bone in horizontal ridge augmentation using Buccolingual width changes measured in CBCT.

Materials and Methods: 15 male and female Patients were selected . Buccal and lingual Infiltration anaethesia to mandibular posterior area (area of interest), crestal incision flap. Decortication using round bur and straight hand piece then drilling using screw drills with 90 degrees to the buccal cotical plate. Umbrella Screw insertion using screw holder with 6 mm length and 1.6 mm diameter where 3 mm inserted in the bone and 3 mm are kept …

Evaluation Of Upper 1st Molar Rotation During Maxillary Canine Retraction In 1st Premolar Extraction Cases At 6 Weeks Reactivation Interval. A Clinical Trial., Rodayna A. Elbadawy, Kareem Elazab, Amr R. El-Beialy, Hend Salah

Future Dental Journal

Abstract:

Purpose: the aim of this clinical trial is to investigate maxillary first molar rotation during maxillary canine retraction at 6 weeks re-activation intervals with elastic power chain in first premolar extraction cases. Material and methods: a total of 20 quadrants of 10 orthodontic patients requiring maxillary canine retraction after extraction of upper 1^st premolars were recruited. Mini-screws (TADs) were used directly for maximum anchorage. Canines were retracted on 0.016×0.022-inch stainless steel arch wire using elastic power chain extending from a power arm on canine bracket to the miniscrew. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to measure the …

Effects Of Full-Time Versus Part-Time Clear Aligner Wear On Periodontal Health, Pain And Compliance In Orthodontic Patients, Mohamed Adel Afify, Ahmed Medhat Eltimamy, Fouad A. El Sharaby, Hala Monir Abdelmajeed

Future Dental Journal

INTRODUCTION: Clear aligner treatment's main drawback is that the patient decides how long to wear them each day. For clear aligner therapy to be successful, compliance is essential. A poor treatment outcome would arise from noncompliant patients.

METHODS: The study was a randomized clinical trial of 2 parallel groups (7 patients per group) who underwent clear aligner orthodontic treatment having an age range of 17-24 years. A part-time group wore the aligners for 16 hours per day and a full-time group wore the aligners for 22 hours per day. The study investigated the first eight aligners of the treatment. Compliance …

Effect Of Using Intracanal Cryotherapy Versus Ultrasonic Activated Irrigation On Post-Operative Pain In Single Visit Endodontic Treatment Of Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis “Randomized Clinical Trial”, Marwa M. Hassan Elsherbeny, Essam Abdel Hafez Naguib E A Naguib, Reem Ahmed Lutfy Reem A. Lutfy, El Saeed Abdel Hafiz

Future Dental Journal

Aim : This study was designated to evaluate the effect of using intracanal cryotherapy versus ultrasonic activated irrigation on postoperative pain in single visit endodontic treatment of mandibular first molar with symptomatic, irreversible pulpitis using numerical rate scale (NRS) at 6, 12, 24, 48,72 hr and 1 week postoperatively.

Materials and Methods: seventy-eight patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular first molar with no periapical involvement. The cases were randomly divided into three groups according to final irrigation protocol after root canal preparation using Pro Taper Next; Groups A, B and C, twenty-six patients each group (n=26). Group A: …

A Tri-State Study Of Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Generation Alpha Students: Are Middle Schools Ready For “Generation Glass?”, John A. Huss, Shannon Eastep

i.e.: inquiry in education

The passage to middle school has been identified as a confusing period for young adolescents involving a series of major transitions. A new variable that now permeates these already lofty transitions is the firm entrenchment of Generation Alpha in the middle grades classroom. “Gen Alpha” includes anyone born from 2010 onward, making them the first generation who will be entirely born and shaped in the 21st century. The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes and perceptions of current middle school teachers across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio toward their Gen Alpha students so as to uncover the concrete …

Prison Bars & Bird Cages: Conducting An Arts-Based Participatory Research Project With Undergraduate Women In Stem, Batsheva Guy, Tziporah Feldman

i.e.: inquiry in education

The ‘chilly’ STEM climate in undergraduate settings has been widely documented, as women in STEM majors frequently face discrimination, microaggressions, and implicit bias from their professors and peers. While undergraduate research opportunities can help women in STEM overcome some of the barriers they face, these opportunities are not always accessible and inclusive. Although there is a breadth of literature on this topic, many studies utilize traditional quantitative and qualitative methods and do not take the authentic, individualized voices of these women into account. The present study integrates two arts-based, participatory methodologies-- Photovoice and Collage Inquiry-- in order to explore the …

Preference Conflict And Peace Studies: The Line Between Disagreement And Violence, Frederic R. Kellogg

Peace and Conflict Studies

Broadening the definition of conflict defines more comprehensively the condition of peace, focusing on how unresolved shared disagreements can lead to, or avoid, polarization and violence. The line between general disagreement and violent conflict lies in the adjustment of shared preferences. Matters like reproductive rights, medically assisted death, race and gender discrimination, while subject to political polarization, are open to peaceful redress through what John Dewey called the transformative continuum of inquiry, in which the crucial social response to shared problems includes dispute and conflict. Resolution of controversial social problems requires preference adjustment and habit change, often, if not always, …

Cable Management Solutions For Rack-Based Equipment, Joel Richard Goergen, Chris Bullock, Robert John Dorris, George Curtis, Nir Beno

Defensive Publications Series

Replacing equipment housed in a server rack can be difficult when a large number of cables are connected to the equipment. For example, cables from ports of old equipment are to be connected to corresponding ports of new equipment. Thus, for equipment replacement projects involving a large number of cable reconnects, the cable replacement and verification process (which can include cable labeling and location verification) can be very time consuming. In order to address such issues, various cable management solutions are proposed herein that may help to streamline the process for replacing rack-based equipment.

Elm And Lightgbm: A Hybrid Machine Learning Technique With Intelligent Iot To Predict The Cardiovascular Disease, Gorapalli Srinivasa Rao, G Muneeswari

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Cardiologists can more accurately classify a patient's condition by performing an accurate diagnostic and prognosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The clinical diagnosis, and therapies processes within the medical field have been substantially accelerated by ML-based approaches enabled by IoT-based systems. This structure is based on IoT-based system with enabled ML approach. This study investigates an approach known as ensemble categorization, which enhances the precision of weak algorithms by integrating multiple classifiers. For effective CVD classification, we utilized Ensemble learning machine (ELM) and Light GBM. The appropriate traits are chosen to speed up the categorization process using the Gorilla Troops Optimizer …

Report Cards: Parental Preferences, Information And School Choice In Haiti, Michael Borger, Gregory Elacqua, Isabel Jacas, Christopher Neilson, Anne Sofie Westh Olsen

Discussion Papers

This paper studies school choice and information frictions in Haiti. Through a randomized control trial, we assess the impact of disclosing school-level test score information on learning outcomes, prices, and market shares. We find evidence that in markets where information was disclosed, students attending private schools increased test scores. The results also suggest private schools with higher baseline test scores increased their market share as well as their fees when the disclosure policy is implemented. While prices and test scores were not significantly correlated in the baseline survey, they exhibited a significant and positive correlation in treatment markets after information …

Scoping Review On The Use And Meaning Of Sport In Prison And After Detention, Marie-Lou Libbrecht, Pascal Delheye, Rosie Meek, Rudi Roose

Journal of Prison Education Research

The aim of this study was to provide knowledge on existing literature and research regarding the use and meaning of sports during and after incarceration. To achieve this, a scoping review was conducted, entering one hundred and seventeen combinations of search terms related to sports and incarceration into Google Scholar and Web of Science, focusing on titles and/or key terms. Ultimately, one hundred and fifty-two publications were included in the scoping review. The identified literature and research on 'the meaning of sports during and after detention' discuss the outcomes related to physical and mental health, behaviour, and the rehabilitation of …

Revitalizing Widosari Tourism Village: Enhancing User Experience And Service Delivery Through Website Interface Redesign, Dian Amin Muhtasin False, Rahmatul Irfan False

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

Tourism villages significantly contribute to regional development by boosting economic growth, preserving culture, and enhancing community engagement. The Widosari Tourism Village, a nominee in the Top 50 Indonesian Tourism Village Award 2022, experienced a surge in website traffic but lacked the infrastructure to effectively service this demand, negatively impacting tour package sales. This descriptive qualitative study assesses the impact of a website redesign according to modern design principles. Results show that the redesign substantially improved the delivery of information, facilitated communication between managers and tourists, and enhanced the website's functionality in supporting tourism activities. Specifically, the redesigned website led to …

Paediatric Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Diagnosis And Challenges: A Report Of Two Cases, Dalal S. Husain, Niranjan P. Joshi, Khalfan S. Al Senaidi, Hilal Al Riyami

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Restrictive cardiomyopathy is one of the rarest forms of cardiomyopathies in paediatric patients characterised by impaired myocardial relaxation or compliance with restricted ventricular filling, leading to a reduced diastolic volume with a preserved systolic function. We report 2 cases—a 5-year-old boy who presented with abdominal distension and palpitation with family history of similar complaints but no definite genetic diagnosis as yet and a 5-year-old girl who presented with chronic cough and shortness of breath. Both cases were diagnosed in a tertiary care hospital in Muscat, Oman, in 2019 and are managed supportively with regular outpatient follow-up. This is the first …

Enhanced Dip Angle Map Using Kuwahara And Gaussian Filters: An Example From Burdur Region, Türkiye, Özkan Kafadar, Erdi̇nç Öksüm

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Recently, many edge detection and enhancement techniques have been used to transform geophysical data into a more suitable form for interpretation. The dip angle, a surface-derived attribute that has been frequently used in the interpretation of seismic data, is one of these transforms, and recently, it has started to be utilized as an edge detector in the interpretation of potential field data. In this study, it is proposed to use the potential field data filtered using the Kuwahara and Gaussian filters to obtain clearer and more detailed edges from both the conventional dip angle and its rescaled version. Two synthetic …

A Rising Tide That Lifts All Boats: Long-Term Effects Of The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend On Poverty, Matthew Berman

ISER Articles

Although not designed as a social program to redistribute income, the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) has been reducing poverty by providing equal annual payments to nearly all state residents for over 40 years. We examine direct effects of the PFD on Alaska poverty rates since 1990, using US Census and American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample records to adjust for under-reporting of children's PFD income in official statistics. We estimate that the PFD reduced the number of Alaskans with incomes below the US poverty threshold by 20%–40%. We measure only a small effect on income distribution: a 0.02 …

Derivation Of A 1-D Seismic Velocity Model For The Lake Van Region, Mehveş Feyza Akkoyunlu, Bülent Kaypak, Bülent Oruç, Doğan Kalafat

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

We present a detailed one-dimensional (1-D) velocity model of the Lake Van Basin and its surrounding region, alongside precise hypocenter locations, utilizing seismic data from the aftershocks of the 23 October 2011 Lake Van earthquake (Mw = 7.1). The 1-D minimum velocity model is computed by the VELEST program by analyzing body wave traveltimes and station corrections. Encompassing a geographical area of 180 × 90 km² centered around Lake Van, the study incorporated seismic data from 10 newly deployed stations, complementing the existing network of the Kandilli Earthquake Research Institute. A comprehensive manual analysis was conducted on a dataset comprising …

A Novel Consumer-Centric Metric For Evaluating Hearing Device Audio Performance, Vinaya Manchaiah, Steve Taddei, Abram Bailey, De Wet Swanepoel, Hansapani Rodrigo

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

Background and Aim: The emergence of direct-to-consumer hearing devices has introduced confusion in making appropriate choices, highlighting the need for users to be well-informed for optimal device selection. Currently, no established metric offers insights into the sound performance of these devices. This study aimed to introduce and assess a novel consumer-centric metric (i.e., SoundScore) for hearing device audio performance.

Method: The SoundScore metric was created based on five dimensions of hearing device audio performance (i.e., speech benefit in quiet and moderate, speech benefit in loud, own voice perception, feedback control, streamed music sound quality). Tests were conducted under lab conditions …

Generation Of Oviductal Glycoprotein 1 Cre Mouse Model For The Study Of Secretory Epithelial Cells Of The Oviduct, Emily A Mcglade, Jiude Mao, Kalli K Stephens, Andrew M Kelleher, Lisette A Maddison, Miranda L Bernhardt, Francesco J Demayo, John P Lydon, Wipawee Winuthayanon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The epithelial cell lining of the oviduct plays an important role in oocyte pickup, sperm migration, preimplantation embryo development, and embryo transport. The oviduct epithelial cell layer comprises ciliated and nonciliated secretory cells. The ciliary function has been shown to support gamete and embryo movement in the oviduct, yet secretory cell function has not been well characterized. Therefore, our goal was to generate a secretory cell-specific Cre recombinase mouse model to study the role of the oviductal secretory cells. A knock-in mouse model, Ovgp1Cre:eGFP, was created by expressing Cre from the endogenous Ovgp1 (oviductal glycoprotein 1) locus, with enhanced green …

The Impact Of The Optn Policy Change On Patients With A Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device And Chronic Kidney Disease: Analysis Of The Unos Database, Eric D. Warner, Christopher Pritting, Sawan Dutta, Matt Bierowski, Waqas Ullah, Yevgeniy Brailovsky, Michelle Kittleson, René J. Alvarez, J. Eduardo Rame, Alexander Hajduczok, Vineeta Kumar, Danial Ahmad, Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Indranee N. Rajapreyar

Division of Cardiology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) implemented modifications in 2018 to the adult heart transplant allocation system to better stratify the most medically urgent transplant candidates. We evaluated the impact of these changes on patients supported by a durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of the OPTN policy change on patients supported by durable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

METHODS: We performed an analysis of patients from the United Network of Organ Sharing Database supported by durable LVAD listed for a heart transplant …

Medical Students’ Clinical Knowledge Of Integrated Management Of Childhood Illness: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study, Zamzam Al Abri, Maisa Al Kiyumi, Sanjay Jaju, Muna Al Saadoon

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate and compare the clinical knowledge implications of the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) preservice education between pre-clerkship and junior clerkship medical students. Methods: This observational comparative cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2022 at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. A self-administered questionnaire was utilised and included questions on sociodemographic data, duration of IMCI preservice training, knowledge of the participants concerning the IMCI objectives and information on a range of childhood conditions. Results: A total of 97 medical students were included in the study. The majority of students (42.3%) …

Structural Barrier In The Process Of Regeneration Of The Pkb Islamic Political Party In Direct Presidential Elections 2004-2019, M Nastain, Irwan Abdullah, Zuly Qodir, Hasse Jubba

Jurnal Wacana Politik

The purpose of this research is to identify the structural barriers faced by the PKB political party in promoting its members as presidential and vice-presidential candidates from 2004 to 2019. Additionally, the research aims to explore the political strategies employed by the PKB that resulted in the absence of its members in the highest democratic contests. Structural policies play a crucial role in determining political steps, taking into consideration both internal and external conditions. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, combining data from interviews and documents, supported by field observations. Interview data serves as preliminary findings guiding the discovery …

Support For Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccines For 5- To 11-Year-Old Children: Cross-Sectional Study Of Omani Mothers, Salah Al Awaidy, Faryal Khamis, Thamra Al Ghafri, Abdallah Badahdah

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the variables that influenced a sample of Omani mothers’ support for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for children. The vaccination against COVID-19 averted millions of fatalities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, a considerable number of parents and caregivers opposed mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at several healthcare facilities in Oman using a structured questionnaire between February and March 2022. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyse the data. Results: A total of 700 Omani mothers (response rate = 73.4%) who had children aged 5–11 years old were …

Therapeutic Strategies Against Metabolic Imbalance In A Male Mouse Model With 5-Ht2cr Loss-Of-Function, Hailan Liu, Zhaoxun Liu, Hueyxian Kelly Wong, Nathan Xu, Qingzhuo Liu, Yongxiang Li, Yao Liu, Hueyzhong Wong, Megan E Burt, Sanika V Jossy, Junying Han, Yang He

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The serotonin 2C receptor (5-HT2CR)-melanocortin pathway plays well-established roles in the regulation of feeding behavior and body weight homeostasis. Dysfunctions in this system, such as loss-of-function mutations in the Htr2c gene, can lead to hyperphagia and obesity. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential therapeutic strategies for ameliorating hyperphagia, hyperglycemia, and obesity associated with a loss-of-function mutation in the Htr2c gene (Htr2cF327L/Y). We demonstrated that reexpressing functional 5-HT2CR solely in hypothalamic pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons is sufficient to reduce food intake and body weight in Htr2cF327L/Y mice subjected to a high-fat diet (HFD). In addition, 5-HT2CR expression restores the …

Mexican-American Literature Is American Literature, Davia Ellen Guzman

Senior Theses

The main focus of this article is to show that teaching Mexican-American literature is an important part of teaching American literature, one that is often neglected. As of right now, Chicano Literature and American Literature are seen as two separate categories even though they are one in the same. Authors such as Rudolfo Anaya and Tomás Rivera allow readers insight into Mexican-American culture; the foundations they have set should be used in American Literature courses to help students view the wide variety that is American Literature, other than what the canon deems acceptable. Bless Me, Ultima, and …and the Earth …

Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines: Anesthesia For Total Knee And Hip Arthroplasty, Amanda Kleinfelder

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Abstract

Total knee and hip arthroplasty are the two most common orthopedic surgeries in the United States. Traditional perioperative practice is multidisciplinary, with each professional, including anesthesia, making decisions based on their current knowledge or past experience. Postoperative complications pose a threat to any patient undergoing a surgical procedure. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols were developed to streamline best practice guidelines during the perioperative period. ERAS pathways aim to decrease postoperative complications, accelerate recovery after surgery, decrease narcotic use and promote early mobilization and discharge from the hospital. The aim of this project is the development of evidence-based practice …

Carbon Sequestration In Peatlands: Using Environmental Proxies To Understand The Impact Of A Changing Climate On Global Carbon Storage, Sarah Schuller, Don Sullivan

DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive

Peatlands are a type of terrestrial wetland ecosystem in which consistently waterlogged conditions prevent the decomposition of organic matter. These conditions allow for sequestered carbon in plant matter to remain stored in the soil to such a great degree that peatlands store more carbon than all other vegetation types in the world combined. By inhibiting decomposition, the composition of water-rich peat soil remains representative of the environmental conditions during the period in which the peat was formed. The collected peat samples can then be utilized as environmental proxies to determine historical temperature, moisture, and carbon content and extrapolated to predict …

Utilizing Existing Postfeminist Framework To Explore A Sexualized Media Test Case: “Man Needs A Woman” By Maty Noyes, Nicole Doris

DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive

Postfeminism is simply referred to as the most recent wave of feminism, but feminist scholars have failed to reach a standardized definition that recognizes the nuances of sexuality, media, and culture present within the field. This paper utilizes the postfeminist framework of two prominent feminist scholars: Rosalind Gill and Feona Attwood. Specifically, this paper draws from Gill’s interpretation of postfeminism and Attwood’s interpretation of the sexualization of culture and the overlap between the two theories. Rather than attempt to offer a concrete definition in such a rapidly evolving field, this paper offers a music video from a lesser-known pop artist, …

The Rocky Road To Statehood: Colorado Statehood And The Contested Election Of 1876, Matt Bergh, Susan Schulten

DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive

This thesis will explore Colorado’s path to statehood. It begins with a summary of the election of 1876 to set up the research question: why did Colorado, a Republican-territory, become a state in a critical election year when the Democrats controlled the House of Representatives? Next, it covers the historiography to gain insight into how scholars view Colorado statehood and its relationship to the election of 1876 given that both happened in the same year and that coincidences in politics are rare. A follow up will occur with an explanation of the differences between a state and a territory to …

Caprin1 And Fmr1 Genetically Interact To Regulate The Development Of The Larval Drosophila Neuromuscular Junction, Seraphina Loukas, Scott Barbee

DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most prevalent inherited neurodevelopmental disorder and the most common single-gene cause of autism (Richter and Zhao 2021). FXS occurs due to the loss of the Fmr1 gene, and its respective protein, the Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein (FMRP). FMRP is an RNA-binding protein (RBP) with notable functions in synaptic development.  Given that cellular processes often entail the collaborative actions of multiple proteins acting as binding partners to regulate mRNA metabolism, identifying FMRP's associates is essential for comprehending FXS mechanisms. Caprin1 was identified as a high-confidence interactor via its co-immunoprecipitation with FMRP in an IP/LC experiment …