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Selected Writings Of Frances Bacon, Frances Bacon

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New York : Modern Library, c 1955 Call #: B1155 .S35

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Full Issue - Spring 2023 - Volume 110, Issue 1, Colby College

Colby Magazine

Spring 2023, vol. 110 no. 1

04: From the Editor
05: Table of Contents
06. Downtown Colby
14. Diagnosing Autism More Precisely
16. An Inside Pitch
22. Colby's New Labs Address Critical Issues and Initiatives
26. In Support of the Academic Mission
28. A Building for Everybody
36. Robust Financial Aid Program is Key to Colby's Mission
38. 'Quite a Triumph'
44. Class Notes
66. Obituaries
80. William R. Cotter, Colby's Longest-Tenured President

Contributions Of Occupational Therapy In Sport Provider Training Using A Health-Promoting Environment For Positive Youth Development, Jennifer Papenfuse Otd, Otr/L, Chc, Camille Skubik-Peplaski Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Shirley P. O'Brien Phd, Otr/L, Faota

Student Journal of Occupational Therapy

Rising youth public health disparities can be attributed to the social determinants of health that influence health and wellness. Youth sport providers can be influential in creating healthier environments that facilitate positive youth development and social emotional learning, thus positively impacting life-long health behaviors choices and public health. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of an education module developed by an occupational therapist on sport’s providers perceptions of their capacity to implement positive youth development programming and to create a health-promoting environment.

A qualitative descriptive approach was used in this study allowing for purposive sampling, inductive …

Living In Fear: Be Empathetic (Life)-Tool Kit, Desiree A. Díaz, Heather Peralta, Samantha Stephenson, Danny Hernandez, Geraldine Luzincourt, Syretta Spears, Ann Marie Parker, Trysten Altamirano

Nursing Handouts, Tools, and Other Documents

Open source materials to immerse learners in rural and public health experiences are needed to ensure the new work force is equipped to care for a variety of people in differing circumstances. Public health remains a vital yet underemphasized component within healthcare education, specifically nursing education. This often limits opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary to become strong advocates for equity and systemic change. A

This project emerged from a commitment to provide experiential opportunities replicating the communities we serve. A Empathy Walk and LIFE Clinic (Díaz et al., 2025) was created as a strategy designed to engage …

Multilingual Cyber Threat Intelligence Feeds Preprocessing For Threat Intelligence Event Extraction: A Systematic Literature Review, Jamal H. Al-Yasiri, Mohamad Fadli Bin Zolkipli, Nik Fatinah N. Mohd Farid

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

In cyber threat intelligence (CTI), information security specialists face overwhelming data flows from multiple sources, including hacker forums, dark web markets, and social media. These diverse and multilingual information streams require extensive analysis and processing. However, the current state of CTI faces several challenges, such as reliance on manual annotation and evaluation, as well as limited support for non-English languages, which hinders advanced threat detection and comprehensive analysis. This systematic literature review proposes a conceptual framework designed to overcome existing state-of-the-art limitations. It evaluates recent advancements in CTI methodologies by following PRISMA guidelines and analyzing selected studies from reputable sources, …

Content-Preserving Cropping For Panoramic Stitching Of Images, Miao Yu, Lun-Cheng Chu

Defensive Publications Series

Raw panoramas stitched from multiple images can have irregular shapes along their boundaries. Cropping of invalid pixels along the boundary is performed to generate a final result that is of a target shape. However, this can result in cropping of many valid pixels, reducing the overall portion of the captured scene depicted in the final result. This disclosure describes techniques to determine optimal content-preserving crops along the boundaries of a panorama in a manner that also optimizes latency and preserves aspect ratio. Per the techniques, in a first stage, dynamic programming is applied on predefined tiles to determine the largest …

Sex Ratios By Nevada County, 2023, Mia Tschan, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Demography

This fact sheet presents data on age-based sex ratios – or the number of men to women in a population – in 17 Nevada counties: Carson City, Churchill, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, and White Pine. The data are derived from the 2025 American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM) report, “Patterns and trends in county-level sex ratios,” which includes data on sex ratios in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Practical Intelligence: Generative Ai Toolkit For Nurse Education, Jennifer Vanderlaan, Lisa Nicholas, Necole Leland

Nursing Faculty Research

This toolkit delivers a structured introduction to generative AI tailored for nurse educators, offering practical guidance across six domains: foundational concepts; course and lesson design; assignment development; scholarly applications; simulation integration; and strategies for facilitating student engagement with AI. Beginning with an accessible overview of how generative models function and where they fail. It presents frameworks for critical evaluation and transparent use. Subsequent sections demonstrate how to leverage AI for organizing curricula, writing objectives, crafting assessments, and generating discussion prompts, all aligned with professional standards. Applications in scholarship cover literature search planning, peer‑review simulation, and evidence‑based question development. Simulation chapters …

Differential Roof Water Hazards And Comprehensive Utilization Of Mine Water In The Dongsheng Coalfield, Huang Haiyu, Ding Xiang, Liu Xi, Fan Jiangwei, Ji Zhuochen, Li Zhaoyang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The Dongsheng coalfield exhibits various types of mine water hazards, complex water filling mechanisms, and high water inflow with high total dissolved solids (TDS) content in mining areas. These characteristics pose challenges to the comprehensive utilization of mine water, severely restricting the safe, green, and efficient coal mining in the coalfield. Methods This study aims to reveal the roof water filling characteristics of the Dongsheng coalfield and enhance the comprehensive utilization of mine water. Using methods including statistical analysis of drilling data, analytic hierarchy process, and hydrochemical tests, this study analyzed the strata, spatial distribution of aquifers, and the …

The Nicene Creed And Evangelical Lutheranism For The Twenty-First Century, Allan J. Ferguson

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Lutherans And The Nicene Creed: Liturgy And Music, Paul Westermeyer

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The Triune God Spills Into Creation, Calling Us To Love One Another, Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The Diviners: A Play, Jeffrey Dale

Consensus

Thiessen, V., Barker, K., Nolan, Y., & Laurence, M. (2024). The diviners : a play. Scirocco Drama. ISBN: 9781990738593

The Relationship Between Hand Grip Strength And Cognitive Function In Middle-Aged And Elderly People In China: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Based On Charls Data, Haiwei Li, Jing Zhang, Peipei Cheng, Liwei Guo, Xuemei Sui M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.

Faculty Publications

This study explores the relationship between hand grip strength (HGS) and cognitive function in China’s middle-aged and elderly population. We employed a cross-sectional design using data from 4535 participants aged ≥ 45 years from the 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study national dataset. The relationships between HGS and various dimensions of cognitive function, as well as the association between HGS and cognitive impairment, were investigated using ordinary least squares regression models and logistic regression models. Dose–response relationships between HGS and cognitive impairment were modeled using restricted cubic spline curves. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness …

Intrinsic Motivation Teaching Experiences Of Middle School Educators 4 Years After The Pandemic, Carmy Aristor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the educational landscape, significantly impacting middle school educators’ intrinsic motivation to teach. While research has extensively addressed the immediate impacts of the pandemic on education, there remains a gap in understanding how middle school educators make sense of their intrinsic motivation teaching experiences 4 years after the pandemic. Grounded in intrinsic motivation as the conceptual framework supported by the self-determination theory (SDT), the purpose of this qualitative study was to gain an understanding of the intrinsic motivation teaching experiences of middle school educators 4 years after the pandemic. The central research question examined the lived …

Epigenetic Profiling Of Cell-Free Dna In Cerebrospinal Fluid: A Novel Biomarker Approach For Metabolic Brain Diseases, Kyle Sporn, Rahul Kumar, Kiran Marla, Puja Ravi, Swapna Vaja, Phani Paladugu, Nasif Zaman, Alireza Tavakkoli

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

Due to their clinical heterogeneity, nonspecific symptoms, and the limitations of existing biomarkers and imaging modalities, metabolic brain diseases (MBDs), such as mitochondrial encephalopathies, lysosomal storage disorders, and glucose metabolism syndromes, pose significant diagnostic challenges. This review examines the growing potential of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) derived from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) epigenetic profiling as a dynamic, cell-type-specific, minimally invasive biomarker approach for MBD diagnosis and monitoring. We review important technological platforms and their use in identifying CNS-specific DNA methylation patterns indicative of neuronal injury, neuroinflammation, and metabolic reprogramming, including cfMeDIP-seq, enzymatic methyl sequencing (EM-seq), and targeted bisulfite sequencing. By synthesizing current …

Physician And Hospital Performance In Medicare’S Updated Bundled-Payment Model For Joint Replacement, Aidan P. Crowley, Austin S. Kilaru, Qian Erin Huang, Erkuan Wang, Jingsan Zhu, Ayush Arora, Torrey Shirk, Deborah S. Cousins, Kristin A. Linn, Said A. Ibrahim, Joshua M. Liao, Amol S. Navathe

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

IMPORTANCE: Independent evaluations of Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI-A) have focused on hospitals and have not assessed the performance of physicians in participating physician group practices (PGPs). However, PGPs are accountable for a larger proportion of surgical procedures, including for lower-extremity joint replacement, in the BPCI-A model than are hospitals.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of treatment by BPCI-A-participating physicians and hospitals with health care spending, quality, and utilization for joint replacement procedures compared to nonparticipants.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This cohort study used Medicare claims of beneficiaries receiving lower-extremity joint replacement between April 2016 and September 2019 …

The Impact Of Teaching Multiple Responses On Resurgence Of Target Behavior And Persistence Of Alternative Responding., Brittany H. Loder-Lafferty, Amanda N. Zangrillo, Alexandra M. Cicero, Cynthia P. Livingston, Jessica P. Tran, Mark Connelly

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

This study evaluated the effects of teaching multiple alternative responses on the resurgence of a target response and the persistence of an alternative response in an applied setting. Using a between-participants design, we examined how teaching multiple alternative responses impacted resurgence and persistence upon exposure to extinction. Additionally, we investigated the role of preference in response allocation and shifts in participant preference following extinction. Results indicated resurgence across both conditions, with no consistent difference in severity between single and multiple alternative response conditions. However, within-session analyses revealed greater persistence of the alternative response for participants taught multiple alternative responses, suggesting …

Genetic Control Of Sweetness And Acidity In Blackberry, Carly Godwin, T. Mason Chizk, Carmen John, Lacy Nelson, Renee Threlfall, John R. Clark, Margaret L. Worthington

Horticulture Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction The global blackberry (Rubus subgenus Rubus) industry has experienced rapid growth during the past 20 years. Even so, many industry stakeholders report complaints from consumers and grocers stating that blackberries are often too tart or not sweet enough for their palate. Studies have shown that most consumers prefer sweet blackberries with relatively low acidity, but little research has been conducted to understand the genetic control of these traits in Rubus.Methods The objective of this study was to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) related to sweetness and acidity in autotetraploid blackberry using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). A panel consisting …

An Analytical Study On The Performance Of The Video Assistant Referee (Var) System In The Iraq Stars Football League, Mais Mahmoud Salman Al-Azzawi, Raghda Hassan Ibrahim Al-Azzawi, Félix Arbinaga, Maryam Abdul Jabbar Khudhur

Modern Sport

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a technology designed to review on-field decisions through video footage in order to correct clear and critical refereeing errors. It enables the replay of key moments in slow motion to determine the correct final decision, with communication between the video officials and the referee conducted via headset. The system operates under the principle of "minimal interference, maximum benefit," intervening only in essential situations. This study aimed to assess the current implementation of VAR in the Iraq Stars Football League during the 2023--2024 season. To achieve this objective, the researchers employed a descriptive survey method …

False Confidence And Behavioral-Psychological Balance And Their Relationship With Rational And Irrational Thoughts Among Futsal Players, Sherin Laibi Manati, Aseel Naji Fahd, Sundus Burhan Adham

Modern Sport

This study aimed to examine the levels of false confidence, behavioural psychological balance, and rational and irrational thoughts, as well as to investigate the relationships among these variables in futsal players. To achieve this objective, the researchers developed scales for measuring false confidence and behavioural psychological balance, while the standardized scale for rational and irrational thoughts, developed by Aseel Naji, was adopted for use in the current research. The researchers employed the descriptive method using a correlational approach, as it was deemed the most appropriate for the nature and objectives of the study. The research population consisted of players from …

Hearing The Call: The Need For An Evangelical Theology Of 'Intentional Christian Community' And Consecrated Life At Taylor University In The 21st Century, Hank Voss

Presentations

Taylor University's Life Together Covenant calls the university "a covenant community of Christians . . . intentionally joining together for academic progress, personal development, and spiritual growth." This paper presented at the 2025 Intentional Christian Communities Explorer's Gathering argues for a theological understanding of Taylor University's intentional Christian community as a consecrated Christian sodality with a specific second-order commitment, a community rule, symbolic vestiture, leadership structures, and a specific charism for the larger church.

Hepcidin Overexpression In Burn Patients Causes Decreased Red Blood Cell Synthesis, Joshua Rushing, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md, Gordon Lindberg Md, Nadine Koenig Bmst, Tc-Nrcc, Cynthia Berger Bmst-Ascp, Elizabeth Berger, Tomas Ganz

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Fabrication, Calibration, And Deployment Of A Home-Made Radiometer, Callum Flowerday, Ryan Thalman, Jaron Hansen

ScholarsArchive Data

Subfolders and Contents:

Chamber Characterization: Contains emission spectrum measured from inside the chamber with converted spectra to power and photon flux.

LED Calibration: (Each calibration file contains folders of data from each LED used in calibration)

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• Cone 2
• Dome 2
• Flat Top
• Quartz Rod
• Uniform Dome

Outside:

• Cone 2 front porch
• Cone 2 roof
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Conflation Between Knowledge And Acceptance May Contribute To The Knowledge Gap Between Judeo-Christian And Non-Religious People, Jamie Jensen

ScholarsArchive Data

These data are from a nationwide study and a classroom intervention looking at participants' understanding of evolution (i.e., knowledge), and their acceptance of evolution.

Participant 014: Reiki Practitioner With Nine Months Of Experience (White; Female; California, Usa)

0885: Reiki and Well-Being Interviews

This is an interview about Reiki and its connection with overall well-being with a Reiki Practitioner holding nine months of experience (White; Female; California, USA). She was interviewed on July 25, 2025. The participant agreed to the terms outlined in the verbal informed consent form before this interview. Some of the broad conversations during this interview were about her use of Reiki and other healing modalities; Reiki's place in her life in the face of work stress in regulatory affairs; Reiki's ability to bring in new relationships and let outdated ones fall away; and early childhood experiences seeing Spirit and …

Performance Of Cnn And Lstm Model On Covid-19 News Headline Data Classification, Dian Kurniasari, Luthfia Nur Azizah, Purnomo Husnul Khotimah, Warsono

Baghdad Science Journal

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mass media, especially online news portals, have been essential in disseminating health information and governmental policies, serving as the primary reference for the general public. Unfortunately, not all news articles are relevant to COVID-19 case monitoring. Some sources provide information that is less useful for tracking the pandemic's progression. Thus, it is crucial to develop a methodology that allows news articles to effectively aid stakeholders in monitoring COVID-19 developments. This study proposes using Deep Learning (DL) models to classify news headlines for this purpose. The aim is to identify suitable and reliable DL models for classifying …

Summary Of Taxonomy Changes Ratified By The International Committee On Taxonomy Of Viruses (Ictv) From The Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee, 2025, Dann Turner, Evelien M. Adriaenssens, Rudolf I. Amann, Pavol Bardy, Nina Bartlau, Jakub Barylski, Stanislaw Błażejak, Majid Bouzari, Ariane Briegel, Yves Briers, Daniel Carrillo, Xia Chen, Dennis Classen, Ryan Cook, Marco A. Crisci, Arnaud Dechesne, Paulina Deptula, Bas E. Dutith, Bert Ely, Lars Fieseler, Et. Al.

Faculty Publications

This article summarises the activities of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee, detailing developments in the classification of bacterial viruses. We provide here an overview of all new, abolished, moved and renamed taxa proposed in 2024, approved by the Executive Committee, and ratified by membership vote in 2025. Through the collective efforts of 74 international contributors of taxonomy proposals in this round, 43 ratified proposals have led to the creation of one new phylum, one class, four orders, 33 families, 14 subfamilies, 194 genera and 995 species. These proposals mark significant progress in refining the taxonomy …

An Experimental Investigation Of Federal Messaging On Public Support For Enforcement- And Treatment-Based Approaches For Opioid Overdose Prevention In South Carolina, Lídia Gual-Gonzalez, Hunter M. Boehme, Peter Baker, Melissa Nolan Ph.D., Mph

Faculty Publications

Background

As the opioid overdose crisis continues to produce excessive morbidity and mortality in the United States, government agencies have applied various approaches to prevent overdoses, including law-enforcement efforts (e.g., arresting people who use drugs, interrupting drug traffickers, etc.) and treatment-based approaches (e.g., naloxone, medications for opioid use disorder, etc.). Public perception and support of these approaches are relevant for informing policy, allocating resources, and effectively implementing community interventions to prevent drug-related harms.

Methods

Using an embedded informational survey design, we experimentally assessed whether public support for strategies to prevent overdose in South Carolina is influenced by language from federal …

Impact Of Food Insecurity Resource Navigation For Primary Care Patients With Diabetes And Hypertension: A Matched Cohort Study, Deeksha Gupta, Darin Thomas, Stella Self, Edward A. Frongillo Jr. Ph.D., Alain H. Litwin, J. Alex Ewing, Lynnette Ramos-Gonzalez, A. Carolina Rudisill

Faculty Publications

Background

Food insecurity contributes to poor health and increased healthcare costs among patients with chronic diseases. Resource navigators can facilitate community-based resource connections, addressing food insecurity, but the impact on healthcare costs and quality of life remains unclear.

Objective

To examine whether food insecurity resource navigation improves clinical outcomes, healthcare charges, and quality of life for patients with diabetes and/or hypertension.

Design

Matched-control quasi-experimental study.

Patients

Patients underwent screening for food insecurity from July 12, 2021, to December 31, 2022, in South Carolina’s largest health system. Eligible patients (18 + years, having food insecurity, and diabetes and/or hypertension) enrolled for …