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Risk Factors For Head And Neck Cancer In More And Less Developed Countries: Analysis From The Inhance Consortium, Neerav Goyal, Max Hennessy, Erik Lehman, Wenxue Lin, Antonio Agudo, Wolfgang Ahrens, Stefania Boccia, Paul Brennan, Hermann Brenner, Gabriella Cadoni, Cristina Canova, Chu Chen, David Conway, Maria Paula Curado, Luigino Dal Maso, Alexander W Daudt, Valeria Edefonti, Eleonora Fabianova, Leticia Fernandez, Silvia Franceschi, Werner Garavello, Maura Gillison, Richard B Hayes, Claire Healy, Rolando Herrero, Ivana Holcatova, Jossy L Kanda, Karl Kelsey, Bo T Hansen, Rosalina Koifman, Pagona Lagiou, Carlo La Vecchia, Fabio Levi, Guojun Li, Jolanta Lissowska, Rossana Mendoza López, Danièle Luce, Gary Macfarlane, Dana Mates, Keitaro Matsuo, Michael Mcclean, Ana Menezes, Gwenn Menvielle, Hal Morgenstern, Kirsten Moysich, Eva Negri, Andrew F Olshan, Tamas Pandics, Jerry Polesel, Mark Purdue, Loredana Radoi, Heribert Ramroth, Lorenzo Richiardi, Stimson Schantz, Stephen M Schwartz, Diego Serraino, Oxana Shangina, Elaine Smith, Erich M Sturgis, Beata Świątkowska, Peter Thomson, Thomas L Vaughan, Marta Vilensky, Deborah M Winn, Victor Wunsch-Filho, Guo-Pei Yu, Jose P Zevallos, Zuo-Feng Zhang, Tongzhang Zheng, Ariana Znaor, Paolo Boffetta, Mia Hashibe, Yuan-Chin A Lee, Joshua E Muscat

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Objective: We analyzed the pooled case-control data from the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology (INHANCE) consortium to compare cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption risk factors for head and neck cancer between less developed and more developed countries.

Subjects and methods: The location of each study was categorized as either a less developed or more developed country. We compared the risk of overall head and neck cancer and cancer of specific anatomic subsites associated with cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption. Additionally, age and sex distribution between categories was compared.

Results: The odds ratios for head and neck cancer sites associated …

Hydroclimate Effects On Great Salt Lake Decline Since 1980, Siiri Joy Bigalke

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

As a terminal basin lake, the Great Salt Lake (GSL) is known to act as a barometer for low frequency climate variability for the Western United States. As thus, there are naturally occurring large changes to GSL elevation levels that vary on time scales from years to decades. However, amongst these naturally occurring interannual changes there has been a significant declining trend in the elevation levels since a string of anomalous pluvial years in the early 1980s. In the summer of 2022, the Great Salt Lake reached its lowest levels in recorded history, which coincided with a two-decades long regional …

Independent Study Demonstrates Amyloid Probability Score Accurately Indicates Amyloid Pathology, Ilana Fogelman, Randall J Bateman, David M Holtzman, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: The amyloid probability score (APS) is the model read-out of the analytically validated mass spectrometry-based PrecivityAD

PURPOSE: This study aimed to provide additional independent evidence that the pre-established APS algorithm, along with its cutoff values, discriminates between amyloid positive and negative individuals.

METHODS: The diagnostic performance of the PrecivityAD test was analyzed in a cohort of 200 nonrandomly selected Australian Imaging, Biomarker & Lifestyle Flagship Study of Aging (AIBL) study participants, who were either cognitively impaired or healthy controls, and for whom a blood sample and amyloid PET imaging were available.

RESULTS: In a subset of the dataset aligned …

‘Where Now Bucephalus And The Proud Eormanric?' The Interplay Of Gothic And Classical References As A Tacit Background Behind The Wanderer, Tolkien's Anglo-Saxon Source, Giovanni Carmine Costabile

Journal of Tolkien Research

The famous lines "Where now the horse and the rider?" from The Two Towers, spoken by Théoden in Peter Jackson's film, but recited by Aragorn in Tolkien's original text, find an unquestionable source in the Anglo-Saxon poem The Wanderer, and as such received detailed comment by the Professor as a scholar, stating that it is not very important to identify who the rider being cited might be, as long as we admit he is a "type". In order to understand the type of this rider, then, we only have to look for similar occurrences of the evergreen "ubi …

How Exemplary California Community Colleges Vice Presidents Of Student Services Use Conflict Leadership Strategies To Establish Common Ground And Produce Breakthrough Results: A Phenomenological Study, Ieisha Smith

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological conceptual replication study was to discover and describe how exemplary California Community Colleges vice presidents of student services establish common ground and produce breakthrough results by using the six domains of conflict leadership strategies (ethical behavior, shared interests, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication).

Methodology: This qualitative phenomenological study explored and described the impact of using conflict leadership strategies to establish common ground and produce breakthrough results as perceived by California Community Colleges vice presidents of student services. I was part of a thematic team of six peer researchers and faculty advisors who developed …

Meeting, Moving, Mastering - A Text Analysis Of The Aesthetic Attractions Of 'Wild Swimming', Dagmar Dahl, Åsa I. Bäckström

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Why are people fascinated by swimming in nature? This article addresses the aesthetic experiences of wild swimming as expressed by five wild swimming authors in their books. Drawing from aesthetic philosophy, we analyze the ways in which the appeal of wild swimming is described on three levels: the allure of water in the environment, the sensory encounter between water and the body, and the experience of moving in water. Furthermore, with reference to Seel’s concept of nature aesthetics (1996), the experience of wild swimming is analyzed in terms of contemplation, correspondence, and imagination. We can conclude that the special intensity …

Getting Trivial With Alexa, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Here is today’s trivia challenge: What modern figure was famously described by his wife as “an encyclopedia of useless information”? (a) Albert Einstein, (b) Alex Trebek, (c) Pat Sajak, (d) Jerry Zezima

Assessing Within-Field Variation In Alfalfa Leaf Area Index Using Uav Visible Vegetation Indices, Keegan Hammond, Ruth Kerry, Ryan R. Jensen, Ross Spackman, April Hulet, Bryan G. Hopkins, Matt A. Yost, Austin P. Hopkins, Neil C. Hansen

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

This study examines the use of leaf area index (LAI) to inform variable-rate irrigation (VRI) for irrigated alfalfa (Medicago sativa). LAI is useful for predicting zone-specific evapotranspiration (ET_c). One approach toward estimating LAI is to utilize the relationship between LAI and visible vegetation indices (VVIs) using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery. This research has three objectives: (1) to measure and describe the within-field variation in LAI and canopy height for an irrigated alfalfa field, (2) to evaluate the relationships between the alfalfa LAI and various VVIs with and without field average canopy height, and (3) to …

Extracting Cultural Commonsense Knowledge At Scale, Tuan Phong Nguyen, Simon Razniewski, Aparna S. Varde, Gerhard Weikum

School of Computing Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Structured knowledge is important for many AI applications. Commonsense knowledge, which is crucial for robust human-centric AI, is covered by a small number of structured knowledge projects. However, they lack knowledge about human traits and behaviors conditioned on socio-cultural contexts, which is crucial for situative AI. This paper presents Candle, an end-to-end methodology for extracting high-quality cultural commonsense knowledge (CCSK) at scale. Candle extracts CCSK assertions from a huge web corpus and organizes them into coherent clusters, for 3 domains of subjects (geography, religion, occupation) and several cultural facets (food, drinks, clothing, traditions, rituals, behaviors). Candle includes judicious techniques for …

Anime Popularity In The Market Place: Why Choose Anime Over Cartoons, Nicholas Morrow

USF St. Petersburg campus Honors Program Theses (Undergraduate)

This thesis explores the growing popularity of anime in the global entertainment marketplace and examines why consumers increasingly choose anime over traditional Western cartoons and television programming. Through a review of historical, cultural, and scholarly literature, as well as an analysis of fan opinions gathered from online sources, the study investigates the factors that make anime an appealing form of entertainment. Findings indicate that anime’s popularity is driven primarily by its distinctive visual artistry, compelling storytelling, and well-developed characters. The research argues that anime benefits from Japan’s high-context cultural approach to communication, which emphasizes symbolism, atmosphere, visual detail, and nuanced …

The Effect Of Stem Integrated Project Based Learning Model On Students' Critical Thinking Ability In Geography Subjects, Dwi Raudatul Jannah, Alfi Sahrina, Dwiyono Hari Utomo

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Critical thinking ability is a 21st-century skill that is still lacking well empowerment. Efforts that can be made to improve These skills are through student centered learning. Model STEM integrated Project Based Learning encourages contextual learning through project activities. Indirectly, this builds thinking skills critical students in each syntax. This study aims to identify the effect of the model STEM integrated Project Based Learning on student's critical thinking skills in Geography subjects. This research uses a quasi-experimental research type by applying the post-test only control group design. The research subject is students of class X IPS 7 and X IPS …

Antara Ekspedisi Saintifik Dan Ancaman Ekonomi Kolonial: Letusan Gunung Di Priangan Pada Paruh Pertama Abad Ke-19, Gani Ahmad Jaelani, Rima Febriani, Ratna Erika Mawarrani

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This article focuses on the volcanic eruptions in Priangan, West Java, in the first half of the nineteenth century. Even though volcanic eruptions are natural occurrences, their impacts on human lives are viewed as historical events. While such disasters caused damage and misfortune to those directly affected, some people may also use them as a source of inspiration to seek knowledge. Moreover, eruptions occurring in an area were, to a certain extent, considered as a threat to the colonial authorities. Using contemporary news, official reports, and diaries, this research analyzes the relationship between natural events and its surrounding social and …

Rural Social Work Practice: Trauma-Focused Interventions Social Workers Use, Jose Carbajal

Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice

This research study examines rural social workers’ level of trauma knowledge and trauma treatment self-efficacy and the use of evidence-based interventions (CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, EMDR and PE). A retrospective design was used to examine Texas rural social workers’ use of evidence-based interventions. The Texas rural social worker sample (N=19) was extrapolated from a larger study (N=1007) conducted in 2014 examining Texas social workers’ trauma treatment and their use of evidence-based interventions. Descriptive and correlation statistical procedures were implemented to analyze the data for the current study. The results show social workers’ knowledge of trauma and treatment self-efficacy scores are above …

Kearifan Lokal Dan Upaya Pelestarian Lingkungan Air: Studi Etnografi Masyarakat Adat Manggarai, Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Erna Mena Niman, Marianus Mantovani Tapung, Zepisius Rudiyanto Eso Ntelok, Hieronimus Canggung Darong -

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

The efforts and conservation actions are needed to obtain a clean water for consumption. One of such efforts is interpreting the traditions of indigenous peoples, which are directly related to the concept of nature conservation. This study aims to identify and describe the meaning and geographical aspects of the barong wae ritual practice of the Manggarai indigenous people in the context of preserving the water environment. This research was a qualitative descriptive study with an ethnographic approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. Results show that local wisdom in the form of the barong wae ritual …

Miscellaneous, Grayson Carter

Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal

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Review Of Mere Lewis: A Critique Of C. S. Lewis’S “Mere Christianity”, Joel D. Heck

Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal

Review of Craig A. Hart, Mere Lewis: A Critique of C. S. Lewis’s “Mere Christianity” (CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2011). 80 pages. Kindle edition. $0.99. ISBN: 9781468128892.1

Review Of C. S. Lewis Goes To Heaven: A Reader’S Guide To The Great Divorce, Charles A. Huttar

Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal

Review of David G. Clark, C. S. Lewis Goes to Heaven: A Reader’s Guide to The Great Divorce (Hamden, CT, 2012). xxi + 181 pages. $14.95. ISBN: 9781936294091.

Testing The Effect Of Relative Pollen Productivity On The Reveals Model: A Validated Reconstruction Of Europe-Wide Holocene Vegetation, M. A. Serge, F. Mazier, R. Fyfe, M. J. Gaillard, T. Klein, A. Lagnoux, D. Galop, E. Githumbi, M. Mindrescu, A. B. Nielsen, A. K. Trondman, A. Poska, S. Sugita, J. Woodbridge

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Reliable quantitative vegetation reconstructions for Europe during the Holocene are crucial to improving our understanding of landscape dynamics, making it possible to assess the past effects of environmental variables and land-use change on ecosystems and biodiversity, and mitigating their effects in the future. We present here the most spatially extensive and temporally continuous pollen-based reconstructions of plant cover in Europe (at a spatial resolution of 1° × 1°) over the Holocene (last 11.7 ka BP) using the ‘Regional Estimates of VEgetation Abundance from Large Sites’ (REVEALS) model. This study has three main aims. First, to present the most accurate and …

An Enrichment Program Based On Using Of Augmented Reality Technology For Developing 3d Geometric Shapes Skills For Second Grade Intermediate Students, Hosam A. Althibyani

Information Sciences Letters

Students usually encounter several barriers when entering STEM classrooms, including the novelty of the concepts, the necessity to develop mathematical thinking, spatial reasoning, critical thinking, and abstract understanding. Teachers usually face a major challenge with engaging students in STEM subjects due to their low interest and fear. Multiple studies confirm that the integration of AR into the classroom experiments carried out by students in STEM subjects could benefit them profoundly in terms of engagement, attitude, and productivity. This study used a quantitative experimental design to determine if AR affects student engagement in a 3D geography class and if it affects …

Visitors Of The Holy Mosque In Makkah: Between Influence And Impact In The Mamluk Era From 648 To 923 Ah (1250 To 1517 Ad), F. M. H. Mobaraki

Information Sciences Letters

The Holy Mosque in Makkah is one of the most significant landmarks for Muslims around the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. This research aims to investigate the impact of the neighbors of the Holy Mosque on the general conditions of Makkah during the Mamluk era. The study focuses on the scientific and cultural impact, economic recovery, assistance provided, and support during crises of the Holy Mosques neighbors. The research methodology involves examining historical sources that address the topic of neighborhood" during the Mamluk era. The Mamluk era is an essential period in the history of Makkah, characterized by …

The Effect Of Using Concept Maps And Brainstorming Strategies To Develop Creative Thinking Skills Among Students Of Islamic Culture At Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, A. A. Al-Khattab, B. S. Al-Mawajdeh, M. H. Talhouni, A. S. Al-Marayeah

Information Sciences Letters

This study aims at determining the effect of using concept maps and brainstorming strategies to develop creative thinking skills among students of Islamic culture at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University. To achieve this, the research adopted the quasi-experimental method to reach the final results. The study population consisted of (477) male and female students who studied the Islamic Culture at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University for the academic year 2021/2022. An intentional sample of (130) male and female students who study the subject in the second semester was selected. The researchers prepared two scientific tools for the educational topic, the first was …

Tweeting By Saudi Efl Learners: A Study Of English In Use At Qassim University, Bandar Saleh Aljafen

Information Sciences Letters

Language use patterns in electronic messaging have the potential to reveal much about the vocabulary corpus, syntax, and general proficiency of non-native users. This is of relevance to teachers as learners’ academic performance and success is dependent on English language proficiency, especially in higher education. Using a mixed methods approach, this study examines the English language use characteristics evident in the morphosyntactic and paralinguistic features such as clipping, neologisms, language deformation in a corpus of text messages totalling 3600 words from class conversations of 68 EFL undergraduate students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Patterns of Twitter messaging (named Twitterese in …

Reviewing The Relation Between Human Resources Practices, Talent Management And Succession Planning In Uae Public Sector, Talal Hussain Al Awadhi, Sakinah Binti Muslim

Information Sciences Letters

This paper presents about human resource management in UAE, Talent Management Practices in UAE, conceptual framework, research hypothesis, and underpinning theories. In line with the objectives of this study, this paper provides a critical review of the literature. It is based on making comparisons between the relevant recent literatures in the field of talent management. In addition, aims to identify the limitations within the talent management literature, the themes that have been identified as independent which are staffing and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, empowerment and career development. Where, dependent variables which is the Succession Planning along with …

Reconciling Two Contradictory Understandings About The Law Of Tahlilan On Social Media Indonesia, Sobhan Sobhan, Mahyudin Ritonga, Kholidah Kholidah

Information Sciences Letters

The practice of tahlilan as one of the acts of worship in Islamic law is accommodated by some Muslims as a very important worship, especially at certain moments, and relies on arguments that do not want to be refuted. Meanwhile, there are other groups who reject the practice of tahlilan and desperately put forward arguments and arguments to defend their opinions, and some even conclude that it is a heretical practice. This article explains the pros and cons between the two opposing camps in the context of debating activities on social media. It will also bring together the two opposing …

Predicting Students Performance In Online Education Through Deep Learning Model, Mohammed H. R. Khalaf, Zeinab M. Abdel Azim

Information Sciences Letters

This epidemic has prompted the development of Education 4.0, virtual learning, and the demand to adapt educational practices to meet the needs of younger demographics. A rising epidemic has necessitated the shutdown of campuses where education programs are now being carried out online in educational institutions all over the globe. The report includes a study on the effectiveness and perceptions of students toward digital learning during the pandemic. A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Particle swarm optimization model, which forecasts the student’s learning rates, are used to tackle this issue. This study will categorize student performance into low, medium, and …

Knowledge Sharing Of Postgraduates Online: The Intention-Behavior Gap, F. M. Aldhmour, E. Doyle

Information Sciences Letters

Knowledge is recognized as a strategic asset and a critical factor for organizational development and competitive advantage in the knowledge economy. All modern organizations should incorporate knowledge management (KM) practices, particularly knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). This research investigates factors influencing KSB based on planned behavior theory and the technology acceptance model in higher education institutes (HEIs) in Jordan. A descriptive analysis approach was applied in the study. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to a sample of 500 respondents across the HEIs. The findings reveal that intentions positively influence MBA students’ KSB but explain less than 50% of KSB; hence …

Miscellaneous, Bruce R. Johnson

Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal

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Review Of The Worlds Of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Places That Inspired Middle-Earth, Lauren Spohn

Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal

Review of John Garth, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Places that Inspired Middle-earth (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2020). 208 pages. $29.95. ISBN 9780691196947.

Review Of Dorothy And Jack: The Transforming Friendship Of Dorothy L. Sayers And C. S. Lewis, Gary L. Tandy

Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal

Review of Gina Dalfonzo, Dorothy and Jack: The Transforming Friendship of Dorothy L. Sayers and C. S. Lewis (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2020). 199 pages. $16.99. ISBN 9780801072949.

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