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Development Of A Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (Pbpk) Model And Evaluation Of Antioxidant Capacity For Polypodium Leucotomos Extract, Christopher L. Basel

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to develop an equation to calculate the approximate concentration of active components in orally administered Polypodium leucotomos fern extract (PLE) and to develop physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models for an active component of PLE or its metabolite to address the need for human pharmacokinetics (PK). Model differences based on ethnic groups were also investigated. This was a quantitative study using secondary data. It has been estimated that skin cancers account for approximately 40% of all human cancers and that approximately 13,000 people will die of skin cancer in 2024. People with darker skin experience …

Catholic Mass Music And Spiritual Growth, Stephenie Dinah Mokriakow

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Participation in music among Catholic grade school students is insufficient, despite research suggesting the importance of music at Catholic Mass. Student perspectives provide researchers with an understanding of music's connection to students' spiritual development. This qualitative experimental case study investigates fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade student perspectives of their spiritual development through worship music participation during the Mass. This experimental case study identifies perspectives not yet explored and documented concerning this group of students. This study focuses on students' social, emotional, and physical well-being throughout the study regarding the connection of music to spiritual development. Approximately thirty students participated in pre- …

Developing Microelectrode Arrays As Multiplex Point-Of-Care Diagnostics, Yu-Chia Chang

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Antibiotic resistance poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in urinary tract infections (UTIs), where 92% of cases exhibit resistance to at least one antibiotic, causing over 260,000 deaths annually. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and growing awareness of the adverse effects of unnecessary antibiotic use highlight the urgent need for better UTI diagnostics. Current state-of-the-art methods are either expensive and time-consuming, or they lack specific details about the nature of the antibiotic and only determine inflammation. This hinders timely and effective treatment decisions regarding whether an antibiotic is actually necessary. Given this backdrop, there is a demand for a …

Implementation Of A Pre-Discharge Screening Program For Fracture Prevention, Sarah J. Russell

Master's Projects and Capstones

Problem Osteoporotic fractures are a major public health concern in the United States; 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 -5 men will experience a fracture due to low bone density. Despite established clinical guidelines, many patients in this managed care health system do not receive timely osteoporosis screening or treatment, placing them at increased risk for costly readmissions averaging $50,000 per hospitalization especially among those discharged to skilled nursing facilities.

Context The improvement project targeted patients admitted with fractures and integrated DEXA scanning during the acute care stay to avoid delays in diagnosis and bisphosphonate therapy. Barriers included …

Effect Of Synthetic Data On The Performance Of Neural Networks For The Acoustic Localization Of Multirotor Uav Targets, Noah David Wargo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The application of neural networks has demonstrated significant potential in the field of acoustic source localization. This thesis investigates the deployment of such advanced neural network models for the specific challenge of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) localization. A persistent obstacle in training deep learning models for this purpose, however, is the considerable effort required to collect and curate sufficiently large real-world datasets, which is both time consuming and resource-intensive. To address this limitation, this research incorporates synthetic data augmentation using a synthetic source sound generation script and the pyroadacoustics simulation environment. These synthetic sources, when processed through the pyroadacoustics simulator, …

Plasma Based Synthesis Of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles And Their Characterization, Vedant Singh

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Titanium dioxide has peaked significant interest due to its unique physical and chemical properties, making it highly valuable in a range of applications such as photocatalysis, solar energy conversion and biomedical devices. The use of plasma-based synthesis techniques offers several advantages over conventional methods such as higher purity, precise control over particle size and the ability to tailor phase composition. This study presents the successful design, construction and operational validation of a custom-built Inductively Coupled Plasma reactor (ICPr), tailored for gas phase nanoparticle synthesis, under low pressure conditions. The reactor’s ability to generate stable plasma in both E- and H-modes …

A Comprehensive Review Of Frugal Artificial Intelligence: Challenges, Applications, And The Road To Sustainable Ai, Nancy Girdhar, Aditya Raj, Deepak Sharma, Vinay Singh, Antoine Doucet, Matthias Renz

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has demonstrated its transformative impact in creating learning models, processing extensive datasets, and executing intricate calculations rapidly. Nevertheless, achieving optimal performance with AI models demands substantial investment in powerful and expensive high-end hardware. The learning models running on the hardware are complex, requiring massive data and huge training time. However, the race to achieve higher accuracy and computational limitations of AI further poses a threat to the environment and thus provides motivation to develop AI technology that is cost-effective, scalable, and suitable for resource-constrained environments, Frugal Artificial Intelligence, or Frugal AI. The objective of this paper is …

Harnessing Emergent Multiple Scattering Resonances In A Photonic Glass Structure For Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion, Ashlyn G. Descarpentrie, Robert H. Coridan

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Light trapping nanostructures are often necessary to improve carrier collection yields in semiconductor photoelectrodes with intrinsically poor electron transport. Photonic crystal templates can generate tailorable light trapping via periodic and precise nanostructure, though this is not a scalable strategy for photoelectrochemical (PEC) applications. It is therefore critical to identify alternative mechanisms for light trapping that tolerate disorder. Light trapping in disordered media is generated by the diffusive transport caused by multiple scattering. In some cases, multiple scattering can generate resonances that resemble those observed in photonic crystals. While resonant multiple scattering is a disorder tolerant light trapping mechanism, it is …

Predictive Correlation Analysis Of Admissions Criteria To A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program And Graduation Success, Mark Amir

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative, predictive correlational study was to examine the relationship between admissions criteria and academic success in a non-traditional, weekend-format Doctor of Physical Therapy program known as Palisades Weekend University. This study contributes to the literature by exploring how cognitive and non-cognitive variables may predict student outcomes. The sample included 112 participants enrolled between 2016 and 2021 at a private university in New York. Data was collected using the General Self-Efficacy Scale via Google Forms, and archival admissions data was obtained from the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service. Logistic regression analysis assessed the predictive relationship between self-efficacy, …

Real-World Opera Education And The Business Of Performance: Perspectives From Young Professionals, Sarah Beckham-Turner

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Despite the traditional practice of operatic vocal training in universities, many young operatic singers found that their education needed to be improved regarding the current demands of the business of being an operatic performer. Understanding the essential skills for operatic training in universities was crucial for preparing singers to handle the demands of a professional career. This qualitative study investigated the perspectives of professional operatic singers, university opera training educators, and professional opera companies to discover possible gaps in operatic training in universities. Through interviews with five professional opera singers, five trained singers who chose a different career, six current …

The Experiences Of University Health Science Students Participating In A Short-Term Medical Mission Trip, Peggie L. Williamson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of university health science students who participated in a short-term medical mission trip (STMMT). Student participation in a STMMT was generally defined as active involvement in an 8-day healthcare initiative undertaken by supervised university health science students who provided medical care and education to underserved regions. Purposeful criterion and convenience sampling were used to select ten participants from a group of university health science students registered for a STMMT to Belize in 2025. The two theories guiding this study were Husserl’s Transcendental Theory, designed to provide a …

Poverty And Education: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Qualitative Study On Student–Teacher Relationships, Anthony J. Lee Jr.

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand the perception of cultivating supportive teacher-student relationships among Black students for teachers at a school district in the Northeastern United States. At this stage in the research, cultivating supportive teacher-student relationships among Black students was defined as how teachers positively relate in the classroom in ways that positively affect academic outcomes. The theory guiding this study was student involvement theory (Astin, 1984). This theory explains how students change and develop through their motivational involvement with the institution, curriculum, and social atmosphere. The central research question was: What challenges do teachers …

Exploring The Impact Of Foot Overpronation On Gluteus Medius Activation In Recreational Runners: A Biomechanical Analysis, Austin D. Stroeh

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Pes planus foot type and gluteus medius (GMed) dysfunction are independently considered risk factors in developing several overuse running-related injuries because they propagate kinematic and kinetic changes in the leg during the gait cycle. While both produce similar kinesiological actions, research on the relationship between foot type and GMed activation in running is limited. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between pes planus and pes rectus foot types and their association with GMed activity during running gait in recreational endurance runners. 47 recreational endurance-based runners running approximately 5-15 miles weekly for at least 6 months with …

The Lived Experiences Of African American First-Generation Higher Education Students In The Artificial Intelligence Chatbot College Admissions Process: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Felecia M. Williams

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of African American first-generation higher education students as they navigate the AI chatbot college admissions process at universities throughout the United States. The theory guiding this transcendental phenomenological study is Rawl’s theory of social justice, as it explained the equal distribution of social values such as wealth, income, opportunity, and liberty. Van Manen's thematic analysis is used to explore the lived experiences and perspectives of the participants. The central research question for this study was, “What are the lived experiences of African American first-generation students who use …

Intrinsic Case Study On Parents’ Perspectives In Collaboration With Professionals On Transition Services, Chanda Datijan Gonzales

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This case study describes the transition planning for parents collaborating with school and community professionals for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) at the high school level in Guam. The theory guiding this study is Schlosberg’s transition theory, as it supports parents in decision-making to help students with ID adapt to change. This study reviews how collaborative teams can be between schools and the community. The methodology examines parents’ interviews and observations and reviews the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) documents. An intrinsic case study is appropriate to understand parents’ perspectives in transition planning for high school students with intellectual disabilities. The …

A Groundwater Flow System Investigation In The Upper Rowena Creek Drainage, Oregon, Catelee Yamei Kambur

Dissertations and Theses

Groundwater level declines are a growing concern within the upper Rowena Creek drainage, Oregon. This area is home to a small community located on the upper limb of the Columbia Hills anticline, where local residents rely on aquifers within the Columbia River Basalt Group (CRBG) for domestic water supplies. Groundwater level declines in CRBG aquifers have been studied more extensively in the Mosier area, which lies approximately 5 miles to the northwest of Rowena, but there has been little research conducted specifically on the upper Rowena Creek drainage area. Rowena is located higher up the dip of the Columbia Hills …

On Liberty, John Stuart Mill

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York, Knopf; [distributed by Random House] 1974

Call #: B1608.L5 H55

Contains marginalia, underlining and marginal lining

PDF Information: 40 pages – 2.5 MB

Sociology And Psychology Of Communism, Jules Monnerot

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Boston: Beacon Press, 1953

Call #: HX56 .M642

Contains marginalia and endpaper notes (front and back). Contained ephemera: book receipt from the Beacon Press found between pages 54 and 55 [see Arendt Box 4, folder 179, Archivist’s Office].

PDF Information: 31 pages – 5.7mb

Antifungal Peptides From Casein Milk Of Etawa Crossbreed (Capra Hircus) As Biopreservation Agent For Bread And Molecular Docking Studies, Dian Riana Ningsih, Winarto Haryadi, Rachma Wikandari, Tri Joko Raharjo

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Bread without peptide fraction treatment started to grow mold on the fourth day with a total of 24x10⁷ fungi colonies/ml. Meanwhile, the addition of peptide fractions GMC5, GMC6, GMC7, and GMC8 effectively preserved bread for up to 4 days, indicated by no mold growth. The best treatment was the GMC6 peptide fraction on day 8 which grew the least amount of fungus at 7x10⁷ spores/ml. Peptide interaction with the CaATPase receptor Aspergillus sp. was carried out using HADDOCK 2.4. The 3D CaATPase structure prediction resulted in a model with good structural quality. This was supported by residues in …

Skolem Number Of Kagome Lattice Graphs, Braxton Carrigan, Max Martone

Theory & Applications of Graphs

A proper Skolem labelling of a graph $G$ is a function assigning a positive integer to each vertex of $G$ such that any two vertices assigned the same integer are that distance apart in the graph. The Skolem number of a graph is smallest number $n$ such that there exists a proper Skolem labelling only using the positive integers less than or equal to $n$. In this paper, we will begin by proving the Skolem number for another family of subgraphs of the hexagonal lattice and then prove the Skolem number for two families of subgraphs of the Kagome Lattice.

Kernel Principal Component Analysis And Convolutional Neural Network-Based Approach For Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Detection Using Electrocardiogram, Aida Noor Indrawati, Nuryani Nuryani, Wiharto Wiharto, Diah Kurnia Mirawati, Trio Pambudi Utomo, Nanang Wiyono

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterised by repeated episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, primarily due to the relaxation and collapse of soft tissues in the throat. These interruptions lead to disrupted sleep patterns and reduced oxygen saturation, increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. Although Polysomnography (PSG) is considered the gold standard for diagnosing OSA, it is often uncomfortable for patients due to the extensive use of sensors and prolonged monitoring duration. As a result, there is a growing need for alternative diagnostic methods that are more efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective. This …

Iraqi’S Car License Plate Recognition Based On Deep Learning, Mushreq Abdulhussain Shuriji, Husam Al-Behadili, Hadel A. Hussain

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Vehicle license plate recognition is essential due to the rising number of operational cars, which leads to an increasing difficulty of this task even for humans. Systems for car license recognition normally consist of two branch systems, namely, license plate recognition and license plate detection. The aim of the detection part is to pinpoint the car and the position of its license plate, while the objective of the recognition part is to recognize characters on that plate. In this work, the emphasis is on Arabic car license plates. In this category of plates, there are three lines containing numerals and …

Retracted: High-Performance System For Predicting Icu Patient Durations Using Artificial Neural Networks With Transfer Learning, Mahmood. K. Awsaj, Yousif Al Mashhadany, Lamia Chaarifourati

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

In the wake of disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, real-time health monitoring and prediction systems have become essential for ensuring effective patient care. These systems rely on sensors to monitor biometric parameters such as blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate, providing continuous and accurate data that medical staff cannot collect manually around the clock. This study presents a robust framework for managing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) with Transfer Learning. The data is analyzed across five distinct time windows, each representing a period of ICU stay based on vital signs and medical test results. …

Spartanburg County School Integration Project: Ibrahim Hanif Interview, Ibrahim Hanif, Clayton Whisnant, Wade Toth

Oral History Interviews

Spartanburg County School Integration Project

Narrator: Ibrahim Hanif (IH)

Interviewers: Dr. Clayton Whisnant (CW)

and Wade Toth (WT)

at Wofford College

August 5, 2025

The Impact Of Socio-Emotional And Provider Support On Hiv Testing In Southern United States, Ijeoma Onyinyechi Nwazuruokeh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

HIV was first diagnosed over 40 years ago in the United States; however, HIV remains an epidemic. An understanding of how socio-emotional support, social isolation, and support from an individual's provider influence HIV testing in the Southern United States can be a key to increasing testing rates and ultimately reducing the incidence and prevalence of HIV in the Southern United States. The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative study was to examine the relationship between HIV testing, socio-emotional support, and social isolation, and how these variables are further moderated by an individual having provider support in the Southern United States. The …

A Deep Learning Framework With Explainable Ai For Atmospheric Blocking Detection And Interpretation, Devansh Khandelwal

Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship

Atmospheric blocking is a large-scale quasi-stationary phenomenon in mid-latitude circulation, characterized by persistent high-pressure systems that disrupt the typical west-to-east flow of the jet stream. These systems can cause extreme weather events—such as heatwaves, cold spells, or droughts—that persist for days or even weeks. This study proposes a deep learning framework to predict and interpret the occurrence of atmospheric blocking by integrating geophysical precursors such as geopotential height (Z500), stream function (SF200), and potential vorticity. These features, which are dynamically linked to blocking onset and persistence, serve as inputs to a Convolutional Neural Network model trained on the CESM Large …

Transcendental Formulas For The Coefficients Of Ramanujan's Mock Theta Functions, Gradin Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

Ramanujan's 1920 last letter to Hardy contains seventeen examples of mock theta functions, including the famous third order function f(q), which resemble modular forms of weight 1/2. This list has since been expanded by individuals such as Gordon and McIntosh and the McKay--Thompson series arising in moonshine theory. In 1964, Andrews---improving on a result of Dragonette---gave an asymptotic formula for the coefficients of f(q) and conjectured an exact formula: a conditionally convergent series that closely resembles the Hardy--Ramanujan--Rademacher formula for the partition function. A key breakthrough came in 2001, when Zwegers wrote f(q) as the holomorphic component of a vector-valued …

Search For Higgs Boson Pair Production In The Two Light Leptons And One Tau Final State Using Proton-Proton Collision Data With $\Sqrt{S} = 13$ Tev At The Lhc From The Atlas Detector, Susan Bataju

Physics Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis, a search is presented for the pair production of Higgs bosons in a final state containing two same-charge light leptons (e/$\mu$) and one opposite-charge hadronically decaying tau lepton ($\tau_{h}$). The search is based on a data sample of proton-proton (pp) collisions at a center-of-mass energy $\sqrt{s}$ = 13 TeV, collected by the ATLAS detector during Run 2 (2015-2018) of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 140 fb$^{-1}$. The Standard Model predicts that the Higgs potential has a non-zero expectation value leading to the spontaneous breaking of electroweak symmetry and when some fundamental …

Advancing Single-Molecule Nanopore Sensing: From Protein Conformation And Metal Binding To Dna Transport Via Hybrid Nanostructures, Matthew J. Odonohue

Multidisciplinary Studies Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation presents the development and application of solid-state and hybrid nanopore platforms for single-molecule analysis of biomolecular interactions. First, a silicon nitride nanopore was employed to characterize the conformational states of the transferrin receptor (TfR), enabling discrimination between its monomeric and dimeric forms, as well as from its ligand, human serum transferrin (hSTf), despite their similar molecular weights. In a separate study, the same nanopore configuration was used to track the real-time binding of titanium ions to transferrin, demonstrating single-molecule sensitivity to metal-induced conformational changes. A hybrid microtubule–solid-state nanopore (MT–SSN) was then engineered, repurposing microtubules as electrostatically anchored conduits …