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Leadership Coaching And The “Mad Major”, Ray Forbes

All Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Interested in gaining some valuable lessons for leaders and leadership coaches to add to your repertoire? Want to further express your curiosity and explore the opportunity to learn more about leadership and leadership coaching from a very unusual, non-academic and very iconoclastic source? If so, this article may be for you. This commentary is essentially the abbreviated story of a single-minded, highly dedicated leader’s lifelong quest to bring needed change to a very large narrow-minded bureaucratic organization. It will briefly explore the strategy-infused approach of one of the most controversial and little known figures in modern military history. This individual …

Graph Neural Networks For Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Graphs: Algorithms And Applications, Sucheta Dawn

Doctoral Theses

A graph is used to represent complex systems where both entities and their interconnections are equally important. Real-life situations, e.g., social networks, biological networks, recommender systems, etc., are better modeled in terms of graphical structures, as the information about individual entities is not enough to understand the whole system. Due to the existence of non-uniformity in graphical data, traditional machine learning algorithms that perform tasks like prediction, classification, etc., can not be applied directly to such data. Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) are robust variants of deep neural network models that are typically designed to learn from such graphical data. GNN …

Ai And Mental Healthcare - Opportunities And Delivery Considerations, Hannah Gardiner, Natasha Mutebi

School of Health Professions

Overview• Mental healthcare provision in the UK faces rising demand and workforcecapacity issues. Evidence indicates artificial intelligence (AI) could supportadministrative tasks and provide direct support to service users.• Innovations within ‘precision psychiatry’ appear to show promise for precisediagnosis, monitoring, and risk prediction of mental health conditions.• Trials and use of AI are ongoing across the UK and internationally, withimportant distinctions between: AI tools built for mental healthcare in theNHS that are subject to standards and regulation; consumer products forwellbeing with less regulatory oversight; and AI tools not intended formental health but used by people with mental health challenges.• Stakeholders suggest …

Final Removal Sign Off Individual Site Work Plans 2025 Round 2 Rmap Basement Projects Butte, Mt 59701 January 31, 2025, Butte-Silver Bow Department Of Reclamation And Environmental Services, Atlantic Richfield Company

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

“I Need This Person’S Support To Have A Career” The Material And Emotional Impacts Of Neoliberalism On Trans Collegians’ Classroom Experiences At A Public University, Justin A. Gutzwa, Robert A. Marx

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Neoliberal capitalism has undoubtedly impacted every sphere of public education in the United States. As faculty are pushed towards identity-neutral modalities of instruction, students who identify as transgender, non-binary, or other expansive gender identities (trans) are forced to reckon with implicit and explicit power dynamics in classrooms that prioritize White, cisheteropatriarchal modes of knowledge production in nuanced ways. This qualitative study explores the ways neoliberal capitalism impacts the curricular experiences of trans students by centering the power dynamics they encounter through interactions with their professors and their peers. Findings underscore the pernicious nature of the neoliberalization of higher education in …

Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Groundwater Remedy Optimization Subdrain Pump Station Preliminary (30%) Remedial Design Package Submittal, Josh Bryson

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Photovoice On Teaching Research To Counseling Students At Hispanic-Serving Institution, Eunae Han

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

The current study examined the photovoice project’s effectiveness in teaching research to counselors-in-training at a Hispanic-serving institution. Analysis of 36 pre- and post-survey responses via paired sample t-tests revealed reduced research anxiety and enhanced self-efficacy in research conceptualization, implementation, and presentation. Specific implications for counselor educators and researchers are discussed.

Designing An Interactive Application To Prevent Runway Incursion: A Systems Engineering Approach, Yixuan Cheng, Dahai Liu, Dennis Vincenzi, Donald S. Metscher

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

Runway incursion is a leading cause of serious incidents and accidents at airports. A common cause of runway incursions is unfamiliarity with the airport layout. To address this, we designed an electronically interactive application intended as a practice tool for pilots during flight preparation. The aim of this application is to improve pilots’ familiarity with airports, ultimately helping to reduce runway incursions, with the goals of being interactive, affordable, easily accessible, and designed for use on mobile devices. We applied a systems engineering approach that adheres to human factors engineering principles to ensure user-friendly design and optimization of the interaction …

Linking Commercial Streets To The Sustainability Of Urban Neighborhoods: Al-Adhamiya- Baghdad As A Case Study Analysis, Sarah Mohammed Jameel, Raghad Ahmed Fadhil

Al-Bahir

This study concentrates on the connection between the commercial streets and the sustainability of neighborhoods by using Al- Adhamiya in Baghdad as a case study. The gap of knowledge lays in the limited realization of how the spatial features of commercial streets contribute to the sustainability of the neighborhood. The purpose of the study is to assess the current condition of the commercial streets for the sake of determining how their spatial characteristics contribute to the sustainable urban development in a quantitative way. The research used the mixed- method approach (analysis of previous studies and development of a theoretical framework …

A Novel Approach For Shape Pattern Recognition Based On Boundary Features Generated By Line Simplification Algorithm, Ali Adel Saeid, Raheem Ogla, Shaimaa H. Shaker

Baghdad Science Journal

Shape recognition is an essential task in machine vision applications. Many techniques have been adopted for shape recognition all of them distributed according to two directions of shape features belonging to boundary or region, in many categories of applications in addition to recognition like shape simplification, restoration classification and retrieving. This paper presents a proposed testing algorithm for shape recognition according to boundary or global base features where the approximated contour of the shape is derived by the Douglas Peucker line simplification approach. The initial diversity value starts with fixit value according to an undetermined number of iterations until reaching …

An Analytical Comparison Of The Behavior Of Machine Learning And Deep Learning In Stock Market Prediction, Hasanen S. Abdullah, Nada Hussain Ali, Ammar Hussein Jassim, Syed Hamid Hussain

Baghdad Science Journal

Machine learning is considered a powerful technique in many applications such as classification, clustering, recognition and prediction. Deep learning is a modern, vital and superior machine learning that gives stunning performance, especially with huge data. Stock market price prediction is the process of determining the future value of a prospect of a financial instrument traded in the market, to gain a great profit a successful prediction must be conducted, in order to achieve that machine learning is used, in this article, two approaches are proposed to predict the stock market prices and movement using two datasets, the first approach employs …

Integrated System Of Swarm Intelligence And Neural Network For Molecular Similarity Detection, Fadia Sami, Hakan Koyuncu

Baghdad Science Journal

Molecular similarity, governed by the principle that "similar molecules exhibit similar properties," is a pervasive concept in chemistry with profound implications, notably in pharmaceutical research where it informs structure-activity relationships. This study focuses on the pivotal role of molecular similarity techniques in identifying sample molecules akin to a target molecule while differing in key features. Within the realm of artificial intelligence, this paper introduces a novel hybrid system merging Swarm Intelligence (SI) behaviors (Aquila and Termites) with Neural Networks. Unlike previous applications where Aquila or Termites were used individually, this amalgamation represents a pioneering approach. The objective is to determine …

A New Algorithm For Finding The Roots Of Nonlinear Algebraic Equations, Ahmad Yousef Alrazzo, Nasr Al Din Ide, Mohammad Assaad

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, the algorithm (Stochastic Gradient Descent) SGD, which is one of the most famous optimization algorithms, was hybridized with genetic algorithms in finding the roots of non-linear equations, which is one of the most important mathematical problems due to its application in all sciences. Genetic algorithms are used here to find the optimal primary root of SGD algorithm and its application in reducing the studied objective function. Some famous algorithms need initial point to reach the solution in terms of stability. The proposed algorithm is tested on several standard functions and the results are compared with the famous …

Topological Indices And Qspr/Qsar Analysis Of Some Drugs Being Investigated For The Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease Patients, Mohammed Yasin H, Suresh M, Jalal Hatem Hussein Bayati

Baghdad Science Journal

The quantitative structure-property/activity relationships (QSAR/QSPR) analysis are important for the several properties of estimating/predicting drug-related activities, particularly in the context of the drugs used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This study uses innovative methods, such as the utilization of -degree and -degree-based topological indices, to evaluate the physicochemical features and attributes of five medications used for the treat Alzheimer’s disease: Tacrine, Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine and Huperzine A. By reducing the number of descriptors and improving their correlation with a variety of molecular properties, these topological indices provide a unique method for capturing critical molecular structural information. The main objective …

Analysing The Performance Of M/M(A,B)/1/ Mwv Queuing Model With The Busy Period Breakdown, Lidiya P, K Julia Rose Mary

Baghdad Science Journal

This paper aims to analyze the M/M(a,b)/1 multiple working vacations queuing model with a breakdown. Instead of the server being fully idle during the vacation period, the server serves at a different rate during multiple working vacations. The system has only one server, and the service rate varies depending on the arrival state. Customers’ enter the system to get service with parameter λ_v following the Poisson distribution. The server provides service for customers’ in regular busy periods with parameter μ and under multiple working vacations, the server provides service with parameter μ_v with the exponential distribution. In this model, batches …

K –Mixed Modulus Of Smoothness, Rehab Amer Kamel, Eman Samir Bhaya

Baghdad Science Journal

The modulus of smoothness is essential for modern analysis and its applications. Is a versatile tool in approximation theory that helps in understanding the properties of approximation methods, characterizing function spaces, and analyzing the convergence and accuracy of numerical algorithms. It helps in determining the optimal number of terms or the optimal choice of basic functions to achieve the desired level of accuracy in approximation of a function and rate of convergence. The smoothness modulus has many applications, including its applications in numerical analysis, particularly in the analysis of numerical methods for solving differential equations, optimization problems, and integral equations. …

A Euclidean Proof For The Fourth Postulate, José Gil-Férez, Piotr Błaszczyk, M. Andrew Moshier, Alberto Naibo, Marco Panza, Jean-Michel Salanskis

MPP Published Research

We discuss some classical conundrums about Euclid's Fourth Postulate. Our inquire sheds lights on the role the postulate is playing within the deductive structure of Book I of the Elements and provides a proof of it fully admissible within Euclid's original setting.

Graduate School Newsletter Winter 2024-2025, Sandra Spiroff, Martha Caroline Helms

Newsletters of the Graduate School

No abstract provided.

Mnet 300-002: Concepts In Machining, Blaine Edlefsen

School of Applied Engineering and Technology Syllabi

No abstract provided.

2025 January 30 - Tennessee Weekly Drought Summary, Tennessee Climate Office, East Tennessee State University

Tennessee Climate Office Weekly Drought Summaries

No abstract provided.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - January 30, 2025, Lindsay Hughes

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the Thursday, January 30, 2025 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter -- Watercooler.

Contents include:

• Spencer named business manager of Whiddon COM
• Pediatrics residents match at their top choices for fellowships
• SciComm bootcamp to focus on transformative communication
• Whiddon COM researchers and high school students land publication in biology journal

Tradeoffs In The Energetic Value Of Neuromodulation In A Closed-Loop Neuromechanical System, Zhuojun Yu, Peter J. Thomas, Hillel J. Chiel

Faculty Scholarship

Rhythmic motor behaviors controlled by neuromechanical systems, consisting of central neural circuitry, biomechanics, and sensory feedback, show efficiency in energy expenditure. The biomechanical elements (e.g., muscles) are modulated by peripheral neuromodulation which may improve their strength and speed properties. However, there are relatively few studies on neuromodulatory control of muscle function and metabolic mechanical efficiency in neuromechanical systems. To investigate the role of neuromodulation on the system's mechanical efficiency, we consider a neuromuscular model of motor patterns for feeding in the marine mollusk Aplysia californica. By incorporating muscle energetics and neuromodulatory effects into the model, we demonstrate tradeoffs in the …

The Elizabeth River Marine Debris Stakeholder Roundtable, Wie Yusuf, Joseph Barnes, Robin Dunbar, Jennifer L. Whytlaw, Tom Allen

School of Public Service Faculty Publications

Convened by Virginia Sea Grant, Old Dominion University, Clean Virginia Waterways (CVW), Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program (CZM), and the Virgina Marine Resources Commission. Supported by Sea Grant Marine Debris Community Action Coalition funding (for project titled From Learning to Willing to Doing: A Collaborative Approach to implementing the Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan.

Analysis Of Knowledge, Utilization, And Technology Adoption Of Digital Learning Resource By Geography Teachers In Sragen And Karanganyar, Indonesia, Wahyu Widiyatmoko, Ratih Puspita Dewi, Siti Azizah Susilawati, Muhammad Musiyam, Devi Nurhalimah, Muslihah Juwita Hapsari, Dias Aziz Pramudita

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

Digital competence is essential for all teachers, including geography teachers. This research aims to analyze the knowledge, utilization, and level of technology adoption of digital learning resources among geography teachers in Sragen and Karanganyar. This study is quantitative research with a survey design. The population of this study consists of all geography teachers in Sragen and Karanganyar, totaling 65 teachers, and this population is used as the sample. The variables used in this research are the level of knowledge, utilisation, and adoption of digital learning resources for teaching GIS material. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires completed by respondents …

Comparison Of Climate Change Awareness Among Coastal Communities In Northern And Southern East Java, Indonesia, Sukma Perdana Prasetya, Ketut Prasetyo, Warsono Warsono, Sarmini Sarmini, Muhammad Turhan Yani, Agus Suprijono, Sugeng Hariyanto, Nasution Nasution, Mohd Hairy Ibrahim

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

One of the important issues in the world today is climate change. Human activities and natural factors mainly cause these changes. The main factor that triggers this phenomenon is the need for more public knowledge in dealing with and anticipating the impacts of climate change. Therefore, this research analyzed the comparative knowledge and perceptions of coastal communities regarding climate change in East Java. Purposive sampling and snowball methods were used to select 110 respondents to complete the survey form. 50 respondents were taken from residents on the Sendang Biru coast, South Malang Regency, and 60 were taken from residents on …

Network Analysis Of Headache Diagnoses Using International Classification Of Headache Disorders, 3rd Edition, Pengfei Zhang, Thomas Berk

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The International Classification of Headache Disorders, Third Edition (ICHD-3), significantly influences clinicians' understanding of headache disorders. In this study, we aim to elucidate how the hierarchical structure of ICHD-3 shapes the understanding of interconnectivity among headache disorders.

METHODS: A network comprises elements known as "nodes," with the connections between them referred to as "edges." In our study, a node represents a headache diagnosis that meets at least one ICHD-3 diagnostic criterion of the ICHD-3. We developed two network models for ICHD-3: a non-hierarchical model, where edges are only formed by cross-references found within the text of diagnoses, …

Exhibit 2 “Basement Iswp” 1029 Oregon Ave. Butte, Mt 59701 January 30, 2025 Database Residential Identifier: R-03611, Butte-Silver Bow Department Of Reclamation And Environmental Services

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Groundwater Conservation Zone Model To Support Sustainable Tourism In Coastal Areas: A Case Study In Parangtritis Village, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Sadewa Purba Sejati, Rivi Neritarani, Mohd Hairy Ibrahim

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

This study aims to determine the environmental characteristics in coastal areas and determine the groundwater conservation zone model in coastal regions. The research was conducted in Parangtritis Village, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta. The data includes aquifer types, aeration zone materials, and groundwater depth. The data was processed and analysed using Arc GIS Pro software version 2.5. The data were processed by plotting and spatial interpolation techniques to produce thematic maps of environmental characteristics, namely aquifer-type maps, aeration zone material maps, groundwater depth maps, and land use maps. The thematic maps that have been generated are then classified and scored. The classification …

Utility Of A Hybrid Approach To The Hadronic Vacuum Polarization Contribution To The Muon Anomalous Magnetic Moment, Christine Davies, Andreas Kronfeld, Gerard Lepage, Craig Mcneile, Ruth Van De Water

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

An accurate calculation of the leading-order hadronic vacuum polarization (LOHVP) contribution to the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon (aμ) is key to determining whether a discrepancy, suggesting new physics, exists between the Standard Model and experimental results. This calculation can be expressed as an integral over Euclidean time of a current-current correlator G(t), where G(t) can be calculated using lattice QCD or, with dispersion relations, from experimental data for e+e-→hadrons. The BMW/DMZ collaboration recently presented a hybrid approach in which G(t) is calculated using lattice QCD for most of the contributing t range, but using experimental data for the …

Evaluation Of Teachers’ Skills And Their Current Level Of Using Atomic Model Kits In Teaching Chemical Bonding And Atomic Structure In Gasabo District Of Rwanda, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima, Nsabayezu Ezechiel, Aloys Iyamuremye, Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza, Angelique Nzavuga Izere, Claude Karegeya, Emmanuel Gakuba, Ruth Ntihabose, Jean Pierre Nahimana

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

This study investigates the current level of using the atomic model kits and their effectiveness in teaching atomic structure and chemical bonding. The study used a sample of 54 chemistry teachers randomly sampled from a list of all eligible teachers in Gasabo. An explanatory sequential research design was adopted to collect and analyze the data.  The quantitative data collected through the Likert scale questionnaire were analyzed by using Excel 2016 and the Social Package for Social Science (SPSS). The qualitative data were analyzed by using interpretive and thematic analysis. The study revealed a substantial difference based on teachers' working …