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Rethinking Retained Earnings In The Additional Funds Needed Formula, James E. Larsen

Finance and Financial Services Faculty Publication

This paper critically re-evaluates the traditional application of the Additional Funds Needed formula by analyzing alternate interpretations of retained earnings. It illustrates how definitional shifts influence capital forecasts with a more nuanced approach to financial modeling in growth scenarios. The approach emphasizes numerical clarity, policy realism, and adaptability for financial planning. The paper challenges conventional AFN usage by embedding definitional flexibility and temporal awareness, offering decision-makers clearer visibility into funding sensitivity. It reframes AFN as a dynamic planning tool rather than a static formula, with implications for forecasting, policy-setting, and strategic finance.

Integrating Rock Climbing Into The Mathematics Curriculum - An Enactive Affordance-Based Approach, Gabriela Hernandez, Christian Kronsted

Philosophy Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

An Effective Image Despeckling And Reconstruction Approach Using U-Net Based Model And Comparative Analysis, M. S. Gokmen, Bilgehan Arslan, C. Bumgardner, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran

Computer Science Faculty Publications

U-Net-based deep learning models have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their strong denoising capabilities in image restoration tasks. This study critically evaluates both the strengths and limitations of these models, with a particular focus on their architectural design and constituent components, in an effort to further advance denoising performance. Based on the insights derived from these analyses, a novel architecture–termed U-Tunnel-Net–is proposed. The model is trained on the UNS and Waterloo datasets, each augmented with Rayleigh-distributed speckle noise at four distinct intensity levels (σ = 0.10, 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75), and evaluated on the UNS, BSD68, and …

Design Of Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Single Cantilever Beam For Iot Applications And Micro-Electronic Devices, Ramizi Mohamed, Amna Riaz, Mahidur R. Sarker, José Luis Olazagoitia

Artículos científicos

A few years back the power requirement of electronic devices was very high. But with the technological developments in the field of internet-based systems, the design of low-powered microelectronic devices, WSN and IoT devices became necessary. In these systems the size and the power requirement are low and in most situations the replacement of batteries is challenging. For these microelectronic and IoT devices the abundant energy harvester is very useful. Among different abundant energy resources, vibrational energy harvesting with piezoelectric cantilever beam energy harvesters is of interest. This research work presents the design and analysis of an energy harvester (EH) …

Modeling Impacts Of Water Improvements On Typhoid In Urban South Asia, Chessley Blacklock-Votava

Public Health Theses

Introduction: Typhoid fever represents a significant burden of disease in urban areas across South Asia. While the recent implementation of routine typhoid conjugate vaccinations (TCVs) has demonstrated significant protective effectiveness against disease, it fails to mitigate environmental transmission through contaminated water, which individuals without access to improved water sources (IWS) may be infected by. Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to estimate the potential reductions to typhoid fever incidence that populations could experience when increasing proportions of the population that have IWS across three high-burden cities in South Asia. The relationship between this reduction and the proportion of …

The Influence Of Glacial Topography On Fluvial Efficiency In The Teton Range, Wyoming (Usa), Sarah E. Johnson, Meredith Swallom, J. Ryan Thigpen, Michael M. Mcglue, Jason M. Dortch, Sean Gallen, Edward W. Woolery, Kevin M. Yeager

Earth and Environmental Sciences Faculty Publications

This study examines the role of topography as a dynamic boundary condition that limits the efficiency of fluvial erosion in the post-glacial Teton Range landscape. The volume of sediment currently stored in two major catchments was estimated using high-resolution LiDAR and geometric reconstructions of depth to bedrock. Seismic reflection data in Moran Bay reveals post-glacial sediment preserved behind a submerged moraine, which isolates the bay from the larger Jackson Lake depocenter. The volume of post-glacial sediment stored in the canyons and bay totals 173.82 ± 19.5336.0 (×10−3 km3), which translates to a catchment-wide sediment production rate of 0.17 ± 0.02 …

Itihas Vol. 25 Issue No. 1, Sastra Univ

ITIHAS

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History Newsletter, 2024-2025, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Department Of History

History Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Graduate Catalog Of Studies, 2025, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Graduate School Catalog of Studies

No abstract provided.

Career Aspirations Of Indonesian College Students: A Social Cognitive Career Theory Perspective Through A Cultural Lens, Novi Qonitatin, Dian Ratna Sawitri

Papers from the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology Conferences

Using the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) framework through a culturally sensitive perspective, this study investigated the several elements affecting the career aspirations of Indonesian college students. Acknowledging the notable disparity in applying SCCT in collectivist, non-Western settings like Indonesia where familial and cultural influences are prominent, the study used a qualitative design with a mixed-format questionnaire (rating scales followed by open-ended reasons) administered to 133 undergraduate students at Universitas Diponegoro. Complementing descriptive rating summaries, thematic study of the qualitative data revealed a complex interaction of elements. One of the main conclusions was the widespread and multifarious influence of family, …

A Study Of Three Modern Asian Lacquers Using Surface Metrology And Data Science/Analytics, H. David Sheets, Ravines Patrick, Marianne Webb

Computer and Data Science Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Reducing Friction In Machine Oil Via Cesium-Hybridized Graphene Oxide Quantum Dot Additives, Islam Gomaa, Sherief Elsoudy, Maryam Galal, Ahmed Azim

Nanotechnology Research Centre

Friction and wear are among the most common causes of energy loss and component failure in mechanical systems, accounting for around 20–30% of total global energy consumption. Conventional lubricants fail to provide consistent performance in harsh conditions due to inadequate additive dispersion, agglomeration, and restricted surface reactivity. Recent advances in nanomaterial-based lubricants have shown promise, but it remains difficult to achieve significant friction and wear reduction at low additive concentrations while preserving stability. In this study, we synthesized and tested cesium-hybridized graphene oxide quantum dots (Cs-GOQDs) as novel lubricant additives. When incorporated into machine oil at 0.1 wt%, Cs-GOQDs reduced …

Competitive Effects Of T-Mobile/Sprint: Analysis Of A "4-To-3" Merger, Thomas W. Hazlett, Robert W. Crandall

Michigan Business & Entrepreneurial Law Review

Mergers in the mobile telecommunications industry are of keen interest to policymakers and scholars. This sector often experiences high concentration levels, driven by pronounced economies of scale and scope, alongside substantial regulatory barriers to entry created by radio spectrum allocations. Hence, antitrust authorities frequently struggle with the tradeoff between the benefits of enhanced synergies and the potentially adverse effects of increased market power. This tension results in varied outcomes from regulatory agencies when approving (or blocking) mergers. Between 2012 and 2016, for instance, four E.U. nations (Austria, Ireland, Germany, and Italy) allowed the consummation of “4-to-3” mobile telecommunications transactions, while …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, January 2025, Special Edition, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- EPA’s New Hazardous Waste e-Manifest Registration Requirements

Nsu - Professional Skills Program Curriculum And Application, Nova Southeastern University

Undergraduate Programs Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Microsatellites Reveal The Population Genetic Structure Of Yellow Perch In Minnesota, Megan Boche

Journal of Earth and Life Science

When analyzing a population’s genetic makeup, looking at variation of individuals and populations is a crucial factor. The management of yellow perch will be aided by this information particularly in regard to stocking or relocation. Microsatellite loci were used to analyze the genetic population structure of yellow perch Perca flavescens within and among 29 sampling areas throughout Minnesota’s basins. Seven microsatellite DNA loci were evaluated, with heterozygosities ranging from 0.41 to 0.78. The Lower Mississippi basin samples showed higher numbers of alleles per locus and greater expected heterozygosities compared to other basins, with Lake Pepin (PEP) exhibiting the highest average …

Arkansas Football, 2025, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Football

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 Continuous Improvement, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Assessment Center Reports

The 2024-2025 Continuous Improvement report produced by the SWOSU Assessment Center.

Geological And Environmental Sciences - 2025, Dept. Of Geological And Environmental Sciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

• Greetings from the Department Chair
• Faculty Updates
• 2025 Geological and Environmental Sciences Department Alumni Achievement Awardee Mr. Thomas Hanna
• 60 Years - Telling Our Story
• Empowering the next generation of geoscientists

Investigating The State Of Graduate Education In The Philippines: Challenges, Opportunities, And Policy Implications, Anne K. Candelaria, Eric Arthur N. Dio, Jovelyn G. Delosa

Political Science Department Faculty Publications

This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the graduate education sector, revealing that it is highly privatized, NCR-centric, and dominated by enrollment in Education and Business/Administration fields. The analysis confirms that the primary driver for this high demand, particularly in teacher education (which accounts for over half of all enrollment), is the use of graduate degrees as a key requirement for career advancement and promotion within agencies like the Department of Education (DepEd). This policy-driven demand, however, is linked to systemic issues, including the proliferation of “diploma mills” that undermine quality, extremely low on-time completion rates (averaging 18.77% for Master’s …

The Impact Of Pbl On The Academic And Linguistic Development Of English Language Learners In A High School Science Classroom, Mariam Aboudib

Wayne State University Dissertations

The dissertation examines the effects of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on the development of the English Language Learners (ELLs) in the high school science classroom. The increasing need for better teaching methods makes this study important. It explores how PBL improves language learning, scientific knowledge, and academic performance compared to traditional methods. The study includes two groups: Group A learned through PBL, while Group B used traditional teaching.

The research measures students' language skills, engagement, critical thinking, and understanding of scientific concepts. The study collected pre- and post-assessment data using tests, classroom observations, and student reflections. The PSAT exam scores were …

Ftc Titans #17576 2025 Engineering Portfolio, Aparna Sadhanagiri, '26, Noah David, '26, Neev Patel, '25, Michael Meng, '25, Andrew Sun, '27, Ian Wang, '27

Distinguished Student Work

"FTC Robotics is a program for students to engage with designing, building, and driving an 18x18x18' robot to compete in local, regional, and state competitions. The TITANS #17576 were founded in 2019 and continue to be high-performing competitors and active members of the local STEM community. We have used STEM education and robotics to inspire over 54K people across the globe in the 24/25 season, using avenues such as publishing resources, creating STEM programs for all ages, and connecting with professionals in the field. This past season, the team was awarded the 3rd Place Inspire Award for overall excellence at …

Volume X

The Graduate Review

No abstract provided.

Culling Curiosity: An Examination Of The Tensions Between Capitalist Education And The Development Of Critical Thought, Emily M. Messer

West Chester University Master’s Theses

True education must stem from curiosity, strengthening the initial impulse into a more robust and methodological approach, but schooling in the United States stunts curiosity. As social institutions, schools are shaped by the economic system of the society in which they exist in such a way as to reinforce the economic system. In a capitalist society, schools reinforce capitalism by conditioning students to transition seamlessly into adult life as workers. Neoliberal ideology and policies have strengthened the influence of capitalism within schools by shaping pedagogical choices and material conditions. These issues are systemic and must be addressed as such. Organizations …

The Inconvenience Doctrine, Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett

Scholarly Articles

In a nation of stark inequalities, the Roberts Court is often portrayed as siding with the wealthy and powerful. Many scholars argue that the Court has abandoned legal principles altogether and instead simply chooses winners and losers based on the conservative majority’s political agenda. Meanwhile, scholarly examinations of the legal reasoning underlying the Court’s most impactful decisions are largely confined to specific subject areas. Such compartmentalized analyses, though, overlook broader patterns in the Court’s rulings that transcend substantive legal boundaries.

This Article bridges the gap in these parallel conversations by connecting the Roberts Court’s reasoning across many legal fields with …

Leadership And Change From Within: An Honors College And Ctl Partnership, Connie M. Schroeder, Hilary K. Snow

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs: Chapters

Scaling sustainable change in teaching and learning is an institutional priority in higher education, yet often it is elusive, given the decentralized and siloed academic landscape. Most colleges and departments lack the necessary expertise to design and implement scaled change or the critical organizational structures to sustain change. Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) seek to advance improvement in teaching and learning and highlight improving institutional culture as part of their mission. Reliance on traditional programming and consultations, however, primarily targets individual change versus scaled or sustainable change.

The successful process of change at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Honors College …

A Faculty Inquiry Group For The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning In Honors, Kevin Sackreiter, Rebecca C. Bott-Knutson, Christine Larson, Evren Celik-Wiltse

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs: Chapters

This chapter details a collaboration between the Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College and the Center for Professional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence (CPETE), formerly known as the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), at South Dakota State University (SDSU). This collaboration launched an Honors Faculty Inquiry Group (FIG) on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Greater philosophical themes, such as the desire to normalize scholarly emphasis on teaching and learning and how honors faculty can serve as teaching leaders on campus, will be explored in addition to the practical details and outcomes of the collaboration.

University Of Maryland, College Park: Program Profile, Christine A. Jones

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs: Chapters

The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) is the state’s flagship university and one of the nation’s preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship, and innovation, UMD is home to 14,000 faculty members and staff and has nearly 400,000 alums. In 2023, UMD enrolled more than 30,000 undergraduates (76.3% are Maryland residents, and 20.0% are first generation) and almost 11,000 graduate students (35.5% are international). The racial/ethnic makeup included 39.5% White, 23.8% Asian, 12.9% Black or African American, 10.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.9% Two or More Races. The gender makeup included 49.2% female, 50.7% male, and a number …

Honoring The First-Year Seminar: Exploring High-Impact Learning Experiences For The First Year In Honors: Front- And Backmatter, Anton Vander Zee, Trisha H. Folds-Bennett

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs: Chapters

Front-and backmatter from Honoring the First-year Seminar: Exploring High-impact Learning Experiences for the First Year in Honors (Lincoln, Nebraska: National Collegiate Honors Council, 2025).

Honoring The First-Year Seminar: Exploring High-Impact Learning Experiences For The First Year In Honors: About The Authors

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs: Chapters

Honoring the First-year Seminar: Exploring High-impact Learning Experiences for the First Year in Honors: About the Authors