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Demonstration Of A Transient Hot Wire Measurement System Towards A Carbide-Based Sensor For Measuring The Thermal Conductivity Of Molten Salts, Peter Charles Kasper

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis documents research done for a transient hot wire system that will be used in future thermal conductivity measurements of molten salts. Research done with molten salts have been limited because of erroneous measurement capabilities, but the current research strives to introduce a new technique to accurately record thermal conductivity over a wide range of temperatures. This work follows up on past transient hot wire researchers whose designs and tests produced an instrument that can measure the thermal conductivity of molten metals up to 750 K. The transient hot wire (THW) technique has been selected to be used in …

Gas Phase Techniques For The Study Of Biomolecular And Supramolecular Structures And Chemistry, Andrew J. Arslanian

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation expounds on the investigations of the structure and chemistry of peptides and supramolecular host-guest systems in the gas phase. These investigations used two different kinds of analytical instrument: Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FTICR-MS) and ion mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS, IMS). These investigations were complemented by chemical modeling. The FTICR was used to radially trap ions with its 4.7 T magnet, which allowed the ions to undergo sustained off-resonance irradiation collision-induced dissociation (SORI-CID). A subsequent event then measured the collision cross sections (σ) of the targeted precursor ion and one of the selected product ions. These …

“Locker Room Talk” Or Sexual Harassment? The Push For A Federal Modification Of The Severe Or Pervasive Standard, Janine Dayeh

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Factors In Word-Final /T/ Reduction And Deletion In German, Kellie C. Busath

Theses and Dissertations

Sound reduction and deletion have been studied across many languages for some time. Usage-based approaches suggest that the more often a word is used, the more likely it is that some of the sounds are reduced. Phonetic environment, stress, and speech rate have all been studied as reasons for sound reduction or deletion. Most recently, frequency in reducing context (FRC) has been included when studying sound reduction and deletion. FRC in this thesis measures the portion of word tokens of a given word type that are followed by a reducing context. This thesis focuses on word-final /t/ reduction and deletion …

Vulnerable Resistance In Victorian Women’S Writing, Stephanie A. Harper

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation explores how socially vulnerable characters, often dismissed as lacking access to agency, create space for resistance in nineteenth-century women’s writing. Central questions the dissertation addresses are, “Why is resistance by vulnerable characters not read?” and “How are women writers encoding resistance?” Working within a comprehensive historical picture of the challenges and concerns women writers of the nineteenth century had to contend with, and informed by feminist scholarship on women writers of the nineteenth century, the dissertation looks at vulnerable characters within Charlotte Brontë’s Shirley, Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Aurora Leigh, George Eliot’s The Mill on the Floss, and Olive …

Challenges Created By The Covid-19 Pandemic: Pediatric Emergency Medicine And Disaster Management Perspectives, Thomas E Tanner, Nichole R Davis, Brent D Kaziny, Erin E Endom, Esther M Sampayo

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

OBJECTIVE: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has presented unique challenges to pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) departments. The purpose of this study was to identify these challenges and ascertain how centers overcame barriers in creating solutions to continue to provide high-quality care and keep their workforce safe during the early pandemic.

METHODS: This is a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with physicians in leadership positions who have disaster or emergency management experience. Participants were identified through purposive sampling. Interviews were recorded and transcribed electronically. Themes and codes were extracted from the transcripts by 2 independent coders. Constant comparison analysis was …

Examining Probation Lengths In Philadelphia, Pa, Madeline Grace Davis

Dissertations and Theses

One out of every 22 adults in Philadelphia, PA is under community supervision which is more than double the national average (Schiraldi, 2018). Even though probation has been seen as a more lenient alternative to prison it actually serves as a net-widener (Phelps, 2020). Probation can result in increased punishments for low-level offenses when failure to meet probation conditions results in jail or prison time when there was never a possibility of long-term incarceration at the time of sentencing (Phelps, 2020). This study uses public court information data from Philadelphia to analyze the effects different dosages of probation have on …

Evolutionary Action Of Mutations Reveals Antimicrobial Resistance Genes In Escherichia Coli, David C Marciano, Chen Wang, Teng-Kuei Hsu, Thomas Bourquard, Benu Atri, Ralf B Nehring, Nicholas S Abel, Elizabeth A Bowling, Taylor J Chen, Pamela D Lurie, Panagiotis Katsonis, Susan M Rosenberg, Christophe Herman, Olivier Lichtarge

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Since antibiotic development lags, we search for potential drug targets through directed evolution experiments. A challenge is that many resistance genes hide in a noisy mutational background as mutator clones emerge in the adaptive population. Here, to overcome this noise, we quantify the impact of mutations through evolutionary action (EA). After sequencing ciprofloxacin or colistin resistance strains grown under different mutational regimes, we find that an elevated sum of the evolutionary action of mutations in a gene identifies known resistance drivers. This EA integration approach also suggests new antibiotic resistance genes which are then shown to provide a fitness advantage …

Wikipedia Edit- A -Thon In A Nigerian Academic Library, Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Dr., Scholastica C. Ukwoma Dr, Ezi O. Njoku Mrs, Delight Udochukwu, Chika Phoebe Madumere, Chinwe N. Ezeani Professor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined Wikipedia edit-a-thon programme in a University Library in Nigeria. It adopted the descriptive design. Unstructured questionnaire and interview were used for data collection. A total of 25 people participated in the study. These are the University Librarian and two female deputy University Librarians, four library staff that serve as facilitators and eighteen participants of the edit-a-thon project. Interview was conducted with the University Librarian and her two deputies while the rest responded to an unstructured questionnaire. Data gathered were analysed using frequency counts and narrative. Findings show that the library engages in edit-a-thon for a few reasons …

Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation Among A Group Of Egyptian Dentists (Observational Cross-Sectional Study), Mohamed Salah Shalaby, Osama Ibrahim El-Shahawy Professor Dr, Eman Alaa, Manal Ahmed Mofied El-Shiekh

Future Dental Journal

Abstract:

Introduction: Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is one of qualitative DED. MIH is increasing dramatically in the new generations, which is considered to be challenging for the majority of dentists. MIH was found to be prevalent in 14.2% of the world's population, with the high incidence 18% in South America and the least (10.9%) in Africa. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of graduated Egyptian dentists' group regarding MIH condition and compare the outcome information among different dental specialists.

Material and methods: A google based questionnaire based on previously validated published papers distributed electronically …

Canine Retraction Rate And Angulation With 0.017”X0.025” Versus 0.016”X0.022” Stainless Steel Arch Wire With A Power Arm, Amr R. El-Beialy, Fouad A. El Sharaby, Hend S. Elsayed

Future Dental Journal

Background: The dimensions of the arch wire affect its stiffness and the play between the wire and bracket. Canine retraction over stiffer arch wires limits the degree of canine tipping. However, the greater the wire dimensions, the greater the resistance to sliding. Frictional resistance is known to delay tooth movement. Aim: The aim of this controlled clinical trial was to compare canine retraction rate and angulation with 0.017”X0.025” versus 0.016”X0.022” stainless steel arch wire with a power arm. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four Class II malocclusion patients (age 13.8± 2.6 years) participated in this study. The teeth were leveled and aligned. …

Obstacles Women And Historically Marginalized Racial And Ethnic Groups (Hmreg) Face In The Computer Science Field, Simone Elias, Edward Cromarty, Linda Wilson-Jones

Journal of Research Initiatives

This article approaches the problem of underrepresentation of women and marginalized ethnic groups in the computer science fields from a developmental learning perspective. It proposes that systemic social barriers need to be addressed to overcome the bias toward women in the technological fields. The article surmises that even though stereotypes have changed in the past few decades, Gender Socialization which begins at birth and intensifies through adolescence contributes to inequalities of education, employment, and empowerment in adult life. It suggests that changing the educational paradigm beginning in early education, may result in more inclusive diverse perspectives, increase representation of women, …

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Aptis As A Proficiency Test In The Recruitment Process Of University Lecturers By Afghan Ministry Of Higher Education: A Case Study, Omid Wali, Prof. Mohammad Rizwan Khan

Journal of Research Initiatives

English language proficiency has been considered as an important prerequisite for hiring new faculty members for various disciplines by the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE). For this, the Departments of English across the major universities of Afghanistan such as Kabul, Nangarhar, Shaheed Prof. Rabbani Education; Heart and Balkh Universities have the responsibility to conduct English language proficiency test, which is always a subject of a critical discourse. This study compares both the proficiency test developed by the Department of English at Nangarhar University and the Aptis, which is developed by the British Council to test the proficiency level of …

Minimising Skin Injuries On Rugby Turf, Max Macfarlane, Chris Dyson, Marc Douglas, Peter Theobald, Matt J. Carre

International Sports Engineering Association – Engineering of Sport

No abstract provided.

Introduction: 2021 Frameless Xr Symposium, Susan Lakin

Frameless

The Frameless XR Symposium is an interdisciplinary conference focused on research, innovation, and artistic creation in the fields of augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality. As we continue to navigate the global pandemic and follow the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) COVID-19 Dashboard guidelines, the symposium organizing committee choose a hybrid format for safety and flexibility, as well as in the spirit of extended reality.

Competitive Intelligence And Improving Patronage Of The Twenty First Century Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Mercy Ariomerebi Iroaganachi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper discussed the employment of competitive intelligence for improving patronage of the 21^st century academic libraries. It explored literature on; the concept of competitive intelligence, characteristics of the twenty first century academic library, attributes of competitive advantage in academic libraries and competitive intelligence activities in Nigerian academic libraries. It was discovered that funds and the necessary skill-sets were required for an academic library to develop to the point of having a competitive edge over other libraries. Also literature revealed that only few libraries especially private university libraries were already treading the path of gaining the competitive advantage for …

The Role Of A-Layer In Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Pufa)-Mediated Effects On Aeromonas Salmonicida Subsp. Salmonicida, Allen Lin, David K. Giles

UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference

Aeromonas salmonicida subsp. salmonicida is a Gram-negative bacterium that infects salmonids and non-salmonids worldwide leading to an infection known as furunculosis, which is characterized by skin lesions and hemorrhages of the fish epidermis. This infection is carried out by a A+ (virulent strain) of A. salmonicida containing an important virulent factor known as the A-layer, which is a 2D paracrystalline structure that binds to the basement membrane and functions to promote adherence to host membranes and resistance to host defense. The purpose of this study was to examine the ability of the A+ A. salmonicida to incorporate exogenous fatty acids …

Change In Trading Propensity (Inclination) Before And Post Covid-19 Role Of Bias, Aditi Srivastava, Raman Sharma, Mahak Gupta, Srishti Singh, Samarth Agarwal, Nidhi Singh

Management Dynamics

No abstract provided.

Estrategias De Reactivación Postpandemia Sector Terciario, Fusagasugá, Colombia, Elizabeth Ann Escobar Cazal, María Cristina Velásquez Ardila, Gonzalo Escobar Reyes, Marisol Ruíz Toloza

Ciencias Administrativas, Económicas y Contables

Ante la emergencia sanitaria global, incidente negativamente en la economía de los países, el gobierno colombiano expidió el Decreto 417 declarando el Estado de Emergencia Económica, Social y Ecológica en el territorio Nacional. El Decreto 531 que ordena el aislamiento preventivo obligatorio de todos los ciudadanos de la Nación, autorizando la circulación de personas y vehículos relacionados con la prestación de servicios de salud, transporte de carga de elementos de primera necesidad, servicios públicos y telecomunicaciones, servicios bancarios, fuerza pública, servicio de seguridad, servidores públicos que cumplen actividades de calamidad y emergencia económica, servicio público de taxis. Esta norma excluyó …

We Are ... Marshall, June 8, 2022, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

Infrared Thermal Images Of Solar Pv Panels For Fault Identification Using Image Processing Technique, Victor Kirubakaran, D. M. D Preethi, U. Arunachalam, Yarrapragada K. S. S Rao, Mansour K. Gatasheh, Nasrul Hoda, Endalkachew Mergia Anbese

Neurology Articles

Among the renewable forms of energy, solar energy is a convincing, clean energy and acceptable worldwide. Solar PV plants, both ground mounting and the rooftop, are mushrooming thought the world. One of the significant challenges is the fault identification of the solar PV module, since a vast power plant condition monitoring of individual panels is cumbersome. This paper attempts to identify the panel using a thermal imaging system and processes the thermal images using the image processing technique. An ordinary and thermal image has been processed in the image processing tool and proved that thermal images record the hot spots. …

Copper-67-Labeled Bombesin Peptide For Targeted Radionuclide Therapy Of Prostate Cancer, Truc T Huynh, Ellen M Van Dam, Sreeja Sreekumar, Cedric Mpoy, Benjamin J Blyth, Fenella Muntz, Matthew J Harris, Buck E Rogers

2010-2019 OA Pubs

The gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) is a promising molecular target for imaging and therapy of prostate cancer using bombesin peptides that bind to the receptor with high affinity. Targeted copper theranostics (TCTs) using copper radionuclides,

Problem Uwzględniania Pozaekonomicznych Czynników Oceny Koncentracji Przez Prezesa Uokik Na Przykładzie Pluralizmu Mediów, Michał Konrad Derdak

internetowy Kwartalnik Antymonopolowy i Regulacyjny (internet Quarterly on Antitrust and Regulation)

Na początku 2021 roku Prezes UOKIK wydał w odstępie kilku tygodni dwie decyzje w sprawie zamierzonych koncentracji na rynkach medialnych, które wywołały ożywioną dyskusję nie tylko wśród specjalistów prawa konkurencji, lecz także w szerszym środowisku prawniczym, a nawet w dyskursie publicznym. Paliwa tej debacie dodało wydanie w połowie 2022 roku wyroków sądowych, z których jeden uchylił decyzję Prezesa UOKiK w sprawie planowanego przejęcia Eurozet sp. z o.o. przez Agora SA, a drugi utrzymał w mocy przejęcie Polska Press sp. z o.o. przez Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA. Jednym z kluczowych aspektów przedmiotowej dyskusji jest próba umiejscowienia kategorii pluralizmu mediów w …

An Examination Of High School Students' Experiences As Anti-Defamation League Peer Trainers: A Case Study, David G. Knecht

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine students experiences as Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Peer Trainers at a predominately White, suburban high school in New Jersey, including in what ways students' experiences reflected transformative learning and empowered them as social justice allies. In addition, the study explored in what ways students' experiences could inform social justice education at their high school. The findings indicate that within this context, many participants experienced at least the beginning of perspective transformation, resulting in a shift from an exclusive to an inclusive perspective and an orientation toward social justice. Further, the findings …

Sandra Clements, Kelli Johnson

Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant

Kelli Johnson conducting an oral history interview with Sandra Clements.

This oral history is part of the National Park Service African American Civil Rights History and Appalachia Grant Program.

What Happened To The “New Middle Class”? The 2016 Borp (Brazil’S Once-Rising Poor) Survey, Benjamin Junge, Sean T. Mitchell, Charles H. Klein, David De Micheli

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

This research note provides a detailed account of the development and implementation of a household survey conducted in 2016 as part of a larger investigation into the lifeways and political subjectivities of Brazil’s “once-rising poor,” the demographic sector comprising poor and working-class people who experienced various forms of socioeconomic mobility in the early twenty-first century. After reflecting on the challenges of maintaining a critical perspective on class labels and relations that were intensely contested at the time, the article introduces the survey sample (n = 1,204), highlighting variables captured. It then establishes the demographic profile, mobility experiences, political values, attitudes, …

Variation Of Fatty Acids In Cool Season Grasses Agronomy-12-01380-V2, Edward Barrow Rayburn, Marcella S. Whetsell, Don Swartz, Stanley Fultz

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Perguntas Frequentes - Recolhimentos Compulsórios, Banco Central Do Brasil/Central Bank Of Brazil

Documents

No abstract provided.

Implementing Service-Learning Projects For The First Time During The Pandemic: Two Instructors’ Inspiration, Motivation And Goals, Lesley Sylvan, Robyn Becker

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

While much has been written about student experiences with service-learning and factors that sustain university instructors’ experiences in service-learning over time, less is understood about the contexts that prompt instructors to embark on their first experiences of incorporating service-learning into their teaching. The focus of this article is the experiences of two instructors, one tenure track faculty member and one adjunct faculty member, who incorporated service-learning projects into their classes for the first time during the 2020-2021 academic year. Both professors teach within a speech-language pathology graduate program. The timing and context of their first service-learning experiences are important because …

A Digital Application For Assessment Of Neurocognitive Disabilities, Thomas H. Auriemma

Theses and Dissertations

Background: Neuropsychological assessment is designed to identify neurocognitive impairment and has traditionally relied on pen-and-paper tests. The behavior collected from these tests is usually expressed as a total summary score or a score that reflects a restricted number of features that assess errors. There is now interest in coupling traditional paper and pencil tests with digital assessment technology. In this context traditional metrics such as summary scores are still available. However, using digital technology, a host of time-based parameters can now be obtained. These time-based parameters include the total time to complete the task or total time to completion, as …