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Selected Writings Of Frances Bacon, Frances Bacon

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New York : Modern Library, c 1955 Call #: B1155 .S35

Contains moderate underlinings and marginal linings

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Abstract Book for the 2025 Summer Research Internship Program. Participants are listed alphabetically by last name.

Full Issue - Spring 2023 - Volume 110, Issue 1, Colby College

Colby Magazine

Spring 2023, vol. 110 no. 1

04: From the Editor
05: Table of Contents
06. Downtown Colby
14. Diagnosing Autism More Precisely
16. An Inside Pitch
22. Colby's New Labs Address Critical Issues and Initiatives
26. In Support of the Academic Mission
28. A Building for Everybody
36. Robust Financial Aid Program is Key to Colby's Mission
38. 'Quite a Triumph'
44. Class Notes
66. Obituaries
80. William R. Cotter, Colby's Longest-Tenured President

Contributions Of Occupational Therapy In Sport Provider Training Using A Health-Promoting Environment For Positive Youth Development, Jennifer Papenfuse Otd, Otr/L, Chc, Camille Skubik-Peplaski Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Shirley P. O'Brien Phd, Otr/L, Faota

Student Journal of Occupational Therapy

Rising youth public health disparities can be attributed to the social determinants of health that influence health and wellness. Youth sport providers can be influential in creating healthier environments that facilitate positive youth development and social emotional learning, thus positively impacting life-long health behaviors choices and public health. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of an education module developed by an occupational therapist on sport’s providers perceptions of their capacity to implement positive youth development programming and to create a health-promoting environment.

A qualitative descriptive approach was used in this study allowing for purposive sampling, inductive …

Transformative Role Of Laser Technology In Ophthalmology And Dermatology: A Mini Review Of Precision Applications In Modern Medicine, Haider Hameed, Maryam Aqeel, Hussein Rafid, Rasha Sabah, Mustafa Fadhel, Zahraa Hameed, Muqtada Khalawi, Zahraa Sarmed, Ail Ahmed, Ayat Abd Albari, Lina M. Shaker

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

Laser technology has significantly transformed healthcare and biological sciences by Laser devices are offered precision, efficiency, and Multiple simple solutions in various medical fields and research domains. In ophthalmology, lasers play a pivotal role in vision correction, retinal imaging, and therapeutic applications, such as femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK and two-photon fluorescence scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. Dermatology has also benefited from CO₂, Nd:YAG, excimer, and Q-switched lasers, which are widely used for pigmentation disorders, tattoo removal, and skin rejuvenation. Moreover, Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) enhances wound healing and tissue regeneration, while intense pulsed light (IPL) and diode lasers improve hair removal …

Living In Fear: Be Empathetic (Life)-Tool Kit, Desiree A. Díaz, Heather Peralta, Samantha Stephenson, Danny Hernandez, Geraldine Luzincourt, Syretta Spears, Ann Marie Parker, Trysten Altamirano

Nursing Handouts, Tools, and Other Documents

Open source materials to immerse learners in rural and public health experiences are needed to ensure the new work force is equipped to care for a variety of people in differing circumstances. Public health remains a vital yet underemphasized component within healthcare education, specifically nursing education. This often limits opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary to become strong advocates for equity and systemic change. A

This project emerged from a commitment to provide experiential opportunities replicating the communities we serve. A Empathy Walk and LIFE Clinic (Díaz et al., 2025) was created as a strategy designed to engage …

Detection Of Oil Pollution On The Tigris River In Iraq Using Fluorescence And Reflecting Techniques, Ahmad K. Ahmad, Thamer M. Mohammed

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

In this study, a broadband light source (visible and ultraviolet) was used to name minerals via fluorescence spectra and estimate slick oil thickness, ranging from sub-millimetres, using the reflecting spectrum technique. Using a fluorescent technique, we obtained fluorescence spectra of the samples, converting and processing the signals to produce high-resolution data, which enabled the identification of the types of dissolved elements and oil slicks in the Tigris River, highlighting pollution sources and potential control measures. This system aims to show the faint signal in fluorescence samples collected from the cooling system outlet water throughout the refining process from AL-Dora (Baghdad) …

Multilingual Cyber Threat Intelligence Feeds Preprocessing For Threat Intelligence Event Extraction: A Systematic Literature Review, Jamal H. Al-Yasiri, Mohamad Fadli Bin Zolkipli, Nik Fatinah N. Mohd Farid

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

In cyber threat intelligence (CTI), information security specialists face overwhelming data flows from multiple sources, including hacker forums, dark web markets, and social media. These diverse and multilingual information streams require extensive analysis and processing. However, the current state of CTI faces several challenges, such as reliance on manual annotation and evaluation, as well as limited support for non-English languages, which hinders advanced threat detection and comprehensive analysis. This systematic literature review proposes a conceptual framework designed to overcome existing state-of-the-art limitations. It evaluates recent advancements in CTI methodologies by following PRISMA guidelines and analyzing selected studies from reputable sources, …

Automating Tasks In Video Games Via Intelligent Agent, Ilia Labzovsky, Danny Karmon

Defensive Publications Series

This document describes techniques that enable a computing device (e.g., a personal computer, laptop, smartphone, smart watch, server system, gaming console, tablet, wearable device, virtual reality (VR) headset, augmented reality (AR) glasses, etc.) to automate repetitive tasks in video games using an intelligent software agent (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning model, etc.). Video games often necessitate repetitive, time-consuming tasks for player progression, leading to user fatigue and diminished enjoyment (e.g., loot farming, resource gathering, experience point (XP) grinding, repetitive combat encounters). In some instances, the player may have to complete the same tedious tasks multiple times to reach engaging …

Augmenting Conversational Artificial Intelligence Using Contextual Signals, Dongeek Shin

Defensive Publications Series

This document describes techniques that enable a mobile computing device (e.g., a smartphone, smart watch, wearable device, laptop computer, etc.) and an audio device (e.g., earbuds, headset, augmented reality glasses, etc.) to enhance conversational artificial intelligence (AI) with contextual signals (e.g., location data, ambient light, motion signals, etc.). For instance, the mobile computing device may be paired with the audio device, to which a user provides voice input to engage with the AI. However, the AI’s responses often rely on spoken commands and prior conversation history, which may reduce the AI’s understanding of the user's full context. The techniques of …

Key Technologies And Approaches For Water Resource Conservation And Utilization In Arid To Semi-Arid Open-Pit Coal Mining Areas In The Northern Sand Prevention Belt Of China, Fang Jie, Xu Zhimin, Cheng Wei, Lu Zihan, Zhao Yongqiang, Zhu Yuhao, Chen Tianci

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background The northern sand prevention belt (NSPB) of China is primarily distributed in arid and semi-arid regions such as Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and Gansu. This belt exhibits scarce rainfall and intense evaporation, which lead to a shortage of water resources and vulnerable ecosystems. In recent years, the large-scale development of open-pit coal mines has caused increasingly violent mining disturbance in this belt, as well as increasingly prominent issues such as a decline in regional groundwater levels and ecological contradictions. To address technical challenges in balancing coal exploitation and water resource conservation in this belt, there is an urgent need …

Mechanisms Behind Grouting Pressure Jumping In Low-Permeability Limestones And Techniques For Grouting Pressure Control, Fan Zhenli, Cao Lutong, Cui Yong, Zhang Zhiwei, Zhang Fengda

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background The exploitation of the Carboniferous-Permian coalfields in China is gradually transitioning toward coal seams in lower formations. In this context, issues including the confined water hazards in the floor and karst water preservation become increasingly pronounced. During the advanced surface treatment of karst water hazards in coal seam floors, the unclear patterns of matching between grout selection and grouting pressure control lead to empirical parameter selection, thereby yielding poor performance of grouting reinforcement. Methods This study aims to deal with the phenomena of rapid pressure rise with a limited grout volume in the low-permeability argillaceous limestones within the top …

Suitability Evaluation For Deep Geological Storage Of Mine Water In The Ordos Basin, Gulbostan Tursun, Sui Wanghua, Aibibai Mamat, Yang Weifeng, Chen Ge, Gao Liang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Given the issues of large mine water drainage in coal mines in China, as well as the corresponding high treatment cost and low utilization rate, thoroughly investigating efficient, environmentally friendly, economically feasible mine water treatment technologies is the key to the green transformation and the implementation of the sustainable development strategy in the coal industry. Deep geological storage of mine water represents an emerging technology for mine water treatment, enjoying the advantages of low cost and zero emissions. A key step in the application of this technology is to select suitable target reservoirs. Although relevant studies have proposed some …

Enhanced Energy Harvesting From Nf-Pvdf Piezoelectric Material For Wearable Electronics: I– V Characterization And Charge-Discharge Performance, Ahmed Emara, Afaf Farag, Gehad Ali, Mohamed Mamdouh, Sameh O. Abdellatif, Khaled Nassar, Tamer Hamoud

Electrical Engineering

This study explores the utilization of fabricated piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride nanofiber (NF-PVDF) materials in wearable electronic sensing applications by investigating their current-voltage ( I − V ) characteristics under controlled ultra-low-frequency excitation forces. The results demonstrate a significant power harvesting capability, achieving an output power of 0.12 µW/mm2 at an operating point of 5.04 V and 7.7 µA. Additionally, the piezoelectric harvester was integrated into a charging-discharge circuit alongside a rectifier capacitor and a typical IoT wearable sensor, leveraging the advantages of a flexible substrate. Experimental measurements of the charging and discharging curves confirm the effective energy management of the …

Permeability Evolutionary Patterns Of Fractured Rock Masses In Fault Zones Under Seepage-Stress Coupling, Zhao Dekang, Han Bing, Zeng Yifan, Feng Guorui, Xi Yonghong, Chang Bofeng, Li Zhenghao, Wang Pengwei, Wang Lisan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background In coal mines, fault structures serve as critical pathways for water inrushes from coal seam floors, posing serious threats to the production safety of mines. Delving into the permeability evolutionary patterns of fractured rock masses in fault zones under seepage-stress coupling holds great significance for the prevention and control of water inrushes along faults from coal seam floors.Methods Against the engineering background of the Gaohe Coal Mine under the Shanxi Lu’an Mining (Group) Co., Ltd. in Shanxi Province, this study analyzed the microscopic physical properties and the pore and fracture structures of a fractured rock mass in a …

Mental Health In Prisons: Examining Variations In Disorders Across Custody Levels, Ariel Bysiek

Dissertations and Theses

The United States has a significantly large prison population with the number of people currently in a correctional facility being 1.9 million. Concern has been increasingly growing related to treatment of individuals in prison, particularly when it comes to solitary confinement. Many people believe that solitary confinement is unnecessarily cruel and debilitating to AIC's mental health. Studies have found contradicting information as to whether solitary impacts mental health. Part of the reason for this contradiction stems from the lack of measurement systems that are appropriate for AICs. The measures used in studies are meant for the general population, not individuals …

Dwelling, Kelly Erin Mclysaght

Dissertations and Theses

dwelling explores the network of connections between time, the self, and physical space. People and place are layered, and memories haunt these blurred spaces. Poems follow several lines of questioning: what lingering presence does abuse leave in the body and in the home? Is it possible to inhabit and share space with these presences, and if so, what does that mean for identity, relationships, and safety? Through repetition, image, and syntax, dwelling constructs a maze, enacting the conflicting desire to both linger in memory and run from it, holding the haunting beauty of grief and loss alongside anger and alienation.

Re: Comment Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final 2022 Unreclaimed Sites Sampling: Ur-06 Site Evaluation Summary Report (Dated April 1, 2025), Molly Roby

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Electromyographic Analysis Of Lower Limb Muscles During Multi-Joint Eccentric Isokinetic Exercise Using The Eccentron Dynamometer, Brennan J. Thompson, Merrill Ward, Brayden Worley, Talin Louder

Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty Publications

Eccentric muscle actions are integral to human movement, rehabilitation, and performance training due to their characteristic high force output (overload) and low energy cost and perceived exertion. Despite the growing use of eccentric devices, a gap in the research exists exploring multi-muscle activation profiles during multi-joint eccentric-only, isokinetic exercise. This study aimed to quantify and compare surface electromyographic (EMG) activity of four leg muscles—vastus lateralis (VL), tibialis anterior (TA), biceps femoris (BF), and medial gastrocnemius (GM)—during a standardized (isokinetic) submaximal eccentric multi-joint exercise using the Eccentron dynamometer. Eighteen healthy adults performed eccentric exercise at 40% of their maximal eccentric strength. …

Replication Of Sensor-Based Categorization Of Upper-Limb Performance In Daily Life In People Post Stroke And Generalizability To Other Populations, Chelsea E Macpherson, Marghuretta D Bland, Christine Gordon, Allison E Miller, Caitlin Newman, Carey L Holleran, Christopher J Dy, Lindsay Peterson, Keith R Lohse, Catherine E Lang

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Wearable movement sensors can measure upper limb (UL) activity, but single variables may not capture the full picture. This study aimed to replicate prior work identifying five multivariate categories of UL activity performance in people with stroke and controls and expand those findings to other UL conditions.

METHODS: Demographic, self-report, and wearable sensor-based UL activity performance variables were collected from 324 participants (stroke

RESULTS: Two PCs explained 70-90% variance: PC1 (overall UL activity performance) and PC2 (preferred-limb use). A five-variable, five-cluster model was optimal across samples. In comparison to clusters, two PCs and individual accelerometry variables showed higher convergent …

A Study Of The Atangana Baleanu Fractional Differential Equation With An Application In Gas Dynamic Problem, Amjad Shaikh, Shashikant Waghule, Dinkar Patil, Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar

Baghdad Science Journal

This article presents an analytical approximation for the nonlinearity of the fractional order gas dynamics equation in both homogeneous and nonhomogeneous cases, with a particular emphasis on shock fronts. The approach utilizes the fractional differentiation operator proposed by Atangana and Baleanu. By employing this operator, an approximate solution for the fractional order gas dynamic equations in scenarios involving shock fronts is derived. The solution process primarily involves an iterative procedure that leverages the Laplace transform for numerical computations. The use of the Laplace transform minimizes round-off errors, resulting in a solution that is both precise and straightforward to implement. The …

Creation Of Bacteria In Tongue Diagnosis Based On Fractal Methods, S. Pavithra, G. Jayalalitha

Baghdad Science Journal

Bacteria play a vital role in helping with digestion and protecting against harmful infections. However, the Gram-negative bacteria in Tongue will have some disadvantages in the human body. These can be diagnosed by employing the fractal concept. Bacteria's irregular shape and Complex nature can be quantified using fractal dimensions that exhibit self-similarity at different scales. The fractal measurement procedure deliberates the dissimilarity and surface complexity of the tongue-inclusive spot on the tongue. An image of the tongue is analyzed by the HarFa Fractal Method. The Sobel improved Box counting Method is employed to enumerate the outgrowth of Bacteria in Tongue. …

The Council Of Nicaea At 1700, Kyle K. Schiefelbein-Guerrero

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Lutherans And The Nicene Creed: Liturgy And Music, Paul Westermeyer

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The Triune God Spills Into Creation, Calling Us To Love One Another, Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The Diviners: A Play, Jeffrey Dale

Consensus

Thiessen, V., Barker, K., Nolan, Y., & Laurence, M. (2024). The diviners : a play. Scirocco Drama. ISBN: 9781990738593

More Everything Forever: Ai Overlords, Space Empires, And Silicon Valley’S Crusade To Control The Fate Of Humanity, Joseph Kirby

Consensus

Becker, A. (2025). More everything forever : AI overlords, space empires, and Silicon Valley’s crusade to control the fate of humanity. Basic Books. ISBN: 9781541619593

Epigenetic Profiling Of Cell-Free Dna In Cerebrospinal Fluid: A Novel Biomarker Approach For Metabolic Brain Diseases, Kyle Sporn, Rahul Kumar, Kiran Marla, Puja Ravi, Swapna Vaja, Phani Paladugu, Nasif Zaman, Alireza Tavakkoli

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

Due to their clinical heterogeneity, nonspecific symptoms, and the limitations of existing biomarkers and imaging modalities, metabolic brain diseases (MBDs), such as mitochondrial encephalopathies, lysosomal storage disorders, and glucose metabolism syndromes, pose significant diagnostic challenges. This review examines the growing potential of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) derived from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) epigenetic profiling as a dynamic, cell-type-specific, minimally invasive biomarker approach for MBD diagnosis and monitoring. We review important technological platforms and their use in identifying CNS-specific DNA methylation patterns indicative of neuronal injury, neuroinflammation, and metabolic reprogramming, including cfMeDIP-seq, enzymatic methyl sequencing (EM-seq), and targeted bisulfite sequencing. By synthesizing current …

Intrinsic Motivation Teaching Experiences Of Middle School Educators 4 Years After The Pandemic, Carmy Aristor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the educational landscape, significantly impacting middle school educators’ intrinsic motivation to teach. While research has extensively addressed the immediate impacts of the pandemic on education, there remains a gap in understanding how middle school educators make sense of their intrinsic motivation teaching experiences 4 years after the pandemic. Grounded in intrinsic motivation as the conceptual framework supported by the self-determination theory (SDT), the purpose of this qualitative study was to gain an understanding of the intrinsic motivation teaching experiences of middle school educators 4 years after the pandemic. The central research question examined the lived …