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A Study Of Explainable Real-Time Object Detection And Human-Ai Teaming Interactions In Virtual Environments, Joseph Schwalb

Theses

The exponential nature by which Artificially Intelligent (AI) models grow enables evermore complex tasks to be achieved. Since these tasks tend to augment human capability, interacting with these models presents a unique way to commission assistive automation. The introduction of Explainable AI (XAI) enables AI stakeholders to converse with models, understand model reasonings, and comprehend biases while considering reliability requirements. The introduction of this Explainable capability in Human-AI teams presents a unique approach to addressing the complexities behind Human-Computer Interactions. Our application of Explainable AI for Intelligent Systems to augment decision-making is poised to shine a light on the challenges, …

An Investigation Of Mhealth And Digital Health Literacy Among New Parents During Covid-19, Lorie Donelle Phd, Rn, Fcan, Brad Hiebert, Jodi Hall

Publications

INTRODUCTION: Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents were expected to understand increasingly sophisticated information about health issues and healthcare systems and access online resources as a part of their caregiving role. Yet little is known about parents' online digital technology use and digital health literacy skill. This study aimed to investigate parents' digital technology use, their self-reported digital health literacy skill, and demographic information as potential factors influencing their use of digital technologies. METHODS: An online survey utilizing convenience sampling was administered to new parents during the COVID-19 pandemic that inquired about their demographic information, digital technology use, and digital …

A Society Impaired: Why Students Must Be Taught Mythology, Elise Hayen

Emerging Writers

This piece investigates why mythology taught in schools is not being retained by most students and therefore causing a major deficit of understanding in society. The author analyzes why mythology is still relevant and how it has impacted our world by shaping our language, our brain, and our perception of the world. Different educational methods are introduced to demonstrate how mythology education can be advanced in all levels of schooling. Lastly, the author shares stories from teachers and students that have successfully integrated impactful mythology into their curriculum and in order to see how this impacted their communities.

A Proactive Approach To Lymphedema Treatment: A Patient’S Educational Guide, Bridget Jae Reuss

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Lymphedema affects between 90 and 250 million people worldwide, yet there is little information about it, and it is poorly understood by the medical community (Manrique et al., 2022). This too often results in patients not receiving proactive treatment for their symptoms. Proactive intervention increases the patient’s ability to engage in meaningful occupations, socialization, quality of life, mobility, and confidence (Dominick et al., 2014; Lu et al., 2015; Warren et al., 2007; Yarmohammadi et al., 2021).

The Carceral State Of American Schools: The Impact Of Symbolic Threat Of Public School Policy, Noe Alexander Aguado, Justin J. Joseph

Politics, Justice, Law, and Philosophy

The fear of violence in schools has compelled school systems to use a variety of authoritarian methods to control students' behavior. This work seeks to understand why these methods of behavioral control are used in some schools but not in others. Using the school survey on crime and safety, the authors explore the extent that the behavioral control strategies at diverse schools are more reminiscent of correctional facilities than institutions of learning. This analysis offers a nuanced view of the carceral elements in schools, where student body diversity is linked to some aspects of the carceral state but not others. …

Disability Justice In Motion: Exploring Dj Principles Through Contact Improvisation, Susanna Procario-Foley

Dance Department Honors Papers

No abstract provided.

Precision Livestock Farming And Personality As Tools To Understand Dairy Calf Individual Variation In Performance, Behavior, And Response To Stress, Megan Marie Woodrum Setser

Theses and Dissertations--Animal and Food Sciences

Individual differences impact animal responses to their environments and can be observed with animal personality (stable behavioral differences with populations) and food neophobia (avoidance of unfamiliar feeds). These individual differences can influence cattle performance and welfare. Precision technologies, such as automatic feeding systems (AFS) and accelerometers continuously measure feeding behaviors and activity and may allow us to relate individual differences to behaviors in the home environment. Therefore, the first objective was to determine if food neophobia was associated with feeding behaviors measured by AFS. Food neophobia was associated with rewarded visits to the AFS, but to no other feeding behaviors. …

Reconceptualizing Bankruptcy Education Requirements For Incarcerated Debtors, Sydney Calas

Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal

In the eighteen years since Congress enacted the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA), bankruptcy scholars and professionals have launched countless critiques against two of the Act’s more drastic amendments: (1) mandatory pre-filing credit counseling and (2) a mandatory post-filing financial management course. Without completing the pre-filing requirement, one cannot qualify as a debtor under the Code and is thus barred from filing for bankruptcy. Without completing the post-filing requirement, one cannot receive a discharge. Notwithstanding the volume and breadth of valid criticisms, the specific harm of BAPCPA’s education requirements has been largely ignored for one population: incarcerated …

Submitting Research Grant Applications To Fund A Study Examining The Effect Of Equine-Assisted Therapy On Compassion Fatigue In Caregivers, Briana Minette Kent

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Caregivers are expected to provide the best care possible to their patients, no matter the circumstances. Depending on the need of the individual being cared for, a caregiver’s job can cause an abundance of stress at various levels and can even lead to decreased mental health. This is often accompanied by a lack of self-care, poor health, and overall diminished wellness, otherwise known as compassion fatigue. Occupational therapists can address poor mental health due to compassion fatigue in caregivers by introducing a variety of important skills, habits, routines, and activities that patients need or want to engage in on a …

Constitutional Law—Dobbs V. Jackson Women’S Health Organization Will Likely Have A Negative, Disproportionate Impact On Women Of Color And Reassert Inferiority, Makiya Turntine

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.

Theorizing Collective Praxis Rooted In Epistemic Disobedience And Responsibility, Mayida Zaal, Nushrat J. Hoque, Manar Hussein, Chedia Ayari, Maheen Ahmad, Amir Billups, Nagla Bedir

Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Creative Works

As researchers and educators, we are committed to engaging in critical participatory action research (CPAR) that raises our critical consciousness, disrupts colonial structures, and is responsible – epistemically and ethically – to the communities to which we belong (Ayala, et al., 2018; Guishard, 2009; Torre & Fine, 2011). In this manuscript, we write about the epistemological and theoretical reflections of our critical research collective, how we unpacked our colonial yokes, and how those reflections shaped our research and informed our collective praxis (see Figure 1). The evolution of our collective praxis is the central focus of this paper. We describe …

2022-2023 Graduate Program Survey, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

Faculty & Professional Staff --- 3
Survey Methodology --- 4
Degree Counts --- 5
Primary Plans Following Graduation --- 8
Participation at UNI --- 9
Reasons for Attending Graduate School --- 10
Confidence in Skills Following Graduate Education --- 11
Academic Experiences --- 12
Academic Experiences [5 Year Comparison] --- 14
Financing a Graduate Education --- 15
Graduate Assistantships at UNI --- 18
Survey Tool --- 17

Regulating The Use Of Military Human Enhancements That Can Cause Side Effects Under The Law Of Armed Conflict: Towards A Method-Based Approach, Yang Liu

American University National Security Law Brief

The development of human enhancement (HE) technology has rendered its military potential increasingly noticed by major military powers. It can be expected that “enhanced warfighters” or “super soldiers” will be used on the battleground in the foreseeable future, which can give rise to many legal issues.

On The Potential Therapeutic Roles Of Taurine In Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alberto Rubio-Casillas, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Vladimir N. Uversky

Molecular Medicine Faculty Publications

Contemporary research has found that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit aberrant immunological function, with a shift toward increased cytokine production and unusual cell function. Microglia and astroglia were found to be significantly activated in immuno-cytochemical studies, and cytokine analysis revealed that the macrophage chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and transforming growth factor β-1 (TGFB-1), all generated in the neuroglia, constituted the most predominant cytokines in the brain. Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is a promising therapeutic molecule able to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes and ATPase, which may be protective against aluminum-induced neurotoxicity. …

Gastrophysics And Intellectual Property Law: Analyzing The Legal And Market Effects Of A Reimagined Form Of Culinary Art And Science, Mark Edward Blankenship Jr.

South Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Risk Of Climate Change And Extreme Weather, Steven Michels Ed.

Political Science & Global Affairs Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Divorce Penalty, Ashlyn Kingsley

Emerging Writers

Because of the lack of conversation surrounding the effects of divorce on young adults, it is important to discuss how divorce heavily impacts their stage of emerging adulthood. Divorce places a burden on young adults navigating communicative decisions, relationships, and mental health issues. This research will benefit young adults struggling with or familiar with the effects of divorce by consulting gathered research and licensed experts. It will also increase everyone’s awareness on a needed conversation in today’s society.

The Negative Impact Of Social Media's Algorithms On Society, Julia S. Tucker

Emerging Writers

The tools utilized by social media, including algorithms and curation of media feeds, contribute to media phenomenon such as filter bubbles and confirmation biases. These agents transfer from the digital world to the real world, negatively affecting our society, and changing our behaviors. Some examples include political polarization, imposter syndrome, and extremism. These attributes of social media also promote the spread of mis and dis- information, which can negatively impact our social and personal health.

You Don’T Know Me, But I Love You: Parasocial Relationships And Their Impacts, Joy Weru

Emerging Writers

From alphabet and numerical melodies to High School Musical songs. From platforms like Facebook and MySpace to TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Today’s younger generations have grown up on technology and social media, but like numerous things in life, there is a good and a bad to this constant consumption of social media and exposure of each other. Social media has and continues to offer a space for people to connect with their friends and loved ones when distance tries to pull them apart, but it can also drive a wedge between people online and in real life. Social …

Managing The Success Of Tpm Deployment & Sustainment In The Automotive Industry, Kevin Gembel

Wayne State University Dissertations

Maintenance has assumed increased importance in manufacturing as companies look for ways to gain an advantage over their competitors. The philosophical benefits of jointly implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs in concert with other lean and quality programs have been discussed in the manufacturing literature. However, there is an absence of real-life implementation studies for objective assessment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the very first longitudinal study to investigate the implementation of TPM programs at a large global OEM across several regions and facilities using objective data collected across all key functions and outcomes. We study a …

Identity Content And Life Satisfaction Among Diverse College Students, Bridget Nolan Murphy

Wayne State University Dissertations

By numerous indicators, American college students today are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Most attend college during emerging adulthood when identity formation is a salient developmental task. Therefore, college students are likely to experience developmentally appropriate identity crises in addition to or exacerbated by the social, financial, and academic stressors of college. This dissertation aimed to assess how college student identity content – specifically identity content coherence between the student role and reported domains – was associated with psychosocial outcomes using the Multilevel Model of Identity Content in Context (Galliher et al., 2017a). This study also …

Immigrant Mothers’ Experiences In Accessing And Utilizing Education And Health Care Services For Children With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Elizabeth Izampuye

Public Health Theses

As the number of immigrants arriving in the US increases, it is necessary to understand the barriers they face in adapting to a new country to help ease their transition and improve their quality of life. One aspect of the immigrant experience that remains under-researched is the experiences immigrant mothers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have in navigating the health care and education systems. Immigrant mothers are held to higher standards than non-immigrant mothers in raising their children and are usually expected to advocate for their children’s education and health care. It is crucial that immigrant children …

Subcutaneous Lesions And Systemic Infections: A Scoping Review Of The Clinical Implications Of Illicit Xylazine Use, Fatimah Maiga

Public Health Theses

Xylazine, a clonidine analog, is a potent alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used as an analgesic sedative in veterinary medicine. Known to people who inject drugs (PWID) as “tranq”, xylazine has recently infiltrated the U.S. illicit opiate drug supply and has been associated with severe, necrotic lesions, sedation, and respiratory depression. Unlike opiates, xylazine has no human reversal agent or standardized withdrawal treatment protocol and its effects are unclear.

The objective of this study was to conduct a scoping review synthesizing the available clinical research and reporting on xylazine associated subcutaneous lesions and systemic infections. The study also sought to identify gaps …

Exploring Intersections Of Discrimination, Social Support, And Hiv Risk Behavior Among Gay, Bisexual, Queer Men: A Scoping Review, Jon Andre Sabio Parrilla

Public Health Theses

In the United States, 1 in 3 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer (LGBTQ+ ) identified persons has experienced discrimination or unjust or biased treatment of people due to their “race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.” We conducted a scoping review guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis. In December 2022, two databases were searched: PubMed and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Our review identified 22 studies that addressed the association between social support and discrimination with HIV risk behavior among gay, bisexual, queer (GBQ) men. Stigma and discrimination within and outside the gay community …

Ignorance And Moral Responsibility: A Novel Response To The Skeptical Argument From Ignorance And Applications For Responsibility For Implicit Biases, Chad L. Hunter

Wayne State University Dissertations

In this dissertation, I offer a novel solution to a contemporary skeptical argument about moral responsibility stemming from actions from ignorance. The skeptics argue that actions are only blameworthy when they are akratic or result from an akratic act. This condition, the skeptics argue, leads to skepticism about moral responsibility. This is because people rarely conceptualize their action as wrong; they are ignorant of some decisive reason not to do that act. Thus, in order to be blameworthy for the wrong act, the person must be blameworthy for the ignorance. But in order to be blameworthy for the ignorance, the …

Income Tax (Treasury) Unhappy: Efficacy Of Media Campaigns And Tax Noncompliance, Limor Riza

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

This Article systematically evaluates the effectiveness of governmental media campaigns and considers whether we should invest in educating society via such campaigns to increase tax compliance, primarily in light of the intrinsic flaw of taxation.

Is a radio spot that starts with the sound of scary footsteps approaching you, followed by an announcer who says in a deep and intimidating voice, “we’re closing in on undeclared income,” effective? To answer those questions, this Article proposes and showcases a four-step analysis—the ARMS scheme (Aim, Reason, Media-Methods, Sorting). First, the government’s aim of increased tax compliance is identified and declared (Step I: …

Wylder And Wynona: A Graphic Novel Retelling Of The Grimm's Fairy Tale "The Little Brother And Sister", Abigail W. Pannell

Children's Book Writing and Illustrating (MFA) Theses

This thesis provides insight on the psychoanalysis of fairy tales, namely the Grimm fairy tale, “The Little Brother and Sister.” The critical analysis defines theories about the human mind popularized by Sigmund Freud and especially Carl Jung. Modern psychologist Paul Moxnes applies Jung’s theories about character archetypes in fairy tales to his modern study about “deep roles” which solidifies the important relationship between human psychology, fairy tales, and fairy tale retellings. With a deeper understanding of the psychological implications of character archetypes, the creative retelling portion of this thesis rewrites the old version of the brother and sister characters from …

Introduction: The Risk Of Digitalization: Transforming Government Into A Digital Leviathan, Jose Vida Fernandez

Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies

This paper provides an overview of the threats posed by digitalization, particularly with regard to the public sector. It starts by describing digital risks as true global risks and argues that their scope and severity have not been recognized until now. The most well-known challenges come from the transformation of the private sector (economy, society, and individuals) and the emergence of large private powers that dominate the digital environment (digital feudal lord). However, there are even greater challenges coming from the digitization of government, creating almighty public bodies detached from laws that kept them locked until now.

Trust In Artificial Intelligence: Analysis Of The European Commission Proposal For A Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence, Antonio Estella

Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies

I shall start by reflecting on the importance that trust has for society (section 2). From there, I will define what is to be understood in this paper by trust (section 3). I shall then review the basis of trust (section 4) and shall make a reference to the main sources of evidence on trust (like, surveys and laboratory experiments), and to some of the results that these sources reveal on interpersonal and institutional trust (section 5). In the next section (section 6), I shall go on to analyse specifically the issue of trust in AI, will refer to the …

Accommodating Disabilities In The Post-Covid-19 Workplace, Barbara Hoffman

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

No abstract provided.