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Planning & Implementation Of Closure-By-Removal Paired With Beneficial Use, Jay Mokotoff, Angela Casbon-Scheller May 2024

Planning & Implementation Of Closure-By-Removal Paired With Beneficial Use, Jay Mokotoff, Angela Casbon-Scheller

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Planning and Implementation of Closure by Removal Paired with Beneficial Use Authors Mr. Jay Mokotoff - United States - AECOM Mrs. Angela Casbon-Scheller - United States - CenterPoint Energy Abstract While there are numerous ash ponds containing saturated mixed CCR that are closing by removal, few have attempted to beneficially use the mixed CCR materials from these ponds. To comply with the CCR Rule, a large midwestern utility is closing their 170-acre valley-fill ash pond by removal and is successfully recycling the majority of the 6M cubic yards of mixed CCR materials. This presentation will focus on the advance planning …


Best Practices In Implementing, Mark Rokoff May 2024

Best Practices In Implementing, Mark Rokoff

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

CASE STUDY: BEST PRACTICES IN IMPLEMENTING THE FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (PER THE LEGACY CCR SI RULE) Authors Mr. Mark Rokoff - United States - Burns & McDonnell Abstract Corresponding to the proposed Legacy CCR Surface Impoundment Rules (Legacy Rule) published on May 18, 2023, Owner/Operators must initiate the efforts for compliance by first understanding the areas where CCR has accumulated within a plant’s facility outside of a regulated CCR unit. More specifically, one of the first, new tasks to comply with the proposed rule is to develop a Facility Evaluation Report (FER) in which the presence/absence of a CCR management …


Decision In Art. 78 Proceeding - Beltran, Elias (2024-05-08) May 2024

Decision In Art. 78 Proceeding - Beltran, Elias (2024-05-08)

Decisions in Art. 78 Proceedings

No abstract provided.


Automate Isolation Infection-Prevention Precautions (Aid-Ip): Improving The Efficiency Of Hospital Isolation With Viral Respiratory Infections, Timothy Burchard, Michael Platt, La'sonya Buford May 2024

Automate Isolation Infection-Prevention Precautions (Aid-Ip): Improving The Efficiency Of Hospital Isolation With Viral Respiratory Infections, Timothy Burchard, Michael Platt, La'sonya Buford

Research Days

The AID-IP project is a QI study working to improve the process of isolation and de-isolation regarding respiratory viruses at Children's Mercy Hospital. Specifically, we aim to improve adherence to proper isolation precautions, minimize cognitive workload regarding the maintenance of isolation for staff, and improve family satisfaction with isolation practice.


Health Disparities In Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Scfe) Presentation, Rithika Ginjupalli, George Thomas, Rohit Siddabattula, Richard M. Schwend, Caleb Grote May 2024

Health Disparities In Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Scfe) Presentation, Rithika Ginjupalli, George Thomas, Rohit Siddabattula, Richard M. Schwend, Caleb Grote

Research Days

This study identifies various health disparities in SCFE presentations using neighborhood-level determinants COI and ICE in addition to sociodemographic determinants such as race and gender.


Back To Basics, Paul Schmall May 2024

Back To Basics, Paul Schmall

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

CCR Dewatering – Back to the Basics Authors Dr. Paul Schmall - United States - Keller Abstract The increase in CCR pond closure activity spurred by the EPA’s 2015 rule publication has created a tremendous opportunity to innovate with respect to traditional methods of safely working around and on saturated CCR material. The volume of work and the speed at which it must be completed requires that the industry adapt in order to meet regulatory timelines. One technique that has been successfully implemented is the use of conventional construction dewatering technology to stabilize CCR by reducing and controlling pore pressures. …


Spatial Associations Of Lung Cancer Rates And Socioeconomic, Health, And Environmental Factors In Georgia, Nguyet Le, Jun Tu May 2024

Spatial Associations Of Lung Cancer Rates And Socioeconomic, Health, And Environmental Factors In Georgia, Nguyet Le, Jun Tu

Symposium of Student Scholars

According to CDC, Lung and Bronchus Cancer ranks the highest by the rate of cancer deaths among different types of cancers in the United States with the rate of 31.8 per 100 thousand people, and also for Georgia with the rate of 33.4 per 100 thousand people. Thus, to reduce the death rate of lung cancer, it is quite important and urgent to understand its risk factors. Smoking and inhaling radon are among the top risk factors of lung cancer for individuals. The socioeconomic, health, and environmental characteristics of communities might be also related to the likelihood of getting …


Utility Perspectives On Beneficial Use Of Harvested Ccr, Michael Turnbow, Brett Mitchell, Chris Gee May 2024

Utility Perspectives On Beneficial Use Of Harvested Ccr, Michael Turnbow, Brett Mitchell, Chris Gee

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Utility Perspectives on Beneficial Use of Harvested CCR Authors Dr. Michael Turnbow - United States - TVA Mr. Brett Mitchell - United States - Georgia Power Mr. Chris Gee - United States - Dominion Abstract Due to emerging market conditions and regulatory drivers, Beneficial Use (BU) of harvested CCR is a growing source of C618 ash for Portland cement replacement. Utilities have BU projects in planning, construction, and/or full-scale stages under both regulatory and voluntary scenarios. The panelists will discuss current status of their BU projects, lessons learned, and future plans as they navigate this complex landscape.


Dewatering Optimization Strategies In Support Of Closure By Removal (Cbr) To Accelerate Groundwater Cleanup At Coal Combustion Residual Sites (Ccr) With Case Study, Sean Larkin, Jacob Chu May 2024

Dewatering Optimization Strategies In Support Of Closure By Removal (Cbr) To Accelerate Groundwater Cleanup At Coal Combustion Residual Sites (Ccr) With Case Study, Sean Larkin, Jacob Chu

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Dewatering Optimization Strategies in Support of Closure by Removal (CBR) to Accelerate Groundwater Cleanup at CCR Sites with Case Study Authors Mr. Sean Larkin - United States - Haley & Aldrich Inc. Dr. Jacob Chu - United States - Haley & Aldrich Inc. Abstract This presentation is focused on coal combustion residual (CCR) sites in corrective action that are performing closure-by-removal (CBR) in support of an overall groundwater remedy. CBR is often coupled with a variety of groundwater treatment options, including (but not limited to), monitored natural attenuation and/or contingent active or passive treatment of areas within the plume where …


Navigating Challenges Presented By State Ccr Regulations, Brian Hennings, Eric Tlachac, Victor Modeer May 2024

Navigating Challenges Presented By State Ccr Regulations, Brian Hennings, Eric Tlachac, Victor Modeer

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Navigating Challenges Presented by State CCR Regulations Authors Mr. Brian Hennings - United States - Ramboll Mr. Eric Tlachac - United States - Ramboll Mr. Victor Modeer - United States - Luminant Abstract State regulation of coal combustion residuals (CCRs) continues to evolve following the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA’s) 2015 final rule, Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities (CCR Rule). The 2016 Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act amended Section 4005 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to provide a framework for the establishment of state CCR permit programs with review and …


Path Forward To Ccr Conveyor Solutions, Mike Peden, Don Fuller Ii May 2024

Path Forward To Ccr Conveyor Solutions, Mike Peden, Don Fuller Ii

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

CCR Unit closures and related beneficial use operations are centric to moving large volumes of material, predominantly, synthetic gypsum, fly ash and bottom ash. While trucking is the core haulage solution, site specific conditions do shift to conveyors as the optimal solution in many cases. While today many CCR closure plans and material handling processes are tentatively established, changes in anticipated material volumes cause increased focus on CCR harvesting, and the pending Legacy Rule or other regulatory action(s) may warrant reevaluation of the material transport alternatives. This presentation provides an overview of large scale CCR transport options, core strategies for …


Analyzing Artwork Along The Atlanta Beltline, Cameron Platto May 2024

Analyzing Artwork Along The Atlanta Beltline, Cameron Platto

Symposium of Student Scholars

The Atlanta Beltline is an evolving project that has blossomed in Atlanta, and not only serves as a source of recreation but also to connect different surrounding communities. More specifically, the vast amount of artwork along the Atlanta Beltline is a clear representation of how welcoming and supportive of others the communities are. This research recorded every piece of artwork along the Atlanta Beltline on the Eastside segment. A photograph was taken for each piece of artwork along. It was followed by recording various attributes of each piece of artwork, such as date, time, location, direction, and whether the artwork …


Pawsitive Training: A Preliminary Investigation Of Animal-Assisted Counseling Competencies In A University-Based Training Program, Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig, Jordan Jalen Evans May 2024

Pawsitive Training: A Preliminary Investigation Of Animal-Assisted Counseling Competencies In A University-Based Training Program, Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig, Jordan Jalen Evans

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

With the proliferation of counselors interested in animal-assisted counseling (AAC), the need for quality AAC training programs is essential. AAC training programs should seek to provide comprehensive training that is specifically targeted to the mental health profession, promotes human and animal wellness, and is aligned with current AAC competencies. The purpose of this study was to identify the efficacy of an AAC training program. This study measured practitioners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes before and after the training program utilizing a researcher-developed survey instrument based on current AAC competencies. Overall, outcomes identified that practitioners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes of AAC significantly …


The Impact Of Student Stress On Physical Wellbeing, Isabelle Fevrier May 2024

The Impact Of Student Stress On Physical Wellbeing, Isabelle Fevrier

Symposium of Student Scholars

This study will explore the intricate relationship between student stress and its impact on physical health. It will explore how stressors such as academic pressures, jobs, and lengthy commutes impact physiological manifestations and various aspects of physical well-being in students. The literature this research builds upon is diverse, ranging from in-depth looks at how the body responds to stress, such as the actions of the brain when under stress, to how stress causes disturbances in sleep, diet, and physical activity. For this specific research, physical health will be defined as sleep schedule, frequency of sickness, and daily fatigue. There will …


Revolutionary Applications Of Generative Ai In Higher Education Institutes (Heis) And Its Implications, Arvind Sahu, Atul Sahu May 2024

Revolutionary Applications Of Generative Ai In Higher Education Institutes (Heis) And Its Implications, Arvind Sahu, Atul Sahu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In recent decades, there has been a notable transformation in educational procedures due to technological breakthroughs, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). In recent times, there has been a noteworthy advancement and acceptance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, specifically exemplified by the emergence of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT). Within the overarching category of Generative AI, various AI tools and technologies facilitate the production of computer-generated text, images, and other forms of digitized media. This paper comprehensively analyzes the concepts and implications of the discourse surrounding Generative AI. By adopting a position that advocates for the acceptance rather than the opposition …


The Dependence Level Among Adolescent Vape Users: A Cross-Sectional Study, Violette Abo Karnib, Ghenwa Abedallhalim, Adam Ikkawi, Housam A. Saad, Hiba Deek May 2024

The Dependence Level Among Adolescent Vape Users: A Cross-Sectional Study, Violette Abo Karnib, Ghenwa Abedallhalim, Adam Ikkawi, Housam A. Saad, Hiba Deek

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Vape is a battery-powered device that works by heating a liquid called “e-liquid”. The use of vape has significantly increased in the past years among high and middle school students. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the level of dependence among adolescent vape users in Lebanon and to assess their knowledge about vape health hazards. A descriptive cross-sectional study with a self-administered questionnaire. A link for the survey was generated on Google Forms and sent to adolescents in the community. The survey was sent to parents of vape users and after their approval, it was shared with …


An Observational, Retrospective, Study To Assess Sehetna Wellness Program Impact On Employees’ Well-Being And Health, Wafaa Saeed, Lina Shaker, Laila Ghanem, Mohamed El Aziz, Omer Mostafa, Rabab Youssef May 2024

An Observational, Retrospective, Study To Assess Sehetna Wellness Program Impact On Employees’ Well-Being And Health, Wafaa Saeed, Lina Shaker, Laila Ghanem, Mohamed El Aziz, Omer Mostafa, Rabab Youssef

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Wellness is an ongoing process that leads to realizing one's full potential, with studies showing reduced inpatient admissions, healthcare costs, and improved health-related quality of life through participation in large-scale wellness programs. SEHETNA program is a wellness initiative conducted with the Egyptian Group for Import and Export (EGMED) to enhance employees’ well-being. This study aimed to assess the SEHETNA wellness program impact on the general health of employees. This is a retrospective descriptive observational study including employees enrolled in wellness program for up to 12-months in 2021. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive analysis was done, categorical variables …


The Psychological Conditions Of Pregnant Women During The Covid-19 Outbreak In Lebanon, Ibrahim Kadamani, Ali Samaha, Maya Gebbawi, Najwa Yahfoufi, Hanadi Mohamad Nur Steitiyeh, Abbas Samaha May 2024

The Psychological Conditions Of Pregnant Women During The Covid-19 Outbreak In Lebanon, Ibrahim Kadamani, Ali Samaha, Maya Gebbawi, Najwa Yahfoufi, Hanadi Mohamad Nur Steitiyeh, Abbas Samaha

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

In Lebanon, the psychological conditions of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic have not been reported, which creates the need to conduct this study that aims to evaluate the psychological conditions of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional design was adopted to reach the aim of this study. The study sample was reached through OBS/GYN clinics to be able to contact the pregnant women in the community, where a convenient sampling technique was followed. The total number of participants was 360 pregnant women: 101 (27.77%) first trimester, 140 (38.88%) second trimester, and 119 (33.33%) third trimester. There is …


Improving Healthcare Workers’ Biohazardous Spill Safe Handling Skills, Zeina Mhanna, Ahmad Tassi May 2024

Improving Healthcare Workers’ Biohazardous Spill Safe Handling Skills, Zeina Mhanna, Ahmad Tassi

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

All healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to biohazardous material. Biohazardous material may come in the form of spills, posing a risk of infection to (HCWs) who are not trained on how to safely handle them. While international guidelines recommend training HCWs on how to safely handle biohazardous spills in order to improve their skills, there are no studies that tackled this recommendation. The aim of this study is to improve HCWs’ biohazardous spill safe handling skills through training, and to evaluate the association between the HCWs’ improvement level and demographical characteristics. The study was conducted in a Southern Lebanese hospital …


Knowledge And Attitude Of Lebanese Adults Towards Asthma In Beirut, Lebanon, Farah Hatem Haidar, Doaa Issa, Maha Aboul Ela, Karim Raafat May 2024

Knowledge And Attitude Of Lebanese Adults Towards Asthma In Beirut, Lebanon, Farah Hatem Haidar, Doaa Issa, Maha Aboul Ela, Karim Raafat

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Asthma, a serious global health problem, has been an area of interest due to its increasing prevalence, expanding treatment costs, and rising burden on patients and the community. Since asthma cannot be cured, clinical episodes can be prevented and controlled by adequate management and sufficient knowledge of the disease. Appropriate treatment may relieve asthma symptoms and improve quality of life. However, poor knowledge of asthma disease and medication use, misdiagnoses, misuse of inhalers and inadequate self-management of disease symptoms may have a greater impact on the disease process. Therefore, assessment of the population’s knowledge and attitude toward asthma is essential. …


Hybrid Time Series Forecasting Model For Provisioning Of Cloud Resources., Hp Inc May 2024

Hybrid Time Series Forecasting Model For Provisioning Of Cloud Resources., Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Predictive modeling or Forecasting is to predict the future using (time series related or other) data we have in hand. Cloud Infrastructure as a solution facilitates pay-as-you-use execution environments that scale transparently to the user. There is continuous challenge of configuring cloud infrastructure to provide maximal performance while minimizing the cost of resources used. This disclosure focuses time series data modeling to predict business requirements of a Cloud Platform and its application to daily infrastructure management. Such prediction can guide system design and deployment decisions such as scaling, scheduling, and capacity planning. Combining best two models on minimum variance approach …


Ethical Algorithms: Navigating Ai In Legal Practice For A Just Jurisprudence, Bree'ara Murphy, Rachel Gadra Rankin, Joseph Rios May 2024

Ethical Algorithms: Navigating Ai In Legal Practice For A Just Jurisprudence, Bree'ara Murphy, Rachel Gadra Rankin, Joseph Rios

Law Review Blog Posts

Exploring the professional obligations practitioners may face in light of developing AI technology by examining state and federal model rule language, current judicial treatment of AI, and AI best practices.


No. 21: Refugee Migration And Urban Food Security: Somali Migrants In Nairobi, Kenya, Zack Ahmed, Jonathan Crush, Samuel Owuor, Elizabeth Onyango May 2024

No. 21: Refugee Migration And Urban Food Security: Somali Migrants In Nairobi, Kenya, Zack Ahmed, Jonathan Crush, Samuel Owuor, Elizabeth Onyango

Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network

This paper investigates the relationship between refugee migration and urban food security, focusing on Somali migrants in Nairobi, Kenya. Despite the abundance of literature on urban refugees and their economic integration, scant research has addressed their food security challenges. Utilizing a household survey conducted in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighborhood, the paper explores the levels, determinants, and spatial variations of food security among Somali refugees. Findings reveal that while migration to Nairobi generally improves food security compared to conditions in Somalia, substantial disparities exist within the refugee population, with a significant portion still facing severe food insecurity. Factors such as household type, …


Board Of Directors Special Meeting - Notice And Agenda 05/14/2024, Uc Law Sf May 2024

Board Of Directors Special Meeting - Notice And Agenda 05/14/2024, Uc Law Sf

2024 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

No abstract provided.


No. 22: Migrant Remittances, Food Security And Multi-Local Households: Ghanaian Labour Migration To Qatar, Bernard Owusu, Jonathan Crush May 2024

No. 22: Migrant Remittances, Food Security And Multi-Local Households: Ghanaian Labour Migration To Qatar, Bernard Owusu, Jonathan Crush

Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network

This paper investigates the impact of migrant remittances on food security among multi-local households within Ghana and Qatar, focusing on the experiences of Ghanaian labour migrants. Through a mixed-methods approach comprising household surveys in Ghana and in-depth interviews with migrants in Qatar conducted from March to June 2023, the paper explores how remittances influence the food security status of recipient households and the socioeconomic conditions of migrants. The findings suggest that remittances play a critical role in enhancing household food security in Ghana by enabling better access to food and improving dietary diversity. Migrants prioritize sending money for basic needs, …


Impact Of Race On The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experience And Mental Health In The Minnesota Homeless Population, Sally Keckeisen May 2024

Impact Of Race On The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experience And Mental Health In The Minnesota Homeless Population, Sally Keckeisen

Theses and Graduate Projects

It is well established that the homeless population endorses more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than the general population and is also more susceptible to mental health and substance use disorders. Of note, individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionally affected by homelessness compared to their White counterparts. Little is known about the relationships between ACEs, mental health, and substance use in the homeless community. The present study examined the relationship between ACEs and a number of psychosocial outcomes, including mental health diagnoses, current substance use, and long-term substance use in an adult homeless population …


Beauregard Center Holds Second Annual Celebration Of Achievement And Excellence, Unh Communications And Public Affairs May 2024

Beauregard Center Holds Second Annual Celebration Of Achievement And Excellence, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.


Viral Meningitis And Encephalitis Update, Boris Garber, Jonathan Glauser May 2024

Viral Meningitis And Encephalitis Update, Boris Garber, Jonathan Glauser

Faculty Scholarship

Purpose of Review: This review describes advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-bacterial meningitis and encephalitis, with a focus on emerging viral causes of central nervous system (CNS) infection. Recent Findings: The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently published new guidelines for the management of encephalitis. Multiple articles have been published detailing emerging etiologies in human CNS infections, including analyses of neurological complications in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, several novel viral detection methods have been described, which may improve the detection of the specific etiologies of CNS infections (Hongyan et al. Front Neurol 14, [1]). Summary: Meningitis …


Sustainable Development Goals And Persons With Disabilities In Education And Employment, Sonia Iyayi Akinyelu May 2024

Sustainable Development Goals And Persons With Disabilities In Education And Employment, Sonia Iyayi Akinyelu

The Transnational Human Rights Review

States under international law have obligations towards all, including persons with disabilities who are recognized as right holders. Moreover, states, especially in the areas of education and employment, are duty-bound to ensure quality education and productive employment for the realization of their human rights. Indeed, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) impose additional obligations on states in achieving full productive employment and quality education for all, including those with disabilities. Therefore, this paper assesses the SDGs related to education and employment for persons with disabilities by considering whether the SDGs fully integrate the human rights standards as well as the disability …


Book Review: Litigating Artificial Intelligence By Jesse Beatson, Gerold Chan, And Jill R. Presser, Jake Okechukwu Effoduh May 2024

Book Review: Litigating Artificial Intelligence By Jesse Beatson, Gerold Chan, And Jill R. Presser, Jake Okechukwu Effoduh

The Transnational Human Rights Review

It is no longer news that artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed across the board in the legal industry, although the extent of AI use varies by jurisdiction.