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Uc-506 Underock Arena, Bryanna N Walker

C-Day Computing Showcase

The game I developed was meant to highlight the ways that game developers can utilize our mobile devices to create a casual game. Breaking down complex parts of an RPG battling game, I devised the most casual and mobile-friendly way for the player to battle with unique bugs against an AI enemy using only 3 simple buttons: attack, heal, and ultimate. In addition, because of my areas of study at Kennesaw State University, I wanted to use my artistic abilities in my game. I thought it would be interesting to see how traditional art looks in a mobile game on …

Uc-413 I Spy... Water Safety, Caden M. Robertson, Danny Winters, Denice Jaquez, Tahj Brown, Maksims D. L'Hernault

C-Day Computing Showcase

I Spy Water Safety is a game that teaches people about the importance of water safety around a lake. Our goal is to teach people proper water safety etiquette and lower the amount of water-related incidents.

Uc-426 Cybersecurity Park, Michael P. Leung, Kalil R. Masters, Robert Deason, Ian C. Skoonberg, Aiden D. Gohlke

C-Day Computing Showcase

We are presenting two additional modules to the Cyber Security Park, a long-running game project that is part of the realities lab. Whack-a-Malware is an arcade game where the player has to whack various malware, each with unique effects that mimic real-world malware. This includes Adware, Spyware, Ransomware, Computer Worms, and Trojan Horses. The player is equipped with two hammers that instantly destroy malware. But it goes on a three-second cooldown every time they destroy something. The player can reduce the cooldown by destroying adware as they are the main cause of slowing down the computer. Digital Footprints Private Investigator …

Uc-432 Ccse Reservation Application, Brandon R. Bunn, Ryan Kafka, Dina Levieva, Alyn Ovell, Olivia C. Venuti

C-Day Computing Showcase

This CCSE Reservation Application project is focused on creating a unified web application to simplify the reservation process for inventory devices and room time slots for faculty and staff at Kennesaw State University. This initiative combines two separate reservation systems into a single solution, encompassing a database, backend, and frontend. The database will store relevant information, the backend will handle data communication, and the frontend will provide a user-friendly interface for making reservations. Administrators will have access to an admin view for managing requests. The project has faced challenges, including resource constraints and team coordination issues. While the integration of …

Moral Exemplars Of Note - Horst-Klaus Hofmann, Sam And Pearl Oliner

Moral Exemplars Study

Moral Exemplars of Note - Horst-Klaus Hofmann, Sam and Pearl Oliner

Electrofacies Analysis Using A Geostatistical Approach, Northern Iraq Case Study, Hussein S. Hussein

Polytechnic Journal

The distribution of petrophysical parameters is governed by lithology, hence understanding the spatial variation in lithology is essential for reservoir characterisation. This study points out the use of well logs to estimate the lithology of carbonate rocks (limestone, marly limestone, dolomite, and dolomitic limestone) found in Upper Cretaceous to Miocene formations at the Khabbaz Oil Field in Northern Iraq. Applying the multivariate regression technique to neutron, and density data enabled accurate lithology prediction. By using independent values (well log data) to predict a dependent value (lithology), this technique is a progression of regression analysis. The formations under study comprised a …

Strengthening Of Reinforced Concrete Beams With Transverse Circular Openings Using Near Surface Mounting Steel Bars, Hoshang Hayder Anwer, Bahman Omar Taha

Polytechnic Journal

This study investigated the effectiveness of using near-surface mounted (NSM) steel bars to restore the shear strength of deep beams and deal with the presence of openings in slender beams. Fourteen simply supported reinforced concrete beams were tested with varying shear span-to-depth ratios (a/h) of 1.5 and 3.61, divided into two groups, and subjected to a two-point load configuration. Some beams had openings at different positions, classified as large or small with opening height ratios (ho/h) of 0.4 and 0.2, respectively. In the second group, six specimens were reinforced with NSM steel bars in three stirrup configurations (square, diamond, and …

Search And Ranking Of High-Rise Apartments Based On Residential Quality Index, Royce Korah Thomas

Defensive Publications Series

Increasing urbanization has prompted urban residents to look for solutions to alleviate urban environmental issues such as air and noise pollution. High-rise buildings have become a preferred choice for those looking for cleaner air and a quieter living environment. This disclosure describes techniques to crowdsource floor information from residents of high-rise apartments and to use such information to prioritize search results based on a herein-defined residential quality index (RQI). The techniques address limitations of current map or search applications by providing accurate floor and environmental quality information for high-rise apartments.

An Estimation System For Encouraging Timely Repayment Of Credit Card Bills And Method Thereof, Alok Roy

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to estimating the interest liability when the total due amount is not repaid by the cardholder. The present disclosure describes calculating an interest amount applicable on the associated credit card of the user if they do not clear off the total due amount but instead repays only a fraction of it. The calculated interest may then be displayed on the user device to make them aware of the financial implication of not repaying the entire amount when it is due, enabling them to take informed financial decisions. This may also ensure enhanced transparency in the working …

Vol.51 N.19 Novmeber 30th 2023, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Demographics And Risk Of Isolation Due To Sea Level Rise In The United States, Kelsea Best, Qian He, Allison C. Reilly, Deb A. Niemeier, Mitchell Anderson, Tom Logan

School of Earth & Environment Departmental Research

Within coastal communities, sea level rise (SLR) will result in widespread intermittent flooding and long-term inundation. Inundation effects will be evident, but isolation that arises from the loss of accessibility to critical services due to inundation of transportation networks may be less obvious. We examine who is most at risk of isolation due to SLR, which can inform community adaptation plans and help ensure that existing social vulnerabilities are not exacerbated. Combining socio-demographic data with an isolation metric, we identify social and economic disparities in risk of isolation under different SLR scenarios (1-10 ft) for the coastal U.S. We show …

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda December 7, 2023, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• Other Business
• Adjourn

Presence, Prowess, Power: Theorizing Trust In Local Political Life, Enrique Niño P. Leviste

Social Transformations Journal of the Global South

Western theorizations have predominantly privileged a rationalist and institution-centric approach to analyzing trust, framing it as a function of formal rules, governance structures, and strategic calculation. Many contemporary Global South studies have deepened discussions on the dynamics of trust across different contexts. However, they have often adopted frameworks similar to those in Western scholarship, overlooking locally embedded, relational, and context-specific understandings of trust. In lieu of and in response to these perspectives, this paper proposes an alternative sociological theorization grounded on a nuanced understanding of local political dynamics that tend to be more informal, personal, and relational. Building on established …

Knowing Just Enough To Be Dangerous: The Sociological Effects Of Censoring Public Ai, David Hopkins

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

This paper will present the capabilities and security concerns of public AI, also called generative AI, and look at the societal and sociological effects of implementing regulations of this technology.

Characterizing Intervertebral Disc Strain Under Dynamic Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Texture Analysis, Radhika Kulkarni

Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship

Herniated discs in the spine are a significant patient burden, with potential links to lower back and leg discomfort and a considerable impact on daily life. These discs, located between spinal vertebrae, are comprised of the annulus fibrosus (AF) and the nucleus pulposus (NP). Herniations happen when the NP protrudes through a full-thickness annular tear, possibly compressing spinal nerves. The mechanical factors underlying herniated discs are poorly understood, necessitating research into these mechanisms and accessible diagnostic techniques. Our study employs high-resolution ultrasound and texture correlation to quantify strain patterns in intervertebral discs during dynamic loading.

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November 30, 2023, Caa

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Study On Effect Of 3d Printing Parameters On Surface Roughness And Tensile Strength Using Analysis Of Variance, Faqih Fadillah, Heru Suryanto, Suprayitno Suprayitno

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Fused deposition modeling of 3D printing is the process of making workpieces or parts by adding filaments to each layer. Some indicators of a high-quality product of 3D printing are the precisions dimensions, the surface roughness, and tensile strength. This research aims to find the parameters most affecting surface roughness and tensile strength. The research design used an experimental method with input parameters: (1) print speed (15-35 mm/s), (2) print temperature (200-210C), (3) layer height (0.1 – 0.3 mm), (4) infill line directions (0-90), and dependent variables were surface roughness and tensile strength. The data distribution used the L9 orthogonal …

Jean E. Jackson: A Pioneering Ethnographer In The Colombian Amazon, Patience Epps, Danilo Paiva Ramos, Flora Dias Cabalzar

Tipití: Journal of the Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America

This essay celebrates the work of Jean E. Jackson, a pioneering female ethnographer who devoted most of her fifty-year career to the Indigenous peoples of Colombia. Her research, represented in an extensive set of publications from the early 1970s to the present, engages with themes of identity, stigma, and social inequality, manifested across a range of contexts. Jackson’s ethnographic contributions include her ground-breaking early work on Indigenous Tukanoan society in the Colombian Vaupés, focusing on the practice of linguistic exogamy (obligatory marriage across language groups) among the Bará people. Later, she expanded her focus to address Indigenous experiences in the …

2023-November-30-A Passion For Paleontology.Pdf, University Advancement, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Technically, they met on the ETSU campus – not in a classroom, but in a lab at the Gray Fossil Site back in 2016.

And their official first date was an end-of-semester party for a geosciences class both were auditing.

Collins Chew and Janice Hornburg weren’t the typical college students. Both were relishing life in their golden years. Collins had been married for more than 60 years and was now a widower. Janice had been married when she was younger but had been single for 37 years…with no plans to change her status.

They volunteered at the site together, had …

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Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

No abstract provided.

Charge Transfer Evaluation In Solid Insulating Materials Encapsulating The Gaseous Voids Of Submillimeter Dimensions Using Transmission Line Method, Amin Shamsi, Alireza Ganjovi, Amir Abas Shayegani Akmal

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

In this work, using a lumped RC circuit model which is based on transmission line modeling (TLM) method, the charge transfer in a solid insulating system encapsulating a gaseous void of submillimeter dimensions is evaluated. Here, both the dielectric material and gaseous void are considered simultaneously as a transmission line. The transmission line includes the capacitive and resistance elements and, the obtained circuit equations were coupled with the continuity and kinetic energy equations for charged species along with Poisson's equation. These equations are solved via 4th order Runge-Kutta method and, the electric field and potential, density of all the charged …

A Practical Low-Dimensional Feature Vector Generation Method Based On Wavelet Transform For Psychophysiological Signals, Erdem Erkan, Yasemi̇n Erkan

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

High-dimensional feature vectors entail computational cost and computational complexity. However, a successful classification can be obtained with an optimally sized feature vector consisting of distinctive features. With the widespread use of the internet and mobile devices, the need for systems with low computational costs is increasing day by day. In this study, starting from the idea that each motor imagery is represented as a subject-specific pattern in the brain, we propose a new and practical method that can generate a low-dimensional feature vector based on wavelet transform. The feature vector is obtained from the correlation between each trial and each …

Lsav: Lightweight Source Address Validation In Sdn To Counteract Ip Spoofing-Based Ddos Attacks, Ali̇ Karakoç, Fati̇h Alagöz

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

In this paper, we propose a design to detect and prevent IP spoofing-based distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on software-defined networks (SDNs). DDoS attacks are still one of the significant problems for internet service providers (ISPs) and individual users. These attacks can disrupt customer services by targeting the availability of the system, and in some cases, they can completely shut down the target infrastructure. Protecting the system against DDoS attacks is therefore crucial for ensuring the reliability and availability of internet services. To address this problem, we propose a lightweight source address validation (LSAV) framework that leverages the flexibility …

Exploring The Impact Of Training Datasets On Turkish Stance Detection, Muhammed Sai̇d Zengi̇n, Berk Utku Yeni̇sey, Mücahi̇d Kutlu

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Stance detection has garnered considerable attention from researchers due to its broad range of applications, including fact-checking and social computing. While state-of-the-art stance detection models are usually based on supervised machine learning methods, their effectiveness is heavily reliant on the quality of training data. This problem is more prevalent in stance detection task because the stance of a text is intimately tied to the target under consideration. While numerous datasets exist for stance detection, determining their suitability for a specific target can be challenging. In this work, we focus on Turkish stance detection and explore the impact of training data …

A Comparative Study Of Blind Source Separation Methods, Burak Baysal, Mehmet Önder Efe

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Blind source separation is a popular research topic used for decomposing mixed signals, particularly in the field of music. In addition to exploring machine learning-based approaches, this study aims to examine the performance of classical algorithms in separating audio signal sources. The evaluation of different genres is a significant aspect of this study as the performance of the methods may vary across various musical genres and different audio components. This consideration provides a novel perspective and contributes to a comprehensive analysis of the algorithms. Using the MusDB-HQ dataset, we conducted experimental studies comparing classical algorithms, including FastICA, NMF, and DUET, …

New Modified Carrier-Based Level-Shifted Pwm Control For Npc Rectifiers Considered For Implementation In Ev Fast Chargers, Merve Mollahasanoğlu, Hakki Mollahasanoğlu, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Okumuş

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

In this study, the aim is to evaluate three-phase (3?) AC/DC neutral point-clamped (NPC) power factor corrected (PFC) multilevel converter performance for electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers. Power factor correction for EV fast chargers is very important in terms of efficient power usage and charger compatibility with the grid. Multilevel converters improve charging efficiency, reduce voltage stresses on components, minimize electromagnetic interference, and support high power capabilities. For this reason, multilevel converters with the PFC feature contribute to the reliable and effective operation of the fast-charging infrastructure. Rectifier analysis is tested with extensive simulations using a new modified carrier-based level-shifted …

A Comparative Study Of Yolo Models And A Transformer-Based Yolov5 Model For Mass Detection In Mammograms, Damla Coşkun, Dervi̇ş Karaboğa, Alper Baştürk, Bahri̇ye Akay, Özkan Ufuk Nalbantoğlu, Serap Doğan, İshak Paçal, Meryem Altin Karagöz

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Breast cancer is a prevalent form of cancer across the globe, and if it is not diagnosed at an early stage it can be life-threatening. In order to aid in its diagnosis, detection, and classification, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems are employed. You Only Look Once (YOLO)-based CAD algorithms have become very popular owing to their highly accurate results for object detection tasks in recent years. Therefore, the most popular YOLO models are implemented to compare the performance in mass detection with various experiments on the INbreast dataset. In addition, a YOLO model with an integrated Swin Transformer in its backbone …

Machine Learning Based Bioinformatics Analysis Of Intron Usage Alterations And Metabolic Regulation In Adipose Browning, Hamza Umut Karakurt, Pinar Pi̇r

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Adipose tissue is the major energy depot of the body and is considered an endocrine organ. Adipose tissue involves many different cell types, first and foremost, the adipocytes. White adipose cells that store fat and brown adipocytes that take part in lipid oxidation and heat generation are the most common cell types in adipose tissue. Even though brown adipocytes which have a high number of mitochondria and high fat-burning capacity are rare in adults, they are abundant in newborns and rodents. White adipocytes can gain a temporal brown-like character with a process called browning, which can be induced with cold …

Feature Selection Optimization With Filtering And Wrapper Methods: Two Disease Classification Cases, Serhat Ati̇k, Tuğba Dalyan

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Discarding the less informative and redundant features helps to reduce the time required to train a learning algorithm and the amount of storage required, improving the learning accuracy as well as the quality of results. In this study, we present different feature selection approaches to address the problem of disease classification based on the Parkinson and Cardiac Arrhythmia datasets. For this purpose, first we utilize three filtering algorithms including the Pearson correlation coefficient, Spearman correlation coefficient, and relief. Second, metaheuristic algorithms are compared to find the most informative subset of the features to obtain better classification accuracy. As a final …

Vertical Shaft Kinetic Turbine Performance Using A Cup-Shape Blade, Kennie A. Lempoy, Nita C. V. Monintja, Arwanto M. A. Lakat

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The abundant availability of alternative energy sources forms the fundamental foundation for rural energy development. In particular, renewable energy sources are indispensable in rural areas due to their ecofriendly nature and widespread accessibility, which helps preserve the environment by avoiding pollution. Indonesia, a country blessed with vast water resources, especially its rivers, holds enormous potential for harnessing kinetic energy derived from fast-flowing river waters. Effective utilization of this kinetic energy has the potential to address energy shortages in the country. In this context, there is a pressing need to enhance the efficiency of kinetic turbines designed to function as electricity …