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About Premedical Programs At Ud, Udayton

Pre-Health Resource Center Campus Communications

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Undergraduate Students' Conceptions Of Ngss Science And Engineering Practices, Jessie Webb

Theses and Dissertations

In 2013, a new set of science standards was introduced for K-12 science education, called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which focused on three dimensions of science learning that work together: disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices. These standards are novel in their emphasis on students needing more than only content knowledge to learn science and engineering. The NGSS science and engineering practices (SEPs) stress the importance of students engaging in the authentic practices of scientists and engineers to help them think like a scientist, practice science themselves, and overcome the misconception that science is …

How I Read An Article That Uses Machine Learning Methods, Aziz Nazha, Olivier Elemento, Shannon Mcweeney, Moses Miles, Torsten Haferlach

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Performance Of Siso And Mimo Antenna Systems In Suburban And Urban Scenarios For V2i Communications At 5.9 Ghz And 28 Ghz, Oluwaseun Falade

Theses and Dissertations

As the need for Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) innovations increases, further research is needed to test the performance of antennas installed on vehicles in realistic scenarios including their radiation patterns and optimal location. This thesis considers realistic suburban and urban scenarios with SISO and MIMO antennas for V2I systems at 5.9 GHz and 28 GHz. The simulation is based on Ray tracing (RT) channel models to accurately model the effects of obstacles such as buildings and vehicles on the communication signals. Time-varying vehicular environments are simulated using a 3-D RT tool involving a vehicle and a base station. This research …

Interpreting The Mechanism Of Synergism For Drug Combinations Using Attention-Based Hierarchical Graph Pooling, Zehao Dong, Heming Zhang, Yixin Chen, Philip R O Payne, Fuhai Li

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Synergistic drug combinations provide huge potentials to enhance therapeutic efficacy and to reduce adverse reactions. However, effective and synergistic drug combination prediction remains an open question because of the unknown causal disease signaling pathways. Though various deep learning (AI) models have been proposed to quantitatively predict the synergism of drug combinations, the major limitation of existing deep learning methods is that they are inherently not interpretable, which makes the conclusions of AI models untransparent to human experts, henceforth limiting the robustness of the model conclusion and the implementation ability of these models in real-world human-AI healthcare. In this paper, we …

Simultaneous Multistep Transformer Architecture For Model Predictive Control, Junho Park, Mohammad Reza Babaei, Samuel Arce Munoz, Ashwin N. Venkat, John Hedengren

Faculty Publications

Transformer neural networks have revolutionized natural language processing by effectively addressing the vanishing gradient problem. This study focuses on applying Transformer models to time-series forecasting and customizing them for a simultaneous multistep-ahead prediction model in surrogate model predictive control (MPC). The proposed method showcases improved control performance and computational efficiency compared to LSTM-based MPC and one-step-ahead prediction models using both LSTM and Transformer networks. The study introduces three key contributions: (1) a new MPC system based on a Transformer time-series architecture, (2) a training method enabling multistep-ahead prediction for time-series machine learning models, and (3) validation of the enhanced time …

Impact Of Trust In Virtual Project Teams: Structural Equation Modeling (Sem) Approach, Sukhwant Kaur Sagar, Olugbenga Timo Oladinrin, Mohammed Arif, Amit Kaushik, Rubina Islam

School of Art, Design and Architecture

Purpose This study aims to focus on model development to analyse key factors affecting trust in virtual project teams (VPTs). Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted on construction professionals participating in virtual teams. Structural equation modelling technique was performed to establish the effect of relevant factors on trust-building in VPTs. Findings Team performance is highly affected by the trust among the team members. Trust building can be enhanced by improving the quality of team communication, organisation culture, team bonding and team members’ characteristics. Originality/value The model developed in this study would benefit team productivity and team members’ learning in VPTs.

Initial Experience With An Electron Flash Research Extension (Flex) For The Clinac System, Kyuhak Oh, Kyle J. Gallagher, Megan Hyun, Diane Schott, Sarah Wisnoskie, Yu Lei, Samuel Hendley, Jeffrey Wong, Shuo Wang, Brendan Graff, Christopher Jenkins, Frank Rutar, Md Ahmed, Joshua Mcneur, Jeffrey Taylor, Marty Schmidt, Lasitha Senadheera, Wendy Smith, Subodh M. Lele, Ran Dai, Dong Jianghu (James), Y Yan, Su-Min Zhou

Department of Physics and Astronomy: Faculty Publications

Purpose: Radiotherapy delivered at ultra-high-dose-rates (≥40 Gy/s), that is, FLASH, has the potential to effectively widen the therapeutic window and considerably improve the care of cancer patients. The underlying mechanism of the FLASH effect is not well understood, and commercial systems capable of delivering such dose rates are scarce. The purpose of this study was to perform the initial acceptance and commissioning tests of an electron FLASH research product for preclinical studies.

Methods: A linear accelerator (Clinac 23EX) was modified to include a nonclinical FLASH research extension (the Clinac-FLEX system) by Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company (Palo Alto, …

Biomass Smoke Inhalation Promotes Neuroinflammatory And Metabolomic Temporal Changes In The Hippocampus Of Female Mice, David Scieszka, Yan Jin, Shahani Noor, Ed Barr, Marcus Garcia, Jessica Begay, Guy Herbert, Russell P. Hunter, Kiran Bhaskar, Rahul Kumar, Rama Gullapalli, Alicia Bolt, Mark A. Mccormick, Barry Bleske, Haiwei Gu, Matthew J. Campen

Pathology Research and Scholarship

Smoke from wildland fires has been shown to produce neuroinflammation in preclinical models, characterized by neural infiltrations of neutrophils and monocytes, as well as altered neurovascular endothelial phenotypes. To address the longevity of such outcomes, the present study examined the temporal dynamics of neuroinflammation and metabolomics after inhalation exposures from biomass-derived smoke. 2-month-old female C57BL/6 J mice were exposed to wood smoke every other day for 2 weeks at an average exposure concentration of 0.5 mg/m

Skill Up Tennessee: Job Training That Works, Christopher T. Sneed, Sreedhar Upendram, Clint Cummings, Janet E. Fox

Journal of Extension

Employment and training services offered through Extension are part of and continue a long tradition of policy-focused employment and job training. This paper chronicles the successes of UT Extension’s work as a third-party partner in the delivery of workforce development programming geared toward individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The paper begins with an overview of the federal program and a discussion of how Tennessee forged a state-level partnership for the delivery of workforce services. Data showing program success including number of participants served, supportive services offered, and economic impact are highlighted. Finally, lessons learned are outlined.

The Gamma-Signless Laplacian Adjacency Matrix Of Mixed Graphs, Omar Alomari, Mohammad Abudayah, Manal Ghanem

Theory & Applications of Graphs

The α-Hermitian adjacency matrix H_α of a mixed graph X has been recently introduced. It is a generalization of the adjacency matrix of unoriented graphs. In this paper, we consider a special case of the complex number α. This enables us to define an incidence matrix of mixed graphs. Consequently, we define a generalization of line graphs as well as a generalization of the signless Laplacian adjacency matrix of graphs. We then study the spectral properties of the gamma-signless Laplacian adjacency matrix of a mixed graph. Lastly, we characterize when the signless Laplacian adjacency matrix of …

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Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Farms Enters Cyberspace

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

People interested in Book of Mormon studies and the activities of FARMS who have computer modems now have online access to FARMS information and some FARMS papers, and more material is being added regularly. FARMS has a small library located in the Nauvoo section of America Online and a HomePage on the World Wide Web, an international network of computers.

Contributors, Inamori Center

The International Journal of Ethical Leadership

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Scale Model Experiments Of Toxic Gas Production From The Combustion Of Polymers When Applied With Different Droplet Sizes Of Water Mist, Nicharee Thinnakornsutubutr, Masayuki Mizuno, Kazunori Kuwana

Progress in Scale Modeling, an International Journal

This research experimentally investigated the combustion of polymeric materials with water mist application in an enclosure, with an emphasis on the production of toxic gases. Two different diameters, ~100 and ~260 μm, were tested. The experimental conditions were determined based on Froude similarity laws for low drop Reynolds number conditions. Droplets and polymers’ physical and chemical properties influence the burning/extinguishing behavior and toxic-gas evolution. In general, larger droplets can extinguish a fire in a shorter time, and toxic gas concentrations in a test chamber decreased more rapidly. However, the large droplets tended to cause the flame expansion phenomenon for thermoplastics …

Impact Of Cybersecurity Investments On Smaller Organizations, Stephen Mancini

Journal of Fundamental & Applied Business Research

The challenges of securing an organization from various cyber threats are well known. However, it is particularly challenging for smaller organizations to secure themselves due to an often-perceived limitation on funding, and there exists no clear methodology for how an organization should invest the resources it does have. Furthermore, the need to secure oneself is predicated upon an understanding of the threat actors and their methods. This also presents a further challenge as to what information is needed and how to effectively share said information among organizations to understand the threats and threat actors. The following study demonstrated while there …

Liquid Cooling Cart Hardware Requirements

Defensive Publications Series

An apparatus including a cart that supplies coolant to Air Assisted Liquid Cooling Racks is provided. The cart may be configured to drain coolant associated with a first rack into at least one reservoir in the cart. The cart may further be configured to fill a second rack with other coolant from a new fluid reservoir in the cart. The cart is also configured to compress air delivery to ensure the coolant has been drained completely from the first rack. The cart may include a return line for air and coolant overflow.

Innovating To Decrease Radio Units’ (Rus’) Total Cost Of Ownership

Defensive Publications Series

A system for facilitating a collaborative effort to develop open RAN components and drive solutions with vendor-neutral hardware and software based on open interfaces and community-defined standards is provided. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of open RAN through simplified, flexible and efficient RAN technologies. The system may deliver innovative radio products and may lower the total cost of ownership for operators.

Methods And Apparatuses For On-Head Detection Of A Head-Mounted Display

Defensive Publications Series

The present application describes a computer-implemented method including a step of detecting, via a first sensor positioned on a HMD, an indication of an angular distance between a temple arm and an inner surface of the HMD. The method may also include a step of detecting, via a second sensor positioned on the HMD, an indication of contact between the HMD and skin of a user. The method may further include a step of detecting, via a third sensor positioned on the HMD, an indication of any one or more of motion of the HMD or a position of the …

Apt 410 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Module, Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program

Southern Miss Gulf Scholars

APT 410 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Curriculum

The course will require students to research new technologies in their specialty areas that can (a) positively impact coastal areas economically or ecologically (b) can in turn help their companies or organizations grow and be profitable. They will then identify three technologies, discuss their advantages and disadvantages, choose ne of the three technologies, justify their choices, and present their conclusion in the form of a formal proposal to their company management.

Ldr 300 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Module, Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program

Southern Miss Gulf Scholars

LDR 300 Gulf Scholars Program Curriculum

This course works in conjunction to allow the students to understand what it means to be a leader on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The introductory module introduces the Blue Economy to the students, with a goal of setting a foundation of knowledge about what business occurs on the coast. The “Leadership Ethics” module helps students understand the importance ethics and morality plays in leadership. The “Diversity Challenge” forces students to recognize the importance of diversity of thought and how difficult it is to achieve this diversity.

Flm 469 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Module, Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program

Southern Miss Gulf Scholars

FLM 469: Film, Media and the Environment - Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Course

This course is structured around the culminating project for the course. Students will work in small groups to identify a topic and place, conduct research on their chosen topic, and create a short narrative, documentary or experimental film that engages with an environmental issue facing the gulf coast. The project will draw on material previously discussed in the course. For the introductory assignment students individually complete short practice project that mirrors the final inquiry project. They will learn about the social and environmental problems facing the …

Sus 315 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Module, Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program

Southern Miss Gulf Scholars

SUS 315 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Curriculum

Urban Freshwater Resources are historically and culturally significant, but they have transitioned to urban water management systems with a disconnect to the waterways. Some still swim and fish in urban waterways. Some still have connections to the urban waterways, but many have lost that connection. How has your urban waterway changed and how is it managed? Can that change or would it have an impact if it did? What ways can we monitor or improve this waterway?

Bsc 345 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Module, Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program

Southern Miss Gulf Scholars

BSC 345 Southern Miss Gulf Scholars Program Curriculum

Throughout this course students will learn about important marine resources that drive the local seafood economy. On a field trip to the Maritime and Seafood Museum, students will learn about this historical seafood industry and industry practices. Student will also tour the USM Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center to learn about modern aquaculture technologies and take an excursion at sea to observe the off-bottom aquaculture site next to Deer Island.

Callings: The Purpose And Passion Of Work, Dave Isay, Maya Millet

Common Reading Experience

The University of Mississippi‘s 2023 Common Reading Experience selection -- Callings by Dave Isay with Maya Millett -- was chosen as the communal text for 2023, and will be the focus of university-wide discussions and programming throughout 2023.

"Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the work they were born to do, from StoryCorps founder Dave Isay. In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love.Some found their paths at a very young age, others later in life; some overcame great odds or upturned their lives in order to …

Hanley Sustainability Institute Partners With City For Internships, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Three University of Dayton students got first-hand experience this summer working as sustainability professionals for the City of Dayton.

August 21, 2023, Ohio University Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Ohio University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes document the activities of Ohio University's Board of Trustees.

Game-Based Learning In Elementary Mathematics, Sophia Greenfield

Graduate Teacher Education

This paper analyzed 15 primary, peer-reviewed research articles about how to integrate game-based learning in elementary mathematics to increase conceptual understanding. The purpose of this paper was to inform teachers about how to integrate digital and traditional games, including factors to enhance effective implementation, in a way that increased conceptual understanding. Key factors were gleaned from the articles that had a significant impact on the effectiveness of game-based learning. In Chapter Two, traditional and digital games were divided into two sections to analyze the benefits and drawbacks of each method. These benefits and drawbacks were compared in the Appendices to …

So You Want To Teach Abroad?: A Guide For Prospective English Language Teachers, Michelle Mcmurray

TESOL MA Projects

Teaching English abroad has been one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of my life. There are so many benefits to teaching English abroad, such as the opportunity to travel around the world and engage with other cultures, learn new languages, and develop both personal and professional skills. I have been fortunate to teach in China, Kenya, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. My teaching responsibilities varied greatly in each country, and while these experiences were incredibly positive overall, each brought its own set of unique challenges. I often felt underqualified or too inexperienced for my roles, found myself in …

Bpsou Buffalo Gulch Forebay Parcel 2023 Expedited Well Abandonment Plan, Josh Bryson

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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