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Mount Sinai Tablet, 1968, V22, August, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Mount Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee, WI: Internal publication by and for hospital personnel, medical staff, Ladies' Auxiliary, and friends. This issue includes articles on a symposium about weight management, the nursing school's graduation, medical photography, personnel news, and a directory of new residents, interns, and fellows.

Mount Sinai Tablet, 1971, V32, Spring, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Mount Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee, WI: Internal publication for all Mount Sinai staff and medical students. This issue includes articles on a new research lab, the rebranding as Mount Sinai Medical Center, many new building projects, the inclusion of an on-site Planned Parenthood facility, and the closure of the nursing school.

Editorial - V2, Engin Ayvaz

EnglishUSA Journal

No abstract provided.

Inferential Survival Analysis For Type Ii Censored Truncated Exponential Topp Leone Exponential Distribution With Application To Engineering Data, Samia A. Salem, Osama E. Abo-Kasem, Rania M. Agwa

Information Sciences Letters

This study focuses on estimating the unknown parameters of the truncated exponential Topp-Leon distribution using a type II scheme. We estimate the unknown parameters, survival, and hazard functions using maximum likelihood estimation methods. Additionally, we derive the approximate variance covariance matrix and asymptotic confidence intervals. Furthermore, we compute Bayesian estimates of the unknown parameters under squared error and linear loss functions. To generate samples from the posterior density functions, we use the Metropolies-Hastings algorithm. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed distribution by applying it to two data sets: Monte Carlo simulation and real data set. Our results show that …

Values Engineering For The Islamic Economy, Elham B. Al-Jabri

Information Sciences Letters

Although the material view prevails in many societies, it is not enough to drive development, and has negative aspects in dismantling human relations and making growth one side: increasing income for a class of society. This study focuses on creating just motivations and motivations for the integrated and comprehensive development of economic, social and humanitarian aspects. The more these motives are associated with ones faith and values, the stronger and more honest they are. The study found that these motives and foundations are divided into three types: Devotional values, moral values and social values. The study recommended that these values …

Polypropylene Composites Reinforced By Marine Posidonia Fiber Waste: Effect Of Silane And Alkali Treatment, Saoussen Zannen, Mohammad Kanan, Mohamed Ben Hassen, Mohammed Khouj, Faouzi Sakli, Ahmad S. Barham

Information Sciences Letters

This paper investigates the effects of chemical treatment and the reinforcement rate on the mechanical properties of polypropylene composites reinforced with Posidonia waste fibers. Increasing the reinforcement rate from 20% to 30% improved Young’s modulus and the flexural modulus of the composite. Silane treatment had a positive effect on all the mechanical properties of the composite; on the other hand, the alkali treatment improved the tensile strength but decreased the flexural property of the composite. The greatest Young’s and flexural moduli were obtained in the case of 30% reinforcement treated with silane. The increases in these properties were 57.95% and …

The Role Of Media In Educational Social Construction Of Children With Special Needs, M. A. Alomari, R. A. Alqudah, M. O. Abu Al Rub, E. M. Alqsaireen, M. A. Khasawneh

Information Sciences Letters

This study tries to explore the function that the media plays in supporting the social construction process within the context of inclusive education services. The impact of the media is one of the multiple variables that contribute to the broad adoption of inclusive education. Other contributing aspects include: To be more specific, what part do different kinds of media play in the social construction that makes up inclusive education? It is vital to do qualitative research to shed light on the function that the media plays in building and inviting classrooms to create. The selection of the test population to …

Effect Of Self-Healing Concrete On Building Durability In The Uk Construction Market, Nizar N. Romman, Rodolphe Ocler, Hesham Abusaimeh

Information Sciences Letters

This study explores the effect of self-healing concrete in existing buildings and its crucial impact in terms of sustainability, permanence, and access to the internal strength of concrete in order to contribute to the process of protecting the internal parts of the building from the reinforcing steel structure as well as prevent the internal corrosion of iron reinforcement. This study also highlights the market growth side of the cement sector for self-healing products and access to growth in markets from (24 to 26%). Self-healing concrete technology is an advanced technology with self-healing compound. It allows for the repair of small …

Utilization Of Multimedia Services In Libraries For Students With Disabilities, M. A. Alomari, S. A. Daradkah, M. O. Abu Al Rub, E. M. Alqsaireen, M. A. Khasawneh

Information Sciences Letters

This study has two primary objectives: first, to determine whether or not students with visual impairments make use of multimedia services, and second, to compile a list of the challenges that handicapped face while attempting to use such services. This research was a descriptive qualitative field study that used a qualitative technique of qualitative description. In addition to interviews and written documentation, observation was another method that was used while compiling this data. The study is significant as it shows the availability of media services in schools’ libraries for students with disabilities. According to the findings of this investigation, pupils …

Sustainable Development: An Analytical Vision For Smart Dubai City Social Policies, G. Sajwani, H. Al-Othman

Information Sciences Letters

This study explores the sociological perspective required for achieving holistic and sustainable development in social contexts. It focuses on Dubai as a smart city exemplar, investigating the integration of comprehensive development that encompasses social, economic, cultural, and technological aspects, as well as sustainable development that includes environmental sustainability. The research provides valuable insights into Smart Dubais social dimensions and highlights its commendable efforts towards sustainable social development. The discussion explores the various social policies implemented in Dubai, which serve to regulate the conduct, initiatives, and practices of both the government and non-governmental entities, as well as individuals, in order to …

Detecting Heart Attacks Using Learning Classifiers, Manar M. Hafez, Ramy S. Ebeid, Diana T. Mosa

Information Sciences Letters

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have emerged as a critical global threat to human life. The diagnosis of these diseases presents a complex challenge, particularly for inexperienced doctors, as their symptoms can be mistaken for signs of aging or similar conditions. Early detection of heart disease can help prevent heart failure, making it crucial to develop effective diagnostic techniques. Machine Learning (ML) techniques have gained popularity among researchers for identifying new patients based on past data. While various forecasting techniques have been applied to different medical datasets, accurate detection of heart attacks in a timely manner remains elusive. This article presents a …

The Fear Of Leadership: Critical Review, Rafi Mahmoud Al-Rwaidan

Information Sciences Letters

The fear of leadership, which refers to staff members’ reluctance to assume leadership roles, is a significant topic that is the subject of this conceptual study. This is particularly true in organizations that may experience ineffective and subpar leadership, a toxic internal work environment, and difficulties in a competitive business environment. The current study first identified the negative effects of fear of leadership and its primary causes (fear of new experience, fear of making mistakes, fear of leading in a company that is sinking, bad leadership, fear of the post-leadership period, and fear of making others your enemies), and then …

A Proposed Framework To Improve Diagnosis Of Covid-19 Based On Patient’S Symptoms Using Feature Selection Optimization, Manar Elhussiny, O. E. Emam, Safaa.M.Azzam

Information Sciences Letters

Recently, an epidemic called COVID-19 appeared, and it was one of the largest epidemics that affected the world in all economic, educational, health, and other aspects due to its rapid spread worldwide. The surge in infection rates made traditional diagnostic methods ineffective. Systems for automatic diagnosis and detection are crucial for controlling the outbreak. Other than PCR-RT, further diagnostic and detection techniques are needed. Individuals who receive positive test results often experience a range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, including coughing, fever, sore throats, and body pains. In more extreme cases, infected individuals may exhibit severe symptoms that …

Chatgpt And The Efl Classroom: Supplement Or Substitute In Saudi Arabia’S Eastern Region, Mahdi A. Ahmed

Information Sciences Letters

This paper compares EFL learners satisfaction with teacher-mediated versus ChatGPT-assisted writing opportunities. Results show that, except for ease of use, learners reported greater satisfaction with the teachers role in all other factors, with the construct of interactive opportunities in the teacher mediated period rated the highest contributor to learning satisfaction, while the component of learning content being reported to be ‘almost satisfied in teacher mediated mode. The study was based on 64 EFL learners’ perceptions of learning satisfaction in teacher- mediated versus bot-created writing opportunities using factor analysis of data generated from responses to five open- ended questions at a …

A New Learning Theory-Based Framework For Combining Flow State With Game Elements To Promote Engagement And Learning In Serious Games, Hussein K. H. Abd El-Sattar

Information Sciences Letters

Serious games (SGs) are seen as a clear aid and a potential technique for motivating learners to engage in active and beneficial learning. The creation of SGs is a difficult task. Learning theory, learning aspects (pedagogy and learning materials), and game design are three cross-disciplinary issues related to successful SG design. Numerous studies have looked at this matter and provided guidelines and frameworks for resolving important research concerns. We discovered, however, that research hardly ever discusses the roots of learning theory in SGs. Unfortunately, designing proper SGs is still more of an art than a science. The science of SGs …

Effect Of Rf Sputtered On Characterization Of Srtio3 Thin Film, Hamed A. Gatea, Hashim Abbas, Saja Hameed Kareem

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Thin films of SrTiO3 (STO) were formed on p-type Si(100) substrates using rf magnetron sputtering at different substrate temperatures. The structural and electrical properties were investigated. The thickness of the films was between 300 and 500 nm, and the substrate temperature was always 550°C. The XRD pattern shows the cubic phase for SrTiO3 thin film. Using capacitance-voltage, current-voltage, and admittance spectroscopy, metal-insulator-semiconductor (Al/STO/p- Si/Al) structures were fabricated and characterized. The dielectric constant decreased with increasing frequency. The impedance decreased with increasing frequency.

Optical Properties Of Ferroelectric Thin Film Prepared By Pld Technique, Hamed A. Gatea, Sarah Jawad Shoja, Mohammed Ayad Alkhafaji

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Polycrystalline SrTiO3 is synthesized from a stoichiometric combination of metallic oxides by standard ceramic synthesis methods. SrTiO3 thin film X-ray diffraction examination confirmed the cubic structure phase. Strontium Titanate was deposited on the glass substrate. Studying the effect of annealing temperature on the structural properties of the glass of substrate, it is clear that increasing the annealing temperature can improve the crystallinity of SrTiO3 thin films. The surface morphology of the deposited thin films was studied using Scanning Electronic macroscopy; it is observed that the grain size increases with increasing the annealing temperature. The transitions of SrTiO3 films show high …

Synthesis Of A Novel Approach Of Fabricating Tin Oxide Nanostructures Thin Film For Industrial Applications, Hyacinth K. Idu, Majeed Amini, Christian A. Elekwa

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Biphasic nanocomposites consisting of tin oxide (SnO) are of great interest to the research community due to their potential use in various optoelectronic devices. In this paper, SnO and SnO/Zn nanostructures were explored using spray pyrolysis techniques. Diffractometric and spectrometric methods were employed to examine the optical characteristics and elemental composition of the deposited thin films. The XRD data showed that the deposited thin films were polycrystalline. The diffractograms of biphasic films of SnO/ZnS showed lower intensity compared to uncoated SnO samples, regardless of the substrate temperature. The absorbance of SnO thin films varied between 0.10 and 0.7 at different …

Green Synthesis Of Niobium Doped Calcium Magnesium Silicate Phosphor Using Stenotaphrum Secundatum Grass Extract, Solomon H. Didu, Menberu M. Woldemariam, Nebiyu G. Debelo

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Calcium magnesium silicate was synthesized via sol-gel route using calcium carbonate (CaCo3), magnesium carbonate (MgCo3) and Stenotaphrum secundatum grass extract (in place of tetraethylorthosilicate - TEOS) as a starting materials. The x-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV Visible (UV-Vis), Photoluminescence’s (PLs) as well as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were used to study the phase composition, functional groups identification, absorption spectra determination, examining excitation and emission spectra, surface morphology /microstructure and elemental composition analysis or mapping of the calcined product. The XRD analysis shows that the synthesized samples have tetragonal Calcium Magnesium …

Heavy Mineral Sand As A Partial Replacement Of Natural Sand In Ordinary And Standard Concretes, Wael Zaghloul El-Sayad

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of heavy mineral sand on the compressive strength and workability of ordinary and standard concretes. Concrete mixes were produced by adding heavy mineral sand to fine aggregate with 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% percent. Tests on specific gravity, workability and compressive strength were conducted on aggregate and concrete mixes. The results indicate that the compressive strength of concrete is not affected by the increase in the heavy mineral sand percentage. The concrete with heavy mineral sand as a fine aggregate was shown to have very-high workability owing to very fine …

Finding The Why: Trauma's Origins And Effects In Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Hope Lopez

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis analyzes the effects of Toni Morrison’s first novel, The Bluest Eye, on its readers and the public discourse surrounding the central issue of systemic racism and incest. The central focus of the analysis is trauma in the novel: how Morrison captures that trauma in writing, how the reader encounters and interprets that trauma, and the effects of that trauma on the narrative and the reader. To construct this argument, I apply the lenses of reader response criticism, psychoanalysis, and trauma studies to the novel.

Morrison expressed concern that readers would miss the crucial message of why the …

The Medical Institutional Repositories In Libraries (Mirl) Symposium: A Blueprint Designed In Response To A Community Of Practice Need., Brenda Fay, Lisa M Buda, Anthony J Dellureficio, Sara Hoover, Ramune K Kubilius, Steven J Moore, Lisa A Palmer

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Health sciences libraries in medical schools, academic health centers, health care networks, and hospitals have established institutional repositories (IRs) to showcase their research achievements, increase visibility, expand the reach of institutional scholarship, and disseminate unique content. Newer roles for IRs include publishing open access journals, tracking researcher productivity, and serving as repositories for data sharing. Many repository managers oversee their IR with limited assistance from others at their institution. Therefore, IR practitioners find it valuable to network and learn from colleagues at other institutions.

CASE PRESENTATION: This case report describes the genesis and implementation of a new initiative specifically …

Ada News - 07/10/2023, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Abram Games, Lisa Wei

Communication Design: Design Pioneers

Abram Games always knew he wanted to design posters and from a young age, was focused

on seeking out his own opportunities. He made the decision to leave school in pursuit of more

quality art experiences and submitted work to several design competitions by the age of 21

years old. He is best known for his impactful and punchy style, but also for his independent

design nature and controversial posters shedding light on World War II atrocities and aftermath.

Games’s wartime work thrust him to the forefront of the industry and paved the way for dozens

of more high profile …

Cpg Odn/Mangiferin Dual Delivery Through Calcium Alginate Hydrogels Inhibits Immune-Mediated Osteoclastogenesis And Promotes Alveolar Bone Regeneration In Mice., Yingzhi Gu, Yang Hu, Shengyuan Huang, Sunniva Ruiz, Toshihisa Kawai, Yuxing Bai, Xiaozhe Han

HPD Articles

The immune system plays an important role in the skeletal system during bone repair and regeneration. The controlled release of biological factors from the immune system could facilitate and optimize the bone remodeling process through the regulation of the activities of bone cells. This study aimed to determine the effect of the controlled delivery of immunomodulatory biologicals on bone regeneration. Immunostimulatory cytosine-phosphate-guanosine oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG ODN) and glucosylxanthone Mangiferin (MAG)-embedded microbeads were incubated with P. gingivalis-challenged splenocytes, or co-cultured with RAW264.7 cells. The effect of CpG ODN/MAG-containing microbeads on bone regeneration was then tested in vivo in a mouse alveolar bone …

Impact Of Forest Management On Ozark Big-Eared Bat (Corynorhinus Townsendii Ingens) Prey And Foraging Ecology, Gemma L. Marsh

ATU Theses and Dissertations 2021 - Present

Ozark big-eared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) are an endangered species of bat found only in Oklahoma and Arkansas. I conducted a study on the impact of forest management treatments, such as prescribed fire and mechanical thinning, in White Rock Mountain Wildlife Management Area, which is home to a maternity colony of Ozark big-eared bats. My goal was to understand how prescribed fire and mechanical thinning influence Ozark big-eared bat prey and foraging, and therefore be able to provide management recommendations for the habitat of this endangered species. My results indicated that bat prey availability was influenced by forest structure, …

The Impact Of Collaboration, Problem Solving, And Creativity On Computer Programming Education For Middle School Girls, Amanda Meek

Dissertations

Despite high scores and abilities, girls lose interest in science and math throughout middle school. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the computer science research field will grow 19% by 2026; however, only 18% of the bachelor’s degrees in computer science are earned by women in the United States (ComputerScience.org, 2021). New technology and inventions are being created without the benefit of more diverse perspectives and input from females. There is a need to engage girls and maintain their interest throughout middle school and beyond. Additional research needs to be conducted about the impact and best practices …

Mitigating Landslide Hazards In Qena Governorate Of Egypt: A Gis-Based Neutrosophic Paprika Approach, Nabil M. Abdelaziz, Safa Al-Saeed

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

This paper presents a novel approach to landslide susceptibility assessment in the Qena Governorate, Egypt, integrating the neutrosophic Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) method, the Potentially All Pairwise RanKings of all possible Alternatives (PAPRIKA), and the ArcGIS weighted overlay technique. The research focuses on the quantification and prioritization of eight criteria: slope, aspect, proximity to road, soil type, proximity to river, land cover, elevation, and Lithology. These factors are evaluated under the uncertainty and indeterminacy of the neutrosophic environment by employing the PAPRIKA method. The results of the analysis are visualized and interpreted using ArcGIS weighted overlay, offering spatially explicit insights into …

In Re: Louis N. Delloso

2023 Decisions

USDC for the District of Delaware

Tailoring The Inherent Properties Of Biobased Nanoparticles For Nanomedicine, Alap Ali Zahid, Aishik Chakraborty, Wei Luo, Ali Coyle, Arghya Paul

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Publications

Biobased nanoparticles are at the leading edge of the rapidly developing field of nanomedicine and biotherapeutics. Their unique size, shape, and biophysical properties make them attractive tools for biomedical research, including vaccination, targeted drug delivery, and immune therapy. These nanoparticles are engineered to present native cell receptors and proteins on their surfaces, providing a biomimicking camouflage for therapeutic cargo to evade rapid degradation, immune rejection, inflammation, and clearance. Despite showing promising clinical relevance, commercial implementation of these biobased nanoparticles is yet to be fully realized. In this perspective, we discuss advanced biobased nanoparticle designs used in medical applications, such as …