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Flesh And Circuit: Rethinking Performance And Technology, Conor Mcgarrigle, E L. Putnam

Articles

The live, embodied, material, and interactive qualities of performance have made it a notable means of exploring the creative potential of technological engagement, acting as a critical vector for revealing and resisting the technological colonisation of everyday life. The innovative collaborations of Experiments in Art and Technology (EAT) during the 1960’s with artists such as Yvonne Rainer and Robert Rauschenberg, Stelarc’s extreme body modifications, Dumb Type’s intermedia performance, and Guillermo Gomez-Pena and La Pocha Nostra’s poetic and speculative imaginings, have mapped the advances in technology and opened new creative fields to explore embodiment. However, there are still some significant oversights …

Temporal And Spatial Variations In Three-Dimensional Seismic Oceanography, Zheguang Zou, Parsa Bakhtiari Rad, Leonardo Macelloni, Likun Zhang

Faculty and Student Publications

Seismic oceanography is a new cross-discipline between geophysics and oceanography that uses seismic reflection data to image and study the oceanic water column. Previous work on seismic oceanography was largely limited to two-dimensional (2D) seismic data and methods. Here we explore and quantify temporal and spatial variations in three-dimensional (3D) seismic oceanography to address whether 3D seismic imaging is meaningful in all directions and how one can take advantage of the variations. From a 3D multichannel seismic survey acquired for oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico over a 6-month period, a 3D oceanic seismic volume was derived. …

Can A Biotechnology Book Based On Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, And Mathematics-Local Wisdom Improve Students’ Biotechnology Literacy In The Coastal Area Of Jember-Indonesia?, Anjar Putro Utomo

International Programs

The importance of Biotechnology in any field specifically in agriculture encourages students to become literate about this content in their school particularly Indonesia since Indonesia still lacks laboratory activities and appropriate approach in order to teach this content. Therefore, this study aims Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics-Local Wisdom to develop a Biotechnology book based on (STEAM-LW) approach with R&D (research and development) method to tackle the problem. As a result, the book gained a very valid result with 94.79% as well as a significant response from students with average of 91.39%. Additionally, N-gain test revealed that there was a …

Vol.49 N.04 August 12th 2021, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Simulating The Storm Environment Responsible For Nepal's First Observed Tornado, Jonathan David Douglas Meyer, Binod Pokharel, Robert R. Gillies

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

A high-resolution numerical forecast model was used to simulate the meteorological conditions leading up to the March 31st, 2019 severe weather event that produced Nepal's first-ever observed tornado. The sparse meteorologic observations in the region capturing the storm environment limit the ability to anticipate another similar situation should the particular set of conditions present themselves again. This study presents a multifaced view of the storm environment through 1) a synoptic perspective provided by the Global Data Assimilation System (GDAS) reanalysis dataset and 2) a trio of progressively higher resolution one-way nested simulations (12 km–4km–1km) driven by GDAS boundary conditions to …

Intensity-Dependent Changes In Quantified Resting Cerebral Perfusion With Multiple Sessions Of Transcranial Dc Stimulation, Matthew Sherwood, Lindsey Mcintire, Aaron T. Madaris, Kamin Kim, Charan Ranganath, R. Andy Mckinley

Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology Faculty Publications

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to the left prefrontal cortex has been shown to produce broad behavioral effects including enhanced learning and vigilance. Still, the neural mechanisms underlying such effects are not fully understood. Furthermore, the neural underpinnings of repeated stimulation remain understudied. In this work, we evaluated the effects of the repetition and intensity of tDCS on cerebral perfusion [cerebral blood flow (CBF)]. A cohort of 47 subjects was randomly assigned to one of the three groups. tDCS of 1- or 2-mA was applied to the left prefrontal cortex on three consecutive days, and resting CBF was quantified before …

From Mathematics To Medicine: A Practical Primer On Topological Data Analysis (Tda) And The Development Of Related Analytic Tools For The Functional Discovery Of Latent Structure In Fmri Data, Andrew Salch, Adam Regalski, Hassan Abdallah, Raviteja Suryadevara, Michael J. Catanzaro, Vaibhav A. Diwadkar

Mathematics Faculty Research Publications

fMRI is the preeminent method for collecting signals from the human brain in vivo, for using these signals in the service of functional discovery, and relating these discoveries to anatomical structure. Numerous computational and mathematical techniques have been deployed to extract information from the fMRI signal. Yet, the application of Topological Data Analyses (TDA) remain limited to certain sub-areas such as connectomics (that is, with summarized versions of fMRI data). While connectomics is a natural and important area of application of TDA, applications of TDA in the service of extracting structure from the (non-summarized) fMRI data itself are heretofore nonexistent. …

Unh Receives $3.2 Million To Help Low Income Students In New Hampshire, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

A Scoping Review On The Role Of Occupational Therapy With Breast Cancer Survivors, Ellen Langlinais, Steven M. Gerardi

Summer 2021 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer survivors (BCS) suffer from treatment side effects that adversely impact occupation. Occupational therapy (OT) plays a role in the treatment of BCS, however, the literature has not clearly defined the role of OT with this population.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this capstone project was to conduct a scoping review of the literature to clearly define the role of OT in addressing the occupational needs of BCS.

METHODS: The scoping review methodology was based upon the 5-stage framework outlined by Arksey and O’Malley (2005). The EBSCOhost search engine was utilized for access to CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, and OpenDissertation …

The Role Of Ot With Individuals Living With Eating Disorders: A Scoping Review, Claudia Ritchey, Steven M. Gerardi

Summer 2021 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

Background: Eating disorders (ED) are mental and physical illnesses that affect an individual globally, disrupting their ability to function and participate in daily life.

Objectives: The objective of this capstone project was to conduct a scoping review of the literature to define the role of OT in the treatment of clients with ED.

Methods: A database search was performed using the following electronic databases: CINAHL Complete, Medline, APA PsycInfo, and OpenDissertations, using the search terms “occupational therapist or occupational therapy” and “eating disorders or anorexia nervosa or bulimia or disordered eating”. Articles were screened and reviewed for the …

A Look Into User's Privacy Perceptions And Data Practices Of Iot Devices, Mahdi Nasrullah Al-Ameen, Apoorva Chauhan, M.A. Manazir Ahsan, Huzeyfe Kocabas

Computer Science Student Research

Purpose: With the rapid deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, it has been essential to address the security and privacy issues through maintaining transparency in data practices. The prior research focused on identifying people’s privacy preferences in different contexts of IoT usage, and their mental models of security threats. However, there is a dearth in existing literature to understand the mismatch between user’s perceptions and the actual data practices of IoT devices. Such mismatches could lead users unknowingly sharing their private information, exposing themselves to unanticipated privacy risks. We aim to identify these mismatched privacy perceptions in our work. …

Cocrfeni High-Entropy Alloy As An Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Catalyst In An Acidic Solution, Frank Mckay, Yuxin Fang, Orhan Kizilkaya, Prashant Singh, Duane D. Johnson, Amitava Roy, David P. Young, Phillip T. Sprunger, John C. Flake, William A. Shelton, Ye Xu

Faculty Publications

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have intriguing material properties, but their potential as catalysts has not been widely explored. Based on a concise theoretical model, we predict that the surface of a quaternary HEA of base metals, CoCrFeNi, should go from being nearly fully oxidized except for pure Ni sites when exposed to O2 to being partially oxidized in an acidic solution under cathodic bias, and that such a partially oxidized surface should be more active for the electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acidic solutions than all the component metals. These predictions are confirmed by electrochemical and surface science experiments: the …

Topology Optimization Of 2d Structures With Multiple Displacement Constraints, Patricio Uarac Pinto

International Programs

The use of topology optimization in the design process in Civil Engineering can lead to innovative building shapes that not only fulfill structural requirements but also open new opportunities for arquitectonics.

The Case For Shifting Clinical Dentistry Toward Regenerative Biological Treatment Using Stem Cells: A Life-Changing Impact On The Profession’S Future, Merna Gress

International Programs

The conventional current procedures targeting the periodontal treatment for the diseased teeth and gums are based on arresting the destruction of these supporting structures and limiting the number of bacteria present. However, an ideal treatment would be regenerative in nature and should be accompanied with the reconstruction of these periodontal tissues back to normal. The application of Regenerative Dentistry is achieved through using the concept of cell and molecular biology to empower dental treatments that target a repair process for oral tissues instead of utilizing synthetic materials. One of the main applications of this concept is adult tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stem …

Why Indonesia Needs A New Energy Paradigm, Aditya Prasetyo

International Programs

The problem of Indonesia's dependence on petroleum as its main energy source can be overcome by instead using an energy mix. This study focuses on optimal utilization of other energy resources that can help to meet the demand for energy in Indonesia and help to reduce its dependence on oil, thereby preventing a future energy crises.

Controlling Vector-Borne Diseases Through Paratransgenesis, Juliane Buzzon Meneghesso Verga

International Programs

The high incidence of Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) and the inefficiency of current methods in preventing and treating them have been driving research for alternative solutions. Here, we present an approach called paratransgenesis that could help in such challenge. In paratransgenesis, genetic modification in vectors' symbionts can be used to block the transmission of various pathogens and help preventing or even eradicate insect-transmitted diseases.

Emotional Architecture Under Modernism, Yi Chen

International Programs

The impression of modernist architecture is rational and emotionless. However, this is just a disguise of the modernist architects' emotional pursuit. This article aims to expose and analyze the architectural emotion in the context of modernism.

The Age And Growth Of The Yellow Stingray (Urobatis Jamaicensis) In Southeast Florida, Jessica Schieber

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

The yellow stingray, Urobatis jamaicensis (Cuvier 1816), is a coastal species that has limited known life-history information, especially regarding their age and growth patterns. Age estimates were assigned by counting band-pairs deposited on the vertebral centrum of stingrays caught between 2003 and 2019 (n = 195). Marginal increment analysis of different size classes was used to validate age estimates, with the largest class having verified annual band deposition (ANOVA, F(9,7), P = 0.029). Age estimates ranged between females, and rates, but females attained larger sizes with the largest observed DW being 241-mm and 216-mm for females and males, respectively. …

1:38, Yuhao Sheng

Theses

This thesis support paper demonstrated the entire process of creating this thesis film "1:38," describing how this film completed from a simple inspiration to a finished film project. Besides, this paper also describes how the author's ideas formed from the beginning and his inner struggle during the quarantine period, which inspired the author to create this film. Thirdly, this paper clarifies how the whole film team worked and our considerations about different problems during the film shooting. I believe this paper would be a good reference for the students to shoot their films with a low budget.

Central High School Play Program, Memphis, 1916

Shelby County, Tennessee

Program for a performance of "As You Like It" by the June Class of Central High School, Memphis, Tennessee, on April 25, 1916. The program also lists the members of the 1916 graduating class and the faculty. The program was found in the scrapbook of Daisy Kirk of the West Tennessee State Normal School's Sigma Alpha Mu sorority.

New Center For Mathematics And Science Education Director Takes Charge, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Alice Steimle has helped lead center's programs to improve STEM education for 14 years

Wastewater-Based Epidemiology As A Predictor Of Sars-Cov-2 Positive Case Rates, Matthew Muellner, Michael Wiley, Catherine Pratt, Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, Teresa Anderson, James Lawler

Posters: 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The global response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has demonstrated several limitations, including personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages and absence of sufficient medical personnel in outbreak zones₁. These problems may be alleviated through the use of new testing methods, such as wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), to predict potential viral outbreaks in advance of standard testing and hospital admission rates data. SARS-CoV-2 RNA is shed in the waste of infected individuals and is detected by easy and comparatively cheap sampling of communal wastewater 5-8 days post symptom onset₂. RT-qPCR of communal wastewater has been suggested as a 7-day leading …

Role Of Liver Stiffness And Alcohol On Hbv Infection Pathogenesis, Tabitha Lynn Guyett, Grace Bybee, Youra Moeun, Moses New-Aaron, Srivatsan Kidambi, Natalia Osna, Murali Ganesan

Posters: 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is an infection that specifically targets hepatocytes and persistence of infection leads to inflammation and liver injury. The metabolism of alcohol is also known to cause injury and inflammation in the liver. The extent of liver damage can be analyzed by determining the pressure of the tissue with an ultrasound. As you go from a healthy liver to a fibrotic liver, the pressure increases from around 2 kPa to greater than 12.5 kPa. Previous studies have found that liver stiffness affects the primary hepatocyte function and cell interaction, but the exact mechanism behind the combined role …

Dissolvable Microneedles And Nanofiber Dressings To Eradicate Biofilms And Improve Wound Care, Jenna Cusick, Jingwei Xie, Yajuan Su

Posters: 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms consisting of one or more bacterial species that attach to a biotic or abiotic surface. Biofilms are highly common in chronic wounds. To improve wound care treatment, a Janus-type antimicrobial dressing was created to eradicate biofilms in chronic wounds. The dressing consists of two layers: a top layer of electrospun nanofibers and a bottom layer of dissolvable microneedles. The dressings were tested on an ex vivo and in vivo model.

Non-Destructive Characterization Of Peripheral Arteries Using Intravascular Ultrasound, Colman Isaac Freel, Courtney Keiser, Majid Jadidi, Sylvie Sim, Yury Salkovskiy, Kaspars Maleckis, Anastasia Desyatova, Alexey Kamenskiy, Jason Mactaggart

Posters: 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the chronic obstruction of blood flow to the extremities caused by plaque buildup. Poor circulation results in exertional pain, numbness, and weakness, and in severe cases, can manifest critical conditions, including gangrene and limb loss. PAD affects approximately 8.5 million Americans and costs the United States $21 billion annually in direct medical expenses. High expenditures are attributed to operation and intervention failures resulting in frequent need for revascularization. Treatment of PAD typically involves lifestyle/diet adjustments, bypass surgery, or angioplasty/stenting. Unfortunately, repeated limb deformation during locomotion often results in adverse repair device-artery interactions, which hinder the …

Systematic Review Of Preclinical Surgical Meshes For Hernia Repair, Andrew Hedstrom, Nathan Bills, Cynthia M. Schmidt, Mark A. Carlson

Posters: 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Hernia repair is one of the most common procedures performed around the world. Surgical mesh materials are used to reinforce hernia repairs and improve surgical outcomes. However, current commercial mesh materials produce problems such as infection, rejection, shrinkage, adhesion, and mechanical failure. These problems contribute to a high rate of hernia recurrence and mesh removal. With the number of hernias expected to rise in the future due to increases in obesity and diabetes, the need for more effective mesh materials is critical. This review aims to identify, evaluate, and summarize experimental surgical mesh materials used in the preclinical stages of …

Large-Scale Preclinical Swine Study Using Engineered Hemostatic Nanofiber Objects For The Treatment Of Junctional Hemorrhage; Nanofiber Microspheres For Directing Cellular Growth And Response, Justin S. Dyke, Johnson Vitharikunnil John, Jingwei Xie

Posters: 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

This poster explores the use hemostatic nanofiber objects for treatment of non-compressible junctional hemorrhages by creating internal compression. Building upon previous studies changes were made to the method of producing nanofiber objects that is convertible to large-scale production. This poster also explores the use of nanofiber microspheres for tissue repair and regenerative applications. Two methods were explored in the use of electrospraying with and without adding air to the solution to adjust porosity of the microspheres. Both studies contained the use of electrospinning nanofibers and crosslinking of materials to adjust desired properties.

The Role Of Occupational Therapy With People Living With Epilepsy: A Scoping Review, Paige Peeples, Steven M. Gerardi

Summer 2021 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

Objective: The aim of this scoping review is to systematically examine and organize current literature describing the current roles of occupational therapists with people living with epilepsy, including assessments, interventions, and other behaviors. This will help identify current gaps in the literature to facilitate future research.

Methods: Using scoping review methodology, an electronic database search was conducted using the search terms “occupational therapy and epilepsy”. Data was extracted and charted independently by the investigator by way of finding themes and codes through analysis.

Results: The total number of studies included was 12. The primary methodology noted were case studies. …

Formation Of Microcages From A Collagen Mimetic Peptide Via Metal-Ligand Interactions, Jeremy Gleaton, Ryan W. Curtis, Jean Chmielewski

Department of Chemistry Faculty Publications

Here, the hierarchical assembly of a collagen mimetic peptide (CMP) displaying four bipyridine moieties is described. The CMP was capable of forming triple helices followed by self-assembly into disks and domes. Treatment of these disks and domes with metal ions such as Fe(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Co(II), and Ru(III) triggered the formation of microcages, and micron-sized cup-like structures. Mechanistic studies suggest that the formation of the microcages proceeds from the disks and domes in a metal-dependent fashion. Fluorescently-labeled dextrans were encapsulated within the cages and displayed a time-dependent release using thermal conditions.

Bridge Design Between Axi Lite And Ahb Bus Protocol, Jaymin Patel, Yash Shah, Lili He

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Architecture of bridge model between AXI Lite and AHB for this paper were simulated using Synopsys VCS and DC in Verilog HDL. Bridge structure mainly comprises of arbitration techniques, control signals, multiplexing techniques for writing data signals and Decoder for reading data section. In this work, bridge model between AHB and AXI lite was simulated and characterized. The proposed model of bridge design provides efficient communication between on chip bus protocols like AXI and AHB on chip in the era of deep sub-micron technology where channel side is reduced as much as 5 nm.