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An Apple A Day, Madhavan Krishnan

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Who Knew Matzah Ball Soup Could Make A House A Home, Avi Shapiro

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Rapid Prototyping And User Research Using On-Device Context And Tooling, Michael Digman Morrino, Marvin Bernal, Bradley Geilfuss

Defensive Publications Series

When adding artificial intelligence (AI) features to devices, on-device models are deployed to enable frictionless access to operating system information. However, building and deploying production-ready on-device models takes large investments. The end quality and usable feature set is often not understood until months into the development cycle. This disclosure describes techniques that enable rapid prototyping and validation of artificial intelligence (AI) and non-AI features in smartphones prior to investing in production-ready on-device AI models. Layers of AI agents and flexible client APIs enable access to rich data that correlates with end-user experience, resulting in substantial gains in productivity and improved …

Frequency-Traceability-Aware Timetransmitter Selection In G.8275.1 Full Timing Support Networks, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

Telecom packet timing networks based on the ITU-T G.8275.1 full timing support architecture typically use IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for time and phase distribution together with Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) for frequency delivery, with upstream TimeTransmitter selection performed by the G.8275.1 alternate Best TimeTransmitter Clock Algorithm (A-BTCA). The existing A-BTCA prioritizes PTP dataset attributes such as clockClass, clockAccuracy, and variance, but does not consider the IEEE 1588 frequency traceability indication, even though frequency traceability can be critical in hybrid PTP+SyncE deployments. This disclosure identifies fault and holdover scenarios in which the current selection behavior can prefer a TimeTransmitter with …

Optimizing Ai Workloads By Offloading Traffic To An Fpga Versus A Gpu Based On Traffic Type, David Smith, Pablo Camarillo, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Clarence Filsfils

Defensive Publications Series

For certain traffic types, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) can outperform Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) due to their ability to execute highly parallel and customizable computing tasks efficiently. Recognizing this potential, this submission proposes leveraging Segment Routing traffic engineering (SR-TE) to intelligently direct specific artificial intelligence (AI) workloads to either FPGAs or GPUs based on traffic type, thereby optimizing performance and resource utilization.

Solar Panels Utility : Solar Compasses, Djamila Hassan Djibril Professor

Defensive Publications Series

With the development of new energy resources, solar panels are intended to be more energy-efficient, simple to install, and adaptable to changing environmental conditions. However, not all of the aforementioned statements are accurate they comprise a variety of layers that are combined and connected to a junction box that is connected to digital batteries that measure voltages charged by light consumption

in response to environmental changes or shifts in the sun's position brought on by climate change we decided to design a new utility Solar Compass , The goal of the new utility's design is position placement control, where it …

Translations Playbill, Providence College Department Of Theatre, Dance, & Film

Playbill and Promotions

The Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance, & Film

Angell Blackfriars Theatre

Translations by Brian Friel

February 5 - 8, 2026

Director, John Garrity

Costume Design, Maxine Wheelock

Sound Design, Stuart Holland

Voice & Dialect, Megan Chang

Scenic & Lighting Design, Carl Gudenius

Intimacy, Erin Joy Schmidt

Properties Design, TDF Production Team

Cast: Hugh - Ricky Waugh; Manus - Andrew Auclair; Owen - Luke MacDonald; Jimmy - Alan Santee; Doalty - Anthony Maldonado; Yolland - Jack Cormier; Lancey - Gabriel Joseph; Maire - McLain Ward; Bridget - Julia Lawson; Sarah - Isabel Sullivan

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Board Of Governors Meeting, February 05, 2026, Marshall University Board Of Governors

Board of Governors Minutes

No abstract provided.

Wads 3d Object Detection Dataset (Wads-3d) - Sequence 12, Yiming Yang, Jeremy P. Bos

WADS-3D

WADS-3D is a standard KITTI-format dataset designed for analyzing 3D object detection robustness in severe winter weather. Addressing the need for granular analysis of perception failure in snow, the dataset includes 4,100 frames and over 30,000 labeled car instances captured during heavy snowfall and winter-storm conditions. Derived from the large-scale multimodal WADS dataset, WADS-3D enables researchers to move beyond qualitative weather assessments and systematically evaluate how varying heavy snowfall intensities impact a wide range of neural network detectors.

Wads 3d Object Detection Dataset (Wads-3d) - Sequence 16, Yiming Yang, Jeremy P. Bos

WADS-3D

WADS-3D is a standard KITTI-format dataset designed for analyzing 3D object detection robustness in severe winter weather. Addressing the need for granular analysis of perception failure in snow, the dataset includes 4,100 frames and over 30,000 labeled car instances captured during heavy snowfall and winter-storm conditions. Derived from the large-scale multimodal WADS dataset, WADS-3D enables researchers to move beyond qualitative weather assessments and systematically evaluate how varying heavy snowfall intensities impact a wide range of neural network detectors.

Wads 3d Object Detection Dataset (Wads-3d) - Sequence 20, Yiming Yang, Jeremy P. Bos

WADS-3D

WADS-3D is a standard KITTI-format dataset designed for analyzing 3D object detection robustness in severe winter weather. Addressing the need for granular analysis of perception failure in snow, the dataset includes 4,100 frames and over 30,000 labeled car instances captured during heavy snowfall and winter-storm conditions. Derived from the large-scale multimodal WADS dataset, WADS-3D enables researchers to move beyond qualitative weather assessments and systematically evaluate how varying heavy snowfall intensities impact a wide range of neural network detectors.

Wads 3d Object Detection Dataset (Wads-3d) - Sequence 34, Yiming Yang, Jeremy P. Bos

WADS-3D

WADS-3D is a standard KITTI-format dataset designed for analyzing 3D object detection robustness in severe winter weather. Addressing the need for granular analysis of perception failure in snow, the dataset includes 4,100 frames and over 30,000 labeled car instances captured during heavy snowfall and winter-storm conditions. Derived from the large-scale multimodal WADS dataset, WADS-3D enables researchers to move beyond qualitative weather assessments and systematically evaluate how varying heavy snowfall intensities impact a wide range of neural network detectors.

Wads 3d Object Detection Dataset (Wads-3d) - Sequence 76, Yiming Yang, Jeremy P. Bos

WADS-3D

WADS-3D is a standard KITTI-format dataset designed for analyzing 3D object detection robustness in severe winter weather. Addressing the need for granular analysis of perception failure in snow, the dataset includes 4,100 frames and over 30,000 labeled car instances captured during heavy snowfall and winter-storm conditions. Derived from the large-scale multimodal WADS dataset, WADS-3D enables researchers to move beyond qualitative weather assessments and systematically evaluate how varying heavy snowfall intensities impact a wide range of neural network detectors.

Characterizing The Effect Of Plasticity Index On Monotonic And Cyclic Shear Behavior Of Natural Low-Plastic Silt Mixtures, Amir Barati-Nia

Dissertations and Theses

Low-plasticity silts are "transitional" soils prevalent in many seismically active regions, including the Pacific Northwest. Most research in the literature has historically focused on sand materials or clay materials, while low plastic silt does not fit either traditional "sand-like" or "clay-like" frameworks, resulting in a knowledge gap regarding this type of soil. Knowing the behavior of this type of soil is more important because it is susceptible to liquefaction or cyclic softening. Existing research on low-plastic silts is mostly based on either intact soil, where some parameters, such as the overconsolidation ratio (OCR) and plasticity index (PI), cannot be accurately …

Educational Policies Committee Agenda February 5, 2026, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - January 8, 2026
• Subcommittee Reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee
• Center for Civic Excellence
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 4:00 pm

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda February 5, 2026, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - January 8, 2026
• R401 - Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• Other Business
• Sub 120 Credit Degrees
• Catalog Deadlines
• Adjourn: 3:00 pm

Bulk Absorber Acoustic Characterization Via The Two-Cavity Impedance Tube Methoda), Anthony Ciletti, Janith Godakawela, Martha Brown, Bhisham Sharma

Michigan Tech Publications

The primary goal of this study is to investigate and refine the two-cavity impedance tube method for acoustic characterization of bulk porous materials, specifically addressing previously unexplained inaccuracies in the prediction of surface impedance and absorption coefficients. Unlike the conventional two-thickness approach, the two-cavity method requires only one sample thickness and involves conducting measurements at various air cavity depths behind the sample. The initial analyses revealed previously unidentified numerical instabilities, resulting in anomalous predictions of sound absorption at specific frequencies. Through systematic investigation and use of calculated data, the numerical origins of these anomalies are uncovered and a practical solution, …

Staff Education In Standardizing A Nurse-Led Fall Prevention Bundle To Reduce Inpatient Falls In Teleneurology Units, Tiffany Scott

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Due to complex neurological deficits that raise the risk of falls, falls among persons admitted to inpatient tele-neurology units represent a substantial and continuous problem in nursing practice. A preliminary evaluation conducted at the project site revealed inconsistent fall prevention procedures, inconsistent use of risk assessments, and a lack of a standardized, evidence based strategy to lower fall risk in this especially susceptible group. A practice focused investigation into whether the adoption of a standardized, nurse led fall prevention bundle would improve staff adherence to fall prevention protocols and lower the incidence of inpatient falls over a six month period …

Review Of Research On Ecological Protection Technologies For Highway Subgrade Slopes, Zhang Rui, Li Wangjun, Gao Qianfeng, Chen Bo, Gong Yi, Hou Yudong, Zhang Xiwei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Safety, durability, and green low-carbon performance are key requirements for the development of highway slope engineering. Given the shortcomings of conventional masonry slope protection and vegetation-engineering composite systems with respect to construction duration, construction safety, and environmental impacts, this paper presents a systematic review of ecological protection technologies for highway subgrade slopes. The working mechanisms of typical ecological protection technologies, such as plant slope protection and attached-type slope protection, were systematically analyzed. Important Chinese and international research results on these technologies were summarized. The slope protection performance of different ecological protection technologies was discussed in depth, and future development trends …

Slope Reliability Analysis Based On Iwoa-Svm, Wang Jinfeng, Fan Shengtong, Xie Haibo

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the difficulties traditional slope reliability calculation methods face in considering the uncertainty among multiple variables and the large computational burden, this paper proposed a slope reliability analysis method based on the improved whale optimization algorithm (IWOA) and support vector machine (SVM). First, the basic theory of SVM was described. The differential mutation strategy and adaptive weight factor were introduced to improve the whale optimization algorithm (WOA), and the performance of the IWOA was tested. Then, the key parameters of SVM were optimized based on the IWOA, and the slope reliability analysis model was constructed. Finally, by taking a …

Numerical Simulation Analysis Of Stiffness Reduction Effect For Pipe-Combination Piles, Chen Xiangyi, Wang Yanhua, Zhou Dequan, Wang Chuangye, Hu Hanqing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to investigate the mechanism of bending stiffness reduction in the pipe-combination (PC) piles, Abaqus was employed to establish a numerical finite element model considering the interaction between lock joints. The variation in bending stiffness of PC piles was analyzed under different factors such as lock joint friction coefficient, pile head constraints, and combination methods, and the influence of neutral axis displacement on the stiffness of PC piles was analyzed through theoretical derivation. The results show that increasing the friction force between lock joints can effectively mitigate the bending stiffness reduction effect of PC piles. When the lock joints …

Stability Analysis Of Expansive Soil Slope Excavation In Overlying Rock Layers In Alpine Regions, Zhang Dawei, Mou Chao, Cui Guangyan, Li Xiaoshuang, Ding Yuanyuan, Zhang Wei, Qiao Jiachen

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on the slope project of Zhangbei‒Shangyi Expressway, indoor tests were conducted to obtain the mechanical parameters of rock and soil layers, variation law of shear strength of expansive soil with different number of cycles in dry-wet-freeze-thaw conditions was studied, and variation characteristics of mechanical parameters were revealed to deeply analyze the stability of expressway cutting slope excavation in the condition of expansive soil in overlying rock layers in alpine regions. By adopting MIDAS/GTS (SRM) software, the original slope excavation and support scheme of increasing the flattened down slope were simulated, and the improvement scheme of reducing the load by …

Review Of Study On Performance Of Interlayer Bonding Of Concrete Bridge Pavements, Lyu Songtao, Yang Dingling, Lu Weiwei, Duan Haihui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify how interlayer bonding performance of cement concrete bridge decks affects the durability of bridge deck pavements and to identify the technical methods, research challenges, and future development trends for improving interlayer bonding performance, the research progress on the interlayer bonding performance of bridge deck pavements in China and abroad was reviewed. First, the characterization models and bond failure modes of the existing interlayer bonding state of bridge deck pavements were summarized, and the influencing factors of interlayer bonding performance and their working mechanisms were analyzed. Second, current evaluation methods and indices for interlayer bonding performance were discussed, and …

Effect Of Calcined Constructio N Spoil On Mechanical And Shrinkage Proper Ties Of Uhpc, Chang Cheng, Wang Xufu, Wang Yu, Zhong Yuan, Zhang Bofa, Tang Yuxiang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This study utilized calcined construction spoil from Guangdong as a partial replacement for cement in the preparation of green ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). The effects of different calcined construction spoil content levels (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) on the workability, mechanical property, and shrinkage behavior of UHPC were investigated. Additionally, a life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed to quantify carbon emissions. The results indicate that the incorporation of calcined construction spoil improves the fluidity of the UHPC mixture. At the age of 3 days, the effect of calcined construction spoil on the mechanical properties of UHPC is limited. However, at …

Influence Mechanism Of Admixtures On Strength Of High Volume Fly Ash, Liu Yang, Yang Jie, Yuan Heping, Lu Naiwei, Luo Dong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper investigated the effects of nano-silica (NS), metakaolin (MK), and silica fume (SF) as supplementary cementitious materials on the compressive strength of mortar with high volume fly ash. Through a comparative analysis, the study established the influence patterns of single and combined additions of various cementitious materials on the compressive strength of the mortar. The microstructure and reaction mechanisms of the specimens were analyzed using methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TG). The results indicate that when NS or MK is used alone, the compressive strength of fly ash mortar at 28 …

Aggregate Crushing Behavior Of Asphalt Mixture Incorporating Waste Glass And Its Effect On Performance, Li Yiming, Li Xinze, Cheng Peifeng, Chen Xiule, Guo Shuang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Utilizing crushed waste glass as a substitute for natural aggregate in asphalt mixtures presents significant economic potential and environmental protection advantages. However, compared with natural aggregates, the low-strength glass aggregates are prone to crushing under load, necessitating an investigation into the crushing behavior of glass aggregates under load and its influence on the performance of asphalt mixture. In this paper, the crushing behavior of the mixture was analyzed through rotational compaction test and digital image processing technology, using the aggregate crushing index of the mixture as an indicator to evaluate its road performance. The results show that as the number …

Research On Properties Of Glass Sand Shotcrete, Gao Qingshui, Ma Kaikai, Guo Lingz Hi, Liu Hongtian, Huang Shimei, Han Song, Hu Peng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the effect of glass sand on the properties of shotcrete, shotcrete was prepared by using glass sand instead of natural sand. Through the compressive strength test, splitting tensile strength test, drying shrinkage test, and chloride ion erosion test, the effects of different amounts of glass sand on the strength, shrinkage, and durability of shotcrete were analyzed. The results show that:① The 50% glass sand replacement rate has the least effect on the strength of shotcrete, and its 28-day compressive strength is only reduced by 2.19% compared with the control group; ② Glass sand can improve the …

Long-Term Performance Of Recycled Asphalt Mixtures With Various Frap Contents, Zhang Yongyuan, Meng Weihong, Yang Xin, Wu Hao, Zhan Yiqun, Xu Haoda

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

At present, in the refined recycling and utilization of asphalt pavement, the utilization rate of fine recycled asphalt aggregates (FRAP) is much lower than that of coarse recycled asphalt aggregates (CRAP). This not only leads to resource waste but also limits the larger-scale application of RAP in recycled asphalt mixtures. Therefore, this study systematically investigated the impact of FRAP content on the long-term performance of recycled asphalt mixtures through the semi-circular tensile (SCT) tests. Based on the energy evolution laws of strain energy (elasticity and plasticity) and surface energy during material fracture processes, corresponding improvement measures were proposed according to …

Research On Compaction Characteristics And High Compaction Paving Technology Of Ac-13 Steel Slag Asphalt Concrete, Wang Yaping, Yi Long, Zheng Wenzhang, Gu Meng, Wang Juyang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To solve the problems of difficult compaction and high porosity of steel slag asphalt concrete, a rotary compactor was used to analyze the compaction characteristics of steel slag asphalt concrete from the aspects of gradation, compaction temperature, and compaction energy index. By conducting orthogonal experiments in the test section, the influence of paving speed, vibration frequency of the screed, and vibration compaction rate of the hammer on the compaction degree of paving was analyzed, and the paving construction parameters of steel slag asphalt concrete were optimized. Research shows that the use of a median finer gradation can accelerate compaction rate, …

Experimental Analysis Of High- And Low-Temperature Rheological Properties Of Revulcanized Rubber Powder-Sbs Composite Modified Asphalt, Feng Hao, Yang Zhaodong, Feng Xuran, Lin Bin, Yao Ailing, Wang Kang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper aims to explore the performance recovery of desulfurized rubber powder in the desulfurized rubber powder-SBS composite modified asphalt after revulcanization treatment. By using 18% rubber powder-2% SBS composite modified asphalt, a desulfurized rubber powder-SBS composite modified asphalt was first prepared via a microwave pyrolysis desulfurization process. Subsequently, a vulcanizing agent was added to the system to prepare the revulcanized rubber powder-SBS composite modified asphalt. Experiments determined the optimal microwave pyrolysis desulfurization duration for rubber powder to be 5 min, and the optimal sulfur dosage was 6% by mass of the desulfurized rubber powder. A comparative analysis of the …