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Using Gate And Key Systems To Engage Players With Varied Motivation Profiles, Wu Jin

Level Design Theses and Dissertations

This study explores how literal gates and skill-based gates in level design can influence player behavior and align with different motivation profiles based on Nick Yee's Gamer Motivation Model [1]. The researcher created a single-player video game level using Dying Light 2, called "Electric Revival," to explore the appeal of literal gates and skill-based gates. The researcher expects that different types of players will exhibit distinct preferences for specific types of gates based on their motivation profiles, which align with their primary motivations. The researcher recruited 14 playtesters, of varying motivation types, to play the level and share their …

L.G. Twidwell: A Summary Of Fifty-Six Years Of Research, Larry G. Twidwell

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

No abstract provided.

Search, The Jackson Laboratory

Search Magazine

No abstract provided.

Fall 2025 Volume 11 Issue 2: Full Issue

Journal of Response to Writing

No abstract provided.

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Colorectal Cancer Spheroid Model To Improve The Accuracy Of Preclinical Drug Testing, Jillian Trilevsky

Master's Theses

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide. It currently affects millions of people across the globe and is only expected to increase in impact over the coming years. The most common treatment for metastatic colon cancer is chemotherapy, however, the development of chemotherapeutic drugs is a long and expensive process. A large portion of this development process is spent in preclinical drug testing. However, the models used often lack enough physiological relevance to guarantee the drug’s success in a clinical trial. Due to this gap in testing, researchers seek to develop a more physiologically relevant …

Technical Appendix: Analysis Of Innovation Applications And Value Driven By Aigc Technology—An Early Investment Perspective In The Chinese Market, Siyuan Ma, Mengyu Wang, Tianyi Zhang

Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics

Following the introduction of generative AI/AIGC concepts and applications, it is necessary to clarify two related technical concepts: machine vision (CV) and convolutional neural networks (CNN). Computer Vision (CV) is a discipline that studies how to convert inputs such as images, sounds, and videos into a language that computers can understand. Taking 2D images as an example, all images can be broken down into very small pixels, each of which can be converted into a number (based on grayscale) or a combination of numbers. The number represented by each pixel is the feature of that pixel, and combining these numbers …

Competitive Harms Of Unfair Commercial Practices In The E-Commerce Platforms Market: The Way Forward For Asean, Mei Fei Lee, Tze Chin Ong

Yearbook of Antitrust and Regulatory Studies

The intricacies of unfair commercial practices within the e-commerce platforms market highlight a critical and urgent necessity for an evolution in both consumer protection and competition laws. As new consumer vulnerabilities emerge or existing ones are exacerbated in e-commerce, effective rules are needed to better protect consumers, govern businesses and regulate a healthy competitive dynamic in the market. This article examines the interplay between consumer protection law and competition law in addressing unfair commercial practices of e-commerce platforms. The large-scale deployment of unfair commercial practices by e-commerce platforms may result in anti-competitive effects, thereby undermining fair and effective market competition. …

Sacred Heart University Magazine, Volume 7, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Vol. 100, No. 2 | Fall 2025, Bridgewater College

Bridgewater Magazine

Celebrating Our Connections

Gold & Blue, Winter 2025, St. Mary's University - San Antonio, Texas

Gold & Blue

This is the Winter 2025 edition of Gold & Blue, which is St. Mary's University's official alumni magazine.

Engr 597: Special Projects In Engineering Science - Data Analytics, Ali Behnood Ph.D., P.E., M., Asce

GMAS Course Syllabi

No abstract provided.

2025 Campus Master Plan, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

The 2025 Morehead State University Campus Master Plan.

The Increase In Global Ocean Heat Content And Favorable Conditions For Tropical Cyclone And Cyclop Intensification: Accounting For El Niño, Robert Keenan Forney, Paul W. Miller, Travis A. Smith

Faculty Publications

The ocean heat content (“OHC”)—the heat energy within the ocean integrated to a reference depth—has physical drivers spanning spatial and temporal scales, including seasonality, the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and others. The present article investigates changes in the OHC100 during the period 1994–2020 using GLORYS12 monthly averaged ocean reanalysis. OHC100–ENSO correlation patterns are explored to glean insights about the oceanic mechanisms that facilitate the ENSO’s global teleconnections. After extracting known seasonality and ENSO signals using the Oceanic Niño Index (ONI), the OHC100 residual is analyzed to investigate multidecadal drivers of the OHC100. Lagged ENSO–OHC100 correlations (±12 months) reveal basin-scale oscillations …

Human Resources: Knowledge Transfer And Ramp-Up Curves In Onboarding, Sela Reid

Research Awards

This paper defines and discusses the importance of knowledge transfer, onboarding content, mentorships, internships, on-the-job training (OJT), job satisfaction, high employee retention and low employee turnover, and job rotation. A new employee’s first few days at a new job can be frightening, embarrassing, and overwhelming. If a new employee is given a bad impression of the company within their first week, the new hire is left rethinking their job decision; and the company’s reputation is at stake for not fostering a welcoming organizational culture. New employees do not need to feel lost, unprepared, apprehensive, or lonely during their first few …

Exploring The Role Of Transformational Leadership In The Health And Growth Of Nazarene Churches In The Africa East Field, Warren W. Rogers Iii

PhD in Organizational Leadership

The transformational leadership model is associated with positive outcomes in the follower experience, as well as in educational, healthcare, and business sectors. There is limited research on the impact of transformational leadership on church health and growth (George & Sreedharan, 2023; Kouni et al., 2018; Rahmatulloh et al., 2023; Tian & Guo, 2024). The purpose of this general qualitative study was to explore how transformational leadership contributes to the health and growth of Nazarene churches in the Africa East Field (comprising Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda). Eight pastoral leaders were interviewed to share their thoughts, perspectives, …

October 2025, Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly Manuscripts

No abstract provided.

Knowledge-Driven Interpretative Conditional Diffusion Model For Contrast-Free Myocardial Infarction Enhancement Synthesis, Shuo Li

Faculty Scholarship

Synthesis of myocardial infarction enhancement (MIE) images without contrast agents (CAs) has shown great potential to advance myocardial infarction (MI) diagnosis and treatment. It provides results comparable to late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) images, thereby reducing the risks associated with CAs and streamlining clinical workflows. The existing knowledge-and-data-driven approach has made progress in addressing the complex challenges of synthesizing MIE images (i.e., invisible myocardial scars and high inter-individual variability) but still has limitations in the interpretability of kinematic inference, morphological knowledge integration, and kinematic-morphological fusion, thereby reducing the transparency and reliability of the model and causing information loss during synthesis. In …

Radiation Shielding Performance And Molecular Stability Of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (Uhmwpe) Fiber-Reinforced Hydrogen-Rich Polybenzoxazine Composites Following Space Environment Exposure On The International Space Station, Pablo Froimowicz, Hatsuo Ishida

Faculty Scholarship

This study investigates the performance and molecular stability of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber-reinforced hydrogen-rich polybenzoxazine composites exposed to the space environment on the International Space Station (ISS). The composite is designed specifically for spacecraft applications requiring lightweight radiation shielding against galactic cosmic rays and solar particle events. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and short beam shear testing were used to evaluate both surface degradation and bulk property retention. Chemical degradation due to direct sunlight exposure is limited to the uppermost 30 nm of the composite surface, with formation of hydroxyl …

Frameworks And Life Cycle Assessment For Reinforced Concrete Bridges For Sustainability In Transportation, Yu-Fu Ko, Jessica Gonzalez

Mineta Transportation Institute

Bridge structures are critical components of California’s transportation network, with reinforced concrete (RC) bridges being among the most widely used. Extending the lifespan of these structures can lead to significant reductions in environmental impacts. However, California’s frequent seismic activity has repeatedly exposed the vulnerability of existing RC bridges, highlighting the urgent need for seismic retrofitting and maintenance to improve infrastructure resilience against earthquakes and to increase sustainability. This research used detailed computer simulations known as nonlinear finite element models, which are highly detailed computer models, incorporating section damage indices to predict damage and assess structural deficiencies in RC bridges during …

Best Practices In Marketing And Creative Outreach For New Transportation Technologies, William Riggs, Caillou Dasalla, Cayden Rooney, Vaasu Bhartia

Mineta Transportation Institute

Emerging transportation technologies—including electric vehicles (EVs), micromobility solutions, autonomous vehicles (AVs), hyperloop systems, and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms—are rapidly reshaping mobility patterns and urban environments. As these innovations gain traction, it becomes increasingly important to address concerns, communicate advantages, and foster trust across communities. This project examines marketing best practices for promoting emerging mobility solutions, synthesizing insights from scholarly research, industry standards, and case studies of successful campaigns. Emphasis is placed on the shift toward “snackable,” visually engaging content delivered through widely used social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, which are increasingly central to reaching diverse audiences. The …

Revised Draft Final 2022 Unreclaimed Sites Sampling: Ur-20 Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

From Deforestation To Regeneration: Modeling The Potential Of Chakra Agroforestry To Restore Edaphic Invertebrates And Soil Health In The Ecuadorian Amazon, Annika Vikstrom

Ecuador: Comparative Ecology and Conservation

Tropical edaphic invertebrates lie at the intersection of three historically understudied domains: tropical habitats, soil ecosystems, and terrestrial invertebrate biodiversity (Boyle et al. 2024; Lugo et al., 2024). Approximately 80% of tropical invertebrates remain undescribed, leaving major gaps in the understanding of how land-use change and climate change may affect their diversity and ecological function. The Amazon Basin, one of the world’s most biologically and culturally diverse regions, is increasingly threatened by land use change and deforestation. While agriculture is the second main driver of forest conversion in the basin, Indigenous Agroforestry systems such as Kichwa Chakras in the Ecuadorian …

Size Matters: Linkage Between Bromeliad Traits And The Spider Communities They Host In A Disturbed Habitat, Alesandra Fairchild

Ecuador: Comparative Ecology and Conservation

Bromeliads are a plant group that have been praised for their ability to create unique microhabitats, hosting an abundant and diverse faunal community due to their unique structural characteristics. Unfortunately, as deforestation rates rise, this plant group is at risk of decreasing in both abundance and diversity, which puts their associated organisms at risk of losing essential habitat (e.g. spiders). In this study, the effect of bromeliad structural characteristics and forest disturbance was assessed in a mature and secondary forest by classifying bromeliad abundance by forest type, characterizing forest structure, and by analyzing spider abundance and diversity based on these …

The Rise Of E-Patients In Tanzania: Reflections On The Unregulated Growth Of Digital Health Consultations, Kahabi Isangula

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

Background: Digital technologies have significantly transformed healthcare delivery globally, enabling patients to access healthcare services through electronic and mobile platforms. In Tanzania, this transformation has manifested in the rise of “e-patients” — individuals who actively seek health advice, consultation, or treatment through unregulated digital platforms. This paper examines the drivers, patterns, and implications of this trend in Tanzania.

Methods: A descriptive approach was employed, synthesising peer-reviewed and grey literature from global and sub-Saharan African sources, with a particular focus on Tanzania. Insights were also drawn from expert discussions, public digital platforms, and the author’s experiential reflections to contextualize …

A Computational Approach To Space Trajectory Optimization, Cliodhna Mcguigan, Daniella Luciani

College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program

With space becoming increasingly accessible, the need for sophisticated space trajectory design has surged, as we challenging existing computational capabilities. This project tackles the intricate and computationally demanding task of spacecraft trajectory optimization and real-time orbit determination by developing and benchmarking advanced numerical algorithms integrated into Cal Poly’s mission design platform, PolySpace. Leveraging cutting-edge Python routines and interfaces with NASA’s General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), the research addresses mission-critical scenarios, including multi-gravity-assist interplanetary missions and efficient solar-electric orbit transfers. Benchmarking the solution approach against past missions, the project ensures rigorous accuracy and reliability. This experience will help bring research into …

Creating Intergenerational Connections: A Multilevel Approach For Enriching Lives And Addressing Vital Community Issues, Matthew S. Kaplan, Nancy Z. Henkin

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This article presents an overview of intergenerational programs and practices as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry and practice that fosters open communication, support, and civic engagement across generations. Numerous examples of how intergenerational programs and practices harness age diversity to improve the human condition are presented. This includes initiatives to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce social isolation and loneliness, strengthen families, enrich education and lifelong learning, enhance community quality of life, and transmit cherished cultural traditions and values. This article highlights Extension’s longstanding contributions to intergenerational programming, showcasing notable examples across program areas and exploring opportunities for deeper engagement, co-leadership, and …

Open Access Week 2025, William Flores, Richard Quiroz

Library Display Posters

No abstract provided.

Advancing Mobileclip Through Hybrid Quantization: A Cpu-Focused Approach, Atiqur Rahman

2025 Fall Honors Capstones Projects - Archive

MobileCLIP is a compact model that connects images and text, enabling it to perform tasks like image identification and question answering without needing to be retrained for each new task. Although it’s designed to be lightweight, it still runs slowly on regular computers without a powerful graphics card (GPU). This research focuses on making MobileCLIP run faster and smaller by using post-training quantization, which reduces the model’s precision after training without hurting performance. We combined several strategies: analyzing which parts of the model are more sensitive to changes, applying targeted adjustments to its structure, and running everything using CPU-only tools. …

2025 Commencement Program - Fall, Morehead State University. Registrar's Office.

Morehead State Commencement Programs

2025 Fall Commencement program for Morehead State University.