Monte Carlo Stellar Evolution Models And Their Application On Globular Clusters, Jiaqi Ying

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

Stellar evolution models serve as fundamental tools in astronomy, essential for interpreting the interiors and evolutionary stages of stars, and have wide applications in astronomy, from searching for exoplanets to estimating the age of the universe. This thesis explores the inherent uncertainties arising from the complex physics used in stellar evolution models. By adopting a Monte Carlo approach to vary over 20 key stellar evolution parameters, we quantify their impact on model predictions, highlighting substantial influences on age, luminosity, and temperature. Through a detailed analysis of Milky Way globular clusters (GCs), this work rigorously investigates the uncertainties inherent in stellar …

Island Transformation: A Missional Approach To Cultivating A Jesus Culture On The Transitory Island Of South Padre., Matthew A. Wyatt

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The following DMin action research project explores the transformative potential of a missional approach to cultivating a Jesus culture within the transitory community of South Padre Island. The research addresses the challenge faced by OneTwo Church, where many members, entrenched in the local island culture, find themselves ill-equipped to evangelize effectively to a transient population. This paper contends that by implementing a unique missional model, the church can instigate cultural transformation from within through strategic engagement in missional evangelism. Equipping OTC with this distinctive model will shift the community’s paradigm from passive island participants to active missional agents. Central to …

Developing Microelectrode Arrays As Multiplex Point-Of-Care Diagnostics, Yu-Chia Chang

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Antibiotic resistance poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in urinary tract infections (UTIs), where 92% of cases exhibit resistance to at least one antibiotic, causing over 260,000 deaths annually. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and growing awareness of the adverse effects of unnecessary antibiotic use highlight the urgent need for better UTI diagnostics. Current state-of-the-art methods are either expensive and time-consuming, or they lack specific details about the nature of the antibiotic and only determine inflammation. This hinders timely and effective treatment decisions regarding whether an antibiotic is actually necessary. Given this backdrop, there is a demand for a …

An Enzyme-Coupled Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry Assay For Non-Adjacent Dna Photoproducts As Intrinsic Probes For G-Quadruplexes In Vitro, Savannah Sharee Scruggs

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

G-quadruplexes are noncanonical secondary structures that form in guanine-rich nucleic acid sequences and are thought to be involved in the control of gene expression.1 Unfortunately, it has been difficult to prove that these structures exist in vivo because of their dynamic nature. Rather than try to develop G-quadruplex specific binders as others have done,2 our idea is to photochemically trap certain types of G-quadruplexes by irreversible photoproduct formation3–5 and then detect the stable G-quadruplex-specific photoproducts by Isotopic Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS).6 This IDMS method could then be used to unambiguously confirm the presence of specific types of G-quadruplexes in vivo …

Immunomodulatory Effects Of Gold Nanoparticles: Impacts On Immune Cells And Mechanisms Of Action, Khadijeh Koushki, Prapannajeet Biswal, Geraldine Vidhya Vijay, Mahvash Sadeghi, Sajad Dehnavi, Sai Kumar Samala, Arjun Balaji Vasan, Emily Han, Yuri Mackeyev, Sunil Krishnan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Traditional anti-inflammatory medications-such as corticosteroids, biological agents, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-are commonly employed to mitigate inflammation, despite their potential for debilitating side effects. There is a growing need for alternative next-generation therapies for symptomatic, unchecked, and/or detrimental inflammation with more favorable adverse effect profiles. The long history of use of gold salts as anti-inflammatory agents and the more recent exploration of gold nanoparticle (AuNP) formulations for clinical indications suggest that the targeted delivery of nanoparticles to inflammatory sites may be a promising approach worth investigating. Coupled with peptides that specifically target immune cells, AuNPs could potently counteract inflammation. Here, we …

Bring Back The Blue-Book Exam: In An Age Of Ai, We Need To Return To Handwritten Assignments., Katie Day Good

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

When ChatGPT was released three years ago, its ability to mimic human writing unsettled me. I’m a professor of communication; what did it mean that my students now had access to a machine that could communicate for them? My initial unease led to a half-joke with my colleagues. Universities could survive this threat, I ventured, but only if we reverted back to 19th-century teaching methods like Socratic dialogue, oral defenses, and lengthy essay exams. This once-laughable scenario is now a serious consideration for many faculty, including me.

Like many professors, I’ve recently abandoned take-home essays in favor of blue-book exams. …

Motivational Factors Affecting Female Students' Choice Of Stem And Non-Stem Majors At Us Universities, Buthaina Ruyyashi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study is the persistently low enrollment of female undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors within U.S. universities. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between female undergraduate students' choice of STEM versus non-STEM majors and their motivational factors, as measured by the Motivations Influencing Course Choice (MICC) survey. The study was grounded in social cognitive career theory, which emphasizes the role of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and personal goals in academic decision-making. The analysis assessed the predictive power of career aspiration, interest, helping, and loafing in determining major …

Immersive Learning In Higher Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jamel R. Pittman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of implementing immersive learning technologies in virtual environments for higher education faculty at Coastal Bay University. Guided by constructivist learning theory, which emphasizes the construction of knowledge through firsthand experiences, this study explored how faculty designed and implemented immersive learning environments to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Data were collected through interviews, journal prompts, and a focus group with faculty from various disciplines. The findings revealed that immersive learning technologies enhanced student engagement, promoted critical thinking, and facilitated the real-world application of knowledge. Faculty participants also highlighted …

The Role Of Data Analytics In Detecting Unemployment Insurance Fraud: A Case Study Of State Governments In The United States, Tina Louise Carkhuff

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The unprecedented surge in unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed state labor agency systems in the United States to significant fraud risks, resulting in billions of dollars in improper payments. This study investigated the role of data analytics in detecting and mitigating unemployment insurance fraud, with a focus on state government responses. Using a single-case study approach, I examined how advanced data analytics, including machine learning, predictive modeling, and strategies to identify fraudulent claims, can reduce fraud within unemployment insurance systems. The study also included an investigation of systemic vulnerabilities and the impact of policy improvements on fraud …

Poverty And Education: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Qualitative Study On Student–Teacher Relationships, Anthony J. Lee Jr.

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand the perception of cultivating supportive teacher-student relationships among Black students for teachers at a school district in the Northeastern United States. At this stage in the research, cultivating supportive teacher-student relationships among Black students was defined as how teachers positively relate in the classroom in ways that positively affect academic outcomes. The theory guiding this study was student involvement theory (Astin, 1984). This theory explains how students change and develop through their motivational involvement with the institution, curriculum, and social atmosphere. The central research question was: What challenges do teachers …

Stressors Causing Career And Technical Education Teachers To Experience Burnout: Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Christina C. Perez

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the stressors and coping strategies for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers in career and technical education in Texas’ public education system. The theory guiding this study was the transactional model of stress and coping proposed by Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman. The use of this theory will impact the lives of CTE teachers facing challenges in their current roles and taking on extra duties compared to non-CTE teachers. The central research question focused on how CTE teachers experience major sources of stress and burnout. In addition, the sub-questions will support …

Red Room Redesign: Improving Operating Room Workflow For Urgent And Emergency Procedures, Hipolito Jamilan

Master's Projects and Capstones

Problem: Limited operating room (OR) availability is a significant challenge in many healthcare facilities. Overbooked or understaffed ORs can lead to delays in surgical procedures, which are particularly detrimental in urgent and emergency situations (Cholewa et al., 2024). The OR is among the costliest areas in a hospital; it is essential to improve efficiency in surgical throughput to deliver timely care for urgent and emergent cases, enhance patient outcomes, and manage healthcare costs effectively.

Context: The microsystem for this project is a Northern California OR that handles a high volume of surgical procedures. There is a dedicated red room for …

Implementation Of A Triage System For The Residents At A Residential Facility To Improve Triage Assessment Skills Of The Staff As Well As Improve The Level And Timeliness Of Care, Andrew J. Choi Rn, Neha Gopal Rn, Andres N. Padilla Rn, Dana Son

Master's Projects and Capstones

Triage is an integral part of the clinical process which involves assessing patients and determining their level of care in order to get them appropriate, timely treatment. Several countries utilize a standardized triage system with established criteria to aid staff in their decision-making during assessments (Peta et al., 2023). The Nursing and Residential Triage (NaRT) tool, from the Manchester Triage System (MTS), was shown to enhance staff clinical assessment skills and help avoid inappropriate ED transfers during a study among older adults in a residential facility (Markey et al., 2024). For this project, the main issue identified at the residential …

Best Practices To Prevent Nurse Burnout And Reduce Turnover In The Hospital, Bernice Marie Yale

Master's Projects and Capstones

Abstract

Problem Nursing is facing a crisis in workforce well-being, and trends indicate signs and symptoms of burnout. Increasing turnover rates, emotional exhaustion, staff depersonalization, and team disengagement have resulted in a perceived toxic environment in a hospital-based microsystem.

Context A 4-month project was initiated to improve morale and communication. Several assessment tools were utilized to foster a high-performing team and reinforce principles of Watson’s theory of caring.

Interventions Optimization of required daily leader rounds to encourage patient participation, and monthly 1:1 “direct report” rounds (n=65) were conducted to assess well-being, workplace stressors, and promote job satisfaction.

Measures To improve …

On Liberty, John Stuart Mill

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York, Knopf; [distributed by Random House] 1974

Call #: B1608.L5 H55

Contains marginalia, underlining and marginal lining

PDF Information: 40 pages – 2.5 MB

Sociology And Psychology Of Communism, Jules Monnerot

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Boston: Beacon Press, 1953

Call #: HX56 .M642

Contains marginalia and endpaper notes (front and back). Contained ephemera: book receipt from the Beacon Press found between pages 54 and 55 [see Arendt Box 4, folder 179, Archivist’s Office].

PDF Information: 31 pages – 5.7mb

The Spirit Of The Laws, Charles Montesquieu

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York, Hafner Pub. Co., 1949

Call #: JC179 .M74 1949

Contains marginalia.

PDF Information: 132 pages – 12mb

Let History Judge: The Origins And Consequences Of Stalinism, Roy Aleksandrovich Medvedev

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York, Knopf, 1971

Call #: DK267 .M41413

Contains marginalia,underlining, marginal lining and endpaper notes.

PDF Information: 86 pages – 52.1mb

Enhancing Nurse Empowerment Through Dynamic Xmoocs Using The 4d Developmental Model, Khin Thandar Aung, Rafiza Abdul Razak

Individual Open Access Articles

This article presented a novel approach to nursing education through extended Massive Open Online Courses (xMOOCs) designed specifically for registered nurses (RNs). The framework is based on the 4D developmental model established by S. Thiagarajan and Semmel in 1974, which encompasses four phases i.e. define, design, develop and disseminate. This structured model facilitates the creation of dynamic, engaging and productive online learning experiences, enhancing nurses’ professional development. xMOOCs prepare nurses with the skills necessary for lifelong learning, integrating interactive modules and multimedia tools enhanced by adaptive learning technology. This approach contributes to quality patient care by developing the competencies of …

The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York, Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1955

Call #: HX276 .M3 1955

The Arendt copy 1 contains marginalia, underlining and marginal lining.

PDF Information: 34 pages – 16.4mb

Selected Works In Two Volumes (Volume Ii), Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

London, Lawrence and Wishart LTD, 1950

Call #: HX276 .M2773 1950

Contains marginalia, underlining, marginal lining and endpaper notes.

PDF Information: 61 pages – 31.2 mb

Creative Renewal In A Time Of Crisis, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

[Cambridge, Mass.?] : [publisher not identified], 1970.

Call#: T171 .M49 A2

Contains underlining

PDF Information: 11 pages – 1.1 MB

Management Behavior Required For Creating Social Value In The Uae, André De Waal, Meerna Mroueh

Arab Economic and Business Journal

This study explores how specific managerial behaviors support social value creation in UAE-based Takaful organizations. Using the High-Performance Organization (HPO) framework - particularly the Management Quality factor - it analyzes data from 230 questionnaires and 59 interviews. Findings show strengths in trust and relationship-building, but weaknesses in decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and performance management. Compared to national and global HPO benchmarks, the case organizations scored lower, indicating cultural and organizational barriers. The study offers industry-specific recommendations and presents a practical approach for measuring the alignment between managerial behaviors and ESG, CSR, and EDI goals in Islamic financial institutions.

Optimizing User Experience By Continual Automated Assessment Of Usability Metrics Obtained Using A Large Language Model, Johannes Start, John Lunney

Defensive Publications Series

Current software testing methods and metrics do not provide a comprehensive, objective, and automated assessment of the UX in real time, thus making it challenging to be proactive about identifying and addressing usability issues that have a negative impact on the UX and business goals. This disclosure describes techniques that leverage the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) to provide a deep, comprehensive, and nuanced understanding of the UX of a software solution that takes into account the user’s intent and context. Preprocessed data about interaction analytics and contextual information obtained with user permission can be analyzed via an LLM …

Kernel Principal Component Analysis And Convolutional Neural Network-Based Approach For Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Detection Using Electrocardiogram, Aida Noor Indrawati, Nuryani Nuryani, Wiharto Wiharto, Diah Kurnia Mirawati, Trio Pambudi Utomo, Nanang Wiyono

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterised by repeated episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, primarily due to the relaxation and collapse of soft tissues in the throat. These interruptions lead to disrupted sleep patterns and reduced oxygen saturation, increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. Although Polysomnography (PSG) is considered the gold standard for diagnosing OSA, it is often uncomfortable for patients due to the extensive use of sensors and prolonged monitoring duration. As a result, there is a growing need for alternative diagnostic methods that are more efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective. This …

Iraqi’S Car License Plate Recognition Based On Deep Learning, Mushreq Abdulhussain Shuriji, Husam Al-Behadili, Hadel A. Hussain

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Vehicle license plate recognition is essential due to the rising number of operational cars, which leads to an increasing difficulty of this task even for humans. Systems for car license recognition normally consist of two branch systems, namely, license plate recognition and license plate detection. The aim of the detection part is to pinpoint the car and the position of its license plate, while the objective of the recognition part is to recognize characters on that plate. In this work, the emphasis is on Arabic car license plates. In this category of plates, there are three lines containing numerals and …

Retracted: High-Performance System For Predicting Icu Patient Durations Using Artificial Neural Networks With Transfer Learning, Mahmood. K. Awsaj, Yousif Al Mashhadany, Lamia Chaarifourati

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

In the wake of disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, real-time health monitoring and prediction systems have become essential for ensuring effective patient care. These systems rely on sensors to monitor biometric parameters such as blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate, providing continuous and accurate data that medical staff cannot collect manually around the clock. This study presents a robust framework for managing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) with Transfer Learning. The data is analyzed across five distinct time windows, each representing a period of ICU stay based on vital signs and medical test results. …

From Chemistry To Conscious Code: How Ai Is Shaping The Next Generation Of Sustainable Innovation, Shehan S. Makani

STEM for Success Showcase

In a world racing toward an uncertain future, we stand at the thrilling intersection of chemistry, artificial intelligence, and human resilience. For many of us in STEM, this is no longer just about mastering equations or coding algorithms - it’s about engineering the future itself. At NJIT, we are not just students and researchers - we are builders, thinkers, and dreamers. And the truth is, the world needs dreamers with tools now more than ever.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Board Of Governors Meeting, August 05, 2025, Marshall University Board Of Governors

Board of Governors Minutes

No abstract provided.

Spartanburg County School Integration Project: Ibrahim Hanif Interview, Ibrahim Hanif, Clayton Whisnant, Wade Toth

Oral History Interviews

Spartanburg County School Integration Project

Narrator: Ibrahim Hanif (IH)

Interviewers: Dr. Clayton Whisnant (CW)

and Wade Toth (WT)

at Wofford College

August 5, 2025