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Product, Process, And Behavior Influences On Value Retention Processes: Toward A Circular Economy In Consumer Electronics, Kyle Parnell

Theses

Consumer electronic products (CEP) manufacturing and retail contribute markedly to global industrial activity; worldwide estimates suggest revenue growth from $1 trillion in 2020 to $1.5 trillion by 2026. Consequently, the production, distribution, use, and end-of-life (EOL) disposition of these products are responsible for considerable social and environmental impacts, including 35 million metric tonnes of waste to landfill per year, 793 million metric tonnes (MMT)—and growing—of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per year, and innumerable adverse effects on human health and development. Driving these impacts are the inherent characteristics of CEPs themselves, which increasingly require critical materials in design, …

Advancing The Utility Of Unmanned Aerial Systems (Uas)-Based Imaging Techniques In Broadacre Agriculture: A Multimodal Case Study On Table Beets, Mohammad Shahriar Saif

Theses

Efficient and sustainable food production and management are growing concerns in the context of an ever-increasing global population. It is in this context that the integration of remote sensing with advanced imaging technologies presents transformative opportunities for data-driven decision-making in agriculture. This study therefore explores the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) equipped with multispectral, hyperspectral, and LiDAR sensors for the non-destructive monitoring of table beet (Beta vulgaris) crop traits, with a specific focus on root yield estimation and foliar disease assessment. Table beet, a subterranean crop of increasing commercial and nutritional importance, poses unique challenges for above-canopy sensing due …

Engineering Tunable Collagen Fiber Alignment Gradients To Quantify Contact Guidance Effects On Cell Migration, Indranil Mandar Joshi

Theses

Directional migration of cells is one of the most important physiological processes, necessary for tissue and organ development. It also plays a crucial role in pathological conditions such as cancer metastasis. This directed migration is influenced by various factors present in the native environment, which guide cells to migrate steadily in a specific direction. Due to its importance, over the years, a lot of emphasis has been placed on understanding and exploring the biochemical and biophysical factors that direct cell migration. In addition to the commonly studied biochemical and biophysical cues, contact guidance from collagen fibers, in the native matrix, …

Design Of A Posit Based 6-Bit Configurable Cnn Hardware Accelerator For Audio And Image Classification, Steven Ng

Theses

The rapid development and growing interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have resulted in a trend of models increasing in size and complexity at an accelerating rate. These larger models have demonstrated a greater ability to accomplish increasingly sophisticated tasks compared to smaller models, furthering the trend of making models larger. However, as the models continue to improve and grow larger, this has created a new challenge in deploying them into practical applications. Current models typically run inference on the same systems where they were trained. Large data centers comprising Central Processing Units (CPUs) and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) are well-suited …

Eviction Optimizations And Dynamic Lease Adjustments In A Single-Level Lease Cache, Vincent Michelini

Theses

In a computer system, a hierarchical memory aims to give processing cores the illusion that they have access to the largest capacity memory, i.e., the disk, at the shortest access time, i.e., that of the memory level closest to them - the one-, two-, or three- levels of cache. Therefore, an efficient operation of the cache is key to lowering the average memory access time. Toward this end, lowering the miss rate, which is the principal metric of cache performance, is the goal of any cache implementation. Traditional caches are automatic and reactive. Several prior iterations of this work have …

Analytics Of Capstone Projects: Understanding Outcomes Through People, Products, And Processes, Hrushikesh C. Godbole

Theses

The capstone project is a bridge from the university to industry. During the project, students not only learn the process of integrating previously learned engineering concepts into an actual product but also practice essential professional skills such as communication, teamwork, and project delivery. How can universities ensure effective capstone student learning and good outcomes? To answer this question, the capstone project is studied as a system comprising of products, people, and processes. People refer to the students and instructors involved. Students develop products by following development processes. Instructors guide students using instruction processes. In educational context there limited control over …

The Role Of Expansion Joints In Long Concrete Buildings, Salah Salem, Mohamed E. El Madawy, Basem S. Abdelwahed, Mohamed E. El-Zoughiby

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The use of expansion joints in lengthy concrete buildings aims to mitigate forces induced by temperature changes and is often derived through empirical methods. These methods lack the depth needed for universal application in any building. On the other hand, adopting a no-joint strategy necessitates a thorough thermal analysis of temperature changes, a subject that has not been extensively explored in existing literature. There are no methodologies available, and the current guidelines rely on approximate calculations; thus, there is a need for clear directives on these two matters. This paper produces a procedure for performing thermal analyses of long concrete …

When I Was One-In-Twenty, Daniel Kowalczyk

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

A poem by A.E. Housman inspired the engineer John R. Pierce to feel awe in the technological progress of telecommunications. Tangentially, Housman also evoked a strong emotion in me when making use of statistical p-values.

Found Poem By Abraham De Moivre, Richard Delaware

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

No abstract provided.

From Shudu [Sudoku 數獨] To Dushu [Learning Of Mathematics 讀數]?, Man Keung Siu

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

The puzzle game Sudoku has been popular for over two decades, and even at one time became a craze for the public. This paper will briefly describe what the game is, a little bit of its history, and how to play it, but will leave the details to the many published books about the game. Some interesting and difficult mathematical problems relevant to the game will be highlighted, again leaving the detailed discussion to specific books published on this issue. The main point the paper tries to focus on is a discussion on the cognitive and the psychological aspects of …

On Gödel’S Incompleteness Theorem, David Pierce

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem is about the logic of mathematics. It is that a certain mathematical structure is so rich that its theory cannot be completely axiomatized. This means there will always be true statements about the structure that cannot be proved as theorems from previously given axioms. To give meaning to this conclusion, we review some examples of mathematical theorems, and their proofs, in geometry, algebra, and logic; we also give an example of a structure that is so simple (while still being interesting) that its theory can indeed be completely axiomatized. First we look at a couple of popular …

Revisiting A 19th Century Vector Algebra Book, Olcay Coskun, Alp Eden, Ersin Karabudak

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

Hidden gems of mathematics can be recovered when one digs into what might seem an obscure text. In 1882, military officer Vidinli Hüseyin Tevfik Pasha published a book on vector algebra titled Linear Algebra. In this article we revisit the second edition of this book, emphasizing the special multiplication that we call the ’v-product’. This product has both geometric and algebraic characteristics. We attempt to clarify its relationship with complex and quaternion multiplication both geometrically and algebraically. The resulting algebra is called the Vidinli algebra. This algebra admits a Lie algebra structure that gives rise to Heisenberg algebra. We introduce …

Should College Students Be Inventors? A Case Study Of A Mathematics Professor In India, Praveen Chhikara, Rochelle Gutiérrez

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

This qualitative case study attempts to understand instructional roles and goals that a mathematics professor in India sets and envisions for engaging students around abstract mathematical concepts. We generated the data with the professor while he participated in professional development program sessions we provided on the active role of students in learning mathematics. Guided by two theoretical lenses of Realistic Mathematics Education and Rehumanizing Mathematics, our data analysis identified three main themes through the teaching practices that he employs or conceives: (1) Supporting students to avoid faulty foundations by developing proofs, (2) Offering opportunities for exploration by giving appropriate guidance, …

Between Shadows And Dreams, Alonso Medina

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

This story follows Valentina Torres, a 15-year-old girl living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, who grapples with self-worth and the pressures of being underestimated. Val has always felt small in a world that seems to favor the louder, more visible individuals. Raised by hard-working parents, Val learns the value of determination and education. Despite the challenges of balancing school, work, and family responsibilities, Val maintains a deep sense of justice that often gets her into conflict with others, especially with Mia Perez, a popular but cruel classmate. After enduring a series of insults from Mia, Val finally confronts her in a …

"Beyond The Veil: Stories Of Divine Encounter", Noah Sharp

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

This abstract delves into the transformative journey of Jack Randall, whose life takes a profound turn after a near-fatal collision in rural Kansas. Jack's odyssey spans the thin veil between life and the afterlife, where he encounters the ethereal and navigates realms of dreams and spiritual awakening. Guided by the wisdom of Elijah and an angelic presence, Jack's experiences challenge conventional perceptions of existence and illuminate the interconnectedness of human experience. Through moments of uncertainty and revelation, Jack's story becomes a poignant exploration of resilience, faith, and the enduring quest for meaning in the face of life's fragility. His journey …

Estate Planning: Charitable Gift Of A Personal Residence Or Farm With Retained Life Interest, David A. Burgren

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Kant’S Political Writings, Immanuel Kant

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Cambridge, University Press, 1970

Call #: JC181 .K295

Contains marginalia, underlining and marginal lining.

PDF Information: 48 pages – 21mb

The Complete Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York, Distributed by Duell, Sloan & Pearce, Inc. [1943]

Call #: E302 .J4564

Contains marginalia, underlining, marginal lining and endpaper notes

PDF Information: 43 pages – 3 MB

The Life And Selected Writings Of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York: The Modern library, 1944

Contains light underlining and marginalia.

Call #: E332 .J47

PDF Information: 35 pages – 13.7mb

The Tax Adviser, Volume 12, Number 10, October 1981, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Estate Planning: Choosing The Optimal Flower Bond, Paul E. Dascher, Richard B. Byars

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Echo Burn, Noah Bussey

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

No abstract provided.

The Destruction Of The European Jews, Raul Hilberg

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Chicago, Quadrangle Books [1961]

Call #: DS135.E83 H5 1961

Contains underlining, marginal lining, and endpaper notes

PDF Information: 111 pages – 14.1MB

Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

London, Dent [n.d.]

Call #: JC153 .H656

Contains markings

PDF Information: 20 pages – 8 MB

From Prop To Power: A Skybound Story, Emad Tag

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

The propeller spun in a hypnotic blur, the sun glinting off the polished cowling of the Piper Archer II. I sat on the left seat, my hands damp against the yoke, checklist crumpled slightly in my lap. “Mixture rich. Throttle set. Brakes... off.” My voice was steadier than I expected, though my heart raced ahead of the aircraft and there the journey began from flying tiny planes to huge ones.

Dawn Of Midnight, Sean M. Silver

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

"Dawn of Midnight" follows Jax Tartarus, a versatile flight engineer, aboard one of his travels on the retired URIS Polaris class ship the Dawn of Midnight. He is accompanied on this mission with six of his closest crew mates. They are tasked with the security and transportation of a group of medical personnel from the core planet of the galaxy to one on the outer rim of their republic.

Collaborating Through Place-Based Partnerships For Inclusion, Suanne Gibson

Plymouth Interdisciplinary Education Open Journal

This reflective paper presents thoughts and insights from an interactive session delivered by Professor Suanne Gibson at this year’s ‘The Power of Us’ Spaghetti Bridge with University of Plymouth conference, on May 1^st.

Suanne reflects on how her talk ‘Plymouth’s story: Place-based school improvement for inclusion 2021 onwards’ took shape, telling the tale of a city’s successful progression for inclusion via a series of cross city and cross sector partnerships and collaborations. Matters of educational leadership and effective management of inclusive ideals, innovative practices and policies for progress and evidenced impact across Plymouth are shared and critically considered. …

Between Orders And Silence, Katherine Britton

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

After retiring from twenty years of service in the Navy, Alex returns to civilian life burdened with the weight of silence, disconnection, and a fading sense of identity. Struggling to adapt to the unstructured world of home and family, his relationships with his wife Rachel and daughter Ava grow strained. Through vivid flashbacks of high-stakes moments aboard aircraft carriers and hangar bays, the story explores the enduring imprint of military life on the human spirit. As Alex begins to slowly rediscover a sense of purpose by teaching aviation maintenance at a local college, he slowly rebuilds the emotional bridges with …

Downwind Turn, Isaiah Kronemeyer

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

Downwind Turn tells the story of Eli, a former Army helicopter crew chief now working in the civilian aerospace world. After a routine test flight, he finds himself unsettled by memories he thought he had buried. When an old friend from his deployment days shows up unexpectedly, their conversation brings long-suppressed emotions to the surface. Set against the backdrop of flight lines and desert heat, the story explores the quiet weight of trauma, the bonds forged in war, and the moment when holding on starts to hurt more than letting go.

"Reflections In Moonlight" Poetry Collection, Kayla M. Scholl

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

Reflections in Moonlight is a poetic journey through motherhood, memory, grief, and personal rebirth told in phases, like the moon itself. Each poem reflects a stage of transformation, from the quiet invisibility of the new moon to the peaceful release of the waning crescent. With honesty and reverence, I explore how the moon’s steady rhythm mirrors the emotional tides of a woman growing, healing, and learning to rest in her own light.