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Prescribed Fire Regimes Influence Responses Of Fungal And Bacterial Communities On New Litter Substrates In A Brackish Tidal Marsh, Viet Q. Dao, Crystal N. Johnson, William J. Platt

Faculty Publications

Processes modifying newly deposited litter substrates should affect fine fuels in fire-managed tidal marsh ecosystems. Differences in chemical composition and dynamics of litter should arise from fire histories that generate pyrodiverse plant communities, tropical cyclones that deposit wrack as litter, tidal inundation that introduces and alters sediments and microbes, and interactions among these different processes. The resulting diversity and dynamics of available litter compounds should affect microbial (fungal and bacterial) communities and their roles in litter substrate dynamics and ecosystem responses over time. We experimentally examined effects of differences in litter types produced by different fire regimes and litter loads …

Comparative Transcriptomic Analyses Reveal Differences In The Responses Of Diploid And Triploid Eastern Oysters To Environmental Stress, Rujuta V Vaidya, Sarah Bodenstein, Dildorakhon Rasulova, Jerome F La Peyre, Morgan W Kelly

Faculty Publications

Triploid oysters are commonly used as the basis for production in the aquaculture of eastern oysters along the USA East and Gulf of Mexico coasts. While they are valued for their rapid growth, incidents of triploid mortality during summer months have been well documented in eastern oysters, especially at low salinity sites. We compared global transcriptomic responses of diploid and triploid oysters bred from the same three maternal source populations at two different hatcheries and outplanted to a high (annual mean salinity = 19.4 ± 6.7) and low (annual mean salinity = 9.3 ± 5.0) salinity site. Oysters were sampled …

Fall 2024 Catalog, Lsu Press

LSU Press Seasonal Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Bipolar Membrane Capacitive Deionization For The Selective Capture Of Lithium Ions From Brines And Conversion To Lithium Hydroxide, Tanmay Kulkarni, Aliya Muhammad I. Al Dhamen, Xiaoliu Zhang, Chan Wen Chiu, Hanrui Zhang, Feifei Shi, Revati Kumar, Christopher G. Arges

Faculty Publications

Meeting the increasing demand for lithium in vehicle electrification and renewable energy storage requires innovations in lithium-ion (Li⁺) separations. Traditional solar evaporation methods for lithium recovery are slow and consume tremendous volumes of water and secondary chemicals (acids and bases). This study introduces a bipolar membrane capacitive deionization (BPM-CDI) unit for direct lithium extraction and LiOH production without the external addition of acids and bases. Utilizing de-lithiated lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) coated carbon cloth electrodes, the BPM-CDI unit demonstrates selective Li⁺ capture over competing ions. Molecular dynamics simulations and H-cell experiments elucidate pH inversion mechanisms during Li⁺ release, …

Monarch, Victoria Bourne (Editor)

Monarch Magazine

Fall 2024 issue of Monarch, the Old Dominion University Magazine.

Subtitled: Forward-Focused: ODU & EVMS Make History

2024 Fall Nutshell, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

Fall 2024 issue of the Nutshell.

Zermelo's Theorem: How To Reach A Standard Of Perfect Play In Chess, Elisha Amadasu '26

Annual Student Research Poster Session

Zermelo’s theorem establishes that in any two player zero-sum game with perfect information (without the element of chance), either one side can force a win regardless of how the other side plays, or both sides can force a draw (if allowed in the rules). This theorem encouraged me to see how I could better my chess to see if I could exploit the existence of this perfect standard. I considered how chess engines play, as they are currently the strongest at playing chess. I understood that they often look 60-70 moves deep from the opening stage of the game, which …

2024-10-01 Caudill Connection, Morehead State University. Caudill College Of Arts, Humanities And Social Sciences.

Caudill Connection

Caudill Connection newsletter for October of 2024.

Empirical Support For Theoretical Conjectures, Luke O. Fanguna, Daniel Frishberg

College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The PI is engaged in ongoing work on experiments designed to gather evidence for or against conjectures in one or both of two active areas in theoretical computer science: Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) mixing times, and greedy approximation algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems. Research in the area of MCMC mixing seeks to prove theoretical upper and lower bounds on the mixing times—or convergence times—of random walk-based algorithms for sampling from various distributions. The PI has published three papers,,, in 2023, on this research, which were entirely theoretical. Two of these papers2,3—comprising the PI’s dissertation—left open a significant gap between …

Remote Operated Amateur Radio Using Raspberry Pi And Limesdr, Esteban I. Perez

College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program

This project presents the design and implementation of a portable, remotely programmable amateur radio system operating on the 2-meter and 70-cm bands. The system utilizes Raspberry Pi 5 and LimeSDR hardware to facilitate communication between aerial and ground units, allowing for efficient transmission and reception of synchronization and calibration waveforms. A custom communication protocol incorporating BPSK modulation and a two-tone signaling mechanism enables time-of-flight measurements for calculating distances between nodes. This low-cost solution has potential applications in civilian sectors, such as search and rescue operations, where accurate direction finding and target localization are critical. Full-duplex operation enhances the system's capability …

Lies, Counter-Lies, And Disinformation In The Marketplace Of Ideas, Enrique Armijo

Indiana Law Journal

The First Amendment’s main theoretical account has been as consistent as it has been influential. As John Stuart Mill wrote in On Liberty in 1859, and as First Amendment theory and doctrine, following Mill, have maintained since, the truthfinding process requires that truth and falsity collide in an open marketplace of ideas. Because false speech clarifies truth, and government cannot be trusted to decide for knowledge-seekers what is true, counterspeech is the proper—indeed in most cases the only—remedy for correcting falsity. However, this account itself relies on several false premises. Participants in knowledge production environments are often not motivated by …

2024 Eacts/Eactaic Guidelines On Patient Blood Management In Adult Cardiac Surgery In Collaboration With Ebcp, Filip Casselman, Marcus Lance, Aamer Ahmed, Alice Ascari, Juan Blanco-Morillo, Daniel Bolliger, Maroua Eid, Gabor Erdoes, Renard Gerhardus Haumann

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Clinical practice guidelines consolidate and evaluate all pertinent evidence available at their time of formulation on a specific topic, the goal being to assist physicians in determining the most effective management strategies for patients with a particular condition. These guidelines assess the impact on patient outcomes and weigh the risk–benefit ratio of various diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. Although not a replacement for textbooks, they provide supplementary information on topics relevant to current clinical practice, becoming an essential tool to support physicians' decision making in daily practice. Nonetheless, it is crucial to understand that these recommendations are intended to guide but …

Vol 69 #5, Melanie Argo

MPLA Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Fall 2024, Seattle University

Seattle University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Jurisdictional Competition On Standard-Essential Patents, Wentong Zheng

UF Law Faculty Publications

his Article offers a systematic examination of jurisdictional competition on standard-essential patents (“SEPs”). SEPs are patents essential to technology standards developed by standard-setting organizations (“SSOs”). To reduce potential patent holdup, SSOs generally require SEP holders to commit to licensing SEPs on “fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory” (“FRAND”) terms. During the last decade, jurisdictions around the world have been engaged in fierce competition to set the ground rules on FRAND and other requirements for SEP licensing. This Article traces the legal landscape of this jurisdictional competition and examines how three major jurisdictions, the United States, Europe, and China, have developed divergent stances …

Living The Good Life In The Anthropocene, Karrigan Bork, Karen Bradshaw, Rebecca Bratspies, Cinnamon Carlarne, Bruce Carpenter, Robin Kundis Craig, Sarah Fox, Josh Galperin, Francis Hicks, Keith Hirokawa, Kevin Lynch, Ruhan S. Nagra, Michele Okoh, Jessica Owley, Amber Polk, Melissa Powers, Shannon Roesler, J.B. Ruhl, Danielle Stokes, Anastasia Telesetsky

Articles

The Stockholm Resilience Centre has concluded that the number of "planetary boundaries" we are crossing has increased from three in 2009, when the Centre's researchers first introduced the concept, to six in 2023. Crossing these boundaries means humans are changing basic attributes of planetary systems to the point of risking the future of civilization. And the distinction between "safe" and "just" planetary boundaries raises questions regarding how to conceptualize the "good life." In this latest in a biannual series of essays, members of the Environmental Law Collaborative explore conceptions of the "good" as well as the various elements necessary to …

Updating The Org Chart, Chris Sharpe, Kristina Clement, Chelsee Dickson, Hannah Givens

Library Reorganization Toolkit

A selection of materials related to reviewing and updating the Library organization chart.

Transportation Racism And State-Created Danger: A Civil Rights Litigation Strategy For Pedestrians Harmed By Traffic Violence, Riley Freedman

Washington Law Review

Pedestrian fatality rates in the United States are markedly high compared to peer nations and are on the rise. The distribution of these deaths shows an alarming racial gap: Black pedestrians are twice as likely to be killed compared to white pedestrians. One significant factor that explains the disparity is the greater presence of wide, high-speed roads—built to move traffic quickly at the expense of pedestrian safety—in Black neighborhoods. In some cases, there is evidence that governments intentionally placed roads through and around Black neighborhoods for racially discriminatory reasons.

This Comment argues that a pedestrian harmed or killed by a …

Bibliography For "Ai: The Next Chapter Display", Arianna Tillman, Isabella Piechota

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography created to support a display about artificial intelligence at the Leatherby Libraries during Fall 2024 at the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University.

Maryland And The Push For Data Privacy, Michael Mellon

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

State Regulation Of Wetlands Post-Sackett: Assessing And Improving Maryland’S Wetlands Policies And Legal Tools To Better Protect State Wetlands, Kai Hardy

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

El Leñador, October 2024, El Leñador Staff

El Leñador Newspaper

El Leñador is an English and Spanish newspaper produced by Humboldt State University students. Our staff cover and provide news to Latinx and other diverse communities on campus and in Humboldt County. We are committed to providing relevant news and expanding the representations and stories told about people of color and other marginalized groups. Our work helps create more social, political and cultural diversity in local media.

El Leñador es un periodico en español y inglés producido por estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Humboldt. Nuestro personal cubre y provee noticias a la comunidad Latinx y otras comunidades diversas en …

Fair + Equitable October 2024, International Association Of Assessing Officers

Fair + Equitable

The October F+E issue reviews the recent IAAO Annual Conference in Denver.

• Overall review of the conference
• Award winners announced
• 9 in 90 – Q&A with 2012 President Debra Asbury
• 2024 IAAO Fellows Class announced
• 20th anniversary of buying Kansas City office
• 2024 election information
• Bylaws amendment information
• “Why I give to IAAO” series
• Maui fires impact on property owners, tenants
• AI to be focus of International Research Symposium, set for Amsterdam in December
• Legal Seminar set for Chicago
• Opinion piece on land use restrictions
• Thought leader article on AI and mass appraisal
• New library materials
• New IAAO designees
• Career …

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: A Comparative Analysis Of The Dormant Commerce Clause And Internal Trade Barrier Mitigation, Naman Patel

Washington Law Review

The Dormant Commerce Clause jurisprudence of the United States has been one of the most widely criticized doctrines of American constitutional law. However, most of these criticisms fail to consider the economic implications of the Dormant Commerce Clause, namely the benefits this doctrine has provided in facilitating internal free trade amongst the states. This Comment argues that the Dormant Commerce Clause has given American courts an effective tool to promote interstate free trade by removing state regulations that create non-tariff barriers to trade. To support this assertion, this Comment utilizes a comparative constitutional analysis to examine how the constitutional systems …

Surrealist Photography: Past, Present, And Future, Carmen Kennedy

Honors Projects

Surrealist Photography: Past, Present, and Future is a research project diving into surrealist photographers, contemporary photographers, and AI. Starting the paper, I give historical context on the movement including the founder Andre Breton, surrealist painters that either had a significant contribution or interesting way to create, themes explored, and techniques used. The surrealist photographers I researched are Man Ray, Angus McBean, and Claude Cahun. Then, I analyze the works of Erik Johansson, Pat Brassington, and Aida Muluneh and how their work is inspired by or has the vibe of surrealist photographs from the movement. Lastly, I start to explore the …

‭ Configuraciones De Redes Eléctricas Híbridas Eólico-Nuclear En Tierra Del Fuego:‬ ‭ Evaluación De La Viabilidad Técnica Y Las Principales Barreras Para El Despliegue‬ ‭ Remoto De Reactores Nucleares Modulares Pequeños Y Micro Modulares‬ ‭, Madeline P. O'Keefe

Argentina: People, Environment, and Climate Change in Patagonia and Antarctica

‭ Resumen‬ ‭

Este papel evalúa la viabilidad técnica de desplegar reactores modulares remotos para‬ ‭ complementar un proyecto de parque eólico existente en la red eléctrica aislada de Tierra del‬ ‭ Fuego, Argentina. Una transición rápida hacia tecnologías de energía limpia es crucial para‬ ‭ mitigar las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero causadas por humanos, siendo la‬ ‭ producción y el consumo de energía los principales contribuyentes al cambio climático. Dentro‬ ‭ de estas tecnologías, la energía nuclear ofrece una solución confiable, escalable y de bajas‬ ‭ emisiones de carbono. En el campo de la energía nuclear, este …

New Loads And Service Factors For Distribution Transformers Following The Transition To High-Efficiency Heat Pumps, Solar Pv, And Ev Charging, Steven B. Poore, Rosemary E. Alden, Timothy Rooney, Dan M. Ionel

Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Research

Replacement of conventional high-power appliances including heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) and resistive electric water heaters (EWHs) with heat pumps is expected to be implemented long-term to increase energy efficiency. Even with efficiency upgrades, future residential power demand may rise due to increasing electric vehicle (EV) penetration. Extensive experimental data from field demonstrators and regional utilities as well as thousands of synthetically generated loads are utilized to investigate the effect of heat pumps, EV charging, and distributed solar PV on residential power demand and distribution transformers. Values are established for typical rating distribution and connection to multiple houses to study …

Solar Pv And Ev Controls For Reactive Power Support On Large Distribution Systems Modeled With Experimental And Synthetic Loads, Rosemary E. Alden, Malcolm Mcculloch, Dan M. Ionel

Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Research

Changes to electric power distribution equipment may be needed to adapt to distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic (PV) generation and electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Within this paper, an optimization methodology for reactive power support (RPS) controls managed by utilities for EV bi-directional charger power factor and improve substation power quality and voltage across the system is proposed. An IEEE benchmark distribution system, the 123 node test feeder, is modified to include 1,765 experimental residential profiles at typical, high resolution of 15min from smart meters, solar PV generation calculated from weather data, and EV modules based on driver …

Caroliniana Columns - Fall 2024, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society Newsletter - Columns

The 87th Annual Meeting of the University South Caroliniana Society May 11, 2024 (Business Session) / Nathan Saunders… p.2

Taste the State: Program of the 87th Annual Meeting of the University South Caroliniana Society … p.3

Rowe address: An important new acquisition … p.8

Reunited: SCL, SCPC, and the DOH … p.8

Personal Reflections on the South Caroliniana Library / Jay White … p.9

Renovations recognized: Work on Caroliniana Wins Preservation Award … p.16

Thank you, Graham Duncan / Craig M. Keeney … p.17

Proslavery Malthusianism at South Carolina College / K. Howell Keiser, Jr. … p.18

Primary Sources: Authors …

A Retrospective Analysis Of Sheep Generated By Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer, Ying Liu, Rusty Stott, Misha Regouski, Zhiqiang Fan, Iuri Viotti Perisse, Tayler Patrick, Jacob Keim, Qinggang Meng, Irina A. Polejaeva

Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is one of the primary methods for production of genetically engineered sheep, which allows for gene editing or transgene introduction in somatic cells. The use of SCNT eliminates the risk of genetic mosaicism in embryos and animals that is commonly observed after zygote micromanipulations. This retrospective analysis of SCNT in sheep performed at Utah State University, spanning from 2016 to 2021, examined parameters that may impact pregnancy and full-term development, including donor oocytes (donor age), donor cell lines, SCNT parameters (time of oocyte activation following SCNT, number of transferred embryos, in vitro maturation and culture …