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A Distributed Trading Connection Model Between Electricity Spot Market And Green Electricity Capacity Market Based O N Perfect Equilibrium Of Subgame, Guozhong Luo, Qilin Cheng, Ming Zhu, Xiaolu Li, Gangyi Zhu, Shiyi Liu, Jun Li, Yuguo Chen, Jian Zhang

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Under the guidance of the carbo n peaking and car bon neutrality policy, diversified markets such as the electricity spot market and the green electricity market coexist.In response to the mismatch in trading connections caused by the time difference between the green electricity capacity market and the electricity spot market, a distributed trading connection model between the two markets based on the perfect equilibrium of the subgame is proposed.Firstly, the cost and benefit functions of the electricity spot market are proposed, and those of the green electricity capacity market are also provided.Secondly, a trading connection model between the electricity spot …

A Single-Stage Matrix-Type Solid-State Transformer With Reduced Switching Tubes, Siwei Lin, Zhike Xu

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

This paper presents a single-stage matrix-type solid-state transformer （SM-SST） with reduced switching tubes.In the proposed topology, the power-frequency full bridge shares filter capacitors with high-frequency （HF） half-bridges, which effectively reduces the number of switching tubes and capacitors.The adoption of electrolytic capacitorless matrix-type topology enhances the system ’s potential reliability and power density, achieves instantaneous power balance between the source and load, eliminates ripple power with double grid frequency, and enables inherent power factor correction （PFC） without the need for a current control loop.Additionally, this paper analyzes the zero voltage switching （ZVS） characteristics under time-varying DC bus voltages.As a result, the …

Simultaneous Wireless Power And Information Transmission Technology Based On 16qam, Jian Zhang, Jie Zou, Lei Wang, Taotao Zheng, Jun Zhou

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

A simultaneous wireless power and information transmission （SWPIT） technology based on 16-quadrature amplitude modulation （16QAM） is proposed to achieve efficient and synchronized transmission of both power and information over a single transmission channel.The technology integrates a wireless power transfer module, a signal generation module, a transmission control module, and a signal acquisition and demodulation module to work in concert.It utilizes phase-shift control for stable transmission and soft switching operation during independent power transmission.By combining the 16QAM and the sinusoidal pulse width modulation （SPWM） technology during synchronized transmission of power and information, it also resists channel interference and ensures the accuracy …

Robust Stochastic Bidding Strategy For Combined Wind Farm And Energy Storage System Participating In Spot Markets With Multiple Uncertain Factors Considered, Yang Wu, Yuan Leng, Xiumin Huang, Zhilin Lu, Shuangquan Liu, Ziyang Liang, Mingbo Liu

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Wind power enterprises struggle to guarantee their revenue in the electricity spot market due to the reverse peak regulation characteristic and the uncertainty of wind power.To address these issues, the advantages of compressed air energy storage （CAES） including large capacity, long service life, low cost, and high efficiency are utilized, and a biddin g strategy for the combined wind farm and CAES to jointly participate in the day-ahead, intraday, and real-time markets is proposed.With the goal of maximizing the system ’s revenue in the spot market, typical scenarios are used to describe the uncertainty of wind power output and intraday …

Temperature Rise And Failure Characteristics Of Zinc Oxide Resistor For Arrester Considering Pulse Current Waveform, Yutang Ma, Jun Cao, Lu Qu, Hao Geng, Jun Shi, Ziping Liu

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Multiple lightning strikes can cause thermal failure of arresters under impact, posing a threat to the safe operation of the power system.This article establishes an electric-thermal instantaneous coupling model for zinc oxide resistors under multiple pulse current waveforms, proposes an integration criterion for equivalent current energy, compares the thermal characteristics of zinc oxide resistors under multiple lightning pulse waveforms, continuous pulse current waveforms, and equivalent current waveforms, and analyzes the influence of pulse current waveforms on the thermal characteristics, degradation forms, and failure mechanisms of zinc oxide resistors based on the simulation test results of impact damage of zinc oxide …

Research Review On Fire Safety Management Of Grid-Side Electrochemical Energy Storage Power Stations In New Power Systems, Xinghang Weng, Sheng Su

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

The grid-side electrochemical energy storage power station exhibits high flexibility in power regulation and frequency control and serves as one of the key approaches for new power systems to advance the “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals ” and drive the transformation of energy structure.First, the basic concepts of electrochemical energy storage power stations and their development status in China and abroad are summarized and analyzed.Then, the safety mechanism of electrochemical energy storage is analyzed based on typical fire safety accidents of global electrochemical energy storage power stations.The necessity of fire safety management is elaborated on from three dimensions, namely …

Multi-Time-Scale Rolling Optimization And Control Strategy For Hybrid Energy Storage Based On Empirical Mode Decomposition, Wenyuan Zhang, Liping Tan, Zhiqiang Xu, Qing Chen, Shijie Zhang, Yushuang He

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

To effectively improve the new energy accommodation level of photovoltaic （PV） transformer districts and the tie-line power fluctuation suppression capability and address the problem that various energy storage systems cannot achieve optimal output from a global perspective due to the need for secondary correction in the “optimization-first and decomposition-later ” control approach, a multi-time-scale rolling optimization and control strategy for hybrid energy storage based on empirical mode decomposition （EMD） is proposed.Firstly, the EMD is used to decompose the net load power of transformer districts into high-frequency and low-frequency modal components, which are taken as the reference output powers of the …

Staff Education To Improve Patient Medication Adherence For Schizophrenia Using Long-Acting Injectables, Adela Ghogomu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This doctoral project was conducted as a staff education initiative based on a comprehensive literature review that emphasized the importance of staff education in improving healthcare outcomes. The practice problem identified was a lack of staff knowledge and education regarding long-acting injectables (LAIs) in clients with schizophrenia, which contributed to inconsistent support for client medication adherence. It was essential to address this issue because nurses play a crucial role in medication management, patient education, and adherence support. The practice-focused question explored was: Will staff education regarding the use of long-acting injectables in clients with schizophrenia to enhance medication adherence improve …

Teachers’ Perceptions Of Employer-Provided Afterschool Childcare As A Retention Strategy: A Herzberg-Informed Qualitative Case Study, Lakinsha R. Swinton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Teacher retention has been a growing issue, as the rate of teacher vacancies has continued to increase after the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in teacher vacancies after the pandemic highlighted the importance of retaining and attracting highly qualified teachers for schools and school districts. A coastal South Carolina school district had been providing employee support services to retain current staff and create a competitive advantage over other school districts in attracting new staff. The purpose of this generic qualitative study is to examine the perception of classroom teachers regarding the efficacy of free afterschool childcare as an employee support service …

Using Improvement Science To Examine The Effects Of The Eureka Math On Teacher Perceptions And Student Achievement In Grades 3–5, Latishia Ptomey

Education Theses and Dissertations

This Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice (ISDiP) investigates teacher perceptions of implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition in grades three through five within a rural Central Texas district and the resulting impact on student achievement. The study employed a mixed methods design incorporating surveys, observations, and performance data collected over two academic years (2023-2025). Participants over the two years included 16 teachers, one instructional coach, and one principal at a campus of approximately 500 students in grades three through five. Teacher perceptions were analyzed to understand factors influencing curriculum fidelity, instructional practices, and classroom implementation. Concurrently, student mathematics performance was monitored …

Exploring Occupational Therapists' Experiences With Animal Assisted Therapy Competencies For Safe And Ethical Practice, Macy Burr

Student Dissertations

The implementation of animal-assisted therapy requires professionals to establish competencies and work with animals that possess specific characteristics and have undergone specialized training. Researchers noted a lack of uniform guidelines for practicing animal-assisted therapy in occupational therapy. The Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals recently developed a set of competencies for the safe and ethical inclusion of animals in professional settings, with a section in the appendix specifically tailored to occupational therapy. Although extensive research was conducted to develop these competencies, there is little research on their application to practice. The identified problem was the lack of research to guide the …

Shaping Oman’S Child Health Future By 2040: Key Projections For Population And Workforce In Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics, Watfa Al-Mamari, Ahmed B. Idris, Rola Al-Balushi, Kamila Al-Alawi, Saquib Jalees, Ahmed Al-Saidi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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April 4, 1968: A Law Student’S Night In The Memphis Jail, Alex Jay Hurder

Vanderbilt Social Justice Reporter

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Presidential Search Committee Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2025 December 18, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

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The Ascot App – A Plant Tracking Smartphone Tool For Field-Based Community Science, Demian A. Willette, Aaron W. Floreani, Stephanie A. Flores, Milla P. Markovic, Coby T. Sanders, Evan Yu, John David N. Dionisio

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

Urban tree planting efforts have accelerated globally, but systematic monitoring of planted trees, particularly of survivorship and growth, lags behind. To help address this challenge, we developed and implemented the Ascot App, a free, mobile-based tool designed to streamline citizen science data collection in urban habitat restoration projects. Deployed at a Miyawaki-style microforest in Ascot Hills Park, Los Angeles, the app enables volunteers with minimal training to scan QR-coded tags on seedlings and submit standardized, timestamped plant health data via an intuitive interface. The app reduces user error through simplified prompts and integrates directly with a web-based administrative portal for …

Using Ecorevelatory Design And Landscape Biography To Promote Ecological Literacy In Menomonee Valley, Milwaukee, Wi, Usa, Jennifer Engelke

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

Menomonee Valley in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a defunct brownfield site into a vibrant landscape of community parks within a revitalized industrial corridor. This change was driven by ecological restoration, stormwater management, and renewed connections to the Menomonee River. Central to this transformation was the use of ecorevelatory design, which draws on historical narratives and site-specific stories to highlight the presence and importance of more-than-human elements such as water, vegetation, and wildlife. To assess how contemporary users engage with these ecological features, the study employed stakeholder interviews, intercept surveys, and site observations. These methods explored …

Life-Threatening Bradycardia In Anti-Nmda-Receptor Encephalitis And A Novel Use For Permanent Pacing, Areeba Basit, Yike Jiang, Emily A Smitherman, Heather Van Mater, Taylor Howard, Alexander J Sandweiss, Kristen S Fisher

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Pediatric anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (pNMDARE) is an autoantibody-mediated disorder that can cause severe autonomic dysfunction, including symptomatic bradycardia and asystole. Dysautonomia can last for years, making it very challenging to manage.

Objective: To describe outcomes of 5 pNMDARE patients with life-threatening bradycardic and/or asystolic events who were managed with permanent or semi-permanent pacemaker implantation.

Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of 5 patients from multiple institutions. We included patients with a diagnosis of pNMDARE (confirmed by positive cerebrospinal fluid and/or serum anti-NMDAR antibodies) who had a permanent or semi-permanent pacemaker placed due to symptomatic bradycardia, sinus pauses, and/or …

Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists For Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomised Controlled Trials, Jose Iglesias, Eunseuk Lee, Chayakrit Krittanawong, Mahboob Alam, Debabrata Mukherjee

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: The role of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) in acute myocardial infarction (MI) remains controversial, with conflicting evidence from landmark trials. We aimed to assess the impact of MRAs on mortality and cardiovascular outcomes post-acute MI.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and Cochrane CENTRAL databases up to February 2025 for randomised controlled trials comparing MRAs with placebo or standard care in adults experiencing acute MI. Primary outcome was all-cause mortality; secondary outcomes included cardiovascular mortality, heart failure, recurrent MI and ventricular arrhythmia. Data were pooled using random-effects models, with heterogeneity explored via subgroup analyses and meta-regression.

Results: 15 trials …

Spatial Conversations: Opportunities To Share Geographic Knowledge, L. Jesse Rouse, Barbara L. Maclennan, Susan J. Bergeron, H. Franklin Lafone

Anthropology and Geography

For more than twenty years geographers have taken advantage of “new media” to share information, make connections, and expand the “spatial conversation.” As blogs opened the door for informal self-publishing and communicating about narrow, focused topic areas, geographers began to use emerging media platforms to present ideas to a broader audience, more quickly and interactively, as new data and technologies became available. Audio podcasts and videos broadened the platforms for dissemination and provide a greater level of immersion through digital media. Between the open publishing and subscription opportunities, and interaction provided through comments and social media engagement, a dialectic was …

Child Maltreatment And Recidivism: Do Maltreatment Patterns Influence General And Violent Reoffending?, Nan Li, Matt Shelton, Elena L. Grigorenko

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

This study examined whether patterns of maltreatment predicted reoffending among 5,194 justice-involved youth (JIY) from a large Texas juvenile probation department. Using latent class analysis on five maltreatment types (physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and exposure to domestic violence), we empirically identified three classes: “Poly-victimization” (17.8%; high across all types), “Psychological Maltreatment” (15.3%; high emotional abuse and neglect), and “Low Maltreatment” (66.9%; low/moderate across types). JIY in the “Poly-victimization” and “Psychological Maltreatment” classes were more likely to engage in general and violent reoffending within 1 year controlling for covariates. These findings highlight the varying importance of different maltreatment …

Factors Influencing The Choice Of Neurology As A Specialty Among Medical Students And Physicians In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Muhannad A. Alahmadi, Moath M. Alomairi, Aseel O. Banasir, Omar Babateen

Saudi Toxicology Journal

Neurological disorders represent a substantial global health burden and contribute to the rising demand for neurologists. In Saudi Arabia, the shortage of neurologists underscores the importance of understanding how medical students and physicians perceive neurology as a career. This study aimed to explore the level of interest in neurology and identify factors influencing specialty selection. This cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2024 among undergraduate medical students and medical graduates (residents, fellows, specialists, and consultants) in Saudi Arabia. First-year students and those without prior exposure to neurology were excluded. Data were collected through a structured online questionnaire distributed …

Understanding Pancreatic Islet Stress Responses And Developing Strategies To Improve Transplantation Grafts, Marlie Maria Maestas

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide, characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion or action. While current treatments range from pharmacotherapy to experimental cell-based therapies, progress remains hampered by donor scarcity and an incomplete understanding of islet stress responses. This dissertation investigates cellular stress responses in pancreatic islets and strategies to improve stem cell-derived islet (SC-islet) transplantation. The first chapter provides an overview of diabetes pathophysiology, modeling approaches, and treatment options. In the second chapter, we use single-cell RNA sequencing to investigate cell-type-specific responses to diabetes-associated stress in primary human islets exposed to endoplasmic …

Sustainability Strategies For Independent, Quick-Service Restaurant Businesses To Survive Beyond 5 Years, Winston Daniel Pauley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Independent quick-service restaurant owners face challenges sustaining their businesses beyond 5 years of operation. Many independent quick-service restaurant owners are concerned about maintaining sustainable business operations, as failure can negatively affect owners, employees, and the communities they serve. Grounded in the resourcebased view theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore the successful sustainability strategies that quick-service restaurant owners used to survive beyond 5 years. The participants were six independent, quick-service restaurant owners operating in the state of Maryland who employed effective sustainability strategies to survive for more than 5 years. Data were collected using semistructured …

Clinical Nurses' Perceived Educational Value Of Nursing Journal Clubs, Jennifer De Beer, Elham Alsanea, Joynalyn Barrios, Shahd Brnawi, Wejdan Barayan, Wadea Beheri, Emily Lenore Heaphy

Individual Open Access Articles

Background: Evidence-based practice plays a pivotal role in modern nursing decision-making. Healthcare organizations must ensure that nurses consistently have access to and apply the most current evidence. The journal club is a key method for evidence-based education among healthcare professionals. The study aimed to evaluate the perceived educational value of journal clubs among clinical nurses.

Methods: The study used a cross-sectional descriptive survey approach. The setting included a large tertiary hospital in the western region of Saudi Arabia. A total of 208 nurses (mean age 38.9 ± 9.1 years; 88.9% female) were randomly sampled. Participants had attended an EBP workshop …

Attitudes And Perception Of Lis Students Towards Artificial Intelligence(Ai), Shahzadi Humbhi, Shabbir Tareen, Alia Humbhi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Artificial Intelligence refers to computer systems that can think and behave like humans. It is becoming essential in the education system as it has the potential to transform the way of teaching and learning in an academic environment. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate LIS students' attitudes and perceptions of AI, as well as how these technologies benefit their academic performance. The study also identified barriers that LIS students confront when adopting AI tools. For this purpose, a survey questionnaire was designed to assess students' knowledge and attitudes concerning AI, as well as its applications to improve academic performance. …

Rapid Detection Of Chicken Residues On Poultry Plant Surfaces Using Color And Fluorescence Spectrometry, Clark Griscom, Dongyi Wang, Corliss A. O'Bryan, Rimmo Room, Philip G. Crandall

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Color and fluorescence spectrometry were evaluated as rapid, objective tools for verifying the cleanliness of poultry-processing food-contacting surfaces contaminated with a model chicken solution across six common materials. Both techniques detected chicken residues at dilutions several orders of magnitude below human visual and olfactory thresholds, with stainless steel and blue plastic yielding the largest color differences between clean and contaminated states and fluorescence measurements remaining highly sensitive on all tested surfaces. Representative limits of detection were on the order of 1:50-1:100 dilution of chicken residue for color measurements on most surfaces and approximately 1:50 for fluorescence measurements, compared with human …

Presence Of Eosinophils May Represent An Earlier Stage In Achalasia Pathogenesis, Andrea Costantini, Chandra Prakash Gyawali, Francesca Forattini, Valentina Angerilli, Matteo Ghisa, Luca Provenzano, Giovanni Capovilla, Loredana Nicoletti, Michele Valmasoni, Matteo Fassan, Edoardo Vincenzo Savarino, Renato Salvador

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Intraepithelial eosinophils have been described in patients with esophageal motor disorders. Conversely, motor disorders and even achalasia have been reported in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

OBJECTIVES: This prospective study aimed to further investigate the association between eosinophilia and achalasia.

DESIGN: This is a prospective study.

METHODS: A series of 30 consecutive treatment-naïve achalasia patients (mean age: 45.5 years, 53% female) undergoing laparoscopic myotomy were prospectively enrolled. Preoperative demographic and clinical data, radiological findings, and high-resolution manometry (HRM) features were collected. Patients underwent upper endoscopy with biopsy sampling before surgery, and two samples of distal esophageal muscle were obtained …

Limited Agreement On Acl Tear Location Between Arthroscopy And Mri: A Prospective Evaluation, Richard Silverman, Derrick M Knapik, Matthew V Smith, Jonathan C Baker, Kelby Napier, Matthew J Matava, Robert H Brophy

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Renewed interest in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) preservation has led to increased focus on tear location within the knee joint in treatment decisions, with primary ACL repair reserved for proximal tears. Retrospective studies have reported varying tear locations in adults when assessed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with few studies comparing tear location on MRI versus intraoperative findings.

PURPOSE: To prospectively determine the distribution of ACL tear location assessed on MRI versus intraoperative evaluation to test the hypothesis that < 15% of ACL tears are proximal type avulsions.

STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study (Diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2.

METHODS: A total of 174 patients with clinically confirmed full-thickness ACL …

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy: A Treatment Option For Substance Use Disorders, Miriam N. Mukasa, Ashley Yaugher, Ty Aller

All Current Publications

There are many evidence-based treatments for individuals experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs) that support both individuals and families. Psychological treatments are effective for a wide range of SUDs, making them a key approach for helping people with differing needs. This fact sheet provides information on treatments and provides more detail about acceptance and commitment therapy as a SUD treatment support.

Trametinib Decreased Intracerebral Hemorrhages And Endothelial-To-Mesenchymal Transition In Kras, Ohnmar Myint, Bridger Freeman, Jae Yeong Jeong, Hyejin Park, Samantha M Wilfur, Jung-Eun Park, Jaroslaw Aronowski, Eun S Park, Peng R Chen, Eunhee Kim

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) are a major risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhages in young patients. Recent clinical studies have reported that the majority of human bAVMs harbor somatic KRAS mutations. In our previous study, we confirmed the causal role of endothelial KRASG12V mutation in bAVM development in mice through hyperactivation of the MEK/ERK (extracellular signal-regulated kinase) pathway. However, the treatment efficacy of targeting MEK/ERK signaling in bAVMs, regarding clinical and biological outcomes, remains unclear.

Methods: In this study, we used the Food and Drug Administration-approved MEK inhibitor, trametinib, to treat mice with bAVMs induced by brain endothelial cell (EC)-specific …