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An Early Bronze Age I–Early Bronze Age Iii Occupation Sequence At Tamra, Western Galilee (With A Contribution By Ofer Marder)(Pp. 1–19), Howard Smithline

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The excavation at Tamra yielded important information concerning the Early Bronze Age on the eastern edge of the ‘Akko plain. The first recognizable settlement was established during EB IB. This phase was followed by an EB II settlement, whose pottery assemblage was typically dominated by a large number of Metallic Ware vessels. The major contribution of the excavation, however, is the documentation of an established settlement during EB III. The discovery of an EB III occupation that includes Khirbet Kerak Ware finally introduces this period and its pottery repertoire into the plain.

Magnetic Prospecting Of Archaeological Targets At Ḥorbat Be’Er Shema‘ (Pp. 249–253), Sonia Itkis

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The Skeletal Remains From Khirbat Umm Leisun, Jerusalem (Pp. 205–208), Yossi Nagar

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Bishop Iohane From Khirbat Umm Leisun And The Caucasian Albanian Church (Pp. 195–197), Yana Tchekhanovets

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A Georgian Monastery From The Byzantine Period At Khirbat Umm Leisun, Jerusalem (With A Contribution By Jon Seligman And Iulon Gagoshidze) (Pp. 145–179), Jon Seligman

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Development Of A Basilar Membrane-Inspired Mechanical Spectrum Analyzer Using Metastructures For Enhanced Frequency Selectivity, Shantanu H. Chavan, Vijaya Venkata Narasimha Sriram Malladi

Michigan Tech Publications

This study introduces a mechanical spectrum analyzer (MSA) inspired by the tonotopic organization of the basilar membrane (BM), designed to achieve two critical features. First, it replicates the traveling-wave behavior of the BM, characterized by energy dissipation without reflections at the boundaries. Second, it enables the physical encoding of the wave energy into distinct spectral components. Moving beyond the conventional focus on metamaterial design, this research investigates wave propagation behavior and energy dissipation within metastructures, with particular attention to how individual unit cells absorb energy. To achieve these objectives, a metastructural design methodology is employed. Experimental characterization of metastructure samples …

In Memoriam - Nora Sabelli: Master Orchestrator Of Grant Programs And Mentor For Advancing The Interdisciplinary Learning Sciences Field, Eric Hamilton, Jeremy Roschelle, Roy Pea, Barbara Means, Louis Gomez, Kim Gomez, Nancy Butler Songer

Education Division Scholarship

On Friday, September 6, 2024, the learning sciences field lost a giant in Dr. Nora Sabelli, 87 years old, a personal mentor to many researchers and an inspiration to so many learning scientists and STEM leaders. Nora’s first professional career was as a computational chemist, and later she became a passionate leader in research for improving STEM education. Nora’s time as a senior program officer at the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Education and Human Resources (EHR) directorate was legendary; she was a force of nature who reshaped funding priorities for stronger science and a stronger connection of science to education …

A Qualitative Study Of The Role Of Hearing Aid Use And Physical Fit Accessories In A Sample Of Older Adults, Mohamed Rahme, Paula Folkeard, Susan Scollie

Communication Sciences and Disorders Publications

Objective: The purpose of the study was to qualitatively describe the experiences of hearing aid andphysical fit accessories use during physical activity and exercise participation in a sample of older adultswith hearing loss.

Design: A prospective qualitative research design was employed with the use of focus groups with older adult participants who were fitted with hearing aids and physical fit accessories.

Study Sample: Twelve older adults with hearing loss (six experienced and six new hearing aid users, age range 64 – 88 years) were recruited in this study.

Results: The barriers to hearing at physical activity and exercise environments were …

Tidal Flood And Slow Onset Mobility In The Urban Community On The Northeast Coast Of Central Java, Indonesia, Haryani Saptaningtyas, Singgih Nugroho, Damar Waskitojati, Agung Waskito Adi, Cicilia Dwi Wuryaningsih, Ambar Istiyani, Louie Bacomo, Rowena Soreaga

SOSE Affiliate: Manila Observatory

This paper analyzed the various mobility patterns related to climate change in urban areas, focusing on the impacts of tidal floods and land subsidence in the coastal area of Central Java. The gradual changes in the coastal area are driven by climate change and development plans around the village, which have increased vulnerability. The community often experiences the impacts of rising sea levels and land surface subsidence, damaging the residential environment, public facilities, and hindering transportation and economic activities. This paper explores the experiences of different mobility types, including displacement, voluntary mobility, and immobility. A mixed-method approach was used, involving …

Uc Transcript 2025-01-29, Northern Illinois University

University Council Archives

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Carbon And Iron Deficiencies In Quiescent Galaxies At Z = 1-3 From Jwst-Suspense: Implications For The Formation Histories Of Massive Galaxies, Aliza G. Beverage, Martje Slob, Mariska Kriek, Charlie Conroy, Guillermo Barro, Rachel Bezanson, Gabriel Brammer, Chloe M. Cheng, Anna De Graaff, Natascha M. Förster Schreiber, Marijn Franx, Brian Lorenz, Pavel E. Mancera Piña, Danilo Marchesini, Adam Muzzin, Andrew B. Newman, Sedona H. Price, Alice E. Shapley, Mauro Stefanon, Katherine A. Suess, Pieter Van Dokkum

Pacific Faculty Work

We present the stellar metallicities and multielement abundances (C, Mg, Si, Ca, Ti, Cr, and Fe) of 15 massive (log M/M⊙ = 10.2-11.2) quiescent galaxies at z = 1-3, derived from ultradeep JWST-SUSPENSE spectra. Compared to quiescent galaxies at z ∼ 0, these galaxies exhibit a deficiency of 0.26 ± 0.04 dex in [C/H], 0.16 ± 0.03 dex in [Fe/H], and 0.07 ± 0.04 dex in [Mg/H], implying rapid formation and quenching before significant enrichment from asymptotic giant branch stars and Type Ia supernovae. Additionally, we find that galaxies forming at higher redshift consistently show higher [Mg/Fe] and lower [Fe/H] …

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Comparison Of Lysis And Amplification Methodologies For Optimal 16s Rrna Gene Profiling For Human And Mouse Microbiome Studies., Farzaneh Rastegari, Mark Driscoll, Jesse D Riordan, Joseph H Nadeau, Jethro Johnson, George M. Weinstock

Faculty Research 2025

When conducting sequence-based analysis of microbiome samples, it is important to accurately represent the bacterial communities present. The aim of this study was to compare two commercially available DNA isolation and PCR amplification approaches to determine their impact on the taxonomic composition of microbiome samples following 16S rRNA gene sequencing. A well-established 16S rRNA gene profiling approach, which was widely used in the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), was compared with a novel alkaline degenerative technique that utilizes alkaline cell lysis in combination with a degenerate pool of primers for nucleic acid extraction and PCR amplification. When comparing these different approaches …

January 29, 2025 (Vol. 109, No. 16), Daily Eastern News

Daily Eastern News: 2024-2025

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Stability Assessment Of Concrete Gravity Dams Via Multifidelity Surrogate Models, Rodrigo José De Almeida Torres Filho, Rocio L. Segura, Patrick Paultre

Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

When many repetitions of an expensive or time-consuming analysis are needed, simplified models are usually adopted to reduce the cost. This is often the case with gravity dams under seismic load, especially if geometry variation needs to be considered. Deterministic analysis of dams is an important part of preliminary analyses but generally leads to overconservative designs. In recent years, many researchers have studied the potential of machine learning techniques to reduce the computational burden of dam assessment. However, generating the training dataset for a surrogate model based on high-fidelity (HF) data can be expensive when a large set of uncertain …

Analysis Of The Represented Interior Space: Hermeneutic Study Of The Peres Maldonado Ex-Voto, Blanca Ruiz Esparza Díaz De León, Héctor Omar Gonzaléz Romo

Interiority

The paper demonstrates the application of Henri Lefebvre's postulates in the hermeneutical study of the Peres Maldonado Ex-voto, created in Aguascalientes in 1777. This piece, authored by an unknown artist, likely illustrates the first mastectomy performed in Mexican lands. This study employs an analytical framework that integrates the propositions made by the philosopher Henri Lefebvre and the experiential spatial systems proposed by the authors. The former formulates a conceptual foundation that unfolds the body in three spatial dimensions: mental, physical, and social. The unfolding could make possible the defragmentation of the painting's elements to analyse the concept of corporeality or …

Recent Advances In Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Current Treatment And Future Direction, Arasalan Siddiqui, Vasiliki Tasouli-Drakou, Marc Ringor, Micael V. Dicaro, Brianna Yee, Kachon Lei, Tahir Tak

Department of Internal Medicine Faculty Research

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) has been established as a major component of heart failure management, resulting in a significant reduction in patient morbidity and death for patients with increased QRS duration, low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and high risk of arrhythmias. The ability to synchronize both ventricles, lower heart failure hospitalizations, and optimize clinical outcomes are some of the attractive characteristics of biventricular pacing, or CRT. However, the high rate of CRT non-responders has led to the development of new modalities including leadless CRT pacemakers (CRT-P) and devices focused on conduction system pacing (CSP). This comprehensive review aims to …

Mental Health And Wellness Among Plastic Surgeons During Oral Board Certification Examination Preparation., Hannah J. Bergman, Charles C. Jehle, Ibrahim Khansa

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: The field of plastic and reconstructive surgery has recently made a dramatic shift toward attention to mental health, with residency curricula expanding to include training on burnout prevention and the promotion of well-being. After graduation, however, new surgeons face a difficult year of preparation for the oral board certification examination. This group of young surgeons remains largely unstudied and undersupported throughout what may be the most challenging period of their educational journey.

METHODS: In spring of 2024, an electronic survey was sent to members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons who had completed their oral board examination within …

Oregon State Rank Assessment For Transparent Milk-Vetch (Astragalus Daphanus Var. Diaphanus), Nora Dunkirk, Gabriel Campbell

Institute for Natural Resources Publications

Oregon state conservation status assessment for Transparent Milk-vetch (Astragalus daphanus var. diaphanus) using NatureServe methodology, 2025.

Development And Evaluation Of Butyl Norbornene Based Cross-Linked Anion Exchange Membranes For Enhanced Nonaqueous Redox Flow Battery Efficiency, M. Motiur Mazumder, Hazel Gerber, Paul A. Kohl, Shelley D. Minteer

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Nonaqueous redox flow batteries (NARFBs) have been plagued by the lack of appropriate separators to prevent crossover. In this article, the synthesis and characterization of poly(norbornene) (PNB) anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) were studied. PNB is a copolymer of butyl norbornene (BuNB) and bromobutyl norbornene (BrBuNB) with varying amounts of tetramethyl hexadiamine cross-linker. The performance of the AEMs was investigated in nonaqueous redox flow batteries under ideal conditions. Performance evaluation encompassed several key factors, including durability in a nonaqueous solvent, charge-carrying ions permeability, electric cell resistance, crossover of redox-active molecules, and mechanical properties. The BuNB-based AEMs outperformed the commercial Fumasep membrane in …

Dynamics Of Nodes: Adaptation Of Interior Places In A Historic Waterfront Community For Sustainability, Thanapan Laiprakobsup, Narongpon Laiprakobsup

Interiority

This study aims to investigate environmental interiority and urban conditions which promote adaptations of nodes as foci of place in the historic, suburban waterfront community. Nodes, existing as strategic places as public activity settings, on the other hand, have been barely examined in terms of the dynamic transition of interior places among urbanisation. The study argues that nodal adaptations taking up dynamic development play crucial functional roles in sustaining a waterfront community in connection with the implementation of place resources and accessible opportunities of new transportation networks. Nodal adaptations lead to the emergence of new functions and place identity in …

The Parthenon, January 29, 2025, Sarah Davis, Baylee Parsons, Kaitlyn Fleming, Nate Harrah, Caden Adkins, Scott Price, Ella Bumgardner, Wade Sullivan

The Parthenon

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2025-01-29 Timber! Artist James Hartunian Provides A Look Into The Future Of The Natural World, Tristan Scott

The Spectator Online

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2025-01-29 A Week With Women’S Basketball, Daniel Truog, Maude Miles

The Spectator Online

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Experience Of Healthcare Workers Who Used Ai Therapy Robot Paro During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ricco Nancy Julia

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Healthcare worker burnout and the need for systemic changes in the healthcare field have been researched and discussed for decades. Traditional ways to support these workers’ psychological wellness have not been effective, such that healthcare workers continue to be reluctant to seek help due to stigma and risk of losing their licenses. Researchers have stressed the need for drastic changes in the healthcare field at the administrative level to the resources healthcare workers can use, involving advanced technologies. This initial hermeneutic phenomenology exploratory study was to explore the experiences of healthcare workers who used PARO, a baby seal designed AI …

Experience Of Healthcare Workers Who Used Ai Therapy Robot Paro During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ricco Nancy Julia

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Healthcare worker burnout and the need for systemic changes in the healthcare field have been researched and discussed for decades. Traditional ways to support these workers’ psychological wellness have not been effective, such that healthcare workers continue to be reluctant to seek help due to stigma and risk of losing their licenses. Researchers have stressed the need for drastic changes in the healthcare field at the administrative level to the resources healthcare workers can use, involving advanced technologies. This initial hermeneutic phenomenology exploratory study was to explore the experiences of healthcare workers who used PARO, a baby seal designed AI …

Clinical Characteristics Of Patients With Copd And Comorbid Depression And Anxiety: Data From A National Multicenter Cohort Study, Lin Nan, Michelle N Eakin, Abebaw M Yohannes, Robert A Wise, Nicola A Hanania

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Most studies on mental health among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) utilize screening questionnaires, which detect psychiatric symptoms, but cannot be used to diagnose depression/anxiety disorders. We utilized the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) to identify depression/anxiety disorders meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition diagnostic criteria and described associated disease burden in people with COPD.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional, secondary analysis of a multicenter study designed to evaluate anxiety questionnaires in COPD patients. Research coordinators administered both the MINI and screening questionnaires to determine participants who met diagnostic criteria for depression/anxiety …

Factors Associated With Link Workers Considering Leaving Their Role: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Stephanie Tierney, Lucy Moore, Debra Westlake, Kamal R. Mahtani, David Nunan, Kerryn Husk, Shoba Dawson, Jane Smith, Emma Fuller, Lilly Sabir, Pauline Roberts, Obioha C. Ukoumunne

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Social prescribing (SP) link workers (LWs) listen to patients’ concerns and difficulties, and connect them to relevant community assets (groups, organisations, or charities) that can help with their non-medical issues (for example, loneliness, debt, housing). LW retention is key to sustaining SP within primary care. Aim: To examine occupational self-efficacy, job discrepancy, and other factors as potential predictors of LWs’ intentions to leave or remain in their posts. Design & setting: Cross-sectional survey involving LWs from the United Kingdom. Method: An online questionnaire was distributed via SP-related organisations. Questions were on the following: (a) intention to leave the role; …

“It Was Oddly Cathartic And Just Good - Freeing”: An Adaptation Of A Cognitive Restructuring Task For Non-Binary People Experiencing Sexual Objectification, Lee R. Pradell, Joshua G. Parmenter, Renee V. Galliher, Elizabeth Grace Wong, Kevin Chi, Hanna Huenemann, Lindsey Rowley, Sadie South

Psychology Student Research

The present study uses action research and critical trans theory frameworks to adapt a cognitive restructuring task to assist non-binary people in minimizing internalization from sexual objectification experiences (SOEs). Nine non-binary participants completed process charts documenting their experiences with SOEs. Participants also completed interviews about their experience with the process chart. Findings explored the nine categories of the process chart and the process of completing the process charts, highlighting the power participants reclaimed by interrogating objectifying sentiments and managing their environments in the wake of SOEs. We discuss utilizing our study’s process chart to better support marginalized people through SOEs.