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Shannon Entropy And Complexity Measures For Generalized Dunkle-Schrodinger Equation With Harmonic Oscillator In One Dimension, P. O. Amadi, A. N. Ikot, U. S. Okorie, R. Horchani, M. C. Onyeaju

Polytechnic Journal

In this paper, the theoretic information theory within the framework of Dunkl-Schrodinger equation is investigated. The effect of on Shannon entropy, the disequilibrium and the Lopez-Mancini-Calbet (C_LMC) complexity measure for the ground and first excited states are reported in details in position and momentum spaces. This study also validated the Bialynicki-Birula and Mycielski (BBM) for the Shannon entropy in the ground and first excited state.

Social Contributors To Differences In Math Course Attainment Among Adolescents With And Without Learning Disabilities And Adhd, Dara Shifrer, Angela Frederick, Daniel Mackin Freeman, Hannah Sean Ellefritz, Rachel Springer

Sociology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Completing advanced high school math coursework relates to better adulthood outcomes. Our understanding of why youth with learning disabilities (LDs) and/or ADHD have less access to high math course attainment is limited. Using data on around 20,000 adolescents from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009, results indicate that, regardless of disability status, structural inequities in family social position are more salient for youth's math course attainment than formal disability programming, universal supports, or structural inequities in how students are sorted across schools. Among youth with the same disability status, youth from higher SES families, or whose parents have a …

The Receipt Of Venting At Work: A Multi-Study Investigation Of Affective And Behavioral Reactions For Venting Recipients, Allison S. Gabriel

Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

As a form of social communication at work, venting—expressing negative feelings about a person or event to others—is fairly ubiquitous. Yet little is known about how those who are the recipients of venting react affectively and behaviorally to this experience at work. To advance our understanding of venting receipt in the workplace, we integrate the archaic view of vicarious emotions into research related to venting at work to develop theory regarding how receiving venting is likely to evoke feelings of personal distress and empathy as employees react to and process this social information. In turn, we theorize that while personal …

Modelling Malaria Dynamics In Children Under Five Years, Pregnant Women And The Influence Of Temperature, Paul K Robert, Jacob I Irunde, Adeline P Mtunya

Tanzania Journal of Science

Malaria remains a major public health problem worldwide and it affects the livelihood of people particularly children under 5 years and pregnant women. This study formulates and analyzes a mathematical model that incorporates children under five years, pregnant women and influence of temperature on the transmission dynamics of malaria. The next generation matrix method is applied to compute the basic reproduction number. Analysis shows that malaria-free equilibrium point exists and it is globally asymptotically stable when . Numerical simulations show that the rate of infections in both human and mosquito populations increases as temperature increases. Higher temperatures generally increase the …

Ash Mcintyre Art399 Portfolio, Ashlynn Eve Mcintyre

Professional Practices (ART 399)

Artist Statement

Ash Eve McIntyre

I create figural work exploring themes of object-human relationships in the context of childhood trauma and its aftermath. The works are made using a variety of media, including wood, ceramic, paint, and even found objects such as stuffed animals. The same craft techniques that are used to create comfort within domestic settings, I utilize to give care to the figures.

In the work, there is an emphasis on comfort and platonic love in my work. Stuffed animals are used in my sculptures to relate back to both domesticity and physical comfort. While the works represent …

Holiday Chaos To Corporate Crisis: A Lesson From Christmas Vacation In Executive Protection, Rachael A. Zerr

Publications and Research

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) may be best known for its holiday humor, but it also inadvertently highlights critical issues in corporate security and executive protection. Through the kidnapping of Clark Griswold's boss, Frank Shirley, the film illustrates the vulnerabilities faced by high-net-worth individuals and executives. This paper draws parallels between the fictional events of the film and real-world cases of executive kidnapping and violence, emphasizing the need for robust security measures. It discusses modern executive protection strategies, including risk assessments, real-time monitoring, and cybersecurity, and highlights the role of technology in mitigating threats. Ultimately, this paper argues that as …

Assessment Of The Accuracy Of A Deep Learning Algorithm- And Video-Based Motion Capture System In Estimating Snatch Kinematics, Federico Thiele, Florian K. Paternoster, Chris Hummel, Fabian Stöcker, Denis Holzer

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(1): 1629-1647, 2024. In weightlifting, quantitative kinematic analysis is essential for evaluating snatch performance. While marker-based (MB) approaches are commonly used, they are impractical for training or competitions. Markerless video-based (VB) systems utilizing deep learning-based pose estimation algorithms could address this issue. This study assessed the comparability and applicability of VB systems in obtaining snatch kinematics by comparing the outcomes to an MB reference system. 21 weightlifters (15 Male, 6 Female) performed 2–3 snatches at 65%, 75%, and 80% of their one-repetition maximum. Snatch kinematics were analyzed using an MB (Vicon Nexus) and VB (Contemplas …

The Cost Of Happiness: The Implications Of Utilitarianism On Economics, Adam Opp

Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy

Bentham and Mill proposed the utilitarian theory, which has moral and economic applications. Bentham and Mill differed slightly in their ideologies, as Mill critiqued Bentham and argued that man is in a separate category from beasts. To assess this, one must study human nature and if man really is different from the beasts. To this end, utilitarianism will be discussed, but also Aristotle’s discussion on virtue, the magnanimous man, and generosity. The next critical area to discuss is what differentiates humans from beasts, and if humans are distinct. Several characteristics that differentiate men from beasts include mental, psychological, moral, and …

Eugenics Not Eradication: How People With Disabilities Have Lost The Right To Life, Ava M. Standish

Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy

Disability-selective abortion stems from a philosophy of eugenics, not a hope of eradication. Disabilities cannot be eradicated because they are not diseases. Eugenics seeks to purify society from those who are considered “inferior” and to encourage the rate of births considered “superior.” Eugenics continues today through selective abortion of children with disabilities. These children deserve the right to life guaranteed by natural rights, human rights, and the laws of the United States. Children with disabilities, particularly Down Syndrome, have lost this right to life in the United States and abroad. In the United States, 67% of children with Down Syndrome …

Moments Of Growth: A Personal Reflection On The Student Development Administration Program Themes, Emily Fogg

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Graduate school is a time of growth and change for many people and as such, also an important time to reflect. Seattle University’s Student Devel- opment Administration (SDA) program asks its students to apply their in-class learning to out of class experiences. The SDA program has four themes which it uses as a foundation for prepar- ing their students for work in the field of higher education: (1) understanding students; (2) un- derstanding and fostering diversity; (3) ethics and values; and (4) environment and culture. Using these four program themes, the author shares moments of personal growth and change throughout …

Professional Philosophy: Education Is Dialogue, Kelli Muilenburg

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper reflects the author's personal philoso- phy of education and is influenced extensively by the philosophies of Martin Buber and Paulo Freire. The author has chosen to use the lens of dialogue to focus on the nature of education and her role in it, her perspectives on her role as an educator, and her perspectives on student affairs educators as professionals.

My Professional Philosophy: A Learner’S Manifesto On Higher Education Student Development, Lindsey Pierce

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This personal professional philosophy for student development administration discusses the pur- pose of education and student affairs work, with an emphasis on social justice and students’ holis- tic welfare. Initiating dialogue, considering the environment, and individualizing are among the approaches discussed for practicing student de- velopment effectively. Lifelong learning is also addressed as a central component of the profes- sional philosophy, which includes professional development and reflection/evaluation. The essay concludes with a conversation about student affairs practitioners’ role as crisis managers.

The Forgotten Identity: How Institutions Of Higher Education Can Support Students In Faith Identity Development, Christina Shapland

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This study considers the role student affairs prac- titioners play in the faith identity development of students. The literature review found that interfaith dialogue between students, religious pluralism education, and effective programming as successful means in creating religiously toler- ant environments. Interviews with two members of campus ministry offices and two student affairs practitioners at private institutions in the Pacific Northwest indicated that student affairs practitioners need more education on basic religious traditions and how to engage students in conversations regarding faith and spirituality. Student affairs practitioners are often hesitant to engage in conversations due to perceptions of legality, unease …

Disability Support: Developing A Model Of Empowerment, Brandon Lueken, Kelli Muilenburg, James Spaan

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper seeks to identify current best practices in supporting students with disabilities at West Coast public institutions of higher education. The authors identify three exemplary models of best practice at a variety of institutions. The first examines disability identity development at the University of California, Berkeley, the second a recreational sports facility at Portland State Uni- versity, the third a clearinghouse model of adap- tive equipment for a group of Washington com- munity colleges. Using these three cases, a holistic model of best practices that supports students with disabilities is put forth for implementation at other institutions.

Magis Volume 6 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

Information Bulletin - How To Recognize A Site, R. W. Wooten

North Texas Archeological Society Records

An information bulletin for the TCAS.

Tcas Pamphlets, Tarrant County Archeological Society

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Pamphlets about the different offers from the Tarrant County Archeological Society (TCAS).

U.S. 5g Technology Policy: Competition Or Boycott?, Wes Ferguson, Kyle Vargus

Space and Defense

Rather than corral allies and partners across the globe into boycotting Chinese 5G telecommunication systems, U.S. officials should embrace free-and-fair trade competition against China, even in products and services where China may enjoy a technological lead.

The race for technological supremacy has emerged as a defining characteristic of the newest era of great power competition. China and the United States compete to become the dominant world power. Each side is racing to create the latest and most elite technologies to catapult themselves into the lead and give them the edge over their adversary. The fifth generation of wireless technology, called …

Atomic Assurance: Funding A Modern U.S. Test Readiness Program, Mark Tang

Space and Defense

To address intensified strategic competition with Russia and China, the United States should reinstate funding for a modern nuclear Test Readiness Program.

The U.S. has never faced the threat of two adversarial powers with nuclear arsenals that equal our own. With the emphasis on great power competition and mounting aggression by both China and Russia, the risk of conflict with either or both powers is growing. Currently, the U.S. is ill prepared for the possible existential challenge that is deterring conflict with two major nuclear peer adversaries. America’s defense strategy and approach towards the international order must change to protect …

Earth To Orbit: Three Models For Strengthening Space Deterrence, Anton Dahm

Space and Defense

Nuclear, cyber, and integrated deterrence models hold lessons for space deterrence strategy, including declared thresholds, resilient space architecture, and the embrace of international competition in technological innovation.

The United States depends heavily on space capabilities, significantly more than any other country. Not only does space enable navigation, communications, environmental monitoring, and other vital capabilities, but space has also been described as the most essential warfighting domain. However, the U.S. space architecture mirrors its early days: relying on important, expensive payloads on a limited number of satellites. While providing important capabilities to U.S. decision-makers, kinetic and non-kinetic weapons can easily target …

Drone-Based, Boost-Phase Intercept Of North Korean Icbms, James D. Wells, William Priedhorsky, Frederick Lamb, Laura Grego

Space and Defense

North Korea currently has an adversarial relationship with the United States and has successfully tested both nuclear weapons and intercontinental-range ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of striking the continental United States.1 There are several ways the United States could attempt to address the threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear-armed ICBMs. Historically, the United States has relied on a policy of projecting military strength, fostering strong alliances, and maintaining a credible threat of retaliation to deter adversaries, including those with nuclear weapons, from initiating hostilities. Some have argued that this approach has been instrumental in preventing conflict between nuclear-armed nations, including North …

Space And Defense Vol. 15 No. 2 Fall 2024 (Whole Issue)

Space and Defense

No abstract provided.

A Summer Class Exploring Computer Science With Educators Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students, Meghan L. Mcsherry, Becca A. Leininger, Maria L. Johnson, Annmarie P. Thomas, Susan Outlaw, Douglas C. Orzolek

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

The purpose of this research project was to design, deliver, and informally assess the content and methodology of an introductory course focused on the block-based coding language, Scratch, for educators of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students (N=20). Prior work by The Playful Learning Lab examined various STEM resources and their effect on student perception of STEM topics and content retention when utilized for Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12 students. Previous research has shown that computer science and programming resources and curricula available today are not fully accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12 students. Educators and teachers …

St. John Ruffin Charge Conference Records 2013-23, St. John United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. Paul's Waccamaw Church Council Minutes 2016-2024, St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, Pawleys Island

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

St. Paul's Waccamaw Church Council Minutes 2008-2015, St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, Pawleys Island

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

The Student Movement Volume 109 Issue 10: Sledding Toward Christmas In A One-Cardinal Open Sleigh, Alyssa Caruthers, Ayanda Dewa, Corinna Bevier, Addison Randall, Melissa Moore, Meryen Gonzalez, Ysa Dennis, Aiko J. Ayala Rios, Anna Rybachek, Andrew Francis, Madison Vath

The Student Movement V. 109 (2024-2025)

HUMANS

Factors of School Speech Therapists: An Honors Scholar's Senior Thesis, Alyssa Caruthers

The Reason for the Season, Ayanda Dewa

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Five Christmas Films to Watch Over Winter Break, Corinna Bevier

Department of Music's Upcoming 'Christmas Extravaganza', Addison Randall

Walking to Class In the Snow, Corinna Bevier

NEWS

Students Innovate for the Spring 2025 Drone Competition, Melissa Moore

'Service Sabbaths' Engage Students in Community Service and Spiritual Growth, Meryen Gonzalez

Andrews 'Lady Cardinals' Women's Basketball Team Cancels 2024-2025 Season, Ysa Dennis

IDEAS

Could Finals be Better?, Aiko J. Ayala Rios

PULSE

An Extra-Green Christmas: Some Climate-Conscious Holiday Options, …

No. 31: Precarity, Food Insecurity, And Migration: The Kerala-Gulf Nexus And Women Domestic Workers, Anand Panamthottam Cherian

Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network

Low-skilled Malayali women migrants employed as domestic laborers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)1 countries navigate a transnational labor system that entrenches gendered hierarchies and structural inequalities. Ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Kerala and the United Arab Emirates utilizing biographical methods such as life history and oral history reveals that migration, often envisioned as a pathway to economic security, intensifies vulnerabilities through layers of exclusion, exploitation, and deprivation. These women’s lived experiences underscore the precarious conditions that define their labor trajectories, shaped by systemic governance failures and socio-cultural dynamics.

Food security, positioned at the nexus of material survival and symbolic significance, emerges …

Claire Archer: Trans- Cending -Gender, Billy Adams

English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

No abstract provided.

On The Verge Of Brilliance: A Cross-Cultural Study Between Susan Glaspell And Elena Ferrante, Ariel Wilcox

English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

In this paper, I discuss how for Susan Glaspell and Elena Ferrante, violence is how their female characters respond to attempted entrapment in a cage when they are offered no escape. Susan Glaspell’s plays “Trifles” and “The Verge” in comparison to Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet shows how women have had oppressive male forces acting upon them for decades. At times when feminists were campaigning for other issues, Glaspell and Ferrante advocated for proper divorce laws by showing the dark side of marriage through the physical and emotional abuse their brilliant female leads undergo alongside the female character’s resulting violence.