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Cancelling The "Big Deal" At A Public University: A Discussion Of Stem Faculty Perceptions Of Cancellation And An Examination Of Post-Cancellation Usage Data, Amanda Mccormick, Erin Rowley

Law Librarian Journal Articles

This article discusses how faculty, staff, and students at the University at Buffalo (UB), a public Carnegie R1 university, were impacted by the cancellation of the Elsevier ScienceDirect Big Deal package. After the cancellation, UB participated in a multi-site study which included interviewing faculty about the effect of the cancellation on their research and teaching. In general, the faculty were supportive of the cancellation. There was frustration expressed with the current structure of the publishing industry, particularly with the exorbitant pricing of journal subscriptions. Later analysis of usage data at UB post-cancellation was conducted; unsurprisingly, the data showed a decrease …

A Fourth Planet In The Kepler-51 System Revealed By Transit Timing Variations, Kento Masuda, Jessica E. Libby-Roberts, John H. Livingston, Kevin B. Stevenson, Peter Gao, Shreyas Vissapragada, Guangwei Fu, Te Han, Michael Greklek-Mckeon, Suvrath Mahadevan, Eric Agol, Aaron Bello-Arufe, Zachory Berta-Thompson, Caleb I. Cañas, Yayaati Chachan, Leslie Hebb, Renyu Hu, Yui Kawashima, Heather A. Knutson, Caroline V. Morley, Catriona A. Murray

Pacific Faculty Work

Kepler-51 is a ≲1 Gyr old Sun-like star hosting three transiting planets with radii ≈6-9 R ⊕ and orbital periods ≈45-130 days. Transit timing variations (TTVs) measured with past Kepler and Hubble Space Telescope (HST) observations have been successfully modeled by considering gravitational interactions between the three transiting planets, yielding low masses and low mean densities (≲0.1 g cm⁻³) for all three planets. However, the transit time of the outermost transiting planet Kepler-51d recently measured by the James Webb Space Telescope 10 yr after the Kepler observations is significantly discrepant from the prediction made by the three-planet TTV …

Understanding The Role Of The Heat Transfer Coefficient Between Tool/Workpiece Interface During Friction Stir Welding, Matthew Goodson

Theses and Dissertations

The heat transfer coefficient is a key parameter in modeling friction stir welding and has yet to be measured experimentally. The importance of this parameter was shown through validating friction stir models on both sides of the tool/workpiece interface. Both a transient plunge and a steady state model were validated by matching experimental temperatures. The steady state tool temperatures were matched (with in 2.5%), but the steady state workpiece temperatures were off by around 20%. The transient model of the FSW plunge showed the effect of varying the ℎ𝑊/𝑇 on workpiece temperatures and tool temperatures. Two methods were looked at …

Artificial Creativity: How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Creativity Via Post-Production, Nicole Dwyer

Honors Thesis

My thesis lives in the world of Post-Production, and it contains both a creative and written component. I was the editor for four Undergraduate thesis projects. Seeking to gain experience in editing various genres, I worked in drama, sports, period piece, coming of age, and adventure. My biggest takeaways from these projects are the importance of organization, communication, time management, and editing with a sense of imagination. I became a more confident, resilient, and prepared editor through these experiences.

Along with the hands-on filmmaking element of my thesis, I also conducted research on how artificial intelligence will impact conceptions of …

December 3, 2024, Nichole Mulvey

Minutes

Vol. 53, No. 7

Guest speaker: Assistant Dean for International Education Andy Kabasele on challenges facing international student recruitment.

Relationship Between The Transition To Remote Work And Job Satisfaction, Eric Wong

JWU Dissertations & Theses

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive research study was to explore how employees who had not worked remotely before, and who began remote jobs, describe the benefits and challenges they experienced during their transition to remote work. Using Maslow’s (1943) hierarchy of needs as the theoretical framework, 10 participants were interviewed regarding the benefits and challenges associated with remote work. Results revealed that the benefits of transitioning to remote work largely increased job satisfaction and job performance. These benefits included limited or no commuting to work, enhanced flexibility in work schedules, reduced or less anxiety during work, and increased family …

Aerodynamic Noise Reduction Of Wind Turbine Blades, Steven Davenport

Honors Theses

This project is presented to meet Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Senior Design requirements. With wind turbines becoming increasingly popular as a form of energy generation, the need to reduce the aerodynamic noise is needed. Most commercial wind farms use turbines with a NACA 0012 airfoil. Thus, that is the only profile shape considered in this research. Seven modifications were made to a NACA 0012 airfoil to reduce aerodynamic noise. The airfoils were designed in SolidWorks and 3D printed at the WMU College of Aviation. The airfoils were simulated in Ansys Fluent and experimentally tested in …

Investigating The Efficacy Of Prompt Engineering Techniques For Research Survey Paper Generation Using Large Language Models, Innocent Obed Awidi

Theses and Dissertations

The recent advancements in large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, offer promising potential for automating academic writing tasks. This study investigates the efficacy of prompt engineering techniques in guiding LLMs to generate high-quality research survey papers, specifically exploring their application in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug development and large language model customization for classification. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research assessed the impact of prompt engineering on the coherence, relevance, and overall quality of generated content through quantitative and qualitative analyses. Techniques including prompt refinement, contextual prompting, and iterative prompting were systematically applied to enhance the …

December 3, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Occupational Therapy In Pain Management: An Exploration And Description Of Current Uk Practice, Rebecca Slee, Alison Warren, Miriam Noonan, Tristan Henderson

School of Health Professions

Introduction: There is a growing body of evidence regarding the contribution to the management of chronic pain by occupational therapists. However, there is limited research available regarding contemporary practice in the United Kingdom (UK). Method: An on-line questionnaire was circulated via social media, profession specific publications and specialist interest groups. Responses were requested from UK-based Health and Care Professions Council registered occupational therapists who identified working with those living with chronic pain and their friends, family and supporters. Findings: A total of 26 occupational therapists responded. Occupational therapists are working in diverse service settings, offering a range of interventions and …

Dynamic Reconstruction Of Active Distribution Networks Based On Second‑Order Cone Programming For Optimal Power Flow Calculation, Jinjun Wang, Tongyu Li, Heng Chen, Tao Liu, Honggang Chen

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

To effectively address the uncertainty and volatility brought by the large-scale integration of renewable energy into the grid and achieve optimal operation of the distribution network, a dynamic network reconfiguration optimization method considering the time-varying nature of distributed generation (DG) and load demand characteristics is proposed. Firstly, to tackle the non-convexity of the traditional static branch power flow model, slack variables are introduced to transform it into second-order cone constraints, establishing an optimal power flow model based on second-order cone relaxation. Then, considering the constraints of active management elements in the active distribution network environment, a multi-period distribution network reconfiguration …

Research On Dynamic Equivalent Modeling Of A Wind Farm Using A Data‑Driven Degree Of Similarity Method, Yue Wu, Lin Zhu, Yonghao Hu, Yang Liu

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Considering the characteristics of numerous wind power units, variable operating conditions, and complex collection grids as well as topological wiring in large-scale centralized wind farms, a data-driven similarity method is proposed to realize the equivalent modeling of such wind farms. Firstly, similarity is introduced to characterize the data features in the operating states of wind power generation units, and through similarity, data-driven clustering of wind power generation units is achieved. Secondly, the generation units within the same cluster are aggregated to obtain the equivalent parameters of the equivalent units, ultimately leading to the equivalent model of the wind farm. Finally, …

Prediction Method Of Short‑Term Pv Output Power Based On Pca‑Vmd‑Mvo‑Svm, Gang Zou, Bin Zhao, Qiang Luo, Gao Liang, Li Wang

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

To enhance the accuracy and reliability of short-term photovoltaic (PV) output power forecasting, a hybrid model is proposed, which integrates principal component analysis (PCA), variational mode decomposition (VMD), and multi-verse optimizer (MVO) to optimize a support vector machine (SVM) for PV output power prediction. Initially, PCA's data analysis capabilities and VMD's data decomposition performance are leveraged to reduce the dimensionality and decompose the multidimensional training data. Subsequently, the extracted dataset is fed into an SVM prediction model optimized by the MVO algorithm to obtain PV output power forecast components for different intrinsic modes. Finally, the results of these forecast components …

Study On Effect Of Thermal Aging On Electrical Tree Characteristics Of Xlpe Cables, Yaru Liu, Yuruo Zhang, Zihan Guo, Wuyi Wan, Yiru Cheng, Zhijin Zhang, Zhuang Ma, Dongdong Zhang

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

The physicochemical properties and dielectric properties of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated cables can change under long-term thermal aging, affecting their electrical behavior, such as the growth process of electrical trees. This paper investigates the impact of thermal aging on the growth characteristics of electrical trees in XLPE cable insulation. Electrical tree growth tests were conducted on accelerated thermally aged samples, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and broadband dielectric spectroscopy tests were used to study changes in the microstructure and dielectric properties of XLPE materials. The results indicate that recrystallization reactions and thermal-oxidative reactions are the …

Graph Neural Networks Powered Scientific Paper Recommendation, Junhao Shen

Computer Science and Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Scientific paper recommendation systems aim to help researchers discover relevant papers amidst the vast and ever-growing body of literature. With the exponential yearly increase in scientific publications, the demand for effective paper recommendation solutions has become both critical and increasingly challenging. In recent years, deep learning techniques have revolutionized recommender systems, and scientific paper recommendations have naturally integrated these advancements. In this dissertation, we address these challenges through three progressive contributions.

First, we enhance traditional content-based methods using Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) by introducing a Graph Convolutional Network-strengthened Topic Modeling (GCN-TM) approach. This method improves upon conventional topic modeling techniques …

Sir Nicholas: Chivalric Tropes And Dickens's Critique Of The Aristocracy In Nicholas Nickleby, Erin Quinn

Honors Theses

One of the most prominent themes in Charles Dickens’s 1838-39 novel Nicholas Nickleby is the theme of class. In particular, Dickens highlights the tension between the middle and upper classes through the contrast between the middle-class titular protagonist and the novel’s two aristocrats, Sir Mulberry Hawk and Lord Frederick Verisopht. In this thesis, I argue that Dickens foregrounds this contrast through his consistent deployment of tropes of chivalry and knighthood to describe Nicholas and his friends despite their middle-class status. I analyze the application of chivalric language, concepts, and characteristics to the actions and attitudes of the middle-class characters and …

Top 7 Things To Know About Frailty In The Emergency Department, Brandon J. Bukovitz

Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

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Manufacturing Fear: An Analysis Of The Role Of News Discourse In Constructing The Discourse Of Fear In Al Jazeera English News Channel, Nawras S. A. Al-Mudhafar

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The rhetoric of fear has become a significant point of reference in the language we use now days. The inevitable question is what does make us fearful? The answer, of course, is not surprising since media has an important role in influencing the “language usage” and stimulating people’s emotions. This study focuses on the language of news and how it is used to construct and maintain fear. It concentrates on the emotion of fear, which is trigged through anxiety, risk and threat. The dataset represents certain selected news videos’ titles derived from Al Jazeera English channel on YouTube in the …

Placing The Four Rounds Of Israeli Palestinian Negotiations In The Twenty-First Century In The Context Of Ir Theory, Notably Realism Theory, Michael J. Reimer Dr

Department of Political Science and Law Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

On October 7, 2023, Hamas unleashed a vicious attack on Israeli civilians in the southern part of Israel. The plans for this attack were likely many years in the making. Nine hundred miles of tunnels crisscrossed Gaza with the terrorist infrastructure coinciding with the location of hospitals, school, Mosques and shelters above. On October 6, 2023, the history of the four rounds of Israeli Palestinian negotiations of the earlier part of the twenty-first century had been largely forgotten and completely ignored. The Likud coalition in Israel in 2023 - 2024 was in complete agreement with Hamas’ sponsor that no negotiations …

December 3, 2024, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

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Gender Differences: The Impact Of Gender Grouping On Egyptian Stem Undergraduates’ Online Group Work1, Wesam Khairy Morsi, Hala Medhat Assem Ms

English Language and Literature

This paper reports a study that compares teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) through face-to-face (FTF) and CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) methods, comparing them with the interdisciplinary perspectives of sociology, social psychology, and educational technology. Based on the sociocultural theory, the influence of gender grouping on the academic performance of 141 English as a foreign language (EFL) Egyptian undergraduates enrolled in a technical writing course in the Faculty of Engineering was examined in a CALL context. Students’ academic performance was measured by overall grades on group work assignments and submitted peer evaluation forms. Sixty six students were assigned …

Differential Infiltration Of Key Immune T-Cell Populations Across Malignancies Varying By Immunogenic Potential And The Likelihood Of Response To Immunotherapy., Islam Eljilany, Sam Coleman, Aik Choon Tan, Martin D. Mccarter, John Carpten, Howard Colman, Abdul Rafeh Naqash, Igor Puzanov, Susanne Arnold, Michelle L. Churchman, Daniel Spakowicz, Bodour Salhia, Julian Marin, Shridar Ganesan, Aakrosh Ratan, Craig Shriver, Patrick Hwu, William S. Dalton, George J. Weiner, Jose R. Conejo-Garcia, Paulo Rodriguez, Ahmad A. Tarhini

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Background: Solid tumors vary by the immunogenic potential of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and the likelihood of response to immunotherapy. The emerging literature has identified key immune cell populations that significantly impact immune activation or suppression within the TME. This study investigated candidate T-cell populations and their differential infiltration within different tumor types as estimated from mRNA co-expression levels of the corresponding cellular markers.

Methods: We analyzed the mRNA co-expression levels of cellular biomarkers that define stem-like tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), tissue-resident memory T-cells (TRM), early dysfunctional T-cells, late dysfunctional T-cells, activated-potentially anti-tumor (APA) T-cells and Butyrophilin 3A (BTN3A) isoforms, utilizing …

Deployable Assembly Structure And Harnessing For A Langmuir Probe (Dash-Lp), Sean Cowell

Honors Theses

The nanosatellite being designed by the Western Aerospace Launch Initiative (WALI) will demonstrate the technology of single-polarity electrospray thrusters. Essential to the mission is the collection of information from the ionospheric plasma surrounding the CubeSat in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Due to the plasma sheath generated by the spacecraft, a 1.75 m boom is required to extend the Langmuir probe (LP) outside of the region of disturbed plasma. This project, Deployable Assembly Structure and Harnessing for a Langmuir Probe (DASH-LP), developed components that accompany the boom deployment system. In particular, a cable stowage system to store the RG403 shielded triaxial …

Nsf Epscor Grant Awarded To Uab Professor For Pioneering Quantum Simulation Research, Staff

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Pragmatist-Critical Realism As A Development Studies Research Paradigm, Richard Heeks, P. J. Wall, Mark Graham

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

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The Broken Token Problem: Why Crypto Classification Remains Elusive, Lev E. Breydo

Seton Hall Law Review

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Owning Health Equity Entrepreneurship, Capital, And Community-Owned Health, Thomas Wilson Williams

Seton Hall Law Review

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Indefinite Isolation: Rethinking The Relationship Between The Fourteenth Amendment And Prolonged Solitary Confinement, Katherine Farmer

Seton Hall Law Review

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The Right To Record: First Amendment Victory Or The End Of Privacy?, Elizabeth Lesso

Seton Hall Law Review

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Assessing The Prevalence Of Malnutrition In St. Jude Children's Hospital: A Quality Improvement Study, Maria Jose Urbina Turcios

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Introduction: Malnutrition is a worldwide problem that affects the patient’s overall health. Malnutrition often goes undiagnosed, especially when it comes to over nutrition. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition refers to the deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.1 Methods: A quality improvement (QI) study was conducted between November 1st 2023 to March 15th 2024 at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. QI consisted of a detailed list of the outpatient clinic patients seen within this time frame. A report, called St Jude Nutrition Risk Report, was created through EPIC database and the IT …