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Rembrandt’S Missing Piece: Ai Art And The Fallacies Of Copyright Law, Eleni Polymenopoulou

Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts

This article discusses contemporary problems related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), law and the visual arts. It suggests that the fallacies of copyright law are already visible in legal conundrums raised by AI in the creative sector. These include, for instance, the lack of uniformity in relation to creations’ copyrightability, the massive scale of copyright infringement affecting visual artists and the creative industry, and the difficulties in implementing media regulation and cyber-regulation. The deeply cherished ‘human authorship’ criterion that was sustained recently by a US Federal Appeals Court in Thaler, in particular, is a short-term solution to the legal challenges …

Deliberate Practice In The Skill Of Evaluating Automatic Thoughts: A Multiple Case Study, Hanni Rizk

Theses and Dissertations

Deliberate Practice is an emerging technique for competency-based education within psychotherapy training. In this multiple-case study, deliberate practice is evaluated for training the cognitive-behavioral therapeutic skill of evaluating automatic thoughts, also known as Socratic questioning. Students in a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program responded to an actress in a simulated automatic negative thought therapy scenario before and after participating in a deliberate practice workshop. The workshop consisted of an overview of Socratic questioning, roleplay, expert feedback, and behavioral rehearsal. Scenario roleplays before and after the workshop presented situations related to client "lovability" and "competence" providing an opportunity for the participants to …

Inspire Student Research & Engagement Conference [Program] April 8-9, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

Implementation Of A Risk Stratification Foot Screening Tool At A Free Outpatient Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Joni-Kay Johnson

DNP Projects

Background: Foot conditions and disorders are prevalent concerns for the medically underserved population, that can manifest through chronic illnesses like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension, especially if these conditions go undetected or unmanaged for periods of time. This population is faced with complex challenges and are at risk of illness due to inequities and disparities in access to health care services. They are known to suffer from poor health and can be reluctant to seek healthcare except in crisis. Walking is a common mode of transportation among underserved individuals and increased risks of physical injury, poor hygiene, and inadequate …

04.08.2024 Orsp Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

Nature Masterclasses Overview, Mary Lea McMillan, Cost Transfer Policy, NSF Author and Allocation citing

Ownership Of Submerged Land On The Louisiana Coast: Resolving The Dual-Claimed Land Dilemma, John A. Lovett

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Ever-Changing Face Of The Family In The Mirror Of Law: A Comparative Study, Sandi S. Varnado

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

The “Foreseeable Risk” Of Chilling Dissent: Proposing First Amendment Limitations On The Scope Of Negligent Protest Liability, Megan A. Broussard

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

How A Correct Reading Of Louisiana’S Comparative Fault Articles Will Spell Disaster For Louisiana Employers, Evan Pierce Gaudet

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Spreading Depolarizations In Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, Natalie J. Pinkowski

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) often lead to acute symptoms like disorientation and discoordination, but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Although most patients recover quickly from a single mTBI, repeated injuries can be debilitating. After an mTBI, a neurometabolic cascade produces metabolic burden and vulnerability. Spreading depolarizations (SDs) have been observed after mTBIs. Here we investigated SDs’ role in short-term motor behavioral deficits post-mTBI. We hypothesized that SDs contribute to the deficits, and exacerbated symptoms after repeated mTBIs. To test this, we used acute motor behavioral tests and long-term behavioral and cognitive tests after initiating SDs by mTBI, chemical, or …

Ot's Perspective On Type 1 Diabetes Management In College Students, Nimmy Thomas, Cassandra Nelson, Elizabeth Pyatak

Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

To create a program guide to provide resources for freshman-year students to seek accommodations or helpful tips for students with type 1 diabetes to have a smooth transition to college enhance overall health management, and participate in leisure activities.

Performing Distributed Quantum Calculations In A Multi-Cloud Architecture Secured By The Quantum Key Distribution Protocol, Jose Luis Lo Huang, Vincent C. Emeakaroha

Department of Computer Science Publications

Quantum computing (QC) is an emerging area that yearly improves and develops more advances in the number of qubits and the available infrastructure for public users. Nowadays, the main cloud service providers (CSP) are implementing different mechanisms to support access to their quantum computers, which can be used to perform small experiments, test hybrid algorithms and prove quantum theories. Recent research work have discussed the low capacity of using quantum computers in a single CSP to perform quantum computation that are needed to solve different experiments for real world problems. Thus, there are needs for computing powers in the form …

The Jesuit Tradition Of Astronomy At Holy Cross, Sarah Campbell M.A., M.S.I.S.

Staff publications

This paper summarizes the study of astronomy and related fields as part of the curriculum at the College of the Holy Cross. It briefly profiles four Jesuit priests who were associated with Holy Cross and made significant contributions to the study of astronomy, solar physics and other scientific disciplines. The history of a campus observatory is briefly described as well.

This paper was presented an event sponsored by the Holy Cross Libraries to commemmorate the solar exclipse which occurred April 8. 2024.

The Rider (2024-04-08), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider Archives

Vol.9 No.26

The Free Press Vol. 55, Issue 10, 04-08-2024, Dakota Eddy

Free Press, The

Student Opinion Piece: Campus Police Body Cameras--RA Interviews for NSEAW--Volunteer Opportunities--Games and Activities--MovieTalk--Shanks Shatters School Record

(Mctaggart) حقيقة الزَّمان عند أرسطو ومَكْتَجارت, حسين حيدر علي إسماعيل

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

كلمات مفتاحية: الزمان؛ الحركة؛ الآن؛ الواقع؛ التناقض.

An Analysis On The Impact Of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (Ndvi) Changes On The Land Surface Temperature (Lst) Using Satellite Imagery In The West Bank, Palestine An Analysis On The Impact Of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (Ndvi) Changes On The Land Surface Temperature (Lst) Using Satellite Imagery In The West Bank, Palestine, Ahmed Ghodieh

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Abstract

Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes (April 8, 2024), Dmacc

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Imagery Training For Athletes With Low Imagery Abilities, Jonathan Rhodes, Karol Nedza, Jon May, Lucie Clements

School of Psychology

Imagery training, specifically visual and kinesthetic imagery training, is a well-established method of increasing performance in sport. However, some athletes may have impoverished imagery abilities (e.g., aphantasia; low visual imagery) which may hinder performance increments that benefit others. We administered the Plymouth Sensory Imagery Questionnaire (Psi-Q) which tests multisensory imagery, to 329 participants from nine different sports across two levels: semiprofessional and professional. This formed the baseline test, finding no significant differences between sport or level for imagery ability. The Psi-Q located 27 low imagers (mean total scores <4.2/10), including seven non-visual imagers, three non-auditory, seven non-olfactory, and five non-gustatory imagers, and one across all senses. We split the sample randomly into two groups and immediately delivered the imagery intervention, Functional Imagery Training (FIT) to the first group (over two weeks), followed by delivering the same intervention to the wait group. A wait period was due to the lengthy delivery time of the personalized intervention. Both groups received the intervention for the same duration ending in a Psi-Q retest after the intervention. In both groups, FIT increased overall imagery scores which was maintained six months after intervention completion. This indicates that imagery can be trained and maintained in those with a low ability. Follow up interviews (n = 22) explored how imagery was being used beyond the intervention, revealing that the majority now use imagery to plan and manage thinking. Recommendations are given for ways to train imagery in an applied sport setting and future research in broader areas is detailed. Lay summary: We identified 27 individuals with low multi-sensory imagery scores, and used Functional Imagery Training (FIT) to produce enduring improvements in imagery ability, positioning FIT as a valuable tool for enhancing cognitive skills in sports.

Narrative Language Assessment And Intervention: Applications With Children With And Without Disabilities, Norah M. Almubark

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Narrative is the art of conveying a sequence of causally and temporally linked events through monologic telling. Various functions can be served through narratives including sharing experiences, expressing ideas, providing entertainment, and imparting cultural or social values. Narrative language represents an authentic type of language that is useful for assessment and intervention because it can be analyzed according to content and form. The ability to use complex narrative language and produce quality narratives is associated with long-term academic and social benefits (Uccelli et al., 2019; Suggate et al, 2018). Given this crucial link, narrative language is suitable for child language …

Making Way: A Methods Experiment With Arts-Based Embodied Postformal Autoethnography To Prepare For Research-As-Community Building With A Diverse Urban Elementary School, Kelly Elizabeth Bare

Theses & Dissertations

Using autoethnographic, arts-based, and embodied methods, this postformal dissertation study establishes the first of a two-part research-as-community-building template designed with racially and socioeconomically diverse school communities in mind. Imagined as a double helix in an echo of human DNA, it describes an arts-based, embodied self-study (Helix 1) as a prerequisite for later study of community (Helix 2, not yet complete) typified by mindful engagement across socially constructed lines of difference and attention to the potential building blocks of collaborative leadership across those same lines. As a prerequisite to community work, I explored my lifetime encounters with others of difference (Chang, …

A Naturalistic Evaluation Of Mindfulness Training And Practice As Self-Care Resources For International Graduate Students In High-Stress Fields, Julie Laveglia

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Drawing on Social Constructionism (Berger & Luckmann, 1966; Gergen, 2009), this naturalistic evaluation (Guba, 1987; Lincoln & Guba, 1985) describes the effectiveness of mindfulness training and practice as self-care resources for international graduate students in the high-stress field of healthcare. The purpose of the study was to examine and understand the experiences of international graduate students trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and analyze the ways that the training and practice shaped the wellbeing of the students. This evaluation also helped me, the administrator responsible for student affairs for this group of students, to better understand how they used the …

Nursing Professionals' Attitudes That May Impact Diagnostic Outcomes Among Patients With Disabilities, Louvisia Conley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

People with disabilities have been identified as representing the largest marginalized group worldwide. A negative attitude towards people with disabilities has been an extended paradigm in American society. Improving the treatment of people with disabilities has led to national policy and legislation changes. However, health inequities continue to be a significant issue faced by people with disabilities. Bourdieu's Theory of Practice provided the theoretical basis for this research. Using the Scale of Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons survey, this quantitative descriptive research aimed to examine factors that may impact attitudinal barriers among three groups, graduate nursing students, current practicing nurses, and …

Sickle Cell Disease In The State Of Tennessee, Ayesha Mukhopadhyay

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. Normal red blood cells are round. In those with SCD, the red blood cells are crescent shaped. In the Unites States (US), more than 90% of those living with SCD are Black. We conducted three epidemiological studies related to the burden of common comorbidities in individuals with SCD, the relationship between SCD and chronic kidney disease, and the effects of historical racial housing policies on births with SCD. First, we evaluated the annual incidence and demographic associations of stroke, seizures, congestive heart failure, asthma, systemic hypertension, and diabetes mellitus in individuals …

Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Transition Shock In First-Semester Nursing Students, Christina Hillhouse

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Nursing student attrition rates contribute to the current nursing staff shortages in the United States. With many nursing students leaving their program after the first semester, identifying potential causes and interventions to mitigate these causes is a priority. Students report uncertainty and anxiety, as well as the incongruence between expectations and reality of nursing programs which can lead to transition shock. By assessing the ability of the students to understand, use, and manage their emotions, educators may be able to plan interventions to increase student retention. A quantitative correlational study assessed students in the first-semester Health Assessment course using the …

Rhetorics Of Impurities: Exvangelicalism As Excavating And Encountering Purity, Karly Poyner-Smith

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation explores purity discourse through the lens of the ExVangelical movement. Using mixed methods, this inquiry employs critical qualitative research to examine how ExVangelicalism uses the roles of identification, place, and space to critique purity’s oppressive categorizations. In doing so, ExVangelicals represent a theoretical rhetoric of impurities in which purity is continuously excavated and encountered. Based on a queer feminist reading of ExVangelical texts, this dissertation presents three frameworks in which to reorient ExVangelicalism as a post-purity movement. First, through ExVangelicalism, purity is examined through rhetorics of identification, place, and space. Second, as a post-purity movement, ExVangelicals partake in …

Her Journey. Her Way. Understanding The Development Of Career Self-Efficacy Through The Connect Mentoring Program For Women Faculty In Stem: A Case Study, Teresa Marion Theiling

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The Connect STEM Mentoring Program aims to provide professional and career connections to women in STEM. As a product of an ADVANCE grant funded by the National Science Foundation, this program strives to promote advancement for women in STEM. As a male- dominated field, women in STEM commonly face barriers to advancement opportunities which can negatively impact a woman’s career self-efficacy. This single-embedded case study seeks to understand how and why, if at all, the Connect STEM Mentoring Program develops career self- efficacy in career advancement for mid-level and senior-level female faculty members. The study investigates faculty members’ participation in …

Family Language Policy Of Transnational Returnees: The Case Of Arab Families Re-Adapting To Mainstream Arab Society, Alaa Alamri

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

A significant body of research has delved into the dynamics of family language policy (FLP) within the context of transnational families. While much attention has been directed towards understanding the experiences of these families within the borders of their host countries, this study takes a unique perspective by investigating the construction and reconstruction of FLP as transnational families relocate within their home country. The aim of this dissertation is to examine the FLP of transnational families as they return to their homeland and endeavor to reintegrate into mainstream society (i.e., culturally, socially, and academically). The study employed a qualitative multiple …

Factors Associated With Youth’S Perceptions Of Parenting: The Role Of Social Ecological Assets, Anissa Garza

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Minimal research has examined factors that contribute to youth’s perceptions of maternal parenting practices. The current study included 263 mother-youth dyads. Mothers were aged 23-64 (Mage=36.42, SD=7.89, 82.9% Black) and youth were aged 8-17 (Mage=12.11, SD=2.77, 88.2% Black, 58.9% girls). A multivariate linear regression was used to examine how youth’s behavior problems and internal, peer, school, and community assets were related to their perceptions of positive and negative maternal parenting, while accounting for youth age, gender, socioeconomic status, and maternal adversity exposure. The model was significant (F(9, 236)= 7.24, p<.001, R2=.22) for positive parenting perceptions and for negative parenting perceptions (F(9, 236)=6.76, p<.001, R2=.21). Younger age, more internal assets, and more community assets were related to greater positive parenting perceptions, while more behavior problems and fewer community assets were related to more negative parenting perceptions. Findings could inform the development of family-focused, multisystemic interventions that enhance the mother-child relationship.

Navigating The Size Extremes Of Quantum Chemistry: Rovibrational Spectroscopy Of Metal Carbides And Cluster Modeling Of Enzymes, Donatus Atsu Agbaglo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Magnesium tricarbide isomers are studied herein with coupled cluster theory and multireference configuration interaction to support their possible detection in astrochemical environments such as the circumstellar envelope surrounding the star IRC +10216 or in terrestrial laboratories. Overall, this work offers quantum chemical insight of rovibrational spectroscopic data for MgC3 using a quartic force field (QFF) based on CCSD(T) and CCSD(T)-F12 levels of theory at the complete basis set (CBS) limit. Additional corrections with small basis set CCSDT(Q) and scalar relativistic effects are also included in the analysis. Coupled cluster-based composite energies and multireference configuration interaction both predict that the 1A1 …