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Visual Analytics In Explaining Neural Networks With Neuron Clustering, Gulsum Alicioglu, Bo Sun

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Deep learning (DL) models have achieved state-of-the-art performance in many domains. The interpretation of their working mechanisms and decision-making process is essential because of their complex structure and black-box nature, especially for sensitive domains such as healthcare. Visual analytics (VA) combined with DL methods have been widely used to discover data insights, but they often encounter visual clutter (VC) issues. This study presents a compact neural network (NN) view design to reduce the visual clutter in explaining the DL model components for domain experts and end users. We utilized clustering algorithms to group hidden neurons based on their activation similarities. …

Unlv Mental Health Initiatives: Unifying Through Innovation And Collaboration, The Lincy Institute, Unlv Practice, Behere Nv, Unlv Department Of Psychology

Lincy Institute Events

Nevada persistently ranks at or near the bottom in the country for overall access to mental health services despite the need (Mental Health America, 2015-2023). UNLV faculty are developing initiatives to change this unacceptable situation. The Lincy Institute, in partnership with UNLV PRACTICE, BeHERE Nevada, and researchers from the Department of Psychology, offered a community forum showcasing three mental health initiatives harnessing faculty collaboration and innovation to drive overdue changes in Nevada’s mental-health landscape. Following the presentations policymakers engaged in open discussion with UNLV presenters and the audience. The three main initiatives showcased in this forum …

Liver-Directed Locoregional Therapies For Neuroendocrine Liver Metastases: Recent Advances And Management., Cody R Criss, Mina S Makary

Oncology Articles

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a heterogeneous class of cancers, predominately occurring in the gastroenteropancreatic system, which pose a growing health concern with a significant rise in incidence over the past four decades. Emerging from neuroendocrine cells, these tumors often elicit paraneoplastic syndromes such as carcinoid syndrome, which can manifest as a constellation of symptoms significantly impacting patients' quality of life. The prognosis of NETs is influenced by their tendency for metastasis, especially in cases involving the liver, where the estimated 5-year survival is between 20 and 40%. Although surgical resection remains the preferred curative option, challenges emerge in cases of …

Improved Cardiac Auscultation Competency Interweaving Visual, Auditory, And Tactile Stimuli: A Preliminary Study, Harrison A Patrizio, Riley Phyu, Bum Kim, Nils V Brolis

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

METHODS: A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted at our institution's simulation center with 32 first year medical students from a single medical institution. Participants were randomly divided into two equal groups and completed an educational module on the identification and pathophysiology of five common cardiac sounds. The control group utilized traditional education methods, while the interventional group incorporated multisensory stimuli. Afterwards, participants listened to randomly selected cardiac sounds and competency data was collected through a multiple-choice post-assessment in both groups. Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the data.

Results: Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Diagnostic …

Changes In Reef Tourism’S Adaptive Capacity After Severe Climate Disturbances, Henry Bartelet, Michele Barnes, Lalu Bakti, Graeme S. Cumming

Quantitative Methods and Information Technology Faculty Publications

Knowledge about adaptive capacity and its determinants has increased significantly over the last decade. However, most research on adaptive capacity has been static, not considering how adaptive capacity might change over time, particularly after severe disturbances. We studied the adaptive capacity dynamics of Asian-Pacific reef tourism operators affected by coral bleaching and tropical cyclones compared with a control group with non-affected operators. We found that impacts from tropical cyclones were associated with frequent changes in adaptive capacity. Notably, we found a reduction in tangible attributes (assets and flexibility) of adaptive capacity, whereas intangible attributes (agency and social organization) increased. Our …

The Student Movement Volume 108 Issue 20: Breaking News: Curfew Is Now Sunset: Effective Immediately, Grace No, Reagan Mccain, Savannah Tyler, Madison Vath, Corinna Bevier, Nate Miller, Aiko J. Ayala Rivers, Andrew Francis, Ana K. Zelidon, Jonathan Clough, Abby Shim, Bella Hamann, Anna Rybachek, Melissa Moore, Nicholas Gunn

The Student Movement v. 108 (2023-2024)

HUMANS

Chivalry Not Dead: Students Spotted in Shining Armor, Grace No

Interview with the Breakfast Burrito, Interviewed by Regan McCain

VeggieTales Cast: Hot Takes From the Fridge, Interviewed by Savannah Tyler

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Why the 'Daughters of the Revolution' Stay Mad, Madison Vath

Jaws 6: The Jawsical, Corinna Bevier

I UNDERSTAND MARY POPPINS' ESSENCE MORE THAN THE FILM'S WRITERS, Nate Miller

Pitagorical decision: Music Department opens Triangle Performance Major, Aiko J. Ayala Rivers

Sabrina Carpenter Comes to Berrien, Reagan McCain

NEWS

Soccer (Football) Legend Lionel Messi to Visit Berrien County, Andrew Francis

Satire: Severe Weather Stirs Mixed Emotions on …

Brief Of Amicae Curiae Susan Boundy-Sanders And Paula Waters In Support Of Friends Of Sammamish Valley And Futurewise, King County V. Friends Of Sammamish Valley, Washington State Supreme Court Docket No. 102177-1, William Bailey

Court Briefs

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Predicting The Potential Distribution Of Pseudococcus Longispinus (Targioni-Tozzetti) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) In South Korea Using A Climex Model, Su Bin Kim, Soo-Jung Suh

Insecta Mundi

Pseudococcus longispinus (Targioni-Tozzetti) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a widely-distributed pest that feeds on many economically important hosts, particularly tropical fruits and ornamentals. The potential distribution of this mealybug pest in South Korea remains a primary concern because of its high incidence of interceptions screened during inspection. Hence, this species prompted a modelling effort to assess its potential risk of introduction. Potential risk maps were developed for this pest with a CLIMEX model based on occurrence records under environmental data. The potential distribution of these pests in South Korea in the 2020s, 2050s and 2090s was projected based on the RCP 8.5 …

Integrating Restorative Practices To Create Equitable Disciplinary Process, Vivian Ngo

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The process of punitive disciplinary processes are shifting in K-12 educational institutions. This study explored the implementation of a school-wide disciplinary process that integrates the philosophy of restorative justice and its practices. The goal of the study was to reduce the amount of punitive punishment, address social issues of bullying and discrimination, and improve the overall school climate. During the study, data revealed the overall importance of implementing teacher training so that the staff understands the long-term impact of restorative justice to successfully implement the practices. My dissertation also revealed through the use of mixted methods, the importance of using …

Library Newsletter: April 2024, Iwasaki Library

Iwasaki Newsletters

This newsletter series includes information about Libray collections, services, spaces, and more!

Evaluation Of Yield And Physicochemical Quality Of Pentadesma Butyracea Butter Obtained By Different Traditional Extraction Methods In Ghana, Josephine Akuba Timtey, Francis Alemawor, William Otoo Ellis, Jacob K. Agbenorhevi, Nana Baah Pepra-Ameyaw

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Pentadesma butyracea seed butter or fat (PBSB) is a vegetable fat extracted from the seeds of the P. butyracea plant. The butter has potential use in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The study investigated traditional PBSB processing methods in Ghana and evaluated their effects on yield, physicochemical parameters, and fatty acid composition. Four traditional extraction methods were identified and evaluated, and these methods are direct wet extraction of PBSB from a fresh mixture of the seed paste and water (DEW); wet extraction of PBSB from a 12-hour fermented mixture of the seed paste and water (FWO); direct wet extraction …

Sga 55 Senate 2024-04-05 Agenda, Niu Student Government Association Senate

Student Government Association Archives

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The Monetary Structure Of Economic Activity: A Constitutional Analysis, Christine Desan

Law and Contemporary Problems

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"Just What Is Going On Here?" An Homage, Barak D. Richman

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Evidence-Based Programs For System-Involved Youths, Karli Baalmann, April Terry

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Far too many juveniles are incarcerated in juvenile correctional facilities, and in some cases, waived into the adult criminal legal system. Life course theory helps explain this pathway as many of these youth grow up in poverty-stricken environments, with restricted access and poor quality of schooling, during which they may experience abuse and neglect, leading them into the school-to-prison pipeline. Likewise, youth experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—forms of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction—endure the additional abuse-to-prison pipeline. Once incarcerated, these youth experience reentry issues when attempting to successfully transition back into their homes and communities. However, this issue starts before …

Harnessing Exosomes As A Platform For Drug Delivery In Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review For In Vivo And In Vitro Studies, Abdulwahab Teflischi Gharavi, Saeed Irian, Azadeh Niknejad, Keykavous Parang, Mona Salimi

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Breast cancer remains a significant global health concern, emphasizing the critical need for effective treatment strategies, especially targeted therapies. This systematic review summarizes the findings from in vitro and in vivo studies regarding the therapeutic potential of exosomes as drug delivery platforms in the field of breast cancer treatment. A comprehensive search was conducted across bibliographic datasets, including Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, using relevant queries from several related published articles and the Medical Subject Headings Database. Then, all morphological, biomechanical, histopathological, and cellular-molecular outcomes were systematically collected. A total of 30 studies were identified based on the Preferred …

J.R. Bronze Corp. V. Watson

All Decisions

In this holdover nuisance proceeding, the landlord failed to prove that the tenant's alleged unsanitary disposal of cat waste affected other tenants or the building. The court found no evidence of ongoing nuisance conduct and dismissed the case, underscoring the need for a consistent pattern of objectionable behavior to substantiate such claims.

Implementing Teach Back Heart Failure Education To Improve Self-Care And Reduce Re-Hospitalization: A Quality Improvement Project, Sweata Patel

DNP Projects

Heart failure (HF) is a major health concern. External evidence supports the use of the teach-back method for patient education to promote self-care behaviors in patients with HF which may also reduce rehospitalizations. Patients with HF at one home health agency in New England participated in the quality improvement project which consisted of delivering 20 minute weekly standardized teach-back educational sessions covering topics of HF self-care over six weeks. The existing patient education materials and two new resources, Medication Tracker and Self-Check Plan for HF management, were reviewed. Three questions from the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index were asked during …

An Integrated Architecture For A Global Clean Energy Transition, Alice Kaswan

Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Scholarship

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Teaching Creatives To Be A.I. Provocateurs: Establishing A Digital Humanist Approach For Generative A.I. In The Classroom, Joshua A. Fisher

Tradition Innovations in Arts, Design, and Media Higher Education

This case study examines the implementation of OpenAI's Generative AI (GenAI) in a graduate interactive storytelling course at Ball State University in Spring '23. Adopting a Posthumanist perspective, the course treated GenAI as a synthetic collaborator to bridge technical disparities among the students, enhancing their characters, dialogue, and visual production. Students also used the tool to help understand complex technical documentation. However, while the approach led to overall success, the case study proposes a shift towards Digital Humanism for a more balanced, ethical integration of GenAI in the classroom. This perspective prioritizes human creative agency over computational creativity, encouraging students …

The Voice Actor And Their Double: Working As A Voice Actor And Teaching Voice Acting In The Age Of Ai Voice Cloning, Adam Paul

Tradition Innovations in Arts, Design, and Media Higher Education

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and voice cloning technology presents significant challenges and opportunities in the field of voice acting and performing arts. This article explores the profound transformations taking place in the voiceover industry due to the convergence of AI, voice synthesis, and personal voice cloning technologies. The author, a seasoned voice actor, reflects on the impact of these advancements on his profession, from the democratization of voiceover tools to the emergence of AI-generated voices that closely mimic human speech.

The article delves into the intricate interplay between technology and human creativity, investigating the implications for voice …

Improved Tensor Current Limit From B 8 Β Decay Including New Recoil-Order Calculations, B. Longfellow, A. T. Gallant, G. H. Sargsyan, M. T. Burkey, T. Y. Hirsh, G. Savard, N. D. Scielzo, L. Varriano, M. Brodeur, D. P. Burdette, J. A. Clark, D. Lascar, K. D. Launey, P. Mueller, D. Ray, K. S. Sharma, A. A. Valverde, G. L. Wilson, X. L. Yan

Faculty Publications

A precision measurement of the β+ decay of B8 was performed using the Beta-decay Paul Trap to determine the β-ν angular correlation coefficient aβν. The experimental results were combined with new ab initio symmetry-adapted no-core shell-model calculations to yield the second-most precise measurement from Gamow-Teller decays, aβν=-0.3345±0.0019stat±0.0021syst. This value agrees with the standard model value of -1/3 and improves uncertainties in B8 by nearly a factor of 2. By combining results from B8 and Li8, a tight limit on tensor current coupling to right-handed neutrinos was obtained. A recent global evaluation of all other precision β decay studies suggested a …

Load Reduction Leadership: A Cognitive Load Theory-Based Framework Differentiating Performance Patterns In Nyc Schools, Kristopher C. Bertoglio

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation applies cognitive load theory to teacher working conditions in New York City. To connect small-scale cognitive processes with perennial organization-level effects, the theoretical components of this paper develop a novel framework. Load reduction leadership (LRL) illuminates how day-to-day school operations impact staff members’ cognition and school-level student performance. LRL extrapolates various cognitive load phenomena to schools’ complexities and time scales. Eight longitudinal case studies were found through New York State summative exam data. Schools were selected based on their abilities to over- and under-perform at improving their students’ proficiency, including schools that changed from under- to over-performance and …

Who’S Laughing Now? Comedy As Coping Mechanism And Critique In Paul Beatty’S The Sellout, Mihaughany Redd

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

This paper examines the ways in which Paul Beatty uses dark humor as a coping mechanism for racial trauma, as well as a way of critiquing society’s treatment of Black people in his novel, The Sellout. Throughout his novel, Beatty discusses various controversial topics such as police brutality, segregation, and slavery. Although these topics are not lighthearted in any sense, Beatty uses satire and comedy to describe them to the reader. This paper seeks to elucidate why Beatty would use comedy to discuss the racial injustices and inequalities that Black people have faced in the past and in the …

April 5, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Ud In The News March 30-April 5, University Of Dayton

News Releases

UD eclipse committee member Jason Deibel was a guest of WDTN-TV's Five on 2 segment to discuss the history of eclipses in Ohio. Fox News, Inside Higher Ed, Business Insider and Catholic World Report featured faculty expertise.

Effective Project Management Strategies For Identifying And Addressing Projects' Complexities And Improving Projects' Success Rates, Daryl L. Gilbert Ii

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Predictors Of Prep Uptake By Black Gay And Bisexual Men In Ohio, Ade Elisha

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Local Ecological Knowledge, Education, And Bilingualism: Ethnography Of A Stem Program For Elementary Students In Southwestern Florida, Barbara D. Herrera

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In response to the limited inclusion of cultural relevant pedagogy in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) centered educational programs, this study illustrates dynamics that encourage inclusivity and provide a space for minority students to develop self-efficacy while also exposing them to formal modes of STEM knowledge. Elementary level English/Spanish speaking children were taught local ecological knowledge (LEK) during a STEM summer program in a city in Southwestern Florida. The use of participant observation, group interviews with the students, and interviews with the educators allowed for an in-depth analysis of the program and the established goals. This study provides insight …

Concepts, Contexts, Contests, Roy Kreitner

Law and Contemporary Problems

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