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Perceived Social Isolation And Turnover Intention Among Black Faculty At Midwestern And Southeastern Public U.S. Universities, Trenee T. Johnson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Despite organizational recruitment and retention initiatives, Black faculty remain underrepresented in U.S. higher education. Existing research substantiates that Black faculty continue to encounter the isolating effects of racial discrimination. The purpose of this quantitative survey research was to examine the association between perceived social isolation and turnover intention among Black faculty at predominately White institutions (PWIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This study also sought to identify systemic or social practices that counteract Black faculty retention initiatives. Two research questions guided the study: (a) Does perceived social isolation increase turnover intention among Black faculty? and (b) To what …

Statistical Analysis Of Mechanical Strength And Dielectric Breakdown Of Polyester Nano-Alumina Composites, Amani Al Ani, Shihab Zaidan

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

The mechanical and electrical properties relation is very important, especially for brittle material. Nano Alumina-unsaturated polyester (PS/Al2O3) composites were prepared by casting PS with different percentages (1, 2, 3, and 4 wt%) of Nano alumina. Electrical breakdowns caused cracks to form around the breakdown point, and the length and quantity of cracks increased with dispersed powder added increases. The research involved determining Weibull modulus from an electrical strength test, and mechanical strength by piston-on-three-ball test. The results showed that Weibull modulus and dielectric breakdown increase during the rate of rising voltage (RRV) increases, especially 5 kV/s. the maximum Weibull modulus …

Effect Of Atmospheric Conditions On Ultraviolet Photoconductivity Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, Mohammed Ibrahem, Emanuele Verrelli, Khue Lai, Fei Cheng, Mary O’Neill

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

ZnO nanoparticles have gained considerable interest lately due to their remarkable optical and electrical properties, which enable them to have the potential to be the next generation of transparent semiconductors. However, interactions with atmospheric water and surface carbonates limited and seriously threatened device stability and dependability. The UV photoconductivity of the ZnO NP films is heavily influenced by oxygen adsorption and organic species in the ambient air. The stability of the ZnO photodetector prepared, annealed, and tested in a nitrogen atmosphere was improved in terms of current magnitude and sustaining photocurrent cycles. ZnO NPs films processed in the air show …

Predicting Fecal Indicator Bacteria Using Spatial Stream Network Models In A Mixed-Land-Use Suburban Watershed In New Jersey, Usa, Tsung Ta David Hsu, Danlin Yu, Meiyin Wu

Department of Biology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Good water quality safeguards public health and provides economic benefits through recreational opportunities for people in urban and suburban environments. However, expanding impervious areas and poorly managed sanitary infrastructures result in elevated concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria and waterborne pathogens in adjacent waterways and increased waterborne illness risk. Watershed characteristics, such as urban land, are often associated with impaired microbial water quality. Within the proximity of the New York–New Jersey–Pennsylvania metropolitan area, the Musconetcong River has been listed in the Clean Water Act’s 303 (d) List of Water Quality-Limited Waters due to high concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB). In …

Reproducibility And Determinants Of The Metabolic Responses During A Mixed-Meal Tolerance Test, Emma J. Stinson, Paolo Piaggi, Cassie M. Mitchell, Leanne M. Redman, Jonathan Krakoff

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the reproducibility and physiological determinants of mixed-meal tolerance tests (MMTTs) on glucose and insulin responses. Methods: While inpatients on a weight-maintaining diet, 894 individuals (574 with normal and 267 with impaired glucose regulation and 53 with type 2 diabetes [T2D]) underwent 9-hour MMTTs (breakfast and lunch; 30% weight-maintaining diet each; 40% carbohydrate, 40% fat, and 20% protein). Total/incremental areas under the curve (AUC/iAUC) were calculated from MMTT plasma glucose/insulin concentrations. Acute insulin response (AIR) was quantified by intravenous glucose tolerance test and insulin action (M) via hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp. A subset had …

Gardner-Webb Rotc Cadet Chosen For Honor During Program At Big South Championship, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

A cadet from the Gardner-Webb University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) will be recognized during the Hercules Tire Big South Championships on March 2 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Cadet Zach Morrow, a freshman, will be honored as part of the second annual US Army ROTC Big South High School Education Day. High school students are invited to attend this event, which includes admission to the women’s quarterfinals and an opportunity to learn more about the ROTC and Big South colleges and universities.

Oo-Mah-Ha Ta-Wa-Tha (Omaha City), Fannie Reed Giffen, Susette La Flesche Tibbles, Judi M. Gaiashkibos

Zea E-Books Collection

“This little book tells many important tribal stories for today and for future generations. These historic vignettes of the Omaha Nation and its leaders are shared so personally by author Fannie Reed Giffen and her col­laborators, Susette and Susan La Flesche. It has been a treasure of mine for 25 years and I hope it becomes one of yours.

The re-publication of the original comes on the 125-year anniversary of the 1898 Omaha Trans-Mississippi Expo­sition and Indian Congress. Its arrival is timely as many of its stories and people are vital to our nation’s history. A sculpture of Omaha Chief …

An Aapi Haven: A Virtual Sanctuary And Brand Empowerment Initiative, Katrina Lin, Taylor Tran

Graphic Communication

The project focuses on creating a brand identity for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community of San Luis Obispo (SLO). The branding begins with research and analysis of the target audience and the organization's mission statement and values. This information is used to develop a brand strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and resonates with the AAPI community. The brand identity, including the logo, colors, and visual elements, is then created to reflect the organization's brand strategy and appeal to the target audience (Tarver, 2023). The brand guidelines ensure consistency in all marketing and communication materials. Overall, …

Refridge App Concept, Claire I. Markarian

Graphic Communication

ReFridge is an app with the goal of helping reduce household food waste. When a grocery receipt is scanned, the app creates an organized fridge inventory that will help decrease the amount of food that is thrown out. The user will receive custom expiration reminders and suggested recipes while using meal prepping calendars and personalized shopping lists. Buying, cooking and consuming food will become more efficient and users will experience an increase in healthy and regulated eating habits.

Giuseppe's Rebrand, Taylor Allred

Graphic Communication

For this project, I will be working to update the brand image for Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica, an Italian restaurant local to San Luis Obispo. The goal of my project is to help create a brand identity that stays consistent throughout all customer touch points and streamlines branding processes for the future. I am creating a comprehensive brand guide, a new logo, take-out packaging designs, as well as a menu refresh with a new look for higher readability.

The High Tide Inn Rebrand, Caroline Turnbull

Graphic Communication

For my Senior Project, I found a small Inn in Maine that was just purchased by a new owner. The previous owner of The High Tide Inn was very old and had owned the Inn for a long time, running on word of mouth and the quaint charm of the location. Their website was not a priority and had not been updated in decades. It was not mobile friendly, up to date, or easy to navigate. The logo reflects a charming sign on the property, but does not translate well digitally. In addition to this, there is no vector file …

Fire Life Safety Design Of Technology Office, Jared Ellis

Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports

The subject building is an approximately 180,000 SF technology office; the location and some details are omitted for privacy of the project and client. It is a 3-story heavy timber frame (Type IIIA) over 1 level of concrete basement stepped into a hillside.

The building is compliant with the prescriptive building code for egress, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems. A NFPA 72 compliant fire detection, notification and communication system is provided. The building is fully sprinklered with a system that is hydraulically designed per NFPA 13, 2016 Section 11.2.3 Water Demand Requirements – Hydraulic Calculation Methods. Water supply is …

Slo Coffee Co., Catherine Yoshida

Graphic Communication

SLO Coffee Co. is a fictional coffee brand based out of San Luis Obispo, California. Specifically, I focus on the creation of a comprehensive, intentional brand that includes a logo, the designs of three coffee bags, and an Instagram page, all of which are emphasized by grounding a brand through beautiful and deliberate graphics. SLO Coffee Co. branding targets a younger demographic and residents of San Luis Obispo. This is achieved through the implementation of brighter colors, fun and playful typefaces, and graphics that communicate the essence of San Luis Obispo and beloved local spots.

A local coffee brand based …

Savor & Share, Sarah Allison Salisbury

Graphic Communication

As an avid cook, I take pleasure in experimenting with new dishes and exploring diverse flavor combinations. However, I currently lack an organizational system for my recipes, as most of them remain unwritten. Unfortunately, when friends and family ask me to share my recipes, I often confuse them and make it difficult for them to follow the steps correctly with my verbal explanations. To address this issue, I have decided to compile my recipes into a cookbook that will serve as an organized and easy-to-reference collection. This will enable me to easily alter and share my recipes with others. The …

Amped Music Festival, Owen Kosel Christensen

Graphic Communication

With so many small and large-scale music festivals and events happening today, it becomes increasingly harder for festivals to stick out among the rest in terms of brand identity, values, and purpose. For my senior project, I’ve created a unique brand identity, marketing assets, and other relevant materials for a fictional music festival happening in San Luis Obispo to drive sales and immerse attendees in the festival experience. This paper explores the effectiveness of different integrated marketing communication materials in the music festival landscape and shares the deliverables and results of the festival branding I created.

Program: Memoirs, University Of Dayton

Dance and Theater Programs

Five performances featuring the UD Dance Ensemble, DCDC2 and other members of the University of Dayton Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology program.

Type I Diabetes Results From Immune Cell Invasion Into Pancreatic Islets, Mary Grace Beck

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.

Muhlenberg Magic, Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVHN documents

No abstract provided.

Ghostparty Video Game, Tyler Remlinger Hart

Computer Science and Software Engineering

GhostParty is a Unity game that uses a MongoDB database to store players' gameplay values. These values are used to create "Ghosts" that players can compete with in various mini-games. I found that this form of multiplayer using ghosts can create a good gameplay experience without live multiplayer interactions.

Quiet Quitting Or Acting Your Wage: What Does This Mean In Libraries?, Annie Epperson, Stephen Sweeney, Emily Masters, Miranda Wisor

University Libraries Publications

We explore the history and current meaning of an age-old concept of working to the rule, or, having a job that doesn't consume your life. In this interactive session, librarians from public, academic, and school settings explore the topic through a variety of lenses, including the individual impetus, institutional or structural impact, legal implications, issues of equality between front-line workers and administration, and the possible political solution to worker burnout.

Recent Advances And Challenges In Implementing Ipm Programmes In The Entomological Context Of Indian Agriculture, Ruchika Geedi, Gadi V.P. Reddy

Faculty Publications

Integrated pest management (IPM) programmes are based on using multiple methods to maintain nuisance insects below tolerant levels in crop fields. Recent advances in IPM in developed countries have incorporated biological pesticides, microbial products, semiochemicals, and beneficial insects, but few of such programmes have been successfully implemented in developing countries, such as India. Semiochemicals play critical roles as signals in various interspecific and intraspecific interactions between insects and plants, and among interacting insects, plants, and microbes. In India IPM programmes have included mechanical, chemical, cultural, and biological management strategies. However, among these methods, biological management has its own limitations. Indian …

Effects Of Other People's Facial Emotional Expression On Consumers’ Perceptions Of Chocolate Chip Cookies Containing Cricket Protein, Yupeng Gao, Pitchayapat Chonpracha, Bin Li, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul

Faculty Publications

Abstract: Edible insects are recognized as a potential alternative and sustainable source of high-quality protein for the human diet. Entomophagy is highly related to negative emotions that may cause reluctance to adopt insects as food in Western countries. During human interaction, a person's facial emotional expression (FEE) may influence other people's emotional responses. A person's emotional state may affect his/her food preference and food choice. Understanding how other people's FEE would affect consumers’ emotional profiles, liking, and subsequent willingness to try (WTT) and purchase intent (PI) toward insect-containing food products may help increase the acceptance of entomophagy. This study identified …

Physical Activity And Weight Loss In A Pragmatic Weight Loss Trial, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Emily F. Mire, Corby K. Martin, Robert L. Newton, John W. Apolzan, Kara D. Denstel, William D. Johnson, Phillip Brantley, Ronald Horswell, Benjamin F. Springgate, Terry C. Davis, Connie L. Arnold, Eboni Price-Haywood, Carl J. Lavie, Vivian A. Fonseca, Tina K. Thethi, Jonathan Gugel, Kathleen B. Kennedy, Daniel F. Sarpong

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to determine the association between changes in physical activity and changes in body weight in a cluster-randomized weight loss trial conducted in an underserved population in Louisiana. This study reports analyses conducted in the intervention group only, which was a 24-month multi-component weight loss program delivered by health coaches embedded in primary care clinics. Physical activity was assessed at baseline and at 6, 12, and 24 months of follow-up and changes in body weight were expressed as percent weight change from baseline. Among the sample of 402 patients, percent changes in body weight (mean …

Bioelectrical Impedance Phase Angle Is Associated With Physical Performance Before But Not After Simulated Multi-Stressor Military Operations, Alyssa N. Varanoske, Melissa N. Harris, Callie Hebert, Neil M. Johannsen, Steven B. Heymsfield, Frank L. Greenway, Arny A. Ferrando, Jennifer C. Rood, Stefan M. Pasiakos

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Physical performance decrements observed during multi-stressor military operations may be attributed, in part, to cellular membrane dysfunction, which is quantifiable using phase angle (PhA) derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Positive relationships between PhA and performance have been previously reported in cross-sectional studies and following longitudinal exercise training programs, but whether changes in PhA are indicative of acute decrements in performance during military operations is unknown. Data from the Optimizing Performance for Soldiers II study, a clinical trial examining the effects of exogenous testosterone administration on body composition and performance during military stress, was used to evaluate changes in PhA …

Sibling Resemblance In Physical Activity Levels: The Peruvian Sibling Study On Growth And Health, Carla Santos, José Maia, Sara Pereira, Olga Vasconcelos, Rui Garganta, J. Timothy Lightfoot, Go Tani, Donald Hedeker, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Alcibíades Bustamante

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Physical activity is associated with a host of positive health outcomes and is shaped by both genetic and environmental factors. We aim to: (1) estimate sibling resemblance in two physical activity phenotypes [total number of steps∙day⁻¹ and minutes for moderate steps per day (min∙day⁻¹)]; and (2) investigate the joint associations of individual characteristics and shared natural environment with intra-pair sibling similarities in each phenotype. We sampled 247 biological siblings from 110 nuclear families, aged 6–17 years, from three Peruvian regions. Physical activity was measured using pedometers and body mass index was calculated. In general, non-significant variations in …

Exercise Modifies Hypothalamic Connectivity And Brain Functional Networks In Women After Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Carlos A.A. Merege-Filho, Saulo S. Gil, John P. Kirwan, Igor H. Murai, Wagner S. Dantas, Mariana P. Nucci, Bruno Pastorello, Alisson Padilha De Lima, Paulo R. Bazán, Rosa M.R. Pereira, Ana L. De Sá-Pinto, Fernanda R. Lima, Sonia M.D. Brucki, Roberto De Cleva, Marco A. Santo, Claudia Da Costa Leite, Maria Concepción García Otaduy, Hamilton Roschel, Bruno Gualano

Division of Basic Science Faculty Publications

Background: Obesity is a disease that may involve disrupted connectivity of brain networks. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity, and the positive effects on obesity-related conditions may be enhanced by exercise. Herein, we aimed to investigate the possible synergistic effects of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) and exercise training on brain functional networks. Methods: Thirty women eligible for bariatric surgery were randomly assigned to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB: n = 15, age = 41.0 ± 7.3 years) or RYGB plus Exercise Training (RYGB + ET: n = 15, age = 41.9 ± 7.2 years). Clinical, laboratory, and brain …

Factors Influencing Consumers’ Willingness-To-Try Seafood Byproducts, Silvia Murillo, Ryan Ardoin, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul

Faculty Publications

With increasing global demand for seafood, seafood byproducts (SB) utilization can contribute to a more sustainable food supply chain through waste-to-value food product development. However, consumer perceptions of SB (e.g., fish skin and bones) are underexplored. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate some factors influencing consumers’ willingness-to-try seafood byproducts. An online survey was conducted in the USA regarding intervention of SB informational cues with N = 904 adult seafood consumers internationally. The proportion of consumers willing to try SB increased significantly (McNemar’s test, α = 0.05) from 47% to 68% after SB safety and health claims had been presented in …

Can Biodiversity Of Preexisting And Created Salt Marshes Match Across Scales? An Assessment From Microbes To Predators, Friedrich W. Keppeler, James R. Junker, Margaret J. Shaw, Scott B. Alford, Annette S. Engel, Linda M. Hooper-Bùi, Olaf P. Jensen, Katelyn Lamb, Paola C. López-Duarte, Charles W. Martin, Ashley M. Mcdonald, Jill A. Olin, Audrey T. Paterson, Michael J. Polito, Nancy N. Rabalais, Brian J. Roberts, Ryann E. Rossi, Erick M. Swenson

Faculty Publications

Coastal wetlands are rapidly disappearing worldwide due to a variety of processes, including climate change and flood control. The rate of loss in the Mississippi River Delta is among the highest in the world and billions of dollars have been allocated to build and restore coastal wetlands. A key question guiding assessment is whether created coastal salt marshes have similar biodiversity to preexisting, reference marshes. However, the numerous biodiversity metrics used to make these determinations are typically scale dependent and often conflicting. Here, we applied ecological theory to compare the diversity of different assemblages (surface and below-surface soil microbes, plants, …

A Fracture Multiscale Model For Peridynamic Enrichment Within The Partition Of Unity Method, Matthias Birner, Patrick Diehl, Robert Lipton, Marc Alexander Schweitzer

Faculty Publications

Partition of unity methods are of domain decomposition type and provide the opportunity for multiscale and multiphysics numerical modeling. Different physical models can exist within a partition of unity method scheme for handling problems with zones of linear elasticity and zones where fractures occur. Here, the peridynamic model is used in regions of fracture and smooth partition of unity methods is used in the surrounding linear elastic media. Our method is novel in that we evolve the crack path using peridynamics and apply the partition of unity method to compute the elastic fields in the neighborhood of the crack tip. …

Complete Β -Decay Patterns Of Cs 142, Ba 142, And La 142 Determined Using Total Absorption Spectroscopy, M. Wolińska-Cichocka, B. C. Rasco, K. P. Rykaczewski, N. T. Brewer, A. Fijałkowska, M. Karny, R. K. Grzywacz, K. C. Goetz, C. J. Gross, D. W. Stracener, E. F. Zganjar, J. C. Batchelder, J. C. Blackmon, S. Go, B. Heffron, J. Johnson, T. T. King, J. T. Matta, K. Miernik, M. Madurga, E. A. Mccutchan, D. Miller, C. D. Nesaraja, S. V. Paulauskas, M. M. Rajabali, S. Taylor, A. A. Sonzogni, E. H. Wang, J. A. Winger, Y. Xiao, C. J. Zachary

Faculty Publications

Background: The β decays of fission products produced in nuclear fuel are important for nuclear energy applications and fundamental science of reactor antineutrinos. In particular, nuclear reactor safety is related to the decay modes of radioactive neutron-rich nuclei, primarily via the emission of γ rays, neutrons, and electrons. Additionally nuclear reactors are the most powerful man-made source of antineutrinos emitted during the β decay of fission products. These antineutrinos are used to inspect fundamental properties of leptons as well as informing reactor operation. However, the majority of data on complex decays of fission products collected in the evaluated nuclear data …