Characterization Of River Discharge And Interaction With Shallow Groundwater Aquifers Along The Wabash River Using Seismological Methods, Jessica M. Cyr, Xiaotao Yang, Marty D. Frisbee

Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship

The interaction between shallow aquifers and local rivers in the West Lafayette, Indiana area remains poorly understood. While surface water levels in the Wabash River and its tributaries are monitored at several USGS stream gauges, groundwater fluctuations are less well documented. Methods using seismic recordings, sensitive to subtle ground vibrations and subsurface structure, provide an alternative to characterize groundwater levels and river discharge. This project analyzes the temporal variations of ambient noise seismic data, examining the relationship to USGS river discharge, precipitation records, and other environmental factors. We currently focus on 1) changes in maximum amplitudes and peak frequencies within …

Effects Of Radiation Type On Charge Transport In Aged Polymers, Zachary J. Gibson, Jr Dennison, Virginie Griseri

Journal Articles

Spacecraft charging issues are often investigated with simulated space environments and evaluated on pass–fail criteria that may yield little or no information about materials’ properties. It is far more effective to understand and mitigate spacecraft charging issues through investigations of material properties. However, material properties are dynamic in the harsh environment of space. Approximations must be made to simulate the space environment in the laboratory. This article reports on the investigation of the approximation that energy deposition causes the same aging effects in materials irrespective of the type of radiation sources. Samples of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyether-etherketone (PEEK) were irradiated …

Optimization Of Preparation Technology And Evaluation Of Anti-Exercise Fatigue Activity Of Oyster Peptide, Deng Chaoyou, Tang Liping, Li Jianmin, Sui Ming

Food and Machinery

[Objective] Oyster was used as the raw material to prepare antioxidant oyster peptides by hydrolysis with complex proteases (papain, alkaline protease, and aminopeptidase ), and their anti-exercise fatigue activity was evaluated. [Methods] Using degree of hydrolysis and DPPH radical scavenging rate as evaluation indicators, response surface methodology was applied to optimize the preparation process of oyster peptides, and the fatigue-alleviating effects of oyster peptides were investigated in exercise-induced mice. [Results] The optimal extraction conditions for oyster peptides were as follows:4% complex protease addition, hydrolysis pH 7. 5, material-to-liquid ratio 1∶7. 5 (g/mL ), hydrolysis temperature 57 ℃, and hydrolysis time …

Research Progress On The Extraction , Physiological Functions , And Applications Of Low-Molecular Pectin, Ma Shaoying, Yang Fengsu, Huang Jiaoli, Wu Heng, Huang Tingting

Food and Machinery

Low-molecular pectin (LMP ), a natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, has garnered increasing attention in recent years owing to its multiple physiological activities and broad applications. This review summarizes the advances in the extraction processes, physiological functions, and practical applications of LMP over the past decade. The extraction methodologies cover traditional chemical extraction, enzymatic hydrolysis, physical-assisted techniques, and other approaches. The physiological functions are also elaborated, encompassing anti-tumor effects, lipid-lowering, hypoglycemic, antioxidant activities, and regulation of intestinal microbiota. The application scenarios are discussed across diverse industries, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Meanwhile, future research directions of LMP …

Alaska Aviation Weather Infrastructure: Outage Patterns And Strategic Prioritization, Michael Jones, Greg Dyer

ISER Reports

Alaska is the most aviation dependent state in the United States of America, with almost a quarter of the population and the majority of named communities lying off of the limited road system. The importance of reliable aviation transportation, and the infrastructure underlying these networks, is paramount for these communities. However, the vast distances, remoteness, and rugged environments that make aviation so critical also make maintaining aviation infrastructure particularly challenging. The goal of this report is to serve as a reference document for mapping outages in a subset of core aviation infrastructure – aviation weather stations. We have gathered what …

Commonwealth Times 2025-11-19

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Future Vision And Action Recommendations, Sondoss Elsawah, Melissa Haeffner, Anthony Jakeman

Environmental Science and Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Let us imagine a future world where water management is more fully integrated and supported by the science of sociohydrology and related metadisciplines. This is a vision for the future where the social, cultural, environmental, and economic values of water are explicitly considered through the lens of the science–water policy interface. The ultimate value of research will be measured by how much it supports improvements in water resources and hazards management and, in particular, completes and enriches the science–water policy interface.

The Nuclear Option: Preempting Power Generation, Keith Wadley

Et Cetera

Nuclear power is a topic which many feel strongly about. Unfortunately, much of the information present in public discourse is a product of fear, misinformation, and a general lack of understanding regarding what nuclear power is and does. This note seeks to clear up the murky waters of the topic by presenting some basic factual information contrary to common misconceptions while also seeking to argue, in light of this information, that Congress should, and currently has the power to, prevent states from prohibiting the use of nuclear power. Congress passed the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 which preempts the field …

What's My Age Again? The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace And The Constitutional Void In Re-Aging Law, Lauren Gay

Et Cetera

When a child’s legal age can be judicially reclassified without rigorous procedural safeguards, the foundations of American due process erode. This article explores the alarming constitutional vacuum exposed by the case of Natalia Grace, an adopted Ukrainian child whose age was legally reclassified from eight to twenty-two without procedural safeguards such as a hearing, legal counsel, or evidentiary testing. Unlike competency or parental rights proceedings, re-aging decisions lack uniform standards, judicial transparency, or appellate recourse. This article argues that re-aging implicates fundamental liberty interests and must be governed by heightened due process protections. Drawing on comparative models from guardianship and …

White Supremacy And The Legitimation Of Violence Against Women: Analyzing The History And Impact Of Vawa, Ember Jahn

Et Cetera

This article confronts the mainstream feminist narrative that white women first addressed patriarchal violence en mass in the 1970s. Instead, this article traces back to Black women who advocated against lynching and sexual violence in the late 1800s as the first attempt to address systemic violence against women. They engaged in womanism, or the fight for Black people’s right to experience safety and discover a sense of wholeness. Their efforts led to the proliferation of numerous movements in the 1900s. Despite how crucial their efforts were to the formation of the feminist movement; many white feminists remained hostile and engaged …

Effect Of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Process On Flavor Compounds Of Lentinula Edodes, Cui Guomei, Li Shunfeng, Gao Shuaiping, Liu Lina, Hu Yating, Xu Fangfang, Wang Anjian

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To study the effect of the enzymatic hydrolysis process on the flavor compounds of Lentinula edodes. [Methods] The optimized enzymatic hydrolysis process is adopted, with free amino acid, 5'-nucleotide, equivalent umami concentration (EUC ), volatile flavor compounds, and sensory evaluation as indicators, to explore the effect of enzymatic hydrolysis process on flavor compounds of Lentinula edodes from multiple perspectives. [Results] After enzymatic hydrolysis, the free amino acid content in Lentinula edodes is 19. 85 mg/g, 1. 45 times higher than that before enzymatic hydrolysis, with glutamic acid and aspartic acid increasing by 83. 80% and 27. 13%, respectively. The …

Research Progress Of Biomass-Based Food Packaging Materials, Chen Yanrong, Zhang Bo, Han Yanrong, Wang Chenyu, Yang Rui, Kuang Yishan

Food and Machinery

The non-degradable nature of traditional petroleum-based packaging materials has led to environmental pollution and food safety concerns, with microplastic pollution emerging as a global challenge. Biomass-based food packaging materials, owing to their renewability, biodegradability, and design flexibility, represent a significant technological pathway to address these issues. Existing food packaging materials still exhibit shortcomings in environmental friendliness, food safety, and functional diversity. This article reviews the development strategies and application domains of biomass-based food packaging materials, highlighting their inherent effectiveness and limitations. It further explores research advances in novel food packaging materials characterized by multifunctionality and intelligent properties.

The Future Of Kashf, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Talks, Speeches, & Discourse

Let me begin by congratulating KASHF for completing a landmark in its history i.e ten years of impressive performance. The vision, energetic leadership and dedication of the founder of KASHF – Roshaneh Zafar have turned an idea into a living and thriving entity. More than anybody else she deserves our gratitude and appreciation for an excellent job done. I also would like to commend the Board, the staff and the clients of KASHF on this occasion. I am also delighted that Prof. Yunus, the founder and visionary of microcredit has joined us today for this celebration. I consider him as …

Fair Use In The Age Of Generative Ai: Navigating Copyright Challenges In Educational Contexts, Wendy Wallberg

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

Generative AI tools are everywhere, but what’s actually allowed when it comes to copyright and teaching? This session breaks down what fair use means in the age of AI, covers current legal cases, and offers practical tools to help educators and institutions use AI responsibly and confidently.

Copper Oxide Based P-Type Chemiresistive Sensing Element And Electrochemical Electrode For Ethanol Detection Application, Reyoun Frances B

Theses and Dissertations

This study centers on the development of nanostructured sensing elements and electrochemical electrodes based on p-type CuO for ethanol detection, with a specific focus on application related onto targeting Breath and Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) monitoring. CuO nanostructures were deposited onto ceramic tubes via spray pyrolysis under optimized conditions to ensure uniform film formation. The CuO surfaces were subsequently functionalized with silver (Ag) nanoparticles via thermal evaporation and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) using the doctor blade method. Structural, morphological, and compositional analyses were conducted using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), respectively. …

Who Cares For The Forgotten Parent? The Overlooked Grief Of Non-Birthing Parents In The Nicu, Ron Ryan Bautista

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This research presentation examines the experiences of loss and emotionality of the non-birthing parents in NICUs, where most of the conventional support structures address themselves to birthing parents. Using a phenomenological research method of semi-structured interviews and applying thematic analysis, this research gathers the motivational and granular experiences of the non-birthing parents, who are often left emotionally drained and encouraged to suppress their emotions for the birthing partner. Best practices are called for that emphasize emotionally supportive programs and services that recognize all parents as individuals who may need help coping with the demands of parenting. According to the study, …

Bias-Based Bullying Among Middle Eastern & North African Students: Potential Protective Factors, Nadeen Alshakhshir, Barbara Mcmorris, Hana-May Eadeh

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Bullying victimization among school students is associated with negative psychosocial experiences such as anxiety, depression, and sometimes suicidality.^1,2 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) students experience bias-based bullying in schools at high rates compared to other non-minority groups.^1,3 Although much research focuses on this phenomenon, few studies explore the possible protective factors that buffer the effects of bias-based bullying among this specific group of students, such as religious participation and certain developmental assets. Religious participation is associated with less depression and anxiety symptoms among Asian American students.⁴ Developmental assets of empowerment, social competence, and positive identity enable …

Integrating Complete Bond Dissociation In Class Ii Force Fields, Joshua Kemppainen, Hendrik Heinz, Gregory M. Odegard

Michigan Tech Publications

Predicting the physical and mechanical properties of organic materials from purely chemical understandings remains a significant challenge due to the limitations of conventional force fields in molecular dynamics (MD). In this work, we present a novel reformulation of Class II force fields that integrates Morse bond potentials with newly derived cross-term interactions, explicitly capturing complete bond dissociation while maintaining computational efficiency. This reformulated functional form combines the stability of fixed-bond models with the reactive capabilities of bond-breaking force fields, achieving accurate and robust MD predictions across crystalline, semi-crystalline, and amorphous organic systems. Extensive benchmarking confirms its predictive accuracy and speed, …

It Takes A Village: Why Developing Community And Implementing Collaborative Teaching Methods In The Legal Classroom Fosters True Inclusivity, Activates Active Learning, And Promotes The Attainment Of True Knowledge-Creating Students Who Are Better Prepared For The Practice Of Law, Erica L. Kravchenko

Cleveland State Law Review

Legal education has long relied on traditional teaching methods, such as the Socratic, case-dialogue and lecture methods, which prioritize individualism and competition over collaboration. While these methods have historically shaped legal pedagogy, they no longer adequately prepare students for the evolving demands of legal practice. This Article examines the impact of traditional teaching methods on the changing demographic of law students and offers collaborative learning as a potential solution. Specifically, this Article argues that incorporating collaborative learning and fostering a sense of community in legal education are essential for developing well-rounded, practice-ready attorneys. Through an analysis of the legal education’s …

Perioperative Nutrition In Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease And Heart Failure., Jaime Silva-Gburek, Kelsey May, Bailey Walvoord, Catalina Lozano, Jorge A. Coss-Bu

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Optimal nutritional therapy is important for infants and children with perioperative congenital heart disease and heart failure. Medical providers face physiological and metabolic challenges when administering enteral and parenteral nutrition to these patients. Complications related to enteral nutrition can increase morbidity and mortality, although outcomes are improved in those cases in which caloric and nutrient administration can be achieved. Consensus regarding feeding strategies and timing of nutritive care is lacking. This narrative review aims to summarize, analyze and discuss the most recent literature on nutritional therapy in perioperative congenital heart disease, heart failure and pediatric patients requiring mechanical circulatory support …

Trajectories Of Recovery After Acute And Critical Illness (Tracer), Felipe González-Seguel, Louisa A. Summers, Lindsey E. Fresenko, Douglas E. Long, Logan N. Scott, Stacey A. Slone, Srushan Shankara Bhaktula, Yuan Wen, Benjamin F. Miller, Peter E. Morris, Amy L. Salyer, Anna G. Kalema, Ashley A. Montgomery-Yates, Esther E. Dupont-Versteegden, Kirby P. Mayer, Isabelle D. Bach, Davis A. Englund, Zachary R. Hettinger, Ahmed Ismaeel, Audrey M. Johnson, Philip A. Kern, Gerald V. Klim, Allison M. Owen, Jocelyn C. Porchia, Heba H. Qaissi

Physiology Faculty Publications

Introduction Patients who survive admission to intensive care unit (ICU) for critical illness are at high risk of developing muscle atrophy and weakness, commonly diagnosed as ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW). The development of ICUAW is closely linked to long-term symptoms and impairments known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Despite heightened recognition of impairments, there is limited research supporting effective interventions to improve muscle and physical outcomes after hospital discharge. Prior to developing and testing interventions for ICU survivors, it is imperative to understand the trajectory of muscle and physical function recovery following an ICU stay. The purpose of this study is …

State Of Ohio Adversity And Resilience (Soar) Study Protocol: A Comprehensive, Multimodal, Family-Based, Longitudinal Observational Investigation Of Risk And Resilience In Mental Health And Substance Use Disorders, Chris Flask, Martha Sajatovic

Faculty Scholarship

Introduction Deaths related to drug overdose and suicide in the USA have increased 500% and 35%, respectively, over the last two decades. The human and economic costs to society associated with these - €- deaths of despair' are immense. Great efforts and substantial investments have been made in treatment and prevention, yet these efforts have not abated these increasing trajectories of deaths over time. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and highlighted these problems. Notably, some geographical areas (eg, Appalachia, farmland) and some communities (eg, low-income persons, - €- essential workers', minoritised populations) have been disproportionately affected. Risk factors have been …

Antecedents Of U.S. Information Technology Professionals’ Intent To Quit At The Beginning Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kristin C. Scott, Jiun-Shiu Chen, Mitchell Adrian, Son Mai

International Journal of Applied Management and Technology

This study focuses on turnover intention (ITQ) of U.S. information technology workers during the spring of 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we evaluate a number of turnover intention antecedents not previously studied together, including job alternatives, global job embeddedness, job satisfaction, compensation satisfaction, role overload, and work–life balance. We use three first-order factors of work interference with personal life, personal life interference with work, and work—personal life enhancement. We analyzed data using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling. Results suggest no direct effects from pay satisfaction or role overload on ITQ and …

Infection And Nonunion Rates In Open Fractures, Roman M. Natoli, Lucas S. Marchand, Sofia Bzovsky, Jennifer E. Hagen, Mark J. Gage, Christina A. Stennett, Nathan N. O’Hara, Kyle J. Jeray, Brad Petrisor, Sheila Sprague, Gerard P. Slobogean, Jeffrey Wells, Mohit Bhandari, Anthony D. Harris, C. Daniel Mullins, Lehana Thabane, Amber Wood, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Joan Hebden, Lyndsay M. O’Hara, Robert Zura, Christopher Lee, Joseph Patterson, Michael J. Gardner, Jenna Blasman, Jonah Davies, Stephen Liang, Monica Taljaard, The Flow Investigators, The Prep-It Investigators

Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Publications

Background: Infection and nonunion are common sequelae of open fractures. Studies have shown infection and nonunion rates ranging from 2% to 52% and 12% to 17%, respectively. The present article describes the rates of surgical site infection (SSI) and delayed union/nonunion following open fractures in a large contemporary series of patients from prospective clinical trials with adjudicated outcomes. Methods: A descriptive analysis was performed with use of patient data from the FLOW, Aqueous-PREP, and PREPARE-Open studies. These studies, published within the past 10 years, included multiple international trauma centers and shared definitions for SSI and delayed union/nonunion. SSI and delayed …

An Exploration Of Image Segmentation Techniques For Real-Time Product Detection, Andrew C. Dunton

Master's Theses

Recent progress in LLMs enables advanced multimodal understanding, but their high computational cost necessitates monetization strategies like interactive advertising. While bounding boxes show promise for this concept, they can lack precision and visual appeal. Image segmentation offers a superior solution but faces a dual problem: traditional models demand scarce, costly training data, and open-vocabulary segmentation models like SAM are class-agnostic, unable to semantically identify a "consumer product" object class. In this research, we address these limitations by: 1) developing the Prompt-Guided Inpainting Framework (PGIF), which injects negative prompts to generate robustly annotated synthetic segmented product images; 2) investigating the Class-Agnostic …

Clearing The Air: Associations Between Air Pollution And Alzheimer's Disease, Greer Russell, Robert Martin

Advocate GME

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Depression Risk And Depression-Related Ambulatory Care Utilization In Sarcopenia Patients With And Without Chinese Herbal Medicine., Hang-Che Li, Hanoch Livneh, Wei-Chiao Chang, Yu-Han Wang, Ming-Hsien Yeh, Bo-Chyuan Chen, Ming-Chi Lu, Wei-Jen Chen, Tzung-Yi Tsai

Leadership, Learning and Counseling Faculty Publications and Presentations

The impact of psychiatric disorder, especially depression, on the prognosis of sarcopenic patients is gaining prominence. Yet, there have been very few studies focusing on this issue, let alone the related targeted mental health prevention. This cohort-based nested case-control study is geared to compare risk of depression and the depression-related ambulatory care utilization for sarcopenia persons with and without receiving add-on Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) treatment.

The Phenomena Of Homeless People’S Suicidal Ideation And Mental Health, Pi-Ming Yeh

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Introduction/Significance: In 2023, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States was 653,104. Compared to the previous year, this was a 12.1% increase. Homelessness is an important societal problem.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomena of mental health and suicidal ideation among people with homelessness in Tennessee, USA.

Methods: Sixty people with homelessness were recruited in Eastern Tennessee, USA. This was a cross-sectional descriptive research design. Questionnaires were used to collect data. SPSS 28.0 was used to analyze the data. Descriptive data analysis was used.

Results: There were 42 males (70%) and 18 …

Using A Virtual Escape Room To Teach About Blood Transfusion Reactions, Michelle Dykes, Elizabeth Cook

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The highest preventable risk of blood transfusion error resulting in adverse events is due to human error. Nurses are required to know how to safely administer blood while also being able to recognize and manage adverse transfusion reactions. New graduate nurses are expected to have the ability to administer blood products safely. It is up to nurse educators to equip nursing students with the skills and knowledge to perform this procedure. Escape rooms are increasingly popular in educational settings. They provide a motivating and engaging atmosphere for learning while enhancing students’ critical thinking skills, time management, teamwork, and communication skills. …

Microgrid Black Start Challenges: The Role Of Grid-Forming Inverters, Gab-Su Seo, Wenzong Wang, Behrooz Mirafzal

Faculty Publications

Grid-forming (GFM) inverters are becoming increasingly important for future power systems, particularly in establishing and restarting microgrids after blackouts. The use of GFM inverters enables microgrids to operate independently of utility power and provide key advantages over synchronous generators in black start scenarios, including rapid startup and stable voltage and frequency support for critical loads. However, inverter-driven black start introduces unique challenges and operational considerations. This article examines key challenges and solutions, emphasizing inverter design, control strategies, and microgrid system requirements. Drawing on analysis, simulation, and experimental results, this article highlights the central role of GFM inverters in ensuring reliable …