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State Of Illinois Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

Illinois

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State Of Hawaii Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

Hawaii

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State Of Connecticut Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

Connecticut

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State Of Mississippi Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

Mississippi

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State Of Missouri Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

Missouri

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State Of New York Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

New York

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State Of California Cannabis Reporting, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

California

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State Of Alaska Cannabis Testing, State Of Alaska

Alaska

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An Exploration Of Factors That Influence A Clinical Supervisor's Decision To Address The Personal Development And Dispositions Of Supervisees, Kirsten K. Hagen

Psychology

Research suggests that addressing a supervisee’s personal factors in clinical supervision is critical to developing their therapeutic capacities (Aponte, 1994; Krug and Schneider, 2016; Southern, 2007; Zorga et al., 2001). However, little is known about the factors contributing to clinical supervisors’ decisions to address supervisees’ personal development and dispositions in clinical supervision, despite their importance in supervisees’ professional development. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to discern the nuanced narratives of clinical supervisors and construct a theory of factors related to their decisions regarding whether to address or not address the personal development and dispositions of supervisees in …

An Analysis Of Vulnerable Road User Crashes In Alaska Using Spatio-Temporal Methods, Santosh Adhikari

Engineering

This study presents a two-part investigation into the spatial patterns of crashes and safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs). VRUs, cyclists and pedestrians in this context, represent approximately 18% of traffic fatalities in Alaska annually. However, existing studies on VRU safety in Alaska are limited and causal factors and effects of safety projects are not well understood making it difficult to implement targeted and strategic approaches to improve VRU safety. To that end, the objectives of this research are two-fold: 1) analyze spatial interactions of VRU crashes involving risk tolerant behaviors; and 2) evaluate the effectiveness of Highway Safety Improvement …

Measuring Arctic Ground Squirrel Adult Neurogenesis In Caudal Hippocampus Using Dab/Dab-Ni Enzyme-Based Immunohistochemistry, Vy L. Nguyen

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Unconscious patients who are resuscitated after cardiac arrest often have a poor prognosis for neurological recovery and are routinely treated with therapeutic hypothermia as a standard of care. This intervention aims to reduce the risk of death and minimize brain damage. However, results from the Targeted Temperature Management 2 (TTM2) trial in 2021 indicate that cooling does not improve neurological outcomes in these patients. This finding raises questions about the neurological benefits, particularly regarding neurogenesis, of the rewarming phase of therapeutic hypothermia, as well as the effects of repeated cooling and rewarming cycles. Neurogenesis has been largely overlooked in therapeutic …

Ligand Substitution Versus Dna-Binding Affinity : ǂB Syntheses, Structures, And In Vitro Anticancer Activities Of Pt(Ch₃)₂I₂{2,2'-Bipy-N,N'-(Ch₃)₂} (N,N' = 4,4'; 5,5'; 6,6'), Shadrach Stitz

Chemistry and Biochemistry

In chemotherapeutic treatment for leukemia, the drug cisplatin is highly effective. However, there is an immense need for cisplatin analogues that are more clinically viable. Cancer cell assay studies have shown that the platinum(IV) complex Pt(CH₃)₂I₂{2,2'-bipyridine} exhibits significant anticancer activity against the human breast cancer cell line ZR-75-1, with an EC50 (effective concentration 50%) concentration of 6.1 μM— substantially lower than that of cisplatin (16.4 μM). To explore the unknown structure-activity relationship between DNA binding and anti-cancer activity, three isomers — Pt(CH₃)₂I₂{2,2'-bipy-n,n'-(CH₃)₂} where n,n’ = 4,4’; 5,5’; 6,6’— were synthesized. The intent was to demonstrate decreased cytotoxicity as complex-DNA steric …

Seasonal Predictability Of Sea Ice And Boreal Fire In Alaska, Cecilia Borries-Strigle

Atmospheric Sciences

Attribution studies have shown that warming Arctic temperatures have led to a substantial loss of sea ice and an increase in large wildfire seasons. With wildfire and sea ice decline impacting everyday life by disrupting transportation or damaging infrastructure, for example, a clear need for skillful forecasts at seasonal timescales has emerged. This dissertation addresses critical challenges in seasonal prediction for wildfire and sea ice in Alaska. The first study evaluates outlooks of Buildup Index derived from three seasonal forecasts to assess their skill in predicting fire conditions. Forecast skill is greatest during the wind (April 1-June 10) and drought …

The Wnba And Activism: A Case Study Of Power Of The Dream, Jakki Padilla

Communication

This thesis looks at how WNBA players used their platform to stand up for social and political change during the 2020-2021 season. This research focuses on the documentary Power of the Dream (Porter, 2024), which follows the Atlanta Dream and other WNBA players during a time of a global pandemic, racial injustice, and an election year. Guided by public relations scholars Bernays (1961), Curtain and Gaither (2007), Ciszek (2015) for my methodology. By using the Cultural-Economic Model (CEM) (Ciszek, 2015) and understanding their five interconnected components to guide understanding of activism in sports. By using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, …

The Transformational Learning By Web-Conferencing Circuit Board: A Conceptual Model Outlining The Conditions That Facilitate Transformation In Synchronous Spaces, Rachel L. Reilly

Communication

As synchronous technologies and high-speed internet have become more accessible, opportunities for learning in web-conferencing settings have also increased. Despite the ubiquity of learning experiences taking place over web-conferencing, there is a lack of research on what makes for effective adult learning in synchronous settings from learners’ perspectives. Moreover, there are few studies examining how transformational learning—learning that changes an adult’s mindset, beliefs, or perceptions—occurs in web-conferencing settings. This qualitative study explores the conditions through which transformational learning occurs in web-conferencing settings. It includes the perspectives of adult learners (all at least eighteen years old) who have participated in a …

Understanding Secondary Atmospheric Chemistry In Extremely Cold And Dark Environments Through Hydroxymethanesulfonate (Hms) Measurements In Wintertime Fairbanks, Alaska, James R. Campbell

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Fairbanks, Alaska is a subarctic city that regularly violates PM2.5 air quality standards in the winter, exacerbated by strong wintertime inversion layers and wood stove heating. While primary sources of PM2.5 in Fairbanks have been studied extensively, secondary chemistry remains not well understood. Here, we focus on the aqueous secondary product hydroxymethanesulfonate (HMS), a major sulfur(IV) particulate species, to help understand what drives secondary pollution in Fairbanks. In 2020 and 2021, we used a particle-into-liquid sampler coupled with ion chromatography (PILS-IC) to measure HMS and sulfate concentrations. We report that HMS concentrations are high compared to other highly polluted regions …

Spatial And Temporal Epidemiology Of Suicides Among Alaska Native People, Deborah Hull-Jilly

Counseling

Alaska has one of the highest suicide rates among Indigenous populations in the United States. This study used data from the Alaska Violent Death Reporting System (AKVDRS) and applied spatial, temporal, and space-time analyses to identify unusual concentrations—or clusters—of suicide among Alaska Native people. This research identified one low-risk rural cluster and ten high-risk spatial clusters: six in urban boroughs and census areas (BCAs) and four in rural BCAs. Space-time analysis revealed eight clusters, most lasting an average of five years, with one emerging during the final three years of the study period. The study identified notable differences in mental …

Gwich'in Athabascan Storybook For Primary Classrooms: Integrating Alaska Native Language And Culture Into Language Arts Curriculum, Lin Vandyke

Education

The problem addressed by this project is the lack of high-quality children’s literature that accurately embodies Alaska Native culture, specifically Gwich’in Athabascan culture, that can be used in primary classrooms. The significance of this topic is the need for materials that Alaska Native students can connect with on a personal level and that can create a greater understanding of Native culture for all individuals. The work was completed in July of 2025. The important implications of this project are the availability of an easy-to-use storybook and connected resources to read with students and have quality discussions about Athabascan language and …

Alaska Earthquake Center Quarterly Review January-March 2025, Heather Mcfarlin, Will Dienstfrey, Alexandra Farrell, Beth Grassi, Stephen Holtkamp, Nate Murphy, Elisabeth Nadin, Carolyn Parcheta, Angelica Stabs, Michael West

Alaska Earthquake Center Reports

This series of technical quarterly reports from the Alaska Earthquake Center (AEC) includes detailed summaries and updates on Alaska seismicity, the AEC seismic network and stations, fieldwork, our online presence, public outreach, and lists publications and presentations by AEC staff. Multiple AEC staff members contributed to this report.

A Contemporary Approach For Exploring The Influence Of Detoxification And Standardization Of Traditional Metallopharmaceutical Product Pharmacological And Toxicological Aspects, Malarvizhi K

Theses and Dissertations

Polyherbomineral formulation possess unique medicinal properties due to the presence of metals and minerals as integral part, as processed in addition to specific herbals. There is an increased interest in metallopharmaceuticals in clinical and research areas, because of their immense therapeutic efficiency towards multiple diseases and evidence for non-toxic claim. Sivanar Amirtham is one of the polyherbomineral Siddha medicine recommended for the treatment of various respiratory diseases and other ailments including antidote therapy for poisonous bites. The present research work attempted for standardization of Sivanar Amirtham preparation as per the traditional standard protocols (including the detoxification process of raw materials) …

Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymers For Quercetin Adsorption: Fabrication, Characterization, And Application, Vinitha Ug

Theses and Dissertations

A highly selective Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MMIP) was developed for the detection and purification of Quercetin. The Density Functional Theory was utilized for the selection of suitable monomers based on binding energy interaction between quercetin and monomers (Acrylamide, Acrylonitrile, Methacrylic Acid). From computational studies, Acrylamide was selected as a suitable monomer for the synthesis of MMIP. Under ultrasound irradiation both quercetin and naringin imprinted materials MMIP-Q and MMIP-N were fabricated.

Compared to ultrasound-assisted synthesis, Microwave Synthesis provides uniform heat transfer throughout the reaction solution, which enables uniformity in the size of synthesised material, increases the yield of material and …

Design And Development Of Deep Learning Based Generic Platform For Promoting Precision Agriculture, Srilakshmi A

Theses and Dissertations

Precision agriculture also referred as precision farming or smart farming, is an innovative approach to agricultural management that leverages technology and data to optimize various aspects of the farming process. This approach aims to make farming more effective, sustainable, and profitable by affording farmers with the application tools and information they need to make more informed decisions.

Precision agriculture combines elements of agriculture, technology, and data science to enhance crop production, and resource utilization. Precision agriculture techniques can be highly effective in leaf disease detection within crop fields. Machine learning has been developed incredibly across multiple domains and shown it …

Factors Influencing The Performance Of Farmer-Producer Organizations (Fpos) And Their Societal Impact In Tamil Nadu, Arjune S

Theses and Dissertations

Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are formed mainly for the farmers to have better institutional access to acquire them. They are also under the inspiration of the director's abstinence and the incentive of getting more money. These are socio-psychological individual differences and thus of importance to markets, the perception of markets, and market relevance of group interaction. Self-esteem, attitude to participation in group activities, and willingness to participate in these types of activities are of some significance for his/her performance because they have an effect on their performance afterward.

Farmer social empowerment increased but not farmer economic empowerment did so much …

Facile Fabrication Of Protein-Polysaccharide Conjugate Multifilament Nerve Guidance Conduit For Peripheral Nerve Regeneration, Preethy Amruthavarshini R

Theses and Dissertations

Long segmental defects in peripheral nerves impair sensory and motor function by disrupting neural impulse transmission. End-to-end autologous grafting with proper fascicular complementation has demonstrated functional recovery per the Medical Research Council Classification (MRCC). However, obtaining donor nerve tissue exceeding 30 mm remains a significant challenge. Artificial hollow conduits serve as an alternative but are limited to defects smaller than 30 mm due to inadequate innervation across the lumen.

Multichannel nerve guidance conduits (mNGCs) have emerged as a promising solution by enhancing fascicular complementation similar to autografts. This study presents a two-step approach for fabricating nerve conduits with precise fascicular …

In Silico Investigations Of Class Ii Trans Activator (Ciita): Its Plausible Implications In Neuroinflammation And Neurological Disorders, Kishore N

Theses and Dissertations

Inflammation plays a significant role in maintaining homeostasis. Neuroinflammation is a chronic inflammatory response in the central nervous system (CNS), leading to brain or spinal cord dysfunction. To promote mental health, it is crucial to understand the regulation of neuroinflammation. Class II transactivator (CIITA) is a master-regulator of the major histocompatibility complex II (MHCII).

Modulation of CIITA has been suggested as a promising intervention for inflammatory conditions, including neurological disorders. However, there is limited knowledge about the role of CIITA and its interactors in inflammation. This study aimed to understand the role of CIITA in neuroinflammation and neurological disorders using …

3d Bioprinting On Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffolds To Fabricate Myocardial Patches, Muthu Parkkavi S

Theses and Dissertations

Tissue-engineered three-dimensional (3D) myocardial patches offer superior and innovative treatment strategy for myocardial infarction (MI). Among the various scaffold fabrication techniques, electrospinning and 3D bioprinting have received great attention due to their ability to recreate native cardiac tissue mimetic characteristics. Despite several advantages, electrospun nanofibers have limitations in cell delivery due to random cell seeding, while bioprinting faces challenges in creating hydrogel constructs with ideal mechanical properties capable of supporting cardiac contraction/relaxation cycle. Hence in this work, hybrid myocardial patches were developed by converging electrospinning and bioprinting techniques.

Electrospinning of PLCL:PEOz (B73, 7:3 blend of poly-L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone (PLCL) and polyethyl oxazoline …

Detailed Modelling And Analysis Of A Shake Table Comprising Hybrid Actuation And Load-Balancing Mechanism, Xavier Reni Prasad

Theses and Dissertations

Catastrophic earthquakes endanger human lives by severely damaging critical infrastructure such as nuclear plants, bio-laboratories, and bridges. Developing earthquake-resistant structures is vital to mitigate these risks. Shake tables replicate recorded earthquake ground motions to assess structural performance. This research presents a novel three-legged, six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) hybrid shake table with a cost-effective design and decoupled motion control, offering a viable alternative to conventional six-legged models.

This architecture effectively decouples actuator motions by employing hydraulic actuators for 3-DOF spatial movement and electromechanical actuators for 3-DOF planar motion. Servo-hydraulic actuators support the static payload against gravity, while lightweight electromechanical actuators …

Structural Response Of Rc Columns Strengthened Using Bfrp Based Bfegc System – Under Fire And Cooling Regime, Ruba P

Theses and Dissertations

Retrofitting fire-damaged columns is essential for restoring structural integrity. This study evaluates the effectiveness of BFRP based Basalt fiber Engineered Geopolymer Composites (BFEGC). The performance of basalt fiber wrapping and BFEGC was tested for fire protection system and retrofitted system. An optimal BFEGC mix achieved a compressive strength of 55.34 MPa, with split tensile strength, flexural strength, and strain hardening behaviour of 15.5 MPa, 5.13 MPa, and 6% respectively.

Microstructural analysis was accessed for the optimum mix. Durability tests include water absorption, sorptivity, and RCPT which confirmed compliance with standards. Thermo gravimetry analysis (TGA) shows the minimal weight loss of …

Hindcasting The Occurrence Time Of Major Earthquakes Using Machine Learning And Time Series Analysis, Rubidha Devi D

Theses and Dissertations

An earthquake is an intense shaking of the ground that typically occurs when tectonic plates move beneath the surface of the Earth. Scientists analyze historical seismic records and geophysical and atmospheric signs to build models estimating the probability of major earthquakes by detecting patterns and anomalies in data such as ground deformation and seismic waves. This study would help in predicting earthquakes to minimize risks of people and buildings.

The present study investigates the devastating earthquakes along the Chilean subduction zone in South America, linking non-seismic data to machine learning predictions of Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR) and Relative Humidity (RH) …

Encountering And Mitigating Selfish Mining In Bitcoin Mining Pools, Jeyasheela Rakkini M J

Theses and Dissertations

Blockchain, an innovative decentralized distributed, disrupting programming paradigm embodies key principles such as decentralization, data provenance, immutability, and transparency. At its core blockchain begins with the genesis block and progresses with each subsequent block containing the hash of the previous block, Merkle root, timestamp, a coin base transaction address, and a nonce. Miners compete to discover a target hash value (hash value of the previous block and nonce) for the current block, that is less than or equal to the difficulty value set by the system, a process known as mining.

This work encounters selfish mining attacks in bitcoin mining …