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Review: Castle, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Ambition, Cooperation, Craftsmanship, Diligence, Duty, Imagination, Ingenuity, Knowledge, Responsibility, Understanding, Work ethic

Review: Counting By 7s, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Appreciation of nature, Community, Compassion, Cooperation, Coping, Dependability, Determination, Diversity, Duty, Encouragement, Generosity, Hope, Humor, Individuality, Initiative, Kindness, Leadership, Patience, Responsibilty, Sacrafice, Sharing, Spunk, Thrift, Unselfishness, Work ethic

Review: Cartwheeling In Thunderstorms, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 10-12

Acceptance, Contentment, Courage, Determination, Diversity, Endurance, Fear, Friendship, Honesty, Initiative, Kindness, Resilience, Resolve, Self-reliance, Self-respect, Spunk, Tolerance, Wisdom

Review: Beyond The Bright Sea, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Boldness, Cooperation, Courage, Curiosity, Determination, Family love, Family loyalty, Faithfulness, Friendship, Hope, Independence, Initiative, Love, Passion, Perseverance, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Self-acceptance, Sharing, Spunk, Steadfastness, Strength, Survival (Emotional), Survival (Physical), Trust, Understanding, Unselfishness, Work ethic

Review: Beneath My Mothers Feet, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Coping, Dependability, Diligence, Fairness, Family loyalty, Independence, Obedience, Resilience, Resolve, Respect, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Selflessness, Trustworthiness

Review: Becoming Naomi Leon, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Boldness, Caring, Cleverness, Compassion, Competition, Cooperation, Coping, Courage, Dependability, Devotion, Encouragement, Ethnic pride, Family love, Faithfulness, Friendship, Generosity, Hope, Independence, Initiative, Love, Neighborliness, Resilience, Sacrifice, Sharing, Spunk, Steadfastness, Strength, Survival (Emotional), Thankfulness, Trust, Wisdom

Review: Al Capone Does My Shirts, Janice Delong, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Caring, Community, Compassion, Cooperation, Coping, Dependability, Determination, Devotion, Diligence, Family love, Friendliness, Honesty, Hope, Love, Loyalty, Maturity, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Trustworthiness, Unselfishness

Review: Airborn, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Caring, Cooperation, Courage, Determination, Family loyalty, Friendship, Hope, Loyalty, Resolve, Responsibility, Self-reliance, Spunk, Trustworthiness

Review: Absolutely Truly, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Acceptance, Cleverness, Cooperation, Coping, Determination, Family loyalty, Friendliness, Resolve, Respect, Self-acceptance, Unselfishness

Review: A Wrinkle In Time, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 10-12

Acceptance, Caring, Compassion, Cooperation, Determination, Devotion, Empathy, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Family love, Family loyalty, Hope, Individuality, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Obedience, Resilience, Responsibility, Trust

Review: A Single Shard, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 10-12

Boldness, Creativity, Curiosity, Dedication, Dependability, Devotion, Diligence, Discipline, Duty, Endurance, Friendship, Hope, Humility, Humor, Imagination, Initiative, Joyfulness, Kindness, Originality, Patience, Perseverance, Pride, Resolve, Resourcefulness, Respect, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Thoughtfulness, Trustworthiness, Wisdom, Work ethic

Ron's Big Mission, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 3-6

Fairness, Courage, Determination, Pride, Resolve, Self-respect

Fur, Fins, And Feathers: Abraham Dee Barlett And The Invention Of The Modern Zoo, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 3-6

Citizenship, Caring, Dedication, Devotion, Enthusiasm, Leadership, Unselfishness

Quinny & Hopper, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 3-6

Respect, Courage, Imagination, Individuality, Joyfulness

Fire On The Mountain, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong

Ages 3-6

Fairness, Ambition, Cleverness, Courage, Endurance, Honesty, Humilty, Resourcefulness, Resolve, Wisdom

Anna Husbiscus, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 3-6

Cooperation, Caring, Humilty, Love, Patience

Training Programmes And Staff Development: A Survey Of Library And Information Science (Lis) Professional Bodies In Nigeria, Scholastica C. Ukwoma Phd, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor (Corresponding Author) Phd, Victoria N. Okafor Prof., Ezinne Njoku Phd

Urban Library Journal

This study explores the training programs provided by the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and the Nigerian Library Association Information Technology Section (NLAIT). It evaluates their scope, relevance to the field of librarianship, challenges faced, and strategies to enhance participation. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods was utilized. From a target population of 600 librarians, a sample size of 120 respondents was randomly selected following the guidelines of Gall, Gall, and Borg (2003). Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire, achieving a 66.7% response rate (80 respondents). The collected data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, …

Enhancing Ai-Generated Code Via Automated Evaluation And Validation, Edison Chen, Huai-Ya Chen, Sui Li, Qin Zhang, Diki Zhang, Stan Lin, Jiawen Chen, Taylor Lo, Poying Chuang

Defensive Publications Series

Software code generated via artificial intelligence (AI) models can potentially contain errors that can render AI-generated code unusable without expending significant manual effort to identify and rectify each issue. The need for human oversight can reduce the overall effectiveness of the software development and testing process. This disclosure describes automated techniques that incorporate feedback, external error information, and contextual awareness to improve the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of AI-generated code. The iterative process involves code evaluation followed by script validation. The process generates feedback that provides clear and actionable input to the AI model to fix errors in previously generated …

Automatic Resolution Of Network Link Errors That Occur During Software Rollout, Na

Defensive Publications Series

It can be difficult to attribute network link errors that occur during software rollout to the old or new versions of the software. Reliable software rollout is important; yet network errors are costly to diagnose, and a new software rollout takes substantial time. This disclosure describes techniques to automatically diagnose network errors in a fleet of computers, to pinpoint the error to an old or a new software version, and to enable decision regarding whether to continue a software rollout or to abort it, e.g., rollback the new software version. Data from software stacks, error logs, network topology daemons, and …

Light Field Sensitive Polarization Detectors

Defensive Publications Series

Embodiments of light field sensitive polarization detectors are described herein. Prior methods for measuring the 3D profile of an object utilize the polarization properties of detected light, captured by intensity-only, RGB, or polarization-sensitive cameras. However, these methods require knowledge or assumptions of several parameters, including the polarization state of the scene illumination light, the spatial distribution of light sources, and the object's material properties. While existing techniques can provide a certain level of accuracy, they are limited by the need for additional information about the scene or light field properties to enhance the precision of reconstructions.

An Integrated Geophysical Approach For Estimating The Depth Of Mineral Potential In Some Part Of Basement Complex Terrain Southwestern Nigeria, Hamid Titilope Oladunjoye, Joseph Coker, Niyi-Ola Adebisi, Omolara Abosede Adenuga, Sofiat Adetomilola Adekoya, Aderemi Alabi, Abisola Akinmoladun

Al-Bahir

Effective mineral exploration in a basement complex necessitates precise delineation of overburden thickness and mineral potential within the Basement Complex terrain. This study examined the subsurface geology and assesses the abundance of prospective mineral deposits within the study area The objective of the study was to outline the overburden thickness and infer mineral potential using integrated ground magnetic and electrical resistivity geophysical methods. The electrical resistivity method unraveled the litho-stratigraphic sequence as surmised from geo-electric layers. Consequently, the mineralization of the basement delineated was characterized by the magnetic method. The acquired data were processed using WINRESIST and Oasis Montaj respectively. …

Hydrochemical Assessment And Geospatial Analysis Of Borehole Water Quality In Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, Ojo Odunayo Tope, Ike Joy Chiaka, Austin Emeka Okoli, Namdie Joseph Inyang

Al-Bahir

Borehole water is a primary drinking water source in Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, making its quality a critical public health concern. Contaminants such as major ions and trace metals can affect water safety, necessitating comprehensive assessment. This study evaluates the hydrochemical characteristics of borehole water, identifies contamination sources, and assesses compliance with World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) guidelines. The study aims to determine the spatial distribution of major ions and trace metals in borehole water, assess water quality variations, and identify contamination patterns due to natural and anthropogenic influences. Water samples were collected …

Early Recurrent Midgut Volvulus Post Ladd's Procedure In A Newborn: A Case Report, Nicole Clarke, Joanna Sajdlowska, John Paul Bustamante, Nishith Bhattacharyya

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

Ladd's procedure is the standard surgical intervention for intestinal malrotation. Although generally curative, rare cases of early postoperative complications, including adhesions or recurrent volvulus, can necessitate reoperation. We present the case of a full-term newborn girl who underwent emergent Ladd's procedure on Day 3 of life for malrotation with volvulus. She was discharged on postoperative Day 17 but returned the following day with recurrent bilious emesis. Imaging suggested partial obstruction. Exploratory laparotomy revealed recurrent volvulus with two twists at the duodenojejunal junction, which was successfully reduced. The patient recovered well and was discharged on postoperative Day 8. This case underscores …

Timss 2023 Australia. Volume Ii: Student And School Characteristics, Nicole Wernert, Sima Rodrigues, Marina Schmid, Catherine Underwood

TIMSS 2023

This is the second of 2 reports that look at the results of TIMSS 2023 and Australia’s performance. This report, Volume II, presents the results from the contextual questionnaires, and examines the home, school, and classroom contexts in which learning and achievement occur, as well as student attitudes. Each chapter focuses on different indicators concerning the school community; the school learning environment; mathematics and science teacher characteristics; mathematics and science classroom learning environments; and, students’ attitudes and beliefs and use of technology. Together, the different indicators of student and school life illustrate some of the many key aspects that make …

Losac Minutes 2025-06-18, Library Operating Staff Advisory Committee

University Libraries Archives

No abstract provided.

Cross-Cultural Inspiration Coach, Romeo Nickel, Veronica Flores, Rahul Rani, Andrew Yang

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

Personal inspiration and motivation are fundamental drivers of well-being and growth, yet current digital wellness solutions predominantly reflect Western perspectives, failing to address the diverse cultural contexts through which inspiration manifests globally. This thesis presents the development of an Inspirational Coach platform that leverages artificial intelligence to deliver culturally-adaptive personal development content. The system employs a fine-tuned Llama 3.1 8B model using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) techniques to generate personalized motivational content that incorporates users’ cultural backgrounds, personal themes, and individual preferences.

The platform integrates four core features within a comprehensive React-based web application: guided journaling with mood tracking, goal setting …

Unpacking White Language Supremacy In The Acrl Framework For Information Literacy For Higher Education, Anders Tobiason

Library Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article explores how the ACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education codes the idealized information literate individual as White. It illuminates how White language supremacy is used in the Framework to code the idealized information literate individual as White. By articulating the use of White language supremacy in the Framework, this article suggests how to begin the process of deconstructing this White ideal and thus transforming the Framework from a tool of colonization and oppression into something that steps toward liberation.

Teaching Computer Science Through An Educational Game, Aidan Walker, Matthew Leonard, Grant Goldman

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

In our ever-evolving technological landscape, it is becoming more and more important for students of all ages to have at least a basic concept of coding fundamentals. It’s not just the basic knowledge of how to code; knowing important coding concepts is just as important. To help introduce these concepts to young students, we developed an educational game in the Roblox platform aimed at teaching foundational programming concepts—specifically recursion—to young learners through interactive and engaging gameplay. Leveraging Roblox’s accessibility and popularity among younger audiences, the game introduces players to recursive thinking in a visual and intuitive manner. Players control a …

Self Driving Robot Car, Eric Hicks, Ruby Huynh

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

In the real world, vehicular crashes are the result of human error and inadequate reaction time and are often deadly. Due to the issue of accidents being frequent occurrences, using machine learning to drive vehicles has quickly become a relevant topic as it could potentially become a way to minimize fatalities and damages. Thus, the project aims to approach self-automation with the focus on maximizing the vehicle’s performance and the machine’s ability to make the best decisions within that time.

Today’s self-driving cars use radar or cameras as well as digital signal processing algorithms to sense the environment while using …

Tcras: Traffic Control Risk Analysis System, Owen Matejka

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

Traffic intersections represent critical points of conflict in urban transportation networks, with over 40,000 traffic-related fatalities occurring annually in the United States alone. Traditional intersection monitoring systems, based on timer controls and inductive loop detectors, lack the sophisticated detection capabilities needed to address modern traffic safety challenges. This thesis presents the Traffic Control Risk Analysis System (TCRAS), a low-cost, computer vision-based solution that democratizes access to advanced intersection monitoring capabilities. TCRAS leverages edge AI processing through Hailo neural network accelerators combined with open-source computer vision algorithms to provide comprehensive intersection analysis. The system performs real-time multi-class object detection and tracking …