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Rotating Anisotropic Bose Gas With Large Number Of Vortices, Ahmet Keleş

Turkish Journal of Physics

Rapidly rotating atomic gases provide a platform for studying phenomena akin to type-II superconductors and quantum Hall systems. Recently, these systems have attracted renewed interest due to technological advances in the trap anisotropy control, in-situ observation capabilities, and cooling and rotating complex atomic species such as dipolar gases. Understanding the vortex lattice formation and quantum melting is crucial for exploring quantum Hall physics in these systems. In this paper, we theoretically investigate the vortex lattices in anisotropic quantum gases. We formulate the rotating gas Hamiltonian in the Landau gauge, and consider the effects of additional perturbations such as the trap …

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Turkish Journal of Physics

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Supersymmetric Exploration Of External Field Effects On Spinning Cosmic Strings With Aharonov–Bohm Interaction, Bi̇lgehan Bariş Öner, Özlem Yeşi̇ltaş

Turkish Journal of Physics

We have conducted a supersymmetric analysis of the spacetime of a spinning cosmic string, focusing on the behavior of an electron in magnetic fields. Our study involves examining the Dirac system through the lens of exceptional orthogonal polynomials, specifically the exceptional orthogonal Laguerre $X_{m}$ polynomials. This analysis transforms the Dirac system into a relativistic system with a nonlinear isotonic oscillator. Additionally, we introduce new potential models that extend the radial oscillator by incorporating rational terms. Comprehensive analyses of the potential, energy levels, and probability density graphs are provided for various topological defects of cosmic strings and different parameters of the …

Public Utilities Commission, Wyatt Page, Selena Sanchez, Steven Soldani, Marcus Friedman, Erol Kilic

California Regulatory Law Reporter

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Vaccine Efficacy Of A Replication-Competent Interferon-Expressing Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome (Prrs) Virus Against Nadc-34 Challenge, Laura C. Miller, Sarah J. Anderson, Alexandra C. Buckley, Erin E. Schirtzinger, Mahamudul Hasan, Kaitlyn M. Sarlo Davila, Damarius S. Fleming, Kelly M. Lager, Jiuyi Li, Yongming Sang

Food and Animal Sciences Faculty Research

Background/Objectives: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) significantly impedes swine production due to rapid genetic variation and suppression of antiviral interferon (IFN) responses, leading to ineffective immunity. To address this, we developed IFNmix, a replication-competent PRRSV modified live vaccine (MLV) candidate co-expressing three Type I IFN subclasses (IFNα, IFNβ, IFNδ) to enhance antiviral immunity. Methods: In two independent in vivo experiments, we compared the protection of IFNmix and a commercial PRRSV MLV vaccine during challenge with a virulent PRRSV strain. Clinical signs, antibody and cytokine production, viral replication, and lung pathology in IFNmix-vaccinated pigs were compared to those of …

Entrepreneur David Shaw ’73 Hosts Lunch With Students, Discusses New Book, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

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Eleven Ways Unh Is Helping Communities Be Environmentally Friendly, Robbin Ray

UNH Today Archive

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Navajo Speech Recognition Using Low-Resource Language Models, Emery M. Sutherland

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

This thesis describes the development of a speech recognition system to classify Navajo (Dine) words using Low Resource Language (LRL) datasets. Presently there are no recognized high-quality open-sourced datasets for the Dine language needed to train models for speech recognition. A small balanced dataset was designed to train several models. To overcome the scarcity of the LRL dataset, the audio recordings were augmented to account for time-stretching, amplitude variations, time shifts, small amounts of white Gaussian noise, and SpecAugmentation. The models included a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), and a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model with …

Shaping The Future: Ignite Scholar Annali Silver Seeks To Inspire Rural Students Through History, Office Of University Communications, Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Annali Silver has been surrounded by all things Gardner-Webb since she was a youngster. Now, as a senior history education major, she praises the program and how it has allowed her to step into her dream of becoming a high school history teacher. Born and raised in Bakersville, N.C., Silver was often in the Boiling Springs area when she was a child visiting Flint Hill Church for Bible Drill Competitions that challenge students to memorize and locate scriptures.

Accelerate Your Education This Summer At Gardner-Webb University, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Gardner-Webb University’s summer sessions o!er a!ordable, accessible online and in-person courses designed to help students get ahead, stay on track, or explore new interests on their path to graduation. Choose from an array of subjects across all disciplines from business and management to creative and independent studies.

Clinical Practice Guideline Workflow For Medication Prescription, Patience Morikang

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The type of project was a clinical practice guideline (CPG) workflow for medication prescriptions. The practice problem was the lack of an evidence-based approach regarding medication prescriptions, resulting in increased errors. It is essential to address this problem to promote safe prescribing, increase team knowledge, and encourage patient safety in the organization and within nursing practice. The practice focused question was the following: Will a clinical practice guideline for medication prescription workflow be approved by experts for use in an outpatient mental health clinic to promote the reduction of errors? The project aimed to seek expert approval of a CPG …

Title 1 Third-Grade Teachers' Experiences With Writing Strategies To Improve Students' Writing Proficiency, Kim Robertson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Third-grade students are not meeting minimum proficiency in opinion and informational writing, as determined by scores from the annually mandated Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS) in the 19 elementary schools in a local school district in central Georgia. Guided by Vygotsky’s social-constructivist perspective, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore Title 1 third-grade English Language Arts teachers’ experiences with using writing strategies designed to improve students’ writing proficiency on the GMAS in the Title 1 elementary schools in a local district in central Georgia. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with 10 third-grade teachers who were chosen from …

Numerical Analysis Of The Seir Model, Abigail R. Beckelhimer

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

Epidemiological models delineate the spread of diseases within a population. In this research project, the Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered (SEIR) Model was examined numerically for comparison between several methods. Approximations were obtained through Euler’s Method, Taylor’s Method, Runge-Kutta Methods, and Multi-step Methods. Hypothetical situations with parameter alterations were considered in order to better understand the effects the parameters have on the model. The goal of this project was to portray the usefulness of numerical approximations for predicting the behavior of the SEIR model and thus the course of a pandemic.

A Review Of Recent Studies On The Pathogenesis Of Systemic Sclerosis: Focus On Fibrosis Pathways, Sergio A. Jimenez, Fabian A. Mendoza, Sonsoles Piera-Velazquez

Scleroderma Center Faculty Papers

Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology characterized by the development of frequently progressive cutaneous and internal organ fibrosis accompanied by severe vascular alterations. The pathogenesis of SSc is highly complex and, despite extensive investigation, has not been fully elucidated. Numerous studies have suggested that unknown etiologic factors cause multiple alterations in genetically receptive hosts, leading to SSc development and progression. These events may be functionally and pathologically interconnected and include: 1) Structural and functional microvascular and endothelial cell abnormalities; 2) Severe oxidative stress and high reactive oxygen species (3); Frequently progressive cutaneous and visceral fibrosis; …

Zonal Hepatocellular Responses To Acute Ethanol: Impacts On Mitochondrial Function And Metabolism, Matthew T. Savoca

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Background: Ethanol (EtOH) consumption causes hepatocellular mitochondrial depolarization (mtDepo) and mitophagy. Here, the Aims were to develop techniques to characterize sublobular hepatocellular metabolism and the distribution of mtDepo and mitophagy after acute EtOH. Methods: Wildtype and GFP-LC3 transgenic mice were treated with EtOH or vehicle and administered the covalently labeling mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨ) reporter, MitoTracker Red (MTR), and/or the non-covalent ΔΨ reporter, rhodamine 123 (Rh123), prior to intravital imaging, liver fixation, or hepatocyte isolation. After in vivo MTR, hepatocytes were isolated and sorted. Enrichment in E-cadherin (ECAD) and cytochrome P4502E1 in periportal (PP) and pericentral (PC) hepatocytes, respectively, validated …

Load, But Not Speed And Surface Impact Foot Strike Angle, Mikala A. Hicks, Aidan M. Thayer, Tyler N. Brown

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Foot strike angle may play an important role in lower limb musculoskeletal injuries that are common for military personnel, and as such we decided to investigate the possible correlation between foot strike angle and the vertical ground reaction forces (GRFs) while traversing over varying terrain textures to simulate military conditions. This study aimed to determine the effect of speed, body borne load, and surface on foot strike angle.18 participants had lower limb biomechanics quantified during a walk (1.5 m/s) and run (4.5 m/s) with and without a 15 kg load over a flat and uneven surface. The flat surface consisted …

Traditional Versus Modern: A Study Of Linguistics In Literature, Rachelle Pfeifer, Aiden Vanderstouwe

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

This ethnography addresses the changing of definitions of literary terms, primarily with gendered definitions—how writers characterize masculine and feminine traits in regards to fictional characters, and how these changes reflect the real world. Understanding the shift in longstanding definitions of gender, masculinity, and femininity in the literary sense, we will have a better grasp at understanding them in society. I have been studying writing groups for the last 3 weeks, positing questions on how writers either challenge or conform to traditional definitions. I have observed both amicable and controversial responses of varying degrees, which has brought me to the realization …

The Complexity Of A Simple Code Comment: Genre Conventions, Social Influence, And Rhetorical Functions, Amelia Hill

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Code comments are a common tool developers and engineers use to communicate information about their coding project. Researchers define code comments as a natural language (e.g. English) comment attached to a line of code that explains the function and/or purpose of the line. This study explored how developers and engineers write and discuss code comments, including communication with themselves and teammates. The study investigated the genre conventions of code comments, and how developers and engineers use them beyond the above definition (e.g. personal commenting, emotional outbursts, other “types” of comments).

Key findings indicate that because code comments do not have …

Effects Of Postpartum Depression On Adolescent Mental Health And Behavior, Jordyn Falkner, Jennifer Weaver

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Several studies have emphasized the effect that maternal severe mental illness (SMI) has on the psychological and behavioral outcomes of the child, (Stender et al., 2024). Stender et al., (2024) claim that chronic exposure to maternal depression during the early stages of a child’s life puts the child at a higher risk of internalizing and externalizing problems later in life. Early exposure to maternal depression is also related to alterations in cortisol secretion in offspring during childhood and adolescence, which puts the adolescent at a higher risk of developing depressive symptoms (Halligan et al., 2007).

The current study analyzed data …

Translating A Storybook Into Spanish: From Wilma On The Wing To Wilma En La Ala, Kaitlin Herres, Anna Connington

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

The main objective of this project was to properly translate a children’s book from English to Spanish. Boise State graduate, Anna Connington, previously wrote and illustrated a science storybook for local school children. Connington’s book describes the migration of a warbler from Alaska to Mexico with a stopover in Boise, Idaho adding a local example of migration that fosters a deeper connection for local children. But the original book was not accessible to Spanish-speaking students. With many different dialects and variances between countries, this book focused on Mexican Spanish since that is the largest group in Idaho. My work consisted …

What Conservation Sounds Like: Systematic Approach, Phaedra Roby, Parker Ferguson, Jared L. Talley

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

This research explores soundscapes – the composition of biotic and abiotic sound elements in a region – and their relationships with pets and wildlife. The study aims to address the question, “How do domestic pets impact wildlife through changing local soundscapes?”. Soundscapes play a critical role in wildlife behavior and hold cultural and emotional significance for humans through the formation of memories and values. Extant literature shows that pets affect wildlife, so understanding anthropogenic noise is crucial for guiding conservation efforts. A systematic review was conducted using combinations of the three search terms “domestic pets”, “soundscapes” and “wildlife”. Notably, searches …

Urban Sprawl In The American West: A History And Analysis Of Socioeconomic And Environmental Impacts, Shelby Rodriguez

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

The term “urban sprawl” is used to describe the spread of urban development and growth on land on the outskirts of cities. Urban sprawl is typically defined by its low-density, single-use zoning. While it is a common tactic to accommodate rising population growth and housing needs, it has been criticized for its negative long-term effects on natural habitats as well as human communities and cities. In terms of social problems, sprawl decreases opportunities for members of a community to interact, leading to feelings of isolation and decreased civic engagement. As for environmental problems, sprawl causes habitat fragmentation and air and …

Assessing The Prevalence Of Long-Covid Among Idahoans: Insights From 2022 Brfss Data, Hailey Mock, Tori Moxley, Cayenne Denny, Jessica Buster

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Long-COVID is classified as a chronic condition lasting at least 3 months and occurring after SARS-CoV-2 infection (CDC, 2024b). Long-COVID can have a range of persisting symptoms, with these symptoms not being linked to another disease (CDC, 2024b; Huerne et al., 2023). In 2021 Long-COVID was classified as a disability, emphasizing Long-COVID as a significant public health issue (CDC, 2024b; Huerne et al., 2023).

Idaho Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data from 2022 was analyzed using prevalence data from the state of Idaho. Datawrapper, R and Google Sheets were used to investigate relationships between demographic groups and Long-COVID.

Our …

Joint Stiffness In Acl-R And Oa On Normal And Uneven Surfaces, Isabel Burhart, Nic Hunt, Tyler Brown

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Individuals with knee musculoskeletal injury and disease may stiffen their lower limb, particularly the knee, to safely traverse a challenging uneven surface. This study quantified leg, torsional knee and ankle joint stiffness for individuals with knee injury (ACL-R) and disease (knee OA) during an overground walk task over a normal flat and an uneven surface. Leg, knee, and ankle stiffness were submitted to an RM ANOVA to test the main effect and interaction between cohort (ACL-R, knee OA and healthy controls) and surface (normal or uneven). Surprisingly, surface but not cohort impacted knee (p = 0.011) and ankle (p = …

Rooted Resilience: Global Gardens And Sustainable Agriculture, Alice Mwamba, Maci Mattravers, Lisa Meierotto, Kelly Hopping, Rebecca Som Castellano

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

While small-scale agriculture can provide diverse benefits, producers are often disadvantaged in these agrifood systems. Climate change, globalization, and other forces exacerbate local challenges. Here, we discuss preliminary findings of an ongoing project focused on challenges to sustainable agriculture facing farmers from refugee backgrounds in Boise, Idaho. Using an interdisciplinary, mixed methods approach, we aim to illuminate sources of vulnerability and adaptive capacity for farmers producing food for markets and home consumption. We co-developed this research with multiple community partners, who are helping us connect with and support a historically excluded group, while fostering pathways for knowledge co-production and action.

The Effects Of Exogenous Factors On Quarterback Performance In The Nfl, Brian M. Thibodeaux

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Quarterbacks in the National Football League (NFL) are arguably the most important position players on their team, as they handle the football on most offensive plays. A common theme in labor economics is to examine the effects exogenous factors have on worker performance. Since production is a function of labor and capital, and since labor is integral for economic growth, the effects of exogenous factors on human performance should be taken into consideration. I propose to examine the effects of extreme temperatures (≥ 90˚ F; ≤ 32˚ F) and wind speed on quarterback performance (as measured by their passer rating) …

How Green Are We? Socioeconomic Drivers Of Sustainable Spending, Malia Wilson

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Sustainable fashion has gained traction as society has become more aware about environmental and ethical concerns in the apparel industry. My personal interest in sustainable clothing behaviors was sparked after reading The Year of Less by Cait Flanders. Her memoir details the impacts of consumer habits on personal well-being and the environment while taking readers through her one year spent buying absolutely nothing deemed unnecessary. This book made me question the motivations behind clothing purchases and the factors influencing sustainable fashion choices. One of the biggest concerns in the fashion industry is its significant impact which accounts for 10% of …

Stakeholders' Perceptions Of Idaho's Mental Health And Substance Abuse Delivery System For Children And Adolescents: Implications For Improvement, Joselyne Navarrete

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Over the past 20 years, Idaho has consistently ranked at or near the bottom of 50 states for youth mental health, ranking last in 2022 (BCIF, 2024). Recent research on Idaho Youths Mental Health has suggested there are several unmet needs and gaps in the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services across the state. The proposed research is intended to assess key stakeholders’ perspectives on the current state of youth mental health resources in Idaho. This research aims to engage the communities of young adults, parents, and educators across Idaho to identify the greatest barriers to care and …

Weighted Sample Elimination: Subsampling Point Clouds Using Poisson Disk Sampling, Ted Moore

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

This research focuses on developing efficient algorithms for subsampling point clouds using Poisson disk sampling techniques. Point clouds are unorganized sets of points in 2D or 3D space that represent surfaces of objects, scenes, or areas. These point clouds can consist of hundreds of thousands to millions of points, so reducing their size can make numerically analyzing their properties much more efficient. This reduction, called subsampling, aims to create a smaller set of points that preserves the essential features of the original cloud. An ideal subsampling method would maximize the minimum distance between points, achieving what is known as the …

Beyond The Minimum: How Long Do Idaho Prisoners Serve Beyond Their Determinate Sentences?, Mason Scott

2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Under the Idaho Unified Sentencing Act, individuals sentenced to prison receive both a broad indeterminate sentence and a minimum determinate sentence, which they must serve before becoming eligible for parole. This unique sentencing structure raises an important question: How long are individuals in Idaho’s prisons actually staying past their determinate sentence? Despite its significance, this question remains largely unanswered due to limited research, restricted public access to sentencing data, and the complexity of criminal justice legislation, which makes it difficult for the general public to understand. Parole boards ultimately have the discretion to release individuals after their mandatory sentence based …