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Using Wearable Technology For Context-Aware Of Pilgrimage Management System During/Post-Pandemic Of Covid-19, Fatina Shukur, Ahmed Al-Fatlawi, Safaa Jasim Mosa, Nasir Ibrahim Jan 2025

Using Wearable Technology For Context-Aware Of Pilgrimage Management System During/Post-Pandemic Of Covid-19, Fatina Shukur, Ahmed Al-Fatlawi, Safaa Jasim Mosa, Nasir Ibrahim

Mesopotamian Journal of Computer Science

Hajj is an annual event placed in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest religious gatherings, such that it gathers millions of pilgrims from all around the world. The pandemic of Covid-19 is not over yet, and could likely be part of our life for a long time. Also, it is negatively affecting such mass gatherings. The aim of this research is to facilitate the overall hajj event while maintaining peoples’ health, safety, and security. Therefore, we use a technology that helps to reduce direct contact between pilgrims themselves as well as with other entities, such that human interaction …


Pickin In Petticoats: Lotta Crabtree And Women In The Elevation Of The Banjo, Michael Wright Jan 2025

Pickin In Petticoats: Lotta Crabtree And Women In The Elevation Of The Banjo, Michael Wright

World Music Textbook

This chapter explores early 20th century efforts to distance the banjo from its African American roots to meet the demands of a rising market of women players, highlighting actress Lotta Crabtree's influential role in reshaping the instrument's identity.


Models Of Machine Learning To Diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease Using A  Weka-Based Classifier, Shaymaa Adnan Abdulrahman, Sameerah Faris Khlebis Jan 2025

Models Of Machine Learning To Diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease Using A  Weka-Based Classifier, Shaymaa Adnan Abdulrahman, Sameerah Faris Khlebis

Mesopotamian Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

In the present day, humans are confronted with a variety of diseases as a result of their lifestyle and the current environmental conditions. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and predict these diseases in their early phases in order to prevent their severe manifestations. Manually identifying maladies is a challenging task for physicians on a regular basis. Predicting chronic illnesses is the aim of this article. This goal is applicable through a state-of-the-art approach to classification correctly identifies people with chronic illnesses. Predicting maladies is also a difficult endeavor. Therefore, disease prediction is significantly influenced by data mining. To get …


‘An Intriguing But Ambiguous Privilege’: Adventures In Franco-Irish Relations Through The Prism Of The Diplomatic Meal, Elaine Mahon Jan 2025

‘An Intriguing But Ambiguous Privilege’: Adventures In Franco-Irish Relations Through The Prism Of The Diplomatic Meal, Elaine Mahon

Books/Book Chapters

This essay discusses the welcome banquet held in February 1945 in honour of the newly appointed French diplomatic envoy to Ireland, Jean Rivière, hosted by Éamon de Valera at Iveagh House, the headquarters of the Irish Department of External Affairs. The banquet took place at a moment when ‘an intriguing but ambiguous privilege’ had been granted by Charles de Gaulle’s Provisional Government to Ireland as the only country permitted to retain its diplomatic representative to France in the post-liberation period. Following the fall of the Vichy regime and the liberation of France in August 1944, de Gaulle’s government de- manded …


Note From The Department Chair, William Munro Jan 2025

Note From The Department Chair, William Munro

Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research

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Editors' Introduction, Luke Alberstett, Victoria Ballesteros-Gonzalez Jan 2025

Editors' Introduction, Luke Alberstett, Victoria Ballesteros-Gonzalez

Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research

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Authors' Biographies Jan 2025

Authors' Biographies

Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research

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Juvenile Record Expungement Policy In Illinois, Emma Kudelka Jan 2025

Juvenile Record Expungement Policy In Illinois, Emma Kudelka

Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research

This policy paper explores juvenile expungement policies and their broader social impact. Research suggests that lenient expungement laws help prevent discrimination in education, housing, and military service, aiding rehabilitation youth offenders' reintegration. The paper begins with a historical overview of Illinois juvenile law, highlighting its shift from punitive to rehabilitative approaches. It then examines key legislation, including the Juvenile Court Act, Juvenile Justice, and Delinquency Prevention Act, and Youth Opportunity and Fairness Act. Illinois's juvenile expungement laws are analyzed, covering eligibility, process, and timeline. A comparative analysis follows, contrasting Illinois' policies with those of California and Florida to emphasize differences …


A Comprehensive Review On Hydrophobic Modification Of Biopolymer Composites For Food Packaging Applications, Sneha Sabu Mathew, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal Jan 2025

A Comprehensive Review On Hydrophobic Modification Of Biopolymer Composites For Food Packaging Applications, Sneha Sabu Mathew, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal

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Biopolymers derived from biological sources are safe, abundant, eco-friendly, and economical substitutes for synthetic polymers. However, intrinsic properties of biopolymer films, such as abundant hydrophilic groups, weak mechanical properties, low resistance to heat, and poor barrier properties, need to be addressed to restrict them from being used before employing them for food packaging applications. Hydrophobic modification of biopolymers is crucial to enhance their suitability for food packaging applications. Various approaches, including nanocomposites, essential oil incorporation, and chemical modifications have been investigated to address the limitations of biopolymer packaging materials. Utilizing excipients which are deemed safe for consumption effectively achieves the …


A Critical Review Of Consumer Perception And Environmental Impacts Of Bioplastics In Sustainable Food Packaging, Junjie Lin, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal Jan 2025

A Critical Review Of Consumer Perception And Environmental Impacts Of Bioplastics In Sustainable Food Packaging, Junjie Lin, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal

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As awareness of environmental issues deepens and the demand for sustainability grows among societies, businesses, and consumers, minimizing the environmental impact of food packaging has become increasingly important. Bioplastics offer a promising solution due to their use of renewable resources (such as plants), their biodegradability, and their ability to retain the protective properties of traditional plastics. This review discusses recent advancements and trends in sustainable food packaging, emphasizing the role of bioplastics. Several typical types of bioplastics are introduced, along with an analysis of their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, this study investigates consumers' attitudes toward bioplastic food packaging, emphasizing their …


Experimental Investigation Of A Wall-Bounded Dual Jet Flow For Varying Reynolds Number: Flow Visualisation, Hydrodynamic Characteristics, And Associated Heat Transfer, P. J. Murphy, S. Alimohammadi, S. M. O'Shaughnessy Jan 2025

Experimental Investigation Of A Wall-Bounded Dual Jet Flow For Varying Reynolds Number: Flow Visualisation, Hydrodynamic Characteristics, And Associated Heat Transfer, P. J. Murphy, S. Alimohammadi, S. M. O'Shaughnessy

Articles

A wall bounded dual jet is the combination of a wall jet, flowing adjacent to a solid boundary, and a second parallel flowing jet offset from the boundary by some distance. The dual jet flow is distinctly different to that of either wall or offset jet, particularly in the region near the jet exit plane. This study represents just the 2nd experimental investigation of the flow characteristics of a dual jet flow past a solid surface. The primary aim of the present investigation is to capture flow data to accompany the dual jet thermal data previously published by the authors …


Exploring Rust’S Performance In A Serverless Environment, Saoirse Mullen, Gary Clynch Jan 2025

Exploring Rust’S Performance In A Serverless Environment, Saoirse Mullen, Gary Clynch

Academic Poster Collection

Exploring Rust’s Performance in a Serverless Environment


Ai-Based Predictive Analytics For Network Operations, Timur Nikisin, David White Jan 2025

Ai-Based Predictive Analytics For Network Operations, Timur Nikisin, David White

Academic Poster Collection

AI-Based Predictive Analytics for Network Operations


Dough Rheology Properties As Affected By The Inclusion Of Oat Drink Residue Flour: A Multivariate Analysis Approach, Mahmoud Said Rashed, Eimear Gallagher, Jesus M. Frias, Milica Pojić, Shivani Pathania Jan 2025

Dough Rheology Properties As Affected By The Inclusion Of Oat Drink Residue Flour: A Multivariate Analysis Approach, Mahmoud Said Rashed, Eimear Gallagher, Jesus M. Frias, Milica Pojić, Shivani Pathania

Articles

The global shift towards plant-based food consumption presents significant environmental benefits, yet the consequential rise in related by-products still imposes a challenge to be addressed. The present work was carried out to evaluate the rheological properties of bread dough as affected by the incorporation of dry fractionated oat drink residue flours as a functional ingredient to identify the optimum condition for incorporating fibre-rich ingredients in bakery products. Mechanically dry fractionated, dried oat drink residue flour of particle size F1: > 150, F2: 150-224, and F3: 224-300 μm was blended with strong wheat flour at 10% and 20% substitution levels of the …


Farmers' Experiences Of Transitioning Towards Agroecology: Narratives Of Change In Western Europe, Maria Markiewicz-Keszycka, Áine Macken-Walsh, Aileen Carter, Simon Mooney, Emma J. Devereux, Maeve Henchion, Paul Hynds Jan 2025

Farmers' Experiences Of Transitioning Towards Agroecology: Narratives Of Change In Western Europe, Maria Markiewicz-Keszycka, Áine Macken-Walsh, Aileen Carter, Simon Mooney, Emma J. Devereux, Maeve Henchion, Paul Hynds

Conference papers

Transitioning to agroecology on dairy and beef farms is touted as a sustainable response to environmental externalities. The current study conducted narrative interviews with farmers who transitioned towards agroecological food production by implementing pro-environmental diversification measures in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and France. The study aimed to determine farmers' experiences of agroecology and used a thematic approach for the analysis. Results indicate that the motivations, values and principles of farmers transitioning to agroecology are closely aligned with the ideology of the new/peasantry. Farmers' decisions were primarily influenced by ecological principles and a sense of responsibility towards environmental …


Power Saving In Open Ran By Using Advanced Cpu Scheduling Algorithm, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma Jan 2025

Power Saving In Open Ran By Using Advanced Cpu Scheduling Algorithm, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma

Conference papers

Open RAN is an emerging wireless technology that is gaining significant attention for its potential to enable flexi- ble, cost-efficient, and interoperable networks. Reducing power utilization in Open RAN, particularly for 5G base stations (gNodeBs) deployed in remote areas, remains a critical challenge due to limited power availability. In our previous work, we developed a CPU scheduling algorithm that optimized core allocation based on load conditions, reducing power utilization for gNodeB in a virtualized Open RAN environment. Extending our previous work, this paper introduces an advanced CPU scheduling for Open RAN designed to reduce power utilization in real hardware Open …


Demonstrating The Impact Of Cpu Scheduling On Power Consumption In Virtualized Open Ran, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma Jan 2025

Demonstrating The Impact Of Cpu Scheduling On Power Consumption In Virtualized Open Ran, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma

Conference papers

Open RAN (Open Radio Access Network) is a next- generation wireless network gaining significant research interest globally due to its potential to provide a cost-efficient and scalable solution for growing network demands. Energy efficiency is an important area of focus in Open RAN deployments, as reducing power consumption while maintaining network performance is essential for sustainable wireless communication. This paper demonstrates the impact of CPU (Central Processing Unit) scheduling process priorities on power consumption and network performance in an Open RAN NodeB deployed on a testbed in the USA. The experimental results are demonstrated using two scenarios: (1) CPU Priority-Based …


Patterns Of Myopia Progression In European Adults, Michael Moore, Gareth Lingham, Daniel I. Flitcroft, James Loughman Jan 2025

Patterns Of Myopia Progression In European Adults, Michael Moore, Gareth Lingham, Daniel I. Flitcroft, James Loughman

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

No abstract provided.


Two-Year Changes Of Macular Choroidal Thickness In Response To 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops: Results From The Myopia Outcome Study Of Atropine In Children (Mosaic) Clinical Trial, Emmanuel Kobia-Acquah, Gareth Lingham, Daniel Ian Flitcroft, James Loughman Jan 2025

Two-Year Changes Of Macular Choroidal Thickness In Response To 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops: Results From The Myopia Outcome Study Of Atropine In Children (Mosaic) Clinical Trial, Emmanuel Kobia-Acquah, Gareth Lingham, Daniel Ian Flitcroft, James Loughman

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Purpose: To investigate 2-year changes in macular choroidal thickness (ChT) in children receiving 0.01% atropine eyedrops and its relationship with spherical equivalent refraction (SER) progression and axial length (AL) elongation. Methods: A total of 250 myopic children aged 6–16 years (167%–0.01% atropine, 83-placebo) were enrolled in the MOSAIC (ISRCTN36732601) clinical trial. Participants with complete 2-year ChT (Topcon Triton Swept-Source OCT), SER, and AL data were included in this study. Changes in macular ChT at 2 years and associations with changes in SER and AL elongation were analysed using linear mixed models. Results: A total of 187 children (126%–0.01% atropine, 61-placebo) …


W415.2-005e-18 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing And Uniforms: 2020-2029 Jan 2025

W415.2-005e-18 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing And Uniforms: 2020-2029

University Archives Finding Aids

No abstract provided.


W465-001a-01 - Winthrop Foundation: General Records: Various, Winthrop Foundation Jan 2025

W465-001a-01 - Winthrop Foundation: General Records: Various, Winthrop Foundation

University Archives Finding Aids

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W449-016p-01 - Athletic Department: Esports: Various Records, Athletic Department Jan 2025

W449-016p-01 - Athletic Department: Esports: Various Records, Athletic Department

University Archives Finding Aids

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W466-001a-01 - School Of Graduate, Continuing, And Online Education: General Office Records: Correspondence And Memoranda, School Of Graduate, Continuing, And Online Education Jan 2025

W466-001a-01 - School Of Graduate, Continuing, And Online Education: General Office Records: Correspondence And Memoranda, School Of Graduate, Continuing, And Online Education

University Archives Finding Aids

No abstract provided.


W448-002b-04 - College Of Visual And Performing Arts: Theatre And Dance:, College Of Visual And Performing Arts Jan 2025

W448-002b-04 - College Of Visual And Performing Arts: Theatre And Dance:, College Of Visual And Performing Arts

University Archives Finding Aids

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W448-002b-03 - College Of Visual And Performing Arts: Theatre And Dance: Theater Season Records, College Of Visual And Performing Arts Jan 2025

W448-002b-03 - College Of Visual And Performing Arts: Theatre And Dance: Theater Season Records, College Of Visual And Performing Arts

University Archives Finding Aids

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W456-002b-02 - Division Of University Advancement: General Office Records: Pamphlets And Brochures, Division Of University Advancement Jan 2025

W456-002b-02 - Division Of University Advancement: General Office Records: Pamphlets And Brochures, Division Of University Advancement

University Archives Finding Aids

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W408-006f-01 - Business Office: Post Office- Correspondence And Memoranda, Business Office Jan 2025

W408-006f-01 - Business Office: Post Office- Correspondence And Memoranda, Business Office

University Archives Finding Aids

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Extreme Value Theory Analysis Of High Emitter Trends Across Four Us Cities From 1995 To 2021, M. Matti Maricq, Gary A. Bishop Jan 2025

Extreme Value Theory Analysis Of High Emitter Trends Across Four Us Cities From 1995 To 2021, M. Matti Maricq, Gary A. Bishop

Fuel Efficiency Automobile Test Publications

Extreme value theory provides a direct means to characterize the distribution of high emitters within a vehicle fleet and calculate statistical confidence intervals for comparisons. Defining a “high emitter” as the maximum emitter in a random sample of N vehicles implies in the limit of large N that high emitters follow an extreme value distribution, comprised of three distinct domains. The analysis of over twenty years of roadside remote sensing emissions measurements in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Tulsa reveals clear differences between gasoline vehicle high emitter distributions across pollutants (hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitric oxide (NO)), but …


What Are The Key Considerations Of Social Enterprises Planning To Scale, And How Do These Considerations Interact To Shape The Scaling Journey?, Clodagh O'Reilly Jan 2025

What Are The Key Considerations Of Social Enterprises Planning To Scale, And How Do These Considerations Interact To Shape The Scaling Journey?, Clodagh O'Reilly

Doctoral

Social enterprises are organisations that pursue dual social and commercial goals. With increasing social issues facing our global society today, as highlighted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, social enterprises are well-positioned to respond and have a positive impact. Despite the increased recognition of the contribution of social enterprises, research into the phenomenon remains fragmented and underexplored. This study explores how social enterprises scale and what factors and elements are required. Furthermore, the research explores how the factors interconnect, interact and shape the scaling journey.


Digital Playgrounds: Irish Tweens' Media Literacies In The Context Of Social Media Content Creators, Fardus Sultan Jan 2025

Digital Playgrounds: Irish Tweens' Media Literacies In The Context Of Social Media Content Creators, Fardus Sultan

Doctoral

Children under 12 are avid social media users. Of these, tweens, children aged 9 to 12, are currently the age group most likely to engage in independent social media content consumption. One of their favourite online activities is watching content produced by social media influencers and content creators, collectively referred to here as social media creators. The popularity of social media creators has grown exponentially in recent times. Considered trusted, relatable and authentic, they produce content that resonates with audiences. Consequently, their messages often possess greater persuasive power, making them a popular choice for advertisers. Creators seamlessly blend commercial messaging …