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Before Ministry, Education Is Important (Bmei): A Comprehensive Enquiry About The Impact Of Education On Ministry, Mcclintock Acsmhour

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Ministry has a variety of fields ranging from churches, social nonprofit organizations, and government ministries in agriculture, health, education, lands, and many more. While this study did not focus on other ministries apart from Christian non profit ministries like church, to some extent, all leaders in these ministries avow that one requires some level of education to be in leading positions in these ministries. In other words, the qualified individual must have been trained in a particular field within the ministry of interest. This indicates the importance of education in ministry. Therefore, this study was conducted to uncover the impact …

Controlling Anti-Asian Conduct On College Campuses: Can Including Ethnic Studies Programs Help?, Hani Morgan

Faculty Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered hostile acts against Asian college students. One of the ways to respond to these acts is to increase Asian American ethnic studies programs and courses. Although critics argue that ethnic studies cause divisiveness, research indicates that they are beneficial to students from all groups. University administrators may fear implementing these programs because they sometimes associate them with the violence that occurred during the late 1960s when students demanded ethnic studies to be included in the college curriculum. But this to a great extent by the poor representation of racial minority groups in the curriculum and …

An Adaptive And Parallel Direct Solver For Elliptic Partial Differential Equations, Damyn Chipman

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

We introduce the quadtree-adaptive Hierarchical Poincaré-Steklov (QAHPS) method, an adaptive direct method for solving elliptic partial differential equations on a hierarchy of adaptively refined finite volume meshes. The QAHPS method builds up a solution operator set with O(N^3/2) complexity that acts as the factorization of the system matrix, with linear O(N) complexity for the application of the solution operator set to any number of right-hand side vectors. As the solution operator set is built up by merging local subdomains, it can be adapted as the mesh is refined and coarsened. The method is an …

Adapting Deep Learning Models For Downstream Web Tasks: Multimodal Models, Task Development, Agent Adaptation, Graham Annett

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation presents a framework for the development of deep learning models tailored for dynamic web tasks, leveraging generalized pre-trained multimodal transformers. A task generation framework, applied to multiple web datasets, is introduced, facilitating instruction fine-tuning of models for executing multi-step web workflows. This approach enhances the adaptability of pre-trained models to a spectrum of novel web tasks, which is vital for the reliable operation of web agents.

Moreover, this work proposes an encoding schema extending the Decision Transformer, which advances the adaptability of these models for downstream tasks through targeted modality tokenization, thereby broadening their practical applicability. These enhancements …

Nil Enforcement Preemption, Josh Lens

Utah Law Review

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which serves as the multibillion-dollar college athletics industry’s primary governing body, has faced several recent legal challenges to its operations. One particularly prominent challenge projects to result in litigation that will significantly impact college athletics’s future. This article explores the circumstances that led to this precarious position: (1) the NCAA’s recent changes to its longstanding rules prohibiting student-athlete compensation for use of their names, images, and likenesses; (2) several state legislatures’ attempts to provide universities in their states with a competitive advantage by legislating restrictions on the NCAA’s ability to enforce its rules; and …

The Constitutional Meaning Of Financial Terms, Tomer Stein, Shelby Ponton

Utah Law Review

The Constitution has sixty-three financial terms. These financial terms include, for instance, “compensation,” “expenditures,” “debt,” “coin,” “revenue,” “securities,” and “bankruptcies”—all of which determine the elementary building blocks of our governmental makeup. When the Supreme Court interprets the meaning of these financial terms, it does so in isolation and without a consistent framework. This Article proposes a unified framework for the interpretation of financial terms in the Constitution which comprises two fundamental canons of construction.

First, this Article proposes that all financial terms in the Constitution should be interpreted with fiscal and monetary neutrality—interpreting financial terms in a way that does …

The Seven Essential Law School Simulation Courses, Mitch Zamoff

Utah Law Review

As we mark the ten-year anniversary of the American Bar Association’s six-credit experiential learning requirement and the launch of the NextGen bar exam, it is critical for U.S. law schools to conduct rigorous assessments of their experiential education curricula. While most law schools now offer students meaningful opportunities to develop lawyering skills in clinics and field placements, there is much less consistency in their simulation course offerings. Simulation courses are a critical component of experiential legal education. While students in clinics and field placements gain valuable, realistic experience addressing the issues presented by their actual clients, those issues may sometimes …

Echoing Into The Void: Rucho’S State-Level Progeny, Avery E. Emery

Utah Law Review

When politicians are given free rein to draw districts, they choose their voters rather than allowing the voters to choose their representatives. They rely on “highprofile paid consultants, armies of lawyers, terabytes worth of voting data, advanced software, and even a supercomputer or two”386 to guarantee large margins for their party. This decennial process has reduced electoral competition, made the House of Representatives less responsive,388 and spread a sentiment of disenfranchisement throughout the electorate.

Now is the time for the judiciary—staffed by judges whose role in our constitutional system is to check the political branches—to take decisive action to protect …

Distribution Through Taxation Versus Legal Rules, And The Epistemic Limits Of Law-And-Economics, Erick J. Sam

Utah Law Review

This Article develops an epistemic critique of the view, widely held in law-and-economics, that legal rules should always be chosen for efficiency and that redistribution to produce a fair distribution should be conducted solely through the tax-and-transfer system. In place of this orthodox view, I develop an alternative distributive theory.

The canonical ‘double distortion’ argument for the orthodox position, formulated by Kaplow and Shavell (1994), claims that opting for efficient legal rules minimizes economic distortions and maximizes aggregate social wealth, some of which can then be redistributed via the tax-and-transfer system to those who would have been better off under …

Issues Arising Out Of Mass Arbitrations & Solutions To Combat Them, Diana Pogosyan

Utah Law Review

Arbitrations have been around for thousands of years. The benefits derived from arbitrations are numerous, as they provide individuals with a more efficient and cost-effective way of disputing their claims. Importantly, arbitrations provide consumers with a network to dispute claims they may not otherwise litigate in civil court. However, within the last few years, the rapid spread of mass arbitrations throughout the nation has contributed to various ethical issues within our justice system.143 Combatting the issues presented with mass arbitration is crucial to maintaining and creating a more efficient adjudication process. To address the issues associated with mass arbitrations, companies …

Pure Late-Nc, Yuriko Katsumata, Xian Wu, Khine Zin Aung, David W. Fardo, Davis C. Woodworth, S. Ahmad Sajjadi, Sandra O. Tomé, Dietmar Rudolf Thal, Juan C. Troncoso, Koping Chang, Charles Mock, Peter T. Nelson

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

Pure limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy neuropathologic changes (pure LATE-NC) is a term used to describe brains with LATE-NC but lacking intermediate or severe levels of Alzheimer’s disease neuropathologic changes (ADNC). Focusing on pure LATE-NC, we analyzed data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) Neuropathology Data Set, comprising clinical and pathological information aggregated from 32 NIH-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). After excluding subjects dying with unusual conditions, n = 1,926 autopsied subjects were included in the analyses. For > 90% of these participants, apolipoprotein E (APOE) allele status was known; 46.5% had at least one APOE 4 allele. In most …

Alternatives To Dental Opioid Prescribing After Tooth Extraction (Adopt), Douglas R. Oyler, Philip M. Westgate, Sharon L. Walsh, Jennifer Dolly Prothro, Craig S. Miller, Monica F. Roberts, Patricia R. Freeman, Hannah K. Knudsen, Maggie Lang, Enif Dominguez-Fernandez, Marcia V. Rojas-Ramirez

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

Background: Dentists and oral surgeons are leading prescribers of opioids to adolescents and young adults (AYA), who are at high risk for developing problematic opioid use after an initial exposure. Most opioids are prescribed after tooth extraction, but non-opioid analgesics provide similar analgesia and are recommended by multiple professional organizations. Methods: This multi-site stepped wedge cluster-randomized trial will assess whether a multicomponent behavioral intervention can influence opioid prescribing behavior among dentists and oral surgeons compared to usual practice. Across up to 12 clinical practices (clusters), up to 33 dentists/oral surgeons (provider participants) who perform tooth extractions for individuals 12–25 years …

Salivary Features Of Periodontitis And Gingivitis In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Jeffrey L. Ebersole, Sreenatha S. Kirakodu, Xiaohua D. Zhang, Dolph Dawson, Craig S. Miller

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with cellular abnormalities, tissue and organ dysfunctions, and periodontitis. This investigation examined the relationship between the oral microbiome and salivary biomarkers in T2DM patients with or without periodontitis. This cohort (35–80 years) included systemically healthy non-periodontitis (NP; n = 31), T2DM without periodontitis (DWoP; n = 32) and T2DM with periodontitis (DWP; n = 29). The oral microbiome [Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs)] (16 s rRNA sequencing) and targeted host salivary biomarkers (immunoassays) were assessed. We identified 47 OTUs that were significantly different in abundance between NP samples and any disease subset or between …

White Hall Green Roof Proposal, Hope Dwyer

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

This project will propose designs for a GR system while determining the potential cost, the feasibility of the system implementation, as well as potential psychological and educational benefits of a GR system. These factors will be examined and evaluated with regard to two different proposed GR designs: extensive and intensive.

Understanding Student Career Preferences Through The Perspective Of A Personality Test, Chloee Gallamore

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Undergraduate Honors Theses

This study explores the alignment of personality traits with career preferences among University of Arkansas students enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, using the True Colors personality test. The research aims to evaluate how well students’ personality profiles correspond with their career aspirations and to examine the efficacy of the True Colors test in guiding career decisions. A survey-based quantitative, non-experimental research design was employed, collecting data from students representing various majors. Chi-square tests and ANOVA were used to analyze the relationships between personality types and career preferences. The findings provide insights into the …

Using Gamification As Scaffolding To Support Children As They Formulate Initial Keyword-Based Search Queries, Benjamin John Bettencourt

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

Child searchers, ages six to twelve, are known to struggle when it comes to using mainstream search engines. One such struggle that has been identified is the query formulation process, including initial query formulation. Two avenues of assistance that have shown promise in assisting users in other endeavors are gamification and scaffolding. In an attempt to provide assistance tailored to child searchers in their initial query formulation processes, this research explores the use of a gamified scaffold built with the purpose of teaching more effective, keyword-based, query formulation practices. To study the efficacy of utilizing a gamified scaffold to support …

Assembly And Characterization Of 10 Cm × 10 Cm Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Device, Sumona S. Islam

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of this thesis is to assemble, demonstrate, and characterize a Cold Atmospheric Pressure dielectric barrier discharge plasma array of large active plasma discharge region (10 cm × 10 cm). The array is fabricated using the Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) dielectric material system and silver paste in printing electrodes. It is important to find the optimal operating parameters of the device to achieve uniform emission and to achieve the best response out of the device, which is the main focus of this thesis. The device is assembled from 43 linear discharge elements. Several I-V sweep measurements, capacitance …

(R2104) On The Qualitative Results Of Riemann-Liouville Fractional Order Nonlinear Neutral Singular Systems With Mixed Delays, Abdullah Yiğit, Cemil Tunç

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

In this manuscript, we discuss new conditions for asymptotic stability of nonlinear Riemann- Liouville fractional mixed-delay neutral singular systems. By constructing a set of improved Lyapunov-Krasovski˘ı functionals (LKFs), we establish some new delay-dependent conditions in terms of matrix inequality, which guarantees that the systems are asymptotically stable. In the particular case, we give four numerical examples with their solutions and graphs via MATLAB software demonstrating the practical applicability of these proven conditions. With this study, some conditions existing in the literature are developed and generalized.

(R2113) A Numerical Method For Solving Linear First-Order Volterra Integro-Differential Equations With Integral Boundary Condition, Zelal Temel, Musa Cakir

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

We investigate an efficient numerical method for the linear first-order Volterra integro-differential equations with integral boundary condition. To solve this problem, boundaries are determined for its derivative and the solution. The numerical solutions of the problem are modeled over a uniform mesh using the composite right-side rectangle concept for the integral component and the implicit difference rules for the differential component. Next, the stability and convergence of the numerical approach are discussed. The numerical experiments are presented confirming the accuracy of the proposed scheme.

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University of the Pacific Law Review

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Returning To A Keynesian Model Of Financial Stability: Public Banking As A Response To Financial Crises Created By Wall Street Banks, Khalil J. Ferguson

University of the Pacific Law Review

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Protecting Your Digital Life: Congress Needs To Take Lessons From Hipaa’S Playbook To Amend The Proposed Federal Privacy Law, Taeyoon Kong Kim

University of the Pacific Law Review

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University of the Pacific Law Review

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Jurisdiction Over Justice: How Misinterpreting Procedures Under The Federal Tort Claims Act Harms Plaintiffs, Kara L. Anderson

University of the Pacific Law Review

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December 2024 Table Of Contents Newsletter - Science Librarian / Google Lens, Kayla Birt Flegal

Table of Contents Newsletter

After many years of animal cams, unwavering support of all the science departments, and the best laugh on campus, the DePauw Libraries are saying merry retirement to Caroline Gilson! Caroline made an indelible mark on students and faculty through her work in science librarianship at DePauw. You can write a thank you to Caroline by stopping by TheDesk at Roy O. West. Join the celebration for Caroline on Thursday, December 5, 1:30-3pm in Roy O. West’s Laptop Lab (119).

M&A Integration Time And Its Impact On M&A Success In Biotechnology Through The Lens Of Upper Echelon Theory And Rbv Scholarship, Zane J. Wilson

Executive DBA Dissertations

The purpose of this paper is to explore and begin to understand specific time based variables that influence the integration process and phase of mergers and acquisitions. The research will center around the integration process that hopefully leads to the rapid development and launch of new products that are a result of the acquired companies’ expertise. The current trend in business strategies is to rely on M&A to bring in new technology, processes, products, and services, among others. In order to explore the integration period which, we define as the period between close of the deal and launch of the …

Lost Track Of Time, Kisa Tamai

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Kisa Tamai is a junior from Honolulu, Hawai'i, majoring in Communication and Global Health. She occasionally shoots 35mm film in memory of her grandfather. She enjoys hiking and rock climbing.

Understanding The Interactions Between Pollen-Borne Ilarviruses And Pollinators In Peach Orchards, Mandeep Tayal

All Dissertations

Pollen-mediated virus transmission is a common problem in fruit crops. Prunus necrotic ringspot virus (PNRSV) and prune dwarf virus (PDV) are pollen-borne ilarviruses endemic to the southeastern U.S. and cause substantial losses in peach production. PNRSV and PDV are primarily transmitted through vegetative propagation (grafting) as well as via pollen and seed. However, the role of pollinators in transmission dynamics of these viruses is not well understood. First, I documented the bee diversity and abundance during peach bloom in South Carolina, identifying Bombus and Apis as the most dominant genera, followed by Eucera, Andrena and Habropoda. Bee community composition …

Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 33. The Story In Evolution., Charles H. Smith

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) is best known for his independent formulation of the principle of natural selection. In this work I first review my understanding of Wallace’s intellectual development on this subject, including the notion that he had no model for the evolution of higher consciousness as of his first treatment of natural selection in 1858. This leads to some conclusions about his approach to the subject, and links to parallel ideas inherent in the philosophy of Baruch de Spinoza (1632-1677).

Strategic (Non)Disclosure: Activation And Avoidance Of Social Ties Among Women Seeking Abortion, Kathleen Broussard

Faculty Publications

The increased politicization of sexual and reproductive health has created barriers to medically necessary care. In absence of formal health care, social ties become critical sources of information and resources, yet the disclosure of stigmatized health needs carries significant risk. How do people navigate the risks and benefits of disclosure when seeking care for stigmatized needs? Drawing on original survey data (N = 153) and in-depth interviews (N = 55) with women who attempted a self-managed abortion, I first describe the distinct roles of weak and strong ties in women’s health-seeking experiences. I then demonstrate how both partial disclosure and …