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Growth In Light, Eve Sexton

B.F.A. Practicum Exhibition (ART 498)

Nature has always been a source of inspiration; something about an environment which tends to be overlooked. Surrounded by or gazing upon landscapes is a reminder to engage with the present moment and the individuals I share those moments with as well. That practice of observation, of regarding any moment in life as something worth being inspired by, fuels my work. Reflecting about natural cycles can give one a more outward-thinking approach to life and connection. An organic ecosystem is a cycle of dying and rebirthing when the time is right. This applies itself into the lives of people as …

Tails Of Adventure, Samantha Lam

B.F.A. Practicum Exhibition (ART 498)

In the whimsical world of Tails of Adventure, an unlikely trio — a kind-hearted fox, goofy alligator, and angry rat — invites you to embark on an exciting journey with them. Starting the adventure from Meadow Mound, it's an interactive story where many things go awry. Tails of Adventure is a playful, lighthearted brand that invites you to escape into a world where every day is a new adventure.

Through my artwork, I aim to offer a distraction from life's burdens through branding and illustration, focusing on the importance of making people smile. Branding allows me to craft a memorable …

Ud In The News Nov. 9-15, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Media worldwide featured students, including Davis Center students on New York Stock Exchange TV. The Conversation, Catholic World Report, Pacifica Radio, Religion News Service, U.S. Catholic and The Hollywood Reporter tapped faculty expertise.

Exploring Relationships Between Dating App Use And Sexual Activity Among Young Adult College Students, Jaquetta M. Reeves, Stacey B. Griner, Kaeli C. Johnson, Erick C. Jones Jr., Sylvia Shangani

Open Initiatives Grant Funded Publications-Archive

Background: University campus clinics provide crucial sexual health services to students, including STI/HIV screening, testing, contraception, and counseling. These clinics are essential for engaging young adults who may lack access to primary care or have difficulty reaching off-campus services. Dating apps are widely used by young adults, yet there is a lack of studies on how they affect sexual practices. This study aimed to evaluate the use of dating apps, engagement in condomless sexual activity, and the prevalence of STIs among young adult college students in Northern Texas.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from August to December 2022 among …

General Education Primary Grade Teachers’ Experiences Using Instructional Practices With Gifted And Talented Students In Rural Schools, Shanna Michelle Foskey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed by this basic qualitative study was that primary grade general education teachers are challenged to use instructional practices that meet the learning needs of gifted and talented (GT) students in rural schools in the southeastern United States. The purpose of this study was to explore primary grade general education teachers’ challenges using instructional practices that meet the learning needs of GT students in rural schools in the southeastern US. The conceptual framework combined Gagne’s conditions for learning and Renzulli’s enrichment triad model. Two research questions guided the study in exploring teachers’ challenges in using instructional practices to …

Improving College Students’ Attention Retention With A Brain-Controlled Drone Simulation, Ji Won Bae

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In contemporary society, individuals are continuously exposed to a plethora of stimuli, which can precipitate distractions and impede cognitive performance in tasks such as professional work and academic studies. This investigation proposes an innovative approach aimed at enhancing attentional focus through the utilization of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). BCIs represent advanced methodologies for deciphering neural activity patterns. Specifically,electroencephalography (EEG), a technique for monitoring the brain's electrical signals, serves as the foundation for BCI applications. EEG analyses reveal distinctive wave patterns indicative of states of concentration, vigilance, and cognitive engagement. Consequently, BCIs hold promise for the real-time assessment of users' attentional states. …

Robotic Multi-Object Grasping From A Pile: Techniques And Algorithms For Enhanced Dexterity, Tianze Chen

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

As robots become increasingly integrated into real-world applications such as warehousing, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing, the need for efficient and adaptable robotic systems grows. One of the key challenges is enabling robots to grasp multiple objects simultaneously, as this significantly boosts the efficiency of tasks like batch picking, sorting, and object transferring, reducing both time and energy consumption. This dissertation presents a comprehensive multi-object grasping (MOG) pipeline that includes pre-grasp selection, end-pose selection, grasping synergy calculation, and a data-driven model for estimating the number of objects being grasped. Central to this work is the development of the Experience Forest structure, …

Performance Optimization And Application Of P-Type Transparent Semiconductors In The Cdte Solar Cells, Md Zahangir Alom

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

CdTe thin-film solar cells are one of the major interests in the solar industry for their favorable properties. For example, CdTe has a near-ideal bandgap (1.45 eV) for absorption of the solar spectrum, and a high absorption coefficient ( ̴ 105 cm-1) and can capture 99% of light with only 2 µm of film thickness. Moreover, CdTe can be doped both n and p-type. Additionally, low production costs contribute to more affordable panel prices (0.40 $/W) [1]. The highest efficiency achieved to-date for this material is 23.1% demonstrated by First Solar, which is still lower than the theoretical limit [2]. …

Developing Robotic Task Planning Methods For Diverse Real-World Challenges, Md Sadman Sakib

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The deployment of robotic systems across various domains has expanded significantly, with applications ranging from domestic tasks, such as cleaning and cooking, to industrial operations requiring precision and automation. These advancements highlight the critical importance of effective task planning in ensuring that robots can perform tasks safely, efficiently, and autonomously. However, task planning in robotics faces challenges related to generalization, executability, flexibility, and limitations in existing knowledge bases.

This dissertation addresses these challenges through innovative strategies aimed at enhancing robotic task planning and execution. We first focus on adapting to unknown scenarios by utilizing the Functional Object-Oriented Network (FOON) to …

Evaluating The Use Of Text Message Prompts To Increase Staff Behavior-Specific Praise In Adult Residential Care, Melissa Hernandez-Bautista

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Behavior-specific praise (BSP) has been widely evaluated in school settings as an intervention to improve social interactions between teachers and students. However, minimal studies have evaluated the use of BSP outside of school settings. One area BSP might help improve is staff and client interactions in group home settings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The current study evaluated the effectiveness of text message prompts for increasing staff-delivered BSP to improve the frequency of social interactions between staff and consumers in a group home setting. In addition, this study evaluated staff use of BSP when they received text prompts …

Ambient Noise Tomography Of The Southern M9.2 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake Rupture Area, Joshua Ojuoluwa Osasona

Earth and Planetary Sciences ETDs

We used data from a densely spaced node array to investigate seismic velocity structure within the southern rupture area of the M9.2 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. The node array was deployed along a ~50 km section of the road system on Kodiak Island as part of the Alaska Amphibious Community Seismic Experiment (AACSE). The full ~400-node array was active for 25 days in May-June 2019. We extracted Rayleigh wave dispersion curves from ambient noise cross-correlations between station pairs in the node array to compute phase velocity maps from 2-8 s periods. Using these phase velocity maps, we performed a Bayesian …

Staff Council Minutes, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.

Identifying Barriers To Hepatitis B And Delta Screening, Prevention, And Linkage To Care Among People Who Use Drugs In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Usa, Beatrice Zovich, Catherine Freeland, Holly Moore, Kara Sapp, Anousha Qureshi, Amy Jessop, Rachel Holbert, Fiona Borondy-Jenkins, Quinn Plunkett, Chari Cohen

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

BACKGROUND: People who use drugs (PWUD) are at increased risk for blood-borne viruses, including hepatitis B (HBV) and delta (HDV). Despite the public health threats both viruses present, awareness remains low among at-risk communities and providers who serve them. This study assessed barriers to HBV and HDV prevention, diagnosis, and linkage to care, evaluated existing levels of knowledge, and identified educational needs and preferences among both PWUD and service providers.

METHODS: For this mixed-methods study, data were collected through an anonymous online provider-focused survey, and interviews with PWUD, non-medical staff, and healthcare providers at a harm reduction organization in Philadelphia, …

2024 November 15 - Board Of Trustees Public Notice, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

2025 November 15 - Audit Committee, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

2024 November 15 - Board Of Trustees Finance And Administration Committee, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

2025 November 15 - Board Of Trustees Academic, Research, And Student Success Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Antimicrobial Activity And Photostability Of Cationic Conjugated Polyelectrolytes, Mohammed Ismael Khalil

Chemical and Biological Engineering ETDs

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health concern, driving the need for novel

therapeutic strategies. This study explores the antimicrobial efficacy of conjugated

polyelectrolytes (CPEs) and oligo-phenylene ethynylenes (OPEs) in bacterial and viral

inactivation. Quantitative analysis revealed that light-activated CPEs and OPEs

effectively reduced bacterial viability within minutes, with significant log reductions

observed under both light and dark conditions. Additionally, the antiviral potential of a

cationic conjugated oligomer was investigated, demonstrating rapid and near-complete

inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 under visible light, both in solution and on filter materials.

Further analysis of their photophysical properties revealed that, even after

photobleaching, the compounds …

It's An Honor To Be In Your Presence, Wesley Hammer

B.F.A. Practicum Exhibition (ART 498)

Art is a language— a form of communication. It is a way of explaining yourself, exploring how you view the world, what you find important, and how you feel about these experiences. For as long as I can remember, art has been an outlet for me to express my own lived experiences. Art allows me to visually process the thoughts and emotions that we experience through everyday living. Creating art is baring the soul, and with art being a visual medium, it allows for an understanding that goes beyond words. We as human beings exist in a complexity. We are …

Fsec Meeting Minutes November 15, 2024, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Serving The Underserved, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

School of Education and Health Sciences Blog Archive

As a National Health Service Corps scholar, Halemah Shuman reflects on her drive to bridge health disparities, serve underserved communities, and the powerful motivation rooted in both personal passion and faith.

News You Can Use: How To Detect Deceptions, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Scammers took more than $10 billion from Americans last year, according to data compiled by the Federal Trade Commission. That amount is growing, so everyone should learn to recognize and avoid the latest cons, a University of Mississippi criminologist says.

Personality Feedback With Tailored Self-Care Recommendations Improves Self-Efficacy For Cancer Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Laura M. Perry, Brenna Mossman, Sofia F. Garcia, Sheetal M. Kircher, Addison Dunn, Sarah Alonzi, Sanjana Easwar, Michael Hoerger

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Objective: To test whether a personality feedback intervention improves three domains of cancer self-management: self-awareness, self-efficacy, and positive affect. Methods: From 11/2020-02/2021, 372 adults diagnosed with cancer participated in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an intervention that entailed reading a brief personality-related excerpt during an online survey. Eligibility included self-reported age ≥ 18 years, current or past cancer diagnosis, and ability to read English. The survey included a baseline assessment with a personality questionnaire, then randomized participants to one of two groups. The intervention group (n = 184) received a personality feedback report with tailored self-care tips, whereas the …

From A Traditional City To A Smart City: The Measurement Of Cities’ Readiness For Transition, Egypt As A Case Study, Ahmed Hassebo, Mohamed Tealab, Mosaad Hamouda

Publications and Research

The transition from traditional legacy cities to smart cities represents a pivotal juncture in urban development and governance. As cities worldwide grapple with the challenges of rapid urbanization, resource constraints, and the need to enhance the quality of life for their citizens, the concept of a “smart city” has gained significant attention. This paper delves into the multifaceted process of urban transformation, shedding light on the essential criteria and considerations that guide a city’s conversion into a smart city. To provide a comprehensive framework for the conversion process, this paper outlines a computer program utilized to measure the readiness to …

Ultra-Relativistic Electron Flux Enhancement Under Persistent High Speed Solar Wind Stream, L R. Alves, L A. Da Silva, V Deggeroni, J P. Marchezi, P R. Jauer, G B D Silva, D G. Sibeck

Faculty Publications

The physical mechanisms usually applied to explain the relativistic electron enhancement have been delved into to elucidate non-adiabatic electron acceleration resulting in the ultra-relativistic electron population observed in the outer radiation belt. We considered multisatellite observations of the solar wind parameters, magnetospheric waves, and particle flux to report an unusual local acceleration of ultra-relativistic electrons under a prolonged high-speed solar wind stream (HSS). A corotating interaction region reaches the Earth’s bowshock on August 3, 2016, causing a minor geomagnetic storm. Following this, the magnetosphere was driven for 72 h by a long-term HSS propagating at 600 km/s. During this period, …

Re: Comment Letter For Bpsou Draft Phase I Design Investigation Evaluation Report (Dated September 25, 2024), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

2024-11-15 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda book for the Board of Regents meeting of November 15, 2024, which include the Audit Committee meeting agenda and the Board meeting minutes for October 11, 2024.

University Libraries Colloquium - November 2024 Flyer, Anna Swearengen

University Libraries Colloquiums

Promotional flyer for the November 2024 University Libraries Colloquium

Transition To Islamic Financial System Unravelling The Knots, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Talks, Speeches, & Discourse

Financial system is a vital component of the overall socio-economic system of a country as well part of international financial architecture in a globalized world. Transformation of a financial system in absence of complementary changes in the larger socio economic systems may not enable us to achieve the goals of Maqasid e Shariah. I would therefore like to draw your attention to at least a few pressing issues. Judiciary and Legislature have done their job which was the easiest declaratory and directive giving a deadline for conversion of the entire financial system to become Shariah -Compliant. The difficult part to …