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Alta Millican Papers: Finding Aid, Bethany Latham

Finding Aids

This collection of materials contains typewritten and handwritten notes, memos, informational booklets/pamphlets/leaflets, and other miscellaneous items. Most of the items relate to aesthetics, culture, charm, personal grooming, and etiquette, and were probably used by Alta Millican (1916-2001) to teach Freshman Orientation to co-eds at Jacksonville State in the 1940s-1950s. Dr. Millican ended her tenure at JSU in the 1980s as Dean of the College of Library Science and Instructional Media, but she was also a dorm matron, counselor, and a professor of Education earlier in her career.

Ballot Box Poster, Sara Reisdorf

Get Out The Vote Poster Exhibit

This poster was made for Art 480 Advanced Graphic Design. It is an illustrative poster, intended to encourage people to vote.

Lauren Geerlings, Violin, November 14, 2024 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra & Uni Jazz Band One, November 14, 2024 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Bass Studio Fall Recital, November 14, 2024 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Interactive Educational Program For Purposeful Leader Rounding, Gina Lupi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This education project was to introduce nurse managers to the evidence-based practice of daily purposeful leader rounding on all staff in this acute care facility. The need for practice change was evidenced by low all employee survey and the Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients (SHEP) results; low retention rates throughout the inpatients units; and an increase of patient safety events in fiscal year 2023. Leadership rounding is an evidence-based practice that increases staff retention by supporting and engaging staff. The purpose of the interactive education was to increase the knowledge and self-confidence of the participants to assist in hardwiring …

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Turkish Journal of Mathematics

No abstract provided.

Computing Exterior Isoclinism Of Crossed Modules, Zekeri̇ya Arvasi̇, Alper Odabaş

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we introduce exterior isoclinism for crossed modules, extending the concept of isoclinism from groups to these 2-dimensional algebraic structures. Motivated by work on tensor and exterior products of non-abelian groups, we utilize non-abelian exterior products, exterior squares, and exterior centers to define this new equivalence relation. Additionally, we provide computational tools implemented in the GAP system to identify exterior isoclinism families of small groups and crossed modules.

The Multiples Of A Numerical Semigroup, Ignacio Ojeda, José Carlos Rosales

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Given two numerical semigroups $S$ and $T$ we say that $T$ is a multiple of $S$ if there exists an integer $d \in \mathbb{N} \setminus \{0\}$ such that $S = \{x \in \mathbb{N} \mid d x \in T\}$. In this paper we study the family of multiples of a (fixed) numerical semigroup. We also address the open problem of finding numerical semigroups of embedding dimension $e$ without any quotient of embedding dimension less than $e$, and provide new families with this property.

Moment-Based Approximation For Variance Of Semi-Markovian Random Walk With Gamma Distributed Interference Of Chance, Büşra Alakoç, Asli Bektaş Kamişlik, Tülay Yazir, Tahi̇r Khaniyev

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This study proposed moment-based approximations for the expected value and variance of the ergodic distribution of the semi-Markovian random walk process (X(t)) with gamma distributed interference of chance. Many studies have investigated analogous moment problems by using asymptotic approach. The key distinguishing aspect of this study from others in the literature is obtaining Kambo’s approximations for the moments of X(t) instead of asymptotic expansions. Firstly, the approximation formulas for the moments of boundary functional SN(z) of X(t) were obtained. Then using these results, approximation formulas for the first two moments of the ergodic distributions of X(t) were derived. Finally, the …

Free Weakly K-Nilpotent N-Tuple Semigroups, Anatolii V. Zhuchok, Jorg Koppitz

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we construct a free object in the variety of weakly k-nilpotent n-tuple semigroups and characterize the least weakly k-nilpotent congruence on a free n-tuple semigroup. Moreover, we present separately free weakly k-nilpotent n-tuple semigroups of rank 1, calculate the cardinality of the free weakly k-nilpotent n-tuple semigroup for the finite case, emphasize that the semigroups of the free weakly k-nilpotent n-tuple semigroup are isomorphic and the automorphism group of the free weakly k-nilpotent n-tuple semigroup is isomorphic to the symmetric group. We also describe all maximal n-tuple subsemigroups of the free weakly k-nilpotent n-tuple semigroup and all …

Explicit Solution Of System Of Two Higher-Order Recurrences, László Németh, László Szalay

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

We give a method to determine an explicit solution to a system of two inhomogeneous linear recursive sequences of higher order. Our approach can be used efficiently in solving certain combinatorial problems. We finish the paper by considering a tiling problem with black and white dominoes, and we use the method as a demonstration to find the solution.

Some Complementary Results On Asymptotic Behavior Of Solutions Of Neutral Difference Equations, Nour H. M. Alsharif, Başak Karpuz

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This paper focuses on examining the boundedness and asymptotic behavior of all solutions of the neutral difference equations\begin{equation}\Delta[x_{n}-p_{n}x_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq1}\tag{$\star$}\end{equation}and\begin{equation}\Delta[x_{n}-px_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq2}\tag{$\star\star$}\end{equation}where $\kappa,\ell\in\N$, $\{p_{n}\}\subset[0,1)$, $p\in[0,1)$ and $\{q_{n}\}\subset[0,\infty)$.Diverging from much of the existing literature, our results accommodate the scenario where$\{p_{n}\}\subset[\frac{1}{2},1)$ and $p\in[\frac{1}{2},1)$ for \eqref{abseq1} and \eqref{abseq2}, respectively.Furthermore, we underscore the practical implications of our results through the presentation of numerical examples. This paper focuses on examining the boundedness and asymptotic behavior of all solutions of the neutral difference equations \begin{equation} \Delta[x_{n}-p_{n}x_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq1}\tag{$\star$} \end{equation} and \begin{equation} \Delta[x_{n}-px_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq2}\tag{$\star\star$} \end{equation} where $\kappa,\ell\in\N$, $\{p_{n}\}\subset[0,1)$, $p\in[0,1)$ and $\{q_{n}\}\subset[0,\infty)$. Diverging from much of the existing literature, our results …

Fibration Category Structures Induced By Enrichments, Mehmet Aki̇f Erdal

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

We study fibration category structures induced by enrichments over symmetric monoidal categories that are also fibration categories. Let $\mathcal V$ be a monoidal category that is also a fibration category. Assume that $\mathcal V$ has an interval object. We show that the fibration category structure on $\mathcal V$ can be transferred over any $\mathcal V$-enriched category through corepresentable functors provided that certain power objects exists. We also give its $G$-equivariant extension for a group $G$, so that under mild conditions the category of $G$-objects in a $\mathcal V$-enriched category admits a (non-trivial) fibration category structure. We later show that several …

The 2-Adic Valuation Of Shifted Padovan And Perrin Numbers And Applications, Eric Bravo, Nuretti̇n Irmak

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

We characterize the 2-adic valuation of (Pn − 1)n≥0 , where (Pn)n≥0 denotes the Padovan sequence. In addition, we use this formula to find all the Cullen and Proth numbers that are Padovan numbers. We also fully describe the 2-adic order of (Rn + 1)n≥0 , where (Rn)n≥0 denotes the Perrin sequence, and use it to find all Woodall and Proth numbers of the second kind which are Perrin numbers. As a consequence we find that 3, 5, 9, and 65 are the only Fermat numbers in the Padovan sequence; while 3 and 7 and 2 and 5 are the …

Coefficient Problems For A Certain Subclass Of Analytic And Univalent Functions, Osman Altintaş, Ni̇zami̇ Mustafa

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In the present work, some new subclasses of analytic and univalent functions are introduced and some 5 geometric properties such as coefficient estimates problem are studied for them. Furthermore, we show that our results 6 are generalization for some earlier works in the literature and we show this by comparing ours with those related.

Numerical Solutions Of Sird Model Of Covid-19 By Utilizing Pell-Lucascollocation Method, Gamze Yildirim, Şuayi̇p Yüzbaşi

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This article presents an SIRD model based on the evolution of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 from the coronavirus family. Firstly, we constitute Pell-Lucas collocation method (PLCM) for this model. According to method, the matrix forms of the Pell-Lucas polynomials (PLPs) are constituted. By utilizing this matrix forms, solution forms and all terms in this model are expressed in matrix form. Thus, PLCM transforms our model into a system of the matrix equations. By solving this system, the approximate solutions are obtained. In addition, the error analysis is also presented. In the examples of this study, we analyzed …

Some Free Boundary Problem Arising In Rock Mechanics, Anvarbek Meirmanov, Koblandy Yerzhanov

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

An initial boundary value problem for the in-situ leaching of rare metals with the acid solution in the elastic skeleton is considered. First, we describe physical processes at the microscopic level with a dimensional pore size [[EQUATION]]1 by the model [[EQUATION]], where dynamics of the incompressible solid skeleton is described by the Lamé equations and the physical process in the pore space by the Stokes equations for the incompressible fluid in combination with the diffusion and transport equations for the concentration of acid and product of chemical reactions. Since the solid skeleton changes its geometry upon dissolution, the “pore space …

Organizational Strategies To Better Serve The Behavioral Health Needs Of Teachers, Caterina Antonietta Viscomi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers have faced increased mental health challenges and insufficient administrative support. Effective behavioral health care is essential for organizations aiming to enhance teachers' mental well-being. However, there is a need to explore strategies that best meet the current mental health needs of educators. This qualitative case study used interviews and documentation to assess the needs of a small New Jersey behavioral health organization and to develop strategies addressing the growing mental health crisis among teachers. Data sources included four informal interviews with behavioral health leaders, secondary data from the host agency, and a review of …

A Novel Machine Learning Model To Predict Revision Acl Reconstruction Failure In The Mars Cohort, Kinjal Vasavada, Vrinda Vasavada, Jay Moran, Sai Devana, Changhee Lee, Sharon L. Hame, Laith M. Jazrawi, Orrin H. Sherman, Laura J. Huston, Amanda K. Haas, Christina R. Allen, Daniel E. Cooper, Thomas M. Deberardino, Kurt P. Spindler, Michael J. Stuart, Annunziato Ned Amendola, Christopher C. Annunziata, Robert A. Arciero, Bernard R. Bach, Champ L. Baker, Arthur R. Bartolozzi, Keith M. Baumgarten, Jeffrey H. Berg, Geoffrey A. Bernas, Stephen F. Brockmeier, Robert H. Brophy, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, J. Brad Butler V, James L. Carey, James E. Carpenter, Brian J. Cole, Jonathan M. Cooper, Charles L. Cox, R. Alexander Creighton, Tal S. David, Warren R. Dunn, David C. Flanigan, Robert W. Frederick, Theodore J. Ganley, Charles J. Gatt, Steven R. Gecha, James Robert Giffin, Jo A. Hannafin, Norman Lindsay Harris, Keith S. Hechtman, Elliott B. Hershman, Rudolf G. Hoellrich, David C. Johnson, Timothy S. Johnson, Morgan H. Jones, Christopher C. Kaeding, Ganesh V. Kamath, Thomas E. Klootwyk, Bruce A. Levy, C. Benjamin Ma, G. Peter Maiers, Robert G. Marx, Matthew J. Matava, Gregory M. Mathien, David R. Mcallister, Eric C. Mccarty, Robert G. Mccormack, Bruce S. Miller, Carl W. Nissen, Daniel F. O'Neill, Brett D. Owens, Richard D. Parker, Mark L. Purnell, Arun J. Ramappa, Michael A. Rauh, Arthur C. Rettig, Jon K. Sekiya, Kevin G. Shea, James R. Slauterbeck, Matthew V. Smith, Jeffrey T. Spang, Steven J. Svoboda, Timothy N. Taft, Joachim J. Tenuta, Edwin M. Tingstad, Armando F. Vidal, Darius G. Viskontas, Richard A. White, James S. Williams, Michelle L. Wolcott, Brian R. Wolf, Rick W. Wright, James J. York

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: As machine learning becomes increasingly utilized in orthopaedic clinical research, the application of machine learning methodology to cohort data from the Multicenter ACL Revision Study (MARS) presents a valuable opportunity to translate data into patient-specific insights.

PURPOSE: To apply novel machine learning methodology to MARS cohort data to determine a predictive model of revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (rACLR) graft failure and features most predictive of failure.

STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

METHODS: The authors prospectively recruited patients undergoing rACLR from the MARS cohort and obtained preoperative radiographs, surgeon-reported intraoperative findings, and 2- and 6-year follow-up …

Effects Of Goal Setting, Self-Monitoring And Feedback On Physical Activity In Older Adults, Sofia O'Leary

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Healthy aging can be defined as maintaining functional ability that promotes overall wellbeing as one ages. Adequate levels of physical activity in older adulthood are associated with many positive health outcomes which support healthy aging; however, most older adults do not meet the current physical activity recommendations associated with healthy aging. Generally, inadequate physical activity is associated with a variety of health risk factors including overweight and obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Although older adults share these same risk factors for inadequate levels of physical activity as adults, there are additional risk factors that …

An Analysis Of The Learning Activity System Of An Elementary Education Program For The Development Of Social And Emotional Competence In Preservice Teachers, Lisa Sheldon Brown

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This mixed-methods descriptive case study examined how a public research university's elementary education teacher preparation program develops social and emotional competence (SEC) in preservice teachers. Using Engeström's Expansive Learning Theory framework, the study analyzed the tools and mediating artifacts within the program's learning activity system, specifically focusing on activities known to develop SEC. Through semi-structured interviews with 18 instructors and comprehensive document analysis, the study found that SEC development is extensively integrated throughout the program's coursework and field experiences. Three primary types of SEC development activities were identified: self-reflection/self-awareness, active listening, and collaboration. The study revealed a significant correlation between …

Electrochemical Copper Printing For Wearable Electronics, Nirmita Roy

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Wearable electronics have become a transformative force across industries like healthcare, aerospace, and military applications. However, a significant challenge persists in directly integrating electronic circuits onto fabrics. Addressing this challenge, the aim of this research is to introduce a novel sequential manufacturing process. Initially, a fabric is coated with a customized ink containing lignin, establishing a conductive template through laser burning. Subsequently, a localized Hydrogen Evolution Assisted (HEA) copper electroplating method is applied, resulting in a low-resistive circuit layout. Our investigations encompassed nanostructure analyses using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Raman Spectroscopy, and Fourier Transform Infrared …

Investigating Spatiotemporal Trends Using Precursory Signatures: Implications To Develop Short-Term Earthquake Forecasting Techniques In Sumatra-Andaman Region, Ramya Jeyaraman J

Theses and Dissertations

Earthquake forecasting is a challenging field due to Earth's heterogeneous nature. This research aims to develop a short-term earthquake forecasting model by analyzing spatiotemporal trends and precursory signatures in the Sumatra-Andaman region, known for its high seismic activity and tsunami risk. The study adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating solid earth tides (SET), micro shocks, and outgoing longwave radiation (OLR) to gain deeper insights into seismic nucleation processes. The research begins by using Singular Spectral Analysis (SSA) to identify potential seismically vulnerable areas through the analysis of irregularities in SET.

A spatiotemporal analysis of micro shocks is conducted to assess the …

Coding Connections: Exploring Relationships Between Computer Science Learning And Mathematics Achievement In Secondary Education, Bradley Hayes

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation in practice explores the intersection of computer science education, specifically computational thinking and programming, with mathematics achievement among 15-year-old students in selected English-speaking countries. The research addresses a gap in understanding whether skills developed through computer science can positively influence mathematics performance by assessing the extent to which learning in computer science transfers to mathematics.

To achieve this, a quantitative methodology was employed, incorporating pilot study data from a single school and large-scale survey data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022. The analysis assessed the correlation between regular participation in programming activities and mathematics attainment, …

Cactus Infused Beads For Off-Flavor Mitigation In Aquaculture Systems, Rama Mahita Kambhampati

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Aquaculture has become a vital component of global food production, now providing 50% of the world's fish supply. However, the industry encounters major challenges due to off-flavor compounds like Geosmin and 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), which give fish an unpleasant earthy or musty smell. These compounds are detectable by humans at extremely low levels 0.7 parts per billion (ppb) for MIB and ten parts per trillion (ppt) for Geosmin—making them a persistent problem. Their presence not only reduces the sensory quality of aquaculture products but also results in significant economic losses, with U.S. catfish production incurring an additional $15–$23 million annually due …

Service-Learning Reflection: Advent Health Hospital, Paola Urena

UN SDG Open Pedagogy Faculty Fellowship: Renewable Assignments

No abstract provided.

Career Event: How To Succeed At Internships And Other International Opportunities, Naserian Olemako, Madeline Griffin, Selene Díaz Martínez, Teresa Mcgarity

LAII Events

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 03:00 pm

Latin American and Iberian Institute (801 Yale Blvd NE)

801 Yale Blvd NE (campus building #165)

About:

Join former awardees of international opportunities to learn about internships, international public service, the Cunningham Fellowship, and more.

Speakers:

Naserian Olemako, BA student in International Studies and Women's Studies

Madeline Griffin, MA student in Latin American Studies

Selene Díaz Martínez, MA student in Political Science

Teresa McGarity, BA student in International Relations

Moderator:

Kaitlin Lewis, PhD student in Anthropology (SCALA)

How The Politics Of Federal Judicial Selection Affect Judicial Diversity And What This Means For Public Confidence In Courts, Matthew E. Baker, Christina L. Boyd, Jennifer Hickey, Adam G. Rutkowski

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Shelf-Life Evaluation Of Eastern Cantaloupe Cultivars, Wenjing Guan

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

As of 2018, Indiana cultivated approximately 1,800 acres of cantaloupes, primarily of the eastern type. For over a decade, ‘Aphrodite’ has been the most popular cultivar. Recently, extended shelf-life cultivars have been introduced and are gaining popularity in Indiana. Commercially, cantaloupes are typically harvested at the half-slip stage and are recommended to be stored at 36 to 45 °F with 95% relative humidity, allowing for an expected shelf-life of 10-14 days (Shellie and Lester, 2016). With the introduction of new cultivars, questions have arisen regarding how harvest maturity, storage temperature, and storage duration impact the shelf-life of both established and …