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Technical Note: Determination Of Cq For A Miniature X-Ray Source Using A Soft X-Ray Ionization Chamber Calibrated In Nist Reference Beam Qualities, Stephan Davis

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A Place For Rest And Relaxation, Denis Kaiser

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Draft Final Materials Management Plan Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

The Digital Renaissance In Education: Adapting Generative Ai In Pre-Service Teacher And Provider Strategies, Jennifer J. Lesh, Jévaughn J. Lancaster

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

Dr. Lesh's second presentation, "The Digital Renaissance in Education: Adapting Generative AI in Pre-Service Teacher and Provider Strategies," offered insights into the transformative role of generative AI in teacher education. Collaborating with Dr. JeVaughn Lancaster virtually, Lesh and Lancaster shared data from a recent study examining teachers' perceptions of AI in academic research. Findings underscored the potential for AI to enhance educational efficiency while also identifying ethical considerations that must be addressed. Lesh and Lancaster advocated for responsible AI training, stressing that generative AI should augment, not replace, educators' expertise and critical thinking.

Removing Lead From The Global Economy, Stephen P. Luby, Jenna E. Forsyth, Zafar Fatmi, Mahbubur Rahman, Jesmin Sultana, Erica L. Plambeck, N Grant Miller, Eran Bendavid, Peter J. Winch, Howard Hu

Community Health Sciences

No abstract provided.

3d Printed Microfluidic Fabrication Methodology, Characterization, Mechanical Design, And Applications In Electrostatic Artificial Muscles And Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells, Terak B. Hornik

Master's Theses

The fabrication of microfluidic devices often requires specialized methods. The development of these methods requires careful characterization and understanding of the processes involved. Using primarily PolyJet 3D printing technology, microfluidics offers a wide scope of applications such as microfluidic benthic microbial fuel cells (MBMFCs) and electrostatic artificial muscles. MBMFCs benefit from the confinement of the microbes resulting in close proximity between the electrode and the organisms. Using a modular design called the Sponge, assembly and upscaling is possible. Electrostatic artificial muscles benefit from a microfluidic approach due to the non-linearity of electrostatic attraction creating disproportionate benefits when miniaturized. When designed …

Draft Final 2022 Unreclaimed Sites Sampling Ur-13 Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

September 2024 Berkeley Pit Migratory Waterfowl Protection Monthly Report, Mark Thompson, Loren Burmeister

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Exploring Boaters’ Intentions And Awareness To Explain Why Some Anchor On Coral Reefs, Caroline P. Caton, Graham E. Forrester

Natural Resources Science Faculty Publications

Coral reefs provide a variety of ecosystem services to humans, but are also degrading due to human activities such as damage from boat anchoring. Anchoring on reef could occur intentionally, because boaters prioritize other considerations that outweigh any desire to not anchor on reef, or unintentionally, because they lack true awareness of the seabed habitat. We conducted structured interviews, informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior, with 130 boaters in the British Virgin Islands to uncover the motivations and awareness underlying their anchoring behavior. Perceived awareness is rarely ground-truthed, so we checked interview responses of anchored boats by snorkeling to …

Financial Resilience And Innovation Among Generation Z In The Face Of Economic Adversity, David Spohn

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

Generation Z (born 1997-2012) faces unprecedented financial challenges due to economic upheavals such as the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and stagnant wages. This study investigates how Generation Z demonstrates financial resilience and adapts through innovative strategies, using a mixed-methods approach comprising quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Key findings reveal that digital tools, social media platforms, and financial influencers ('finfluencers') play a pivotal role in shaping Gen Z’s financial behavior, driving a preference for non-traditional investment products like cryptocurrencies and socially responsible investments. Furthermore, the study identifies the rise of 'Loud Budgeting' on TikTok as a significant movement toward financial transparency, …

Fatherhood, Family Law, And The Crisis Of Boys And Men, June Carbone, Clare Huntington

Faculty Scholarship

Boys and men in all racial and ethnic groups and across most socioeconomic groups are struggling on many fronts, including education, employment, physical and mental health, and social integration. In these areas and more, boys and men are much worse off than they were only a few decades ago. The crisis — which is concentrated among men without college degrees — is rooted in large-scale structural changes to the economy that have decimated jobs for this group and policy choices that emphasize incarceration while doing little to address economic inequality.

The decline in male well-being is not just a problem …

Sga 56 Senate 2024-11-01 Minutes, Niu Student Government Association Senate

Student Government Association Archives

No abstract provided.

Beatrice Riggs Mosley

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Beatrice Riggs Mosley on Nov 1, 2024 at Johnson Grove Missionary Baptist Church

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

In October 2024, U.S. employment grew modestly by 12,000, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%. Veteran unemployment slightly increased to 2.8%, with post-9/11 veteran unemployment rising to 3.2%, though trends varied across different age and demographic groups. Notably, the unemployment rate for younger veterans (18-24) dropped significantly, while Black or African American veterans saw a sharp rise, and Hispanic veterans experienced a decline.

低收入年長照顧者面對的挑戰研究報告, Chak Kwan, Dickon Chan, Ka Chung, Tom Kwong, Meng Soi, Florence Fong, Sheung Wan, Wanda Wong, Chi Ho Liu, Shuk Yan Yuen, Wai Tung Ng

APIAS Research Report 研究報告

研究目的
隨著人口老化、壽命延長，以及長期病患數目的增加，更多人需要非正規照顧。香港缺乏針對年長及低收入照顧者的文獻，本研究旨在瞭解他們照顧家人的經歷、面對之困難，以及現有支援服務對他們有否幫助。

研究方法
本研究於2024年3月至6月期間，採用深度訪談 (in-depth interview) 方式，訪問了30位60歲以上，正接受政府財政援助計劃的低收入照顧者。收集的訪問數據，以主題分析方法 (thematic analysis) 處理。

研究結果

• 九成被訪者的平均每月收入為$5,000或以下。低收入年長照顧者年齡中位數為72歲，平均患有2種長期疾病。每周照顧時數中位數為42小時，照顧年期中位數為8.5年。
• 被照顧者年齡中位數為78歲，全部都有長期病或癌症，平均患有2種疾病。
• 被訪者提供多方面的照顧工作，包括膳食 (97%)、陪診 (37%)、家居清潔 (33%) 和協助如廁 (27%)。
• 被訪照顧者面對多方面的壓力。經濟方面，由於被照顧的家人體弱，需要乘坐的士覆診，亦要自費購買特定藥物和保健品，財政壓力大。
• 被照顧者自理能力低，情緒不穩定，照顧者經常要處理厭惡性清潔工作，身心俱疲，出現焦慮和失眠。
• 八成被訪者要獨力照顧家人，支援網絡薄弱。
• 照顧者使用服務遇上數方面困難，包括不懂得使用電子預約平台、社區缺乏緊急和突發需要的暫托服務、服務質素差和收費過高。

政策建議

• 放寬照顧者津貼門檻，低收入家庭即使正在領取其它社會保障津貼及受照顧人沒有輪候院舍服務，亦可領取。
• 推行更具彈性和設置24小時緊急支援服務，應付照顧者即時及突發需要。
• 簡化暫托服務程序和提供接送支援，並且發展「長者社區保姆」服務。
• 加強外展接觸有需要照顧者，盡快設立照顧者資料庫，以識別高危照顧者。
• 立法制定照顧者政策 (Carers’ Policy)，推行「照顧者統一評估」，並根據評估結果提供合適服務。

Und Leads Implementation Update — November 2024 University Council, University Of North Dakota

LEADS Implementation Documents

November 2024 University Council presentation on UND LEADS implementation. The presentation highlights shared governance in the development and implementation of UND LEADS, the role of the LEADS Implementation Team, campus-wide engagement, storytelling efforts, data gathering, metrics, and ongoing work to connect campus activities with the LEADS core values and strategic priorities.

Leads Data Insights: Affinity — November 2024, University Of North Dakota

LEADS Implementation Documents

November 2024 Data Insights presentation for the AFFINITY core value of UND LEADS. The slides review Activity Inventory items aligned with Affinity and summarize data related to supportive campus environments, University Senate governance participation, first-to-second-year retention, and course-based study abroad enrollments.

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Leominster, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.

Assessment Of Hemoglobin Concentration In Sows And Their Offspring Over Consecutive Reproductive Cycles, Katlyn A. Mcclellan, Merlin D. Lindemann, Crystal L. Levesque

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Objective: Evaluate hemoglobin concentration (HbC) in sows and their offspring over consecutive parities. Materials and methods: Twenty-three females were monitored for HbC during parities 1, 2, and 3 at 7 timepoints (30 [± 2], 60 [± 2], 90 [± 2], and 112 days of gestation, 2 and 16 [± 1] days of lactation, and 5 [± 1] days post weaning). Piglet HbC was measured within 18 hours after birth and at 16 (± 1) days of age. Pigs were classified as anemic (HbC < 10 g/dL) or nonanemic (HbC ≥ 10 g/dL) at each timepoint. Results: On gestation day 90, 71.1% of sows were anemic across parities. In parity 1, HbC was less on lactation day 16 than all gestational timepoints (P < .001). In parity 2, HbC on lactation days 2 and 16 was less than all gestational timepoints (P < .001). In parity 3, HbC on lactation days 2 and 16 was less than gestation days 30 and 60 (P = .015). Piglet anemia prevalence at 1 day of age was 55.8%, 36.3%, and 46.1% for parity 1, 2, and 3, respectively (X² < .001). Piglet anemia prevalence at 16 days of age was 35.6%, 18.7%, and 15.9% for parity 1, 2, and 3, respectively (X² < .001). Implications: Decreasing sow HbC over the reproductive cycle and lack of post-weaning recovery in parity 3 indicates iron declines with advancing parity and may impact long-term health. Piglet anemia prevalence declined with advancing parity, suggesting a need to reevaluate piglet iron supplementation in litters from younger females.

Simulated Mpre, Office Of Academic And Bar Success Initiatives

Academic and Bar Success Initiatives

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Inspire : Vol 7 Issue 11, Department Of Medicine

INSPIRE – Department of Medicine Archives

• Message from the Chair
• Medicine at National and International Forums
• Lancet Global Health Commission
• 17th IMEC Neuroendocrine conference
• National BAT Team Workshop on Hyper-Acute Stroke Response
• Navigating the PCO Hormonal Maze
• PCW33 Engage and Inspire | A Master Class in Multimedia Learning
• Healthcare Education | Clinical Simulation
• Featured Fellow: Namra Aziz
• What Academics Are Reading?
• Upcoming Events

Healthcare Informatics November 2024, Aga Khan University

Department of Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) Archives

• Message from the Interim CMIO
• Message from the Physician Director
• AKUH-Karachi EHR Launch
• AKU OneHealth EHR Leadership Forum
• MEDITECH LIVE 2024 International Conference
• EHR Adoption in Low Middle-Income Countries by AKUH Campuses
• Meet Our Health Care Informaticists
• Nursing Demos
• Digital Transformation in the Paediatric space: Opportunities for Research
• Dr. Tarab Zehra, our Paediatric Workgroup Lead, Giving a Talk on EHR
• Digital Transformation in Medicine space: Opportunities for Research
• Academics - Research - Scholarship

Research Newsletter Faculty Of Arts & Sciences: Issue Ii, Faculty Of Arts And Sciences

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Archives

• Spotlight

• Dr. Duane Rousselle's book launch

• Faculty talk series

• Brown bag sessions

• Art exhibition

• Learning continues one-on-ones with associate research dean

• Ethics workshop

• Exciting last quarters

• Visits

• Upcoming events

• Placeholders

0892: The Gregg Family Papers, 1940-2024, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Anna Catherine “Kay” Kelly Gregg was born in 1920 in Dawson, West Virginia, to Aldridge James Kelly and Mary Leah Lowry. She was raised in Huntington, West Virginia, alongside her four siblings: James Thompson Kelly, Franklin C. Kelly, Bonna Kelly Paul, and Jeanette W. Kelly Scheerer. Kay enrolled at Marshall College in 1940 and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Teachers College on September 12, 1944.

Harrison “Harry” Humphreys Gregg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Daniel B. Gregg and Rebecca Humphreys. He attended the University of Cincinnati and later met Kay Kelly while visiting Huntington. The two …

Homewards, Lu Jia Liao, Special Collections, Fleet Library

11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest 2025

Entry for the 11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest. Opening reception and award ceremony Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm, Fleet Library, Main Reading Room. Juror: Roger S. Williams.

My Dream House, Longwen Miao, Special Collections, Fleet Library

11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest 2025

Entry for the 11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest. Opening reception and award ceremony Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm, Fleet Library, Main Reading Room. Juror: Roger S. Williams.

One Week Very Sleepy, Miles De La Torre, Special Collections, Fleet Library

11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest 2025

Entry for the 11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest. Opening reception and award ceremony Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm, Fleet Library, Main Reading Room. Juror: Roger S. Williams.

Old Souls, Lian Qiu Shi, Special Collections, Fleet Library

11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest 2025

Entry for the 11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest. Opening reception and award ceremony Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm, Fleet Library, Main Reading Room. Juror: Roger S. Williams.

Quiet Little Star, Celisse Sanchez, Special Collections, Fleet Library

11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest 2025

Entry for the 11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest. Opening reception and award ceremony Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm, Fleet Library, Main Reading Room. Juror: Roger S. Williams.

Rewriting Love, Sophia Minogue, Special Collections, Fleet Library

11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest 2025

Entry for the 11th Baker & Whitehill Student Artists' Book Contest. Opening reception and award ceremony Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm, Fleet Library, Main Reading Room. Juror: Roger S. Williams.