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Re: August 2024 Berkeley Pit Migratory Waterfowl Protection Monthly Report, Mark Thompson, Loren Burmeister

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Robust And Generalizable Representations In The Hippocampus, Hung-Tu Chen

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

An intelligent system must balance generalizing across similar experiences with maintaining the distinctiveness of each experience. This thesis explores how the hippocampus manages this balance through its neural representations to support adaptive behavior. In Chapter 1, I provide an overview of key hippocampal phenomena that contribute to this process, including remapping, splitter signal, and replay. In Chapter 2, I challenge the concept of random remapping by showing that it is possible to predict, better than chance, how a given experience will be encoded in the hippocampus across different subjects. This suggests that encoding of related experiences, which was previously thought …

Satellite Observations Indicate That Chia Uses Less Water Than Other Crops In Warm Climates, Brian Kirsch, Joshua B. Fisher, Thomas Piechota, Mohammad Hassani, Diego C. Suardiaz, Radhika Puri, Joseph Cahill, Hagop S. Atamian

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Many parts of the world face severe and prolonged drought conditions, stressing the sustainability of water resources and agriculture. Transitioning to water-efficient crops is one strategy that can help adapt to water scarcity. An emerging drought-tolerant crop of interest is chia (Salvia hispanica). Yet, no study has compared its large-scale water use dynamics to those of widely established crops across the globe. Here, we use satellite data over multiple years to assess the water use efficiency of chia, alfalfa, corn, and soybean globally. Results show that chia consumed 13-38% less water than alfalfa, corn, and soy and assimilated …

Burlington, Vt Affidavit

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.

Article, St. Pete’S Little Bayou, Mangroves, And The ‘Howdy Doody’ Roots Of Our Current Catastrophe, Thomas Hallock

Creekshed: City Wilds

An article by Thomas Hallock about Little Bayou Preserve and the importance of mangroves in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Unh Researchers Awarded $3 Million From Department Of Energy, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

A Novel Approach To Evaluate Seatbelt Non-Compliance Of Drivers In New Jersey, Md Arifuzzaman Nayeem

Theses and Dissertations

This study intends to investigate the non-compliant behavior of drivers with seatbelt use in New Jersey. By examining various factors such as temporal and roadway characteristics, this study seeks to identify the underlying causes of this seatbelt non-compliance behavior. To overcome the limitations of traditional methods like cross-sectional data collection, a novel approach known as moving vehicle method was employed. To gain further insights, hypothesis tests were performed across the entire dataset to pinpoint significant temporal, roadway, and geometric factors contributing to non-compliant behaviors. In the subsequent step, the association of other risky behaviors like speeding and distracted driving with …

Lignin Cationization For The Removal Of Phosphates And Nitrates From Effluents Of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Fannyuy V. Kewir, Carlos E. Astete, Divine B. Nde, Jessica R. Eberhard, W. David Constant, Cristina M. Sabliov

Faculty Publications

The removal of phosphates and nitrates from wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents is important for preventing pollution of receiving waters. In this study, we chemically modified alkaline lignin (aLN) with quaternary ammonium groups to obtain biodegradable cationic lignin (cLN). We characterized the cLN and tested its efficacy for removing phosphates and nitrates in a lab setting and on field-collected WWTP samples. Adsorption isotherm and kinetic studies were performed in aqueous media, and the effects of several variables (contact time, pH, initial concentration, and adsorbent dose) were investigated. The Langmuir isotherm described phosphate and nitrate adsorption well, with R2 values of …

“Think Tank Talent Review 2024” And “Think Tank Journals (Version 2.0)” Released

Double Helix Methodology

Think tanks play a pivotal role in improving governance systems and capabilities, especially in a new round of science and technological (S&T) revolution and industrial transformation.

On September 22-23, 2024, the 5^th International Symposium on Think Tank Science and Engineering (the Symposium) was held in Beijing, co-hosted by the Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD), the Center for Strategic Studies, Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the Chinese Association of Development Strategy Studies (CADSS), and the National Academy of Innovation Strategy (NAIS).

Early Intervention System Contextual Factors Contributing To Treatment Attendance And Clinical Outcomes, Anthony Eldridge

Theses and Dissertations

Early Intervention Programs (EI) are an established method of addressing and treating earlier childhood developmental problems that involves a system of complex processes which families must navigate to secure and maintain care. Extensive wait times and multiple service providers burdensome caregivers which may impact treatment engagement. Telehealth offers some clinical utility for improving EI service provision. However, little is known how system contextual factors predict a child’s Part B Eligibility and level of engagement with treatment. The primary aim of this study is to describe the effect that wait time, number of service providers, number of treatment services, and treatment …

Enhancing Recovery: Surgical Techniques And Rehabilitation Strategies After Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty, Alberto Di Martino, Christopher Keating, Micahel J. Butsick, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Louis N. Hunter, Cesare Faldini

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Papers

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgical procedure for hip joint pathologies, with the direct anterior approach (DAA) gaining popularity due to potential benefits in postoperative recovery. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of rehabilitation strategies following DAA THA, focusing on surgical techniques, postoperative care, and outcomes. The evolution of the DAA to THA is discussed, highlighting historical advancements and comparisons with other surgical approaches. Surgical techniques and considerations specific to the DAA are detailed, including outcomes and complications compared to alternative approaches. The role of the surgical technique in influencing postoperative rehabilitation is explored, emphasizing the …

Ole Miss Experts Instruct Public School Teachers On Ai Best Practices, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – What began as an effort to advise University of Mississippi writing faculty on artificial intelligence use in the classroom has expanded to reach regional K-12 teachers this fall.

Interactive Thinking And Its Relationship To The Shooting Skills Of Jumping Forward And Handling Over The Head In Handball For Female Students, Alyaa Isam Ahmed, Luma Sameer Hamoodi

Modern Sport

The research aimed to identify the degree of interactive thinking and the performance of the shooting skills of jumping forward and handling over the head with handball for second-year female students in the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women/University of Baghdad, as well as identifying the extent to which interactive thinking is related to the performance of the two skills under study among the research sample. The researchers relied on The descriptive approach using the method of correlational relationships on a sample of female students in the second stage of divisions (C and D), numbering (39) students. …

The Effect Of Skill Exercises According To The Concentration Technique Of Lateral Thinking On Motor Accuracy And Learning The Diving Stop Attack For Students In The Epee Weapon, Mays Kadhim Hassoun, Mayssa Nadeem Ahmed

Modern Sport

To determine the extent of the effect of skill exercises according to the concentration technique of lateral thinking on motor accuracy and learning the diving stop attack for students in the epee weapon, the two researchers used the experimental method on a sample of third-year students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences - University of Diyala, which amounted to (30) students distributed into two groups, experimental and control. After completing the research procedures, applying the pre-tests, executing the exercises, the post-test, processing the data, and obtaining the results, the focus technique is one of the techniques that …

The Amount Of Determination Of Some Bio-Kinematic Variables In The Accuracy Of The Skill Of Aiming When Jumping High With A Handball, Zubaida Salah Hadi

Modern Sport

The introduction to the research summarized that the most important science that contributed to the progress of movement in the sports field is biomechanics, as studying movement according to scientific foundations requires knowledge of the laws and mechanical factors affecting the motor performance of sports events. Therefore, those working in the sports field were interested in studying, analyzing, evaluating and developing skills through diagnosing areas of strength and weakness in these skills in order to improve the level of technical performance. The problem with the research is that most players lack full awareness and understanding of how to invest in …

The Effect Of The High Repetitions Method On Developing Strength Endurance In The Arms And Some Basic Wheelchair Basketball Skills For Youth, Zuhair Salim Abdul-Razzaq

Modern Sport

The importance of the research is evident in raising the level of muscular strength endurance in the arms for wheelchair basketball players for the purpose of achieving better results in the match by providing the important and basic physical requirement for this game, in addition to delivering scientific information to basketball coaches about the method of high-repetition training and its role in developing muscular strength endurance. And offensive skill performance in wheelchair basketball. The most important objectives of the research were: identifying the effect of the high-repetition method on developing strength endurance in the arms and some basic wheelchair basketball …

The Relationship Of Some Motor Abilities To The Accuracy Of Performing The Preparation Skill In Football Tennis For Juniors (13-15 Years Old), Mays Gumar Abid Aoun, Aseel Jalil Katea

Modern Sport

This study aims to identify the relationship of some motor abilities (agility, flexibility, and speed of motor response) to the accuracy of the preparation skill performance among junior Football Tennis players. The two researchers used the descriptive, correlational approach because it suits the nature of the research and its problem. The research population included (30) players from the Basra Future Football Tennis Academy. The sample was chosen randomly from the original population and numbered (10). The two researchers concluded that there is a strong, positive relationship between motor abilities (agility and flexibility) and speed of motor response. Accurately performing the …

The Impact Of Exercises Using Different Resistances On Developing The Explosive Power Of The Arms, Some Kinematic Aspects, And The Performance In The 50-Meter Freestyle Swimming Event, Tabark Mohammed Salman

Modern Sport

This research aims to design exercises using different resistances for 50-meter freestyle swimmers and to investigate the impact of these exercises on arm explosive power, momentum transfer between body parts, motion fluidity, and the 50-meter freestyle swimming performance. The experimental method was adopted, involving both an experimental and a control group, with a sample of 11 swimmers deliberately selected using a comprehensive survey method (100%) from the Iraqi national junior swimming team, specializing in the 50-meter freestyle, and actively training for the 2023-2024 season. The participants, aged 15-17 years, were then divided into experimental and control groups. After determining the …

Unconditional Cash Transfer Policy As An Effort To Prevent Stunting: A Study On Jember, East Java, Allen Pranata Putra, Sri Juni Woro Astuti, Kabiru Hannafi Ibrahim

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study evaluates the impact of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) policy in preventing stunting in Jember, East Java. Stunting, a result of chronic malnutrition, remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, with Jember exhibiting higher prevalence rates than the national average. The UCT policy aims to improve the welfare of low-income families by providing direct financial assistance, allowing them to meet basic needs, including nutrition. This research utilizes a qualitative approach through case studies and interviews with relevant stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of UCT in enhancing children's nutrition and health. The findings indicate that while UCT has …

العقل الاستراتيجي ودوره في تلبية متطلبات الجامعة الذكية: دراسة استطلاعية لآراء عينة من القيادات الإدارية في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية, محمد حيدر علي, شهاب محمد محمود, عدنان مصطفى السنجاري

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى تحديد دور العقل الاستراتيجي في توفير متطلبات الجامعة الذكية، وبيان امكانية تعزيز قدرات التفكير النظمي المنهجي وقدرة إعادة الصياغة وقدرة الانعكاس في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية لتوفير المتطلبات الضرورية للتحول الى الجامعة الذكية، وتمثلت المشكلة الرئيسة للبحث حول كيفية توفير متطلبات التحول نحو جامعة ذكية عصرية ودور العقل الاستراتيجي في توفير واستدامة وتطوير الرؤية الاستراتيجية التقنية والبنية التحتية التعليمية ودعم المورد البشري ليصبح مؤهلاً تقنياً بما يؤدي الى تعزيز البيئة التعليمية الذكية، لذا عمد الباحثون الى الجامعة التقنية الشمالية بوصفها ميداناً لدراستهم، وتمّ اختيار القيادات الإدارية العاملة فيها بوصفهم مجتمعاً للدراسة، وقد استعان الباحثون في دراستهم بعينة من …

دور ديمقراطية العمل في تعزيز القيمة التنظيمية لدى الأفراد العاملين في ديوان مديرية تربية المثنى, زينة فالح حميد, عباس عبد الخضر عبد الله

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

هدف البحث لتعزيز القيمة التنظيمية لدى الافراد داخل مكان العمل من خلال تعميم مفهوم ديمقراطية العمل داخل بيئة العمل وخلق بيئة مريحة يعملون فيها ويشعرون بحرية التعبير, وقد تمثلت مشكلة البحث بعدم قدرة المنظمات فى تحديد القيم التنظيمية واولوياتها او الجمع بينها, حيث اجري البحث في ديوان مديرية تربية المثنى وتألفت عينة البحث من مجموعة من رؤساء الاقسام والموظفين، وقد بلغ عدد العينة المستجيبة (120) موظف خلال العام 2023، وافترض البحث ان الديمقراطية العمل تؤثر على القيم التنظيمية لدى الافراد العاملين, واشتق من هذه الفرضية فرضيات فرعية اخرى تختبر مدى تاثير ابعاد الديمقراطية (حق التصويت, الاجراءات القانونية, المفاوضات الجماعية) على …

مجالات التأثير القيادي ودورها في بناء المنظمة الذكية: الدور الوسيط للإزدهار النفسي دراسة ميدانية في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية, الاء عبد الموجود العاني

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

تسعى الدراسة الى تحقيق جملة أهداف منها قياس دور متغير التأثير القيادي في المنظمة الذكية بتوسيط متغير الإزدهار النفسي في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية ، وتبنت الدراسة مجموعة فرضيات منها وجود علاقة تأثير لمجالات التأثير القيادي في المنظمة الذكية بتوسيط الإزدهار النفسي، وشكل حجم المجتمع (1349) أما العينة فقد تم اختيارها بصورة عشوائية وبلغت (300) فرد عامل، واستخدمت الاستبانة كأداة لجمع بيانات الجانب الميداني وقد تم توزيع (494) استمارة واسترجع (300) استمارة صالحة للتحليل، واستخدمت البرامج الاحصائية (SPSS V.24) و(AMOS V.24) فضلاً عن مجموعة من الأدوات الاحصائية منها (مقاييس النزعة المركزية، والتحليل العاملي التوكيدي)، وبعد المعالجات الاحصائية التي خضعت لها بيانات …

Adsorption And Squeeze Performance Of Pamam-Pglu Inhibitors For Silicate Scale Mitigation Due To Asp Flooding, Bee Chea Tan, Ismail Mohd Saaid, Siti Qurratu’ Aini Mahat, Suzalina Zainal, Astriyana Anuar, Petrus Tri Bhaskoro

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

Silica and silicate scale deposition in the production systems resulted in reduced production rates and equipment damages. Chemical scale inhibition using squeeze method is advantageous for petroleum reservoir conditions. This paper aims to assess the adsorption and squeeze performance of developed scale inhibitors that consist of polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers and pteroyl-L-glutamic acid (PGLU). Commercial inhibitor, diethylenetriamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid), also known as DETPMP, was also used to benchmark the laboratory findings. Static adsorption test and core flooding were performed to investigate the adsorption characteristics and retention of the inhibitors in Berea sandstone cores. Simulation was also conducted to estimate the …

Impact Of Mixing Methods And Concentrations On Corrosion Resistance Of Smart Coating With Benzotriazole-Loaded Halloysite Nanotubes, Norshafiera Richard @ Iran, Puteri Sri Melor Megat Yusoff, Nuur Fahanis Che Lah, Muhammad Yasir

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

The oil and gas industry faces significant challenges due to pipeline corrosion, resulting in substantial economic losses and safety risks. This study investigates the effectiveness of smart coatings containing varying concentrations of benzotriazole-loaded halloysite nanotubes (BTA-HNT) and boiled linseed oil microcapsules (MCs) in mitigating corrosion and to investigate the impact of different mixing techniques on the performance of these coatings. Epoxy coatings incorporating BTA-HNT and MCs were applied to carbon steel substrates in concentrations of 10 wt%, 15 wt%, and 20 wt%. Two mixing methods, magnetic stirring and sonication, were assessed for their ability to disperse the microcapsules effectively. Characterisation …

Dr. Carter G. Woodson And Pedagogy In Education, Dorrance Kennedy, Terri Moore-Brown, Abraham Watson

Journal of Research Initiatives

Dr. Carter G Woodson was an African American historian, author, publisher, and activist. He is known as the Father of Black History. He was the second African American to receive a doctorate from Harvard University. He was the founder of the Journal of Negro Education and the Associated Publishers. He wrote many influential books, including The History of the Negro Church and The Miseducation of the Negro. He died in Washington, DC in 1950.

Barriers And Facilitators To Dental Care Services Utilization Among Children With Disabilities: A Systematic Review And Thematic Synthesis, Shiamaa Al-Mashhadani, Mona Nasser, Anas Alsalami, Lorna Burns, Martha Paisi

Peninsula Dental School

BACKGROUND: This systematic review investigates barriers and enablers to dental care utilization by disabled children. Given the high global prevalence of disabilities in children, coupled with poor oral hygiene and a 45% rate of dental caries in this group, developing inclusive oral health strategies is critical. The review aims to synthesize literature on factors affecting oral healthcare improvement for disabled children, identifying barriers, facilitators and knowledge gaps.

METHODS: The review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute's methods and reported according to PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive search spanned multiple databases, considering perspectives from carers, parents, dentists and health professionals. The …

Designing A Best Possible Caregiver History To Facilitate Disposition Planning For Older Adults In Emergency Departments, Karen De Sola-Smith, Matthew Growdon, Anita N. Chary, Jennifer D. Portz, Kenneth Lam

Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Introduction and Background

Detailed information about caregivers is crucial for planning disposition from emergency departments (EDs), but it is unclear what specific information is useful for ED clinicians and how that information should be presented.

Methods

We used a Design Thinking approach to develop a standardized format—which we call a “Best Possible Caregiver History” (BPCH)—for displaying useful caregiver information to ED clinicians. The key steps of this approach are needfinding, followed by iterative cycles of ideation, rapid prototyping, and testing. For needfinding, we used semi-structured interviews of four ED clinicians on current practices for discovering and documenting caregiver information. For …

Development Of E-Modules Based On Pjbl-Steam And Virtual Simulation Media On Work And Energy Topic As An Effort To Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills, Farah Rafidah, Parno Parno, Nasikhudin Nasikhudin, Marlina Ali

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Work and energy are fundamental topics in physics. However, enhancing students’ critical thinking skills in these areas remains a challenge. This research aimed to develop and assess the validity and readability of e-modules designed with PjBL-STEAM and virtual simulation media to address this issue. The development process followed a 4D model, and the resulting e-modules were evaluated as strongly valid category. The validation tests yielded percentage scores of 91.6% for media, 89.3% for content, and 88.0% for lesson plans. Additionally, the readability test achieved a score of 84.6%, indicating a excellent level of comprehensibility. These findings suggest that the e-modules …

Exploration Of Students’ Scientific Argumentation Skills On Static Fluid Topics, Trio Junira Fernando, Parno Parno, Markus Diantoro

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The weakness in students’ scientific argumentation, particularly in providing evidence-based arguments, has become a significant concern in education. This study aims to assess students’ scientific argumentation skills specifically on the topic of static fluids. The survey was conducted with 78 twelfth-grade students from private high schools in East Java, Indonesia, who had previously studied this topic. A scientific argumentation test instrument, consisting of an essay format with five questions, was employed to collect data. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, followed by a classification based on static fluid subtopics and the level of scientific argumentation skill. The results indicated …

Influencing Factors Of Competency Achievement In Fiber Optic Installation Engineering: A Study On Vocational School Graduates In Indonesia, Pangadongan Elfin Pujianto, Djoko Kustono, Hakkun Elmunsyah

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study investigates the factors influencing the achievement of competencies in the field of Fiber Optic Installation Engineering (TIFO) among vocational school graduates in Indonesia and their subsequent performance in the workforce. Utilizing a quantitative approach, the research examines the relationship between several key variables, including national examination scores, quality of infrastructure, teaching competence, and telecommunication systems subject scores. Path analysis structural equation modeling was employed to determine the direct and indirect effects of these variables on TIFO competency achievement and graduates’ performance. The findings reveal that the quality of infrastructure is the most significant contributor to competency achievement, accounting …