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2024-09-25 Timeout Session: New Deputy Ad Andy Fee Leads Redhawks Into Wcc, Danial Truog

The Spectator Online

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2024-09-25 Harris V. Trump Race Is Set After A Chaotic Summer, Caleb Stipkovits

The Spectator Online

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40-Gene Expression Profile Test Predicting Metastatic Risk In Localized, High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma For Peer Review, Luna Samman, Chloe Fernandez, Carlos Gomez-Meade

GME Publications

This case study investigates the use of a 40-gene expression profile to independently predict the risk of metastasis in an immunocompromised 75-year-old male patient with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of his left cheek. The patient's previous medical history included non-melanoma skin cancer. Traditional staging methods, such as those from the American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th edition and Brigham and Women's Hospital, suggested a high risk of metastasis for this patient. However, the 40-gene expression profile test identified the patient as having a low risk (Class 1 result) of metastasis within 3 years. The patient successfully underwent Mohs surgery, and …

Preliminary Results In The Investigation Of In Vivo Iliac And Coronary Flow Collision, Vortex Formation, And Disorganized Flow Degeneration: Insights From Invasive Cardiology Based On Fluid Mechanics Principles And Practices, Thach Nguyen, Hieu D. Nguyen, Hoang V. K. Dinh, Tien H. T. Dinh, Khiem D. Ngo, Hieu H. Truong, Vu Tri Loc, Thien Le, Nhi Vo, Trung Q. T. Le

School of Medicine Publications

Background: In the research of coronary artery disease, the precise initial injury that starts the atherosclerotic cascade remains unidentified. Moreover, the mechanisms governing the progression or regression of coronary plaque are not yet fully understood. Based on the concept that the cardiovascular system is a network of pumps and pipes, could fluid mechanics principles and practices elucidate the question of atherosclerosis using flow dynamics images from a novel angiographic technique, focusing on antegrade and retrograde flows and their collisions in iliac and coronary arteries? Methods: From January 2023 to May 2024, coronary angiograms of all hemodynamically stable patients with stable …

September 25, 2024, Faculty, Illinois Wesleyan University

2024-2025

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Integral Ida-Pbc Of Underactuated Mechanical Systems With Actuator Dynamics And Uncertain Coupling, Enrico Franco, Pablo Borja

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This work investigates the passivity-based control of a class of underactuated mechanical systems with first-order actuator dynamics and constant but uncertain coupling. The main contribution is a new dynamic extension of the interconnection-and-damping-assignment passivity-based control methodology that compensates for the effect of the model uncertainty. The effectiveness of the controller is demonstrated with numerical simulations on a ball-on-beam system.

Use And Awareness Of Open Educational Resources Of Students And Faculty Of Nrupathunga University: A Study, Jayamma Kv, Sathish P Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Open Educational Resources (OER) are digital texts, news media, and other types of resources publicly accessible under an open license, and they can be used for teaching, learning, evaluation, and research. OER is the term for information and products that are freely used, remixed, improved, and redistributed by anybody with the owner's permission under specific licenses. These are designed to be adjusted for regionally unique circumstances to reduce barriers to accessibility through efficient instruction. The creation and promotion of free educational resources are often motivated by providing a better and alternative educational perspective. Open educational resources are educational, research, and …

2024 Draft Final Butte Reduction Works (Brw) Smelter Area Mine Waste Remediation And Contaminated Groundwater Hydraulic Control Site Phase Iii Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp), Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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Fostering Resilience: Community Radio And Disaster Communication In Odisha, India, Manas Kumar Kanjilal, Kanchan K. Malik, Priya Kapoor

International & Global Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

Local voices carry tremendous weight during natural disasters, yet the possibilities for employing participatory communicative practices for disaster management in India have not been fully explored. Effective community-centred disaster communication garners participation in disaster management processes that reduce vulnerabilities. This paper examines how various community-based organisations used community radio to enhance community engagement and the effectiveness of the disaster management processes in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The research relies upon case studies of disaster communication practices of two community radio stations during the ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ Yaas, which made landfall in Odisha. It describes the conceptual shift …

Chatgpt Provides Acceptable Responses To Patient Questions Regarding Common Shoulder Pathology, Umar Ghilzai, Benjamin Fiedler, Abdullah Ghali, Aaron Singh, Benjamin Cass, Allan Young, Adil Shahzad Ahmed

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: ChatGPT is rapidly becoming a source of medical knowledge for patients. This study aims to assess the completeness and accuracy of ChatGPT's answers to the most frequently asked patients' questions about shoulder pathology.

METHODS: ChatGPT (version 3.5) was queried to produce the five most common shoulder pathologies: biceps tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, shoulder dislocation and adhesive capsulitis. Subsequently, it generated the five most common patient questions regarding these pathologies and was queried to respond. Responses were evaluated by three shoulder and elbow fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons with a mean of 9 years of independent practice, on Likert scales …

Skin In The Game: A Review Of Single-Cell And Spatial Transcriptomics In Dermatological Research, Samuel Schepps, Jonathan Xu, Henry Yang, Jenna Mandel, Jaanvi Mehta, Julianna Tolotta, Nicole Baker, Volkan Tekmen, Neda Nikbakht, Paolo Fortina, Ignacia Fuentes, Bonnie Lafleur, Raymond J Cho, Andrew P South

Staff and Researcher Publications

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and spatial transcriptomics (ST) are two emerging research technologies that uniquely characterize gene expression microenvironments on a cellular or subcellular level. The skin, a clinically accessible tissue composed of diverse, essential cell populations, serves as an ideal target for these high-resolution investigative approaches. Using these tools, researchers are assembling a compendium of data and discoveries in healthy skin as well as a range of dermatologic pathophysiologies, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and cutaneous malignancies. The ongoing advancement of single-cell approaches, coupled with anticipated decreases in cost with increased adoption, will reshape dermatologic research, profoundly influencing disease characterization, …

Dense And Persistent Odor Representations In The Olfactory Bulb Of Awake Mice, Delaram Pirhayati, Cameron L Smith, Ryan Kroeger, Saket Navlakha, Paul Pfaffinger, Jacob Reimer, Benjamin R Arenkiel, Ankit Patel, Elizabeth H Moss

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Recording and analysis of neural activity are often biased toward detecting sparse subsets of highly active neurons, masking important signals carried in low-magnitude and variable responses. To investigate the contribution of seemingly noisy activity to odor encoding, we used mesoscale calcium imaging from mice of both sexes to record odor responses from the dorsal surface of bilateral olfactory bulbs (OBs). The outer layer of the mouse OB is comprised of dendrites organized into discrete "glomeruli," which are defined by odor receptor-specific sensory neuron input. We extracted activity from a large population of glomeruli and used logistic regression to classify odors …

Social Ecological Predictors And Correlates Of Latinos' Ipv Behaviors: A Systematic Review And Critique Of The Research Literature., Adrian Luis Manriquez, Eric S. Mankowski

Psychology Faculty Publications and Presentations

The current paper utilizes an ecological level of analysis framework to review and critique the literature surrounding predictors, correlates, and antecedents of Latinos' intimate partner violence (IPV) behaviors. More specifically, the ecological levels of analysis framework was employed to demonstrate how Latino males' IPV perpetration is being understood and studied. A total of n = 34 peer-reviewed articles were reviewed and critiqued. Findings indicated that most IPV research is being conducted at and comprehended from the individual (n = 33; 97%) and microsystem/small group (n = 24; 71%) levels of analysis, while linkages to organizational, locality, and institutional levels of …

10-02-24 Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Helen Maestas

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

HSC Committee Agenda

Review Of Student Voice: From Invisible To Invaluable, Clyde Barnett Iii, Donya Odom

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Review of the book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable by Michael Lubefeld, Nick Polyak, and P.J. Caposey

May 4, 1970 At Kent State University: The Student Affairs Perspective, Erica Eckert

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on students at Kent State University (KSU), killing four and wounding nine. Although this event marked a watershed moment in American culture and the start of a decline in activism related to the war in Vietnam, its place in higher education history is not well-understood. This paper traces the co-evolution of campus activism and the student affairs profession, situates the activism occurring at Kent State nationally and locally, and suggests the impact the shootings had on student affairs and law enforcement practice. The narrative is presented in large part through …

Empowering Teachers: Cultivating Agency In A Post-Pandemic Educational Landscape, Clifford Davis Jr.

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Creating an environment where teachers feel trusted and responsible is not just a suggestion but a necessity. In this essay, I underline the indispensable role of school leaders in balancing autonomy and accountability and acknowledge the fact that empowered teachers are the cornerstone of engaging and successful learning environments. I discuss the crucial role of teacher agency in fostering effective education and strongly advocate for the primacy of trust building, collaboration, tailored professional development, and teacher leadership within schools and districts. It is expected that restoring teacher agency will yield positive student outcomes like clear goal setting and expectations, supportive …

Deep Dive Into Pakistan's Ocean Economy: An Evaluation Of Performance And Constraints, Maaziya Aijaz, Omme Hany, Nooreen Mujahid, Ali Abbas

Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics

Pakistan, a coastal country with a 1,050 km coastline and an Exclusive Economic Zone, relies on the ocean economy for approximately 0.4% of its national GDP. The ocean economy of Pakistan comprises various sectors, including fisheries, maritime transportation, offshore oil and gas exploration, tourism, and marine biotechnology. Over the years, Pakistan has made progress in these sectors, with notable growth in fish exports and the development of deep-sea ports. However, several challenges are hindering the full realization of the ocean's economic potential. These challenges include inadequate infrastructure, outdated regulations, unsustainable fishing practices, pollution, and geopolitical tensions affecting maritime trade. Despite …

Effect Of Reverse Engineering Pedagogy On Students’ Learning Performance, Cultural Heritage Literacy, And Creativity In A Paper Sculpture C-Steam Course, Zehui Zhan, Kai Tu, Huyi Yang, Siping Gao, Xuanxuan Zou

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

The traditional cultures around the world not only symbolize the spirit and soul of different countries, but also provide the most essential resources for education. This study examined the effect of reverse engineering pedagogy (REP) and forward project pedagogy (FPP) on students’ cultural heritage literacy and creativity in a cultural-oriented STEAM course (C-STEAM). A total of 128 undergraduate students from a major university in China participated in a paper sculpture C-STEAM project, and were randomly divided into two groups: the treatment group (with 64 students) which adopted REP, and the control group (with 64 students) which adopted FPP. Results indicated …

Irene Opdyke - Holocaust Rescuers Interviews, Sam And Pearl Oliner

Holocaust Rescuers Interviews

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Community Through Scu Sociology Club, Kelly Lelapinyokul, Christina Nelson

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

As graduating seniors, we are blessed to reflect on all that the Sociology Department has done for us in the past 4 years. Starting at Santa Clara University in 2020, we took our first round of courses completely online, including SOCI 1: Introduction to Sociology, which we unknowingly took together, especially as it was so hard to meet other students asynchronously. In Spring 2021, a few classes transitioned into a hybrid format, one of which being SOCI 35: Intro to Research Design and Methods with Professor Nichols. We were one of few students that opted into the in-person learning option, …

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Silicon Valley Sociological Review

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Reflections On Migrant Farm Working Families, Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

When I think about Silicon Valley and the big tech companies that are only about a thirty-minute drive from Half Moon Bay, there are major differences between the pay, benefits, and perks that come with working at the goggles of the world. Thermos for work. Boots for the rain. Rain Gear. Hoodies to protect us from the sun and to keep us warm are some of the things that the campesinos asked for… I think of corporate jobs and how when you get hired you get all the material that you will need to do your job given to you. …

Jibu Customer Carbon Savings In Rwanda, Lauren Kelley, Lia Kraaijvanger

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

Jibu Inc. is a social enterprise in Rwanda that addresses the essential service need for clean drinking water. The following report aims to understand Jibu’s potential for acquiring a carbon credit certification by investigating customers’ water treatment methods before becoming Jibu customers. Data was collected on Jibu customers by way of a quantitative survey that uncovered customer profiles and carbon savings. Our analysis reveals that before purchasing Jibu water, many current customers treated water at home using carbon-emitting practices such as boiling water with charcoal or gas. Jibu customers are now reducing carbon emissions since they are no longer boiling …

Public Policy And The Future Of Ethnic Studies, Bryce Akira Nishikawa

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

Ethnic Studies (ES) was established in 1968 as part of the Third World Liberation Front’s (TWLF) efforts to reform higher education in ways that incorporated non-euro-centric teaching and increased the racial/ethnic diversity of students and faculty. On many college campuses, ES programs have created spaces for cross-cultural learning that promote respect and champion interpersonal interactions. Over the last 50 years, however, efforts to sustain diversity-centric education have remained isolated attempts by individual colleges and universities. In 2020, this changed when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1460. The bill took effect in the 2021-2022 academic year and …

Introduction And Acknowledgement Of Departmental Mission, Laura Robinson

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

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The Entanglement Of Education And Employment In An Ai Economy, Samantha Frank

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been ushering in a new wave of innovation. Yet the implementation of AI in the workplace has sparked controversy. Although robots taking over the workplace, or even society, has been a recurring trope since the industrial revolution, it resounds even more profoundly in today’s society. Much like the anxiety that emerged when factory workers’ jobs were being replaced by automation in the 1900s, today individuals' loss of value and economic security has taken center stage. Their anxiety is not without reason. AI has the potential to and has replaced human positions in many fields. However, much …

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Silicon Valley Sociological Review

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Silicon Valley Sociological Review

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Silicon Valley Sociological Review Vol. 22 2024

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

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