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Ang Pagbili Ng Merchandise Ng Mga Mag-Aaral Na Tagahanga Ng K-Pop: Isang Penomenolohiyang Pagsusuri, Julianne Ycel D.S. Kaw, Charmaine Dane R. Lasco, Meggie Ellen D. Ngo, Jann Simone River V. Ramirez, Natania Amour C. Cello, Jastine Edritz T. Abon, Louise Gabriel B. Serafin

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Sa modernong panahon, napapansin ang laki ng impluwensya ng bansang South Korea mula sa pagkain, pananamit, mga telenobela, at lalo na sa musika. Tinatawag na Korean pop o K-pop, ito ay isa sa mga pinaka prominenteng dyanra ng musika na kinahihiligan ng ilan sa mga Pilipino sa kasalukuyan. Dahil dito, ang paghanga nila sa mga Korean idol ay naipapakita nila sa iba’t ibang paraan – isa na dito ang penomenang pagbili ng K-pop merchandise. Sa pagsuri ng penomenang ito, ang mga mananaliksik ay nagsagawa ng pitong panayam sa mga estudyante mula sa kursong ABM ng De La Salle University. Dito, …

Ako Pa Rin Ang Nanay Mo!: The Portrayal Of Mommy Issues In Critically-Acclaimed Filipino Films Through The Lens Of Inang Bayan, Maryanne Precious P. Arroyo, Eufia Jasmine K. Lo, Anthony V. Patiag, Ma. Mikaela Beatrize M. Pla, Jazmin M. Santos

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The research looks into Filipino films' portrayal of mommy issues — psychological and emotional challenges that can arise from conflicted mother-daughter relationships. From three critically acclaimed films, Lino Brocka's Insiang (1976), Rory Quintos' Anak (2000), and Shireen Seno's Nervous Translation (2017), the study aims to identify how the filmmakers portray the characteristics of problematic mother-daughter relationships. Through content analysis, the research utilizes the concept of Inang Bayan to identify how the audience accepts the filmmakers’ portrayals and to contextualize the societal aspect of these depictions. The researchers then found that the filmmakers utilize the techniques of duality and narrative storytelling …

Solid Waste Collection Location Decision Using An Integrated Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model, Alexander U. Genegabuas, Vince Kyle P. Dumaboc, Jesseree P. Alcover, Lyndrian Shalom R. Baclayon

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study developed a comprehensive solid waste management (SWM) model focusing on location decision-making. This involves identifying, evaluating, and recommending optimal locations for common collection points (CCPs) within determined clusters. Integrated Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) was used to enhance the CCP establishment decision-making process, subdivided into three parts; criteria selection, weight assignment, and outranking. Potential CCPs were assigned to different clusters. Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) with MICMAC Analysis was used to derive the criteria affecting the selection of CCPs. Cronbach` s Alpha checked the internal consistency of the experts’ answers in their Self-Structural Interpretative Matrix (SSIM). Fuzzy Best-Worse Method (BWM) determined …

The Potential Of Coconut Husk (Cocos Nucifera) And White Leg Shrimp Shells (Litopenaeus Vannamei) As Bioplastic, Daniela D. Rawat, Princess C. La Rosa

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study aimed to produce a potential bioplastic film using extracted lignin from coconut husk and extracted chitosan from white leg shrimp shells with different concentrations. The research methodology used an experimental design that involved four tests to investigate the significant differences between different concentrations of the bioplastic film. The bioplastic film was made with several processes, such as pretreatment of both variables, delignification of coconut husk, and three major steps of extraction of chitosan: demineralization, deproteination, deacetylation, and production of bioplastic film. The result showed that Concentration C, which contains 25% lignin and 75% chitosan, has the most effective …

Determining School And Home Environment Factors Associated With Academic Productivity Among Senior High School Students In A Blendflex Set-Up, James Aldrill M. Balubayan, Andrei Carl C. Dungo, Martina V. Sioson, Ben Aaron B. Yadao

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Academic productivity is correlated with various factors surrounding the student, particularly in the workspace environment. However, the environment in some respective homes of students is not upheld to a certain standard and is underutilized as a factor for academic success. As a result, this lack of attention from the students, educators, and parents could disrupt the productivity of students, which would eventually impact students' academic achievement. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to determine the various environmental factors that impact the academic productivity among Senior High School students under a BlendFlex set-up. The researchers then utilized a quantitative …

Optimizing Customer Support: Identifying Factors To Enhance The Ai Customer Service Chatbots Of Shopee And Lazada In The Philippines, Jingwen Cao, Summer Charlize Q. Ornum, Porsha Gabrielle G. Sy, Lance Jerwin S. Tan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

As the modern lifestyle is increasingly connected to technology, most mainstream online shopping platforms such as Shopee and Lazada have integrated AI customer service chatbots (AICSC), specifically Pixie and Cleo, in compliance with the modernization trend. Although several characteristics have been discovered to encourage the interaction of online shoppers with the AICSCs, the specific factors that online shoppers seek improvement and the possible additional factors have yet to be studied. Therefore, the paper aimed to determine the factors of AICSC in online shopping platforms that require improvement and new factors that could be integrated to enhance the user experience of …

Antimycotic Potential Of Eleusine Indica (Paragis) Leaf Extract Against Candida Albicans And Trichosporon Spp., Allijah Isabel D. Reyes, Lei Eirah M. Reforzado, Matthew Lewis B. Mariano, Lheichelle Anne F. Balagot

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Candida albicans and Trichosporon are fungal species that cause candidiasis and trichosporonosis, which are common fungal infections in the Philippines. Due to its growing resistance to antifungal drugs, studies that explore herbal plant alternatives have arisen. The present study was conducted to evaluate the antimycotic activity of Eleusine indica (Paragis) plant crude extract against C. albicans and Trichosporon spp.. E. indica is an invasive plant native to the Philippines that has been proven to possess bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, essential oils, coumarins, fatty acids, anthraquinone, yield from the inhibitory extraction method, along with factors such as the …

Stitching Stories: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Young Male Embroiderers In Lumban, Laguna, Andrea Gabrielle T. Arce, Xinnia Faye F. Elipse, Nicolle Ann S. Ponteres

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Culture plays an essential role in shaping society, reflecting the essence of a nation and its people. Embroidery, deeply ingrained in Filipino culture, extends beyond mere craftsmanship; it is a way of life and the identity of Lumban, known as the “Embroidery Capital of the Philippines.” While existing literature often focuses on female embroiderers, this study explores the experiences of young male embroiderers aged 18 to 30 in Lumban, providing insights into their motivations, challenges, and socio-emotional benefits from their connection with this traditional craft. Employing semi-structured interviews, the research has gathered data from seven participants in Lumban, Laguna. Their …

Pm 2.5 Adsorption By Bamboo Charcoal Padding In A Close- Ventilated Environment: Air Quality Index Assessment, Beatrice Andrea Nicole G. Andaya, Edierson Grey V. Andres, Shaine P. Delos Reyes, Claire Jenric R. Domingo, Kurvin Raine L. Manuel, Mark A. Naval, Ralph Dwyane T. Perdon, Malik Lorenzo T. Villafuerte

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study investigates the adsorption of bamboo charcoal padding (BCP) in reducing indoor PM 2.5 levels, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 3. PM 2.5 concentrations highly pose a risk to human health. Therefore, this study highlights the effectiveness of BCP as an air filter. The methodology employs a quasi-experimental design, specifically the time-series method. With a dependent t-test analysis, the study shows a statistically significant difference in pre- and post-filtration, proving carbon filters, such as BCP, as a reliable material within the context of air filtration. Results indicate a significant decrease in AQI post-filtration (p = 0.030), affirming BCP's effectiveness …

Effect Of Inclusiveness And Contemporary Teaching And Learning Environments On Students With Learning Disability, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This work is an overview of the effect of inclusiveness and contemporary teaching and learning environments on students with learning disability. The paper looked at learning disability, inclusiveness in education and contemporary teaching and learning environment from the conceptual perspective as well as the effect of both inclusiveness and contemporary teaching and learning environments on students with learning disability. It was ascertained based on reviewed literature that inclusive education is in tandem with the United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goal (UN-SDG) 4 which stipulates that no child should be left behind in education with special reference to students with learning disability. …

Role Of Hypogenesis In The Evolution Of Karst In The Taurus Mountains Range, Turkey, Serdar C. Bayari, Naciye Nur Özyurt, Lütfi Nazik, Koray A. Törk, Noyan İ. Güner, Emrah Pekkan, Pınar Avcı

International Journal of Speleology

Field observations and laboratory data collected from the Taurus Mountains Range, Turkey during the last two decades provided evidence for the link between the evolution of hypogene karst and the geodynamic history. Major evidence includes; carbonate-hosted secondary ore deposits that are converted from primarily hypogene minerals by epigene, oxygen-rich groundwater circulating at local to intermediate depths. Another piece of evidence of hypogene karst in the Tauride is the Kırkgöz springs’ huge submerged cave/conduit system, which formed the Antalya Travertine Plateau, which is the world’s largest deposit precipitated by cool karst groundwater. The obruks in central Tauride are giant collapse dolines …

Modified Method For Assessing The Required Expenditures And Estimated Time Of Hard Coal Mine Liquidation, Andrzej Chmiela, Małgorzata Wysocka, Adam Smoliński

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The restructuring of hard coal mining requires significant budgetary expenditures. A comprehensive scientific approach may facilitate the rationalisation and minimisation of mine closure costs. This study proposes a method for the preliminary estimation of the costs and time required for the potential liquidation of a hard coal mine. In addition to a literature review, a statistical analysis and a case study, personal interviews were conducted with individuals with direct management over the restructuring, reclamation and liquidation processes pertaining to mines undergoing closure.

The assessment method is based on an analysis of the mine liquidation costs, divided into successive years of …

Enhanced Edge Re-Selection And Session Management Function (Smf) Assisted Network Address Translation (Nat) Routing, Alwin Xavier, Steven Loos, Snezana Mitrovic, Solomon Ayyankulankara Kunjan

Defensive Publications Series

Mobile edge computing stands as a critical component for numerous applications that require minimal latency, such as autonomous driving and connected vehicles. Solutions are presented herein to guarantee ultra-low latency consistently for mobile devices, thereby enhancing their operational lifespan. The solutions involve optimal selection of User Plane Function (UPF) and Edge server pairings, utilizing a Quality of Service (QoS) table. This can ensure a deterministic UPF handoff by evaluating the benefits of the handoff prior to initiating the transfer, and preventing superfluous UPF handoffs if the current UPF already offers superior latency.

Form Factor And Method For Wireless Peripheral Testing, Guillaume Bailey

Defensive Publications Series

A manufacturer may find testing peripheral devices to be challenging. For example, peripheral devices may be computing devices that interface to another computing devices by way of a wireless connection. The wireless connection may utilize one or more wireless communication protocols that include, but are not limited to, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), cellular, and radio frequency (RF). Examples of peripheral devices may include, but are not limited to, audio speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, trackballs, touchpads, pointers, light pens, magnetic stripe readers, joysticks, gamepads, game controllers, webcams, digital cameras, fingerprint scanners, dance pads, and remote controls.

A manufacturer may …

Realistic Meeting Simulator, Daniel Macak, Jan Podmajerský, Andrea Pryglova, Michal Staškovan

Defensive Publications Series

A system is provided that simulates authentic presentation scenarios, whether in-person or virtual, to equip individuals with the skills and confidence needed to navigate complex interactions and challenging situations. This system allows individuals to enhance their professional effectiveness with a comprehensive approach to communication training.

The Role Of Transformational Leadership And Job Satisfaction In Change Readiness In Petrochemical Industry Of Saudi Arabia, Maram Alshahrani, Harris Siddiqi Tahir, Bassem Emile Maamari, Beverley Mcnally

Arab Economic and Business Journal

Neglecting an organization’s readiness for change may have far-reaching influence on the success of a change process. This study investigates two factors that impact organizational change success, leadership and job satisfaction. The aim of study is to examine the relationship between transformational leadership, job satisfaction, and change readiness in the Saudi petrochemical industry context. The results reveal that change readiness increases job satisfaction of employees when leaders apply the principles of transformational leadership. The findings have implications for HR practitioners in designing leadership development programs to ensure job satisfaction, better and desired outcomes from an organizational change program.

Symmetric Dimethylarginine In Dogs With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Siwayu Rattanakanokchai, Numfa Fungbun, Ketmanee Senaphan, Supranee Jitpean, Trasida Ployngam

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) causes impaired kidney function in humans. However, this occurrence has not been well investigated in PAH dogs. Serum symmetrical dimethylarginine (SDMA) is one of the early biomarkers of kidney impairment. The present study aims to evaluate SDMA levels of first diagnosed PAH (n=14) compared with healthy dogs (n=12) and to analyze the correlation between SDMA levels and significant echocardiographic parameters of PAH dogs. The mean SDMA of PAH dogs was statistically higher than that of healthy dogs (P = 0.003), while the mean serum creatine level had no difference among groups (P = 0.456). Precapillary PAH …

Deep Learning Based Single Image Super-Resolution, Samuel Smith

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

Single image super-resolution (SR) involves taking a given low-resolution (LR) image and generating a corresponding high-resolution (HR) image. This is a core task in the computer vision field due to its multitude of applications ranging from helping current-day issues of storage and transfer of data to restoration of low-resolution images. The current strategies, however, struggle to reach the quality needed for their widespread use and are often too resource-intensive for the average consumer. While other lightweight SR techniques exist with different techniques, like Cascading Residual Networks [3], their success comes at the cost of expensive technology inaccessible to most situations. …

Distant Horizon: Exploring Human-Ai Interaction Through Video Games, Gabe Labadie, Dalia Suszko, Max White

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

As the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow and become more and more integrated into our everyday lives, it has begun to raise ethical concerns surrounding authority, autonomy, and responsibility. Researchers and consumers alike have begun to wonder how much trust we are willing to place in a non-human decision maker, especially if an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) capable of surpassing human cognitive capabilities is ever developed. If we are willing to let an AI write essays for us, are we willing to let it manage a business? A government agency? What about a nuclear reactor?

Our project …

Daily Digest: A News Aggregation Site, Justin Wang, Jack Maguin, George Orloff, Justin Groves

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

A staggering amount of news articles are uploaded every day – approximately 5,000 in the United States alone [1]. That volume of information causes difficulty for many people who try to stay up-to-date with current events. The number of articles and the multitude of sources that they come from can feel overwhelming. In our project, we attempt to tackle this issue. We use web scraping to collect a dataset of news articles and combine it with a Large Language Model (LLM) capable of processing those articles to generate news summaries for the user. The user interacts with the program through …

General Purpose Tuning Data Visualization, Chris Augustine, Francisco Salinas, Aakash Shetty

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

This project centers on the visualization of High-Performance Computing (HPC) data obtained from the GPTune website. GPTune serves as a valuable resource for HPC experiments, providing a wealth of performance data from tuning studies and optimization tasks. Our objective is to develop an advanced data visualization framework tailored to GPTune’s datasets. Utilizing state-of-the-art visualization techniques, we aim to create an interactive platform that allows users to explore, analyze, and derive insights from the diverse tuning experiments conducted on HPC systems. The visualization tool will facilitate the identification of optimal configurations, performance trends, and patterns within GPTune data, empowering researchers and …

Vol.51 N.47 June 13th 2024, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Executive Committee - Minutes, 6/13/2024, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Traveling Exhibit Details Life Of Diplomat, Civil Rights Icon, Marvis Herring

The Many Lives of Andrew Young

Monthlong show details first African American UN ambassador's lifelong commitment to diplomacy, equality

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 13, 2024, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the June 13, 2024 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine’s newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include

• Dolma shares research on premature infants at two conferences
• Medical student presents research at international MS conference
• USA awarded $1.43 million, selected as clinical site for dementia study
• Medical students present interesting case reports at annual symposium

2024.06.13 - Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Northeastern Illinois University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees - 2024

Meeting materials for the NEIU Board of Trustees

Data Visualization, Licensing, And Other Generative Ai Initiatives At Minnesota State University Mankato, Evan Rusch, Nat Gustafson-Sundell

Library Services Publications

At Minnesota State University Mankato (MNSU), we’ve undertaken several experiments and initiatives focused on Generative Artificial Intelligence. At the start of the fall semester, we collaborated with university Information Technology Services to present a professional development session for returning faculty through the MNSU Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning on “5 Tips for Teaching with AI.” We also presented to librarians across the regional consortium, Minitex, on “The Library & Generative AI.” This presentation included several demonstrations. It was offered as an introduction to Generative AI focused on topics most relevant to librarians, including information literacy, as well as …

Applied Auto-Tuning On Lora Hyperparameters, Darren Inouye, Lucas Lindo, Robin Lee, Edmund Allen

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

This senior design project explores the application of Bayesian optimization-based auto-tuning techniques on the low-rank adaptation (LoRA) fine-tuning of large language models (LLMs), demonstrating how fine-tuning methods can reduce training times and costs, albeit with a slight trade-off in accuracy. However, little is known about the optimal hyperparameters on LoRA and its variants for those methods. This project addresses this lack of knowledge by analyzing data gathered from auto-tuning LoRA hyperparameters to determine the most optimal parameter configurations for a model’s accuracy and training efficiency.

The team has implemented a pipeline utilizing many different technologies. The main technology driving the …

All Things Marian: The Eucharistic Heart Of Jesus, University Of Dayton. International Marian Research Institute, Michele Foley, Dwight Campbell

Podcast: All Things Marian

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G. Unidentified Montana Town, Robert W. Lankston

Mining the Internet for Metadata

The story of the internet search to find the location of a facility and residential development initially thought to be in Montana but discovered to be near Denver, CO