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Development Of Colpitts Self Oscillator For Measurement Of Magnetic And Superconducting Properties, Jasmine Billingsley

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

Topological materials can serve as promising platforms for next-generation technology. Magnetism in such systems is often a consequence of emergent quantum phenomena, and the traditional framework is insufficient to fully describe their magnetic properties. In this project, we will perform precision magnetic measurements utilizing the Colpitts self-oscillator to determine the temperature- and field-dependent AC magnetic susceptibility in the topological magnetic materials. The collective knowledge learned from this proposed research would shed light on the understanding of exotic magnetism in topological materials, potentially leading to new physics of magnetism.

Effect Of Morphology As A Function Of The K-Index On The Drug Loading And Release Profiles In Polyurea And Poly(Isocyanurate-Urethane) Aerogels, Kamden J. George, Stephen Y. Owusu, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

This study explores the potential to predict the drug loading and release profiles of aerogels based on their morphologies: a milestone in drug delivery research which can help save time and cost invested in formulating new aerogel drug carriers and cut-down evaluation of the drug delivery capabilities of aerogels to a few experimental runs. Polyurea (PUA) and poly (isocyanurate-urethane) (PIR-PUR) aerogels were used as model systems while 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and paracetamol (PM) were used as model drugs. These model systems were chosen because they can be synthesized into different morphologies identified by the so-called K-index (contact angle:porosity). The model drugs …

Evaluation Of Phosphorus Uptake Within Aquatic Plants For The Use Of Nutrient Removal, Grace Willbanks

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

Stormwater runoff from urban areas can lead to excess nutrients, such as phosphorus or nitrogen, in our waterways. These waste nutrients can lead to overgrowth of algae and plants, deoxygenation of ponds and streams, and death of the aquatic life in these important ecosystems. Currently, floating treatment wetlands are being used to combat these excess nutrients, combining a floating element with an absorptive media, either man-made or natural aquatic plants, into a model to float on an impacted lake. In this research project, multiple small-scale microcosm level experiments were run with different native aquatic plants to test their uptake ability …

Are Pheromones Necessary To Survive?, Galayna Baur

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans) is a species of nematodes widely found on rotting plant material due to the presence of their primary food source, bacteria. These animals utilize pheromones for communication to signal larval stages to enter the dauer phase-a survival strategy enabling them to withstand periods of minimal to no food availability, thereby regulating their population size. This study investigates the role of pheromone signaling in population dynamics and survival strategies of C. elegans using a population dynamics experiment. We employ two strains: N2, a laboratory strain with intact pheromone signaling, and a mutant strain lacking the ability to signal …

Wild Worms Vs. Lab Worms In A Laboratory Ecosystem, Alexis Winner

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

The model organism Caenorhabditis elegans lives artificially in labs since the 1970s. The question at hand is how well adapted the so-called wild-type strain is to these lab conditions. We developed a laboratory ecosystem based on wild type C. elegans and E. coli as food resource to investigate the impact of mutations that affect life history traits. In this project, we explore whether the observed population dynamics reflect wild C. elegans populations. In more detail, we compare the population dynamics of wild type worms and worms collected recently in different parts of the world.

19th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference (Ugrc) Winners - 2024, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

No abstract provided.

19th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference (Ugrc) - 2024, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

No abstract provided.

Symposium: Gender, Health & The Constitution: On The Constitutional Requirement For Adequate Prenatal Care Post-Dobbs, Ainslee Johnson-Brown

ConLawNOW

This Essay argues that state abortion statutes codifying government interests in the health and welfare of the unborn trigger a constitutional right to prenatal care where adequate medical care is constitutionally required in the penal system. It explores the healthcare mandates required by the U.S. Constitution in the era before the passage of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs, specifically looking at abortion access and prenatal provisions in the penological system. It then dissects abortion-related legislation passed by various states in the wake of Dobbs—emphasizing language within the legislative findings that could trigger a constitutional obligation for prenatal …

Medical-Dental Staff Topics, 1985, V19 N1, January, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI: An issue of "Medical-Dental Staff Topics". This was an internal publication for ASLMC staff members reporting on news, research, events, and staffing updates. Includes a staff calendar and information on continuing education opportunities.

Authentication Based On Wifi Auto-Connect And Device Location, Hui Wang, Xiaoying Liu

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes techniques that leverage WiFi authentication to enable certain tasks or run certain applications on a mobile device when the user is in a specific location and their device is connected to a specific WiFi network. When the device automatically connects to a WiFi access point, the WiFi network is tested for membership in a predefined list. If the WiFi network is found in the predefined list, it is determined whether the device is within a predefined geofence. If the device is in the geofence, one or more predefined actions are automatically performed. In secure and familiar environments …

Generative Video Ads Tailored To Market Segments, Manoj Muthamizh Selvan

Defensive Publications Series

With user permission, advertisements that are delivered to a user can be selected based on user data in a manner that the advertisements are likely to be useful to the user. However, the content of the advertisement itself is not personalized to the viewer or viewer group/ market segment. This disclosure describes techniques that utilize generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to automatically create video ad content customized to particular market segments. Inputs from the advertiser such as brand images, logos, props, etc., together with market segment descriptions are provided to a large language model (LLM) that generates text prompts. The …

User Friendly Playback For Advertising-Based Video On Demand Videos, Veenu Mishra

Defensive Publications Series

Systems and techniques are proposed that provide an improved experience for a user when viewing advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) media content. A television (TV) application may interface with an over-the-top (OTT) media service to deliver the AVOD media content to a media player by way of the internet. The media player may be a computing device (e.g., a Smart TV) connected to a network and interfaced to the internet. The television application can automatically mute the sound during the playing of the advertisements (ads) (during the ad time) in the media content improving the experience of the user when …

Māori Culture From The Eyes Of An American, Katelyn Cederburg

2023-24 Field Notes

While still in the midst of their study abroad experiences, students at Linfield University write reflective essays. Their essays address issues of cultural similarity and difference, compare lifestyles, mores, norms, and habits between their host countries and home, and examine changes in perceptions about their host countries and the United States. In this essay, Katelyn Cederburg describes observations during their study abroad program at Waikato University in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Awareness And Advocacy For The Needs Of Nfl Athletes: A Qualitative Study, Bianca Castro, Susan Macdermott

Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

The presentation delves into understanding, investigating, and supporting the occupational needs of NFL athletes. Through thorough research and analysis, it was revealed that these athletes face distinct challenges and demands in their professional and personal lives, specifically in wellness, quality of life, and lifestyle balance. The study results provide knowledge and abilities to address and advocate the unique needs of NFL athletes. The evidence strongly emphasizes the advantages and benefits of occupational therapy services in non-traditional settings such as sports.

Every Moment Counts (Emc): Understanding School Stakeholder Perceptions Of Positive Mental Health Promotion In The Elementary School Setting. A Preliminary Report., Madeline Malooly, Angela Blackwell, Lauren Thomas

Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

For children and adolescents, the prevalence of psychological disorders associated with mental illness continues to rise in North America and is now considered to be the leading cause of disability for this population (Bitsko et al., 2022). It was estimated that between 25 and 50% of adult mental illnesses could be prevented through early intervention and preventative measures in childhood (Kim-Cohen et al., 2003). In an effort to address mental health promotion in schools, Dr. Susan Bazyk founded and created EMC, which is a “multi-pronged mental health promotion initiative to help all children to be mentally healthy in order to …

New Faculty Integration: A Organizational Socialization Approach, Catherine L. Tackett

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Catherine L. Tackett on April 10, 2024.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Board Of Governors Meeting, April 10, 2024, Marshall University Board Of Governors

Board of Governors Minutes

No abstract provided.

Navigating Dysautonomia: A Workbook For Empowered Living, Madison Thornton

OTD Capstone Projects

Dysautonomia Support Network (DSN) is a nonprofit organization composed of volunteers who have a passion for serving the population of individuals with dysautonomia. Dysautonomia is a complex and often debilitating disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature control. Those living with dysautonomia face a myriad of challenges ranging from chronic fatigue and dizziness to gastrointestinal issues and cognitive impairment. The unpredictability of symptoms can significantly impact daily life, leading to feelings of frustration, isolation, and helplessness. However, amidst these challenges lies the potential for empowerment and transformation. …

Navigating The Roadblocks: Constructing A Path For Nursing Specialty Certification Integration Across State Lines, Percy Ittickathra

Nursing

No abstract provided.

District-Level Instructional Leaders’ Perceptions Of Obstacles When Implementing District-Wide Change Initiatives—A Delphi Study, Ashley Fulmer

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this Delphi study was to identify what expert district-level administrative instructional leaders perceive as obstacles when implementing district-wide change initiatives to improve student achievement and well-being through a shared leadership approach, to rate the degree of importance of the identified obstacles, and to describe the most effective strategies to overcome the highest rated obstacles identified.

Methodology: This study used the Delphi methodology to collect data from expert district-level administrative instructional leaders through three rounds of survey questionnaires. The expert panel was selected through purposive, convenience, and expert nomination sampling methods. In Round 1, the expert panel …

Returning To School After A Pandemic: K-6 Education Teachers Perspectives On Low- Income Students Returning To School With Regard To Academic Achievement, Behavior, Mindset, And Social Connections, Sarah Orendorff

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to determine K-6 educators’ perceptions of the impact on low-income students returning to school after the trauma of a pandemic for 2 years with regard to behavior, academic achievement, mindset, and social connections.

Methodology: This qualitative study interviewed 12 K6 teachers who taught before, during, and after the pandemic in Orange County, CA. Semi-structured open ended interview questions was the main source of data collection with other sources including observations, and artifacts. Data was coded and the researcher analyzed the data for themes and patterns.

Findings: After analyzing data, codes, and themes …

Spartan Daily, April 10, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 162, Issue 30

Commonwealth Times 2024-04-10

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Nursing Interventions For Psychosis And Other Mental Health Crises: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study Of Nurses’ Experiences, Christopher Jasensky

Dissertations

The nursing profession experiences caring for patients suffering psychosis and managing crises events in a way that is unique to all other healthcare providers. A gap in research and literature exists related to this phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of nurses caring for patients experiencing psychosis or some other severe mental health issue. By analyzing the common expressions and behaviors of nurses in situations involving care of psychosis, the meaning of the care giving experience and thus, an understanding of the interactions involved with caregivers in psychosis was revealed. Participants provided experiential, firsthand …

Hugh Of Saint Victor On Reading And Study, Weston Fields

Beets Paper Contest

REL 341: Studies in Medieval Scholastic Theology

Thesis: Hugh's educational schema, with its dual emphasis on liberal arts and scripture, serves to sanctify all aspects of life.

Meeting 2024-04-10, Civil Service Senate

Civil Service Senate Minutes

Minutes of the Civil Service Senate Meeting.

Fighting Against Parkinson's: A Collection Of Occupation-Inspired Workouts For Rock Steady Boxing, Landis Llewelyn

OTD Capstone Projects

This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with Rock Steady Boxing in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Rock Steady Boxing provides group workout classes for all stages of Parkinson’s disease with a focus on improving quality of life through empowering individuals to fight back against Parkinson’s. The purpose of this project was to analyze various occupations deemed as difficult by the participants of Rock Steady Boxing in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and create workouts directly targeting the skills needed to successfully perform these occupations. These workouts were implemented into classes at Rock Steady Boxing and modified to accommodate a wide range …

Suffolk Journal, Vol.87, No. 16, 4/10/2024, Suffolk Journal

Suffolk Journal

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Recent Accounting Exam Scandals On Students' Perceptions Of The Accounting Profession Versus Individual Firms, Emily Blondin

Honors Projects in Accounting

Scandals regarding major accounting firms have not been uncommon throughout the twenty-first century; however, advancing technology and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam restructuring have created a new era of significant accounting scandals. This research paper analyzes the effects of the 2022 Ernst & Young LLC (EY) exam scandal on the perceptions of the accounting profession for the future workforce. Data collected explored undergraduate and graduate students’ perceptions of both the accounting profession and EY before and after reading about the scandal. This examination investigates whether the American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants’ (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct (Code) holds true, …

Voltage Scaled Low Power Dnn Accelerator Design On Reconfigurable Platform, Rourab Paul, Sreetama Sarkar, Suman Sau, Sanghamitra Roy, Koushik Chakraborty, Amlan Chakrabarti

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

The exponential emergence of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) has accelerated research on hardware implementation of Deep Neural Networks (DNNs). Among all DNN processors, domain-specific architectures such as Google’s Tensor Processor Unit (TPU) have outperformed conventional GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) and CPUs (Central Processing Units). However, implementing low-power TPUs in reconfigurable hardware remains a challenge in this field. Voltage scaling, a popular approach for energy savings, can be challenging in FPGAs, as it may lead to timing failures if not implemented appropriately. This work presents an ultra-low-power FPGA implementation of a TPU for edge applications. We divide the systolic array of …