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Lamella Praline Diffuser, Konrad Hirschbeck

Defensive Publications Series

No abstract provided.

Breathing State Detection Using Temperature Sensors In Nasal Cannula, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes techniques for detection of the breathing state of a user. Per techniques of this disclosure, nasal cannula based temperature measurements from a wearable device worn by a user are utilized to detect a breathing state of the user. The nasal cannula includes a temperature sensor that measures temperature of the air in the nostril. The temperature is converted to a breathing rate level which is analyzed to determine the breathing state of the user. Regions of low slope are indicative of the user holding their breath. A positive slope region in a breathing rate line is indicative …

Integrated Nasal Clip And Nasal Cannula For Measurement Of Biological Parameters, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a nose clip integrated with a nasal cannula that includes components that enable measurement of biological parameters. The nasal cannula and nose clip can together be utilized to perform measurements of breathing state and other biological parameters of the wearing user. The nasal clip includes a photoplethysmography (PPG) module with a light emitting diode (LED) that serves as an optical source. A photodiode (PD) is provided on the same side of the nasal clip as the LED to detect reflective PPG signals and on the opposite side of the nasal clip to detect transmissive PPG signals. A …

Investigating The Influence Of Prenatal Metals Exposures On Childhood Mitochondrial Biomarkers, Z'Dhanne Williams

Molloy Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference

Note: Z'Dhanne is a current Molloy student and conducted this research while studying at Columbia University - Mailman School of Public Health

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Mitochondrial health plays a vital role in the development of chronic health conditions, including neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Mitochondria have the unique ability to independently control replication of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) depending on conditions of cellular stress, including oxidative stress. Exposure to environmental metals affects a variety of health outcomes via oxidative stress pathways. Our objective was to determine the association between prenatal exposure to metals on two biomarkers of mtDNA in child blood: …

2024 Gs4 Student Scholars Symposium Program, Georgia Southern University

GS4 Student Scholars Symposium

Statesboro Campus presentations can be found on Pg. 4-17.

Indigenous Communities Are Disproportionately Burdened By Environmental Contamination, Rae Cade, Danlin Yu, Kyle Whyte, Pankaj Lal, Cortni Borgerson

Student Research Symposium

Indigenous populations are disproportionately affected by both environmental pollution and health disparities resulting in mortality rates 60% higher than their white counterparts. Previous research has revealed instances of pollution from facilities which have caused severe health issues in Indigenous communities. Despite this, widespread geographic studies of the spatial correlation between Environmental Justice (EJ) and Indigenous populations remain lacking. This chapter examines whether Indigenous people in the northeastern United States are inequitably burdened by contamination. I find that Indigenous people are disproportionately exposed to 21 superfund contaminants, regardless of state or federal recognition. The sources of these contaminants varied, ranging from …

The Epidemic Of Fast Fashion: An Interdisciplinary Analysis Of Harmful Consumer Behavior And The Exploitation Of Children In The Fashion Industry, Maya Trajanosk

Student Research Symposium

The overconsumption of clothing by consumers has resulted in the growth of child labor exploitation. Child exploitation has severe adverse consequences not only for the children and families affected but also for society in general. With the surge of “fast fashion”, to what extent do U.S. federal child labor laws and harmful consumer behavior contribute to the exploitation of children working in the fashion industry? What can be done to reduce or eliminate this growth in child exploitation? How does overconsumption of fast fashion harm society This is a complex problem that requires interdisciplinary research and analysis to achieve a …

Global Analysis Of Human Population Density And Blue Carbon Stocks In Mangrove Soils, Shih-Chieh Chien, Charles Knoble, Jennifer Adams Krumins

Student Research Symposium

Recent research highlights the decline in blue carbon within mangrove ecosystems due to anthropogenic pressures. We investigate the impact of human population density on soil carbon stocks in urban mangrove forests to assess their contribution to the global carbon budget. Conducting a global analysis, we compile mangrove soil carbon data and calculate population density using European Commission records. Findings reveal a negative correlation between population density and mangrove soil carbon stocks. Specifically, when population density exceeds 300 people km−2, soil carbon decreases by 37% compared to isolated mangrove forests. However, accounting for climatic variables diminishes this negative relationship, rendering it …

The Effects Of A Guided Mindful Walk On Mental Health In University Students, Ashley V. Burdick, Sarah M. Camhi

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(5): 590-601, 2024. College campuses in the United States are experiencing high levels of mental distress without adequate psychological resources to address the need. In addition, the majority of university students do not meet the physical activity guidelines for mental and physical health. Effective and time efficient resources are needed to address poor mental health and low physical activity among university students on college campuses. Mindful walking may be a promising solution. The purpose was to 1) measure change in mental health and 2) estimate physical activity from participation in a guided mindful walk in …

Honors Capstone: Race And Inclusion In Sports, Michael Serafin

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Unveiling The Unseen Impact: Covid-19'S Toll On Mental Health Among Undergraduate Students In The United States, Irene Katehis

Academic Festival

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a multifaceted impact on the mental health of college students in the United States. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between having a loved one affected by COVID-19 and depression severity among college students. This was a secondary data analysis of the Pioneer Study Health and Wellbeing Survey. Data included d 258 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. Descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted. The results of the Chi-square analysis revealed a marginally significant relationship between having a loved one affected by …

The Expression Of The Hijab In American Sports Culture, Nicholas Duca

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme I: A Review Of Current Literature, Victoria Tabulov

Academic Festival

Angiotensin-converting enzyme I (ACE) is a zinc- and chloride-dependent carboxypeptidase. In mammals, there are two isozymes of ACE: somatic ACE (sACE) and germinal ACE (gACE). Generally, ACE affects numerous mammalian processes, including renal development, male fertility, hematopoiesis, erythropoiesis, myelopoiesis, and immune responses, although the mechanism(s) are not well-known. The specific role(s) and mechanism(s) of gACE have not been elucidated, with sACE having a far more expansive body of literature—thus, human sACE will be the primary focus of this Review. Human sACE is primarily involved in blood pressure regulation via degradation of bradykinin (BK) and conversion of angiotensin I (Ang I) …

Implementing Mental Wellness For The Geriatric Population, Marly Ackley

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Hotspot Hypothesis On Oscheius Tipulae Using Crispr/Cas9, Rebecca Margolnick-Fernandez

Academic Festival

Species within a converging or shared gene regulatory network (GRN) can have the instance where a gene may be gained and lost over time due to the evolution of that GRN. As an example of this, one gene of interest that seems to affect tail tip morphogenesis (TTM) among nematodes is dmd-3. In one of the species of nematodes, C. elegans, dmd-3 was found to be required and sufficient for TTM. Knowing this, a hypothesis was made that dmd-3 is a repeatedly co-opted gene (master regulator), also known as an evolutionary hotspot, where it would be a gene that …

The Present And Future State Of Entrepreneurship, Ana-Maria Georgescu

Academic Festival

Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone to a thriving economy. However, the field is susceptible to change with time. Therefore, it is advantageous for new and established entrepreneurs to learn about trends and predictions in the near future, which are categorized into the three Ms: Market, Marketing, and Management. The three Ms will mainly explore the positive impacts technology and social shifts will bring to entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Exploring The Relationship Between Political Regime Type And Cancer Mortality, Jessica Estevez

Academic Festival

This paper aims to establish a relationship between political regime type and public health outcomes. Looking specifically at cancer mortality, I employed a mixed-methods research approach to examine a potential relationship. I hypothesized that there would be a strong relationship between cancer mortality rates and regime types showing that democratic regimes have better outcomes due to democratic countries prioritizing public health more than autocracies. Initially, the paper provides an overview of the global cancer burden and outlines the political regime types in Canada and Russia, juxtaposed with their respective freedom scores. I then conducted statistical analysis, including regression analysis, to …

The Prevention Of Pressure Sores Related To Immobility Through Communication Improvement And Vigilance Of The Healthcare Team, Ella Baker

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Internship Reflection, Connie Herrera

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Women In Medicine: Midwives, Witchery, And Power In The Colonial Era, Domenic Bartolo

Academic Festival

Women in Medicine: Midwives, Witchery, and Power in the Colonial Era delves into the intricate relationships between gender roles, societal standards, midwifery, and the development of medical practices by analyzing the involvement of men in midwifery, a domain traditionally dominated by women. The integration of men into female-centric spaces reveals contradictions in societal norms of the era. This study explores how this integration not only mirrors but also worsens the moral decline of society, raising concerns about the impact on women's behavior and social values. Additionally, it discusses witch accusations and the exploitation of midwives' shortcomings for political purposes and …

Addressing The Need For Both Affordable And Sustainable Housing: A Policy Analysis On Avoiding Environmental Gentrification, Erin Zipman

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

This article focuses on the threat of environmental gentrification in Binghamton and the surrounding municipalities. Given certain risks, including an increasing temporary student renter population, increasing rent prices, high population of renters overall and the need for updates to the housing stock, this area of Broome County is at high risk for environmental gentrification if clean energy upgrades to the housing stock are aggressively pursued. Since clean energy upgrades such as weatherization and clean technology installation will create safer housing and reduce residential greenhouse gas emissions, it is desirable to pursue them. Thus, this article will analyze four policy alternatives …

Innovative Solution For Handling Battery Cells, Konrad Hirschbeck

Defensive Publications Series

No abstract provided.

Safety Pi Against Thermal Propagation In A High-Voltage Battery With Multiple Battery Cells, Konrad Hirschbeck

Defensive Publications Series

No abstract provided.

X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis Of Historic Art Paint Pigments, Sofia A. Stirpe, Juergen Thieme

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Utilizing synchrotron radiation, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) microscopy enables researchers to deduce the elemental composition of paint pigments with a higher sensitivity and resolution than that of lab-based XRF instruments. With this information, art historians can date paintings by examining the elemental makeup of paint pigments and the time periods in which they were used. One painting, Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, has been duplicated by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and other artists, leading to confusion over which artworks are Brueghel masterpieces or copies by other artists. Art historian Maurizio Seracini, retaining a painting that could be assigned …

A Bug’S-Eye View: Examining The Impact Of The Bug Squad Exhibit At A Local Children’S Museum, Vanessa Veretelnikov

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

To be sustained and prosper as a business, children museums must appease the children while also retaining their caregivers. In this way, it is important to consider the interactive exhibits chosen for children that will spark play, creativity, engagement, and development. Hands-on playing is vital in the development of a child, as it promotes their ability to progress socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Specifically, The Bug Squad at the Discovery Center in Binghamton, NY targeted this need to play directly, as its combination of hands-on learning and activities gauged the attention of the children throughout the museum. The purpose of this …

Method To Allow Scalability In Contention-Based Ranging, Qorvo, Inc.

Defensive Publications Series

This solution allows the feature “contention-based ranging” to be scalable (i.e., to work properly regardless of the density of users), based on 3 complementary improvements:

1) By allowing only a subset of Responders to participate to a given ranging round, the Controller does not need to increase the number of slots in the CAP, as the density of users increases. This enables to maintain the same level of distance measurement accuracy, while limiting the risk of collisions.

2) The Controller may conversely increase the size of the CAP as much as desired, unlike in current FiRa specifications.

3) The Controller …

Selective Framing Of Multi-Video Feed On Conference Call, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure proposes a solution for the remote users in an online video conference with multiple camera setup to create a more inclusive hybrid work environment. Remote workers in hybrid meetings are at a disadvantage because they can't interact with people and objects in the same way as in-person workers. This can lead to reduced participation and engagement. Additionally, people naturally pay attention to different things at the same time, but video conferencing technology doesn't support this well. We propose a video conferencing solution that enables remote participants to select their desired view from multiple camera views and zoom in …

Mouse And Magnetic Mouse Pad That Serves As An Auxiliary Power Generator For It., Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Today the majority of computer peripherals are equipped with either standard batteries or rechargeable ones. This disclosure relates to the field of displays and accessories and aims to introduce a magnetic mouse pad that, in collaboration with the mouse charges the device's battery, extending its overall battery life.

This concept leverages well-established principles from the field of physics, yielding results in energy generation. Specifically, the principles of Faraday and Gauss' laws serves as the foundation for elucidating how energy can be harnessed and effectively utilized in the context of the mouse pad and the mouse.

A solenoid will be incorporated …

An Adaptive Packet Tracking Approach To Enhance Wireless Performance, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

There are billions of electronic products like NB/PC/Cell Phone… are kind of wireless de-vices or equipment.

The wireless products used to use WiFi, WWAN, BT, UWB…build-in in a system. With such product, it makes human life more convenience, but in another word, wireless performance is a matter about user experience.

When a system integrates WiFi, BT & WWAN devices… together, system noise and RF energy are key factors to kill radio performance. The disclose here is focus on time division duplex RF energy mitigation to gain better wireless performance.

Rubber Stand For Laptop/ Tablet, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure relates to the field of accessory extend with rubber stand. Current premium laptop products with fewer IO ports maybe like two type C ports without HDMI or audio port, when needing more IO plug function usually need an accessory with lots of space for cable routing. General portable laptop stand material is plastic or metal that can lift the laptop, but it is another accessory for users as well.