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Comparison Of Wet Downburst Wind Event And Non-Severe Thunderstorm Characterisics Using Mrms Radar Products, Eliana Raisa Carter Apr 2024

Comparison Of Wet Downburst Wind Event And Non-Severe Thunderstorm Characterisics Using Mrms Radar Products, Eliana Raisa Carter

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

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Awareness Of Phenol Amine In Chemistry Using High-Performance Tannin Polyamine Adhesive, Kehinde E. Ayodeji Apr 2024

Awareness Of Phenol Amine In Chemistry Using High-Performance Tannin Polyamine Adhesive, Kehinde E. Ayodeji

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Condensed tannin-polyethyleneimine (CT-PEI) adhesives offer a strong bonding performance, which has been demonstrated earlier in research industries. The production of unsafe monomers and the substantial costs of the main synthesis of PEI are just two hindrances, which have prevented its hiring process in the wood industries. To manufacture polyamine-tannin adhesives, this study provides another application to PEI: Melamine-based highly branched polyamine (MBHBP), and this can be produced in simple way, affordable, and sustainable conscious ways. The shear strength of three-ply plywood, as revealed by plywood bonding tests, exceeded the performance of most previously reported tannin-based adhesives, left at 1.76MPa even …


English Proficiency And Cultural Adaptivity Among International Female Students In The Us Job Market, Swapnika Kolan Apr 2024

English Proficiency And Cultural Adaptivity Among International Female Students In The Us Job Market, Swapnika Kolan

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The abstract presents a study conducted in 2021 at Pittsburg State University aiming to investigate the English proficiency and cultural adaptivity of female international students seeking employment in the USA. Employing a non-experimental quantitative methodology with a descriptive design, the research focuses on 50 female international students from Pitt State who are actively searching for employment. The study contains 20 survey questions to assess the participants English proficiency and cultural awareness. The main objective is to establish the relationship between English proficiency and cultural adaptivity among female international students in pursuit of employment opportunities. By analyzing the survey data, the …


Influence Of Keratin On Epoxidized Linseed Oil Curing And Thermoset Performances, Vaibhav Patel Apr 2024

Influence Of Keratin On Epoxidized Linseed Oil Curing And Thermoset Performances, Vaibhav Patel

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The study investigates the synergistic potential of keratin, a protein sourced from chicken feathers, in conjunction with a biobased formulation comprising epoxidized linseed oil (ELO) and dodecenylsuccinic anhydride (DDSA). Through techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and in-situ Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, the researchers analyze the influence of keratin on the cross-linking process of ELO, elucidating its chemical role in network formation. Findings reveal that keratin exerts a positive influence on various critical parameters of the network, including its glass transition temperature, storage modulus, and tensile strength. This suggests that the incorporation of keratin enhances the overall performance …


Closing The Loop: Glycolysis Via Bio-Based Solvent And Regeneration Of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams, Anuridh Thorbole Apr 2024

Closing The Loop: Glycolysis Via Bio-Based Solvent And Regeneration Of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams, Anuridh Thorbole

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The quest for sustainable and renewable materials is driving a paradigm shift towards a bio-based economy, propelled particularly by the imperatives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The increased use of bio-based polyurethane foams (bio-PUFs) in industrial applications presents a challenge for researchers to develop innovative recycling methodologies conforming to evolving sustainability standards. This research represents an innovative approach to the recycling of bio-PUFs through depolymerization via Glycolysis, employing commercially available bio-based solvent. The degradation and recovery of polyol were validated through FTIR and NMR analysis, confirming the presence of amine groups, urethane linkages, and other byproducts. High yields (over …


Activated Maple Carbon As A Bio-Based Cathodic Material In Lithium-Sulfur Batteries For Electrochemical Energy Storage Applications, Alexandra N. Robinson, Anjali Gupta Apr 2024

Activated Maple Carbon As A Bio-Based Cathodic Material In Lithium-Sulfur Batteries For Electrochemical Energy Storage Applications, Alexandra N. Robinson, Anjali Gupta

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As the demand for energy increases, researchers are searching for new, clean energy sources to replace fossil fuels. Scientists are also synthesizing and studying new materials to harness this energy efficiently in electrochemical energy storage devices. These devices are currently used in applications ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles. Common electrochemical energy storage devices include batteries, capacitors, and supercapacitors. In this work, the focus is on lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). The charge/discharge mechanism in LSBs is significantly more complex than in other types of batteries. It’s called the conversion mechanism, because, during discharge, cathodic sulfur reacts with anodic ions to convert …


Sentence Analysis Of Haruki Murakami’S Norwegian Wood, Mackenzie Clevenger Apr 2024

Sentence Analysis Of Haruki Murakami’S Norwegian Wood, Mackenzie Clevenger

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The study of an author’s unique writing style, specifically the utilization of different sentence patterns and individual diction, is commonly lacking in most craft writing classes or entry level grammar classes, but this study can provide valuable insight into how a particular author’s writing style is made effective and encourages readers to keep reading. The purpose of this study is to analyze world renowned author Haruki Murakami’s style in his novel Norwegian Wood in terms of sentence structure, and examine the deeper structures of his writing by utilizing the ten basic sentence patterns. Within this study, a new method of …


Fs Steering Committee Minutes 2024-04-17, Northern Illinois University Apr 2024

Fs Steering Committee Minutes 2024-04-17, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

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Fs Steering Committee Agenda 2024-04-17, Northern Illinois University Apr 2024

Fs Steering Committee Agenda 2024-04-17, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

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Spartan Daily, April 17, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2024

Spartan Daily, April 17, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

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Exploring The Impact Of Generative Ai On Higher Education Of Indian International Master’S Students, Lalitha Priya Gayam Apr 2024

Exploring The Impact Of Generative Ai On Higher Education Of Indian International Master’S Students, Lalitha Priya Gayam

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This study explores the impact of generative AI tools on higher education of Indian international master's students. The goal of the research is to investigate how the use of generative AI tools affects the academic performance and skill development of the Indian International Master’s students by using ethnographic qualitative approach, conducting interviews with fifteen participants across distinct majors and academic years. This research is significant because it helps to understand how Indian international master's students who use generative AI tools perform academically and develop new skills. This study provides insights for integration of technology into education, enabling educators, policymakers, and …


High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Materials From Cellulose-Derived Carbon Nanofibers, Kemila Chaudhari Apr 2024

High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Materials From Cellulose-Derived Carbon Nanofibers, Kemila Chaudhari

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Nitrogen-functionalized carbon nanofibers (N-CNFs) were prepared by carbonizing polypyrrole (PPy)-coated cellulose NFs, which were obtained by electrospinning, deacetylation of electrospun cellulose acetate NFs, and PPy polymerization. Supercapacitor electrodes prepared from N-CNFs and a mixture of N-CNFs and Ni(OH)2 showed specific capacitances of ∼236 and ∼1045 F g-1, respectively. An asymmetric supercapacitor was further fabricated using N-CNFs/Ni(OH)2 and N-CNFs as positive and negative electrodes. The supercapacitor device had a working voltage of 1.6 V in aqueous KOH solution (6.0 M) with an energy density as high as ∼51 (W h) kg−1 and a maximum power density of ∼117 kW kg-1. The …


Chicken Fat-Based Polyurethanes: Effect Of Flame Retardants On The Thermomechanical Properties Of Polyurethane Foams, Nirmalbhai Chaudhari Apr 2024

Chicken Fat-Based Polyurethanes: Effect Of Flame Retardants On The Thermomechanical Properties Of Polyurethane Foams, Nirmalbhai Chaudhari

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Polyurethane (PU) is one the most used polymers across the globe with a huge variety of applications which include but are not limited to foams, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. Among all these applications, PU foam is the most dominant in the global market in terms of applications. Rigid and flexible foams are the two types of foams. As thermal insulators, rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) find extensive application in buildings, refrigerators, automobiles, and freezers, in addition to furniture and other domestic items. In this research, chicken fat oil was used as an alternative to polyols for the preparation of polyurethane foams. …


Impact Of Demonetization On Digital Payment Adoption In Rural Area, Pavan Kalyan Gunda Apr 2024

Impact Of Demonetization On Digital Payment Adoption In Rural Area, Pavan Kalyan Gunda

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This research took a gander at the effects of demonetization on the adoption and usage of digital payment methods in Vasalamarri, a place in Telangana, India. Demonetization? The thing that was put into action in November 2016. It was meant to restrain black money, corruption, and counterfeit currency by rendering high-denomination currency notes invalid. However, its effect on how rural communities had taken up digital payments—well, that's a subject that still required more investigation! Through these conversations, this research aims to reveal some wisdom about how effective demonetization has been in encouraging digital financial inclusion and what it might imply …


Sentence Analysis Of Zitkála Šá’S American Indian Stories, Chance Turley Apr 2024

Sentence Analysis Of Zitkála Šá’S American Indian Stories, Chance Turley

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In American Indian Stories, Zitkála-Šá, also known by her Anglicized and married name Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, describes her early life and tells allegorical fiction through short stories and an essay; her early childhood experiences growing up on the Yankton Reservation in South Dakota, her first journey to “Red Apple Country,” the cutting of her hair, and the legends of her people are all detailed by Zitkála-Šá. American Indian Stories represents both the rich oral traditions of the Yankton Sioux as well as the tribulations of the assimilation process on Native children while simultaneously evincing the bewitching writing style of Zitkála-Šá. …


Hemp Seed Oil Polyol-Based Flame-Retardant Rigid Polyurethane Foams, Sagar Jariwala Apr 2024

Hemp Seed Oil Polyol-Based Flame-Retardant Rigid Polyurethane Foams, Sagar Jariwala

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In today's world, the idea is to synthesize bio-based polyurethane goods, which reduces reliance on petroleum-based products. As a result, we produced polyol from hemp seed oil (HSO) and evaluated it using FTIR, hydroxyl value, and acid value. Polyol is successfully synthesized and combined with additional ingredients such as catalysts, blowing agents, hardeners, and flame-retardant chemicals to produce stiff polyurethane foams. The focus of this research was to synthesize high-quality flame-retardant rigid polyurethane foams (RPUF) through the addition of flame retardants. Within this line, the majority of the RPUF presented a closed-cell content greater than 65%. Also, a considerable improvement …


Study Of Thermal And Mechanical Properties Of Bio-Based Foam Using Phosphorous And Nitrogen-Based Flame Retardants, Sujal Chaudhari, Mayankkumar L. Chaudhary Apr 2024

Study Of Thermal And Mechanical Properties Of Bio-Based Foam Using Phosphorous And Nitrogen-Based Flame Retardants, Sujal Chaudhari, Mayankkumar L. Chaudhary

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Polyurethanes (PUs) are defined as synthetic copolymers prepared using polyols and polyisocyanates. They have a wide range of applications in a variety of products, such as furniture, medical equipment, packaging, foams, coatings, elastomers, and adhesives. Out of all these, one of the most significant commercial products is polyurethane foams (PUFs). However, most of the raw materials used for PUFs production originate from non-renewable sources and due to their highly porous nature, these foams are highly flammable. It is considered essential to combine bio-based components to produce polyurethanes with good flame retardancy. Thus, introducing halogen-free flame retardant is a primary requirement …


Castor Oil-Based, Environmentally Friendly Using Melamine-Based Flame Retardants For Polyurethane Foam, Niyati Chaudhary, Pratik Patel Apr 2024

Castor Oil-Based, Environmentally Friendly Using Melamine-Based Flame Retardants For Polyurethane Foam, Niyati Chaudhary, Pratik Patel

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Rigid foams, which are mostly used in the construction, refrigeration, and automotive industries, are one of the most important groups of polyurethanes with substantial potential for insulation and energy efficiency. Regrettably, stiff polyurethane foams often catch fire and are entirely combustible. They rapidly spread the flame as well. Rigid foams are considered hazardous materials because of all these potentially life-threatening situations and environmental issues. In response, nitrogen-based compounds have emerged as efficient, affordable, and ecologically friendly flame-retardant substitutes for halogenated compounds. It has been established that melamine derivatives should be included in stiff polyurethane foams to create nitrogen-based flame retardants. …


Controlled Branching By Step-Growth Polymerization Of Xylitol And Succinic Acid Via Microwave Irradiation, Uday Panchal Apr 2024

Controlled Branching By Step-Growth Polymerization Of Xylitol And Succinic Acid Via Microwave Irradiation, Uday Panchal

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Copolymerization of xylitol usually yields crosslinked materials. In this work, microwave-assisted polyesterification of xylitol and succinic acid produced materials with diverse molecular weights and different branching degrees, and more importantly, no cross-linking was observed, as supported by the solubility behaviour and spectroscopic data. Reactions were carried out for short times, less than 20 min, which is not common for production of industrial polyesters. Control over the branching degree was achieved by tuning the reaction conditions, such as temperature, time of exposure, and monomer ratio, during microwave irradiation. No solvent or catalyst was employed during the step-growth polymerization.


Soybean Oil-Based Adhesives: Effect Of Aliphatic Diols On The Properties Of Adhesives, Sonu Parekh, Mayankkumar L. Chaudhary, Rutu Patel, Pratik Patel Apr 2024

Soybean Oil-Based Adhesives: Effect Of Aliphatic Diols On The Properties Of Adhesives, Sonu Parekh, Mayankkumar L. Chaudhary, Rutu Patel, Pratik Patel

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The development of low-cost bio-based formaldehyde-free adhesives has aroused widespread interest in the wood adhesive industry. The usage of adhesives that contain urea-formaldehyde or phenol formaldehyde leads to environmental issues. Therefore, bio-based renewable resources are a better option to use as bio-based polyols instead of petroleum-based polyols. Among all renewable resources, plant oils are the most popular biobased resource for replacing such conventional polyols. Here, in this research work, soybean oil polyol (SOP) was used to synthesize polyurethane (PU) adhesive. For studying adhesion strength, three different aliphatic diols (EDO, BDO, and HDO) with increasing chain length were used as crosslinking …


Rubber Seed Oil-Based Uv-Curable Polyurethane Acrylate Resins For Digital Light Processing (Dlp) 3d Printing, Priyankkumar Patel Apr 2024

Rubber Seed Oil-Based Uv-Curable Polyurethane Acrylate Resins For Digital Light Processing (Dlp) 3d Printing, Priyankkumar Patel

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Novel UV-curable polyurethane acrylate (PUA) resins were developed from rubber seed oil (RSO). Firstly, hydroxylated rubber seed oil (HRSO) was prepared via an alcoholysis reaction of RSO with glycerol, and then HRSO was reacted with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) and hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) to produce the RSO-based PUA (RSO-PUA) oligomer. FT-IR and 1H NMR spectra collectively revealed that the obtained RSO-PUA was successfully synthesized, and the calculated C=C functionality of oligomer was 2.27 per fatty acid. Subsequently, a series of UV-curable resins were prepared and their ultimate properties, as well as UV-curing kinetics, were investigated. Notably, the UV-cured materials with 40% …


Farmers Adoption Of Precision Farming In Agriculture, Ashokreddy Pathakota Apr 2024

Farmers Adoption Of Precision Farming In Agriculture, Ashokreddy Pathakota

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To give detailed study about how farmers adopt precision farming in agriculture to get the revenue more profitable with using modern technology to grow crops in the organic manner. Farmers can improve crop yields and assist decisions about the correct selection of crop based on the soil, pesticides, and irrigation process. In this study farmers with 20 or more acres of land taken to complete the survey because precision farming can be done successfully in more acres of land. Precision farming can reduce reduction of the use of more inputs to the yields and labor thus reduce costs and can …


American Absurd, Kelly Stolle Apr 2024

American Absurd, Kelly Stolle

Theses

There is perhaps one line that separates the American mindset from all others in the world. That is the fascination with the American Dream. This dream, having existed since the creation of this nation, has guided almost all developments we have seen it undertake. The question that lingers, however, is what this “American Dream” actually is. How does one interpret freedom? Further, what is one to do with it? This work suggests that what fuels the American Dream is an absurdist philosophy that ripples through every aspect of American life. Utilizing the modernist literary movement, I will analyze 6 key …


A Disputed Reading In The Codex Veronensis Lx (58): Revisiting The Imperial Rescript On The Communion Of Damasus And Meletius., Lester L. Field Jr. Apr 2024

A Disputed Reading In The Codex Veronensis Lx (58): Revisiting The Imperial Rescript On The Communion Of Damasus And Meletius., Lester L. Field Jr.

Faculty and Student Open Access Publications

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Caracterización De Necesidades Académicas En Educación Superior En Siete Provincias De Cundinamarca, Claudia Urazán Penagos, William Enrique Parra Forero, Yeimer Farid Bohórquez Cortés, Luis David Barón Hernández, Yuli Alejandra Gutiérrez Villegas, Adrián Gualdrón Quintana, Cristian Camilo Barbosa Pineda, Deibyd Alejandro Ramírez Linares Apr 2024

Caracterización De Necesidades Académicas En Educación Superior En Siete Provincias De Cundinamarca, Claudia Urazán Penagos, William Enrique Parra Forero, Yeimer Farid Bohórquez Cortés, Luis David Barón Hernández, Yuli Alejandra Gutiérrez Villegas, Adrián Gualdrón Quintana, Cristian Camilo Barbosa Pineda, Deibyd Alejandro Ramírez Linares

Institucional

Este estudio tiene como objetivo realizar una evaluación de la factibilidad de programas en el contexto de la educación superior, centrando su enfoque en el análisis de las tendencias actuales a nivel mundial, nacional y local, y cómo estas podrían afectar e influir en las decisiones de política educativa y estrategia de oferta de programas académicos en el departamento de Cundinamarca.


The Road To Environmental Equality: A History Of Environmental Injustice, Peyton Mcwilliams Apr 2024

The Road To Environmental Equality: A History Of Environmental Injustice, Peyton Mcwilliams

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Race affects residential mobility in that whites typically can leave communities near toxic sites compared to minorities. The EPA also seemed to favor cleaning up Superfund sites near communities that are majority white. How companies site their facilities has worked against minorities.


Bedside Reporting: A Quality Improvement Project, Danielle Schindler, Laci Johnson, Katalina White, Audrey Newman, Noah Hicks, Abby Schultz, Bri Sharps, Suzi White Apr 2024

Bedside Reporting: A Quality Improvement Project, Danielle Schindler, Laci Johnson, Katalina White, Audrey Newman, Noah Hicks, Abby Schultz, Bri Sharps, Suzi White

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

There have been many studies done on the positive outcomes and effects of bedside SBAR including improved patient satisfaction, improved staff satisfaction, and better patient outcomes. The implementation of bedside SBAR is not an impractical or an extremely time-consuming task, but with it being implemented, this urban hospital may better itself for the patients, staff, and future.


Forest Fire Spread: A Levelup Experience In Math 442 Advanced Mathematical Modeling, Ismael Zeidan, Hadley Cytron Apr 2024

Forest Fire Spread: A Levelup Experience In Math 442 Advanced Mathematical Modeling, Ismael Zeidan, Hadley Cytron

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Wildfires present a significant threat globally, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of their spread dynamics for effective mitigation. This project employs mathematical modeling to delve into wildfire diffusion mechanisms. Through the lens of mathematical models, this research aims to unravel the underlying principles driving the spread of wildfires. This poster investigates the relationship between mathematics and fire propagation, offering a perspective of how mathematical principles unveil the order within the seemingly random spread of wildfires. By fostering a deeper understanding of these mathematical intricacies, this research contributes to the understanding of precision and reliability of wildfire predictions, providing valuable insights for …


Biogeographic Distribution Patterns Of Lichens In Carter Caves State Resort Park, Carter County, Kentucky, Darion C. Ball, /Allen C. Risk Apr 2024

Biogeographic Distribution Patterns Of Lichens In Carter Caves State Resort Park, Carter County, Kentucky, Darion C. Ball, /Allen C. Risk

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Lichens are composite organisms exhibiting a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae. Biogeography is the study of the geographical distribution patterns of living things. This poster aims to examine the biogeographic patterns of the lichens in Carter Caves State Resort Park {CCSRP), Carter County, Kentucky. In seeking potential patterns occurring in the species this furthers research on the topic and assists in identifying species based on historical biogeographical distribution data.


The Practice Of Screen Printing, Olive Adams, Joel Knueven, Jacob Lee, Elizabeth Mesa-Gaido Apr 2024

The Practice Of Screen Printing, Olive Adams, Joel Knueven, Jacob Lee, Elizabeth Mesa-Gaido

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Students at the Claypool Young Art Building have been eager to learn screen printing for years, but have not had the opportunity because of the absence of a permanent screen print process and class. To curb this sophomore art student, Olive Adams, who was employed as an Undergraduate Research Fellow to both learn the process of screen print and letterpress and to reinvigorate the interest in the medium. In addition, the teaching of Jacob Lee and Joel Knueven have given Olive a thorough understanding and appreciation for the medium, strengthening her range as an art student.