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High P-T Single Crystal Elasticity Of Zircon And Its Implications For Determining Metamorphic P-T Conditions In Nature, Arlacee Luu

Earth and Planetary Sciences ETDs

Understanding the natural petrologic and tectonic processes, such as slab subduction, requires accurate determination of the pressure (P) and temperature (T) conditions of these processes. Recent development of elastic thermobarometry based on the difference between the elastic evolution of mineral inclusions and their host minerals allows constraining the formation P-T conditions of the inclusion/host system without assuming thermodynamic equilibrium, which is typically needed for the widely used chemistry-based thermobarometry in metamorphic petrology. However, the reliability of elastic thermobarometry heavily depends on the accurate determination of the high P-T single-crystal elastic properties of relevant minerals. In this study, we performed the …

Weathering, Erosion, And Dust Accumulation At Stoneman Lake, Arizona, Usa: Timescales And Drivers Of Geomorphic Activity Across The Southwest, Spencer Staley, Peter J. Fawcett, R. Scott Anderson, Gonzalo Jiménez-Moreno, Vera Markgraf, Erik T. Brown, Matthew E. Kirby

Earth and Planetary Sciences ETDs

Lengthy and well-dated terrestrial records of the Quaternary Period with the appropriate proxies show how the critical zone responds to environmental change. In southwestern North America, resolving the many effects of aridity through time provides crucial context for addressing contemporary climate issues. However, arid conditions are generally non-conducive to paleo-record preservation, causing knowledge gaps during relevant climatic episodes. An ~80 m-long sediment core (STL14) from Stoneman Lake contains a continuous archive of conditions from local to regional scale since the early Pleistocene (~1.3 Ma) and is, therefore, a unique and immensely valuable scientific resource. STL is situated in a montane …

How Does Increasing The Darkness Of A Plate Affect The Perception Of Both Bitter And Sweet Flavors?, Jessica Williams

Food Science Undergraduate Honors Theses

Extrinsic cues like plate color have been shown to effect taste perception. Previous studies conducted show a consensus that plate colors can modulate taste perception (Piqueras-Fizman et al., 2012, Stewart & Gross, 2013). No studies, however, have investigated varying color hues and their effect on taste perception. This study aims to determine whether the change in the black to white ratio of plate color can affect consumer perception of sweetness or bitterness.

We presented a group of volunteers two different brownies on plates varying from 100% white to 0% white in 25% increments. A 30:70 male to female gender ratio …

All Hands On Deck: Choosing Virtual End Effector Representations To Improve Near Field Object Manipulation Interactions In Extended Reality, Roshan Venkatakrishnan

All Dissertations

Extended reality, or "XR", is the adopted umbrella term that is heavily gaining traction to collectively describe Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR), and Mixed reality (MR) technologies. Together, these technologies extend the reality that we experience either by creating a fully immersive experience like in VR or by blending in the virtual and "real" worlds like in AR and MR.

The sustained success of XR in the workplace largely hinges on its ability to facilitate efficient user interactions. Similar to interacting with objects in the real world, users in XR typically interact with virtual integrants like objects, menus, windows, …

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Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

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The Power Of Poop, Kerry Phillips Bsn, Rn, Samantha Hopkins Adn, Rn, Shayna Murdock Bsn, Rn, Mary Appiah Bsn, Rn, Mary Kusik Bsn, Rn

Vizient/ AACN Nurse Residency Program™ EBP Projects

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Cauti Education And Prevention, Suhani Barkley Bsn, Rn, Emily Berger Rn, Serena Shuler Bsn, Rn

Vizient/ AACN Nurse Residency Program™ EBP Projects

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Tiger Text Report, Jena Castanhinha Adn, Rn, Kathryn Heilfurth Bsn, Rn, Skylas Nelson Bsn, Rn, Alize Soto Bsn, Rn

Vizient/ AACN Nurse Residency Program™ EBP Projects

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Breastfeeding And Supplementation Documentation, Amanda Nicholls Bsn, Rn, Emily Aickey Bsn, Rn, Miranda Blough Bsn, Rn, Rachel Ziegler Bsn, Rn

Vizient/ AACN Nurse Residency Program™ EBP Projects

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General Catalog 2023-2024, Utah State University

University Catalogs

This catalog contains information on the Academic Departments and Programs as well as Course Descriptions for the above school year at Utah State University. To avoid large file downloads, the Academic Departments and Programs information is located in this file. The Course Description information is located in the secondary file.

Exploring Food-Based Cultural Practices To Address Food Insecurity In Rural Appalachia, Lauren Cassidy Batey, Emily M. Dewitt, Dawn Brewer, Kathryn M. Cardarelli, Heather Norman-Burgdolf

UK CARES Faculty Publications

Background. Health behaviors, like diet, are influenced by a person’s culture and the society where they reside, contributing to the presence of health disparities within a unique region. Such disparities are evident in Central Appalachia where a unique cultural identity exists. Culture-based initiatives focused on improving food security and other nutritional challenges have had success in other diverse groups, yet similar interventions considering geographically tied culture, like Appalachia, are limited. Aim. This study aims to identify specific aspects of Appalachian culture that address food insecurity to inform future initiatives that may improve adult dietary habits and food security status. Methods. …

Swosu Standing Committees 2023-2024, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

University Standing Committees

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Staff Council Financial Statement, Staff Council

Staff Advisory Council Treasurer Reports

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How Food Helps Recall Old Memories, Arina Fitria Hidayati

International Programs

Food is an essential daily need for humans. Besides the nutritional advantages, food consumption is also strongly connected to memory. The hippocampus part in human brain plays an important role in forming memories about and around food trough inputs from all senses.

Immunization In Mauritania: The Links Between Measles Outbreaksand Zero Dose Children, Aminetou Diakite

International Programs

By examining the links between measles outbreaks and zero dose children, this study reveals a compelling correlation between regions with higher proportions of unvaccinated children and increased measles incidence. Targeted interventions show promise in mitigating outbreaks, emphasizing the urgency of addressing vaccine gaps to safeguard public health.

Enhancing Maternal Health Care In Comoros Using Ai, El-Baz Abdallah

International Programs

Maternal health remains a key global concern, particularly in low-resource countries such as the Comoros (Dahab, 2020). This study aims to highlight the use of AI to improve maternal healthcare in terms of efficiency, accuracy and accessibility, leading to a reduction in maternal mortality rates and an improvement in overall maternal well-being.

Integrated Energy-Aware Motion Planning And Charge Scheduling Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Hayleyesus Alemayehu

All Theses

The growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is driven by their operational convenience, cost-effectiveness, availability, and adaptability to various scenarios. In energy-constrained environments, optimizing energy consumption and ensuring a continuous power supply for UAVs is crucial for mission success. The objective of this thesis is to address this issue by integrating energy-aware motion planning and charge scheduling for UAVs by utilizing a charger hosted on an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), whose rendezvous locations and routes are jointly computed to minimize overall energy consumption.

This thesis proposes a hierarchical trajectory and control framework comprising local and global planners for each …

“Let A Hundred Flowers Bloom, To Discard The Old For The New.” The Building Of The Modern Chinese Orchestra, Ema Plafcan

Music Undergraduate Honors Theses

“Let a hundred flowers bloom, to discard the old for the new.” Mao Zedong first said this when outlining his expectations for artists under the regime of the Communist Party in 1954, but it is also a quote that embodies what the Modern Chinese Orchestra is and has been throughout time. This paper aims to analyze this Chinese instrumental tradition and how it represents the people of China past and present, both inside China and in its diaspora. It shows music as a powerful tool for creating a collective identity. Starting with influences from ancient China, origins in the folk …

The Role Of A Roman Catholic Organization In Undergraduate Student Psychosocial Development, Identity Formation And Graduation Rates, Jacob M. Larson

Dissertations

The mixed-methods study investigated the psychosocial development, identity formation, and academic persistence of undergraduate students involved in a Roman Catholic student organization at a private, non-sectarian university. The research framed members’ identity development in the context of Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory and Chickering and Reisser’s Seven Vectors of Student Development. The qualitative research relied on interviews, a focus group, and field observations to gather data on members’ psychosocial and identity development. Regarding psychosocial development, participants discussed that the organization helped them develop meaningful, intimate relationships. Participants also highlighted that the organization helped them to develop intellectual competence, discover purpose …

Crystal Structure Of A (Carboxymethyl) Triethylazanium Bromide–2-(Triethylazaniumyl) Acetate (1/1) Hydrogen-Bonded Dimer, Faith M. Carlson, Richard J. Staples, Shannon Biros

Open Access Publishing Support Funded Articles

The title compound, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺·Br⁻·C₈H₁₇NO₂, crystallizes as the bromide salt of a 50:50 mixture of (tri­ethyl­azaniumyl)­carb­oxy­lic acid and the zwitterionic (tri­ethyl­azaniumyl)­carboxyl­ate. The two organic entities are linked by a half-occupied bridging carb­oxy­lic acid hydrogen atom that is hydrogen-bonded to the carboxyl­ate group of the second mol­ecule. The tetra­lkyl­ammonium group adopts a nearly perfect tetra­hedral shape around the nitro­gen atom with bond lengths that agree with known values. The carb­oxy­lic acid/carboxyl­ate group is oriented anti to one of the ethyl groups on the ammonium group, and the …

Development Of New Cotton Defoliation Sprayer Using Unmanned Ground Vehicle And Pulse Width Modulation Technology, Jyoti Neupane

All Theses

Chemical spraying is one of the most important and frequently performed intercultural agriculture operations. It is imperative to utilize appropriate spraying technology as a selection of ineffective one leads to waste of agrochemicals to the non‐target area. Several precision technologies have been developed in the past few decades, such as image processing based on real‐time variable‐rate chemical spraying systems, autonomous chemical sprayers using machine vision and nozzle control, and use of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles. Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is an important industrial crop. It is a perennial crop with indeterminate growth habit; however, in most parts of the …

The Application Of Model Predictive Control On Paralleled Converters For Zero Sequence Current Suppression And Active Thermal Management, Justin Dobey

All Theses

In the field of power electronics, the control of rectifiers is a crucial area of study. Rectifiers are used to convert AC power into DC power, and are commonly used in a wide range of applications, including renewable energy systems, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. However, in medium and high-power systems when multiple rectifiers are connected in parallel to a DC bus, stability issues can arise, including voltage fluctuations, zero sequence circulating current, and thermal imbalance.

Achieving stable DC bus voltage is essential for maintaining the proper functioning of electronic devices, while suppressing zero sequence current is necessary for protecting …

Photodynamic Therapy To Treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer In Vitro, Hunter S. Warren

All Theses

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most resilient form of breast cancer, being one of the leading causes of death for women and making up 7% of all cancer deaths. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) offers a minimally invasive solution to TNBC as a passive-targeting treatment that reduces the need for other well established yet harsh treatments that can be taxing on the patient. PDT involves the use of a high-energy red light on the area of a tumor injected with photosensitizers (PS) that generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the tumor, triggering cell death. The PS tetra(hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (m-THPC) was used …

Examining Individuals' Use Of The Internet For Healthcare Activities Over Time: Statistical Analysis Of Nhis Data, Zachary Junkins

All Theses

Telehealth is an increasingly important component of healthcare services. Telehealth services may present an opportunity to increase the equity, accessibility, and effectiveness of healthcare. As such, it is critical that telehealth design focus on reducing the barriers to access and usability that may impair some telehealth users. I utilized data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and multiple logit regression models focused on different aspects of telehealth in order to determine demographic characteristics, behaviors, or opinions which may predict groups that are likely to face a barrier to using telehealth services. This analysis provides an exploratory look at the …

"Things Can Get Unsavory": Professional Interactions, Social Capital, Organizational Identification Among University Resident Assistants, Michael L. Tidwell

All Theses

University resident assistants (RAs) have become a central component of modern higher education and community-oriented residential student experiences. RAs are increasingly responsible for not only community development and engagement of residential students, but also administrative and disciplinarian responsibilities (Boone et al., 2016; Conn, 2020). As a result, RAs face increased feelings of burnout (DuBose, 2020; Stoner, 2017), which research connects to higher turnover intentions and lower job satisfaction (Stoner, 2016, 2017). While most literature on RAs focuses on identification with various social groups (e.g., race, gender, sexuality), organizational identification (OI) – a deep-rooted sense of connection with an organization’s goals …

Null Space Removal In Finite Element Discretizations, Pengfei Jia

All Theses

Partial differential equations are frequently utilized in the mathematical formulation of physical problems. Boundary conditions need to be applied in order to obtain the unique solution to such problems. However, some types of boundary conditions do not lead to unique solutions because the continuous problem has a null space. In this thesis, we will discuss how to solve such problems effectively. We first review the foundation of all three problems and prove that Laplace problem, linear elasticity problem and Stokes problem can be well posed if we restrict the test and trial space in the continuous and discrete finite element …

Multiplex Gene Editing In Hepatocytes As A Therapeutic Approach For Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Sarah Minich

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Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder associated with elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) that increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. FH affects 1 in 250 people.¹ Most FH cases are caused by loss-of-function mutations in the either one or both copies of the LDLR gene, which encodes for the LDL-C receptor protein and is responsible for removing excess LDL from the circulating blood plasma.² Current treatments for FH include medications that reduce LDL from the bloodstream.

Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) is a lipoprotein lipase inhibitor. Studies show that loss-of-function mutations in ANGPTL3 are associated with …

Carbon Fibers From Athabasca Oil-Sand Asphaltenes, Blake Reardon

All Theses

Carbon fibers possess ultra-high specific strength and modulus. Therefore, the material is popular in aerospace, automotive, and sports industries. Approximately 95% of all carbon fibers are spun from a high-cost precursor, polyacrylonitrile (PAN). There is a need for a cheaper grade of carbon fiber for low-cost applications because about half of carbon fiber cost is associated with precursor cost. A promising alternative to the high-cost PAN precursor is petroleum-based asphaltene. Asphaltenes are highly aromatic and have a high carbon content but lack the purity of the PAN precursor. Processes like the molten- sodium desulfurization upgrading have been used to harvest …

Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Strain Measured During Sinusoidal Rate Pumping Tests To Characterize An Aquifer, Riley Blais

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Pumping tests with sinusoidal variation in pumping rate have been proposed as a method for improving aquifer characterization. These tests can interrogate a larger aquifer volume than slug tests and they can be more sensitive to small variations in drawdown. Current methods of using sinusoidal variations of rate are based on measuring pressure signals from the reservoir or aquifer, which requires access to monitoring wells. An alternative approach has been developed that measures the strain in the vadose zone instead of pressure in the reservoir. An instrument has been developed at Clemson University that can measure small strains using optical …

Quantitative Techniques For Classifying Mouldings: An Exploration Of Logistic Regression Within Architectural Investigations, Chase Pilcher

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Since the passing of the National Historic Preservation Act in 1966, the realm of architectural history has evolved, becoming more interdisciplinary. There was a shift in focus from looking at architecture from a fine art point of view to looking at it through a social lens. The new social perspective approach focused not only on the buildings but also on the people that inhabited or constructed the space. Approaching architectural investigations in this manner has allowed for a deeper understanding of the influences that shaped the built environment. Advancements in technology have also aided in furthering our overall comprehension of …