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Maujer, Llc V. Hampton

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Visualization Of Productivity Zones Based On Nitrogen Mass Balance Model In Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, Jongsun Kim, Myung Hwangbo, Patricia S. Thibodeau, Georgia Rhodes, Emma Hogarth, Stewart Copeland

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Primary productivity in the coastal regions, linked to eutrophication and hypoxia, provides a critical understanding of ecosystem function. Although primary productivity largely depends on riverine nutrient inputs, estimation of the extent of riverine nutrient influences in the coastal regions is challenging. A nitrogen mass balance model is a practical tool to evaluate coastal ocean productivity to understand biological mechanisms beyond data observations. This study visualizes the biological production zones in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, USA, where hypoxia frequently occurs, by applying a nitrogen mass balance model. The Bay is divided into three zones - brown, green, and blue zones - …

Dosimetric Significance Of Manual Density Overrides In Oropharyngeal Cancer, Thomas Lo Greco

Masters Projects

Kilovoltage computed tomography plays a crucial role in radiotherapy planning. However, the presence of high-density metallic objects can introduce streaking artifacts in CT scans, resulting in inaccurate dose calculations by the treatment planning software. Previous studies have explored manual density overrides and artifact reduction algorithms individually to enhance dose calculation accuracy, but their combined application on patient plans within a treatment planning system remains unexplored.

This research aims to assess the necessity of manual density overrides when an artifact reduction algorithm is already employed to address dental artifacts in oropharyngeal cancer treatment plans. A total of 20 previously treated volumetric …

Uab Spring 2023 Graduate To Spend Summer In India After Being Awarded Prestigious Critical Language Scholarship, Micah Hardge

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New Illinois Wesleyan Trustees Named, Officers Elected, Julia Perez

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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The Effect Of Technostress On The Motivation To Teach Online In Higher Education Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Perceptions Of Business Faculty, Stacy Boyer-Davis, Kevin Berry, Amy Cooper

International Journal for Business Education

This study investigated the relationships among technostress creators (techno-complexity, techno-insecurity, techno-invasion, techno-overload, and techno-uncertainty) on the motivation to teach online using the Motivation to Teach Online – Faculty Version scale. Data were collected from faculty members of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS), a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance, and the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS), an interdisciplinary professional organization comprised of faculty teaching in accounting, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior, and computer information systems early 2020 (N = 307). The findings indicated that techno-stressed faculty are less motivated to teach online. Techno-insecurity …

The Success Of Florence Small-Scale Walkability Vs. The Second Downfall Of Rome, Nia Mcgann

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

This is a student paper completed during an Architecture course during Summer 2023.The goal of this paper is to pinpoint certain aspects of urban spaces that are related to walkability, with a special emphasis on Florence, Italy in comparison to Rome.

Editorial: The Adaptation And Response Of Aquatic Animals In The Context Of Global Climate Change, Da Huo, Juan Diego Gaitán-Espitia, John I. Spicer, Hongsheng Yang

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Editorial on the Research Topic The adaptation and response of aquatic animals in the context of global climate change Anthropogenic climate change has brought on widespread changes in marine environments, including ocean warming, ocean acidification, the development and expansion of hypoxic zones. These environmental changes represent major threats to marine life, challenging the survival and adaptation of marine organisms. The adverse effects of these changes can interact in synergistic, additive or antagonistic ways (Huo et al., 2019a; Huo et al., 2019b; Small et al., 2020; Collins et al., 2021), evidencing different biological influence compared to their individual action (Huo et …

Reliable, Experienced, And Versatile: Biography Of Admiral Alan Goodrich Kirk, Harry Barber

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study is a biography of Admiral Alan Goodrich Kirk. Kirk is known primarily for his role as commander of the American landings at Normandy during World War II. This biography explains that Kirk was one of the founders of modern amphibious warfare, a model and pioneer in joint-warfare, and was key to the earliest meetings between American and British military officers that laid the groundwork for allied cooperation. Kirk’s service as ambassador to the Soviet Union and the Republic of China maintained peace during the Cold War. Born in Philadelphia in 1888, his mother came from the Goodrich family …

The Cultural Richness Of Italy, Kevin E. López

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

This is a student paper completed during an Architecture course during Summer 2023.

Draft Final 2023 Residential Metals Abatement Program (Rmap) Park Soil Sampling Field Sampling Plan (Fsp) Submittal #10 [Original Mine Yard], Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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Burned Area And Carbon Emissions Across Northwestern Boreal North America From 2001-2019, Stefano Potter, Sol Cooperdock, Sander Veraverbeke, Xanthe Walker, Michelle C. Mack, Scott J. Goetz, Jennifer Baltzer, Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, Arden Burrell, Catherine Dieleman, Nancy French, Stijn Hantson, Elizabeth E. Hoy, Liza Jenkins, Jill F. Johnstone, Evan S. Kane, Susan M. Natali, James T. Randerson, Merritt R. Turetsky, Ellen Whitman, Elizabeth Wiggins, Brendan M. Rogers

Michigan Tech Publications

Fire is the dominant disturbance agent in Alaskan and Canadian boreal ecosystems and releases large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. Burned area and carbon emissions have been increasing with climate change, which have the potential to alter the carbon balance and shift the region from a historic sink to a source. It is therefore critically important to track the spatiotemporal changes in burned area and fire carbon emissions over time. Here we developed a new burned-area detection algorithm between 2001-2019 across Alaska and Canada at 500 m (meters) resolution that utilizes finer-scale 30 m Landsat imagery to account for …

Smokejumper Obituary: Smerker, David Anthony (Missoula 2004), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Search For Medium Effects Using Jets From Bottom Quarks In Pbpb Collisions At √SNn=5.02tev, A. Tumasyan

Department of Physics and Astronomy: Faculty Publications

The first study of the shapes of jets arising from bottom (b) quarks in heavy ion collisions is presented. Jet shapes are studied using charged hadron constituents as a function of their radial distance from the jet axis. Lead-lead (PbPb) collision data at a nucleon-nucleon center-of-mass energy of √s_NN=5.02TeVwere recorded by the CMS detector at the LHC, with an integrated luminosity of 1.69nb⁻¹. Compared to proton-proton collisions, aredistribution of the energy inbjets to larger distances from the jet axis is observed in PbPb collisions. This medium-induced redistribution is found to be substantially larger forbjets than for …

Architecture Of Florence: Brunelleschi, The Medici, And Their Influence, Anton Jerabek

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Florence, Italy emerged as a significant center, and ultimately the birthplace of Renaissance architecture, playing a pivotal role in the artistic and cultural transformation of the era. Located in Tuscany, Florence benefited from a combination of influential factors that contributed to a flourishing artistic movement. From the 14th to 17th centuries, the city thrived economically due to its active trade network, which resulted in the accumulation of substantial wealth among merchant families.

A Change Of Space, Texas Totten

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

This text will review what defines a functional space and what keeps it functional over an extended period of time. A study will also be conducted to pinpoint what causes a public space to fail. To conduct a study of this nature, it is necessary to study a location that has an abundance of public spaces being used consistently.

A Comparative Analysis Of Tivoli Gardens In Rome, Italy, And Boboli Gardens In Florence, Italy, Sara Clement

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Italy is known for its magnificent gardens, and two prominent examples are the Tivoli Gardens in Rome and the Boboli Gardens in Florence. These gardens showcase distinct styles, reflecting the artistic and cultural heritage of their respecive cities. This essay provides a comprehensive comparison and contrast of the Tivoli Gardens and Boboli Gardens, focusing on their historical background, layout, architectural features, artistic elements, and cultural significance.

Hierarchy: Connection Between Roman Catholicism And Cathedral Architectur, Nadabya Loric

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Catholic churches are some of the most distinct church forms in the world. They are very recognizable and typically possess characteristics such as a rose window, spires, a bell tower, a dome, and arches. The Florence Cathedral, The Siena Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Basilica being some of the most famous of them all. Although sacred, these cathedrals are also public spaces. They also serve as representations of the Italian Gothic Roman Style of architecture.

Comparison Of Piazza Della Signoria And Marietta Square, Mariya Georgieva

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Piazza Della Signoria has long been viewed as a very successful public square, holding up through many centuries, changes of culture, and to locals and visitors alike. In contrast, Marietta Square, while very much loved, is arguably not as successful at pulling people in and being an iconic space outside of the local residents. This paper will analyze the successful and unsuccessful features of both, and explore the options to improve new public spaces.

Duality From Florence To Rome, Tenzin Seng

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

As architect students we know public spaces play a vital role in shaping the character and ambiance of a city, acting as mirrors that reflect its culture, history, and lifestyle. So therefore, we will discuss more about the daytime and nighttime experience of the public space in both cities as they would exhibit distinct characteristics that offer unique experiences to locals and visitors alike.

Italian Piazzas: A Historical And Political Analysis, Logan Handwork

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Since the Romans, the Italian region has been at the forefront of architecture and public spaces in particular; with iconic landmarks such as the Roman Forum and Colosseum enabling public engagement while creating an inviting space for people to gather. Through the Renaissance period, palazzos often had areas where the public can sit as they maneuver through the city. As many traverse city streets, oftentimes they would find themselves in a piazza.

A Morphological Analysis Of The Santa Maria Novella And Its Surrounding Area, Inocencio Ruiz

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Looking into the cyclical behavior of human civilization, one can try to understand why most people gravitate towards a place and stay there. I came to understand that there are many factors that contribute to one’s sentiment of settling down and claiming a place as their own. To categorize these factors, there are three major categories that contribute to this sentiment: physical factors that include natural resources or distinct land features, psychological factors that include social integration or the work environment, and spiritual factors that include religious belief or faith.

Morphologies And Mappings, Falak Alam

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

While touring many different places in Italy, I was able to recognize motifs, see architectural terms studied in class, and analyze public spaces and what they were used for. This essay explores the functioning of these old-world public spaces when they were first created, the intentions of their planners, and the ways in which these spaces have evolved and adapted over time.

Architectural Morphologies And Mappings Essay, Sophie Cronin

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

In our travels to Florence and Rome we experienced various piazzas and saw how people interacted in those spaces. The piazzas chosen to analyze in this essay are Piazza della Signoria in Florence and Piazza del Popolo in Rome. This essay will analyze how the original design for these spaces translated into modern day use, and compare to modern standards, while also comparing the two piazzas.

Exploring The Multifaceted Spaces Of Villa D’Este Gardens: A Transformative Journey Through Italy, Amelia Horstman

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Embarking on a study abroad adventure in Italy presented me with the extraordinary opportunity to immerse myself in the architectural wonders of the Villa d’Este Gardens. Nestled in Tivoli, a small town 30 kilometers from Rome, this Renaissance masterpiece captivated my senses and evoked a profound appreciation for the harmonious integration of architecture, landscape design, and historical significance. This essay recounts a historical tapestry of the gardens and my personal experiences and reflections on the diverse array of spaces and moments I encountered within the captivating gardens, revealing the transformative power of this architectural marvel

Explorative And Comparative Essay Of Public Spaces In Florence, Italy Constructed Between The 1200s To 1300s, Especially Focused On The Piazza Della Signoria And Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Ruth Llorente

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Florence, located in the central region of Italy known as Tuscany, is noted for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and busy cities. While the region has many attractions, its public places, particularly the piazzas, are the most outstanding and special for both locals and visitors. These beautiful squares serve as a lively social center, showcasing Tuscany's rich history, as well as its amazing architecture and everlasting appeal.

Siena, Then And No, Nafisa Azad

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Throughout its history, 60 families dominated Siena, while the council of the Nine, acting as the executive authority, ruled the city as a whole. In the modern day, 17 of these families remain, albeit without the power and prominence of past centuries. These ancient families divided the city into 60 contradas (districts), with the Piazza del Campo representing the historical neutral zone where all the prominent factions could come together beneath the watchful eye of the Nine.

The Human Scale And Gathering Spaces: An Observation Taken In Italy, Mayowa Odunjo

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Italy is a country filled with rich architecture that has lasted for centuries. Its iconic buildings are a testament to its history, influence, and contributions to architecture today. Going on this trip opened my eyes to how incredible some of these structures are in real life; I was able to be immersed in the environment and experience what they were purposed for. Each city we visited had its own unique atmosphere and character.

The Roman Forum: A Case Of Urbanism, Nelson Agalaba

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Europe has been home to a plethora of civilizations throughout the millennia. Many had blossomed into mature and powerful nations that left their lasting mark on all they encompassed, before their eventual collapse. Due to this, each subsequent society has been able to build upon what was left behind by their predecessors leading to the rich blend of antiquity and modernity in many of the continent's urban areas.

Public Piazzas And The Pedestrian Experience In Florence And Rome, Isabel Hunt

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Though each city is unique in its marvels, the main focus of this paper will compare two cities of those we visited, Florence and Rome. Both cities are prominent in that they are vibrant historical centers for art, innovation, and architecture. Through personal experiences and observations of local activity we can compare the design and orientation of the streets, piazzas, and buildings, while understanding how they are used today.