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Mysterizing Religion, Marc O. Degirolami

Notre Dame Law Review Reflection

A mystery of faith is a truth of religion that escapes human understanding. The mysteries of religion are not truths that human beings happen not to know, or truths that they could know with sufficient study and application, but instead truths that they cannot know in the nature of things. In the Letter to the Colossians, St. Paul writes that as a Christian apostle, his holy office is to “bring to completion for you the word of God, the mystery hidden from ages and from generations past.” Note that Paul does not say that his task is to make everybody …

Annual Report City Of Nashua, New Hampshire For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, Nashua Town Representatives

Nashua, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Geozoo Whitepaper, Tara Vansell

Documentation

This project’s main objective was to create and test how GIS and VR technologies could work together out-of-the-box to produce meaningful and equitable Open Educational Resources (OER = Free) learning activities for K-16 students. Our team comprising of expertise from Lindenwood University (Tara Vansell, GIS Instructor – Joseph Weber, Assistant Professor Art and Design, and Keegan Favors, Research Assistant Information Technology major) and the St. Louis Zoo (Michael Dawson, Conservation Education Liaison) were able to leverage ArcGIS Story Maps to deliver the interactive digital maps and immersive experiences together so that students could complete the created learning activities on an …

Using Story Maps To Deliver Vr Experiences -Powerpoint, Tara Vansell

Documentation

PowerPoint for the Using Story Maps tp Deliver VR Experiences presentation.

Reef Benthic Fauna And Sediment Characterization, Robert M. Cerrato, Matthew Sclafani

School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences Faculty Publications

High-resolution backscatter and bathymetric maps created by multibeam sonar surveys were used to identify different seafloor bottom types within existing, potentially expanded, and newly proposed reef areas in New York waters. Existing sites included Smithtown in Long Island Sound (LIS), and Rockaway, Atlantic Beach, Hempstead, Yellowbar, Kismet, Fire Island, Twelve Mile along the South Shore. Potential expansions are proposed on the South Shore for McAllister, Moriches, and Shinnecock reefs in addition to a new site called Sixteen Fathom. In Long Island Sound, new sites are proposed for Huntington/Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson/Mount Sinai, and Mattituck. Grab samples were collected within these …

Omp Component Review, James E. Sloan, Amy F. Johnson Phd, Sharon Gerrish

Operations & Maintenance

This analysis of the Operation and Maintenance of Plant (OMP) component of Maine’s Essential Programs and Services school funding model was prepared for the Commissioner of Education as part of the ongoing review of the cost formula, as required by Maine statute. Specific elements for analysis were determined in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education.

Unveiling The Digital Shadows: Cybersecurity And The Art Of Digital Forensics, Derek Beardall

Cyber Operations and Resilience Program Graduate Projects

This paper navigates the symbiotic relationship between cybersecurity and digital forensics, exploring the profound role of digital forensic methodologies in addressing cyber incidents. Beginning with foundational definitions and historical evolution, this study delves into diverse types of methodologies and their applications across law enforcement and cybersecurity domains. The mechanics of cyber incident response illuminates the strategic orchestration of digital forensic methodologies. Amidst triumphs, challenges emerge from the shadows: swift threat evolution, digital ecosystem complexity, standardization gaps, resource limitations, and legal intricacies. Best practices guide experts through this intricate terrain, culminating in an enhanced understanding of the inseparable bond between cybersecurity …

What Is Reciprocity?: A Review And Expert-Based Classification Of Cooperative Transfers, Diego Guevara Beltran, Jessica D. Ayers, Andres Munoz, Lee Cronk, Athena Aktipis

Psychological Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

After decades of research on the topic of reciprocity, there is still no consensus about the meaning of the term. Instead, there has been a proliferation of reciprocity terms with varied definitions, some of which overlap in ways that lead to confusion for scholars studying cooperation. In this paper, we provide a summary of 34 reciprocity terms and their definitions from across a variety of disciplines. We then report the results of a survey of cooperation experts spanning biology, anthropology, economics, sociology, and psychology (N = 85) about the extent to which they consider 30 of these definitions of …

Organizing The Process, Erika Arellano

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

The capstone project that I chose to complete for this semester is program organization. Our developmental preschool program offers services for children with disabilities from three to five years of age. Having a well-organized and structured program is a foundational must as so much time is consumed with paperwork and meetings. As a first-year preschool teacher, I started the school year with more questions than answers, and answers that confused me even more. The way it is currently set up is with piles and piles of loose files stacked up on a desk, and post-it notes with all sorts of …

In-House Preparation, Outsourcing, Or Offshoring Of Tax Services To Third-Party Service Providers: Does Disclosure To The Client Matter?, Renu Desai, Vikram Desai, Julia Davidyan, Andrew Felo

HCBE Faculty Articles

The AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct (the “Code”) requires that if a member intends to use the services of a third party service provider (TPSP), the client should be informed. However, the wording in the Code is not mandatory via the use of must. In addition, there is no differentiation between disclosures of outsourcing tax return preparation versus offshoring tax return preparation. This could be considered a significant area of concern because there are ethical considerations with disclosure, or lack thereof, and the economic considerations involved in offshoring of returns that are distinctly different from outsourcing returns within the U.S. …

A Computational Analysis Of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Public Diplomacy Discourse In Times Of Crisis, Amber Brittain-Hale, Amber Brittain-Hale

Education Division Scholarship

In this study, we delve into the public diplomacy discourse of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ongoing crisis of the Russo-Ukrainian War. We aim to conduct a computational analysis of Zelenskyy's English, Russian, and Ukrainian speeches, exploring the linguistic patterns and code-switching employed in his discourse. The study period encompasses Russia’s build-up to and full-scale invasion of Ukraine from May 2019 to May 30, 2023. This time frame is crucial as it captures the dynamic development of the crisis and the expansion of Zelenskyy's presidency, providing a unique context for analyzing his public diplomacy efforts. By utilizing Linguistic Inquiry …

Blanket Statements, Issue 159, Summer 2023

Blanket Statements: News Publication of the American Quilt Study Group

Blanket Statements, Issue 159, Summer 2023

Design Of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Beams Considering Variability In Tensile Strength Of Bamboo, Bibek Bhardwaj, Michael Stoner, Weichiang Pang

Publications

In recent years, the price of steel has soared, making steel reinforcement in concrete structures unaffordable for households in low-income countries. Seismic activities in low-income households, particularly those in developing countries, pose a significant threat to life and property to unreinforced concrete structures. The application of bamboo as an alternative to steel in reinforced concrete is still in its early stages of development. Unlike steel, bamboo is a natural material, and its structural properties vary greatly based on species, location, age, and geometric properties. Thus, the design of bamboo-reinforced concrete involves more uncertainties than steel-reinforced concrete. This research investigates the …

Toi-2498 B: A Hot Bloated Super-Neptune Within The Neptune Desert, G. Frame, D. J. Armstrong, H. M. Cegla, J. Fernández Fernández, A. Osborn, V. Adibekyan, K. A. Collins, E. Delgado Mena, S. Giacalone, J. F. Kielkopf, N. C. Santos, S. G. Sousa, K. G. Stassun, C. Ziegler, D. R. Anderson, S. C. C. Barros, D. Bayliss, C. Briceño, D. M. Conti, C. D. Dressing, X. Dumusque, P. Figueira, W. Fong, S. Gill, F. Hawthorn, J. M. Jenkins, Eric L.N. Jensen, M. A. F. Keniger, D. W. Latham, N. Law, J. J. Lissauer, A. W. Mann, L. D. Nielsen, H. Osborn, M. Paegert, S. Seager, R. P. Schwarz, A. Shporer, G. Srdoc, P. A. Strøm, J. N. Winn, P. J. Wheatley

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Works

We present the discovery and confirmation of a transiting hot bloated super-Neptune using photometry from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope (LCOGT) and radial velocity measurements from the High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher (HARPS). The host star TOI-2498 is a V = 11.2, G-type (T_eff = 5905 ± 12 K) solar-like star with a mass of 1.12 ± 0.02 M_⊙ and a radius of 1.26 ± 0.04 R_⊙. The planet, TOI-2498 b, orbits the star with a period of 3.7 d, has a radius of …

Native Seed Scoop, 2023 Summer Edition, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Native Seed Scoop

Contents:

--- Seed production plots are in bloom at the TPC
--- Upcoming Events
--- What's Your Scoop?
--- Recent National Meetings
--- Exploring Collaborative Marketing Effort for Native Seed
--- TPC Scoop
--- Natural Enemies Can Control Black Bean Aphid
--- In Other News

Bridging The Transition To Housing: A Social Justice Framework To Guide The Practice Of Occupational Therapists And Other Professionals Who Support Individuals With Experiences Of Homelessness (2nd Ed), Carrie Marshall, Rebecca Gewurtz, Skye Barbic, Laurence Roy, Abrial Cooke, Rosemary Lysaght

Occupational Therapy Publications

Occupational therapists have been supporting individuals who experience homelessness for several decades in their roles as community mental health therapists, on in-patient units, in traumatic brain injury programs, and in multiple other roles. Only recently, however, has this area of practice been acknowledged as distinct. Homelessness is growing in several high and middle-income countries worldwide. Occupational therapists have increasingly expressed an interest in gaining the knowledge and skills to effectively support individuals who experience homelessness, and in recent years, research in occupational therapy that focuses specifically on persons who experience homelessness has grown. The majority of individuals who have been …

A Resource Guide And Template For Social Reading Apps, Baylee Adams

Final Projects Summer 2023

This guide is to be of use for librarians and libraries looking to create/modify information surrounding reading applications with social features, such as Goodreads, Instagram, and TikTok.

Pride And Privacy: A Practical Guide For Privacy Programming For Older Adults In Public Libraries, Madelyn Kozak

Final Projects Summer 2023

This informational guide has been created to assist public libraries in the creation of program plans to teach older adults (60 and above) best practices when interacting with technology. It aims to facilitate privacy programming at public libraries that is more in line with the digital behaviours of older adults. The guide will highlight some of the ways that older adults interact with digital information and technology as well as how they are vulnerable using these technologies. It will include information regarding older adults’ own perceptions of their privacy online and their privacy behaviours. Some current technological programs for older …

Common University Of North Toronto & The A. Scott Library Project Proposal For An Ai-Powered Chatbot In The Library, Annalisa Gatti

Final Projects Summer 2023

No abstract provided.

Being Kind To Diverse Minds: Creating A Neurodiverse Library Environment With Technology, Olivia Kerr

Final Projects Summer 2023

No abstract provided.

Bridging The Gap: A Guide For Teaching Seniors, Jim Donovan

Final Projects Summer 2023

No abstract provided.

Sentiment Analysis Of Tweets About Chatgpt, Hanna Dodd

Final Projects Summer 2023

No abstract provided.

“Source?” “I Made It Up”: The Ethics Of Citing Chatgpt In Academia, Carling Dekay

Final Projects Summer 2023

With the rapid growth of language-learning models like ChatGPT, academia has been forced to reckon with the way the tool can be used as a citation source. However, given the secrecy of the tool's dataset and its inability to provide sources for the information it provides, the question of if using it is plagiarism has become more pressing. Examining fanfiction as a source for how plagiarism and AI has been dealt with, the paper examines the paradox of citing ChatGPT and other models like it and the central question of how and when we can use it and use it …

Libraries, Makerspaces And Wargaming, Stuart Drope

Final Projects Summer 2023

This paper focuses on understanding if public libraries can and should form deeper relationships with wargaming and modelling hobby communities. Already adjacent to maker communities, wargaming and modelling communities often exist in third spaces that are explicitly paid. Libraries may want to consider partnering with local communities to promote miniature painting and hobbying.

Ai And Library Programming, Harmeen Singh

Final Projects Summer 2023

Emerging technologies have impacted the ways in which public libraries exist. From e-books, to 3D printing, and everything in between, gone are the times when libraries housed just books. And now with AI landing on the scene, public librarians are watching to see just how the new technology will change the library world again. While AI programs such as ChatGPT have made their impact obvious for some institutions, such as universities and academic writing, it is less obvious for how they may work in a public library space. Often times, when the conversation of AI and libraries comes up, it …

Digital Literacy In Academic Libraries: Frameworks, Case Studies, And Considerations, Megan Palmer

Final Projects Summer 2023

Digital literacy has been explored by academic librarians for many years, however, throughout the ‘post’ pandemic world there has been an increase in digital literacy instruction in reaction to a world of thriving mis- and dis-information. Implementation of new library programs, especially regarding evolving digital skills and technologies can be both time consuming and intimidating. The intention of this report is to provide resources for the implementation of a successful digital literacy program in the post-secondary context. This report will describe a widely used digital literacy framework, explore successful case studies of the implementation of an institutional specific digital literacy …

The Dark Side Of Giving: Examining The Relationship Between The Dark Tetrad And Charitable Behavior, Bruno Bonfá-Araujo, Bonnie Simpspon, Julie Aitken Schermer

Management and Organizational Studies Publications

While the relationships between aversive personality traits and prosocial behavior still leave a lot up for debate, typically, people with a darker personality tend not to be associated with prosocial behavior. Interestingly, a few studies have found that behaving prosocially is not incompatible with the Dark Tetrad. In this study, we examine the relationships between the Dark Tetrad (subclinical narcissism and psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and everyday sadism) and charitable giving. Individuals (N = 529) completed measures of the Dark Tetrad, the Big Five, and individual charitable giving questions. Direct-entry regression revealed that everyday sadism positively predicted keeping more money …

Generative Artificial Intelligence In Education, Part One: The Dynamic Frontier, Yu-Chang Hsu, Yu-Hui Ching

Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), such as ChatGPT, has taken the world by storm. ChatGPT attracted 1 million users in 5 days and 100 million users in 2 months since its launch in November 2022. In this first article of a two-part series, we discuss the overall dynamic frontier of GenAI, its potential uses and benefits in education, essential abilities in the age of GenAI, and the corresponding issues and concerns of this new technology. In the next article of this series, we will expand upon the discussion of the dynamic frontier of GenAI to examine various aspects related to GenAI …

Migraine Journeys: An Exploration In Connecting Cultures, Ashley D. Barnes

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

"Migraine Journeys: An Exploration in Connecting Cultures" is a research project that looks at headaches from different cultures. Through the blog "Beyond Migraine Pain," this project looks at how different cultures use language, how they think about headaches, and how they treat them. The goal is to shed light on how migraines affect people and communities around the world and get rid of the stigmas that come with this disease. Such as women only being the only ones to get migraines and not men, the fact that very simple everyday actions can manage migraines because they aren’t “that serious”, and …

Fundraisers For Pajamas For Residents At Deasano Assisted Living, Melissa Ruvalcaba

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

After brainstorming and drawing on my final proposal for my project in 492, I decided that I either created two different kinds of fundraisers for those in need at Desano Assisted living or I create an event where people donate essentials for the nursing home. I came to the conclusion that creating fundraisers and providing the residents with their needs/wants from the funds raised was more beneficial. Raising money myself is going to give me the opportunity to provide the residents with personalized items that will provide them with a better quality of life. It has and will continue to …