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Data Analysis Of Lossy Generative Data Compression For Robust Remote Deep Inference, Silvija Kokalj-Filipovic

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

How does compression affect topological data features and can that be related to classification accuracy?

Developing Carbon Quantum Dots As Multimodal Contrast Agents, Nicholas Whiting

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

No abstract provided.

Inclusive Peer Learning Pedagogy With Augmented Reality– Ipear, Chryssa Themeli, Ekaterina Prasolova-Førland

Pedagogy and the Human Sciences

The paper aims to show a pedagogical design focusing on peer learning and augmented reality to improve students' engagement, motivation, and empowerment. During the pandemic, strong research evidence suggested that collaborative and inclusive approaches such as peer learning simultaneously enhance mental health, student satisfaction and learning outcomes. Augmented reality unveils the positive effects of visual learning, which could be used creatively to stimulate interest, creativity, and participation. Thus, the pedagogy is philosophically framed within social learning and self-efficacy theories. Inclusion is defined as the social value of sharing information, devices and ideas and as instructional design that respects the learners' …

Fintech: How And Is It Being Taught In Academia?, Michael Thomas, Abby Milner

Graduate Research Showcase

Merriam Webster defines Fintech as “products and companies that employ newly developed digital and online technologies in the banking and financial services industries” (Merriam-Webster). Fintech, short for financial technology, is not new; however, it has become a hot topic as of recently. During the pandemic, Fintech and the many apps and programs that make up financial technology began to surge. Applications that made applying for loans and moving money easily between friends and businesses were of utmost importance during this time. Instant financial results and access are only continuing in demand. The days of going into a brick-and-mortar building and …

Preliminary Analysis Of Landscape Associations For Virginia Opossum Roadkills, Lucy Beck

Graduate Research Showcase

Methods for mitigating wildlife-vehicle collisions are important for the health of local wildlife populations and for driver safety. A variety of spatial, temporal, and biological factors are known to influence these collisions, and the combination of these factors varies for any given road. Therefore, understanding the spatial distribution of roadkill on the local landscape scale is required for effective mitigation planning. Furthermore, the distribution of roadkill on a local scale aids in our understanding of species’ ranges and the environmental factors associated with habitat use. A total of 620 Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) roadkills were recorded during a 10-year period …

“Just Don’T Frighten The Horses”: Discussing Porn And Kink In Fandom Spaces, Hillary Hencely

Graduate Research Showcase

In my presentation, I plan to discuss why the banning of sexually explicit content is occurring in fandom spaces, who is trying to ban this content, and why it should matter to people both inside and outside of fandom. I also intend to look at these answers within the framework of feminism and fandom culture. When fanfiction is considered to be literature, it is easy to see why fanfiction matters. This is especially true when the authors of fanfiction are primarily women and are told that their content might be harmful to others through the reasoning that pornography is anti-feminist. …

The Effects Of Oral Contraceptives On The Mental Health Of Active Females, Sarah Alligood

Graduate Research Showcase

Background: The use of oral contraceptives (OC) to regulate athletic performance has increased in recent years. Literature indicates as OC usage increases, feelings of well-being among those using OCs have decreased. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of OCs on the mental health of active females. I hypothesized that OC-users would report lower values related to well-being and higher values related to depressive symptoms compared to those using other forms of hormonal contraceptive (HC) and no contraceptive. Participants: 74 biological females, over the age of 18, that engaged in 150 minutes of exercise per week. …

Fluorescent Analysis Of Protein Localization In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Lewis Barr, Ellen France Phd

Graduate Research Showcase

A principal objective of cellular biology is to identify the function of proteins as they interact with their environment. Cellular localization provides context for the function and interactions of proteins. In this study, we seek to identify the localization of three proteins within Saccharomyces cerevisiae through C-terminal green fluorescent protein epitope tagging and subsequent fluorescent microscopy. As 75% of the yeast proteome has been classified, this project seeks to fill the remaining gap in unidentified cellular localization by investigating the proteins fsh3, gid10, and ade13. The analysis of high-resolution localization and comparative phylogenetic data reveals potential cellular environments and protein …

Emerging Vibrio Harveyi And Vibrio Campbellii Pathogens In Georgia Waters, Cameron Brown

Graduate Research Showcase

In the face of global warming and ocean acidification, waterborne pathogens are geographically expanding and rapidly evolving. The Vibrio genus contains a number of pathogens of humans and aquatic animals, many of which benefit from elevated temperatures and low pH conditions. Vibrio harveyi and Vibrio campbellii belong to the Harveyi clade and are barely distinguishable upon their genetic make-up. Natively found in warm waters of Asia and South America, these species are well-established pathogens that infect fish, shrimp, and mollusks. Due to climate change, the Southeastern United States is potentially becoming an accommodating environment for these pathogens, however this has …

We Are ... Marshall, March 29, 2023, Office Of Marshall University Communication

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

Integrating And Optimizing Genomic, Weather, And Secondary Trait Data For Multiclass Classification, Vamsi Manthena, Diego Jarquín, Reka Howard

Department of Statistics: Faculty Publications

Modern plant breeding programs collect several data types such as weather, images, and secondary or associated traits besides the main trait (e.g., grain yield). Genomic data is high-dimensional and often over-crowds smaller data types when naively combined to explain the response variable. There is a need to develop methods able to effectively combine different data types of differing sizes to improve predictions. Additionally, in the face of changing climate conditions, there is a need to develop methods able to effectively combine weather information with genotype data to predict the performance of lines better. In this work, we develop a novel …

What Do Struggling Readers Think?, Janelle Butler, Emily Blankenship, Samuel Conway, Brittany Culbreath, Marine Foron-Leabeater, Michael Ferra, Damiale Johnson, Megan King, Kimberly Vinson, Leila Warren, Linda Bradley, Alexandra Berglund

Graduate Research Showcase

Research Question How do struggling readers identify their experiences with reading, both inside and outside of school?

Purpose In an era of high stakes testing and pressure for students to demonstrate academic achievement, particularly in reading, the state of Georgia has emphasized additional rigor over the past ten years. Data demonstrates that 36% of Georgia’s children read below grade level at the end of third grade (GADOE, 2022). A range of efforts to improve reading levels include the establishment of the Deal Center, Senate Dyslexia Bill (SB 48), and a state reading task force addressing teacher preparation for teaching reading. …

The Effect Of Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana) On Soil Macrofauna (Diplopoda And Oligochaeta), Joseph M. Mcgee, Bruce Snyder

Graduate Research Showcase

Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) is a relatively recent invader of North America. Its ecological effects are still being explored, including those affecting soil macrofauna such as millipedes (Diplopoda) and earthworms (Clitellata: Oligochaeta). These animals play important roles in many soil processes so understanding how they respond to invasive species is vital to soil health. A previous study exploring potential herbicide control was completed in 2019, however as of 2022 there are still treatment zones with little to no Callery pear alongside fully invaded plots, providing an optimal habitat mosaic for comparison. This allowed us to pursue two research goals: To …

Effects Of American Sign Language On Communication For Students With Language Deficits, Haley Thigpen

Graduate Research Showcase

Effects of American Sign Language on Communication for Students with Language Deficits was conducted in a K-2 self-contained class at a primary school. This research was conducted in order to study the benefits of the use of American Sign Language (ASL) for students in order to communicate in the classroom setting. Ensuring that students with a language deficit have a form of communication in the classroom is key to making sure that they are getting the most out of their educational experience. Researchers have demonstrated the benefits of sign language including effective communication, speech and emotional development, lowered frustration levels, …

Determining Ankle Stability In Collegiate Athletes Using The Biodex Balance System, Delayne Rotolo

Graduate Research Showcase

Context: An ankle injury is the most common lower extremity injury in sports because of the amount of force that goes through the ankle. Understanding the athlete’s ankle stability can better inform a medical team on the probability of an ankle injury occurring and help to mitigate the risk. Objective: The Biodex Balance System (BBS) was used to investigate potential fluctuations in ankle stability over an athlete’s season. Design: Experimental study Patients/Participants: A total of 30 Division II college athletes (25 female, 5 male; ages 18-22) volunteered as subjects. Methods: Athlete single leg test and the Clinical Test of Sensory …

Perception Of Athletic Trainer’S Social Support During An Athlete’S Injury, Alexa Pellack

Graduate Research Showcase

Objective Psychological support for an athlete is equally as important as physiological support when it comes to injury recovery. The purpose of this research was to determine if athletic.trainers feel comfortable and equipped to provide social support for athletes during injury recovery and understand athletic trainers’ views on sports psychology course offerings within an accredited athletic training program. Design A 16 questions Qualtrics survey with 4 demographic questions, 7 yes/no questions, and 5 scaled questions (1 = least comfortable to 4 = most comfortable) was used. Participants 29 certified athletic trainers, recruited via convivence and snowball sampling met inclusion criteria …

Effects Of Roadways On Seasonal Movement Strategies And Mate Location Success In An Imperiled Pit Viper (Crotalus Horridus), Elizabeth J. Noble

Graduate Research Showcase

Understanding animal movement behavior is fundamental to effective conservation and management. Within populations, various movement strategies can be displayed in search of critical resources, and these strategies are influenced by multiple factors related to individuals and the environment. Mating partners are one critical resource that affect movement during mating seasons. For many large-bodied snakes, male mate-searching movements are the primary determinant of mate location success, however, males incur significant risks associated with elevated movement. In an increasingly human-modified world, this often includes increased interactions with anthropogenic landscape features. A recent range-wide status assessment for Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) identified roadways …

Help Me Help You: Impact Of Outreach On Recruitment And Client Engagement, Mary Brigid Harding, Abigail Mccabe

Graduate Research Showcase

The purpose of this research is to determine how much outreach is too much outreach when recruiting students to Georgia College Graduate Programs. Within the College of Business and Technology we track inquiries and applicants as well as tracking the outreach that is conducted within the office. The outreach tracking, being updated weekly, is intended to watch for potential impact on our conversion rates. The process being researched is that we will find the point at which outreach increasing conversion rates might plateau, and if ever it were to go down due to “too much” outreach. We will be tracking …

Comparison Of Avian And Non-Avian Reptile Digestion On Small Mammal Remains And The Implications For Palaeoecological Interpretations., Todd B. Bennett*

Graduate Research Showcase

Small mammals are a uniquely important group in understanding paleoecology due to their restricted habitat and sensitivity to changing environments. The use of small mammal fossils has been widely documented in taphonomical and paleontological research, mainly in the form of owl pellet analysis. However, few studies have focused on other animal clades, though a small number have examined digestive damage due to mammals and reptiles. Research presented here examines digestive modification of small mammals caused by various species of snakes, a previously unresearched taxa, compared to previous work done on owl pellets. This study lays out a systematic approach for …

Fs Minutes 2023-03-29, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Fs Agenda 2023-03-29, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Italian Opera In New York City, 1825-1860, Davide Ceriani

College of Performing Arts Departmental Research

No abstract provided.

Hearing Entitled: The Federal Regulators' Response To Recent Bank Failures, Gop Financial Services

Video

No abstract provided.

Hobson, William Edward, 1844-1909 (Sc 3684), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3684. Treasury Department and Post Office Department correspondence and appointments relating to William E. Hobson’s service as a Claims Agent, Assessor of Internal Revenue for the Third Collection District of Kentucky, and Postmaster at Bowling Green, Kentucky.

2023-03-29_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

Contains the tables Statewide Hospital Capacity Report for COVID-19, COVID-19 Metrics, Statewide Hospital Available PPE Tracking for COVID-19, as well as the tables PPE Days On Hand and Patient Census.

Where Are My Stakeholders?: Identifying And Building Institutional Oer Support, Rachel Becker

OER & Beyond - Blog Archive

How many times have you heard a student say “I didn’t buy the textbook. I can’t afford it.” Have you even said those words yourself? Textbooks touch almost every aspect of a college or university. Some might seem obvious such as the bookstore, students, and faculty, while others might have important perspectives or insights to share but are often left out of the conversation. For example, OER creation and adoption can affect disability services staff who might work on making textbooks accessible for students, or advisors working with students to select courses. Building, growing, and maintaining a robust OER program …

Mathematical Modeling And Inverse Problems In Applications, Thanh T. Nguyen

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Mathematical models, based on ordinary or partial differential equations, are widely used to describe physical/chemical/biological processes and can be found in several applications: nondestructive testing, subsurface imaging, defense, medicine, environmental sciences, etc.

Advancing Nanofiber Research: Assessing Non Solvent Contributions To Structure Using Coaxial Electrospinning, Ping Lu

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Nanofibers play a vital role as precursors for fabricating a wide array of products spanning environmental and energy sustainability, biomedical, and healthcare applications The nanofiber characteristics, such as porosity, domains, and interfaces, are strongly influenced by the phase separation behavior among polymers, solvents, and nonsolvents in the liquid jet during the nanofabrication process However, the precise control and understanding of these phenomena at the level of individual nanofibers still need to be improved due to the need for more current technologies to provide sufficient spatial and temporal resolution To address this challenge, we employed coaxial electrospinning with a nonsolvent core …

Debunking Old Evolution Theories, Proposing New One (Near Neutral Balanced Selection Theory/Nnbst) Using Sars Cov 2 Genomic Data, Chun Wu

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

The COVID 19 pandemic has caused 672 million infections and 6 million deaths understanding the molecular evolution of this virus is critical to ending this pandemic • The SARS CoV 2 genome exhibits a time independent, constant genomic substitution rate ( despite increasing vaccinations and infected human cases (Figure 1 A) • Out of the three main evolutionary theories S electionist Theory/ST, Kimura’s Neutral Theory/KNT, Ohta’s Nearly Neutral Theory/ONNT), the SARS CoV 2 GSR seemingly follows KNT but this does not explain the critical intervention by vaccines and therapeutic drugs on the evolution of this virus I n this study …

The Mindful Athlete Program, Joanne Bullard, Sojung Kim

Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing and Health Professions Departmental Research

According to the spring 2020 NCAA Well-Being Study, collegiate student-athletes reported experiencing mental health concerns due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The data indicated that student-athletes were experiencing mental health concerns 150%-250% higher than historically reported (NCAA, 2020). These concerns were prevalent among all divisions. For Division III student-athletes, mental health concerns experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic included “feeling overwhelmed by all they had to do, sleep difficulties, feeling mentally exhausted, feeling very lonely, feeling a sense of loss, and feeling very lonely and sad” (NCAA, 2020). This study indicated desired resources of Division III student-athletes included elements …