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Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2023-03-28, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Academic Policies Committee

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Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies Book Launch With Visiting Professor Gaia Bernstein, Intellectual Property And Information Law Program

2023 Event Invitations

Join Cardozo's Intellectual Property and Information Law Program for A Conversation with Visiting Professor Gaia Bernstein, to discuss her new book, Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies. Bernstein will be joined by Cardozo Professor Sam Weinstein to discuss Unwired and how we can use the legal system to resolve technology overuse.

Deconstruction Of Anies Baswedan’S Political Image On Twitter Through The Hashtag #Aniesgabenerpembohong, Arlan Siddha, Widuri Wulandari

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This paper aims to find out the deconstruction of a political image in the social media space with an interesting contemporary phenomenon to observe through #AniesGabenerPembong which was trending on Twitter in October, at the same time as the announcement of Anies Baswedan’s candidacy as a presidential candidate in 2024 by the NasDem Party. Social media as a means of two-way communication is used as a communication platform to shape the political image of elites or political parties. Twitter is one of the media that is used as a means to spread political messages quickly to form public opinion. This …

Recent Research Progresses Of Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Yu Luo, Ru-Qin Ma, Zheng-Liang Gong, Yong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

All solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) are considered to be one of the most promising next-generation energy storage systems, due to the promises of high energy density and safety. Although the use of solid-state electrolytes could effectively suppress the "shuttle effect" and self-discharge of the conventional liquid lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery, the commercialization of ASSLSBs has been seriously hampered by the electrolyte degradation, electrode/electrolyte interfacial deterioration, electrochemo-mechanical failure, lithium dendrite growth and electrode pulverization, etc. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent research progresses on the solid-state electrolytes, sulfur-containing composite cathodes, lithium metal and lithium alloy anodes, and electrode/electrolyte interfaces in …

Bimetallic Compound Catalysts With Multiple Active Centers For Accelerated Polysulfide Conversion In Li-S Batteries, Wu-Xing Hua, Jing-Yi Xia, Zhong-Hao Hu, Huan Li, Wei Lv, Quan-Hong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Practical applications of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are hindered mainly by the low sulfur utilization and severe capacity fading derived from the polysulfide shuttling. Catalysis is an effective remedy to those problems by promoting the conversion of polysulfides to reduce their accumulation in the electrolyte, which needs the catalyst to have efficient adsorption ability to soluble polysulfides and high activity for their conversion. In this work, we have proposed a bimetallic compound of NiCo₂S₄ anchored onto sulfur-doped graphene (NCS@SG) to fabricate a catalytic interlayer for Li-S batteries. Compared to CoS, the NiCo₂S₄ demonstrated much higher …

Coni-Based Bimetal-Organic Framework Derived Carbon Composites Multifunctionally Modified Separators For Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Yan-Jie Wang, Hong-Yu Cheng, Ji-Yue Hou, Wen-Hao Yang, Rong-Wei Huang, Zhi-Cong Ni, Zi-Yi Zhu, Ying Wang, Ke-Yi Wei, Yi-Yong Zhang, Xue Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

The commercial application of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSB) is still limited by the irreversible capacity fading caused by the shuttle of lithium polysulfides (LIPS). To address this issue, a bimetal (nickel, cobalt)-organic framework (MOF) derived carbon, (Ni, Co)/C, was prepared to modify the separator. The multifunctionally modified separator effectively captures LIPS, ensuring the stability and reversibility of sulfur fixation, while providing catalytic activity and improving ionic conductivity. The cobalt metal has a larger coordination number, more pore structure distribution, larger specific surface area, more surface C=O, and smaller particle size to achieve a large and rapid chemical sulfur fixation. The high …

Preface To The Special Issue On Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Jia-Jia Chen, Ren-Jie Chen, Zhong Jin

Journal of Electrochemistry

No abstract provided.

Evaluation And Treatment Of Postoperative Periprosthetic Humeral Fragility Fractures, Evangeline F. Kobayashi, Surena Namdari, Mara Schenker, George S. Athwal, Jaimo Ahn

Rothman Institute Papers

Postoperative periprosthetic humeral shaft fractures represent a growing and difficult complication to treat given the aging patient population and associated bone loss. Determining the best treatment option is multifactorial, including patient characteristics, fracture pattern, remaining bone stock, and implant stability. Possible treatment options include nonoperative management with bracing or surgical intervention. Nonoperative treatment has been shown to have higher nonunion rates, thus should only be selected for a specific patient population with minimally displaced fractures or those that are unfit for surgery. Surgical management is recommended with prosthetic loosening, fracture nonunion, or failure of nonoperative treatment. Surgical options include open …

Florida Politics, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

For those who think that sport and politics are separate entities, I offer a look at the strange world of Florida politics and the presidential aspirations of the governor of Florida. I do this as a historian and, in particular, a sport historian; as a Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Central Florida; and as a citizen of Florida and the United States.

Unveiling The Dark Side In Smartphone Addiction: Mediation Of Strain And Moderation Of Hedonic Use On Well-Being, Murad Moqbel, Saggi Nevo, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah

Information Systems Faculty Publications

Purpose

The research purpose is to investigate the mediating and moderating relationships between smartphone addiction and well-being (i.e. health-related quality of life).

Design/methodology/approach

A survey of 236 smartphone users was used to test the research model.

Findings

The structural equation modeling analysis results show that smartphone addiction negatively impacts well-being by draining a key personal resource, energy, thus creating strain. The adverse effect of smartphone addiction on users' well-being is found to be more intense when smartphones are used for hedonic purposes.

Research limitations/implications

Through the conservation of resources theory lens, this study increases our understanding of the role of …

Policing And Behavioral Health Conditions, Jeffrey W. Swanson, Marvin S. Swartz, Brandon Garrett

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Expansion Of The Police Role In Responding To Mental Health Crises Over The Past Fifty Years: Driving Factors, Race Inequities And The Need To Rebalance Roles, Amy C. Watson, Taleed El-Sabawi

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Triaging Mental Health Emergencies: Lessons From Philadelphia, Jennifer D. Wood, Evan Anderson

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

In Consideration Of The Behavioral Health Of Police, Meret S. Hofer, Jennifer Rineer

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Journal Staff

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

New Understanding Of Coal Seam Distribution Law: Coal Accumulation Model Controlled By Paleoclimate Evolution, Hou Haihai, Chen Hongzhen, Shao Longyi, Pan Zizi

Coal Geology & Exploration

It is very important for coal and coal-measure gas exploration to correctly understand the distribution law of coal seam and its main control factors in different coal accumulation models. Based on the review of the theories and models of paleogeographic coal control, coal accumulation in sequence stratigraphy, allochthonous coal accumulation and multiple coal accumulation theoretical system, a new coal accumulation model under the control of climatic revolution was proposed through the analyses of the Jurassic coal-bearing strata in the southern margin of Junggar Basin. The paleotemperature and paleohumidity during Badaowan Formation(coal accumulation period), Sangonghe Formation, Xishanyao Formation (coal accumulation period) …

Mechanism Of Coal Fine-Bubble Coupling In The Unsaturated Flow Stage Of Coalbed Methane Drainage, Han Wenlong, Li Yong, Chen Xiangsheng, Zhuo Qiming, Wang Yanbin

Coal Geology & Exploration

To reveal the mechanism of interaction between coal fines and gas in the unsaturated flow stage of coalbed methane (CBM) drainage, it is essential to formulate the drainage system and improve the gas production. The effect of air bubbles with different diameters on coal fines with different particle sizes and densities was systematically experimented through the experiment device for microscopic interaction between the air bubble and the coal fines. Meanwhile, the influence of air bubbles on the migration trajectory and velocity of coal fines and the characteristics of coal fine capturing by air bubbles were also analyzed. The results show …

Deformation Prediction Of Open-Pit Mine Slope Based On Abc-Grnn Combined Model, Ning Yongxiang, Cui Ximin, Cui Jianguo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Accurate prediction of slope deformation in open-pit mine is an important guarantee for effective disaster early warning of slope. The traditional slope deformation prediction method is unable to characterize and comprehensively analyze the effect of various factors on slope deformation. In view of this, the combined prediction model (ABC-GRNN) of an artificial bee colony algorithm (ABC) and the optimized generalized regression neural network (GRNN) was proposed for slope deformation in open-pit mine. In this prediction model, the following 5 factors affecting the slope deformation of open-pit mine are considered comprehensively: mining disturbance, rainfall, rainfall duration, temperature and humidity. Herein, the …

Optimization Of Cemented Filling Material Ratio Based On Rsm-Bbd Method And Engineering Application, Wang Shushuai, Xu Bin, Li Yang, Yang Zhen

Coal Geology & Exploration

In view of the problems of large stacking of solid waste caused by roof caving method in coal seam mining and imbalance between mining and filling in long-wall cemented backfilling, the No.31 ming area of Chahasu Coal Mine in Inner Monogolia uses continuous mining and filling roadway cemented backfilling mining technology, adopting the “mining at intervals of three” mining method and the “three with high strength filling and one with low strength filling” filling mode. The filling material ratio has an important influence on the filling cost and effect. In order to solve the problems of high cement consumption and …

Mechanical Properties And Mechanism Of Co-Curing Saline Soil With Coal Solid Waste, Dong Chenxi, Wang Nianqin, Li Jiangshan, Chen Xin, Yan Xusheng, Ma Wei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Under the research background of resource utilization of solid wastes in the arid and semiarid regions, a new curing material was developed with the coal wastes (such as the coal gangue (CG) and coal metakaolin (CMK)), the carbide slag (CS) that is a waste material readily available in the arid region, and the ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Besides, its mechanical properties and microscopic change mechanism in curing of saline soil in the arid and semi-arid regions were discussed. Based on the laboratory experiment, the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) characteristics of curing saline soil in different ages were studied by replacing …

Feasibility Study Of Nature Source In-Seam Exploration, Hu Ze’An, Cao Lingkai, Liu Qinjie, Ji Guangzhong, Xi Chaoqiang, Wu Rongxin

Coal Geology & Exploration

The conventional explosive seismic sources are very tightly controlled in high-gas mine, and a novel non-explosive channel wave method is urgently needed as an alternative. Therefore through the theoretical analysis and numerical simulation experiments, we demostrated that the coal seam satisfied the geophysical conditions to develop the nature source in-seam wave. The time-domain numerical simulation experiment of the passive source channel wave was successfully realized by constructing the nature source in-seam wave model with three stochastic terms, including the stochastic spatial position, stochastic initial excitation time and stochastic amplitude of seismic source. We performed frequency dispersion spectrum calculation on the …

Wavefield Separation Of P- And S-Waves Based On Modified Pseudo-Helmholtz Decomposition Operator In Transverse Isotropic Media, Liu Zhaoshun, Du Qizhen, Lyu Wenhao, Zhou Shihao, Fu Liyun

Coal Geology & Exploration

The separation of P- and S-wave fields is a significant step in elastic reverse-time migration (ERTM), which can effectively eliminate the waveform crosstalk and image artifacts, thus improving the precision of imaging. In anisotropic media, nonstationary spatial filters or low-rank approximation methods are commonly used to separate the wavefields. However, the application of multiple Fourier transforms results in the high computation costs of the above wavefield separation methods. Based on the idea of constructing the isotropic decoupling equations of P- and S- waves with the Helmholtz operator, a modified pseudo-Helmholtz decomposition operator was proposed to eliminate the amplitude distortion. Then, …

Inversion Of Self-Potential Data Based On Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm, Lang Jianxiang, Tang Hongzhi, Ai Hanbing

Coal Geology & Exploration

Self-potential (SP) method is a natural source geophysical prospecting technology with low cost and simple operation for field observation. Generally, the inversion of SP data has the characteristics of ill-posedness and non-linearity. The conventional inversion algorithms are classified into the types of local optimization and global search. However, it is hard for the gradient-based local optimization algorithm to obtain the global optimal solution, and the inversion results are dependent on the construction of initial model. The traditional global search algorithm has the disadvantages of low convergence rate, insufficient ability of escaping local minima and instability. Thus, a new global optimization …

Forward Modeling Of Radio-Magnetotelluric Method Based On Julia Acceleration And Study On Effect Of Displacement Current, Mei Zhuxu, Yuan Yuan, Zhou Feng, Zhou Cong, Zhang Lincheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Radio-magnetotelluric method (RMT) is one of the important tools for shallow surface electromagnetic exploration. Since the exploration frequency band is 10‒300 kHz, the propagation of electromagnetic fields is greatly affected by the dielectric permittivity of the earth. The electromagnetic response calculated with traditional quasi-static conditions severely restricts the accuracy of RMT forward modeling and further affects the resolution of the inversion imaging. In response to this problem, a numerical simulation method of full-current RMT electromagnetic response based on Julia parallel acceleration was proposed. Then, the calculation of each frequency point was sent through the distributed computing in Julia to different …

A Fault Diagnosis Method Of Rescue Lifting Vehicle Based On Spectral Clustering, Li Lijing, Chang Dashuai, Li Lei, Chai Junfei

Coal Geology & Exploration

In allusion to the characteristics of complex structure of rescue lifting vehicle, the poor independence of working condition and fault data, and the difficulty in fault diagnosis, we proposed a fault diagnosis algorithm of rescue lifting vehicle with the semi-supervised support vector machine in this paper. In the algorithm, the information on hidden features of the original fault data was mined with the idea of spectral clustering, to effectively distinguish the independent structural features of the fault information in the component system with different degrees of coupling. Firstly, a fault map was established based on the original input data. Then, …

From Laboratory To Field: Unsupervised Domain Adaptation For Plant Disease Recognition In The Wild, Xinlu Wu, Xijian Fan, Peng Luo, Sruti Das Choudhury, Tardi Tjahjadi, Chunhua Hu

School of Computing: Faculty Publications

Plant disease recognition is of vital importance to monitor plant development and predicting crop production. However, due to data degradation caused by different conditions of image acquisition, e.g., laboratory vs. field environment, machine learning-based recognition models generated within a specific dataset (source domain) tend to lose their validity when generalized to a novel dataset (target domain). To this end, domain adaptation methods can be leveraged for the recognition by learning invariant representations across domains. In this paper, we aim at addressing the issues of domain shift existing in plant disease recognition and propose a novel unsupervised domain adaptation method via …

Faculty Senate Agenda, April 3, 2023, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes - March 13, 2023
• University Business
• Faculty Senate Presidency Business
• Information
• Educational Policies Committee - March 2, 2023
• Reports
• Budget and Faculty Welfare Committee Annual Report
• Sustainability Council Annual Report
• Old Business
• Changes to SNAC
• Code 404
• New Business
• Resolution: Amendments to the USU Student Code of Conduct
• Faculty Senate President Elect
• Faculty Senate Executive Committee Membership
• Adjourn

Educational Intervention To Mitigate The Effects Of Bullying In The Student Nurse Population, Dawna E. Rutherford

Dissertations

Bullying behaviors are an unfortunate part of the nursing profession. Prominent organizations condemn behavior such as bullying, because of potential harm it could have upon nurses and healthcare. Researchers established the potential detriment of bullying to nurses and have investigated prevention interventions yet limited information regarding interventions for the student nurse population exists. Though complete eradication of bullying from the nursing profession is unlikely, nursing students need to have the appropriate skills to mitigate bullying behaviors.

The goals of the study were to: (1) analyze the state of the science regarding bullying interventions in the nursing profession, (2) evaluate the …

Trait-Based Assembly Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Communities Determines Soil Carbon Formation And Retention, Caitlyn C. A. Horsch, Pedro M. Antunes, Catherine Fahey, A. Stuart Grandy, Cynthia M. Kallenbach

Faculty Publications

Fungi are crucial for soil organic carbon (SOC) formation, especially for the more persistent mineral-associated organic C (MAOC) pool. Yet, evidence for this often overlooks arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) communities and how their composition and traits impact SOC accumulation.

We grew sudangrass with AMF communities representing different traits conserved at the family level: competitors, from the Gigasporaceae family; ruderals, from the Glomeraceae family; or both families combined. We labeled sudangrass with 13C-CO2 to assess AMF contributions to SOC, impacts on SOC priming, and fungal biomass persistence in MAOC.

Single-family AMF communities decreased total SOC by 13.8%, likely due to fungal …

A Plea For Scale, And Why It Matters For Invasive Species Management, Biodiversity And Conservation, Nicholas A. Mcmillan, Samuel D. Fuhlendorf, Craig A. Davis, Robert G. Hamilton, Landon. K. Neumann, Samantha M. Cady

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

1. Invasive species are suspected to be major contributors to biodiversity declines worldwide. Counterintuitively, however, invasive species effects are likely scale dependent and are hypothesized to be positively related to biodiversity at large spatial scales. Past studies investigating the effect of invasion on biodiversity have been mostly conducted at small scales (<100 m²) that cannot represent large dynamic landscapes by design. Therefore, replicated experimental evidence supporting a negative effect of invasive plants on biodiversity is lacking across many landscape types, including large grasslands.

2. We collected data across eight large (333–809 ha) grassland landscapes managed with pyric herbivory—that is the recoupling …

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