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Applications Of Generative Adversarial Networks In Single Image Datasets, Dylan E. Cramer

Scholarly Horizons: University of Minnesota, Morris Undergraduate Journal

One of the main difficulties faced in most generative machine learning models is how much data is required to train it, especially when collecting a large dataset is not feasible. Recently there have been breakthroughs in tackling this issue in SinGAN, with its researchers being able to train a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) on just a single image with a model that can perform many novel tasks, such as image harmonization. ConSinGAN is a model that builds upon this work by concurrently training several stages in a sequential multi-stage manner while retaining the ability to perform those novel tasks.

Increased Light Exposure Decreases Lichen Abundance On Linden Trees In The Prairie Grassland Biome Of West Central Minnesota, Cameron Berthiaume, Sanjana Kidambi, Madelyn Schoenberger

Scholarly Horizons: University of Minnesota, Morris Undergraduate Journal

Percent lichen cover on the four cardinal faces of linden trees on the University of Minnesota Morris campus was recorded in order to determine if lichen abundance is linked to the varying levels of sunlight each cardinal face receives.

Smf Selection Based On N1 Parameters, Jis Abraham, Hymavathi Dadanu

Defensive Publications Series

In current implementations of Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) mobile core networks, there is no way to select a Session Management Function (SMF) based on N1 session management message parameters. This can lead to complex configuration issues for a mobile network operator in some scenarios and may also cause call drops in some scenarios. Presented herein are various techniques that provide for the ability to manage this issue with minimal impacts to mobile core network functions (NFs).

The Benefits Of Photo-Elicitation In Arts Administration Research, Elise Lael Kieffer

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

This article explores the benefits of incorporating the photo-elicitation method into interviews within arts and cultural administration, leadership, and management research. Photographs are often used to open communications when traditional verbal communication is less reliable, or hindered by cross-cultural interactions. Within the arts and culture, researchers often use different terminology than administrative practitioners, and administrators often use different terminology than art makers and creative practitioners. Photo-elicitation serves to bridge those gaps in communication and open participants up to opportunities for deeper reflection. This article gives examples from one narrative inquiry study that utilized both exclusively verbal questions and also photo-elicitation …

Minutes Staff Senate Meeting, March 9, 2023, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Staff Senate

Staff Senate Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Towards A Modelling Process For Simulating Socio-Ecosystems With A Focus On Climate Change Adaptation, Federico Cornacchia, Alberto Gabino Martinez-Hernandez, Marco Bidoia, Carlo Giupponi

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

As the impacts of climate change are expected to be increasingly disruptive, a growing share of the economic literature moved to modelling approaches to address the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental issues. Among them, System Dynamics (SD) stands out as a well-established modelling approach to analyse complex social-ecological systems. In order to benefit from such modelling exercises it is necessary to follow a structured process, bearing in mind that models should have as their ultimate ambition that of supporting decision-making processes. Yet, the connection with decision-making is addressed only in the last phases of the modelling process, with emphasis …

Saba Dutch Caribbean: Strategic Tourism Master Plan, A Beautiful Life Awaits, Robertico Croes, Kelly Semrad, Manuel Rivera, Sergio Alvarez

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

This report documents the Saba Strategic Tourism Master Plan, 2023-2028. The report provides directions to help Saba capitalize on new tourism related opportunities and overcome challenges that have emerged post pandemic. The plan is the outcome of a participatory process that includes multiple layers of tourism stakeholders including the residents, government officials, business owners, NGOs, community leaders, local organizations, and tourists. The plan observes that overall, there is a disconnect in the stakeholders’ message regarding the value of Saba. Tourists appreciate the value and beauty of Saba’s natural resources and authentic culture, yet residents undervalue themselves and Saba due to …

University Church Of Christ (Abilene, Tx) Records, 1903-1987, University Church Of Christ

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Access To Justice In The Southeast, Roger V. Skalbeck

Law Conference Materials

“Access to Justice in the Southeast” provides an overview of all Access to Justice Commission organizations in the Southeastern region of the United States. This guide also includes links to statewide legal information platforms, together with descriptions and links to additional region-specific efforts. The guide is supplemented with additional resources, including links to each region’s ABA Free Legal Answers site, when available. The guide was created in conjunction with the 2023 Southeastern Association of Law Libraries conference, held in Richmond, Virginia.

Evaluating Sustainable Options For Valorization Of Rice By-Products In Sri Lanka: An Approach For A Circular Business Model, W. A. M. A. N Illankoon, Chiara Milanese, A. K. Karunarathna, Kumuditha D. Hikkaduwa Epa Liyanage, A. M. Y. W. Alahakoon, Puhulwella G. Rathnasiri, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Sabrina Sorlini

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Due to the significant quantities of waste generated by the Sri Lankan rice industry, circular bioeconomy methodologies were applied to examine value-adding entrepreneurial activities for rice industry by-products (RIB). The study was conceived after scouring the existing literature on agricultural waste management and interviewing experts in the field and the rice industry. In the first phase, the suitability of valorizing alternatives for RIB was considered via a multi-criteria decision-making method. Valorization options, such as biochar production, energy purposes, composting, and other activities, were evaluated using an analytical hierarchy process (AHP) based on four criteria, namely environmental, social, technical, and economic …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - March 9, 2023, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the March 9, 2023 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

• Faculty awarded intramural grants for research
• Class of 2023 to celebrate match day
• SRFC and Dermatology interest group to host skin cancer screening
• Faculty development opportunities set for March 14
• Biomedical library hosts art exhibit
• Research and education to collide in new college of medicine building

Physics & Engineering Alumnus Pursues Phd In The Uk, Taylor University

2023 Website News Stories

No abstract provided.

Shadow Work Writers: A Literary Arts Panel And Reading, Daren Dean

Title III Professional Development Reports

Shadow Writers Transgressions, Transformations: the intersection of change and hurt, we find our characters, our verses, and ourselves,

Vol.50 N.33 March 9th 2023, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

The Panama Canal Treaties Were Carter’S Biggest Foreign Policy Win, Bruce Ledewitz

Newspaper Columns

Collected biweekly contributions to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site.

Taylor's Envision Film Festival Begins Thursday, Taylor University

2023 Website News Stories

No abstract provided.

Communiqué, March 9, 2009, Lindenwood University

Communiqué

The Communiqué was the faculty/staff newsletter for Lindenwood University/College from 1982 to 2016.

Understanding The Ethical Decision-Making Processes Of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioners, Lisa Krystosek

Dissertations

Equine-assisted psychotherapy is a unique field in which interdisciplinary teams of practitioners provide mental health services to clients. These teams are comprised of at least two practitioners, one licensed mental health specialist and one certified equine specialist. While ethics and ethical decision-making are significant issues in the mental health industry, there exists a significant gap in the literature pertaining to the ethical decision-making processes of interdisciplinary teams of equine-assisted psychotherapy practitioners. This dissertation aimed to address the gap through the development of an understanding of how teams of equine-assisted psychotherapy practitioners engage in ethical decision making. Further, the researcher sought …

Affected Family Members' Communicative Management Of Opioid Misuse Stigma: Applying And Rethinking The Stigma Management Communication Typology, Sydney O'Shay, Emily Pasman, Danielle L. Hicks, Suzanne Brown, Elizabeth Aguis, Stella M. Resko

Communication Studies and Philosophy Faculty Publications

Opioid misuse is a prevalent health problem in the United States with consequences extending past the person who misuses opioids to affected family members (AFM) through courtesy stigma. The goals of this study were to understand the stigma management communication (SMC) strategies employed by AFMs when they experience courtesy stigma and changes in strategies used over time. The findings from interviews with 34 AFMs suggest the SMC strategies they employ range from those that indicate acceptance of stigma and avoidance of stigma situations to strategies where AFMs actively challenge opioid misuse stigma. However, strategy use depended on the social context …

Daniel Sommer Papers, 1886-1968, Daniel Sommer

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Systems And Method For Viral Detection, Joshua P. Steimel, Alfredo Alexander-Katz

Pacific Patents

Systems and methods are provided for detecting viral particles, viral proteins, viral RNA, or viral DNA in multiple fluids. The methods consist of applying a magnetic torque to functionalized magnetic beads in a fluid solution resting on a functionalized substrate. The solution is comprised of one of the following: intact viral particles, viral proteins, RNA, or DNA. The presence and/or quantity of the aforementioned molecules or viruses is detected by measuring the translational velocity of the beads. The methods here described can detect multiple different species simultaneously using a multiplexed assay. Also, the systems here included are able to process …

A Solution Technique Of Transportation Problem In Neutrosophic Environment, Manas Karak, Animesh Mahata, Mahendra Rong, Supriya Mukherjee, Sankar Prasad Mondal, Said Broumi, Banamali Roy

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

In this article, we presented a ranking system based on the sign distance in a new direction, such that to compare different single-valued neutrosophic numbers (SVN-numbers), a decision maker has the chance of flexibility. We also developed some important definitions, like level-(α,β,γ) neutrosophic point, and some properties related to the sign distance ranking function. Finally, the sign distance ranking function is applied to solving the neutrosophic transportation problem (NTP) with SVN-number converted into a transportation problem (TP) with crisp data, and to illustrate the appropriateness of this function, we gave two numerical illustrations.

Creating An Anti-Harassment Policy For Workplace Sexual Discrimination, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Jasmine Kuzak

HCBE Faculty Articles

Harassment in the workplace can bring lawsuits, lower morale, decrease productivity, and increase employee turnover. Therefore, it is imperative that modern organizations offer inclusionary work environments where all employees are treated equitably and professionally in every workplace interaction, regardless of their gender. Each employee has the right to perform his/her expertise and passion in a professional organizational culture that promotes equal employment opportunities while prohibiting all forms of harassment and illegal discrimination. The methodology used in this paper is based on the personal experiences of two active human resource professionals along with an assessment of best practices in anti-harassment policies. …

B.L.L. V. Attorney General United States Of America

2023 Decisions

Agency

American Center For Civil Just V. Joshua Ambush

2023 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Usa V. Paul Harmon

2023 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Families' Experiences In The Virtual Hanen More Than Words Program During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lauren Denusik, Michelle Servais, Danielle Glista, Kathryn Hatherly, Sheila Moodie, Janis Oram Cardy, Elaine Weitzman, Bj Cunningham

PRECISe Preschool Speech and Language Publications

Abstract

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic required most pediatric rehabilitation programs to shift to a virtual delivery format without the benefits of evidence to support this transition. Our study explored families' experiences participating virtually in More Than Words, a program for parents of autistic children, with the goal of generating new evidence to inform both virtual service delivery and program development.

Method: Twenty-one families who recently completed a virtual More Than Words program participated in a semistructured interview. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed in NVivo using a top-down deductive approach that referenced a modified Dynamic Knowledge Transfer Capacity model. …

Never Judge A Website By Its Cover: A Mixed-Methods Investigation Into The Effectiveness Of A Tutorial On Lateral Reading, Andrea Baer, Daniel G. Kipnis

Libraries Scholarship

This poster will provide results of an IRB-approved study that assessed the effectiveness of an online tutorial on evaluating sources through lateral reading. Students who used lateral reading strategies were much more likely to accurately identify questionable sources as such. As students gained practice with lateral reading, the accuracy of their evaluations overall improved. Final reflection activities suggest that students' learning deepened as they considered ways that they might revise their evaluation strategies and how they might apply lateral reading strategies in their everyday life. In line with other research on lateral reading, this brief instructional intervention appears to have …

An Investigation Of Gold Open Access Publications Of Stem Faculty At A Public University In The United States (Poster), Daniel G. Kipnis, Denise Brush

Libraries Scholarship

In examining Gold Open Access Publishing at our university we discovered that after a library-sponsored Open Access Publishing Fund was created in 2017 that rates of science and engineering publication went up 176% In Engineering the percentage rate of increase from 2017 was 200%. Of the 46 Gold Open Access publications awarded since fund was created in 2017 33 were in science and engineering. Disciplinary differences in the rates of Gold Open Access publishing are also shared to help librarians focus on which disciplines are more inclined to publish in Gold Open Access journals. Libraries can support faculty with goals …

Affected Family Members’ Communicative Management Of Opioid Misuse Stigma: Applying And Rethinking The Stigma Management Communication Typology, Sydney O'Shay, Emily Pasman, Danielle L. Hicks, Suzanne Brown, Elizabeth Aguis, Stella M. Resko

Publications

Opioid misuse is a prevalent health problem in the United States with consequences extending past the person who misuses opioids to affected family members (AFM) through courtesy stigma. The goals of this study were to understand the stigma management communication (SMC) strategies employed by AFMs when they experience courtesy stigma and changes in strategies used over time. The findings from interviews with 34 AFMs suggest the SMC strategies they employ range from those that indicate acceptance of stigma and avoidance of stigma situations to strategies where AFMs actively challenge opioid misuse stigma. However, strategy use depended on the social context …