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New Abraham Corp. V. Estrada

All Decisions

ERAP Case.

A&J Estates Inc. V. Grindley

All Decisions

No abstract provided.

Considerations For And Development Of Sound Level Maps For The M16a4 Rifle, Reese D. Rasband

Theses and Dissertations

Small firearms can create sound levels exceeding the safe threshold of human hearing with even one shot. Understanding how the sound propagates will lead to better range and military drill design. This thesis describes errors associated with different predictive interpolation models for the M16A4. Before directly discussing potential sources of error, the thesis first seeks to validate the data acquired. This is done through waveform inspection with a focus on shot-to-shot consistency. Finding the standard deviation in level between a 10-shot volley provides a good baseline with which other sources of error can be compared to. For both peak and …

Has Covid-19 Affected Patenting In The United States?, Johnny Allen Cope

Theses and Dissertations

Scholars have studied how exogenous shocks affect innovation, yet the effects of COVID-19 on one measure of innovative activity, numbers of patent applications, are not well understood. This study looks at what effect disruptions related to COVID-19 have had on numbers of patent applications submitted by inventors in the United States. Using the Patent Examination Research Dataset from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker, I examine how numbers of patent applications have changed in 2020 and what effect economic disruptions, health disruptions, and nonpharmaceutical interventions related to COVID-19 have had on numbers …

A Machine Learning Approach That Integrates Clinical Data And Ptm Proteomics Identifies A Mechanism Of Ack1 Activation And Stabilization In Cancer, Eranga Roshan Balasooriya Loku Balasooriyage

Theses and Dissertations

Identification of novel cancer driver mutations is crucial for targeted cancer therapy, yet a difficult task especially for low frequency drivers. To identify cancer driver mutations, we developed a machine learning (ML) model to predict cancer hotspots. Here, we applied the ML program to 32 non-receptor tyrosine kinases (NRTKs) and identified 36 potential cancer driver mutations, with high probability mutations in 10 genes, including ABL1, ABL2, JAK1, JAK3, and ACK1. ACK1 is a member of the poorly understood ACK family of NRTKs that also includes TNK1. Although ACK1 is an established oncogene and high-interest therapeutic target, the exact mechanism of …

Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Art Room, Katherine Starr Dana

Masters Projects

This project examines culturally responsive teaching in the art education classroom. As diversity in student populations increase in art rooms all across the United States, there is a lack of diversity in the teaching workforce-which remains predominately White and female (Lee, 2012). In order to bridge the overwhelming demographic divide to meet the needs of all students, art teachers must become better positioned to work in increasingly diverse school populations and create meaningful connections to student’s experiences. In order to achieve this goal, art teachers must become culturally competent through the use of culturally responsive teaching. The project is a …

Retention Of Novice Teachers, Renna Varano

Masters Projects

The field of education is a constantly unsettled field with new pedagogical trends, new policies and immense attrition rates at every turn. Upon attempting to study the causes and effects of teacher attrition, it can be deduced that there is no one cause yet one major effect: student achievement. Schools that have lower rates of student achievement typically have difficulty maintaining a highly effective teaching staff. This issue affects any and all types of schools, some more than others. In order to guarantee students a right to an equitable education, school leaders must create supportive mentoring and induction programs for …

Spine Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (Sbrt): Using Biological Objectives In Treatment Planning A Comparative Plan Study, Joseph E. Pagano

Masters Projects

Introduction: The purpose of the study is intended to determine if gEUD optimization can be useful in the treatment planning for SBRT to the spine. The main goal was to study the dose effects when placing gEUD objectives on the targeted vertebral structure (Target gEUD) and spinal cord (Upper gEUD). Furthermore, to provide a better understanding of the utility of this tool.

Methods: Two planning techniques for SBRT spine treatments were compared retrospectively on 10 radiation therapy patients. The Varian Eclipse treatment planning system was utilized with the volumetric modulated arc therapy treatment technique. The planning techniques used different objectives …

Circadian Rhythms Mediate Infection Risk In Daphnia Dentifera, Alaina C. Pfenning-Butterworth, David T. Nguyen, Jessica L. Hite, Clayton E. Cressler

School of Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

Biological rhythms mediate important within-host processes such as metabolism, immunity, and behavior which are often linked to combating disease exposure. For many hosts, exposure to pathogens occurs while feeding. However, the link between feeding rhythms and infection risk is unclear because feeding behavior is tightly coupled with immune and metabolic processes which may decrease susceptibility to infection. Here, we use the Daphnia dentifera–Metschnikowia bicuspidata host–pathogen system to determine how rhythms in feeding rate and immune function mediate infection risk. The host is known to have a nocturnal circadian rhythm in feeding rate, yet we found that they do not exhibit …

Markers Of Fungal Translocation Are Elevated During Post-Acute Sequelae Of Sars-Cov-2 And Induce Nf-Κb Signaling, Leila B. Giron, Michael J. Peluso, Jianyi Ding, Grace Kenny, Netanel F. Zilberstein, Jane Koshy, Kai Ying Hong, Heather Rasmussen, Gregory E. Miller, Faraz Bishehsari, Robert A. Balk, James N. Moy, Rebecca Hoh, Scott Lu, Aaron R. Goldman, Hsin Yao Tang, Brandon C. Yee, Ahmed Chenna, John W. Winslow, Christos J. Petropoulos, J. Daniel Kelly, Haimanot Wasse, Jeffrey N. Martin, Qin Liu, Ali Keshavarzian, Alan Landay, Steven G. Deeks, Timothy J. Henrich, Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Long COVID, a type of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), has been associated with sustained elevated levels of immune activation and inflammation. However, the mechanisms that drive this inflammation remain unknown. Inflammation during acute coronavirus disease 2019 could be exacerbated by microbial translocation (from the gut and/or lung) to blood. Whether microbial translocation contributes to inflammation during PASC is unknown. We did not observe a significant elevation in plasma markers of bacterial translocation during PASC. However, we observed higher levels of fungal translocation - measured as β-glucan, a fungal cell wall polysaccharide - in the plasma of individuals experiencing PASC …

What Does The Alex Jones Case Mean For The First Amendment And Disinformation? Leading Scholars, Lawyers Provide Analysis, George Freeman, Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky, Lynn Oberlander, Timothy Zick

Popular Media

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The Role Of Stem Education In Improving The Quality Of Education: A Bibliometric Study, Seyedh Mahboobeh Jamali, Nader Nader Ale Ebrahim, Fatemeh Jamali

Research Publications (2021 to 2025)

The United Nations (UN) has launched several initiatives to promote the role of education in sustainable development goals (SDGs) and set Goal 4 for quality education among the 17 SDGs. An integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) approach is a promising framework for sustainable development education and improving the quality of education. In this study, a bibliometric analysis was applied to evaluate the scientific results of the role of integrated STEM education to improve the education quality (SDG 4). A total of 160 publications out of 74,879 “education quality” and 5,430 “STEM education” documents were taken from the SCOPUS …

Investigating Anti-Diabetic Effects Of Autoclaved Curcuma Longa Linn (Turmeric) Extracts Using Mouse Tissues In Vitro, Abeer F.R. Alanazi, Esra'a Al-Omari, Abdallah Y. Naser, Norah M. Algahtani, Jim Mcfarlane

Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research

Curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric, is believed to delay the development of diabetes through several mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate if an aqueous extract of turmeric can improve glucose uptake and uric acid in mouse tissues in vitro, after inclusion of turmeric in the diet for four weeks. Fourteen adult male Swiss mice were divided into three groups. The first group was the control (n=6) that was given clean water, the second group of mice (n=4) was given 5% autoclaved turmeric extract in drinking water, and the third group (n=4) was given 5% non-autoclaved turmeric extract in …

Measuring Psychological Safety, High-Reliability (Hro) Perception And Safety Reporting Intentions Among Pediatric Nurses, Lauren Pfeifer

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between psychological safety, perception of working in a high reliability organization (HRO) and safety event reporting intentions among pediatric nurses working in acute care.

The quality and safety of patient care is dependent upon nurses to report safety events and near-misses in order to address systems' issues and identify improvement opportunities. To encourage feedback and promote reporting, many health care organizations have adopted the high reliability framework and strategies to promote team psychological safety. A dearth of literature exists on how the pediatric nurse perceives their workplace. This study addressed …

Respons Anggrek Dendrobium Terhadap Perbedaan Naungan Dan Aplikasi Zat Pengatur Tumbuh, Adinda Cikal Amalia, Syariful Mubarok, Anne Nuraini

Jurnal Kultivasi

Tanaman anggrek banyak digemari oleh masyarakat karena keanekaragamannya. Jenis anggrek yang paling populer adalah Dendrobium sp. Namun pertumbuhan tanaman anggrek cenderung lambat karena masa juvenil yang lama dan proses fotosintesis yang rendah. Oleh karena itu, upaya percepatan proses pertumbuhan sangat diperlukan. Salah satunya adalah aplikasi naungan dan zat pengatur tumbuh (ZPT). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan persentase naungan dan jenis ZPT terbaik untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan Dendrobium. Percobaan dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober 2020 hingga Januari 2021 di Screenhouse, Kebun Percobaan, Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Sumedang, Jawa Barat. Percobaan disusun dalam Rancangan Acak Kelompok, terdiri dari sepuluh taraf perlakuan kombinasi antara …

The Effect Of Weed Control Methods On Weed Growth In Lowland Rice Cultivation Under Different Cropping Systems, Uum Umiyati, Denny Kurniadie, Sri Rahmawati

Jurnal Kultivasi

The cropping system in rice cultivation is varied, such as Transfer Planting (Tapin) and Direct Seed Planting (Tabela). The Tabela system has many advantages over the Tapin system, but in this system, the weed population is higher compared to the Tapin system. This study aims to determine the effect of control methods on weed growth in rice cultivation under different cropping systems (Tapin and Tabela). The research was conducted in Babadan Village, Gunung Jati Sub-district, Cirebon Regency, West Java. The method used was a split plot design with 6 treatments and 4 replications. The main plot in this experiment is …

28 Ghz Patch Antenna Array With Reduced Mutual Coupling For 5g Communications Systems, Rahabu F. Mwang’Amba, Hashimu Uledi Iddi

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

A 28 GHz patch antenna array with reduced mutual coupling for 5G communication systems is presented in this paper. Two elements antenna array was simulated with a periodic boundary to represent an infinity array. The antenna array is attached with a pair of the coupled directional coupler with a coupling value of -3.47 dB, and transmission lengths of 3.40 mm and 7.62 mm depending on the antenna array's magnitude and phase coefficient were designed and simulated. A reduced mutual coupling of -31.86 dB compared to -10.75 dB for an array without a decoupling network was observed. The wide scanning angle …

Dosimetric Comparison Of Static Imrt And Vmat Apbi Treatment Planning In The Prone Position For Breast Conservation Therapy, Kelly A. Foucher

Masters Projects

Introduction

Prevalence of early-stage breast cancer is increasing with the aid of preventative screenings and early diagnosis. The standard of care is transforming from conventional approaches with long treatment regimens towards hypofractionation and tissue sparing techniques. Based on studies over the past ten years, there are reasons to consider a partial-breast, hypo fractionated treatment option in the supine position. In practice, aPBI is often produced using several static intensity modulated beams to control dose to the normal breast tissue and limit dose to the heart and lungs. Patients may also be treated in the prone treatment setup in order to …

Secondary Science Classrooms Are Not Engaging Enough To Draw Marginalized Students Into Stem Courses., Derek Ottenbaker

Masters Projects

The problem being addressed in this project is that science classrooms are not engaging enough to hold students' attention and this is lowering the number of students in STEM majors and careers, especially marginalized groups. Data and research show that the world has an increasing need for people in STEM fields and the current data suggest that there are not enough qualified people in these fields or studying to enter these fields in the future. Research has also shown that there are ways to increase the amount of interest in STEM courses and most teachers will be able to tweak …

Dose Comparison Of Automatic Feathering Algorithm Versus Traditional Techniques With The Introduction Of Setup Uncertainties, Caleb D. Mcgowan

Masters Projects

Introduction: Inter fractional setup uncertainties for patients receiving cervical radiation therapy treatments can cause a significant change in dose to the target structures resulting in under dosing or over dosing the patient. Varian has created an auto feathering algorithm for extended field radiotherapy to help smooth out the dose located at the junction between the two fields. This may reduce the percent change to the dose distribution when the setup uncertainties are introduced.

Methods: The study is a retrospective dosimetric analysis of 10 randomly selected female cervical cancer patients. Each patient had a plan created using the traditional technique of …

The Development Of The Soft Skills Within Social Studies Curriculum, Bradley G. Boven

Masters Projects

The project being done has the objective to bring attention to teachers of the lack of soft skills being taught within the social studies curriculum. This project's end goal is to use research that covers the importance of soft skills for students to develop as well as project based learning to implement it. The key findings are that project based learning when being used within the classroom can develop soft skills for students to critically think, collaborate with others, and problem solve while developing intrinsic motivators for their own work. The project that had been instituted was for a professional …

Diversity In Educational Resources, Samantha Mae Howe

Masters Projects

Educational resources need to be more diverse to better reflect the populations of classroom communities. Students identifying as Lesbian Gay Bisexual and/or Transgender (LGBT), girls and women, and students from ethnically and/or racially marginalized communities are affected by the classroom content they consume and are taught. This project focuses on the impacts of diversity in educational resources and how intersectional Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) can alleviate the harmful impacts of a one-sided narrative in curriculum. The unit plan included at the end of the project details how teachers can embed diversity into content curriculum and include diverse perspectives while effectively …

Plan Quality Comparison Between Cyberknife And Vmat Lung Sbrt After Modified Cyberknife Treatment Times., Lindsey Money

Masters Projects

Introduction

This retrospective study will aim compare Cyberknife SBRT and VMAT SBRT lung plans quality when the Cyberknife plans are replanned to have a comparable treatment time to the VMAT plans. Having data to show the difference in plan quality between the two treatment techniques could be a useful tool when deciding the best treatment option.

Methodology

Select ten SBRT lung patients who were all treated using the Cyberknife and plan a comparable VMAT treatment for each. Modify the original Cyberknife treatment plan so that the treatment time is similar to that of the corresponding VMAT plan. Then, evaluate and …

Analisis Hubungan Faktor Fisik Dan Psikososial Terhadap Keluhan Gangguan Otot Tulang Rangka Akibat Kerja Pada Guru Smk Negeri Di Kota Pekanbaru, Maria Yolanda Florensia, Baiduri Widanarko

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are one of the most common occupational health problems among workers, including teachers. High work demand and awkward posture are among the most common risk factors. In addition, individual characteristics are included as risk factors that can increase these complaints. Thus, the purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between individual characteristics, physical and psychosocial risk factors against WMSDs on teachers at State Vocational High School. This research was conducted in April – July 2021 using various questionnaires like NMQ, QEC, and a combination of psychosocial questionnaires. A cross-sectional study design was used in …

Analisis Faktor Risiko Ergonomi Terhadap Keluhan Gangguan Muskuloskeletal Pada Pekerja Umkm Pengrajin Alas Kaki Di Kecamatan Ciomas, Dita Mayasari, Indri Hapsari Hapsari Susilowati

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Work activity on footwear Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) such as sitting work position, bending down, neck bend, long duration of work and uncertain can cause pain that lead to musculoskeletal disorder complaint. This research aim to analyze individual risk factors, occupational risk factors, work environment risk factors, and work equipment risk factors against musculoskeletal disorder complaint on footwear MSMEs workers in Ciomas district. This research using cross sectional study design. The result of the research showed that 84,7% of respondent have a musculoskeletal disorder complaint. On some risk factors researched, there was a significant relationship between individual risk …

Spa203. ¿Qué Hacemos Con La Lengua? Lenguaje, Diversidad Y Derechos Humanos, Juan Jesús Payán

Open Educational Resources

Descripción del curso

SPA203 - (For native or near-native speakers.) The grammatical structure of today's standard Spanish. Intensive practice in reading, speaking, and elementary composition.

En SPA203 vamos a explorar la relación entre el lenguaje y la diversidad en el marco de los derechos humanos fundamentales. El título del curso, “¿qué hacemos con la lengua?”, nos pregunta dos cosas: qué tipo de prejuicios perpetuamos por medio del lenguaje y cómo hacer para que la lengua albergue de manera efectiva la diversidad de nuestra sociedad. En un contexto actual, sorprendente estancado en la indiferencia, la ignorancia, el prejuicio y estigmatización de …

Western Rural Development Center Fy22, Donald Earl Albrecht

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

Planning: Scc-Civic-Pg Track A: Securing The Future Of The Great Salt Lake Basin Through Effective Water And Land Use Partnerships, Brent Chamberlain

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Acceptance And Commitment Training With Behavioral Skills Training On Educators' Skill Acquisition: A Systematic Review, Shalayah Gaines

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr) uses at least one of six self-management skills to alter the function of covert behaviors and teach staff to change or persist in behaviors in the moment to pursue long-term positive reinforcement. While ACTr addresses the private events that impact work performance, it does not provide educators with the skills to implement the procedures with integrity. Behavioral Skills Training (BST) is an evidence-based strategy that teaches educators to implement skills with integrity. However, BST does not address private events that impact work performance. The benefits of ACTr address the limitations of BST and vice versa. …

Using Peer Mentorship To Foster Growth And Interest In Human Factors, Emily Rickel, Jessyca Derby, Barbara Chaparro

Publications

Academic programs benefit from the addition of a formalized peer mentorship program to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve academic success, social and psychological wellbeing, and career development. This article describes a peer mentorship program developed in the Human Factors and Ergonomics (HF/E) program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) where students study human factors at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. We describe the steps taken to develop, maintain, and evaluate the program, along with lessons learned.