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Restorative Justice And Anti-Racism, Martha Minow

Nevada Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Charged Space Debris Induced Nonlinear Magnetosonic Waves Using Inertial Magnetohydrodynamics, Siba Prasad Acharya, Abhik Mukherjee, M. S. Janaki

Journal Articles

The excitations of nonlinear magnetosonic waves in the presence of charged space debris objects in the low Earth orbital (LEO) plasma region are investigated by taking into account the effects of electron inertia in the framework of classical magnetohydrodynamics (MHD); which is also referred to as inertial magnetohydrodynamics. The magnetosonic waves are found to be governed by a forced Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (KP) equation with the forcing term representing the effects of space debris objects. The dynamical behaviours of both slow and fast magnetosonic solitary waves are explored in detail. Exact pinned accelerated magnetosonic lump wave solutions are shown to be stable …

Faculty List

Washington Law Review

No abstract provided.

Textualism As Fair Notice?, Benjamin Minhao Chen

Washington Law Review

The opportunity to know the law is one of the bedrocks of legality. It is also a powerful and attractive reason for giving statutory language the meaning it has in everyday discourse. To do otherwise would be to hide the law from those it governs.

Or so the argument goes. Despite its intuitive force, the fair notice argument for textualism is vulnerable to two challenges. The first challenge is to the notion that fair notice requires congruence between ordinary and legal meaning. There is no normative gauge for determining the time and expense people ought to spend learning their legal …

Pestfacts Wa Issue 06 - June 2022, Cindy L. Webster, Svetlana Micic, Alan Lord, Benjamin S. Congdon, Steve Collins

PestFacts WA

PestFacts WA Issue 06 - June 2022 contents:

• African black beetle
• Aphid and turnip yellows virus update
• Cutworm caterpillars
• European earwigs are damaging canola
• Other recent insect activity
• New PestFacts WA Reporter app available for apple devices

Teachers’ And Learners’ Perceptions Of The Use Of Science Content Songs In The Teaching And Learning Of Ionic Bonding, Omollo D. O, Winston Edward Massam

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

Factoring learner engagement during chemistry lessons is key if conceptual understanding is an objective. This qualitative action research study explored the possibility of using science content songs to enhance learners’ engagement, motivation and interest in ionic bonding and related chemistry concepts among high school learners in Kenya. The study aimed at transforming learner attitudes in chemistry through songs as pedagogies and making them active participants during chemistry lessons. Two chemistry teachers and 65 form two students were purposively chosen to participate in the study. Out of the 65 students, 8 were selected through a random sampling method to participate in …

Co2 Zonal Injection Rate Allocation And Plume Extent Evaluation Through Wellbore Temperature Analysis, Refaat G. Hashish, Mehdi Zeidouni

Faculty Publications

Temperature analysis during a pause in injection operations, known as warmback analysis, has been used in the petroleum industry for evaluating the injection conformance and estimating the location of the flooded front in applications, such as waterflooding oil reservoirs. In this work, methods are introduced to extend the application of temperature warmback analysis to estimate the zonal CO2 injection rate and zonal CO2 plume extent during geologic CO2 storage in a saline aquifer. First, novel analytical solutions are developed to model transient temperature in the aquifer during the injection and subsequent shut-in periods considering two-phase flow (gaseous CO2 and aqueous …

Visionaire Branding Company, Toni Joy Forsythe

Graphic Communication

It has been a goal of mine to one day launch my own branding and marketing agency, therefore this opportunity has allowed me to ideate what the agency would look like in terms of branding and business. I developed Visionaire Branding Company, a branding and marketing agency located in Central California. Creativity has always been at the forefront of my ambitions and Visionaire is a reflection of my passion for taking businesses to the next level and doing it with a vision.

Chez Henri Cookbook Redesign, Izzy Kelly

Graphic Communication

Chez Henri is a redesigned version of a cookbook that Bonnie Henry, my grandmother, has curated over the past 50 years. The original book was entitled “A Collection of Recipes From Friends and Family”, but I decided to rename it to “Chez Henri”, a phrase that was written on a sign outside of her home for almost 20 years. Bonnie Henry is an excellent cook and her recipes include many salads, soups, entrees, and dishes that most people don’t see everyday. Chez Henri contains photography that depicts these recipes, notes from the chef, and clear cut instructions that are easy …

Solutions To Accessibility In Art & Design: A Multi-Sensory Art Installation, Olivia M. Robertson

Graphic Communication

For my Senior Project, I wanted to explore possible solutions to accessibility in Art & Design while narrowing my focus specifically towards visual impairments by applying techniques commonly used in printed electronics methodology. I wanted to further showcase the impact of how designers enhance the overall user experience when they choose to center their focus on designing for accessibility.

To tackle accessibility challenges in Art & Design when it comes to visual impairments, I would have to extend Art’s visual impairments to include senses other than sight– tactile and auditory. The final product would then be an interactive art piece …

Converting Horizontal Media For Vertical Platforms, Eric A. Hernandez

Graphic Communication

Today, most media is viewed on mobile phones and seen on a vertical screen. There are very few methods for converting horizontal media into vertical media for vertical platforms. This manual shows new ways to redesign horizontal content so that it looks better on vertical displays; I imagine watching things like the Super Bowl or the The Grammys on TikTok or Instagram with a new broadcast design that is more attractive.

In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articles

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Bariatric Surgery On Cardiac Function In Obese Patients: An Echocardiographic Assessment, Mansur S. Alqunai, Bandar S. Assakran, Adel M. Widyan, Annie Suresh, Abdullah A. Alharbi, Osamah I. Almosallam, Abdullah H. Alromaih, Abdulrahman H. Alashkar, Daliyah F. Alotaibi, Rami M. Abazid

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To analyze the clinical and echocardiographic changes in individuals with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery. Methods: In total, 59 obese patients with body mass index >35 kg/m 2 were prospectively enrolled. We assessed baseline pre-operative and a 6-month post-operative lipid profile, hemoglobin A1c, echocardiography, lifetime, and a 10-year risks of atherosclerotic disease for all patients. Results: The mean patients’ age was 37±12 years, with 40 (67.8%) women. We found that the pre-operative total cholesterol (4.2±1.1 vs. 4.4±1.1, p =0.014) and triglyceride levels (1.4±0.7 vs. 1.8±0.8, p <0.0001) were significantly lower than post-operative levels, while post-operative high-density lipoprotein levels were significantly higher (1.5±0.5 vs. 1.2±0.3, p <0.0001). The calculated 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease was significantly lower post-operatively (1.1±1.6% vs. 1.6±1.8%, p <0.0001). Echocardiography follow-up revealed that diastolic dysfunction was more prevalent pre-operatively than that post-operatively (41% vs. 10%, p <0.0001). Post-operative left ventricular (LV) mass was significantly lesser than the pre-operative mass (168±252 g vs. 187±255 g, p =0.019), whereas the post-operative LV diastolic (46.5±7 mm vs. 38.5±18 mm, p =0.002) and systolic dimensions (31±5 mm vs. 25±11 mm, p =0.001) were significantly smaller. Conclusion: Bariatric surgery resulted in a significant amelioration in lipid profile, reduction in LV mass, and LV cavity dimensions.

Do Early Therapies Help Very Young Children With Or At High Likelihood For Autism?

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Staying Current: Developing Just-In-Time Evidence-Based Learning Objectives For A Maternal Cardiac Arrest Simulation Curriculum, Andrea D Shields, Jacqueline Battistelli, Laurie Kavanagh, Lara Ouellette, Brook Thomson, Peter Nielsen

Library Staff Publications

BACKGROUND: Our objective was to review the latest evidence on resuscitation care for maternal cardiac arrest (MCA) and gain expert consensus on best practices to inform an evidence-based curriculum.

METHODS: We convened a multidisciplinary panel of stakeholders in MCA to develop an evidence-based simulation training, Obstetric Life Support™ (OBLS). To inform the learning objectives, we used a novel three-step process to achieve consensus on best practices for maternal resuscitation. First, we reaffirmed the evidence process on an existing MCA guideline using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II). Next, via systematic review, we evaluated the latest evidence …

Exploring The Development Process Of Innovative Graduate Programs For Adult Learners At A U.S. Midwestern Public University, Ibrahim Rustamov

Dissertations

This case study explores the development process of two innovative graduate programs designed to serve the needs of adult learners for programs at a U.S. Midwestern public university. This case study also explores how leaders addressed issues of allocating funding and other resources, contributed to improved processes, and addressed the problem of resistance to change during and after the development and implementation of such programs. Additionally, it also examines how they plan to support further development of graduate programs that integrate specific innovative and alternative approaches such as prior learning assessments and/or competency-based education.

For this study, I used a …

Verbal Inhibition Declines Among Older Women With High Fmr1 Premutation Expansions: A Prospective Study, Nell Maltman, Leann Dawalt, Jinkuk Hong, Audra Sterling, Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, Jessica Klusek, Marsha R. Mailick

Faculty Publications

The FMR1 premutation has been associated with difficulties in executive functioning, including verbal inhibition. However, little is known about the longitudinal profiles of verbal inhibition among FMR1 premutation carriers, particularly in women, and how individual factors such as aging and CGG repeat length may contribute to changes in verbal inhibition over time. The present study examined verbal inhibition performance (i.e., inhibition errors) on the Hayling Sentence Completion Task in a cohort of 92 women with the FMR1 premutation across two timepoints approximately three years apart. We examined the effects of age, CGG repeat length, and their interactions on verbal inhibition …

Annual Averages, Labor Force & Nonfarm Employment Estimates 2017-2021, Tennessee. Department Of Labor & Workforce Development.

Labor Force Estimates

No abstract provided.

Dean's Update, June 2022, Jerry L. Nadler

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

A Systematic Review Of Substance Use And Substance Use Disorder Research In Kenya, Florence Jaguga, Sarah Kanana Kiburi, Eunice Temet, Julius Barasa, Serah Karanja, Lizz Kinyua, Edith Kamaru Kwobah

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Objectives: The burden of substance use in Kenya is significant. The objective of this study was to systematically summarize existing literature on substance use in Kenya, identify research gaps, and provide directions for future research.

Methods: This systematic review was conducted in line with the PRISMA guidelines. We conducted a search of 5 bibliographic databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, Web of Science, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Professionals (CINAHL) and Cochrane Library) from inception until 20 August 2020. In addition, we searched all the volumes of the official journal of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol & Drug Abuse …

My Soul Cries Out: Reimagining Lament For Research And Language Practice With Edwidge Danticat, Tanya Jo Woodward

English Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

This thesis examines the implications of the genre of lament for the writing classroom. The thesis will address how Edwidge Danticat, a Haitian author, expresses joy and sorrow in her writing and how she can serve as a model text for students as they write. The thesis will also consider what Danticat's use of language means for the writing classroom, language policies, and the CCCC's "Student's Right To their Own Language" position statement. As Danticat explores the individual and communal juxtaposition of tragedy and celebration, her writing echoes the varied tenor and emotions of the Psalms. The Psalmic style is …

25th Anniversary Of The Roger Williams University School Of Law Clinics And Margie Caranci's Retirement June 10, 2022, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

No abstract provided.

Law Library Blog (June 2022): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

No abstract provided.

Runtime Energy Savings Based On Machine Learning Models For Multicore Applications, Vaibhav Sundriyal, Masha Sosonkina

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

To improve the power consumption of parallel applications at the runtime, modern processors provide frequency scaling and power limiting capabilities. In this work, a runtime strategy is proposed to maximize energy savings under a given performance degradation. Machine learning techniques were utilized to develop performance models which would provide accurate performance prediction with change in operating core-uncore frequency. Experiments, performed on a node (28 cores) of a modern computing platform showed significant energy savings of as much as 26% with performance degradation of as low as 5% under the proposed strategy compared with the execution in the unlimited power case.

Genomic Answers For Children: Dynamic Analyses Of >1000 Pediatric Rare Disease Genomes., Ana S A Cohen, Emily G. Farrow, Ahmed Abdelmoity, Joseph Alaimo, Shivarajan Manickavasagam Amudhavalli, John Anderson, Lalit R. Bansal, Lauren E. Bartik, Primo Baybayan, Bradley Belden, Courtney D. Berrios, Rebecca L. Biswell, Pawel Buczkowicz, Orion Buske, Shreyasee Chakraborty, Warren A. Cheung, Keith A. Coffman, Ashley M. Cooper, Laura A. Cross, Tom Curran, Thuy Tien T. Dang, Mary M. Elfrink, Kendra Engleman, Erin Day Fecske, Cynthia Fieser, Keely M. Fitzgerald, Emily Fleming, Randi N. Gadea, Jennifer L. Gannon, Rose N. Gelineau-Morel, Margaret Gibson, Jeffrey Goldstein, Elin Grundberg, Kelsee Halpin, Brian S. Harvey, Bryce Heese, Wendy Hein, Suzanne M. Herd, Susan Starling Hughes, Mohammed Ilyas, Jill Jacobson, Janda L. Jenkins, Shao Jiang, Jeffrey J. Johnston, Kathryn Keeler, Jonas Korlach, Jennifer Kussman, Christine Lambert, Caitlin E. Lawson, Jean-Baptist Lepichon, J Steven Leeder, Vicki C. Little, Daniel A. Louiselle, Michael Lypka, Brittany D. Mcdonald, Neil Miller, Ann Modrcin, Annapoorna Nair, Shelby H. Neal, Christopher M. Oermann, Donna M. Pacicca, Kailash Pawar, Nyshele L. Posey, Nigel Price, Laura M B Puckett, Julio Quezada, Nikita Raje, William J. Rowell, Eric T. Rush, Venkatesh Sampath, Carol J. Saunders, Caitlin Schwager, Richard M. Schwend, Elizabeth Shaffer, Craig Smail, Sarah E. Soden, Meghan Strenk, Bonnie Sullivan, Brooke Sweeney, Jade B. Tam-Williams, Adam Walter, Holly Welsh, Aaron M. Wenger, Laurel K. Willig, Yun Yan, Scott T. Younger, Dihong Zhou, Tricia N. Zion, Isabelle Thiffault, Tomi Pastinen

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

PURPOSE: This study aimed to provide comprehensive diagnostic and candidate analyses in a pediatric rare disease cohort through the Genomic Answers for Kids program.

METHODS: Extensive analyses of 960 families with suspected genetic disorders included short-read exome sequencing and short-read genome sequencing (srGS); PacBio HiFi long-read genome sequencing (HiFi-GS); variant calling for single nucleotide variants (SNV), structural variant (SV), and repeat variants; and machine-learning variant prioritization. Structured phenotypes, prioritized variants, and pedigrees were stored in PhenoTips database, with data sharing through controlled access the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes.

RESULTS: Diagnostic rates ranged from 11% in patients with prior negative …

Evaluating A Statistical-Based Assessment Tool For Stratifying Risk Among U.S. Air Force Organizations, Tiffany A. Low

Theses and Dissertations

The Air Force Inspection System is a proponent of utilizing a risk-based sampling strategy (RBSS) for conducting inspections from major command levels down to the unit level. The strategy identifies areas deemed most important or risky by commanders and prioritizes them accordingly for an independent assessment by the Inspector General. While Air Force regulation specifies the need to use a RBSS for inspection, the implementation process is delegated to individual commands and, subsequently, wings. The 23rd Wing, the sponsor for this research, directed us to analyze a RBSS tool highlighted as an example from which to adopt for those units …

Effects Of Motion Measurement Errors On Radar Target Detection, Darnell D. Parker

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis investigates the relationships present between signal-to-clutter ratios, motion measurement errors, image quality metrics, and the task of target detection, in order to discover what factor merit greater focus in order to attain the highest probability of target detection success. This investigation is accomplished by running a high number of Monte Carlo trials through a coherent target detector and analyzing the results. The aforementioned relationships are demonstrated via sample synthetic aperture radar imagery, histograms, receiver operating characteristics curves, and error bar plots.

Methods For Focal Plane Array Resolution Estimation Using Random Laser Speckle In Non-Paraxial Geometries, Phillip J. Plummer

Theses and Dissertations

The infrared (IR) imaging community has a need for direct IR detector evaluation due to the continued demand for small pixel pitch detectors, the emergence of strained-layer-super-lattice devices, and the associated lateral carrier diffusion issues. Conventional laser speckle-based modulation transfer function (MTF) estimation is dependent on Fresnel propagation and a wide-sense-stationary input random process, limiting the use of this approach for lambda (wavelength)-scale IR devices. This dissertation develops two alternative methodologies for speckle-based resolution evaluation of IR focal plane arrays (FPAs). Both techniques are formulated using Rayleigh-Sommerfield electric field propagation, making them valid in the non-paraxial geometries dictated for resolution …

Reconciliation, Restoration And Reconstruction Of A Conflict Ridden Country, Muhammad S. Riaz

Theses and Dissertations

Conflict has sadly been a constant part of history. Winning a conflict and making a lasting peace are often not the same thing. While a peace treaty ends a conflict and often dictates terms from the winners’ perspective, it may not create a lasting peace. Short of unconditional surrender, modern conflict ends with a negotiated cessation of hostilities. Such accords may have some initial reconstruction agreements, but Reconciliation, Restoration and Reconstruction (RRR) is a long term process. This study maintains that to achieve a lasting peace: 1) The culture and beliefs of the conflict nation must be continuously considered and …

Polarization-Based Image Segmentation And Height Estimation For Interferometric Sar, Augusta J. Vande Hey

Theses and Dissertations

To find scatterers in a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image, a modification is proposed to improve peak region segmentation (PRS) with region merging. The modification considers the polarization of each pixel before it is added to a segment to ensure the segment only contains pixels of the same polarization. Prior to region merging, the polarization of the segments is compared, so that only segments with the same polarization are merged into a single region. The segmented regions are used to find the height of each scatterer through interferometric SAR (IFSAR) processing. Multiple methods of IFSAR are examined to find the …