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Text Summarization Towards Scientific Information Extraction, Abigail Keller

College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations

Despite the exponential growth in scientific textual content, research publications are still the primary means for disseminating vital discoveries to experts within their respective fields. These texts are predominantly written for human consumption resulting in two primary challenges; experts cannot efficiently remain well-informed to leverage the latest discoveries, and applications that rely on valuable insights buried in these texts cannot effectively build upon published results. As a result, scientific progress stalls. Automatic Text Summarization (ATS) and Information Extraction (IE) are two essential fields that address this problem. While the two research topics are often studied independently, this work proposes to …

The ‘Burbs And The Bees: Race, Class, And Rpbb Policy In Minnesota, Julia Brokaw, Hudson B. Kingston, Jordan Hughes

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

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Exploring The Mechanisms, Conditions, And Effects Of Communication Styles On Individual Performance Effectiveness, Michelle Gigowski Caplan

College of Business Theses and Dissertations

Communication is a crucial component connecting individuals to organizational processes, ultimately impacting firm performance outcomes. While numerous studies have investigated communication in the workplace, few have examined communication behavior styles and the mechanisms by which they come to impact individual performance outcomes. This dissertation investigated how communication behavior styles and impression management tactics affect individual performance outcomes (communication effectiveness, citizenship performance, and task proficiency) across variable situational constraints in organizational settings. Participants were 152 working professionals enrolled in graduate business programs, with performance outcomes derived from supervisory ratings. This dissertation makes four primary contributions to the existing literature. First, this …

Cross-Reactive Immunity Against The Sars-Cov-2 Omicron Variant Is Low In Pediatric Patients With Prior Covid-19 Or Mis-C., Juanjie Tang, Tanya Novak, Julian Hecker, Gabrielle Grubbs, Fatema Tuz Zahra, Lorenza Bellusci, Sara Pourhashemi, Janet Chou, Kristin Moffitt, Natasha B. Halasa, Stephanie P. Schwartz, Tracie C. Walker, Keiko M. Tarquinio, Matt S. Zinter, Mary A. Staat, Shira J. Gertz, Natalie Z. Cvijanovich, Jennifer E. Schuster, Laura L. Loftis, Bria M. Coates, Elizabeth H. Mack, Katherine Irby, Julie C. Fitzgerald, Courtney M. Rowan, Michele Kong, Heidi R. Flori, Aline B. Maddux, Steven L. Shein, Hillary Crandall, Janet R. Hume, Charlotte V. Hobbs, Adriana H. Tremoulet, Chisato Shimizu, Jane C. Burns, Sabrina R. Chen, Hye Kyung Moon, Christoph Lange, Adrienne G. Randolph, Surender Khurana

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Neutralization capacity of antibodies against Omicron after a prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adolescents is not well studied. Therefore, we evaluated virus-neutralizing capacity against SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Omicron variants by age-stratified analyses (5 years of age. As expected, convalescent pediatric COVID-19 and MIS-C cohorts demonstrate higher neutralization titers than hospitalized acute COVID-19 patients. Overall, children and adolescents show some loss of cross-neutralization against all variants, with the most pronounced loss against Omicron. In contrast to SARS-CoV-2 infection, children vaccinated twice demonstrated higher titers against Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Omicron. These findings can influence transmission, re-infection …

Tumor Immunology And Immunotherapy Of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer, Tina Cascone, Jared Fradette, Monika Pradhan, Don L Gibbons

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Historically, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been regarded as a nonimmunogenic tumor; however, recent studies have shown that NSCLCs are among the most responsive cancers to monoclonal antibody immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs have dramatically improved clinical outcomes for a subset of patients (∼20%) with locally advanced and metastatic NSCLC, and they have also demonstrated promise as neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage resectable disease. Nevertheless, the majority of patients with NSCLC are refractory to ICIs for reasons that are poorly understood. Thus, major questions are: how do we initially identify the patients most likely to derive significant clinical benefit from these …

Toward Zero Prescribed Opioids For Outpatient General Surgery Procedures: A Prospective Cohort Trial, Ryan Lamm, Steven Woodward, Brandon A Creisher, David Nauheim, Lauren Schlegel, Talar Tatarian, Renee Tholey, Courtney Foley, Francesco Palazzo

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

INTRODUCTION: Achieving satisfactory post-operative pain control for common elective general surgical procedures, while minimizing opioid utilization, remains challenging. Utilizing pre-operative educational strategies, as well as multimodal analgesia, we sought to reduce the post-operative opioid use in elective general surgery cases.

METHODS: Between November 2019 and July 2021, patients undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair or cholecystectomy were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into three cohorts: Control, opioid sparing (OS), or zero-opioid (ZO). Control patients did not have any intervention; OS patients had an opioid reduction intervention protocol applied (patient education and perioperative multimodal analgesia) and were provided an opioid …

Synthetic Gene Circuits For Preventing Disruption Of The Circadian Clock Due To Interleukin-1-Induced Inflammation, Lara Pferdehirt, Anna R Damato, Michal Dudek, Qing-Jun Meng, Erik D Herzog, Farshid Guilak

Open Access Publications

The circadian clock regulates tissue homeostasis through temporal control of tissue-specific clock-controlled genes. In articular cartilage, disruptions in the circadian clock are linked to a procatabolic state. In the presence of inflammation, the cartilage circadian clock is disrupted, which further contributes to the pathogenesis of diseases such as osteoarthritis. Using synthetic biology and tissue engineering, we developed and tested genetically engineered cartilage from murine induced pluripotent stem cells (miPSCs) capable of preserving the circadian clock in the presence of inflammation. We found that circadian rhythms arise following chondrogenic differentiation of miPSCs. Exposure of tissue-engineered cartilage to the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1 …

Blockchain For Governments: The Case Of The Dubai Government, Shafaq Khan, Mohammed Shael, Munir Majdalawieh, Nishara Nizamuddin, Mathew Nicho

All Works

Blockchain technology is an innovative technology with the potential of transforming cities by augmenting the building of resilient societies and enabling the emergence of more transparent and accountable governments. To understand the capabilities of blockchain, as well as its impact on the public sector, this study conducted a review of blockchain technology and its implementations by various governments around the globe. E-government evolution is analyzed, based on empirical evidence from a Dubai government entity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has utilized blockchain technology for developing end-user services, relevant to the public sector. Benefits achieved and challenges to overcome …

Draft Final Annual Operations And Maintenance (O&M) Report, Butte Treatment Lagoon (Btl) System – 2021, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Double-Side Integrated Security Latch, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Providing a solution to able to operate security latch on above and below the tray. The key advantage of this lean design is to provide an easier way to operate the rack to install/uninstall system from the upper and lower layer of racks. The feature is already applied on new generation rack for securing Mini system.

Dynamic Flow Assignment In Ai/Ml Applications Based On Observability And Telemtry Information, Rajendra Kumar Thirumurthi, Deepak Kumar

Defensive Publications Series

For Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), or other Deep Learning applications involving network fabric deployments, the fabric is typically deployed as a Layer 3 (L3) fabric without overlays such that heterogeneous high throughput application traffic is remote direct memory access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2) (e.g., involving User Datagram Protocol (UDP)/Distributed Deep Learning applications) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) (e.g., involving storage/HDFC/Network File System (NFS) applications). In such environments, when Graphic Processor Units (GPUs) are increased, deployment completion time starts increasing, so there is typically no benefit from adding extra GPUs due to congestion/microbursts that can be …

Reviewer Acknowledgement, Antonina Lukenchuk

i.e.: inquiry in education

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Developing Critical Reflection And Inquiry Among Teacher Candidates In An Elementary Mathematics Methods Course, Bilge Cerezci, Elizabeth Chase

i.e.: inquiry in education

This study explores how past and present experiences with mathematics interact as teacher candidates engage in a series of critical inquiry and reflection opportunities embedded in a mathematics methods course. The study involved 28 teacher candidates enrolled in an undergraduate education program within a large university. Data were collected through a series of written reflections and semi-structured interviews. The results reveal that the teacher candidates possess a wide variety of feelings towards mathematics, yet they are often influenced by how they were taught as students. Further, negative experiences with mathematics appear to be more prevalent than positive ones. Opportunities for …

Elementary School Teachers' Experiences Of Distance Education During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Turkey, İlhan İlter, Gökhan Izgar

i.e.: inquiry in education

In this qualitative case study, we investigated teachers' experiences of distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. Participants were 69 elementary school teachers at varying levels of experience. The purpose of the study was to explore elementary school teachers' experiences regarding advantages and challenges of distance education, and the deficiencies in learning outcomes that they observed in their students during the instructional processes. To explore the teachers’ experiences, we conducted semi-structured interviews with them. We analyzed the data obtained from the interviews using the coding analysis method. The results show that participants quickly learned how to use technological platforms, …

Reconciling Critical Theory And Spirituality In Educational Leadership, Chet Nath Panta, Bal Chandra Luitel

i.e.: inquiry in education

This paper showcases how spiritual engagement with critical awareness helps to bring about reforms at school being comprehensive, just, and inclusive as far as possible. It further looks for the reconciliation of spirituality and criticality so as to deconstruct deep seated leadership myths via dimensions of critical spirituality, namely critical self-reflection, deconstructive interpretation, performative creativity, transformative action, and relational self and autoethnography. Reconciling spirituality with critical perspective inspires to have a critical and holistic understanding of engaged spirituality and leadership theorising critical spirituality as an ontological and epistemic praxis to connect inner world to the outer social reality and materiality. …

The Impact Of Organizational Climate On Organizational Creativity In Educational Institutions, Suzan Canli, Yalçın Özdemi̇r

i.e.: inquiry in education

The present study aimed to investigate the impact of organizational climate on organizational creativity based on the perceptions of teachers employed in secondary education institutions. The study sample included 275 teachers assigned with the cluster sampling method. “Organizational Creativity Scale” and “School Climate Scale” were employed to collect the study data. Descriptive and hierarchical regression analyses were used to analyze the study data. The study findings demonstrated that organizational climate affects organizational creativity and sub-dimensions. It was found that organizational climate affects administrative creativity the most and individual creativity the least. Organizational climate dimensions that affected organizational creativity were leadership …

Metacognition Enhancing Strategies In Science Classrooms: Science Teachers’ Practices, Nazlıcan Durukan, Oktay Kızkapan, Oktay Bektaş Assoc. Prof.

i.e.: inquiry in education

In this study, we aimed to determine metacognition strategies that science teachers use in science lessons and activities they can perform within the scope of these strategies. We used an instrumental qualitative case study design. Research data were collected from science teachers working in public schools during the 2018-2019 academic years. Research findings revealed that science teachers' definitions related to the metacognition concept are developed and compatible with the definitions in the literature. We also found that science teachers use most of the metacognition-enhancing strategies proposed in the literature. In this context, results showed that science teachers generally do plan …

Pre-Service Teachers’ E-Learning Styles And Attitudes Towards E-Learning, Gül Özüdoğru

i.e.: inquiry in education

This study aimed to investigate pre-service teachers’ e-learning styles and their attitudes towards e-learning and present the relationship between them via correlational survey model, one of the quantitative methods. The study group was composed of 322 pre-service teachers. Demographic Information Form, E-learning Styles Scale and Attitude Scale towards E-learning were used online to collect data at the the fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year when training was carried out completely in the form of distance education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-service teachers were found to have the highest e-learning style score in the independent learning style. Their attitudes …

Examining The Interplay Between English Language Teachers’ Mindset And Researcher Self-Efficacy Beliefs In The Use Of Action Research, Ilknur Eginli, Kenan Dikilitas

i.e.: inquiry in education

Action research offers teachers an empowering and transformative experience of professional engagement. Teachers engaging in action research are argued to develop their inquiry skills and to adopt a growth mindset in contrast to a fixed mindset. This study explored the complex relationship between teachers'-researcher self-efficacy beliefs and growth mindset hypothesizing that action research can impact.The participants of this study were composed of 219 practicing English language teachers who have had varying degrees of action research engagement during or after their graduate programs in English Language Teaching. A quantitative research design was used, and two questionnaires were employed. The findings showed …

Pre-Service Science Teachers’ Favorite Scientists, Gonca Harman

i.e.: inquiry in education

The purpose of this study is to investigate pre-service science teachers’ favorite scientists. This study was conducted according to a screening model. The study group consisted of 199 volunteer pre-service teachers who were attending in the Science Education Department at a state university in Turkey. Of the total pre-service science teachers, 56 were first grade, 57 second grade, 55 third grade, 31 fourth grade, 172 female, and 27 male. In the study, I asked, “Who is your favorite scientist? Why? Please, write your reason.” and pre-service science teachers wrote their favorite scientist with reasons. Data obtained was analyzed by using …

“It Was The Worst Of Times, And It Was The Best Of Times”: Reflections On Our Times, Antonina Lukenchuk

i.e.: inquiry in education

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Strawitch, Carl A (2021-11-19)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Elliott, William (2022-03-02)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Rajyaguru, Prakash (2022-03-02)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Hazzard, David S Jr (2022-02-02)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - St.Germain, William D (2021-11-19)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Hemphill, John (2022-02-02)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Marquez, Antonio (2021-12-23)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Boykin, Jermaine (2022-01-25)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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Administrative Appeal Decision - Smith, Senna (2022-03-02)

Parole Administrative Appeal Decisions

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