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Christmas E-Cards For The First Week Of Advent, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

Created by the Marian Library with Nativity images from our collections, these e-cards were made for you to share.

2021-11-28_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 216 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (139 Emergency Departments (ED), 77 Urgent Care) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, …

Legislation 2122.05, Rollins College Student Government Association

SGA Legislation

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A New Way To Grade With Benefits To Students And Faculty: Specifications Grading, Molly Jameson

CETL Blog

n specifications grading, developed by Linda Nilson (2014), you grade student work as satisfactory/unsatisfactory depending on whether their work meets the certain specifications you laid out for it. These specifications, or specs, can be as simple as “completeness” or as complex as a series of specific criteria you set out for the students. But instead of these criteria defining a grade of C- or D+, imagine that they truly define “satisfactory” as at least B work. Each assignment or assessment in your course is given specifications (i.e., what would make this assignment receive a grade of B or higher?), and …

Edwards, Florence, Roukia Houssein, Annie Karim

Querying the Past: LGBTQ Maine Oral History Project Collection

The interview was conducted in a USM classroom Roukia and Annie. Florence is a 40 years old dentist who also served in the military. In this interview, Florence shared their journey in being a queer black woman in the military. Florence was asked about their identity and their story on coming out as their preferred sexuality. In the interview, Florence also talks about being a dentist in the military and also outside of the military. In the interview, Florence puts important people in their life in specific stories. They also touched on their education and difference in living in NY, …

St. Augustine Parish Sunday Bulletin, November 28, 2021

Saint Augustine Parish Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Cleveland, OH

Saint Augustine Parish Sunday Bulletin Finding Aid

St. Benedict Parish For The Deaf Church Bulletin, November 28, 2021

Saint Benedict Parish for the Deaf Church Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in San Francisco, CA

Saint Benedict Parish for the Deaf Church Bulletin Finding Aid

Bridging The Gap Between Clients And Public Defenders: Introducing A Structured Shadow Method To Examine Attorney Communication, Christopher M. Campbell, Kelsey S. Henderson

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications and Presentations

A growing body of scholarship argues that representing clients in an effective and quality manner should be a critical goal for public defenders, emphasizing the need to be client-centered. Beyond this call, recent research emphasizes that client-centered approaches hinge on good communication as it can contribute to a more effective attorney–client relationship. However, to identify and improve communication and client-centered relationships, major obstacles must be overcome which involve conceptualizing and operationalizing quality representation and communication. In this article, we introduce a two-phase, structured shadowing method as a way to overcome these obstacles. Phase I consists of a survey of public …

Investigating Anisotropic Blast Wave Parameters Near The Explosive-Air Boundary Using Computer Simulation And Experimental Techniques With Varying Charge Geometry, Kelly Williams, Catherine E. Johnson

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The prediction of blast wave overpressure using scaled distance calculations use the charge mass and radial distance variables and assumes that the blast wave is isotropic. Simulations and empirical studies demonstrate that altering the charge geometry results in a significant deviation in overpressure vs orientation. While this effect has been measured for cylinders, truncated cones, and cubes, the mechanisms driving geometric blast wave product anisotropy have not been well defined. Velocity vectors plotted from computer simulations in this study show an isotropic radial flow from the cylindrical charges, while the prismatic charges with rectangle, triangle, and five-point star cross sections …

Kerrie Pullen Art 399 Digital Commons, Kerrie Pullen

Professional Practices (ART 399)

Paper is a material that is all around us and has been telling stories for centuries, blurring the line between dimensional planes. I began using paper for its obvious function – to draw upon and express thoughts and ideas. Communicating is a vital part of the art process, and the more I drew the more the images and ideas created took on a new function, a new language. I’ve come to realize that drawing is a highly fluid process that resists categorization. I cut and layer paper, drawings, mixed media materials, and 3D elements within my large-scale works, maneuvering multiple …

Enhancing Hydroxyl Radical Production In Ozone Water By New Type Static Mixer, Liu Xin-Yu, Zhang Bo-Wen, Cui Zheng-Wei

Food and Machinery

Objective: A new type of static mixer to enhance the ozone gas-liquid phase mass transfer was established in this study. Methods: The effects of different ozone gas flow rates, liquid flow rates and liquid temperature on the concentration of ozone liquid phase and the generation of hydroxyl radicals were investigated, and were compared with the microporous aeration method and the circulating jet method. Results: With the increase of the gas-liquid flow rate, the ozone water saturation concentration and the hydroxyl radical concentration both increased; as the temperature increased, the ozone water saturation concentration decreased, but the hydroxyl radical concentration increased. …

Optimization Of Cellulase Hydrolysis Process Of Rice Bran Dietary Fiber And Its Functional Properties, Liu Yan-Lan, Liu Shuang, Lin Ben-Ping, Li Yan-Yun, Yi Cui-Ping

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the technological conditions of preparing rice bran dietary fibers by cellulase hydrolysis, and analyze the reasons for the difference in the functional properties of different rice bran dietary fibers. Methods: Single factor experiment was used to optimize the process conditions. The chemical composition, oil holding capacity and sodium cholate adsorption capacity of rice bran dietary fibers were measured. And the microstructures of rice bran dietary fibers were observed by scanning electron microscope. Results: When the dosage of cellulase was 100 U/g, the reaction time was 5 hours, and the ratio of material to liquid （m _{rice bran …}

The Influence Of Modifying Methods On The Adsorption Of Methylene Blue By Moringa Oleifera Seed Shelling Biochar, Dong Cheng, Li Mei-Ping, Guo Cai-Xia, Yu Li-Gang

Food and Machinery

Objective: The adsorption performance of the seed-shell biochar from Moringa oleifera prepared under different technological conditions on methylene blue was investigated in this study. Methods: The magnetic seed shelling biochar (Fe₃O₄-MOS) and modified seed shelling biochar (KOH-MOS) were prepared by ultrasonic-assisted K₂CO₃-Fe₃O₄ co-impregnation pyrolysis and KOH impregnation pyrolysis at 1 000 ℃, respectively. The physicochemical properties of the samples were characterized by XRD, SEM and FTIR. On this basis, the adsorption characteristics of the two kinds of biochar for methylene blue (MB) solution were determined by equilibrium adsorption method. …

Effects Of Different Fixation Methods On The Quality Of Green Tea Processed By Purple Bud Leaves, Song Xian-Ying, Huang Yan-Mei, Cui Li-Dan, Xiao Wen-Jun, Gong Zhi-Hua

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the best fixation method of purple bud green tea. Methods: Using two or three leaves and a bud of self-selected purple bud strain 9803 as raw materials, fresh leaves were treated by microwave, pan-frying, steam and hot air to prepare green tea, and the representative green tea samples were selected for sensory evaluation and quality analysis of taste and aroma. Results: Among the four methods of fixation, the comprehensive score of sensory evaluation of microwave green tea was the highest (89.65), and the main physical and chemical components of microwave green tea, water extract, tea polyphenols, anthocyanins, …

Screening Of Lactobacillus Paracasei Hcs17-040 With Triglyceride Tunction And Study On Its Probiotic Characteristics, Yu Ping, Cao Lan, Jiao Yan-Ping, Zhao Di, Min Xiang-Bo

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study focuses on obtaining a Lactobacillus strain for degrading triglyceride. Methods: Lactocillus was isolated from human breast milk and the faeces of healthy infants in this study, and their triglyceride degradability was determined by single reagent （GPO-PAP） method. The strains with strong degradation ability of triglyceride were selected for morphological, physiological, biochemical and 16S rDNA identification, and their tolerance to acid, bile salt and gastrointestinal juice was determined. Results: A strain of Lactobacillus Paracasei was isolated and then named as HCS17-040 （CGMCC No 19747）, and its degradation rate of triglyceride was （42.80±1.79）%; the survival rates of the strain …

Determination And Correlation Analysis Of Organic Acids In Green Plum With Different Maturity In Different Regions, Zhao Xu-Zhu, Xia Chen, Zhu Yong-Qing, Chen Jian, Chen Yu

Food and Machinery

Objective: The organic acid content of green plum was determined, and the correlation between them was analyzed to provide basic data for further processing of products in Dazhou, Sichuan. Methods: The content of organic acids in green plum with different maturity was determined by HPLC, and the correlation of oxalic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, L-lactic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, oleanolic acid and ursolic acid was analyzed. Results: In the same area, citric acid and malic acid in the fully ripe green plum in Jingshi town were higher than those in the seven ripe green …

Studies On Metabolites And Functions Of Soy-Based Plant Fermentation Broth, Li Zhi-Fang, Zuo Zhao-Hang, Wang Ying, Zhang Yu, Wang Di

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the changes of metabolites and antioxidant activity of soybean based plant fermentation broth during fermentation. Methods: The experiment was conducted to prepare the compound fermentation liquid from kidney beans and soybean by fermentation of yeast, Lactobacillus and other probiotics, The pH value, total acid, reducing sugar, soluble solids, total phenol, flavone content and antioxidant activity in the fermentation process were analyzed. Results: The pH value of fermentation broth decreased with the extension of fermentation time and gradually stabilized at about 3.55, the total acid content increased from 0.13 mg/mL to 0.43 mg/mL, and the soluble solid content …

Analysis For Smoke Release Characteristics Of Several Central Electrical Heated Cigarettes, He Hong-Mei, You Xiao-Juan, Liu Xian-Jun, Zhu Xian-Yan, Wang Ming-Hui, Shi Huai-Bin, Xu Ru-Yan

Food and Machinery

Objective: Studied the smoke emission characteristics of central electric heating cigarette. Methods: The release amount and stability of total and puff-by-puff mainstream smoke were investigated by taking seven domestic cigarettes （Cigarettes A-G） and one foreign cigarette （Cigarette H） as the samples. The factors that may influence smoke release stability were discussed. Results: ① The transfer ratios of nicotine and glycerol in Cigarettes H were the lowest; ② The smoke release stability of Cigarettes H was the highest; ③ The release behavior of TPM, nicotine and glycerol on a puff-by-puff basis all showed increase-decrease trend with the increase of puff sequence, …

Study On Photoelectric Detection Method Of Nitrite Content In Food With Microfluidic Mixer Chip, Pang Hao-Ran, Xie Jia-Qing, Guan Qi-Feng, Meng Xiao-Yu, Sun Ru-Qian, Zhou Fu-Yang

Food and Machinery

Objective: A high-precision, low-cost quantitative and rapid detection method of nitrite in food based on photoelectric detection principle was proposed, and a portable nitrite detector equipped with microfluidic mixer chip was constructed. Methods: The microfluidic mixer chip was designed to realize the rapid mixing of test samples. The mixing efficiency of the chip was verified by peristaltic fluid simulation. The influence of UV curing parameters on the microfluidic mixer chip channel accuracy was analyzed, the microfluidic mixer chip was prepared. The photoelectric detection system of nitrite was designed and established. The relationship between nitrite content and induced voltage was analyzed, …

Construction Of Off-On Electrochemiluminescence Sensor Based On Doped Graphene Quantum Dots For Continuous Determination Of Fe3+ And F-, Zhang Xiao-Wei

Food and Machinery

Objective: The study focused on investigating the electrochemiluminescence properties of graphene quantum dots. Methods: By doping heteroatoms into graphene quantum dots (GQDs), the surface chemical reactivities and optical characteristics of GQDs could be effectively improved. Nitrogen and sulfur co-doped graphene quantum dots (NS-GQDs) were prepared using a one-step solonthermic method. Based on its excellent luminescent properties, an “off-on” electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor was constructed for the simultaneous determination of Fe³⁺ and F^-. Results: Under the optimal conditions, the quenched ECL value of NS-GQDs was linearly related with the Fe³⁺ concentration in the range 0.1~460.0 μmol/L, and the …

An Aptamer Colorimetric Method Was Established To Detect Chloramphenicol In Eggs Based On Dnase-Catalyzed Reaction, Cheng Hui, Liu Shun, Li Bo, Huang Yu-Lan, Zhou Tao

Food and Machinery

Objective: A new method for the rapid detection of chloramphenicol in eggs was established, by preparing the aptamer magnetic bead complex, based on the mechanism of inhibiting the catalytic color reaction between the DNase and heme. Methods: The aptamer and DNase was combined through complementary base pairing, and it was combined with aptamer composite magnetic beads. Furthernore, by adding different concentrations of chloramphenicol solution, the DNase and chloramphenicol nucleic acid adaptation was disintegrated by dissociation of DNase catalytic chromogenic reaction combined with hemoglobin. Results: The linear range of chloramphenicol was 0.001~100.000 mg/kg, and the absorbance was linearly correlated with the …

Evaluation Of The Uncertainty For Determination Of 6-Benzyladenine In Soybean Sprouts By Quechers High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Liu Fei-Bo, Wang Xi, Liu Shui-Ping

Food and Machinery

Objective: The uncertainty of HPLC method for determination of 6-benzyladenine in a soybean sproutswas evaluated by QuEChERS pretreatment method. Methods: A mathematical model was established by analysis of uncertainty sources. Then the individual components of uncertainty were evaluated and the combined uncertainties and expanded uncertainties were calculated. Results: The results showed that the uncertainty caused by serval factors, including the configuration of standard solutions and gradient standard solutions, the fitting of the standard curve, the pretreatment process, the recovery rate and repeatability, and the instrument itself. The content of 6-benzyladenine was 0.335 mg/kg in agricultural products （soybean sprouts）. The relative …

Food Safety Risk Assessment Method Based On Improved Hmm, Xiong Hui, Tang Hong-Liang, Ding Yong

Food and Machinery

Objective: Solve the problems of low and inaccurate evaluation accuracy of the existing food safety risk evaluation methods. Methods: Based on the construction of food safety risk index, a food risk assessment method combining hidden Markov model and cuckoo search algorithm was proposed. The cuckoo algorithm was used to search the global optimal solution as the initial value of the hidden Markov model, and the Baum Welch algorithm was used for local correction to make it quickly converge to the global optimal solution. The superiority of this method was verified by the experimental analysis of dairy product data. Results: Compared …

Three-Dimensional Flow Field Analysis Of Coaxial Variable Speed Twin-Screw Extruder Based On Cfx, Tang Lin-Sen, Guo Shu-Guo, Wang Li-Yan, Han Yan-Lin

Food and Machinery

Objective: This research aims to analyze the working condition of the material in the flow channel of the improved coaxial variable speed optimization twin-screw extruder. Methods: Used ANSYS/CFX to simulate and analyze the flow channel value, obtained the movement of the material, and compared it with the traditional screw twin screw. The performance of the two types of screws was compared and analyzed through the macro pressure field, macro speed field, velocity streamline diagram, and velocity vector diagram. Results: After the study, it was found that the pressure building capacity and mixing performance of the coaxial variable speed optimized twin …

Design Of Steamed Bread Machine Production Line Based On Ahp And Triz Theory, Fu Xiao-Li, Xu Qiao, Yang Shu-Feng, Zhang Bin

Food and Machinery

Objective: In view of the problems of low human-computer interaction, insufficient modeling aesthetics and lack of design characteristics in the production line of steamed bread machine, the fuzzy evaluation method combined with AHP and TRIZ is used for the innovative design. Methods: The key areas of positioning design were obtained by analytic hierarchy process. The TRIZ standard engineering parameters were used to analyze the contradiction and construct the contradiction matrix. The invention principle was used to find the optimal solution of the design scheme, and the matter field analysis method was introduced to solve the specific practical problems of the …

Design Of A Small Integrated Machine For Jujube-Clamping-Peanut, Gao Hai-Chao, Han Hai-Min, Chen Hui-Tao

Food and Machinery

Objective: In view of the fact that material selection for large-scale processing of jujube-clamping-peanut cannot be guaranteed and the food hygiene of manual operation cannot reach the standard, a small integrated machine for jujube-clamping-peanut was designed. Methods: The research status of jujube kernel removal was analyzed, the design index of small jujube-clamping-peanut integrated machine was formulated, and based on the process flow of jujube kernel removal and jujube-clamping-peanut, the mechanical structure of the jujube-clamping-peanut integrated machine was designed. Results: The prototype experiment shows that the jujube automatic charging and positioning rate was 94%, The peanut automatic charging and positioning rate …

Fault Diagnosis Of Permanent Magnet Motor Stator Winding Based On Stacked Auto Encoder, Tian Guang-Qiang, Feng Wen-Cheng, Wang Fu-Zhong

Food and Machinery

Objective: To improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of permanent magnet motor stator winding fault diagnosis. Methods: A fault diagnosis model of permanent magnet motor stator winding based on stack autoencoder （SAE） was proposed, and a neural network composed of SAE and Softmax classifier was used to train the network with fault sample data. The simulated annealing particle swarm optimization （SAPSO） algorithm was used to optimize the connection weight and bias of the network, and determined the optimal network structure. Results: The network had been used to realize the fault diagnosis of inter-turn short-circuit, inter-phase short-circuit, inter-phase insulation reduction, and poor …

Design Of On Line Detection System For Cigarette Capsules Based On Machine Vision, Chang Jing-Jing, Zheng Peng, Wang Wen-Xiu, Xu Ying-Jie

Food and Machinery

Objective: At present, mechanical screening method is widely used in cigarette capsules size separation, which has some problems, such as low size detection accuracy, unable to separate different color capsules, leakage capsules and so on. Aiming at the quality detection of cigarette capsules, a quality detection system of cigarette capsules is designed and constructed, which integrates the functions of feeding transmission, machine vision image processing and rejection of unqualified products. Methods: In the detection system, the improved inter class variance method was used to extract the single shot image, and the automatic detection of shot quality was realized by gray …

Study On Oxidation Stability And Shelf Life Of Oleogel, Liu Long-Long, Wang Jia-Bin, Chen Zhi-Tong, Zhao Yue-Ying, Zhang Hua, Cui Ming-Xun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To solve the problem of easily oxidized and high content of trans fatty acid the vegetable oil instead of solid fat. Methods: Soybean oil and rapeseed oil gels were prepared using sitosterol/soybean phospholipid as gel agent to replace solid fat. The oxidation stability was studied by the changes of primary oxidation products and fatty acid composition. The structural stability was observed by X-ray diffraction, and the shelf life was predicted by OXITEST method. Results: The contents of primary and secondary oxidation products of soybean oil gel and rapeseed oil gel were lower than those of crude oil. The oxidation …

Drying Kinetics And Quality Changes Analysis Of Cornus Officinalis Dried By Microwave Freeze-Drying, Zhao Meng-Yue, Du Xu, Ren Guang-Yue, Li Lin-Lin, Liu Pan-Pan, Xu Yi-Ming, Che Xin-Zi

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the microwave freeze-drying kinetics and product quality of Cornus officinalis. Methods: The microwave freeze-drying technology was used to analyze the drying characteristics, quality changes of total flavonoids and total phenols of Cornus officinalis under different microwave power （100, 200, 300, 400, 500 W）, and the related kinetic model was established. Results: The drying process of Cornus officinalis could be divided into two stages: rising rate and decreasing rate, and there was no obvious constant rate stage. The increase of microwave power could improve the drying rate and shorten the drying time. Data fitting showed that page model …