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The Dyslexic Actor: How Dyslexia Affects The Acting Process, Kate Milazzo

Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024

Dyslexia can benefit an actor, especially if the individual is aware of how the challenges and advantages of dyslexia impact their personal acting process. Dyslexia is widely understood to be a learning disability that affects an individual's reading and writing abilities. Many forms of theater rely on the written word, and an actor's success lies in their ability to interpret the text, leading one to question whether a dyslexic individual can find success as an actor. Yet several famous actors, including Octavia Spencer and Henry Winkler, are known to be dyslexic. As a dyslexic individual, I have also successfully participated …

Crafting Effective Prompts: Leveraging Generative Ai In Libraries, April Sheppard, Kristin Flachsbart

Staff and Faculty Scholarship

Discover how strategic prompt design can help you harness the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in your library. Through a series of examples, the presenters will demonstrate the impact that well-crafted prompts can have on the quality and relevance of AI-generated outputs.

Towards The 4th Generation University: The Transformative Role Of Tu/E In Delivering Innovation And Impact In The Eindhoven Region, Dmitrii Malkov, Max Domoulin, Renee Westenbrink

Public Reports

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) exemplifies the 4th generation university model, spurring innovation and societal development in the region. This report assesses the advancement of TU/e and its peers using quantitative metrics and serves as an invitation for further development of a holistic assessment framework.

Criminal Justice Update - January 2024, Delaney Rabenold

Criminal Justice Updates

The Criminal Justice Update is a monthly newsletter created by the Adams County Bar Foundation Fellow providing updates in criminal justice policy coming from Pennsylvania's courts and legislature as well as the US Supreme Court.

Contents:

• Updates from PA Governor's Office (no updates this month)
• Updates from the PA Legislature (no updates this month)
• Updates from the Courts
• U.S. Supreme Court (no updates this month)
• PA Supreme Court
• PA Superior Court

Tennessee Poll 2024 - Press Release #2, Applied Social Research Lab, East Tennessee State University

The Tennessee Poll

No abstract provided.

Belonging In Los Angeles: The Black Experience, Brianne Gilbert

StudyLA Reports

StudyLA’s Angeleno Poll is the largest general social survey of any metropolitan area in urban America.

For more than a decade, the Angeleno Poll has provided an important overview of quality-of-life perceptions, economic concerns, overall life satisfaction, and opinions on various civic issues, capturing trends over demography, geography, and time. Since 2014, more than 24,000 residents have completed the survey, resulting in thousands of hours of meaningful conversations about the future of the region.

Empowering La In The Fight Against Climate Change, Brianne Gilbert

StudyLA Reports

StudyLA’s Angeleno Poll is the largest general social survey of any metropolitan area in urban America.

For more than a decade, the Angeleno Poll has provided an important overview of quality-of-life perceptions, economic concerns, overall life satisfaction, and opinions on various civic issues, capturing trends over demography, geography, and time. Since 2014, more than 24,000 residents have completed the survey, resulting in thousands of hours of meaningful conversations about the future of the region.

Planning For The Future Of Housing, Brianne Gilbert

StudyLA Reports

StudyLA’s Angeleno Poll is the largest general social survey of any metropolitan area in urban America.

For more than a decade, the Angeleno Poll has provided an important overview of quality-of-life perceptions, economic concerns, overall life satisfaction, and opinions on various civic issues, capturing trends over demography, geography, and time. Since 2014, more than 24,000 residents have completed the survey, resulting in thousands of hours of meaningful conversations about the future of the region.

Forecast La: Thinking About The Future, Brianne Gilbert

StudyLA Reports

StudyLA’s Angeleno Poll is the largest general social survey of any metropolitan area in urban America.

For more than a decade, the Angeleno Poll has provided an important overview of quality-of-life perceptions, economic concerns, overall life satisfaction, and opinions on various civic issues, capturing trends over demography, geography, and time. Since 2014, more than 24,000 residents have completed the survey, resulting in thousands of hours of meaningful conversations about the future of the region.

Planning For The Future Of Housing: 2024 Angeleno Poll, Thomas And Dorothy Leavey Center For The Study Of Los Angeles

StudyLA Data Briefs

ABOUT THIS STUDY

The 2024 Angeleno Poll conducted by StudyLA involved telephone sessions, online, and face-to-face surveys with 2,011 adults living in Los Angeles County. The survey was conducted in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean. Respondents were asked a range of questions on various issues like policing, housing, climate change, and so on to gauge what Angelenos think about these crucial issues facing our society at present.

ABOUT THIS REPORT

Survey results are presented in two sections: (1) toplines, or total responses for each question and (2) crosstabs, or all questions crossed by major demographics. The following report presents data …

Pakistan: On The Front Line Of Climate Change, Rina Saeed Khan, Farahnaz Zahidi

CEJ Research and Publications

Dive into the intricate landscape of climate change in Pakistan with this comprehensive guidebook designed to illuminate the science, impacts, and actions surrounding this pressing global issue. From the recurrent floods to the melting glaciers, this insightful resource navigates through the complexities of climate change, offering practical tips for journalists, policymakers, and individuals alike. Explore the science, understand the urgency, and discover pathways for meaningful action within the unique context of Pakistan. Embark on a journey toward climate resilience today.

Dad’S New Car, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui

IBA Press

No abstract provided.

The Saim's Bookstore & Harmony Bank, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui

IBA Press

No abstract provided.

A Journey To Our Dream House, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui

IBA Press

No abstract provided.

Countering Electoral Disinformation: Training Module For Media, Centre For Excellence In Journalism, Iba

CEJ Research and Publications

This curriculum has been designed with the view to increase the ability of media practitioners, election and human rights monitors and the youth to respond to election-related information manipulation by identifying the various types accurately and quickly through an election- specific curriculum, CSO-focused capacity building activities and an improved distribution network.

Patient Perceptions Of Audio-Only Versus Video Telehealth Visits: A Qualitative Study Among Patients In An Academic Medical Center Setting, Ryan Kruis, Elizabeth A. Brown, Jada Johnson, Kit N. Simpson, James Mcelligott, Jillian Harvey

Community & Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Introduction: Telehealth utilization surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering expanded health care access. Audio-only visits emerged as a crucial tool for patients facing technology or connectivity barriers to still use telehealth. This qualitative study aims to better understand patient perceptions of audio-only versus video telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how patients perceive the role of each in their overall health care. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adult patients seeking care at an academic medical center located in the Southeast region of the United States. Patients had experienced both an audio-only and video telehealth visit within the …

A Comparison Of Machine Learning Surrogate Models Of Street-Scale Flooding In Norfolk, Virginia, Diana Mcspadden, Steven Goldenberg, Binata Roy, Malachi Schram, Jonathan L. Goodall, Heather Richter

Community & Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Low-lying coastal cities, exemplified by Norfolk, Virginia, face the challenge of street flooding caused by rainfall and tides, which strain transportation and sewer systems and can lead to personal and property damage. While high-fidelity, physics-based simulations provide accurate predictions of urban pluvial flooding, their computational complexity renders them unsuitable for real-time applications. Using data from Norfolk rainfall events between 2016 and 2018, this study compares the performance of a previous surrogate model based on a random forest algorithm with two deep learning models: Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU). The comparison of deep learning to the random …

Using Gene Ontology And Ml Algorithms For Dataset Design And Creation For Ml/Ai Modeling, Qiaoyi Liu, Jian Qin

School of Information Studies - Post-doc and Student Scholarship

This demo proposal presents a case study that uses Gene Ontology (GO) and ML/AI algorithms to design and create KO-derived datasets for ML/AI applications. We discuss the characteristics and requirements of KO practices and products in implementing ML algorithms. The focus of this demo is on how knowledge organization systems can be utilized to derive datasets that can deliver quality and trustworthiness for achieving the precision, computing of semantic similarity, and interoperability in these algorithms.

Decreasing The Price Of Fame: Research On The Use Of Child Life Specialists In The Entertainment Industry, Ashley King

Graduate Student Independent Studies

This paper explores how the use of a CCLS in the field of entertainment would positively impact the experiences of child stars while working on set.

Beyond Poverty: Exploring The Spatial Variability And Healthcare Determinants Of Opioid Mortality In West Virginia, Opeyemi Ojo

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This study aims to investigate the multifaceted factors contributing to opioid-related deaths in West Virginia, focusing on healthcare determinants and regional disparities. Opioid mortality has become a critical public health issue in the United States, particularly in states like West Virginia, where rates of opioid-related deaths are disproportionately high compared to national averages. This thesis tends to investigate the impact of healthcare determinants on opioid mortality rates and explore the spatial variability of opioid-related deaths in West Virginia. To achieve these objectives, data was collected from secondary sources such as the West Virginia Health Statistics Center, the National Center for …

Place Matters: The Role Of Public Libraries As Change Agents In Central Appalachia, Jasmyne R. Lewis

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The role of public libraries is changing in response to a multitude of influences and trends. The exponential growth of technology as the primary method of information access, funding challenges, changing demographics, and other mitigating factors have forced public libraries to become more than book repositories. Community library leaders and governing board members are faced with challenges such as decreased funding, community division regarding library services, and soaring costs for library materials and services, as they develop and adopt policies and practices to navigate this ever-changing environment.

The purpose of this qualitative study was to collect data from the public …

Policing Impacts On Racial And Regional Oppression In Appalachia, Grace Simpson

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Appalachians continue to face the lasting effects of generations of state violence. Residents are often met with economic, environmental, physical, and mental hardships that are specific to these regions. Namely, the intersection of race with these region-specific hardships creates unique issues for Black Appalachians. Black Appalachians have a distinct history connecting the cultural nuances of the Appalachian region with the overall history of racial inequality in the USA. The following highlights Black Appalachian experiences by exploring the relationship between state violence, policing, and race in the region. Utilizing qualitative interviews with Black individuals in Appalachians, results gain a more detailed …

Ua1c11/122 Wku Panhellenic Council Photo Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Photographs removed from Panhellenic Council scrapbooks.

Ua12/2/83 Pi Kappa Phi, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

Ua12/2/81 Omega Psi Phi, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

Ua94/5/6 Lucian Flora Student/Alumni Papers, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Scrapbook and memoirs created by alumni Lucian Flora of Smiths Grove, Kentucky of his activities as a soldier in World War II. Flora saw action through North Africa and Italy from 1941 to 1945.

Smart Installation Weather Warning Decision Support, Martin Tran, Samuel Kreinberg, Eric Specking, Gregory S. Parnell, Brenda Hernandez, Ed Pohl, George Gallarno, John Richards, Randy Buchanan, Christina Rinaudo

Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Army installation commanders need timely weather information to make installation closure decisions before or during adverse weather events (e.g., hail, thunderstorms, snow, and floods). We worked with the military installation in Fort Carson, CO, and used their Weather Warning, Watch, and Advisory (WWA) criteria list to establish the foundation for our algorithm. We divided the Colorado Springs area into 2300 grids (2.5 square kilometers areas) and grouped the grids into ten microclimates, geographically and meteorologically unique regions, per pre-defined microclimate regions provided by the Fort Carson Air Force Staff Weather Officers (SWOs). Our algorithm classifies each weather event in the …

Change In Rape Myth Acceptance As A Function Of Sexual Assault Experiences: A Prospective Analysis, Danielle Suzanne Citera

Theses and Dissertations

In the United States, one in five women reports experiencing sexual assault while in college. Rape myths, or stereotypical beliefs that serve to blame survivors (i.e., “She Asked For It” and “She Lied”) and exonerate sexual assault perpetrators (“He Didn’t Mean To”), may influence how women conceptualize their own sexual assault experiences and relatedly, their post-assault functioning. Several demographic characteristics, including race and ethnicity, generational status, education level, sexual orientation, and religiosity, have been found to be associated with rape myth acceptance (RMA). Researchers have reported mixed findings, however, regarding the association between sexual assault history and RMA. This study …

Development Of A Repeatable Overnight Memory Task To Study The Effect Of Nocturnal Seizures On Memory, Nahal Destiny Heydari

Theses and Dissertations

Memory impairment is a common comorbidity of epilepsy, particularly in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) for whom the hippocampus and surrounding memory-dependent regions are directly involved in seizure activity. Sleep is known to facilitate memory consolidation processes; however, whether, or the extent to which, nocturnal seizures disrupt memory processes in TLE is unknown. Investigating the effect of nocturnal seizures on memory requires a task designed to assess memory in the morning for material learned the evening before a period of sleep, ideally over multiple days. Accordingly, we have created a psychometrically sound, word paired-associates (WPA) memory task with five …

Coping With The Covid-19 Pandemic: Examining Meaning-Making In A Socioecological Framework, Emilia Eva Mikrut

Theses and Dissertations

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a threatening, unpredictable, and uncontrollable stressor. Meaning-making, or one’s ability to make sense of a stressful life event, integrate the event into one’s narrative of the world and meaning in life, and accordingly revise life goals, is a salient intrapsychic process contributing to psychological adjustment in the face of very stressful or traumatic experiences such as chronic health issues, interpersonal grief, and natural and man-made disasters. Early findings provide evidence for the critical role of meaning-making in coping with stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Though meaning-making is a universal process, one’s capacity …