cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Impact of Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer: Transatlantic Trend and Postoperative Outcomes Analysis.
Creators: name: Busch, Olivier R
name: Williamsson, Caroline
name: Besselink, Marc G
name: Wellner, Ulrich F
name: Beane, Joal D
name: van Santvoort, Hjalmar C
name: Johansen, Karin
name: Koerkamp, Bas Groot
name: Gleeson, Elizabeth M
name: de Graaf, Nine
name: Augustinus, Simone
name: Tingstedt, Bobby
name: Andersson, Bodil
name: Björnsson, Bergthor
name: Pitt, Henry A
name: Davis, Catherine H
name: Keck, Tobias
Publisher: name: Wolters Kluwer
Year: 2024

description: BACKGROUND: The introduction of modern chemotherapy a decade ago has led to increased use of neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). A recent North American study demonstrated increased use of NAT and improved operative outcomes in patients with PDAC. The aims of this study were to compare the use of NAT and short-term outcomes in patients with PDAC undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) among registries from the US and Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
STUDY DESIGN: Databases from 2 multicenter (voluntary) and 2 nationwide (mandatory) registries were queried from 2018 to 2020. Patients undergoing PD for PDAC were compared based on the use of upfront surgery vs NAT. Adoption of NAT was measured in each country over time. Thirty-day outcomes, including the composite measure (ideal outcomes), were compared by multivariable analyses. Sensitivity analyses of patients undergoing vascular resection were performed.
RESULTS: Overall, 11,402 patients underwent PD for PDAC with 33.7% of patients receiving NAT. The use of NAT increased steadily from 28.3% in 2018 to 38.5% in 2020 (p < 0.0001). However, use of NAT varied widely by country: the US (46.8%), the Netherlands (44.9%), Sweden (11.0%), and Germany (7.8%). On multivariable analysis, NAT was significantly (p < 0.01) associated with reduced rates of serious morbidity, clinically relevant pancreatic fistulae, reoperations, and increased ideal outcomes. These associations remained on sensitivity analysis of patients undergoing vascular resection.
CONCLUSIONS: NAT before PD for pancreatic cancer varied widely among 4 Western audits yet increased by 26% during 3 years. NAT was associated with improved short-term outcomes.
A Grant Proposal to Evaluate the Effect Antibiotic TB Treatment has on the Gut Microbiota and on Metabolic Functions of Pediatric TB Patients in Dekalb County
Creators: name: Akingbade, Oluwatobiloba
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2017

description: INTRODUCTION: This capstone project is modeled after a National Institutes of Health R21 grant application to evaluate the relationship between tuberculosis (TB) antibiotic treatment and 1) gut microbiota and 2) long-term metabolic functions among pediatric patients less than five years old or greater than five years old, residing in Dekalb county.
AIM: The proposed study specific aims are to 1) determine the relationship between standard drug-sensitive antibiotic TB regimens on the gut microbiota (total density and taxa) at the time of TB treatment completion and one-year after treatment completion; 2) determine the relationship between standard drug-sensitive antibiotic TB regimens and metabolic biomarkers (Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs), amino acids (Branched Chain and Aromatic), cholesterol, and glucose) at the time of treatment and one-year follow-up.
SIGNIFICANCE: In the last ten years, antibiotic use has increased substantially, correlating with the increase incidence of childhood obesity and diabetes. This trend may partially be explained by an association between broad-spectrum antibiotic usage during childhood and the dysbiosis of the gut microbiome. The disruption of the gut microbiota induces the dysregulation of metabolic pathways, which may lead to the increased risk of developing obesity and diabetes. In 2015, TB accounted for 1 million incident cases in children. Given antibiotic treatment for TB requires exposure to multiple antibiotics for more than six consecutive months, this proposal intends to understand the extent to which exposure to TB treatment may impact the gut microbiome and whether antibiotic induced dysbiosis in the gut microbiome has long-term impact on pediatric metabolic function.
APPROACH: Eligibility criteria includes all TB pediatric patients (< 15 years of age) residing in DeKalb county, receiving care for drug-susceptible pulmonary TB by the DeKalb Refugee Clinic within the Dekalb County Board of Health. Patients with previous history of diabetes, obesity, or HIV will be excluded.
STUDY DESIGN: We will perform a prospective cohort study of N=50 pulmonary drug-susceptible pediatric TB patients from 2018-2020. At the time of baseline, TB treatment completion, and one-year follow-up the primary measures collected will be total density and taxa distribution of the gut microbiome. We will also collect SCFA, branched chain and aromatic amino acids, fasting glucose, A1c, and fasting cholesterol. Baseline measures will act as an internal comparison group for each patient.
A Baseline Comparison of PATSCH and Parent as Teachers
Creators: name: Garcia-Rosales, Irasema
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Child maltreatment is a major public health problem resulting in negative outcomes for individuals and society. Evidence-based home visiting programs have been effective in reducing risk of child maltreatment to individuals at risk or substantiated for child maltreatment and improve parenting skills. This study examined baseline data from a project that braided two evidence-based parenting programs: SafeCare® and Parents as Teachers (PATSCH). It compared PATSCH and Parents as Teachers Only at baseline. A total of 159 families, meeting at least two at-risk criteria, participated. There were few statistically significant differences between the PATSCH and PAT Only groups at baseline; there were, however, significant differences in attachment, age, race and ER decisions. Dependent variables included parent measures, child development measures, as well as demographic variables. All participants showed lower risk for child maltreatment than might be expected based on risk criteria. Limitations included the use of voluntary self-report measures and analysis limitations.
Tobacco-free Campus Post-implementation Program
Creators: name: Campbell, Ashley
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: INTRODUCTION: There are existing grants that U.S. college and universities can apply to for implementation of a 100% smoke- or tobacco-free campus policy, but there are no current grants for campuses to sustain their policies after implementation. Available smoke- and tobacco-free grants will be analyzed.

AIM: To develop a Tobacco-Free Campus Post-Implementation Program for college and universities to improve their smoke- and tobacco-free initiatives that have already been implemented.  
METHODS: A literature review will be conducted where I will use a variety of published studies on smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. A review will also be done on the available programs for funding of smoke- and tobacco-free institutions. I will then create the Tobacco-Free Campus Post-Implementation Program that funders such as Truth Initiative can use to support institutions that have already adopted 100% smoke- and tobacco-free policies. The program will help sustain and improve existing smoke- and tobacco-free campus initiatives.

DISCUSSION: Funding and programs to sustain and enforce tobacco-free campuses are needed. This capstone proposes a model program that can be used by funding agencies.
An Evaluation of A National Sexual Violence Prevention Program: The Rape Prevention and Education Program
Creators: name: Shiver, Arielle
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: INTRODUCTION: Sexual violence is a serious public health problem that can be harmful to one’s health, both physically and psychologically (WHO, 2010). While progress has been made in recent years to build the evidence-base for sexual violence prevention, additional research is needed to expand the inventory of effective sexual violence prevention strategies and evaluate prevention-based programs.
AIM: This study seeks to evaluate the Rape Prevention and Education program, a national sexual violence prevention program, to determine the degree to which the best known prevention principles are being incorporated into state sexual violence prevention plans by grantees.
EVALUATION: State sexual violence prevention plans were obtained through online research using the state health departments’ websites when available. A total of 42 state plans were collected. Eight states and the District of Columbia were not included in the study due to the state plan being inaccessible. Each state plan was carefully examined to determine if the plan contained the seven variables.
RESULTS: In terms of the degree to which prevention principles were incorporated into the state plans, 6 state plans (14%) incorporated six or more principles, 7 state plans (17%) incorporated six principles, 23 state plans (55%) incorporated three to five principles, and 6 state plans (14%) only incorporated one to three principles.
DISCUSSION: Individual prevention principles that states had the greatest strengths in were collaboration (100%), primary prevention (98%), culturally appropriate (83%). Areas that require further improvement include identifying an evidence-based sexual violence intervention to be incorporated into their plans. While majority of states (52%) identified the need to use an evidence-based intervention, only 41% of states were able to explicitly identify the use of an evidence-based sexual violence intervention and determine sufficient dosage for these interventions. By continuing to invest in the evaluation of prevention-based prevention programs and promising practices, researchers and funders can also help to expand our understanding of what works to prevent sexual violence.
A Systematic Analysis of Hepatitis C Virus Screening Trends and Linkage to Care Program in the United States
Creators: name: Azih, Ijeoma
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Hepatitis C is a common blood borne infection in the United States; currently this infection is a primary public health concern. The World Health Organization estimates about 150 million carriers of chronic HCV; more than 350,000 deaths each year are attributed to Hepatitis C virus(HCV) related hepatic diseases such as chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The population subgroup commonly known as baby boomers have five times the risk of HCV than other groups (CDC 2015). It is therefore imperative to encourage testing among all vulnerable populations including the baby boomers. Evidence suggests underuse of HCV testing services, despite the recommendations of testing by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Identifying the major predictors of HCV testing can be used to explain testing behaviors and possibly develop future HCV testing initiatives. The linkage to care for Hepatitis C infection which is an important component of the Hepatitis C cascade of care will also be evaluated and possible recommendations for future research will be explored. This research describes results of systematic analysis of Hepatitis C virus screening trends and linkage to care Program in the United States. The main finding is that despite the evidence based recommendations, the reported screening rates for Hepatitis C virus are still sub-optimal, also most testing centers still do not have an effective linkage to care system. Implementation of national guidelines for HCV screening, establishing high yield screening centers and using linkage care providers will help reduce the HCV-related disease burden and ultimately improve health outcomes
Axion halo around a binary system of dwarf stars
Creators: name: Patkós, András
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: High Energy Physics - Phenomenology (hep-ph)
subject: Solar and Stellar Astrophysics (astro-ph.SR)
subject: FOS: Physical sciences

description: The gravitational field of a clump of ultralight axion like particles (ALPs) in its core with a rotating binary system of dwarf stars is computed. It is established that the induced quadrupole mass moment of the clump is controlled parametrically by the $M_a/M$ mass ratio of the axion clump and the the binary core.
description: Contribution to Procs. of Bolyai-Gauss-Lobachevsky 2024 Conference. Reference list updated
On the best coapproximation problem in $\ell_1^n$
Creators: name: Sain, Debmalya
name: Sohel, Shamim
name: Ghosh, Souvik
name: Paul, Kallol
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Functional Analysis (math.FA)
subject: FOS: Mathematics
subject: Primary 46B20, Secondary 47L05

description: We study the best coapproximation problem in the Banach space $ \ell_1^n, $ by using Birkhoff-James orthogonality techniques. Given a subspace $\mathbb{Y}$ of $\ell_1^n$, we completely identify the elements $x$ in $\ell_1^n,$ for which best coapproximations to $x$ out of $\mathbb{Y}$ exist. The methods developed in this article are computationally effective and it allows us to present an algorithmic approach to the concerned problem. We also identify the coproximinal subspaces and co-Chebyshev subspaces of $\ell_1^n$.
Examining the Relationship between Drought and Mental Health Outcomes of Depression and Anxiety in the U.S.
Creators: name: Cathey, Robyn
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: BACKGROUND: Drought is likely linked to depression and anxiety through environmental and economic factors. Having a better understanding of this relationship would assist public health officials and policy-makers in future drought preparedness and mitigation strategies.

METHODS: Depression and anxiety data were collected for 36 states from HCUPnet, an online system of hospital inpatient and emergency department information. Drought data were collected from the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly monitor integrating multiple drought indices to produce a single index, for 2011-2014. Proportions were calculated for state hospital mental health discharges from total state hospital discharges. Annual state drought data was dichotomized based on a 30% areal drought threshold for drought exposure conditions. Repeated measures ANOVA was used for analysis of the relationship between states’ depression and anxiety discharges and states’ drought exposure.

RESULTS: The effect of time on depression was significantly different for states in the exposed and unexposed condition, F (3, 32) = 4.22, p = 0.01. The effect of time on anxiety was not different for states in the exposed and unexposed drought conditions, F (3, 32) = 1.92, p = 0.15. Post-hoc comparisons using four paired samples t-tests indicated a significant effect of drought exposure on depression comparing exposed drought condition with unexposed drought condition during 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. A significant effect of drought exposure condition on anxiety comparing exposed drought condition with unexposed drought condition during 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
CONCLUSION: Depression and anxiety discharges differed over time and between states in the exposed and unexposed drought conditions from 2011-2014. Depression and anxiety discharges were higher for states in the unexposed drought condition. Further research would refine the examination of this relationship.
Effects of Exposure to E-cigarette Advertising on Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Creators: name: Patel, Paayal
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2017

description: INTRODUCTION: With the use of e-cigarettes among adolescents rising dramatically in the past few years (Surgeon General, 2016), e-cigarettes have become “a major public health concern” (Surgeon General, 2016). E-cigarettes are now more frequently used among youth than conventional cigarettes (Surgeon General, 2016), with approximately 4 of every 100 middle school students (4.3%) and 11 of every 100 high school students (11.3%) reported past 30-day use in 2016 —a substantial increase from 2011 (CDC, 2017). Although CDC recently reported that for the first-time e-cigarette use rates declined in 2016 (CDC, 2016), more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students were using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days in 2016 (Gentzke, J., et al., 2017).
AIM: Although there have been many research studies that focus on tobacco advertising and adolescent smoking (Surgeon General, 2012), the literature on e-cigarette advertising effects on adolescents is just emerging. The current review aims to summarize this emerging literature on the relationship between e-cigarette advertising and adolescents’ perceptions, intentions, and behavior.
METHODS: A review of relevant literature
RESULTS: The findings of this systematic review did show there is a relationship between e-cigarette advertising and adolescents’ perceptional, intentional, and behavioral outcomes.
DISCUSSION: The results of this systematic review show effects of e-cigarette advertising on adolescents. Unregulated e-cigarette advertising may contribute to higher rates of e-cigarettes used by adolescents. Further research needs to be conducted to increase awareness about the negative effects associated with e-cigarette advertising.
Program Evaluation Aspects of Atlanta Streets Alive
Creators: name: Ament, Rebecca
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: INTRODUCTION: 

Physical Activity (PA) is one of the few ways to significantly reduce the risk of early death, by reducing the risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. One emerging community program that promotes PA is commonly called Ciclovía in Latin America and Open Streets in North America. This program closes a stretch of road to motor traffic for several hours on a particular day and opens the road to active transportation, such as cycling or walking. Atlanta Streets Alive (ASA) is an Open Streets program developed in Atlanta, Georgia by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition (ABC) in 2010. Although there have been several studies to evaluate Ciclovías programs, including ASA, a thorough evaluation of the effectiveness and public health impact is often not performed.
AIM:
The purpose of this paper is to review the data collection and evaluation methods used by Open Streets and Ciclovías, to compare to data gathering methodologies used in Atlanta Streets Alive events, to analyze the quality and relevance of ASA data gathered, and to make recommendations to evaluate the effectiveness of the ASA program better.
METHODS:
The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition provided the data, including survey responses from five events and participant counts from 23 events between 2010 and 2017. The survey responses were analyzed, and demographic variables were isolated to describe participants. ASA program objectives were obtained from ABC and examined for program evaluability.
RESULTS: 
Based on participant surveys, over 35% of respondents reported an income between 51k and 99k, over 70% were white, and over 40% had at least a Bachelor's degree. ABC's participant count estimates were found to be potentially overestimated, and program objectives are not measurable.
DISCUSSION:
As a community program that promotes physical activity, it is essential to learn more about Atlanta Streets Alive’s public health impact. It is recommended that quantifiable goals be identified, survey sample size is increased, and automated participant count methods are adapted to improve ASA's reception to program evaluation.
Narrative forms of action and the dangers of ‘derivations’ in narratology
Creators: name: Baroni, Raphaël
Publisher: name: Università degli Studi di Milano
Year: 2016

description: This article attempts to define the form that action takes when it is the focus of narrative plot, in a manner that avoids certain detours in the interpretation of narrative phenomenon and its anthropological function. Two such detours are evoked at the outset. First, structuralist narratology has had a tendency to analyze the “actional” structures of the narrative fabula autonomously. This has led narratalogists to lose sight of the function that actions have in conversational, or oral narrative, and to generalize a theory of action from this partial view. Second, cognitive theorists, despite having decompartimentalized narrative structures, have generally based their work on a schematic model of intentional action that is too general and too simplistic to properly determine the function that narrated actions fulfill. The author highlights the ways that certain forms of narrated action produce suspense or curiosity when used in conversational narrative. Drawing attention to the fundamental role of polemical actions in the dynamics of narration allows oppose two complementary conceptions of action: whereas “narrative” approaches highlight the uniqueness, the under-determinedness, or the surprising character of the narrated event, other forms of analysis seek to draw attention to the rules behind the apparent novelty of the event.
description: ENTHYMEMA, No 14 (2016)
Sketch: What Spiritual People Say about Spirit and Spirituality + the New Integrative Approach – testimonials of what real people say about real experiences – a tapestry of diverse perspectives  Spirituality – and life - are what people make of them
Creators: name: E Peck Jr, Charles
Publisher: name: Knowledge Commons
Year: 2025
Subjects: subject: Duquesne University. Institute of Formative Spirituality
subject: Spirituality in art
subject: Spirituality--Social aspects
subject: Spirituality--Health aspects
subject: Spirituality--Psychology
subject: Spirituality--Anglican Church
subject: Institute of Social and Religious Research
subject: Jungian psychology--Religious aspects
subject: Jungian psychology

description: The Essence of Spirit: A Tapestry of Meanings and Creativity
This essay explores diverse ways in which individuals understand and experience spirit and spirituality, and provides a synthesis of renowned thinkers Carl Jung, William James, Emile Durkheim and Viktor Frankl, alongside personal narratives from poets, spiritual people, and individuals.
People who have spiritual experiences generally agree that
Spiritual experiences help them make sense of the world.
Spiritual beliefs provide a major source of motivation.
Spirituality is a source of creativity and energy.
1. Spirit and the Creation of Meaning and Reality: Spirit, spiritual processes, and religious beliefs play a crucial role in shaping meaning, a sense of reality, and ultimately, our understanding of truth.
a. Viktor Frankl who stated his philosophy in terms of the drive of the "Will to meaning" and meaning-seeking as stemming from our spiritual nature focused on goal orientation, creativity, faith, love, and self-transcendence
b. Carl Jung observed that spirit gives meaning to human life.
c. William James stated that spiritual experiences can create a "sense of reality" - shaping our vital attitudes.
d. Emile Durkheim emphasized the role of religious and spiritual beliefs in creating social ideals like morality, truth, justice, and equality - as expressions of "social forces"
Alternancia tonal en el marcador de primera persona en / Tonal alternation in the first-person singular marker of Yucunani Sàꞌán Sàvǐ
Creators: name: Belmar, Guillem
name: Vásquez-Aguilar, Alonso
name: Salazar, Jeremías
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: Poster presented online at the High Desert Linguistic Society in November 2020. The accompanying video can be found online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI4muBgvaPo

 

To know more about the pronouns in Yucunani Mixtec, you can read Belmar et al. 2021, published in the Proceedings of the 20th Meeting of the Texas Linguistic Society and available online: https://tls.ling.utexas.edu/2021/TLS_2021_Proceedings.pdf; or Salazar et al. 2022, published in the Proceedings of the 24th Workshop on American Indigenous Languages, and available online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H9pi1G-dtSOr95YGwTl2C_zhrL4C-N8B/view
Supplementary document for Fab-compatible Processed Transparent Organic Photodiodes for High-Detectivity CMOS Image Sensors - 5871818.pdf
Creators: name: Park, Sungjun
name: Lim, Younhee
name: Heo, Chul-Joon
name: Yun, Sungyoung
name: Leem, Dong-Seok
name: Kim, Sunghan
name: Choi, Byungki
name: Park, Kyung-Bae
Publisher: name: Optica Publishing Group
Year: 2025
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Supplemental document.
Relationships Between Physical Activity and Neighborhood Walking Characteristics: Analysis of the 2015 National Health Interview Survey
Creators: name: Brown, Colby
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2017

description: INTRODUCTION: Adults engage in walking and other physical activity for a variety of reasons. Previous research has shown that neighborhood characteristics play a role in the decision-making process to walk or participate in physical activity in one’s local neighborhood. Neighborhood characteristics may include access and nearby availability to sidewalks, paths, trails, markets, libraries, theaters, public transportation, and parks.
AIMS: The purpose of this work is to examine the association between neighborhood characteristics and participation in physical activity
METHODS: The 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data was used. Participant data consisted of demographics and measures of physical activity. Neighborhood characteristics included accessibility and nearby availability of convenient walking spaces. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were used. Sampling weights were considered in the analysis, with comparisons made between unweighted and weighted results. The SAS SURVEY procedures were explored.
RESULTS: The total study sample was comprised of 33,672 participants. Weighted results showed 8,103 (238%) were physically active and participant characteristics included 51.8% female and 64.9% White/Caucasian. The weighted mean age was 47.1 years with a mean body mass index of 30.5. The majority of participants reported having trails/paths (85.1%) and parks (71.8%) available nearby and most reported walking for leisure or transportation (62.6%). Having trails/paths available nearby was associated with being physically active (OR 1.21 95% CI: [1.03,1.42], p=0.0245), as well as having places of entertainment like libraries or theaters (OR 1.18 95% CI: [1.08,1.30], p=0.0006). Parks being available to the participants also showed an association (OR 1.24 95% CI: [1.11,1.38], p=0.0002).
DISCUSSION: Neighborhood characteristics associated with physical activity included others walking in and around the neighborhood, paths and trail availability, shops/markets, libraries/theaters, and having parks or a place to relax nearby. These study results may be useful to decision-makers about what to build in and around neighborhoods for improved health of those communities.
Mobile Application for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Creators: name: Neelam, Varsha
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: INTRODUCTION: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is any behavior within an intimate relationship, physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, or a combination of all the above, that causes harm. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, has been recognized as a preventable public health concern by health care professionals. Leaving their abusive situations is a harrowing process for survivors. While resources and support systems exist, accessing these resources is a difficult and trying process.
AIM: The purpose of this capstone is to consolidate evidence-informed and evidence-based resources into a single mobile application that can be utilized by survivors of violence and to serve as a tool to provide information to facilitate their recovery from abusive situations.
METHODS: Prior to starting the capstone, informal discussions with key stakeholders were held to validate the observation of lack of knowledge among survivors of intimate partner violence on accessing formal resources. Market research was performed, and no similar consolidated application of resources was found. Formal resources to be included in the application were identified by conducting a literature review and accessing government websites which serve the target population. By attending local panels and forums about domestic violence, the resources available in the Metro-Atlanta area were identified.
RESULTS: The target population for the feasibility study will be domestic violence survivors. The evidence-informed and evidence-based resources identified were information regarding formal resources. The proposed application will include a validated risk assessment, The Danger Assessment, an ecological momentary assessment (on subjective well-being), a journal, safety planning checklists, and short, informative videos. The Danger Assessment has been previously validated and found to have predictive validity for the target population. The assessment will provide survivors the ability to track the dangerousness and lethality of their abusive situations over time. It is a short assessment, which can be filled out by the survivor and takes around twenty minutes to fill out.
DISCUSSION: The application content will be hosted on an existing mobile platform, mWELL©™, which has already been developed by the Capstone Chair (Dr. Dube).  A multi-phase feasibility study of the mobile app contents and functionality will be conducted, starting with the risk assessment. The feasibility will test for ease of use of assessment, comprehensibility, and acceptability of use within the mobile application. The second phase will test the videos and other content. All modifications will be made based on feasibility study findings, before it is finally launched.
Genetic Analysis in Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes Tested Under Early Stage of High Temperature Yield Trial in Ethiopia
Creators: name: Bayisa A.
name: Berhanu S.
name: Demeke Z.
name: Rut D.
name: Tafesse S.
name: Alemu D.
name: Habtemriam Z.
name: Negash G.
name: Gadisa A.
name: Abebe D.
name: Abebe G.
Publisher: name: gjrpublication
Year: 2024

description: This study was carried out to evaluate 49 Bread wheat genotypes introduced from CIMMYT with a check (Hidasse) at Kulumsa and Melkasa Agricultural Research Centers during 2022 cropping season. Hence, the objective of the study was to analysis quantitative genetic parameters of Bread Wheat genotypes evaluated under high temperature Yield Trial in 2022 main cropping season. The experiment was performed in an alpha lattice design with 2 replications having plot size of 3m2. The overall results from analysis of variance showed highly significant differences among the genotypes for all traits (P< 0.001) at both locations. The correlation analysis revealed a higher genotypic correlation than the corresponding phenotypic correlation for most of the traits. Hectoliter Weight (HLW) and thousand-grain weight were significantly correlated with grain yield indicating their important contribution to grain yield. The phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was generally higher than the genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all characters. Generally, Moderate to high heritability associated with high genetic gain was observed for days heading, thousand-grain weight and grain yield indicating that the variation observed was mainly under genetic control and less affected by environment, referring the influence of additive gene action and improvement of these traits can be made through direct phenotypic selection. Hence, from the present study it is concluded that sufficient genetic variability was present in the experimental materials for most of the traits and these genotypes could be exploited in further bread wheat yield enhancement under targeted area of high temperature condition in the country.
A Review of Childhood Obesity Prevention Efforts among Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs
Creators: name: Costa, Olga
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Childhood obesity is a major health concern. A high body mass index (BMI) is associated with the onset of several chronic diseases and can impact physical, mental, and emotional health. Several lifestyle factors have played a role in the rising prevalence of obesity over recent decades, including poor diet and lack of physical activity. Previous obesity intervention efforts have focused on reversing obesity rather than addressing risk factors prior to weight gain. The evidence-base of best practices for childhood obesity prevention is weak, and few interventions have indicated long-term success on weight reduction and maintenance. Parents play a major role in influencing behaviors related to eating and exercise, thus home visiting programs may present an opportunity for addressing risk factors for obesity. Many of these programs aim to prevent adverse experiences in early childhood by working with parents and caregivers and have been successful in improving child outcomes. This setting has recently been explored in the context of childhood obesity prevention and research has indicated that such efforts may be effective. This project examines the extent to which childhood obesity is addressed among 8 evidence-based home visiting programs. These programs’ efforts are compared to expert recommendations for childhood obesity prevention and opportunities for future consideration are discussed. Finally, recommendations from the literature are made for integrating best practices for maintaining a healthy weight into home visiting programs.
On a Problem of Ramsey Theory
Creators: name: Frasser, Carlos E.
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Combinatorics (math.CO)
subject: Discrete Mathematics (cs.DM)
subject: FOS: Mathematics
subject: FOS: Computer and information sciences

description: In 1955, Greenwood and Gleason showed that the Ramsey number R(3, 3, 3) = 17 by constructing an edge-chromatic graph on 16 vertices in three colors with no triangles. Their technique employed finite fields. This same result was obtained later by using another technique. In this article, we examine the complete graph on 17 vertices, K17, which can be represented as a regular polygon of 17 sides with all its diagonals. We color each edge of K17 with one of the three colors, blue, red or yellow. The graph thus obtained is called complete trichromatic graph K17^(3) (the superscript determines the number of colors). A triangle contained in graph K17^(3) with edges colored with one and only one color is called monochromatic. It has been shown that for any coloring of the K17^(3) edges, K17^(3) contains at least one monochromatic triangle. This article examines the problem of determining the minimum number of monochromatic triangles with the same color contained in K17^(3).
description: 3 pages, 3 figures
Community- Based Walking Programs to Reduce Chronic Illness Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities in Limited Resource Neighborhoods: A Literature Review and Program Materials for Walk the Line
Creators: name: McGill, Alanti
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Heart disease is the prominent killer across most racial and ethnic groups in the United States; however, cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality disproportionately affect non-Hispanic Blacks at higher rates than non-Hispanic Whites. While individual behaviors such as physical inactivity and poor nutrition (characterized by lack of recommended fruit and vegetable consumption) are a constant barrier to heart health among Blacks, there are social and environmental factors that covertly and overtly contribute to cardiovascular risk factors and CVD. The aim of this study was to conduct a literature review on community-based walking programs and explicate salient characteristics of such programs. A literature search was conducted using keywords: “community-based walking programs”, “cardiovascular disease”, and “heart disease among African Americans”. The summative results of this study imply community-based walking programs can be efficacious chronic illness reduction interventions.
Understanding Open Access Data Using Visualizations in R
Creators: name: Shah, Hazel
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: BACKGROUND: As access to open data is increasing, researchers gain the opportunity to build integrated data sets and to conduct more powerful statistical analyses. However, using open access data presents challenges for researchers in understanding the data. Visualizations allow researchers to address these challenges by facilitating a greater understanding of the information available.
AIMS: This paper illustrates how visuals can address the challenges that researchers face when using open access data, such as: (1) becoming familiar with the data, (2) identifying patterns and trends within the data, and (3) determining how to integrate data from multiple studies.
DATA: This paper uses data from an integrative data analysis study that combines data from four prospective studies of children’s responses to natural disasters including Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Charley, Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Ike. The integrated dataset assessed posttraumatic stress symptoms, hurricane exposure, anxiety, life events, and social support among 1707 participants (53.61% female). The children’s ages ranged from 7 to 16 years (mean = 9.61, SD = 1.60).
CONCLUSIONS: Visualizations serve as an effective method of understanding new and unfamiliar data sets. In response to the growth of open access data, researchers must develop the skills necessary to create informative visuals. Most research-based graduate programs do not require programming-based courses for graduation. More opportunities for training in programming languages need to be offered so that future researchers are better prepared to understand new data. This paper discusses implications of current graduate course requirements and standard journal practices on how researchers visualize data.
Interpreting Global Perturbation Robustness of Image Models using Axiomatic Spectral Importance Decomposition
Creators: name: Luo, Róisín
name: McDermott, James
name: O'Riordan, Colm
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
subject: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
subject: FOS: Computer and information sciences

description: Perturbation robustness evaluates the vulnerabilities of models, arising from a variety of perturbations, such as data corruptions and adversarial attacks. Understanding the mechanisms of perturbation robustness is critical for global interpretability. We present a model-agnostic, global mechanistic interpretability method to interpret the perturbation robustness of image models. This research is motivated by two key aspects. First, previous global interpretability works, in tandem with robustness benchmarks, e.g. mean corruption error (mCE), are not designed to directly interpret the mechanisms of perturbation robustness within image models. Second, we notice that the spectral signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) of perturbed natural images exponentially decay over the frequency. This power-law-like decay implies that: Low-frequency signals are generally more robust than high-frequency signals -- yet high classification accuracy can not be achieved by low-frequency signals alone. By applying Shapley value theory, our method axiomatically quantifies the predictive powers of robust features and non-robust features within an information theory framework. Our method, dubbed as \textbf{I-ASIDE} (\textbf{I}mage \textbf{A}xiomatic \textbf{S}pectral \textbf{I}mportance \textbf{D}ecomposition \textbf{E}xplanation), provides a unique insight into model robustness mechanisms. We conduct extensive experiments over a variety of vision models pre-trained on ImageNet to show that \textbf{I-ASIDE} can not only \textbf{measure} the perturbation robustness but also \textbf{provide interpretations} of its mechanisms.
description: Accepted by Transactions on Machine Learning Research (TMLR 2024)
Analyzing distributed denial-of-service attacks in SDN architecture
Creators: name: Islam, Seikh Mohammed Shahidul
Publisher: name: Macquarie University
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 460407
subject: System and network security

description: Software-Defined Networks (SDN) are transforming modern network architectures by enabling dynamic resource provisioning through centralized control. This centralized design principle, however, exposes SDN to security vulnerabilities, particularly those posed by Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks which can compromise the availability of critical network functions and services. This thesis conducts a detailed review of DDoS attacks on SDN. This thesis emphasises on and examines three prominent DDoS attacks in SDN in depth, aiming to comprehend the nature of the attacks and how they unfold. All three attacks severely impact the controller and can have far-reaching consequences for the entire network. To that end, the thesis proposes a methodology that makes use of simulations and a variety of test cases. The research strives to replicate real-world conditions with these simulated scenarios, ensuring a detailed and nuanced examination of how DDoS attacks can specifically impact the SDN infrastructure. In this study, attack scenarios were conducted on fat-tree and ring topologies, the two most prominent topologies in use. The simulation results reveal that the fat-tree topology consistently exhibited patterns for three different attack types and durations, while the ring topology did not show any discernible pattern for the specified attacks. Overall, the research findings shed light on the intricate interplay between network topology and DDoS attack resilience within SDN environments, opening up avenues for future exploration and the refinement of network security practices.The research findings aim to serve as a foundation for improving SDN’s security posture and fostering its continued advancement in addressing the complex challenges posed by the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Overall, this study provides practical knowledge and insights that can be used to develop robust countermeasures and improve the overall resilience of SDN systems.
Prevention Messages to Reduce the Risk of Shigellosis among Men who have Sex with Men
Creators: name: Evener, Steve
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: INTRODUCTION: Shigella bacteria causes a diarrheal disease known as shigellosis through the ingestion of feces. Recent culture-confirmed diagnoses have been identified as antibiotic-resistant and can be life-threatening for some people. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are more often diagnosed due to risky sexual behaviors. In addition, the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may contribute to risky sexual behavior among MSM.
AIM: The aim of this capstone is to use secondary data collected from focus groups to guide the creation of prevention messages based on health promotion theories.
METHODS: Participants were recruited in Atlanta, GA to attend focus groups that assessed their perceived threat, perceived susceptibility, and ideas of effective prevention messages. Six focus groups were conducted with a total of n = 24 participants that lasted approximately one hour.

RESULTS: Only four participants had heard of Shigella prior to this study. Main themes addressed by participants included stigma/inclusion; using humor, curse words, and images; and connecting prevention messages with HIV/AIDS and other STIs. Some participants reported use of PrEP. Participants more often suggested using mobile apps and placing ads on the walls of men’s restrooms in gay bars. In addition, each group mentioned specific sexual behaviors, including fisting, rimming, scat, and oral/anal sex, to include in messages.
DISCUSSION: Messages for tobacco control made use of scare tactics, but those may not be suitable regarding shigellosis. The Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion and Diffusion of Innovation may be more effective.
Urban Water Planning in Lagos, Nigeria: An Analysis of Current Infrastructure Developments and Future Water Management Solutions
Creators: name: Chiori, Adaure
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: The state of Lagos, Nigeria is one of several African cities facing a major water crisis. Despite being rich in water resources, access to water within the state is dreadfully low and a major public health threat. Currently, the Lagos Water Corporation, the primary supplier of water in the state, is facing a 320-million-gallon water demand gap due to the rapidly growing population within the city. Additionally, the water crisis is further exacerbated by deteriorating infrastructure, political instability and poorly regulated water laws. The result of the water crisis in Lagos has led to detrimental consequences for its citizens as child mortality and water-borne disease related deaths have grown exponentially. To combat this problem, the Lagos Water Corporation developed its Water Supply Master Plan in an aim to bridge the water demand gap and provide pragmatic solutions for water-related issues within the state. Unfortunately, this plan is heavily flawed and non-encompassing.
This paper will explore in detail the issues that aggravate the Lagos water crisis. Additionally, I will examine the Lagos Water Supply Plan and highlight its strengths and limitations, as well as provide probable solutions that can lead to a reform in the water crisis.
Consolidating Resources for the Aged-Out Human Trafficking Population Using a Mobile Application
Creators: name: Nalli, Soumya
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Introduction: Human trafficking is a multibillion dollar industry that enslaves 20.9 million people across the globe. Trafficking is defined as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, or receipt of persons using force, fraud or coercion for forced labor or sexual exploitation. The average age of a trafficking victim is 12-17 years; therefore, most resources are geared towards them. As the victim ages, he/she is more likely to be abandoned by their captors and with the lack of consolidated resources they are more likely to be re-trafficked or enter into prostitution.
Aim: The final product of this capstone will be the compilation of evidence-informed resources for a mobile application, which can be utilized by victims of human trafficking. It will consolidate tools and resources necessary to assist with recovery.
Methods: Market research and a series of informal interviews with the stakeholders were conducted prior to starting the capstone. Currently, mobile apps like the proposed one do not exist on the market. Literature review was conducted to identify valid and reliable assessment tools and resources by accessing governmental websites and attending local forums/ panels on human trafficking.
Results: The proposed mobile application will be built using an existing platform and will include a valid risk assessment, an ecological momentary assessment, safety planning tools, a journal and informative videos. It will also include contact information on group homes/shelters, legal aid and immigration assistance.
Discussion: The content will be housed on an existing mobile platform developed by the Capstone Chair. A feasibility study will be conducted with a local metro-Atlanta based advocacy group that serves aged out human trafficking victims. This study will test for the acceptability of the mobile application and readability of the assessment tool.