The Geography of Kuwaiti Oil Transportation 1970-1980

The transportation of oil from Kuwait between the years 1970- 80, which was a period of relative political stability, is discussed. Based on physical, geopolitical and economic factors the country elected to use tankers rather than pipelines as did many other Gulf countries. During the period 1970- 80 the oil field to transport facilities, onshore and offshore rapidly expanded and technologically improved. Paralleling this active growth, oil tanker construction and capacity had increased. In recent years geopolitical circumstances in Kuwait and emerging Asian markets justify the option of tankers moving oil via the Gulf over pipeline transport to Mediterranean ports

A Brief History of the Delta Zeta Chapter at South Dakota State University Brookings, South Dakota

Delta Zeta Chapter at South Dakota State University in a direct sense grew out of the Alpha Rho Chapter at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. There, Edward P. Hogan, who was a student at the time, had been active in the Chapter as its president. His wife, Joan M. Hogan, was also a member in the 1960s. Thethird person who would ultimately playa role in the formation of Delta Zeta was Lee A. Opheim, an instructor at Saint Louis University, who had joined the Mu Chapter at the University of Minnesota, Duluth in the 1950s

People, Politics, and Economic Life. An Interactive Exploration of the Appalachian Region by Thomas Plaut

Appalachia, although often suffering from negative stereotypes, is in fact a region of great multidimensional diversity. In this diversity Appalachia is typical of much of America

The Geographic Society and Gamma Theta Upsilon at Arizona State University

Throughout most of the history of Arizona State University (founded in 1885) there has been a strong student organization devoted to the study of geography and the state of Arizona . This organization was established early, and once established, it always existed. A club such as this one is particularly important to students, since belonging to a small group leads to comraderie and lifelong friendships, and it can be a valuable learning experience. One of the main goals of the geography student organization was always the taking offield trips, and such field trips are fondly remembered by ex-members. Prof. Fred Irish took geography students on field trips between 1900 and 1914, as he loved to camp out, travel the state, and comment on the physical environment. However, no geography club was established atthis time

Faculty Recital | Helen Kim, Violin, and Charae Krueger, Cello, with Robert Henry, Piano

Faculty Recital | Helen Kim, Violin, and Charae Krueger, Cello, with Robert Henry, Pianohttps://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2845/thumbnail.jp

CAG*-EDP: Chaos-enhanced Ant-Genetic, A* Algorithm hybrid with Error Detection and Patching

The works within this project aim to introduce a fine navigation system that accounts for both path planning and gait efficiency for quadrupedal robots. A chaotic ant-genetic-A* algorithm (CAG*) is developed to enrich the will-be-combined individual benefits of the A* Algorithm, Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), and a chaos-enhanced Genetic Algorithm (GA) whilst minimizing their detriments, a process to be done through an overhead monocular camera and motion capture which serve as stand-ins for UAVs and GPS data, respectively. Error Detection and Patching (EDP) will call for the correction of the Unitree Go1 Dog’s (the main unit of experimentation) gait sequence in the event it goes astray and/or adopts an inefficient walk cycle when moving autonomously, in tandem with enforcing an efficient, minimalist approach for path planning by only using CAG* to develop routes as needed rather than continuously

Developing Peptide Based Inhibitors Targeting Amyloid-Beta for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease is widely known as the most common precursor of dementia, cited as a progressive neurological disease that negatively impacts one’s cognitive functions over time. It’s identified as the seventh leading cause of death by the CDC, seeing an 145% increase in deaths since its discovery by Alois Alzheimer in 1906. Throughout the years of various potential treatment options for this disorder, scientists have been unsuccessful in both curing the disease and eradicating its merciless symptoms. One promising avenue is the use of targeted therapeutics via amyloid-beta, a peptide that is placed at the forefront of Alzheimer’s disease causes due to its accumulation that results in neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques. In this research, various peptides are developed, synthesized, and investigated to analyze their impact on binding affinity to Amyloid-beta. The aim is to improve potent analogues by modifying previously tested peptide sequences, display superior binding affinities in developed peptides to amyloid-beta and showcase a decrease in fibril formation through fluorescence testing. Solid phase peptide synthesis protocol was employed to synthesize the peptide and mass spectrometry experiment was conducted to verify the mass of these peptides. Cyclic peptide was synthesized by adding 10% DMSO and stirring for one or two days. Selected ion monitoring (SIM) assay was performed by liquid chartography and mass spectrometry by monitoring the intensity of related peaks of amyloid beta once peptide inhibitors were added at various concentrations. Dissociation constant (Kd) is used to measure the binding affinity between amyloid-beta and peptide inhibitors. The linear peptide (LP1) has shown excellent binding affinity with a Kd value of 0.037 micromolar (µM). Its cyclic counterpart (CP-1) also displayed similar binding affinity with a Kd value of 0.049 micromolar (µM)

Reviving Humanity Towards Rehuminizing Prisons

The surge in female incarceration rates in the United States has heightened concerns about the mental health challenges faced by women within correctional facilities. This thesis research explores the intersection of women\u27s incarceration, mental health, and sustainable architectural design aimed at improving outcomes for female inmates. Factors contributing to the increase in female incarceration rates, including changes in sentencing policies and socioeconomic disparities, are discussed. Research indicates a high prevalence of mental health disorders among female inmates, often linked to past trauma and exacerbated by the prison environment. Despite this, the prison system often fails to adequately address the mental health needs of women inmates. Sustainable architectural design principles, such as biophilic elements and prioritization of privacy and social interaction, offer promising solutions to promote mental well-being in women\u27s prisons. By creating transformative environments that prioritize healing and rehabilitation, sustainable design presents an opportunity to enhance the dignity and reintegration of female inmates into the community

Investigating the Relationship between HIV and Depression

Depression is a comorbidity for many chronic illnesses, yet its presence in people living with AIDS/HIV is often overlooked. With the many complications that come with an HIV diagnosis, it is important for medical providers to recognize signs of depression in their HIV patients so that they receive the necessary care. Factors such as substance abuse and access to HIV treatment may make an individual more vulnerable to depression. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the level of depression and how long an individual has been infected with HIV. This study aims to answer the research question, “How does the HIV infected duration influence the level of depression in individuals living with HIV/AIDS?” The data used for this study was collected from a group of individuals with HIV in Bangladesh. The hypothesis behind this study is that individuals who have been infected with HIV for a longer duration will have a higher level of depression. To investigate the relationship between the two variables of HIV infected duration and level of depression further, the data collected from the 150 participants was input into SPSS. The study’s research method included graphical investigation to better visualize the data, and the use of ANOVA and Pearson correlation tests were used to decide on the relationship between variables. In conclusion, regardless of the relationship between the variables, physicians should regularly screen HIV patients for depression. The integration of mental health treatments for patients living with HIV can be beneficial in diagnosing the condition to improve the patient’s health and quality of life

Editor\u27s Comments

This office does not receive much mail even though there has always been an open Invitation to our readers to comment on the quality of the effort. In general, the comment which does come is favorable. However, the letter on the opposite page arrived recently. All I know is that It was mailed in Silver Springs, Maryland on Dec. 20, 1977 and after reading it I wished the writer a Merry Christmas. Now, wasn\u27t that gracious? At least it is time to make a few things clear again. Some time ago the Executive Board of Gamma Theta Upsilon agreed that the best evidence of professionalism was the publication of a scholory journal. They selected the title and the editor