Process Control Experiment: Automated Titration System

A titration experiment has been designed using a chemical reaction tank and implementing all the basic components found in automatic control systems. This system has been constructed using basic fluid flow hardware, control sensors and actuators, along with ladder logic programing for the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to automate an acid-base chemical titration. This system will be used in Olivet Nazarene University’s engineering labs to provide hands-on learning of state-of-the-art process technology

Exhibition talk for: Word and Image: Exhibiting the Holiness Legacy of Adam Clarke

Word and Image: Exhibiting the Holiness Legacy of Adam Clarke Adam Clarke (1762-1832) was perhaps the most important preacher and leader within Methodism in the early nineteenth century. Serving as leader of the Methodist Conference three times between 1806 and 1823, he maintained and deepened the theological legacy of John Wesley, cementing the commitment to holiness theology in the new century. Not only was Clarke a prolific preacher, he also produced the most important Biblical commentary of the holiness movement, a massive project of translation and interpretation that consumed over 40 years of his life. Intensive theological and Biblical study made Clarke one of the leading intellectuals of his day, particularly in the fields of Ancient Near Eastern history and languages. So great was the respect accorded to this holiness intellectual that he was even consulted on the early translation efforts of the Rosetta Stone in 1803. As a result, his life personified the intellectual potential of British Methodism and the wider holiness movement. This exhibition, part of the Material Studies in British Methodism project, brings together depictions of Adam Clarke from Olivet’s extensive collection of nineteenth century British Staffordshire pottery. In so doing, it examines how this preacher, leader, and scholar was memorialized by the Methodist faithful. However, we do not end with the image. Depictions of Clarke are placed alongside early editions of his scholarly texts, intermingling visual and textual representation through word and image. In so doing, this exhibit pursues a dialogue between the legacy of textual scholarship and the visual construction of a Holiness icon. In the interaction between his visual representation on pottery and his scholarly legacy in text, the modern viewer can perceive a life and mind dedicated to holiness

Perceptions of University Culture and Community Among Online Adjuncts

Join us on Teams or in the Benner Library Fishbowl. Using a qualitative survey, this research explores the perceptions of graduate-level online adjunct instructors in two different Schools of Education regarding university culture and community. The research intended to determine how the online adjuncts perceived their position within the university community and to solicit recommendations for improvement. The outcomes of this educational research add to the growing body of knowledge, highlighting the importance and relevancy of enhancing collegiality, communication, and collaboration of online adjunct instructors and the possible connection to student retention and persistence. Survey results suggested that communication, collaboration, respect, recognition, and support systems were critical aspects that impacted adjuncts\u27 perceived climate and culture in an online teaching modality. A potential benefit of this research is engaging the online adjunct faculty in building a framework for their support based on their suggestions and recommendations. Offering multiple opportunities to collaborate may improve course content, collegiality, and connections with online adjunct instructors and the students they serve

Tracking Simulated Somatosensory Deficiencies that Affect Postural Stability through Detrended Fluctuation Analysis

Falls are a prevalent problem among elderly populations. Falls increase the cost of healthcare, frequently cause severe injuries, and negatively affect quality of life. Lack of postural stability is a major contributing factor to falls, with postural stability defined as the correct biomechanical execution based on sensory feedback. Types of sensory feedback include vision, vestibular, proprioceptive, and somatosensory. This study focuses on the lack of postural stability in quiet standing (standing upright and still) due to somatosensory and vision deficiencies. To track these deficiencies, fifty-one subjects stood for sixty seconds on two force plates, and their center of pressure (COP) time series were extracted. All subjects completed three trials with eyes closed or open while standing on five foam thicknesses that simulated various levels of somatosensory deficiencies at the feet, a common symptom in people with a high risk of falling (e.g., diabetic populations). To quantify these somatosensory deficiencies, Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (DFA) was performed on all COP time series. It is hypothesized that DFA on COP time series can track deficiencies in the somatosensory and vision feedbacks. Though this study does not cover actual somatosensory deficiencies, it could offer a validated measure to future studies comprised of participants who suffer from peripheral neuropathy (e.g., diabetic populations)

The Effectiveness of Canines in Law Enforcement

Police K-9s play a multifaceted role in policing including crime control and public relations.The advent of these police specialty units coincided with the movement to professionalize policing and have been used to aid law enforcement since the start of the 20th century. We will demonstrate the role of a working K-9 and the many different areas that are covered in law enforcement such as: bite, detection, narcotics, firearms, explosives, and technology. We will examine the role of the K-9 handler and the impact of their relationship with their k-9 and how this bond influences the effectiveness of law enforcement tasks

Comparing the Effects of Mat Pilates on Lower Limb Strength and Agility in Young Adults with Sedentary to Active Lifestyles

Background: Meeting physical activity guidelines is essential for maintaining physical health, decreasing the risk of chronic disease, and improving fitness. Pilates is a form of low to moderate exercise that can be implemented to improve multiple components of fitness and be considered active. Today, Pilates is available to the general population through online instruction. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a four-week, self-led online Pilates program or a walking routine on inactive and active young adults. This study analyzed changes in lower limb strength and agility. Methods: This experiment involved eighteen young adults from Olivet Nazarene University (ages 18-22) who were categorized as inactive or active. The two groups were randomly assigned to the Pilates Group (PG; initial n=13; final n=6) or the Control/Walking Group (WG; initial n=13; final=12). The PG followed an online, twenty-minute Pilates video four times per week for four weeks. The WG walked at a brisk pace for twenty minutes for the same duration. Both groups were instructed to maintain their current activity level and log each session they completed. Results: Vertical jump was improved by 0.53% in the PG and 5.99% in the WG. Active and inactive participants in the PG improved by 0.61% and 0.44% respectively. Active and inactive participants in the WG improved by 6.73% and 4.87%. Shuttle Run times improved by 5.26% in the PG and 5.41% in the WG. Active and inactive participants in the PG improved by 6.86% and 2.08% respectively. Active and inactive participants in the WG improved by 6.08% and 4.08%. Conclusion: The program retention rates were twice as high in the WG compared to the PG. On average, each group and subgroup recorded improvements in all categories. However, a reliable conclusion may not be made with the small sample size of each subgroup and the limited number of inactive participants in the PG (n=2) and WG (n=4) by the conclusion of the study. The active participants in each group consistently improved vertical jump and shuttle run scores at a higher percentage than their inactive counterparts, indicating a need for future research to investigate active versus inactive individuals. The results conflict with the proposed hypothesis. Pilates and walking were both effective at improving lower limb strength and agility in active and inactive young adults