Graduate recital in composition

This graduate composition recital was a compilation recital of two separate events. The first was a public recital which took place on 29 March 2013. This recital included three main pieces: in the day, cloak + dagger, and Fib. The second event was a reading session of Corpus Loci by UNI Concert Chorale, which took place on 14 November 2013. This abstract will summarize the structural, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic components of each of these pieces, and will recognize and acknowledge the many musicians who donated their time to make this recital possible

Synthesis of novel dienes and cyclic compounds via olefin metathesis reactions catalyzed by the second generation Grubbs catalyst

Transition metal-catalyzed olefin metathesis reactions play a significant role in chemical synthesis. These reactions are currently applied across several disciplines, and their full potential has not yet been reached. This project details the synthesis of spiro[3-cyclopentene-1,9’-[9H]fluorene], 1-(1-amino-2-methylpropyl)-3-cyclopentenol, and the eugenol dimer via olefin metathesis reactions catalyzed by the second generation Grubbs catalyst. The unique structural properties of each compound help demonstrate the widespread abilities of these reactions. Also reported are the novel three-dimensional crystal structures of both spiro[3-cyclopentene-1,9’-[9H]fluorene] and the eugenol dimer. These structures were determined via X-ray diffraction crystallography methods using a Bruker SMART X2S Single Crystal Diffractometer. Both of these structures have R-values within the accepted publication range of 0.00 – 5.00

Economic analysis of an integrated anthropogenic carbon dioxide network for capture and enhanced oil recovery along the Texas Gulf Coast

This paper explains the system economics of an example integrated network that uses anthropogenic CO2 from Texas Gulf Coast fossil power plants for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). These CO2 sources and sinks are connected via a pipeline network. A discounted cash flow model indicates that for all candidate oil fields that require less than an estimated $10/BBL in EOR capital expenditure, all three entities (CO2 capture, pipelines, and EOR operators) can have 20$55 per tonne of CO2 and $56 per barrel of oil. These results include no existing or future tax incentives, and there are some costs not yet included. However, a Monte Carlo analysis shows insight by indicating that the total system rate of return is most sensitive to oil production parameters. Oil price and estimated amount of recoverable oil are the most positively influential factors while the EOR capital cost is the most negatively sensitive factor. The capital costs of capture and CO2 price are less sensitive, both negatively affecting rate of return.Bureau of Economic Geolog

She Sang Aloha to Me

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Internalized Heterosexism, Shame Proneness, and Disclosure in Clinical Supervision Among Sexual Minority Supervisees

Sexual minority supervisees face unique struggles including prejudice, discrimination, and heterosexism, which may impact their psychological well-being and development within the supervisory experience through shame proneness and reduced disclosure. This study aims to explore the challenges facing sexual minority trainees and contribute to the empirical knowledge of multicultural supervision. Thus, this study proposes two mediation models for the hypothesized relationships among internalized heterosexism, shame-related withdrawal, shame-related negative self-evaluation, and disclosure in supervision. A total of 170 supervisees identifying as sexual minorities completed an online survey. The primary analysis included a three-step linear regression and confirmatory analysis for mediation. The results show that internalized heterosexism has a significant influence on disclosure. Additionally, the findings confirm that shame-related withdrawal behaviors mediate the influence of internalized heterosexism on disclosure. Further, internalized heterosexism was found to have no significant influence on shame-related negative self-evaluation. Thus, internalized heterosexism and shame-related negative self-evaluation both directly influence disclosure. These results confirm that internalized heterosexism has a direct relationship on disclosure and an indirect relationship on disclosure through shame-related withdrawal. The implications of these findings are discussed to help faculty and supervisors better serve sexual minority supervisees

When Honey Sings an Old-Time Song

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Generalized Geologic Map for Land-Use Planning: Fleming County, Kentucky

This map is not intended to be used for selecting individual sites. Its purpose is to inform land-use planners, government officials, and the public in a general way about geologic bedrock conditions that affect the selection of sites for various purposes. The properties of thick soils may supercede those of the underlying bedrock and should be considered on a site-to-site basis. At any site, it is important to understand the characteristics of both the soils and the underlying rock

The “occasional open heart surgeon” revisited

ObjectivesCase volume in cardiac surgery has been a concern since the term “the occasional open heart surgeon” was used more than 40 years ago, indicating one who performs cardiac surgery infrequently.MethodsRisk-adjusted operative mortality (in-hospital or 30-day mortality) for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures reported to the California CABG Outcomes Reporting Program for 2003–2004 was determined by surgeon and by hospital. Standard Society of Thoracic Surgeons item definitions were used. A total of 49,421 coronary artery bypass grafting (40,377 isolated) procedures were performed by 302 surgeons at 121 hospitals. Low-volume surgeons (n = 117) were defined as performing a total of less than 1 coronary artery bypass grafting (isolated or nonisolated) procedure per week at all hospitals (mean ± standard deviation, 22 ± 15/y). High-volume surgeons (n = 185) performed a total of 1 or more cases per week (mean ± standard deviation, 120 ± 62/y). Logistic regression and hierarchic analysis were used to compare volume cohorts.ResultsThe overall risk-adjusted mortality rate was 3.62% for low-volume and 3.02% for high-volume surgeons. Analysis by surgeon per hospital produced 610 surgeon–hospital pairs. The lowest risk-adjusted mortality rates were found among surgeons performing more than 1 procedure per week at a single hospital (2.70%). When high-volume surgeons performed less than 1 procedure per week at a hospital, their mortality rates were similar to those of low-volume surgeons (3.39%–4.11%). High-volume surgeons performing procedures at multiple sites had higher mortality than high-volume surgeons working at a single institution.ConclusionA high-volume surgeon becomes an “occasional open heart surgeon” when working at multiple hospitals and performing a small volume of procedures at some of them. This study suggests that volume is not as important as processes of care in determining outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting procedures and that system factors might be more important to outcomes than surgeon experience

“Teamwork done to a tee”:a golf caddie’s perspective on their perceived role and associated skills

Objectives: This study explored what caddies perceive as their role and the associated skills required to support golfers. Method: Semi-structured interviews were completed with seven Professional male caddies from the United Kingdom (3 Caddies) and USA (4 Caddies). Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and reflexive thematic analysis performed.Results: Thematic analysis generated twenty-one lower-order themes and six higher-order themes, which were organised into three dimensions; (i) the demands of being a caddie; (ii) caddie’s expertise to do the role; and (iii), importance of support.Conclusion: Caddies demonstrate expertise in a range of areas from perceptual to intrapersonal skills when developing and maintaining effective golfer-caddie partnerships. Our findings highlight the skills the caddies require are role dependent. The findings from this study have implications on understanding future training needs for caddies in relation to maintaining effective golfer-caddie relationships and best practices to support caddies