Space station architectural elements model study

The space station must unite the properties and behavior of individual and place, using proportions from both to make whole the understanding of ourselves at this moment in evolution. Harmonious proportions in any environment are similar to the acceptance and enjoyment of the harmony of many well-tuned musical instruments. A well-tuned or well-ordered environment tends to have invisible proportions. They produce order but do not intrude on the perception and cognitive mapping of the environment. Systems of proportion are not ends in themselves but are a means to select a series of spaces which relate one to another in dimensionally specific terms. These internal relationships create a whole when the forms are harmonious. This harmonic relationship is of intrinsic value for individuals to be physically and psychologically in balance with their universe

Navigation accuracy for infrared equipped Apollo aircraft for reentry tracking

Navigational accuracy of infrared acquisition and tracking system for Apollo reentry aircraf

Divorced Fathers' Proximity and Children's Long Run Outcomes: Evidence from Norwegian Registry Data

This study examines the link between divorced nonresident fathers' proximity and children's long-run outcomes using high-quality data from Norwegian population registers. We follow (from birth to young adulthood) 15,992 children born into married households in Norway in the years 1975-1979 whose parents divorce during his or her childhood. We observe the proximity of the child to his or her father in each year following the divorce and link proximity to children's educational and economic outcomes in young adulthood, controlling for a wide range of observable characteristics of the parents and the child. Our results show that closer proximity to the father following a divorce has, on average, a modest negative association with offspring's young-adult outcomes. The negative associations are stronger among children of highly-educated fathers. Complementary Norwegian survey data show that highly-educated fathers report more post-divorce conflict with their ex-wives as well as more contact with their children (measured in terms of the number of nights that the child spends at the fathers' house). Consequently, the father's relocation to a more distant location following the divorce may shelter the child from disruptions in the structure of the child's life as they split time between households and/or from post-divorce interparental conflict.fathers' proximity, divorce, child development, long-run outcomes, relocation

Influence of Hydrogen Peroxide And Depletants on the Clustering of Active Janus Particles

Active Janus particles experience autonomous motion at scales where Brownian stochastic fluctuations typically dominate trajectories. This autonomous motion further drives a broad range of collective behavior in simple and complex environments. Such behavior of synthetic particles has been shown to closely mimic that of motile biological systems. Furthermore, active Janus particles have potential to drive innovation in existing applications, including transport in microscale environments. Herein, I will describe a series of experimentsthat delve into the ensemble behavior of active platinum-coated Janus particles, specifically, the influence of hydrogen peroxide and depletion forces on their clustering dynamics. These experiments are part of an effort to understand the influence of propulsion speed on collective behavior. I found the extent of clustering increased as hydrogen peroxide concentrations increased in the absence of depletion interactions. Depletion interactions, introduced by the addition of PEG, had a duel effect. At low volume fractions, the addition of PEG increased the probability of observing clusters by enhancing particle-to-particle attraction and cluster longevity. Yet, at high volume fractions where depletion interactions are previously known to quench swimming speeds, the extent of clustering was reduced as result of a diminished collision probability. These observations and conclusions reveal the nuanced affects ~kT scale interactions have on the collective behavior of propelling Janus particles

PREDICTION OF TAX AVOIDANCE BEHAVIOR AMONG TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTIC SECTOR FIRMS IN BRAZIL

The study was focused towards investigation of corporate mechanisms on tax avoidance behavior of corporations. The study objective was to measure the effects of corporate governance mechanism on tax avoidance behavior of rims. Sector wise, the study focused on transportation and logistic sector in Brazil. The methodology was quantitative and data was from 2012 to 2017 from 18 selected firms listed in the stock exchange. Regression analysis is used for testing the hypothesis. The indicator of corporate governance included independent commissioner, managerial ownership, institutional ownership, size of directors, audit committee, liquidity, and company size. Findings shows that there is significant negative effects of institutional ownership and audit committee on firm tax avoidance behavior. These findings imply that there must be a strong audit committee and institutional ownership in order to avoid negative financial behavior by corporates in this particular sector

Ebola virus disease and the search for a cure

Ebola virus disease (EVD) was first identified in 1976 in Yambuku, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), and is caused by an RNA virus in the filovirus family (1). The current strain circulation in West Africa is very similar to the original strain (>95% homology). The origin of the current outbreak remains unknown, but it is suspected to be from an animal reservoir with intermediary species (2).

Children with Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Challenges: A Descriptive Case Study Examining the Integration of Dance and Behaviour Therapy Within Day Treatment

Dance is a form of physical activity that may improve motor skills and coordination while simultaneously providing opportunities for social interaction and promote development of socio-emotional skills. A manualized program, Dance with a B-E-A-T! (behaviour analysis and therapy), combines recreational dance with components of behaviour analysis and therapy to help facilitate improvements in motor skills, social skills, emotional regulation, and self-coping. Building on a pilot study completed by Davis et al. (in progress), the present study evaluated a similar program incorporating behavioural components such as antecedent strategies, positive reinforcement, a token economy, relaxation strategies and positive self-talk. In collaboration with day treatment staff of a mental health centre, the dance program was integrated within children’s day treatment. The intensive dance program was offered for five consecutive days to five participants with behavioural challenges (7-9 years) from the same day treatment cohort. The aim of this project was to use a blended behaviour therapy and dance program to teach three dance combinations and examine collateral benefits. Observational probes at pre and post-test measured percent of dance skills completed correctly, and in-person semi-structured interviews with the counsellor and elementary school teacher evaluated satisfaction of the program within day treatment. Results suggested a positive impact on the physical and social skills of participants; increased physical activity and bidirectional use of socio-emotional skills

Road Safety in Rural Environments

In today\u27s world, a car, truck, van, bus, or even bike are the primary modes of transportation in America. According to Bloomberg City Lab, about 88% of Americans own a car. So road safety in America is a very large priority and should not be taken lightly. In my poster for Discovery Day, I’ll be doing my poster on Road Safety in Rural Environments. National Geographic says that a rural environment is,” An open swath of land that has few homes or other buildings, and not very many people” This means that there are roads that are cut off from the city and get less care than other roads do. Some of the problems that arise from this are; less lighting, EMS response times, road maintenance, smaller roads, lower oversight & funding, etc.. On my poster I will give data and show some of the problems that the city ignores with rural environments and also little things I believe can counteract some of those problems

Divorced fathers’ proximity and children’s long run outcomes: Evidence from Norwegian registry data

.Child development; divorce; fathers' proximity; long-run outcomes; relocation