Thermochromic display materials for use under wide variations in ambient illumination levels Final report

Inorganic thermochromatic material synthesis and utilization in display device

Conceptualizing Doctoral Student Mentoring

In this study, there was a convenience sample of 145 doctoral students from 35 states and the District of Columbia. The demographic breakdown of the participants was 101 females and 44 males, with an age range of 22 through 68 years of age, and there were 98 Caucasian and 23 African American participants. The modal doctoral student was 36 years old, heterosexual, Caucasian, and female in the dissertation phase of pursuing a PhD. In this study, the modal doctoral student defined an ideal mentor as someone who functions as a role model, and demonstrated integrity, provided guidance, and developed a professional relationship with the doctoral student, yet the doctoral student did not indicate the need for a personal relationship with his or her mentor. The modal doctoral student described the most important characteristics in a mentor as one who exhibits traits of academic honesty, is involved in the student’s decision process, has belief in the student and the student’s potential, is generous with time, and someone who was happy and emotionally stable. The modal doctoral student described his/her current mentor as accomplished, academically honest, possessing belief in the student, providing clear focus, and who brainstormed solutions to research issues. In this study, the modal doctoral student did not distinguish between an actual mentor and an ideal mentor on two of the IMS subscales, Integrity and Relationship. In the IMS Guidance subscale, the modal doctoral student scored the current mentor significantly lower than an ideal mentor, suggesting the need for improvement in that area. The modal doctoral student described the advisor as showing belief in the student, showing kindness, encouragement, respect, productiveness, generosity with time, and being someone to emulate. In this study, the modal doctoral student did not indicate many differences between an advisor and a mentor, suggesting that the same person may fill both roles

Applying the scientific method when assessing the influence of migratory birds on the dispersal of H5N1

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of wild birds in the dispersal of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 continues to be the subject of considerable debate. However, some researchers functionally examining the same question are applying opposing null hypotheses when examining this issue.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>I describe the correct method for establishing a null hypothesis under the scientific method. I suggest that the correct null hypothesis is that migratory birds can disperse this virus during migration and encourage researchers to design studies to falsify this null. Finally, I provide several examples where statements made during this debate, while strictly true, are not generally informative or are speculative.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>By adhering to the scientific method, definitive answers regarding the role of wild birds in the dispersal of highly pathogenic viruses will be reached more effectively.</p

More Money, Fewer Problems: A Post-Alston v. NCAA Approach to Reducing Gender Inequities in Sports

In 2021 over the span of a few months, amateurism, the foundation of the National Collegiate Athletic Association was challenged and redefined. Following the passage of “name, image, and likeness” laws at the state level and an unfavorable Supreme Court ruling, the NCAA’s structure has been forced to evolve. These changes have opened up possibilities for college athletes to monetize their playing in a model that is not based on viewership or revenue sharing. Serious equity gaps between men’s and women’s sports continue to exist, predicated on which sports generate the most money. While not a holistic solution, name, image and likeness deals are one way for women athletes to close gaps in equity

Investigation of foamed metals for application on space capsules annual report, 29 jun. 1963 - 15 aug. 1964

Foamed metal development for space capsules - brazing, variable density beam, thermal testing, mechanical tests, and machinin

The vital links between obesity and psychopathology : the impact of stigma

The increasing prevalence of obesity across the world is well documented as is the rise in psychopathological conditions. The association between obesity and psychopathology holds important implications for practitioners, academics and policy makers. Of interest is the influence of weight stigma in the development of psychopathological conditions. Thus, this article explores the link between psychopathology and obesity, in particular, the role of weight stigma in the development of psychopathology This review also highlights the implications for assessment, treatment and research