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Hearing Music on the 2024 Campaign Trail
No full textFounded at Georgia College & State University, Trax on the Trail is a website and research project that tracks and catalogs the soundscapes of US presidential campaigns. Our mission is to promote a more critical evaluation of how music and sound shape the public’s perceptions of presidential candidates. To accomplish this goal, we created Trail Trax, a database which allows end users to research the music strategies of individual candidates. At present, our team is closely following the 2024 election. For this panel, the researchers on our vertically integrated project team will offer insights on the music strategies of current (and former) 2024 candidates, including Joe Biden (Austin Butts), Donald Trump (Claire Kosobud), Nikki Haley (Riley Greer), Vivek Ramaswamy (Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak), and Ron DeSantis (Victoriyah Friend). Relying on audio visual analysis and digital ethnography, our project brings together diverse disciplinary perspectives to shed light on how candidates articulate their values and vision through the medium of sound. This abstract is a part of Dr. Gorzelany-Mostak’s panel Hearing Music on the 2024 Campaign Trail
Evaluation of Skills in Shared Responsibilities in Algal Processing
Get PDFFreshwater is an important resource that should be maintained as pristine as possible despite the increased uses for drinking water, recreational activities, industrialization, agriculture, and navigation. Because water system recovery cost is expensive and time consuming, standard operating procedures have been used to assess water quality for bioindicators such as algae. The need for baseline data and protocols to assess and improve water quality is essential for the health of humans and for biodiversity in our ecosystem. In this research, 300 EPA region 5 (States of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois) samples were processed following standard operating procedures, and the production of permanent slides was evaluated for federally required quality. Quality of cleaned periphytic material was measured by the percent presence of organic and/or inorganic substances in addition to diatom frustules. Permanent diatom slides were evaluated by percent algae distributed in a single layer and slides without visible patterns of algal coagulation. All data was tested for normality with Shapiro-Wilk test. With 70 percent of the EPA region 5 samples processed, the majority of samples after digestion pass the required quality, but permanent slides are not passing the requirement. This research allows efficient training at a master level of undergraduate and graduate for all steps involved the skills acquired can be applied to future jobs related to water quality analyses
An Analysis of Host Cell Interferon-beta Expression in Response to Ad5 Infection
No full textWhen a cell is infected by a virus there are two opposing goals; the virus tries to replicate while the cell tries to prevent this. The virus attempts to reprogram particular cell types for viral growth and spread. The cell hosting the virus has evolved defensive mechanisms, which the virus must combat. We study adenovirus serotype 5 (Ad5). This double-stranded DNA virus models the mechanisms of other similar viruses, such as human papillomaviruses (HPV) and herpesviruses. One defense mechanism of the host cell involves Retinoic Acid-Inducible Gene I (RIG-I), which detects the presence of viral RNA in the cytoplasm and initiates a type 1 interferon immunoresponse. This starts with RIG-I stimulating a pathway where another cytosolic protein, Interferon Regulatory Factor 3 (IRF3), is phosphorylated. This phosphorylated protein, pIRF3, is a transcription factor activating genes to be transcribed, such as interferon beta (IFN-B). We used RT-qPCR, to quantify mRNA levels of RIG-I and IFN-B at various time points during an adenovirus infection. Our data support the biphasic expression of IFN-B seen in other works. To complement these studies on mRNA expression levels, we are also conducting western blot. Western blotting is an important extension of this project as it quantifies the amount of mRNA being translated into functional proteins. Several viruses will be used to determine which adenovirus proteins are important for controlling this immune response. Our focus will be on the viral E4 11k protein, which is known to interact with Ddx6, a cellular protein that can help RIG-I activation
Designing for Modern Home Management: Mobile Application Research to Improve Time and Home Management
No full textNew technology is developed at an astounding rate to satisfy the world’s desire for instant gratification. In response, the value of time rises as people discover they have less of it. How ironic that a world dedicated to fast solutions is home to people who never have enough time. The average American overwhelms their schedule with the demands of mobile technology, while their tasks, calendars, and chores pile up at home. Such individuals have become frustrated with the cyclical black hole of scrolling and long for simpler habits, organized tasks, and slower lifestyles. Meet “Homemaker,” a creative, organizational solution to the hardworking and overwhelmed home manager trapped by disorder and poor time management. Homemaker helps users take control of their time by creating a platform where they can organize tasks, set personalized reminders, and plan for meals and family affairs. They can also track home activities like laundry, grocery shopping, automobile maintenance, and more. With access to articles, recipes, and cleaning solutions through search and voice control, Homemaker is designed to be a home manager’s most trusted companion. Users can add family members to their accounts to share and assign chores or tasks, access a collaborative calendar, send and receive reminders, and locate helpful resources. The typeface and color selection, ever-present navigation bar, and clear icon communicators make navigating the application’s functions simple and intelligible. Homemaker measures its success mostly by users’ long-term lifestyle changes: well-managed homes, lower stress levels, less wasted time, and overall improved well-being for families everywhere.
Keywords: user interface design, user experience design, mobile application, organization, lifestyl
Standardized Tobacco Assessment of Retail Settings (STARS) in Urban Georgia
No full textINTRODUCTION: Conducting a Windshield Assessment is a critical component in identifying and addressing community needs around tobacco-related health outcomes. METHODS: The standardized tobacco assessment for retail settings (STARS) surveillance tool was conducted on a random sample of active tobacco retailers to evaluate both interior and exterior marketing of tobacco products in an urban setting in Georgia. Specific criteria evaluated included visibility of products, display of graphic health warnings, proximity to other non-tobacco related products, price promotions, type of products and pricing. Using Qualtrics, the 36 item STARS survey was administered. Data was exported to an Excel analysis template to produce graphs and figures. RESULTS: A total 64 (31%) out of 195 tobacco retailers ranging from convenience stores, general merchandise stores to full-service grocery stores were surveyed. 59% of retailers evaluated did not display graphic health warnings for tobacco related products. The cheapest reported cigarette cost 4.70 after sales tax. 81.3% have a cheaper option of cigarettes for customers to choose from. Inappropriate advertisement included advertisement of tobacco products within 3 feet of the floor and/or within 12 inches of toys, candy, gum, slushy/soda machines or ice cream. 1 in 10 retailers had tobacco products within 12 inches of toys, candy, gum, slushy/soda machines or ice cream and 14.1% had E-cigarette ads within 3 feet of the floor. Two-thirds of retailers advertise price promotions and sold cigarillos as singles for less than $1.00. Most retailers (89%) sold Menthol cigarettes of which 50% had visible price promotions inside or outside the store. CONCLUSION: The results suggest the need to address issues with access, marketing, and sale of tobacco related products. Targeted interventions aimed at compliance and education may reduce tobacco use and related health outcomes and disparities
THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ON GORDONIA TERRAE -SPECIFIC BACTERIOPHAGE DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY
Get PDFBacteriophages are viruses that infect a diverse range of bacteria, with certain strains serving medical and industrial significance. Actinobacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect Phylum Actinobacteria hosts including the environmentally abundant Gordonia terrae. Some species of Gordonia, including G. terrae, have also been isolated from human infections. The isolation and characterization of novel phages that can infect Gordonia can therefore be significant to both genomics and potential phage therapy. Actinobacteriophages that infect these bacteria have been isolated from soil environments, but optimal environmental parameters for isolation have not been fully evaluated. This study examined the relationships between environmental parameters and phage abundance in a sampled ecosystem. Monthly soil samples were collected from different regions in central Georgia to isolate novel Gordonia phages and to determine if environmental conditions, including soil chemistry, affect phage distribution and diversity. Isolation success from different environments was determined by presence of phage in G. terrae enriched samples. Phage isolation was successful only at the Turner Creek Boat Ramp site in Savannah, GA, where chlorine was consistently detected throughout the year. Concentrations below 0.2% failed to produce any phage, suggesting a potential threshold effect. A significant relationship was observed between the concentrations of chlorine, aluminum, potassium, silicon, the temperature, and phage presence/absence. Organic matter levels did not exhibit a significant relationship with phage presence. Because of the correlations between the environmental parameters, this highlights the importance of understanding how environmental factors influence phage dynamics
How Do Writers Fit into the Classroom?
No full textWriters discuss programs like Writers in the Schools (WITS) and author residencies in public schools. They share insight on what the creative writer brings to traditional literacy instruction, challenges to expect when implementing this approach, and favorite mentor texts to guide student learning.
Writers include: Mary Carpenter (virtual), Dr. Kerry James Evans, Aner Gendellman, Martin Lammon, Sandra Worsha
The Letterpress in Georgia
No full textThe research I will be presenting was a collaboration between Emmaline Wellborn, Emma Grace Avery, and myself, Emma Kate Leach. This project began as research about the letter press in Georgia. It soon became a deeper project about different kinds of letterpresses, the different letterpress companies in Georgia, and the history of letterpress. We explore the different types of letterpresses and their uses. The research dives into why the letter press is still relevant today, and how it has changed literacy rates and education throughout history. Our research also includes a timeline that shows the progression of the letterpress, and how it has evolved and eventually faded from everyday use. By presenting on the current letterpress community in Georgia, it has allowed companies, artists, and engineers in Georgia to be highlighted. Our research is showing the way the letter press has changed throughout history and is now used as a unique art form
Do State Scholarships Affect College Tuition? Evidence from Georgia\u27s HOPE Scholarship
No full textThe presence of increasing returns to postsecondary education (Webber, 2022) and rising costs (NCES, 2022) have led to a proliferation of student aid policy in the United States. This includes not only a considerable expansion of federal loans and subsidies but also a widespread adoption of state-level scholarship programs. While rising prices certainly fuel public demand for scholarships, the inverse is lesser known: Does the expansion of scholarship programs drive prices up? Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship program, which has surpassed $13 billion in awards, provides me with a unique natural experiment to test the existence of such an effect
Delving into the Intricacies and Implementations of Tetris
No full textTetris is an iconic puzzle game that has had countless variations and implementations since its inception in 1985 by Alexey Pajitnov. There have been official and unofficial releases with unique data structures and algorithms, new game modes, varied programming languages, etcetera. With these come a diverse assortment of approaches to constructing the famed game, each oriented around goals like optimization and innovation. The objective of this project and study is to delve into the numerous intricacies and implementations of Tetris through documenting the development process of creating a unique, modified Tetris program and analyzing other Tetris renditions that have come prior. The documentation and analysis provide insight into optimal coding techniques, common struggles, and version comparisons, providing programmers across multiple platforms with practical knowledge and inspiration for any future Tetris projects. Through these avenues, this examination of Tetris aims to form an improved technical and creative understanding of the game