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Meridian Grain and Elevator Co. Big Diamond Feeds Address Book
Full text linkWhile this address book may contain a few addresses, it was primarily used to note appointments and take brief notes.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1534/thumbnail.jp
Load balancing for stream processing in edge computing
Full text linkUnlike cloud-based systems, where resources are centralized for data processing and located at a distance from the source, leading to an increase in the response time, edge computing emerges as a transformative paradigm that processes the data closer to the sources to meet the application’s service requirements. Since the resources in edge computing are distributed and limited, load balancing is crucial. To ensure the prevention of bottlenecks and failures in resource-constrained environments, load balancing is an important aspect of edge computing as it optimizes resource utilization while maintaining the requirements of low-latency applications, improved fault tolerance, energy efficiency, adaptability, scalability, and ensures reliability by efficiently distributing the network load. This dissertation explores the different techniques of balancing load for stream processing in edge computing through three phases; each phase focuses on optimizing the edge performance by balancing the load for a resource-constrained environment. In the first phase of our dissertation research, we focus on efficient data processing and performance modeling. In this phase, we develop a framework for the intelligent scheduling of tasks based on the task priority. In this phase, we also probe the probabilistic methods to analyze and predict system performance under uncertain workload conditions. In the second phase, we delve into data management and data acquisition techniques for edge computing systems. In this phase, we worked on providing the load balancing solution using the capabilities of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Firstly, in this round, we propose an intelligent machine learning based aggregation node selection framework to mitigate the impact of congestion in a resource-constrained environment. During this phase, we also developed a framework for intelligent Generative AI management (iGenEdge), designed for IoT edge devices, which aims to dynamically provision resources to handle varying demands. Finally, in the last phase, we perform system benchmarking and performance evaluation using a testbed and virtual machines. By addressing these key challenges in load balancing for edge-based stream processing, this dissertation contributes to the development of scalable, energy-efficient, and fault-tolerant solutions that enhance the reliability and performance of edge computing systems. The findings provide valuable insights for optimizing distributed computing architectures and advancing real-time data processing in resource-constrained environments
Influence of diverse forage environments on honey bee colony health
No full textHoney bees are important pollinators that face a multitude of stressors in their environment such as pathogens, parasite pressure, forage availability and pesticide exposure. This study examined how the makeup of different environments and the stressors related to those environments are affecting honey bee health in Mississippi. A field experiment was conducted during the first year of the study across four distinct landscapes ranging from intensively cultivated cropland to predominantly natural forage habitats to assess the impact of landscape availability on varying honey bee colony health parameters. Locations that had cultivated crops within foraging range produced more honey and brood likely due to consistent food sources. A field experiment for year 2 was conducted at two locations within Mississippi; one location consisted primarily of cultivated crops and the other location was primarily made up of natural forage. Honey bee colonies were swapped between locations at the half way point of the study to examine how honey bee colonies respond to being moved between locations. Honey bees quickly adapted to their new environments; consistent food sources remained essential for maintaining honey bee colony health. Complimentary to these studies, insecticide efficacy trials were conducted across the southern region of the United States to assess target pest efficacy and data were compared with honey bee toxicity data to assess target pest efficacy with honey bee toxicity. Novaluron, flonicamid and chlorantraniliprole were the best options for target pest control while minimizing honey bee toxicity. These findings give farmers options when making spray applications that consider pest efficacy and toxicity to honey bees
Optimizing OSB quality: assessing the influence of beta-cyclodextrin with essential oil treatments
No full textThis study evaluated the mechanical and dimensional performance of oriented strand board (OSB) panels treated with beta-cyclodextrin-essential oil compounds, including betacyclodextrin-only, beta-cyclodextrin-trans-cinnamaldehyde, beta-cyclodextrin-thymol, and betacyclodextrin-nickel. OSB panels were produced using a proprietary spraying system and Dieffenbacher press and tested according to ASTM standards for internal bond strength, modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), water absorption, and thickness swelling. Results showed that beta-cyclodextrin-trans-cinnamaldehyde enhanced MOE and MOR, while beta-cyclodextrin-thymol significantly improved internal bond strength. Beta-cyclodextrin-nickel demonstrated strong performance in both mechanical strength and water resistance. However, 24-hour submersion results indicated that water resistance may be surface limited. All treatments met industry benchmarks for internal bond and MOE, and most met MOR standards, although none satisfied the thickness swell threshold. Findings support beta-cyclodextrin-essential oil treatments as a viable, eco-friendly alternative to conventional wood preservative and highlight the potential for tailored formulations to enhance targeted OSB performance metrics
Unraveling the enigma of missing people in Mississippi: Utilizing perspectives of structural violence and necropolitics to illuminate the “silent epidemic”
No full textMissingness has plagued the globe for decades. In the U.S., over 500,000 people are reported missing annually. Before the establishment of the Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons, no database tracked missing persons in the state of Mississippi (MS), making patterns and rates of missingness unclear. This research, through a geospatial forensic investigation, examined the distribution of missing persons throughout MS to understand patterns of missing persons and determine the relationship between missingness and resource allocation. This work is situated within forensic anthropology, utilizing perspectives of structural violence, necropolitics, and intersectionality. Results indicate that a county’s allocation of resources does not directly impact the relative rate of missing persons. However, there is an overrepresentation of BIPOC people reported missing in MS and they are more likely to suffer from adverse case resolutions when reported missing, likely due to societal structures in place that disadvantage marginalized groups
Enhancement of rabbit production via vegetable and hay supplementation on growth performance and carcass quality and efficacy of natural additives on the shelf life of rabbit patties
No full textRabbits are gaining recognition as a type of highly specialized, unique micro-livestock because of their vast potential to supply animal protein for humans, characteristic small body-size, rapid growth, ability to live on forage, low capital outlay, and their role as an efficient feed converter. Three studies were conducted to assess the enhancement of rabbit production via vegetable and hay supplementation on growth performance and carcass traits of does and weaners and efficacy of natural additives on the shelf-life of refrigerated rabbit meat patties. In the first study, 30 mixed breed female rabbits were exposed to the following diets: 100% commercial pellets, 70% commercial pellets with 30% vegetables, and 30% commercial pellets with 70% vegetables. Diet 2 was the preferred diet due to the positive impact on reproductive performance, including higher kindling rates and better birth weight, but did not result in greater gestational weight gain than in the control group. In the second study, 18 weaners were fed commercial pellets supplemented with Bermuda grass hay vs alfalfa hay. Overall, the alfalfa had similar growth performance, carcass and non-carcasses to the Bermuda grass diet. In the third study, rabbit patties were treated with 1.5% Chitosan, 0.5% Carvacrol, and a combination of 1.5% Chitosan and 0.5% Carvacrol. The combination treatment resulted in a significant difference for the tested parameters: proximate analysis, physiochemical assessments such as water holding capacity, cook loss, color, and pH. For microbial analysis, the application of these natural additives alone and in combination were found to be effective in preventing spoilage microorganisms, including mesophilic bacteria, psychrotropic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, and coliforms. Chitosan alone became a food source for microorganisms as storage increased, as exponential growth was observed. The microbial shelf of rabbit patties took 6 days for control and chitosan but was more than 6 days but less than 9 days for the carvacrol alone and combination treatments. Overall, the application of chitosan and carvacrol can be used as an alternative to synthetic antimicrobials to extend shelf life. Data provided from this project can aid farmers and rabbit producers in feed management practices and post-processing meat quality
Remote sensing of coastal acidification: UAS and satellite-based estimation in the Mississippi Sound and landscape change impact assessment
No full textOcean acidification results from atmospheric CO₂ absorption, while coastal acidification is more localized, influenced by nutrient runoff, freshwater input, and organic matter decomposition. Due to its complexity, specialized monitoring is essential. The present research estimated two key carbonate system parameters total alkalinity (TA) and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO₂) using uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) imagery and autonomous surface vessel (ASV) observations over an oyster reef in the Western Mississippi Sound (WMS). Field campaigns were conducted from 2018 to 2022 to collect high resolution aerial imagery over the largest oyster reef in WMS, utilizing a multispectral sensor mounted on a drone. An ASV was deployed during June, July, and September 2021 UAS missions over the same sites to collect in situ data, including pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), sea surface temperature (SST), sea surface salinity (SSS), colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM), and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a). Random forest models developed and accurately estimated TA and pCO₂ (R² \u3e 0.91). Time-series maps were generated using Chl-a images derived from UAS imagery and SSS images derived from CDOM maps, employing salinity-CDOM linear regression model developed in this study. Results demonstrate UAS effectiveness in small-scale coastal monitoring due to its high spatial resolution. However, UAS lacks spatial coverage needed for broader regions like Mississippi Sound. To address this, MODIS imagery and HYCOM model outputs were integrated with ASV data collected in June and August 2023 in this research. Random forest models using SST, SSS, and Chl-a performed well (R² = 0.81 for TA, 0.87 for pCO₂). By incorporating MODIS Level 3 SST and Chl-a (1 km) and HYCOM SSS (downscaled 4 km to 1 km), this research generated annual and monthly time-series maps of mean TA and pCO₂ over the entire Mississippi Sound for the period 2002–2020. These maps reveal spatial seasonal dynamics and long-term trends. This research also investigated how land use and land cover (LULC) changes influenced TA and pCO₂ across the entire Mississippi Sound from 2002 to 2020. Spatial correlation and trend maps revealed associations between eight LULC class type changes and TA and pCO₂ patterns. The findings suggest connections between environmental changes and carbonate system responses but do not confirm causation, instead providing a basis for hypothesis generation and further study of biogeochemical processes. Overall, this dissertation highlights how combining remote sensing, in situ measurements, machine learning technique, and LULC analysis improves coastal acidification assessment in the Mississippi Sound
Determining the toxic threshold and other use characteristics for industrial hemp seed oil used for wood product protection
No full textPlant-based wood treatments have been utilized for many years, with varying success. Oils such as those extracted from linseed (flax), tung, and hemp plants have been used for thousands of years as finishes on wood. These are all drying oils, which dry to a film when exposed to air. Hemp seed oil has a high fatty acid content and can take a long time to dry on wood products but is valued in woodworking for being easy to use, food-safe, and having little to no odor. In this study, cold-pressed hemp seed oil, blended with a soybean carrier oil, is examined for efficacy against water intrusion, fungal decay, termite feeding, and other significant characteristics. These components are also being investigated for their ability to protect both softwood and hardwood samples at different percent concentrations
Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Black Suit
No full textA bearded man in a dark suite and holding a black top hat is featured in this black and white photograph. The man has a hand tucked inside his vest and is turned slightly sideways. The photographer is identified as Charles D. Fredricks and Co., in New York.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-lampton-images-misc/1035/thumbnail.jp
Villa Montevallo, Grenada, Mississippi
No full textA sepia toned photograph of the Villa Montevallo in Grenada, Mississippi is featured on this postcard. Col. O. F. Bledsoe, the owner and builder of the villa is pictured standing in front of the two story mansion. The title of the card is written in white at the bottom of the image.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-lampton-images-ms-delta/1384/thumbnail.jp