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Contemporary Storefront Genre Scene
No full textA scene of four people in front of a building with a vending machine. A mother and child are shown on the left, a lone woman is shown in the center, and a man in a wheelchair is shown on the right.https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/pubart/1085/thumbnail.jp
Abstract Sculpture of Three Figures
No full textA slender wooden sculpture of one large figure holding two smaller figures to its left.https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/pubart/1086/thumbnail.jp
A SURVEY ON BOUNDED HOMOMORPHIC ENCRYPTION
No full textThis paper surveys homomorphic encryption, a new field with the goal of making a practical encryption scheme in which it is possible to perform functions on data while it remains encrypted. It examines the defining algorithms and requirements of homomorphic encryption schemes, as well as types of schemes with examples, including the ElGamal and Gentry, Sahai, and Waters schemes. This survey also overviews lattices, hard problems on lattices, and hard problems based on lattice problems, upon which many homomorphic schemes base their security. It explores the shortest vector problem, the bounded-distance decoding problem, and the learning with errors problem, among others. This survey also presents a coded implementation of the Gentry, Sahai, and Waters scheme, which allows us to test the number of computations after which decryption fails for various parameters. This survey also discusses the ring learning with errors problem and fully homomorphic encryption by bootstrapping
SCALING-ROTATION CURVES ON MATRICES OF CONSTANT RANK
No full textIn this thesis, we study several Riemannian metrics equipped to the manifold of Symmetric Positive-Definite (SPD) matrices. Emphasizing the “Scaling-Rotation Curves” of [10], we generalize this approach to pairs of nonsquare matrices of equal rank. Using computer software, we search for a heuristic to mitigate the poor performance of this geodesic as matrix size increases, but no pattern reveals itself. We conclude by suggesting investigation of other possible generalizations for nonlinear interpolation of nonsquare matrices
THE PRISON YARD DILEMMA: HOW AGENTS COOPERATE IN A 2-D SPACE
No full textThe prisoner’s dilemma and its variations offer profound insights into conflict and cooperation, captivating researchers across disciplines. Yet, a mutation of this classic game involving physical agents in a two-dimensional discrete environment remains largely unexplored. To explore this new facet of the prisoner’s dilemma, I developed a computer simulation using C++, Python, Box2D, and SFML that can simulate up to 1000 agents, uses deterministic, reproducible physics, and provides users with a complete history of the results. I designed this tool with the intention to discover if movement strategies were more impactful than gameplay decision rules and see if Tit For Tat remains robust in a simulated physical environment. This thesis details the design and development process of the program, along with an analysis of some of the program’s results. This tool promises to open new avenues in the analysis of prisoner dilemma variants involving more dynamic settings
Virgo, Uxor, et Aliae: Womanhood and Power in Ovid\u27s Metamorphoses
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FLORIDA’S SHADOW OF SHAME: THE ROSEWOOD MASSACRE AND STATE IDENTITY, 1923-2024
No full textLocated in Levy County, Florida, the town of Rosewood was destroyed in 1923 after an accusation of rape against an African American man by a white woman. After a brief window of reporting, all but Rosewood’s diaspora, principally African-American, and rural communities in Levy County forgot the story. In the 1980s a St. Petersburg Times story broke this “silence,” culminating in 1994 with a compensation bill for Rosewood’s survivors and descendants. The bill, House Bill 591, was the first act of reparations for an African-American community in the United States. This thesis is an analysis of the memory of the Rosewood Massacre from 1923 to 2024 as symbolic of Florida’s relationship to the past and state identity. In the 1920s, early coverage on the Rosewood Massacre was exaggerated and contradictory to disassociate the events from Florida’s identity and eschew northern scrutiny. In the 1990s, the rhetoric in the compensation bill framed Rosewood as an exceptional case due to conservative fear of starting a precedent for all victims of racial injustice to claim restitution. In the twenty-first century, efforts to preserve and promote Rosewood come primarily from grassroots historians who prioritize heritage as an educational tool. The past century has revealed a top-down resistance in Florida to continue addressing the story of Rosewood, and a dynamic reframing of the massacre within Rosewood’s diaspora to reclaim its narrative
APHRODISIAC FLESH : (Produce)ing the female nude
No full textThis essay examines the symbolic relationship between food, the female body, and societal perceptions of women shaped by the male gaze, connecting these themes to my own artwork. Drawing inspiration from religious and historical narratives, my work critiques the alienation and commodification of women through symbolic and cultural representations. Through the analysis of artist Sarah Lucas and art historian Linda Nochlin, I explore how food is tied to femininity and desire, reflecting societal expectations of women as both providers and objects of consumption. Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex provides a theoretical foundation for understanding the alienation of women when conforming to imposed ideals of femininity. Furthermore, Melanie Klein’s object relations theory informs an analysis of Rona Pondick’s sculptures, while Lacan’s mirror stage shapes my discussion of Suzanne Valadon’s The Forgotten Doll (c. 1919). These analyses illuminate the ways cultural narratives shape female identity, echoing themes in my art. The essay also examines Clara Peeters’ symbolic still lifes and Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party for their critiques of women’s roles in art and society. By blending historical symbolism with personal critique, my work builds on the traditional female nude to challenge societal expectations and highlight the tension between pleasure, guilt, and the cultural consumption of women
MEDIEVAL SOLUTIONS TO MODERN PANDEMICS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL REACTIONS TO THE BLACK DEATH AND COVID-19 PANDEMICS
No full textThis thesis explores the various social reactions to pandemics, particularly the Black Death and COVID-19. During the Black Death, people struggled with displacement, sickness, and death due to the pestilence, causing them to turn to their scientific and religious institutions for explanations. 673 years later, the world was struck by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the same consequences. The social reactions to the most recent COVID-19 pandemic are eerily similar to those recorded during the Black Death, revealing the consistency in human nature when responding and reacting to pandemics
Sectorized Based Investment Strategy During Recessions A Quantitative and Behavioral Analysis of U.S. Market Performance, 1999–2015
No full textThis research analyzes the market performance of five U.S. equity sectors including Technology, Retail, Energy, Healthcare and Financials throughout recession periods from 1999 to 2015. The research concentrates its analysis on two significant market downturns: the Dot- Com Crash and the Great Recession by studying sector performance in comparison with the S&P 500 based on financial theory principles as well as behavioral economics concepts. Regular rolling calculations of 5-day standard deviations and 60-day rolling Beta measures for each sector allows evaluation of expected and actual returns by using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) framework. The methodology provides real-time assessments of volatility together with market sensitivity and theoretical pricing model deviation throughout different market environments. During recessions the Retail and Healthcare industries demonstrate defensive characteristics because they maintain low Beta values and exhibit lower volatility that matches expected CAPM patterns. The market sensitivity and return deviations from expectations in Technology and Financials remain high because investors experience overreaction and show loss aversion and follow each other\u27s choices. Several energy-related challenges lead to sector instability rather than traditional equity factors driving this movement. The analysis brings together traditional financial measures with investor psychological elements to develop an extensive risk assessment framework during economic declines. Investor needs for resilient portfolio design will benefit from employing rolling risk assessments that merge behavioral principles to make strategic wealth distribution decisions in economically challenging times