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Ground Truth Images
No full textLaboratory and scenario ground truth images for the Model Parking Lot RGB DoFP dataset
2025-11-21 Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate Senate
No full textApproved minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton
Twisted Love
No full textTwisted Love is the first book in a four-book series with dual points of views. The book is about a young photographer named Ava who suddenly falls for her older brother\u27s best friend, a billionaire named Alex. As the two try to navigate the obstacles of their past while keeping their relationship a secret from her brother, many other secrets come to light. These secrets could bring an ugly and dramatic end to their relationship. This book explores themes of childhood trauma, revenge, betrayal, and redemption.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_popularromance/1111/thumbnail.jp
Credibility in Context: The Impact of Gender and Ethnicity on DEI Communication
No full textIn light of mounting political backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, this study investigates how the gender and racial identity of a spokesperson influence audience perceptions of credibility and the effectiveness of DEI messaging. Grounded in source credibility theory, the study examines the impact of trustworthiness, expertise, and goodwill alongside identity congruence between speaker and audience. Using a between-subjects experimental design (N = 208), participants were exposed to a DEI message delivered by a spokesperson varying by race (Black/White), gender (male/female), and credibility profile. Results showed that all three credibility dimensions significantly predicted message effectiveness, with trustworthiness as the strongest predictor. Unexpectedly, female spokespersons were rated higher in perceived expertise, and messages delivered by Black spokespersons were viewed as more effective. However, shared identity effects were mixed: shared gender identity decreased perceived message effectiveness, and shared racial identity showed no significant effect. These findings underscore the importance of identity cues in DEI communication and offer timely implications for organizational messaging strategies at a time when the legitimacy of DEI efforts is increasingly contested
Eastern Catholic Liturgical Development and Ecclesial Identity in the United States
No full textThis thesis examines the history of Eastern Catholics in the United States, primarily as encountered in and through their liturgical traditions, to offer ways in which deeper awareness of the many particular Catholic Churches adds nuance to Latin Catholic (Roman Catholic) discussions of liturgy, Catholic identity, and relationships among the Churches. To accomplish this goal, this thesis uses a historical-theological method that situates Eastern Catholics in their place in the larger story of U.S. Catholicism and analyzes the themes that unveil themselves in that history. This thesis begins with the period between the 1850s and the 1950s, portraying the ways in which U.S. Eastern Catholics negotiated the influences of Americanization and Latinization in the practice of their own liturgical traditions and in their relationships with the Latin majority of U.S. Catholicism. This period reveals ecclesiological conceptions of Latin superiority and of unity in uniformity that, together, often resulted in failure to recognize and treat Eastern Catholics as true Catholics. Next, a reading of three Vatican II documents — Sacrosanctum Concilium, Orientalium Ecclesiarum, and Unitatis Redintegratio — affirms the Eastern Catholic Churches as true Churches equal in dignity with the Latin Church, encourages them to return to the sources of their own traditions to meet the needs of their faithful today, and identifies them as having a particular ecumenical vocation to the Orthodox Churches. Returning to the U.S. context, this thesis examines progress in Eastern Catholic liturgical development and Latin-Eastern Catholic relations in light of the Second Vatican Council in the period from the 1960s to the 2010s. This period reveals that Eastern Catholics, by being who they are in and through their particular liturgy and theology, urge the Latin Catholic Church to consider itself, not as the universal form of Catholicism to which all Catholics must conform, but as a particular Church, shaped by its own historical and cultural influences, in the communion of the universal Church. The conclusion of this thesis takes the insights of unity in diversity, the local church, and inculturation and local theologies as found in U.S. Eastern Catholic history to uncover constructive resources that can be applied to Latin Catholic discussions about liturgy, ecclesiology, and ecclesial identity
Single Ended In-Situ Atmospheric Turbulence Strength Characterization Using Deep Neural Networks
No full textThis thesis explores a AI-based approach for single-ended prediction of atmospheric turbulence strength at high temporal rates using Deep Neural Network (DNN) models trained on computer simulated images of laser beam intensity scintillation patterns. The major objective of this study is to investigate whether a DNN model trained solely on intensity scintillation patterns obtained using unidirectional (single-pass) laser beam propagation can accurately predict strength of atmospheric turbulence values in the target-in-the-loop (double-pass) propagation scenarios with laser beam scattering off a retro-target or a target glint. The obtained results demonstrate ability of accurate prediction of atmospheric turbulence strength by the DNN model trained on the single pass data in double-pass operational engagements for relatively small size retro-targets under wide range of turbulence conditions
Working from Internal to External, Insight into the Lived Experience of Campus Police Officers in the Support of Student Success
No full textCampus police officers serve a complex role within higher education. Caught between students and the university, they must navigate intricate bureaucratic systems, involving laws, and uphold university policies. The following study employed narrative inquiry methodology with 21 sworn campus police officers from universities across the United States exploring their lived experiences and perspectives. Findings revealed officers deviated from traditional police methods and perceive themselves as guardians and educators within the larger university. They prioritize community-oriented policing and relationship-building over traditional law enforcement. They find purpose in contributing to student development and campus safety by collecting non-traditional methods in which officers engage with their campus community to support learning and belonging. From these experiences, they develop a strong sense of belonging stemming from positively engaging in student lives. Narratives illuminate the potential for universities to acknowledge and amplify the diverse roles of campus police. Identifying recognition and student investment opportunities can enhance campus safety and build trust within the campus community. The study challenges traditional law enforcement paradigms by highlighting the importance of relationship-building, student engagement, and collaborative educational opportunities
The Shifting Tectonics of International Collaboration
No full textThis Article builds upon the author’s 2010 article in the University of Dayton Law Review. More specifically, this Article focuses on research management areas that have increased in relevance over the past fifteen years or are essentially “new” to the international research collaboration realm. Now, as then, the author writes about the importance of building international collaborations during this tectonic present and urges the reader to draw their own conclusions regarding international research, emerging issues and technologies, and their importance in the future
The Mistletoe Motive
No full textGabby and Jonathan work at a bookstore and are always getting on each other’s nerves. Whether it’s about who gets what in the snack cabinet or how festive one should be over the holidays, they never seem to agree. When they realize one of them will be let go soon, they strike a deal with each other: Whoever gets the most sales in December gets to keep their job. As they both use their own tactics to win, Gabby notices Jonathan in a new light and starts to experience feelings towards him. The book is a mix of character development, romantic tension, and holiday spirit.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_popularromance/1124/thumbnail.jp
Home for Christmas
No full textThis cheerful Christmas romantic comedy is about two people forced together by a mistake. Riven Clark, a writer who wants a quiet, working holiday in a remote cabin, has his plans ruined when his whole family shows up. To make things worse, a second family, the Nicholses, also arrives, having double-booked the cabin. Riven is stuck sharing a room and a bunk bed with Wendy Nichols, a lively playwright. They start as enemies, constantly bickering and playing jokes on each other because they are complete opposites. However, the forced closeness during the chaotic holiday eventually makes them realize they have a spark. The story follows them as they fall in love amid the Christmas mess, proving that even a disastrous holiday can bring two people together.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_popularromance/1104/thumbnail.jp