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Development in Basketball: A Glimpse into the Changes of the NBA
No full textThe game of basketball is ever-changing and the style of playing has been further developed steadily over time. Professional sports teams must use statistical analysis to keep up with these changes to both increase their profitability and franchise value and to win games. Through reading the articles for literature review, it is seen that franchises can increase their value and revenue through winning games. The development of basketball in the NBA can be observed by determining which aspects of team statistics impact the number of games a team wins in a season. This is done by separating a total of 1,135 teams into eight groups organized by the years the season were played in. The teams included are every team in every season since the introduction of the three-point line in the 1979-1980 season. This excludes seasons in which a full 82 game season was not played. Descriptive statistics were looked at to receive insight on how the game has nominally changed in terms of the statistics that were included. Using ordinary least squares, it was discovered that two-point percentages, total rebounds, and turnovers are variables that are significantly affect the total number of wins in every group. The variable that had the largest change in impact was the three-point percentage. This variable was not significant early on. However, since becoming significant in group three, its coefficient has only grown larger. This study is designed for the identification of NBA trends overtime and what it currently takes to win games
Market Augmentation of the U.S. Soybean Crush Spread
No full textThe soybean crush spread is a key profitability measure in the soybean processing industry that relates the difference between the combined weighted values of soybean meal and soybean oil and the average domestic price of soybeans. The goal of this study is to identify and measure the factors influencing the U.S. soybean crush spread through key macroeconomic, market-specific, and commodity price variables for the period of 1986-2023. Additionally, the study assesses how regulatory shifts in governmental biofuel policy impact soybean oil demand, and, by extension, the crush spread. This econometric study utilizes a linear OLS regression technique to model the change in the dependent variable, the average crop-year soybean crush spread, with average U.S. corn price, soybean use, crude oil price, ethanol production, livestock feed demand, freight costs, U.S. dollar index, and shifts in renewable fuel policy as the independent variables. Preliminary results show that corn prices, soybean use, ethanol production and freight costs were a positively correlated with the soybean crush spread, while oil prices, feed demand, and biofuel policy implementation were negatively correlated with the crush spread
Using Automated Radio Telemetry to Track Gray Bats in Southeast Kansas
No full textThe Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens) is a federally endangered species that reaches the westernmost limit of its geographic range in southeast Kansas. Gray Bats are migratory, traveling biannually between summer colonies and large communal hibernacula. However, little is known about the timing of migration, routes taken, and connectivity among caves. Our objective was to track migrating Gray Bats using the Motus automated telemetry network, an international collaborative project for tracking migratory animals. In fall 2023 and 2024, we attached 40 transmitters to Gray Bats near Pittsburg, Kansas. We also deployed Motus nodes at the two known roost exits, and at the most known Gray Bat hibernacula in Missouri. Our preliminary results suggest that Gray Bats departed from their summer roost near Pittsburg in late October and early November, traveling east into Missouri. We plan to deploy more nodes and track 20 additional bats in 2025. The expanding Motus network will continue to enhance our understanding of the movement ecology of Gray Bats and other migratory animals
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Military Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
No full textThis study explores the effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy [EAP] as a treatment for military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD]. PTSD is a prevalent and debilitating disorder among veterans, often resulting from exposure to combat trauma. This research aims to evaluate whether EAP, which utilizes Bilateral Stimulation [BLS] through horse\u27s movement, can provide a viable alternative or supplement to conventional treatments. The study involved 17 veterans who completed a questionnaire regarding their PTSD symptoms, treatment experiences, and interest in EAP. The research findings revealed that veterans who participated in EAP showed significant improvements in their psychological well-being, with many expressing interest in pursuing the therapy further. In comparison, those who had used EMDR also reported success with this treatment, suggesting a positive correlation between BLS therapies and PTSD symptom reduction. The study concludes that EAP, in combination with EMDR, may offer a promising therapeutic approach for veterans with PTSD, emphasizing the need for further research into alternative treatments for this population
P3 Waves Correlation in Diagnostic of Psychopathy
No full textThis research aims to inform psychopathy is characterized by the persistent accounts of antisocial behavior, impaired empathy for others. It is a complex personality disorder that possesses many significant challenges in diagnostic techniques. It is uniquely challenging in diagnosing and treating an individual with psychopathy. Advancements in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, such as fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging), to analyze P3 waves in the brain whilst in use. P3 waves are a component of event-related potential (ERPs), that reflect cognitive process like decision making. P3 waves have been seen as impaired in those that have been diagnosed with psychopathy. By analyzing P3 waves and the latency that has been seen to occur, psychologists can begin to identify the neurological factors that are associated with psychopathy and determine neurocognitive abnormalities. FMRIs allow researchers to better understand the individual brain structures that are associated with empathy, emotions, and moral decision making which are typically underdeveloped in those with psychopathy. This research explores the implications and uses of P3 waves\u27 integrations as a diagnostic tool for those undergoing testing for psychopathy. Hypothesizing that the implication of P3 waves as a diagnostic tool will become a more reliable way of diagnosing psychopathy, and have huge implications within the criminal justice system, and informing early detection and treatment options
Utilization of Dimethyl Methylphosphonate (DMMP) as an Effective Flame Retardant in Hemp Seed Oil-Based Bio-Polyol for Rigid Polyurethane Foams
No full textA novel hemp seed oil-based polyol was synthesized via epoxidation and ring opening of crude hemp seed oil (HSO). The successful synthesis of polyol was characterized by running several confirmatory tests such as FTIR, hydroxyl value, and acid value. The results attested to the synthesis of polyol, which was used to produce rigid polyurethane foams (RPUF) by composing polyol, hardener, catalyst, blowing agent, and DMMP flame-retardant additive in the form of Liquid with increasing concentrations. In addition to this, the majority of RPUF presented a closed-cell content greater than 65%. Also, significant improvement in flame retardancy was recorded as the neat HSO-based RPUF had a burning time of 104 seconds and a weight loss of 81.57%. Yet, adding 10 wt.% of DMMP was reduced to 13 seconds, and weight loss was 3 wt.%, respectively. Hence, our study was successful in manufacturing biobased RPUFs. Additionally, further research can be done to improve the properties of the hemp seed oil foams that are produced, which can likely be used commercially for consumer and income generation needs