348 research outputs found
A Degree of Doubt: Commentary on the Alleged Embellished Educational History and Accomplishments of Self-Styled Biblical Archaeologist Aaron Judkins
No full textOn October 31st, 2017, a blog post was published titled A Degree of Doubt: On Aaron Judkins, regarding the educational history of the aforementioned. The article followed an initial investigation by the author into the topic: after the article was published, Judkins contacted the author less than a day later with corrections to the initial research, along with a threat of legal action should the article not be taken down. The author was more than happy to amend the initial work to better reflect the facts, though was in no way willing to comply with Judkins' demands. This paper recounts a complete retelling of events composed of information from the original October 2017 post, the November 2017 update, the December 2017 update, the October 2019 update, and the January 2021 update, along with a brief summation of what came next. Although the initial intent of the author was centered on confirming the legitimacy (or lack thereof) of Judkins' claimed doctoral degrees, the finished project evolved into an analysis of his entire claimed educational history from high school to claimed doctorates, due to the suspicious information that came to light concerning it in the course of research
Protein and lipid markers of coronary artery disease
No full text© 2017 Dr. Christopher JudkinsIdentification of high risk coronary lesions, plaque rupture, early myocardial ischemia and in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a clinical challenge. We employed proteomic, lipidomic and traditional approaches to identify novel biomarkers.
TMEM198 was identified as a marker of plaque rupture. 42 proteins and multiple lipids identified early myocardial ischemia. 12 proteins and 2 lipids identified ISR. Phospholipase A2 was associated with periprocedural ischemia.
Combined, these experiments utilise unbiased methodologies for novel cardiac biomarker discovery
Christopher, Inf. (Death, 1883-05-29)
No full textAddress: 163 Geroge St.Pg 40/1883/489/N S/City/Dr. Judkins/Porter/Colored AmericanOriginal record filed in drawer labeled 'CHANCE-CLARKE, N'
Making vision into power : Britain's acquisition of the world's first radar-based integrated air defence system 1935 - 1941
No full textThis thesis represents the first application of a current conceptual model of defence acquisition to analyse the historical process, the 1935 - 1941 British acquisition of an integrated air defence system pivoted upon the innovative technology of radar. For successful acquisition of a military capability, the model posits that balanced attention must be focused acoss eight 'lines of developmen' - not only equipment, but also doctrine and concepts, logistics, structures, personnel, organisation, training and information with an overarching requirement for interoperability. This thesis contrasts what turned out to be a successful acquisition, of radar to achive air interception capability by day in the Battle of Britain, with less successful acquisition, or radar to achieve the same capability at night, where an effective system arrived too late to ward off the Blitz. The results establish the validity of the model and its attendant lines of development concepts, and furnish new insights into acquisition processes and military history. Acquisition lessons are derived for the capability-based involvement of industry, for the experience and personality necessary for key managers at different 'life stages' of an acquisition and for the avoidance of over-rapid 'dysfunctional diffusion' of innovative technologies. Historical insights for the Battle of Britain include the sub-optimal performance, for trivial reasons, of key South Coast radars, and the critical importance of the human elements of the radar-based air defence system. For the Blitz, airborne radar hardware has previously been identified as a key problem, whereas research here exposes the greater need for accurate ground control radar, the sound selection and training of pilots and operators in new tactics, and provision of equipment maintainers and test gear. New evidence illustrates that pursuit of an alternative to radar significantly delayed the optimal solution, and throws fresh light both on personalities and on development process management
Reprogramming the world: cyberspace and the geography of global order
No full textThis dissertation argues that Cyberspace is causing shifts in the world scale geography deployed by the international system. Starting with the observation that international law has been unable to extend its regulatory purview over the transnational technologies that constitute Cyberspace, this research attempts to construct a framework for understanding how and why the technology of Cyberspace is changing the nature of global order. The dissertation employs a two step methodology. It first constructs a geography of Cyberspace through evaluation of the spatial, legal, and political geographies that are constructed within the architecture of the geography. It then takes this geography of Cyberspace and layers it onto international geography in order to understand how the governance assemblage of territory, authority, and rights is being challenged and changed. This second step requires the analysis of numerous international incidents in order to draw conclusions about the nature of global order when these two geographies encounter each other. The research concludes that Cyberspace is a phenomenon that is having and will continue to have dramatic effects on the understanding and organization of world scale governance. It argues that understanding how Cyberspace is embedded in social life as well as governance structures will be increasingly important in evaluating global affairs in the future.Ph.D.Includes bibliographical referencesby Percy Judkins Blount, Jr
Towards new patterns of work -- the rank xerox networking experiment
No full textWhy was the Rank Xerox networking experiment initiated? How does it work? What has it achieved? What went wrong? What lessons has it for the future? The author, who was in charge of the experiment, answers these questions.
Design of a cyborg NERF blaster for children with physical disabilities.: Using the abilities of children with physical disabilities, as inspiration, to create a toy that introduces new, desirable play features onto the regular toy market and thus supports inclusion
No full textThis graduation report aimed towards the vision „ Transform the needs of the minority into the wishes of the majority“. Children with physical disabilities face the issue to be excluded from the toy world of the able-bodied children. Toys with small buttons, heavyweight or the need of two hands for operating are examples which let children with physical disabilities experience failure. Alternative toys are mostly just suiting their abilities but forget about their actual needs. These needs are for example group play, rebellious play and active play. Further, these alternatives lack when it comes to pop culture topics or an aesthetic outer appearance. This insight showed the opportunity to create a toy for the mass market which takes inspiration from the abilities and needs of children with physical disabilities. The project was executed in cooperation with the toy brand Hasbro. Thus, it was possible to base the project on one of their products called NERF blaster. These toy blasters shoot non-harmful soft foam darts. This toy was chosen since it offers team play, active play, role play, rebellious play as well as it covers pop-cultural topics. Thus it is a perfect toy to satisfy the needs of children with physical disabilities. The project was executed in the following steps:AnalysisAt the start of the project knowledge regarding the topic of physical disabilities, inclusion and the toy itself needed to be gathered. To gain this knowledge, a literature research was conducted. Further, a school for children with physical disabilities was visited as well as a basketball wheelchair club, a trade fair for rehabilitation products and an occupational therapist.The research concluded with the insight of how a blaster could support the inclusion of children with physical disabilities. Also, a universal criterion was defined which tries to summarise the various kinds of physical disabilities.Direction formingThe insights taken from the analysis phase were translated into inspirational guidelines. A matrix was created which combines three determined abilities with the tasks needed to operate a blaster. By using multiple “how-to” questions, different ideas to operate a blaster were generated. Promising ideas were clustered and visualised. Two loops of expert evaluation lead to one final direction.Concept DevelopmentThe core elements of the concept direction were defined to set a focus for the upcoming steps. Necessary measurements of the to-be-designed toy were determined to create reference points. By using CAD modelling, sketching and rough mock-ups, the defined core elements were further developed. Company VisitTo bring the concept to the next level, one needed to get feedback from the toy industry. Therefore the concept was presented to individuals at the Hasbro headquarter in Pawtucket, USA.The feedback emphasised the need for a good story for the toy. Instead of going already too much into detail about technical solutions, first of all, the story needed to be convincing. Further, it became apparent that the toy’s trigger had to become universal.Integration of Feedback / Final DesignAs a final step of the project, the feedback was evaluated and integrated into the concept. The outcome was the definition of a theme as well as the market positioning. Further, two parts were changed regarding their function. A test with seven children with physical disabilities was conducted to evaluate one of the reworked parts. Also, the overall styling was adapted to the defined theme.The report finishes with an evaluation of the created concept. An upcoming step would be to build a fully functional prototype and test it regarding the designs mechanical functionality and ergonomics.Integrated Product Desig
Interaction between maternal and offspring diet to impair vascular function and oxidative balance in high fat fed male mice
No full textAims: to determine the impact of maternal and post-weaning consumption of a high fat diet on endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation and redox regulation in adult male mouse offspring.Methods: female C57BL6J mice were fed an obesogenic high fat diet (HF, 45% kcal fat) or standard chow (C, 21% kcal fat) pre-conception and throughout pregnancy and lactation. Post-weaning, male offspring were continued on the same diet as their mothers or placed on the alternative diet to give 4 dietary groups (C/C, HF/C, C/HF and HF/HF) which were studied at 15 or 30 weeks of age.Results: there were significant effects of maternal diet on offspring body weight (p<0.004), systolic blood pressure (p = 0.026) and endothelium-dependent relaxation to ACh (p = 0.004) and NO production (p = 0.005) measured in the femoral artery. With control for maternal diet there was also an effect of offspring post-weaning dietary fat to increase systolic blood pressure (p<0.0001) and reduce endothelium-dependent relaxation (p = 0.022) and ACh-mediated NO production (p = 0.007). There was also a significant impact of age (p<0.005). Redox balance was perturbed, with altered regulation of vascular enzymes involved in ROS/NO signalling.Conclusions: maternal consumption of a HF diet is associated with changes in vascular function and oxidative balance in the offspring of similar magnitude to those seen with consumption of a high fat diet post-weaning. Further, this disadvantageous vascular phenotype is exacerbated by age to influence the risk of developing obesity, raised blood pressure and endothelial dysfunction in adult lif
A Lost Fight Book: Alfred Lister and the Noble Art of Self-Defence in China
No full textIn 1874 an anonymous author published a partial English language translation and discussion of a now lost Southern Chinese martial arts manual originally titled Tearing Down Techniques of Hero Boxing. This was a critical period in the development of the modern Chinese martial arts. Many of the best known Southern Chinese fighting systems (Hung Gar, Choy Li Fut, Wing Chun, White Crane, etc.) were just starting to assume a recognisable form. Yet it is also a poorly understood era. Just as importantly, it was during the mid- and late nineteenth century that Western soldiers, administrators and adventurers first began to encounter and describe the Chinese martial arts. For better or worse, their records would help shape the perception of China in the popular imagination. This chapter begins by identifying Alfred Lister, a civil servant in Hong Kong, as the previously unknown author of this English language work. It then attempts to reconstruct the structure and contents of the now lost fight book which he encountered. Lastly it investigates the consequences of the misreading of this text
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