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Whole-head functional brain imaging of economic risk decision making and transcranial photobiomodulation with fNIRS and EEG
(2020-09-08)Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG) are two non-invasive brain imaging or mapping modalities that allow us to measure cerebral hemodynamic and electrophysiological changes in the ... -
"Why Didn't They Ask Us?": Memories Of Muslim Young Adults In Public Schools In The U. S. September 11, 2001
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2010-11-01)Where were you on September 11, 2001? How did that day change your life? How would you remember September 11, 2001 if you were a young Muslim in the United States during this time, if you become the "enemy"? Young ... -
Why Do People Engage In Social Computing? A Need Fulfillment Perspective
(Information Systems & Operations Management, 2008-08-08)With the trend towards social interaction over the Internet and the popularity of websites such as Myspace, Facebook and Youtube among others, practitioners and researchers are motivated to explain the sudden surge in user ... -
Why People Remain in Socially Disorganized Communities: A Critique of Social Disorganization Theory
(2020-09-03)The literature surrounding social disorganization has typically focused on crime and a communities inability to influence existing social rules of behavior upon individuals (Paulsen & Robinson, 2004). This qualitative study ... -
WI-FI-BASED INDOOR LOCALIZATION USING MODEL-BASED AND DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES
(2021-08-13)This thesis investigates model-based and data-driven approaches for indoor localization using the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of Wi-Fi signals. We study multiple model-based indoor localization approaches, ... -
Wide Band-Gap Metamaterials as Seismic Shields
(2023-07-20)In the past decade, a new paradigm gained popularity among researchers aiming to protect structures from low-frequency seismic vibrations using metamaterials. However, developing a workable design for metamaterials is still ... -
Wide Field Of View Imaging Of Premotor And Sensorimotor Cortex activation patterns by functional near infrared spectroscopy
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-03-03)Functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive optical technique which can measure concentration changes of oxygenated (HbO), deoxygenated (HbR), and total hemoglobin (HbT) in brain tissue that are induced ... -
WiLDCAT: An Integrated Stealth Environment For Dynamic Malware Analysis
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2007-08-23)Malware -- a term that refers to viruses, trojans, worms, spyware or any form of malicious code -- is widespread today. Given the devastating effects that malware have on the computing world, detecting and countering malware ... -
William Dampier And James Cook: Two Windows Into The British Enlightened Exploration Of The Cultures And Societies Of The Pacific
(History, 2012-04-11)This study looks into the lives of two well-known British explorers and their own observations and interpretations of the Pacific societies and cultures that they encountered on their voyages. More specifically the study ... -
Willing to Help, but Lacking Discernment: The Effects of Victim Group Size on Donation Behaviors
(2016-05-11)Researchers and practitioners in the nonprofit domain have long lamented the tendency of people to offer greater aid to a smaller number of victims, in essence de-valuing the lives of victims as the number of victims grows. ... -
Wind Field Estimation And Its Utilization In Trajectory And Input Prediction
(Aerospace Engineering, 2014-12)This dissertation work develops a method for onboard estimation of wind field with spatial and temporal variation based on local wind vector estimation and/or measurements from multiple aircraft flying in the same airspace. ... -
Wireless Antenna Sensors for Boiler Condition Monitoring
(2018-09-10)Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is a vital technology that implements real-time condition monitoring or damage detection mechanisms for the safety assurance of structural systems such as power stations, aircrafts, ... -
Wireless Closed-loop Feedback Systems For Automatic Detection And Suppression Of Nociceptive Signals
(Biomedical Engineering, 2011-10-11)Chronic pain is an important public health issue. Several approaches have been implemented for management of chronic pain, including surgical implantation of neurostimulators. Neurostimulators have been used in clinics for ... -
Wireless Devices For Medical Applications
(Electrical Engineering, 2008-04-22)The deployment of medical electronics in healthcare plays a significant role to overcome many problems in disease treatment and diagnosis. For advanced applications, wireless solutions are preferred. The wireless technologies ... -
Wireless Health Monitoring And Improvement System For Wind Turbines
(Electrical Engineering, 2012-04-11)Wind power has become the world's fastest growing renewable energy resource. The world-wide wind power installed capacity has exceeded 120 GW. The United States has set a target of 20% wind-based electricity generation, ... -
Wireless Power Transfer for Medical and Industrial Applications
(2016-05-10)My primary research focuses on wireless power transfer technology utilizing in two different areas: medical and industrial applications. In the medical applications, my research focuses on design and optimization methods ... -
Wireless Power Transmission Based On Retro-reflective Antenna Array
(Electrical Engineering, 2014-03-12)In recent years, there is a lot of research on wireless power transmission (WPT) for various applications, such as mobile devices, electric vehicles, implanted medical devices, sensors, RFID, etc. Compared to wired power ... -
WIRELESS POWERED FLEXIBLE GASTROSTIMULATOR
Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is an effective alternative to long-term dietary and medicinal treatment for gastroparesis. This work presents the design and development of two miniature implantable battery-less ... -
Wireless Sensor Network Lifetime Analysis And Energy Efficient Techniques
(Electrical Engineering, 2007-09-17)Wireless microsensor networks is one of the most important technologies for the 21st century. In distributed sensor networks energy-aware techniques are used to reduce energy consumption. Various sensor network applications ... -
Wireless Sensor Network Testbed: Measurement And Analysis
(Electrical Engineering, 2007-08-23)Energy conservation is critical in Wireless Sensor Networks. Replacing or recharging batteries is not an option for sensors deployed in hostile environments. Generally communication electronics in the sensor utilizes most ...