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View article: Examining The Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Residential Water Use in An Aquifer-Based Urban Environment, Assessing Urban Hydrology: A Case Study of Four Communities in Alachua County, Florida
Examining The Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Residential Water Use in An Aquifer-Based Urban Environment, Assessing Urban Hydrology: A Case Study of Four Communities in Alachua County, Florida Open
One of the key challenges to urban development is balancing water demand with availability, particularly in rapidly growing populations, which is central to the United Nations' sustainable development goals. In aquifer-dependent water deli…
View article: Insights into the Identification of iPSC- and Monocyte-Derived Macrophage-Polarizing Compounds by AI-Fueled Cell Painting Analysis Tools
Insights into the Identification of iPSC- and Monocyte-Derived Macrophage-Polarizing Compounds by AI-Fueled Cell Painting Analysis Tools Open
Macrophage polarization critically contributes to a multitude of human pathologies. Hence, modulating macrophage polarization is a promising approach with enormous therapeutic potential. Macrophages are characterized by a remarkable functi…
View article: Examination of Water Use and Social Vulnerability: A Comparison of Four Communities in Alachua County, Florida
Examination of Water Use and Social Vulnerability: A Comparison of Four Communities in Alachua County, Florida Open
It is projected that about 30% of the world’s major cities will face severe water stress and urban drought from 2050 if climate change continues and has the anticipated effects (Florke et al, 2018; www.wrcwebsite.azurewebsites.net). Socio-…
View article: Enhancing the Evaluation Phase of Value Engineering in Construction Projects Through Application of Choosing by Advantages (CBA)
Enhancing the Evaluation Phase of Value Engineering in Construction Projects Through Application of Choosing by Advantages (CBA) Open
Value engineering (VE) is a systematic methodology used by a multidisciplinary team of professionals to provide value to the owner of a project, product, or service. This value can manifest in reduced cost, improved performance and quality…
View article: Prospective dynamic life cycle assessment of residential heating and cooling systems in four different locations in United States
Prospective dynamic life cycle assessment of residential heating and cooling systems in four different locations in United States Open
The residential building sector is responsible for a significant portion of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the United States (U.S.). In order to meet its climate goals, the U.S. has several initiatives underway, i…
View article: Label-free high-throughput screening via acoustic ejection mass spectrometry put into practice
Label-free high-throughput screening via acoustic ejection mass spectrometry put into practice Open
Acoustic droplet ejection-open port interface-mass spectrometry (ADE-OPI-MS) is a novel label-free analytical technique, promising to become a versatile readout for high-throughput screening (HTS) applications. The recent introduction of A…
View article: Comparison and analysis of product stage and service life uncertainties in life cycle assessment of building elements
Comparison and analysis of product stage and service life uncertainties in life cycle assessment of building elements Open
Life cycle assessment (LCA) has the potential to inform building decisions from the planning process to conceptual design. As such, there is intrinsic uncertainty that needs to be explored further to allow for proper decisions to be made. …
View article: MALDI-TOF-Based Affinity Selection Mass Spectrometry for Automated Screening of Protein–Ligand Interactions at High Throughput
MALDI-TOF-Based Affinity Selection Mass Spectrometry for Automated Screening of Protein–Ligand Interactions at High Throughput Open
Demonstration of in vitro target engagement for small-molecule ligands by measuring binding to a molecular target is an established approach in early drug discovery and a pivotal step in high-throughput screening (HTS)-based compound triag…
View article: Combining Graduate Studies, Research And International Experiences In Sustainability
Combining Graduate Studies, Research And International Experiences In Sustainability Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Combining Graduate Studies, Research and International Experiences in Sustainability Abstract A new challenge facing engineering educat…
View article: Combining Educational Studies, Research And International Experiences In Sustainable Engineering
Combining Educational Studies, Research And International Experiences In Sustainable Engineering Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Combining Educational Studies, Research and International Experiences in Sustainable Engineering Eric Beckman, Mary Besterfield-Sacre, …
View article: Campus Energy Use Prediction (CEUP) Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Study Climate Change Impacts
Campus Energy Use Prediction (CEUP) Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Study Climate Change Impacts Open
When managing the energy performance of a portfolio of buildings over time, climate change can be a threat as it can cause significant changes in energy use patterns. This paper uses artificial intelligence techniques to develop an AI-base…
View article: Safer Ambu-Bag Manual Ventilation through Addition of a Second High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter
Safer Ambu-Bag Manual Ventilation through Addition of a Second High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter Open
Experts from the Thomas Jefferson University Health Design Lab met with Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia physicians and local engineers A design was envisioned in which 3-D printed connectors could be created to add an additional HEPA Fil…
View article: A Web-Based Application to Simulate Manual Bag-Valve-Tube Ventilation
A Web-Based Application to Simulate Manual Bag-Valve-Tube Ventilation Open
What’s the Problem? The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened ventilator capacity in many locations which has led to alternative solutions to meet surge ventilator capacity including a strategy for deploying large-scale volunteer continuous bag…
View article: MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry-Based High-Throughput Screening for Inhibitors of the Cytosolic DNA Sensor cGAS
MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry-Based High-Throughput Screening for Inhibitors of the Cytosolic DNA Sensor cGAS Open
Comprehensive and unbiased detection methods are a prerequisite for high-throughput screening (HTS) campaigns within drug discovery research. Label-free matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectromet…
View article: Chemical Derivatization Enables MALDI-TOF-Based High-Throughput Screening for Microbial Trimethylamine (TMA)-Lyase Inhibitors
Chemical Derivatization Enables MALDI-TOF-Based High-Throughput Screening for Microbial Trimethylamine (TMA)-Lyase Inhibitors Open
Microbial-dependent trimethylamine (TMA) generation from dietary precursors such as choline was recently linked to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) as well as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Inhibition of TMA-generating enzymes in gut bacteria…
View article: Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Spectators’ Transportation in Collegiate Sporting Events: Comparing On-Campus and Off-Campus Stadium Locations
Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Spectators’ Transportation in Collegiate Sporting Events: Comparing On-Campus and Off-Campus Stadium Locations Open
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions related to spectator’s transportation to collegiate football events is a significant consideration in the overall carbon footprint of collegiate sporting events. Transportation mode affects CO2 emissions per …
View article: An approach to quantifying rainwater harvesting potential using imagery, geographic information systems (GIS) and LiDAR data
An approach to quantifying rainwater harvesting potential using imagery, geographic information systems (GIS) and LiDAR data Open
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software is used to analyze rainwater harvesting potential in Escambia County, Florida, USA. The approach presented can be replicated using LiDAR data, and the infrared spectrum of National Agriculture …