University of Akron

About: University of Akron is a education organization based out in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Polymer & Polymerization. The organization has 17401 authors who have published 29127 publications receiving 702386 citations. The organization is also known as: The University of Akron.

Mindboggling morphometry of human brains

Abstract: Mindboggle (http://mindboggle.info) is an open source brain morphometry platform that takes in preprocessed T1-weighted MRI data and outputs volume, surface, and tabular data containing label, feature, and shape information for further analysis. In this article, we document the software and demonstrate its use in studies of shape variation in healthy and diseased humans. The number of different shape measures and the size of the populations make this the largest and most detailed shape analysis of human brains every conducted. Brain image morphometry shows great potential for providing much-needed biological markers for diagnosing, tracking, and predicting progression of mental health disorders. Very few software algorithms provide more than measures of volume and cortical thickness, and more subtle shape measures may provide more sensitive and specific biomarkers. Mindboggle computes a variety of (primarily surface-based) shapes: area, volume, thickness, curvature, depth, Laplace-Beltrami spectra, Zernike moments, etc. We evaluate Mindboggle's algorithms using the largest set of manually labeled, publicly available brain images in the world and compare them against state-of-the-art algorithms where they exist. All data, code, and results of these evaluations are publicly available.

Comfort Theory: a unifying framework to enhance the practice environment.

Abstract: The application of theory to practice is multifaceted. It requires a nursing theory that is compatible with an institution's values and mission and that is easily understood and simple enough to guide practice. Comfort Theory was chosen because of its universality. The authors describe how Kolcaba's Comfort Theory was used by a not-for-profit New England hospital to provide a coherent and consistent pattern for enhancing care and promoting professional practice, as well as to serve as a unifying framework for applying for Magnet Recognition Status.

Advanced structural materials : properties, design optimization, and applications

Abstract: Introduction Introduction to Advanced Materials, W.O. Soboyejo Novel Materials Small Scale Contact and Adhesion in Nano- and Bio-Systems, Y. Cao and W.O. Soboyejo Mechanical Characterization of Thin Film Materials for MEMS Devices, J. Lou Silicon-Based Microelectromechanical Systems (Si-MEMS), S.M. Allameh Porous Metallic Materials, J. Zhou Advanced Structural Materials A Thermodynamic Overview of Glass Formation Abilities: Application to Al-Based Alloys, A. Zhu and G.J. Shiflet NiTi-Based High-Temperature Shape-Memory Alloys: Properties, Prospects, and Potential Applications, R. Noebe, T. Biles, and S.A. Padula II Cobalt Alloys and Composites, M. Freels, P.K. Liaw, L. Jiang, and D.L. Klarstrom The Science, Technology and Applications of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, T.S. Srivatsan and S. Vasudevan Metal Matrix Composites: Types, Reinforcement, Processing, Properties and Applications, T.S. Srivatsan and J.J. Lewandowski Titanium Alloys: Structure, Properties and Applications, F. MacBagonluri and W. Soboyejo High Temperature Materials Niobium Alloys and Composites, K.S. Chan Mo-Si-B Alloys for Ultrahigh Temperature Applications, J.H. Perepezko, R. Sakidja, and K.S. Kumar Nickel Based Alloys, W.O. Sobeyejo

Segmented Assimilation, Local Context and Determinants of Drug Violence in Miami and San Diego: Does Ethnicity and Immigration Matter?1:

Abstract: Does the ethnic and immigrant composition of a community and existence of immigrant enclaves or barrios influence community level drug violence? This study explores the relationship between these and other factors in Miami and San Diego census tracts We employ data about the distribution of Cubans, Central Americans, Haitians, Mexicans and Southeast Asians, controlling for social and economic influences of drug versus non-drug violence We also analyze the impact of various waves of immigration and immigrant communities to understand the circumstances under which drug violence occurs or is limited at the census tract level The findings lend some support to the positive and negative aspects of Portes and Rumbaut's (2001) segmented assimilation hypothesis in Miami and San Diego neighborhoods The strength of this conclusion varies and is contingent upon ethnic composition, new versus old immigration, and the all-encompassing effects of economic deprivation