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Publication DATASET: Results from Cyclic Tests of Earthquake-Resistant Rectangular Walls with Mechanically-Spliced High-Strength Reinforcement(University of Kansas, 2024-01-17)This dataset includes results from tests of three reinforced-concrete walls with mechanical splices at the base under reversed cyclic lateral displacements. Details of the specimens are reported in Neupane et al. (2025). The reported data include drift ratio, lateral force (of each actuator), lateral wall displacement at the elevation of the actuator (called “P6_HL_WS10”), reinforcement strain, 3D coordinates of optical (Optotrak) markers on the bottom 100 in. of the wall, and the total lateral force. The data are provided in separate text files for each of the three specimens. An “Instrumentation Details” file is also provided that shows the location and naming scheme for each of the instruments. References: Neupane, U., Lequesne, R. D., Lepage, A., and Darwin, D., 2025, Mechanically-Spliced High-Strength Steel Bars in Earthquake-Resistant Walls, SM Report No. 165, The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, KS.Publication DATASET: Results from Cyclic Tests of Reinforced Concrete Column-Foundation Connections(University of Kansas, 2025-01-17)This dataset includes results from tests of six reinforced-concrete column-foundation connections under fully-reversed cyclic lateral displacements. Details of the specimens are reported in Niyonyungu et al. (2024) and Neupane et al. (2024). The reported data include drift ratio, lateral force, lateral column displacement at the elevation of the actuator (called “LVDT”), reinforcement strain, and the 3D coordinates of optical (Optotrak) markers on the surface of the specimens. The data are provided in separate text files for each of the six specimens. An “Instrumentation Details” file is also provided that shows the location and naming scheme for each of the instruments. References Niyonyungu, F., Lequesne, R. D., Lepage, A., and Darwin, D., 2024, Deformation Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Column-to-Foundation Connections with Anchorage/Breakout Failures, SM Report No. 161, The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, KS, 182 pp., https://hdl.handle.net/1808/35517 Neupane, U., Lequesne, R. D., Lepage, A., and Darwin, D., 2024, Behavior of Earthquake-Resistant Reinforced Concrete Column-Foundation Connections, SM Report No. 162, The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, KS, 250 pp., https://hdl.handle.net/1808/35578Publication Generalization and maintenance of language responses of developmentally delayed preschool children across trainers, school, and home settings(University of Kansas, 1982-05-31)A strategy involving manipulating the reinforcement contingencies in the training and generalization settings was used to facilitate school-to-home generalization of language responses. Four developmentally disabled preschool children were trained in a one-to-one school setting to point to two sets of pictures in multiple baseline fashion. Initial generalization to a second trainer in school and the mother at home was documented in both no-reinforcement and interspersed reinforcement probe conditions (in which a nonprobe item was reinforced on a VR-3 schedule). High levels of correct responding with the second trainer at school were maintained in both the no-reinforcement and interspersed reinforcement conditions, regardless of the sequence of conditions. The reversal design showed that for three of the four children, interspersed reinforcement was necessary to maintain high levels of correct responding at home; while deterioration, increased variability and in some instances extinction occurred when the no-reinforcement condition was in effect in the home setting. The results are discussed in relation to the applied literature on generalization and maintenance.Publication The Druze vote in Israel: between ideology, socioeconomic status, kinship, and the Nation-State Basic Law(Taylor and Francis, 2024-10-24)This study investigates the determinants of Druze voting behavior in Israel, focusing on three theoretical frameworks: ideological, socioeconomic, and kinship theories. Analyzing electoral data from 2003 to 2022, the study examines trends in voter turnout and party preferences among the Druze community. Findings reveal a complex interplay of factors influencing Druze political choices. The ideological theory suggests that shifts in political ideology, particularly in response to legislative changes such as the 2018 Nation-State Basic Law, impact Druze voting patterns. Conversely, the socioeconomic theory posits that local economic conditions, education levels, and population demographics shape voting behavior. Furthermore, the kinship theory highlights the significance of community ties and descriptive representation in guiding political allegiances. Through statistical analysis, the study identifies kinship ties, specifically the inclusion of Druze candidates within political parties, as the most significant predictor of Druze voter support. This suggests that community representation holds considerable sway over Druze political choices, transcending the influence of ideology and socioeconomic factors. In conclusion, while all three theories offer valuable insights, the dominance of the kinship theory underscores the importance of identity and descriptive representation in shaping Druze electoral outcomes in Israel.Publication Oral History from the Life of Mariia Dobrotvorskaia, née Maliavich, as recorded by her son(2025)This oral history presents reminiscences from the life of Mariia Dobrotvorskaia, from her childhood and youth, when she lived Russia and Ukraine, and from her adult life after emigrating to the United States. The oral history consists of three files, the audio recording, the Russian transcription, and the English translation.
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