Authors of the article created an overall assessment metric using a deep learning autoencoder to directly compare clinical outcomes in a comparison of lower limb amputees using two different prosthetic devices—a mechanical knee and a microprocessor-controlled knee. The proposed methods were used on data collected from ten participants with a dysvascular transfemoral amputation recruited for a prosthetics research study.

Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions.

Weekly newspaper from Ralls, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Ralls, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates astrology prediction and a ritual to heal from poisoning.

Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates astrology prediction and a ritual to heal from poisoning.

Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates astrology prediction on Gajay using rice, water, incense, and a rosary. When he dips rice into the water, if there is any spirit harming the patient, then the rice will be scattered at the edges of the bowl. If cursed, the rice will stand upward. He concludes that no spirits are harming Gajay; however, he recommends Gajay to offer appeasement wine to the local deity.

Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates astrology prediction on Gajay using rice, water, incense, and a rosary. When he dips rice into the water, if there is any spirit harming the patient, then the rice will be scattered at the edges of the bowl. If cursed, the rice will stand upward. He concludes that no spirits are harming Gajay; however, he recommends Gajay to offer appeasement wine to the local deity.

Bonism is a traditional form of worship involving rituals related to healing and the earth. Some Bon rituals are performed only by certain individuals (Bonpos). In this recording, Bonpo Karma Wangdi demonstrates a ritual appeasement of Mamo (also known as Lamringbu). His wife and extended family are present because they have not seen this ritual performed for the last 15 years. Mr. Wangdi is the last known Bonpo in Chema village in the Trashi Yangste District of Bhutan. He also belongs to the first generation of Dakpa speakers who started speaking Tshangla in their childhood.

Bonism is a traditional form of worship involving rituals related to healing and the earth. Some Bon rituals are performed only by certain individuals (Bonpos). In this recording, Bonpo Karma Wangdi demonstrates a ritual appeasement of Mamo (also known as Lamringbu). His wife and extended family are present because they have not seen this ritual performed for the last 15 years. Mr. Wangdi is the last known Bonpo in Chema village in the Trashi Yangste District of Bhutan. He also belongs to the first generation of Dakpa speakers who started speaking Tshangla in their childhood.

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Abi Phôding. If someone suddenly has a hearing problem, they could have been cursed by Abi Phôding. To appease her, they put a ladle, an eggshell, and wine at the tri-junction, call her name three times, and ask her to give her ear.

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Garpo, also known as Nepo. These involve raising and/or sacrificing a pig, depending on the patient.

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Lamring Mü ritual which is used to chase away spirits before taking a sick person to the hospital. First, some simple ritual ceremonies are performed at home to clear the spirits. This is because if the doctor or nurse injects the sick person, the spirit within the sick person’s body could instantly die. Mr. Wangdi is the last known Bonpo (practitioner of Bon rituals) in Chema village in the Trashi Yangste District of Bhutan. He also belongs to the first generation of Dakpa speakers who started speaking Tshangla in their childhood.

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Mamo, the holder of all sickness. Three flags representing the father, mother, and son of Mamo are used to request forgiveness for any wrongdoing.

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease the male spirit Phoshing and the female spirit Moshing. A smoke offering is made by mixing flour with dry meat, wine, and water.

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Tshong Tshongma. This is a very important deity in eastern Bhutan, especially to the people in its vicinity. People bow three times and give offerings. When someone is seriously ill near Tshong Tshongma, they would sacrifice an ox as an offering.

Video of the Fall 2022 Doctoral and Masters commencement ceremony that honors graduates from the College of Music, College of Information Science, College of Business, College of Science, and the College of Visual Arts and Design. The video begins with a series of clips featuring: a narrator explaining the history and accomplishments of the University of North Texas; two students explain why UNT is an excellent school; and other students share their stories regarding their college journeys and the struggles they faced in obtaining a degree. The ceremony begins with Natasha Beckford, a doctoral student, singing the Star-Spangled Banner after the graduates and faculty walk into the Coliseum. Victor Prybutok, Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School and Vice Provost for graduate education, and Neat Smatresk, UNT's President, open the ceremony with speeches congratulating the graduates on their accomplishments and explaining the history of the hood ceremony. Brandon Buzbee, vice president of university advancement, closes the ceremony with words of encouragement and the singing of the alma malter by Natasha Beckford.

Video of the Fall 2022 Doctoral/Masters I commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas' Coliseum. The video begins with a series of clips featuring: a narrator describing the founding history of the university, two students explaining why others should attend the university, and a compilation of graduates expressing gratitude for the university and celebrating their accomplishments. Natasha Becker, a doctoral student, sang the national anthem after the graduates and faculty marched into the auditorium. Dr. Victor Prybuthok, Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School, gave opening remarks for the ceremony while congratulating the graduates on their degree. Dr. Neal Smatresk, president of the university, gave a speech encouraging the students to make a difference in the world. Dr. Michael Williams, chancellor of the North Texas system, gave his congratulations to the graduates. Dr. Cathy Bryce, a past chair of the Alumni Association, gave closing remarks before a doctoral student sung the Alma Mater as students and faculty exit the auditorium.

Weekly newspaper from Elgin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Article talks about how the number of described contact sites between different subcellular compartments and structures in eukaryotic cells has increased dramatically in recent years, which has substantially reinforced the well-known premise that these kinds of connections are essential for overall cellular organization. The authors discuss contact sites involving plant lipid droplets (LDs), including LD-endoplasmic reticulum (ER) connections that mediate the biogenesis of new LDs at the ER, LD-peroxisome connections.

This article is a review of friction stir additive manufacturing (FSAM) and additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) and provides a systems approach framework and a conceptual process model to guide researchers.

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Video describing how to set up UNT Music Library's Accessibility Station. The video also demonstrates how to create Braille music using technologies and software available at the Accessibility Station.

Photograph of Onstead graduate fellow Katherine Santos sharing a Patricia Lester gown in an acid-free box, presenting it to a group of UNT Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program attendees sitting at tables in the Texas Fashion Collection's workspace in Welch Street Complex 1.