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Artificial Intelligence In Food Engineering For Food Safety, Quality Assurance, And Human Health, Ayad Abbood Abdulhasan, A. M. Mustafa, F. F. Sayyid, Marwan B. Hussein, Mohanad Muzahem Khalaf

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly reshaping food engineering by providing data-driven tools for safeguarding food safety, ensuring quality assurance, and improving human health outcomes. This review synthesizes current evidence on the application of machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the food production continuum, from raw material inspection to consumer-facing nutrition guidance. We examine how convolutional neural networks, hyperspectral imaging, and sensor-fusion approaches enable rapid, non-destructive detection of contaminants and pathogens, and how predictive models support shelf-life estimation and quality grading. We further discuss AI-enabled traceability systems, including blockchain-integrated supply chains, and the growing …

Edge Computing-Enabled Secure Federated Learning For Anomaly Detection In Industrial Iot Sensor Streams, Wijdan Noaman Marzoog Al Mukhtar

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

The rise of the Industrial IoT (IIoT) will result in a surge of IIoT devices with high-velocity data streams requiring rapid, real-time analysis of these data streams to power predictive maintenance and assure cybersecurity. Centralized cloud-based approaches to anomaly detection are hindered by their inherent latency and privacy issues while independent or stand-alone approaches to edge-based anomaly detection do not have enough data to effectively detect anomalies. This paper presents a federated learning framework to collaboratively develop an anomaly detection model from multiple edge nodes, without sharing the raw sensor data, so that data sovereignty is preserved. Two major contributions …

Microwave Thermal Pre-Treatment To Improve Nickel Extraction From Lateritic Ore, Johana Borda, Daniel Sosa, Robinson Torres

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Two heat treatment processes for a nickeliferous laterite sample are presented, one by the conventional muffle route and the other by microwave. The heating was carried out in order to improve the dissolution of nickel in an acid medium. The study describes the changes observed in the mineral for the increase in temperature as a consequence of radiation in the microwave and in the muffle. The changes in the mineral crystalline phases were analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The leaching media consisted of a 1 M sulfuric acid solution at ambient conditions for 7 h. The interaction between the reagent and …

On The Existence, Uniqueness And Stability Of Solutions Of Sdes With State-Dependent Variable Exponent, Mustafa Avci

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

We study a time-inhomogeneous nonlinear SDE with drift and diffusion governed by state-dependent variable exponents. This framework generalizes models like the geometric Brownian motion (GBM) and the constant elasticity of variance (CEV), offering flexibility to capture complex dynamics while posing analytical challenges. Using a fixed-point approach, we prove existence and uniqueness, analyze higher-order moments, derive asymptotic estimates, and assess stability. Finally, we illustrate an application where Poisson’s equation admits a probabilistic representation via a timehomogeneous nonlinear SDE with state-dependent variable exponents.

Companion Matrices Associated To Stochastic Matrices, Andreas Boukas, Philip Feinsilver

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

Starting with a stochastic matrix, we study the behavior of powers of an associated companion matrix, which has the same characteristic polynomial as the original matrix. In general the companion matrix will have negative entries while maintaining rowsums equal to 1. We will find the growth rate even if the Ces`aro limit of the sums of the companion matrix diverge. Surprisingly, in the irreducible aperiodic case the powers of the companion matrix will converge even though the norm of the matrix exceeds 1 and it has possibly negative entries.

Z+-Valued Additive Processes In Law With Nonnegative Increments, Nadjib Bouzar

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

The goal of this article is to study in depth the subclass of Z+- valued additive processes in law with nonnegative increments. We establish key distributional properties of these processes and obtain some existence results under a variety of conditions. We show that they form a subclass of the family of inhomogeneous Markov chains with spatial homogeneity. We extend the notion of factoring introduced by Sato (2004, [9]) for Rd-valued additive processes in law to their Z+-valued counterparts with nonnegative increments. We give a sufficient condition for the existence of a factoring for these processes. Lastly, we obtain their representation …

Management And Outcomes Of Pediatric Necrotizing Pneumonia In The United States, Manette Ness-Cochinwala, Kaitlin Kobaitri, Paul Martinez, Balagangadhar R. Totapally

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Introduction: Necrotizing pneumonia, an uncommon but serious condition in children, lacks comprehensive multicenter pediatric data. The objective was to assess treatment strategies and outcomes of necrotizing pneumonia in children. Methods: The Pediatric Health Information System was queried for patients, ages 30 days to 19 years, with lung necrosis. Children who received alteplase were compared with those who did not. The chi-square test, Mann-Whitney-U test, multivariable regression analysis, and propensity score matching were performed. Results: Out of a total of 2,177 children with necrotizing pneumonia, 59% had pleural effusion. A complex chronic condition (CCC) was present in 51% of patients. Resources …

Enteral Nutrition Practices During Non-Invasive Ventilation In Critically Ill Children: Secondary Analysis Of The Niv Dex En Study, Charlene P. Pringle, Peter Chang, Joie Cavazos, Tristan Dorn, Christine Allen, K. Leslie Avery, Torrey Baines, Samantha Gee, Nekaiya Jacobs, Jodi J. Bloxham, Elizabeth M. Brothers, Elizabeth Elliott, Shannon Faulkinberry, Emily F. Goldhar, Stephanie C. Hsu, K. Meghan Kendall, Christine Koshel, Ada T. Lin, Kristin K. Magner, Krishna S. Siruguppa, Kitman Wai, Anna Wanzenberg, Ann-Marie Brown

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Introduction: Despite the widespread use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), little has been published regarding enteral nutrition (EN) in this setting. This pre-planned secondary analysis of the Association of Enteral Nutrition and Dexmedetomidine Usage for Critically Ill Children Requiring Non-Invasive Ventilation study aimed to describe current feeding practices during NIV in a large sample, including differences in timing, energy and protein delivery across NIV modes and interfaces. Methods: Secondary analysis of a retrospective study of 1763 patients acutely supported with NIV over one year in fourteen PICUs in the United States. Results: 1065 subjects (60.4%) …

Understanding The Educational Needs Of Primary Care Providers Around Post-Intensive Care Syndrome In Pediatrics (Pics-P)- A Cross-Sectional Survey, Sarah Rubin, Katie Joy, Sarah Springer, Ericka Fink, Jessica Jarvis

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Introduction: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) survivors often experience new functional impairments after hospital discharge, known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in pediatrics (PICS-p). Unaddressed impairments may lead to life-long developmental delays. Primary Care Providers (PCPs) are responsible for recognizing and managing PICS-p. Understanding PCP preparedness for this role is critical to optimizing recovery after critical illness. Objectives: To characterize PCP’s 1) awareness and understanding of PICS-p, 2) access to resources for PICS-p impairments, 3) barriers to post-PICU care, 4) preferred educational strategies. Methods: Cross-sectional survey of university-affiliated PCPs from October to December 2023. An anonymous, 18-item Microsoft Forms survey was …

The Effect Of Physiologic Parameters And Vasoactive Agents On Venous Resistance, Mean Circulatory Filling Pressure, And Venous Return: Multivariable Modeling Using High-Fidelity Physiologic Data And Machine Learning, Rohit S. Loomba, Juan Farias, Enrique Villarreal, Saul Flores

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Introduction: Venous parameters such as mean circulatory filling pressure, venous resistance, and venous return have largely remained theoretical concepts. In vivo characterization of these has not been frequent. This study utilized high-fidelity hemodynamic data to characterize these parameters and associated effects of vasoactive agents and other physiologic parameters in children with single ventricle parallel circulation after the Norwood operation. Methods: Physiologic data for children after the Norwood operation was collected from the T3 system, which captures data at five-second intervals. Mean circulatory filling pressure, venous resistance, and venous pressure were calculated using previously validated equations and then modeled using vasoactive …

Multicenter Quality Improvement Project To Prevent Acute Kidney Injury After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Jamie S. Penk, Tara C. Cosgrove, Katja M. Gist, Mathew G. Clark, Samir Q. Latifi, Caroline A. Rodeman, Angela M. Jarden, Matt Barhight, Christina Laternser, Rajit K. Basu, David S. Cooper, Santiago Borasino, Catherine D. Krawczeski, Bradley S. Marino

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Objective: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common after pediatric cardiac surgery and is associated with morbidity. We hypothesized that the incidence and severity of AKI could be decreased by a bundle of preventative interventions. Our aim was to decrease the incidence of post-operative AKI from a baseline of 41% to <30%. Methods: Prospective multicenter quality improvement project implemented in five pediatric cardiac intensive care units. The inclusion criteria were patients under 18 years of age undergoing a Society of Thoracic Surgeons-European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (STAT) ≥3 or Fontan operation. The bundle included: 1) Daily creatinine with AKI staging 2) Balanced fluids 3) Scheduled acetaminophen 4) Age-appropriate renal perfusion pressure 5) Nephrotoxin reduction. The primary outcome measures were incidence and severity of AKI. Results: There were 599 eligible patients in the baseline period and 480 in washout/implementation. Compared to baseline, the patients receiving the bundle underwent cardiac transplantation more frequently (10.0% versus 5.8% of total cases, p=0.01). The baseline aggregate mean incidence of any AKI was 41% and severe AKI 15%, respectively. Despite adequate bundle compliance, we observed no reduction in AKI. Conclusions: This bundle of CICU interventions did not reduce the incidence or severity of AKI in this cohort. Targeting a higher risk cohort, or starting interventions in the operating room, may be areas for future investigation.

The Development And Preliminary Exploratory Validation Of The Pediatric Delirium Scale: Assessing The Feasibility And Accessibility Of A Novel Delirium Scale, Emily C. Dodenhoff, Neha Gupta, Lauren Craig, Marjorie L. Pate, Sarah D. Petrusnek, Nianlan Yang, Kimberly Smith, Allison Wooley, Yesie Yoon, Tapan Mehta, Leslie W. Hayes

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Introduction: Delirium screening and identification in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) can be a diagnostic challenge. Primarily, the burden of screening falls on the bedside nurses, who are juggling countless tasks throughout their shift. The nursing staff was concerned that the existing screen, Cornell Assessment for Pediatric Delirium (CAPD), detracted from workflow. The Pediatric Delirium Scale (PEDS) was developed to accurately identify delirium in children of all developmental abilities and improve nursing workflow. This is a single-center, double-blinded, preliminary exploratory validation study that assesses the feasibility and accessibility of PEDS. This study was performed in a busy 24-bed quaternary …

Barriers To Adherence Of Early Mobilization Protocols In The Picu, Katherine M. Rodriguez, Taemyn Hollis, Valerie Kalinowski, Marylouise Wilkerson

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Objective: Children who survive critical illness suffer many sequelae of prolonged hospitalization. National guidelines recommend pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) employ ICU care bundles to combat acquired delirium, pain, and weakness. While use of early mobility (EM) protocols has increased in PICUs, there remain challenges with adherence. Here we describe the results of a cross-sectional survey conducted at a single center tertiary PICU. The aim of this study is to better understand perceived barriers to EM in the PICU. We hypothesized that providers would be most concerned about safety of EM. Methods: A total of 94 PICU providers were included …

Prescription Practices And Outcome Analysis Of Picu Patients At A Newly Established Tertiary Care Hospital – A Retrospective Study, Madhavi Eerike, Leo Francis Chalissery, Madhusudan Samprati, Mounika Reddy V, Chandru Elango, Kalpana Mali Ramanna, Jhilmil Gupta

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Introduction: Prescription analysis studies play a crucial role in monitoring prescription patterns and establishing guidelines for effective drug delivery and healthcare management. Given the physiological differences between the paediatric and adult populations, it is essential to analyze the prescription records specifically for paediatric patients, considering their unique diseases, drugs, and dosages. Objectives: To analyse the prescribing patterns of drugs, rationality, outcomes and antimicrobial use and drugs from National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients. Methodology: A retrospective study design was employed, and data was collected from medical records, including demographic information, diagnoses, drug details …

Analyzing Mortality Trends In A Uk Pediatric Critical Care Long-Stay Patient Cohort, Trishul Kothari, Nicola Kelly, Hari Krishnan Kanthimathinathan

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Objectives: Long-stay patients in PICU are at-risk of higher mortality. The long-stay PICU population is growing larger. Identification of indicators of adverse outcomes in this cohort may provide opportunities for timely counselling and support. We aim to analyse the factors associated with higher mortality in the long-stay PICU patient cohort. Methods: Retrospective single centre study of long-stay PICU admissions defined as a PICU length of stay of at least 28 days during a three-year study period (1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020). Outcomes analysed included in-PICU mortality, and mortality within 12 months of PICU discharge. Variables analysed for association …

Iatrogenic Withdrawal Syndrome In Critically Ill Neonates: A Review Of Mechanisms, Assessment, Management, And Prevention, Isaque Nilton Dos Santos, Carolina Teixeira Goulart Peano, Ericks Sousa Soares, Helena Iturvides Cimarosti

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Considering that neonatal pain is a relevant matter given its implications and consequences, many neonates, particularly those undergoing critical care, are subjected to analgo-sedation therapies, which commonly include treatment with opioids and benzodiazepines. These drugs, however, can induce tolerance and dependency, leading to the development of the so-called iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome (IWS) which is observed following discontinuation of these therapeutic agents particularly when utilized for a prolonged period of time (>= 5 days). IWS consists of signs and symptoms manifested especially in young children, such as term and premature newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), who are …

Regenerative Tourism And Transformative Destination Management: Developing A Framework Through The Case Of County Offaly, Yi (Alex) Yu, Mary Loonam Dr, Tony Johnston

Irish Journal of Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure and Event Research

The increasing urgency of climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic transition has generated growing interest in tourism approaches that move beyond sustainability towards more transformative forms of development. While sustainable tourism has become the dominant paradigm within tourism planning and policy, it has been criticised for its emphasis on impact mitigation and its limited capacity to address systemic challenges. In response, regenerative tourism has emerged as an alternative framework that seeks to restore and enhance ecological, social, cultural, and economic systems through tourism activity.

This paper explores the potential of regenerative tourism as a framework for transformative destination management. Drawing …

School Principals’ Perspectives Regarding Successful Professional Development, Kathryn L. Bauserman, Diana Quatroche, Linda E. Martin

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This descriptive study examined K–12 principals’ perspectives on providing and supporting school‑based professional development in one Midwestern state. Survey responses from 300 principals explored how they defined successful professional development, how they determined teacher learning needs, and the challenges they encountered. Findings revealed that principals valued professional development aligned with instructional improvement, yet many relied on their control of decision‑making processes. Professional development was commonly delivered by school or district personnel, funded through limited local and state resources, and typically offered in short sessions. Principals identified success through surveys, observations, and student achievement data while noting challenges related to funding, …

The Impact Of Art-Integrated Instruction On Handwriting Development Among Primary School Students, Maryam Ahmed Alomair

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study explores the impact of art-integrated instruction on handwriting development among primary school students compared to the traditional approach. The study perceives handwriting as a form of visual and creative expression with the capacity to foster greater motivation and motor control, positioning it as more than simply a handwriting skill. A quantitative quasi-experimental pretest–post-test design was used for the study, comprising 39 primary school students divided into two main groups, namely, the experimental group (n = 20) and the control group (n = 19). For a period of four weeks, the control group continued to receive the traditional introduction …

Energy Transition And Economic Diversification In Saudi Arabia, 2005–2025, Amani Mohammed Aldukhail

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study explores the co-evolution of energy transition and economic diversification in Saudi Arabia during 2005–2025. It addresses the limited historical integration of energy-transition and diversification indicators in the Saudi context. Using a descriptive and analytical design based on secondary data, official statistics, international reports and national policy documents, the research identifies trends in renewable-energy capacity, electricity-mix reform, emissions pledges, non-oil sector performance, oil-sector developments and fiscal sustainability. The findings suggest that Saudi Arabia's energy transition has moved beyond mere policy rhetoric, particularly through plans to move away from liquid fuels in power generation and further develop renewables. Nonetheless, this …

The Influence Of Entrepreneurial Marketing On Sustainable Competitive Advantage In Tanzanian Smes: A Lower-Order Dimensional Analysis, Omari Khalifa Mbura

Business Management Review

Although entrepreneurial marketing is increasingly recognised as multidimensional, limited understanding remains of whether its individual behaviours exhibit equivalent relationships with competitive advantage, particularly when behaviours associated with the same broad dynamic-capability process are considered separately. This study examines the associations between five lower-order dimensions of entrepreneurial marketing (EM)—proactiveness, innovativeness, resource leveraging, customer intensity and value creation—and sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) among food-processing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Guided by Dynamic Capability Theory (DCT), cross-sectional survey data from 255 SMEs were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in the SEMinR package in R. …

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Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Mythbusting Cybersecurity Information Sharing And Antitrust, Terence Check

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Mandatory Arbitration: Privatizing Justice, And The Quiet Displacement Of The Civil Jury Trial, Leo Clarke

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Programmed To Please, Optimized For Obsession, Ela Ender

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Motivating Second-Order Differential Equation Models Beyond The Spring–Mass System, Katherine E. Rutherford, John C. Borger

CODEE Journal

Students in introductory differential equations courses often learn to associate specific equation types with familiar physical systems. While this approach supports procedural fluency, it can inhibit transfer learning: students recognize familiar forms rather than construct models from first principles. This paper presents a modeling-first instructional approach designed to help students recognize the shared structure of second-order differential equations across diverse contexts. Students derive governing equations from fundamental physical laws for multiple systems, including an Inductor, Resistor, and Capacitor (LRC) electrical circuit, a simple pendulum, and viscous pipe flow. Through guided comparison, students identify common components such as inertia, damping, restoring …

Ecofriendly Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles As Antimicrobial Active Agents From Its Cationic Precursors, Abdul Haris Watoni Watoni

Chimica et Natura Acta

This review presents a comprehensive survey on the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from silver nitrate precursor using plant extracts along with their characterization and antimicrobial activity assessment. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles through a green chemistry approach is increasingly in demand because it is environmentally friendly, easy to do, and efficient, especially for the purpose of antimicrobial active ingredients in disinfectant and antiseptic formulas. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles can be carried out using silver nitrate as a silver precursor and plant extracts as a source of bioreductants and capping agents. The synthesis products are then characterized using UV-Vis …

Tone From The Tip Of The Top: Board Committees And Ethical Culture, Susan A. Supina

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Ames V. Ohio Department Of Youth Services: Walking The Disparate Treatment Tightrope, Jonathan Lehr

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Defining Evidence-Based Practices From A Practitioner Perspective: An Analysis Of How The Peer Assisted School Transition (P.A.S.T.) Project Fits Within The Evidence-Based Practices Continuum, Afiya King, Hillarie Wise, Nakia Cross, Donna Dent, Andrew Jordan Williamson, Maysa Osman, Carlos A O Pavao

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: This study examines the implementation and evaluation of the Peer Assisted School Transition (P.A.S.T.) Project, an evidence-informed, peer-led intervention designed to prevent substance misuse among youth during key educational transitions. The study explores the effectiveness of the program in strengthening protective factors, reducing risk factors, and enhancing skills related to substance misuse prevention.

Methods: A mixed-methods evaluation design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through pre- and post-surveys administered to fifth- and eighth-grade students to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Qualitative data were collected through focus groups, interviews, and observations to provide contextual insight into program implementation …