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Adversarial Hidden Link Threats In Meta Computing, Junjie Xiong, Mingkui Wei, Zhuo Lu, Yao Liu

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

In the emerging field of Meta Computing, where data collection and integration are essential components, the threat of adversary hidden link attacks poses a significant challenge to web crawlers. In this paper, we investigate the impact of these attacks on data collection by web crawlers, emphasizing their evasion of traditional detection methods. Through empirical evaluation, we uncover vulnerabilities in existing crawler mechanisms, particularly in code inspection, and propose enhancements to mitigate these weaknesses. Our assessment of real-world web pages reveals the prevalence and impact of adversary hidden link attacks, emphasizing the necessity for robust countermeasures. Furthermore, we introduce a mitigation …

Geochemical Assessment Of Mineral Sequestration Of Carbon Dioxide In The Midcontinent Rift, Alsedik Abousif, David J. Wronkiewicz, Abdelmoniem Masoud

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This Study Examines The Potential Of Midcontinent Rift Rocks To Facilitate Long-Term CO2 Sequestration By Providing The Necessary Ca And Mg For Carbonate Mineralization. Surface Samples Were Collected From The Oronto And Bayfield-Jacobsville Groups Around Lake Superior And Used For Petrography And X-Ray Diffraction To Determine Their Mineral Composition. Also, X-Ray Fluorescence Was Also Used To Assess Their Bulk Chemical Composition. The Samples Were Then Exposed To CO2 And Deionized Water In Teflon-Lined Vessels At 90°C, And The Resulting Leachate Fluids Were Analyzed For The Cation Released During The Testing. SEM Microscopy Was Used To Examine The Samples For Potential …

Warmonger Attack: A Novel Attack Vector In Serverless Computing, Junjie Xiong, Mingkui Wei, Zhuo Lu, Yao Liu

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

We debut the Warmonger attack, a novel attack vector that can cause denial-of-service between a serverless computing platform and an external content server. The Warmonger attack exploits the fact that a serverless computing platform shares the same set of egress IPs among all serverless functions, which belong to different users, to access an external content server. As a result, a malicious user on this platform can purposefully misbehave and cause these egress IPs to be blocked by the content server, resulting in a platform-wide denial of service. To validate the effectiveness of the Warmonger attack, we conducted extensive experiments over …

Prediction Of Surfactant Performance From Surfactant Huff-Puff In Carbonate Reservoirs Using A Data-Driven Approach And Desktop Application Development, Y. Yao, Mingzhen Wei, Y. Cui, M. Ali, J. Leng, Y. Qiu

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Surfactants have been widely used to alter the wettability of carbonate rocks from oil-wetness to water-wetness and enhanced oil recovery. One of primary methods implemented in filed applications for enhanced oil recovery is surfactant huff-puff. Currently, a large number of surfactant treatments are conducted in laboratories prior to field applications to optimize the design of surfactant huff-puff, test the performance of surfactants, and minimize failure risk. This process is time-consuming since a treatment could last from several days to more than 300 days. Moreover, a fraction of treatments could not improve oil recovery as reported in the literature. In this …

Descriptive Statistical Analysis Of Experimental Data For Wettability Alteration With Smart Water Flooding In Carbonate Reservoirs, Muhammad Ali Buriro, Mingzhen Wei, Baojun Bai, Ya Yao

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Smart water flooding is a promising eco-friendly method for enhancing oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs. The optimal salinity and ionic composition of the injected water play a critical role in the success of this method. This study advances the field by employing machine learning and data analytics to streamline the determination of these critical parameters, which are traditionally reliant on time-intensive laboratory work. The primary objectives are to utilize data analytics to examine how smart water flooding influences wettability modification, identify key parameter ranges that notably alter the contact angle, and formulate guidelines and screening criteria for successful lab design. …

Lessons Learned From Laboratory Study And Field Application Of Re-Crosslinkable Preformed Particle Gels Rppg For Conformance Control In Mature Oilfields With Conduits/Fractures/Fracture-Like Channels, Baojun Bai, Thomas P. Schuman, David Smith, Tao Song

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This Paper Surveys the Role of Re-Crosslink able Preformed Particle Gels (RPPG) in Addressing Conformance Challenges within Mature Oilfields. Despite Widespread Preformed Particle Gel (PPG) Application in 15,000+ Wells, their Limitations in Sealing Fractures and Conduits Prevalent in Mature Reservoirs Have Driven the Development of RPPG Formulations. Synthesized in Various Sizes from Micrometer to Millimeter Levels, These Environmentally Friendly RPPGs Are Tailored for Diverse Reservoir Conditions. Findings Showcase the Successful Laboratory-Scale Creation and Upscaling of RPPG Products, Offering Adaptability to Temperatures from 20 to 175°C, Customizable Sizes, Swelling Ratios (5 to 40 Times), and Re-Crosslinking Times Spanning Minutes to Days. …

Pattern Recognition For Wettability Alteration With Surfactants In Carbonate Reservoirs By Using Machine Learning, Y. Yao, Mingzhen Wei, M. Ali, Y. Qiu, Y. Cui, J. Leng

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Surfactants Are Widely Applied Agents to Interact with the Adsorbates on Carbonate Rock Surface, Which Could Alter Wettability from Oil-Wetness to Water-Wetness and Thus Enhance Oil Recovery. Surfactant Huff-Puff is Often Conducted to Achieve Wettability Alteration and Has Been Applied under Various Conditions. Currently, Many Investigations Have Been Reported to Apply Conventional Data Analysis Methods to Analyze Different Sets of Surfactant Huff-Puff Projects. Yet the Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Reveal the Inherent Patterns is Rarely Reported. in This Study, We Integrate Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Hierarchical Clustering Algorithm (HCA) to Uncover the Hidden Patterns Embedded in Global …

Volo Foundation Lecture: Science, Free Speech, And Public Choice, Bret Stephens

FIU Law Review

In an era where science, free speech, and public choice clash, the historical unity between these pillars, as envisioned by America's founding fathers, is obscured. Examining Thomas Jefferson's reverence for Bacon, Locke, and Newton, reveals a past where reason and freedom intertwined. However, contemporary challenges, epitomized by the pandemic response, illustrate a divergence. Amidst censorship and expert dominance, the vital role of public scrutiny emerges. Acknowledging the fallibility of experts and embracing free speech as essential for reasoned discourse becomes imperative. To restore the balance, humility from scientific institutions, a renewed appreciation for free speech, and public courage are necessary …

"Common But Differentiated Responsibilities” In The Paris Agreement, Henrique Schneider

FIU Law Review

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, epitomizes a political approach to climate action, devoid of scientific oversight at its inception. This political nature underscores its essence, emphasizing action over guaranteed results. With a foundation in "common but differentiated responsibilities" (CBDR), nations set diverse climate goals based on unique circumstances. However, this diversity complicates policy alignment and raises challenging questions, such as the feasibility of carbon border adjustments and intellectual property dilution. Analyzing CBDR within the Paris Agreement framework unveils its evolution, shaped by political negotiations and national actions. This study delves into the intricate interplay between politics, policy, and international …

An Unauthorized Renaissance? An Analysis Of Artists’ Claims For Copyright Infringement Against Ai Generated Art And Possible Defenses, Victoria Young

FIU Law Review

AI currently presents a novel issue in terms of copyright infringement, specifically AI generated art. Recently, a group of artists filed a class action lawsuit against several AI generated art companies. This comment evaluates the potential avenues the court may take. The artists allege these AI generated art companies directly infringed on their copyrighted works by making unauthorized copies of copyrighted works which they used to train their machine learning programs. A determination on whether AI generated art constitutes copyright infringement has not been made by the courts before. To bring a successful copyright infringement claim, a party must show …

Entre La Espada Y La Pared: Obstacles To U.S. Investment In Cuba, Thais Lopez

FIU Law Review

Investing in Cuba poses several obstacles to U.S. investors. Cuba’s new Law of Foreign Investment and new Constitution do not provide remedies or protections against the state’s takings of private property or imprisonment without charge. On the U.S. side, Title III of the Helms-Burton Act has made U.S. investors the most vulnerable to claims worth billions in damages under the Act.

What’S The Right Move? The Relation Between Relocating And Psychosocial Outcomes Among Latinx College Students, Lisa A. Lozano, Bianca T. Villalobos, Veronica Castro, Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

The study investigated the role of relocating on the mental health, psychosocial stress, and social support of 159 first- and second-year Latinx college students. Findings revealed students who relocated for college had significantly higher self-reported sense of campus belonging, and social support compared to students who did not relocate. Implications for college readiness organizations and universities with commuter populations are discussed. Future directions to enhance the understanding of Latinx students’ transitionary experiences are also reviewed.

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El estudio investigó la importancia de la reubicación en la salud mental, el estrés psicosocial y el apoyo social de 159 estudiantes universitarios Latinxs …

A Vehicle-Bridge Interaction Model Considering Contact Patch Size And Vehicle Self-Generated Excitation – A Theoretical Study, Zhenhua Shi, Yahya M. Mohammed, Nasim Uddin, Genda Chen

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This paper presents an improved theoretical damped single-axle vehicle-bridge dynamic interaction model to consider the effect of the contact patch size and motor-induced vehicle excitation. The contact patch issue is critical as it determines the minimum time step for simulation and maximum identifiable frequency, while the inclusion of the motor-induced vehicle excitation benefits the design of autonomous self-driven rather than towed vehicles. Estimations of the contact patch size for both the pneumatic tire and solid wheel scenarios are discussed. The contact patch responses, which degenerate into contact point responses when the contact patch size is assumed to be infinitely small, …

The Hydration, Microstructure, And Mechanical Properties Of Vaterite Calcined Clay Cement (Vc³), Yaqiang Li, Yue Li, Hongyan Ma, Jiaqi Li

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Limestone (calcite) calcined clay cement (LC3) is a promising low-CO2 binder, but the low activity of calcite cannot compensate the reduction in clinker factor, resulting in low one-day strength and limiting its broad applications. As recent carbon capture and utilization technologies allow scalable production of vaterite, a more reactive CaCO3 polymorph, we overcome the challenge by introducing vaterite calcined clay cement (VC3), inspired by the vaterite-calcite phase change. In the present study, VC3 exhibits higher compressive strengths and faster hydration than LC3. Compared to hydrated LC3, hydrated VC3 exhibits increased amount of hemi- and mono-carboaluminate formation and decreased amount of …

Performance Of Smart Shear Keys In Concrete Bridges Under Tsunami Loading: An Experimental Study, Haibin Zhang, Xinzhe Yuan, Genda Chen, Pedro Lomonaco

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Bridges have recently been exposed to an increasing number of natural hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis. These extreme events have resulted in transverse offsets, overturning moments, and even dropping-off of superstructures due to their weak connection to substructures. These outcomes are potentially prevented or mitigated by developing and deploying sliding, modular, adaptive, replaceable, and two-dimensional (SMART) shear keys as fuse elements between superstructures and substructures. The novelty of SMART shear keys is to enable an adaptive control of both the force and displacement of bridges under different types of loads. In this study, the performance of SMART shear keys …

Skilled Worker Shortage Across Key Labor-Intensive Construction Trades In Union Versus Nonunion Environments, Tamima Elbashbishy, Islam H. El-Adaway

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Skilled labor plays a crucial role in ensuring that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards of quality and safety. However, the construction industry has been facing a labor shortage in recent years, which poses a significant challenge to the industry's growth and sustainability. Therefore, it is important to examine the characteristics of the construction skilled labor market to understand the factors that contribute to the shortage of skilled workers and develop strategies to address the issue. This paper fills this knowledge gap. To this end, the authors (1) collected and processed project documentation …

2023 Nh Field Crop And Forage Loss Report, Sarah Allen

UNH Cooperative Extension

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2023 Nh Fruit And Vegetable Crop Loss Survey Report, Jeremy Delisle

UNH Cooperative Extension

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North Haverhill Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall Information Packet - 2024, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Water Resource Protection Principles And Strategies​, Julia Peterson

UNH Cooperative Extension

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2024 Directory Of Landscape Professionals Trained In Ecological Landscaping For Water Quality Protection, Julia Peterson

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Resolving Low-Clarity Text Input On Mobile Platforms, Zheer Xu

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

Text input constitutes a critical and frequent interaction with mobile computing devices. However, the experiences on mobile text interfaces remain significantly inferior in terms of speed and accuracy, as input noise, jitteriness, and spatial variability in human input signals result in reduced clarity of the input. This hinders the ability of the text input system to accurately transform them into the intended text. The compact form factors of modern mobile and wearable devices further complicate precise input, as the input space is highly limited. The inadequate clarity of human input on these devices, therefore, necessitates precisely formatted input from users, …

The Centennial Of Meyer And Pierce: Parents’ Rights, Gender-Affirming Care, And Issues In Education, Ira C. Lupu

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

This paper was prepared for a Symposium marking the centennial of the Supreme Court’s decisions in Meyer v. Nebraska (1923) and Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925). At their inception, Meyer and Pierce reflected constitutional principles of economic freedom and parental control of their children’s education. Part I traces the path of ideas put in motion by Meyer and Pierce. These include the decline of their economic freedom component and the broader grounding of their doctrines of parental authority. Eventually, the chameleon-like legacy of Meyer and Pierce stretched to include First Amendment concerns of religious exercise and knowledge acquisition, as …

Review Essay: Marta Cartabia And Nicola Lupo, “The Constitution Of Italy: A Contextual Analysis” (2023), Francesca Bignami

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

In this review essay, I showcase aspects of Marta Cartabia’s and Nicola Lupo’s The Constitution of Italy that set it apart from standard texts and that make it an excellent resource on Italian government and public law. Then, I focus on two elements of the Italian constitutional order that are discussed in the book and that are unique when seen in comparative context—the non-hierarchical organization of the Italian judiciary and the salience of social rights. I argue that future research on these aspects of the Italian case could make an important contribution to cutting-edge debates in the field of comparative …

Modeling Fee Shifting With Computational Game Theory, Michael B. Abramowicz

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

While modern mathematical models of settlement bargaining in litigation generally seek to identify perfect Bayesian Nash equilibria, previous computational models have lacked game theoretic foundations. This article illustrates how computational game theory can complement analytical models. It identifies equilibria by applying linear programming techniques to a discretized version of a cutting-edge model of settlement bargaining. This approach makes it straightforward to alter some assumptions in the model, including that the evidence about which the parties receive signals is irrelevant to the merits and that the party with a stronger case on the merits also has better information. The computational model …

China's Anti-Secession Law: Background, Legal Significance, And Recent Developments, Donald C. Clarke

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

What is the significance of China’s 2005 Anti-Secession Law (ASL) specifically as a legal document? In other words, how if at all is it different for any practical purpose from a policy announcement? Would anything be different if it did not exist at all? What was the point of having the National People’s Congress issue it instead of, for example, the State Council (whose Taiwan Affairs Office in 2022 issued a White Paper)? What was the point of calling it a law, instead of something like “An Announcement to Taiwanese Compatriots,” as the NPC Standing Committee had done in 1979? …

Guardians Of Ethics For The Profession Of Arms: Judge Advocates Assisting Commanders To Choose The Harder Right Over The Easier Wrong, Lisa M. Schenck

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

This article provides an explanation of the unique and critical role of members of the Service Judge Advocate General’s Corps, not only as attorneys providing legal services to commanders, staff, personnel, and family members, but also as Guardians of Ethics for the military, the Profession of Arms. Moreover, military lawyers are key leaders who are responsible to lead or guide others to the right ethical decision. And when Judge Advocates are not present at the table to provide sage, educated, measured, advice—or fail to speak up and address potential ethical issues that arise or they are ignored— military leaders do …

Disability, Race, And Immigration: The Intersectional Impact Of Policing, Tania N. Valdez

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

Law enforcement officers commonly must respond to situations in which a person is experiencing acute symptoms of a mental illness. Yet from the first moment of police involvement, these community members face the possibility of negative outcomes. Consequences include officers' use of excessive force leading to injury or death, criminal arrest and prosecution that results in deprivation of liberty, separation from the community, and the creation of a permanent criminal record that affects other rights.

Although potential violence and criminalization are important reasons to avoid relying on police during mental health events, another key consideration is often ignored in the …

Copyright And The Training Of Human Authors And Generative Machines, Robert Brauneis

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

There are many limitations on copyright of which human authors can and do take advantage as they are learning. However, there is no blanket fair use immunity for use of copyrighted works to educate human authors, even though those authors typically do not go on to create substantially similar works. Human authors typically end up paying, directly or indirectly, for most of the copyrighted works from which they learn. Should it be different when human beings use copyrighted works to train generative AI models? This article concludes that it should not, in spite of two prominent arguments to the contrary. …

The Overton Window And Privacy Enforcement, Alicia Solow-Niederman

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

On paper, the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection authority seems straightforward: the agency is empowered to investigate and prevent unfair or deceptive acts or practices. This flexible and capacious authority, coupled with the agency’s jurisdiction over the entire economy, has allowed the FTC to respond to privacy challenges both online and offline. The contemporary question is whether the FTC can draw on this same authority to curtail the data-driven harms of commercial surveillance or emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

This Essay contends that the legal answer is yes and argues that the key determinants of whether an agency like the …