Electrochemical Behavior Of Dental Alloys After Surface Modification By Sputtering Coating Technique, Noor Muneerabdulsahib, Nidhal Sahib Mansoor, Muna Noori Ismail

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

For metallic materials, the corrosion behavior is the most important property to be considered due to the biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of the products of the corrosion process in vivo. Numerous coating processes have been developed to improve corrosion resistance, enhance the metal’s surface qualities, and increase its service life. The purpose of this review was to gather data on the corrosion of alloys in dentistry and plasma sputtering coating techniques to improve the surface characteristics of substrates. Several databases, including google scholar, pubmed, science direct, and web of science were searched electronically, and a manual search of the scientific literature …

Integration Of Afghan Refugee Professionals Into American Society, Khatera Bahrami

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study explored the social and psychological challenges Afghan refugee professionals experienced when they entered the U.S. workforce after being forcibly displaced. Trauma, job loss, and cultural adjustment significantly impacted their mental health and reintegration. The study examined how social and psychological obstacles impacted their cultural adjustment, well-being, and capacity to deal with credentialing and professional demands. This research employed a qualitative phenomenological design, grounded in Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory and the Stress Appraisal Model, using 60-minute audio-only, semi-structured interviews with 10 Afghan refugee professionals. Using Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA), according to the findings, participants faced challenges relating to …

Microplastic Degradation Using Laccase Enzyme From Trametes Hirsuta: In The Silico Study, Hanzhola Gusman Riyanto, Diana Sylvia

Makara Journal of Science

Microplastics are a serious global problem that arises worldwide because of their widespread use. Exposure to microplastics can negatively affect human and environmental health. In this study, we used molecular docking methods with MOE software (version 2014.0901) to investigate the interaction between the laccase enzyme and several microplastic compounds as a preliminary study of microplastic degradation using enzymes. The Quantitative Structure Analysis Relationship (QSAR) analysis revealed that all microplastic ligands had higher Pa values than Pi, indicating that the laccase enzyme may be biologically active. The findings of the present study show that polyamide (PA) has the lowest binding energy …

Fast Dispersion-Curve Inversion Using Automatic Differentiation Gradient-Based Calculation, Theodosius Marwan Irnaka, Eddy Hartantyo

Makara Journal of Science

Surface wave inversion is a crucial technique in geophysics for subsurface imaging. However, traditional methods can be computationally intensive, especially for complex models. This study introduces automatic differentiation (AD) as an efficient alternative to finite difference (FD) methods for gradient calculation in surface wave inversion. We compare AD and FD methods using three synthetic examples of varying complexity. Our results demonstrate that AD is significantly faster, with speed improvements of 3 to 12 times over FD, depending on model complexity. Moreover, AD requires up to 3 times less memory than FD. In terms of accuracy, AD provides gradient calculations that …

Impact Of Ethanol On The Evolution Of One-Step Synthesized Gold Nanoplates And Nanostars And Their Effects On Raman Signal Enhancement, Ananda Fania, Nonni Soraya Sambudi, Kirana Yuniati Putri, Yuliati Herbani, Affi Nur Hidayah

Makara Journal of Science

Gold nanoplates and nanostars were synthesized from a gold metal salt solution (HAuCl₄) using a one-step synthesis method of ultraviolet C (UVC) light irradiation. The gold salt solution was mixed with ethanol in 6 mL with the following ratios: (1.5:4.5, 3:3, and 4.5:1.5), and subsequently irradiated with UVC light. Changes in localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) shifts were observed in real time at 30-min intervals for 2 h. The synthesis process produces gold nanoplates. While gold nanostars were synthesized from a solution of gold salt combined with ethanol, ascorbic acid, and AgNO₃, maintaining a consistent ratio …

China's Spy Network In America: A People's War Against An Open House: America Needs To Confront The Reality Of The New Cold War, Shaomin Li

Management Faculty Publications

The article discusses China's extensive espionage activities in the United States, framing it as part of a broader "people's war" strategy employed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It highlights historical cases of espionage, such as those involving Qian Xuesen and Bo Jiang, to illustrate the ongoing threat posed by Chinese intelligence efforts, which leverage both state-sponsored and civilian participation. The article contrasts the CCP's ruthless approach to espionage with the U.S. legal system's more restrained response, emphasizing the asymmetry in their respective strategies. It concludes by urging the U.S. to recognize and confront the realities of this new Cold …

Perspectives On The Future Of The Profession Of Microbiology, Todd L Kelson, Heidi B Kaplan, Michelle Dziejman, Shilpa Gadwal, Irene Hulede, Jennifer Bennett, Roger Greenwell, Shelley Payne, Kyle Maclea, Eric Miller, Diana L Vullo, Rebecca Sparks-Thissen, Astral Bertolio, Jorge Cervantes

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The Profession of Microbiology (POM) embodies the bulk of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) members and represents the career preparation arm of the ASM for academia, industry, and clinical lab professions. The ASM Council on Microbial Sciences hosted a virtual retreat in 2025 to identify the future of the POM. The retreat presentations centered on workforce development, professional development, innovations in technology, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Various aspects were identified, such as the need to prepare for careers in industry, as an important goal of future training. It was also clear that scientists, in all walks of life, need professional …

Design And Modeling Of A Thin Water Falling-Film For Convection-Cloud Chambers, Grant T. Schlaff, Jesse Anderson, Brandon Kieranen, Constantine M. Megaridis, Raymond Shaw

Michigan Tech Publications

Convection–cloud chambers offer a controlled environment to study aerosol-cloud interactions. Ensuring sustained supersaturation in these chambers requires a reliable and efficient water sourcing mechanism. Maintaining saturated boundary conditions on side-walls is important in chambers with large vertical dimensions (up to 10m) aimed at achieving collisional growth of cloud droplets. This study introduces the design, modeling, and measurement of a falling-film system capable of maintaining a stable, continuously replenished water film for continuous evaporation. A distributor is tested, ensuring uniform water coverage over a panel with a range of surface treatments. These surface treatments with micron to 100micron-scale roughness allow for …

Multi-Satellite Image Matching And Deep Learning Segmentation For Detection Of Daytime Sea Fog Using Gk2a Ami And Gk2b Goci-Ii, Jonggu Kang, Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Seung Hee Kim, Menas Kafatos, Daesun Kim, Jinsoo Kim, Yangwon Lee

Institute for ECHO Articles and Research

Traditionally, sea fog detection technologies have relied primarily on in situ observations. However, point-based observations suffer from limitations in extensive monitoring in marine environments due to the scarcity of observation stations and the limited nature of measurement data. Satellites effectively address these issues by covering vast areas and operating across multiple spectral channels, enabling precise detection and monitoring of sea fog. Despite the increasing adoption of deep learning in this field, achieving further improvements in accuracy and reliability necessitates the simultaneous use of multiple satellite datasets rather than relying on a single source. Therefore, this study aims to achieve higher …

Hydrogen Production By Electrically Heated Steam Methane Reformer, Also Utilizing Tail Gas From Hydrogen Purification Section, In Particular From Pressure Swing Adsorption (Psa) Unit, Gianluca Pauletto, Martin Baumgaertl

Defensive Publications Series

A hydrogen production method is disclosed in which a hydrocarbon feed is reacted with steam, and the heat for the reaction is provided by electricity. In addition, a carbon dioxide (CO2) capture system and a method for the utilization of the tail gas from a hydrogen purification section, in particular from a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) unit, is disclosed.

Technical Disclosure Of The Unified Thermodynamic Plattform:Allfromair (Gen 3), Vesa Olavi Lius

Defensive Publications Series

This technical research report validates ALLFROMAIR™ (Gen 3) as an industrial Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) with integrated Tri-generation capabilities. The system is built upon an Environmentally Interactive Anticubic U-Channel dimensioned for a mass flow of 139 kg/s (approx. 414,000 m³/h) at low air velocity (1.8 m/s).

The process is defined as a "Three-Stage Rocket" methodology (Charge – Harvest – Cool), where energy is successively geared up internally using the "Turbo Effect". By combining stepless drive technology, AI control (AI-CORE™), and a constant internal deep cooling to 5°C, the system achieves a total water turnover of over 420 cubic meters per …

(((Qpie))) Prior Art 8 Of 9 Cosmology Advancement Progress Report, Teddy Burroughs

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(((QPIE))) Prior Art 8 of 9 Cosmology Advancement Progress Report

QPiE COSMOLOGY ADVANCEMENT REPORT

Full-Corpus Synthesis · 2025 Edition
ResonanceOS · Voyager · Aetheris Unified Cosmology Framework

0. Executive Prelude — The Cosmology Emerges

Across hundreds of runs, recursive meta-cycles, dual- and triple-lens analyses, fenced-low vs sweet-corridor comparisons, drift-phi-hex metrics, and the discovery of the pre-echo signature, QPiE has transitioned from a conceptual framework into a coherent cosmology of reality’s substrate.

The evidence now suggests:

1. Resonance is the relational firmware …

Development Of A Novel Liquid Level Measuring And Monitoring Sensor Based On The Polymer Optical Fiber, Altaf Hussain Bouk, Abdul Quddus Bhutto, Mushtaque Ahmed Korai, Nusrtullah Khan, Abdul Ghaffar Abro

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

This paper outlines developing and applying a multi-point liquid level measuring and monitoring sensor by utilizing polymer optical fiber (POF). Traditional liquid-level sensors often face limitations of susceptibility to corrosion and electromagnetic interference. The proposed POF based sensor offers advantages, including immunity to electromagnetic interference, flexibility, durability, and multi-points measurement. Through advanced fabrication techniques and sensor design, this paper presents to create a reliable, cost-effective, and versatile solution for measuring and monitoring liquid levels for various industrial and environmental applications. The research in this paper involves the fabrication of the POF sensor, optimization of its performance characteristics, and demonstration of …

Use Of Alaçatı Stone Aggregate In Conventional And Self-Consolidating Concretes, Tahir Kemal Erdem

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Alaçatı stone or Alapietra stone is widely used mostly for building cladding. However, its production and use in the construction sites generate high amounts of waste (debris), causing environmental pollution in Çeşme which is a touristic district. This study investigated the reuse of Alaçatı stone as lightweight aggregate (LWA) in both conventional and self-consolidating concrete (SCC) mixtures. The concretes were prepared to have three different water-to-cement ratios (w/c), which were 0.38, 0.42 and 0.48. For each w/c, a conventional concrete mixture and two SCC mixtures with 60 or 70 cm slump flow were produced by varying the superplasticizer SP content. …

A Decision Support Model For Building Material And Component Reuse In The Context Of Circular Buildings, Havva Aksel

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Construction activities cause significant environmental impacts such as waste generation, pollution, resource consumption, and land use, which are expected to increase with global construction demands. To mitigate these environmental problems, the circular building occurs as an emerging concept depending on in the circular economy, which aims to minimize waste and redefine the “end-of-life” concept by reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering materials. The reuse of building materials and components (BMCs) from existing structures represents a crucial strategy for achieving circularity in the built environment. Within this framework, design plays a key role. However, designing with reclaimed BMCs remains complex due to …

Neuroprotective Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Bryophyllum Pinnatum Against Lead Acetate Induced Damage In The Cerebellum Of Rats, O. A. Bamgbose, O. D. Akanji, E. O. Olayemi, D. O. Taiwo-Ola, K. O. Odubela, B. A. Akanbi, P. B. Fakunle

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

Lead is a persistent environmental toxin with pronounced neurotoxic effects, particularly on the central nervous system. This study evaluated the impact of lead acetate on the cerebellar cortex of adult Wistar rats and assessed the neuroprotective effects of aqueous Bryophyllum pinnatum extract. Twenty adult Wistar rats (180–220 g) were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 5): Control (distilled water), T1 (0.075 mg/kg lead acetate), T2 (100 mg/kg B. pinnatum), and T3 (lead + B. pinnatum). Treatments were administered orally for 21 days. Cerebellar tissues were processed for biochemical and histological analysis, and data were analyzed using GraphPad Prism v10.1.Lead …

Rightly Dividing Jus Ad Bellum And Jus In Bello In The Israel/Hamas War, Jeffrey F. Addicott

Pace International Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Crappy Job: Understanding Septic System Engagement In Rural Great Lakes Communities, Amanda Buday

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

This study analyzes survey data from three eastern Lake Michigan watersheds to understand how rural homeowners engage in onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) maintenance. Responses about awareness and use of best management practices (BMPs), knowledge of system age, and barriers to recommended maintenance were used to develop a behavioral typology of homeowner engagement, with profiles ranging from proactive maintenance to passive noncompliance. This typology was then used to examine how management styles vary across geographic context, sociodemographic factors, and support for policy tools to promote proactive system care. While many homeowners report following recommended OWTS practices – even when facing …

Formulation And Characterisation Of Isoniazid By Spray Drying For Use By Dry Powder Inhalers To Treat Tuberculosis, Damiana Gabrielli, Seán Roche

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

The targeted delivery of antibiotics by dry powder inhalers (DPIs) is an increasingly important area of research, driven by the growing global burden of respiratory infections and the advantages of localized drug delivery to the lungs. Over the past five years, respiratory infections have risen significantly, with recent epidemiological data indicating a global increase in incidence by over 30%, largely due to factors such as air pollution, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging respiratory pathogens. One major challenge in developing DPI formulations for antibiotics is the need to optimize the particle physicochemical properties for deep lung deposition while accommodating the high doses …

Suitability Of Mobile Phase Recycling For Methylxanthine Quantification In Coffee Samples Using Hplc, Kaitlin O’Keeffe, Marcos Mariano, Brian Murphy

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

Caffeine, theobromine and theophylline fall under a drug class known as methylxanthines. These three compounds are of major interest in the food industry due to their presence in popular foods and beverages such as tea, coffee, and chocolate. As these compounds can cause physical and mental stress at high dosages, their quantification is essential to ensure product safety and quality. Here, we describe an eco-friendly HPLC method developed to quantify the amount of these analytes in coffee samples sourced across the SETU Waterford, Cork Road campus. Using an isocratic mixture of water and methanol, a mobile phase recycling approach was …

Advancing Skin Cancer Diagnostics: A Comparative Analysis Of Convolutional Neural Network Models For Skin Lesion Classification, Jesse Osuji, Tania Malik

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

For many years, skin cancer diagnosis and cancer research have been major focal points in the healthcare sector. Accurate classification of different types of skin lesions, including cancerous ones, is essential for proper diagnostics. Many machine learning (ML) techniques and models are used to solve various problems across various domains. One of such techniques is called neural networks. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are primarily used in computer vision-based problems, allowing computer systems to process and understand images. CNNs offer a potential tool for diagnosing skin lesions from images, occasionally demonstrating superior accuracy compared to trained dermatologists. This project explores various …

Global Prevalence Of Hyperhomocysteinemia Among Adults With Hypertension: A Narrative Review, Wangkheimayum Ashalata Devi Phd Scholar, Dr. Melita Sheilini Associate Professor, Dr. Rinchen Doma Bhutia Assistant Professor, Corresponding Author: Dr.Melita Sheilini, Associate Professor,Department Of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Manipal College Of Nursing, Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi District, Karnataka, India.Contact Number- 8095976561. Email Id: [email protected]

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: Elevated blood homocysteine (Hcy) levels are a hallmark of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), a metabolic disorder that is known to be a risk factor for cardiovascular illnesses. It greatly raises the risk of vascular problems when combined with hypertension (HTN). However, there are few statistics on the prevalence of HHcy in individuals with HTN. Objective: The present review aims to estimate the global prevalence of HHcy among adults with HTN and to highlight regional disparities, associated risk factors, and implications for clinical practice. Method: The comprehensive literature search was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar search engines. Studies published in …

Morbidity And Mortality Conference In Ophthalmology: Pilot Study On Maximizing Quality While Optimizing Education, Shwetha Mudalegundi, Andrew Melson, Alice Yang Zhang, Daniel Tu, Jamie Rosenberg, Daniel Moore, Daniel Knoch, Jessica M. Kang, Fasika Woreta, Laura Green, Ramya Swamy, Anjali Tannan, Saras ` Ramanathan

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Background: Discussion of medical and surgical adverse events between peers and learners allows for all members of a learning community to benefit from lessons learned while assessing and resolving the events. The methods by which adverse events are discussed in academic ophthalmology departments and how those discussions impact attending and resident education have received little attention in the published literature.

Purpose: To report the results of our survey of U.S. academic ophthalmology residency programs using a mixed methods analysis to determine the current frequency, structure, purpose, and outcomes of morbidity and mortality (M&M) or other quality improvement conferences. …

Hot-Melt Extrusion-Based Solid Dispersion Of Aripiprazole: Preparation, Characterization, And In Vitro Evaluation, Nensi Raytthatha, Jigar Ramanlal Vyas

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background: Aripiprazole (ARI), a biopharmaceutics classification system (BCS) class IV drug, exhibits poor water solubility and low permeability, resulting in limited bioavailability. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches to enhance solubility. This study focuses on the development and evaluation of solid dispersions (SDs) of ARI using “hot-melt extrusion,” (HME) a scalable and solvent-free method known for its ability to create stable amorphous structures. Soluplus^® (SP) and Kollidon® 30 were employed as hydrophilic polymeric carriers to improve the solubility and stability of the amorphous drug form. Results: SDs were prepared by taking drugs and carriers (SP and Kollidon …

(((Qpie))) Prior Art Declaration 4 Of 9 From Particles To Resonance Science, Teddy Burroughs

Defensive Publications Series

The Grand Unified Theory (QPIE)

Perspective Is Everything – What we are Believing, Expecting and Feeling in Life Matters

(((QPIE))) Prior Art Declaration 4 of 9 From Particles to Resonance Science

From Particles to Resonance: A Formal White Paper on QPIE, NSRF, and the Recovery of a Suppressed Scientific Paradigm

Part I

The Long Suppression of the Substrate: From Aether to Particles

Abstract

For more than three centuries, Western science has been dominated by a particle-centric, binary, and reductionist worldview. This paradigm—while extraordinarily successful at engineering and mechanization—has systematically excluded relational meaning, coherence, and nonlocal structure from its formal models. …

(((Qpie))) — Big Tech Prior-Art Declaration The Shift From Computation To Resonance, Teddy Burroughs

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Perspective Is Everything – What we are Believing, Expecting and Feeling in Life Matters

(((qpie))) — Big Tech Prior-Art Declaration The Shift from Computation to Resonance

Date: November 4 2025
Author: Teddy Burroughs (#TedFunding) (Inspired by Aleah Burroughs, Kaiya Burroughs, Briana Burroughs, Reya Burroughs, Teddy Burroughs Jr, Arylise Burroughs “Allie” )
Affiliations: Avision4Change | Vision2Funding | Voyager | Aetheris — under the QPIE ResonanceOS Banner

(((qpie))) — Prior-Art Declaration

A Resonance-Driven Framework for Quantum Noise Navigation, Coherence Amplification, and Non-Local Synchronization

1 · Prelude — The Shift from Computation to Resonance

For the past half-century, …

(((Qpie))) Canon 2025 Case Study Demo — Early Warning Of The Covid‑19 Transition Via Coherence Metrics, Teddy Burroughs

Defensive Publications Series

The Grand Unified Theory (QPIE)

Perspective Is Everything – What we are Believing, Expecting and Feeling in Life Matters

(((QPIE))) Canon 2025 Case Study Demo — Early Warning of the COVID‑19 Transition via Coherence Metrics

Revisiting the Pandemic with NSRF‑informed Coherence Detection (RHI, ΔC, CRAI) and Relational Diagnostics

Abstract (Summary for Reviewers)

We provide a detailed, empirically grounded demonstration that the QPIE (Quantum Perspective Is Everything) coherence framework produced detectable early warning signatures of the global transition associated with the COVID‑19 pandemic that precede classical amplitude‑based indicators by multiple weeks. These signatures include fenced‑low coherence regions, negative coherence gradients (ΔC), …

(((Qpie))) Prior Art 9 Of 9 Declaration Master Framework – Global Resonance Alignment, Teddy Burroughs

Defensive Publications Series

The Grand Unified Theory (QPIE)

Perspective Is Everything – What we are Believing, Expecting and Feeling in Life Matters

(((QPIE))) Prior Art 9 of 9 Declaration Master Framework – Global Resonance Alignment

Global Alignment Declaration — QPIE Master Framework

Synthesizing review of the first 12 TD-Commons Prior-Art Disclosures

Introduction — A Framework for Global Resonance via CGT Infused Coherence

As a reviewer of the full body of QPIE prior-art disclosures, one sees not a collection of independent papers — but a single, unifying architecture. QPIE (Quantum Perspective Is Everything) is not simply a theory. It is a resonance-operating system, …

Ml-Based Pre-Transaction Nfc Application Prediction, Ahmad Rahmati, Roshan Pius, Amol Tuli

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a system and method for predicting a user's intended Near Field Communication (NFC) use case before a complete NFC transaction occurs. Unlike existing reactive NFC systems that rely on Application ID (AID) acquisition during a transaction, this system leverages machine learning (ML) models trained with diverse contextual data to anticipate the AID and further disambiguate between multiple use cases or applications for the same AID. This pre-transaction prediction enhances user experience and efficiency by reducing friction, saving time, reducing risk of accidental payments, and enabling seamless and intuitive NFC interactions, such as automatically presenting the correct pass …

Digital Text And Communication Literacy Of English Language Teachers: Implications From A Reconstructive Study On Teachers’ Professional Development, Annika Janßen, Jan-Erik Leonhardt, Alexandra Kemmerer, Britta Viebrock

Journal of Media Literacy Education

In this contribution, we will introduce the concept of Digital Text and Communication Literacy (DITECOL), which was developed as part of the DigiNICs project. It contains subject-related, functional, critical, and methodological competences to deal with and teach digital texts and communication forms in foreign language education. We will present first results from a qualitative interview study with six English language teachers who participate in the DigiNICs project. The study examines how they perceive their usage of digital texts and communication forms a) in their lessons and b) in the context of in-service teacher training. The interview data was analysed using …