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Cross-Model Watermarking Via Discriminative Samples For Secure Authentication, Juan Zhao, Yudao Sun, Zhihai Yang, Cai Xu, Hongji Chen, Fan Zhang, Jianxin Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Deep neural networks on cloud platforms face growing security threats, with AI services increasingly relying on heterogeneous models for the same task to meet diverse user needs. Existing methods fail to distinguish benign modifications from malicious attacks in cross-model scenarios. To address this challenge, we propose a non-intrusive cross-model watermarking method that generates discriminative samples as universal keys, enabling authentication without altering model parameters or architectures. Specifically, we introduce a margin enhancement loss to amplify confidence gaps between benign and malicious behaviors, ensuring high transferability across models. Both theoretical analysis and experimental results demonstrate the high efficacy of our proposed …

The Volume And Characteristics Of Research On Gastrointestinal Symptoms In ‘Natural’ Peri- And Postmenopause:: A Scoping Review, Naomi Shaw, Rebecca Abbott, Clare Pettinger

School of Health Professions

BACKGROUND: Menopause has been linked to an array of symptoms, often with adverse effects on quality of life, work and relationships. Despite evidence of economic and social impacts, and a growing population of menopausal individuals, there are significant gaps in knowledge regarding menopause. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in peri- and postmenopause are areas of uncertainty that warrant further investigation.

OBJECTIVES: Following JBI guidance, this scoping review aimed to systematically map research on GI symptoms in 'natural' peri- and postmenopause, exploring the volume and conduct of research, and variables investigated that could influence symptom experience.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Studies assessing GI symptoms (constipation, …

Analysis Of Export Competitiveness Of Main Commodities Of North Sulawesi Province, Fahrudin Zain Olilingo, Nur Aini Umar, Ivan Rahmat Santoso

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study describes the competitiveness of the main Commodity Exports of North Sulawesi Province. This research is quantitative in nature, using secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in the form of time series with a period of 5 years (2017-2021); the type of data used is the realization of the export value of the four main commodities of North Sulawesi 2017-2021. This research uses Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) analysis. The results of this study indicate (1) commodities identified as the most superior commodities of North Sulawesi, namely the commodity Animal/vegetable fats & oils, commodities fish and shrimp, …

Competitiveness Of The Secondary Sector In North Kalimantan: Quantifying The Socio-Economic Impact, Djuanda Hatta, Rusdy Setiawan, Sendi Aulia Fiantika, Echa Asinah

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The weak support for the secondary sector in providing value-added to the primary sector can potentially become a problem in increasing GRDP in North Kalimantan. This research aimed to measure the competitiveness of the secondary sector in each region in North Kalimantan and find out how socio-economic factors influence it. Quantifying competitiveness by combining the three methods, LQ, GRM, and Shift-Share analysis, was the new method. Meanwhile, Panel data regression was carried out to determine the influence of socio-economic variables on competitiveness, which consisted of Government Expenditure, Direct Investment, and Human Development Index. Based on the results of the competitiveness …

Resveratrol: A Promising Candidate For Treating A Range Of Diseases, Diaa El Din Ashraf Hemdan, Riham A. El-Shiekh

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rooted in herbal remedies and balance, spans millennia, viewing illness as Qi imbalances. The therapeutic applications of resveratrol within the realm of TCM represent a fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom and modern scientific research. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol commonly found in grapes, berries, and certain nuts, has emerged as a compound with diverse pharmacological properties that align closely with the principles of TCM. Resveratrol, ingrained in TCM, is esteemed for its health benefits like vitality and longevity. Resveratrol's pharmacological allure lies in antioxidant prowess, combating oxidative stress, and inflammation. It boasts cardioprotective traits, enhancing circulation and …

The Role Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Tcm) In Battling Neurodegenerative Disorders, Diaa El Din Ashraf Hemdan, Riham A. El-Shiekh

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Aging and aging-related diseases pose significant challenges to global public health, necessitating the urgent development of effective anti-aging therapies. In this context, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emerges as a vital complementary and alternative approach to managing these conditions. Recent research has increasingly highlighted TCM's potential to slow the progression of aging and mitigate the effects of related diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer. The body of literature on TCM's role in addressing aging-related diseases has expanded considerably, revealing various mechanisms through which these ancient practices may exert their effects. TCM encompasses a rich array of herbal formulations …

Promoting Sophomore Progression: Academic Advocates’ Perceptions Of Holistic Interventions And Data Analytics, Sarah Angela Wray Marshall

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study explored academic advocates’ perceptions regarding holistic student interventions and data analytics utilization to enhance sophomore success at their institution. This study contributes to the literature on sophomore success by providing an academic advocacy perspective and to the emerging literature using data analytics to enhance retention, persistence, and graduation rates in higher education. Multiple methods of data collection were employed, including four academic advocate interviews, document analysis, and reflexive journaling. A hybrid thematic analysis approach was used to analyze the data. By exploring practitioners’ narratives, the research addressed a gap in scholarship on how academic advocates enact their …

M3Vir: A Large-Scale Multi-Modality Multi-View Synthesized Benchmark Dataset For Image Restoration And Content Creation, Yuanzhi Li, Lebin Zhou, Nam Ling, Zhenghao Chen, Wei Wang, Wei Jiang

Computer Science and Engineering

The gaming and entertainment industry is rapidly evolving, driven by immersive experiences and the integration of generative AI (GAI) technologies. Training such models effectively requires large-scale datasets that capture the diversity and context of gaming environments. However, existing datasets are often limited to specific domains or rely on artificial degradations, which do not accurately capture the unique characteristics of gaming content. Moreover, benchmarks for controllable video generation remain absent. To address these limitations, we introduce M3VIR, a large-scale, multi-modal, multi-view dataset specifically designed to overcome the shortcomings of current resources. Unlike existing datasets, M3VIR provides diverse, high-fidelity gaming content rendered …

User Privacy In The Digital Playground: An In-Depth Investigation Of Facebook Instant Games, Sideeq Bello

LSU Master's Theses

Amid growing concerns over data privacy in web and mobile applications, this study aims to assess the privacy mechanisms in instant games on Facebook, a platform with approximately 3.03 billion monthly active users and a substantial repository of personal data. Instant Games have become increasingly popular due to their ease of access and social integration features. Investigating these games can provide insights into privacy mechanisms and practices, thereby informing the development of more fair, compliant, and user privacy-centric gaming experiences. Thus, this study proposes an integrated analytical framework that leverages a combination of descriptive, memory, and network analysis techniques to …

The Consciousness Inherent In Chasing Your Tail, Sergio M. Pellis Dr.

Animal Sentience

Who is conscious and how do we know? Complexity in behavior and cognition is certainly a clue that cannot be ignored in identifying this trait, and as Mather’s target article shows, it is hard not to imagine consciousness arising in cephalopods. But how complex is complex? An alternative may be gleaned from the fact that all living things rely on negative feedback to navigate their worlds, and this requires all sentient beings knowing what is to be stabilized in reflection to themselves. If so, consciousness is a universal trait.

The Term Consciousness And Impressive Evidence For Cephalopod Awareness, Donald M. Broom

Animal Sentience

Mather presents comprehensive evidence of cephalopod cognitive ability and of a high level of awareness. The importance of taking account of the biological functioning and adaptations to the living environment is emphasised. An argument is presented that it is better to limit the use of the word conscious to ‘not unconscious’ and to use awareness in relation to the various levels of cognitive functioning.

Female Cardioprotection In A Mouse Model Of Alcohol-Associated Cardiomyopathy, Joshua M. Edavettal, Meagan Donovan, Nicholas R. Harris, Xavier R. Chapa-Dubocq, Keishla M. Rodríguez-Graciani, Janos Paloczi, Liz Simon, Bysani Chandrasekar, Jason D. Gardner

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Chronic alcohol misuse is the leading cause of non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, and the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of alcohol-associated cardiomyopathy (ACM), particularly regarding sex-specific susceptibility and mitochondrial contributions, are not fully known. In this study, we utilized a preclinical model of chronic + binge ethanol consumption to investigate sex differences in disease severity and mitochondrial function. Male and female C57BL/6J mice were fed ethanol or control liquid diets for 30 days, with 2 binge episodes on days 10 and 30. Cardiac morphology was assessed via echocardiography and cardiac function via left ventricular pressure-volume catheterization. Mitochondrial function was evaluated ex …

Comparative Analysis Of Citrate Synthase Activity In Skeletal Muscle, Liver, And Adipose Tissue In Beef Cattle, Abigail Webb

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Mitochondrial efficiency plays a central role in determining how cattle partition nutrients toward muscle growth or adipose deposition, yet little is known about tissue-specific differences in mitochondrial density among tissues or among beef cattle. This study aimed to quantify mitochondrial density in muscle, liver, and adipose tissue samples from beef cattle and evaluate its potential relationship with metabolic efficiency. Tissue samples of semitendinosus muscle (ST), liver, and subcutaneous adipose (SC) were collected, homogenized, and analyzed for citrate synthase (CS) activity using a fluorometric assay as a proxy for mitochondrial density. Preliminary analyses revealed that the semitendinosus muscle displayed the highest …

Clinicians’ Perceptions Of Restorative Justice And Community-Based Intervention Programs For Juvenile Offenders, Jacque Timberlake

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The main goals of restorative justice and community-based intervention programs include reducing reoffending behavior, successful reintegration, and yielding greater satisfaction among participants. Although clinicians play a vital role in conducting rehabilitation methods for youth offenders, the problem was a lack of literature that explored clinicians’ perceptions of implementing more effective alternatives such as restorative justice and community-based intervention programs. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore clinicians’ perceptions of administering rehabilitative interventions for youth offenders, specifically in reducing recidivism, adequately addressing mental health concerns, and evaluating overall program effectiveness. The risk-need responsivity model and the good lives …

Senior Recital: Wallace, Trumpet; October 26, 2025, Lauren Wallace, Grace Eom

School of Music Programs

This is the thirtieth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

October 26, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

4:30 p.m.

Rattlesnakes And Enlightenment Science: An Unlikely Epistemology Of Early American Herpetology, Sahir Hismiogullari

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the hybrid epistemologies developed by early American naturalists, such as Hans Sloane, Pehr Kalm, John and William Bartram, and Benjamin Smith Barton that blended empirical observation, spiritual frameworks, and Indigenous ecological knowledge. These figures, implicitly or explicitly challenging the dominant mechanistic and reductionist models of Enlightenment science, pioneered a more holistic ecological thinking, even as they operated within colonial power structures.

Through historical and textual analysis based on letters, natural histories, and other written sources, the study reveals how these naturalists synthesized multiple ways of knowing, particularly in their encounters with New World peoples and environments. Within …

Protocol For Assessing And Managing Radon Gas Exposure Risks In Caves: A Case Study Of Altamira And Paleolithic Cave Art Of Northern Spain World Heritage Site, Sergio Sanchez-Moral, Javier Lario, Soledad Cuezva, Juan Carlos Cañaveras, Tamara Martín-Pozas, Angel Fernández-Cortés

International Journal of Speleology

Exposure to radon and its progeny poses a significant health risk for workers in tourist caves. Implementing protective measures is challenging due to increasingly strict gas concentration and dose limits in new regulations. This study evaluates the annual effective radiation doses received by workers and researchers, considering seasonal and spatial radon variability. Radon levels, temperature, and ventilation patterns were continuously monitored for at least one year in each cave. Results show significant radon fluctuations influenced by seasonal ventilation regimes driven by thermal gradients between the cave and external atmosphere. Using International Commission on Radiological Protection guidelines, the study calculates the …

The Impact Of Chemical Parameters Of Surface Water Quality In Prizren And Sources Of Pollution, Sami Gashi, Vehebi Sofiu, Nexhat Balaj, Besar Veseli

UBT International Conference

Our study investigates several chemical indicators of pollution whose parameters have negative impacts on surface water quality in Prizren, focusing on several seasonal months and identifying pollution sources. During a one-year period, water samples were taken at key locations, in the Lumbardh River of Prizren, to analyze several parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS). Surface water quality is subject to more frequent pollution of these parameters especially in different months of the year and were closely monitored to understand their impact on water quality during droughts. The …

The Impact Of Sugar And Artificial Sweeteners On Consumer Health Through Beverage Consumption, Besa Salihu, Vlora Rama Demiri

UBT International Conference

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificial sweeteners is an important health issue, being linked to metabolic and other chronic diseases. This research examines the impact of these substances on consumers' health and their perceptions of the safety of these products. This study aims to assess the impact of sugar and artificial sweetener consumption on health, analyze consumers' perceptions, and examine their awareness of the effects of these substances. Quantitative methodology was used through an online questionnaire distributed on Google Forms, with a total of 57 participants. The data were analyzed using the SPSS program to identify consumption patterns and …

International Conference On Civil Engineering And Infrastructure, University For Business And Technology (Ubt) In Kosovo

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 14th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

Dasisedu’ Program For Seismic Response History Analysis Of 2d Frame Structures With Different Seismic Protection Systems, Isak Idrizi

UBT International Conference

Over the past decades, a lot of effort has been put in studying the mechanical behavior of various base isolation and energy dissipation devices subjected to a range of extreme design situations. This led to the development of validated theories that can describe the dynamic behavior of various seismic base isolators (with the lead-rubber and friction pendulum isolators being amongst the most prominent types used in USA). The authors of this paper took these developed theories as basis for developing the so called ‘DASISedu’ computer program for interactive simulation of the dynamic behavior of typical planar structures (both multistory building …

The Role Of Digitalization And Artificial Intelligence In Media, Xhevahire Millaku

UBT International Conference

The digital journalism and the artificial intelligence or the technology has begun to develop a noticeable speed in all fields, but especially in the media. According to researchers and experts to the journalism, the digital journalism began sometime around the 1990s, while is the necessary condition for the functioning in its early days, so it was the computer, the electronic mail, but also the network in general. In recent years, journalism and the electronic media in general it has offered real and the good opportunities to inform the public, therefore journalists, but also readers, find it easier to read and …

International Conference On Integrated Design, University For Business And Technology (Ubt) In Kosovo

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 14th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

Usage Of Biomaterials In Contemporary Periodontology, Lumturie Asllani Hashani, Ana Minovska, Mihajlo Petrovski, Merita Sveqla, Doruntina Shehu

UBT International Conference

The main aim of this article was to make a literature review about biomaterial-based bone replacement grafts, and membrane alternatives that can have periodontal applications. A variety of clinical methods and materials have been investigated over last decades for reparation and regeneration of periodontal defects. The available therapeutic options and their clinical outcomes have improved significantly due to the invention of advanced biomaterials for periodontal tissue engineering. Among the effective grafting materials are allografts, and their use has shown a substantial degree of bone growth and proliferation, making them a wise choice for the restoration of missing bone, caused by …

Effects Of Breed, Diet And Other Factors On The Quality Of Fresh Milk In Physical And Chemical Aspects Case Study Vita Dairy, Ardit Hoti

UBT International Conference

This study evaluates the effect of breed and nutritional factors on the physicochemical properties of fresh milk at the Vita dairy in Istog.Eighty milk samples were analyzed, collected from 20 farms with four cow breeds: Holstein, Simmental, Red Holstein, and Montbéliarde, during the months of May–June 2024. The samples were assessed for parameters such as: fat, protein, lactose, pH, acidity, specific gravity, dry matter, and freezing point.The results show that milk from the Holstein breed has a higher content of fat (4.02%), protein (3.30%), and lactose (4.70%) compared to Simmental. Specific gravity and dry matter were also higher in Holstein …

Noise Pollution In Urban Environment – Comparison Between Czechia And Kosova And Lessons Learned, Egzon Bajraktari

UBT International Conference

In November 2024 a seminar was held addressing noise pollution and urban planning with the students of Czech Technical University in Prague (CTUP), Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies (MIAS). During the course Urban Management the students are informed about sound, acoustics as the study of sound, environmental noise and measures and strategies for mitigation and control of noise pollution in urban environments. In particular the seminar addressed noise pollution in Czechia and Kosovo as separate case studies, compare the situation of noise pollution in both countries and derive lessons learned. With the students of, a small research study was initiated. …

International Conference On Food Science, Nutrition And Agriculture, University For Business And Technology (Ubt) In Kosovo

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 14th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

“Tell Your Papa”: Aesthetics Of Confrontation And Visual Witnessing In Nigerian Protest Music, Omotayo Jemiluyi

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

This study analyzes the music video “Tell Your Papa” (2025), a politically charged protest song by Nigerian artiste Eedris Abdulkareem, as an exemplary case of aesthetics of confrontation, here conceptualized as a multimodal strategy in which direct address, anti-spectacle visual style, literalism, and discomfort converge to confront political power. Focusing on the song’s explicit critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his son Seyi Tinubu, and other prominent political figures, the analysis demonstrates how Abdulkareem renders indistinct the line between music and political discourse through a visual-sonic language that is accusatory, documentary-stylized, and unflinchingly courageous. While building on the lineage …

Witnessing Healing Through Fantasy: Trauma, Community, And Art In A Court Of Thorns And Roses, Alexandria A. Remm

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Drawing on theorists such as Bruno Bettelheim, Lucy Bonds, Stef Craps, Dominick LaCapra, and Laura Loumeau-May, this paper explores the role of trauma and healing in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by examining protagonist Feyre Archeron’s journey. Specifically, Feyre’s journey with trauma and how she heals throughout the series. The analysis highlights how Feyre’s recovery is deeply tied to empathy, her acts of artistic creation, and her evolving relationships with others, especially with those who have also endured their own trauma. In addition to textual analysis, the paper incorporates reader and fan responses—particularly fanart …

Evaluation Of Soil Quality Index For Sugar Beet Cultivation Under Neutrosophic Set Framework, Asiye Yilmaz Adkinson

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Evaluation of soil quality index for sugar beet cultivation is a decision-making problem. So, we use the decision-making methods to solve this problem. We use the ARAS method is a decision-making method to rank the alternatives. The average method is used to compute the criteria weights. Evaluation this problem contains uncertainty information. So, the neutrosophic set is used to solve this uncertainty information. This study uses ten criteria and 15 alternatives. The sensitivity analysis is conducted to show the stability of the ranks. We change the criteria weights by ten cases. Then we apply the steps of the proposed approach …