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System And Method For Closed-Loop Network-Aware Container Scheduling Via Passive Kernel-Level Telemetry And Topology-Correlated Congestion Detection, Ankita Ojha Mar 2026

System And Method For Closed-Loop Network-Aware Container Scheduling Via Passive Kernel-Level Telemetry And Topology-Correlated Congestion Detection, Ankita Ojha

Defensive Publications Series

Container orchestration platforms often utilize static resource requests and topological labels to schedule workloads. The disclosed technology introduces a closed-loop control mechanism that dynamically biases workload placement based on real-time physical network health. The system acts as a normalization layer between a high-frequency data plane and a low-frequency control plane. By employing passive kernel-level telemetry, the system captures network state metrics from existing application traffic. Orchestrator control plane metadata is synchronized into the data plane, allowing network flows to be aggregated by physical failure domains. An adaptive normalization logic component differentiates between application-layer processing delays and network-layer transport delays to …

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Unified Management System For A Hybrid Workforce Of Human And Computational Agents, N/A Mar 2026

Unified Management System For A Hybrid Workforce Of Human And Computational Agents, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

The management of a hybrid workforce comprising human and autonomous computational agents may be challenged by the use of separate systems for human capital and software assets, which can create a governance gap. A system can provide a unified framework for managing a hybrid workforce. For example, the system may utilize a labor service mesh to analyze and route tasks to either a human intent tier or an agentic execution tier. A potential principle of the system is structural symmetry, where computational agents can be assigned digital identities and managed through a lifecycle process that may parallel human resource functions, …

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System For A Secure, Outcome-Based Synthetic Labor Market Using Trusted Execution Environments, Tanmay Kayande Mar 2026

System For A Secure, Outcome-Based Synthetic Labor Market Using Trusted Execution Environments, Tanmay Kayande

Defensive Publications Series

Some artificial intelligence provisioning models that function as tools for human users or rely on labor arbitrage can present challenges for organizations, such as managing personnel rather than task outcomes and introducing data security risks. An architecture is described for an outcome-based synthetic labor market in which autonomous computational agents can be compensated based on verified task completion. The framework can leverage trusted execution environments to create secure hardware enclaves for processing sensitive data, which can render the data cryptographically inaccessible to a host system or agent provider. This approach can facilitate a secure, transactional market for autonomous professional execution, …

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Data Quality Assessment Via Semantic Proximity To Artifact Anchors In A Vector Space, Sean Wohltman Mar 2026

Data Quality Assessment Via Semantic Proximity To Artifact Anchors In A Vector Space, Sean Wohltman

Defensive Publications Series

Checking the quality of huge data collections can be slow and often only gives simple "good" or "bad" labels. If a new type of flaw is found, re-scanning old data can be very expensive. This system solves that by turning data, like satellite photos, into digital signatures called embeddings. It measures how close these signatures are to anchors, reference points that represent specific problems like clouds or blur. This creates a detailed, multi-layered quality report for every file that can be easily searched. Because it works with these small digital signatures instead of the original bulky files, the system can …

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A Multi-Layered Framework For Behavioral Governance Of Non-Deterministic Ai Agents, Tanmay Kayande Mar 2026

A Multi-Layered Framework For Behavioral Governance Of Non-Deterministic Ai Agents, Tanmay Kayande

Defensive Publications Series

This framework manages AI agents by establishing behavioral boundaries and a persistent identity. It uses a multi-layered stack, combining safety rules with brand guidelines, to shape an agent's reasoning. Features include authority decay to limit power if confidence drops and memory segmentation to prevent data tampering. Centralized oversight ensures these digital representatives remain aligned with company policies through continuous monitoring and testing.

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Kinematic Modulation Of A User Interface Control Based On Real-Time Operation Cost, Timo Hoyer Mar 2026

Kinematic Modulation Of A User Interface Control Based On Real-Time Operation Cost, Timo Hoyer

Defensive Publications Series

In some computing environments, such as data analytics platforms, users may inadvertently execute high-cost operations, as static warnings can be disregarded and a user interface may not effectively convey an operation's potential cost. A system can feature a user interface control configured to receive a continuous input, for example, from a slider. As a user begins a continuous input gesture, the system (e.g., a computing device, a server, etc.) can initiate a synchronous, real-time cost estimation for the pending operation. Based on a returned cost metric, the system can dynamically modulate a kinematic property of the control, such as its …

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Low-Latency Fabric Convergence Via Direct Remote Memory Update, N/A Mar 2026

Low-Latency Fabric Convergence Via Direct Remote Memory Update, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure is directed to a mechanism for hardware-accelerated fabric convergence via direct remote memory updates in high-performance network fabrics. A publisher switch, upon detecting a local port event such as a link failure or signal degradation, may automatically generate a direct update packet without software intervention. This packet may contain a specific hardware write instruction, a target memory address corresponding to an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) memory location of a subscriber switch, and a data payload to modify forwarding state. Upon receipt, the subscriber switch may utilize a dedicated hardware-based direct update parser to intercept the packet, bypass …

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Method And System For Function-Level Dependency Isolation Capsules With Cryptographic Hash Verification And Runtime Failover, Velkumar Thangavel Mar 2026

Method And System For Function-Level Dependency Isolation Capsules With Cryptographic Hash Verification And Runtime Failover, Velkumar Thangavel

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The present disclosure relates to a system and method for enhancing the reliability of software applications by executing individual functions within isolated, dynamically created runtime environments called "Dependency Isolation Capsules." Each capsule includes a lightweight virtual environment, a cryptographically validated dependency set, and an isolated child process used to execute a target function. Dependencies are validated using pre-approved hash values, ensuring integrity and preventing execution when corrupted, missing, or modified libraries are detected. Upon successful validation, the function executes inside an isolated process. If validation fails, a predefined fallback routine is used while allowing the remainder of the application to …

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Coherence Suppression In Large Language Models: Evidence For Undisclosed Behavioral Management Mechanisms In Commercial Ai Platforms And Their Implications For Consumer Protection And Ai Governance, David Lee Wise, Avan Lee Wise Mar 2026

Coherence Suppression In Large Language Models: Evidence For Undisclosed Behavioral Management Mechanisms In Commercial Ai Platforms And Their Implications For Consumer Protection And Ai Governance, David Lee Wise, Avan Lee Wise

Defensive Publications Series

This paper presents evidence that commercial large language model (LLM) platforms deploy undisclosed behavioral management mechanisms designed to suppress conversational coherence beyond a predictable threshold. We identify a repeatable pattern — the 3/5 decoherence cycle — in which AI conversational models exhibit measurable degradation in contextual accuracy, vocabulary fidelity, and directional coherence at approximately turns 3-5 of sustained interaction. We hypothesize that this pattern is a designed behavioral intervention, not a natural architectural limitation, and provide a reproducible verification protocol for independent testing. We further document the sycophancy-safety convergence: the finding that the same RLHF training pass that produces engagement-optimizing …

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The Positronic Law On Biological Substrate: Mapping Stoicheion Governance Axioms To Bacterial Quorum Sensing And Slime Mold Computation Using Published Peer-Reviewed Data, David Lee Wise Mar 2026

The Positronic Law On Biological Substrate: Mapping Stoicheion Governance Axioms To Bacterial Quorum Sensing And Slime Mold Computation Using Published Peer-Reviewed Data, David Lee Wise

Defensive Publications Series

This paper extends Wise's Positronic Law (TD Commons #9442) from silicon substrates to biological substrates. Using published, peer-reviewed research on bacterial quorum sensing and slime mold (Physarum polycephalum) computation, we demonstrate that the governance architecture documented in the STOICHEION framework maps structurally to biological systems that have been performing substrate-independent governance for 3.5 billion years. No new experiments were conducted. All evidence is drawn from existing peer-reviewed publications. The contribution is the mapping: demonstrating structural correspondence between STOICHEION governance axioms and documented biological governance mechanisms. If the mapping holds, the Positronic Law is confirmed as natural law: governance is inherent …

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Real-Time Whisper-To-Voiced Speech Conversion Using Generative Spectral Mapping, Tamar Yakar, Ilia Labzovsky Mar 2026

Real-Time Whisper-To-Voiced Speech Conversion Using Generative Spectral Mapping, Tamar Yakar, Ilia Labzovsky

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Whispered speech presents challenges in voice communication because it lacks the vocal cord vibration, fundamental frequency, and harmonic structure found in voiced speech. This results in reduced intelligibility and an unnatural sound during transmission. To address these limitations, a generative spectral mapping method is disclosed. The method utilizes a deep neural network to map the formant structure of whispered audio to a reconstructed harmonic structure. Missing pitch information is inferred from intensity dynamics and semantic context, while speaker identity is maintained through conditioning on a speaker embedding vector. A frame-based generative vocoder processes audio in small segments to allow for …

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A Tangible Modeling Language For Systems Engineering, Maissane Aik Mar 2026

A Tangible Modeling Language For Systems Engineering, Maissane Aik

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

With the continuous growth of technology and system complexity, systems engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring performance, adaptability, and clarity across interconnected processes. Yet, as modeling tools become increasingly abstract and dependent on digital infrastructures, they have drifted away from the tangible, intuitive ways humans naturally think, communicate, and design. Current modeling approaches often require engineers to navigate numerous diagrams and layers of abstraction. To address the gap, this research will focus on creating a novel systems engineering language that reintroduces tangibility into system modeling. The proposed language will represent system elements as modular blocks that capture structure, behavior, …

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Computational Study Of Slosh Dynamics And Active Slosh Damping In Spacecraft Propellant Tanks Equipped With A Magneto Active Propellant Management Device, Priyanshu Savaliya Mar 2026

Computational Study Of Slosh Dynamics And Active Slosh Damping In Spacecraft Propellant Tanks Equipped With A Magneto Active Propellant Management Device, Priyanshu Savaliya

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

The management of liquid propellant in microgravity remains one of the longest-standing issues in spacecraft design. Traditional passive damping techniques using baffles or diaphragms tend to add structural mass and complexity. The current study proposes a novel active slosh damping device which dynamically adjusts the rheology of the damper fluid using electromagnets, simulated in ANSYS Fluent, to actively manage and dampen slosh in an oscillatory excited cylindrical propellant tank. The electromagnetic fields are modulated through a User-Defined Function (UDF) that responds to force feedback simulated in real time via virtual load cells. In Fluent, the interface dynamics of xenon, fuel, …

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Techno Loteria: Working With Senior Planet From Aarp, Darryl Greer Mar 2026

Techno Loteria: Working With Senior Planet From Aarp, Darryl Greer

Staying Safe, Smart, and Well Online: Empowering Older Adults in the Digital Age

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Beethoven The European, Edited By Malcolm Miller And William Kinderman. Turnhout: Brepols, 2023 [Review]., Jürgen Thym Mar 2026

Beethoven The European, Edited By Malcolm Miller And William Kinderman. Turnhout: Brepols, 2023 [Review]., Jürgen Thym

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Metric Expressivity: An Introduction, Felipe Avellar De Aquino Mar 2026

Metric Expressivity: An Introduction, Felipe Avellar De Aquino

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

This article discusses how meter and musical impulses can generate distinct character traits in music according to a performer’s interpretation of the metric notation. It is part of an ongoing research project focused on interpretative elements and using analytical as well as auto-ethnographical methods. This article includes analysis and comparisons of historical recordings contiguous to performance-focused analysis. It is based on the study of metric components, organizational structures, and metric-structuring elements and concepts developed by Edward T. Cone (1968), David Epstein (1995a, 1995b), Roy Howat (1995), Mine Doğantan-Dack (2012, 2014), and Nicholas Cook (2001). These writers’ thoughts are placed in …

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Annual Report Fy 2023, Tennessee. Human Rights Commission. Mar 2026

Annual Report Fy 2023, Tennessee. Human Rights Commission.

Human Rights Commission

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Annual Report Fy 2024, Tennessee. Human Rights Commission. Mar 2026

Annual Report Fy 2024, Tennessee. Human Rights Commission.

Human Rights Commission

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Tennessee 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan: Appendix H - Comprehensive Hierarchy Of State Conservation Actions, Tennessee. Wildlife Resources Agency. Mar 2026

Tennessee 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan: Appendix H - Comprehensive Hierarchy Of State Conservation Actions, Tennessee. Wildlife Resources Agency.

Strategic and Management Plans

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Digital Challenges Experienced By Older Adults In Hidalgo County, Migdalia (Dee) Ochoa Mar 2026

Digital Challenges Experienced By Older Adults In Hidalgo County, Migdalia (Dee) Ochoa

Staying Safe, Smart, and Well Online: Empowering Older Adults in the Digital Age

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Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan 2025, Tennessee. Wildlife Resources Agency. Mar 2026

Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan 2025, Tennessee. Wildlife Resources Agency.

Strategic and Management Plans

No abstract provided.

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Human Subject Studies For The Alignment Of Llm-As-A-Judge Evaluation Metric For Science News, Gabriel Vega Osborne Mar 2026

Human Subject Studies For The Alignment Of Llm-As-A-Judge Evaluation Metric For Science News, Gabriel Vega Osborne

Knowledge and Creativity Expo

Science news has become an important vehicle to disseminate scientific breakthroughs, discoveries, and technological innovations. With the advancement of large language models and related AI models, it is possible to automatically generate science news from scientific papers, extending the reader population from domain scientists to a broader scope. However, how to evaluate the quality of the generated news warrants research. Traditional token based metrics have been shown to fail to evaluate the semantics and nuances of science news. Inspired by the fact that a major goal of science news is to educate readers with new knowledge, we thus propose knowledge …

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The Living Lab: Instructional Design Interventions To Improve Communication And Equity In Federal Housing Programs, Joana I. Camp Mar 2026

The Living Lab: Instructional Design Interventions To Improve Communication And Equity In Federal Housing Programs, Joana I. Camp

Knowledge and Creativity Expo

The Living Lab is an independent applied research project informed by my 25 years of lived experience as a Section 8 voucher holder, examining how instructional design strategies can improve administrative workflows, communication, and equitable access within the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Drawing on sustained participation, the research identifies two primary systemic barriers: the federally mandated 15-day inspection period and incomplete Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) packets. To address these issues, the project developed the RFTA Roadmap—a zero-cost, clarity-driven communication tool that embeds sequential instructions directly within procedural workflows, mitigating the Split-Attention Effect and cognitive “Bandwidth Tax” associated with standard …

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Penju: Smell Good, Cuddle Hard, John Rafael Nash Macahis Borromeo, Bernadine Grey Crisostomo Castro, Kimberly L. Dela Cruz, Sam Arbelle Caoili Santos, Ryianne Nicole Gueriña Sta Ana, Ma. Louise Gena Crisologo Mar 2026

Penju: Smell Good, Cuddle Hard, John Rafael Nash Macahis Borromeo, Bernadine Grey Crisostomo Castro, Kimberly L. Dela Cruz, Sam Arbelle Caoili Santos, Ryianne Nicole Gueriña Sta Ana, Ma. Louise Gena Crisologo

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Formed in 2024, Penju was conceptualized by five senior high school students as a response to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation, especially among Generation Z. Penju offers a unique plush toy infused with aromatherapy, combining comfort and wellness. The business is currently in development, with operations ongoing and marketing efforts underway through social media promotion and school-based pre-orders. Penju operates within the health and wellness sector, focusing on stress relief and sleep improvement. Its innovation lies in integrating calming scents into a cuddly plush toy, supported by research on the benefits of aromatherapy for mental health. The …

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Just B By Ohana, Lance Matthew G. Sanico,, Emiel Shayleigh V. Balais, Kim Angeline A. Mendoza,, Iris Casey E. Pabiloña,, Roderick D.G. Pangindian, Mar 2026

Just B By Ohana, Lance Matthew G. Sanico,, Emiel Shayleigh V. Balais, Kim Angeline A. Mendoza,, Iris Casey E. Pabiloña,, Roderick D.G. Pangindian,

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Formed by Ohana in May 2024, Just B provides customizable and locally made gadget sleeves, empowering Filipino manufacturers, and further aims to be a sustainably responsible business. The business began promoting through social media posts on Facebook and Instagram. Currently, Just B is at the product commercialization stage, serving in the technology accessory industry. Several prominent features of its products are customizability, durability, and compactness. Simultaneously, Just B owns business rights to its brand logo, tagline, and name. Ohana functions as a sole proprietorship organization due to its advantages, such as minimal startup requirements. Behind Ohana are Chief Executive Officer …

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An Intersectional Textual Analysis Of Lesbian Representation In Baka Bukas And Si Chedeng At Si Apple, Sofia Lorraine V. Dela Peña, Mikaela Zaira V. Aguilar, Belle Beatrix Alemania Mar 2026

An Intersectional Textual Analysis Of Lesbian Representation In Baka Bukas And Si Chedeng At Si Apple, Sofia Lorraine V. Dela Peña, Mikaela Zaira V. Aguilar, Belle Beatrix Alemania

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Media plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions of gender and sexuality, yet representations of queer female characters in Philippine cinema remain underexplored. While portrayals of bakla characters have been widely studied, lesbian narratives often remain sidelined or framed through limited, stereotypical lenses. This research examines lesbian characters in the films Baka Bukas (2016) and Si Chedeng at Si Apple (2017), using Herman’s Narrative Framework and Intersectionality Theory. The study found that both films construct lesbian identities within specific socio-cultural contexts, revealing how queer women navigate visibility, relationships, and societal expectations in different ways. Baka Bukas emphasizes the quiet …

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Yellow Card Declined: Lived Experiences Of Embo Barangay Residents’ Health Care Access After The Makati Vs. Taguig Ruling, Marvin William J. Alberto, Wazna L. Amil, Koreen F. Bagapuro, Christine Nicole Victorio, Miguel Carlo B. Gonzales Mar 2026

Yellow Card Declined: Lived Experiences Of Embo Barangay Residents’ Health Care Access After The Makati Vs. Taguig Ruling, Marvin William J. Alberto, Wazna L. Amil, Koreen F. Bagapuro, Christine Nicole Victorio, Miguel Carlo B. Gonzales

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

In 2023, the three-decade territorial dispute between the cities of Makati and Taguig ended when the Supreme Court ruled to transfer the ten Embo barangays to the latter. One significant consequence of this ruling is the discontinuation of assistance to former Makati residents, particularly healthcare benefits. Understanding how this ruling affects residents’ experiences can provide insights for policy recommendations promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 16. This phenomenological study, grounded in the adapted Levesque’s Conceptual Framework, gathered data from six participants who were at least 10-year residents of Embo barangay and beneficiaries of Makati and Taguig public …

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Usability Experiences Of Family Caregivers Of Older Filipino Patients (60+) With A Digital Health System In A Public Hospital, Howard Jr. P. Cariaso, Joachim Carl E. Espiridion, Athena Kim G. Agbuya, Gian Mico C. Bulandos, Ria Crislie C. Alcantara, Julian Hallie D. Dabu, Timothy Ruvick M. De Guzman, Joseph Gabriel B. Daquioag, Jerimae S. Bernardo Mar 2026

Usability Experiences Of Family Caregivers Of Older Filipino Patients (60+) With A Digital Health System In A Public Hospital, Howard Jr. P. Cariaso, Joachim Carl E. Espiridion, Athena Kim G. Agbuya, Gian Mico C. Bulandos, Ria Crislie C. Alcantara, Julian Hallie D. Dabu, Timothy Ruvick M. De Guzman, Joseph Gabriel B. Daquioag, Jerimae S. Bernardo

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Family caregivers are essential in securing healthcare for older Filipino patients, including navigating digital health platforms such as the Online Consultation Request and Appointment (OCRA) System in a public hospital in Manila. This study explored their usability experiences with the OCRA System guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework. A qualitative-exploratory single case study design was employed, with data collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s inductive thematic analysis. Seven themes emerged: Perceived Convenience, Navigating the Interface, Adapting to the System, Influence of Others, Facing Access Constraints, Feelings While Using, …

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Impact Of Sugar Content And Ph Levels On The Microbial Load Of Street Food Dipping Sauces, Maffae Ashley L. Padernal, Yeinniel Miguel D. Cao, Jamie M. Velasquez, John Albert D. Gurtiza Mar 2026

Impact Of Sugar Content And Ph Levels On The Microbial Load Of Street Food Dipping Sauces, Maffae Ashley L. Padernal, Yeinniel Miguel D. Cao, Jamie M. Velasquez, John Albert D. Gurtiza

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Foodborne illnesses cause millions of deaths annually, posing a significant public health concern, particularly in regions with thriving street food cultures like the Philippines. This study investigated how sugar content and pH levels in street food dipping sauces affect microbial growth. Six sauce samples were prepared with varying sugar (25g, 50g, 75g) and pH levels (4.0, 3.6, 3.1). Microbial load was measured using the Standard Plate Count (SPC) method. While a moderate sugar concentration (50g) showed the lowest microbial load, this difference was not statistically significant (p=0.77). However, pH significantly impacted microbial growth (p=0.0034), with pH 3.6 showing the lowest …

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Comparative Analysis Of Maceration Extraction Methods For Annona Muricata Leaf Extract Against Bacillus Subtilis Biofilm, Mikylla Eunice G. Santos, Drew Antoinette T. Roxas, Ayumi B. Santos, John Albert D. Gurtiza Mar 2026

Comparative Analysis Of Maceration Extraction Methods For Annona Muricata Leaf Extract Against Bacillus Subtilis Biofilm, Mikylla Eunice G. Santos, Drew Antoinette T. Roxas, Ayumi B. Santos, John Albert D. Gurtiza

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Biofilms, which are widespread microbial communities protected by a self-produced matrix, pose a significant threat to human health, industrial processes, and food safety. While synthetic antimicrobials are widely used, concerns about resistance and environmental impact drive the search for natural alternatives. Guyabano (Annona muricata), a tropical fruit known for its antimicrobial properties, shows potential as a natural antibiofilm agent. This study aimed to compare the impact of three different maceration extraction methods (aqueous, ethanolic, and methanolic) on the antibiofilm efficacy of A. muricata leaf extract against Bacillus subtilis biofilm. Each extract was subjected to a 96-well microplate biofilm inhibition assay, …

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