Framework And Methodology For Risk-Based Bridge And Tunnel Asset Management: Risk-Based Asset Ranking And Corridor Prioritization, David Y. Yang, Arash Khosravifar, Diane Moug, Avinash Unnikrishnan

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

This report presents the results of Phase II of the project, "Framework and Methodology for Risk-based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management". The research was carried out at Portland State University in collaboration with engineers and officials at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Using the framework and methodology developed in Phase I of the project, the primary goal of Phase II is to showcase the practical application in risk-based asset management. In particular, the report includes the following two case studies: Case Study I — Weighted hazard scenarios for seismic risk assessment of Oregon Highway …

First-Principles Theory Of Five-And Six-Phonon Scattering, Yi Xia

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

igher-order phonon scatterings beyond fourth order remain largely unexplored despite their potential importance in strongly anharmonic materials at elevated temperatures. We develop a theoretical formalism for first-principles calculation of five- and six-phonon scatterings using Green’s function techniques based on a diagrammatic formalism, and systematically investigate multi-phonon interactions in Si, MgO, and BaO from room temperature to near melting points. Our calculations reveal dramatically different material-dependent behaviors: while five- and six-phonon processes remain negligible in Si even at high temperatures, they become increasingly important in MgO near its melting point (3100 K) and in BaO at intermediate temperatures (1200 K). Most …

Improving Hiring Processes In Manufacturing: Hiring Strategies To Support Well-Being And Organizational Effectiveness, Timothy J. Winn

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Delays and inefficiencies in the hiring process can significantly hinder production and create instability within the manufacturing workforce. This, in turn, has a negative effect on employee well-being and the overall effectiveness of the organization. The purpose of this qualitative research project, grounded in the Job Demands-Resources model, was to explore successful strategies hiring managers use to address hiring inefficiencies. The study was guided by a pragmatic inquiry design and included semistructured interviews with six hiring managers in the manufacturing sector who held responsibilities related to hiring. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s six-step framework. Data …

“You’Re Getting A Little Big For This”: Fat Characters In Disney Animated Films, Rachel Casey, Grace Brenner

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

To further develop the literature regarding representations of larger bodies in popular culture, this quantitative content analysis describes demographic and stereotypic depictions of fat characters in all 54 Disney animated films theatrically released from 1937 to 2023. The 124 identified fat characters were most commonly depicted as sidekicks of the protagonist (n = 38, 30.65%), with only four (3.23%) depicted as protagonists. Demographically, fat characters were most frequently male (n = 95, 76.61%), white (n = 92, 74.19%), middle aged (n = 57, 46.00%), and of lower social class (n = 50, 40.32%). Compared to …

Design And Implementation Of Home Energy Management System (Hems) In Smart Grid Through Demand Side Management (Dsm), Nirmala Jegadeesan Ms

Theses and Dissertations

The rising global energy demand, combined with environmental concerns and the depletion of conventional energy sources, has driven the need for the development of smarter and more sustainable energy systems. This research focuses on Home Energy Management System (HEMS) using soft computing techniques to optimize load scheduling, enhance energy efficiency, and integrate Renewable Energy Sources (RES) such as solar and battery storage. The primary goal is to balance supply and demand, reduce peak loads, and minimize energy costs while ensuring consumer comfort and system reliability.

Smart grids provide enhanced capabilities compared to conventional grids by enabling bidirectional flows of energy …

Lanthorn, Vol. 60, No. 07, November 10, 2025, Grand Valley State University

Volume 60, August 4, 2025 – April 20, 2026

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Development Of A Targeted Bioprotac Degrader Selective For Misfolded Sod1, Christen G Chisholm, Rachael Bartlett, Mikayla L Brown, Emma-Jayne Proctor, Natalie E Farrawell, Jody Gorman, Fabien Delerue, Lars M Ittner, Kara L Vine-Perrow, Heath Ecroyd, Neil R Cashman, Darren N Saunders, Luke Mcalary, Jeremy S Lum, Justin J Yerbury

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The accumulation of misfolded proteins underlies a broad range of neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Due to their dynamic nature, these misfolded proteins have proven challenging to target therapeutically. Here, we specifically target misfolded disease variants of the ALS-associated protein superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), using a biological proteolysis targeting chimera (BioPROTAC) composed of a SOD1-specific intrabody and an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Screening of intrabodies and E3 ligases for optimal BioPROTAC construction reveals a candidate capable of degrading multiple disease variants of SOD1, preventing their aggregation in cells. Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to develop a BioPROTAC transgenic mouse line, we …

The Role Of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine In Cerebral Palsy: Bridging Treatment Gaps And Enhancing Care, Ambrose Loc Ngo, Niki Gharavi Alkhansari, Rachana Tadakamalla, Mercede Hess, Uyen Tam Nguyen, John Yazji, Robert S. Rogers

Student Publications

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a hands-on approach utilized by physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent various conditions through the application of muscle manipulation techniques. It has been applied in managing chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, headaches, migraines, Parkinsonian gait, and psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression. In our narrative review, we aim to integrate both direct clinical studies of OMM in cerebral palsy (CP) and supportive literature on mechanisms and related conditions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing PubMed and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies on OMM in CP management. Search strategies were intentionally broad to …

Is The Game Rigged? Why Sports Betting Is Becoming A Legal Time Bomb, Lawrence Kirzhner

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

The International Olympic Committee defines “competition manipulation” as “when the result of a tournament or competition is partially or completely decided in advance and the match is played to ensure the pre-determined outcome.” Considering the Olympics hosts 43 sports, this definition can probably be applied to many, if not all, sports around the globe. While it is against the rules of sportsmanship as well as against the law, athletes “who bet on their sport might be tempted to fully or partially manipulate their competition in order to receive financial gain.” The sports world has experienced many scandals of manipulated competition …

Proactllm: Proactive Conversational Information Seeking With Large Language Models, Shubham Chatterjee, Xi Wang, Shuo Zhang, Sajad Ebrahimi, Zhaochun Ren, Debasis Ganguly, Gareth Jones, Emine Arrousse, Hamed Zamani

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed information access by enabling human-like text understanding and generation. This workshop explores the next step for conversational AI: building proactive information-seeking assistants that go beyond reactive question answering. We aim to investigate how LLMs can anticipate user needs, model complex context, support mixed-initiative interactions, integrate retrieval and external tools, personalize responses, adapt through feedback, and ensure fairness, transparency, and cognitive grounding. Bringing together experts from NLP, IR, HCI, and cognitive science, the workshop will serve as a timely forum for advancing intelligent, proactive dialogue systems. It will also foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Detecting Generative-Ai-Enabled Polymorphic Malware: A Semantic-Behavior Approach, Allyson M. Morris

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

AI drastically reduces the effort required to produce malware that mutates both its code and behavior, thereby creating polymorphic and nondeterministic variants in which traditional signatures and many heuristic defenses fail. In this paper, I survey recent developments in AI-assisted malware generation, explain why conventional defenses are insufficient, and propose a layered detection architecture emphasizing semantic behavior, streaming anomaly detection, and defensive generative augmentation. I also outline why this approach generalizes to previously unseen AI-mutated samples, provide an evaluation plan with meaningful metrics, and describe a feasible MVP roadmap for practical deployment. Recent disclosures and threat intelligence further highlight the …

A Comprehensive Evaluation Of Next-Generation Firewall Effectiveness Against Encrypted And Evasive Threats In Enterprise Networks, John Costanzo, Favour Anene

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Encrypted traffic is becoming a pillar of security and privacy in enterprise networks. According to Google Transparency Report, over 95 percent of internet traffic is encrypted with the use of Hypertext Transfer Protocol secure (HTTPS), Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 and Quick UDP Internet Connections (QUIC). Although encryption safeguards confidentiality and integrity, it has also introduced new blind spots to the conventional security solutions. Encrypted channels are used to hide command-and-control (C2) traffic, issue malware and extract sensitive data without their notice.

To make the issue even harder, the opponents have sophisticated avoidance methods including traffic fragmentation, tunneling, and polymorphic …

Investigating The Security Vulnerabilities Of Ip Cameras: Classifications And Trends From Public Cve Data, Sam Oliver

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Internet of Things (IoT) devices are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks due to weak authentication, insecure communication protocols, outdated firmware, and many other vulnerabilities. Internet Protocol (IP) cameras, a subset of these IoT devices, are particularly vulnerable and often transmit sensitive information. This paper analyzes vulnerability data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) to classify security vulnerabilities affecting IP cameras. Using this dataset, the paper examines the types and frequencies of these vulnerabilities, including authentication bypass, web interface exploits, and default and weak credentials. We additionally examine trends over time and across categories. This research aims to identify the primary …

Software-Defined Networking Powered By Ai-Driven Anomaly Detection, Dina Moloja, Vusumuzi Malele Prof

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Software Defined Networking (SDN) revolutionizes network control by separating the control plane from the data plane. Although the latter improves SDN agility and scalability, it creates a security hole, particularly in a central control plane, leading to SDN environments becoming high-profile targets for advanced cybersecurity threats. Due to static and signature-based point-in-time behavior, traditional security methods are unable to keep up with modern attacks that are an anomaly to SDNs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its different applications and techniques, has the capability of detecting SDN cyber threats’ anomalies. This paper presents the results of a literature scoping exercise that used …

Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) 2025 Monthly Progress Report. Consent Decree For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit. Civil Action No. Cv 89-039-Bu-Seh, Josh Bryson

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Intouch Week Of November 10, 2025, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Roger Chirurgi, M.D., Appointed to Lead Department of Emergency Medicine
• NYMC Students Run with Purpose at the NYC Marathon
• NYMC and Touro Medical Volunteers Go the Distance at NYC Marathon
• Dr. Carrie Muh Brings Hope and Healing to a Kenyan Hospital
• Scientists, Medical Professionals, and Students Unite at the Meeting of the Minds Symposium
• Harnessing the Power of CRISPR Screening at the Neighborhood Science Seminar
• Meet the TCDM Student Infection Prevention Committee
• Savings on Gifts

Chimes: November 10, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

Trinity Christian College closes, teach-out program to offer students a place at Calvin by Ashley Hamons & Ian Tjoelker

Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen to step down by Ian Tjoelker

Third annual FAST conference held at Calvin by Ian Tjoelker

Federal government shutdown the longest in US history: How is Calvin holding up? by Ian Tjoelker & Joe Toly

Remembering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Maya Oeverman

The Resonance Of Desire: A Sonic Exploration And Guide To Recreating Disney’S Signature ‘I Want’ Songs, Aiyanna E. Riley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores the sonic architecture of Disney’s Renaissance-era “I Want” songs and develops a framework for recreating their signature production style. This study analyzes how vocal timbre, microphone choices, layering, stereo placement, and mixing strategies contribute to the immersive qualities that define the Disney sound. Drawing from historical accounts, interviews with industry professionals, and technical literature, the thesis documents production practices unexamined in scholarly work. Inspired by David Gibson’s The Art of Mixing, my analyses prioritize spatial and textural qualities in Disney mixes, highlighting how sound design shapes narrative impact. The study culminates in two original compositions modeled …

Spanish Teaching Materials: An Investigative Study Into The Adherence To Best Practices In Second Language Pedagogy, José Rafael Quiñones

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

This study investigates the design of five popular Spanish language textbooks used in university-level Spanish language courses in the U.S.; Portales 2.0, ¡Arriba!, Contraseña, Dicho y Hecho, and Trayectorias. It replicates Fernández (2011), DeMil & Aubrey (2013), and White & Farinelli (2015) by applying similar assessment criteria to leading beginning Spanish language textbooks, but with revised criteria for contemporary pedagogical and technological advancements. This study focused on print textbooks or eBook versions of textbooks provided by online learning platforms. Online activities were not analyzed.

Research suggests language textbooks should follow best practices in language acquisition …

Rules And Rhetoric: Historically Informed Guitar Performance Of Baroque Music, Arash Ahmadzadeh

Soundboard Scholar

Reviews of Interpreting Baroque Music: A Guide for the Modern Classical Guitarist, by Afshin Torabi Ardekani (Bergmann, second corrected edition, 2025) and Performing Baroque Music on the Classical Guitar: A Practical Handbook Based on Historical Sources, by Peter Croton (2015)

How Do People Use Social Media To Maintain Continuing Bonds In Bereavement? A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis, Molly Price, Edith Maria Steffen, Karina Stengaard Kamp

School of Psychology

Staying connected with a person who has died is a common phenomenon in bereavement, generally referred to as continuing bonds (CB). This can take multitudinous forms, a novelty being the utilisation of social media to strengthen the connection. This qualitative meta-synthesis collated research on digital CB to identify themes to help us develop an overarching understanding of how digital platforms are used to express CB and what impact this may have. A systematic search of four relevant databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL and Web of Science) was conducted. Papers were exported to EndNote for screening; ultimately, seven papers were selected for …

E-Pocket Book Of Angiosperms Diversity Of Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest To Improve Students’ Species Literacy And Plant Awareness, Hikmah Hidayah, Siti Zubaidah, Frida Kunti Setiowati

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Students' low species literacy and limited awareness of plant diversity highlight the need for contextualised learning media based on local plant resources. This study aims to develop, assess the feasibility, and evaluate the effectiveness of an e-pocket book on Angiospermae diversity in Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest, Kampar, Riau, Indonesia, as an innovative learning tool for higher education. This e-pocket book was developed using the Lee & Owens multimedia development model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The feasibility test results showed that this e-pocket book was rated as very valid with an average score of …

Transformasi Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi Dengan Pendekatan Problem-Based Learning Melalui Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Digital Interaktif, Nur Amin Barokah Asfari, Laila Indra Lestari, Faliha Muthmainah, Hanita Mohd Yusoff, Susi Susanti

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi kerap menjadi tantangan bagi mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiswa Psikologi karena kompleksitas materi dan abstrak serta kendala referensi yang berbahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar digital interaktif berbasis pendekatan Problem-based Learning (PBL) sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran Neuropsikologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model 4D. Bahan ajar digital dirancangan dalam format flipbook yang mengintegrasikan elemen visualisasi, seperti gambar 2D, animasi 3D, dan video, serta fitur interaktid berupa kuis. Hasil validasi ahli menunjukkan bahan ajar memenuhi standar konten dan desain. Uji coba menunjukkan bahwa pengguaan bahan ajar digital interaktif …

Optimizing 21st Century Skills Based On Cognitive Style By Implementing Figma-Ctllm In Poaceae Diversity Learning, Yudhistian Yudhistian, Imas Cintamulya

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

A notable gap persists in the educational literature regarding the optimization of 21st century competencies, such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, when tailored to students' distinct cognitive styles. This study addresses this lacuna by investigating the efficacy of a novel pedagogical tool, Figma-based Contextual Teaching and Learning Media (Figma-CTLLM), for enhancing these skills, a subject that has not been previously examined. The research aims to optimize critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills based on reflective and impulsive cognitive styles by implementing Figma-CTLLM in Poaceae diversity learning. The study employs a descriptive quantitative research design with a sample of 26 …

Project Based Learning (Pjbl) Learning Model To Train The Pedagogical Competencies Of Prospective Science Teacher Students, Dyah Astriani, An Nuril Maulida Fauziah, Ahmad Fauzi Hendratmoko, Laily Rosdiana, Martini Martini

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pedagogical competence is an ability that must be possessed by prospective science teachers because it is needed to improve the learning process. This is related to the teacher's duties which are not only as teachers, but also as educators. This study aims to analyze the pedagogical competence of prospective science teachers in terms of their ability to prepare lesson plans. The method used in this study was through a lesson plan preparation project and using a closed questionnaire via google form to the research subjects, as many as 27 students. The questionnaire contained 14 questions regarding Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Pedagogical …

Unlocking The Mathematical Mind: A Comparative Insight Into Undergraduate And Graduate Student Literacy, Nur Robiah Nofikusumawati Peni, Septia Ayu Pratiwi, Anggit Prabowo, Sri Rahayu Alam, Dewi Rahmawati, Muhammad Febriyan Lua, Aldo Setiawan

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The study explores the nuances of students' knowledge, self-assurance, and difficulties when navigating the domains of numeracy and logical-mathematical reasoning by evaluating and comparing the levels of mathematical literacy, numeracy, and logical-mathematical thinking among higher-education students. This research uses a thorough survey covering various mathematical literacy dimensions, such as the capacity to apply mathematical ideas in practical contexts, comprehension of numeracy and literacy, assurance when working with numerical data, and the influence of emotional variables on rational thought. Our analysis, based on replies from graduate and undergraduate students at renowned Indonesian universities, shows that self-assessed competency is generally moderate to …

Strengthening National Character Values In Learning Citizenship Education Using The Snowball Throwing Method, Wildan Ardhiansyah, Bambang Sumardjoko, Choiriyah Widyasari

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Objective study This is For know strengthening mark character Spirit nationality in learning education citizenship with method snowball throwing . Method used in study This is method descriptive qualitative . Study carried out at school and studied inhabitant school in accordance with strengthening mark character Spirit nationality in learning education citizenship . Character value Spirit nationality integrated through syntax learning with method snowball throwing consisting of of 6 steps namely 1) convey purpose and motivate students , 2) present information , 3) organizing student to in groups learning , 4) guiding group work and study , 5) evaluation , and …

Ips Go Website Learning Media: Improving Students' Critical Thinking Skills, Qurota Yunus Syafidah, Okki Lavio Ananta, Septian Alrianingrum, Marlita Mardiningsih

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Critical thinking is essential in dealing with today's information complexity because it allows individuals to make informed decisions and overcome challenges in a systematic way. Several media have been developed to support the development of these skills so that an evaluation of the media's effectiveness is needed. The purpose of this study is to determine if students' critical thinking abilities may be enhanced by using the IPS GO internet learning media. An experimental approach with a pretest-posttest design for a single group is used in this study. Forty students from a Madiun City school were the subjects of this study. …

Analisis Sikap Terhadap Mata Pelajaran Ipa Di Sekolah Menengah Pertama, Astalini Astalini, Dwi Agus Kurniawan, Darmaji Darmaji, Muhammad Sofyan Zain

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research was conducted to determine attitudes towards science SMP through in-depth analysis using 7 attitude indicators. The study was conducted at SMPN 19 Jambi City with a total sample of 145 students of class VII D, VII E, VII F, VII G, VII H, and VIII H. The research method that the researchers used was a combination of quantitative and qualitative instruments in descriptive. The quantitative instruments were in the form of questionnaires, while the qualitative instruments were in the form of interviews with 1 student, 1 student, and 1 natural science teacher. The results showed students' attitudes toward …

Identification Of Green Competency Needs In Vocational Education Curriculum Development Based On Simple Additive Weighting, Muh Abdul Latif, Isma Widiaty, Ade Gafar Abdullah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Global environmental sustainability issues have driven the transformation of vocational education to integrate green competencies that are relevant to the needs of the green industry. This study aims to identify the need for green competencies in the development of vocational education curriculum using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. This method helps in decision making from various different perspectives (such as teachers, students and industry) so that it needs to be generalized. This SAW method produces a ranking of competency elements based on the level of importance as a recommendation in developing a vocational education curriculum based on green competencies …