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Location-Specific Artificial Intelligence Models, Ajay Prasad

Defensive Publications Series

Virtual assistants powered by large language models (LLMs) are capable of interacting with users via chat, voice, or other interfaces and can answer arbitrary queries from the user. However, LLMs may not have access to updated location-specific information. This disclosure describes techniques for integrating location-specific AI models into virtual assistants. This allows virtual assistants to provide hyperlocal information and personalized responses by switching between general-purpose and specialized models with user permission. Location-specific models are trained with data relevant to particular places or businesses. The described techniques enhance user experience by providing accurate and up to date location-specific information appropriate to …

Simple And Cost-Effective Quantum Safe Anonymous Communications, Niranjan M M

Defensive Publications Series

Techniques presented herein propose method to establish quantum secure anonymous communication (e.g., in TOR networks) without having dedicated quantum secure hardware, also considering simple and cost-effective method. As per the presented method, Client<->Entry node, Client<->Middle node, Client<->Exit node exchanges secret seed value and PQPSK ID using McEliece algorithm (using Public-Private Key pair) over already established authenticated secure communication channels using 1W-AKE or hybridOR. The secret seed value and PQPSK ID shall be used to generate unique pair of PQPSK (Key, ID) using Quantum Key Generation service. At the end of all negotiation between the Client and the …

Interface To Control Gps Search While A Device Is In Satellite Communication Mode, Ashwin Pandith, Andy (Jibing) Wang, Nidhi Gulia, Sharath Ananth, Chinmay Dhodapkar

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes techniques that enable explicit control over a user equipment (UE) modem to determine the start and the stop of GPS acquisition. An indication is provided that GPS acquisition is about to start, which is useful under circumstances such as: the UE is pointing to a non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite awaiting a response; the UE is idle but in clear view of the sky; the user equipment is in a location with poor GPS satellite visibility; etc. The techniques employ user-provided information about the UE status (pointing to NTN satellites; in clear view of sky or not; etc.) …

Scope 4 Impact And Reporting Methodology, Marisol Palmero, Snezana Mitrovic, Suresh Krishnan

Defensive Publications Series

The concept of Scope 4 emissions, though not officially recognized in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, presents a strategic opportunity to enhance sustainable operations. By focusing on "avoided emissions", based on good or best practices, organizations can influence and reduce Scope 2, and even Scope 3 emissions across their value chain. Techniques are proposed herein that seek to reduce energy consumption from networking devices. The proposed techniques could be extended to other practices within organizations. By reducing energy consumption, there is a direct link to improve energy efficiency, optimize resource usage, and ultimately contribute to an organization's overall sustainability goals. The …

Communication Assistance Using A Large Language Model, Justin Y. Li

Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Theses

The number of people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder is growing annually at a rapid pace. Autistic people are known to have multiple problems with communication, requiring assistance and coaching which is already limited in availability due to the amount of training required. At the same time, there has been a recent exponential rise in usage of LLMs like ChatGPT which is widely available. This project aims to prototype a solution using ChatGPT to provide communication assistance to those diagnosed with autism. The project would record voice input through a microphone and transcribe it into text. The text would be …

An Exploration Of Response Bias And Their Impact On Self-Report Psychopathology: The Mmpi-A Response Bias Measures, Ashley Messinger

ETD Collection

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, July 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

A Study On Graduate Students Motivations To Conduct Psychological Evaluations For Asylum Seekers And The Asylum Project Program Evaluation, Anabel Castillo

ETD Collection

No abstract provided.

Why Environmental Law Clinics In Türkiye?, Zerrin Savaşan

Maryland Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Guinea: A Mining Boom In Defiance Of Standards, Foromo Frédéric Loua

Maryland Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

The Environmental Law Clinic At Pontificia Universidad Católica De Perú (Pucp): Advancing Justice And Education In Latin America, Andrea Dominguez, Emilia Saenz

Maryland Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Computational Thinking As A Novel Framework For Enhancing Cognitive Organization In Older Adults With Cognitive Frailty (Letter To The Editor), Daisuke Akiba

Publications and Research

As aging populations grow, especially in high-income nations, the burden of dementia-related care continues to escalate both economically and socially. In response, this article introduces Computational Thinking (CT) as a novel, non-pharmacological framework to support cognitive organization in older adults experiencing cognitive frailty. Though CT has gained traction in fields like PK-16 education, including special education, for enhancing executive function and problem-solving, it has not yet been applied to geriatric- or memory-care contexts. This perspective proposes that CT’s core components (i.e., decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking) may align with residual cognitive strengths in mild-to-moderate dementia, offering a strengths-based, …

Conquer And Prevail Issue 192 July 17 2025, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Conquer and Prevail Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Introduction To Sociology: Research, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract:

This chapter explores the profound influence of sociology on understanding community dynamics and its crucial role in societal planning. It reviews how sociological research methods, ranging from qualitative interviews and ethnographic studies to quantitative data analysis, enable researchers to interpret social phenomena, predict trends, and inform policy decisions. Emphasizing the significance of data collection, analysis, and ethical considerations, the chapter highlights the importance of integrating multiple research methods, such as surveys, interviews, experiments, ethnography, and historical analysis, to capture the complexity of human behavior. Through a case study investigating poverty among Black individuals in the United States, the narrative …

Real-Time Fraud Detection Using Big Data, Abdulla Matar Alketbi

Theses

In today’s digital world, fraud detection has become an important part of financial security. This study explores and compares the performance of different machine learning models in identifying fraudulent transactions using the IEEE-CIS Fraud Detection dataset. Techniques such as Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, Deep Neural Networks, and Logistic Regression were evaluated. The dataset was pre-processed using SMOTE to balance the classes and improve model sensitivity to fraud cases. Each performance of the model was assessed using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. The Random Forest model achieved the highest overall performance with an F1-score of 99.23

Clemson University Board Of Trustees Minutes, 2025 July 17, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

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Recent Advances In Modelling Of Frost Formation For Mechanical Systems, Yong Tao

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

The physics underlying frost and ice formation has been extensively studied over the past few decades, with significant contributions to our understanding of this phenomenon. These insights have primarily been applied to engineering systems with refrigerated surfaces, such as refrigerators, freezers and heat pumps of various sizes. Despite considerable progress, the dynamic and complex mechanisms governing frost and ice formation remain an active area of research, as competing factors continue to challenge predictive accuracy. The increasing interest from stakeholders in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints in mechanical systems further underscores the importance of advancing modelling and simulation capabilities in …

A Predictive Framework For Early Detection And Personalised Monitoring Of Parkinson’S Disease Using Artificial Intelligence And Large Language Models, Priyadharshini S

Theses and Dissertations

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a multifaceted and progressive neurodegenerative disorder that presents a spectrum of motor and non-motor symptoms. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective disease management and improved patient outcomes, yet remains clinically challenging due to symptom overlap and diagnostic limitations. This thesis proposes a comprehensive and interpretable artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostic framework that aims to transform the early detection, personalised monitoring, and treatment recommendation process for PD. The proposed solution integrates deep learning, radiomics, evolutionary optimisation, and large language models (LLMs), ensuring a highly accurate and clinically adaptable system.

The research begins by analysing T2-weighted 3D …

Green Infrastructure Features And Benefits Communicated By Programs Targeting Residents In The Greater Toronto Area, Nya Lazarus-Munnick, Tenley M. Conway

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

Municipalities are increasingly adopting green infrastructure (GI) as a nature-based solution to address stormwater management, climate adaptation, and other urban environmental challenges. One of the strengths of GI is its multifunctionality, which can provide a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. For GI to reach its full potential, widespread implementation throughout a landscape is needed. As a result, GI strategies often rely on various actors, including residents, who can implement GI on their own properties and contribute to the scaling up of GI across a landscape. GI implementation that depends on residents, however, has many challenges pertaining to their …

The Response Of Mitochondrial Position To Glucose Stimulation In The Min6 Model System, Luis Perez

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

The compartmentalization of eukaryotic cells into membrane-bound organelles with specific subcellular positioning enables precise spatial and temporal control of cellular functions. While functionally significant mitochondrial localization has been demonstrated in cells such as neurons, it remains unclear how general these cell principles are. Here, we examine the spatial organization of mitochondria within MIN6 pancreatic beta cells under variable glucose conditions. We observe glucose-dependent redistributions of mitochondria, favoring peripheral localization at elevated glucose levels when insulin secretion is also elevated. Our results suggest that active mitochondrial transport along microtubules and calcium activity, but not ATP synthesis, are critical regulators of this …

Positive Social Emotional Influences Experienced By College-Educated Black Men During Their K–12 Education In U.S. Public Schools, Lyzanethia Howard

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Although negative experiences and unfair factors in the K–12 educational experiences of Black males are well-researched, very little research is found on the positive contributions toward their educational success. As some Black males successfully complete K–12 schooling and advance to the college level, it is imperative to understand the factors that positively contributed to their educational advancement. Guided by Yosso’s theory of community cultural wealth, this basic qualitative study explored six aspects of cultural capital—the aspirational, familial, linguistic, resistant, navigational, and social capital—that contributed to the educational success and advancement of Black males during their journeys through the U.S. K–12 …

School Walls Or Church Halls? Navigating Religion In Louisiana’S Classrooms, Will Wood

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Governmental Suppression Of Speech On The Internet: Reflections On The Murthy Decision, Russell L. Weaver

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Ucf Libraries 2025 Faculty Research Showcase, Jasmine George, Patrick Green, Joe Bizon, Kristine Shrauger, Ying Zhang, Renee Cole Montgomery, Rachel Trnka, Mary Rubin, Min Tong, Arielle Petrovich, Jeanne Piascik, Sai Deng

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries’ Faculty Research Showcase is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the scholarly achievements, research, and creative work of library faculty.

The 2025 Showcase features eight engaging presentations covering a diverse range of topics:

• Jasmine George – Student Engagement Initiatives Around Florida Academic Libraries

• Jasmine George & Patrick Green – Student Wellbeing at the Library

• Joe Bizon, Kristine Shrauger, Ying Zhang & Renee Cole Montgomery – Roadmapping Leganto Successfully

• Rachel Trnka – Florida Library History

• Mary Rubin – Escape the Ordinary: Escape Rooms as Active Learning Magic

• Min Tong …

“Newcomer” Injunctions—Quia Timet Plus, David Capper

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Remedies In The Social Media Context: “Calling Out” Design Appropriation, Nyssa Bull, Robyn Carroll, Janie Mccutcheon, Fiona Mcgaughey

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Preventing The Police From Using Private Information Obtained Through An Unlawful Search – An Australian Perspective, Sirko Harder

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Tale Of Two Disclosure Requirements, Leslie Gielow Jacobs

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Algorithmic Erasure In The Shadow Of Statutes, Caprice L. Roberts

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Give Scotus’S Code Of Conduct Teeth: Using Impeachment To Enforce The United States Supreme Court’S Code Of Conduct, Tara Roussel

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.