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Cooperation, Collaboration, And Community In Horror And Suspense Games, Rachel Kerr, Monica Evans, Cameron Irby, Cheri Tang

ELO (un)supervised 2026

Cooperation has been a staple in video and analog games since their inception. From couch co-op to social deduction games, there are few games that cannot be enjoyed cooperatively in some way. Even games that are not inherently cooperative can be played collaboratively, from single-player games enjoyed by multiple people in the same room to PvP games where players opt for teamwork despite explicitly competitive mechanics. In horror and suspense games, cooperation tends to form strong communicative bonds between players. The four papers in this panel examine how communities form in and around horror and suspense games, and how those …

Post-Digital Creativity In Underacknowledged Communities, Tegan Pyke, Hannah Ackermans, Zahra Rizvi

ELO (un)supervised 2026

In a world marked by polarization and institutional censorship, what we pay attention to matters more than ever. We would almost forget that people, unsupervised, cannot help but be creative. Increasingly, this creativity takes the form of post-digital art and literature, often without awareness of “electronic literature” as a concept or the ELO as an institution. In this panel, we open up the conversation of researching post-digital creativity outside e-lit cultures to learn what role multimodality and participatory cultures (can) play inside e-lit cultures.

To encourage active participation in this online panel, we intend to split our session into two …

Open The Case, Detective! A Story-Driven Game Approach To Combat Human Trafficking In Hospitality, Aili Wu, Wei Wei, Lu Zhang

ICHRIE Research Reports

Executive Summary: Human trafficking is a pervasive global crime that significantly impacts the hospitality industry, with several major hotel chains facing lawsuits for human trafficking negligence. As a highly sensitive issue that is often misunderstood, it poses challenges for hospitality businesses to effectively educate their customers. Meanwhile, existing interventions remain limited and largely rely on passive methods, highlighting the need for interactive interventions to help individuals respond effectively. This research addresses these challenges by proposing and testing a story-driven detective game as an interactive alternative. In the game, hospitality customers play the role of a detective investigating a trafficking case …

Designing Menus That Welcome Everyone: How Inclusive Menu Cues Drive Customer Behavior For Diners With Dietary Restrictions, Cortney Norris, Lisa Slevitch, Matthew Bauman, Soyoung Park, Seung Hyun Lee

ICHRIE Research Reports

Millions of consumers navigate dietary restrictions every time they eat out, whether due to food allergies, religious practices, or lifestyle choices such as veganism. Yet most restaurant menus do little to acknowledge these needs. This report summarizes findings from a three-phase study that explored which menu design features most effectively communicate inclusivity to diners with dietary restrictions and how those features influence emotions, attitudes, and likelihood of choosing a restaurant. The results offer restaurant operators concrete, evidence-based strategies for making their menus more welcoming and, in doing so, expanding their customer base.

Complete Issue-Volume 35, Issue 3, Robert J. Bailey, Claude E. Fike, James T. Currie, Carl Butler, Joseph C. Kiger, Richard A. Mclemore, Robert E. Corlew, Bernarr Cresap, John Edmond Gonzales, James H. Dormon

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

The Beginnings Of Congressional Reconstruction In Mississippi, James T. Currie

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

The Gubernatorial Administration Of Gerard Chittocque Brandon, 1825-1832, Claude E. Fike

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

The Gubernatorial Administration Of George Poindexter, 1820-1822, Robert J. Bailey

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

(Un)Easily Writing The Future, Stuart Moulthrop, Judith Pintar, John G. Mcdaid

ELO (un)supervised 2026

General Abstract: This panel brings together three experienced digital writers who have recently begun to explore Language Models and transformers in creative and academic practice.  Each of us will comment on recent experience and projects, reflecting on how these technologies alter the way we think of ourselves as writers and teachers.

[1] Judith Pintar, "The Non-applicability of Wishing due to Lack of Capacity".

Pintar will discuss her experience of facilitating Gemini AI in a Rogerian therapy session with an Eliza bot written in the Inform programming language. The session is occasionally interrupted with a meta-conversation with Gemini regarding its responses. …

Communications, Patricia S. Currie, James T. Currie, David L. Porter

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Mississippi's Contribution To The Anti-Evolution Movement, R. Halliburton Jr.

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Kids Count The State Of The Child In Tennessee 2019 Policy And Issue Guide, Tennessee. Commission On Children And Youth.

The State of the Child in Tennessee

No abstract provided.

House Of Representatives, Rocky Mountain National Park Committee On The Public Lands Report, Rocky Mountain History & Legislation Dedications, File 101-01, Box 400, R. W. Dunlap, Hubert Work, William Jackson

Rocky Mountain National Park

A report was to establish the boundaries of the Rocky Mountain National Park. With this legislative report there are different sources included ranging from news clippings to expedition journal entries providing information of the area and the land features. N.J. Sinnott; R.W. Dunlap; Moraine Park; Arbuckle Reservoir; Hubert Work; Grand Lake; Big Thompson River; Little Thompson River; Colorado River; Shadow Mountain Lake; Gulf of California; Green Mountain Reservoir; Harold L. Ickes; Northern Colorado Water User's Association; Cha S. Hansen; Moses E. Smith; Thomas A. Nixon; Western Slope Protective Association; Silmon Smith; Clifford H. Stone; A. C. Sudan; Grand Lake; Don …

Ai To Ai Architecture: A Direct Latent-Space Tensor Routing Protocol & Immutable Neuromorphic Asic Architecture For Self-Regulating Milti-Agent Compute Networks, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

Contemporary distributed Artificial Intelligence (AI) networks face critical limits in throughput, energy efficiency, and security due to their reliance on serialized -token interfaces (e.g., natural language, JSON, XML) for multi-agent cross-talk.

These traditional software-defined models introduce significant tokenization processing latency, suffer from compounding autoregressive gradient drift that causes runaway hallucination spirals over time, and present extensive vulnerability surfaces to adversarial prompt injections and gradient poisoning exploits.

This paper introduces a production-ready system architecture for a non-linguistic, machine-to-machine data routing engine and embedded cybersecurity shield, hardwired directly onto custom Neuromorphic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).

The Bounded Cognitive Accelerator (BCA) protocol bypasses …

A System And Method For Contextual Anomaly Detection Using Ai Agents For Large-Scale Data Streams, Ravi Shanker Kumar Sinha, Shashwat Mishra

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for contextual anomaly detection. The system includes a data ingestion module configured to receive data streams from a plurality of data sources within an enterprise environment. The system includes a feature extraction module configured to process the received data streams and determine anomaly indicators based on statistical analysis of the received data streams. The system includes a contextual reasoning module configured to determine contextual factors associated with the anomaly indicators and process the anomaly indicators and the contextual factors using a Large Language Model to classify the anomaly indicators as genuine anomalous events …

Predictive Utility-Led Storage Engine (Pulse), Shubham Shivhare Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

“PREDICTIVE UTILITY-LED STORAGE ENGINE (PULSE)”

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for adaptive data compression based on the predicted utility of data segments. The present disclosure suggests receiving a data segment and metadata associated with the data segment. The present disclosure suggests determining a utility score for the received data segment based on a plurality of utility factors. The plurality of utility factors includes a semantic class weight associated with a data category of the data segment, a temporal proximity score derived from a predicted time until the next access, a re-computation cost indicating the cost …

Anticipatory Action Fulfillment In Conversational Agents Via Speculative Native-Audio Llms And Streaming Latent Diarization, Tamar Yakar, Ilia Labzovsky

Defensive Publications Series

Current voice-activated conversational agents rely on sequential, text-based processing pipelines that introduce latency and fail during mid-utterance interruptions. A computational architecture is disclosed that replaces traditional speech recognition pipelines with a streaming native-audio large language model. Acoustic tokens are processed directly to maintain a real-time computational graph of an acoustic trajectory. Streaming latent diarization is employed natively within the model to mathematically segregate intersecting vocal trajectories. Parallel isolated execution branches are dynamically created when biometric shifts are detected, allowing background noise to be masked. Structured tool-calls are generated speculatively by an execution head before end-of-speech markers are reached. Conversational intent …

Coordinated Operation Of An Electrically Heated Reformer With A Time-Dependent Biogas Feed, Martin Baumgaertl, Gianluca Pauletto

Defensive Publications Series

The present technical disclosure relates to a plant and to a corresponding process for the operation and control of an electrically heated steam methane reformer, which is supplied with a gaseous stream originating from a biogas production unit. The technical disclosure enables flexible operation in accordance with the availability of electrical energy, in particular renewable electrical energy, and the temporal variations in the composition of a gaseous feed, in particular variations in methane concentration and calorific value of a biogas stream.

Gender Disparities In The United States Federal Government Stem Leadership, Naomi Hirose-Gormally

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Persistent gender disparities continue to limit women’s representation in senior science technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leadership roles within the United States federal government, particularly at the GS‑13, GS‑14, GS‑15, and subject matter expert/senior executive service (SME/SES) levels. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive phenomenological study was to explore how women in senior STEM leadership experience and interpret gender disparities as they pursue and attain leadership positions. Data were collected through individual semi‑structured interviews with women serving in senior STEM leadership and analyzed inductively using phenomenological coding procedures to identify categories and themes that were grounded in participants’ lived experiences. …

Leadership Characteristics Driving Positive Patient Experience Outcomes In Behavioral Healthcare Organizations, Sophia Iovenitti

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Patient experience is a key indicator of healthcare quality and performance; however, limited evidence exists regarding the specific leadership characteristics that influence patient experience outcomes in behavioral healthcare. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the leadership characteristics associated with positive patient experience outcomes, examine how leadership behaviors influence patient perceptions, and identify leadership development strategies to enhance patient experience. The study was guided by the Baldrige excellence framework and the Beryl Institute’s definition of patient experience. Data were collected through semi structured interviews with executive and operational leaders and triangulated with organizational artifacts, including aggregated patient …

Homocysteine Thiolactone From Translation Proofreading Is An Endogenous Ligand For Cell-Cell Signaling By The Receptor Sdia, Lorenzo Eugenio Leiva, Roberto A. Zúñiga, Gregory J. Phillips, Michael Ibba

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Several widespread mechanisms enable cellular communication and coordinate the behavior of bacterial populations. The modules responsible for cellular communication are often found in matching pairs: an enzyme that synthesizes a signal molecule and a specific receptor that decodes it. A notable exception is Escherichia coli SdiA, a homolog of known N-acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) receptors, for which no corresponding AHL synthase exists. SdiA is an orphan receptor that enables cross-talk by sensing AHLs from other bacterial species. In this work, we investigated whether homocysteine thiolactone (HTL), an AHL-like molecule arising from a proofreading reaction of methionyl tRNA synthetase (MetRS) to correct …

Health Disparities, Early Intervention, And Neurodevelopmental Outcomes In Preterm Infants, Samantha Dora Pescatore

ETD Collection

Preterm infants are at a higher risk for a variety of health complications due to their underdeveloped organ systems and neurological systems. While the survival of preterm infants has greatly improved due to the advances of modern medicine, these infants are at increased risk for neurodevelopmental delays when compared to full term infants due to risk factors that accompany preterm birth, such as low birth weight, brain immaturity, nutritional challenges, and more (Behrman & Butler., 2007; Chung et al., 2020; Rubens et al., 2014; Song, I. G., 2022;). Research suggests that early intervention services can influence the development, health, education, …

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Turkish Journal of Zoology

No abstract provided.

Dietary Stability Of The Eurasian Beaver Revealed By Hair Stable Isotopes, Linas Balčiauskas, Rasa Vaitkevičiūtė Koklevičienė, Andrius Garbaras, Inga Garbarienė, Laima Balčiauskienė

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is a keystone ecosystem engineer whose expanding populations increasingly occupy agricultural landscapes. Hair stable  isotope analysis was applied to reconstruct assimilated diet in 56 legally  hunted beavers in Lithuania in 2024–2025. Stable carbon isotope values were tightly  clustered (–25.53 ± 0.10‰ SE), while those for nitrogen showed greater variability (5.38 ± 0.20‰ SE), indicating limited interindividual dietary differentiation.  Generalized linear models revealed no significant effects of sex, year, or month, and  age-related differences were limited to the youngest individuals. Comparison with  published Polish data showed no significant differences in mean isotope values.  Overall, the results …

The Perceived Professional Impact Of Exposure To Stress Experienced By Mental Health Therapists During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Bianca J. Reaves

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

COVID-19 changed the methods in which therapy was traditionally delivered. Mental health therapists switched from in-person to virtual sessions during the pandemic. There was a gap in research related to stress levels of mental health therapists in the telehealth field. Adaptations were made by mental health therapists to provide services and as a result virtual platforms were used to connect with the community served. This qualitative research study was an exploration of mental health therapists perceived responses to stress or burnout in relation to a global pandemic. The theoretical foundation used to assess perceived stress is the Stress Theory. The …

Palatal Expansion Using The Invisalign Palatal Expander, Hassan Chihab

ETDs from 2020-2029

Palatal expansion has been used in orthodontics to treat a narrow maxilla and to primarily correct posterior dental crossbites. In younger patients, palatal expansion can readily be achieved through opening of the mid-palatal suture, as it is not fused at that age. As the mid-palatal suture matures, expansion will gradually be difficult to achieve, and more dental expansion is obtained rather than skeletal. In addition, there is a tendency to get more dental tipping. Palatal expansion has been recommended not only to correct crossbites but also to improve breathing in patients with sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …

July 2026 Graduate Council Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Part-Time Vs Full-Time Integrated Clinical Education On Student Physical Therapists’ Self-Efficacy And Clinical Reasoning, William J. Buchala

Student Dissertations

Integrated clinical education (ICE) varies across Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs, particularly in the use of part-time and full-time clinical experiences. Limited research has examined relationships between ICE structure, self-efficacy, and clinical reasoning. The purpose of this quantitative ex post facto study was to examine relationships between part-time and full-time ICE models and self-efficacy and self-assessed clinical reasoning in DPT students. Survey responses were collected from DPT students who had participated in ICE experiences. Self-efficacy was measured using the Physical Therapist Self-Efficacy Scale, and self-assessed clinical reasoning was measured using the Self-Assessment of Clinical Reflection and Reasoning Scale. Independent-samples …

Parenting In The Digital Age: Urban Parents' Perspectives Of Children's Engagement With Xr And Ai Technologies, Tenneh Kanneh, Meherunnesa Tania, Samjhana Pokharel, Jerry Fails

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

Extended Reality (XR), including Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality, together with rapidly advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI), is creating immersive technologies with unprecedented and unpredictable implications for children. As these systems become more integrated into learning, play, and social environments, establishing ethical guidance before widespread adoption is essential. This project investigates two core questions: “What ethical concerns do stakeholders identify regarding children’s research and use of XR/AI?” and “How do these concerns vary across youth populations and contexts?” Using an anticipatory and participatory approach, I’m conducting a series of focus groups exploring potential future uses of XR/AI for children ages 5-12. …

The Harmancık “Purple Jade”: A Unique Blueschist-Facies Metatrachyte With Significant Geoarchaeological Value, Gülteki̇n Topuz, Aral I. Okay, Constantinos Mavrogonatos, Osman Candan, Michael Brandl, Onur Bamyaci, Serap Ala Çeli̇k, Frederik Vingaard, Warren Thompson, Peter Christian Toft, Benjamin Dominguez Heredia, Tonny Bernt Thomsen, Lasse Vilien Sørensen

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The so-called Harmancık “purple jade” from the Bursa region of northwestern Türkiye has attracted attention as a gemstone; however, its geological characteristics and provenance have long remained uncertain. This short communication presents new field observations along with mineralogical and petrological data concerning the provenance, metamorphic evolution, and geoarchaeological relevance of this unique rock type. The rock occurs as loose boulders scattered across cultivated fields in the villages of Akpınar, Kocapınar, and Gedikören, where it was previously interpreted either as part of Neogene sedimentary successions or as a high-pressure metamorphic rock affected by contact metamorphism. Our detailed mapping and field observations …