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The Character Fractal: A Theory Of Virtue Replication In Organizations, Kevin Davis, Scott Kozlak, Matthew M. Orlowsky, David Levy

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Organizational ethics has long been treated as an individual problem requiring individual solutions: the right traits, the right training, the right people in the right roles. This paper argues that framing is fundamentally insufficient. While character and virtue ultimately reside in persons, character development within organizations emerges through recursive ethical interactions shaped by incentives, narratives, feedback loops, and habituation structures cultivated by systems leaders. It replicates, or fails to, across every scale of human interaction, from the unobserved micro-decision of a single employee to the macro-level architecture of executive leadership. Drawing on Mandelbrot's fractal geometry, Lorenz's chaos theory, Kauffman's complexity …

The Culture Metaphor: A Simple Guide To Creating Healthier Organizations, Matthew I. Horner, T. Daniel White, Rylan M. Charlton, Daphne Ds Deporres

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

In this paper, culture is conceptualized as a living system where every organizational decision and interpersonal interaction is a source of nourishment. Employing this metaphor, a leader’s visible actions, such as policy and resource decisions, serve as macronutrients, while exchanges between organizational members, such as email correspondence and meeting behavior, act as micronutrients that feed culture. An organization’s cultural health, therefore, depends on a balanced diet in which behaviors align with stated values. Leaders, as chief dietitians, identify and resolve deficiencies to build trust, enhance well-being, and improve performance. Actionable strategies for diagnosing and feeding culture are provided to help …

Ethics: The Connective Tissue Of Human Life, Joseph P. Hester

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

America needs to take a deep breath and reconsider the purposes of democracy, but more, infuse some modicum of commonsense into political decision-making. How many unnecessary wars and homeland killings must we endure and how many lies must we listen to as Trump filibusters his way onto the world’s stage? Seeking lucidity in Trump’s actions may be a stretch and even many of his supporters are asking for explanations, values’ consistency, and Constitutional clarity. I could go on, but this comment sets the tone for this editorial comment.

Summer/Fall 2026

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

State And Federal Poster Requirements, Garland Gentry Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Report Of The Ada Delegation, M. Joan Gillespie Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Board Of Directors Actions In Brief - November 11, 2011

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Are We Fit To Sit?, Jill Moore

Virginia Dental Journal

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Many Turns And U-Turns-Vdha, Vda Partner To Help Tribes, Julie Tran Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Four Simple Ways To Help Patients Say "Yes", Tanya A. Brown Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't For Other People!-An Inside Scoop On Dealing With People, Connie Podesta

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Letters To The Editor

Virginia Dental Journal

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Trustee's Corner, Charles H. Norman Iii, Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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Message From The President, Roger Wood Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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Va Dent J January, February And March 2012

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

System, Method, And Computer Program Product For Processing Documents Into Hierarchical Data Structures For Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Komal Mahto

Defensive Publications Series

ABSTRACT

Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for processing documents. The system includes at least one processor configured to segment a document into a plurality of segments, construct a hierarchical data structure comprising a plurality of nodes representing the plurality of segments, each node of the plurality of nodes comprising hierarchical metadata, in response to determining at least one first node of the plurality of nodes exceeds a token limit, split the at least one first node into a first subset of nodes based on a semantic analysis of text represented by the at least one first node, …

Ψ-Theory: Living Core. Ontological Development And Formalization. Comments 1–21, Valerii Y. Vorobiev

Defensive Publications Series

This document compiles comments 1–21, which chronologically develop and formalize Ψ-Theory — an ontological framework where time (Ψ-field) is the primary metric of reality, and gravity, mass, and quantum phenomena emerge from its dynamics. It addresses the crises of modern cosmology (dark matter, dark energy, Hubble tension) and quantum mechanics (measurement, non-locality) by replacing ad-hoc entities with a single causal principle. The comments include testable predictions (BH shadow shift, underground chronometry, Tully-Fisher derivation) and propose a phase diagram of reality from (4,2) to (0,-2).

Defensive Specifications Disclosure: Token-Free, Non-Linear Boundary, And Wave-Interference Based Architecture For Distributed Autonomous Ai Agent Frameworks, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

The Distributed Agent Networks Integrated Efficiency Layer (DANIEL) is a token-free, hardware-agnostic framework for distributed autonomous AI agents that replaces symbolic communication with a three-layer, analog-modeled mathematical system. The framework utilizes phase-matrix integration to execute scalar consensus loops via trigonometric wave equations. Security is enforced by a passive, non-linear activation gate that leverages input gradient vectors to dynamically harden against high-amplitude adversarial prompt injections. Network state synchronization is maintained across a decentralized peer-to-peer mesh mapped onto a continuous toroidal ring topology, employing a rolling average vortex matrix to passively filter localized agent hallucinations and single-node failures. This integrated architecture removes …

Loci ∞ — Infinity Memory Middleware With Temporal Compression And Universal Cross-Platform Injection, Arko Sanyal

Defensive Publications Series

We disclose LOCI ∞, a universal memory middleware system for cross-platform AI memory synchronization. LOCI extracts entity knowledge from conversations on any LLM platform, stores it in a user-owned typed dual-stream profile (informational stream: heat-decaying associative entities; quantifiable stream: exact typed facts with zero-hallucination retrieval), and injects relevant context back into any LLM platform at any point during or between sessions. The system implements hardware-aware storage tiering mapped to entity semantic salience scores (VRAM/RAM/NVMe), graph-neighbor heat propagation via spreading activation, generation-time confidence-gated correction, keystroke-level predictive context prewarm, and a privacy-locked population memory layer using federated learning with differential privacy. A …

Typed Edge Graph Authorization For Dynamic Field Level Access Control In Streaming Data Systems, Katyayani Kiranmayee Kolluru, Shivam Mohan

Defensive Publications Series

A method and system for performing dynamic field-level access control in streaming data systems includes receiving a streaming data event comprising a plurality of fields and an associated data access request from a consumer, and determining attributes and context associated with the consumer including role information, trust relationships, and runtime conditions. The method includes accessing a predefined typed-edge authorization graph comprising nodes representing consumers, fields, attributes, and context, and typed edges defining access evaluation rules wherein each edge type independently defines how access is judged. For each field, the method includes determining whether a valid authorization path exists by traversing …

The Dimensionally Extended Holographic Projection Model: A Viscoelastic Unified Field Specification, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This technical disclosure formalizes the geometric synthesis of the Dimensionally Extended Holographic Projection (DEHP) model. We present a particle-free, mathematically cohesive alternative to standard general relativity and non-baryonic dark matter. The framework replaces independent fundamental forces with a single fluid-dynamic mechanism: the topological metric embedding of a continuous, two-dimensional (2D) phase fluid substrate (z=0) operating in absolute harmonic resonance (the "Garden State").

Three-dimensional (3D) physical matter (z > 0) is modeled as a localized, high-tension wave crest ("knot") forced outward along a spatial z-axis by an original inflationary puncture flux (\(J_{z}\)). By defining antimatter as a zero-volume, 2D negative wave trough …

Touch Input For Passive Fingernail Displays Via Hub-Side Capacitive Sensing Over A Shared Power-And-Data Jewelry Conductor, Benny Goldstein

Defensive Publications Series

A wearable system adds touch input to artificial-fingernail displays while keeping the nail itself passive: no battery, no wireless transceiver, and, in the preferred embodiment, no touch-sensing circuitry on the nail. Each nail unit carries an electronic display and a transparent touch electrode. Operating power and image data reach the nail over a single decorative conductor - fine insulated wire concealed in a hollow jewelry chain - from a body-worn hub, such as a finger ring or bracelet, housing the battery, controller, and Bluetooth radio. The same conductor also carries the touch-sense signal: the hub measures the capacitance of the …

System And Method For Cooperative Interactive Ride Vehicle Control With Independent Actor Augmentation, Eric Zavesky

Defensive Publications Series

A system and method for cooperative interactive ride vehicle control provide dynamic multi-vehicle coordination within an amusement attraction. The system includes a plurality of ride vehicles, each having a local vehicle controller, rider input mechanisms, and independent physical actors distinct from primary vehicle locomotion. A centralized fleet controller mediates inter-vehicle cooperative interactions using a two-signal architecture, where upstream cooperative intents from an initiating vehicle are evaluated against a dynamic safety envelope before downstream cooperative signals are transmitted to a recipient vehicle for execution. Independent sensors provide vehicle proximity detection and telemetry data to continuously adjust operational tolerance bands. Based on …

Unpacking Architectural Drawing Literacy: A Critical Pedagogy Approach To Architecture Collections, Shima Hosseininasab, Virginia Ferris, Burak Erdim

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

This paper explores using architectural drawings as primary sources in instruction sessions at the North Carolina State University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) with a critical pedagogy approach. Architectural collections are among the SCRC’s most frequently used materials, yet effective engagement with these unique resources requires specialized knowledge that is often lacking among teaching librarians and faculty, who excel in artifactual literacy and archival practices. The research addresses this gap by arguing that additional guidance in architectural history and technical details is necessary to improve teaching methods and enhance student interpretation of architectural drawings. Using a 200-level architecture class …

No One’S Child: Regulatory Gaps And The Wellbeing Of High School International Students (Hsis) In Homestays In Ontario, Canada, Patricia Quan

Critical Internationalization Studies Review

No abstract provided.

Resolution Of Expression Of Concern: A Lightweight U-Net Model For Accurate Skin Lesion Segmentation, Fallah H. Najjar, Karrar A. Kadhim, Farhan Mohamed, Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, Asniyani Nur Haidar Abdullah

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Editor's Note: This Resolution notice concludes the investigation initiated by the Expression of Concern (DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1378) regarding the Original Article (DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1230). The publication timeline is as follows: Original Article → Expression of Concern → Resolution.

Resolution of Expression of Concern:
The editorial team of the Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics has completed a thorough post-publication review of the above-mentioned article, the supporting data, and the authors’ responses to the queries raised. Upon careful assessment, we have determined that the concerns have been addressed and clarified to the satisfaction of the editors.
We have found …

Improving Heat Transfer Properties Of Corundum Alumina-Based Nanofluids: A Comprehensive Study On Thermal Conductivity And Characterization, Amri Abdulah, Budi Kristiawan, Wibawa Endra Juwana, Sukarman Sukarman, Khoirudin Khoirudin

HBRC Journal

The thermal conductivity of nanofluids is affected by various factors. Consequently, a comprehensive investigation into nanofluid materials and their thermal conductivity is essential. This study examines Al₂O₃ samples with three different volume concentrations, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 vol.%, dispersed in a liquid water/ethylene glycol mixture with a volume ratio of EG–W (50:50). Multi-technique characterization was performed using XRD, SEM-EDS, TEM, UV-Visible, and Zeta Potential. Furthermore, thermal conductivity tests were performed on Al₂O₃ using TEMPOS TEM-1443. The XRD pattern revealed that the Al₂O₃ nanoparticles possess a trigonal crystal system with a rhombohedral …

Divergent Risk Prioritization And Safety Governance In Metro Construction Projects: Evidence From Cairo Metro Line 3, Shrouk M. El Gebaly, Khaled M. Dewidar, Taher M. Elsamni

HBRC Journal

Safety risk management remains a critical challenge in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in complex urban metro systems where multiple stakeholders operate under different organizational mandates. While previous research has examined construction safety risks, limited studies have explored how project stakeholders prioritize these risks within the same project environment and how such differences influence safety governance. This study investigates stakeholder risk prioritization in metro construction through a qualitative case study of Cairo Metro Line 3 in Egypt. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with representatives from three key stakeholder groups: the client organization, consulting engineers, and construction contractors. The data were …

Undermining The Responsibility For Climate Change: An Overview And Forecast, Robert Agnew, Jennifer Agnew

International Journal on Responsibility

This paper first examines the extent to which individuals feel responsible for addressing climate change. It next provides an overview of the factors undermining responsibility. Such factors include the efforts of the fossil fuel industry and its allies to deny climate change, the political division surrounding climate change, a range of structural and social constraints, certain features of climate change, and selected individual values and traits. The core part of the paper then asks whether the responsibility for addressing climate change will increase as the effects of climate change become more common and severe. While there is some reason to …

Consumer Preferences And The Impact Of Halal Labeling On Beef Purchasing Decisions In Modern Market Segments, I Putu Gede Didik Widiarta, Amalina Nur Wahyuningtyas, Andi Nurmasytha, I Gede Arie Mahendra Putra

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Global demand for halal-certified products is rapidly increasing, underscoring the importance of understanding consumer preferences and the impact of halal labelling on purchasing decisions. This study examines the relationship between halal labelling, consumer trust, and purchasing behaviour of beef in modern markets in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. A quantitative survey was conducted with 400 respondents from diverse demographic backgrounds. The results show that 75% of consumers prefer halal-certified beef, with 80% perceiving halal labels as indicators of superior product quality and safety. Logistic regression analysis revealed that consumers who trust halal labels are 2.5 times more likely to purchase halal-certified beef …