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Divorcees’ Experiences Of Hubristic Pride In Communication In Previous Marital Relationships, Amanda Harms Nov 2025

Divorcees’ Experiences Of Hubristic Pride In Communication In Previous Marital Relationships, Amanda Harms

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Poor communication practices have significantly strained marital relationships, contributing to increased divorce rates in the United States. As a self-conscious emotion, hubristic pride often leads to poor communication, which in turn exacerbates marital discord and contributes to the breakdown of families. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how divorcees perceive the impact of hubristic pride on communication in their previous marriages. The theoretical framework underpinning this study was Homans’s social exchange theory. Data were obtained from eight divorced participants not actively involved in ongoing custody proceedings through semistructured interviews and analyzed using Saldaña’s descriptive coding methodology. …


A Feature-Free Deep Learning Approach For Midair Hand Gesture Recognition From Surface Electromyogram (Semg) Data, Yasir Altaf, Abdul Wahid, Mudasir Manzoor Kirmani Nov 2025

A Feature-Free Deep Learning Approach For Midair Hand Gesture Recognition From Surface Electromyogram (Semg) Data, Yasir Altaf, Abdul Wahid, Mudasir Manzoor Kirmani

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Midair hand gesture recognition plays a crucial role in applications such as sign language recognition and human-computer interaction, particularly for supporting individuals with partial or complete hearing loss. However, recognizing gestures in midair remains challenging due to the rapid and complex nature of hand movements. To address this, noninvasive techniques like surface electromyography (sEMG)—which captures muscle activity through sensors placed on the skin—have gained attention. sEMG provides rich time-series data that reflect both spatial and temporal muscle dynamics. In this study, we propose a deep learning architecture that combines convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) to classify …


Integrated Log Spectrogram Convolutional Neural Network (Ils-Cnn) For Robust Spoken Digit Recognition, Awais Ahmed Nov 2025

Integrated Log Spectrogram Convolutional Neural Network (Ils-Cnn) For Robust Spoken Digit Recognition, Awais Ahmed

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Spoken digit recognition (SDR), a type of supervised automatic speech recognition, is essential for various human-machine interaction applications, including banking operations, dialing systems, price extraction, and airline reservation systems. However, designing an effective SDR system presents several challenges, such as developing labeled audio data, selecting appropriate feature extraction methods, and creating high-performance models. To overcome these challenges, a novel approach for robust spoken digit recognition using an integrated log spectrogram convolutional neural network (ILS-CNN) has been proposed. The proposed work presents an efficient SDR method by taking advantage of a log spectrogram layer directly within the neural network to enhance …


Railway Track Condition Monitoring Based On Sensor Data And Artificial Neural Networks, Ivan Kots, Alina Isaeva, Mark Denisenko, Alexander Sinyukin, Andrey Kovalev Nov 2025

Railway Track Condition Monitoring Based On Sensor Data And Artificial Neural Networks, Ivan Kots, Alina Isaeva, Mark Denisenko, Alexander Sinyukin, Andrey Kovalev

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Monitoring the condition of engineering objects is one of the urgent tasks of industry, construction, and transport infrastructure. This article describes a system for condition monitoring and diagnostics of rail tracks in real time. Compared with other similar studies, the proposed system has the advantages of compactness, usability, scalability and versatility of application. The proposed monitoring system is based on an Nvidia Jetson Nano embedded computing board and also includes inertial sensor modules, a microphone, a geolocation module, communication modules, an SSD storage device, and a battery. The prototype of the diagnostic module is a portable device that can be …


Grey Wolf Optimization Of Pi Controller For Power Management In Wind Farms: A Novel Approach, Anis Feddaoui, Lotfi Farah, Abdelouahab Benretem, Mohammed Abdeldjalil Djehaf Nov 2025

Grey Wolf Optimization Of Pi Controller For Power Management In Wind Farms: A Novel Approach, Anis Feddaoui, Lotfi Farah, Abdelouahab Benretem, Mohammed Abdeldjalil Djehaf

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

This study proposes a novel power management strategy for wind farms using a grey wolf optimization (GWO)-based PI controller. The method aims to enhance active and reactive power control in systems employing dou bly fed induction generators. Three control strategies are evaluated—namely, a classical frequency-domain PI controller, an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based controller, and the proposed GWO-based PI controller—the last of which represents the main contribution. The classical PI and ANN controllers are included strictly for comparative bench marking. MATLAB simulations demonstrate that the GWO-beased PI controller offers superior dynamic performance, particularly in settling time and overshoot reduction. A power …


Impact Of Adaptive Filtering-Based Noise Reduction On The Quality Of F-C Images In Masw, Doğukan Durdağ Nov 2025

Impact Of Adaptive Filtering-Based Noise Reduction On The Quality Of F-C Images In Masw, Doğukan Durdağ

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

This study investigates the effects of adaptive filtering, based on the least mean square algorithm, on the quality of multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) data and frequency-phase velocity (f-c) images. Specifically, the adaptive filtering method aims to decrease the noise and improve the determination of fundamental modes in f-c images. Both sample and field seismic data with varying noise levels were evaluated using adaptive filtering, resulting in significant improvements in f-c image quality. The filtered data displayed a wider frequency range of f-c images, and reduced noise compared to the original noisy data. Based on these findings, adaptive filtering …


Silvio Augusto Lima Carneiro V. Attorney General United States Of America Nov 2025

Silvio Augusto Lima Carneiro V. Attorney General United States Of America

2025 Decisions

Agency


Usa V. Dextrick Lawton Nov 2025

Usa V. Dextrick Lawton

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania


Organizational Leaders’ Effective Strategies For Using Employee Training To Mitigate Threats To Cybersecurity Compliance, Oluwaseye Adekunle Fadare Nov 2025

Organizational Leaders’ Effective Strategies For Using Employee Training To Mitigate Threats To Cybersecurity Compliance, Oluwaseye Adekunle Fadare

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Organizational leaders increasingly face challenges associated with employee noncompliance with cybersecurity controls, which expose business leaders to reputational and financial risks. Addressing this business problem is critical for cybersecurity leaders and business executives who aim to strengthen digital resilience and sustain profitability. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies organizational leaders use to enhance employee cybersecurity compliance through training. The project was grounded in the protection motivation theory and total quality management frameworks, which provide insight into the behavioral and continuous improvement dimensions of cybersecurity management. Six cybersecurity leaders from Nigeria participated in semistructured interviews. …


Protecting Platform Workers In The European Union, Jeremias Adams-Prassl, Antonio Aloisi, Nicola Countouris, Valerio De Stefano, Silvia Rainone Nov 2025

Protecting Platform Workers In The European Union, Jeremias Adams-Prassl, Antonio Aloisi, Nicola Countouris, Valerio De Stefano, Silvia Rainone

Articles & Book Chapters

No abstract provided.


The Seed That Begot America: How Political Principles Of The Reformation Contributed To The American Founding, Gabriel Stisser Nov 2025

The Seed That Begot America: How Political Principles Of The Reformation Contributed To The American Founding, Gabriel Stisser

Senior Honors Theses

When teaching the American founding, the contemporary public-school curriculum tends to emphasize the influence of the thinkers from the antiquity and Enlightenment periods. However, the curriculum tends to neglect the impact that the Reformation had upon America's formation. Through a qualitative historical review, this study will analyze both primary and secondary sources to examine how Reformed ideals of the political covenant, limited government, and resistance to tyranny influenced the American founding. This analysis finds that the Reformed (sometimes called Calvinist) political ideals from the Reformation had a significant influence upon the formation of the New England colonies, the enlightenment figures …


Quality Improvement Project: Improving Providers’ Self-Efficacy In Facilitating Mat Usage Through Educational Training, Joshua W. Moore Nov 2025

Quality Improvement Project: Improving Providers’ Self-Efficacy In Facilitating Mat Usage Through Educational Training, Joshua W. Moore

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) are common diseases treated in detox facilities around the world. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the most effective treatment for OUD and AUD. Despite the need for MAT, many providers do not prescribe lifesaving medications due to a lack of knowledge and confidence. The purpose of this quality improvement project at a local detox facility is to answer the question: What effect on providers’ self-efficacy in facilitating MAT usage upon discharge does educational training have? Under the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), self-efficacy was targeted using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) change model. The aim …


Exploring Future Educators’ Roles In Classroom Aac Use: Insight Into Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes, Katrina M. King Nov 2025

Exploring Future Educators’ Roles In Classroom Aac Use: Insight Into Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes, Katrina M. King

Honors College Theses

The United States public school system requires the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for qualifying students with disabilities (U.S. Department of Education, n.d.). Speech, language, and hearing related disabilities are among the qualifying categories (U.S. Department of Education, n.d.). Students with these disabilities may have complex communication needs (CCN), or significant limitations in their speech, language, and communication abilities (Communication Rights Australia, 2018). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), a type of assistive technology, offers support for these students, however, several barriers inhibit full communicative participation (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA], n.d.-a). …


The Impact Of Adverse And Positive Childhood Experiences And Moral Injury On Compassion Fatigue Among Law-Enforcement Officers And First-Responders, Kaylee Nesland Nov 2025

The Impact Of Adverse And Positive Childhood Experiences And Moral Injury On Compassion Fatigue Among Law-Enforcement Officers And First-Responders, Kaylee Nesland

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

More than ever, United States law enforcement officers are overworked, under-trained, and exposed to a great deal of trauma. Societal pressure to display strength and resilience, as well as fears of judgement and loss of job security, inhibit law enforcement officers from accessing psychological treatment and support (Drew & Martin, 2021). Without mental health support in place, compassion fatigue reveals itself, ultimately causing hurt and damage to individuals in law enforcement and those they interact with. This study examined whether adverse or positive childhood experiences affect compassion fatigue among law enforcement officers. Participants of this study—current and historical law enforcement …


Stra8 Links Neuronal Activity To Inhibitory Circuit Protection In The Adult Mouse Brain., Ming Huang, Shuwen Yue, Xiaoyu Zhang, Lan Wu, Jay L. Vivian, Zi-Jun Wang, Ning Wang Nov 2025

Stra8 Links Neuronal Activity To Inhibitory Circuit Protection In The Adult Mouse Brain., Ming Huang, Shuwen Yue, Xiaoyu Zhang, Lan Wu, Jay L. Vivian, Zi-Jun Wang, Ning Wang

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

While neuronal activity is essential for brain function, it also poses threats to neuronal integrity. Here, we show that activity-induced expression of stimulated by retinoic acid gene 8 (Stra8) protects neurons from degeneration. Previously considered germline specific, Stra8 is expressed in the adult mouse brain and is induced by neuronal activity via calcium influx and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor signaling. Neuron-specific Stra8 knockout mice display hallmark features of neurodegeneration, including DNA damage, impaired proteostasis, inflammation, nuclear envelope erosion, reduced dendritic plasticity, memory deficits, and heightened excitotoxic vulnerability. Electrophysiological studies reveal disrupted inhibitory circuit function. Mechanistically, Stra8 binds regulatory regions of neuromodulator …


Minutes, Faculty Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Faculty Affairs Committee Nov 2025

Minutes, Faculty Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Faculty Affairs Committee

Faculty Affairs Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.


An Intelligent Vision System For Metal Surface Defect Detection, Sida Zhang Nov 2025

An Intelligent Vision System For Metal Surface Defect Detection, Sida Zhang

Dissertations (1934 -)

With the continuous growth in the need for artificial intelligence driven manufacturing, automatic detection of metal surface quality has become a key issue in forging production. Traditional manual detection methods are not only inefficient and subjective but also have low accuracy when analyzing workpieces with complex surfaces and diverse colors. To solve this problem, this dissertation proposes two methods for metal surface defect detection and classification. This dissertation begins with the background of forging and summarizes existing literature on industrial vision systems and surface defect detection methods. Basic image processing techniques, machine learning algorithms, and deep learning foundations—including artificial neural …


Improving Dynamic Balance And Gait Adaptation With Ischemic Conditioning Post-Stroke, Stephanie Christine Wolfe Nov 2025

Improving Dynamic Balance And Gait Adaptation With Ischemic Conditioning Post-Stroke, Stephanie Christine Wolfe

Dissertations (1934 -)

The purpose of this dissertation was to quantify the benefits of ischemic conditioning on reactive balance responses and gait adaptation during treadmill walking in chronic stroke survivors. Reactive balance and gait adaptations are believed to be limited in this population. Ischemic conditioning is an emerging adjunct to physical therapy that improves motor function post-stroke via improvements in strength, voluntary muscle activation, walking speed, and fatigability. Here, we quantified how ischemic conditioning could impact performance of a more complex task: altering gait to meet various perturbing conditions. Specifically, we quantified mediolateral margin of stability in response to lateral cable pulls (both …


A Bibliography Of The Works Of Soledad S. Reyes Since 2008, For The Record Nov 2025

A Bibliography Of The Works Of Soledad S. Reyes Since 2008, For The Record

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

No abstract provided.


Three Translations, Soledad S. Reyes Nov 2025

Three Translations, Soledad S. Reyes

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

No abstract provided.


Rapid Epigenetic Response To Salinity Stress In An Invasive Mussel, Mytilus Galloprovincialis, Andrzej Furman, Açelya Eren, İbrahi̇m Raşi̇t Bi̇lgi̇n, Hati̇ce Aygün Karaçay Nov 2025

Rapid Epigenetic Response To Salinity Stress In An Invasive Mussel, Mytilus Galloprovincialis, Andrzej Furman, Açelya Eren, İbrahi̇m Raşi̇t Bi̇lgi̇n, Hati̇ce Aygün Karaçay

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Mediterranean blue mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) is a well-known invasive species recognized for its remarkable ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions. Here, we investigated DNA methylation changes in M. galloprovincialis exposed to a rapid water salinity decrease. Methylation profiles in M. galloprovincialis were recorded before salinity stress was applied (at 35‰), and then at 3, 9 and 24 h following the stress (at 25‰). We monitored these changes using the methylation-sensitive amplification polymorphism (MSAP) method. Methylation levels continued to vary over the 24 h period following stress exposure, indicating that the underlying physiological processes may have changed …


Phylogenetics Of Cyrtodactylus In West Nusa Tenggara: A New Distribution Record Of Cyrtodactylus Jatnai From Lombok Island And A Cryptic Species From Sumbawa Island, Sandra Rafika Devi, Rury Eprilurahman, Tuty Arisuryanti, Yuliadi Zamroni, Imran Sadewo, Windi Edriyanti, Maulana Faiz Ilham Kholiq, Evelyn Elvira Nov 2025

Phylogenetics Of Cyrtodactylus In West Nusa Tenggara: A New Distribution Record Of Cyrtodactylus Jatnai From Lombok Island And A Cryptic Species From Sumbawa Island, Sandra Rafika Devi, Rury Eprilurahman, Tuty Arisuryanti, Yuliadi Zamroni, Imran Sadewo, Windi Edriyanti, Maulana Faiz Ilham Kholiq, Evelyn Elvira

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Cyrtodactylus is one of the most diverse vertebrates of the Gekkonidae family, first described by Gray in 1827 and widely distributed in Asia, Northern Australia, and the Pacific Islands including Wallacea. The biodiversity in West Nusa Tenggara—a region in Wallacea—has been underestimated despite high fauna endemicity. Conservation strategies are needed to maintain the stability of Cyrtodactylus populations in their habitat. Therefore, this study aims to enhance the understanding of cryptic species and potential new distribution records of the genus Cyrtodactylus in West Nusa Tenggara. Molecular character identification was carried out by isolating the ND2 gene in liver tissue using polymerase …


Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes (11/25/2025), Csusb Faculty Senate Nov 2025

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes (11/25/2025), Csusb Faculty Senate

CSUSB Faculty Senate records

No abstract provided.


Advances In Artificial Intelligence For Glioblastoma Radiotherapy Planning And Treatment, Reid Master, Nesha Rubin, James Sampson, Kamlesh K Yadav, Shruti Pandita, Aria Sabbagh, Anika Krishnan, Patrick J Silva, Kenneth S Ramos, Vincent Gregoire, Nikos Paragios, Sunil Krishnan, Tej K Pandita Nov 2025

Advances In Artificial Intelligence For Glioblastoma Radiotherapy Planning And Treatment, Reid Master, Nesha Rubin, James Sampson, Kamlesh K Yadav, Shruti Pandita, Aria Sabbagh, Anika Krishnan, Patrick J Silva, Kenneth S Ramos, Vincent Gregoire, Nikos Paragios, Sunil Krishnan, Tej K Pandita

The Brown Foundation: Institute of Molecular Medicine

Glioblastoma is an aggressive central nervous system tumor characterized by diffuse infiltration. Despite substantial advances in oncology, survival outcomes have shown little improvement over the past three decades. Radiotherapy remains a cornerstone of treatment; however, it faces several challenges, including considerable inter-observer variability in clinical target volume delineation, dose constraints associated with adjacent organs at risk, and the persistently poor prognosis of affected patients. Recent advances in artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning, have shown promise in automating radiation therapy mapping to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency. This narrative review explores current auto segmentation frameworks, dose mapping, and biologically informed radiotherapy …


Variation In Corneal Biomechanical Properties Following Continuous Cross-Linking Treatment, Daniela Oehring, Chenhao Zhao, Xinyu Yao, Yewei Zhao, Fangjun Bao, Ahmed Elsheikh, Hongjiang Wu, Jiahui Zon, Xuanya Tong, Lan Yang, Xiaofei Zhou, Ying Li, Yanjie Shen, Yufeng Ye, Shihao Chen, Jia Qu, Qinmei Wang Nov 2025

Variation In Corneal Biomechanical Properties Following Continuous Cross-Linking Treatment, Daniela Oehring, Chenhao Zhao, Xinyu Yao, Yewei Zhao, Fangjun Bao, Ahmed Elsheikh, Hongjiang Wu, Jiahui Zon, Xuanya Tong, Lan Yang, Xiaofei Zhou, Ying Li, Yanjie Shen, Yufeng Ye, Shihao Chen, Jia Qu, Qinmei Wang

School of Health Professions

BackgroundThis retrospective study aimed to evaluate the ecacy of transepithelial accelerated corneal cross-linking when applied separately (transEpi ACXL) or combined with phototherapeutic keratectomy (transPTK ACXL) in keratoconic eyes using biomechanical parameters.MethodsThe study included eyes with progressive keratoconus treated with either continuous transEpi ACXL or transPTK ACXL with 6 months of follow-up. The following parameters were assessed preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively: biomechanically corrected intraocular pressure (bIOP), maximum and mean keratometry (Kmax and Km), minimum and central corneal thickness (MCT and CCT), corneal coma, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), deformation amplitude ratio at the apex and 2 mm nasal/temporal (DAR2), integrated inverse …


Exploring The Link Between Emotional States And Coding Task Quality: A Pilot Study, Aquib Reshad, Valentina Nino, Maria Valero, Adriane Randolph, Yang Shi Nov 2025

Exploring The Link Between Emotional States And Coding Task Quality: A Pilot Study, Aquib Reshad, Valentina Nino, Maria Valero, Adriane Randolph, Yang Shi

Faculty Articles

Emotions play a crucial role in shaping cognitive performance, yet their influence on programing remains understudied. This pilot study investigates the relationship between emotional states and coding task quality. Ten participants completed a programing task while their brain activity was recorded using electroencephalography (EEG), with frontal alpha asymmetry (FAI) applied as a neural marker of emotional valence. Emotional self-reports were collected using the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE), and coding quality was evaluated through a structured rubric. Preliminary findings indicate a potential association between FAI and coding performance, whereas self-reported affect showed weaker or inconsistent patterns. Given the …


Spartan Daily, November 25, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2025

Spartan Daily, November 25, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 165, Issue 39


Identification Of Novel Tat-I24-Related Peptides With Antiviral Activities, Hanna Harant, Siegfried Hofinger, Reingard Grabherr, Zsolt Ruzsics, Hartmut Hengel Nov 2025

Identification Of Novel Tat-I24-Related Peptides With Antiviral Activities, Hanna Harant, Siegfried Hofinger, Reingard Grabherr, Zsolt Ruzsics, Hartmut Hengel

Michigan Tech Publications

To identify novel peptides with potential antiviral activities, a database search was performed based on the primary sequence of the peptide I24 (CLAFYACFC), the effective part of the antiviral peptide TAT-I24 consisting of peptide I24 and the cell penetrating TAT-peptide (amino-acids 48–60, GRKKRRQRRRPPQ). A Protein BLAST search identified several sequences with high similarity to I24 in diverse proteins, some of which are known to be involved in the interaction with nucleic acids. Selected sequences and newly designed variants of I24 were synthesized as TAT fusion peptides and tested for antiviral activity in two well-established models: baculovirus transduction of HEK293 cells …


Morphological Variability And Systematics Of Ponto-Caspian Cladocerans Of The Genus Cercopagis Sars, 1897 (Branchiopoda: Onychopoda: Cercopagidae), Larisa F. Litvinchuk, Spartak N. Litvinchuk Nov 2025

Morphological Variability And Systematics Of Ponto-Caspian Cladocerans Of The Genus Cercopagis Sars, 1897 (Branchiopoda: Onychopoda: Cercopagidae), Larisa F. Litvinchuk, Spartak N. Litvinchuk

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In recent decades, significant changes have occurred in the composition of zooplankton, especially in the Ponto-Caspian Basin. An important component of zooplankton in this region is cladocerans of the genus Cercopagis. However, the introduction of invasive species means that many species of this genus have probably become extinct. Because their disappearance molecular study of these organisms is no longer possible. Therefore, a comparative analysis of morphological variability has become more important. We studied the morphological variability of all 12 currently known species of the genus. Samples from the Caspian, Azov, Black, and Baltic Seas were analyzed. The number of species …


Digital Beginnings: Exploring The Impact Of Screen Exposure On Internalizing Behaviors During Toddlerhood, Nicole Sotolongo Nov 2025

Digital Beginnings: Exploring The Impact Of Screen Exposure On Internalizing Behaviors During Toddlerhood, Nicole Sotolongo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The present study examines the relationship between screen exposure behaviors and toddler internalizing behaviors, with sleep behaviors being observed as a moderator. The study emphasizes the need for continued research to adapt to the ever-changing nature of the daily use of screens during toddlerhood and early childhood. Fifty-seven mothers of two-year-old children participated in one-on-one parent-report only, interviewer-based quantitative interviews discussing their child’s internalizing and sleep behaviors. Participants were also asked to fill out a questionnaire about their child’s screen exposure behaviors. It was hypothesized that (1) higher levels of screen exposure behaviors will result in increased internalizing behaviors, (2) …