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An Event-Based Time-Incremented Snn Architecture Supporting Energy-Efficient Device Classification, David L. Weathers, Michael A. Temple, Brett J. Borghetti

Faculty Publications

Recent advances in Radio Frequency (RF)-based device classification have shown promise in enabling secure and efficient wireless communications. However, the energy efficiency and low-latency processing capabilities of neuromorphic computing have yet to be fully leveraged in this domain. This paper is a first step toward enabling an end-to-end neuromorphic system for RF device classification, specifically supporting development of a neuromorphic classifier that enforces temporal causality without requiring non-neuromorphic classifier pre-training. This Spiking Neural Network (SNN) classifier streamlines the development of an end-to-end neuromorphic device classification system, further expanding the energy efficiency gains of neuromorphic processing to the realm of RF …

Advanced Microstructured Batio3-Embedded Pvdf–Hfp/Peo Film For Enhanced Triboelectric Interface In Self-Sufficient Energy Generation And Sensing, Rigobert Ybarra, Diego De Leon, Michael Moreno, Cesar Sanchez, Fernando Viesca, Kevin Alejandro, Shishir Timilsena, Nicholas Dimakis, Joseph H. Dumont, Tommy Rockward, Tarik J. Dickens, Md. Wasikur Rahman, Mohammed Jasim Uddin

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

The global reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas has largely dominated the energy production field, but due to finite resource depletion and escalating greenhouse gas emissions, the immediate exploration of sustainable energy alternatives to mitigate climate change and ensure resource security has been a major concern. There has been extensive research into other more renewable methods of energy production, such as wind and hydropower. Of these current energy generation types, there are many areas of untapped potential from the mechanical movements generated ambiently not only in the large scale of power generation but also on a smaller scale. The …

Identification Of Critical Brain Regions For Autism Diagnosis From Fmri Data Using Explainable Ai: An Observational Analysis Of The Abide Dataset, Suryansh Vidya, Kush Gupta, Amir Aly, Andy Wills, Emmanuel Ifeachor, Rohit Shankar

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

BACKGROUND: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) significantly improves quality of life, yet current diagnostic practices rely on subjective behavioural assessments. While machine learning models using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) show promise for objective diagnosis, existing approaches have critical limitations. High-accuracy models often neglect interpretability, increasing clinical distrust, while interpretable approaches frequently suffer from low accuracy and lack neuroscientific validation of identified biomarkers. Furthermore, no studies have systematically benchmarked which interpretability methods are most effective for fMRI data, hindering the translation of Artificial intelligence (AI) findings into clinical practice.

METHODS: In this observational study, we used the Autism Brain …

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In this non-primary residence holdover proceeding; the court granted the tenant's motion for a protective order in part; striking most items in the landlord's notice to admit. The court ruled that CPLR 3123 precludes notices to admit from seeking admissions on ultimate facts central to the case; such as the tenant's primary residence; employment; or voting history in another state. Only admissions concerning the existence and genuineness of a lawsuit were deemed proper. The court also granted the tenant leave to amend their answer to add an affirmative defense challenging the landlord's authority to terminate the proprietary lease; finding it …

Blue-Shifted Ancyromonad Channelrhodopsins For Multiplex Optogenetics, Elena G Govorunova, Oleg A Sineshchekov, Hai Li, Yueyang Gou, Hongmei Chen, Shuyuan Yang, Yumei Wang, Stephen Mitchell, Alyssa Palmateer, Leonid S Brown, François St-Pierre, Mingshan Xue, John L Spudich

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

Light-gated ion channels from protists (channelrhodopsins or ChRs) are optogenetic tools widely used for controlling neurons and cardiomyocytes. Multiplex optogenetic applications require spectrally separated molecules, which are difficult to engineer without disrupting channel function. Scanning numerous sequence databases, we identified three naturally blue-shifted ChRs from ancyromonads. They form a separate branch on the phylogenetic tree and contain residue motifs characteristic of anion ChRs (ACRs). However, only two conduct chloride, whereas the closely related Nutomonas longa homolog generates inward cation currents in mammalian cells under physiological conditions, significantly exceeding those by previously known tools with similar spectral maxima (peak absorption at …

Synoptic-Scale Meteorological Patterns Associated With Extreme Precipitation Over The Contiguous United States And Concomitant Seasonal And Regional Variability, Amy M. Johnson

Dissertations and Theses

Seasonal and spatial variations of synoptic-scale weather patterns concurrent to extreme precipitation days, defined as days above the seasonal 95th percentile of the daily precipitation distribution, are characterized over a 44-year period (1980-2023) for the Contiguous United States (CONUS). Using atmospheric reanalysis data and a grid-cell centered approach, we construct seasonal anomaly composite patterns for sea level-pressure (SLP), integrated water vapor transport, 500 hPa geopotential height (Z500), and 300 hPa wind speed. Atmospheric variables known to be important for extreme precipitation. By interpolating composites for each grid cell onto the same polar coordinate grid relative to the grid cell we …

Human Single-Neuron Activity Is Modulated By Intracranial Theta Burst Stimulation Of The Basolateral Amygdala, Justin M Campbell, Shuo Wang, Lawrence N Eisenman, James Swift, Tao Xie, Peter Brunner, Jon Timothy Willie, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Direct electrical stimulation of the human brain has been used for numerous clinical and scientific applications. At present, however, little is known about how intracranial stimulation affects activity at the microscale. In this study, we recorded intracranial EEG data from a cohort of patients with medically refractory epilepsy as they completed a visual recognition memory task. During the memory task, brief trains of intracranial theta burst stimulation (TBS) were delivered to the basolateral amygdala (BLA). Using simultaneous microelectrode recordings, we isolated neurons in the hippocampus, amygdala, orbitofrontal cortex, and anterior cingulate cortex and tested whether stimulation enhanced or suppressed firing …

Can Predictive And Functional Methods Locate The Dysplastic Hip Joint Center?, Michael Harris, Emma C. Behrman, Keith R. Lohse, Molly C. Shepherd, Bruce A. Macwilliams, Erin M. Mannen

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Properly characterizing biomechanics in populations with known hip deformities, such as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), requires accurately identifying the hip joint center (HJC). Many studies have assessed the accuracy or repeatability of predictive and functional methods to locate the HJC in normally shaped hips, but not for hips with DDH.

RESEARCH QUESTION: For patients with DDH, which of three common functional and four common predictive HJC methods is most accurate compared to a magnetic-resonance-imaging-based anatomic method?

METHODS: HJC method accuracy was calculated as the resultant vector distance from the anatomic HJCs. Bias was calculated as distance errors …

Socio-Demographic Influences On Digital Game Engagement And Self-Care In Adults With Heart Failure, Namuun Clifford, Nani Kim, Rachel Tunis, Grace Lee, Matthew O'Hair, Kavita Radhakrishnan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Heart failure (HF) affects 64 million people worldwide, contributing to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.^1,2 Effective self-care is essential for improving HF outcomes, and digital health interventions have shown promise in supporting these practices.^3-5 This study explores how socio-demographic factors influence engagement with a digital game app and related self-care behaviors in HF management, presenting preliminary data from a remote, digital health study.

Methods: Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted on 40 adults from the intervention arm of an RCT after 6 months. Participants used a mobile game app, activity tracker, and smart scale to support …

Genetic Counseling In Ophthalmology: An Interview, Emmanuel Worede-Kal, Bs

inSIGHT

Ms. Procopio has been practicing as a genetic counselor for seven years, and in the Department of Ocular Genetics at Wills Eye Hospital for the past four years. She provides patients with information necessary to understand the role of genetic testing and the impact of results on their care as well as potential implications for family members. Given the rapidly changing field of ophthalmic genetics, Ms. Procopio is an important member of the multidisciplinary care team of patients with rare genetic conditions.

Comparing Approaches To Refractive Laser Eye Surgery, Tejal Patel, Ba

inSIGHT

Laser eye surgery is one of the most common outpatient ophthalmic procedures performed in the United States. Most patients choose laser eye surgery because they want to decrease the need for daily glasses or contact lens wear. In the past 10 years, over 700,00 eyes have been treated with some type of laser surgery (1).¹ While colloquially known as “LASIK,” there are three major types of laser eye surgeries: Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). These surgeries all fundamentally rely on the same concept of using a laser to reshape the …

A Day In The Life Of An Orbital And Oculoplastic Surgeon, Alexis Duffy, Ba

inSIGHT

Have you ever heard of an oculoplastic surgeon before? And if so, ever wonder what they do or how they differ from plastic surgeons? Treating the periocular region requires an in-depth understanding not only of the eye, but also its complex interplay with adjacent orbital, sinus, and craniofacial anatomy; there is much more than meets the eye! The most common pathway to become an oculoplastic surgeon includes completion of a four-year ophthalmology residency, followed by one to two years of subspecialized oculoplastic fellowship. Oculoplastic fellowships provide surgical and medical experience managing pathology of the eyelid and orbit, and different programs …

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Comprehensive Review Of Diagnosis And Management, Sriya Sadhu, Bs

inSIGHT

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a critical vision-threatening disease that has been on the rise over the past 10 years.¹ IIH is a condition involving an increase in intracranial pressure due to an unknown (idiopathic), nonspecific cause. The previous alternative name of IIH, "pseudotumor cerebri" (false brain tumor), was given because IIH can present with symptoms similar to those that are seen in several brain tumors - severe headaches, seizures, nausea, and vision deterioration. IIH has a primarily female predominance and a strong association with obesity. As the rates of obesity increase, the prevalence of IIH is similarly expected …

Recent Trends In The Ophthalmology Match, Michael Pratt, Ma

inSIGHT

Ophthalmology remains a competitive field to match for residency, with applications far outnumbering available positions. The criteria for a successful match are unclear owing to differences in data reporting from the SF Match system as compared to the National Residency Match Program, a relatively low volume of scholarly research about the ophthalmology match, and the transition of the USMLE Step 1 exam to pass/fail grading in 2022. This narrative review, while not intended as a guide to become a competitive applicant for residency, will summarize the 2024 ophthalmology match cycle results, report the specific match rate for Sidney Kimmel Medical …

Giving More Than Vision: The Evolution And Impact Of Give Kids Sight Day, Leah Prischak, Bs

inSIGHT

Current literature strongly suggests that quality of life is diminished in children with visual impairments.¹ In many situations, visual impairment (VI) can be a serious barrier in obtaining the typical experiences and accomplishments of childhood. Evidence suggests an association between visual acuity, refractive error, and child academic performance.² VI is also associated with the prevalence of more intangible, psychological obstacles in areas such as independence and autonomy, concerns about the future, social relationships, participation, and acceptance.³

Retina In 10 Years—Exciting Developments, Amer Ahmed

inSIGHT

Significant advancements in the field of retina are expected over the next decade.

Wet AMD: Emerging Therapies
Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. It occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the macula. These vessels are fragile and prone to leaking blood or fluid, which damages the retina and leads to rapid central vision loss.¹

Insight, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2025

inSIGHT

Contents

8 - Retina in 10 Years—Exciting Developments
By Amer Ahmed

12 - Giving More than Vision: The Evolution and Impact of Give Kids Sight Day
By Leah Prischak

15 - Vascular, Immunological, and Mechanical Factors in Normal Tension Glaucoma: A Multidimensional Approach to Pathogenesis
By Rachel Cain

22 - Recent Trends in the Ophthalmology Match
By Michael Pratt

25 - Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Comprehensive Review of Diagnosis and Management
By Sriya Sadhu

31 - Day in the Life of an Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgeon
By Alexis Duffy

35 - Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
By Tejal Patel

42 - Genetic …

Generation Of Functional Hepatocytes From Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, Daniela Gonzalez, Miriam Aceves, Lorena Guerra, Jose C. Granados, Felicia Juarez, Earl Novilla, Ana C. Leandro, Marcelo Leandro, Joanne E. Curran, John Blangero, Sarah Williams-Blangero, Satish Kumar

Research Colloquium

Background: One of the most common forms of chronic liver disease is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is a condition of hepatic steatosis, excess fat accumulation in hepatocytes. It affects about 38% adults worldwide and about 50% adults in the Rio Grande Valley, and is a major risk factor for more serious nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The risk for NAFLD is likely due to a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Other metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, that have a high prevalence in the Valley, likely contribute to …

Government Expenditure On Education And Its Impact On Access To Higher Education In The U.S. And Germany, Miguel Barrero Garcia, Minh Anh Nguyen

OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference

On the surface level there seems to be a discrepancy between access to higher education in the U.S. and Germany, so we would like to explore its connection with government expenditure on education. How does government spending on education in Germany and the U.S. differ and how does it shape access to higher education? The research is being conducted by going over different studies on how each country’s government treats education and spends on it. Research will also be done on access to higher education in both countries and what other factors, aside from government expenditure on education, could affect …

Assessing The Effectiveness And Implementation Of Artificial Intelligence In Detecting And Preventing International Financial Crimes: A Case Study Of The United Kingdom, Robert J. Dalton

OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference

Financial crime has been an issue that has plagued the world for as long as the concept of trade has existed. With the rise of the digital age and globalization, financial crime has continuously and significantly evolved, with increasingly complex and intricate methods of financial crime and fraud being committed each year. Government organizations and financial institutions are having to constantly overcome new barriers and challenges to monitor financial crimes due to their evolving nature. Artificial intelligence, a new technology that is being constantly researched and explored, has the potential to innovate current and new technologies within the financial intelligence …

Harnessing Molecular Docking For Drug Discovery In The Galectin-3 Protein, Attallah Mariam Dean Innis

OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference

Molecular docking is a fundamental technique in drug discovery, used to predict how a ligand interacts with a target protein or enzyme. This research focuses on the Galectin-3 (G-3) protein, a key factor in excessive scar tissue formation, which is prevalent in pulmonary fibrosis patients. One of the greatest challenges in drug discovery is accurately calculating the binding energy between a potential drug candidate and its target. By constructing drug-protein complexes, binding affinities can be determined using Amber. The selection of the best drug binding affinity corrects the malfunction of the G-3 protein.

Stem Cell And Regenerative Therapies For Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: Restoring Ciliary Function With Ipscderived Airway Cells, Riya Hirani, Sriharshini Vasireddy, Dedeepya Kutha, Stuti Dibbur

OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetic disorder that impairs ciliary function, leading to respiratory and fertility issues. While genetic mutations and stem cell-derived airway cells have been explored, effective regenerative therapies are still lacking. This study examines the potential of iPSCs in restoring ciliary function and advancing PCD treatments. Furthermore, it aims to evaluate the effectiveness of iPSC-derived airway cells in replicating functional cilia for potential regenerative therapies in PCD. Additionally, it seeks to identify genetic targets that may enhance treatment strategies. This study reviews existing literature to examine the role of stem cell-derived airway cells on restoring ciliary …

Book Review: Coexistence: Stories, Gabrielle Velazquez

History in the Making

No abstract provided.

Megastructures: Forced Labor And Massive Works In The Third Reich, Randi Stoner

History in the Making

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Fault Tolerance In Distributed Systems Using Shared Checkpoint Replica Mechanisms, Ameer A. Mousa, Mahdi S. Almhanna

Journal of Intelligent Informatics, Networking, and Cybersecurity

Fault tolerance is a critical requirement in distributed systems, as node and network failures can cause significant data loss, service disruption, and performance degradation. Traditional fault-tolerance methods often provide partial solutions, relying on separate recovery models for errors and delayed responses, while also incurring high resource costs. This paper aims to design and implement a more robust and efficient fault-tolerant architecture based on the concept of a shared checkpoint replica. In the proposed system, a master server and multiple slave servers collaboratively process client requests, share checkpoint replicas, and ensure seamless recovery in case of failures. To evaluate the approach, …

Ethical Issues Involved In Solid Organ Xenotransplantation., Daniel J Hurst, Chris Bobier, Luz A Padilla

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

Xenotransplantation (specifically, genetically modified pig-to-human transplant of organs, tissues, or cells) clinical trials are set to begin in the United States after decades of pre-clinical studies and recent decedent and compassionate use investigations. This article provides a primer on the key ethical issues attendant with this emerging therapy. We explore four central areas of concern: (i) the use of animals to meet human transplant needs, as well as their welfare since they are housed in non-natural conditions, (ii) the risk of infectious disease transfer from the porcine graft to the human recipient, known as xenozoonosis, (iii) patient selection criteria for …

Practitioners’ Perspectives On Preventing Environmental Gentrification In Chicago, Illinois, Usa, Tania Schusler, Amy Krings

School of Environmental Sustainability: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Pollution cleanup, green space creation, and other improvements to environmental quality in cities are important to urban sustainability. However, because they occur within a political economic context characterized by structural racism, urban greening initiatives can intentionally or unintentionally reproduce racial, economic, and social inequities through environmental gentrification. We explored possibilities for improving environmental quality without displacing or excluding long-term residents including people of color, the poor, and members of other marginalized groups. We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with community organizers, environmental justice advocates, urban planners, housing specialists, and others who held deep expertise through their lived and professional experience in …

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

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Nain Vasquez Gonzalez V. Attorney General United States Of America

2025 Decisions

Agency

Becker Cpa Review Questions

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.