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The Shorthorn: April 30, 1971 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: April 30, 1971

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: April 23, 1971 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: April 23, 1971

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: April 2, 1971 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: April 2, 1971

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: March 5, 1971 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: March 5, 1971

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: March 12, 1971 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: March 12, 1971

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: February 5, 1971 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: February 5, 1971

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: November 20, 1970 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: November 20, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: November 6, 1970 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: November 6, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 16, 1970 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: October 16, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: October 9, 1970 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: October 9, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: September 18, 1970 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: September 18, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: September 4, 1970 Aug 2025

The Shorthorn: September 4, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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Quantum-Resilient Democracy: Open-Access Reference For An Energy-Efficient Substrate-Based Majority Judgment Voting System, Xavier Pillet Aug 2025

Quantum-Resilient Democracy: Open-Access Reference For An Energy-Efficient Substrate-Based Majority Judgment Voting System, Xavier Pillet

Defensive Publications Series

This document, produced with the assistance of ChatGPT o3 and ChatGPT 5 Thinking, is released under the Apache 2.0 licence. It is a voluntary defensive publication (prior art) and therefore enters the prior art upon release under the applicable patent statutes: EPC Art. 54(2) (European Patent Convention), French IPC Art. L 611-11 (French Intellectual Property Code), 35 U.S.C. §102(a) (United States Patent Act), Chinese Patent Law Art. 22(5) (中华人民共和国专利法), and Japanese Patent Act Art. 29(1) (特許法). We disclose an enabling, open reference for a national-to-planetary Majority Judgment (JM) voting stack on an energy-frugal Substrate chain: on-chain JM tallying, PQ signatures …


On-The-Fly Adaptation Of Macromoe Llms Using Task-Specific Low-Rank Adapters, Johannes Start, John Lunney Aug 2025

On-The-Fly Adaptation Of Macromoe Llms Using Task-Specific Low-Rank Adapters, Johannes Start, John Lunney

Defensive Publications Series

A mixture of experts (MoE) is a way of building machine learning models (including large language models) that improves efficiency and scalability by activating only a subset of the model parameters during each inference step. The activated model-parameter subset is an expert in the domain of the input query. This disclosure describes techniques for efficient, dynamic specialization of LLMs that are based on a macro-MoE architecture. A plurality of foundational, pre-trained LLMs (‘macro-experts’), a library of distinct low-rank adaptation (LoRA) modules, and an adaptive gating network is provided. Upon receiving an input prompt, the gating network analyzes the prompt and …


Enhanced Optical Supervisory Channel (Osc) Safety Verification For Automatic Laser Shutoff Systems, Anonymous Aug 2025

Enhanced Optical Supervisory Channel (Osc) Safety Verification For Automatic Laser Shutoff Systems, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure addresses critical safety vulnerabilities associated with Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC) systems used for Automatic Laser Safety Shutoff (ALSO) in optical networks. Existing methods assume correct OSC connectivity based solely on manual provisioning, which poses significant risks of unsafe amplifier operation during fiber disruptions. This disclosure introduces two novel methods—OSC_noConfig and OSC Connection Validation (CV)—to robustly verify OSC connectivity. The OSC_noConfig method automatically detects missing OSC provisioning, simplifying safety shutoff criteria to a single-term threshold, thereby ensuring safe amplifier shutdown even when OSC messages are unreliable. The OSC CV method utilizes precise on-off keying signaling to confirm correct OSC …


Ultra-Light Diamond Lattices For Orbital And Terrestrial Uses: State Of The Art, 1g/0g Technological Feasibility And Strategic Roadmap (2025–2035), Xavier Pillet Aug 2025

Ultra-Light Diamond Lattices For Orbital And Terrestrial Uses: State Of The Art, 1g/0g Technological Feasibility And Strategic Roadmap (2025–2035), Xavier Pillet

Defensive Publications Series

This document, produced with the assistance of ChatGPT o3 and GPT-5 Thinking, is released under the Apache 2.0 licence. It is a voluntary defensive publication (prior art) and therefore enters the prior art upon release under the applicable patent statutes: EPC Art. 54(2) (European Patent Convention), French IPC Art. L 611-11 (French Intellectual Property Code), 35 U.S.C. §102(a) (United States Patent Act), Chinese Patent Law Art. 22(5) (中华人民共和国专利法), and Japanese Patent Act Art. 29(1) (特許法). It discloses 103 enabling inventions spanning ISRU materials (HIBE, ENZ–THz, graphene–regolith aerogels), orbital manufacturing, rail-launch subsystems (vacuum/diaphragms, MHD shields, cryo-tribology), QA/standards, logistics and controls. Each …


Next-Generation Isru Materials For Space Infrastructure: Hibe, Enz–Thz And Graphene–Regolith Aerogel, Xavier Pillet Aug 2025

Next-Generation Isru Materials For Space Infrastructure: Hibe, Enz–Thz And Graphene–Regolith Aerogel, Xavier Pillet

Defensive Publications Series

This document, produced with the assistance of ChatGPT o3 and GPT-5 Thinking, is released under the Apache 2.0 licence. It is a voluntary defensive publication (prior art) and therefore enters the prior art upon release under the applicable patent statutes: EPC Art. 54(2) (European Patent Convention), French IPC Art. L 611-11 (French Intellectual Property Code), 35 U.S.C. §102(a) (United States Patent Act), Chinese Patent Law Art. 22(5) (中华人民共和国专利法), and Japanese Patent Act Art. 29(1) (特許法). It discloses 103 enabling inventions spanning ISRU materials (HIBE, ENZ–THz, graphene–regolith aerogels), orbital manufacturing, rail-launch subsystems (vacuum/diaphragms, MHD shields, cryo-tribology), QA/standards, logistics and controls. Each …


New Precipitation Is Scarce In Deep Soils: Findings From 47 Forest Plots Spanning Switzerland, Emily I. Burt, Scott T. Allen, Sabine Braun, Simon Tresch, James W. Kirchner, Gregory R. Goldsmith Aug 2025

New Precipitation Is Scarce In Deep Soils: Findings From 47 Forest Plots Spanning Switzerland, Emily I. Burt, Scott T. Allen, Sabine Braun, Simon Tresch, James W. Kirchner, Gregory R. Goldsmith

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

As precipitation infiltrates into soils, it can recharge them, displace previously stored waters, or bypass already-filled pores. Using 3,697 δ2H and δ18O measurements of water collected nearly monthly over >3 years in 47 forest plots across Switzerland, we present a systematic investigation of the controls on mobile soil water transport. We quantified the lags and damping of water as it percolates downward using young water fraction analysis (Fyw), and the fractions of soil water composed by precipitation that fell within the previous month (new water fractions, Fnew). The Fnew of water sampled in surface soils ranged …


The Effect Of Music On Cognitive Function In Academic Performance Among College Students., Jakob A. Clegg Aug 2025

The Effect Of Music On Cognitive Function In Academic Performance Among College Students., Jakob A. Clegg

McNair Scholars Research

Students frequently listen to music during cognitively demanding tasks such as reading, writing, and studying. Research has shown that music can offer therapeutic benefits. For example, Wang et al. (2025) demonstrated the effectiveness of music-centered therapy in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Similarly, Arnaud et al. (2013) found that music has a measurable impact on students’ cognitive performance during study sessions. This pilot study explores how different music genres influence memory retention and cognitive function among college students. Using a survey method, participants (n=16) listened to an assigned genre of music (classical, rock, or Lo-Fi), or a control group …


2025-2026 Ursinus College Course Catalogue, Office Of The Registrar Aug 2025

2025-2026 Ursinus College Course Catalogue, Office Of The Registrar

Ursinus College Catalogues, 1869-Present

A digital copy of the 2025-2026 Ursinus College Catalog. It contains details of the curriculum, departmental requirements and courses of instruction as well as the Open Questions core requirements, experiential learning and the Common Intellectual Experience (CIE). Academic policies, special opportunities and scholarships, off-campus programs and graduation requirements are also outlined.


Rolando Muniz V. Usa Aug 2025

Rolando Muniz V. Usa

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey


Stephanie Murrin V. Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Aug 2025

Stephanie Murrin V. Commissioner Of Internal Revenue

2025 Decisions

Tax Court


Palpation Characteristics Of An Instrumented Virtual Cricothyroidotomy Simulator, Melih Turkseven, Trudi Di Qi, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, Suvranu De Aug 2025

Palpation Characteristics Of An Instrumented Virtual Cricothyroidotomy Simulator, Melih Turkseven, Trudi Di Qi, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, Suvranu De

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

Cricothyroidotomy (CCT) is a critical, life-saving procedure requiring the identification of key neck landmarks through palpation. Interactive virtual simulation offers a promising, cost-effective approach to CCT training with high visual realism. However, developing the palpation skills necessary for CCT requires a haptic interface with tactile sensitivity comparable to human fingers. Such interfaces are often represented by plastic partial mannequins, which require further adaptation to integrate into virtual environments. This study introduces an instrumented physical palpation interface for CCT, integrated into a virtual surgical simulator, and tested on 10 surgeons who practiced the procedure over a training period. Data on haptic …


Comprehensive Study Of Imidazole-Based Hydrazones: From Design, Synthesis, And Characterization To In Vitro And In Silico Antiproliferative Activity Analysis, Ömer Di̇lek Aug 2025

Comprehensive Study Of Imidazole-Based Hydrazones: From Design, Synthesis, And Characterization To In Vitro And In Silico Antiproliferative Activity Analysis, Ömer Di̇lek

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The aim of this study was to synthesize novel imidazole-cored hydrazones and investigate their cytotoxic activities against human breast and lung cancer cell lines using in vitro and in silico techniques. For this purpose, 5 novel compounds (6 and 7a–7d) were synthesized. The structures of the synthesized compounds were confirmed using spectroscopic methods. The cytotoxic effects were evaluated against human lung (A549) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cell lines using the MTT assay. All synthesized compounds had higher cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 cells (IC50 < 9.262 μM) than the control drug cisplatin. However, their cytotoxic activity against A549 cells (IC50 > 2.605 μM) was lower than that of cisplatin. Except for compound 7d in the A549 cell line, …


A Disposable Biosensing System For Analysis Of Ca125 In Real Human Serum Samples, Meltem Afşar, Berfi̇n Vural, Meli̇ke Bi̇lgi̇ Kamaç, Mustafa Kemal Sezgi̇ntürk Aug 2025

A Disposable Biosensing System For Analysis Of Ca125 In Real Human Serum Samples, Meltem Afşar, Berfi̇n Vural, Meli̇ke Bi̇lgi̇ Kamaç, Mustafa Kemal Sezgi̇ntürk

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Several biomarkers have been developed to track the development of ovarian cancer and identify the illness at an early stage. A promising development for ovarian cancer is using cancer antigen 125 (CA125). The objective of this work is to identify the CA125 marker by utilizing an indium tin oxide polyethylene electrode. The advantage of the designed biosensor is that it is very cheap, disposable, practical, and easy to use. The necessary parameters for the developed biosensor have been optimized in detail. Repeatability, reproducibility, regeneration, storage, and selectivity studies have been completed to characterize the proposed biosensor. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and …


Photolysis Of Emerging Agricultural Applications Under Environmental Conditions, Kun-Pu Ho Aug 2025

Photolysis Of Emerging Agricultural Applications Under Environmental Conditions, Kun-Pu Ho

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Novel agricultural applications are rapidly emerging to protect crops from weeds or pests in the US and worldwide. Isoxaflutole is a proherbicide considered agriculturally significant because it controls weeds that have developed resistance to other commonly used herbicides. In addition, RNA interference (RNAi) technology is regarded as a next-generation biopesticide because the technology has less toxicity to humans and more specificity to pests than traditional pesticides, which pose risks to the environment and the health of humans and livestock. However, we cannot disregard the possible risks of the emerging proherbicides and biopesticides to humans or non-target organisms. Therefore, the study …


Developing Aerosol Representation In Atmospheric Modeling, Inderjeet Singh Aug 2025

Developing Aerosol Representation In Atmospheric Modeling, Inderjeet Singh

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Ambient aerosols affect climate and air quality in the Earth system. Global chemical transport models used to study these impacts require an accurate representation of aerosols in terms of shape, composition, and vertical distribution. For example, despite having a complex morphology, mineral dust is often treated as spherical particles in these models. This can lead to errors in optical properties calculations, trace gas retrievals, and heterogeneous chemistry. Similarly, inaccurate representation of the vertical distribution of smoke particles in these models can lead to uncertainties in air quality assessments. Aerosol composition also plays a critical role in determining radiative forcing and …


Anti-Inflammatory Diet And Probiotic Supplementation As Strategies To Modulate Immune Dysregulation In Autism Spectrum Disorder, Carlos Andrés Naranjo-Galvis, Diana María Trejos-Gallego, Cristina Correa-Salazar, Jessica Triviño-Valencia, Marysol Valencia-Buitrago, Andrés Felipe Ruiz-Pulecio, Luisa Fernanda Méndez-Ramírez, Jovanny Zabaleta, Miguel Andres Meñaca-Puentes, Carlos Alberto Ruiz-Villa, Marcela Orjuela-Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Carmona-Hernández, Luisa Matilde Salamanca-Duque Aug 2025

Anti-Inflammatory Diet And Probiotic Supplementation As Strategies To Modulate Immune Dysregulation In Autism Spectrum Disorder, Carlos Andrés Naranjo-Galvis, Diana María Trejos-Gallego, Cristina Correa-Salazar, Jessica Triviño-Valencia, Marysol Valencia-Buitrago, Andrés Felipe Ruiz-Pulecio, Luisa Fernanda Méndez-Ramírez, Jovanny Zabaleta, Miguel Andres Meñaca-Puentes, Carlos Alberto Ruiz-Villa, Marcela Orjuela-Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Carmona-Hernández, Luisa Matilde Salamanca-Duque

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background/Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition associated with behavioral and cognitive impairments. Increasing evidence also links ASD with systemic immune dysregulation, including abnormal cytokine profiles and chronic low-grade inflammation. Emerging evidence suggests that targeted dietary strategies and probiotic supplementation may modulate immune responses and gut–brain interactions in patients with ASD. This study aimed to evaluate the immunomodulatory effects of a structured anti-inflammatory diet (NeuroGutPlus) compared to multi-strain probiotics in children with ASD. NeuroGutPlus is a nutritionally complete anti-inflammatory dietary protocol that targets gut integrity, inflammation, and mitochondrial function. It includes a diet low in gluten, FODMAPs, casein, …


Design And Evaluation Of An Electromagnetic Band Gap Structure For Self-Interference Reduction In Mmwave Full-Duplex Systems, Adewale Kehinde Oladeinde Aug 2025

Design And Evaluation Of An Electromagnetic Band Gap Structure For Self-Interference Reduction In Mmwave Full-Duplex Systems, Adewale Kehinde Oladeinde

Dissertations and Theses

Full-duplex (FD) wireless is a new technology that allows a device to transmit and receive at the same time and on the same frequency band. It has the potential to double the capacity and spectral efficiency of a wireless link compared to the family of conventional half-duplex wireless systems. The key challenge in implementing FD wireless communication is self-interference (SI): a node's transmitting signal generates significant interference to its receiver. Several previous studies have demonstrated the potential to reduce SI and develop FD radios; however, these studies are mostly limited to sub-6 GHz systems. Previous and on-going research explored various …


Ghosts Of Predators Past: Um Student Studies Raccoon Scent Memory, Clara Turnage Aug 2025

Ghosts Of Predators Past: Um Student Studies Raccoon Scent Memory, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – They are known for their clever paws and masked faces, but raccoons might also have an unexpected survival skill: remembering scents of predators they have never met.