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Security In Biometric Access Control Systems Based On Fingerprints, Elmurad Jamuradovich Qilichev, Baxodir Saydullaevich Achilov, Ismoil Ergash OʻGʻLi Isroilov, Mirshod Mirkomil O'G'Li Ahmadov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article analyzes biometric access control systems using fingerprints. The article considers the advantages of using biometric technologies, including solutions aimed at ensuring security, protecting users' personal data, and increasing the efficiency of systems. A detailed explanation of the principles of operation of fingerprint biometric systems, their underlying algorithms, and technological advances is provided. Problems that arise when assessing the level of security, ease of use, and technological and social aspects of biometric access systems and methods for combating them are also covered. At the end of the article, opinions are expressed about the future of fingerprint-based biometric systems and …

Development Of A Reference Standard To Assign Bacterial Versus Viral Infection Etiology Using An All-Inclusive Methodology For Comparison Of Novel Diagnostic Tool Performance, Coburn Allen, J Kate Deanehan, Yaniv Dotan, Matthew A Eisenberg, Andrew M Fine, Jonathan Isenberg, Ann Kane, Dani Kirshner, Todd W Lyons, Yasmin Maor, Ami Neuberger, Daniel G Ostermayer, Sharona Paz, Oded Scheuerman, Shachaf Shiber, Victoria A Statler, Michal Stein, Renata Yakubov, Shirly Yanai, Roy Navon, Lior Kellerman, Tanya M Gottlieb, Eran Eden

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Diagnostic test evaluation requires a reference standard. We describe an approach for creating a reference standard for acute infection using unrestricted adjudication and apply it to compare biomarker tools.

Methods: Adults and children with suspected acute infection enrolled in three prospective studies at emergency departments and urgent cares were included. Adjudicators, blinded to C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and MeMed BV (MMBV), labeled each case (bacterial/viral/non-infectious/indeterminate). Initial adjudication involved 3 adjudicators. Reference standard cohorts were defined: Microbiologically confirmed (3/3 adjudicators concur with high confidence and a concordant microbiological finding), unanimous (3/3 adjudicators concur with high confidence), suspected (3/3 adjudicators concur with …

Clinicians’ Perspectives Concerning Treatment Initiation And Escalation Strategies For Digital Ulcers In Patients With Systemic Sclerosis, Giulia Campanaro, Giulia Bandini, Alessia Alunno, Stefano Di Donato, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, Ilaria Galetti, Barbara Ruaro, Silvia Bellando Randone, Alberto Moggi Pignone, Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Zsuzsanna H Mcmahan, Michael Hughes

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: Digital ulcers (DUs) are a major cause of pain and disability in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and remain a major treatment challenge. Our aim was to explore clinicians' perspectives towards treatment initiation and escalation, akin to a 'Treat to Target' (T2T) strategy.

Methods: SSc clinicians were invited to participate in an online survey.

Results: A total of 173 responses (75% rheumatologists) were obtained from 33 countries. When initiating a change in oral drug therapy for SSc-DUs, most (80%) respondents would consider adding new medication to existing treatment, and 50% would increase existing treatment dose. Time to assess the impact …

The Effects Of Prescribed Medications On Depressive Symptoms And Neurocognitive Performance In People With Hiv, Asante R Kamkwalala, Avery Matthews, Ankita Garg, Upal Roy, Qing Ma, Maile Karris, Erin Sundermann, Ronald J Ellis, Patricia K Riggs, Mattia Trunfio, Jennifer Blanchard, David J Moore, Leah H Rubin, Scott L Letendre

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Alterations in brain function and structure, such as depression and neurocognitive impairment, continue to occur in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, PWH) taking suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART). The lifespan of PWH has improved but the healthspan remains worse than people without HIV, in part because of aging-related diseases. As a result, polypharmacy is common and increases the risk of drug-drug interactions and adverse reactions.

Methods: This cross-sectional project investigated the relationship between 7 medication-related metrics (including anticholinergic burden), depressive symptoms, and neurocognitive performance in 491 PWH at a single center in the United States. All participants were taking …

2025-04-30 Building Community Through Intersectional Feminism, Diego Gonzalez

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2025-04-23 Defying Gravity With Seattle University’S Annual Drag Show, Madden Armstrong

The Spectator Online

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Blues On The Record Player: A Photographic And Written Exploration Of The Permutations And Manifestations Of Sexuality And Religion In America’S Musical Roots, Coldwell Daniel Iv

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation explores the intersection of sexuality and religion within blues culture through an interdisciplinary approach combining photography, creative writing, historical and sociological review and cultural critique. The work examines how the "tension of opposites" between erotic expression and spiritual yearning creates a transcendent aesthetic experience that defines American blues music and culture. Through self-critique of original photography exhibited in "Blues Plays the White Boy," the author documents the visual manifestations of blues feeling across the Mississippi Delta, Memphis, and Texas, revealing how physical landscapes and cultural artifacts embody blues sensibilities. The theoretical framework draws from Jungian psychology, signifying theory, …

Holla Back: The African American Rhetorical Tradition Of Call And Response And The Montgomery Riverfront Brawl, Solomon Cochren

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Call and Response is a common production and performance within the African/African American community. Traditionally, it has been synonymous with African/African American preaching/oratory and African/African American music (spirituals, blues, gospel, jazz, soul, and rap). When the discourse of Call and Response is engaged often, it is regulated to these two major contexts. Unfortunately, this is a common and unostentatious understanding of Call and Response in the primary sectors of the African/African American (A/AA) community. The discourse of Call and Response outside of preaching and music within the densely populated African and African American life provides limited discourse of conceptualization and …

Human Rights For The Twenty-First Century, Marcus Moore

All Faculty Publications

In this article, I explore the way that traditionally dominant conceptions of human rights have been rendered inadequate in the 21st century through the example of contemporary threats to the freedom of thought arising from the Information Revolution. The sequence of the article is: an initial section provides background on freedom of thought as one of the most fundamental but overlooked of human rights, and reflects on the myriad ways in which it is imperiled by processes enabled or amplified by the current Age of Information. I then draw on this example to demonstrate why it is vital to move …

Nutrition Provision In Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Evidence, Challenges, And Clinical Considerations, Marwa Mansour, Nicole Knebusch, Andrea Ontaneda, Stephanie Vazquez, Jennifer Daughtry, Katri Typpo, Jorge A Coss-Bu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background/objectives: Nutritional support is a critical yet challenging aspect of care for pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Malnutrition is prevalent in this population and is associated with worse clinical outcomes. This review synthesizes current evidence on nutritional strategies for pediatric ECMO patients, emphasizing assessment methods, feeding routes, challenges, and clinical outcomes.

Methods: A literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies published between January 2010 and 2025. Keywords included "pediatric ECMO", "nutrition", "enteral feeding", and "parenteral nutrition". Studies addressing nutritional assessment, enteral and parenteral feeding practices, and their impact on clinical …

The Relationship Between Military Training Content, Willingness To Learn And Execute Defence And Security Jobs, Azman Ismail, Mazzlida Mat Deli, Noor Azmi Mohd Zainol, Nik Anis Sazwani Nik Abdullah, Ilhaamie Abdul Ghani Azmi

The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims: The study evaluates the mediating role of trainees’ willingness to learn in the relationship between military training content and trainees’ willingness to execute defence and security jobs.

Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey method was conducted using a cross-sectional research design to gather 343 self-report questionnaires from Malaysian army personnel. A purposive sampling technique was utilised while the SmartPLS was employed to assess the measurement model and test the structural equation model.

Research Findings: The findings of a structural equation modelling test confirmed that the trainees’ willingness to learn is an important mediating variable between military training content and trainees’ willingness …

Enforcement In Human Rights Due Diligence Laws: A Comparative Analysis, Ryan Schmidt

Pepperdine Law Review

This Comment embarks on a comparative analysis of a variety human rights due diligence (HRDD) laws. It examines six different laws related to human trafficking and supply chains. These laws originate from five different countries and fit into two categories: (1) laws requiring a company to report what, if any, human rights due diligence it engages in and (2) laws that require more than just reporting. By surveying a wide sample of HRDD laws, this Comment provides a broad overview of this area of the law. It also describes the range of legal obligations that multinational enterprises face in different …

Parents’ Risk And Protective Factors Within Immigrant Preschool Families: The Role Of Parental Experiences On Youth Socioemotional Development, Sara Gilchrist

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

While adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been extensively studied, research on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) is emerging, particularly in the context of immigrant families. This study examines the socioemotional adjustment of low-income preschoolers. We hypothesize that preschoolers’ well-being is positively associated with protective factors and negatively related to risk factors, with stronger associations among immigrant families. Preliminary findings indicate significant correlations between parents’ PCEs and preschoolers’ socioemotional competencies. Acculturation stress and negative caregiving were associated with preschoolers’ reduced well-being. Research suggests that parents’ past experiences influence socioemotional development. PCEs appear to be a protective factor for both parents and children.

Nature-Based Solutions For Sustainable Cities: A Review Of The State Of The Art Of Green Roof Research, Agustina Gutierrez, Vanesa Y. Bohn, Pablo Marinangeli

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

The study of green roofs is an interdisciplinary field recognized for its eco-friendly roofing solutions. Green roofs offer ecological, economic, and societal benefits, making them an ef- fective way to address urbanization's negative impacts. This review explores the evolution of green roofs from ancient prototypes to modern innovations. Using the Google Scholar da- tabase, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of 50 articles to assess publication rates in the "green roof " area. Descriptive statistics were used to identify key contributors, ecosystem ser- vices, research methodologies, and spatial scales in green roof studies. Our analysis showed a rise in research on …

Clustering Analysis Of Compressive Strength Of Structural Recycled Aggregate Concrete, Hasan Dilbas, Mehmet Şamil Güneş

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Clustering analysis primarily highlights the in homogeneity of data and can be utilized in structural engineering to demonstrate strength irregularity. It is well-known that strength irregularity between neighboring floors within a structure or among structural elements can lead to non-holistic behavior. Therefore, the clustering of compressive strength holds significant importance. Despite the relevance, only a few studies have addressed the clustering of compressive strength in recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) and proposed potential solutions for clustering issues. This paper aims to investigate the clustering of compressive strength in RAC and explore viable solutions. In this experimental study, four concrete groups were …

Current Construction And Demolition Waste Management Strategies For Philippine Construction Sector – A Systematic Literature Review, Erold Dimaculangan

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

The construction industry continues to be one of the primary drivers of a country's economic progress. As of 2022, the Philippines’ construction sector had an annual growth rate of 9.2% and continues to increase due to the Build! Build! Build! (BBB) program. However, the construction sector is globally known for regularly consuming more raw materials, resulting in natural resource scarcity and environmental implications. Construction activities also generated a massive volume of construction waste from construction, demolition, and renovation. The need to impose construction and demolition waste (CDW) management strategies and policies in all stages of construction is crucial in attaining …

Assessing The Potentials Of Low Impact Materials For Low Energy Housing Provision In Nigeria, Oluwafemi Akande, Shadrach Akoh, Minna Nigeria, Basil Francıs, Solomon Odekına, Emmanuel Eyıgege, Mubarak Abdulsalam

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Due to high energy consumption by building and a resultant increasing cost, it is imperative that a solution be sought after with the aim of achieving low energy housing delivery. This study aimed at assessing the availability, knowledge and importance of low impact building materials in the delivery of low energy housing. Low impact materials suitable for low energy housing delivery and how they are locally obtained in the study areas were identified, occupants’ preference in the selection of low impact construction material for housing delivery were examined and the application of low impact material for low energy housing delivery …

Building Information Management, Mustafa Nabi Kocakaya, Ersin Namlı, Ümit Işıkdağ

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Building Information Modeling/Management (BIM) technology has attracted the attention of many researchers and academicians as a new concept that has increased rapidly in the construction sector in recent years. The time-dependent changing society has affected the expectations and demands of the construction industry and triggered/resulted in the production of more complex and original projects accordingly. Building Information Modeling/Management (BIM) concept has become a necessity in today's construction industry in terms of providing integration between project stakeholders and providing the possibility of processing and storing the project data in a common point. When international studies are examined, it is seen that …

A Latin Perspective On The Media: Gender, Law And Ethics, The Environment And Media Education, William E. Biernatzki S.J., José Luis Piñuel Raigada, Mercedes Charles Creel, Vicente Baca Lagos, Manuel Nufiez Encabo, Carlos Lozano, Jose Martinez De Toda Y Terrero S.J., Soledad Martinez Chillon, Donaciano Bartolome Crespo

Communication Research Trends

Edited By:
William E. Biematzki, S.J.
CSCC, Saint Louis University
and Jose Luis Piiiuel Raigada
Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Accessing Critical Resources For Family Emergency Preparedness, Nancy L. Coffman

ATU Scholars Symposium

This study evaluates the accessibility and effectiveness of online disaster preparedness resources for families. Through content analysis of publicly available emergency planning materials, the research identifies four major barriers impeding family preparedness: technical jargon, geographic limitations, financial constraints, and incomplete information. The analytical sample included resources from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and specialized platforms, assessed through a researcher-developed evaluation instrument examining linguistic accessibility, geographic specificity, implementation feasibility, and informational comprehensiveness.

Findings reveal that while many resources demonstrated strengths in providing comprehensive content with clear language, significant deficiencies exist regarding geographic specificity and practical implementation guidance. Free resources often lacked depth, …

April 29, 2025, Council On Graduate Studies

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Supplier Risk Management Strategies And The Effect On Defense Contractor Operational Performance, Alexis Klein

Honors Projects in Global Supply Chain Management

The aerospace and defense industry consists of complex supply chain and operating environments that require a diligent focus on risk management. In this industry, supplier and risk management are two topics that have received increased research attention. The main findings in previous studies highlight the importance of close supplier management and its impact on supply chain performance of defense contracting firms. The goal of the present research is to better understand the relationship between supplier management and firm performance, specifically in the context of aerospace and defense sectors. The current study was completed by undergoing an extensive literature review and …

Reducing Barriers To Entry: Enhancing Inclusivity And Engagement In Elementary School Extracurricular Programs, Katie A. Monahan

Education Doctorate Dissertations

This mixed-methods action research study explores the barriers and strategies related to developing inclusive extracurricular programs in an urban elementary school. Through stakeholder surveys, interviews, and archival data, the study investigates how extracurricular activities support student engagement, social-emotional learning (SEL), and a sense of belonging, particularly for students from marginalized backgrounds.

Findings highlight persistent barriers, including funding limitations, staffing shortages, logistical challenges, and the absence of a centralized system for tracking participation. These issues disproportionately impact students with disabilities, English Language Learners (ELLs), and those from low-income households. The study also identifies key supports, such as community partnerships and culturally …

Assessing The Efficacy Of Tranexamic Acid In Adjunct To Oxytocin In Reducing Blood Loss During Cesarean Deliveries: A Scoping Review, Hilary Clair Ray Bsn, Rn, Shelbie Freeman Hendrix Bsn, Rn, Lauren Elizabeth Hubbard Bsn, Rn, Helen Maisen Conley Bsn, Rn, Dwayne Accardo Dnp, Ccrn, Faana

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background

Globally, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality during the peripartum and postpartum period in delivering people. Emerging evidence suggests that combining second-line uterotonics with tranexamic acid (TXA) improves maternal outcomes, reduces blood loss, and lowers morbidity and mortality related to PPH (Jones et al., 2023; Al-dardery et al., 2023). TXA, an antifibrinolytic, enhances clotting, reduces blood loss, transfusion needs, hemoglobin drop, and the use of additional uterotonics (Bellos & Pergialiotis, 2021). This review highlights the benefits of TXA.

Methods

A scoping review required a literature search conducted from August 2023 to February 2024 using …

Students In The Gardner-Webb University College Of Arts And Sciences Recognized In Awards Ceremony, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences recently presented awards to students in recognition of their hard work, dedication and excellence.

Academic And Cerebrovascular Outcomes After Neurodevelopmental Screening In Sickle Cell Disease: A Longitudinal Cohort Study, Sarah E. Bills, Jeffrey Schatz, Elizabeth Gillooly, Julia D. Johnston, A. Lauren Waters, Alyssa M. Schlenz

Faculty Publications

Aim

To assess the predictive validity of neurodevelopmental screening in toddlers and preschool children with sickle cell disease (SCD) using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). We expected screening in preschool children to predict academic problems in elementary school and future stroke risk.

Method

Using a longitudinal cohort design, academic problems (e.g. grade retention, failing a subject) and increases in stroke risk (e.g. abnormal transcranial Doppler exam) were assessed for a 6-year period after neurodevelopmental screening in 2-year-olds (‘toddlers’) and 4-year-olds (‘preschool children’) using medical record review, which included annual information from parents about school functioning. Biopsychosocial variables were examined …

Insights Into Cortical Organization And Executive Dysfunction In Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury, Madeleine Reading

Theses and Dissertations

Cortical gyrification is essential for cognitive development, yet its relationship with executive functioning (EF) in pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains unclear. This study examined whether children with TBI exhibit atypical cortical folding in EF-related regions and whether these differences relate to EF performance. Using FreeSurfer 7.1.1, we analyzed local gyrification index (LGI) in 206 participants (ages 5-18) from 14 sites within the ENIGMA Pediatric msTBI Working Group. Vertex-wise regression revealed that longer time since injury (TSI) was associated with increased gyrification in the right fusiform gyrus and multiple left-hemisphere regions, suggesting region-specific neuroplasticity. Contrary to expectations, higher GCS scores …

Brief Of Civil Procedure Professors Suzette Malveaux, Alan Trammell, Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett, And Doug Rendleman As Amici Curiae In Support Of Respondents: Trump V. Casa, Trump V. Washington & Trump V. New Jersey, Suzette M. Malveaux, Alan Trammell, Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett, Doug Rendleman

Scholarly Articles

Nationwide injunctions are constitutional. Their core feature—courts’ power to render decisions that directly benefit nonparties—is consistent with traditional equitable practices. Accordingly, the Article III “judicial power” comprehends such remedies. Nationwide injunctions also comport with Article III’s case-or-controversy requirement, including constitutional standing.

Broad remedies are sometimes necessary, especially when government actors willfully disregard people’s rights, and the usual tools of aggregate litigation (such as class actions) are not practically available to vindicate those rights. Moreover, courts can readily navigate prudential concerns about nationwide injunctions, from fears of judge shopping to prematurely freezing the law. Courts remain attuned to these concerns, and …

Like Oil And Water: How The Guyana-Venezuela Border Dispute Impacts Foreign Oil Investors, Aisha Jehaludi

University of Miami Business Law Review

Guyana, a hidden gem located on the northern coast of South America, is an emergent nation primarily known as the land of many waters. However, in 2015, this hidden gem captured international attention when the country struck liquid gold: oil. The discovery put Guyana on the map as an attractive foreign investment opportunity, and over the last ten years, Guyana has gone from being one of the poorest nations in South America to the nation with the world’s fastest growing economy.

This economic boom, fueled by foreign oil companies, also caught the attention of Guyana’s neighboring country, Venezuela. On December …

New Tricks? Understanding The Role Of Education, Incarceration, And Reentry On The Older Correctional Population, Angela S. Murolo Phd, Lena Campagna Phd

Journal of Prison Education Research

Abstract

Education in prison provides an opportunity for personal growth and increased professional opportunities upon release. As older people leave prison and return to communities, the need for education serves multiple functions including successful reentry and healthy aging. The aim of this research was to explore the current literature relevant to older people during incarceration and upon release. The authors conducted a systematic literature review on 15 years of research between 2008- 2023 to understand how education in prison impacts older people while incarcerated and upon release. Articles published prior to 2008 were excluded from this study. Twenty-seven articles were …