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Matrix Metalloproteinase 8 Production Of Cariously-Exposed Irreversible Pulpitis, Napat Kamglom, Kamolparn Pugdee, Panuroot Aguilar

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Performance Of Large Language Models On Image-Based Oral Pathology Questions From The Japanese National Dental Examination, Hikaru Watanabe, Osamu Uehara, Tetsuro Morikawa, Takayuki Kojima, Yoshihiro Abiko

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Peritumoral Bone Changes In Mandibular Gingival Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Prospective Radiologic-Histopathologic Correlation Study, Gyu-Dong Jo, Kyu-Young Oh, Jo-Eun Kim, Won-Jin Yi, Kyung-Hoe Huh

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Human Papillomavirus-Related Oral Lesions In People With Hiv: A 20-Year Multinational Cohort Analysis, Stella O. Oyewole, Adetokunbo B. Olawuyi, Temitope T. Omolehinwa, Adepitan A. Owosho

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Effects Of L-Ascorbic Acid As An Additive For Improving The Physical Properties And Setting Behavior Of Fabricated Calcium Silicate Cement, Yun-Jeong Park, Hyeon Seo, Yo-Han Song, Weon-Young Choi, Yeong-Joon Park

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

A Scientometric Study On Research Trends And Characteristics Of Lymphoma Involving The Oral Cavity, Jie He, Huan Shi, Zhao Geng

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Association Between Health Beliefs And Patient Delay In Oral Cancer Diagnosis In Pakistan: An Exploratory Factor Analysis, Muhammad Usman Amanat, Hutcha Sriplung, Wit Wichaidit, Duangporn Kerdpon

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of The Performances Of Different Updated Generative Artificial Intelligence Models On The Japanese National Dental Examination, Shuma Hamaguchi, Masakazu Hamada, Shunya Ikeda, Satoru Kusaka, Ryota Nomura

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Histologic And Histomorphometric Assessments Of Provisionally Restored Dental Implants, Myron Nevins, Stefano Parma-Benfenati, Primo Galletti, Lucrezia Parma-Benfenati, David M. Kim

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Zirconia Nanopowders As Functional Fillers In Dental Adhesives On Bonding Durability And Wear Resistance To Zirconia Substrates, Ting-Hsun Lan, Chin-Yun Pan, Yu-Feng Chen, Chia-I Tiffany Yin

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Dental Anxiety On The Success Of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block In Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Prospective Clinical Study, Arzu Kaya Mumcu, Melikşah Gündüz, Gülsen Kiraz, Meliha Koldemir Gündüz

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

From Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells To Functional Cholinergic Neurons: An Optimized Neurogenic Differentiation Protocol For New Approach Methodologies, Pritsana Sawutdeechaikul, Thanaporn Pimpakan, Toan Van Phan, Vinicius Rosa, Joao Nuno Ferreira

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Complex Root Canals Of Maxillary Second Premolars Are Associated With The Occurrence Of Multiple Roots In Maxillary First Premolars: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Study In A Taiwanese Population, Yi-Jie Chen, Zi-Jun Dai, Hsin-Jui Liou, Tien-Hung Hsieh, Yu-Chiao Wu

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Automatic Segmentation Of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Comprehensive Comparison Of Multiple Algorithms, Sum Yin Au Yeung, Wai Ying Kot, Yin Yan Leung, Ka Ho Chan, Wei-Fa Yang

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Correlations Between Vertical Maxillary Asymmetry And Orbital Volume In Taiwanese Adults, Yu-Chuan Tseng, Ying Hsu, Zong-Zhe Tsai, Chao-Yu Lu, Chun-Ming Chen

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Outcomes And Risk Factors Of Pulpotomy In Mature Permanent Teeth With Complicated Crown Fractures: A 12-60-Month Prospective Clinical Study, Qiang Li, Yin-Fei Pu, Jia-Jia Zheng, Wei Sun, Xiao Shao

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Development And Evaluation Of A Dental Hygiene Education Program Using Scenario-Based Simulation Method, Itsuki Takazawa, Hitomi Suzuki, Kumiko Sugimoto, Naoko Adachi, Naomi Yoshida

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Special At-Rich Sequence Binding Protein 2 (Satb2), Β-Catenin, And Cd10 Immunohistochemistry Provides Insights Into The Histopathologic Features And Cellular Differentiation Of Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor, Soyoung Jung, Ah-Young Kwon, Ji-Hoon Kim, Kyu-Young Oh

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Presence Of A Distolingual Root In Mandibular First Molars As An Indicator Of Association With Other Tooth Canal Anatomies: A Systematic Review, Yu-Chiao Wu, Chia-Yun Huang, Ho-Sheng Chiang, Wei-Cheng Lee, Yi-Shing Shieh

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Belle Époque French Fashion: Understanding French Clothing Labels In Historical American Media, Meg E. Smith

Scholars Week

A period of French prosperity know as the Belle Epoque followed the Franco-Prussain War from 1871-1914. Within this time, Parisian Fashion would blossom and flourish with couturiers, fashion designers, rising in fame and influence within textile and clothing markets. Credit to this prosperity can be given to the second industrial revolution, the end of a long depression, and a dominating industry of luxury market goods production in tandem with a sharp increase in foreign trade. Foreign media, such as American newspapers, would display the array of reactions to the success of Parisian styles. Retail progression and the commercialization of leisure …

Redesigning A Fitness App Interface For Physiological Constrained Users*, Joseph E. Manzanillo

Campus Research Month

As fitness tracking converges with medical monitoring, inclusive design becomes a matter of health equity. This research utilizes a Polar Beat redesign to address exclusionary "sporty" aesthetics that can exclude 300 million colorblind users. Based in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), the study implements WCAG AA standards and color-blind-verified filters to mitigate data loss during Situational Induced Impairment (SIID), when high-intensity exercise compromises cognitive and visual processing. By optimizing user journeys for Paralympic and geriatric archetypes, this work demonstrates that accessibility is the essential bridge transitioning mobile fitness apps into viable, inclusive instruments for clinical medical use.

Nurses' Perceptions Of Dual-Signature Policy For Subcutaneous Insulin Administration : A Quality Improvement Project, Carolyn Sue Tinsley, Meryem Akay Kuzey, Michael Perlow

Scholars Week

Dissemination of Capstone project for DNP

Sau Physical Activity Website (Paw)*, Lisbette Sanchez, Alberto Elizondo, Caleb Tenold, Evelyn Shtereva, Siegwart Mayr

Campus Research Month

Problem: Southern’s Physical Activity Website (PAW) used to track physical activity from students and faculty was no longer functional. Aside from unsupported API versions, there was also an issue with authorization and role assignments.

Solution: Southern’s Center for Innovation and Research in Computing (CIRC) adopted the assignment of restructuring a new web application to track physical activity. This project focuses on building a secure and scalable architecture that connects user devices, third-party fitness APIs, and a centralized database to support activity tracking, workout analysis, and fitness history. By combining modern web development practices with API integration and backend data processing, …

Intersecting Determinants Of Health: Correlating Food Insecurity And Sleep Deprivation Across Southern Adventist University Demographics*, Heaven Robles, Jesica Paralafox Ramirez, Kimberly Mongare, Joshua C. Jenkins, Melany Castillo, Philip Chen Dr, Aaron Corbit Dr

Campus Research Month

For university students, social determinants of health such as food security and sleep patterns heavily dictate both health outcomes and academic success. Using a cross-sectional study design, statistical analyses will be conducted using the Jamovi software platform to compare mean sleep durations and food access scores across multiple academic departments and ethnic demographic groups. The study evaluates four primary hypotheses: (1) Consistent food access positively correlates with sleep quality; (2) Food security and sleep metrics vary significantly across academic departments; (3) Systemic ethnic disparities exist in food accessibility; and (4) Underrepresented ethnic groups experience a compounded burden of food insecurity …

Sentinel-Vortex Bio-Processor V4.0: Passive, Fanless Urine-Air Separator For Microgravity Eclss, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Sentinel-Vortex Bio-Processor is a production-ready, no-moving-parts replacement for NASA's Universal Waste Management System (UWMS) dual-fan urine separator, eliminating mechanical failure points while achieving 1.1% air entrainment (target ≤1.2%) across 25-2000mL flow range.

Core Innovation: Frustoconical vortex chamber (D=150→80mm, 30° taper) driven by cabin pressure differential only (20-101 kPa). Adaptive preflush (1-3s, 10m/s air via 35° PEEK swirl vanes) guarantees vortex stability, solving documented microgravity low-flow collapse. SiO₂-PDMS superhydrophobic coating (>155° contact angle) enables self-cleaning with crew recoat kit (12 min/6 months).

Generation Of Synthetic Data Via Embedding-Based Semantic Replacement From A Controlled Lexicon, Paramesh Manickavelu, Tomek Rutowski, Saeed Mirza, Paul Hsu, Stevan Malesevic

Defensive Publications Series

Evaluation of conversational artificial intelligence systems can depend on diverse datasets, but using raw user data may introduce privacy risks, and some anonymization techniques, such as redaction, can degrade data utility. A system for generating synthetic data can operate by transforming original text prompts. For example, a process can involve tokenizing a prompt, generating vector embeddings for the tokens, and performing a semantic search against a vector database. This database may contain embeddings for terms from a controlled, privacy-safe lexicon. Original tokens can be replaced with semantically similar counterparts from this lexicon to assemble a new, synthetic prompt. This technique …

Multi-Device Interactive Narrative System With An Ai Companion Initialized From Narrative Interaction Data, Qingfei Tian

Defensive Publications Series

On-screen user interfaces for interactive narratives may disrupt immersion and can lack mechanisms for persistent user engagement after a story concludes. A multi-device architecture may be used where a primary display presents cinematic content while a synchronized secondary device, such as a smartphone, smart watch, or other wearable device, manages diegetic user interactions via voice, motion, or touch. A remote server can orchestrate the experience and log user choices. This interaction data can be used to create a profile that contextually initializes a persistent artificial intelligence (AI) companion, seeding it with a memory of the user's specific narrative journey. This …

Incorporation Effect Of Sustainable Fuels And Soot Particles Characteristics On Engine Oils (Sae 5w/30) Behavior In Diesel Engine, Mohammed A. Fayad, Raghad R. Mahdi, Amani Ahmed, M.A.I. Al-Hamid, Suha A. Mohammed, Shaimaa B. Al-Baghdadi, Wissam H. Alawee, Francisco J. Martos

Terra Joule Journal

Incomplete combustion within the combustion chamber generates numerous gaseous and solid emissions, including soot particles. Some of these soot particles are expelled through the exhaust nozzle, while others accumulate on the cylinder walls and accumulated in the engine oil. The accumulation of soot particles in engine oil is considered one of the most important factors affecting engine performance. It causes degrades the oil through their interaction, thus affecting the oil's viscosity, oxidation, and corrosion properties. Therefore, the combined effects of sustainable fuel and soot particles characteristics on engine oil behaviour were studied in this study. Soot samples extracted from lubricant …

Navigating The Ethical Landscape Of Ai Created Responsibility Gaps In Healthcare, Kelsey Dwyer '26

Honor Scholar Theses

This work is a philosophical analysis of the ethical dilemma of AI-created responsibility gaps, or the idea that it is challenging to find someone to hold responsible for outcomes produced by an autonomous system. In particular, my focus is specifically on addressing responsibility gaps created by AI used in healthcare. This complex issue of responsibility gaps becomes more intense in the setting of critical areas of life like healthcare, where moral responsibility is a foundational component of upholding medical ethics. My paper will take a deep dive into exploring the intricacies of this complex problem by applying a pre-existing conceptual …

Not Just Static: Evolutionary Throughlines In The Female Voice, Maria Hand '26

Honor Scholar Theses

Vocal communication is essential for many forms of human interaction and discourse. As such, the human voice has been the subject of extensive scientific research in a variety of contexts, including that of potentially evolved characteristics. Researchers have long studied the various changes that occur in direct relation to hormonal shifts across the ovulatory cycle, but one particularly interesting facet of this research is the voice. There are numerous acoustic parameters that are highly socially salient, and thus an ideal means with which to study potential ovulatory cycle related changes. Studies of this subject additionally provide further insight into the …