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Reimagining Graphical Representation: A Case Comment On The Registration Of India’S First Scent Trademark, Siddhant Shinde

Indian Journal of Law and Technology

This case comment analyses the Trade Marks Registry’s decision of permitting the registration of India’s first scent trademark, filed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. for a “smell reminiscent of roses as applied to tyres”. This decision raises a key question concerning the graphical representation requirement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. While the Registry accepted a seven-dimensional scientific vector model of the scent as sufficient graphical representation, the Order offers little engagement with the legal reasoning required to support such a departure from conventional understandings of graphical representation. Thus, this case comment attempts to doctrinally justify such an interpretive expansion …

Corrigendum Notice: Motion Fusion: A Robust Ensemble Learning Framework For Accurate Sensor-Based Human Activity Recognition, Iraqi Journal For Computer Science And Mathematics

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

NOTICE OF CORRIGENDUM FOR: Almulla, Hussein K.; Mohammed, Hussam J.; Al-Waisy, Alaa S.; Al-Fahdawi, Shumoos; Had, Ahmed Adnan; and AL-Attar, Bourair (2025) ``MotionFusion: A Robust Ensemble Learning Framework for Accurate Sensor-Based Human Activity Recognition,'' Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics: Vol. 6: Iss. 3, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1289.
Available at: https://ijcsm.researchcommons.org/ijcsm/vol6/iss3/14.
Reason for Corrigendum: In the published version of the above article, a number of typographical and formatting errors were identified. These corrections do not affect the study design, results, or conclusions, and are provided below to ensure accuracy and consistency. 1) Feature subset sizes …

Corrigendum Notice: Machine Learning Algorithms To Detect Cyber-Attack In The Internet Of Things Platform, Iraqi Journal For Computer Science And Mathematics

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

NOTICE OF CORRIGENDUM FOR: Al-anni, Maad Kamal; Almuttairi, Rafah M.; Al-Hamadani, Ammar A.; Zidan, Khamis A.; Alsaadi, Husam Ibrahiem Husain; and Al-Sultany, Ghaidaa A (2025) ``Machine Learning Algorithms to Detect Cyber-Attack in the Internet of Things Platform,'' Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics: Vol. 6: Iss. 2, Article 26.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1268.
Available at: https://ijcsm.researchcommons.org/ijcsm/vol6/iss2/26.
Reason for Corrigendum: In the published version of this article, the authors and publisher wish to correct the following items:

1. DOI correction: The DOI printed in the article PDF as ``10.52866/ijcsm.0000'' is incorrect and should be ``10.52866/2788-7421.1268.''
2. Dataset split correction: …

Corrigendum Notice: Finding General Mathematical Formulas For Extraction The Minimal Path Sets Of Complex Parallel-Series Networks, Iraqi Journal For Computer Science And Mathematics

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

NOTICE OF CORRIGENDUM FOR: Lafta, Mariem Hassan and Hassan, Zahir Abdul Haddi (2025) ``Finding General Mathematical Formulas for Extraction the Minimal Path Sets of Complex Parallel-Series Networks,'' Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1237.
Available at: https://ijcsm.researchcommons.org/ijcsm/vol6/iss1/11.
Reason for Corrigendum: In the published article, the definition of minimal path set is stated incorrectly. The text defines a minimal path set as ``a set of components whose failure leads to failure of the whole CPSN,'' which corresponds to a minimal cut set, not a minimal path set. Correction: A …

Corrigendum Notice: Federated Learning-Driven Iot And Edge Cloud Networks For Smart Wheelchair Applications, Iraqi Journal For Computer Science And Mathematics

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

NOTICE OF CORRIGENDUM FOR: Mohammed, Mazin Abed; Abd Ghani, Mohd Khanapi; Lakhan, Abdullah; AL-Attar, Bourair; and Khaled, Waleed (2025) ``Federated Learning-Driven IoT and Edge Cloud Networks for Smart Wheelchair Applications,'' Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1241.
Available at: https://ijcsm.researchcommons.org/ijcsm/vol6/iss1/9.
Reason for Corrigendum: In the published version of this article, the authors and publisher wish to correct the following items:

1. Table 5 (Task Status entry) — data cell error
In Table 5, the entry for Device ID 3, Iteration 5 contains an incorrect/misaligned value in the Task Status …

Corrigendum Notice: A New Approach For Multiprocessor System-On-Chip Application Scheduling In Hybrid Flow Shop, Iraqi Journal For Computer Science And Mathematics

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

NOTICE OF CORRIGENDUM FOR: Khraibet, Tahani Jabbar; Kalaf, Bayda Atiya; and Jasim, Ahmed Abbas (2025) ``A New Approach for Multiprocessor System-On-Chip Application Scheduling in Hybrid Flow Shop,'' Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics: Vol. 6: Iss. 3, Article 45.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1318.
Available at: https://ijcsm.researchcommons.org/ijcsm/vol6/iss3/45.
Reason for Corrigendum: This note corrects (i) author-affiliation metadata, (ii) minor textual duplications/typographical errors, (iii) a naming inconsistency of the proposed algorithm, and (iv) duplicated sentences in the dataset description. These corrections do not change the experimental results or conclusions; they improve clarity and metadata accuracy. 1) Correction to author affiliation metadata …

Retraction Notice: Reliability-Based Design Optimization Using Differential-Algebraic Equations, Iraqi Journal For Computer Science And Mathematics

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

NOTICE OF RETRACTION FOR: Abed, Saad Abbas; Ghassan, Mona; Latef, Shaimaa Qais; and Hassan, Hind S. (2025) ``Reliability-Based Design Optimization Using Differential-Algebraic Equations,'' Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics: vol. 6, Iss. 3, Article 8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1280.
Available at: https://ijcsm.researchcommons.org/ijcsm/vol6/iss3/8.

Waste-To-Energy Innovations And Advances In Hydrothermal Carbonization, Microwave, And Pyrolysis Processes: A Review, Ali Mohammed Saleh, Noah Mohammed Saleh, Mahmod A. Abdulqader, Hadi Hamdi Mahdi, Jafar Keighobadi, Omar K. Ahmed, Khalil Farhan Yassin, Azil Bahari Bin Alias, Omar Abed Habeeb, Ibrahim Awad Mohammed

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

The accelerating global generation of municipal solid waste, coupled with escalating energy demands, presents one of the most pressing sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Conventional waste disposal pathways, such as landfilling and incineration, exacerbate environmental degradation and resource loss. In response, thermochemical technologies—specifically hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), microwave-assisted processing, and pyrolysis—have emerged as promising strategies for waste valorization and renewable energy recovery. This review critically examines recent advancements in these technologies, emphasizing their roles in converting diverse waste streams into high-value energy carriers and carbon-rich materials. Comparative analysis reveals that HTC operates efficiently under subcritical water conditions, producing hydrochar with …

Role Of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure In The Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Clinical Trials, Saif Almuzainy, Mohamed Lemine, Rayan Aljubeh, Ahmad Alilo, Maryam Altaher, Mohamed Almuzainy, Sami Alsalem, Mohamed Dawdi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among patients with cardiovascular disease and is associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment for OSA, but its impact on cardiovascular outcomes remains uncertain, particularly in randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of CPAP therapy on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with OSA, and to explore the influence of adherence on treatment efficacy.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs comparing CPAP with placebo or usual care in adults with OSA. Databases including PubMed, Scopus, Ovid, …

Leadership Identity Formation As A Developmental Process Supported By Coaching: A Literature Review, Ann-Sofie Kruger

Organizational Leadership and Management Department Graduate Course Papers

No abstract provided.

Unh Students And Faculty Walk Out In Protest Of Campus Carry Bill, Rebecca Colby

Digital Edition

No abstract provided.

Paul’S Porneia: A Lexical Study Of Sexual Ethics And Communal Boundaries In The Pauline Corpus, Robert G. Flores

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis thoroughly examines the Apostle Paul’s use of the Greek term πορνεία within the Pauline corpus to challenge the normative translation of sexual immorality and the accompanying assumptions connected to this broad phrase. Modern scholarship continually isolates individual occurrences of πορνεία leading to inconsistent and reductionistic interpretations. Rather, through sustained philological analysis of πορνεία and its cognates, this thesis aims to situate Paul’s πορνεία within its contemporary cultural, historical, and lexical milieu with the objective of making Paul’s πορνεία distinct. With this background, it is posited that πορνεία functions as a communal boundary marker used to differentiate between the …

Law Alumnus Offers Gift Of Compassion, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – In his 47 years as a law professor, L. Darnell Weeden has witnessed students face unforeseen hardships and hopes to relieve some of the financial burden associated with such challenges.

An Empirical Study On The Self-Compassion Among College Students In Sabah, Malaysia, Fung Lan Yong, Loreta Ling Ling Uie

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

The purpose of this study was to examine the self-compassion among 51 college students in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.  Data were collected by administering the Self-Compassion Scale by Kristin D. Neff (2003), and subsequently analyzed using SPSS 26.0.  Wilcoxon signed rank test showed that four items were significant at p < 0.001, while another eight items were significant at p < 0.05 based on a hypothesized value of 3.5. Overall percentages indicated that college students tend to have a low-average level of self-compassion.  Lastly, some recommendations on ways to increase their self-compassion were made in light of the findings.

The Role Of Pet-Parenting Attitudes In Shaping Consumer Behavior Toward Preventive And Wellness-Oriented Pet Care, Jin Hua Jian, Chee Vui Wong, Jiangwei Yang

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

The increasing tendency to view pets as family members has transformed consumer behaviour in contemporary pet care markets, particularly in relation to preventive and wellness-oriented consumption. This study examines how pet-parenting attitudes shape consumer decision-making and expenditure on preventive pet care in an emerging urban context. Grounded primarily in Consumer Culture Theory, with the Theory of Planned Behavior as a supporting lens, the study adopts a quantitative approach using survey data collected from 400 urban pet-owning households. The findings indicate that pet-parenting attitudes exert a significant positive influence on preventive and wellness-oriented pet care expenditure. This influence operates both directly …

Movement As Worship: Deepening Religious Practices Through Bodily Awareness And Expression, Jordan M. Halterman

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This creative project explores how bodily awareness and expression deepen personal religious practice, with particular attention to the theology from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and embodied dance experience. Drawing from theological scholarship (Aquino and Gavrilyuk 2022, Brown 2014, Jordan 2016, Summers 2014, Taylor 2023, Zaluchu 2021), dance and liturgical studies (Debenham and Debenham 2008, Hackney 2020, Kent and Tucker 1996, Kline-Chesson 1989, Roseman 2015), and teachings from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Bednar 2001, Lloyd 1998, Nelson 2008, Tanner 2005, Wisco and Seferovich 2014), this study reveals that the body is not peripheral …

Operative Confidence In Open And Endovascular Procedures Among Vascular Surgery Graduates Reflects Procedural Exposure During Training, Jin Park, Nicola Habash, Dawn Salvatore, Michael Nooromid, Paul J. Dimuzio, Babak Abai

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Objective: The shift toward minimally invasive techniques has transformed vascular surgery practice and training. As endovascular procedures replace many traditional open operations, concerns have emerged about whether current training adequately prepares graduates for independent practice, particularly in complex open procedures.

Methods: A web-based survey was distributed to recent graduates of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited vascular surgery training programs from 2022 and 2024. The survey assessed demographics, program characteristics, estimated case volumes, and confidence in 22 core vascular operations using a five-point Likert scale. Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests, as well as multivariable logistic regression, identified factors associated with …

The Sentience Of The Horse And The Philosophy Of Natural Horsemanship: Implications For Hrd Leadership, Rob E. Carpenter

Human Resource Development Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper advances a biologically grounded philosophy of leadership through the lens of Natural Horsemanship. It reframes leadership as an embodied, sentient process rather than a purely cognitive or behavioral construct. Drawing from neuroscience, affective biology, sociology, and human resource development (HRD), it proposes that the horse–human relationship provides a living model for relational intelligence. The horse’s exquisite attunement to human emotion—mediated through limbic regulation and bio-behavioral synchrony—reveals that influence arises not from authority but from coherence. Leadership, like horsemanship, is a reciprocal act of co-regulation in which trust, safety, and communication are revealed through physiology before language. By examining …

A Novel Laparoscopic Renal Denervation System In A Preclinical Swine Model, Linwei Zhao, Wei Yang, Binbin Zhu, Yahui Liu, Peng Tian, Xinyu Guo, Yang Dong, Zhiqiang Fan, Huiping Li, Yu Feng, Lijie Zhu, Minfu Bai, Qiuping Zhao, Xingkun Zhang, Chenchen Si, Qianqian Cheng, Gan-Xin Yan, Chuanyu Gao

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

Laparoscopic renal denervation (RDN) represents a specialized approach for hypertension, particularly when conventional methods face limitations. While catheter-based RDN has demonstrated significant efficacy in recent large-scale clinical trials and has been integrated into international guidelines, its effectiveness can be constrained by complex renal anatomy or incomplete ablation. We developed a novel laparoscopic RDN system, comprising an integrated radiofrequency (RF) clamp, RF generator, and cooling pump, to achieve more controlled adventitial ablation. This study aims to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and optimal parameters of this new system in a preclinical swine model. Sixteen pigs were divided into an immediate group ( …

Post-Traumatic Pituitary Stalk Transection Syndrome, Raya Albusaidi, Asma Alhatmi, Azza Al Shidhani, Eiman Al-Ajmi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Fastpca: An R Package For Fast Singular Value Decomposition., Kimberly R. Ward, Mitchell Hayes, Lauren C. Peres, Brooke L. Fridley, Steven Eschrich, Alex C. Soupir

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

The FastPCA package provides an interface to optimized matrix multiplication libraries (libtorch) for the purpose of singular value decomposition. Using FastPCA to perform randomized singular value decomposition (SVD, (Halko, Martinsson, & Tropp, 2011)) with the torch or pytorch backend drastically reduces the computational time compared to base R prcomp and other truncated singular value decomposition. Developed for biological data such as single-cell RNA-sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, or matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI imaging), FastPCA can efficiently and accurately identify the leading singular values in high-dimensional data.

Investigating Barriers Toward Implementation Of Harm Reduction, Mati Abrahami, Ali Cunningham Abbott, Melissa Lehman

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

No abstract provided.

Crossing The Finish Line Towards A Disease-Modifying Treatment For Angelman Syndrome, Matthew C Judson, Jason J Yi, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Recent progress in the development of genetic therapies promises that impactful treatments for single-gene neurodevelopmental disorders are imminent. But can derailed neurodevelopmental processes be mended after broken genes are replaced or otherwise restored? The results of ongoing clinical trials for Angelman syndrome will soon yield answers to this pressing question, yet the trials face significant obstacles. Here we identify insights needed to aid the quest for a disease-modifying Angelman syndrome therapy, which could serve as a roadmap for the expeditious development of genetic therapies for other single-gene neurodevelopmental disorders.

Three-Dimensional Printing Of The Epineurium For Peripheral Nerve Repair: A Comprehensive Review Of Novel Scaffolds For Nerve Conduits, Alynah J. Adams, Iulianna C. Taritsa, Kaavian Shariati, Aaron Dadzie, Jose A. Foppiani, Maria Jose Escobar-Domingo, Daniela Lee, Angelica Hernandez-Alvarez, Kirsten Schuster, Helen Xun

School of Medicine Publications

Background: Nerve conduits are used to bridge peripheral nerve defects caused by trauma, iatrogenic injury, or oncologic disruption. Three-dimensional (3D) biomimetic scaffolds for peripheral nerve regeneration have advanced significantly in recent years, driven by improvements in printing technology and neuronal seeding techniques. We report on published designer conduits that can recreate the epineurium, a critical yet challenging-to-manufacture feature of nerve tissue.

Methods: A medical librarian conducted a literature search for our systematic review on EMBASE, Web of Science, and PUBMED, following PRISMA guidelines, for articles from January 2010 to January 2026 for the systematic review. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed …

Integrating The Glycemia Risk Index Into Clinical Practice And Research: A Consensus Report, Guillermo E Umpierrez, Viral N Shah, Veronica Brady, Mark A Clements, Juan Espinoza, Michael A Kohn, Ralph Oiknine, Jane J Seley, Steven P Weitzman, David Kerr, Halis K Akturk, Grazia Aleppo, Mohammed E Al-Sofiani, Eda Cengiz, Francis J Doyle, Osagie Ebekozien, Steven V Edelman, Laya Ekhlaspour, Guido Freckmann, Lutz Heinemann, Irl B Hirsch, Victoria C Hsiao, Sun H Kim, Boris Kovatchev, Rayhan A Lal, Marcus Lind, Julia K Mader, Nestoras Mathioudakis, Tracey Mclaughlin, Sultan A Meo, Deborah A Osafehinti, Moshe Phillip, Priya Prahalad, David Scheinker, Michael P Snyder, Jing Wang, Jenise C Wong, Eugene E Wright, Mandy M Shao, Agatha F Scheideman, Ashley Y Dunova, David C Klonoff

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

A panel of experts in the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data in the treatment of diabetes met in Burlingame, California on October 27, 2025 to discuss the utility of the glycemia risk index (GRI) for clinical care research and population health management. The GRI composite metric is a single number (on a 0-100 percentile scale-lower is better) based on an expert-determined weighting of the seven individual components in the existing ambulatory glucose profile (AGP). The GRI describes the quality of glycemia based on glucose values collected in a 14-day CGM tracing, thus providing additional insights into CGM profiles …

Finding Our Tempo: Exploring Embodied Synchrony Through Full-Body Play In Children, Sena Beste Ercan, Belén González Mateo, Olga Galí Pérez, Gray Atherton, Liam Cross, Narcís Parés

School of Psychology

This study advances the design of timing-sensitive, full-body interactive experiences supporting both collaboration and individual agency in children’s group play. We investigate how temporal structuring within an improved version of a full-body interactive system influences behavioral and perceived synchrony among children aged 9–10. Prior research has often focused on dyads, required human facilitation, or neglected relationship between perceived and actual synchrony. Addressing these gaps, we conducted a multi-user study comparing synchronous and asynchronous interaction modes using system-logged behavioral data and self-reports. Results demonstrate the synchronous condition fosters higher user performance, tighter temporal coordination, and stronger perceptions of shared movement. In …

Keynote Presentation + Q&A, Kasi M. Guillot

Doctoral Student Association Conference

Kasi Guillot, Ed.D. is a scholar-practitioner and performance strategist whose work explores what happens when research refuses to stay on the page. She earned her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, where her dissertation, A Connectivist Approach for Introductory Biology Laboratory Courses: An Instructional Framework to Address STEM Education and Workforce Needs, examined how networked learning systems can bridge academic theory and workforce reality.

Rather than concluding with publication, her research became a catalyst. It evolved into the C-Link Framework, a connectivist-informed performance improvement model that integrates systems thinking, organizational behavior, and human performance technology to help leaders translate insight …

“I Don’T Like Girls”: Centring Young Children’S Perspectives On Gender In Early Childhood Care And Education Settings., Chloe Hurley, Judith Butler, Jane O'Sullivan

Women+ in Early Career Research Symposium

Gender development begins in early childhood and is shaped through social interactions, cultural norms, and institutional practices. This paper explores how young children learn, reproduce, and at times challenge gender norms within Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings in Ireland. Drawing on Feminist Poststructuralist and Intersectional theory, the study centres children’s perspectives, addressing a gap in ECCE gender research that has largely prioritised adult voices. Using participatory, rights-based methods with children alongside educator interviews and setting observations, the study generated rich, child-led data. Preliminary findings indicate that children largely conform to traditional gender norms in play, interactions and self-expression, …

Gastrocritical Reading Questions: A Tool For Bridging The Interdisciplinary Gap Between Food Studies And Literary Studies, Anke Klitzing

Women+ in Early Career Research Symposium

Interdisciplinary work is increasingly valued in academia but carries intrinsic challenges, among them cross-disciplinary communication and jargon; disciplinary socialisation regarding the creation and transmission of knowledge; lack of a common foundation of knowledge or canon; lack of epistemological self-awareness; and the question of how to train scholars in the interdisciplinary space. Food Studies is an interdisciplinary field, examining food in society from various angles, including history, sociology, anthropology and folklore studies. Most scholars active in Food Studies have joined the field from their respective disciplines; however, there are also a small number of graduate programmes situated squarely in the interdisciplinary …

Public Perception Of Risk In Missing Persons Investigations, Harry Lockett, Stefana Juncu

International Journal of Missing Persons

The current study investigated public perceptions of risk in missing person cases. A total of 271 participants were sequentially presented with five fictional vignettes describing missing individuals. Each case included a baseline description of the disappearance being "out of character" and four of these cases were paired with an additional risk factor: substance abuse, depression, dementia, or repeat missing status. The gender of the missing person was also manipulated between participants. Participants rated each case using both the standard categorical scale (Low/Medium/High) and an Extended Scale ranging from 1 to 7 and were also invited to respond to exploratory items …