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Technical Specification: Omnidirectional Multi-Vector Omni-Resonant Memory Substrate For High-Density Sovereign Storage, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification defines the physical architecture, material composition, manufacturing parameters, and control mathematics for an Omnidirectional Multi-Vector Omni-Resonant Non-Volatile Storage Matrix. Engineered to operate as a completely self-healing, ambient-temperature memory baseline for sovereign, main-duty processing networks, this specification eliminates external code or library references, providing an exhaustive, standalone manual for hardware replication.

We formalize four parallel physical storage channels: a mechanical acoustofluidic phase-change grid (A-RAM) deploying a Topologically Protected Cymatic Electrolyte Matrix (TPCEM) [Eckes], a stroboscopic optical emission hole-burning layer validated via tabletop three-dimensional photoemission orbital tomography (3D-POT), an electromagnetic magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) vortex confinement cell, and an organic lipid-encapsulated solitonic …

Technical Specification: Standalone Integrated Quantum Computing Backbone For Resilient Silicon Replacement, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification defines the complete, self-contained architecture for a solid-state, ambient-temperature quantum processing unit (QPU) engineered to serve as a main-duty replacement for legacy silicon microarchitectures. To ensure absolute operational continuity in fragmented or disconnected environments, this document eliminates external data-dependency links, consolidating the physical layer heterostructure, peripheral control chipsets, parallel simulation algorithms, and laboratory metrology protocols into a singular, cohesive engineering package.

We explicitly formalize the hardware blueprints for three critical peripheral systems: a local Continuous Phase-Locked Loop (CPLL) Temporal Clock Module to mitigate sub-picosecond phase-jitter, a gate-level Acoustic Digital-to-Analog Converter (A-DAC) to translate legacy 64-bit binary registers into …

Technical Specification: Dual-Track Acoustofluidic Parametric Transition Apparatus For Qubit Stabilization, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification defines the physical architecture, material layers, and control mathematics for a Dual-Track Acoustofluidic Parametric Transition Apparatus designed to mitigate environmental decoherence in solid-state quantum processing units (QPUs). The device utilizes a high-frequency, Gallium Nitride (GaN)-driven interdigital concentric transducer matrix to generate phase-matched Surface Acoustic Waves (SAWs) across an organic monolayer crystal interface (PTCDA/Pentacene).

To ensure universal operational compatibility and robust defensive IP protection, this specification enforces a dual-track mathematical pipeline. Track A models the device performance through conventional quantum parametric phase-squeezing of vacuum fluctuations via a non-linear driven Hamiltonian. Track B models the identical physical mechanics through two-dimensional …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Laboratory Quantum Metrology Interface For Dehp Substrate Verification, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes an engineering protocol linking the Dimensionally Extended Holographic Projection (DEHP) cosmological framework to the three-dimensional Photoemission Orbital Tomography (3D-POT) metrology apparatus developed at the University of Göttingen. Utilizing tabletop, 35-femtosecond extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoexcitation pulses coupled with high-resolution hemispherical momentum microscopy, the 3D-POT system isolates the complete three-dimensional spatial amplitude and phase profiles of electronic wavefunctions.

This disclosure operationalizes that laboratory apparatus as an empirical testbed for Topological Substrate Mechanics (TSM) [Eckes]. We demonstrate that the reconstructed out-of-plane vertical electron density profile (\(\Psi \)) maps directly to the vertical displacement coordinates (\(z > 0\)) of the DEHP fluid-substrate …

Evaluating The Potential Of Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp. Root To Improve Atopic Dermatitis With Different Anti-Inflammatory Models And Active Compounds, Shu-Er Yang, Xiang-Ming Cai, Yu-Wen Chu, Jen-Chieh Tsai, Mey-Fann Lee, Tuzz-Ying Song

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent bacterial infections that cause pruritus, erythema, xerosis and thickening. Cajanus cajan root extract prepared with 95% ethanol (EECR95) has been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties in previous studies. This study aimed to evaluate EECR95’s ability to improve AD by inhibiting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) growth and reducing inflammation. This study found EECR95 effectively inhibits MRSA growth (IC₅₀ = 103.74 μg/mL) and reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine production in an MRSA-keratinocyte-macrophage model. LC/MS/MS analysis revealed the presence of active compounds- flavonoids, isoflavones, and flavonoid glycosides, highlighting EECR95's potential …

Clara S. Ludlow: Mississippi A & M Graduate And American Military Entomology Pioneer, Bradley Brazzeal

Midsouth Entomologist

The systematic study of the mosquitoes of the world did not begin until the early years of the 20^th century. Among the early entomologists to specialize in the field was Clara S. Ludlow, who graduated from Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College. Her research began in the Philippines in 1901, while American troops were still fighting in the Philippine-American War, and for over 20 years she researched mosquitoes in connection with the U.S. Army. This article explores Ludlow’s scientific career and the legacy of her research.

Family Religious Socialization Index: Development And Preliminary Validation, Kaelie Rene Crockett

Theses and Dissertations

A key area of interest for religious scholars is how religious beliefs are passed across generations, or religious socialization. To expand this field of study, a theoretically grounded, validated measure of this construct is needed. This article describes the development and validation of the Family Religious Socialization Index (FRSI), a multi-informant, multidimensional assessment of the processes through which parents socialize religion and faith in their children. Based on Social Cognitive Theory and through a rigorous development and validation process, three subscales were developed to represent the primary processes of religious socialization. The FRSI consists of two parallel scales, a parent …

A Comparison Of Thirst Management Strategies In Patients In The Intensive Care Unit, Kathleen Diatta, Roberta Kaplow

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Thirst is defined as an uncomfortable sensation associated with the desire or need to drink something (Çiftçi, et al., 2023). From a physiological perspective, it can occur from one of two pathways. Either there can be an intracellular fluid deficit with increased serum osmolality (osmotic thirst) or an extracellular fluid deficit (hypovolemic thirst) (Flim, et al., 2022). Signals of thirst may include dryness in the mouth or throat, or thirst sensation can be triggered by routine or longing for a drug in a beverage (e.g., caffeine, alcohol) or desire for a liquid that is either cool or warm (Puntillo et …

Implementation Of A Structured Safety Planning Intervention In An Outpatient Psychiatric Setting, Ellen Riccio

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This organization change process evaluation addressed continued reliance on outdated no-suicide and no-harm contracts in an outpatient psychiatric setting, despite evidence that such contracts do not reduce suicide risk and may create a false sense of security. Adult outpatients with mood or psychotic disorders who express safety concerns represent a population for whom structured, collaborative safety planning is the accepted standard of care. Addressing this gap is central to patient safety and quality nursing care. The practice-focused question asked whether replacing no-suicide contracts with a structured, six-step Safety Planning Intervention would influence safety events, self-harm behaviors, and psychiatric hospitalizations among …

Effective Strategies For Retaining Nonofficer Talent In Retail Banking, Janique Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Retail banking organizations lose billions of dollars annually to nonofficer employee turnover, disrupting operations, degrading customer service, and burdening human resource (HR) leaders with repeated recruitment costs. When retail bank HR leaders experience nonofficer employee turnover among their frontline workforces, it can influence profitability and community trust. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective strategies used by retail bank HR leaders to retain nonofficer talent. The participants were 10 HR leaders in U.S. retail banking institutions who had successfully implemented nonofficer retention strategies. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and …

Staff Education To Address Verbal De-Escalation Skills In Correctional Mental Healthcare, Mary L. Goodman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This staff education project evaluated the effects of a structured verbal de-escalation training program on self-efficacy among staff in a federal correctional mental health unit. Staff at the site often reported uncertainty managing escalating behaviors, leading to frequent use of restrictive interventions like restraints and seclusion—practices that can compromise safety, quality of care, and raise ethical concerns. To address this gap, an evidence-based curriculum was implemented for 41 multidisciplinary staff, including nurses, certified nursing assistants, and correctional officers. The curriculum included a PowerPoint presentation, role play, and group discussion. A pre–post design measured changes in staff confidence using a modified …

K–3 Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Learnable Intelligence As A Developmental Target And Their Advocacy For Students’ Cognitive Capabilities, Eleanor Nkechi Maduako

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Extensive research shows the brain is malleable and, with experience and knowledge, intelligence can grow. The research problem addressed through this study was that the extent of early childhood educators' knowledge of learnable intelligence and their advocacy for advancement of children’s cognitive capabilities as a developmental goal were unknown. Guided by Perkins’s theory of learnable intelligence, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore K–3 teachers’ perspectives on learnable intelligence as a developmental target and how they advocate for children’s cognitive capabilities in their classrooms. In vivo and axial coding of data from semistructured interviews with 12 participants …

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of African American Couples: Narcissism, Marital Quality, And Spousal Distress, Lindella Lenise Mcdowell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Narcissism is a global phenomenon that is manifested across cultures. Despite research on narcissism and relationships, there is limited literature focusing on diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly African American couples, where one spouse has been diagnosed as exhibiting narcissistic tendencies or traits. Addressing the research gap may foster cultural understanding and encourage recognition of the effects of narcissism within the African American culture and the significance of social support. The purpose of this study was to increase knowledge and awareness of grandiose and vulnerable narcissism’s impact on African American couples. A qualitative phenomenological research design was used. The hierarchical two-dimensional view …

10-Bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit Expansion To Address Inadequate Inpatient Capacity, Sumitpal Kaur

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Inadequate medical-surgical telemetry capacity contributes to emergency department (ED) boarding, patient transfers, decreased patient satisfaction, and operational inefficiencies. This systems-level organizational leadership project evaluated a proposed 10-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit expansion at a medical center in Northern California. The project addressed the question of how a 10-bed expansion would affect ED boarding, patient crossovers to a nearby medical center, patient satisfaction, and financial performance. Trend analysis of occupancy, ED boarding, and crossover data, regional benchmarking, and financial modeling using net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) were used to evaluate the proposed expansion. The organization currently operates …

Age Reassignment Using Luminescence Dating For The Mammoth Site, Black Hills, South Dakota, Usa, Shannon A. Mahan, Jim I. Mead, P.R. Hanson, Emma T. Krolczyk, Christopher N. Jass

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

The Mammoth Site (MS) at Hot Springs, South Dakota, provides a unique opportunity to reconstruct paleoenvironmental conditions on the Northern Great Plains of the United States. Previous radiocarbon analyses of mammoth bone apatite suggested the MS sinkhole was deposited ∼42–23 cal ka BP. However, two U-series ages and one thermoluminescence (TL) age ranged between 150 and 101 ka, suggesting the bones were considerably older. We analyzed six samples from the bone bed using infrared-stimulated luminescence (IRSL) on feldspars, because the quartz luminescence was saturated; the ages ranged from approximately 232 to 160 ka, showing better agreement with previous U-series and …

Stemless Arthroplasty For Avascular Necrosis Of The Humerus: Implant Survival And Outcomes, Alyssa R. Henriquez, Damon V. Briggs, Eoghan T. Hurley, Samuel Lorentz, Christopher S. Klifto, Michael A. Moverman, Oke Anakwenze

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the humeral head often affects younger patients and may lead to progressive pain and functional deficits. While stemmed hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are established treatments for advanced-stage AVN, stemless arthroplasty offers potential advantages including bone preservation and facilitation of future revision. However, the impact of bone necrosis on stemless humerus fixation is yet to be elucidated. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of stemless hemiarthroplasty and TSA in treating humeral head AVN and, further, to determine if stemless humeral fixation is appropriate in this population.

METHODS: This retrospective …

Belonging And Whole Person Formation In Graduate Education: A Conceptual Framework For Student Flourishing, Cynthia Hickman

Papers

Graduate students experience substantial academic, personal, and professional demands that can negatively affect well-being and persistence. For students enrolled in professional programs, belonging may develop within two overlapping communities: the academic institution and the emerging profession. Institutional and professional belonging can provide connection, support, engagement, and opportunities for identity and professional development. This paper synthesizes literature on these two forms of belonging and proposes a conceptual framework describing their potential relationship with whole-person formation and flourishing. Whole-person formation extends graduate education beyond knowledge acquisition and professional competence to include development across interconnected dimensions of the person. Within the proposed framework, …

Predictive Factors For Humeral And Ulnar Stem Loosening After Total Elbow Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Akash Singh, James Satalich, Miguel Fiandeiro, Harrison S. Fellheimer, Matthew Ramsey, Surena Namdari

Rothman Institute Conference Posters

BACKGROUND: There has been a significant increase in the use of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) in advanced osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, and complex distal humerus fractures. The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of total elbow loosening and association with patient demographics, implant specifications, and cement mantle characteristics.

METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted of patients who underwent primary TEA between 2013 and 2022 at a single institution. Revisions and conversions from prior open reduction and internal fixation were excluded. Pre-operative distal humeral cortical thickness and bone quality were assessed. Variables included anterior humeral flange contact with …

Power Play: The Ftc, Non-Compete Bans, And The Argument For Statutory Authority, Jonathan M. Huelsman

University of Dayton Law Review

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Identifying The Brain Circuits Involved In Religious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Kiana Bunnell

Theses and Dissertations

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an often-debilitating psychiatric disorder involving a pattern of obsessive thoughts and compensatory compulsions. Symptoms tend to be chronic, leading to substantial emotional burden and significant impairment across multiple domains of daily functioning. Previous research has identified some consistency in the brain regions implicated in OCD. In particular, cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical (CSTC) circuitry has been linked to behavioral features commonly observed in OCD. Moreover, some studies suggest that distinct patterns of brain activation and functional connectivity may be associated with different OCD symptom dimensions, though findings have not been consistent. One symptom dimension of OCD (scrupulosity) is characterized by …

Is “No Change” Really No Change?: A Qualitative Analysis Of Clients With “No Change” On Routine Outcome Monitoring Who Report Improving In Therapy, Audrey Louise Stewart Parker

Theses and Dissertations

Routine outcome monitoring (ROM), the practice of tracking client progress in therapy by administering regular questionnaires to assess functioning, has demonstrated a significant positive effect on psychotherapy outcomes, especially for clients are who not improving as expected. However, some researchers argue the symptom-based measures and outcome classification criteria commonly used in ROM may not represent a complete picture of client change. A recent body of mixed-methods research has investigated these ROM-determined outcome categories to gain insight into client experiences and whether the category and client perception of therapy outcome align. In this investigation, researchers have found significant variety within outcome …

Comparison Of Training Background And Characteristics Between Osteopathic And Allopathic Team Physicians In Professional Sports Leagues., Brandon D Rust, Ambika Singh, Matthew T Mckinley, Joseph Imler, Mackenzie Elting, Ryan Callahan, Christopher L Rennie, Leighann C Krasney

Orthopedic Surgery Resident Research

CONTEXT: Team physicians (TPs) play a critical role in professional sports, providing medical care for athletes under high-pressure conditions. These positions are highly competitive, influenced by previous affiliations, training pedigree, and institutional connections, with fellowship training increasingly essential. Although the number of osteopathic (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [DO]) physicians in the United States has grown substantially, TPs in professional sports remain predominantly filled by allopathic (Doctor of Medicine [MD]) physicians, and the training pathways of DO TPs are not well characterized.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to compare the training and demographic characteristics of DO and MD TPs …

Dosimetric Comparison Of Hybrid 3d Conformal Radiation Therapy And Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Versus Vmat-Only Planning For Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation, Erjona Jusufi

Masters Projects

Abstract

Purpose: To compare dosimetric outcomes between volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)-only and hybrid VMAT plus three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) techniques for accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) in patients with early-stage left-sided breast cancer.

Methods and Materials: Thirty patients treated with APBI at a single institution were retrospectively replanned using both VMAT-only and hybrid (VMAT + 3D-CRT) techniques. All plans were prescribed 26 Gy in 5 fractions. Each patient was planned using the same target volumes, optimization objectives, and evaluation criteria for both techniques. Planning target volume (PTV) coverage, conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI), hotspot control, organ-at-risk (OAR) doses, …

Info 7001: Technology Of Information, S E. Hackney

Open Educational Resources

BULLETIN DESCRIPTION INFO 7001. The Technology of Information. 3 hr.; 3cr. The course will introduce the conceptual and practical elements of visual and computer literacy for the library and information science profession. Particular attention will be paid to libraries and information centers.

EXPANDED COURSE DESCRIPTION The evolution into the age of information has created a requirement that professional librarians establish and steadily increase their understanding of four areas of literacy: oral, print, visual, and technology. Professional training has long been concentrated on the oral and printed aspects of information with some minor attention to the visual and technological. Library and …

Influence Of National Policies In Addressing Intimate Partner Violence In Sierra Leone, Yatta Matilda Musa

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been shown to be a critical public health and human rights crisis in Sierra Leone driven by patriarchal sociocultural norms. However, despite legislative frameworks like the Domestic Violence Act of 2007, IPV incidents continue to rise, revealing a gap in policy implementation and real-world enforcement. Past research has documented IPV prevalence, yet an empirical evaluation assessing how stakeholders viewed the impact of national policies on prevention and response had not been conducted. The purpose of this study was to explore frontline stakeholders' perceptions regarding the operational influence of existing IPV policies. Grounded in the narrative …

Comparing Non-Invasive Survey Methods For Southern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys Volans) At The Western Edge Of Their Range, Jay E. Winfield, Jeremy A. White

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and Affiliated Societies

The southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) is a threatened species in Nebraska that occurs along the Missouri River in the southeastern corner of the state. Recently, a population was discovered in the city of Lincoln, but it is unknown whether this population represents a natural range expansion from the Missouri River population or whether it is isolated and results from a human-assisted movement. A survey of southern flying squirrels in Nebraska is needed, but surveys of this elusive species are challenging. This study investigated and compared two noninvasive survey techniques for rapid detection of flying squirrels: acoustic detectors …

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An Interdisciplinary Approach To Sampling Hard Rock Cores Of The Oceanic Crust For Microbiological And Biogeochemical Research, William J. Brazelton, Oscar Cavazos, Jordyn A. Robare, Gordon Southam, Johanna Suhonen, Fengping Wang, Susan Q. Lang, Andrew Mccaig, Peter Blum, Natsue Abe, Remi Coltat, Jeremy R. Deans, Kristin L. Dickerson, Marguerite Godard, Barbara E. John, Frieder Klein, Rebecca Kuehn, Kuan-Yu Lin, C. Johan Lissenberg, Haiyang Liu, Ethan L. Lopes, Toshio Nozaka, Andrew J. Parsons, Vamdev Pathak, Mark K. Reagan, C. Geoffrey Wheat

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Studying life in the deep, rocky subseafloor involves many layers of technological and methodological challenges, and each drilling project or expedition must make a series of choices to address these challenges. We report on the workflow for sampling hard rock cores for microbiological and biogeochemical research that was developed and optimized during International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 399. All steps of the workflow, including selection of the sample and its shipboard homogenization and subsampling for specific analyses, were designed to maximize the potential for interdisciplinary collaborations and syntheses of results. Furthermore, multiple strategies to minimize and detect potential microbial …

Redefining Just Cause For Contract Termination In Fifa's Rstp: Striking A Fair Balance Between Player Rights And Club Interests In Light Of The Interim Regulatory Framework, Walid Ben Salah, Nayel Alomran, Noor Alhendi, Zouhaier Nouri

All Works

Introduction This article examines the concept of just cause for the unilateral termination of professional football employment contracts under FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). It pays particular attention to the changes introduced by FIFA's 2025 Interim Regulatory Framework. The RSTP aims to protect contractual stability while safeguarding the rights of both players and clubs. However, the meaning and application of just cause continue to raise important legal questions.Methods The article uses a doctrinal legal approach. It examines the RSTP, the 2025 Interim Regulatory Framework, the FIFA Commentary on the RSTP, decisions of the FIFA Dispute …

Implementation Of A Nightshift Sleep Promotion Bundle To Support Delirium Prevention In A Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Pamella Simpson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project aimed to identify the need for a consistent sleep-promotion protocol in an adult neurosurgical intensive care unit (NSICU). Disrupted sleep is a frequent problem for patients who are seriously ill and can lead to delirium, longer hospital stays, higher health care expenses, diminished cognitive function, and death. While there was evidence supporting nonpharmacological sleep-promotion and delirium-risk-reduction interventions, they were not consistently implemented at the project site, creating a gap between evidence and clinical practice. The purpose of this project was to implement and evaluate an evidence-based night-shift sleep-promotion bundle. The practice-focused …