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When Venture Capitalists Clash: Exploring The Impact Of Ownership And Status Mismatch On New Venture Growth, Li Wang, Zhu Zhu, Sunny Li Sun

Department of Management Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

This study investigates the impact of power source mismatch of venture capital syndication on the growth performance of new ventures, considering their corporate governance and institutional environment. Using data from listed companies in the small and medium enterprises market in China, we find that ownership-dominated power source mismatch in venture capital syndication enhances new venture growth performance, while status-dominated power source mismatch has the opposite effect. Additionally, the positive performance impact of ownership-dominated power source mismatch is amplified when the venture capital firm with the highest ownership power joins the board and when the new venture is headquartered in a …

Building Sustainability Via Financial Resilience Among Nongovernmental Organizations In Cameroon, Ruthaford Bankufon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in unstable developing nations face major sustainability challenges. In Cameroon, an ongoing sociopolitical crisis has increased demand on NGOs, including VWXZY, which supports girls and women fleeing civil unrest. This study investigated sustainable strategies to strengthen VWZYZ’s financial stability. Drawing on financial resilience literature and the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) framework, it addressed two questions: (a) How can VWXZY-Cameroon effectively leverage SWOT analysis to address financial challenges, improve financial oversight, diversify funding sources, and strengthen operational efficiency? (b)What strategies can VWXZY-Cameroon use to enhance its financial resilience and ensure sustainability amid sociopolitical and economic instability? …

The Lumberjack, February 25, 2026

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

The College Voice, Vol. 63, No. 7 [February 25, 2026], Connecticut College

2025-2026

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Investigating The Structure And Bioactivity Of Lanthanum Coordination Compounds, Shantanu Kadam, Bhushan Dhale, Bapu Yamgar, Swaminath Bhattar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Lanthanum metal complexes were synthesized using a classical condensation method by reacting lanthanum nitrate salts with a bidentate ligand in a 1:2:1 molar ratio (M:L:L). The formation and structure of the resulting complexes were confirmed through a combination of analytical techniques, including Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, elemental microanalysis, and scanning electron microscopy. The lanthanum complexes synthesized exhibited strong in vitro antimicrobial activity. Antibacterial screening showed inhibition zones of 18–26 mm against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, surpassing those of the reference drug ciprofloxacin (16–20 mm). Antifungal studies demonstrated inhibition zones of 15–23 mm against Candida …

Zoledronic Acid-Loaded Hap–Sio2–Camoo4:Eu3+ With Luminescent Properties As A Novel Drug Delivery System, Emi̇ne Kutlu, Muhammad Asim Ali, Fati̇h Mehmet Emen, Canan Vejselova Sezer, Hati̇ce Mehtap Kutlu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

CaMoO4:Eu3+-functionalized hydroxyapatite–silica (HAp–SiO2–CaMoO4:Eu3+) core–shell nanocomposites were synthesized for the first time and evaluated as a multifunctional drug delivery and imaging platform. HAp–SiO2 nanocomposites were prepared via a hydrothermal route and subsequently functionalized with a luminescent CaMoO4:Eu3+ shell using the Pechini sol–gel method. Structural analyses confirmed the successful coexistence of HAp, SiO2, and CaMoO4:Eu3+ phases, while electron microscopy revealed spherical core–shell morphologies. Dynamic light scattering measurements showed average hydrodynamic particle sizes of approximately 1085 nm for HAp–SiO2 and 1427 nm for HAp–SiO2–CaMoO4:Eu3+ nanocomposites, indicating particle clustering in aqueous media, which is consistent with the low surface charge of the particles. The …

Deciphering Feup–Feuq Signaling: Mechanistic Analysis Of A Newly Identified Regulatory Module In Agrobacterium Tumefaciens, Michelle Charae Brock

Theses and Dissertations

Two-component systems (TCS) are widespread signal transduction pathways that enable bacteria to sense and respond to environmental changes with precision. TCS are fundamentally important to prokaryotes because they provide a rapid and efficient means of converting environmental stimuli into coordinated cellular responses. Unlike eukaryotes, which rely on multilayered signaling cascades and compartmentalized organelles, bacteria must interpret and react to changing conditions directly at the cell envelope. TCS allow prokaryotes to detect shifts in nutrients, osmolarity, pH, redox status, host-derived antimicrobials or competing microbes. This forces an immediate adjustment in gene expression programs to promote survival. Agrobacterium tumefaciens, a model organism …

Ride The Cyclone (February 25-28, 2026), Jacob Richmond

Student Theatre Programs

Event program for Ride the Cyclone (February 25-28, 2026), Lindenwood University.

The Bg News February 25, 2026, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. February 25, 2026. Volume 105-Issue 19.

Lindenwood Digest, February 25, 2026, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

• Primary Figures: Dr. Steven Tolman, Dr. Daniel Calhoun, Dr. Sara Kaufman, and Keela Ross. 

• Key Events: Daily raffle drawings for Employee Appreciation Week ; a Trivia Night fundraiser at the Academy of the Sacred Heart ; recording of a documentary film featuring students and faculty reading the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights ; performance of the musical Ride the Cyclone. 

• Date/Location: February 25 – March 22, 2026; Lindenwood University campus in St. Charles, MO, including the J. Scheidegger Center, Spellmann Center, and Evans Commons. 

• Archival Significance: Documentation of institutional milestones including …

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Orrick On Startup Law At The Intersection Of Business And Technology, Cardozo Fame Center, Cardozo Intellectual Property Law Society (Ipls), Samir Bakhru, Josh Beser

2026 Event Invitations

Join us for a fireside chat with Samir Bakhru and Josh Beser from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, to learn how top tech-focused law firms advise startups, founders, and high-growth companies, and how intellectual property strategy fits into corporate practice. Presented by the FAME Center and IPLS. Dinner will be provided.

Determination Of Cortisol Concentrations Using Different Biomarkers In Dairy Goats During Pregnancy, Fatma Mi̇ra Güven, Erkan Pehli̇van

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Pregnancy is considered one of the most physiologically stressful periods in mammals. In the present study, serum and hair cortisol concentrations were measured in nine female Akkeçi goats, including five primiparous (1.5 years old) and four multiparous (3.5 years old), to evaluate chronic stress during pregnancy. Hair samples were collected in October, November, and December following the introduction of bucks to the herd and within the first 12 h postpartum (corresponding to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 7th sampling times). Hair samples were not collected in January, February, or March (the 4th, 5th, and 6th sampling times) due to insufficient …

Effects Of Zinc-Reinforced Clinoptilolite On Hematological Parameters, Igg Levels, And Enzyme Histochemistry In Fattening Lambs, İhsan Kisadere, Muhi̇tti̇n Zengi̇n, Özkan Demi̇rbaş, Mehmet Faruk Aydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study aimed to determine the effects of zinc-reinforced clinoptilolite supplementation to the diet on selected hematological parameters, serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentrations, and enzyme histochemical characteristics in fattening lambs. For this purpose, 40 healthy male lambs were randomly allocated into five equal groups: control (C; n = 8), natural clinoptilolite (NC; n = 8), zinc (ZN; n = 8), natural clinoptilolite plus zinc (NCZN; n = 8), and zinc-reinforced clinoptilolite (ZNRC; n = 8). All animals were housed in individual pens, and the supplementation period continued for 42 days. Blood samples were collected before the trial (day 0) and …

A Reflected Radio Wave-Based Exploration Method For Goaves In Closed/Abandoned Mines And Its Application, Pang Yao, Wu Rongxin, Wang Jinguo, Hu Ze'an

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Method The redevelopment and reutilization of closed/abandoned mines hold great research significance and practical production value due to their substantial number. In China, the secondary development and utilization of energy and spatial resources in such mines started late, rendering foundational theories and key technologies relatively underdeveloped. To investigate the developmental characteristics of underground spaces within goaves in closed/abandoned mines, this study proposed a reflected radio wave-based exploration method. Specifically, an observation system with a fixed transmitter-receiver (TR) spacing was deployed in rock roadways above/below or on both sides of the mining face in a closed/abandoned mine. Then, a …

Granite Staters Unhappy With Ice But Believe Illegal Immigration Is A Serious Problem 2/25/2026, Unh Survey Center

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A majority of New Hampshire residents think the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have made the country less safe and nearly half support abolishing ICE entirely. Only one-third of state residents trust the federal government to investigate recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota and a majority favor impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. However, illegal immigration remains a serious issue to most Granite Staters, and approval of President Trump's handling of the issue is largely unchanged since early 2024. A majority continue to disapprove of Trump's overall job performance, with supporters and detractors of Trump frequently mentioning immigration as …

Mainers Support Ice Reforms, Oppose Trump's Handling Of Immigration 2/25/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

A majority of Maine residents support proposed reforms banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering schools or churches, covering their faces, or making arrests without a judicial warrant. A slim majority feel that ICE has made the country less safe and Mainers continue to disapprove of President Trump's handling of immigration. Nevertheless, nearly two-thirds of Mainers think illegal immigration is a very or somewhat serious problem in the U.S. and half feel it is very or somewhat serious in Maine. Support for Trump's overall job performance has increased since December and Trump's handling of immigration is cited most …

Massachusetts Residents Reject Trump Immigration Actions, Believe Ice Has Made Country Less Safe 2/25/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly two-thirds of Massachusetts residents say Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made the country less safe and less than one-fifth trust the federal government to thoroughly investigate recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota. Majorities support proposed reforms to ICE, including prohibiting ICE agents from entering schools or churches, covering their faces, or making arrests without a judicial warrant, but Bay Staters are more divided on calls to abolish the agency entirely. Less than a quarter of Bay Staters approve of President Trump's handling of immigration or his overall job performance.

Rhode Islanders Embrace Proposed Ice Reforms, Distrust Federal Investigations Into Minnesota Shootings 2/25/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

More than six in ten Rhode Islanders endorse banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering schools or churches, making arrests without a judicial warrant, or covering their faces. Most do not trust the federal government to thoroughly investigate recent shootings by ICE agents in Minnesota and a majority in Rhode Island believe ICE has made the country less safe. However, a plurality oppose calls to abolish ICE entirely, and half of state residents say illegal immigration is a very or somewhat serious problem in Rhode Island. President Trump's job approval in the state remains low, with immigration cited …

Documents From The February 25, 2026 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana--Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). The following resolutions were discussed and passed during the meeting:

SB15-25/26: Resolution Encouraging the University of Montana to Recognize Election Day as an Annual Non-Instructional Day

SB16-25/26: Resolution Regarding an Increase of the ASUM Transportation Fee

Comparison Of The Mars And Xgboost Algorithms For Predicting Body Weight In Kalahari Red Goats, Louis Thobela Tyasi, Cem Tirink, Kwena Mokoena, Hasan Önder, Uğur Şen, Demet Çanga Boğa, Tolga Tolun, İsmai̇l Gök, Yüksel Aksoy, Lütfi̇ Bayyurt, Ömer Faruk Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Estimating goat body weight from morphometric traits is essential for growth monitoring, health management, and welfare. Accurate weight informs nutrition, clinical interventions, and mating decisions. In this study, the MARS and XGBoost algorithms were used to estimate the live weight of Kalahari Red goats based on body measurements. A dataset containing body length (BL), birth type (single, twin, or triplet), withers height (WH), rump height (RH), and heart girth (HG) information for 200 goats was used in the training and testing of the models. The performances of the models were evaluated with the goodness-of-fit criteria. XGBoost showed a performance of …

Hatchability And Nestling Viability In An Extremely Short-Beaked Pigeon Breed, Türker Savaş, Hakan Erdem, Cemi̇l Tölü

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The selection of hobby animals for breeding by enthusiasts is often based on aesthetic considerations, which can have a negative impact on the animals’ biology. Furthermore, “extreme traits” that deviate from ancestral norms, such as short beaks in pigeons, can be detrimental to the animal’s welfare. Beaks perform many essential functions, such as facilitating feed intake and eggshell breaking. The present study investigates possible hatching problems and the nestling viability of short-beak pigeons through a study of the breeding records of Mısıri (short beak), Baska (medium beak), and Turkish Dönek (normal beak) pigeons, as well as data from one breeding …

Connecticut Residents Say Ice Making Country Less Safe, Illegal Immigration More National Problem Than Local 2/25/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

A majority of Connecticut residents say Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during President Trump's administration have made the country less safe and support the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. State residents favor several reforms of ICE but are split on calls to disband the agency entirely. Most Connecticut residents believe illegal immigration is a very or somewhat serious problem in the country, but far fewer believe it is a problem in Connecticut or in their local town or city. Trump receives low marks from Connecticut residents on his handling of immigration and his overall job performance, though his …

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Vs. Standard Therapy In The Management Of Acute Neck And Low Back Pain In The Emergency Department, Steven M Hochman, Katherine Vlasica, Alexis Lapietra, Bhargavi K Patel, Christine Ju, Nicholas J Mota, Scott Wilder

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Context: Acute neck and low back pain are common emergency department (ED) presentations, generally treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a hands-on treatment modality utilized to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Objectives: We sought to evaluate the relative efficacies and side effects of hands-on OMT vs. one dose of oral ibuprofen, in the treatment of adult patients presenting with acute neck or back pain.

Methods: We conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial at a high-volume urban ED. Adult patients with acute neck or low back pain were randomized to 5 min of OMT or …

Expression, Purification, And Crystallization Of Recombinant Human Abl-1 Kinase For X-Ray Crystallography, Ayça İrgi̇t, Hali̇li̇brahi̇m Çi̇ftçi̇, Hasan Demi̇rci̇

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Abelson-1 (ABL-1) is a nonreceptor tyrosine kinase that plays essential roles in various cellular processes, including proliferation, survival, differentiation and its kinase activity is tightly regulated. The dysregulated ABL-1 kinase activity is linked to disease pathogenesis like Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), where the BCR::ABL-1 fusion oncoprotein drives oncogenic signaling. Due to its central role in CML pathogenesis, understanding the structure of ABL-1 is crucial for the effective management of the disease and drug development studies. This study focuses on optimizing the expression, purification and crystallization of the recombinant human ABL-1 kinase domain for its structural analysis via X-ray crystallography and …

Influence Of Plasticizer Type On The Structure And Drug Release Characteristics Of Lm-Pectin Hydrogels, Banu Kocaağa, Fatma Seni̇ha Güner

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This study investigated the effects of different plasticizers—castor oil (CO), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) with varying molecular weights (MWs)—on the structure and drug-release performance of low-methoxyl pectin (LM-pectin) hydrogels. Theophylline was used as a model drug to evaluate release behavior under physiologically relevant conditions. The incorporation of plasticizers modulated polymer–polymer interactions, swelling behavior, and thermal properties, thereby affecting drug-release kinetics. CO, a hydrophobic triglyceride, created microdomain-induced diffusion pathways; PVP, containing water-affinitive lactam units, facilitated moisture-driven plasticization; and PEG (MW 400/1000/1500), with hydroxyl-terminated chains, established hydrogen bonds with pectin. Structural analyses (FTIR and DSC) revealed that CO disrupted pectin …

Antioxidant Potential Of Sulfenimides In Waste Walnut Oil Biodiesel: Kinetic Stability, Phosphomolybdenum Activity, And Reducing Power Capacity, Nalan Türköz Karakullukçu, Hasan Yakan, Volkan Murat Yilmaz, Hali̇t Muğlu, Semi̇ha Yeni̇gün, Hali̇l Kütük

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This study investigated the influence of synthetic sulfenimides on biodiesel–diesel fuel blends. Three previously synthesized sulfenimide derivatives were structurally characterized using spectroscopic techniques. We evaluated their antioxidant properties through phosphomolybdenum activity and reducing power capacity assays. The tested fuel samples were designated as D100, B10D90, B10D90_AA (ascorbic acid), B10D90_3, B10D90_2, and B10D90_1. The effect of adding 2000 ppm of the additive was measured using an Oxifast instrument following the ASTM D7545 standard, and the results were compared to those of the chemical antioxidant ascorbic acid. Inhibition time values were derived from the oxidation stability results. The starting temperatures for crystallization …

Comparative Computational Study Of Sulfur-Donor Additives For Stabilization Of Fapbi3 Perovskites, Ilnar Nurgaliev, Akbarxon Hamzayev, Murad Marasulov, Zavkiddin Julliev, Akhmad Oblakulov, Nigmat Ashurov

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A multiscale computational investigation integrating density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations was conducted to elucidate the mechanisms through which sulfur-containing donor molecules stabilize the photoactive α-phase of formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI3) perovskites. The binding energetics, charge-transfer behavior, and hydrogen-bonding interactions of thiourea (TU), thiosemicarbazide (TSC), thiocyanate (SCN–), and diethyldithiocarbamate (DTC) were systematically analyzed. DFT results revealed pronounced Pb–S coordination and multidentate hydrogenbonding, with binding energies following the trend SCN–>TSC>DTC>TU. Thermodynamic analysis demonstrated that these additives lower the Gibbs free energy difference, thereby stabilizing the black α-phase, with TSC, TU, and to a lesser extent …

Efficient Electrocatalytic Activity Of A Fe-Mof Based Cathode Catalyst In Pemfcs, Susmita Singh, Tanya Nishad, Debasmita Paul, Sumi Ganguly, Soumyabrata Goswami

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Advancements in cost-effective and efficient alternative energy sources are critical for socioeconomic development. In this study, Iron-based metal–organic framework (Fe-MOF) electrocatalyst was fabricated using an Fe salt and ligand. Several surface characterization methods, including Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), were used to characterize the electrocatalyst. Additionally, using Chronoamperometry (CA), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV), and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), the electrocatalytic behaviour in a cathodic reaction in PEMFCs is investigated. The study showed the material’s exceptional chemical or surface stability, and great surface morphology of the material that facilitated the cathodic …

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Orrick On Startup Law At The Intersection Of Business + Technology, Cardozo Intellectual Property Law Society (Ipls), Cardozo Fame Center, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Heyman Center On Corporate Governance

2025–2026 Flyers

Join us for a fireside chat with Samir Bakhru and Josh Beser from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe to learn how top tech-focused law firms advise startups, founders and high-growth companies and how intellectual property strategy fits into corporate practice.