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Open Blueprint: 2025–2040 Roadmap For A Circular Orbital Megastation — Rebco Maglev Ring, 6d Spirulina–Mycelium Photobioreactor And Mof-Li Water–Air Loop, Xavier Pillet Aug 2025

Open Blueprint: 2025–2040 Roadmap For A Circular Orbital Megastation — Rebco Maglev Ring, 6d Spirulina–Mycelium Photobioreactor And Mof-Li Water–Air Loop, Xavier Pillet

Defensive Publications Series

This document, produced with the assistance of ChatGPT o3 and GPT-5 Thinking, is released under the Apache 2.0 licence. It is a voluntary defensive publication (prior art) and therefore enters the prior art upon release under the applicable patent statutes: EPC Art. 54(2) (European Patent Convention), French IPC Art. L 611-11 (French Intellectual Property Code), 35 U.S.C. §102(a) (United States Patent Act), Chinese Patent Law Art. 22(5) (中华人民共和国专利法), and Japanese Patent Act Art. 29(1) (特許法). It discloses 160 enabling inventions for a circular orbital megastation: REBCO maglev gravity ring (mechanics, cryo, safety), 6D spirulina–mycelium photobioreactors (control, QA, imaging, biotech), and …


Culturally Responsive Occupational Therapy Treatment Guide For African-American And Hispanic People With Eating Disorders, Desere N. Cooper Aug 2025

Culturally Responsive Occupational Therapy Treatment Guide For African-American And Hispanic People With Eating Disorders, Desere N. Cooper

Student Capstone Papers

This capstone project addressed the critical need for a culturally responsive approach to occupational therapy in the treatment of African-American and Hispanic with eating disorders (EDs) in the United States. Although EDs impair physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning, these communities often encounter systemic barriers such as cultural stigma, food insecurity, and inadequate assessment tools rooted in Eurocentric norms—that contribute to underdiagnosis, limited access to care, and poorer outcomes. The central issue addressed was the absence of clear, culturally relevant guidance for occupational therapy practitioners working with these underserved populations. The project was informed by a comprehensive literature review and synthesis …


Enhancing Access And User Engagement Through The Implementation Of The Library Mobile App, Kebede H. Wordofa Aug 2025

Enhancing Access And User Engagement Through The Implementation Of The Library Mobile App, Kebede H. Wordofa

The Southeastern Librarian

Mobile applications (apps) are prevalent across all sectors, including libraries. Today, libraries are in-creasingly adopting mobile technologies to enhance the delivery of resources and services to smartphone and tablet users (Singh & Madhusudhan, 2023). This article presents a case study of the implementation of the Ex Libris Library Mobile App by the Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University (APSU) to improve access to library resources, enhance service delivery, and promote user interaction. The article discusses the app platform, design features, the app’s benefits, and the various resources and services made available through the app. It also highlights the app …


Southeastern Librarian 73(2) Summer 2025 (Full Issue) Aug 2025

Southeastern Librarian 73(2) Summer 2025 (Full Issue)

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian Volume 73 Number 2


Nanofluid-Enhanced Hvac&R Systems (2015–2025): Experimental, Numerical, And Ai-Driven Insights With A Strategic Roadmap, Aung Myat, Md Mashiur Rahman, Muhammad Akbar Aug 2025

Nanofluid-Enhanced Hvac&R Systems (2015–2025): Experimental, Numerical, And Ai-Driven Insights With A Strategic Roadmap, Aung Myat, Md Mashiur Rahman, Muhammad Akbar

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty Research

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems account for a significant share of global energy demand, prompting intensive research into advanced thermal enhancement techniques. Among these, nanofluids—colloidal suspensions of nanoparticles in base fluids—have shown promise in boosting heat transfer performance. This review provides a structured and critical evaluation of nanofluid applications in HVAC&R systems, synthesizing research published from 2015 to 2025. A total of 200 peer-reviewed articles were selected from an initial pool of over 900 through a systematic filtering process. The selected literature was thematically categorized into experimental, numerical, hybrid, and AI/ML-based studies, with further classification by fluid …


Now More Important Than Ever: Understanding Censorship, Fighting Book Challenges, And Celebrating Banned Books Week, Rachel Hooper, Stephanie White, Jennifer Long Aug 2025

Now More Important Than Ever: Understanding Censorship, Fighting Book Challenges, And Celebrating Banned Books Week, Rachel Hooper, Stephanie White, Jennifer Long

The Southeastern Librarian

Although censorship is an international problem with a long history, American public and school libraries have faced increased censorship efforts from parents and politicians concerning materials available to children over the past few years. Just this past year, book challenges resulted in heated debates and book removals from the library shelves across the U.S. Now more than ever, it is important to understand censorship, keep abreast of recent legislation and developments, fight book challenges, and celebrate Banned Books Week. While there have been some setbacks in fighting book challenges, library advocates are encouraged by recent success stories. The American Library …


Awaiting The Colorado River 24-Month Study, John Fleck, Anne Castle, Eric Kuhn, Jack Schmidt, Kathryn Sorensen, Katherine Tara Aug 2025

Awaiting The Colorado River 24-Month Study, John Fleck, Anne Castle, Eric Kuhn, Jack Schmidt, Kathryn Sorensen, Katherine Tara

The Traveling Wilburys of the Colorado River

No abstract provided.


Guatemalan Maya Women’S Attitudes Towards Biomedical Contraception After Migrating To The United States, Shreenaya Prabu, Iris Parshley, Robert Malkin Aug 2025

Guatemalan Maya Women’S Attitudes Towards Biomedical Contraception After Migrating To The United States, Shreenaya Prabu, Iris Parshley, Robert Malkin

Maya America: Journal of Essays, Commentary, and Analysis

Medical providers in the United States who discuss the use of contraceptives with Maya women migrants might discover strong reluctance and complex beliefs about the social and physical benefits of biomedical contraceptive measures. This research report presents information about contraceptive usage among Maya in Guatemala and how usage or attitudes toward contraception might have changed while living in the United States. The research team, during 2024, interviewed six adult female Guatemalan Maya refugees over Zoom to understand their thoughts toward contraceptive use before and after migrating. Discussion points included: lack of sexual education in Guatemala, health concerns arising from using …


Full Issue - Maya America V7, I1, Maya America Editors Aug 2025

Full Issue - Maya America V7, I1, Maya America Editors

Maya America: Journal of Essays, Commentary, and Analysis

Full issue of Maya America, volume 7, issue 1.


Adolescent Social Media Use During Covid-19 Isolation And Subsequent Loneliness, Anxiety, And Depression, Nadine Dalheim Aug 2025

Adolescent Social Media Use During Covid-19 Isolation And Subsequent Loneliness, Anxiety, And Depression, Nadine Dalheim

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents spent time in social isolation from their peers due to periods of mandated lockdown. It was unclear how social media use during lockdown could have influenced adolescents’ mental health after the pandemic. Psychosocial development theory and self-socialization theory formed the theoretical framework for this study. This study examined 158 adolescents aged 13-17 who experienced lockdowns and movement restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The independent variables were a) the social media sites most frequented during lockdowns, and b) the purposes of their use. The RCADS and the UCLA Loneliness Scale provided participants’ levels of anxiety, depression, …


Campus Protests And The Rule Of Law, Shirin Sinnar Aug 2025

Campus Protests And The Rule Of Law, Shirin Sinnar

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.


An Exploratory Examination Of Profiling Techniques In Criminal Cases, Marilou Verburg Erb Aug 2025

An Exploratory Examination Of Profiling Techniques In Criminal Cases, Marilou Verburg Erb

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Profiling is a vital process in criminal investigations that facilitates not only the proper identification of offenders in the fight against crime but also the quick apprehension of said individuals. Finding viable techniques to investigate criminal activity has been a significant focus of research on crime and related fields. The objective of this qualitative study was to examine the primary techniques involved in geographic profiling, crime scene profiling, suspect-based profiling, psychological profiling, and psychological autopsies in order to assist academics and professionals in the profiling field as well as law enforcement and criminal justice officials in identifying and apprehending offenders …


Don’T Hold Your Horses: Solutions To The Bureau Of Land Management’S Failure To Manage Wild Horse Populations, Sutaria, Kiran Mahendra Aug 2025

Don’T Hold Your Horses: Solutions To The Bureau Of Land Management’S Failure To Manage Wild Horse Populations, Sutaria, Kiran Mahendra

Santa Clara Law Review

Since the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act (WFHA) was enacted in 1971 – mandating protection and management of the wild horse and burro population – the BLM has triggered a public outcry over its mismanagement of wild horses. From inhumane roundup processes to a well-intentioned but poorly executed adoption program that inadvertently subjects horses to cruel conditions and slaughter, the BLM’s efforts have continuously undermined wild horse preservation. When an overwhelming majority of Americans push for wild horse protections, and wild horse preservation is a topic that largely receives bipartisan support, it is hard to understand the current status …


Executive Functioning And Mental Health In Emerging Adults: Type 1 Diabetes Status As A Moderator, Hannah Margot Mcdaniel Aug 2025

Executive Functioning And Mental Health In Emerging Adults: Type 1 Diabetes Status As A Moderator, Hannah Margot Mcdaniel

Theses and Dissertations

Emerging adults (ages 18-26) with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are especially vulnerable to diabetes management challenges when taking on increased disease responsibility during this critical period of development. They may experience higher cognitive and psychological demands compared to peers. The study examined whether having T1DM moderated the association between executive functioning (EF) and mental health symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress, and disordered eating) in emerging adults. Exploratory analyses investigated the associations between EF, disease management, and mental health symptoms. Participants were 35 emerging adults with T1DM and 35 healthy controls. Participants completed questionnaire measures of mental health and performance-based …


Bacteria Recovered From Ear Swab Samples Of Cats With Otitis Externa And Their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles In Kayseri, Türkiye, Emre Karakaya, Doğancan Yarim, Özgür Güran, Cansu Güran, Umut Alpman, İzzet Burçi̇n Saticioğlu, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Seçi̇l Abay, Fuat Aydin Aug 2025

Bacteria Recovered From Ear Swab Samples Of Cats With Otitis Externa And Their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles In Kayseri, Türkiye, Emre Karakaya, Doğancan Yarim, Özgür Güran, Cansu Güran, Umut Alpman, İzzet Burçi̇n Saticioğlu, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Seçi̇l Abay, Fuat Aydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to isolate and identify bacteria from ear swab samples from cats with otitis externa and to detect the antimicrobial resistance profiles of the recovered isolates. For this purpose, ear swab samples from 100 domestic cats that were detected to have otitis externa were used. The samples collected from the animals were inoculated onto 7% defibrinated sheep blood agar and MacConkey agar, and the media were incubated at 37°C for 24-72h under aerobic/microaerobic conditions. The definition of the isolates was carried out by phenotypic tests, MALDI-TOF MS analysis, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Antimicrobial susceptibilities of the obtained …


"Common Good Constitutionalism": Rule Of Law, Rule By Law, Or Something Else Entirely?, Jan-Werner Müller Aug 2025

"Common Good Constitutionalism": Rule Of Law, Rule By Law, Or Something Else Entirely?, Jan-Werner Müller

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.


Law-Abiding Citizenship And Non-Violent Protest, David Bromwich Aug 2025

Law-Abiding Citizenship And Non-Violent Protest, David Bromwich

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.


Real Earnings Management Among Industries: Does Market Competition Matter?, Michał Comporek Aug 2025

Real Earnings Management Among Industries: Does Market Competition Matter?, Michał Comporek

Journal of Banking and Financial Economics

This paper investigates real earnings management (REM) practices in public non-financial companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) from 2014 to 2023, focusing on sectoral differences and the influence of market competition. REM, defined as deviations from normal business operations aimed at manipulating reported earnings, can distort financial information and harm long-term firm value. This study contributes to the existing literature in two key ways. First, it examines variations in abnormal levels of production costs, sales, and discretionary expenditures – REM proxies based on Roychowdhury’s methodology – across sectors classified according to the WSE’s industry framework. This sectoral classification, …


A Meta-Analysis Of Historic Drinking Water Emergency Events Reported In News Articles, Victor Yu, Haiying Wang, Weiwei Mo Aug 2025

A Meta-Analysis Of Historic Drinking Water Emergency Events Reported In News Articles, Victor Yu, Haiying Wang, Weiwei Mo

Faculty Publications

This study seeks to investigate historical drinking water contamination events that reported by news media to find the key determinants of their outcomes, including the duration and economic cost, and to quantitatively describe the characteristics of past contamination events. ProQuest Global Newsstream and Regional Business News were used to identify an initial list of events and supplemented by additional search on specific information including the response actions, economic cost, and more. These events were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression modeling. Smaller community water systems were found to be more frequently impacted by contamination events. Use restrictions, except …


Understanding The Interplay Between The Digital And The Physical In Shared Augmented Reality Gaming: Probing Through Urban Legends, Jiangnan Xu, Sanzida Mojib Luna, Garreth W. Tigwell, Nicolas Lalone, Michael Saker, Samuli Laato, John Dunham, Yihong Wang, Alan Chamberlain, Konstantinos Papangelis Aug 2025

Understanding The Interplay Between The Digital And The Physical In Shared Augmented Reality Gaming: Probing Through Urban Legends, Jiangnan Xu, Sanzida Mojib Luna, Garreth W. Tigwell, Nicolas Lalone, Michael Saker, Samuli Laato, John Dunham, Yihong Wang, Alan Chamberlain, Konstantinos Papangelis

Articles

Shared Augmented Reality (Shared AR) is an emerging technology that enables multiple users to interact synchronously within a collocated AR environment. Yet, there is limited research on the group interactions and dynamics in Shared AR, particularly in the context of gaming. To address this gap, we investigate Shared AR group interactions using a phone-based Shared AR mobile game called Urban Legends. Through in-situ observations, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews with 22 participants, we examine how users collaborate and communicate within the game. Our findings reveal that while verbal communication predominates, non-verbal cues are often overlooked by collocated participants, and …


Phenotypic Evaluation Of F10 Soybean Generations From Grobogan X Slamet Cross For Large Seed Size Selection, Ponendi Hidayat, Nurtiati, Zulfa Ulinnuha, Adellansyah Aug 2025

Phenotypic Evaluation Of F10 Soybean Generations From Grobogan X Slamet Cross For Large Seed Size Selection, Ponendi Hidayat, Nurtiati, Zulfa Ulinnuha, Adellansyah

Jurnal Kultivasi

Soybeans are an important crop with high nutritional value and diverse uses. Current consumer and industry preference is for soybean varieties with large seeds and high productivity. To meet these demands, one effective approach is through hybridization. This study aims to evaluate the phenotype of F10 soybean line from a cross between Grobogan and Slamet for large-seeded and high-yield. The study was conducted in the screenhouse and Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Jenderal Soedirman University. The experiment used a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications, testing genotypes from Slamet x Grobogan crosses and three check …


Large-Scale Crispr Screening In Primary Human 3d Gastric Organoids Enables Comprehensive Dissection Of Gene-Drug Interactions, Yuan-Hung Lo, Hudson T Horn, Mo-Fan Huang, Wei-Chieh Yu, Chia-Mei Young, Qing Liu, Madeline Tomaske, Martina Towers, Antonia Dominguez, Michael C Bassik, Dung-Fang Lee, Lei S Qi, Jonathan S Weissman, Jin Chen, Calvin J Kuo Aug 2025

Large-Scale Crispr Screening In Primary Human 3d Gastric Organoids Enables Comprehensive Dissection Of Gene-Drug Interactions, Yuan-Hung Lo, Hudson T Horn, Mo-Fan Huang, Wei-Chieh Yu, Chia-Mei Young, Qing Liu, Madeline Tomaske, Martina Towers, Antonia Dominguez, Michael C Bassik, Dung-Fang Lee, Lei S Qi, Jonathan S Weissman, Jin Chen, Calvin J Kuo

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Understanding how genes influence drug responses is critical for advancing personalized cancer treatments. However, identifying these gene-drug interactions in a physiologically relevant human system remains a challenge, as it requires a model that reflects the complexity and heterogeneity among individuals. Here we show that large-scale CRISPR-based genetic screens, including knockout, interference (CRISPRi), activation (CRISPRa), and single-cell approaches, can be applied in primary human 3D gastric organoids to systematically identify genes that affect sensitivity to cisplatin. Our screens uncover genes that modulate cisplatin response. By combining CRISPR perturbations with single-cell transcriptomics, we resolve how genetic alterations interact with cisplatin at the …


From Livestream To Table: Psychological Drivers Of Purchase Intention In Restaurant Livestreaming, Qingchuo Zhang, Rong Huang, Qian Chen, Jinhua Zhang Aug 2025

From Livestream To Table: Psychological Drivers Of Purchase Intention In Restaurant Livestreaming, Qingchuo Zhang, Rong Huang, Qian Chen, Jinhua Zhang

Plymouth Business School

Purpose – Restaurant livestreaming, where consumers interact with real-time digital content that promotesphysical dining experiences, has emerged as a distinctive form of digital marketing. It integrates onlineengagement with offline consumption in a novel way.Design/methodology/approach – Thisstudy builds upon the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) framework.It incorporates insights from flow theory and perceived value theory to examine how emotional immersion andcognitive evaluation influence consumer purchase intentions in the context of restaurant livestreaming.A structural model is then tested using survey data collected from 482 livestream consumers.Findings – Using a sequential mixed methods design, this study first identifies key environmental stimuli throughin-depth interviews. These stimuli include …


August 14, 2025, James Madison University Aug 2025

August 14, 2025, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


Planetary Health: At The Crossroads Of Cvd Prevention, Tasveer Khawaja, Sanjay Rajagopalan Aug 2025

Planetary Health: At The Crossroads Of Cvd Prevention, Tasveer Khawaja, Sanjay Rajagopalan

Faculty Scholarship

Purpose of Review: To highlight important recent findings demonstrating the interconnectedness of planetary and human health with a focus on cardiovascular disease. Recent Findings: Data continue to demonstrate a clear interconnectedness between the health of the planet and human health, with cardiovascular disease as an important outcome. The central roles of air pollution, non-optimal temperatures, water/waste management, and food/biodiversity are highlighted. We also highlight the clear opportunity for healthcare organizations to facilitate change that will yield positive environmental and patient outcomes. Summary: The undeniable interconnectedness of the health of the planet and human health serves as a call to action …


Re: Butte Mine Flooding Site Cd, Cv 02-35 Bu-Rfc, 2025 Second Quarter Report, Mark Thompson, Dave Griffis Aug 2025

Re: Butte Mine Flooding Site Cd, Cv 02-35 Bu-Rfc, 2025 Second Quarter Report, Mark Thompson, Dave Griffis

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Maya Migrants And Psychotherapy: Recommendations And A Case Study From Comunidad Sol In Canton, Ohio, Robin Chancer, Gerónimo Ramírez, Ernesto Ajanel Calel, María Ixcoy Mejía Aug 2025

Maya Migrants And Psychotherapy: Recommendations And A Case Study From Comunidad Sol In Canton, Ohio, Robin Chancer, Gerónimo Ramírez, Ernesto Ajanel Calel, María Ixcoy Mejía

Maya America: Journal of Essays, Commentary, and Analysis

This article approaches the question: How can non-Indigenous mental health practitioners work appropriately with Maya K’iche’ and Ixil communities in the United States? The authors are three Maya leaders and one non-Indigenous psychotherapist, the four of whom have worked together for several years. Psychological treatment rooted in Euro-American paradigms can be minimally helpful—if not harmful—to many Indigenous communities (Dudgeon & Bray, 2016). Traditional approaches such as cognitive-behavior therapy continue the colonial preoccupation with individual pathology and the separation of mind, body, spirit, and nature. The authors suggest that more appropriate approaches would include acknowledging structural oppression and centering the K’iche’ …


A Fluorescence Lifetime-Based Flim-Timer For Measuring The Protein Turnover Of Transcription Factor Nrf2 In Live Cells, Dina Dikovskaya, Claudia Bento-Pereira, Kanade Shiga, Andrea Corno, Maureen Higgins, Rachel Toth, Adrian T. Saurin, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova Aug 2025

A Fluorescence Lifetime-Based Flim-Timer For Measuring The Protein Turnover Of Transcription Factor Nrf2 In Live Cells, Dina Dikovskaya, Claudia Bento-Pereira, Kanade Shiga, Andrea Corno, Maureen Higgins, Rachel Toth, Adrian T. Saurin, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova

Peninsula Medical School

Measuring protein turnover in cells has been greatly assisted by fluorescent timers (FT). However, FT quantification requires relatively high fluorescence intensity samples, prohibiting their use for proteins with low or non-uniform expression like transcription factor Nrf2, the master regulator of redox homeostasis. To visualise changes in stability/turnover of Nrf2, we constructed a genetically encoded tag combining sfGFP and mCherry and used intensity-independent Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) to measure Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) within the tag (named FLIM-timer). We show that the ability of mCherry to act as a FRET-acceptor develops as the protein matures, allowing the use of FLIM-FRET …


One Tracer, Dual Platforms: Unlocking Versatility Of Fluorescent Probes In Tr-Fret And Nanobret Target Engagement Assays, Erika Y Monroy, Xin Yu, Dong Lu, Xiaoli Qi, Jin Wang Aug 2025

One Tracer, Dual Platforms: Unlocking Versatility Of Fluorescent Probes In Tr-Fret And Nanobret Target Engagement Assays, Erika Y Monroy, Xin Yu, Dong Lu, Xiaoli Qi, Jin Wang

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Target engagement assays are essential for drug discovery, utilizing Time-Resolved Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (TR-FRET) and Nano Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer (NanoBRET) as complementary methods for biochemical and cellular evaluation. Traditional platforms require distinct fluorescent tracers, increasing costs and complexity. This study systematically evaluates the cross-platform performance of T2-BODIPY-FL and T2-BODIPY-589, tracers developed for receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) target engagement in TR-FRET and NanoBRET applications, respectively. Our results demonstrate both tracers effectively bridge biochemical and cellular assays, providing reliable measurements. T2-BODIPY-589 demonstrates superior performance in NanoBRET (Z’ up to 0.80) and acceptable functionality in TR-FRET (Z’=0.53). Conversely, T2-BODIPY-FL performs …


Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Bres No. 35 Del Monte Reclamation Improvement Field Sampling Plan (Fsp), Mike Mcanulty Aug 2025

Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Bres No. 35 Del Monte Reclamation Improvement Field Sampling Plan (Fsp), Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.