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Three-Dimensional Chromatin Architecture Is Rapidly Restored After Dna Replication, Tyler K. Fenstermaker, Svetlana Petruk, Alexander Mazo

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers

Studies of post-replicative chromatin exclusively focus on the kinetics of protein binding after DNA replication to understand maintenance of transcriptional programs. Here we investigated both chromatin-bound factors and the three-dimensional architecture of the post-replicative genome in human cells. We found that transcription factors and chromatin looping proteins rapidly associate with nascent DNA. We discovered that the architectural factors, CTCF and YY1, bind to their target sequences immediately following DNA replication, and that chromatin loops from 39 to 425 kb re-form within 10 min of DNA replication. This suggests that the 3D structure of chromatin is at most briefly disrupted by …

Empowering Edge Intelligence Through Reparameterized Lightweight Transformers And Distributed Inference, Hosein Esmaeili, Mohammad Ali Afshar Kazemi, Reza Radfar, Nazanin Pilevari

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Deploying advanced transformer-based models on resource-constrained edge devices remains a significant challenge due to their high memory footprint and substantial compute requirements. In this paper, we propose a reparameterized transformer framework that integrates High-Rank Factorization (HRF) during training, layer merging at inference, and dynamic, load-balanced distributed inference across multiple devices. To further reduce resource usage, our framework supports mixed-precision quantization down to 4-bit, enabling flexible accuracy–latency–energy trade-offs. Experimental evaluations on the ESC-50 environmental sound dataset demonstrate that our method matches or exceeds the performance of larger baseline models while using 20–30% fewer parameters, achieving up to 48% latency reduction in …

Non-Gradient Quaternion Training Matrix Modifications For Color-Image Distillation, Tahsin Shahnewaz, Megdam Ahmed Chowdhury, Nikolay Metodiev Sirakov

Student Publications

This paper develops a new multi-stage image distillation method that combines two well known techniques. In the first stage, our method creates a matrix from all training images. In the next stage, it adapts a modified principal component analysis (M-PCA) approach to transform the training matrix. In the third stage, Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) fur ther refines the training-image matrix through low-rank reconstruction and controlled row selection. In the fourth stage, rotation of small 2 ×2 matrix blocks on the entire left singular matrix is conducted. The upper m (user-selected number) rows of the reconstructed matrix are selected and transformed …

Futurities: Human Extinction, Space Visualization And The Other Side Of Sustainability, Ioannis Galanopoulos Papavasileiou, Ioannis Kontos, Shane Hulbert

All Works

This paper explores how speculative practices engage with evolving ideas on human extinction, space cosmology, post-humanism, and sustainability through expanded photography. Focusing on two projects—Here There Are Lions by Ioannis Galanopoulos Papavasileiou and Alien Landscapes by Ioannis Kontos—it examines how these works reframe themes of planetary precarity, space migration, and ecological collapse. Using ‘verifictional’ methods, both series employ hybrid digital techniques and AI-generated imagery as visual provocations challenging anthropocentric views of survival and progress. Here There Are Lions envisions space as a site of human expatriation and cosmic hope, while Alien Landscapes depicts post-natural terrains shaped by AI and environmental …

Developing A Protocol To Obtain Source Directivity Of Hydroacoustic Transducers In A Water Tank, Benjamin White

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis describes the formulation and application of a methodology designed to obtain source directivity of hydroacoustic transducers in the BYU Underwater Acoustics Laboratory. Piezoelectric transducers are presented, and common methodologies to measure their directivity are reviewed. The schematics of the BYU Underwater Acoustics Lab are explained, including the use of positioning robots to position the source-receiver pair in the measurement chain. The protocol is divided into different configurations comprising various source-receiver orientations. The processes of time gating, calculation of OASPL, and plotting onto directional axes are described. The protocol is tested across four different alternative configurations, including one method …

Common Ground Newsletter Fall 2026, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

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Measurement-Aware Zero-Phase Iterative Learning Control For Robust Regulation Of Nonideal Boost Converters In Electric Vehicle Fast Charging, Aytaç Altan, Mohammed S. Alzaidi, Cağfer Yanarateş

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Integrating battery energy storage with DC-DC boost converters for electric vehicle fast charging exposes the regulator to ageing-induced parameter drift, periodic load pulses, and, critically, the nonidealities in the output-voltage sensing chain. This paper proposes a measurement-aware, zero-phase iterative learning control scheme for robust output-voltage regulation of a nonideal boost converter whose parameters are matched to those of a commercial Texas Instruments TPS6102x battery regulator. The controller combines an inner proportional-integral stabilizing loop with an outer zero-phase learning law that updates a feedforward correction based on the sensor-captured output trajectory; a forward-backward robustness filter suppresses the amplification of measurement noise …

Degree Assortativity And Estimation Of Degree Distribution In A Contact Network Of People Who Inject Drugs, Peter Geissert

Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation analyzes data from a respondent driven sampling (RDS) study of people who inject drugs in Portland, OR.  The objective was to assess assumptions for the use of weighted estimators to estimate a population physical contact (syringe sharing) network degree distribution.

Visualization of degree distribution for social and physical networks, Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests of difference, and kernel tests of equivalence were used for comparison of distributions. Spearman's rho and GAM non-parametric regression models were used to test for association and assess non-monotonic relationship. The validity of Markov chain assumptions for RDS was assessed using a transition matrix, Markov chain graphs, …

Revealing Cryptic Lineage Diversity In The Persian Gulf And Oman Sea Groupers (Perciformes: Epinephelidae): Phylogenetic And Species Delimitation Insights, Ehsan Damadi, Faezeh Yazdani Moghaddam, Masoumeh Gholipour Cheshm Gilak, Mehdi Ghanbarifardi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Groupers (Epinephelidae) are a taxon of great commercial interest due to their large body size and high market value, and are also an important ecological species for biodiversity conservation in coral reef ecosystems. Despite their importance, phenotypic convergence among species generally leads to incorrect taxonomic identification, an issue enhanced by molecular studies revealing the presence of a high cryptic diversity and complicating conventional systematic frameworks. Herein, grouper species diversity in the ecologically heterogeneous Persian Gulf and Oman Sea was investigated to resolve taxonomic ambiguities and assess patterns of cryptic diversity. Mitochondrial COI gene sequencing was used in conjunction with integrative …

A Binary Multiobjective Hippopotamus Optimization Algorithm For Feature Selection In Phishing Website Detection, Fatima Belmessaoud, Sofiane Maza, Djaafar Zouache

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Phishing website detection remains a major challenge in cybersecurity as attackers continuously develop new techniques to deceive users. Identifying the most informative features from large datasets is essential to improve classification accuracy while reducing computational complexity. Feature selection is therefore widely addressed using metaheuristic optimization techniques due to their flexibility and global search capability. In this study, we propose a Binary Multiobjective Hippopotamus Optimization Algorithm (B-MOHOA) for feature selection in phishing website detection. The proposed method simultaneously optimizes two conflicting objectives: maximizing classification accuracy and minimizing the number of selected features. Unlike many existing studies that mainly focus on transfer …

Range–Angle-Dependent Oam Beamforming With A Concentric Helical Circular Fda, Uğur Yeşi̇lyurt

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Secure and spatially selective wireless transmission requires orbital angular momentum (OAM) beams that are confined to a specific range and angle, rather than propagating indefinitely along the beam axis. In this paper, a concentric helical circular frequency diverse array (CHCFDA) is proposed to generate range–angle-dependent OAM beams without requiring external phase shifters. The helical element positioning inherently provides the necessary interelement phase distribution through physical step height, while logarithmically increasing frequency offsets are applied across concentric rings—and optionally across individual elements—to eliminate range periodicity and achieve a single, well-focused OAM beam exclusively at the target location. Both linear and logarithmic …

Caregiver Burden And Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Parents Of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Ahmed K. Bamaga Bamaga

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Caring for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) places significant physical and emotional demands on parents and may negatively affect caregiver quality of life (QoL). This study assessed caregiver burden and QoL among parents of children with DMD.

Methods: This study included 77 parents of children with genetically confirmed DMD recruited from two pediatric neurology and pediatric neuromuscular clinics (King Abdulaziz University Hospital and Alsalama Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). Caregiver burden was assessed using the 22-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), and caregiver QoL using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) physical and mental component summary scores (PCS, MCS). Group comparisons, …

The Current - Volume 37 Issue 02, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Book Review: “Review Essay On Three Works About The Ukraine War”, John A. Nagl

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

• The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: February–December 2022: Destroying the Myth of Russian Invincibility, by John S. Harrel

• Black Sea Battleground: The Road to Ukraine, edited by Glen E. Howard

• Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War, edited by Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels

Reviewed by: John A. Nagl, General John J. Pershing Professor of Warfighting Studies, Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations, US Army War College

A sweeping review of contemporary conflict, this review essay shows how the war in Ukraine is reshaping global security thinking and forcing strategists to confront hard …

Book Review: Nostalgic Virility As A Cause Of War: How Leaders Of Great Powers Cope With Status Decline, Christine C. Cook

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Author: Matthieu Grandpierron

Reviewed by: Dr. Christine C. Cook, (colonel, US Army Reserve, retired), adjunct professor, US Naval War College

What happens when powerful nations feel their global status slipping away? In Nostalgic Virility as a Cause of War, Matthieu Grandpierron explores how emotional responses—rooted in pride, identity, and historical memory—can drive leaders of great powers toward conflict. This provocative study blends psychology, international relations, and strategic leadership to reveal how nostalgia can become a dangerous force in global politics.

©2026 Christine C. Cook

Innovating Effective Engineering Designs For Hazard Risk Reduction In North Carolina, Daniella Hirschfeld

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

Cedar: Investigating The Mesosphere And Lower Thermosphere Neutral Temperature And Winds Responses To Geomagnetic Storms Equatorward Of The Auroral Zone, Tao Yuan

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

"The Courtview Diary", William Lindsey Mcdonald

Research Articles

The article offers an excerpt and overview of the diary of Sally Independence Foster, a young girl from Florence, Alabama who recorded her experiences during the Civil War. Foster lived in Courtview, now known as Rogers Hall on the campus of the University of Alabama. Additional photographs of Courtview (Rogers Hall) are available in the University Architecture and William Lindsey McDoanld Image Collections by searching the side bar located on the left.

Additional information about Sally Independence Foster, can be found in this LibGuide, the digital archival collection, or the finding aid to the physical collection.

"The Course Of The Tennessee River", William Lindsey Mcdonald

Research Articles

The article describes the usual course of the Tennessee River and various geological theories for the direction of its course. In addition, it explores the specific geomorphology of the Muscle Shoals and its impact on North Alabama.

Part 1: Faculty Support As A Learning Process, Brandon Davids

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

This reflection examines how SAE’s faculty support hubs connect institutional guidance with teaching practice and inform planned micro-professional development sessions. Drawing on self-efficacy, social learning, and self-regulated learning, it considers the relationship between accessible resources, modelling, application, and collegial reflection. The article identifies opportunities to connect these resources through ongoing professional learning.

Operative Vs Non-Operative Management Of Ventral Hernia: A Population Based Study Of Long-Term Benefits And Consequences, Sourav Podder, Julia A. Baran, Scott H. Koeneman, Francesco Palazzo, Nicole L. Dugan, Christopher Keating, Sami Tannouri

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Purpose: Ventral hernia (VH) management has progressed beyond simply physical repair of the defect. It now involves a strategy that purposefully restores abdominal core function and prevents future complications. This study investigates the association between ventral hernia repair (VHR) and functional disorders related to the abdominal core in addition to bowel obstruction, opioid misuse, and physical therapy utilization.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study used administrative codes from the TriNetX database. The outcomes of interest were spine and pelvic floor dysfunction, constipation, incontinence, genital prolapse, bowel obstruction, opioid misuse, and physical therapy utilization.

Results: A total of 587 384 patients were …

Documents From The September 16, 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 September 16, 2026 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). No resolutions were made during this meeting.

Interface Geometry Governs Probe Insertion Mechanics And Electrode Deviation In Layered Brain-Mimicking Phantoms For Deep Brain Stimulation, Siyu Chen, Chengyuan Wu, Ethan Anders, Rungun Nathan, Olivia M. Bailey, Qifu Wang, Curtis L. Johnson, Qianhong Wu

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder often treated with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a surgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes to improve motor function. Accurate electrode placement is critical for treatment efficacy but can be influenced by tissue deformation, insertion forces, and the mechanical properties of brain tissue. In this study, we investigated the role of layer interface angle as a controlled biomechanical factor affecting insertion forces and electrode deviation. A two-layer agar gel phantom was constructed to produce a prescribed stiffness transition between a lower-stiffness and a higher-stiffness gel layer, and its small-amplitude dynamic shear-stiffness contrast was …

Harvest And Retting Method Alter The Composition Of Hemp Fiber For High Performance Concrete, Abigail Lazier, Jennifer Macadam, Srishti Banerji, Bruce Bugbee

Plants, Soils and Climate Student Research

Recently, the use of natural fibers in place of polymer fibers in high performance concrete has been explored for improved mechanical properties (including reduced spalling) and greater sustainability. This project aims to recycle biomass waste produced by the medical cannabis industry by using it in concrete. We have designed and conducted multiple studies to determine efficient methods for fiber harvest and processing from our in-house medical cannabis waste. Harvest method, (including fresh harvest and defoliation or physically induced senescence), storage condition, ( 4 C or 25 C), and processing technique, (mechanical or biological) were trialed. Additionally, we used standard forage …

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Jingyan Huang, Jingyan Huang

NRESS Seminars

This seminar presents a game-based social simulation of emergency response to water contamination, in which large language model (LLM) agents represent stakeholders with diverse roles, information, incentives, and constraints.

Through unfolding crisis scenario, the simulation explores how communication, coordination, and decision making shape collective outcomes under uncertainty. In this seminar, I will discuss the game’s design, the use of LLMs to model social interaction, and opportunities and limitations for research, training, and practical policy experimentation.

Spectrum, Volume 57, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Doctor of Medical Science Program Founded by SHU Alum -- SHU Dining is on Fire–Literally -- Spectrum Receives National Recognition -- FIJI Finds a Home at Sacred Heart -- Script to Stage: TheatreFest 2026 -- New Conference, New Competition

Black Existential–Spiritual Counseling: A Content Analysis, Miles Matise

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Black American existential–spiritual counseling integrates existential philosophy with the unique cultural, historical, and spiritual contexts of Black Americans to address their psychological and spiritual needs. Rooted in the lived experience of systemic oppression, alienation, and the quest for identity and freedom, this counseling approach emphasizes meaning-making, personal responsibility, and authentic living. It acknowledges the interconnectedness of spirituality and psychology, recognizing the importance of the Black church, music, and communal values in fostering resilience and empowerment. Drawing on existential themes, such as mortality, freedom, loneliness, and purpose, this approach supports clients in navigating sociocultural stressors and generational trauma through a spiritually …

Predictors Of Psychological Strain In College Students In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Randy M. Ludwig

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exacerbated the traditional challenges of being a college student. This study examined the factors associated with the mental health difficulties many college students faced during the pandemic. Factor analysis was used to uncover a latent variable called psychological strain, which was composed of mental instability, mental health strain, sadness, anxiety, and unhappiness. An exploratory path model was created to determine which factors most closely related to psychological strain. Of the 14 factors considered, 11 were significant predictors. Overall, the most important risk factor was found to be social isolation (total effects = .437), while …

Dissecting The Dissection Laboratory: Elements For Designing A Human Anatomy Laboratory: The Human Anatomy And Physiology Society (Haps)-Anatomical Donor Stewardship (Ads) Committee, Lab Resources Subcommittee, Rhiannon E. Robinson, Abbey Breckling, Danielle N. Edwards, Nicole Geske, Burhan Gharaibeh, Bobbie J. Leeper, Molly Ostwald, Mary Schilling, Bridgett Severt, Kelsey Stevens, J.P. Swigart, Jonathan J. Wisco, Melissa Zolnierz, Jeremy J. Grachan

Faculty and Staff Publications

The human anatomy dissection laboratory is a critical component of anatomical and medical education. Development, maintenance, and stocking of these laboratory spaces have unique demands, with all of the challenges in running a laboratory with Biosafety Laboratory Level 2 (BSL-2) classification, housing a large volume of tissues saturated with volatile chemicals, and safeguarding human beings all within the same space. At times, educators or laboratory managers may be tasked with helping to design a new anatomy laboratory from scratch, to give input on the renovation of an existing laboratory space (which may or may not have been used with human …

Studying Peripheral Neuropathy And Associated Neuropathic Pain In Hiv-1 Transgenic Rats: Evaluation Of The Therapeutic Effect Of Cannabidiol And Beta-Caryophyllene, Mohammed Alnoud, Jose Rios, Salique Hassan Shaham, Manish K. Tripathi, Khalid Benamar

School of Medicine Publications

Background/Objectives: Peripheral neuropathy affects up to 50% of people living with HIV (PLWH). Currently, no small translational rodent model accurately replicates the peripheral neuropathy observed in PLWH. The primary objectives of this study are to assess whether HIV transgenic (HIV-tg) rats develop peripheral neuropathy with pathological and pain-like behaviors similar to those observed in PLWH and to evaluate the analgesic effects of the non-psychoactive cannabis compounds cannabidiol (CBD) and β-caryophyllene (BCP) in HIV-related neuropathic pain. Methods: We used a comprehensive set of behavioral, pharmacological, molecular, biochemical, and proteomic approaches. Results: Tissue analyses showed that HIV-tg rats had significantly reduced intra-epidermal …