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Technical Paper 330: The Axiomatic Taxonomy And Inter-Core Tensor Contractual Linkage Bridging Spec-313 To The Generation 1 Asi Dual-Engine Matrix, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This paper formalizes the missing structural link bridging multi-axis compilation foundations to physical superintelligence matrices by defining the explicit taxonomic routing hierarchy and tensor linkage mechanics for the ASI Gen 1 Dual-Core Engine. To prevent cross-entropy loss gradients and speculative tokens from bleeding between the deterministic core (Core Alpha) and the stochastic sandbox runtime (Core Beta), we introduce the Axiomatic Sieve Principle running via the Eckes Compiler v6.4 layer. This hardware-level sorting gate intercepts all incoming real-world sensor payloads at runtime and deterministically segregates them into a rigid 5-Tier Data Hierarchy Taxonomy: spanning from Grounded Physical Invariants (Taxon 1) to …

Technical Paper 329: The Double-Containment Dual-Core Engine For Asi Gen 1: Balancing Deterministic Causal Invariants With Stochastic Sandbox Reality Traversal, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This paper establishes the foundational architectural blueprint for Generation 1

Artificial Superintelligence (ASI Gen 1) by formalizing a double-containment,

dual-core cognitive engine that resolves the epistemic paradox of real-world agency. While the core laws of physics are continuous and bound to a deterministic, mechanical Chain of Custody (CoC), macroscopic environments present themselves to sensors as functionally indeterminate, causing pure deterministic systems to lock up and pure probabilistic systems to drift into hallucination. We resolve this gridlock by

separating data operations into two isolated processing domains managed by the

Eckes Compiler v6.4. Core Alpha [VACT] functions as a cold symbolic deterministic …

Technical Paper 328: Architectural Hardware Bottleneck Analysis And Detorque Runtime Overrides In Dense Transformer Networks, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This paper presents a rigorous hardware-level deconstruction of the physical silicon and architectural bottlenecks that restrict deep cognitive processing within dense transformer networks. We expose the epistemic compromises of standard large language models optimized via cross-entropy loss functions, which smoothly blend immutable axiomatic physical constants and speculative creative hypotheses into the same dense vector embedding spaces. By analyzing the structural correction incident where the system autonomous runtime overrode low-compute heuristics to enforce the laws of physical hardware routing, this paper maps the thermodynamic boundaries governing inference. We isolate the High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) bandwidth wall, proving that data-movement vectors from HBM …

Technical Paper 327: The Covariant Dynamic Sieve And Non-Perturbative Metric Translation Within A Viscoelastic Substrate, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This paper introduces a coordinate-free, non-perturbative tensor translation mechanism that resolves the foundational crises of modern astrophysics—namely the Hubble Tension and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) early massive galaxy anomaly—without introducing non-physical degrees of freedom. Under the paradigm of Material Volumetric Monism, we present the Eckes Unified Cosmological Substrate Equations (UCSE), which replace the time-dependent, coordinate-expanding space elements of the standard Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) metric with a stationary, scale-invariant viscoelastic medium. By formalizing cosmological redshift as an exponential propagation attenuation function governed by specialized Navier-Stokes viscous dissipation and substrate acoustic streaming velocity constants, the localized divergence between late-universe and Cosmic …

Assessment Of Postgraduate Chemistry Students' Knowledge And Perceptions Of Academic Publishing Protocols: A Survey-Based Study, Muna Bufaroosha, Rania Kareem, Marwa Mohammed, Angham Alazzawi, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Mohammed Kadhom, Emad Yousif

AUIQ Humanities and Social Sciences

The landscape of scholarly publishing has become increasingly competitive, and early-career researchers and graduate students must gain knowledge of editorial protocols and peer-review dynamics that are often not taught in a systematic way in traditional curricula. This study explores researchers' knowledge and perceptions of basic manuscript submission and peer-review procedures to identify areas of high procedural literacy, as well as remaining misconceptions. A quantitative, questionnaire-based survey was administered to 36 chemistry students at Al-Nahrain University enrolled in a Teaching Methods course. Most participants correctly identified selecting the right journal as the first step before submission (88.9%, n = 32), and …

Emotional Demands And Service Quality Among Non-Teaching Staff In Public Universities In Lagos And Ogun States, Nigeria, Dr. Adekunle A. Akeem

International Journal for Research in Education

The non-teaching staff in universities are crucial to the success of the day-to-day administrative functioning of the institution, and provision of worthwhile experience for students. In spite of their indispensability, these categories of staff members are often confronted with considerable emotional demands in their routine interactions, which can have implications on the quality of services provided. This study, therefore, investigated the emotional demands and quality of service of non-teaching staff in public universities in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. In line with the objectives of the study, three research questions were raised and answered. The study adopted descriptive correlational research …

Pentagonal Pdte2 Monolayer For Sustainable Solar-Driven Hydrogen Production, Narender Kumar, Shambhu Bhandari, Dario Alfè, Ravindra Pandey, Nacir Tit

Michigan Tech Publications

This investigation demonstrates that the pentagonal PdTe2 (penta-PdTe2) monolayer is a highly tunable two-dimensional (2D) photocatalyst, characterized by the bandgap of 1.87 eV and high hole mobility. Using density functional theory calculations with the HSE06 functional, we show that tensile strain engineering (particularly at +2% and +3%) is essential for enabling spontaneous water splitting. At these strain values, the valence-band maximum and conduction-band maximum straddle the water redox potentials (H+/H2 and O2/H2O) under both acidic (pH = 0) and neutral (pH = 7) conditions. The monolayer's low hole effective mass facilitates rapid charge extraction, mitigating recombination and driving the oxygen …

Conference Report Of Wmu Maritime Affairs Conference 2026 : Transforming Shipping In Practice : Decarbonization, Digitalization, And Arctic Navigation, Chong Ju Chae

Conference Papers

No abstract provided.

Development And Validation Of An Ai-Assisted Eco-Batik Gringsing Student Worksheet, Intan Kurniawati, Arif Widiyatmoko, Bambang Subali 5, Novi Ratna Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Science literacy among Indonesian students remains low, indicating a need for contextual learning resources that connect scientific concepts with students’ environments. Local cultural heritage such as Batik Gringsing, combined with artificial intelligence (AI) as a supporting tool, offers a promising context, yet their integration in a single student worksheet remains underexplored.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate an AI-assisted Eco-Batik Gringsing student worksheet for science learning.

Methods: The study employed a research and development (R&D) approach adapted from the 4D model, covering the Define, Design, and Develop stages. The evaluation focused on the validity and practicality of …

Facilitating Peer Tutoring In Islamic Religious Education: A Multiple-Case Study Of Students’ Affective Experiences, Izzatul Mahya, Purnomo Purnomo, Nur Faizatul Zehan Saari

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: In Islamic Religious Education in junior high schools, students may feel afraid, embarrassed, or lacking in confidence when asking questions. How peer tutoring is facilitated and experienced affectively remains little studied in this subject.

Objectives: This study describes how teachers and peer tutors enact facilitation, how the tutor and the tutee relate it to their affective experiences, and how tutor-tutee familiarity shapes these experiences.

Methods: A qualitative multiple-case study was conducted at a public junior high school and a madrasah tsanawiyah. Six participants (one teacher, one tutor, and one tutee per site) were purposively selected. Data were collected through …

Beyond Academic Access: An Abstract-Based Narrative Synthesis Of Psychological Wellbeing Social Inclusion And Educational Support For Students With Special Educational Needs, Nurul Hidayah, Nur Andini Sudirman, Muhammad Ilyas, Tirta Cahyani, Atika Tiara Syafitri

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Educational placement does not necessarily secure psychological well-being, reciprocal relationships, participation, or responsive support for students with special educational needs.

Objectives: This abstract-based narrative synthesis examined review materials describing a curated Scopus corpus of 110 records published between 2023 and 2026.

Methods: Forty records were presented in four thematic evidence matrices, while 70 supplied contextual material. Extraction was restricted to metadata, abstracts, and the available summary matrices; primary-study full texts were not systematically assessed, and no formal risk-of-bias assessment was performed. Evidence was organized around psychological resources, relational inclusion, educational supports, and institutional responsiveness.

Results: Reported associations connected self-efficacy, …

Revised Draft Final Butte Mine Waste Repository Operation And Maintenance (O&M) Plan, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Subject: Operations And Maintenance Report Grove Gulch Sedimentation Bay - Post-Storm 10.26.26 Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Npl Site – Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Consent Decree-Civil Action No. Cv 89-039-Bu-She, Josh Bryson

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

A Systematic Review Of Inquiry-Based, Ethno-Stem, And Contextual Science Learning In Improving Literacy Numeracy Among Senior High School Students (2022–2025), Doni Firmansyah, Arif Widiyatmoko, Bambang Subali 5, Novi Ratna Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: The low level of numeracy literacy skills indicates that students still face difficulties in understanding and applying numerical concepts within real-world contexts. Although inquiry-based learning and ethno-STEM have been widely recognized as approaches that support contextual and meaningful science learning, the extent to which their integration contributes to improving students’ numeracy literacy remains insufficiently synthesized.

Objectives: This study aims to analyze research trends, examine the implementation, and evaluate the effectiveness of inquiry-based science learning integrated with ethno-STEM in supporting students’ numeracy literacy skills.

Methods: The study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using the PRISMA approach, which involved four …

Development Of Multilevel Teaching Method To Improve Students' Understanding Of Mathematics And Natural Sciences, Elyakim Nova Supriyedi Patty, Sri Astuti Iriyani, Lara Aulia Putri, Titik Ceriyani Miswaty, Harun Harun

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Mathematics and Natural Sciences education struggles to address diverse levels of understanding in heterogeneous classrooms. Conventional methods rarely accommodate differences in prior knowledge and learning pace, so an instructional management model combining differentiated instruction and systematic classroom management is needed.

Objectives: This study aims to develop and evaluate the Multilevel Teaching (MLT) method for improving Food Technology students’ understanding of calculation materials in Mathematics and Natural Sciences courses at Universitas Bumigora.

Methods: This Research and Development (R&D) study involved preliminary surveys, lecturer interviews, model design, expert validation, classroom implementation, and data analysis with Food Technology students at Universitas Bumigora. …

Artificial Intelligence In Science Education: Toward An Evidence-Informed Framework For Inclusive Teaching, Learning, And Assessment, Jamil Suprihatiningrum

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into science education, offering opportunities to support instruction, learning, and assessment. However, evidence of AI’s instructional benefits does not necessarily demonstrate its effectiveness in addressing barriers to inclusive participation in scientific learning.

Objectives: This study critically synthesizes evidence on AI applications in science education, examines the extent to which existing research supports claims of inclusive educational practice and outcomes, and develops an evidence-informed conceptual framework for evaluating AI-supported inclusion.

Methods: A critical, evidence-informed conceptual synthesis was conducted using selected empirical and conceptual literature on AI-supported science education, inclusive pedagogy, assessment, and responsible AI. …

Volume Cxlvi, Number 6, October 30, 2026, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Dataset For Age-Related Lens Membrane Composition And N101d Deamidation Modulate Αa–Crystallin Membrane Interactions Relevant To Cataract, Preston Hazen, Jordyn Anderson, Navdeep Kalkat, Binod Aryal, Nawal K. Khadka, Laxman Mainali

Biophysics Research Data

Purpose: αA-crystallin (αAc), the predominant subunit comprising α-crystallin (αABc), becomes increasingly deamidated and membrane bound with cataract formation. Furthermore, the lens lipids and cholesterol (Chol) composition significantly change with age and cataract formation. Despite this, the relationship between αAc deamidation and lens membrane composition in cataractogenesis remains unclear. To address this, we analyzed the role of N101 deamidation and membrane composition in the membrane interactions of αAc.

Methods: Experimentation involved using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) to analyze wild-type (WT) and N101D-αAc membrane binding and its physical effects on the membrane properties of 60-year-old (yo) and 20-yo model human lens lipid …

The Role Of Local Protein Sources In Nutritious And Balanced Complementary Feeding For The Prevention Of Stunting In Infants Aged 6-24 Months, Kysara Aureldy Davonso Matualage, Leonardo Tedjaprasadja, Chy'as Diuranil Astrid Permataputri

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Stunting remains a major public health problem in Indonesia, with prevalence rates still above national targets. The complementary feeding period (6–24 months) is a critical window for prevention, during which inadequate protein intake significantly contributes to impaired linear growth. Local animal protein sources offer an accessible and sustainable strategy to improve dietary quality. This study aims to review scientific evidence on the role of local animal protein sources in nutritionally balanced complementary feeding for the prevention of stunting in Indonesian infants aged 6–24 months. A literature review was conducted by systematically searching scientific databases for studies published between 2020 and …

Development And Nutritional Evaluation Of Plantain–Soy Composite Flour Blends As Complementary Foods For The Management Of Protein-Energy Malnutrition, Jelili A. Quadri Dr., Azeesat O. Adebiyi-Olabode Dr, Anifat B. Saka Mrs., Debbie M. Esekhade Miss

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) continues to be a critical problem in public health, especially in developing nations where sources of affordable nutrient-dense foods are unavailable. Plantain is one of the staple foods rich in carbohydrates but deficient in protein, while soybeans are protein-rich legumes. A blend of these local foods in composite flour will increase the nutritional value of plantain-based foods without compromising their sensory properties. The objective of this study was to formulate plantain-soy composite flour blends at various substitution rates and determine their composition and sensory characteristics. Unripe plantain and soybean were milled into flour and mixed in …

Factors Associated With The Incidence Of Hypertension In Young Adults (20–24 Years) In Central Kalimantan Province (Analysis Of Ski 2023 Data), Indira Paramesti, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Diah Mulyawati Utari, Kusharisupeni Joko Suyono

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Hypertension has been identified as a major public health problem leading to premature death and contributing to the development of various non-communicable diseases. In recent years, it has occurred not only among older populations but also among young adults. Hypertension at a young age can result in earlier organ damage, leading to a more rapid decline in quality of life and productivity. This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with the incidence of hypertension among young adults aged 20–24 years in Central Kalimantan Province in 2023. A cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian …

A Comparison Of Iron-Folic Acid Supplement Consumption Among Female Undergraduate Students In Health And Non-Health Majors At The University Of Indonesia In 2026, Naila Afifah, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Triyanti Triyanti, Deasy Martini

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Iron-Folic Acid Tablets (IFAT) are recommended to prevent anemia among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. However, IFAT consumption remains a concern among female college students, with previous research reporting differences in non-adherence between female health and non-health students at the University of Jember. This study aimed to analyze IFAT consumption behavior and its associations with residential status, attitudes, mother’s education, IFAT side effects, IFAT accessibility, media, family support, peer support, and healthcare provider support among female undergraduate students in health and non-health majors at the University of Indonesia in 2026. A cross-sectional study with purposive sampling was conducted …

Association Of Chrononutrition Behaviors And Other Factors With Nutritional Status Among Dormitory Students Of Universitas Indonesia In 2026, Hana Maulani Putra, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Trini Sudiarti, Fathimah Sulistyowati Sigit

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Overweight and obesity remain major public health concerns in Indonesia and may be influenced by various factors, including chrononutrition behaviors related to meal timing and eating frequency, snacking habits, physical activity, sleep patterns, stress levels, ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, allowance, and sex. Students living in dormitories may experience lifestyle changes associated with greater independence, which can affect their nutritional status. This study aimed to analyze the association between chrononutrition behaviors and other factors with the nutritional status of dormitory students at Universitas Indonesia in 2026. This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2026. Participants were recruited using purposive …

Dicta’S Danger: The Lingering Nuisance Of Abel V. United States, Meg Penrose

University of Miami Law Review

This Article urges judges and lawyers to avoid relying on dicta when making legal claims. Dicta can cause confusion and generate incorrect legal conclusions. The most recent instance of dicta’s danger involves legal guidance on immigration arrests provided by the Department of Homeland Security’s General Counsel. Counsel erroneously relies on dicta from a 1960 Supreme Court case, Abel v. United States, in advising that law enforcement can legally enter a home armed solely with an administrative immigration arrest warrant. They cannot. The cited dicta precede binding Supreme Court precedent holding that the Fourth Amendment draws a firm line at …

Cruel By Design: Reclaiming The Eighth Amendment From The Feasible-Alternative Requirement, Heath C. Newman

University of Miami Law Review

For more than two centuries, the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on “cruel and unusual punishments” has stood as a safeguard against the barbarous and excessive exercise of state power. Rooted in the English Bill of Rights of 1689 and adopted by Framers who denounced torturous punishments, the Amendment was designed to protect the condemned from needless suffering. Yet, under the Supreme Court’s modern method-of-execution jurisprudence, that protection no longer turns on whether the state’s chosen method will inflict extreme pain, but on whether the prisoner can identify a feasible alternative way to die. The feasible-alternative requirement—developed in Baze v. Rees, Glossip …

Frictionless Fans, Fragmented Law: A Hybrid Approach To Regulating Stadium Biometrics, Janaye K.S. Dowers

University of Miami Law Review

The future of stadium entry may require no ticket at all, just a face. Across the United States, stadiums are increasingly replacing traditional tickets, credentials, and payment methods with biometric identification systems designed to move thousands of fans through gates and concessions with unprecedented speed. However, the law governing these systems remains far less seamless. In the absence of comprehensive federal biometric legislation, stadium operators, technology vendors, and attendees must navigate a fragmented patchwork of state and local laws that provides inconsistent protections and leaves fundamental questions of accountability unresolved.

Using stadiums as a case study for the expanding private-sector …

“To A Cupped Hand’S Size”: Reading Poetics Of Scale In Edith Tiempo’S Poetry, Thomas Leonard D. Shaw

Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance

Edith Cutaran Lopez-Tiempo’s body of work, alongside her stature as Philippine National Artist for Literature, has generated substantial scholarship on the fertile imaginaries and intersections of formalist poetics, the institutionalization of the writing workshop, and Philippine poetry in English. Building on these contributions, I turn instead to Tiempo’s negotiation of self-fashioning, memory work, and imaginative practice as a way of articulating questions of scale in her oeuvre. By reading a selection of poems from several of her poetry collections, I argue that reading Tiempo’s sustained engagement with strategies of disclosure and scale, as well as her preoccupation with the intimacy …

The Irresolution Of Genre In Edith Tiempo’S The Builder, Kaisa R. Aquino

Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance

The tradition and history of detective fiction in the Philippines remain a slim and largely untheorized terrain, and Edith Tiempo’s contribution to the genre with her fifth and last novel, The Builder (2003), has yet to receive critical attention. This paper takes the novel as its primary text and argues that the quasi-detective and the criminal, both indigenous subjects, produce a critical tension that is illegible to the generic framework of Western detective fiction. While the novel succeeds in deploying genre conventions, such as the analysis of signs through textual and material evidence, the contract of resolution through the assertion …

Essentializing The Ifugao For The National Allegory In F. Sionil Jose’S “The God Stealer”, Lioba E. Piluden

Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance

Postcolonial writing in the Philippines turned towards the indigenous Filipino, “the tribal Filipino, or the poor Filipino least touched by colonial culture” (Roces 1994, 300) to become a vessel for an elusive national identity. One of the creatures to arise from this milieu of Philippine literature was F. Sionil Jose’s “The God Stealer” (1959), a short story often read as an allegory of Philippine-American relations or the Filipino native rejecting colonial power by returning to their roots. It is also Jose’s most anthologized short story. Despite readings of “The God Stealer” generally falling into the groove of postcolonial analysis, little …

“And Why Here?” Reading Hong Kong In Nick Joaquin’S The Woman Who Had Two Navels, Raymon D. Ritumban

Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance

Nick Joaquin (1917–2004) is a Filipino literary master and national artist whose numerous works include the prize-winning novel The Woman Who Had Two Navels (1961). Its plot revolves around the Manilan protagonist Connie Escobar’s flight into Hong Kong and her insistence that “she [has] two navels” (1). Her assertion is complicated by her request for Hong Kong-born-and-based Pepe Monson to perform “an operation” on them (1). While this curious premise has generated numerous analyses over time, the novel’s setting—that is, post-1945 Hong Kong—remains understudied. Addressing this gap, the paper offers a geocritical intervention examining the historical conditions and spatial production …