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Intersectionality And Infertility: A Framework For Culturally Responsive Mental Health Counseling, Nouna Jalilzadeh

Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education

Infertility affects approximately 11% of women of reproductive age in the United States, with 41–46% developing symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a prevalence substantially higher than in the general population. Because existing research and clinical literature predominantly focus on female infertility experiences, this article centers women while acknowledging that infertility profoundly impacts individuals across all gender identities. Despite this, mental health counselors frequently lack training in culturally responsive reproductive mental health care, leaving marginalized clients, including racial and ethnic minorities, low-income individuals, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and rural residents without adequate support. This theoretical article applies intersectionality theory to …

Considering Consent: What We Can Learn From Bdsm, Jennie Pless, Kate A. Morrissey Stahl, Madison Reeves

Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education

Consent is a pivotal, defining feature of BDSM. As such, much can be learned by examining conceptualizations of consent among those who engage in BDSM. Using a mixed methods approach, this study explores how 92 BDSM practitioners conceptualize and practice consent. Participants defined consent as an ongoing, enthusiastic, and voluntary agreement. We examine how BDSM practitioners ensure consent, educate others about consent, and handle consent violations. Findings include strategies for consent education and sexual assault prevention. This study highlights the importance of greater awareness and understanding of BDSM and consent.

Transitions From Traditional Gender And Sexuality Roles To Non-Conforming Identities Through Performance Art: A Multiple Case Study, Adrianne Trogden, Dorin Captari-Scirri

Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education

This qualitative multiple case study examined how two individuals from religiously conservative households navigated transitions from traditional gender and sexuality roles to non-conforming and queer identities through performance art. Using case study methodology, five interconnected themes emerged: Performing Gender - pressure to "act masculine," Performing Sexuality – pressure to "act straight," Performing Art - freedom of expression of gender and sexuality on stage, Shame and fear transformed when accepted sexuality, and Finding one's voice and identity - gender and sexuality. Stage performance art served as an underlying foundation, providing a transformative space for safely exploring previously constrained gender and …

Purity Culture And Sexual Shame, Dr. Amanda Gray, Dr. Kat R. Klement

Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education

We investigated the relationship between Christian purity culture (PC) exposure/endorsement and sexual shame in 1,273 participants. Purity culture (PC) is a belief system predicated on sexual abstinence until heterosexual marriage and traditional gender roles. Correlational data showed that PC exposure was associated with higher sexual shame, particularly among women, and only among those who no longer endorsed PC. However, we did not find a causal relationship between PC exposure and sexual shame. Based on these findings, we provide recommendations for countering sex-negative messages during adolescence to improve healthy sexual development and better health and relationship outcomes.

Comparative Study On Institutional Design And Scope Of Grounds Of Criminal Cases Review Between Indonesia And The United Kingdom, Rahman Syamsuddin, Muhammad Ikram Nur Fuady, Hasdiwanti Hasdiwanti, Hilmiah Hilmiah

Padjadjaran Jurnal Ilmu Hukum (Journal of Law)

This study examines to examine the comparative framework of criminal cases review between Indonesia and the United Kingdom (UK), focusing on the scope of grounds and institutional framework. Both jurisdictions recognize post-conviction review as an extraordinary legal remedy intended to prevent miscarriages of justice. Indonesia employs revision (PK –Peninjauan Kembali) as a restrictive system, similar to the Court of Appeal. The UK adopts a broader and more flexible model through Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The study used secondary data and literature reviews, with a comparative legal approach grounded in normative and institutional analysis, assessing the legal structures, procedural …

Integrating Free, Prior, And Informed Consent Into Indonesia's Palm Oil Regulatory Framework For Indigenous Protection, Ermanto Fahamsyah, Natasya Aulia Putri, Ramadhan Dwi Saputra, Vicko Taniady

Padjadjaran Jurnal Ilmu Hukum (Journal of Law)

This study examines the absence of a binding Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) mechanism in Indonesia's palm oil regulatory framework, which has resulted in recurring land conflicts and insufficient protection for indigenous peoples whose customary territories are converted into plantation concessions. It aims to analyze the weaknesses of the current legal framework and to evaluate FPIC models in the Philippines and Colombia as potential references for national reform. This study adopts a normative legal method using statutory, case-based, and comparative approaches. Primary and secondary legal materials were examined to assess Indonesia's existing protections for indigenous peoples and to compare …

Indirectly Fired, Single-Chamber Parabolic Radiative Kiln, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a high-efficiency, multi-directional thermal enclosure consisting of a single-chamber, non-metallic refractory kiln characterized by a parabolic, catenary, or semi-spherical vaulted geometry. This document details a system configuration where a high-density masonry or clay enclosure functions sequentially as both an active combustion chamber and an indirect, passive radiant energy concentrator. By optimizing the internal radius of curvature of the vaulted shell, the system acts as a geometric infrared mirror, focusing and redistributing uniform multi-directional radiant heat flux to a centralized processing plane after the primary heat source is removed or extinguished. The thermodynamic principles, material properties, and physical …

Bio-Compatible Hardware Computing Framework, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure details an entirely metal-free, biochemical, and biodegradable hardware computing architecture. It is the explicit intent of the authors to place the entirety of these concepts, material configurations, and geometric manufacturing methodologies into the public domain to establish a permanent barrier of prior art. The configurations disclosed herein utilize the inherent, predictable chemical and physical properties of processed natural feedstocks (such as regenerated plant cellulose, exfoliated organic carbon, and biological resins). While these elements are isolated and processed from raw botanical and graphitic sources, the final textile computing assemblies operate strictly via the unalterable, native physical laws governing electron …

Thermochemical Heat Generation System, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a zero-petroleum, 100% biodegradable, multi-stage thermochemical heat-generation and dissipation system. The initial chemical energy release is driven by the highly exothermic hydration reaction of biogenic Calcium Oxide (derived via the calcination of Dreissena polymorpha biomass) when exposed to a high-surface-area, carbonaceous aqueous suspension (derived from pyrolyzed micro-algae). This document details a system configuration where an instantaneous core thermal spike of approximately 300 degrees Celsius is mechanically throttled, stored as sensible heat, and slowly dissipated through an exterior elastomeric silicone barrier. The resulting energy profile yields a safe, flattened, long-duration therapeutic thermal plateau of approximately 45 degrees Celsius …

Passive Micro-Climate Pressure Chamber, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a passive, localized, low-pressure, high-humidity unvented vapor-retention micro-chamber engineered from unglazed, porous, high-thermal-mass ceramic or earthenware materials. This document details a geometric design consisting of an inverted dome or bell-shaped housing configured to seat flush against a heated horizontal substrate (hearth). This configuration forms a sealed micro-climate capable of capturing, buffering, and recycling transient volatile vapors and moisture without requiring active mechanical gas-injection or external steam-delivery infrastructure. The thermodynamic principles and physical mechanics detailed herein are inherently enabled by thousands of years of European human cultural heritage—specifically the archaeological record of ancient Greek and Roman portable clay …

Baffled Solid-Medium Thermal Energy Storage System, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a passive, high-efficiency, solid-medium sensible heat Thermal Energy Storage system constructed from high-density, non-metallic refractory materials (such as fired clay bricks, earthen masonry, or cast stone). This document details a mechanical design featuring a multi-stage, tortuous, baffled internal flue matrix (a smoke labyrinth) engineered to maximize convective heat transfer from high-velocity, high-temperature combustion exhaust gases into a surrounding high-thermal-mass storage body. The physical mechanics, structural geometry, and thermodynamic principles detailed herein are inherently enabled by centuries of Eastern and Central European human cultural heritage—specifically the historical technology known as the "Russian Pech" (Russian Oven) and related masonry …

Fiber-Reinforced Silicate Particulate Composite, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

The material operates as a fiber-reinforced, particulate-bound multi-phase composite. The mechanical integrity relies on a dual-matrix system where structural sand grains provide compressive strength, a cohesive clay binder provides micro-particle cohesion via electrostatic forces, and high-tensile organic fibers distribute shear and tensile stresses to prevent cracks during moisture desiccation.

A Biodegradable Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a high-tensile, biodegradable, fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material comprising a continuous amorphous carbohydrate polymer matrix (derived from thermally processed sucrose and honey/fructose blends) reinforced with a high-fraction organic particulate phase (comprising sheared or whole high-aspect-ratio botanical elements, specifically Prunus dulcis endocarps/almonds). This document details the precise thermal liquefaction, phase change, mechanical compounding, and extrusion techniques required to manufacture this load-bearing composite. The material mechanics and thermal profiles of this formulation are inherently enabled by historical cultural heritage, specifically the 1815 public documentation of Marie-Antoine Carême regarding structural nougat manipulation for architectural elements.

Applications Of A Biopolymer Hydrogel Matrix, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a thermally reversible, biodegradable, high-water-content biopolymer hydrogel matrix generated through the controlled thermal denaturation, extraction, and subsequent low-temperature cross-linking of animal-derived collagen proteins (primarily Type I gelatin) suspended in an aqueous vehicle. This document outlines the chemical clarification, thermal setting profiles, and stabilization techniques required to transform this liquid protein suspension into an elastic, solid hydrogel sheet or airtight protective encapsulation layer. The physical mechanics and chemical formulations of this material are inherently enabled by historical cultural heritage, specifically the 1815 public documentation of Marie-Antoine Carême regarding clarified savory aspics and molded bavarois emulsions.

Applications Of A Low Density, Rigid, Open Cell Biofoam, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a low-density, biodegradable, open-cell structural biofoam generated through the gas-phase dispersion and mechanical fluid-shearing of an aqueous avian egg-white protein solution (specifically ovalbumin, conalbumin, and ovomucoid) stabilized by a high-fraction crystalline carbohydrate solute (sucrose). This document outlines the mechanical aeration, extrusion, and thermal desiccation techniques required to convert this viscoelastic liquid foam into a lightweight, rigid, porous solid block. The physical mechanics and foundational chemistry of this material are inherently enabled by historical cultural heritage, specifically the 1815 public documentation of Marie-Antoine Carême regarding mechanically aerated meringue structures and piping bag extrusion systems.

A Biodegradable Particulate-Polymer Composite, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a low-cost, room-temperature curing, biodegradable particulate-polymer composite material consisting of a crystalline carbohydrate filler (sucrose), an organic polysaccharide binder (gum tragacanth or equivalent water-soluble vegetable gums), and a liquid vehicle (water). This disclosure details the mechanical formulation, processing methods, and structural applications of this material for non-culinary industrial uses, including sacrificial tooling, casting mandrels, rapid prototyping, and biodegradable architectural modeling. The physical mechanics and chemical formulations of this material are inherently enabled by historical cultural documentation, specifically the 1815 publications of Marie-Antoine Carême regarding pastillage matrices.

Structural Hydrocolloid Scaffolding In 19th Century Pastry, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure details the technical methods for creating shelf-stable, structurally sound, and aerated dairy compositions without the use of modern synthetic stabilizers. It documents the "Diplomat" and "Mousseline" systems as prior art for structural hydrocolloid scaffolding and fat-protein emulsification, specifically addressing the prevention of syneresis (weeping) and the deactivation of starch-degrading enzymes.

The Art Of The Kitchen Insult, Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure identifies a systematic method of political subversion embedded in the "High Art" of 19th-century French pastry, specifically the works of Marie-Antoine Carême. It identifies the "Crème Diplomate" and "Crème Bavaroise" as deliberate semiotic parodies of the diplomatic class and the Bavarian state. By utilizing gelatin-stabilized aerated structures, the "Chef-Architect" performed a public satire of "spineless" and "insubstantial" political entities, effectively "manufacturing" an illegitimate social class of chef-experts (the "Tiddy-Doll" effect).

Intelligent Network Remediation System With Adaptive Prescriptions, Rohit Bahl, Mrulay Sureshbhai Mistry, Ronnit Roy Burman, Hemang Lavana, David C White

Defensive Publications Series

An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven self-adapting remediation system is proposed herein. The proposed system can facilitate iterative, validated remediation with real-time state adaptation, as well as learning-enhanced prescription ranking under multi-dimensional constraints and intent-centric, standards-based multi-modal translation. Thus, the proposed system represents a fundamental advancement in network remediation technology by combining AI-driven intelligence with deterministic safety validation through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) framework. The integration of Large Language Model (LLM)-based command generation, risk-aware planning, adaptive configuration intelligence, and MCP-based validation creates a novel solution that addresses the critical limitations of traditional network remediation approaches while providing robust safety guarantees through …

Cooperative Management Of Cellular Parameters For Power Optimization During Wlan Connectivity, Vid Adiraju, Arunoday Bhattacharya

Defensive Publications Series

A system for cooperative power management can be implemented in a user equipment (UE), such as a smartphone, smart watch, or other wearable device, with concurrent cellular and wireless local area network (WLAN) connections. A UE can experience power consumption from its cellular radio, which may remain active with certain parameters even when data traffic is offloaded to a WLAN. After determining that a WLAN connection is stable, for example, the UE can signal its status to the cellular network. In response, the network can reconfigure the UE's cellular radio parameters, which can include applying a longer discontinuous reception cycle …

Measurement And Evaluation Of User-Perceived Advertising Load Across Digital Platforms, Dongjing He, Shuyang Sheng, Richard Zippel, Daniel Chang, Sahil Dhuper, Zachary Loebel Fried

Defensive Publications Series

This publication describes a technology for evaluating and scoring the advertising load presented to users across digital platforms. The system calculates a user-perceived advertising load by aggregating data at a user-session level and applying percentile-based statistical methods to determine a publisher-level score. This approach provides a robust mechanism for identifying digital environments with excessive advertising that degrades the user experience. The technology utilizes both logged event data and automated crawling techniques to construct a comprehensive view of the advertising landscape. Keywords: advertising load, user session, behavioral score, digital inventory, automated crawling, viewability.

Innovation Capability And The Performance Of Women Entrepreneurs: The Role Of Business Incubation Programs To " Moving Up A Class, Lily Purwianti, Hepy H. Ariyanto, Edy Yulianto Putra, Suherlina Suherlina

Arab Economic and Business Journal

This study analyzes the impact of  innovation capability on the performance of women entrepreneurs, with a focus on the role of business incubation program to "move up a class" in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. The research  aims to evaluate how  business incubation programs  influence the relationship between innovation ability and the performance of women entrepreneurs.  Data were collected through questionnaire  completed by 129 female entrepreneurs who took part in  a Business Incubation program in Riau Islands Province. This study used a quantitative methodology. The PLS (Partial Least Square) software was used for data processing. The results show that while digital …

Jenis-Jenis Sanksi Pidana Yang Dapat Diterapkan Terhadap Korporasi, Kristian Kristian

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Ilmu Hukum: Hakekat Keilmuannya Ditinjau Dari Sudut Filsafat Ilmu Dan Teori Ilmu Hukum, Titik Triwulan Tutik

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Paradoks Kriminalisasi Korupsi: Suatu Ancaman Penyelenggaraan Pelayanan Publik Dalam Sektor Telekomunikasi, Edmon Makarim

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pelanggaran Internet Marketing Pada Kegiatan E-Commerce Dikaitkan Dengan Etika Bisnis, Imas Rosidawati, Edy Santoso

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Separation Of Copyright Powers, Blake Reid

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

The United States Copyright Office’s multifarious roles in the U.S. copyright system have long prompted uncertainty about its position among the branches of the federal government. From its formal home in the Library of Congress, the chameleonic Office has accumulated a wide range of advisory, rulemaking, adjudicative, and administrative functions that have long prompted questions about both agencies’ exercise of dueling legislative and executive powers. Despite its increasingly sprawling portfolio and unusual configuration, the Office has never faced a serious separation-of-powers reckoning—until now. In the span of just five days in May 2025, Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress …

Clinical Practice Guideline Emergency Department Discharge Acuity Scale To Improve Care Transitions, Charlisa Hedrick

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Constitutionality Of Gender Pay Disparities In New York, Kevin Dean Moton, Sr.

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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K–6 School Administrators’ Perceptions Of Factors Contributing To Increased Teacher Attrition In Rural K–6 Schools In Eastern North Carolina, Pierce St Orvil Lawrence

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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