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Essential Works Of John Stuart Mill, John Stuart Mill, Max Lerner

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York : Bantam Books, [1965, ©1961]

Call #: B1602 .A5 1961

Contains marginal lining

PDF information: 13 pages - 4.5 MB

The Impact Of Inattentive Respondents And The Efficacy Of Quality Control Checks In Online Surveys, Tammy Mccullough, Sam Fullerton

Global Advances in Business Communication

An online survey provided insight regarding problems associated with inattentive respondents when collecting primary data using an Internet interface. Rather than open-access, respondents were part of a commercially maintained consumer panel. Inattentive respondents were identified using three quality control checks: an instructional manipulation, a common knowledge question, and a time check. Of the 1,452 respondents who completed the 83-question survey, 511 respondents (35.19%) failed at least one quality control check; 59 (4.06%) failed all three. Deviations between inattentive and attentive respondents were identified. For the instructional manipulation and the common knowledge checks, the impact of the inattentive respondents depended upon …

Department Portfolio Web App*, Phillip Suvacarov, Tommy Aitchison

Campus Research Month

Southern Adventist University’s School of Computing produces numerous course projects, capstones, and research papers each year, yet there is no centralized, public showcase for this work. Our system provides a structured submission workflow for current and former students, faculty approval to ensure academic quality, and moderated commenting and likes to encourage constructive engagement. We outline the content model, role-based access control, and review queue, and describe search, tagging, and media support (including PDFs, images, and code links). By making student work visible beyond the classroom, the portfolio supports recruitment, alumni relations, and employer outreach while strengthening the School’s scholarly community.

Gci #282: Phoenix-Cracker V2.0 Hydrodynamic Cavitation Reactor, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

GCI #282 Phoenix-Cracker v2.0 mounts as the Car B reactor module on the GCI Universal Conditioning Train chassis. It is designed for the 80°C bulk conversion of clean PE/PP waste and waste motor oil (3:1 ratio) into high-purity synthetic diesel (C10–C20).

Physics: The GCI #18 J-Groove Manifold accelerates the pressurized slurry through a Tungsten Carbide Venturi Nozzle. This creates hydrodynamic cavitation "hotspots" (>5,000 K) that enable non-equilibrium polyolefin scission without 400°C+ pyrolysis. H-ZSM-5 Zeolite bed performs molecular polishing.

Gci #281 — Lazarus-Train V2.0, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Lazarus-Train is a complete, open-source research platform combining three proven technologies—helical vortex preconditioning, 33 MHz traveling surface acoustic wave (TSAW) pathogen disruption, and magnetic nanoparticle trapping—into a modular skid-mounted system for biofluid conditioning studies. Unlike conventional size-based filtration (ECMO, dialysis), this physics-based approach achieves >90% particle separation with < 2% hemolysis through density-selective acoustic lysis and continuous-flow magnetic cleanup.

Key Innovation: First integration of J-Groove vortex de-agglomeration (GCI #18), TSAW additive-free lysis on LiNbO3 substrate, and Permalloy antidot arrays for viral debris capture—all controlled by Arduino with hard safety interlocks. Total build cost: $2,475 using commercial off-the-shelf components. Complete assembly: 3.5 hours. TRL 5 (lab-validated integration ready).

The Linchpin Protocol:, Jonathan S. Baker

Defensive Publications Series

1. Abstract Traditional digital authentication relies on static biometric templates, rendering systems critically vulnerable to advanced generative simulation and data exfiltration. Ethelgard LLC presents the Linchpin Protocol: a decentralized, hardware-anchored identity infrastructure utilizing Dynamic Biometric Entropy (DBE). By synthesizing real-time physiological telemetry—specifically Non-Linear Heart Rate Variability (HRV)—into ephemeral cryptographic session keys, the protocol eliminates biological data persistence. The framework is sustained by a continuous "Tri-Harvesting" power architecture, featuring a textile-embedded, AMC-isolated rectenna array for ambient RF and thermal energy capture. Operating autonomously from grid power, the Ethelgard interface executes Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK-SNARKs) for secure, on-ledger (XRPL) human authentication …

Terra2 Addendum 6 Svru4 Cascade Condensation And Diurnal Thermal Loop, Vesa Olavi Lius

Defensive Publications Series

This Addendum formally discloses two novel extensions to the ALLFROMAIR® TERRA² Tri-Generation Platform. The disclosures are presented with thermodynamically verified calculations for two primary climate scenarios: Desert (40°C/30%RF) and Tropical Max (40°C/80%RF).

The first disclosure — SVRU4 Cascade Condensation — establishes a fourth condenser unit (SVRU4), constructed identically to SVRU1, positioned at the exhaust of Module 2 after SVRU3. SVRU4 condenses water from the moisture-saturated exhaust stream (32–34°C/100%RF) using seawater or a night-cooled buffer as cold medium. This produces an additional 172,000–280,000 L/day in desert and 213,000–322,000 L/day in tropical conditions depending on cold medium temperature.

The second disclosure — …

Gci #280 – Vortex Atmospheric Reclamator (Var), Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

GCI #280, the Vortex Atmospheric Reclamator (VAR), is an open-hardware concept for decentralized atmospheric water harvesting. It combines vortex-assisted airflow management, passive radiative cooling, droplet-shedding condensation surfaces, integrated purification, and layered safety control to produce potable water from ambient air without compressor-based refrigeration.

This document is an online-only conceptual disclosure. It is not a patent, not a commercial product, and not a claim of validated field performance. It is published so real-world engineers, makers, humanitarian teams, and researchers can evaluate the idea, build prototypes, and test whether it performs better than current systems in the real world.

Vortex-Brain Atlas, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

Vortex-Brain Atlas is an open, modular AI workflow platform that converts a large invention portfolio into a real-world prototype roadmap. It ingests technical disclosures, cross-links reusable engineering modules, flags unsupported claims, and generates build, test, safety, and handoff documentation for engineers or other AI systems.

The purpose of the system is to reduce context loss, speed prototype development, improve criticism resistance, and make large invention portfolios easier to validate in the real world. It is designed for use across medical, vortex, cryogenic, water, energy, and control-system inventions.

This concept does not claim magical self-improvement, autonomous invention, or guaranteed success. It …

Intersecting Determinants Of Health: Correlating Food Insecurity And Sleep Deprivation Across Southern Adventist University Demographics*, Heaven Robles, Jesica Paralafox Ramirez, Kimberly Mongare, Joshua C. Jenkins, Melany Castillo, Philip Chen Dr, Aaron Corbit Dr

Campus Research Month

For university students, social determinants of health such as food security and sleep patterns heavily dictate both health outcomes and academic success. Using a cross-sectional study design, statistical analyses will be conducted using the Jamovi software platform to compare mean sleep durations and food access scores across multiple academic departments and ethnic demographic groups. The study evaluates four primary hypotheses: (1) Consistent food access positively correlates with sleep quality; (2) Food security and sleep metrics vary significantly across academic departments; (3) Systemic ethnic disparities exist in food accessibility; and (4) Underrepresented ethnic groups experience a compounded burden of food insecurity …

Gci #278 — Helium-Sparing Multi-Stage Vortex Cryocooling Stack With Modular Geometry And Arachne Thermal Interface, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a prototype-viable, nitrogen-class cryocooling system designed to reduce helium consumption and improve thermal stability for high-temperature superconducting (HTS) loads. The system combines staged Ranque–Hilsch vortex separation, spiral/tangential inlet geometry, modular flange construction, and a microfluidic Arachne-style thermal spreader. All geometry is defined using dimensionless design heuristics to enable rapid prototyping and tuning. The system is physically plausible and buildable using standard cryogenic hardware and CNC machining. Final temperature performance must be verified experimentally.

Solid State Forms Of N-[4-(Chlorodifluoromethoxy)Phenyl]-6-[(3r)-3- Hydroxypyrrolidin-1-Yl]-5-(1h-Pyrazol-3-Yl)Pyridine-3-Carboxamide Hydrogen Chloride And Processes For Preparation Thereof

Defensive Publications Series

Solid state forms of N-[4-(chlorodifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-6-[(3R)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl]-5-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl)pyridine-3-carboxamide hydrogen chloride and processes for preparation thereof

The present invention relates to solid state forms of N-[4-(chlorodifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-6-[(3R)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl]-5-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl) pyridine-3-carboxamide hydrogen chloride represented by the following structural formula-1a and processes for preparations thereof.

Formula-1a

Zenbrain: A Neuroscience-Inspired 7-Layer Memory Architecture For Autonomous Ai Systems, Alexander Bering

Defensive Publications Series

Memory management remains a fundamental challenge for autonomous AI systems. Existing approaches employ operating system metaphors, flat storage with LLM-driven management, or note-taking paradigms, but none incorporate principles from cognitive neuroscience—despite memory science offering over a century of empirically validated models.

We present ZenBrain, a multi-layer memory architecture for AI agents that integrates twelve established neuroscience models into a unified system. ZenBrain implements seven distinct memory layers—working, short-term, episodic, semantic, procedural, core, and cross-context—orchestrated by twelve algorithms including Hebbian learning dynamics for knowledge graph co-activation, Ebbinghaus forgetting curves with FSRS spaced repetition scheduling, sleep-time memory consolidation, Bayesian confidence propagation …

Adaptive Content Pacing And Media Playlist Resolution To Match Dynamic Time Constraints, Thiyagaraj Krishna

Defensive Publications Series

Digital media platforms can create fixed-duration playlists that may be misaligned with a user's variable, real-world time constraints, such as a commute, potentially resulting in abrupt content interruptions or periods of silence. This disclosure describes systems and methods for dynamically synchronizing media playback with a time-bound activity. A system can generate an initial media queue to approximate a time budget and can monitor for discrepancies between the remaining content duration and the activity's remaining time. Based on the magnitude of a detected discrepancy, the system can apply a tiered re-calibration mechanism. For example, such a mechanism may include restructuring the …

Sentinel-Vortex Bio-Processor V4.0: Passive, Fanless Urine-Air Separator For Microgravity Eclss, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Sentinel-Vortex Bio-Processor is a production-ready, no-moving-parts replacement for NASA's Universal Waste Management System (UWMS) dual-fan urine separator, eliminating mechanical failure points while achieving 1.1% air entrainment (target ≤1.2%) across 25-2000mL flow range.

Core Innovation: Frustoconical vortex chamber (D=150→80mm, 30° taper) driven by cabin pressure differential only (20-101 kPa). Adaptive preflush (1-3s, 10m/s air via 35° PEEK swirl vanes) guarantees vortex stability, solving documented microgravity low-flow collapse. SiO₂-PDMS superhydrophobic coating (>155° contact angle) enables self-cleaning with crew recoat kit (12 min/6 months).

Chat Component For Php Web Apps*, Linton W. Feitosa, Caleb N. Hoffman

Campus Research Month

Chat rooms are a common feature in much of today's software. While many web applications could benefit from them, developing individual chat implementations can be repetitive and time consuming. Furthermore, publicly available and integrable chat components are difficult to find.

We created a general-use chat component for PHP web applications using the Yii2 framework. Our component features chat rooms, asynchronous messaging, and contact management. It is widely applicable, customizable, documented, and can be easily extended by future developers.

Enhanced Quantum Secure Agent2agent Protocol, Niranjan M M

Defensive Publications Series

Kyber is a lattice-based key encapsulation mechanism, which is based on asymmetric key encryption, but resistant to crypto-analysis attack as it is implemented based on Module LWE. NIST selected Kyber for post-quantum key exchange in 2024, which is being integrated with TLS libraries.

Even though Kyber provides stronger security against crypto-analysis attacks and works with negligible performance impact, but it is having some of the vulnerabilities such as, side-channel timing vulnerabilities etc.,

Proposed method enhances the security of Agent2Agent protocol. This method is resistant to crypto-analysis attack and overcome the side-channel timing vulnerabilities of standard Kyber PQC. As per the …

Motion: A Bounded Nonlinear Phase Controller Formulated As A Port-Hamiltonian System On Compact Manifolds, Olexandr Lozovyi

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure presents a novel nonlinear phase-based control architecture, termed MOTION, designed for energy-efficient actuation on compact manifolds $S^1$ and $T^N$. Unlike traditional PID controllers that rely on artificial clamping, MOTION utilizes a sinusoidal control law $u = -K \sin(\Delta\varphi)$ to achieve intrinsic effort bounding. The closed-loop system is formally derived as a dissipative port-Hamiltonian system, enabling rigorous verification of almost-global asymptotic stability (AGAS), input-to-state practical stability (ISpS), and incremental stability via contraction analysis. A key technical contribution is the FPU-free, 16-bit integer implementation optimized for embedded microcontrollers, demonstrating a 30.8% reduction in control effort ($\int U^2 dt$) compared to …

Gci #276 – Omni-Sentinel Mesh (Osm) V4.0, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

GCI #276 – Omni-Sentinel Mesh (OSM) v4.0 is a production-ready firmware blueprint transforming existing infrastructure (2M miles dark fiber DAS, 200K 5G/6G towers, 6K LEO satellites) into a 45–90 minute tornado warning network (<40% FAR, 95% coverage, $50–100M total cost). Three pillars: (1) DAS phase-velocity filtering (TRL 7, 50–100 mi), (2) MEMS stochastic resonance + 6G ISAC OAM tomography (TRL 6, 20 mi), (3) satellite ionospheric detection (TRL 5, 200+ mi). All challenges solved: noise via GCI #301 correlation, MEMS SNR via #75 mesh sync, OAM via #23 pilot signals, latency via edge computing. 3–7x lead time over NOAA. Download-ready firmware (4 packages). Public-private partnership + FCC ERCES path. Licensed under CERN-OHL-P.

Caldwell-Pulse: Complete Open-Hardware Atmospheric Water Harvester For Desert Survival (Gci #272), Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Caldwell-Pulse (GCI #272) is a 2.8 lb (1.27 kg) backpack-portable atmospheric water harvester producing 2.5–4.0 L/day from 10–20% RH desert air. This complete open-hardware release includes:

• Bill of Materials: $254 prototype cost, $99 consumer target (all suppliers listed)

• Step-by-Step Assembly: 4-hour build using 3D printer + makerspace tools

• Test Protocol: DIY desert chamber validation (10% RH, 40°C)

• Performance Targets: 15–20 cycles/day via Cu-NH₂@MOF-303 (0.1 min adsorption), SAW piezo desorption (<2 min), ZnO-cellulose radiative cooling (9.2°C sub-ambient)

Key Advantages: 20x lighter than commercial AWGs, works at 4x lower RH, 200x cheaper. CERN-OHL-P license enables unrestricted humanitarian replication. Every component commercially available today.

Files Included: OpenSCAD Arachne …

Not Just Static: Evolutionary Throughlines In The Female Voice, Maria Hand '26

Honor Scholar Theses

Vocal communication is essential for many forms of human interaction and discourse. As such, the human voice has been the subject of extensive scientific research in a variety of contexts, including that of potentially evolved characteristics. Researchers have long studied the various changes that occur in direct relation to hormonal shifts across the ovulatory cycle, but one particularly interesting facet of this research is the voice. There are numerous acoustic parameters that are highly socially salient, and thus an ideal means with which to study potential ovulatory cycle related changes. Studies of this subject additionally provide further insight into the …

The Hoynes Code, Notre Dame Law School

Hoynes Code

A COMPILATION OF FACULTY RESOLUTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS GOVERNING NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL

This code governs legal education at the University of Notre Dame in all programs and in all locations. Requirements for the LL.M. and J.S.D. degrees are included in the appendices.

The Conundrum Of Industrial Policy: Incompatibility With The Rules Of International Trade Law, Yong-Shik Lee

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

Since the end of World War II, successful developing countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and, more recently China, have leveraged industrial policies—notably trade measures and subsidies—to achieve economic development. However, these industrial policy tools often conflict with the rules of international trade established under the World Trade Organization (WTO law), which aims to minimize government interference and reduce trade distortions. Paradoxically, such regulatory constraints hinder the development aspirations of many countries. Meanwhile, major global economies, including the United States, China, and the European Union, have revived industrial policies to support their key industries, such as semiconductors and electric …

The Efficacy Of Economic Sanctions On Venezuela, Jennifer Perez

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

This article examines the persistent failure of U.S. economic sanctions to catalyze democratic transition in Venezuela, addressing the growing disconnect between the statutory intent of American foreign policy and the resulting humanitarian and geopolitical realities. While the U.S. government shifted from targeted sanctions against corrupt individuals to comprehensive measures against the Venezuelan oil industry, this strategy has failed to dislodge Nicolas Maduro’s oppressive regime. Instead, the article identifies a critical backfire of such policies, where broad economic pressure has inadvertently facilitated the consolidation of authoritarian power and worsened domestic suffering. The article offers two original observations. First, comprehensive oil sanctions …

Parallel Proceedings Between International Commercial Litigation And Arbitration: Existing Tools And Comparative Perspective, Joanna Ma

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

This Article examines parallel proceedings in international commercial disputes, focusing on situations in which the same parties and substantially the same issues are simultaneously before a national court and an arbitral tribunal. It surveys the principal tools that jurisdictions have developed to address this problem, including the priority-in-time rule, the prioritization of arbitral tribunals, tolerance of parallel proceedings, anti-suit injunctions, and anti-arbitration injunctions. After evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, the Article argues that prioritizing arbitral tribunals provides the most coherent and workable framework for managing such conflicts. In particular, the model of granting full priority to arbitral …

Nmoer Image Log, Monika Dziamka

Publishing Collection

The image log documents visual assets selected for inclusion in an NMOER educational resource, providing structured metadata to support accessibility, licensing compliance, and production planning. The log includes details such as figure number, title, caption, alternative text, source, copyright and permission status, and notes for both production and author review. The recorded example features an Ikigai diagram illustrating the intersection of passion, mission, profession, and vocation, accompanied by descriptive alt text for accessibility. Licensing is identified as public domain, with notes indicating that a redraw using a blue and purple color palette is recommended while confirming whether existing text colors …

The Impact Of Principal Preparation Program Components On Self-Efficacy Development In Aspiring School Leaders, Michelle Price

Theses and Dissertations

Leaders with high self-efficacy demonstrate greater persistence when facing adversity, implement organizational change more readily, and establish higher goals for themselves and their organizations. This qualitative study examines which components of principal preparation programs most strongly contribute to self-efficacy development among aspiring school leaders in Utah, specifically in instructional leadership and management for learning. Through semi-structured interviews with 19 recent graduates from three Utah universities, the research explores how program components influence candidates' confidence to lead schools effectively. Grounded in Bandura's self-efficacy theory, the findings reveal that while cohort-based models and faculty characteristics provide foundational support for overall efficacy development, …

Using Metacognitive Strategies To Increase Student Success At A Community College, Adam Blair

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Adam Blair of April 6, 2026.

The Impact Of Ai Visual Marketing On Customer Engagement And Purchase Intention In The Luxury Fashion Industry, Joumana Elkady, Rana Alfahed, Youssef Mohamed, Doaa Ayoub

Business Administration

ABSTRACT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become prominent in Visual Marketing with rapid integration into Digital Marketing practices. AI-driven visuals, such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Influencers, and Generated Imagery, have all influenced Consumer Behaviour, specifically Customer Engagement and Purchase Intention of Luxury Fashion Customers, by enhancing product visualization, evoking emotional reactions, and reducing purchase uncertainty. Although the impact of AI-generated visuals is primarily notable in online environments, it also offers an enhanced experience within offline settings. AI-generated visuals enable immersive and personalized experiences that transform traditional marketing practices. Correspondingly, potential concerns like over automation, data privacy breaches, and perceived authenticity loss …

Examining Reporting And Risk-Avoidance Intentions Among Residents Of High-Crime Neighborhoods: Results From A City-Wide Survey Experiment, Paige E. Vaughn, Matt Vogel

Faculty Publications

Objectives

Examine how offense severity and victim–offender relationship shape intentions to report violence and engage in avoidance behaviors among residents of high-crime neighborhoods.

Methods

A 2×2 factorial survey experiment was embedded in a community survey of 220 adults from nine high-crime St. Louis, MO neighborhoods. Logistic regression models estimated vignette effects on reporting and avoidance intentions.

Results

Firearm presence increased intentions to contact police and community workers and avoid risk. Simple assaults by strangers were more likely to be reported to police than those by acquaintances. Respondents expressed willingness to report to police and family or friends, but not community …