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Hybrid Neural Network Model Defenses, Eric Yocam

Dissertations

Hybrid neural networks (HNNs), which integrate classical convolutional neural networks with quantum circuit components, are highly vulnerable to white-box targeted compound (WTC) adversarial attacks. Previous research has primarily evaluated defenses against single-method attacks, leaving a critical gap in understanding defense effectiveness against compound attacks that combine multiple perturbation strategies. This research study systematically evaluates defense mechanisms against WTC adversarial attacks on HNN models across 120 experimental conditions. Three defense categories are investigated: test-time defenses (input transformation and randomization, applied during inference without retraining) and training-time defense (adversarial training, requiring model retraining). Evaluation uses four datasets (MNIST, EMNIST "Digits", TinyImageNet, TrafficSigns) …

Documents From The March 25, 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 March 25, 2026 meetings of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Low-Proliferative Invasive Mucinous Carcinoma Of The Breast In An Octogenarian: A Case Report Highlighting Pathology-Guided De-Escalation, Rae-Anne Kastle, Christopher M. Ahmad, Rachana Tadakamalla, Hima Patel, Amer Abboud

Student Publications

Invasive mucinous carcinoma (IMC) is an uncommon histologic subtype of breast cancer characterized by abundant extracellular mucin and generally indolent behavior. It occurs more frequently in older women and is often associated with favorable prognostic features. An 84-year-old woman with no prior history of breast malignancy was found to have a suspicious lesion in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast on routine imaging. Ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy demonstrated IMC, Grade I/III, involving all four cores, with the largest contiguous tumor focus measuring 1.3 cm. Immunohistochemistry showed strong estrogen receptor positivity (95%), progesterone receptor positivity, human epidermal growth factor …

What Is The Contribution Of Thermal Selection To The Maintenance Of A Shell Color Cline In Littorina Saxatilis?, Ramón Vigo, Sarah L.Y. Lau, Juan Gefaell, Juan Galindo, Gray A. Williams, Manuela Truebano, Emilio Rolán-Alvarez

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The study of clines, or geographical variations of a given trait, can help understand how the interactions of genetics and local environments determine phenotypic diversity. The marine snail Littorina saxatilis (Olivi, 1792) exhibits a gradual change in the relative frequencies of shell color morphs across populations in the estuary system of the Rias Baixas (Galicia, NW Iberian Peninsula). A consistent pattern of distribution occurs across these four Rias, with the interior, sheltered regions dominated by a light fawn-like morph (fulva), and the exterior, wave-exposed locations by a darker lineated morph (lineata). Measurements of rock surface temperature along one of the …

Mdm4 At The Crossroads: Beyond P53 And Mdm2., Dipesh Thapa, Allison St John, Alejandro Parrales, Atul Ranjan, Tomoo Iwakuma

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

MDM4 (Murine Double Minute 4), also known as MDMX, is a crucial negative regulator of the tumor suppressor p53. MDM4 heterodimerizes with MDM2 to enhance MDM2-mediated ubiquitination and degradation of p53, thereby promoting tumorigenesis. Beyond its canonical role in inhibiting p53 activity, recent studies have revealed diverse p53-independent functions. MDM4 interacts with various proteins, including p73, E2F1, casein kinase 1α, PPARα, and TRIM21 to regulate cell cycle progression, β-catenin-mediated pre-leukemic progression, and ferroptosis independent of p53. In addition, MDM4 functions independently of both p53 and MDM2 by interacting with proteins, such as SMAD family members 3/4, retinoblastoma protein (pRB), p21, …

What Does Next-Generation Mass Spectrometry Offer For Proteomics? A Comprehensive Platform Comparison, Filipa Blasco Tavares Pereira Lopes, Daniela Schlatzer, Tara Sudhadevi, Anantha Harijith, Marzieh Ayati, Mehmet Koyutürk, Mark R. Chance

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Next-generation mass spectrometry platforms (Orbitrap Astral, timsTOF Ultra) are reshaping proteomics by enhancing analytical depth and sensitivity. We compared these platforms against Orbitrap Exploris 480 using neonatal mouse lung tissues from a bronchopulmonary dysplasia model (n = 12), employing four acquisition strategies: Exploris 480 DDA/DIA, Astral HR-DIA, and timsTOF Ultra DIA-PASEF. All platforms identified ∼4000 proteins in common, with 98% proteome coverage of data-dependent acquisition (DDA) identifications using data-independent (DIA) methods and 92% concordance between next-generation systems. Orbitrap Astral and timsTOF Ultra quantified >225,000 peptides and 13,000 proteins, representing ∼800% and ∼300% greater depth than Exploris 480 DDA, respectively. …

Evaluation Of Nurses' Leadership Self-Efficacy In Belize, Ruth Rosalee Reina Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nursing leadership in Belize is lacking but crucial to the well-being of patients, families, and the healthcare team. The purpose of this non-experimental, descriptive, comparative study was to a) determine the difference in leadership self-efficacy for current nurse leaders with three years or less of leadership experience compared to current nurse leaders with more than three years of leadership experience in Belize, and b) examine the differences in leadership self-efficacy between nurses in a leadership position and nurses not in a leadership position in Belize. The theories supporting the study were Burns’ transformational leadership theory and leadership self-efficacy, based on …

The Impact Of The Two-Way Immersion Model On Hispanic Pre-Service And In-Service Teachers’ Understanding Of Curriculum Implementation In Early Childhood Field Placements, Omar J. Vigo

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

ABSTRACT

Dual language education, also known as Two-Way Immersion (TWI), is a teaching method that puts native English speakers and native speakers of another language in the same classroom. This helps both groups become bilingual and biliterate (Christian, 1996; Lindholm-Leary, 2001). The TWI approach highlights several benefits, including bilingualism and biliteracy, academic achievement, cross-cultural competence, cognitive improvements, and equity and accessibility (Lindholm-Leary, 2001). Research on the TWI model in adults is limited, although it has demonstrated effectiveness in supporting Hispanic teacher candidates, unlike studies conducted in primary education. This demonstrates that the TWI methodology benefits students (Van Booven, 2012). This …

The Parthenon, March 25, 2026, Baylee Parsons, Kaitlyn Fleming, Abby Ayes, Ella Hatfield, Davina Synder, Scott Price, Trista Honaker

The Parthenon

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Spartan Daily, March 25, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 166, Issue 27

Association Of Chronic Kidney Disease With In-Hospital Mortality Of Cardiogenic Shock Patients Undergoing Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Mounika Reddy Vadiyala, Jeffy Varghese, Giorgi Chilingarashvili, Vibhor Ahluwalia, Sakshi Sharma, Syed Mohammad Moosi Raza, Harsh Sura, Adhvithi Pingili, Rupak Desai

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) improves survival in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS), but data on chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a predictor of mortality in these patients is limited.

AIM: To assess the association between CKD and in-hospital mortality in CS patients undergoing VA-ECMO through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

METHODS: We reviewed studies up to February 2024 that evaluated CKD's impact on in-hospital mortality in CS patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Databases included PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, and Scopus. A random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled unadjusted odds ratio,

RESULTS: Thirteen studies, involving 12185 …

K2p Channels As Key Regulators Of Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Vascular Function, Hala Y Abdelnasser, Xinchun Pi, Lavannya M Pandit, Bradley K Mcconnell

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Two-pore domain potassium (K2P) channels are the most recently identified family of potassium channels. They are regarded as the largest group of background “leak” channels, encoded by 15 mammalian KCNK genes, and divided into six subfamilies (TWIK, TREK, TASK, TALK, THIK, and TRESK). These channels have a role in stabilizing the resting membrane potential. Their widespread presence in the heart and vasculature supports cellular homeostasis by regulating cardiac rhythm, vascular tone, and protection against ischemic stress. The TASK, TWIK, and TREK subfamilies are the most abundantly expressed K2P channel subfamilies in the cardiovascular system, and dysregulation of specific members has …

Examining The Bioethanol Yield Potential Of Varying Ratios Of Jicama (Pachyrhizus Erosus) And Footstool Palm (Saribus Rotundifolius) Stalk, Luke Gabriel R. Mara, Sasha Marie C. Haresco, Alyssa Shane M. Arro, Shalemar O. Baldoza, Raphael Carlos V. Bunga, Rica Michaela G. Dosal, Angela A. Garan, Keona Denise C. Marquez, Isabelo Raphael M. Siguenza, Kristoff Isaiah R. Soreta, Kian Stephen Torrijos, Marionne Lorraine R. Valdez, Sky Lance S. Valiente, June Ray O. Filler

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study aimed to examine the bioethanol yield potential of varying ratios of Jicama (J) and Footstool Palm Stalk (FPS). The prototype used a mixed feedstock approach and was developed using the Separate Hydrolysis and Fermentation (SHF) method to extract and ferment sugars to produce ethanol. The study measured bioethanol yields by employing a posttest-only controlled group design consisting of a negative control group and three experimental groups. The results demonstrated that Experimental 3 exhibited the highest average initial sugar yield (3.71g), while the Negative Control showed the lowest average initial sugar (1.5g), showing the high sugar potential of Experimental …

Evaluating The Absorption Capacity And Ph Level Properties Of Varying Ratios Of Garlic (Allium Sativum) And Onion (Allium Cepa) Peels For The Absorbent Core Of Sanitary Napkins, Rhys Mari C. Cortezano, Jezreel Keren C. Manait, Avryl Charlizze P. Sampan, Alyannah Dennise C. Castro, Isabelle C. Romero, June Ray O. Filler

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Considering the need for sustainable and enhanced menstrual hygiene products, this study aimed to assess the absorption capacity and average pH value of varying ratios of onion (Allium cepa) and garlic (Allium sativum) peels in developing an eco-friendly absorbent core for sanitary napkins. Employing a pre-experimental one-shot case design, the experimental group undergoes pH and absorbency tests. The evaluation focused on measures of absorbency and pH levels of the sanitary napkin cores made from three different fiber ratios: 6g onion-4g garlic, 4g onion-6g garlic, and 5g onion-5g garlic, each combined with 10g of organic cotton. Results indicated that Ratio 3 …

Evaluating The Mechanical Performance Of Eco-Fiberboards Made From Varying Ratios Of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) And Laundry Lint Microfibers, Iommi M. Vacaro, Joaquin Vielle D. Palomo, Denise Rose D. Verzosa, Udelle Y. Establecida, Ma. Annie Bien M. Sumague, June Ray O. Filler

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study explored the viability of hybrid eco-fiberboards as an alternative to commercially available fiberboards. It aimed to evaluate the mechanical performance of water hyacinth (WH) and laundry lint (LL) microfibers, bound within a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix to create a sustainable fiberboard. Three experimental groups with varying fiber ratios were tested for tensile and flexural strength. The results were then compared to medium-density commercial fiberboards (Positive Control), which served as a benchmark. The flexural test results showed that the experimental group with the highest LL content had a maximum strength of 35.13 MPa, comparable to that of the control …

Fitness Odyssey: The Development Of A Fitness Application For Gamifying Habit-Forming Activities That Improve The Physical Health Of Grade 12 Students, Denzyll Yuro B. Umali, Ruzzel Rey P. Barredo None, Karl Nikolai S. Parra, Frederik Louise Rosales, Myrla De Luna Torres

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The increasing prevalence of sedentary behavior among adolescents, inadvertently from the rapid integration of technology in day-to-day lives, raises concerns about the physical health of modern lifestyles. As teenagers and students spend more time on their phones, there is an urgent need to reframe digital tools as a solution for inactivity. This study aims to develop and evaluate Fitness Odyssey, a fitness application that gamifies physical activities, making them more engaging and rewarding for adolescents. The application tracks six primary exercises—walking, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, jumping jacks, and lunges—using a mobile phone’s accelerometer, developed with the Godot software engine. The research …

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The Rural Minnesota Principalship: Commitment Amid Challenge Interpreting The Minnesota Principals Survey Through A Rural Leadership Lens, Brennan Kent

Essays in Education

School principals occupy one of the most complex leadership roles within public education, particularly in rural communities where schools often serve as central institutions for both learning and community life. This paper interprets findings from the 2023 Minnesota Principals Survey (MnPS) through a rural leadership lens. While the survey reflects statewide perspectives on principal workload, leadership efficacy, and barriers to student learning, several findings carry particular relevance for rural districts where staffing capacity and access to services may be more limited. MnPS results indicate that principals work an average of 57 hours per week and that only 52% perceive their …

Research Proposal, William H,

CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives

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Re-Membering El Monte, Frank Escalante

CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives

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Front Matter, Courageous Cuentos

CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives

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Full Issue, Courageous Cuentos

CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives

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“It Takes A Big Thrust To Destabilize An Entrenched Practice”: On Taruskin And The Western Traditions, Ronit Seter

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

This memorial essay begins with a brief appreciation of Richard Taruskin’s The Oxford History of Western Music and its critical reception (Susan McClary, Charles Rosen). It continues with comments on the early stages of his career, noting his strategic pincer movement, that is, a pivot from his early research on Russian operas—to his 1980 groundbreaking JAMS article on Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring on the one hand, and a source reading book (Weiss-Taruskin, 1984) on the other. Both became essential for launching his career, and for our field. I then delve into several of Taruskin’s core ideas—about current and past …

Contributors To Issue 6

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

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Taruskin’S Great Contributions And A Few Shortcomings, Ralph P. Locke

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

Among the most needed, and durable, features of Richard Taruskin’s life’s work was his consistent interpretation of music and music-making within and against their societal and cultural contexts. This stood in contrast to the positivistic methodologies that German, British, and American musicology valued in the 1960s–70s: instances of the latter include the making of reliable critical editions and, in a very different sense, various “the notes only” methods of music analysis.

The breadth of Taruskin’s vision and his command of musical and cultural history are apparent in the enormous “Nationalism” entry in the 2001 edition of Grove (now available at …

Thoughts Upon Richard Taruskin’S Yahrzeit, Scott Gleason

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

Teaching portions of Richard Taruskin’s The Oxford History of Western Music to non-music majors at Columbia University (in the early 2000s) offered special opportunities and challenges. Taruskin’s musical ethics, central to that book, are clearly embodied in his writings about John Adams’s The Death of Klinghoffer. The Princeton School of composer-theorists is a litmus test of Taruskin’s thinking: in particular, Taruskin’s emphasis on music criticism can aid in an analysis of Roger Sessions’s 1958 String Quintet. David Lewin’s unpublished 1959 analysis of that same piece (by his teacher) shows a very different approach; Lewin’s analysis is a vivid but rarely …

“Good For You!”: Remembering Richard Taruskin, Anna Dalos

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

Richard Taruskin was a major promoter of Eastern European music. His interest was also shaped by his personal contacts, particularly in Hungary, where he visited more frequently in his later years, presenting at conferences. He developed close relations with several representatives of Hungarian musicology, among them Katalin Komlós, László Somfai, László Vikárius, and Tibor Tallián. In addition to presenting conference keynote lectures, and later courses at the Doctoral School of the Liszt Academy of Music, Taruskin also participated in the advisory board of the Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition, and became an honorary member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. …

Richard Taruskin And His Russian Music, Marina Ritzarev

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

Richard Taruskin’s contribution to Russian-music studies can profitably be viewed through a historiographic lens. A comparison of the Russian-Soviet and American schools of musicology shows that both were strongly influenced by the same source – the German fin-de-siècle tradition shaped by Hugo Riemann, Hermann Abert, Hermann Kretzschmar, and others. Brought to the United States by German scholars who fled the Nazis, this tradition was transmitted by Paul Henry Lang in his seminal book Music in Western Civilization (1941). On the Russian side, distorted by the ideologized and emphatically nationalistic doctrine of socialist imperialism, it was carefully preserved by those who …