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In-Situ Eutectic Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramic Coatings With Dispersed Rhenium Intermetallics For Reusable Thermal Protection Systems, Volodymyr Kotegov

Defensive Publications Series

Reusable launch vehicles and hypersonic re-entry vehicles experience surface temperatures that routinely exceed 2000 °C on leading edges and nose tips. Conventional ultra-high-temperature ceramic (UHTC) coatings based on hafnium or zirconium diboride offer high melting points but remain vulnerable to thermal-shock cracking and delamination caused by coefficient-of-thermal-expansion mismatch with the underlying composite substrate.

This paper describes a coating architecture that forms its final microstructure in situ during the first high-temperature exposure. A precursor layer of HfB₂ or ZrB₂, SiC and finely dispersed rhenium-based intermetallic particles is applied to a carbon-carbon or ceramic-matrix-composite substrate. When the surface temperature reaches approximately 1800–1950 …

Junction-Stabilized Graphene Aerogels For Cryogenic Insulation And Lightweight Radiation Shielding, Volodymyr Kotegov

Defensive Publications Series

Long-duration deep-space missions and reusable cryogenic stages require insulation that remains dimensionally stable at liquid-hydrogen temperatures, adds very little mass, and provides at least modest attenuation of ionizing radiation. Conventional polymer foams become brittle and crack after repeated cryogenic cycling in vacuum. Multi-layer insulation is thermally efficient but offers almost no radiation protection and loses performance when compressed.

This paper describes a graphene aerogel whose open-cell network is locked at the sheet junctions by in-situ formed metallic nano-clusters. Two practical variants are defined: a lower-metal thermal-primary grade optimised for minimum conductivity and maximum recovery, and a higher-metal radiation-enhanced grade that …

Alternative Api Manufacturing Routes To Alimatravir (Mk-8527) - Version 1.0, Ryan Littich, Douglas Klumpp, Titas Deb, Li-Mei Jin

Defensive Publications Series

In this study, known chemical syntheses of MK-8527 (alimatravir) were examined and new synthetic routes proposed.

The baseline route to alimatravir was described in the 2015 Merck patent (WO2015148746A1). It involves a chemical synthesis of MK-8527 (no biocatalysis). Because of its similarities to islatravir (MK-8591), there has been a considerable amount of synthetic work related to this nucleoside structure. This synthetic chemistry is also briefly summarized.

Three synthetic routes are proposed with the aim of lowering the cost and improving the accessibility of MK-8527. In Proposed Route 1, the single enantiomer furanose intermediate (Cpd 31) is prepared from …

Multilingual Entity Mention Detection Using A Late-Fusion Transformer And Named-Entity-Recognition Architecture With Script-Aware Post-Filter Verification, Kaustav Saha, Shwetank Raghuvanshi, Batool Haider, Kliton Andrea, Chenhui Hu, Subramanian Srinivasan, Ashwin Kesireddy, Zscaler

Defensive Publications Series

A system and method for detecting entity mentions in multilingual text are disclosed. A shared multilingual transformer encoder produces a pooled representation from a tokenized representation of an item of text. A named-entity-recognition (NER) feature extraction module produces an NER feature vector from the item of text and a configured entity list, the NER feature vector including exact-match, fuzzy-similarity, entity-overlap, organization-entity, position-score, and mention-frequency components. A late-fusion concatenation module concatenates the pooled representation with the NER feature vector after and external to encoder layers of the shared multilingual transformer encoder to form a joint representation. A classification head produces an …

Sensor Fusion Method For In-Cabin Zonal Solar Load Estimation And Hvac Mode Control, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

Vehicle HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems rely on solar load sensing to bias cabin cooling and maintain occupant thermal comfort. Conventional implementations use a single dash-mounted sunload sensor to estimate an aggregate solar heat load across the entire cabin, applying a uniform or, at best, a fixed left/right cooling bias. This approach does not account for the vehicle's actual heading relative to the sun, transient shading events, or differences in glass geometry and tint across occupant zones. This publication discloses a sensor fusion method that combines GPS-derived solar position geometry, vehicle heading, the existing single sunload sensor, and …

Development Of Quantum Cryptographic Algorithm For Next Generation Secure Systems, Gururaja Ts Mr

Theses and Dissertations

The rapid advancement of digital communication and quantum technologies are developing at an accelerated pace makes cybersecurity and data protection a big challenge. The traditional cryptographic methods are increasingly under attack by phishing, brute force, cryptanalytic attack and threats of quantum computing. This research presents a quantum-secure communication based on Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum Image Encryption (QIE) and secure quantum key access using a dongle-based hardware.

QRNG models were designed in the quantum simulator and hardware. The sequences produce high entropy and they passed the statistical randomness tests with p-values higher than 0.01 indicates …

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Information Literacy Through Open Pedagogy: What’S The Role Of Ai Tools?, Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Student engagement in developing open educational resources (OER; openly licensed materials without fees to access) may be critically important for sustainable higher education and for developing important skills. There has been substantial debate about the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for the sustainability of OER, but little empirical inquiry. In this quasi-experimental study in the United States, two sections of college students (N = 113) collaborated with their instructor to improve the sources cited in an OER textbook. In one section, students only used traditional library databases to find suitable sources (traditional; n = 55). In another section, students …

The Mundlak Estimator In A Panel Data Model With Serially Correlated Error Component Disturbances, Badi H. Baltagi, Long Liu

Center for Policy Research

This paper shows that the classic Mundlak (1978) result where the random effects estimator reduces to the fixed effects estimator when the regressors are all correlated with the individual effects, may not hold if the remainder disturbances have a general serial correlation variance-covariance matrix. This includes the popular AR(1), MA(1) and ARMA(p, q) processes for serial correlation. This is illustrated with an empirical example for the AR(1) case.

Nursing Home Without Walls: A Nurse-Led Innovative Home Support Program, Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, Alisson Hache-Chiasson, Judy Freeze, Stephanie Lagosky, Andrea Piche, Danielle Theriault

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The United Nations (UN) Decade of Healthy Ageing (1) and the World Health Organization Sustainable Development Goals (2) both focus on improving the lives of older adults. The UN Healthy Ageing 50 (3) recently recognized global leaders who have demonstrated concrete actions to meet the needs of older adults and one such initiative is the nurse-led [Blinded Program Name] program (4).

Evidence-based and asset-based community development informed (5), [x] provides resources to long-term care facilities for them to provide services to older adults and caregivers in the community. The objectives of the program are to: 1) ensure access to appropriate …

Identity And Cultural Humility Bring A Sense Of Belonging To The Nursing Workforce, Patricia Fernandez, Victoria Ngo, Kupiri Ackerman

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Cultural humility frameworks (Tervalon & Murray-García, 1998) are widely used in clinical and professional development settings, however, little empirical evidence exists regarding their impact on teenagers and young adults. As pathway programs emerge to strengthen and diversify the healthcare workforce, understanding whether cultural humility training is developmentally appropriate and impactful for early-career learners is crucial for growing and retaining future nurse leaders.

Methods: As part of a summer pathway program designed to prepare young scholars for a career in healthcare or nursing, we offered a three-day institute that helped students from historical redlined areas to understand the unique and …

Adherence To Evidence-Based Practice In Childhood Immunization: A Mixed-Methods Study, Lydia Boampong Owusu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Immunization is one of the most effective public health measures for preventing infectious diseases in children (Baidya et al., 2024). Immunization safety and effectiveness depends on proper injection site management (Rishovd, 2014; World Health Organization, 2018). Globally, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) are recommended to enhance immunization effectiveness and minimize unwanted side effects (Cataldi et al., 2020). However, there is a dearth of empirical evidence on healthcare provider adherence to EBP in injection site management which presents a significant knowledge gap, especially in developing countries. This study assessed the experience and understanding of healthcare providers' adherence to EBP in administering childhood vaccines …

Experiences Of Nurses Managing Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock At A Tertiary Hospital In Ghana, Gloria Achempim-Ansong, Princilla Mensah

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Traumatic hemorrhagic shock is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate and effective management by emergency department nurses. Globally, trauma accounts for approximately 5.8 million deaths annually, with hemorrhagic shock contributing to 30-40% of these fatalities. The management of traumatic hemorrhagic shock in the emergency department is a complex and challenging task that requires a multidisciplinary approach and specialized nursing care. Nurses play a critical role in the early recognition, assessment, and stabilization of patients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock, as they are often the first healthcare professionals to encounter these patients in the emergency department.

The incidence of traumatic injuries and …

Interactive Insights: Using Kwla-R© To Spark Active Learning And Reflection In Nursing, Amanda Adams

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Active learning within nursing education assists in the engagement and retention of knowledge among students (Bristol et.al, 2019). The Know, Want to Know, Learned, Application – Reflection (KWLA-R) teaching tool was implemented as an innovative strategy for prework and active learning within a concept-based nursing curriculum. This approach aimed to promote active engagement and critical thinking through scaffolding knowledge (Coffman, et. al, 2023). The adaptation was executed in a hybrid format: students first completed the initial half of the KWLA-R as a ticket prior to the didactic session, answering what they already knew and what they wanted to learn about …

Harnessing Synergy: Advancing Nursing Scholarship Development, Fang-Yu Chou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Producing scholarly work is a core expectation of academic faculty in higher education, alongside responsibilities in teaching, service, curriculum development, and academic advising. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing defines academic nursing as the integration of practice, education, and research within baccalaureate and graduate programs. Nursing faculty are therefore expected to demonstrate a commitment to inquiry, generate new disciplinary knowledge, connect practice with education, and lead scholarly endeavors that advance health and health care. Yet, barriers such as limited funding and institutional support, overloaded teaching schedule and service duties, insufficient skills and knowledge in research, and role conflict between …

Dataset For Effects Of Demineralization Protocols On Hydrogen And Oxygen Isotope Ratios In Fossil Bone Collagen, Linda M. Reynard

Geosciences Research Data

This dataset accompanies a peer-reviewed publication. The effect of three commonly used preparation protocols on bone collagen d2H and d18O values was investigated, using six generally well-preserved faunal bones (cattle, bison, horse) ranging in age from the Holocene to Late Pleistocene. The treatments tested were ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid demineralization without gelatinization and hydrochloric acid demineralization with and without gelatinization. There were small d2H changes noted by method; however, given the expected water isotopic variation among labs this should be an insignificant source of inter-lab variation.

Advancing Paternal Perinatal Mental Health: Integrating Qualitative Evidence, Theory, And Measurement Science, Rachael Elizabeth Schmitz

Nursing and Health Sciences

Aim: To advance understanding of paternal perinatal mental health through the integration of qualitative evidence, mid-range theory, and conceptual framework development.

Background: Existing scholarship largely emphasizes prevalence and symptom identification of paternal post partum depression, with limited integration of fathers lived experiences into theory development and assessment frameworks, and mental health nursing practice. Greater integration of qualitative evidence, theory, and measurement science may strengthen the recognition and assessment of paternal distress.

Methods & results: This integrative paper synthesizes findings from a phenomenological study of fathers with postpartum depression, the Reciprocal Adaptation in Postpartum Fathers mid-range nursing theory, and the P- …

Welcome To Nontechnically Speaking, Aubrey R. Paris

Nontechnically Speaking Substack

This first issue of the Nontechnically Speaking Substack features an article written by Parlee Center Director Aubrey R. Paris entitled “Modeling Scientific Thought Leadership Through the Lens of Liberal Arts.” It also announces the fall 2026 speaker series and other upcoming events and programs.

Does Cardiopulmonary Bypass Influence Outcomes In Stage 2 Palliation? A Meta-Analysis And Systematic Review, Abdullah Almehandi, Yahya Ali, Adel Altarkait, Mohammad Alhajri, Abdulrahman O. Al-Naseem, Ahmed A. Jamjoom, Hamood Al Kindi, Saif Awlad Thani

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: The bidirectional Glenn (BDG) procedure, a key palliative intervention for single-ventricle physiology, is conventionally performed using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) despite its associated complications and costs. However, the comparative impact of CPB versus off-pump techniques on perioperative safety, neurological risk and long-term outcomes remains controversial. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to determine whether performing the BDG procedure without CPB improves perioperative outcomes (including morbidity, mortality, and neurological events), resource utilisation, and long-term survival compared to the conventional on-pump approach. Methods: This review systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Central from inception until January 2025 for comparative randomised and observational studies reporting …

Eece310w Oer Syllabus, Daisuke Akiba

Open Educational Resources

This course has been designated Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) under the CUNY OER Initiative.

Fast-Track Ode: A Student-Centered, Game-Based Summer Differential Equations Course, Chamila D. Malagoda Gamage

CODEE Journal

This article describes a student-centered and game-based redesign of an Elementary Differential Equations course taught during a six-week summer session. In this compressed setting, students had to move through the standard course content quickly while still developing procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and confidence with applications. To support these goals, the course used real-time feedback tools, collaborative problem solving, applications connected to students' fields, and mathematical games. The paper describes the course context, major activities, implementation details, and student feedback. Student responses suggest that the activities were well received and helped students stay engaged, participate regularly, prepare for exams, and see …

Zerodur®: Tailoring Opportunities For Your Thermal Environment And Second-Order Optimum Factors, Jesse Bonfeld, Dustin Ruth, Florian Gollier, Janina Krieg, Thomas Westerhoff, Tony Hull, Jacqueline Caraballo

Small Satellite Conference

Poster Presented at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference

Current And Emerging Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Diagnostic Technologies: Performance, Feasibility, And Future Prospects, Vincent Obino Orucho

Polytechnic Journal

Introduction and Objectives: Malaria remains a life-threatening medical emergency, particularly in Plasmodium falciparum infections, with 282 million cases and approximately 610,000 deaths recorded globally in 2024. Accurate laboratory diagnosis is critical, yet conventional methods including microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests are constrained by operator dependency, low sensitivity, and emerging HRP2/HRP3 gene deletions. This scoping review maps current and emerging malaria diagnostic technologies, evaluates their performance, and identifies implementation challenges and knowledge gaps.

Methodology: Following the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for publications from 2000 to 2026. Eligible studies involved human …

Strategies To Enhance Employee Retention Among Leaders In The U.S. Poultry Processing Industry, Gary Dale Sisson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Employee turnover remains a persistent challenge in the U.S. poultry processing industry. Leaders in the U.S. poultry processing industry are concerned that high employee turnover increases operating costs, disrupts productivity, and contributes to workforce instability. Grounded in organizational support theory, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry research project explored successful strategies that leaders in the U.S. poultry processing industry use to enhance employee retention. The participants were six leaders from poultry processing facilities in the southeastern United States. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and supplemented with workplace observations and organizational records related to retention initiatives and turnover trends. Data were analyzed …

Meet Nyls’S Newest Postgraduate Fellows In Social Justice, Jennifer Bancamper

NYLS Community News

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Strategic Enculturation Of A Watson’S Caring Science Culture: Reflection Of A Ten-Year Journey, Grissel Hernandez, Gisso M. Oreo, Janette V. Moreno

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Summary: A Caring Science theory was used to create a culture of caring measurable through Magnet® behaviors, strategy, and initiatives then validated by patient and nursing satisfaction tools. This presentation shows the blueprint for embedding a caring culture.

Purpose: This presentation describes an academic healthcare organization’s decade-long strategic integration of Watson’s Caring Science into organizational culture, clinical practice, Magnet nursing behaviors, education, leadership, and research. It aims to provide a replicable blueprint for health systems seeking to embed heart-centered, evidence-informed care as a strategic imperative.

Methods: Caring Science was operationalized within interprofessional teams across four domains: Leadership/Legacy, Education, Praxis, and …

Probe Cytotoxic And Oxidative Stress Effects Of Nanoplastics On Caco-2 Cells: Insights From Raman Spectroscopy And Machine Learning, Bryan Gustafson, Negar Kosari, Emily Brothersen, Morgan Mosher, Anhong Zhou

Biological Engineering Student Research

Nanoplastics and microplastics have become an increasing ecological and health concern due to their widespread presence in the environment and food chain. In this study, Caco-2 cells were used as an in vitro model of the human intestinal epithelium to investigate the cytotoxic effects of polystyrene nanoparticles and microparticles of varying sizes, concentrations, and surface modification. Oxidative stress and apoptosis were evaluated following particle exposure. Raman spectroscopy, combined with machine learning analysis, was employed to detect and characterize biochemical alterations in the cells. Several peak ratios were selected to cluster data depending on size. A correlation between apoptosis and both …

When Childcare Becomes A Crime Space In Contemporary Indonesia, Isyana Kurniasari Konoras, Dr. Dra. Vinita Susanti, M.Si

Jurnal Kriminologi Indonesia

Abstract. The increasing incidence of violence against children in daycare institutions reflects a structural crisis in contemporary child protection systems. This study examines the violence case at Little Aresha Daycare in Yogyakarta to identify the criminogenic factors underlying abuse in institutional childcare settings. The research applies a normative-empirical qualitative method through media-based case studies, legal analysis, and criminological interpretation. The findings demonstrate that violence emerged from the convergence of three major factors: structural strain experienced by caregivers, weak capable guardianship within daycare institutions, and the normalization of abusive disciplinary practices. Robert K. Merton’s Strain Theory explains how economic and occupational …

Beyond Extremism: Rethinking Anarchism In Contemporary Indonesian Security Discourse Through Anarchist Criminology, I Gusti Ngurah Aditia Tjandra Asmara

Jurnal Kriminologi Indonesia

This article examines how contemporary Indonesian security discourse increasingly frames anarchism through the categories of radicalism, extremism, and national security threats. Responding to the emergence of academic and security-oriented narratives that position anarchism as a form of anti-state extremism, this article asks how anarchism is represented and securitized within contemporary Indonesian criminological and security discourse. Using a qualitative critical-discourse analysis approach, this article draws upon perspectives from Anarchist Criminology and Cultural Criminology to examine the construction of anarchism within contemporary Indonesian security narratives. The findings demonstrate that anarchism is frequently reduced into a simplified and homogeneous category of extremism through …