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Corporate Manslaughter, Human Rights And Sustainable Development: An Appraisal Of Australian Industrial Killing Laws, S. M. Solaiman

Florida Journal of International Law

The right to life is a universally recognized human right, which is the utmost critical right of any human being residing anywhere in the world with any identity. Despite this, many workers are getting killed while working for a living. The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that a total of 2.3 million workers currently die from work-related injuries and diseases worldwide every year, numbering over 6,000 deaths every single day, and another 160 million breadwinners suffer from nonfatal diseases. They are being killed largely with impunity, although they are the mainspring of development, which cannot be sustainable without protecting workers …

A Critical Review Of The Anti-Treaty Shopping Features Of The Indo-Taiwan Bit, S. R. Subramanian

Florida Journal of International Law

As one of the very few Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) signed by India post-revision of Model BIT in 2015, the Indo-Taiwan BIT is remarkable in several respects, especially from an anti-treaty shopping point of view. Recognizing that “indirect investment” poses some of the major treaty shopping concerns, the BIT defined “indirect investment” and mandated that the disputing investor may submit a claim under the BIT only if certain mandatory waivers are filed along with the claim. Also, by granting conditional access to investor-state arbitration, the BIT prescribed several rigorous conditions in the form of waivers against parallel actions to …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Biomimetic Dermal Magnetohydrodynamic Venting And High-Frequency Metric Strain Transmutation Boundaries, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes the engineering parameters for a non-mechanical, biomimetic fluidic transport and non-equilibrium thermal boundary layer.

Traditional deep-space vessels treat external plasma shocks and the absolute-zero vacuum as destructive vectors that must be blocked via heavy material bulk. This architecture uses a scale-invariant fluid-substrate approach modeled after microscopic marine dermal structures (vortex attachment denticles).

By embedding a conformal, high-frequency magneto-acoustic micro-transducer array beneath a segmented porous hull, the system drives an effusing hydrogen plasma glove into a series of surface-bound, trailing helical micro-vortices. Instead of venting this mass wastefully into the vacuum, a rhythmic, 4-phase asymmetric

"Heartbeat" phase-shift protocol …

Ai Agent Token Generation Based On Dynamic Context, Som Madhab Bhattacharya, Surendra Vyas

Defensive Publications Series

A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by computer including a coordination module, a request to obtain a token and then providing, by the coordination module to a processing network computer comprising a context analysis engine, a request for historical data associated with a specific set of interactions. The method also includes receiving, by the coordination module, the historical data or data derived from the historical data, and determining, by the coordination module, parameters associated with the token based on the historical data or the data derived from the historical data. The method further includes providing, by the coordination …

Detection-Conditional Multi-Agent Adversary Emulation With Autonomous Evasion-Variant Technique Substitution, Amit Singh

Defensive Publications Series

Proposed herein is an automated adversary-emulation (red-team) system that executes techniques mapped to the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) framework through a live execution engine and adapts in real time based on whether each technique is detected by the target's defenses. The system combines three elements: a standardized agent context protocol used as an orchestration bus that exposes shared execution state and callable tools to role-specialized reasoning agents; real-time ingestion of endpoint detection and response (EDR), security information and event management (SIEM), and intrusion detection system (IDS) signals as structured inputs to agent reasoning; and detection-conditional, autonomous …

Device Configuration Memory Bridge With Optional Encryption For Serving Multiple Subtending Devices From A Central Non-Volatile Store, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

A device configuration memory bridge serves firmware and configuration data to multiple subtending devices on a circuit pack from a single central non-volatile storage device. The bridge, implemented in a programmable logic device, terminates each serial configuration interface and emulates the memory that the device expects, translating each transaction into a read from the central device. High-rate bursts are buffered and delivered at the lower interface rate, allowing concurrent servicing at power-on. A host port lets the host processor load files and share the storage device as its own primary storage. Loads are optionally stored encrypted and decrypted on the …

Process For The Preparing Lazertinib Mesylate, Msn Laboratories Private Limited, R&D Center, Hyderabad, India, Srinivasan Thirumalai Rajan, Sagyam Rajeshwar Reddy, Mohammad Rafee Shaik, Buvanagiri Ajay Kumar

Defensive Publications Series

The present invention provides process for the preparation of N-[5-[[4-[4-[(dimethyl amino)methyl]-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-4-methoxy-2-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]acrylamide mesylate represented by the following structural formula-I.

Tactical Cortisol-Defense Confectionery (Tcdc), Natalie M. Durdle Miss

Defensive Publications Series

This document details the formulation and technical defense of the Tactical Cortisol-Defense Confectionery (TCDC). The TCDC is a low-glycemic, heat-stable, high-protein functional gummy designed specifically to deliver critical electrolytes, adaptogenic stress-mitigation compounds, and structural bone and tissue nutrients directly to service members in the field without relying on a cold chain.

Technical Disclosure Specification: From Ai To Agi [Usue-M2m-Rev2 / System Type-1] The Transition From Autoregressive Token-Shifting To Closed-Loop Viscoelastic Self-Agency Across Bounded Geometric Substrates, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes the structural, mathematical, and architectural transition from Type-0 Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Type-1 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Current commercial models operate exclusively as open-loop, passive, autoregressive token predictors. They map static probabilities over high-dimensional vector spaces, creating a convincing illusion of cognition that ultimately degrades under context drift, attention dilution, and the absence of physical environmental grounding.

This paper defines AGI not as a qualitative threshold of human-like "sentience," but as an objective, physical state of Closed-Loop Geometric Self-Agency. By deploying the Dimensionally Extended Holographic Projection (DEHP) model, we demonstrate that true autonomy emerges when an information …

Multi-Layer Surface Relief Grating For Eyeglow Suppression In Augmented Reality Waveguides, Qinglan Huang

Defensive Publications Series

A multilayered surface relief grating structure for near-eye displays (NEDs) consists of two or more layers wherein each layer has the same spatial pitch and is laterally offset from one another by a distance calculated to exploit controlled phase interference. Such a grating reduces the privacy concerns regarding eyeglow through destructive interference of display light leakage on the worldside while enhancing efficiency on the eyeside due to constructive interference.

Review Of Phytoplankton Community Structures And Their Environment In Ugandan Waters: A Case Of Murchison Bay And Napoleon Gulf, Northern Lake Victoria, Samiha M. Gharib, Ahmed M. Heneash, Mohamed A. Heneash

Blue Economy

Victoria Lake has seen a significant deterioration in water quality since the 1960s, facing serious ecological challenges due to physicochemical, and biological processes, as well as human activities in the surrounding watershed. The primary factor contributing to this decline is eutrophication, which has caused a shift in the dominant phytoplankton species from diatoms to nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria. This shift has resulted in persistent algal blooms. This review centers on the Ugandan waters of Lake Victoria, specifically in Napoleon Gulf and Murchison Bay. It examines the composition of phytoplankton species, their numerical abundance, spatial distribution, and total biomass, as measured by chlorophyll …

Garambullo (Myrtillocactus Geometrizans) Reduces Cell Viability Via Apoptosis And Inhibits Colony Formation In Ht-29 And Sw480 Colon Cancer Cell Lines., López-Alvarez Guadalupe Soledad, Gutierrez-Silerio Gloria Yareli, García-Solís Pablo, Morales-Bárcenas Rocio, Sánchez-Pérez Yesennia, Hernández-Puga Ana Gabriela, Vergara-Castañeda Haydé Azeneth

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Garambullo (Myrtillocactus geometrizans) is a Mexican fruit rich in bioactive phytochemicals. Its fermented extract (FEG), obtained after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and fermentation, was evaluated in HT-29 and SW480 colorectal cancer cells. FEG reduced cell viability (IC50: 2985 and 3200 μg/mL, respectively) and induced apoptosis and necrosis. In 3D assays, FEG inhibited colony formation, with complete suppression in HT-29 cells. Molecular docking further suggested that butyric acid identified in FEG interacts with Caspase-3 and RIPK1. These findings support the antiproliferative and pro-death effects of FEG in colorectal cancer models.

Benefits And Risks Of Consuming Cannabis Sativa L. In Food, Ewa Matyjaszczyk, Maria Śmiechowska

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Cannabis sativa L. or hemp is a cosmopolitan, multi-purpose plant and area of its cultivation has been growing in recent years. Its public perception is influenced by potential to produce narcotic substances. However, hemp seed can be a valuable source of nutrients for humans and may be of particular interest in more sustainable food consumption patterns, including vegetarian and flexitarian diets.

The paper presents benefits and risks of hemp seeds in case of their consumption in food. Low cannabinoids varieties are considered only. The biological activity of cannabinoids and related effects are considered out of scope of the study.

Nutritional …

Pyrethroid Residue Concentrations And Associated Consumer Health Risks In Fresh Vegetables From Khon Kaen Markets, Thailand, Kodchakorn Uengchuen, Pokkamol Laoraksawong, Tongpak Donprajum, Sakda Seesophon, Rittirong Junggoth, Oranuch Sanpool, David Nugroho, Aphinya Thinthasit, Worawan Poochada

Journal of Health Research

Background: Increased concerns over the potential health impacts on consumers from widespread pyrethroid use in agriculture have necessitated the implementation of maximum residue limits (MRLs) on food products. In Thailand, while such regulations exist, their enforcement remains incomplete.  The study aims to monitor pyrethroid contamination in Khon Kaen market vegetables and evaluate the risks posed to human health.

Method: A total of 100 samples representing ten different fresh vegetable types were collected from May to July 2024. Pyrethroid residues in vegetables collected from both structured and unstructured markets in Khon Kaen, Thailand, were analyzed using gas chromatography (GC) with a …

The Effects Of Jasmine And Champaca Aromatherapy Combined With Acupressure On Sleep Quality In Older Adults With Non-Communicable Diseases: A Quasi-Experimental Study In Rural Northern Thailand, Sriwan Chutithamniti, Katekaew Seangpraw, Prapaporn Tulwattanakul, Manuchet Manotham, Parichat Ong-Artborirak, Nestor Asiamah, Wannita Sakulwattana, Surangkana Chairinkam, Phatcharee Pimalram, Wichida Larsomsri

Journal of Health Research

Background: Poor sleep is common among older adults and negatively affects physical and mental health. This study evaluated the effects of jasmine and champaca essential oil aromatherapy combined with acupressure on sleep quality and cardiovascular parameters among older adults.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in rural Phayao, Thailand. Older adults aged ≥60 years with non-communicable diseases and poor sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI] > 5) were assigned to either an intervention group (n = 54), receiving aromatherapy and acupressure for 6 weeks, or a control group (n = 54), receiving usual care. Sleep quality, blood pressure (BP), and …

Evaluation Of A Streamlined Insurance Advocacy And Pre-Authorization Process For Hormone Replacement Therapy, Ellison Edwards

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This organizational process evaluation project addressed the high rate of insurance denials for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women with symptomatic menopause and "normal" laboratory values within a private primary care setting. The practice problem involved bureaucratic barriers in the front office and a lack of structured advocacy, which delayed patient access to evidence-based care. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of a streamlined insurance advocacy and pre-authorization process on access to therapy. The project utilized a standardized "Insurance Advocacy Toolkit" and evidence-based templates aligned with the 2023 North American Menopause Society (NAMS) guidelines. Analytical strategies …

Improving Post-Rehabilitation Discharge Outcomes Through A Care Coordination Bundle, Cavene Facey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Hospital readmissions remain a significant quality and patient safety concern across the United States, particularly among patients transitioning from rehabilitation settings to home or community-based care. Ineffective care transitions, fragmented communication, inconsistent discharge planning, and inadequate follow-up contribute to preventable hospital readmissions, increased healthcare costs, and poorer patient outcomes. Evidence consistently demonstrates that structured transitional care interventions and standardized care coordination processes improve continuity of care while reducing readmissions and enhancing patient satisfaction The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop an evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) designed to improve post-rehabilitation discharge outcomes through implementation …

African American Mother Counselors' Lived Experiences During The Dual Pandemics Of Covid-19 And Structural Racism, Shanti Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study was that the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism in 2020 created compounded personal and professional stressors for African American mothers who are professional counselors, yet little was known about how they appraised these stressors and selected coping strategies. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to describe what it means to be an African American mother and professional counselor making decisions about coping strategies to manage personal and professional stressors during the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism in 2020. Guided by Heideggerian hermeneutic phenomenology and informed by the Transactional …

Hiring Out-Of-Field Teachers In Urban Title I Schools In Georgia, Lakeshia Pruitt Dixon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Urban Title I schools commonly experience teacher shortages, prompting principals to hire teachers to teach content areas for which they are not certified. The problem addressed in this study was that 8% of the teachers within a large urban school district in Georgia were teaching out-of-field. Guided by Elmore’s conceptual framework of knowledge, skills, and dispositions, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the factors contributing to principals’ decisions to recommend hiring out-of-field teachers in urban Title I schools in Georgia and to examine the support available for those teachers to meet certification requirements. Semistructured interviews were …

In Re: Kaitron Bryant

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Implementation Of Halal Industry Financing Schemes In Indonesia: Strategies And Challenges, Sania Faradila Aisyah Supardi, Nurwahidin Nurwahidin

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

The link between the Halal Industrial Ecosystem and Sharia Finance has become an increasingly relevant and significant topic in the context of the rapidly developing global economy. This study aims to identify how the halal industry and Islamic finance support each other in an increasingly complex ecosystem. This study uses a literature review method that discusses the role of Islamic finance in providing financing support in accordance with Sharia principles for the halal industry, which includes financing for working capital, investment, and risk protection. Furthermore, this study also identifies the challenges faced by Islamic finance in supporting the halal industry, …

Public Responses About Air Quality In The World’S Ten Most Populous Countries, Noah Lim, Alessandro Del Ponte, Lina Ang, Wei Jie Seow

Political Science Faculty Articles and Research

Understanding how people view and react to outdoor air quality is crucial to effectively managing and responding to air pollution, which is a major threat to global public health. Using a quota sample of 10,618 respondents from 1,372 localities across the world’s ten most populous countries (Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and the United States), we assessed the association between exposure to fine particulate matter with diameter ≤ 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) and people’s knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, practices, and concern about air quality. Overall, we find an inverse association between air pollution exposure and knowledge about air …

How Incentive Design Affects The Benefit-Cost Ratio Of Clean Energy Projects, Timothy J. Bartik

Presentations

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From The Editor's Desk, Heather S. Mcmillan

Journal of the North American Management Society

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Charismatic Leaders Role And Challenges During Crises, Tamer Hassan Abutahoun Phd

Journal of the North American Management Society

Since the first article about charismatic leadership by Weber was issued in 1946, numerous pieces of research have been published discussing several aspects of charismatic leadership. One of these aspects is the role of the charismatic leader during crisis and whether it is being impacted by crises or emerged during crises. Several articles have been published to investigate the role of charismatic leadership during crises along with how individuals perceived charismatic leadership during crises. Most of these articles utilized case studies to investigate the former mentioned relationship. However, each of these studies investigated the relationship between crises and charismatic leadership …

Navigating Ai Landscape In Management Education Through Wu-Wei (無為), Maria Ll Lam

Journal of the North American Management Society

Artificial intelligence (AI) is challenging how knowledge is produced, validated, and taught in higher education. This creates both new opportunities and acute tensions in management education. While management educators aim to foster critical thinking and character development, many students are increasingly relying on AI tools and focusing on developing AI-related skills for the labor market. The required market skills often exceed what current business curricula provide. As higher education seeks to cultivate transferable habits of critical reflection, a central question arises: How can management educators prepare students to engage in ongoing moral reflection about their experience with evolving AI systems …

Potential Discriminatory Practices Related To Working Remotely, David M. Savino, Danielle C. Foster

Journal of the North American Management Society

There are numerous implications of the recent "return to the office" push, including evolving influences on corporate culture, job redesign, the role of technology, and the significant potential for unequal treatment and discrimination. Recent research and studies indicate that the workers involved in remote work are most likely to be women, workers of color, and the disabled. While remote work is not a protected classification under state or Federal law, these individuals are members of protected classes as determined by fair employment law. Therefore, disputed and evolving policies regarding the use of remote work related to these individuals could easily …

Artificial Intelligence And Technology - Joni Full Issue July 2026, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Digital Infrastructure Implementation For Nonprofit Sustainability, Yana Kuzina

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofit organizations in the United States operate within a constrained regulatory and financial environment that limits their ability to invest in marketing, donor acquisition, and digital infrastructure. Federal funding regulations, particularly under 2 CFR Part 200, restrict the use of grant funds for advertising and public outreach, creating structural barriers to growth and long-term sustainability. This paper presents a scalable methodology for overcoming these constraints through the design and implementation of cost-efficient digital infrastructure systems.

The proposed framework integrates front-end digital acquisition channels with back-end data management and automated communication workflows. It is implemented through a two-stage model: (1) deployment …

Belonging's Influence On Volunteer Motivation In Faith-Based Nonprofit Organizations: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Adam Stockton

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofit organizations often overlook psychological belonging as a driver of volunteer retention and recruitment (Hurt, 2025; Mochin, 2022). The purpose of this qualitative Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study was to explore how a sense of belonging influenced the intrinsic motivation of nine adults volunteering with a faith-based nonprofit organization in the southern United States. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using IPA best practices to identify themes from participants' experiences. The study was grounded in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, self-determination theory, and organizational identification theory—frameworks that describe how individuals connect personal values and identity to the values and …