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Body Language In Social Interactions: Patterns Of Nonverbal Behavior, Caleb Roten, Ivelina Naydenova

Journal of Counseling and Psychology

A two-part study was conducted on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of nonverbal behavior to investigate the factors that influence physical movement. The qualitative aspects of nonverbal behavior were investigated by testing the effects of academic anxiety on the amount of body language mirroring produced by a population of collegiate honors students. The honors students were induced with varying levels of academic anxiety based on groups, and were recorded to determine the quality of their movements in relation to stress level. To test the quantitative aspects, a broad range of participants was collected and assessed on their demographic variables, emotional …

Scalability Matters: Overcoming Challenges In Instructglm With Similarity-Degree-Based Sampling

Defensive Publications Series

Large Language Models (LLMs) have demonstrated strong capabilities in various natural language processing tasks; however, their application to graph-related problems remains limited, primarily due to scalability constraints and the absence of dedicated mechanisms for processing graph structures. Existing approaches predominantly integrate LLMs with Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), using GNNs as feature encoders or auxiliary components. However, directly encoding graph structures within LLMs has been underexplored, particularly in the context of large-scale graphs where token limitations hinder effective representation. To address these challenges, we propose SDM-InstructGLM, a novel instruction-tuned Graph Language Model (InstructGLM) framework that enhances scalability and efficiency without relying …

Contextual Explanation Of Local Differences On Digital Map User Interface, Florian Hartmann, Matthew Sharifi

Defensive Publications Series

Different regions of the world have different regulations, e.g., related to driving, parking, etc. as well as different social norms, e.g., tipping, acceptable use of a mobile device on public transport, etc. Such differences can trip up travelers when they are in unfamiliar locations. This disclosure describes techniques to automatically determine via offline processing by a large language model (LLM). The differences are stored in a database and are used to surface proactive contextual alerts to users at appropriate times by explaining relevant differences between rules or norms at their current location and their typical location. The LLM can be …

Implicit Graph Neural Networks With Flexible Propagation Operators

Defensive Publications Series

Due to the capability to capture high-order information of nodes and reduce memory consumption, implicit graph neural networks have become an explored hotspot in recent years. However, these implicit graph neural networks are limited by the static topology, which makes it difficult to handle heterophilic graph-structured data. Furthermore, the existing methods inspired by optimization objectives are limited by the explicit structure of graph neural networks, which makes it difficult to set an appropriate number of network layers to solve optimization problems. To address these issues, we propose an implicit graph neural network with flexible propagation operators in this paper. From …

Halo: Heterophily-Aware Label-Free Ordering For Unsupervised Graph Fraud Detection

Defensive Publications Series

Graph fraud detection (GFD) has rapidly advanced in protecting online services by identifying malicious fraudsters. Recent supervised GFD research highlights that heterophilic connections between fraudsters and users can greatly impact detection performance, since fraudsters tend to camouflage themselves by building more connections to benign users. Despite the promising performance of supervised GFD methods, the reliance on labels limits their applications to unsupervised scenarios; Additionally, accurately capturing complex and diverse heterophily patterns without labels poses a further challenge. To fill the gap, we propose a Heterophily-guided Unsupervised Graph fraud dEtection approach (HUGE) for unsupervised GFD, which contains two essential components: a …

Biochar-Based Filtration And Barrier Systems For Urban Stormwater Treatment, Krishna R. Reddy

Stormwater Drainage Conference

Conference that deals a wide range of issues dealing with stormwater drainage. Professor Krishna Reddy of University of Illinois Chicago presented an invited talk titled "Biochar-Based Filtration and Barrier Systems for Urban Stormwater Treatment"

The Tax Adviser, Volume 11, Number 2, February 1980, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Author Index, 12 Months Ended January 1980, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Tax Trends, E. S. Linett

Tax Adviser

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Accountant-Advisor In Treasury’S Office Of Tax Legislative Counsel, Kenneth F. Thomas, William R. Stromsem

Tax Adviser

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Tax Clinic, Steve Braun

Tax Adviser

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How To Obtain An Investment Credit For Rehabilitated Buildings, Philip W. Sandler

Tax Adviser

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The Tax Adviser, Volume 11, Number 1, January 1980, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Author Index, 12 Months Ended December 1979, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Subject Index, 12 Months Ended December 1979, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Tax Trends, E. S. Linett

Tax Adviser

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A Neuromorphic Spike-Based System For Real-Time Behavioral Anomaly Detection In Saas And Self-Hosted Environments, Marcel Witt

Defensive Publications Series

This publication introduces NeuraSentry™, a neuromorphic anomaly detection framework inspired by biological spike-based learning and synaptic plasticity. It combines competitive vector detectors, temporal spike traces, and retroactive learning signals to detect evolving behavioral fraud and insider threats in both SaaS and on-premise systems. Key innovations include sparse activation using cosine similarity, HDBSCAN-based meta-neuron clustering, and delayed reward modulation modeled after dopamine and serotonin systems. NeuraSentry delivers adaptive, explainable, and scalable behavioral threat detection, without relying on labeled training data or fixed rules. This work establishes prior art to prevent overly broad patents in the field of neuromorphic security analytics.

Functional Handle Taper And Nesting Mold For Dispenser - Compatible Cutlery, Northstar Maintenance Management Inc. Dba Compostitall.Com

Defensive Publications Series

This publication discloses the functional geometry of a tapered handle for compostable cutlery that enables consistent stacking and dispensing in tab-compatible or gravity-fed dispensers. This design has been in commercial use since approximately 2017 and is currently offered under the Forever Free brand. No claim of original invention is made; this disclosure is intended to serve as prior art.

Tax Clinic, William T. Diss

Tax Adviser

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Going Concern Value Reexamined, Lawrence H. Danzig, Robert A. Robison

Tax Adviser

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What Is A Partnership Liability And How Is A Partner’S Share Determined?, W. E. Seago, Jerome S. Horvitz

Tax Adviser

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Integrating Values In Dutch Music Copyright: A Q Methodology Study, Nerko Hadziarapovic, Pascal Ravesteyn, Marlies Van Steenbergen

Communications of the IIMA

This research investigates the integration of stakeholders' values into the digital frameworks of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) within the Dutch music copyright system. Utilizing Q methodology, the study captures diverse perspectives from composers, lyricists, publishers, and CMO representatives on values, value tensions, norms, and system requirements. A pilot study with four experts tested data collection methods and refined the study design for a larger, follow-up study involving 30 participants. Preliminary findings, based on factor analysis of participant rankings of 30 statements, reveal two distinct perspectives: one focused on "Fairness and Accountability," emphasizing trust-building and equitable treatment, and the other on …

Brand Awareness The Case Study Was Applied To Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd In Saudi Arabia, Soumaya Kaakour, Pierre Mouawad

Al Jinan الجنان

This paper examines the factors affecting brand awareness in Saudi Arabia Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd. An electronic survey was distributed to 203 employees. The results indicated a positive correlation between credibility and brand awareness, while a negative correlation between the following variables (social media, influencer, E-wom) and brand awareness. These results imply that companies like Nesma & partners should not rely on social media, influencers, and E-wom to reach brand awareness. Future research is needed to investigate more factors affecting brand awareness in construction companies

The Extent Of The Effectiveness Of Electronic Management In The Educational Process From The Point Of View Of Students Of Northern Border University, Tahani Al-Anazi

Al Jinan الجنان

The study aims to identify the conceptual framework of electronic management in contemporary educational thought, including the features of the educational process at the Northern Border University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in order to determine the definition of the reality of the educational process in the light of the use of electronic management. The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach in order to obtain specific results, using the data collection tool (questionnaire) for a stratified random sample of university students amounting to 1343 students. The study resulted in that students can use all activities electronically, with some weaknesses …

The Western Position On The Palestinian Cause, Souha Kassem

Al Jinan الجنان

The European positions on the Palestinian cause varied between clarity and ambiguity. For example, Britain’s position was transparent and clear towards Israel regarding the necessity of implementing international resolutions regarding Jerusalem and the territories occupied in 1967. On the other hand, there were other statements saying that Jerusalem is an unresolved issue that must be negotiated, and this is what the majority of European union countries have adopted, through a statement regarding their categorical refusal to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and to acknowledge the lands of Jerusalem are occupied territories, and to resolve the dispute over them …

Educational And Legal Implications Of Determining The Age Of Marriage In Light Of Sharia And Law, Samira Zaiim

Al Jinan الجنان

There is no doubt that research to determine the age of marriage and the eligibility of suitors is one of the most important issues in our society, especially in recent times which have seen a significant increase in underage marriage, in order to face any exploitation that these underage girls could suffer from, whether at the hands of their parents or by others, because this has harmful effects on all levels: health, psychological, social, etc.

The latest amendment made by the Supreme Islamic Sharia Council in Lebanon on the age of marriage raised awareness among Lebanese society to take precautionary …

القيادة الإبداعية لدى جامعة الاستقلال وعلاقتها بالميزة التنافسية من وجهة نظر طلبة الدراسات العليا فيها. Creative Leadership At Al-Istiqlal University And Its Relationship To Competitive Advantage From The Point Of View Of Its Postgraduate Students, مها محمد صوالحي

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة إلى تعرف القيادة الإبداعية في جامعة الاستقلال وعلاقتها بالميزة التنافسية من وجهة نظر طلبة الدراسات العليا فيها، وقد استخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي الارتباطي، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (179) طالباً وطالبة في جامعة الاستقلال في مدينة أريحا تم اختيارهم بالطريقة العشوائية وبواقع (101) طالب و (78 ) طالبة، وتمثلت أداة الدراسة التي طورتها الباحثة لهذا الغرض باستبانة لقياس درجة القيادة الإبداعية وعلاقتها بتحقيق الميزة التنافسية مكونة من (45) فقرة، تناول الجزء الأول القيادة الإبداعية أربعة مجالات هي(الأصالة، المرونة، حل المشكلات، الطلاقة) واشتملت على (26) فقرة، والجزء الثاني الميزة التنافسية تناولت أربعة مجالات هي(الاعتماد على التكنولوجيا، خدمة المجتمع، البحث العلمي، …

درجة إسهام الملل الأكاديمي في التنبؤ بالتوتر النفسي لدى المراهقين بسلطنة عمان. The Degree To Which Academic Boredom Contributes To Predicting Psychological Stress Among Adolescents In The Sultanate Of Oman, مصلح مسلم المجالي, ندى عبد الله بيت فاضل

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة إلى معرفة مدى مساهمة الملل الأكاديمي في التنبؤ بالتوتر النفسي لدى المراهقين في سلطنة عمان. تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي على عينة مكونة من 522 طالبا (106 ذكور، 416 إناث). وأظهرت النتائج ارتفاع مستويات الملل الأكاديمي على مستوى المقياس العام وأبعاده الفرعية (طرائق التدريس، المحتوى التعليمي، طرائق التقويم). في حين كان التوتر النفسي متوسطاً في المجالين المعرفي والنفسي، ومنخفضاً في المجال الفسيولوجي. كما وجدت علاقة ارتباطية موجبة عند مستوى الدلالة (0,05) بين الملل الأكاديمي والتوتر النفسي. وظهرت فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين الجنسين لصالح الإناث في أبعاد المحتوى التعليمي وأساليب التقويم للملل الأكاديمي، ولم تظهر في أساليب التدريس. …

مستوى الإبداع الإداري لمديري المدارس الثانوية بمحافظة الزرقاء ومعوقات تطبيقه. The Level Of Administrative Creativity Among Secondary School Principals In Zarqa’S Governorate And The Obstacles To Its Implementation, إسراء أحمد الخوالدة, ريم محمد صايل الزعبي

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

الملخص: هدفت الدراسة إلى الكشف عن مستوى الإبداع الإداري لمديري المدارس الثانوية بمحافظة الزرقاء ومعوقات تطبيقه من وجهة نظرهم، واعتمد المنهج الوصفي لملائمته لأغراض الدراسة. وللإجابة عن أسئلة الدراسة الثلاثة، صُممت استبانة تكونت من (41) فقرة موزعة على مجالين، الأول: يقيس مستوى الإبداع الإداري لمديري المدارس الثانوية والمجال الثاني يكشف معوقات تطبيقه. وبعد التحقق من صدق وثبات أداة الدراسة، وزعت الأداة على عينة الدراسة التي اختيرت بالمعاينة القصدية وتكونت من (37) مديرا ومديرة وهم يمثلون مجتمع الدراسة ايضا. وأظهرت النتائج وجود مستوى مرتفع للإبداع الإداري في المدارس الثانوية من وجهة نظر مديري المدارس في محافظة الزرقاء. كما أظهرت النتائج …

قيادة الصراع التنظيمي لدى مديري المدارس الثانوية في دولة الكويت في ضوء القيادة التشاركية من وجهة نظر المعلمين والمعلمات., عيد مناحي الدماك, خالد علي السرحان

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

أُجريت الدراسة لتعرف واقع قيادة الصراع التنظيمي لدى مديري المدارس الثانوية في دولة الكويت في ضوء القيادة التشاركية، والكشف عن الفروق الفردية في استجابة العينة بحسب متغيرات الدراسة (الجنس، المؤهل العلمي، سنوات الخبرة)، وتم الاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتكون مجتمع الدراسة من جميع المعلمين والمعلمات في المدارس الثانوية في الكويت، وتم اختيار عينة عشوائية من مجتمع الدراسة تكونت من (734) معلماً ومعلمة، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم إعداد استبانة لقياس واقع قيادة الصراع التنظيمي لدى مديري المدارس الثانوية في دولة الكويت في ضوء القيادة التشاركية من وجهة نظر المعلمين والمعلمات مكونة من (40) فقرة، وزعت على أربعة أبعاد، هي: تفويض …