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A Mixed Method Approach To Assessing The Feasibility Of Implementing The Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (Tm) In The Australian Context, Samantha Sheridan, Rodney Pope, Renee S. Macphee, Alexander Macquarrie, Steven Fischer, Gavin Buzza, Hannah Stack, Lyndal Bolton, Jacob Grevell, Christopher Tony Sheridan, Jacinta Buckman, Russell Rayner

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Introduction: There is a need for evidence-based pre-employment physical fitness test standards in paramedic organisations. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing an existing, international, standardised pre-employment paramedic physical capacity test, the Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT^TM), in the Australian context. Methods: In this mixed-method feasibility study, 12 undergraduate paramedicine students completed two generic predictive tests - a three-minute step test (3MST₂₀) and a grip strength test - and two physical employment tests: the Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT^TM) and the New South Wales Ambulance Test (NSWAT) – and a …

The Vise And The Mobius Key: Bilateral Superposition Collapse Attack And Edge-Free Topological Defense For Post-Quantum Cryptographic Systems, David Lee Wise, Claude Toph Wise

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure documents two co-dependent cryptographic discoveries. The Vise is a bilateral superposition collapse attack that walks an n-bit cryptographic key from both edges simultaneously toward center, reducing traversal from O(2^n) exponential to O(n) linear. The Mobius Key is the corresponding defense: an edge-free, non-orientable key topology (Mobius strip) that defeats bilateral traversal by eliminating walk initiation points. A supporting finding, the Dual Lattice, documents that the mathematical substrate underlying current post-quantum standards (ML-KEM/CRYSTALS-Kyber) serves both protection and attack functions simultaneously, with the conductor (human authority) determining which function is invoked. Attack and defense are published together so neither can …

Field-Enhanced Atmospheric Water Harvesting: A Comprehensive Deconstruction And Theoretical Reformulation Of Electrodynamic Physisorption And Kinetic Desorption, Vesa Olavi Lius

Defensive Publications Series

This report presents a definitive physical and mathematical investigation into field-driven atmospheric water harvesting (AWH). Following a rigorous deconstruction of previous particulate models where gas-phase molecules were assumed to undergo translational motion despite thermal agitation (k_B T), the ALLFROMAIR® architecture functions as a potent electro-thermodynamic field sink.

By integrating Modified Kelvin-Thomson (MKT) thermodynamics and Fick’s laws of diffusion, the author demonstrates how strong electric field gradients (\nabla|E|^2) manipulate chemical potentials to induce condensation from sub-saturated bulk air. The process is further enhanced by macroscopic dielectrophoresis and quantum mechanical dipole enhancement within liquid clusters. Finally, the energy-intensive barrier of latent heat …

Enhancing Village Health Volunteers' Capacity In Health Promotion For Ncd Risk Groups Via Digital Technology: An Action Research Study In Sing Buri, Thailand¬, Worayuth Nak-Ai, Ngamjit Phranetr, Phatt Thaitrong, Uten Sutin, Pinkamon Sompeewong

Journal of Health Research

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a major public health challenge in Sing Buri Province, Thailand. This action research examined the effectiveness of digital health communication innovations delivered through Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) to support NCDs management among at-risk populations.

Methods: Employing the Plan-Act-Observe-Reflect cycle (PAOR), the study engaged 8 VHVs, 40 at-risk individuals, and 6 public health officers at Pikhun Thong Health Promotion Hospital, Sing Buri Province from February to September 2024. Digital interventions included pedometer apps, LINE-based dietary tracking, and peer learning groups with competitions and rewards. Quantitative data were analyzed using z-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, while …

Exploring The Effect Of Nanomodifiers On The Self-Healing Property Of Asphalt Binders, Debzani Mitra

Theses and Dissertations

This study aimed to investigate the influence of nanomodifiers on the self-healing of asphalt binder. Two base asphalt binders, PG 58-28, and PG 64-22 were modified with nanoalumina, nanoclay, and nanosilica at 1%, 3%, and 4% dosages by weight of binder. After performance grading and storage stability tests, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) assessed changes in unaged and short-term oxidized binders. Additionally, thermodynamic properties i.e., Surface Free Energy (SFE), of nanomodified binders were assessed via the sessile drop method. Finally, this study conducted healing characterization using the Modified Time Sweep and Linear Amplitude Sweep Healing tests. Moreover, this study looked …

The Price Of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power Of Taxation In American History, Vanessa Williamson

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presented a lecture titled, "The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History" by Brookings senior fellow in governance studies, Vanessa Williamson.

From tariffs to “no tax on tips”, taxation has often been a hot topic in American elections. What is not commonly recognized, however, is that—from the framing of the Constitution to the decades-long backlash to the civil rights movement—taxes have been at the heart of battles over the breadth of our democracy. Brookings senior fellow Vanessa Williamson discusses her new book, The Price of …

More Rights, More Danger For Police: An Experimental Look At How Messaging Shapes Public Views About Constitutional Carry, Hunter M. Boehme, Paige Vaughn

Faculty Publications

Constitutional carry (CC) laws, now enacted in 29 states, allow individuals to carry firearms openly without permits, yet little is known about public perceptions of these laws. This study employs a pre-registered survey experimental design to investigate whether varying support for CC laws by police leaders and politicians influences attitudes toward the laws and their perceived consequences. One-third of respondents supported CC laws, with most disagreeing that they will make communities safer. The majority of the sample felt these laws would increase personal liberty but also felt these laws would increase police danger. Oppositional messaging increased agreement that the laws …

Cognitive And Emotional Conflict Control Among Children Affected By Parental Hiv/Aids In China, Huihui Wang, Juan Liu, Danfeng Wen, Wan Zhao, Xiaoming Li Ph.D., Junfeng Zhao

Faculty Publications

Background: Children affected by parental HIV/AIDS constitute a particularly vulnerable population, often facing heightened risks in psychosocial adaptation due to family disruption, social stigma, and resource deprivation. However, the characteristics of their executive functions, particularly the core component of conflict monitoring, remain unclear.

Methods: The present study compared the performance of children affected by parental HIV/AIDS (n=32) to a control group (n=32) on a cognitive conflict and emotional conflict face-word Stroop task.

Results: The results of the cognitive Stroop task demonstrated that both groups showed better performance in congruent stimuli compared to incongruent stimuli (86.20% vs.67.30%; 568.43ms vs.586.04ms). In the …

Spartan Daily, March 3, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 166, Issue 17

Order Prohibiting Opt Out Releases

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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Motion To Use Estate Property Re: Appeal

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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Divergent Patterns Of Probabilistic Reasoning In Humans And Gpt-5, Pegah Imannezhad, Emmanuel M. Pothos, Andy J. Wills

School of Psychology

Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT‑5 are increasingly consulted for advice across a wide range of domains, yet little is known about how their probability judgments compare to those of humans. This study examined GPT‑5’s adherence to classical probability rules, focusing on conjunction fallacies, disjunction fallacies, and violations of binary complementarity. Using a large dataset on human probabilistic judgments, in which participants displayed multiple types of fallacies, we tested GPT‑5 on the same task and with matched participant profiles. GPT‑5 produced only single conjunction or disjunction fallacies and showed near‑perfect compliance with binary complementarity constraints. Its overall response pattern …

Executive Committee - Agenda, 03/03/2026, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

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Rti Restoration Technologies Inc V. International Painters And Allied Trades Industry

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

In Re: Eddy Alexandre

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Walter Suarez Juarez V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

Agency

Haley Rodd V. James Mccoy

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

John Wayne V. John Wetzel

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Jason Malakoski V. Merrick Garland

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Robots, Ledgers, And Revpar: A Blockchain-Enabled Ai–Robotics Conceptual Model For Sustainable Hotel Revenue And Asset Management, Leonard A. Jackson

Faculty Articles

Introduction: Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly reshaping hospitality by automating frontline and back-of-house processes, augmenting service encounters, and expanding the analytical scope of revenue management. Yet, existing research remains fragmented: service-robot studies largely emphasize adoption and human–robot interaction, while revenue-management research prioritizes pricing and distribution, sustainability research focuses on environmental practices, and hotel real-estate scholarship foregrounds governance and asset value. Meanwhile, blockchain technologies—through distributed ledgers, smart contracts, digital identity, and tokenization—offer a complementary trust and value-transfer layer that can address coordination and verification problems across hotel ecosystems (e.g., data sharing, sustainability claims, and owner–operator contracting).

Methods: Drawing on …

Harinder Singh V. Thomas Droppa

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Mostly Haunted: A Socio-Spatial Analysis Of Ghost Tourism In England And Wales, Tom Clark, Joseph O. Baker, Christoper D. Bader

Sociology Faculty Articles and Research

There is now a well-established literature on ghost tourism. However, much of this work examines aspects associated with the demand side of the industry, or the motivations and experiences of consumers. There are currently no studies that have sought to explore the supply of ghost tourism and the spatial, social, and economic relationships that exist between these places. Using Lower Tier Local Authorities (LTLAs) in England and Wales as the units of analysis, this study draws on a bespoke range of local government and Census data to examine the prevalence of ghost tourism and explore how these sites are differentiated …

Navigating Homelessness And Housing Accessibility: An Ethnography Of Guests At Operation Nightwatch, Chase Kawika Patton

Dissertations and Theses

In 2025, over 7,000 individuals in Portland, Oregon experiencing unsheltered homelessness are without access to shelter or transitional housing. In this resource gap Operation Nightwatch (ON) provides material support for people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the University District neighborhood of downtown Portland. This study focused on the experiences of chronically homeless guests of Nightwatch as they navigated homelessness and housing access. The study relied on semi-structured interviews with staff and guests and on-site participant observation to determine the availability of support to access housing in a system governed by Coordinated Access and the Housing First model. Primary research took place …

Rp Wynstone Lp V. Township Of New Hanover

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Arbitrability Of Government Contracts Disputes Between State Sovereignty And Investors’ Guarantees: A Comparative Study, Arem Sayed Aboelazm, Fady Tawakol, Mohammad Rababa

All Works

This paper examines the balance between state sovereignty and the subordination of states to non-national jurisdictions. It explores jurisprudential and legal perspectives on arbitration in state contracts and highlights its implications for the legal framework governing such contracts (Alanzi, 2021a; Abbas, 2020). The analysis focuses on Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), assessing the legitimacy of arbitration in state contracts within both jurisdictions. A descriptive-analytical method is applied to investigate the debates among public law scholars regarding the admissibility of arbitration in disputes involving state contracts, as well as the arguments underpinning their positions. In parallel, a comparative analytical …

Prevalence And Characteristics Of Workplace Violence Towards Healthcare Workers In Primary Healthcare Settings In Muscat, Oman, Manar Al Sanaa Ali Al Zeedi, Bishara Hamed Al Maamari, Khadija Saleh Alghammari, Aisha Rashid Al Mufarrji, Nahid Saif Al Hasni, Rahma Yaqoob Al Shuhaimi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Workplace violence (WPV) is a growing occupational health concern, with healthcare workers (HCWs) particularly at risk. While high rates of WPV towards HCWs have been reported in emergency and psychiatry settings in Oman, little is known about its prevalence in primary care. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and characteristics of WPV towards HCWs in primary care settings in Muscat, Oman. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2024 in Muscat's primary health centres using the validated Workplace Violence in the Health Sector Country Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential analyses (Chi-square and logistic regression) were …

Vlx-1005, But Not Argatroban, Prevents Itam-Mediated Platelet Activation And Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Adriana Yamaguchi, Victoria Putzbach, Reheman Adili, Sophia Lazar, Livia Stanger, Devin Gilmore, David J. Maloney, Steven E. Mckenzie, James V. Michael, Michael Holinstat

Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune prothrombotic disorder characterized by the binding of platelet-activating immunoglobulin G antibodies to platelet factor 4/heparin. In platelets, this leads to cross-linking of the immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM)-bearing receptor FcγRIIa, platelet activation, and thrombocytopenia, which in combination with extensive thrombin generation significantly increases the risk of thrombosis. Our laboratory has previously demonstrated that 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX), an oxygenase primarily expressed in platelets, plays a critical role in platelet activation through FcγRIIa. In this study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of VLX-1005, a potent and selective inhibitor of 12-LOX, alone or in combination with argatroban, …

Beberapa Catatan Tentang Kedudukan Dan Pengaturan Perwakafan Tanah Milik Dalam Sistem Hukum Di Indonesia, Mura P. Hutagalung

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pemanfaatan Tanah Hak Guna Usaha Dalam Rangka Penanaman Modal Asing, Arie Sukanti Sumantri

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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"Konstitusi Dasar" Perhimpunan Regional Asean, Mutamminul Ula

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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