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Penanganan Sengketa Di Sebuah Nagari Minangkabau Satu Studi Kasus, Keebet Van Benda Beckman

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pertanggungjawaban Terhadap Delik-Delik Ekonomi, Prof. Dr. A. Zainal Abidin F., S.H>

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Tribological Properties Evaluation Of Powdered Pentaclethra Macrophylla Pod And Gum-Arabic For Brake Pad, I. Iloabachie, A. Nwankwo, C. Ogbu

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study evaluated the tribological properties of an eco-friendly brake pad. Pentaclethra macrophylla pod was pulverized into powder form and sieved. Two particle sizes of 150 μm and 210 μm were obtained after sieving, and the sieved particles were divided into two portions, with one portion carbonized and the other uncarbonized. The brake pad composite was produced by varying the composition of powdered reinforcement in the order of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 wt.%. The formulation was poured into a metal mould 50 × 50 × 8 mm3, placed in a hot platen press at a temperature of about …

Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete: Iraqi Steel Slag As A High-Performance Aggregate For Improved Strength And Durability, Riyam Jaddana, Hussein Jaber

Engineering and Technology Journal

The construction industry’s reliance on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) contributes significantly to CO₂ emissions and resource depletion. Geopolymer concrete (GPC) offers a sustainable alternative, but natural aggregates (NAs) still harm the environment. This study investigates recycled coarse steel slag aggregate (RCSA), a metallurgical byproduct, as a partial replacement (10, 20, 30, and 40% by volume) for natural coarse aggregate (NCA) in metakaolin-based GPC. The geopolymer paste was formulated with optimal molar ratios of 3.65 for SiO₂/Al₂O₃, 2.9 for sodium hydroxide/ sodium silicate, and 0.62 for water/metakaolin. Results showed that incorporating RCSA enhances both mechanical and physical properties of GPC. Optimal …

Experimental And Numerical Investigation Of The Influence Of Relative Density On The Behavior Of Ring Footings On An Inclined Surface, Huda Ghanim, Saad Al-Wakel, Zeena Samueel

Engineering and Technology Journal

Ring footings are a crucial foundation type for supporting large and tall structures, as they enhance structural stability, mitigate the risk of overturning, and resist lateral forces. Compared with conventional circular foundations, ring footings also provide savings in construction materials and overall cost. This study examines the behavior of ring footings with radius ratios of n = 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75. The models consist of steel footings with a thickness of 50 mm and an area of 2200 mm², placed on granular sandy soil with a dried unit weight of 16 kN/m³ and a relative density of 50%. The footings …

Tire Contact Pressure Effects On Stress Responses Of Scaled Models Of Geotextile-Reinforced Flexible Pavements Over Weak Subgrade, Nawal Salman, Hasan Joni

Engineering and Technology Journal

Flexible pavements constructed over weak subgrades are subjected to premature failure due to excessive stress and deformation. Actual Tire contact pressure significantly affects the performance of flexible pavement. Geosynthetic reinforcement is used to overcome these issues. In this study, physical models with a (1/3) scale were used to investigate the effect of tire contact pressure on geotextile-reinforced flexible pavements over weak subgrades. Three pavement sections were studied: Control (unreinforced), Base-Surface reinforced with a non-woven geotextile, reinforced at the middle depth of the asphalt layer. Repeated axle loads were applied at three contact tire pressures of 480, 560, and 690 kPa, …

Moment-Curvature Relations Of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete-Encased Cfst Beams, Raad Abdulkhudhur, Hussein Al-Quraishi, Mohammed Elwi

Engineering and Technology Journal

A concrete-filled steel tube surrounded by external concrete is a composite element known as a concrete-encased concrete-filled steel tube (CFST). This composite element is used in multi-story buildings, large-span constructions, bridges, and underground transit stations. This research examined the curvature behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete-encased CFST beams. Eight concrete-encased CFST beams and one conventional beam were subjected to four-point loads during testing. The factors examined were shear connection, section size, CFST ratio, outer concrete compressive strength, compressive strength of concrete inside the steel tube, steel fiber content, and unfilled steel tubes. Curvature is an important factor that determines the adequacy of …

A Comparative Study Of Viscoelastic Characteristics In Polymer Composite With Respect To The Damping Performance And Structural Behavior, Rafal Hameed

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study systematically investigates the viscoelastic characteristics and damping performance of polymer composites, examining the interplay between filler morphology, matrix-filler interactions, and structural behavior. The purpose is to understand and predict how different fillers influence key viscoelastic properties to enable tailored composite design. Methods and Key Findings: Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and forced vibration tests were used to characterize temperature- and frequency-dependent viscoelastic properties, including storage modulus (E′), loss modulus (E′′), and damping factor (tanδ). Key results demonstrate distinct effects: Spherical calcium carbonate increased stiffness (E′) by 45% at 15 wt% loading but restricted damping (tan δ) due to agglomeration-induced …

A Review Of Smart Actuation Technologies In Modern Mechatronic Systems, Ivan Gorial

Engineering and Technology Journal

Smart actuation has transformed mechatronics over the past six years by harnessing materials that turn heat, electricity, magnetism, or light into finely tuned motion. Our survey of developments from 2019 to 2025 reveals clear trade-offs: electro-active polymers can stretch beyond 200% but operate at roughly 30% efficiency, whereas piezoelectric devices achieve over 95% efficiency with displacements under 0.1%. Ionic polymer–metal composites and magnetorheological actuators strike the best balance for precision work, delivering about 50% stroke at 60% efficiency. Real-world examples show that packing tiny shape-memory alloy bundles into soft exosuits grants sub-millimeter accuracy without sacrificing comfort, and that materials capable …

Investigation Of Machining Performance In Ecdm Of Al6061-Sic-B4c Hybrid Composites, Safa Lafta, Abbas Ibrahim

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study investigates the machining performance of the Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) process on a hybrid composite material comprising Aluminum 6061 reinforced with 6% silicon carbide (SiC) and 6% boron carbide (B4C). Experiments evaluated the effects of electrolyte concentration, voltage, pulse-on time, and pulse-off time on Material Removal Rate (MRR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR), and Surface Roughness (SR). Taguchi analysis and ANOVA highlighted the significant influence of these parameters on machining outcomes. The optimal MRR (0.113 g/min) was achieved at 20% electrolyte concentration, 40V, 150 µs pulse-on time, and 25 µs pulse-off time. The best TWR (0.007 g/min) occurred at …

Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis For The Verification And Parametric Study Of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened In Compression Zone To Improve Ductility By Using Abaqus, Dunyazad Assi

Engineering and Technology Journal

Ductility is an important mechanical property of concrete structures, in tensile members, as it is the property that allows the structural member to deform plastically long before the failure point. To increase the deformation period of the beams, i.e., the ductility of failure. In the current paper, four reinforced concrete beams were modeled and compared using nonlinear finite element analysis. Reinforced concrete beams are developed and analyzed by using ABAQUS commercial software. Nonlinear material behavior, as it relates to steel reinforcing bars and plain concrete, is simulated. The effect of the change of the concrete compressive strength in the upper …

Investigation Of Fe3o4 Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Co-Precipitation Coated With Chitosan, Peg, And Folate For Targeted Paclitaxel Delivery In Fibrosarcoma Treatment, Adawiya Haider, Sharafaldin Al-Musawi, Rusul Al-Obaidy, Azhar Haleemd, Mohammed Al-Hindawi, Bakr Taha

Engineering and Technology Journal

Magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using a straightforward co-precipitation method from Fe2+/Fe3+ salt solutions as starting materials. This method was optimized to control particle size and morphology, resulting in highly magnetic NPs with crystallite sizes ranging from 20 to 70 nm. The synthesis process involved magnetic stirring at 700 rpm at room temperature, yielding approximately 5 mg of Fe3O4 powder. Structural characterization via X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the stoichiometric composition and particle dimensions. To enhance functionality, the Fe3O4 NPs were coated with chitosan (Cs), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and folic acid (FA), and loaded with the anticancer drug paclitaxel (PTX), …

Enhancing Network Quality Of Experience Based On Artificial Neural Networks, Ali Mohammed, Rana Ghani

Engineering and Technology Journal

In modern networking, ensuring both Quality of Experience (QoE) and Quality of Service (QoS) is paramount due to the increasing demand for efficient, reliable, and high-performance networks. With the surge in data traffic, traditional network management techniques often struggle to maintain optimal service levels, particularly in addressing challenges such as packet loss, excessive delay, and jitter. This paper presents an approach that integrates an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) into a multi-level queuing system, combined with Weighted Round Robin (WRR) scheduling, to address these persistent issues effectively. The key innovation lies in the dynamic and intelligent adaptation of network resource allocation …

Design And Analysis Of Reconfigurable Filters Employing Varactor And Pin Diodes, Salah Mahdi, Mithaq Raheema, Raaed Hammed

Engineering and Technology Journal

This work presents a comprehensive and comparative study on reconfigurable/tunable microstrip filters, aiming to analyze and understand the impact of varactors, PIN diodes, lumped capacitors, and inductors on the overall filter performance. The study begins by thoroughly classifying reconfigurable microstrip filters based on their reconfigurability functions and the utilization of varactors or PIN diodes. The investigation delves into the influence of varactors and PIN diodes on the performance parameters of microstrip filters. The analysis includes key aspects like center frequency tunability, bandwidth adjustment, and signal attenuation. Additionally, the impact of these reconfigurable elements on insertion loss and return loss is …

Metaheuristic Algorithm For Parametric Optimization Of Liquid Nitrogen Pumping In Hydrocarbon And Allied Fluids Piping Systems, S. Isaac, C. Kadurumba, H. Ugwu, F. Abam

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study applied a population-based metaheuristic algorithm to optimize liquid nitrogen pumping in hydrocarbon and allied fluids piping systems to ensure optimal process efficiency, minimize energy consumption, and minimize operational costs without extensive computational tasks while considering uncertainties and variability. Liquid nitrogen pumping in hydrocarbon and allied fluids piping systems involves a heat and mass transfer process where by liquid nitrogen flows from the storage tank to the pump unit and is converted to the gaseous state in an integrated heat exchanger. The continuous high pressure from the triplex reciprocating pump pushes the gaseous nitrogen to the hydrocarbon and allied …

The Physical World Of The Greeks, Samuel Sambursky

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

London : Routledge and Paul, 1956.

Call#: Q127.G7 S313 1956

Contains underlining and marginalia

PDF information: 17 pages - 5.7MB

Documents On German Foreign Policy, 1918-1945, From The Archives Of The German Foreign Ministry., AuswäRtiges Amt Germany

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1949-< 1983>

Call #: JX691 .A45

Contains underlining and marginal lining

PDF information: 31 Pages - 12MB

Evaluating The Interpolation Techniques For Completing The Soil Data And Mapping Jazan City, Saudi Arabia, Using Gis, Ehab Sabi, Mahmoud Abdelrahim Abdelgiom

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

The goal of the study is to determine which of the chosen interpolation techniques is optimal for forecasting soil characteristics in unmeasured areas for infrastructure and building projects. The study also incorporates geotechnical data from 23 regional boreholes with the UNESCO soil classification system developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The mapping and accuracy of different interpolation techniques were assessed using ArcGIS 10.4. Additionally, Spline, Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW), Kriging, Natural Neighbor, and Radial Basis Functions are used to assess the precision and efficacy of several interpolation techniques. The investigation's conclusions showed that the ``natural neighbor'' strategy was …

Civil Liability In Airbnb Transactions And The Legal Gaps In Consumer Protection In Vietnam, Tuan Ngoc Tran

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

The rapid growth of the collaborative or sharing economy has posed numerous challenges to traditional legal systems, particularly in relation to short-term accommodation. As a decentralized, intermediary platform, Airbnb raises complex legal issues concerning the allocation of civil liability, enforceability of contracts, and mechanisms for consumer protection. In the context of Vietnamese law, where there is a lack of clear regulatory frameworks to govern digital platforms, consumers risk having their rights infringed without effective legal remedies. The article focuses on three core issues: the legal classification of hosts on Airbnb, the enforceability of clickwrap contracts, and the cross-border enforceability of …

Section Iii -- College Of Liberal Arts Policies And Procedures (Updated 03/02/2026), All Faculty

Faculty Handbooks

No abstract provided.

Spectroscopy And Photochemistry Of The Astrochemical Molecules Sicp And Alcp, Vincent J. Esposito, Tarek Trabelsi, Rebecca Firth, Ryan C. Fortenberry, Joseph S. Francisco

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Through characterization of the electronic excited-state topology, linear-SiCP is predicted to be photostable in the UV region, whereas linear-AlCP is predicted to undergo photodissociation to form Al+CP products after absorption of light in the 200–250 nm range, representing a catalytic process for freeing aluminum molecules from a solid dust grain. Both SiCP and AlCP are predicted to have electronic transitions with large absorption cross sections (∼10^–17 cm²) and to undergo fluorescence from bound excited states. The total electronic absorption spectrum is provided to inform electronic spectroscopy experiments. Silicon (SiC) and aluminum (Al₂O₃) dust …

Faculty Senate Agenda March 2, 2026, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• 3:00 Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes February 2, 2026
• 3:05 University Business
• 3:20 Faculty Senate Business
• 3:35 Report
• Parking and Transportation
• 3:40 Information
• EPC Report - February 5, 2026
• 4:00 Old Business
• 4:05 New Business
• Special Faculty Forum
• Adjourn: 4:30 pm

Founding Mothers: How Women Shaped The American Revolution, Rosemarie Zagarri

Rondel V. Davidson Endowed Lecture Series

This talk discusses the legal and political status of women prior to the American Revolution, followed by a discussion of their activities and mobilization in support of the American Revolution. Particular attention is paid to specific women such as Phillis Wheatley, Esther DeBerdt Reed, and the women of New Jersey who were allowed to vote under the NJ Constitution of 1776.

Pursuing Social Progress: The Question Of Orientation, Keith Hankins, Ryan Muldoon, David Wiens

Philosophy Faculty Articles and Research

We examine the “problem of social change”, focusing on whether efforts should be oriented toward long-term ideals or piecemeal improvements. We analyse the trade-off between these approaches: pursuing ideals may require short-term sacrifices, while incremental changes may hinder realizing an ideal. We introduce an analytical framework for structuring thought experiments that can provide traction on these issues, and present two implementations that provide baseline insights and motivate further research. We conclude with suggestions for extending our framework in ways that can yield insights that can guide our choice of orientation.

Jax Animal Behavior System (Jabs), A Genetics-Informed, End-To-End Advanced Behavioral Phenotyping Platform For The Laboratory Mouse., Anshul Choudhary, Brian Q Geuther, Thomas J. Sproule, Glen L Beane, Vivek Kohar, Jarek Trapszo, Vivek Kumar

Faculty Research 2026

Automated detection of complex animal behavior remains a challenge in neuroscience. Developments in computer vision have greatly advanced automated behavior detection and allow high-throughput preclinical and mechanistic studies. An integrated hardware and software solution is necessary to facilitate the adoption of these advances in the field of behavioral neurogenetics, particularly for non-computational laboratories. We have published a series of papers using an open field arena to annotate complex behaviors such as grooming, posture, and gait as well as higher-level constructs such as biological age and pain. Here, we present our integrated rodent phenotyping platform, JAX Animal Behavior System (JABS), to …

March 2 Elections, Census & Redistricting Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

No abstract provided.

Jax Animal Behavior System (Jabs), A Genetics-Informed, End-To-End Advanced Behavioral Phenotyping Platform For The Laboratory Mouse., Anshul Choudhary, Brian Q Geuther, Thomas J. Sproule, Glen L Beane, Vivek Kohar, Jarek Trapszo, Vivek Kumar

Faculty Research 2026

Automated detection of complex animal behavior remains a challenge in neuroscience. Developments in computer vision have greatly advanced automated behavior detection and allow high-throughput preclinical and mechanistic studies. An integrated hardware and software solution is necessary to facilitate the adoption of these advances in the field of behavioral neurogenetics, particularly for non-computational laboratories. We have published a series of papers using an open field arena to annotate complex behaviors such as grooming, posture, and gait as well as higher-level constructs such as biological age and pain. Here, we present our integrated rodent phenotyping platform, JAX Animal Behavior System (JABS), to …

Graduate Council Minutes 2026-03-02, Northern Illinois University

Graduate Council Archives

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Korean Words In The Oed: Race, Gender, And The Modern English Speaker, Elaine W. Chun

Faculty Publications

This article examines representations of the Modern English Speaker of Korean (MESK) in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), as lexicographers listened to and documented the language of this figure over the past century. I show that, until the early twenty-first century, the most salient type of MESK was the Koreanist, a white, masculine expert on and translator of Korean, the language of a racial other. By contrast, more recent Korean entries, influenced by the global spread of hallyu, have invoked the Korea Fan, a figure that potentially unsettles longstanding ideologies of language, race, and gender. I …

Du Journal De Deuil À L’Œuvre De Sépulture : « Lo » (Thanassis Vassiliou, 2021-2025), Marie Martin

Regards

After his mother’s death in 2017, Thanassis Vassiliou returned to Greece and began filming. The instinctive act of recording aimed both to come to terms with the now definitive absence in places still filled with memories, and to document his own reactions, attempting to preserve them even if he could not fully understand them. These filmic notes could perhaps, later on, allow another perspective, according to the dynamic that Antoine Compagnon aptly analyzed as paradoxical in relation to Barthes’s Mourning Diary: “mourning and narrative are antinomic, but [...] only narrative [...] is capable of expressing the experience of mourning, …