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The Archon, 1951 Edition, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Jan 2026

The Archon, 1951 Edition, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A 1951 edition pamphlet called The Archon, an official organ of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.


The Archon, 1950 Edition, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Jan 2026

The Archon, 1950 Edition, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A 1950 edition pamphlet called The Archon, an official organ of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.


(((Qpie))) How To Read Qpie If You Are Trained In Physics, Teddy Burroughs Jan 2026

(((Qpie))) How To Read Qpie If You Are Trained In Physics, Teddy Burroughs

Defensive Publications Series

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The Grand Unified Theory (QPIE)

Perspective Is Everything – What we are Believing, Expecting and Feeling in Life Matters

(((QPIE)))How to Read QPIE If You Are Trained in Physics

How to Read QPIE If You Are Trained in Physics

A Technical Orientation Guide for Physicists, Information Scientists, and Systems Theorists

0. One-Paragraph Orientation (Read This First)

QPIE (Quantum Perspective Is Everything) is not a competing physical theory, nor a modification of quantum mechanics. It is a meta-scientific operator …


Method And Approach In Large Language Models For Complex Question Answering, Ravi Shanker Kumar Sinha, Shivam Mohan, Satyam Raj, Dheeraj Dhamija Jan 2026

Method And Approach In Large Language Models For Complex Question Answering, Ravi Shanker Kumar Sinha, Shivam Mohan, Satyam Raj, Dheeraj Dhamija

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to a method and system for enhancing the accuracy and flexibility of Large Language Models (LLMs) during complex question answering. The method involves identifying a plurality of decision nodes within the LLM's internal reasoning structure, each representing a point of ambiguity or multiple potential reasoning paths. The reasoning process is paused at each identified decision node to present contextually relevant options to the user. User input is received at these decision nodes, specifying preferences or additional data to guide subsequent reasoning. This input is integrated into the ongoing reasoning process of the LLM, dynamically generating a …


Self-Learning, Llm-Driven, Explainable, Privacy-Aware, Learning Agent For Intelligent Model Recommendations (Self-Llm-Xplainer), Rahul Gautam, Karankumar Hiteshbhai Patel, Harishkumar Sundarji Majithiya Jan 2026

Self-Learning, Llm-Driven, Explainable, Privacy-Aware, Learning Agent For Intelligent Model Recommendations (Self-Llm-Xplainer), Rahul Gautam, Karankumar Hiteshbhai Patel, Harishkumar Sundarji Majithiya

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for model recommendation, more particularly, a self-learning, LLM-driven, explainable, privacy-aware, learning agent for intelligent model recommendations (SELF-LLM-XPLAINER). The present disclosure suggests ingesting a dataset provided by a user via an online interface. Thereafter, the present disclosure suggests profiling the ingested dataset to generate standardized metadata. Subsequently, assessing the standardized metadata and sampled data values to detect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and to generate a privacy risk map. Upon generating the privacy risk map, the present disclosure suggests identifying a machine learning task corresponding to the dataset based on the standardized metadata …


Metabolic Phenotyping And Therapeutic Hierarchy For Dyslipidemia In Saudi Type 2 Diabetes, Ahmed A. Almohammadi, Mohammed W. Azuny, Abdulmannan A. Alem, Sarah F. Alsobhi, Muath H. Alqayidi, Rami O. Alharbi, Salem S. Alhubayshi, Duha W. Azouni Jan 2026

Metabolic Phenotyping And Therapeutic Hierarchy For Dyslipidemia In Saudi Type 2 Diabetes, Ahmed A. Almohammadi, Mohammed W. Azuny, Abdulmannan A. Alem, Sarah F. Alsobhi, Muath H. Alqayidi, Rami O. Alharbi, Salem S. Alhubayshi, Duha W. Azouni

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Aims: Dyslipidemia represents a critical cardiovascular risk factor in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet distinct metabolic phenotypes and their therapeutic implications remain inadequately characterized in Saudi populations. This study aimed to identify dyslipidemia phenotypes, establish therapeutic hierarchies, and examine metabolic determinants in Saudi T2DM patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study enrolled 406 T2DM patients at Madinah Diabetic Center, Saudi Arabia (August-December 2024). Comprehensive sociodemographic, clinical, lifestyle, and laboratory data were collected. Statistical analyses included cluster analysis for phenotype identification, multivariate linear regression for lipid determinants, and chi-square tests for categorical associations. Ethical approval was obtained from IRB-Madinah (H-03-M-84).

Results: Dyslipidemia …


Pyruvate Kinase M2: Function, Regulation And Targeting Therapeutics In Cancer, Nada M. Ali Jan 2026

Pyruvate Kinase M2: Function, Regulation And Targeting Therapeutics In Cancer, Nada M. Ali

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is a pivotal enzyme in glycolysis, catalyzing the conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) into pyruvate while generating ATP through substrate-level phosphorylation. Unlike other pyruvate kinase isoforms, PKM2 exhibits unique regulatory properties that allow it to switch between active tetrameric and less-active dimeric states, influencing both energy metabolism and biosynthetic pathways. PKM2 is widely expressed in tumors, where it plays a central role in metabolic reprogramming and cancer progression. Beyond its metabolic function, recent studies have identified non-canonical roles for PKM2, including its nuclear translocation and protein kinase activity, which influence gene expression, cell cycle regulation, and tumor …


Huda Fakhreddine V. University Of Pennsylvania Jan 2026

Huda Fakhreddine V. University Of Pennsylvania

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Dams And Rural Conflict: Evidence From Brazil’S Hydropower Expansion, Raphael Corbi, Chiara Falco, Luca J. Uberti Jan 2026

Dams And Rural Conflict: Evidence From Brazil’S Hydropower Expansion, Raphael Corbi, Chiara Falco, Luca J. Uberti

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

We estimate the impact of infrastructure investment on conflict using 163 hydroelectric dams in Brazil (2002–2022). Leveraging the staggered rollout of construction in a difference-in-differences framework, we find that dams trigger sharp, temporary surges in land invasions, water disputes, and homicides. These effects peak during construction and dissipate upon operation, suggesting they stem from the displacement process rather than the public good itself. Crucially, conflict is mediated by local institutions: violence occurs only where property rights are weak and displacement affects vulnerable smallholders. Our results demonstrate that without effective compensation, state-led modernization generates destabilizing redistributive shocks.


Cardozo Law News Brief: January 9, 2026, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law Jan 2026

Cardozo Law News Brief: January 9, 2026, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Briefs

Highlights from the January 9, 2026, Cardozo Law News Brief include:

  • Dean Melanie Leslie was named one of The National Jurist’s Most Influential People in Legal Education.

  • Professor Rebecca Ingber was quoted in The New York Times on the legality of proposed U.S. military involvement in Venezuela.

  • Professor Matthew Wansley commented in The New York Times on robotaxi safety concerns after a power outage stranded Waymo vehicles in San Francisco.

  • Professor Jessica Roth spoke to Bloomberg about the release of redacted Epstein-related DOJ files.

Faculty news includes:

  • Professor Michel Rosenfeld appeared on Canadian TV to discuss U.S. legal issues surrounding …


Urban Sprawl And Residential Carbon Emissions: Evidence From Indonesia And The Philippines, Yi Jiang, Taylor Lathrop, Alexander D. Rothenberg, Yao Wang Jan 2026

Urban Sprawl And Residential Carbon Emissions: Evidence From Indonesia And The Philippines, Yi Jiang, Taylor Lathrop, Alexander D. Rothenberg, Yao Wang

Center for Policy Research

This paper studies how neighborhood density affects residential carbon emissions, using detailed data from Indonesia and the Philippines. To address simultaneity, we instrument density with soil characteristics, and to address sorting, we control for community averages of observed characteristics. Unlike cities in developed countries, we find that density is positively correlated with residential energy use. After controlling for sorting, we find a precise null relationship between density and residential carbon emissions. Our results suggest that policies to control urban sprawl may not be successful in reducing residential carbon emissions in developing country cities.


Usc 462 West 141 Llc V. Richards Jan 2026

Usc 462 West 141 Llc V. Richards

All Decisions

In this nonpayment proceeding, the tenant moved for summary judgment, asserting the landlord was precluded from collecting rent under Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) § 302(1)(b) because the building was occupied contrary to its certificate of occupancy. The court granted the tenant's motion, taking judicial notice of HPD and OATH/ECB violations indicating unlawful combining of rooming units. The court confirmed that such violations prevent rent recovery and nonpayment proceedings for any unit, regardless of whether the unlawful occupancy directly relates to the tenant's apartment. The court also held that the MDL § 302 defense is not waivable and dismissed the landlord's …


Beverly Rivera V. Attorney General Pennsylvania Jan 2026

Beverly Rivera V. Attorney General Pennsylvania

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Gomez V. Gomez Jan 2026

Gomez V. Gomez

All Decisions

This licensee holdover proceeding, initiated by the landlord against family member tenants-at-sufferance, was dismissed by the Civil Court for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The landlord had sought to evict the tenants based on a 30-day notice under RPL § 228. However, the court ruled that Housing Court, operating under RPAPL Article 7, lacks jurisdiction over common law tenancies at sufferance, as Article 7 does not explicitly provide for such proceedings. The court emphasized that statutes in derogation of common law must be strictly construed. The decision directs the landlord to pursue an ejectment action under RPAPL Article 6 in …


Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Knox County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury. Jan 2026

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Knox County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

No abstract provided.


Exploring The Relationship Between Phonological Awareness And Adhd Symptoms In School-Aged Children, Nihal Hisham Abdelhamid, Mona Abdel-Fattah Hegazi, Dina Ahmed Elsayed Elrefaie Jan 2026

Exploring The Relationship Between Phonological Awareness And Adhd Symptoms In School-Aged Children, Nihal Hisham Abdelhamid, Mona Abdel-Fattah Hegazi, Dina Ahmed Elsayed Elrefaie

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the neurodevelopmental disorders which characterized by: inattention and impulsivity as well as apparent deficits in executive functioning and impulse control. Auditory-linguistic areas and primary reading skills as early literacy skills were found to be lower than normal in ADHD. Other researches considered that the reading difficulties are in the areas of fluency, comprehension, and sustained attention during reading tasks. The aim of the study is to evaluate the phonological awareness abilities skills in children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), being contributors for early reading acquisition. Phonological awareness (PA) is the precise recognition …


Frequency Of Autoimmune Primary Adrenal Insufficiency In Children And Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Randa Mohamed Darwish, Ayat Ibrahim Ghanem, Lamis Safwat Mubarak Jan 2026

Frequency Of Autoimmune Primary Adrenal Insufficiency In Children And Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Randa Mohamed Darwish, Ayat Ibrahim Ghanem, Lamis Safwat Mubarak

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic endocrine disorder of autoimmune origin with a predisposition to the development of further autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease). Although uncommon and frequently underdiagnosed, it can coexist with T1DM, causing life-threatening complications if undiagnosed. Aim To assess the frequency of autoimmune adrenal insufficiency in children with T1DM and its association with other autoimmune diseases. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 110 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and 100 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. All participants underwent a full clinical evaluation and laboratory testing, including serum cortisol, …


A Qualitative Study Of Medical Cannabis Policy For Multiple Sclerosis In Kansas And Colorado, Haydn Primrose Jan 2026

A Qualitative Study Of Medical Cannabis Policy For Multiple Sclerosis In Kansas And Colorado, Haydn Primrose

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Medical cannabis may alleviate symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), yet access to cannabis-based treatment (CBT) remains inconsistent across U.S. states. The research problem was that state policy variation and administrative implementation produce inequitable access and clinical uncertainty for individuals with MS and for clinicians and policymakers responsible for compliant care decisions. Existing literature on cannabis for MS primarily addresses symptom relief, including spasticity reduction, pain relief, and improved sleep quality; however, access policies vary by state. The purpose of this qualitative systematic review was to synthesize evidence on policy and administrative barriers shaping access to medical cannabis for MS …


An Examination Of Lysine Acetylation In The Context Of Bacterial Metabolism, Translation, And Regulation Of Gene Expression, Thomas Patrick Bank Jan 2026

An Examination Of Lysine Acetylation In The Context Of Bacterial Metabolism, Translation, And Regulation Of Gene Expression, Thomas Patrick Bank

Dissertations

Post-translational modifications are a critical tool bacteria employ to survive the challenges of microbial life. Acetylation continues to gain more recognition as a modification of unique importance because the sources of acetylation – acetyl-phosphate and acetyl-coenzyme-A – are critical metabolites associated with central carbon metabolism, acetate overflow metabolism and acetate assimilation. This suggests that acetylation, indelibly coupled to metabolic flux, integrates metabolic sensing with any cellular process or pathway where an acetylation alters the function of a protein. Intuitively, this makes sense. Of course, a bacterial cell would coordinate any cellular process closely with the amount of energy available to …


Rivertown Tci Lp V. Mark Stiffler Jan 2026

Rivertown Tci Lp V. Mark Stiffler

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Young Cho V. Prudential Insurance Co Of America Jan 2026

Young Cho V. Prudential Insurance Co Of America

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey


Capturing Sclera Anisotropy Using Direct Collagen Fiber Models: Linking Microstructure To Macroscopic Mechanical Properties, Fengting Ji, Xuehuan He, Frederick Sebastian, Mohammad R. Islam, Hannah Schilpp, Bingrui Wang, Yi Hua, Rouzbeh Amini, Ian A. Sigal Jan 2026

Capturing Sclera Anisotropy Using Direct Collagen Fiber Models: Linking Microstructure To Macroscopic Mechanical Properties, Fengting Ji, Xuehuan He, Frederick Sebastian, Mohammad R. Islam, Hannah Schilpp, Bingrui Wang, Yi Hua, Rouzbeh Amini, Ian A. Sigal

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Collagen fibers are essential to the mechanical behavior of soft tissues, including sclera. Conventional models often represent these fibers statistically, potentially missing crucial aspects of their role in tissue behavior. In this study, we expand on a direct fiber modeling approach that we recently presented based on explicitly representing the sclera long, interwoven fiber bundles. Specifically, our goal was to capture specimen-specific 3D fiber architecture and anisotropic mechanics of four ovine sclera samples (superior from Eye-1, temporal and superior from Eye-2, and temporal from Eye-3), each tested under five conditions: equi-biaxial (1:1) and four non-equi-biaxial (1:0.75, 0.75:1, 1:0.5, and 0.5:1). …


Landworks Evaluation 1 April 2024 To 31 March 2025: Generating A Harm Reduction And Desistance Community, Patricia Gray, Julie Parsons Jan 2026

Landworks Evaluation 1 April 2024 To 31 March 2025: Generating A Harm Reduction And Desistance Community, Patricia Gray, Julie Parsons

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

This year, LandWorks has experienced both highs and profound challenges. In July 2024, LandWorks won the Overall Award for Excellence at the Charity Awards — the most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. The judges highlighted LandWorks’ greatest achievement as “the way it built trust with its trainees and helped them rebuild their lives by understanding the experiences that led to their criminal behaviour in the first place.” Staff, trainees, and graduates were deeply proud of this recognition, which serves as a national endorsement of LandWorks’ accomplishments since its establishment in 2013. Alongside this success, the past twelve months …


Lung Epithelial And Alveolar Macrophage-Like Cell Interactions Significantly Modify Innate Responses To Bacterial Endotoxin With The Involvement Of Direct Cellular Contacts, Tnf-Α, Icam1 And Mcp-1, Connor Wood, Shagun Khera, Minjeong Woo, Vikram Sharma, Justyna Lopatecka, Frederic Coulon, Zaheer Nasir, Vincent Delorme, Simon K. Jackson, György Fejer Jan 2026

Lung Epithelial And Alveolar Macrophage-Like Cell Interactions Significantly Modify Innate Responses To Bacterial Endotoxin With The Involvement Of Direct Cellular Contacts, Tnf-Α, Icam1 And Mcp-1, Connor Wood, Shagun Khera, Minjeong Woo, Vikram Sharma, Justyna Lopatecka, Frederic Coulon, Zaheer Nasir, Vincent Delorme, Simon K. Jackson, György Fejer

School of Biomedical Sciences

Introduction: Lung alveolar macrophages (AMs) and epithelial cells form the first line of defense against inhaled pathogens. Their interactions strongly influence innate immune responses in the lung, yet the mechanisms underlying this cross-talk remain incompletely understood. Methods: In this study, we established a co-culture system using a primary model of AMs (MPI alveolar macrophage-like cells) and MLE-12 alveolar epithelial cells to investigate innate responses and cellular interactions during bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced TLR4 activation. Results: Cytokine and chemokine profiling revealed that co-cultures exhibited significantly enhanced proinflammatory responses to both LPS and TLR2 ligands—including IL-6, TNF-a, and MCP-1 secretion—compared with mono-cultures. Strikingly, …


A Study Of The Impacts Of Infusing Data Analysis And Research In An Interdisciplinary Environmental Economics Course, Sean P. Macdonald Jan 2026

A Study Of The Impacts Of Infusing Data Analysis And Research In An Interdisciplinary Environmental Economics Course, Sean P. Macdonald

Numeracy

This paper explores the impacts of introducing quantitative literacy skills in an interdisciplinary Environmental Economics course typically taught as an issues and policy course without a quantitative component. The study examines the effects of infusing an engaging, student-selected data collection and analysis assignment on students' quantitative reasoning skills, as well as their interest in and attitudes about data analysis and quantitative information. Using data gathered from a set of pre- and post-assessment questions designed to measure changes in quantitative reasoning skills and attitudes, the findings point to significant attitudinal impacts, gains, but smaller, insignificant gains in quantitative reasoning skills.


Quantitative Reasoning In Calculus Iii: Advancing Student Engagement, Confidence, And Aspirations At An Hsi, Tanvir Prince Jan 2026

Quantitative Reasoning In Calculus Iii: Advancing Student Engagement, Confidence, And Aspirations At An Hsi, Tanvir Prince

Numeracy

This study examines the impact of integrating Quantitative Reasoning (QR) into a Calculus III course at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) on student engagement, confidence, and aspirations. The course is offered at Hostos Community College in the South Bronx. It incorporated QR-focused projects on economic inequality, environmental pollution, and access to healthcare. These projects allowed students to apply advanced calculus concepts to real-world social issues. A pre- and post-survey design was employed to assess changes in students’ mathematical confidence, perceptions of relevance, and career and educational goals. Results showed statistically significant gains in confidence and in the belief that advanced math …


Toward Fairer And More Equitable Numeracy Measurement: Improvements To The Quantitative Reasoning For College Science Assessment, Vonna L. Hemmler, Isaac Rosenthal, Kate Follette, Catherine Sarosi, Erin Galyen, Sanlyn Buxner, Jackson Carter, Samantha Maynard, Sarah Bunnell Jan 2026

Toward Fairer And More Equitable Numeracy Measurement: Improvements To The Quantitative Reasoning For College Science Assessment, Vonna L. Hemmler, Isaac Rosenthal, Kate Follette, Catherine Sarosi, Erin Galyen, Sanlyn Buxner, Jackson Carter, Samantha Maynard, Sarah Bunnell

Numeracy

Numeracy has become an increasingly important 21st-century skill that, due to the relationship between math and science, is often formally developed at the college level in general education science courses. These courses serve a diverse group of students, many of whom have historically experienced science teaching, curriculum, and assessment on the margins. The well-documented biases of assessments in particular against Individuals of Color (IoC) have inspired us to approach numeracy for social justice in our work from this angle, and in this paper, we detail our efforts to revise our validated numeracy assessment to ensure it more fairly and equitably …


A Prescription For Ineffective Notice In Mhealth, Tatyana Norman-Webler Jan 2026

A Prescription For Ineffective Notice In Mhealth, Tatyana Norman-Webler

Akron Law Review

No abstract provided.


Reconnect Or Disconnect?: Using Technology To Address Loneliness And Social Isolation For Aging Adults And Its Regulation, Laura C. Hoffman Jan 2026

Reconnect Or Disconnect?: Using Technology To Address Loneliness And Social Isolation For Aging Adults And Its Regulation, Laura C. Hoffman

Akron Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Tough Triangle Between Pbms, Erisa Preemption, And State Laws, Brendan Mohan Jan 2026

The Tough Triangle Between Pbms, Erisa Preemption, And State Laws, Brendan Mohan

Akron Law Review

No abstract provided.