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Gomez V. Thomas

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The Appellate Division; First Department; affirmed an order granting the tenant's motion for attorneys' fees. The landlord's counsel had refused to proceed with a deposition; erroneously insisting that the seven-hour limit under 22 NYCRR 202.20-b excluded time for breaks. The court held that a practical reading of the rule includes breaks within the seven-hour limit; as excluding them would promote unprofessional behavior and obstruct depositions. Thus; the landlord's counsel's refusal to continue was deemed frivolous under 22 NYCRR 130-1.1; making the award of sanctions for the tenant's costs appropriate. An appeal regarding the rescheduled deposition was dismissed as moot.

Committee Meeting Minutes 10-14-25, Unk Student Government

Committee Meeting Minutes

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Probabilistic Data Linkage To Study The Epidemiology Of Unintentional Fatal Drowning In A Large Metropolitan Region, Linh Nguyen, Sandra Mckay, Shaila Zaman

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: It is difficult to study the epidemiology of drowning at the regional level because of multiple data sources, many of which have a high degree of unstandardized and missing data. We aimed to link multiple datasets to identify demographics and geographic locations of unintentional fatal drowning in a metropolitan region and compare linked data with vital statistic data.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included unintentional drowning fatalities among persons of all ages in metropolitan Houston between 2016 and 2022. Probabilistic linking was used to link multiple datasets and geographical mapping to identify drowning locations. The effectiveness of data linkage was …

Enhancing Imbalanced Data Augmentation: A Comparative Study Of Ganified-Smote And Latent Factor Integration, Rusma Anieza Ruslan, Nureize Arbaiy, Pei-Chun Lin

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

One such serious problem in machine learning (ML) is imbalanced datasets. Minority class samples are usually sparse but hold significant meaning. The model can become biased toward the majority class due to unbalanced class distribution. This results in fraudulently high accuracy without being able to detect minority cases. This bias is also most perilous in critical applications, where ignoring minority cases can be highly destructive. To overcome this problem, the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) is one of the most widely used. SMOTE creates balanced class distribution by interpolating between existing minority samples. It creates samples that are too close …

2025-10-14 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from October 14, 2025.

Corrected Amicus Brief Filed By Amici Curiae Law Professors In 25-11612 & 25-11821, William Snape, Delicianna Winders, Patrick Parenteau, Christopher Courchesne, Hope Babcock, Holly Doremus, Paul Boudreaux, Oliver A. Houck, Zygmunt J.B. Plater, Michelle Benedict Nowlin, Daniel Rohlf

Amicus Briefs & Court Filings

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES: Whether the district court's injunction requiring FDEP to cease Endangered Species Act-violating conduct, obtain an incidental take permit before it continues with the conduct, and implement reasonable protective measures violates principles of cooperative federalism, the Tenth Amendment, or the anti-commandeering doctrine.

Generative Modeling For Interpretable Anomaly Detection In Medical Imaging: Applications In Failure Detection And Data Curation, Austin H Castelo, Olubunmi C Lebimoyo, Aashish C Gupta, Joshua P Yung, Paul E Kinahan, Clifton D Fuller, Eugene J Koay, Bruno C Odisio, Ankit B Patel, Kristy K Brock

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

This work aims to leverage generative modeling-based anomaly detection to enhance interpretability in AI failure detection systems and to aid data curation for large repositories. For failure detection interpretability, this retrospective study utilized 3339 CT scans (525 patients), divided patient-wise into training, baseline test, and anomaly (having failure-causing attributes—e.g., needles, ascites) test datasets. For data curation, 112,120 ChestX-ray14 radiographs were used for training and 2036 radiographs from the Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center for testing, categorized as baseline or anomalous based on attribute alignment with ChestX-ray14. StyleGAN2 networks modeled the training distributions. Test images were reconstructed with backpropagation and …

An Architecture Ph-Unet-Mask Based On Multi-Task Joint Learning: Exploration In Real-Time Segmentation Of Concrete Corrosion, Xu Miao, Yuxi Zhao

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

Pixel-level segmentation of corrosion-induced damage in underground reinforced concrete (RC) structures is crucial for structural health monitoring but remains challenging due to complex backgrounds and the need for real-time models suitable for on-site inspections. To address these limitations, this paper introduces PH-UNet-Mask, a lightweight multi-task deep learning architecture designed for robust damage segmentation in challenging underground environments. The proposed model integrates Haar wavelet downsampling (HWD) within its encoder to preserve crucial edge details and employs a Parallel Channel-Spatial Attention (PCSA) module to adaptively refine feature representation by explicitly modelling spatial-channel dependencies. A key innovation is a multi-task joint learning framework …

Enhancing The Pozzolanic Reactivity Of Bauxite Refinery Residue For Cementitious Applications Through Calcination Treatment, Pukar Siwakoti, Jaya Acharya Nepal, Salim Barbhuiya, Bamdad Ayati

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

Bauxite refinery residue (BRR), a byproduct of alumina production, has significant potential for applications in the construction industry due to its favourable chemical composition and abundant availability. However, its use as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) is limited by its low pozzolanic reactivity. This study investigates the pozzolanic reactivity of BRR through both indirect and direct methods. BRR was used to replace Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) at 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% by weight. Mortar compressive strength was tested at 3, 7, and 28 days, while pozzolanic reactivity was directly assessed using the modified Chapelle test. BRR characterisation …

Enhancing The Durability Of Concrete Structures Through Digital Twins And Advanced Numerical Simulation, Tetsuya Ishida, Yuya Takahashi

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

This study applies a digital twin–based multi-scale and multi-physics simulation framework for durability assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The framework integrates thermo-hygro-chemical and structural analyses using DuCOM–COM3 to capture time-dependent deterioration processes such as fatigue and corrosion, and to assess their effects on structural performance under realistic environmental and loading conditions. Two case studies illustrate the methodology. The first addresses the fatigue behaviour of RC bridge slabs under moving wheel loads in both dry and wet environments. Numerical simulations reproduced field-observed deterioration patterns, including top-surface disintegration in wet conditions, and led to the development of a simplified predictive equation …

Influence Of Superabsorbent Polymer On Workability, Strength, And Shrinkage Of Mortars With Plain And Slag-Cement Binders, Chibueze Sylvester Ajuonuma, Raikhan Tokpatayeva, Jan Olek, Kendra Erk

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

As the global construction industry moves toward more environmentally responsible solutions, achieving both durability and sustainability goals in cement-based materials has become increasingly important. One of the main challenges in this effort is to effectively and economically achieve the desired levels of workability and strength of sustainably designed mixtures, controlling their early-age shrinkage, which can reduce long-term performance and service life. This study explores the integration of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), a promising internal curing agent, into plain and slag-cement mortar systems made with Type IL cement to enhance their dimensional stability while promoting sustainability. The experimental program evaluates mortars modified …

Simulation Analysis Of Secondary Creep Of Corrosion Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams Based On Abaqus, Hao Guo, Wenbin Liu, Yixue Zhang, Weiliang Jin

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

Concrete creep is defined as deformation over time under a sustained load. When a structure is subjected to additional actions such as corrosion, damage to its components can occur, leading to a deterioration in performance. The structure then develops a long-term deformation known as secondary creep, which is greater than the creep deformation that occurs under sustained loads alone. The problem of secondary creep caused by corrosion of reinforcing steel, which is a common durability issue, is still not well understood. Corrosion-induced degradation, including partial loss of reinforcement, bond degradation and concrete cracking, exacerbates creep deformation by altering stress distribution …

3d Rbsm Conduit Model For Simulating Moisture Transport In Compressively Damaged Concrete, Dawei Ren, Kohei Nagai

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

This study investigates the simulation of moisture transport in concrete under compressive damage using the 3D RBSM Conduit model. The model combines stress-strain responses from concrete compression experiments with detailed crack data, providing a realistic representation of crack development under varying load conditions. By implementing both unlubricated and lubricated compression tests, different failure modes were observed, influencing penetration patterns. Simulations show that the distribution of cracks significantly accelerates moisture penetration within the concrete. Notably, uniformly distributed cracks, typical of lubricated tests, facilitate deeper and faster moisture transport compared to more localized cracks observed in unlubricated tests. This study validates the …

Numerical Study On The Flexural Behaviour Of Asr-Affected Prestressed Concrete Girders Considering Crack Morphology, Abdallah Mohamed Elmasry, Xi Ji, Hyo Eun Joo, Yuya Takahashi

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) significantly compromises the structural integrity of reinforced concrete members, underscoring the need for reliable computational models to assess ASR-affected infrastructure, especially in regions like Japan, where this issue is prevalent. Prestressed concrete (PC) girders develop anisotropic cracking under ASR-induced expansion, resulting in direction-dependent mechanical properties that can influence their global structural performance. In this study, the flexural behaviour of ASR-deteriorated PC girders with varying prestress and expansion levels is investigated numerically using the COM3 computational framework, which integrates constitutive laws for ASR-damaged concrete. The model’s ability to capture anisotropic mechanical behaviour is first evaluated by simulating …

Development Of Mesoscale Model For Volumetric Deformation Of Cementitious Materials In Deep-Sea Environment, Taito Miura, Ryosuke Hatta, Ryuta Amatsubo, Yuchiro Kawabata, Keisuke Takahashi

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

This study developed a mesoscale mechanical model capable of reproducing the volumetric deformation behaviour of cementitious materials in deep-sea environments. In the analysis, the rigid-body spring model (RBSM), a mesoscale mechanical model, was integrated with a truss network model (TNM) capable of evaluating mass transport, forming the RBSM-TNM framework. To assess the volumetric change of the skeleton under hydrostatic pressure, a creep model was applied to the mechanical springs representing the mechanical response of the skeleton. Additionally, the truss network model was employed to evaluate water penetration from the surface. Furthermore, based on the concept of poromechanics, the model was …

Computational Modelling Of 3d Mesostructure Of Recycled Aggregate Concrete, Yi Ding, Gert Van Der Heijden, Mingzhong Zhang

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) has a complex mesostructure with heterogeneous compositions of aggregates, interfacial transition zones (ITZs), and mortar. It is still a big challenge to simulate the 3D mesostructure of RAC accounting for its inherent characteristics, which plays a crucial role in its mechanical properties and long-term durability. This study introduces an advanced computational framework based on Voronoi tessellation approach to generate the highly realistic 3D mesostructured of RAC. The proposed framework can address the key challenges in simulating irregular aggregate morphology and spatial distribution while effectively incorporating the multi-phase structure of RAC which consists of old and new …

Influence Of Printing Speed And Nozzle Size On Buildability Of 3d Printed Concrete Walls: A Nonlinear Finite Element Study, Auliagitta Kumala Apsari, Asdam Tambusay, Priyo Suprobo, Benny Suryanto

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

The increasing adoption of additive manufacturing in construction necessitates robust simulation frameworks capable of capturing the time-dependent mechanical behaviour of fresh concrete. This study examines the influence of printing speed and nozzle size on the buildability of infilled concrete walls using finite element (FE) simulations. A nonlinear fracture-plastic constitutive model was employed to simulate the time-dependent mechanical behaviour of fresh concrete, with the modelling framework first validated against previously published experimental data to ensure reliability. Subsequently, six wall configurations were analysed, incorporating nozzle diameters of 30 mm and 40 mm, and printing speeds of 20, 30, and 40 mm/s. The …

Durability Performance Of 3d-Printed Ultra-High Strength Concrete Incorporating Corrosion Inhibitor, Jyotish Kumar Das, M. Mirza Abdillah Pratama, Behzad Nematollahi, Maurizio Guadagnini

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

This paper reports preliminary results on the durability performance of a 3D-printed ultra-high strength concrete (3DP-UHSC). A nitrite-based compound was added at varying dosages (0%, 2%, and 4% by mass of binder) to the developed 3DP-UHSC as a corrosion inhibitor. The effects of the corrosion inhibitor on the workability of fresh mixes and the mechanical properties (compressive and flexural strengths in various directions) of the 3DP-UHSC mixes were studied. Furthermore, the durability performance of the 3DP-UHSC was assessed by conducting porosity, water absorption, and chloride permeability measurements. Mould-cast specimens were also prepared and tested for comparison purposes. The results indicated …

J Am Coll Dent 2018 85 1

Journal of the American College of Dentists

The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.

Skin Cancer Image Classification Using Deep Learning With Data Segmentation Technique, Akhilesh Kumar Shrivas, Hema Vastrakar

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

The human skin is an impressive organ and structural element often impacted by a diverse range of recognized and unknown diseases. Diagnosing disorders that affect the outermost layer of the body is the most uncertain and difficult component in the scientific field. Dermatological diseases are one of the most significant health concerns in the 21st century since their identification is challenging and costly, plagued with challenges and the subjectivity that comes with human interpretation. The main objective of this piece of research work is to develop a robust model for the classification of skin cancer diseases using deep convolution neural …

(Un)Common Laws: How The Legal System Understands Encroachment On Common Lands, Lianne D'Souza

Journal of Law and Public Policy

This is a review of the report (Un)Common Laws: How the Legal System Understands Encroachment on Common Lands, which was authored by Anmol Joshi, Mukta Joshi, Prabhleen Gurunay, Bhanu Pratap, and Maheshwari Mawase. The review has been written by Lianne D'Souza.

Grievance Redress Mechanisms For Commons: Evaluating The Design And Effectiveness Of Public Land Protection Cells In Rajasthan, India, Pooja Chandran

Journal of Law and Public Policy

Encroachment on common land represents a significant governance challenge in India. Weak institutions, irregular enforcement, and power imbalances often leave marginalised communities more vulnerable to eviction than others. This article examines the design and effectiveness of Public Land Protection Cells (PLPCs)—a judicially mandated grievance redressal mechanism in Rajasthan—in addressing common land encroachment disputes. Drawing on an analysis of cases before the Rajasthan High Court, field observations, and stakeholder interviews, it evaluates how PLPCs address enforcement gaps and promote accountability. Using the United Nations Guiding Principles 31 as a foundation, the article develops a contextualised framework to assess PLPCs to highlight …

Efficacy And Safety Of Different Treatment Strategies In Pediatric Fecal Incontinence: A Systematic Review, Seham M. Abd El-Moghny, Wessam A. Al-Kholy, Mohamed I. Elsepaee, Ahmed M. Elgamal, Rabab S. Mohamed

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Fecal incontinence (FI) in children is a challenging condition with significant impacts on quality of life (QoL). Multiple therapeutic approaches, including neuromodulation techniques such as sacral nerve stimulation (SNS), biofeedback therapy, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, and transcutaneous functional electrical stimulation (TFES), have been explored. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of these interventions in pediatric patients. Methods A thorough investigation was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library databases up to February 2025. Studies assessing the effectiveness and safety of SNS, biofeedback, Botox injections, and other interventions in pediatric FI were included. Risk …

Climate Shocks And State Formation: The 1970 Bhola Cyclone And The Birth Of Bangladesh, Sultan Mehmood, Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak

Discussion Papers

State formation through secession often requires two critical steps: building mass support for independence, and engaging in violent conflict against a state resisting territorial loss. Combining satellite data with archival sources, we statistically document how exposure to the 1970 Bhola cyclone in East Pakistan which killed 350,000 people led to a rise in separatist sentiments expressed in voting booths, and later induced citizens to take up arms against the government and engage in guerrilla warfare. We identify the cyclone as a focal point that helped galvanize dispersed separatist sentiments into an organized political movement and war, in part by revealing …

Acute Kidney Injury After Open Heart Surgery: The Diagnostic And Predictive Value Of The New Biomarkers, Ahmed A Faragalla, Ahmed M Elshiemy, Sherif A. Elhendawy

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Post-operative acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery represents a significant clinical challenge, associated with heightened mortality and an increased propensity for chronic kidney disease. Ischemia-reperfusion injury, a primary pathophysiological mechanism, induces renal tubular damage, releasing biomarkers such as Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and hemojuvelin (HJV) into the urine. The quantification of these urinary biomarkers offers a means for early AKI detection and risk stratification, with the potential to improve patient prognosis. Aim This investigation tested new urinary biomarkers to detect AKI within the first 24 hours, to enable prompt intervention and enhance patient care. Patients and Method Sixty-three …

Temperamental Traits For Infants And Toddlers With Rickets, Rabab Salah Eldin Mohamed

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Rickets is a deficiency in the mineralization of developing bone. Infant temperament comprises a collection of qualities that define individual behavior. The objective of this work was to determine if there were variations in temperamental qualities between ricketic and normal babies and toddlers, and whether such differences varied by sex. Methods This cross-sectional work had been conducted on 100 children aged from 6 to 24 months both sexes, with rickets (Group 1), and 100 normal sex- and age-matched children as a control group (Group 2). All patients underwent evaluation of temperamental traits. The assessment of psychological aspects for both …

Study Of Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Pediatric Healthcare Practitioners Towards Wilson Disease., Hanaa Ahmed Elaraby, Magdy Anwar Saber, Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Salwa Gamal Attia, Gihan Ahmed Sobhy

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background; Wilson disease (WD) is a rare genetic disease that occurs secondary to an excess of copper building up in our body, especially in the liver and brain. Diagnosis of WD is challenging. Since it is a curable illness, raising awareness about it among medical professionals is essential. Aim of the work; to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric practitioners towards WD providing useful alerts about this disease and augmenting their knowledge. Participants and Methods ; Five hundred and one (501) pediatric practitioners with varying academic degrees from several Egyptian governmental hospitals participated in this cross-sectional study …

A Recent Insight On Prevalence Of Atopic Diseases In Children With Type 1 Diabetes, Randa Mohamed Darwish, Ayat Ibrahim Ghanem

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and atopic diseases are both prevalent immunemediated conditions in children. Although traditionally viewed as immunologically opposing disorders—T1DM being Th1-mediated and atopy Th2-mediated—recent studies suggest possible overlap in genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and association of various atopic conditions in pediatric T1DM patients. Aim of the study To investigate the prevalence of atopic diseases—including atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, bronchial asthma, food allergy, and anaphylaxis—among children with T1DM compared to healthy age- and sex-matched controls, and to analyze contributing risk factors. Methods A retrospective cohort study was …

Imaging Characterization Of Central Nervous System Affection In Hematological Malignancies Patients, Eman Nasr Said, Samia Yehia Abdelrazek Heikal, Ayda A. Youssef, Marwa Romeih, Mary Rabea Mahrous

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Central nervous system (CNS) complications in patients with hematological malignancies pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with its various sequences, plays a pivotal role in early diagnosis, characterization, and differentiation of these conditions to guide management and improve outcomes. Objective This research aimed to assess the diagnostic performance and utility of different MRI sequences (conventional, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) mapping) in detecting and differentiating CNS complications in patients with hematological malignancies presenting with neurological manifestations. Methods A retrospective cohort of 130 patients (age range 2–81 years; 60% male and 40% female) …

Global Goals, Local Impact: Advancing Nursing Education Through Sdg Integration, Elise H. Peterson, Melissa Robertson

Global Advocacy

Undergraduate nursing students are future healthcare leaders who not only provide direct patient care but also influence community and global health outcomes. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a comprehensive framework to address pressing health and social challenges, including reducing inequalities, promoting well-being, ensuring access to quality education, and combating climate-related health threats. Integrating SDGs into nursing education equips students with the knowledge, skills, and advocacy mindset to address these challenges at local, national, and global levels.

Nurses are pivotal in achieving SDG-related outcomes such as health equity, disease prevention, and sustainable community interventions. Currently, nursing curricula often …