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The Contemporary Tax Journal Volume 13, No. 1 – Summer 2024

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, September 12, 2024

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on September 12, 2024.

Antitrust Class Action To Challenge Collusion Among The World’S Six Largest For-Profit Publishers Of Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Journals, Lucina Uddin, Dean M. Harvey, Jallé H. Dafa, Benjamin A. Trouvais, Emily N. Harwell, Benjamin D. Elga, Janet Herold

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Scholar and scientist Dr. Lucina Uddin (the “Scholar Plaintiff”) brings this antitrust class action to challenge collusion among the world’s six largest for-profit publishers of peer-reviewed scholarly journals: (1) Elsevier B.V.; (2) Wolters Kluwer N.V.; (3) John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; (4) Sage Publications, Inc.; (5) Taylor and Francis Group, Ltd.; and (6) Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA (collectively, the “Publisher Defendants”). In violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, the Publisher Defendants conspired to unlawfully appropriate billions of dollars that would have otherwise funded scientific research (the “Scheme”).

The Publisher Defendants’ Scheme has three primary components. First, …

The Paradox Of Knowledge: A Personal Exploration Inspired By Descartes, Prisha Kakliya

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

No abstract provided.

Mouse Monocytes Express Cd127 By Immune Cells, Not Lps, Reza Yazdani, Mozhde Askari, Amir Moghadam-Ahmadi, Gholamreza Azizi, Bogoljub Ciric, Alexandra Boehm, Guang-Xian Zhang, Mohamad Rostami

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

The essential role of interleukin 7 (IL-7) signaling via its receptor (IL-7Rα; CD127) in T cell development and function has been well documented. However, CD127 expression and function in myeloid cells, including monocytes, are less clear, especially in mice. In the present study we report an inducible CD127 expression in mouse monocytes/macrophages. This induction is dependent on the presence of other immune cells, highlighting that regulation of CD127 expression on monocytes differs in mice and humans. We demonstrate that CD127 is functional, as IL-7 downregulated its expression. We also saw decreased CD127 expression during inflammation in vivo. Overall, upregulation …

245 E. 25th Realty Corp. V. Leone

All Decisions

The landlord sought a preliminary injunction to compel the tenant to allow access to the apartment for shower repairs. The tenant opposed the motion, arguing that the shower had been repaired multiple times and that the landlord had failed to demonstrate a clear right to mandatory injunctive relief. The court denied the landlord's motion, finding that the landlord had not met its burden of proof and that the tenants were willing to cooperate with further repairs. The court ordered the parties to hire a plumber to inspect the shower and report back to the court.

Discovery Of Small Molecules To Alleviate Heart Disease-Induced Proteinopathy And Proteotoxicity Characteristic Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Nirjal Mainali

Theses and Dissertations

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the world and in the United States. Reduced cardiac output due to CVD has been previously associated with decreases in systemic and cerebral perfusion. Cerebral hypoperfusion increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), accompanied by accumulation of aggregates that feature Aβ amyloid and hyperphosphorylated tau. Protein aggregation is a shared hallmark of aging and neurodegenerative diseases. We previously reported elevated aggregation in hearts of hypertensive and aged mice and now find that aggregation is induced in hearts and brains of male C57BL/6 mice after transient ligation of the left coronary …

Better Safe Than Sorry …. When The Lack Of Proper Tax Research Goes Wrong, Aizhan Toibazarova

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

A Potential Approach To Ethical Embryonic Editing: A Proposed Philosophical Framework, Hallie Young

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

No abstract provided.

Neurosymbolic Cognitive Methods For Enhancing Foundation Model-Based Reasoning, Kaushik Roy, Siyu Wu, Alessandro Oltramari

Faculty Publications

Foundation models have emerged as powerful tools, exhibiting extraordinary performance across various tasks, such as language processing, visual recognition, code generation, and human-centered engagement. However, recent studies have highlighted their limitations when grounded, abstract, and generalized reasoning capabilities are required. Complex tasks often involve multiple hierarchical reasoning steps, which are typical features of human thinking processes. In fact, in this chapter we claim that cognitively-inspired computational models, such as the so-called Common Model of Cognition, are key to enable complex reasoning within foundation model-based artificial intelligence (AI) systems. We investigate neurosymbolic approaches for mapping AI system components to those of …

Returnees’ Perspectives Of The Adverse Impact Of Forced Displacement On Children, Itunu O. Ilesanmi, Jasmine D. Haynes, Florence O. Ogundimu

Faculty Publications

Conflict-related forced displacement, characterized by the experiences of witnessing violent acts, bombing, torture, separation, and the execution of family members, can severely and negatively impact a child’s social determinants of health (SDOH). These experiences are both direct and indirect forms of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and urgent attention is needed to understand the impact of forced displacement on children, who are a vulnerable group, and to develop interventions for all systems that influence the child. This phenomenological qualitative study involved in-depth interviews based on the experiences of returnees (n = 20), who are parents of children who experienced forced displacement. …

The Nexus Of Resistance And Neoliberalism In Social Work And Social Welfare: A Scoping Review, Kevin Cherry, Sandra Leotti

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study intervenes in a growing scholarly dialogue about neoliberalism in social work and social welfare by addressing the undertheorized concept of resistance. We conduct a scoping review of 54 articles published from 2008–2023 to answer two questions: how is resistance discussed in relation to neoliberalism, and what are the practice elements of resistance? Findings highlight resistance as a diverse phenomenon enacted in relation to context-specific manifestations of neoliberalism. A range of actors engage in resistance, including individual practitioners, social service organizations and collective action entities, among others. Resistance occurs across all scales of practice and takes many forms, from …

State Of Utah, Plaintiff/ Appellee V. Cory Jason Thomas, Defendant/ Appellant : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

appeal from the Second District Court, Weber County, Honorable Judge Hyde, District Court Case No. 211900875

Hannah Leavitt-Howell, Jessica Hyde Holzer, Counsel for Appellant

Christopher F. Allred, Benjamin Gabbert, Counsel for Appellee

Malisa Neilson, Appellee V. Stephan Thomas Olsen, Appellant : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

On appeal from the Fifth Judicial District Court, Washington County, Honorable Eric A. Ludlow, District Court No. 224500531

Kit Erickson, Attorney for Appellee

2024-09-12 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from September 12, 2024.

2024-09-12, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Persistent Tailoring Of Msc Activation Through Genetic Priming, Michael A Beauregard, Guy C Bedford, Daniel A Brenner, Leonardo D Sanchez Solis, Tomoki Nishiguchi, Santiago Carrero Longlax, Omid Veiseh, Pamela L Wenzel, Andrew R Dinardo, Isaac B Hilton, Michael R Diehl

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are an attractive platform for cell therapy due to their safety profile and unique ability to secrete broad arrays of immunomodulatory and regenerative molecules. Yet, MSCs are well known to require preconditioning or priming to boost their therapeutic efficacy. Current priming methods offer limited control over MSC activation, yield transient effects, and often induce the expression of pro-inflammatory effectors that can potentiate immunogenicity. Here, we describe a genetic priming method that can both selectively and sustainably boost MSC potency via the controlled expression of the inflammatory-stimulus-responsive transcription factor interferon response factor 1 (IRF1). MSCs engineered to …

Brand Engagement Through Branded Mobile Apps Among The “Small-Screen” Gen, Waros Ngamsiriudom, Trang Phuc Tran, Russell K. Lemken

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Using the technology acceptance model, this study examines the combined impact of brand and technology on users' intention to continue using the branded app. A Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling with data from 454 experienced branded app users reveals two mechanisms: perceived usefulness has a favorable influence on the customer-brand connection, and perceived simplicity of use improves the customer's brand experience. Branded app interactions and experiences increase customer brand engagement, resulting in continued use. The study offers managerial insights for businesses looking to improve brand experiences using mobile technology, highlighting the importance of technology-driven marketing tactics and user-friendly branded …

A Breadth Review Of Digital Landscape And Related Foundational Theories, Jie Gao Fowler, Amy Watson

Atlantic Marketing Journal

The dominating information technology of the present time is digital media. Platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok encourage new types of connection, influencing friendships, family and peer groups, and business relationships while reshaping public involvement and discourse through influencers, memes, and viral media. However, algorithms dictate how social media is consumed, as well as the influence these platforms can have on individuals and society. As a result, the primary goal of this study is to investigate the impact of social media/artificial intelligence on society. This study examines the digital media ecosystem and its interaction with today's customers in depth. Furthermore, …

Advocating For Affirmative Action In Higher Education, Carol Bradley

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Higher education cannot afford to lose affirmative action programs which are crucial to creating a diverse educational environment. Yet the current political climate is turbulent with affirmative action abolitionists threatening many programs with litigation. This article strongly recommends that student affairs professionals assume the role of social change agents, advocate for effective and legal affirmative action programs in postsecondary institutions, and prepare a planned response to possible legal threats. In order to better understand current issues surrounding affirmative action, this article defines affirmative action and its benefits to higher education, places affirmative action in the historical context of the civil …

Lgbt Legal Issues In Jesuit Higher Education, Bryce Hughes

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Issues facing the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community can prove to be a legal nightmare for college and university administrators to address, particularly at religiously affiliated institutions like Jesuit colleges. Administrators have to walk a fine line between nondiscrimination statutes and the religious beliefs and teachings of the school’s affiliation. This paper explores the main legal issues pertaining to the LGBT community on campus, including students, employees (faculty and staff), and university policy. It offers a historical perspective on these issues, including a quick overview of Catholic Church doctrine and relevant United States case law, and summarizes implications …

Student Suicide On Campus, Shannon Foley

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Recent legal cases regarding student suicide or suicidal ideation demonstrates the variance in actions taken by student development professionals on college campuses around the country. The response by administrators has resulted in law suits and brings into question the timing and manner in which the decision to notify the parents of a suicidal student may occur. Disclosure of a student’s physical or mental condition must be weighed against the protection of their privacy, as well as the overall well-being of the campus community. Successfully balancing the rights and needs of all students on a college campus, with special attention to …

An Advanced Way To Ensure Data Quality Of Retrieval Augmented Generation (Rag) Pipelines, Kautuk Pandey

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure provides a method of an automated way to calculate and evaluate quality factor of metadata provided to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for ensuring data quality of RAG pipelines used in LLM apps for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) application. The method includes capturing metadata of vectors/ embeddings while receiving vectors/ embeddings, applying Anomaly Detection models to generate threshold for expected metadata, applying quality score based filtering based on metadata on the Approximate Nearest Neighbour (ANN) search while generating output response in response to user query, providing output response based on the filtered vectors

A Social Media Platform Shopping Mode, Arun Manickam

Defensive Publications Series

The subject disclosure provides computer-implemented methods that include classifying a first content of a social media platform as a shopping content; classifying a second content of the social media platform as a non-shopping content; enabling a shopping mode of the social media platform, the enabling suppressing display, to a first user, of the second content; displaying, while the shopping mode is enabled, the first content to the first user; and disabling the shopping mode, the disabling allowing display, to the first user, of the second content.

Counseling In Virtual Spaces And Into The Metaverse: A Framework For Reflection, Conversation, And Future Scholarship, Staci Hayes, Yahyahan Aras, Kathy Caputo, James Hoag, Lindsay Ibos, Sania Khan, Kelly Smith

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

Given the success of Virtual Reality (VR) in the gaming community and strides in mental health, both VR and the Metaverse provide limitless opportunities and possibilities in the field of counseling. This article aims to provide important definitions, an overview of the use of VR in clinical counseling, clinical supervision, counselor education and its potential emergence into the Metaverse. Implications are presented in hopes of prompting conversation on how we may accept technological and cultural shifts and remain true to our counseling roots. Specifically, how to maximize the potential benefits with counseling specific rationale and address the limitations and potential …

Method And System For Managing Recommerce Using Ai And Blockchain, Nitin Gupta, Silky Bhardwaj

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure provides a method and system for facilitating the resale of pre-owned products through a recommerce system/marketplace. Sellers post product details, which are analyzed using AI technology to assess condition and determine a fair market price based on factors like age, brand, and demand. Blockchain technology is employed to verify authenticity, track ownership transfers, and manage related details, ensuring a transparent and trustworthy marketplace. Buyers can confidently browse and select products, knowing that the descriptions and pricing are accurate. When a purchase is initiated, the transaction is securely processed through a payment platform that integrates Blockchain technology. This …

Image Display Adjustment Gestures

Defensive Publications Series

The subject disclosure provides computer-implemented methods that include displaying a first image and a second image separated by a padding; detecting, using a finger movement sensor, a first gesture, the first gesture comprising a movement of a first finger towards a second finger; and generating, responsive to detecting the first gesture, a joined image comprising the first image abutting the second image, wherein the generating removes the padding.

Editorial: Centering Humanism In Stem Education, Desirée Forsythe, Sheila S. Jaswal, Bryan Dewsbury, Susannah Mcgowan

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Books and Book Chapters

"To understand why this Research Topic exists, it is important to recall the original goal from our call for proposals: to reorient STEM researchers and practitioners to reconsider the actual purpose of the practice of teaching and learning. Bryan Dewsbury often invokes us in his writing and talks to understand our why. As educators, we wish to provide insights, practices, and proposed theories to reflect on our WHY in STEM education—from one instructor’s empathetic approach to understanding the undergraduate student experience in gateway courses to the cultural initiation ceremonies at the disciplinary level. These components of humanism and the lens …

Wayne Georgetown History, Wayne United Methodist Church, Georgetown

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Uc Agenda 2024-09-11, Northern Illinois University

University Council Archives

No abstract provided.