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Ai Insurance Chatbots And Phygital Service Engagement: The Triadic Impact Of Trust-Anxiety-Complexity- On Aging Consumers, Rajat Subhra Chatterjee, Bindu Singh, Ranjan Chaudhuri, Sheshadri Chatterjee, Demetris Vrontis, Pantea Foroudi

Plymouth Business School

This study examines elderly consumers’ perceptions of the design of AI insurance chatbot services in a phygital context. Drawing on the extended reality technology (ERT) framework and the stimulus–organism–response (SOR) model, it explores the cognitive–affective dynamics shaping chatbot adoption in a sensitive service setting. Data were collected from 396 elderly consumers of major insurance companies in Malaysia and analysed using structural equation modelling to assess mediating and moderating effects. Findings show that perceived trust critically mediates the relationship between cognitive factors and chatbot adoption. Technology anxiety and perceived complexity strongly moderate the trust–usage relationship, confirming a triadic interaction. The study …

Improving Nurse Burnout With Wellness Activities During Break Times, Alyson Sigvertsen

Nursing Capstones

Nursing burnout continues to be a critical concern in healthcare worldwide. Due to a lack of physical, emotional, and mental breaks, burnout has a high prevalence in the nursing profession. Burnout leads to reduced patient quality of care, higher staff workload, increased risk of errors, delay in care, and reduced job dissatisfaction. Nursing staff who do not take their scheduled breaks are more at risk for burnout because of the strong correlation between burnout and lack of rest (Stutting, 2023). For nurses to take their scheduled breaks is a common practice; however, nurses report continued stress as their break includes …

Academic Senate - Agenda, 06/02/2026, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

First-Generation Graduate Wins Inaugural Lafayette Fellowship, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi graduate is among the inaugural winners of the Lafayette Fellowship, a new scholarship created in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Competitions Among Stations In Ieee 802.11be Networks, Jun Peng

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

The IEEE 802.11be standard aims for the next-generation applications that demand connections of extremely high bandwidth and low latency. It is the basis for Wi-Fi 7. An IEEE 802.11be device can operate in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz frequency bands simultaneously under the multi-link operation (MLO) mode. In the 6 GHz band, it can use a channel width up to 320 MHz. Its QAM-constellation can have up to 4096 states. Some of its other features include multiple resource units (MRU), preamble puncturing, and enhanced security. This paper shows the competitions among the stations in an IEEE 802.11be network with …

Open Source Arm Cortex-M0 Processor, Bryce Kelly, Dylan Thornburg

Interdisciplinary Design Senior Theses

Embedded systems are a key component of modern technology. They are found in areas such as medical devices, IoT, gaming, automobiles, and basic microcontrollers. In this field, low-power, small, and reliable processors are key. The Cortex-M0 is one of these crucial processors. However, compared to other architectures, such as RISC-V or MIPS, the Cortex-M0 is closed-source. This restricts educators, researchers, and smaller start-ups from viewing the implementation or making microarchitecture changes to this design for research and testing. Our project looks to implement an open-source microprocessor, allowing new access to the internals of a behaviorally accurate Cortex-M0 through a Verilog …

Olaf: Towards Robust Llm-Based Annotation Framework In Empirical Software Engineering, Mia Mohammad Imran, Tarannum Shaila Zaman

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used in empirical software engineering (ESE) to automate or assist annotation tasks such as labeling commits, issues, and qualitative artifacts. Yet the reliability and reproducibility of such annotations remain underexplored. Existing studies often lack standardized measures for reliability, calibration, and drift, and frequently omit essential configuration details. We argue that LLM-based annotation should be treated as a measurement process rather than a purely automated activity. In this position paper, we outline the Operationalization for LLM-based Annotation Framework (OLAF), a conceptual framework that organizes key constructs: reliability, calibration, drift, consensus, aggregation, and transparency. The paper …

China Maritime Report #54: Chairman Xi's Navy, Ryan D. Martinson

CMSI China Maritime Reports

Main Findings

• Xi Jinping has played a critical role in the Chinese Navy’s rapid transformation into a large, technologically advanced sea service capable of conducting an expanding catalog of maritime operations, from the littorals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Atlantic Ocean.
• Since assuming power in November 2012, Xi Jinping has participated in at least 15 engagements with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). He has inspected multiple PLAN units, including the Navy’s two nuclear submarine units; attended the commissioning of new naval vessels; visited the PLAN headquarters; and presided over two major fleet reviews.
• In 2014, …

“Ai For Legal Graduates” Prepares Students With Practical Ai Skills, Michael Pastor

NYLS Community News

No abstract provided.

30 Db On-Chip Ultra-High Inverse Weak Value Amplification, Yuhan Mei, Meiting Song, Andrew N. Jordan, Jaime Cardenas

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Weak value amplification (WVA) has emerged as a powerful technique that enhances measurement precision. However, traditional table-top WVA setups and on-chip demonstrations have not achieved an amplification over 20 dB. The practical limit of the amplification is the fidelity of photon post-selection. To address this limit, we design a weak value device with an over 30 dB interferometer extinction ratio, where the stray light in the dark port is minimized with thermally tunable phase shifters. As a result, the device successfully shows 30 dB WVA, termed ultra-high WVA. This WVA optimization strategy by improving interferometer extinction is extensible to a …

As-1016-26 Resolution On Student Perceptions Of Learning Experience, Ad Hoc Committee On Student Perception Of Teaching Effectiveness

Academic Senate Resolutions

Resolves that Cal Poly Academic Senate endorses the Ad Hoc Committee’s report “Student Perceptions of Learning Experience: Rationale and Broad Principles of Design”; and be it further that the Academic Senate establish a standing committee with broad representation charged with oversight of all student feedback instruments and initiatives—summative, formative, and college or department-originated—including future revisions to the instrument; and further resolves that the Academic Senate forward the companion document “Formative Learning Feedback: A Companion to the Student Perceptions of Learning Experience Report”, prepared by a sub-committee of this Ad Hoc Committee, to the Academic Senate Instruction Committee and to the …

As-1019-26 Resolution On Proposed New Degree Program: Master Of Science In Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Department

Academic Senate Resolutions

Resolves that the Academic Senate of Cal Poly approves the new degree program for the Master of Science in Computer Engineering for final review by the Chancellor’s Office.

Interexaminer Variability In Objective Structured Clinical Examinations At A Medical University, Rakesh Calton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Elementary Teachers Using Coteaching In Bermuda, Laveta Daphne Ebbin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Mimica, Sean Lai, Gurprasaad Hora, Stephanie Campos

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

Language barriers remain a significant obstacle to natural human communication, limiting access to healthcare, business, travel, and daily social interaction for billions of people worldwide. Existing translation solutions such as smartphone applications and earpiece devices address the functional problem of converting words between languages but fail to preserve the speaker’s voice identity, require hands-on interaction, or depend on proprietary device ecosystems. These limitations disrupt the natural flow of conversation and reduce the human quality of cross-lingual communication.

Mimica is a real-time wearable translation necklace designed to address these shortcomings. Built around an ESP32-S3 microcontroller with an integrated microphone and speaker, …

Life-Stage Specific Predatory Efficiency Of 2 Generalist Predators Of Bemisia Tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), Itohan Aigbedion-Atalor, Abdelmutalab G. Azrag, Alvin M. Simmons, Jason M. Schmidt

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) is an economically damaging invasive pest to global vegetable production. Current management strategies rely heavily on insecticides, but increasing levels of resistance raise sustainability concerns. Therefore, strengthening integrated pest management (IPM) programs requires enhancing biocontrol through improved predator-pest interactions. Despite the well-established relevance of functional response modulation by multiple environmental factors, limited research has explored how plant traits and prey life stages interact to influence the efficiency of generalist predators in vegetable systems. To address this gap, we evaluated the functional responses of 2 adult generalist predators, Hippodamia convergens (Guérin-Méneville) and Geocoris punctipes (Say), against 3 nymphal …

A Large Language Model-Based Analysis Of Vulnerability Discovery In Windows Software, Puya Pakshad, Samson Quaye, Jamal Al-Karaki, Marwan Omar, Maurice E. Dawson

All Works

Source code security auditing is essential before software release in order to identify programming faults that may lead to vulnerabilities and functional failures. In this paper, we present a structured security assessment of the Windows App SDK by integrating multiple static analysis tools with a context-aware and disagreement-aware Large Language Model (LLM) interpretation layer. Although static analyzers are effective in reporting potential weaknesses, their raw outputs often contain redundant alerts, limited contextual explanation, and inconsistent severity assignments. To address these limitations, the proposed LLM-based interpretation layer normalizes and de-duplicates alerts, filters context-limited or nonactionable warnings, and refines severity prioritization under …

Novice Counselors’ Stress And Burnout: Experiences, Perceptions, And Help-Seeking Behaviors, Jillian Towar

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Nmda Receptor Subunit Nmr-2 Regulates Pathogen-Induced Immune Responses Via The Nervous System In C. Elegans, Benson Otarigho, Jonathan Lalsiamthara, Alejandro Aballay

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Neural control of innate immunity must balance restraint of basal immune activity with rapid activation upon pathogen encounter. Glutamate, the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system, has been implicated in several neurological disorders associated with inflammation, suggesting a potential link to immune regulation. However, how glutamatergic signaling contributes to immune balance remains unknown. Here, we demonstrated that the NMDA-type ionotropic glutamate receptor subunit NMR-2, a component of the NMDA receptor complex, acts in the

Enhancing Occupational Comfort And Energy Performance In Administrative Buildings Through Thermochromic Glazing And Upvc Curtain Wall Systems, Sherihan Adel, Esraa E. Abu-Elenain

HBRC Journal

This study investigates the influence of curtain wall façade systems—defined as non-structural glazed enclosures—on workplace comfort and energy performance in administrative buildings in Cairo, Egypt. The research addresses the limited understanding of how façade orientation and the integration of sustainable materials affect building performance in hot-arid climates. The focus is on the role of Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC) frames and thermochromic glazing in enhancing thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining 600 occupant questionnaires from six office buildings with performance simulations using DesignBuilder (v6.1.0.006). The findings showed that west- and southwest-facing façades provided poor daylighting and …

Recruitment And Retention In Action: A Reflection On The Teacher Ambassador Program, Samantha L. Strachan, Nathan Blom, Kelli Bain

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

As teacher preparation programs across the United States grapple with declining enrollments, institutions such as Alabama A&M University are exploring unique approaches to improving university students’ interests in the teaching profession. One such approach is the Teacher Ambassador Program (T.A.P.), a student-led initiative that empowers current teacher candidates to serve as leaders in the recruitment and support of others who are currently pursuing teaching degrees or who are interested in entering the teaching pathway. This piece provides an overview of the Teacher Ambassador Program (T.A.P.) and reflects on how the program can benefit both students and institutions.  

An Exploration Of The Intersection Of Artificial Intelligence And Speech-Language Pathology -- Potential Impacts, Manish K. Rami

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: This paper explores the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the profession of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). AI is widely recognized as a transformative force, presenting opportunities across both service delivery and professional practice in SLP. Method: The analysis employs the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's  Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology as an organizing framework to systematically evaluate AI applications across professional and service delivery domains. Within each domain, the study identifies emerging use cases, evaluates the capacity for AI technologies to automate or augment clinical processes, and examines broader implications for the profession, with particular attention to anticipated changes …

Perceptions Of Shared Decision-Making And Interprofessional Education At National Collegiate Athletic Association Institutions, Shelene Thomas, Rebecca Downey, Kaylyn Mcanally Star, Erin Choice, Anthony P. Breitbach

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: When a shared decision-making design is employed in the return to sport (RTS) Continuum, the athletes’ outcome improves. Yet, many professional programs (i.e., athletic training and medicine) integrate interprofessional education into curricula differently or not at all. Therefore, there may be a mismatch between theory, curricula, and practice implementation. This discrepancy could impact care team operations and RTS outcomes. The purpose of this study was to assess perceptions of shared decision-making practices, communication strategies, and perceived barriers among interprofessional RTS care team members in NCAA intercollegiate athletics.

Methods: A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study including anonymous, web-based survey responses from 253 …

Defining Success Differently: The Clear Model For Allied Health Admissions, Ladarius Woods

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

This opinion paper argues that threshold-based lottery admissions offer a strategically necessary response to equity challenges, enrollment pressures, and evolving definitions of merit in allied health education. Current admissions models, whether traditional or holistic, often reflect underlying tensions between academic metrics and institutional missions and may unintentionally privilege certain applicant groups. As demographic shifts and the looming enrollment cliff intensify these pressures, allied health programs must reconsider how they define and identify admissions excellence. Drawing on examples from other sectors and recent literature, this opinion piece argues that a threshold-based lottery system, applied to applicants who meet baseline academic criteria, …

Ai And Repertory Grid In Architectural Studios For Crafting A Brand Design, Ala' Faleh Ahmed Albdour

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Architectural education is currently at a crossroads. On one hand, technological innovation, particularly in the realm of design tools, is advancing at a pace that few curricula can match. On the other, public expectations of architecture are shifting, with communities seeking designs that better reflect their identity and lived experience. Yet, in many universities, the traditional studio model still dominates, relying on instructor-led critique sessions that, while valuable, can sometimes narrow student independence and overlook community priorities. This dissertation takes up that challenge by exploring an unusual pairing: generative AI text-to-image platforms, such as MidJourney, with the Repertory Grid Technique …

A Study Of Cognitive And Visual Responses During Online Product Purchase​, Menekse Adar

UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference

This study investigates how people make multi-stage purchasing decisions and whether these decisions can be predicted by ML models. Twenty-five participants interacted with a web interface presenting products framed with different marketing strategies, including discount, urgency, scarcity, and social proof. For each product, participants reported purchase intention, confidence, and decision time, and then made a final choice after viewing all options together. To better understand this process, the study combines behavioral responses with eye-tracking and EEG data.​

Towards An Inclusive Labour Market: Skills For The Future, Eva Erjavec

Economic and Business Review

In the transition to a knowledge-based society, human capital has become a key driver of economic growth, innovation, and social progress. As industries evolve and new technologies reshape labour markets, the development of future skills plays a crucial role in ensuring workforce adaptability, productivity, and long-term competitiveness. A bibliometric analysis aims to examine the importance of human capital for economic growth and the transition to a knowledge economy, synthesizing existing research and academic discussions. By systematically reviewing the literature, this paper seeks to provide insights into how skills and education contribute to sustainable economic development and social resilience. Furthermore, it …

The Nexus Between Economic Growth, Energy Consumption, Technology Innovation, And Co2 Emissions In Vietnam, Ha Thi Thu Nguyen

Economic and Business Review

Vietnam's rapid economic growth has intensified environmental pressures, heightening concerns about the country's ability to decouple growth from rising CO₂ emissions. Although green policies and initiatives have been introduced, questions remain regarding their effectiveness and the extent to which technological innovation and renewable energy can mitigate environmental degradation. This study applies the stochastic impacts by regression on population, affluence, and technology (STIRPAT) framework and autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach to investigate the short- and long-run impacts of economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), technological innovation, renewable energy consumption, and forest area on CO₂ emissions in Vietnam, using annual …

``Urban Expansion And Its Relationship To The Development Of New Cities (Applied Study On The New Egyptian Cities)'', Tarek Abdel Latif Abou El Atta, Aliaa Mamdouh Mahmoud

HBRC Journal

The Egyptian government adopted a policy of establishing new cities to address urban challenges such as rapid population growth and unbalanced population distribution, with the aim of redistributing residents and achieving more balanced urban development. However, many of these cities have not achieved their planned population growth, despite the continued issuance of urban expansion decisions, raising questions about the alignment of these decisions with demographic and developmental realities. This study aims to evaluate urban expansion decisions in Egypt's new cities by analyzing their relationship with urban development factors and the city's capacity to attract residents, as well as examining their …

Robust And Efficient Trajectory Tracking For Robotic Manipulators Via An Optimally Tuned Adaptive Integral Sliding Mode Controller, Tareq A. Sultan, Abbas H. Issa, Layla H. Abood

Engineering and Technology Journal

A robust Optimized Adaptive Integral Sliding Mode Controller (OAISMC) is proposed for high-precision trajectory tracking and chattering suppression of a 3-DOF where high decoupling rigid multi-body dynamics robotic manipulator in the presence of nonlinearities, parametric uncertainties, and external disturbances. The controller is designed to overcome strong joint coupling around an integral sliding surface, which eliminates the reaching phase and ensures robustness throughout the entire operation. Adaptive laws are incorporated to update the switching gains online without requiring a priori knowledge of disturbance bounds. The free design parameters of the controller are optimally tuned using the Osprey Optimization Algorithm (OOA) and …