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Cyberwar: Clausewitzian Encounters, Marco Cepik, Diego Rafael Canabarro, Thiago Borne Ferreira

Space and Defense

As Clausewitz’s masterpiece suggests, language matters for how states conceptualize and plan for war. ‘Cyberwar’, now on the lips of nearly every national security policymaker, may turn out to be a misnomer.

Strategic Nuclear Weapons For Planetary Defense, James Howe

Space and Defense

The planet Earth is continually under bombardment. Each day, roughly 100 tons of small meteoroids and space debris – some as large as a meter in diameter, but most smaller than a grain of sand – strike the atmosphere. Moving at speeds in excess of 40,000 kilometers per hour, these meteoroids are often seen as bright streaks in the sky as they burn up from atmospheric friction. Fortunately, because they are consumed high in the atmosphere, meteoroids and space dust pose no threat to humans or other life on Earth.

Editor's Note, Damon Coletta

Space and Defense

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Table Of Contents, Space And Defense

Space and Defense

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Front Matter Volume 8 No. 1, Space And Defense

Space and Defense

No abstract provided.

Rejected, Dylan B. Mcelroy

South Carolina Libraries

My name is Dylan McElroy, a 30 year old man on the autism spectrum. I am writing this article in hopes of sharing my own experiences on what it means to be endlessly rejected, despite having the qualifications for the career/job field I wish to enter. It is my hope that those experiences will also help others on the path to success as constant rejection is painful, makes one question their self-worth, and various other horrible feelings. The sections of this article will be divided into history, feelings, and eventual solutions to the problem of job rejection.

A Novel Multi-Model Patient Similarity Network Driven By Federated Data Quality And Resource Profiling, Alramzana Nujum Navaz

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Smart and Connected Health (SCH) is revolutionizing healthcare by leveraging extensive healthcare data for precise, personalized medicine. At its core, SCH relies on the concept of patient similarity, which involves the comparative analysis of newly encountered patients with those who exhibit comparable similarities from the existing patient cohort. Yet, this approach faces significant challenges, including data heterogeneity and dimensionality. Our research introduces a multi-dimensional Patient Similarity Network (PSN) Fusion model tailored to handle both static and dynamic features. The static data analysis focuses on extracting contextual information using Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT), while dynamic features are captured through …

Ab-Initio Investigation Of Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Monolayer For Optoelectronic, Gas-Sensing, Information- And Energy-Storage Applications, Wadha Khalifa Al Falasi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The research focuses on Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Monolayers (TMD-MLs), a unique class of 2D materials known for their outstanding properties. These properties position them as promising candidates for various applications. This study primarily concentrates on the use of TMD-MLs for these applications, in addition to the exploration of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) for the detection of lung cancer biomarkers. To ensure accuracy, the research employs two computational methods: VASP for electronic and magnetic properties and ATK for large system transport properties.

1. In the realm of Optoelectronics, TMD-MLs offer opportunities for advanced light control technologies. The study delves into band gap engineering, crucial …

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Behavior Of Two-Span Continuous Gfrp-Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams, Mohamed Shokry Abouelsaoud

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Steel-reinforced concrete deep beams are structural elements characterized by their large depth-tospan ratio. They play a crucial role in supporting heavy loads and transferring them to columns or walls in bridges, high-rise buildings, and marine structures. Corrosion is a major concern in steel-reinforced concrete structures, which can significantly reduce their lifespan and undermine their structural integrity. By replacing steel bars with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars, the corrosion resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures can be improved and prolong their longevity. However, FRP bars behave elastically up to failure and have lower modulus of elasticity compared to steel, which affects …

A Method And System To Implement Adaptive Training Algorithm: Adam Q, Ka Lok Ng, Panos Chatzigiannis

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to providing a method and system for training neural networks. It discloses an adaptive training algorithm Adam Q to overcome the challenges associated with its predecessors. It proposes a look-up table to be fused with the existing Adam algorithm such that Adam Q may not need to run all the computational operations while determining the updated weights and instead may directly see the results from the fused look-up table. It further goes on to propose a quantization technique where the received inputs from the previous iterations are first quantized and then taken as an input for …

Infinity Pay, Sahil Arora

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to the field of contactless payment systems and biometric authentication. More specifically, it relates to a novel system and method for enabling secure contactless payments using biometric identification, even in situations where the user's primary device is unavailable. This innovative solution incorporates a combination of machine learning, neural networks, blockchain technology, and interconnected IoT devices to facilitate seamless and secure transactions.

Large Language Model Powered Chatbot For Natural Language Query Responses, Priya Mathur, Zhaoying Han

Defensive Publications Series

While dashboards provide structured information on various metrics, they cannot answer specialized questions. For such questions, data scientists need to develop custom database queries based on natural language questions specified by users, which is costly and time-consuming. This disclosure describes a virtual data assistant that leverages large language models to automatically translate natural language queries to structured database queries and to translate structured responses into natural language answers. The models can be trained on pairs {natural language query, structured query} and {structured answer, natural language answer}. The virtual data assistant can be implemented as a chatbot that enables users to …

System And Method For Dynamic Link Activation In Email Messages For Phishing Prevention, Alok Roy

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for dynamic link activation in email messages to prevent phishing attacks. The present disclosure suggests receiving incoming emails from a user’s computing device. Thereafter, the received emails are analyzed to detect suspicious emails, and the detected suspicious emails are sent to a link activation system. Upon receiving suspicious emails, the link activation system disables all embedded links in the suspicious email and generates a user interface. The user interface allows users to review information related to disabled links. Subsequently, the user may choose to activate or deactivate the links based …

Survey On Wi-Fi And Cellular Communication Technology For Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Ami) In A Developing Economy, Tejumade F. Anthony, Folasade M. Dahunsi

The African Journal of Information Systems

Traditional energy meters have suffered from a lack of automated analysis and inaccuracy in reading energy consumption, which has brought about smart metering systems. Developing economies such as in Africa. still experience a setback in electricity monitoring and load distribution because of existing traditional meter systems in use. Communication technologies play an important role to improve the monitoring of energy consumption and ensure a road map toward a smart grid. This paper reviews communication technologies used for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) emphasizing Wi-Fi and Cellular technologies. Metrics used to evaluate their performance include cost, energy efficiency, coverage, deployment, latency, payload, …

The Santa Clara, 2023-11-10, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Machine Learning Enabled Cluster Grouping Of Varistors In Parallel-Structured Dc Circuit Breakers, Shuyan Zhao, Yao Wang, Reza Kheirollahi, Zilon Zheng, Fei Lu, Hua Zhang

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

This letter presents the first ever trial of machine learning enabled cluster grouping of varistors for DC circuit breakers (DCCBs). It reveals that the manufacturing discrepancy of varistors is a main challenge in their parallel connection. The proposed cluster grouping concept is introduced to classify varistors according to the interruption characteristic, in which the K-means algorithm is adopted to learn the clamping voltage curves. 70 420 V/50 A V420LA20 varistors are measured in a 120 A transient current interruption platform individually to acquire 70 sets of testing data to train the machine learning engine. Then, 28 new varistors are further …

The Scarlet - Volume Cii, No. 5 (November 10, 2023), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The November 10, 2023 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

Top Ten Priorities For Global Saltmarsh Restoration, Conservation And Ecosystem Service Research, Julien Pétillon, Emma Mckinley, Meghan Alexander, Janine B. Adams, Christine Angelini, Thorsten Balke, John N. Griffin, Tjeerd Bouma, Sally Hacker, Qiang He, Marc J.S. Hensel, Carles Ibáñez, Peter I. Macreadie, Simone Martino, Elwyn Sharps, Rhoda Ballinger, Davide De Battisti, Nicola Beaumont, Daryl Burdon, Pedro Daleo, Andrea D'Alpaos, Mollie Duggan-Edwards, Angus Garbutt, Stuart Jenkins, Cai J.T. Ladd, Heather Lewis, Giulio Mariotti, Osgur Mcdermott, Rachael Mills, Iris Möller, Stefanie Nolte, Jordi F. Pagès, Brian Silliman

Faculty Publications

Coastal saltmarshes provide globally important ecosystem services including ‘blue carbon’ sequestration, flood protection, pollutant remediation, habitat provision and cultural value. Large portions of marshes have been lost or fragmented as a result of land reclamation, embankment construction, and pollution. Sea level rise threatens marsh survival by blocking landward migration where coastlines have been developed. Research-informed saltmarsh conservation and restoration efforts are helping to prevent further loss, yet significant knowledge gaps remain. Using a mixed methods approach, this paper identifies ten research priorities through an online questionnaire and a residential workshop attended by an international, multi-disciplinary network of 35 saltmarsh experts …

A Phenomenological Study Of Social Networking Sites And Their Influence On The Collegiate Expectations And Experiences Of Generation Z, Kellen A. Washington

Student Theses and Dissertations

Generation Z will be the traditional-aged college student for the next 12 years (Chatzoglou et al., 2020). It is imperative that colleges and universities understand who these students are, what they are expecting from college, and what influences their expectations of the collegiate experience. Understanding Generation Z and their wants and needs is important for student retention, especially now as the college-age population declines (Copley & Douthett, 2020; Kline, 2019). One of the hallmarks of Generation Z is their reliance on technology which has been a part of their lives since birth (McKain & Grise, 2019; Selingo, 2021; Villa et …

November 10, 2023, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.

Ucc Minutes Nov 10, 2023, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Undergraduate Currirculum Committee Minutes

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Environmental And Natural Resources Law Symposium: Assessing The August 2023 Amendments To The Waters Of The United States Rule In The Wake Of Sackett V. Epa, Ryan Day

Maurer Law Events

In 1982, the Army Corps of Engineers adopted the EPA definition of “waters of the United States.” This brought an end to a smoldering interagency conflict over the definitions under the Clean Water Act. This relationship was formalized with a 1989 Memorandum of Agreement between the EPA and the Corps; the Corps has largely ceded definitional decision making to the EPA, which develops guidance and supporting materials, while the Corps is responsible for most case-specific jurisdictional determinations under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. In 2023, the agencies embarked on their latest round of rulemaking. In January, the Biden …

Validating The Correlation Between Illuminance, Nighttime Crash Frequency And Demographic Characteristics On Roadway Segments In District 7, Florida, Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

For a long time, streetlights have proved to be an effective tool to help users access roads safely. Hindrance to good visibility at nighttime has been attributed to accidents on the road. Florida is considered to have very dangerous roads due to careless driving which increases as nighttime approaches. Much empirical research has contributed to the attention nighttime crashes receive. This study examines the influence of roadway characteristics along with socio-economic factors on crashes through statistical and spatial analysis of roadway segments in Tampa Bay Region. Illuminance data, crash data and socio-economic data for roadways facing nighttime crashes under low-illuminance …

Methodological Analysis Of A Community-Based Training Initiative Using The Epis Framework: An Ongoing Initiative To Empower 10 Million Bystanders In Cpr And Bleeding Control, Asma Altaf Hussain Merchant, Sheza Hassan, Mirza Noor Ali Baig, Huba Atiq, Sana Mahmood, Adil H. Haider, Zia Ul Haq, Deeba Shehnaz, Rizwan Naseer, Junaid Razzak

Medical College Documents

Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and life-threatening bleeding from trauma are leading causes of preventable mortality globally. Early intervention from bystanders can play a pivotal role in increasing the survival rate of victims. While great efforts for bystander training have yielded positive results in high-income countries, the same has not been replicated in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to resources constraints. This article describes a replicable implementation model of a nationwide program, aimed at empowering 10 million bystanders with basic knowledge and skills of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and bleeding control in a resource-limited setting.
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Factors Affecting Forage Quality And The Subsequent Response In Production And Energy Metabolism In Lactating Jersey Cows, Kassidy Kate Buse

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

Forage quality is the potential of a forage to produce a production response in animals. Because of how essential they are in dairy cattle rations, forages can have major influence on the behavior and production of dairy cattle. In experiment 1, the effect of forage fragility on the rumen environment and digestibility was evaluated. Increasing the inclusion of a less fragile forage led to greater rumen retention time, which resulted in lower rumen pH and greater NDF digestibility. Experiment 2 evaluated the effects of diets high in either corn silage or alfalfa haylage supplemented with either corn- or soy-based protein …

Modeling Hydration Kinetics Of Sustainable Cementitious Binders Using An Advanced Nucleation And Growth Approach, Taihao Han, Jie Huang, Gaurav Sant, Narayanan Neithalath, Ashutosh Goel, Aditya Kumar

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are utilized to partially substitute Portland cement (PC) in binders, reducing carbon-footprint and maintaining excellent performance. Nonetheless, predicting the hydration kinetics of [PC + SCM] binders is challenging for current analytical models due to the extensive diversity of chemical compositions and molecular structures present in both SCMs and PC. This study develops an advanced phase boundary nucleation and growth (pBNG) model to yield a priori predictions of hydration kinetics—i.e., time-resolved exothermic heat release profiles—of [PC + SCM] binders. The advanced pBNG model integrates artificial intelligence as an add-on, enabling it to accurately simulate hydration kinetics for …

Efficient Chemical-Free Degradation Of Waterborne Micropollutants With An Immobilized Dual-Porous Tio2 Photocatalyst, Daniel E. Willis, Ella C. Sheets, Mary R. Worbington, Madhusudan Kamat, Sarah K. Glass, Ma Cayla J. Caso, Tochukwu Ofoegbuna, Liz M. Diaz, Caleb Osei-Appau, Samuel D. Snow, Kevin M. Mcpeak

Faculty Publications

Photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) promise a chemical-free route to energy-efficient degradation of waterborne micropollutants if long-standing mass transfer and light management issues can be overcome. Herein, we developed a dual-porous photocatalytic system consisting of a mesoporous (i.e., 2-50 nm pores) TiO2 (P25) photocatalyst supported on macroporous (i.e., >50 nm pores) fused quartz fibers (P25/QF). Our reusable photocatalytic AOP reduces chemical consumption and exhibits excellent energy efficiency, demonstrated by degrading various pharmaceutical compounds (acetaminophen, sulfamethoxazole, and carbamazepine) in natural waters with electrical energy per order (EEO) values of 4.07, 0.96, and 1.35 kWh/m3, respectively. Compared to the conventional H2O2/UVC AOP, …

Comprehensive Seismic Attenuation Study Of The New Madrid Seismic Zone Using Coda Waves, Nima Nazemi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study uses unique characteristics of coda waves to estimate seismic wave attenuation in New Madrid Seismic Zone and its extended area. Coda waves are backscattered waves from reflections and refractions of seismic waves by material discontinuities such as material changes, cracks, etc. These waves are eventually recorded at the end of the seismographs. Coda waves sample the same path, pass through the same site, and finally are recorded by the same instrument. This allows us to easily isolate the path, site, and instrument responses and estimate the attenuation. In chapter 1, this method, called Coda normalization, is used to …

Understanding Graduation Rates By Sex By Evaluating The Quality Of Student Interactions With Faculty And Academic Advisors, Michael John Bolen

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to assess whether student satisfaction with faculty and academic advisors varied based on the sex of the student and the students’ academic college at a large public university in the Southeast. With the university aiming to improve its graduation rates, particularly male graduation rates, the Theory of Student Departure was used as a guide in identifying student interactions with faculty and academic advisors as potential factors impacting student persistence to graduation. Previous research suggests that the quality of the interactions that students have with faculty and academic advisors can vary based on the sex …

The Great Resignation: An Exploration Of Strategies To Combat School Bus Driver Shortages In The Post-Covid-19 Era, James E. Cole Jr.

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Leading school transportation providers have been turning toward data-driven incentive programs to engage, motivate, and get the best out of their school bus drivers, but the nationwide school bus driver shortage has emerged as a pressing issue of critical importance affecting the education system, transportation infrastructure, and safety of students across the United States. School bus driving is one of the most challenging driving jobs, and low wages, demanding schedules, stringent licensing requirements, and the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated the shortage of drivers. Identification of strategies to improve school bus driver retention was the objective of this qualitative phenomenological study. …