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Circulation Sports: A Category That Already Had Members And No Name — Classifying Keep-Up Circle Games, Cooperative Ball Games And Sports Warm-Up Drills By Scoring Unit, Guaranteed Equal Participation And No Individual Statistics, Thon Ly

Defensive Publications Series

This study classifies cooperative and non-competitive ball games, keep-up circle games and sports warm-up drills by their scoring unit. Some sports score when an exchange ends; others score when it continues. A circulation sport is defined by three properties held as rules: it scores the completed pass rather than the termination; it guarantees that every participant receives the ball (by mandatory rotation, a called receiver or an all-must-touch rule); and it keeps no individual statistics. Below three participants a forward pass cannot be told from a return, a floor cited from work on generalized exchange and indirect reciprocity. A three-step …

Constituting An Artificial Person: Restraint As Constitution, And The Elemental Completeness Of An Aligned Mind — A Five-Register Ai Agent Architecture With Alignment Constraints As Constituents Of Agent Identity, A Counterfactual Removal Test For Corrigibility, And A Human Override That Never Reaches Zero, Thon Ly

Defensive Publications Series

We disclose an architecture for AI alignment and corrigibility in which the constraints that make an AI agent safe are specified as constituents of the agent's identity rather than as external constraints on an optimizer. The agent is modelled as four functional registers (a value substrate; binding to the people it serves; active practice; communicative reach) bound into one agent by an integrating register that is neither a further module nor a central observer, on the pattern of global-workspace integration. A completeness check tests a proposed agent for coverage across the registers rather than for capabilities, so a system passing …

A Replay-Based Big Data Framework For Predictive Maintenance In Industrial Iot, Muhammad Asad, Yaser Alhasawi, Salem Alghamdi, Dana Sami Bakry, Abderahman Rejeb

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The rapid growth of Industrial IoT (IIoT) has led to large volumes of sensor data, increasing the need for scalable and data-driven maintenance solutions. This paper presents a replay-based streaming framework for predictive maintenance that integrates Apache Kafka for data ingestion, Apache Spark Streaming for distributed processing, and an LSTM-based model for fault prediction. The NASA CMAPSS FD001 dataset is used in a controlled streaming simulation to evaluate the feasibility of processing multivariate degradation data under different workload levels. To reduce data leakage, engine units are split before sliding-window sequence construction. Experimental results show that the LSTM model achieves 90.4% …

Introduction: A Roadmap To The Naval War With Iran, James Kraska

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.

The Colorado River Upper Initial Units Take Center Stage, Eric Kuhn, Anne Castle, Jack Schmidt, Kathryn Sorensen, Katherine Tara

The Traveling Wilburys of the Colorado River

In 1956, Congress authorized the Upper Initial Units—Flaming Gorge Reservoir,

Navajo Reservoir, and the Aspinall Unit (UIUs)—for a variety of water use

purposes in the Upper Colorado River Basin, including compliance with the

1922 Colorado River Compact (1922 Compact). The historical record is clear

that the primary reason these reservoirs exist is to satisfy the math of the 1922

Compact and the obligations it imposed on the Upper Division States

regarding flows at Lee Ferry.

Reinforcement Learning: A Christian Perspective, Paul Griffioen

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

No abstract provided.

J Mich Dent Assoc Jul 2017

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Archival issues of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association may include reports on the activities of the association and its members, clinical articles, information on legal and ethical practice considerations, and perspectives of interest to MDA members and those in the oral health profession.

A Historian And A Sociologist Walk Into A Bar: A Data Archive For Social Sciences And Digital Humanities Hosted At A National Archives Institution, Benjamin Peuch, Oliver Lenaerts, Rolande Depoortere, Johan Van Der Eycken, Youssef Ouahalou

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

In October 2020, a new service was launched at the State Archives of Belgium, the Social Sciences and Digital Humanities Archive (SODHA). It is the result of several years of feasibility research into the viability of a data archive for social sciences and digital humanities in the research landscape of Belgium. SODHA acts as a service provider for the Consortium of European Social Science Data Archive (CESSDA ERIC) and takes up the task of preserving and disseminating research data in any of the disciplines that constitute the aforementioned fields.

SODHA is a latecomer compared to other similar organizations in Europe …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Systemic Scale-Invariance And Architectural Metrics Of The Jovian Enclave As A Closed-Loop Failed Solar System (Spec 174), Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This technical specification establishes the structural, gravitational, and non-equilibrium thermodynamic parameters defining the Jovian system not as an isolated planetary body, but as a fully realized, un-ignited, closed-loop Failed Solar System. Moving away from traditional astronomical classification paradigms that treat satellite moons as passive anomalies, this disclosure formalizes the Jovian enclave as a local mass-accretion engine that mirrors primary solar-planetary architectures with 90% structural fidelity.

Crucially, this paper incorporates recent core-dynamics findings by modeling Jupiter's 50%-radius dilute, "fuzzy" core not as a static impact relic, but as an active, steady-state thermodynamic dissolution zone where metallic hydrogen serves as an aggressive, …

Systems Engineering Integration Architecture: Mission Architecture For Indefinite Surface Operations In Supercritical Venusian Environments (Tectonex-V), Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This technical specification details the structural integration, multi-phase fluidic control models, and material deployment parameters for the TECTONEX-V planetary lander architecture, engineered exclusively for long-duration operations on the surface of Venus. Moving away from passive, mass-based pressure hulls that succumb to rapid thermal soak and structural collapse, the TECTONEX-V synthesizes an active non-equilibrium thermodynamic shell.

By integrating a monolithic Eckesonium(TM) (iMHEA) structural backbone with automotive magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power harvesting, transpiration cooling systems, and non-refractive torsional wave telemetries, the lander converts the intense 9.5 MPa atmospheric pressure and 745 K thermal load of Venus into stabilizing structural inputs. This complete system …

Adaptive Microloop Avoidance Delay Derived From Measured Convergence Metrics, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

A network node defers installation of a newly computed forwarding entry for a hold interval sized at run time from measurements the node takes of its own routing domain, rather than from a value configured in advance. Traffic rides a precomputed alternate entry during the hold. The node tracks the per-hop propagation latency of control-plane updates, the time to compute and install a forwarding state, and the hop extent of the domain, as running statistics. It then sums an estimated propagation time across the domain, an estimated worst-case remote computation time, and a programming allowance, then bounds the result. A …

Recovering Hidden Histories: Christopher Page On The Guitar In Victorian England, Jenny Nex

Soundboard Scholar

A review of The Guitar in Victorian England: A Social and Musical History, by Christopher Page (Cambridge University Press, 2025)

From Neural Pathways To Parent Partnership: Nursing Science Supporting Early Language Development, Ashley E. Darcy Mahoney

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session highlights a translational program of science spanning neuroimaging and implementation research to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes for infants. Drawing from fNIRS studies in preterm-born children demonstrating differences in executive function and neural efficiency, alongside family-centered interventions including Háblame Bebé, participants will explore how nurses can translate developmental neuroscience into scalable strategies that strengthen early language environments.

Surfactant Physicochemical Properties Produce Divergent Inactivation Mechanisms For Enveloped Viruses, Caryn L. Heldt

Michigan Tech Research Data

Environmentally sustainable surfactants offer an opportunity to improve viral safety strategies in biotherapeutic manufacturing while reducing reliance on conventional detergents such as Triton X-100. However, selecting among these alternatives requires a mechanistic understanding of how surfactant physicochemical properties influence viral inactivation. In this study, eco-friendly zwitterionic amine oxides and nonionic glucosides were evaluated as potential viral inactivation surfactants using three enveloped virus models: Suid herpesvirus, herpes simplex virus, and xenotropic murine leukemia virus. By combining infectivity assays with biophysical characterization, we examined how surfactant class, alkyl chain length, headgroup chemistry, and concentration relative to the critical micelle concentration influenced both …

Data From: Physics-Data-Hybrid Modeling And Control For Vtol Aircraft, Samantha Dawn Burton

Browse all Datasets

The skeleton code corresponding to many of the results from the dissertation "Physics-Data-Hybrid Modeling and Control for VTOL Aircraft" By Samantha Dawn Burton.

Integrating Gis With Interim Payment Valuation In Road Construction Projects: A Conceptual Framework, Abdulrahman I. Iro, Juma M. Matindana, Julian Ijumulana

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Abstract

Interim Payment Valuation is a critical process in road construction contract administration, yet conventional valuation practices remain heavily dependent on manual measurements, fragmented documentation, spreadsheets, and professional judgement. These limitations can affect measurement accuracy, transparency, traceability, and the timeliness of payment certification. Although Geographic Information Systems have increasingly been applied to construction planning, quantity measurement, progress monitoring, infrastructure management, and decision support, their integration with contractual and financial processes for interim payment valuation remains insufficiently explored. This study therefore develops a conceptual framework for integrating GIS with Interim Payment Valuation in road construction projects. A PRISMA-guided structured literature review …

Mending The Relationship Between Fashion, Social Media, & Sustainability, Gabrielle Eaise, Elizeh Fawad, Vienna Gurev

Nontechnically Speaking Substack

This second issue of the Nontechnically Speaking Substack features an article written by Ursinus College students Gabrielle Eaise, Elizeh Fawad and Vienna Gurev entitled “Reaping What You Sew: The Rise of Fast Fashion and Its Impact on Our Planet.” It also announces upcoming speakers and events.

Cgp Process Effects On The Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Properties And Corrosion Behavior Of Al Alloys: A Review Study, Adel H. Al-Asafi, Vali Alimirzaloo, Amir Musa Abazari, Amin Seyyed Nosrati, Hurieh Mohammadzadeh

Babylonian Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Constrained groove pressing (CGP) is a prominent severe plastic deformation (SPD) method, favored over other SPD techniques due to its ability to induce high strains, its cost-effectiveness, and the lack of a need for advanced tooling or equipment. This paper presents the first comprehensive, simultaneous analysis of the fundamentals, influential parameters, corrosion and mechanical properties, and microstructural evolution of aluminum (Al) alloys processed via CGP. Overall, the study results demonstrated that the yield strength of various Al alloys increased several-fold during the initial CGP passes, while elongation decreased by 50% to 75%. Failure behavior in CGP-processed aluminum samples depends on …

Funding And Financing Mechanisms For Decarbonization At Higher Education Institutions, Emma Coopersmith, Dimitra Prassa, Alexander R. Barron

Environmental Science and Policy: Faculty Publications

A growing number of higher education institutions (HEIs) are decarbonizing their campuses, with thermal energy networks supported by ground-source-heat pumps (GSHPs) as the most common approach (Barron et al., 2025). The value proposition of these systems includes net savings on energy and maintenance, increasing occupant comfort, reducing air pollution and addressing deferred maintenance, guarding against future regulatory risk, providing education and research opportunities, and helping institutions meet climate goals. Despite the many benefits of decarbonization, funding and financing pose a significant challenge given the high upfront costs for GSHPs and building retrofits. “How will we pay for this?” is likely …

Slicing Through Innovation: Assessing The Durability And Effectiveness Of 3d Printed Scalpel Handles, Christopher Root, Chad Clark, Stephen Mcnichol, Natalie Freeman

DO Research Day

Advancements in 3D printing technology have revolutionized the manufacturing of medical instruments, offering new possibilities for creating customized and cost-effective tools. This study investigates the mechanical properties and breaking points of 3D printed scalpel handles using three different thermoplastic materials: Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG), Polylactic Acid (PLA), and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). The handles were designed to replicate standard surgical scalpel dimensions and were printed using identical parameters across all samples to ensure consistency. Mechanical testing, including tensile and flexural strength tests, was conducted on all specimens to determine their breaking points under stress typically encountered during surgical procedures. Results …

Energy-Efficient Routing Protocols In Wireless Sensor Networks For Iot Applications: A Machine Learning Approach Using Xgbm And Color Harmony Algorithm, Subhieh El-Salhi, Bashar Igried, Sari Awwad

Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity

Energy efficiency is a central constraint in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) used for Internet of Things (IoT) applications because sensor nodes have limited batteries, processing capacity, and communication bandwidth. This study combines eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBM) with the Color Harmony Algorithm (CHA) to predict energy-efficient paths and optimize model and routing parameters. The analysis uses 58,847 validated network-event records generated with NS-3 and a custom Python simulator; the Intel Berkeley Research Lab sensor trace was used only as an external range check. In a 50-run simulated evaluation, the proposed configuration showed an 18% reduction in energy consumption, a 22% increase …

The Rider (2026-10-05), Daniela Chapa-Reyes

The Rider Archives

Vol. 12, No. 7

Navigating Text-To-Speech (Tts): Ethical Leadership In The Use Of Generative Ai For Extension, Xue A Dong, Paul A Hill

Journal of Extension

Text-to-speech (TTS) AI technology transforms written content into natural-sounding speech, offering a useful tool to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in Extension work. This article examines the role of TTS AI in bridging communication gaps, particularly for diverse and multilingual communities, and demonstrates the importance of ethical leadership in its adoption. By prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Extension professionals can leverage TTS AI to foster greater connection and engagement. Practical applications and examples are provided to guide the integration of TTS AI into programs. The article also offers recommendations for experimenting with innovative technologies to improve educational outcomes and increase the …

How Wisconsin Extension Educators Talk About Climate Change Without Talking About ``Climate Change'', Sky Hershberger, Todd P. Newman

Journal of Extension

Climate change touches all areas of Extension's programming. To understand how educators approach talking about climate change with constituents, we interviewed 15 Extension educators and three program managers in Wisconsin. Crops and Soils educators view climate change as interwoven with their work, Financial Education educators view it as mostly disconnected, and Community Economic Development educators range between these extremes. Educators in all three programs avoid the polarizing phrase ``climate change,'' instead focusing on specific, local, and relatable issues. Educators show empathy and emphasize resilience (adaptation) rather than mitigation. These findings can inform Extension's organizational strategy on climate change.

Mapping The Intellectual Structure Of Green-Synthesized Nanoparticle Research In Dentistry: A Bibliometric Analysis, Nisrina E. Nasrun, H. Hasanuddin, Acing H. Mude, Muhammad Ikbal, Rifaat Nurrahma, Tsuyoshi Shimo

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: Research on green-synthesized nanoparticles in dentistry has grown rapidly, yet remains synthesized mainly through narrative and scoping reviews without formal quantitative mapping. This study characterized publication trends, thematic clusters, geographic productivity, and the intellectual base of this field using bibliometric analysis and science mapping.
Methods: Records were retrieved from Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science (English; 2006–2026) and screened against a three-element eligibility criterion (green/biogenic synthesis, a nanoparticle/nanomaterial study object, and an explicit dental/oral health context) following the BIBLIO checklist. After deduplication, screening, and indexing verification, 733 records (702 articles and 31 reviews) were retained. Annual growth, keyword co-occurrence, …

Enhancing Brachial Plexus Education Through An Interactive, Coded Three-Dimensional Learning Model, Ambika Siddabathula, Erick Moberg, Ph.D

DO Research Day

The brachial plexus presents a persistent instructional challenge in anatomy education because students must integrate its branching organization with its three-dimensional relationships to surrounding structures.[1,2] Understanding the plexus requires learners to trace neural contributions through roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and terminal branches while recognizing their spatial relationships to the axillary artery.[2] Conventional diagrams can clarify connections between named structures, but translating these schematics into an anatomically coherent spatial representation remains a recognized teaching challenge.[1,2] These difficulties occur within a broader pattern of challenges in learning neuroanatomy. In a national survey of 2,877 medical students across 25 UK medical schools, respondents …

Effect Of Sterilisation Time On The Physicochemical Properties Of Palm Oil Produced In A Special Palm Oil Plant, Oseni Kehinde Owolarafe, T. A Folawiyo, Thomas Adedayo Ayorinde, Adekunle. Temidayo Atta, Adams. A Salami

Engineering and Technology Journal

Crude palm oil produced by small and medium scale palm oil mills is often of varying quality due to inadequate process control, particularly during sterilisation. The current research assessed the impact of sterilisation time on the efficiency and quality of crude palm oil extracted from the new Special Palm Oil (SPO) mill built at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching and Research Farm in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Fresh fruit bunches were subjected to two sterilisation times: Sample A - 45 minutes and Sample B - 60 minutes, while maintaining a pressure of 5 bar. The parameters like oil yield, extraction percentage, free …

Mitigating Collapse Potential In Gypseous-Sand Through Nanoclay Integration: Comparative Oedometer Analysis Of Soils, Mustafa Jamal Abrahim, Mahmood R. Mahmood, Mohammed Shakir Mahmood

Engineering and Technology Journal

Collapsibility upon wetting is one of the major geotechnical problems associated with gypseous soils, primarily due to gypsum dissolution and the consequent loss of interparticle bonding, which may adversely affect the stability of structures and foundations. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nanoclay in improving the collapse, compressibility, and rebound behavior of two gypseous sandy soils with different gypsum contents: G-29, containing 29% gypsum, and collected from Najaf Governorate, and G-55, containing 55% gypsum and collected from Tikrit Governorate. The behavior of both soils was evaluated using single oedometer tests (SOT), initially in the untreated condition to investigate …

Impacts Of Climate Variability On Infiltration And Groundwater Recharge In The Southeastern Coastal Region Of Côte D'Ivoire, Oulai Jean-Gautier Kpan, Assa Fabrice Yapi, Malan Ketcha Armand Kablan, Yeï Marie Solange Oga, Jean Biemi

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study assesses the impacts of climate variability on infiltration and groundwater recharge within the southeastern coastal corridor of Côte d'Ivoire, spanning from Abidjan to Aboisso. The methodology integrates the Pettitt test to detect rainfall stationarity breaks, followed by water balance modeling using the Thornthwaite and Tixeront–Berkaloff methods to quantify infiltration. The analysis relies on a multi-decadal meteorological dataset, including a 54-year rainfall series (1960–2014) and a 43-year temperature record (1971–2014), coupled with a 23-year historical groundwater level monitoring dataset (1982–2005) obtained from deep boreholes. precipitation fluctuations were correlated with piezometric level variations across 30 shallow wells and 9 deep …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Eckesonium™ - Spec 173, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This technical specification details the synthesis, chemical composition, and quantum structural mechanics of Eckesonium™ (Ek), a standalone interstitial metastable high-entropy alloy (iMHEA) engineered for extreme isotropic ductility, universal solid-solution compatibility, and an infinite fatigue limit under cyclical mechanical deformation. Moving beyond traditional metallurgy paradigms that enforce an inverse trade-off between hardness and brittleness, Eckesonium™ leverages a finely tuned Stacking Fault Energy (SFE) boundary grid.

This triggers simultaneous Twinning-Induced Plasticity (TWIP) and Transformation-Induced Plasticity (TRIP) under macrovascular stress inputs. This specification registers the exact atomic configuration, thermodynamic derivation, and thermo-mechanical processing matrix into the public domain as defensive …