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Incidence Of Autoimmune Diseases In Children With Atopy Treated With Dupilumab, Stanislaw J Gabryszewski, Kathryn Hirabayashi, Morgan Botdorf, Mitchell Maltenfort, Christopher B Forrest, Theresa W Guilbert, Madeline Schutt, Hiroki Morizono, Gerardo Vazquez Garcia, Anna Cristina Garza-Mayers, Joseph Demetrius Hernandez, Sara Anvari, Suchitra Rao, Jonathan M Spergel

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: The type 2 inflammation-blocking agent dupilumab has gained traction as an effective treatment of multiple atopic diseases. New-onset autoimmune manifestations have been infrequently reported in dupilumab-treated atopic patients, primarily among adults. Autoimmune outcomes in atopic children on dupilumab are less clear.

Objective: We aimed to determine if dupilumab treatment of atopic children is associated with increased autoimmune or autoinflammatory disease diagnosis risk.

Methods: Using a multi-institutional electronic health record database composed of 10 PEDSnet academic health systems, we performed a retrospective cohort study of children aged 6-17 with atopy (ie, moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and/or persistent asthma, as defined by …

Registrations Now Open For Uab 2026 Summer Camps, Brianna Hoge

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Examining The Bioethanol Yield Potential Of Varying Ratios Of Jicama (Pachyrhizus Erosus) And Footstool Palm (Saribus Rotundifolius) Stalk, Luke Gabriel R. Mara, Sasha Marie C. Haresco, Alyssa Shane M. Arro, Shalemar O. Baldoza, Raphael Carlos V. Bunga, Rica Michaela G. Dosal, Angela A. Garan, Keona Denise C. Marquez, Isabelo Raphael M. Siguenza, Kristoff Isaiah R. Soreta, Kian Stephen Torrijos, Marionne Lorraine R. Valdez, Sky Lance S. Valiente, June Ray O. Filler

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study aimed to examine the bioethanol yield potential of varying ratios of Jicama (J) and Footstool Palm Stalk (FPS). The prototype used a mixed feedstock approach and was developed using the Separate Hydrolysis and Fermentation (SHF) method to extract and ferment sugars to produce ethanol. The study measured bioethanol yields by employing a posttest-only controlled group design consisting of a negative control group and three experimental groups. The results demonstrated that Experimental 3 exhibited the highest average initial sugar yield (3.71g), while the Negative Control showed the lowest average initial sugar (1.5g), showing the high sugar potential of Experimental …

Evaluating The Absorption Capacity And Ph Level Properties Of Varying Ratios Of Garlic (Allium Sativum) And Onion (Allium Cepa) Peels For The Absorbent Core Of Sanitary Napkins, Rhys Mari C. Cortezano, Jezreel Keren C. Manait, Avryl Charlizze P. Sampan, Alyannah Dennise C. Castro, Isabelle C. Romero, June Ray O. Filler

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Considering the need for sustainable and enhanced menstrual hygiene products, this study aimed to assess the absorption capacity and average pH value of varying ratios of onion (Allium cepa) and garlic (Allium sativum) peels in developing an eco-friendly absorbent core for sanitary napkins. Employing a pre-experimental one-shot case design, the experimental group undergoes pH and absorbency tests. The evaluation focused on measures of absorbency and pH levels of the sanitary napkin cores made from three different fiber ratios: 6g onion-4g garlic, 4g onion-6g garlic, and 5g onion-5g garlic, each combined with 10g of organic cotton. Results indicated that Ratio 3 …

Evaluating The Mechanical Performance Of Eco-Fiberboards Made From Varying Ratios Of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) And Laundry Lint Microfibers, Iommi M. Vacaro, Joaquin Vielle D. Palomo, Denise Rose D. Verzosa, Udelle Y. Establecida, Ma. Annie Bien M. Sumague, June Ray O. Filler

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study explored the viability of hybrid eco-fiberboards as an alternative to commercially available fiberboards. It aimed to evaluate the mechanical performance of water hyacinth (WH) and laundry lint (LL) microfibers, bound within a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix to create a sustainable fiberboard. Three experimental groups with varying fiber ratios were tested for tensile and flexural strength. The results were then compared to medium-density commercial fiberboards (Positive Control), which served as a benchmark. The flexural test results showed that the experimental group with the highest LL content had a maximum strength of 35.13 MPa, comparable to that of the control …

Fitness Odyssey: The Development Of A Fitness Application For Gamifying Habit-Forming Activities That Improve The Physical Health Of Grade 12 Students, Denzyll Yuro B. Umali, Ruzzel Rey P. Barredo None, Karl Nikolai S. Parra, Frederik Louise Rosales, Myrla De Luna Torres

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The increasing prevalence of sedentary behavior among adolescents, inadvertently from the rapid integration of technology in day-to-day lives, raises concerns about the physical health of modern lifestyles. As teenagers and students spend more time on their phones, there is an urgent need to reframe digital tools as a solution for inactivity. This study aims to develop and evaluate Fitness Odyssey, a fitness application that gamifies physical activities, making them more engaging and rewarding for adolescents. The application tracks six primary exercises—walking, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, jumping jacks, and lunges—using a mobile phone’s accelerometer, developed with the Godot software engine. The research …

Vol. 6 Full Issue

V Music Magazine

No abstract provided.

For My People, Irma Rodriguez

CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives

No abstract provided.

Drone Based Operational Cloud Seeding, Jared Smith

Spring Runoff Conference

Cloud Seeding: Next Generation Operations and Validation

What is Winter Cloud Seeding? 

• The act of introducing favorable dust particles into a cloud to promote ice crystal nucleation 
• Requires naturally occurring clouds and cold temperatures 
• Aimed at enhancing winter snowpack

Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan – Longterm Actions, Jake M. Serago

Spring Runoff Conference

GSL’s water level is in long-term decline. Water users face shortages and challenges. Increased temperatures, greater precipitation extremes and population changes are stressing water supplies in the basin. 84% of Utah residents think the Government is accountable for resolving issues facing GSL.

Agricultural Water Leasing Opportunities & Updates, Hannah Freeze

Spring Runoff Conference

The framework for this leasing program is based on depletion savings from conservation practices not surplus or tailwater

2023 Tennessee Census Of Fatal Occupational Injuries, The Survey Of Occupational Injuries And Illnesses, Tennessee. Department Of Labor & Workforce Development.

Occupational Injuries

No abstract provided.

Mathematics Anxiety: Understanding Its Concept, Impact On Secondary Students’ Academic Performance And Career Prospects, And Effective Intervention Strategies, Sabiruddin Molla, Safwana Rashid, Saba Sultana

Numeracy

This study investigates the influence of mathematics anxiety on secondary school students’ academic performance and career pathway selection. Mathematics, often perceived as abstract and challenging, can evoke high levels of anxiety that affect both learning outcomes and career-related decisions. Data were collected from 106 students across two urban secondary schools in Kolkata. Findings revealed that students possessed a significant understanding of the concept of mathematics anxiety (t (105) = 8.48, p < .001, d = 0.82). A strong positive correlation was observed between mathematics anxiety and academic performance (r = .686, p < .001), indicating that elevated anxiety levels correspond with lower achievement. Additionally, a significant positive correlation (r = .475, p < .001) showed that mathematics anxiety influences students’ career pathway selection, with higher anxiety leading to avoidance of mathematics-related careers. The study highlights that negative attitudes toward mathematics often stem from perception rather than actual difficulty. Overall, the findings emphasize the need for innovative teaching strategies and targeted interventions to reduce mathematics anxiety and enhance students’ academic and career outcomes.

2022 Tennessee Census Of Fatal Occupational Injuries, The Survey Of Occupational Injuries And Illnesses, Tennessee. Department Of Labor & Workforce Development.

Occupational Injuries

No abstract provided.

Mathematics And Science Observation Instrument For New Standards, William R. Veal, Alice A. Sorensen

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Various national journals have published articles on mathematics and science teaching. However, assessment of these teachers is a topic that is not commonly published. This article discusses a science and mathematics partnership that the College of Charleston has successfully implemented with four local districts, which improves the content knowledge of their teachers that participate. The purpose of this article is to show how the Reformed Observation Teaching Protocol (RTOP) can be used as an appropriate assessment device to observe how teachers may adjust instruction to match new national mathematics and science standards. The 11 grant-participating teachers that were observed for …

Elements Of Teaching Online: A Literature Review, Ron Knorr, Lienne Medford, Hem Paudel

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Online instruction and other distant learning modalities are becoming common in all areas of academia, including pre-service teacher preparation and continuing education for in-service teachers. This article is a review of pertinent research regarding online teaching and the attributes of that teaching venue. From this literature, the following elements were noted. Considerable thought and planning must go into the construction of an online course, including designing instruction, class interaction, assignments and assessments. Other factors, such as the validity of online scholarship and the role of the instructor, influence the online teaching environment. Benefits and challenges for instructor and student are …

Early College High School Initiatives: Reflections From A South Carolina Program, Howard V. Coleman, Jeremy Dickerson, Fred Crawford

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This paper presents information on an early college high school initiative (ECHI) program at Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) in Greenville, South Carolina and reflects on connections to teacher and school leader preparation programs. Over a three-year period, site visits, survey reviews, state report cards and grant assessment reports were used to analyze GTCHS' early college curriculum, student achievement in high school and college coursework. The data and findings revealed that GTCHS can be viewed as having a high amount of success in many areas, including academic achievement, moving students into collegiate-level work and preparing students for success in …

Full Issue: Volume 4, 2011, Christopher Burkett

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This file contains the full issue of TEJSC, including front matter, table of contents, editorial notes, and articles.

Annual Report 2025, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Lineage-Based Management And Visualization Of Web Browsing Sessions, Nathan Grabaskas, Liam Roche, Megan Pusey, Levi Zombori, Michael Bausor, Fredrik Ihre

Defensive Publications Series

Web browsing interfaces that utilize a flat, linear list of tabs may contribute to cognitive overload and context loss for users. A lineage-based browsing architecture can passively construct a hierarchical data model of a user's browsing session. This can be achieved by monitoring navigation events, such as opening a new tab from a link, to build a directed graph that represents the derivational relationships between web pages. This hierarchical structure may then be presented to the user through visualizations, for example, a spatial lineage view. This approach can facilitate improved session management, allow for the persistence and restoration of browsing …

System For Scene-Level Signal Extraction Concurrent With Media Transcoding, Pooja Verlani, Balu Adsumilli

Defensive Publications Series

Analyzing large-scale media datasets for purposes such as training artificial intelligence models may present inefficiencies when using separate, post-facto analysis pipelines that can involve redundant data processing. A framework may extract scene-level signals from media content concurrently with media transcoding operations. By leveraging a common decoding step for both transcoding and analysis, a system can partition media into scenes and compute quantitative signals related to, for example, visual quality, motion dynamics, and production attributes. The extracted signals can be stored in a structured, indexed database, which can create a queryable dataset from a media archive. This approach may provide a …

Unified Management System For A Hybrid Workforce Of Human And Computational Agents, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

The management of a hybrid workforce comprising human and autonomous computational agents may be challenged by the use of separate systems for human capital and software assets, which can create a governance gap. A system can provide a unified framework for managing a hybrid workforce. For example, the system may utilize a labor service mesh to analyze and route tasks to either a human intent tier or an agentic execution tier. A potential principle of the system is structural symmetry, where computational agents can be assigned digital identities and managed through a lifecycle process that may parallel human resource functions, …

Generating Navigable Ground-Level Views From Overhead Imagery And Multi-Modal Inputs, Idan Kligvasser, Yotam Intrator, Ehud Rivlin, George Leifman, Regev Cohen

Defensive Publications Series

Current digital maps and simulation tools often rely on separate, fixed images, which makes smooth movement difficult and can limit realism and how big the map can be. This document introduces a system that uses multiple types of input to create continuous, navigable, ground-level videos from overhead map data. The system works by generating each new video frame based on the previous one, using inputs like satellite images, user movement commands, and text instructions (like "make it snowy"). It uses a flow-matching architecture, stabilized by techniques like noise injection. This method allows for smooth, user-controlled navigation and real-time changing the …

System For A Secure, Outcome-Based Synthetic Labor Market Using Trusted Execution Environments, Tanmay Kayande

Defensive Publications Series

Some artificial intelligence provisioning models that function as tools for human users or rely on labor arbitrage can present challenges for organizations, such as managing personnel rather than task outcomes and introducing data security risks. An architecture is described for an outcome-based synthetic labor market in which autonomous computational agents can be compensated based on verified task completion. The framework can leverage trusted execution environments to create secure hardware enclaves for processing sensitive data, which can render the data cryptographically inaccessible to a host system or agent provider. This approach can facilitate a secure, transactional market for autonomous professional execution, …

Probabilistic Governance And Telemetry Framework For Autonomous Agents, Tanmay Kayande

Defensive Publications Series

When managing complex, unpredictable (non-deterministic) AI agents using simple, fixed control systems (like finite state machines), operational failures and accountability issues often arise. This document introduces a probabilistic governance and telemetry framework to resolve these problems. Instead of following a rigid sequence of steps, this framework defines a multi-dimensional operational boundary, a 'behavioral volume', and assigns the agent a goal. This allows the agent to use its own reasoning to achieve the goal while remaining within the defined boundaries. A separate telemetry layer monitors the agent's actions by calculating metrics, such as alignment scores and drift velocity, to measure how …

Data Quality Assessment Via Semantic Proximity To Artifact Anchors In A Vector Space, Sean Wohltman

Defensive Publications Series

Checking the quality of huge data collections can be slow and often only gives simple "good" or "bad" labels. If a new type of flaw is found, re-scanning old data can be very expensive. This system solves that by turning data, like satellite photos, into digital signatures called embeddings. It measures how close these signatures are to anchors, reference points that represent specific problems like clouds or blur. This creates a detailed, multi-layered quality report for every file that can be easily searched. Because it works with these small digital signatures instead of the original bulky files, the system can …

A Multi-Layered Framework For Behavioral Governance Of Non-Deterministic Ai Agents, Tanmay Kayande

Defensive Publications Series

This framework manages AI agents by establishing behavioral boundaries and a persistent identity. It uses a multi-layered stack, combining safety rules with brand guidelines, to shape an agent's reasoning. Features include authority decay to limit power if confidence drops and memory segmentation to prevent data tampering. Centralized oversight ensures these digital representatives remain aligned with company policies through continuous monitoring and testing.

Kinematic Modulation Of A User Interface Control Based On Real-Time Operation Cost, Timo Hoyer

Defensive Publications Series

In some computing environments, such as data analytics platforms, users may inadvertently execute high-cost operations, as static warnings can be disregarded and a user interface may not effectively convey an operation's potential cost. A system can feature a user interface control configured to receive a continuous input, for example, from a slider. As a user begins a continuous input gesture, the system (e.g., a computing device, a server, etc.) can initiate a synchronous, real-time cost estimation for the pending operation. Based on a returned cost metric, the system can dynamically modulate a kinematic property of the control, such as its …

Automated Identification Of Imagery Using Global And Local Visual Features, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

Content moderation systems may face challenges in consistently identifying images that are part of the same series as previously removed content, as some automated methods may be configured to primarily detect near-duplicates. Systems and methods are described that may address this by comparing a newly submitted image against a complainant's historical set of removed images. An approach can extract and compare both global feature vectors to measure semantic similarity, for example, using a cosine similarity score, and local feature keypoints to determine geometric consistency, for instance, through a geometric verification process. The resulting similarity signals can be assessed against configurable …

Gci #269: Caldwell–Perplexity Neuroregulation Grid (Cp-Grid) V1.0, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

Modular, non‑invasive neuromodulation + monitoring platform for depression, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, migraine, and cardiovascular risk. Integrates FUS, n‑VNS, and wearables into closed‑loop control. Improves outcomes 20–50% over standalone devices via integration and real‑time adaptation.