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Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) 2025 Monthly Progress Report. Consent Decree For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit. Civil Action No. Cv 89-039-Bu-Seh, Josh Bryson

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Detecting Generative-Ai-Enabled Polymorphic Malware: A Semantic-Behavior Approach, Allyson M. Morris

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

AI drastically reduces the effort required to produce malware that mutates both its code and behavior, thereby creating polymorphic and nondeterministic variants in which traditional signatures and many heuristic defenses fail. In this paper, I survey recent developments in AI-assisted malware generation, explain why conventional defenses are insufficient, and propose a layered detection architecture emphasizing semantic behavior, streaming anomaly detection, and defensive generative augmentation. I also outline why this approach generalizes to previously unseen AI-mutated samples, provide an evaluation plan with meaningful metrics, and describe a feasible MVP roadmap for practical deployment. Recent disclosures and threat intelligence further highlight the …

Epithelial Collective Response To Immune Cells, Matrix Proteins, And Mechanical Cues, Hannah Maria Zmuda

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Epithelial cells form complex and dynamic tissue structures within the human body. During these processes, cells must come in contact with a variety of dissimilar cell types, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, and mechanical changes not aligned with homeostasis. In this thesis, we explore how changes to the surrounding environment can impact mechanoresponse of epithelial cells. We developed an in vitro system by using elastically tunable polyacrylamide substrates with collagen coating to understand how mechanics can affect collective cell migration. In the first aim, we added macrophages chemically polarized as M0, M1, or M2-like macrophages co-cultured with epithelial cells. We found …

A Comprehensive Evaluation Of Next-Generation Firewall Effectiveness Against Encrypted And Evasive Threats In Enterprise Networks, John Costanzo, Favour Anene

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Encrypted traffic is becoming a pillar of security and privacy in enterprise networks. According to Google Transparency Report, over 95 percent of internet traffic is encrypted with the use of Hypertext Transfer Protocol secure (HTTPS), Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 and Quick UDP Internet Connections (QUIC). Although encryption safeguards confidentiality and integrity, it has also introduced new blind spots to the conventional security solutions. Encrypted channels are used to hide command-and-control (C2) traffic, issue malware and extract sensitive data without their notice.

To make the issue even harder, the opponents have sophisticated avoidance methods including traffic fragmentation, tunneling, and polymorphic …

Strategies To Reduce Emergency Department Overcrowding At Hospitals In Puerto Rico, Nicole Melissa Rivera Sánchez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has become an increasingly critical issue for the healthcare system of Puerto Rico, resulting in delayed care and increased patient morbidity, among other challenges faced by hospital leaders and administrators. This paper explores evidence-based strategies tailored to the Puerto Rican healthcare context to alleviate ED overcrowding. An integrative review of literature published between 2020 and 2025 was conducted. For this review, 15 articles were selected and appraised using the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals. The strategies gleaned from the literature comprised six themes and 21 subthemes, centered on two major outcomes: …

Whole-Exome Sequencing-Based Linkage Analysis Of Multiple Myeloma (Mm) And Monoclonal Gammopathy Of Undetermined Significance (Mgus) Pedigrees, Alyssa I Clay-Gilmour, Nicola J Camp, Xiaomu Wei, Angel Earle, Aaron Norman, Jason Sinnwell, Delphine Demangel, Rosalie Griffin, Charles Dumontet, James Mckay, Ken Offit, Vijai Joseph, Siwei Chen, Daniel O'Brien, Vincent Rajkumar, Robert Klein, Shaji Kumar, Steve Lipkin, Celine M Vachon

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background/objectives: Family history is a known risk factor for multiple myeloma (MM) and its precursor condition, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Previous genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have identified 35 common loci associated with MM risk and 21 associated with MGUS. The objective of this study was to identify less common and rare genetic loci predisposing to MM/MGUS through whole-exome sequencing (WES)-based linkage analysis.

Methods: Multipoint linkage analysis was conducted using the Multipoint Engine for Rapid Likelihood Inference (MERLIN) with the Lander-Green algorithm on germline WES data from 79 pedigrees with 2 or more affected relatives (120 MM, 86 MGUS, …

Genome-Wide Crispr Screens Identify Critical Targets To Enhance Car-Nk Cell Antitumor Potency, Alexander Biederstädt, Rafet Basar, Jeong-Min Park, Nadima Uprety, Rejeena Shrestha, Francia Reyes Silva, Merve Dede, John Watts, Sunil Acharya, Donghai Xiong, Bin Liu, May Daher, Hind Rafei, Pinaki Banerjee, Ping Li, Sanjida Islam, Huihui Fan, Mayra Shanley, Jingling Jin, Bijender Kumar, Vernikka Woods, Paul Lin, Silvia Tiberti, Ana Karen Nunez Cortes, Xin Ru Jiang, Inci Biederstädt, Patrick Zhang, Ye Li, Seema Rawal, Enli Liu, Luis Muniz-Feliciano, Gary M Deyter, Elizabeth J Shpall, Natalie Wall Fowlkes, Ken Chen, Katayoun Rezvani

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Adoptive cell therapy using engineered natural killer (NK) cells is a promising approach for cancer treatment, with targeted gene editing offering the potential to further enhance their therapeutic efficacy. However, the spectrum of actionable genetic targets to overcome tumor and microenvironment-mediated immunosuppression remains largely unexplored. We performed multiple genome-wide CRISPR screens in primary human NK cells and identified critical checkpoints regulating resistance to immunosuppressive pressures. Ablation of MED12, ARIH2, and CCNC significantly improved NK cell antitumor activity against multiple treatment-refractory human cancers in vitro and in vivo. CRISPR editing augmented both innate and CAR-mediated NK cell function, associated with enhanced …

The Correlation Of Students’ Grit To Their Achievement At Stkip Muhammadiyah Of Southwest Aceh, Ainain Tajriani, Sukri Adani

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The grit theory emphasizes that persistence and passion for pursuing long-term goals are more important for success than innate talent alone. The purpose of this research was to assess students' grit levels and examine how they relate to academic performance. The study employed a quantitative correlational design to systematically measure numerical data, which helps identify patterns and relationships among various influencing factors. Participants included 136 students (75 English students and 61 Mathematics students). The research process involved: 1) collecting data via a questionnaire, 2) cleaning the data to remove outliers, 3) analyzing the data with SPSS, and 4) interpreting the …

E-Pocket Book Of Angiosperms Diversity Of Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest To Improve Students’ Species Literacy And Plant Awareness, Hikmah Hidayah, Siti Zubaidah, Frida Kunti Setiowati

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Students' low species literacy and limited awareness of plant diversity highlight the need for contextualised learning media based on local plant resources. This study aims to develop, assess the feasibility, and evaluate the effectiveness of an e-pocket book on Angiospermae diversity in Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest, Kampar, Riau, Indonesia, as an innovative learning tool for higher education. This e-pocket book was developed using the Lee & Owens multimedia development model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The feasibility test results showed that this e-pocket book was rated as very valid with an average score of …

Project Based Learning (Pjbl) Learning Model To Train The Pedagogical Competencies Of Prospective Science Teacher Students, Dyah Astriani, An Nuril Maulida Fauziah, Ahmad Fauzi Hendratmoko, Laily Rosdiana, Martini Martini

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pedagogical competence is an ability that must be possessed by prospective science teachers because it is needed to improve the learning process. This is related to the teacher's duties which are not only as teachers, but also as educators. This study aims to analyze the pedagogical competence of prospective science teachers in terms of their ability to prepare lesson plans. The method used in this study was through a lesson plan preparation project and using a closed questionnaire via google form to the research subjects, as many as 27 students. The questionnaire contained 14 questions regarding Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Pedagogical …

Optimizing 21st Century Skills Based On Cognitive Style By Implementing Figma-Ctllm In Poaceae Diversity Learning, Yudhistian Yudhistian, Imas Cintamulya

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

A notable gap persists in the educational literature regarding the optimization of 21st century competencies, such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, when tailored to students' distinct cognitive styles. This study addresses this lacuna by investigating the efficacy of a novel pedagogical tool, Figma-based Contextual Teaching and Learning Media (Figma-CTLLM), for enhancing these skills, a subject that has not been previously examined. The research aims to optimize critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills based on reflective and impulsive cognitive styles by implementing Figma-CTLLM in Poaceae diversity learning. The study employs a descriptive quantitative research design with a sample of 26 …

Effectiveness Of An Outcomes-Based Education Module In Electrochemistry For Engineering Students, Reden E. Nolasco

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study investigated the effectiveness of an Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) module in electrochemistry for engineering students. Students' conceptual knowledge and problem-solving abilities were assessed using a quasi-experimental design that included pre-and post-tests. The experimental group used the OBE module, while the control group received traditional instruction. Statistical tests, including t-tests and correlation analysis, established the module's impact. The post-test scores of the experimental group differed significantly from those of the control group. Faculty and student assessments verified the module's effectiveness in content quality, instructional approach, and learning effectiveness. The study concludes that OBE instructional materials improve learning outcomes and suggest …

Recitation Program Based Multirepresentation & Feedback To Improve Students’ Mastery Of Concepts And Learning Outcomes On Dynamic Fluid Materials, Briliantama Akbar Taufiq, Arif Hidayat, Sutopo Sutopo

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to identify the improvement of students' concept mastery and learning outcomes based recitation program accompanied by multi-representation and feedback about dynamic fluid. The topic raised in this study is about dynamic fluids. The pretest and posttest were used to measure students' learning outcomes using the same instrument. Meanwhile, students' conceptual mastery was measured using multiple-choice questions based on multi-representations during the formative assessment. This research and development refers to the research and development (R&D) method by referring to the 4-D model with stages namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate which was conducted on 36 students of SMA …

Guided Inquiry Model Supported By Tracker Application On Wave Material: The Influence Of Critical Thinking Skills, Nur Aisah, Hadma Yuliani, Nadia Azizah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

In the context of scientific and technological advancement, improving the quality of education is a crucial factor in producing quality human resources. In physics learning, students are not only required to understand basic concepts, but must also be able to apply and analyze them in various situations of daily life. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the guided inquiry learning model supported by the tracker application on students' critical thinking skills. Using a one-group Pretest and Posttest technique, the research design is a quasi-experiment experiment, or simply a quasi-experiment design. It falls within the quantitative research category. The …

Unlocking The Mathematical Mind: A Comparative Insight Into Undergraduate And Graduate Student Literacy, Nur Robiah Nofikusumawati Peni, Septia Ayu Pratiwi, Anggit Prabowo, Sri Rahayu Alam, Dewi Rahmawati, Muhammad Febriyan Lua, Aldo Setiawan

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The study explores the nuances of students' knowledge, self-assurance, and difficulties when navigating the domains of numeracy and logical-mathematical reasoning by evaluating and comparing the levels of mathematical literacy, numeracy, and logical-mathematical thinking among higher-education students. This research uses a thorough survey covering various mathematical literacy dimensions, such as the capacity to apply mathematical ideas in practical contexts, comprehension of numeracy and literacy, assurance when working with numerical data, and the influence of emotional variables on rational thought. Our analysis, based on replies from graduate and undergraduate students at renowned Indonesian universities, shows that self-assessed competency is generally moderate to …

Ips Go Website Learning Media: Improving Students' Critical Thinking Skills, Qurota Yunus Syafidah, Okki Lavio Ananta, Septian Alrianingrum, Marlita Mardiningsih

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Critical thinking is essential in dealing with today's information complexity because it allows individuals to make informed decisions and overcome challenges in a systematic way. Several media have been developed to support the development of these skills so that an evaluation of the media's effectiveness is needed. The purpose of this study is to determine if students' critical thinking abilities may be enhanced by using the IPS GO internet learning media. An experimental approach with a pretest-posttest design for a single group is used in this study. Forty students from a Madiun City school were the subjects of this study. …

Analisis Sikap Terhadap Mata Pelajaran Ipa Di Sekolah Menengah Pertama, Astalini Astalini, Dwi Agus Kurniawan, Darmaji Darmaji, Muhammad Sofyan Zain

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research was conducted to determine attitudes towards science SMP through in-depth analysis using 7 attitude indicators. The study was conducted at SMPN 19 Jambi City with a total sample of 145 students of class VII D, VII E, VII F, VII G, VII H, and VIII H. The research method that the researchers used was a combination of quantitative and qualitative instruments in descriptive. The quantitative instruments were in the form of questionnaires, while the qualitative instruments were in the form of interviews with 1 student, 1 student, and 1 natural science teacher. The results showed students' attitudes toward …

Identification Of Green Competency Needs In Vocational Education Curriculum Development Based On Simple Additive Weighting, Muh Abdul Latif, Isma Widiaty, Ade Gafar Abdullah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Global environmental sustainability issues have driven the transformation of vocational education to integrate green competencies that are relevant to the needs of the green industry. This study aims to identify the need for green competencies in the development of vocational education curriculum using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. This method helps in decision making from various different perspectives (such as teachers, students and industry) so that it needs to be generalized. This SAW method produces a ranking of competency elements based on the level of importance as a recommendation in developing a vocational education curriculum based on green competencies …

Virtual Reality-Based Learning Performance In Civil Engineering Education, Tri Kuncoro, Dwi Siswahyudi, Jehad A.H Hammad

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The focus of this research is the design and implementation of VR based learning media for building construction classes and exam ining its efficacy on how it helps the students comprehensively grasp the concepts taught in those classes us-on. It is however important to note that two major misconceptions regarding virtual reality that persons may hold are that students act like passive observers in a virtual environment and un-derstand theory without practice or visual representation. This is the reason why VR is the chosen option. The development processes used were needs analysis design development testing and evaluation. The end product …

Smart Defense 5.0 To Strengthen The Defense Of Indonesia's Capital City (Ikn), Hedriman Putra, Agus Winarna, Bonifasius Bonifasius, Malte Albrecht, Ghazalie Ghazalie

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The Indonesian Capital City (IKN) relocation to IKN Nusantara automatically requires a qualified defense concept. The relevant concept to be implemented is IKN-Smart Defense 5.0, which is an approach that integrates advanced technology and innovative strategies to improve national security and resilience. This research is discussed using theories of strategy and defense strategies, a research methodology with a qualitative approach, and a collection of research and literature studies. The study results prove that IKN-Smart Defense 5.0 offers an innovative and integrated approach to facing future security challenges. This concept can improve defense capabilities and ensure national security in the digital …

Project Activities Strengthening The Profile Of Pancasila Students With Learning Based On Local Cultural Wisdom, Budi Utami, Riezky Maya Probosari, Nurma Yunita Indriyanti, Isma Aziz Fakhrudin, Annisa Nur Khasanah, Supurwoko Supurwoko, Putri Kusuma Wardani

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research aims to determine the implementation of project activities to strengthen the Pancasila Student Profile at State Junior High School 1 (SMP Negeri 1) Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia and the impact of its implementation on students. The profile of Pancasila students is: 1) Believer, devoted to God Almighty and has noble character, 2) Independent, 3) Mutual cooperation, 4) Global diversity, 5) Critical reasoning, 6) Creative based on local wisdom by making Batik, namely Batik Jumputan and Written Batik, in Solo (Surakarta), Central Java, Indonesia. The research population was in one of the junior high schools in Surakarta (SMP Negeri …

The Role Of Teachers In Increasing Students' Motivation To Learn Arabic, Dina Qurotun Nisa, Johar Permana, Yayah Rahyasih

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The motivation to learn is crucial for achieving optimal educational outcomes. The motivation to learn Arabic is uniquely relevant due to the prevalence of Islamic educational institutions offering it as part of their curriculum. This study aims to identify and analyze the role of teachers in increasing students' motivation to learn Arabic in schools. This research employs a qualitative approach with a systematic literature review (SLR) method. The data used are secondary data sourced from various online databases, including Google Scholar and accredited national and international journals. The data collection technique involves documentation. Data analysis is conducted through five stages: …

Analysis Of Vocational Teacher Training Needs For Pkk Subjects (Creative Projects And Entrepreneurship), Widya Puji Astuti, Asep Herry Hernawan

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Several previous studies have revealed that training provides positive and significant benefits to employees. Vocational school teachers are seen as needing to improve their competence in order to meet the demands of their work. This research aims to conduct an analysis of the training needs for vocational school teachers who teach PKK subjects within the framework of the Merdeka Curriculum. Survey methods and quantitative approaches are the methods and approaches applied in this research. The population in this study was 22 teachers who taught PKK (Creative Projects and Entrepreneurship) subjects at SMKN 1 Pacet Cianjur. The sampling technique used in …

Peningkatan Keterampilan 4c Siswa Melalui Pengembangan Kompetensi Guru Dalam Kurikulum Merdeka, Agustinus Tanggu Daga, Lasarus Bulu Kaleka, Fransiskus Ghuni Bili

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Teachers are figures that can influence student learning outcomes. A serious problem faced by elementary school students in Tambolaka CitySouthwest Sumbais the low 21st century skills of students. One of the smart efforts to improve students' 21st century skills is to improve teacher competence. The purpose of this study is to describethe relationshipof teacher competence with improving 4C skills of elementary school students. The method used was a survey with a questionnaire instrument. Data analysis used description analysis and correlation analysis. This study found that (1) teacher competence and student skills are moderate, (2) there is a significant relationship between …

The Impact Of Religiosity On The Morality Of Islamic Education Students, Tri Yaumil Falikah, Zalik Nuryana, Anaas Tri Ridlo Dina Yuliana, Shazia Malik

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Religiosity is an important aspect in shaping student morale, especially for Islamic Education (IE) students who are future educators. The purpose of the study was to look for the influence of religiosity on the morale of Islamic Religious Education students at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. This research is a quantitative study with the population of IE students from 2019 to 2021 amounting to 699 students. The technique of taking sample uses the Slovin formula, namely as many as 90 students who were taken randomly (random sampling). The primary data collection tool used is a 4-scale Likert scale questionnaire. The instruments were …

Decoding Cyberpsychology: Key Trends In Digital Learning-A Bibliometric Insight, Roni Herdianto, Mohamad Arief Setiawan, Febri Dwi Hariyanto

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This bibliometric study aims to analyze the research literature on Cyberpsychology in learning. Cyberpsychology refers to the study of the impact of technology on human behavior, including learning. A bibliometric analysis of scientific documents published in journals indexed in the Scopus was performed. The study aimed to identify research trends, collaborations between researchers, and locate journals and articles of interest in the thematic area. The results of the study will provide insights into the current state of research on Cyberpsychology in learning and identify potential areas for future research.

Explainable Post-Operative Patients Recovery Prediction Following Elective Brain Tumor Resection: A Precision Medicine Approach, Eleanor Belkin

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

[Kyda] The Behavioral Spillover Effect: Modeling Behavioral Interdependencies In Multi-Pathogen Dynamics, Leah Lejeune, Omar Saucedo, Lauren M. Childs, Navid Ghaffarzadegan

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Modeling Synaptic Dysfunction As Neural Contagion: A Graph-Based Sedr Framework For Simulating Signal Spread, Michelle Marfo, Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, Alonso Ogueda-Oliva

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Immune Dysregulation In Covid-19: Mathematical Modeling Of The Within-Host Dynamics, Pagnapech Ngoun, Nicolas Alvarez, Ayesh Awad, Hwayeon Ryu

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.