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Powering Small Devices Using Micro Power Generation, Joel Richard Goergen, Tushara Ramesh, Emily Richter, Yuying Li

Defensive Publications Series

A micro power generation system is proposed herein that can be used to power a small device, such as a wireless access point (AP), to reduce data center power demands for low powered devices, thereby making such devices self-sufficient. The power generation system utilizes air duct flow, batteries, small generators with low starting resistance, and hybrid turbine blades. Tests indicate that such a system can consistently generate 5 watts or more.

Coal Phase-Out In The Silesian Coal Regions – Building Sustainable Scenario On Past Experiences, Adam Drobniak, Jan Bondaruk, Mirosław Skibski

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The dynamics of phasing out of hard coal mining are currently the subject of many debates and policies programming the energy transition. Diversity of opinions on the speed of the hard coal mining transition is evident. This discourse uses a number of technical, environmental, economic and social arguments that are not always supported by evidence-based analyses. As assumed in the European Green Deal, a responsible approach to decarbonisation requires just transition values. Thus, the negative effects of mining phasing out should be well recognized to enable their mitigation. This applies especially to the Silesian Voivodeship, where the concentration of so-called …

Investigation Of Structure And Electric Study Of Calcium Silicate/Chitosan Composite Pre- And Post-Immersion In Sbf, Khaled R. Mohamed, Mohamed M. M. Elnasharty, Mostafa I. Abdelglil, Ragab M. Mahani

Al-Farahidi Biomedical Journal

The main goal of this article was to determine whether calcium silicate/chitosan composite as a bone graft material to facilitate autogenous bone formation. We investigated the structure, morphology, weight loss, and dielectric properties of the fabricated composites pre-immersion (control) and post-immersion in stimulated body fluids (SBF) for 7 and 28 days using various techniques. FTIR, TGA, and SEM analysis prove the formation of a composite from calcium silicate integrated with chitosan polymer. The bone-like apatite layer formed after 7 days and improved after 28 days. TGA tests showed that sample 28 kept more material (38.24%) than 7 (25.88%) and control …

Direct Current Servo Motor Speed Characterization Using Proportional And Integral Controllers, Adel S. Bahakeem, Ahmad Jamal, Mir M. M. Morshed, Elwaleed A. Khidir

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

The present study is focused on investigating the steady-state and transient responses of a DC servo motor controlled by the Proportional and Integral controllers. It is also studied how the P and I controllers affect the stability, error, and damping of the DC motor response. The DC servo motor responses are obtained experimentally using a servo trainer and a PI analog controller, and theoretically using MATLAB Simulink. It is found through the results that the P controller contributes to decreasing the input-output errors of steady-state and transient responses and tends to stabilize the system. It also speeds up the system …

The Indiana Statesman, October 30, 2025, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Happy Halloween; Writing Center Hosts Haunted House; Statesman Creativity Corner

The History Of Nazi Neuroscience: Tracing Evidence Through Voids, Angela Gushue

Claremont-UC Undergraduate Research Conference on the European Union

During the Holocaust (1933-1945), voids were created by the destruction of ethics, morality, and human life. We can detect this absence because of material traces of the events. My paper applies the theory of relational ontology of absence to a collection of empty jars on display at the Josephinum, a medical history museum in Vienna. The jars once contained human remains of children murdered in the “euthanasia” program at Am Spiegelgrund, a psychiatric clinic in Vienna where 789 were killed during the Nazi era. These victims were not commemorated until the early 2000s, when the specimen jars were emptied and …

Ethical Adoption Of Ai-Based Tools In Higher Education Institutions (Heis), Tatjana Titareva, Paul Mabrey Iii

Journal of Educational Leadership in Action

This study emphasizes the importance of ethical and human-centered leadership in the adoption of AI-based Early Alert Systems (EAS) in higher education. It argues for leadership that is mindful of system-level risks and ethical considerations in utilizing AI tools for student retention and administrative efficiency. The research fills a gap by identifying key leadership skills, qualities, and responsibilities necessary for the ethical adoption of AI tools. Through qualitative analysis with the help of focus groups, the study highlights the need for supportive and authentic leadership that engages stakeholders ethically, addresses equity, inclusion, data privacy, and mitigates the psychological impacts of …

Project #087: Implementation Of The Posey Headstart Notification Sensor Belt For Fall Prevention In The Hospitalized Patient, Christy Vrana-Stevens, Maren Pulcini, Rebecca Busk-Sutton, Trish Penstone

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #105: Novel: Improving Access And Schedule Efficiencies In Out-Patient Rehabilitation Through Digital Scheduling Enhancements Through Epic, Bruce Coburn, Salvatore Lograsso, Craig Zimmerman

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #105: Novel: Improving Access And Schedule Efficiencies In Out-Patient Rehabilitation Through Digital Scheduling Enhancements Through Epic, Bruce Coburn, Salvatore Lograsso, Craig Zimmerman

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #135: Improving Patient Safety Through A Standardized Preoperative To Intraoperative Patient Handoff​, Sicknee Daher, Alex Shepard, Chad Yappueying, Stephanie Thomson

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #116: Using Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (Fmea) To Prevent Errors In Endoscope Reprocessing, Amanda Renard, Rupinder Mahal, Sarah Prascius

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #087: Implementation Of The Posey Headstart Notification Sensor Belt For Fall Prevention In The Hospitalized Patient, Christy Vrana-Stevens, Maren Pulcini, Rebecca Busk-Sutton, Trish Penstone

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Synergetics In Complex Adaptive Systems, Joseph C. Mckinley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Synergetics is an emerging paradigm which quantitatively describes and predicts the dynamics of complex living and nonliving systems. It has illuminated how complex systems can spontaneously self-organize by coordinating the activity of their constituent components toward some coherent, collective behavior. This coordinated activity can produce complex macroscopic spatiotemporal patterns without the need for central planning. In this dissertation, we develop and explore generalizations of the Haken-Kelso-Bunz (HKB) model of coordination dynamics. These generalizations include modeling higher-dimensional systems of coupled multistable oscillators with arbitrary diversity and coupling parameters, where the system components have the capacity to “learn” or adapt their intrinsic …

Kajian Teoretis Tentang Kompetensi Sdm Kearsipan Dalam Era Kolaborasi Manusia Dan Kecerdasan Buatan, Primus Sanbein Mus

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Digital transformation in the public sector has reshaped the strategic role of archival human resources (HR), shifting from administrative executors to information curators who collaborate with artificial intelligence systems. This study aims to review and synthesize theoretical frameworks relevant to defining the core competencies of archival HR in the era of Human-AI Collaboration (HAIC). A theoretical literature review method was employed, analyzing 32 academic articles and institutional documents published between 2003 and 2025. Thematic synthesis was used to identify and classify competency dimensions into three main categories: technological-adaptive competence, socio-ethical and curatorial competence, and collaborative-systemic competence. The findings indicate that …

Understanding The Effects Of Real-Time Head Position Feedback On Postural Sway In Terms Of Changes In Underlying Deterministic And Stochastic Dynamical Processes, Steven J. Harrison, Benjamin De Bari, Ryan Poutre, Jeffrey M. Kinsella-Shaw

College of Humanities and Sciences Faculty Papers

Our perceptual systems detect information about how our body is moving relative to the surrounding environment. Such information is essential to our ability to maintain upright standing balance. Real-time postural feedback systems are technologies that appear to enhance our ability to detect information about the movements of our body, and as a consequence improve our capacity to control the posture of our body. Here we examine a system in which real-time measurements of head position were "felt" as changes in the intensity of vibration of tactors in a headband. Using this system, participants were able to stabilize their body posture, …

A Gas-Tight Bonding/Sealing Of Different Bulk Ceramics For Robust Oxygen Separation At Ultra-High Temperatures, Guoan Wang, Xingjian Xue

Faculty Publications

Oxygen transport membrane (OTM) is an economic technology for oxygen separation and high-purity oxygen production. To mitigate various issues induced by high temperatures, intermediate temperature OTM technology has been pursued in recent years. However, in certain circumstances, high operating temperatures are unavoidable, such as in situ oxygen production using OTMs for direct oxy-combustion. Nevertheless, the lack of reliable high temperature gas-tight sealing imposes great challenges on OTM technology for such applications. Herein, a novel sealing strategy is developed to obtain a gas-tight bonding/sealing of two different bulk ceramics using ceramic slurry in combination with phase inversion process. The sealing strategy …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of The 100 Most Cited Papers In Molecular Biology Studies Of Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Sahil Thuse, Abhirami Premarajan, Gargi Sarode, Muhammad Ruslin, Rajesh Shetty, Sachin Sarode

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: To systematically map the existing research about molecular biology of OSF along with the notable amount of research in the past and the future insights of the same.

Material and Method: The analysis evaluates the research trends in OSF using Scopus as a primary source due to its comprehensive coverage of peer reviewed literature. The search was performed on 25 April 2025. Only original and review articles were selected wherein "molecular biology" and "oral submucous fibrosis" were the Boolean terms applied. Hundred most cited articles were shortlisted. Network visualisation and bibliometric mapping was performed by VOS viewer. Keyword co-occurrence …

Monofilament Fibers As A Proxy For Multifilaments: Effects Of Oxidation On Strength, Annika Devol, Isaac Duan, Victoria L. Christensen, Frank W. Zok

Ceramic Matrix Composites III

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Comparison Of Road-Side Emissions Measurements From Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles To Moves5, Amber L. Gurecki Allen, Emma Reeves, Darrell Sonntag

FEAT Publications

No abstract provided.

Behavioural Approach As The Basis Of Traditional Market Redevelopment Strategies, Ajeng Regita Assyifa, Imaniar Sofia Asharhani, Adriyan Kusuma

ARSNET

This design study focuses on the redevelopment of the Kebayoran Lama traditional market using a behavioural approach. Traditional markets hold an important role in the social, economic, and cultural life of urban communities, functioning not only as centres of trade but also as spaces for interaction that shape the city's character. However, rapid urban development often creates challenges for traditional markets, reducing their competitiveness against modern shopping centres.

The study began with direct observation and behavioural mapping activities at the Kebayoran Lama traditional market to understand how traders and visitors interact with the space. Findings show the current layout does …

Sonic Acts Of Care: Friendship-Based Networks And Grassroots Activism In Beirut, Rim J. Irscheid

Regards

The article examines a Beirut-based network of self-funded, independent musicians that translate memories and their emotions into artistic and activist practices. Drawing on musical albums created since the 2020 Beirut port explosion, the article explores the social and emotional impact of artist-run spaces for music production. Focusing on a friendship-based network around the collectively-run recording studio Tunefork Studios, it examines how care, trust, and solidarity with Lebanon’s citizens and music producers are translated into both their creative practices and their production and distribution strategies. I argue that Beirut-based musicians increasingly thematise the emotional toll and personal investment in political, infrastructural …

Wmu Board Of Trustee Board Meeting, Thursday October 30, 2025, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Acceptance of the Agenda

Approval of the Minutes (September 11, 2025)

Remarks by the Chair of the Board

Remarks by the President

Updates by the Faculty Senate President

Updates by the Western Student Association President

Updates by the Graduate Student Association President

Presentation: Broncos for Sustainability Across WMU

Public Comments Regarding Action Items

Action Items

WMU Police Officer's Association (POA) Wage Agreement

Five Year Capital Outlay Master Plan and Capital Project Request

Prior Learning Assessment Fee

Western Michigan University External Audit, 2025

Consent Items

• Curriculum Proposals
• Personnel Report
• Utility Easement Request from the City of Kalamazoo
• Liquor License – College …

Project #116: Using Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (Fmea) To Prevent Errors In Endoscope Reprocessing, Amanda Renard, Rupinder Mahal, Sarah Prascius

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #097: Optimizing Equipment Requests Through Electronic Integration, Jaclyn Ing, Katherine Chaffin, Sicknee Daher, Amanda Delucia

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #091: Standardizing Central Venous Catheter Removal To Improve Patient Safety, Katie Witherspoon, Hannah Musgrove, Elizabeth Toll, Rami Ammar

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #135: Improving Patient Safety Through A Standardized Preoperative To Intraoperative Patient Handoff​, Sicknee Daher, Alex Shepard, Chad Yappueying, Stephanie Thomson

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #091: Standardizing Central Venous Catheter Removal To Improve Patient Safety, Katie Witherspoon, Hannah Musgrove, Elizabeth Toll, Rami Ammar

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Project #097: Optimizing Equipment Requests Through Electronic Integration, Jaclyn Ing, Katherine Chaffin, Sicknee Daher, Amanda Delucia

Quality Expo 2025

No abstract provided.

Curriculum Beyond Constraint: Stakeholder Perspectives On Innovation And Autonomy In A Free School, Lucy A. Barker, David Littlefair, Christopher Million

Journal of Educational Leadership in Action

Free schools in the UK, like international ones, were established to promote autonomy, innovation, and diversity in education. This case study explores how one such school in the South of England, leveraged these freedoms to co-construct a distinctive and socially just curriculum. Data collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with school leaders, teachers, trustees, and parents was analysed thematically and revealed how leadership, curriculum design, and the hidden curriculum intersect to support holistic development, equity, and community cohesion. Particular attention is paid to how extended opportunities in the arts, sport, and enrichment activities contribute to cultural capital and wellbeing. …