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Genetic Characterization And High-Resolution Total Mrna Sequencing Of The Millipede Cherokia Georgiana Bollman, 1889, Elena Cruz

Biology Theses

There are approximately 12,000 described species within the class Diplopoda. Only six species, falling within four of sixteen orders, have fully sequenced genomes. No whole genomes are available for incredibly diverse families like Xystodesmidae. Many interesting characteristics in this group are poorly defined at the genetic level, such as the production of a defensive hydrogen cyanide secretion and UV fluorescence in the order Polydesmida. Here, we present a genetic characterization of the polydesmid millipede Cherokia georgiana Bollman, 1889. We include tissue-specific sequencing metrics, alignment and assembly of mitochondrial DNA consensus sequence according to tissue type, and phylogenetic tree construction using …

Development Of A Mesothelin-Binding Engineered Scaffold Protein As A Theranostic For Pleural Mesothelioma, Roberto Silvestri, Margherita Piccardi, Alessia Laurenza, Filomena Rea, Allison R. Sirois, Martina Lari, Francesco Bartoli, Giovanni Signore, Lorena Tedeschi, Elisabetta Ferraro, Paola Anna Erba, Roberto Giovannoni, Stefano Landi, Federica Gemignani, Sarah J. Moore

Engineering: Faculty Publications

Mesothelin (MSLN) is a tumor biomarker expressed at high levels on the surface of numerous cancers with extremely limited expression in healthy tissues. MSLN-targeting agents developed for diagnosis and therapy could have a significant impact on the management of MSLN-expressing cancers. Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a deadly cancer that arises from mesothelial cells lining the pleura and is predominantly linked to asbestos exposure. There are currently no effective treatments, and diagnosis occurs in late stages of disease due to the lack of clinical symptoms in the early stages. Recent efforts to diagnose and treat PM have focused on identifying and …

Evaluating Response Calculation Methods For Thin And Volume Analog Holographic Wavefront Sensors, Emma Branigan, Andrew Lambert, Andreas Zepp, Szymon Gladysz, Suzanne Martin, Matthew Sheehan, Kevin Murphy

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

The modal analog holographic wavefront sensor (AHWFS) is a low-cost and high-speed solution for wavefront sensing. It uses a phase biasing approach, where a pair of holograms are biased with a known phase delay/advance. The aberration magnitude is determined by measuring the diffracted beam intensities from the hologram pair. Both thin and volume phase transmission holograms can be used. Thin gratings produce multiple diffracted orders, while volume gratings direct light into a single order. Sensor response is measured using photodiodes or cameras, though thin holograms require a small region of interest for sensitivity to changing aberration magnitudes. This work compares …

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 10.27.25, Notre Dame Law School

NDLS Communicator

The Latest News

• Notre Dame Law School names 2025-26 Murphy Fellows
• Notre Dame Law School names inaugural Kopko Family Law Fellows
• J.S.D. candidates Nicolás Buitrago-Rey and Juan Carlos Gazmuri conduct research on democracy and human rights at the Max Planck Institute

Faculty Briefs

• Marcus Cole
• Nicole Garnett
• Fr. Pat Reidy
• Mary Ellen O'Connell
• Sherif Girgis
• Haley Proctor
• Rick Garnett
• Kimberly Orr
• Emily Bremer
• Paolo Carozza
• Diane Desierto
• Susan Azyndar
• Lloyd Mayer
• Derek Muller
• Jimmy Gurule
• Mark Hill KC

Events

• Law and Economic Seminar
• Job Talk
• Staff Town Hall
• President's Faculty Address
• Law School Trick-or-Treat
• Halloween
• Provost Open Office Hours

Around …

The Influence Of Chlorophyll-A And Sea Surface Temperature On Anchovy Catch Trends (2011-2024) In Kilwa, Tanzania, Renatus Shigi, Prosper L. Mfilinge

Tanzania Journal of Science

Anchovies exhibit varying trends in catch worldwide, with some regions experiencing declines in catch due to overfishing and environmental changes, while others remain stable or experience increases. Kilwa is among the most productive small pelagic fisheries along the Tanzanian coast. This study aimed to investigate the influence of Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) and Sea Surface Temperature (SST) on anchovy catch trends in Kilwa. The study further examined the relationship between catch per unit effort (CPUE) and total anchovy catch, as well as its implications for fisheries management. The study was conducted at two sites: Kilwa Kivinje and Kilwa Masoko during both the …

Robust Pid Control Of A 2 Dof Robotic Arm Actuated By Permanent Magnet Dc Motors: Lyapunov’S Stability Analysis And Simulation Results, Erik Chumacero-Polanco

Informatics and Engineering Systems Faculty Publications

We present a robust PID control for a 2 DoF exoskeleton actuated by permanent-magnet direct current (PMDC) motors. The control design exploits the architecture of the exoskeleton’s dynamical model, which is regarded as the interconnection of a mechanical and an electrical subsystems. The inner loop control for the mechanical subsystem uses robust PID control while the outer control loop uses a model-based control for the electrical subsystem. Lyapunov’s second method is used to show asymptotic stability of the position and velocity tracking error equilibrium point. Asymptotic stability in Lyapunov sense is proved in a twofold procedure. First, it is shown …

Efficient Smooth Tensor Train And Tensor Ring Completion For Image Classification Enhancement, Salman Ahmadi-Asl, Roman V. Garaev, Rustam A. Lukmanov, Naeim Rezaeian, Asad Masood Khattak, Manuel Mazzara

All Works

This paper deals with studying the data completion problem for enhancing the image classification task under the pixel removal scenario. In some applications, it happens that a part of the pixels of a given image is lost due to several issues, such as corruption by outliers or artifacts and/or incompleteness due to imprecise data acquisition. This issue results in a completely wrong classification outcome using Deep Neural Networks (DNNs). In this paper we investigate the benefit of data completion in enhancing the classification accuracy of the DNN models to build more robust and stable DNN models. To this end, we …

Cross-Model Watermarking Via Discriminative Samples For Secure Authentication, Juan Zhao, Yudao Sun, Zhihai Yang, Cai Xu, Hongji Chen, Fan Zhang, Jianxin Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Deep neural networks on cloud platforms face growing security threats, with AI services increasingly relying on heterogeneous models for the same task to meet diverse user needs. Existing methods fail to distinguish benign modifications from malicious attacks in cross-model scenarios. To address this challenge, we propose a non-intrusive cross-model watermarking method that generates discriminative samples as universal keys, enabling authentication without altering model parameters or architectures. Specifically, we introduce a margin enhancement loss to amplify confidence gaps between benign and malicious behaviors, ensuring high transferability across models. Both theoretical analysis and experimental results demonstrate the high efficacy of our proposed …

Analysis Of Export Competitiveness Of Main Commodities Of North Sulawesi Province, Fahrudin Zain Olilingo, Nur Aini Umar, Ivan Rahmat Santoso

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study describes the competitiveness of the main Commodity Exports of North Sulawesi Province. This research is quantitative in nature, using secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in the form of time series with a period of 5 years (2017-2021); the type of data used is the realization of the export value of the four main commodities of North Sulawesi 2017-2021. This research uses Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) analysis. The results of this study indicate (1) commodities identified as the most superior commodities of North Sulawesi, namely the commodity Animal/vegetable fats & oils, commodities fish and shrimp, …

Indonesian Government In The Development Of The Global Electric Vehicle Industry Through Investment And Nickel Downstream, Annisa Millania Wildhani, Dyah Mutiarin

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study aims to analyze the role of the Indonesian government in developing the global electric vehicle industry through the potential of nickel. This research focuses on investment and downstream case studies in Indonesia. The aim is to evaluate the strategic steps taken by the government in attracting investors and encouraging downstream activities for Indonesia's nickel potential in supporting economic growth. This research was conducted using qualitative research methods by presenting findings through online media, this research data comes from online news media. This data was obtained using the Ncapture feature on Nvivo 12 Plus. The results of the study …

What Drives Blue-Collar Workers Transition In The Labor Market Dynamics? Lesson Learned From Indonesia, Christiayu Natalia, Devanto Shasta Pratomo, Wildan Syafitri

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The recovery from the global pandemic, as well as improvements in automation technologies, have presented substantial challenges for blue-collar workers who specialized in manual work. Labor transition is considered a strategy to adapt and strengthen their resilience. This study utilizes Indonesian National Labor Force Survey / SAKERNAS data from August 2023 to examine the key factors influencing blue-collar worker transitions in Indonesia, including three primary outcomes: (1) remaining unemployed and inactive, (2) transitioning back to the blue-collar worker, and (3) transitioning to the white-collar worker. The study employs multilevel multinomial logistic regression to examine the influence of individual characteristics (e.g., …

Harnessing Collaboration For Tourism In Kuta, Bali: Dual Analysing Swot And Porters Diamond Model, I Made Chandra Mandira, I Gusti Ngurah Widya Hadi Saputra, Ni Putu Nina Eka Lestari, Anak Agung Ayu Ngurah Sri Rahayu Gorda, Anak Agung Ayu Ngurah Tini Rusmini Gorda, I Ketut Nuraga

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The purpose of this study is to analyse and identify the factors of utilizing collaboration and exploring the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of tourism in Kuta Beach, Bali, using a Penta helix approach that will be concluded using Porter's Diamond Model and the identification of collaborative strategies for tourism development. The research method uses a qualitative approach with RRA (rapid rural appraisal) techniques and SWOT analysis and uses Porter's Diamond Model in concluding, assisted by the N-Vivo Plus 12 application. The informants in this study totaled 16 people, with the criteria that 10 people were traditional leaders in Kuta …

The Impact Of Fiscal Incentives On Total Cost Of Electrified Vehicle Ownership In Indonesia, Riyanto Riyanto

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The Indonesian government has provided fiscal incentives to develop a battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, such as luxury goods tax (PPnBM) exemptions, vehicle title transfer fee (BBNKB) reduction, and motor vehicle tax (PKB) reduction for BEV users. With several fiscal incentives, BEV prices are expected to compete with Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEVs), thus consumers will switch to buying and using BEVs. Consumers, however, do not solely consider the price of BEVs; they also consider the total cost of ownership (TCO). In that regard, this study aims to construct a TCO model and calculate the total cost of ownership of …

Determinant Of Import In Indonesia, Muhamad Yunanto, Henny Medyawati

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

Trade activities, particularly import, remain an interesting area of research. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the effect of inflation, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Bank Indonesia interest rate (BI Rate), and exchange rates on Indonesian import. Quarterly time series data from 2010-2022 were obtained from Bank Indonesia and the Central Bureau of Statistics. Data was then analyzed using the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) as the estimation tool. The results showed that GDP, interest rate, exchange rate, and inflation rate had a positive effect on import in the short and long term. A key contribution of this research was the …

Environmental Degradation And Economic Growth In African Low-Income Economies, Kehinde Kabir Agbatogun, Adenuga Fabian Adekoya, Adekunle Ademayowa Adebayo, Mabayoje Albert Sennuga, Adeniyi Marcus Oresanwo

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The paper examined the validation of the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis on the relationship between economic growth on environmental sustainability in African low-income economies, with a focus on the influence of financial system development and the speed of urbanization in the classification, using data from the World Development Indicator on panel ARDL-AMG techniques. The results of the unit root tests indicate that the variables are of mixed integration order, while the cross-sectional dependency test established the existence of cross-sectional dependence among the cross sections. The results of the cointegration test revealed the presence of a long-run relationship in the overall …

The Impact Of Dams On Regional Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence From National Strategic Projects In Indonesia, Muhammad Nur Hidayat, Irfani Fithria Ummul Muzayanah

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study analyzes the impact of dam operations on regional economic growth in Indonesia by applying the economic base theory within a Difference-in-Differences (DiD) framework. The panel dataset covers 259 regencies/municipalities surrounding 48 National Strategic Project (PSN) dams, categorized into core regions, immediate neighbors, and second-tier neighbors over the 2018–2023 period. The results indicate that dam operations significantly increase Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in agrarian regions, with estimated gains of IDR 2.6 trillion in core regions and IDR 2.4 trillion in immediate neighbors, while effects remain statistically insignificant in non-agrarian regions. Trend analysis indicates a declining positive impact in …

Pattern Of Community Economic Empowerment In Slump Area In Mojo Village, Surakarta City, Bambang Pujantiyo

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study analyzes the impact and patterns of community economic empowerment in Mojo, Surakarta, within the triple helix framework (academia, business, government). Using secondary data, field observation, document review, interviews, and focus group discussions with stakeholders and residents, the research explores changes in household income and the role of intermediators after the slum upgrading program. Findings show that social and physical capital are relatively strong, while human and financial capital remain weak due to limited education and restricted access to credit. Household income tends to improve after upgrading, with small entrepreneurs earning more than laborers. Intermediators are crucial: serve as …

Resveratrol: A Promising Candidate For Treating A Range Of Diseases, Diaa El Din Ashraf Hemdan, Riham A. El-Shiekh

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rooted in herbal remedies and balance, spans millennia, viewing illness as Qi imbalances. The therapeutic applications of resveratrol within the realm of TCM represent a fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom and modern scientific research. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol commonly found in grapes, berries, and certain nuts, has emerged as a compound with diverse pharmacological properties that align closely with the principles of TCM. Resveratrol, ingrained in TCM, is esteemed for its health benefits like vitality and longevity. Resveratrol's pharmacological allure lies in antioxidant prowess, combating oxidative stress, and inflammation. It boasts cardioprotective traits, enhancing circulation and …

25 Conference Program - Ceramic Matrix Composites Iii, Ram Darolia, Professor Ken Goto, Gerard L. Vignoles, Satoshi Kitaoka, Takashi Akatsu

Ceramic Matrix Composites III

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M3Vir: A Large-Scale Multi-Modality Multi-View Synthesized Benchmark Dataset For Image Restoration And Content Creation, Yuanzhi Li, Lebin Zhou, Nam Ling, Zhenghao Chen, Wei Wang, Wei Jiang

Computer Science and Engineering

The gaming and entertainment industry is rapidly evolving, driven by immersive experiences and the integration of generative AI (GAI) technologies. Training such models effectively requires large-scale datasets that capture the diversity and context of gaming environments. However, existing datasets are often limited to specific domains or rely on artificial degradations, which do not accurately capture the unique characteristics of gaming content. Moreover, benchmarks for controllable video generation remain absent. To address these limitations, we introduce M3VIR, a large-scale, multi-modal, multi-view dataset specifically designed to overcome the shortcomings of current resources. Unlike existing datasets, M3VIR provides diverse, high-fidelity gaming content rendered …

Bimw: Blockchain-Enabled Innocuous Model Watermarking For Secure Ownership Verification, Xinyun Liu, Ronghua Xu

Michigan Tech Publications

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing gives rise to edge intelligence (EI), which offers effective solutions to the limitations of traditional cloud-based AI; however, deploying models across distributed edge platforms raises concerns regarding authenticity, thereby necessitating robust mechanisms for ownership verification. Currently, backdoor-based model watermarking techniques represent a state-of-the-art approach for ownership verification; however, their reliance on model poisoning introduces potential security risks and unintended behaviors. To solve this challenge, we propose BIMW, a blockchain-enabled innocuous model watermarking framework that ensures secure and trustworthy AI model deployment and sharing in distributed edge computing environments. Unlike widely applied …

User Privacy In The Digital Playground: An In-Depth Investigation Of Facebook Instant Games, Sideeq Bello

LSU Master's Theses

Amid growing concerns over data privacy in web and mobile applications, this study aims to assess the privacy mechanisms in instant games on Facebook, a platform with approximately 3.03 billion monthly active users and a substantial repository of personal data. Instant Games have become increasingly popular due to their ease of access and social integration features. Investigating these games can provide insights into privacy mechanisms and practices, thereby informing the development of more fair, compliant, and user privacy-centric gaming experiences. Thus, this study proposes an integrated analytical framework that leverages a combination of descriptive, memory, and network analysis techniques to …

A Radiation-Hardened 4-Bit Flash Adc With Compact Fault-Tolerant Logic For Seu Mitigation, Fnu Naveed, Jeff Dix

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper presents a radiation-hardened 4-bit flash analog-to-digital converter (ADC) implemented in a 22 nm fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) process for high-reliability applications in radiation environments. To improve single-event upsets (SEU) tolerance, the design introduces a compact fault-tolerant logic scheme based on Dual Modular Redundancy (DMR), offering reliability comparable to Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) while using two storage nodes instead of three, and a simple XOR-based check in place of a majority voter. A distributed sampling architecture mitigates SEU vulnerabilities in the input path, while thin-oxide devices are used in analog-critical circuits to enhance total ionizing dose (TID) resilience. Post-layout …

Parental Ses And Geographic Location As Predictors Of Graduations In Southeastern High Schools Before And After Covid-19, Marcy J. Watkins

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American students in the United States have long faced systemic barriers to high school completion, which were further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this quantitative, correlational-predictive study was to examine the extent to which parental SES and school location predict graduation outcomes among African American students in southeastern public high schools from 2019 to 2024. Grounded in Bandura’s social learning theory, the study explored how environmental and socioeconomic contexts influence academic achievement. Three research questions guided the study: (1) To what extent do parental SES and location combined predict the number of African American graduates? (2) …

Sustainable Robotic Construction: A Computational Particle Packing Approach For The Development Of Sustainable, Low-Cement 3d Printable Materials, Aranya Aumit Paul

LSU Master's Theses

Construction 3D Printing (C3DP) holds great potential for automated construction but faces key challenges, including the high Portland cement content of its printing materials. The high cement content raises material costs, causes shrinkage and thermal cracking, and increases its carbon footprint. This study introduces a novel hybrid computational pipeline that combines image based automated gradation analysis with 2D stochastic particle packing simulation, to design low-cement printable materials with minimal experimental testing. The image-based gradation system achieved a mean absolute error under 3.64% across six fine and coarse aggregate types. The particle packing simulation demonstrated an average error of less than …

A Clinical Practice Guideline For Managing Gastrointestinal Toxicities Related To Glp-1ra And Gip/Glp-1ra Medications, Lindsay Williamson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The project is a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for managing Gastrointestinal (GI) toxicities related to Glucagon-like Peptide-Receptor Agonist 1 (GLP-1RA) and Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide/Glucagon-like peptide-1Receptor Agonist (GIP/GLP-1RA) medications. Many patients are seeking weight loss with these agents, which cause GI toxicities that lead prescribers to have patients remain at lower doses that are sub-therapeutic or discontinue therapy. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are prescribing these therapies for patients and lack an evidence-based CPG for properly managing the most common GI toxicities. APRNs can successfully monitor and manage GI symptoms to promote tolerability and treatment adherence. The project question focuses on …

Grade 6–8 Teacher Perceptions Regarding Teacher Resiliency Factors In A Northeastern State’S Public Middle Schools, Melanie Totten-Jonas

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Teacher attrition presents a significant challenge for Northeastern State Middle School Districts (NSMSD), threatening educational stability and student outcomes. This qualitative study examined Grade 6–8 teachers’ perceptions of resilience as a factor influencing their decisions to remain in the teaching profession. Grounded in resilience theory, the study explored how teachers overcame professional challenges and identified supports that promoted retention, addressing a gap in existing research. Using a basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 purposefully selected middle school teachers from NSMSD. Reflexive thematic analysis using open coding revealed five key themes: individual resilience factors, relational supports and collegial …

Clinicians’ Perceptions Of Restorative Justice And Community-Based Intervention Programs For Juvenile Offenders, Jacque Timberlake

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The main goals of restorative justice and community-based intervention programs include reducing reoffending behavior, successful reintegration, and yielding greater satisfaction among participants. Although clinicians play a vital role in conducting rehabilitation methods for youth offenders, the problem was a lack of literature that explored clinicians’ perceptions of implementing more effective alternatives such as restorative justice and community-based intervention programs. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore clinicians’ perceptions of administering rehabilitative interventions for youth offenders, specifically in reducing recidivism, adequately addressing mental health concerns, and evaluating overall program effectiveness. The risk-need responsivity model and the good lives …

Excessive Expulsions And School Suspensions Of Black Children, Lasharee O. Rogers

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

While national and state-level literature has documented racial inequities in school discipline, limited research has focused on how these policies are specifically implemented and perceived within the Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Region School. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine factors related to higher rate of expulsions and school suspensions of Black high school students in the CMSR Schools in comparison to their peers through the lens of the critical race theory. This research was used to engage teachers and administrators on current school suspension and expulsion policies while encouraging modifications to those policies that warranted equity and …

Teachers’ Perspectives On The Use Of Real-Time Online Assessment Tools In Urban Elementary Schools, Sally Adam

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Student response systems (SRS) and audience response systems (ARS) in the elementary classroom are sometimes used to assess students while keeping them engaged and offering them immediate feedback. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore teachers’ perspectives on challenges of and resources needed to implement SRS and ARS in urban elementary schools in the Northeast United States. The conceptual framework for this study included the technology acceptance model and the theory of planned behavior. Semistructured interviews with 12 urban elementary school teachers from the Northeast United States were analyzed using a qualitative data analysis procedure by coding, …