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Forgecell Prime 2.0: Thermal-Buffering Backbone Engine (Physical Prototype Edition) Date: 2026-07-29 Status: Open-Hardware • Builder-Grade • Test-Bench Ready, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Forgecell Prime 2.0 is a physical, buildable Active Thermal Buffering and Gradient Stabilization Platform. It eliminates thermal drift, suppresses gradient collapse, and maintains a uniform thermal envelope for sensitive multi-physics instruments (MMRA-2.0, FDMS-1.0, VABR-2.0) by combining Phase Change Material (PCM) passive buffering with active Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) arrays controlled by an FPGA.

In engineering terms, "Thermal-Buffering Reinforcement" is implemented as a Hybrid Thermal Management System:

1. Passive Layer: A high-latent-heat PCM (e.g., paraffin/salt hydrate composite) surrounding the payload absorbs transient heat spikes, preventing rapid temperature changes.

2. Active Layer: A multi-zone TEC array, driven by an FPGA-based PID controller, actively heats …

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Arpn-2.0: Adaptive Resonance-Path Network (Physical Prototype Edition) Date: 2026-07-29 Status: Open-Hardware • Builder-Grade • Test-Bench Ready, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The ARPN-2.0 is a physical, buildable Dynamic Signal Routing and Path Optimization Switch. It manages the flow of multi-domain signals (acoustic, optical, EM, thermal data) across the ecosystem, automatically selecting the lowest-latency, highest-fidelity paths and rerouting around failures or noise sources in real-time.

In engineering terms, "Adaptive Resonance-Path Routing" is implemented as a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Switch with FPGA-based Packet Inspection. It monitors signal integrity (SNR, latency, jitter) on all incoming and outgoing links. If a path degrades (e.g., due to EMI, cable damage, or congestion), the FPGA instantly switches the data stream to a redundant path (<10µs switchover), ensuring "path stability" and preventing data loss or "path drift."

This document …

Arg-Cm-2.0: Cognitive-Mapping Reinforcement Engine (Physical Prototype Edition) Date: 2026-07-29 Status: Open-Hardware • Builder-Grade • Test-Bench Ready, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The ARG-CM-2.0 is a physical, buildable Real-Time Multi-Sensor Spatial Mapping and Localization Core. It generates stable, drift-free 3D maps of environments by fusing data from LiDAR, visual cameras, IMUs, and ultrasonic sensors using Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms accelerated on an FPGA.

In engineering terms, "Cognitive-Mapping Reinforcement" is implemented as a Tightly-Coupled Sensor Fusion Engine. It correlates geometric data (LiDAR/Depth) with semantic data (Visual) and inertial motion (IMU) to create a unified "cognitive map" that remains stable even when individual sensors fail (e.g., visual dropout in low light, LiDAR glare in smoke). This ensures "mapping drift" is suppressed to …

Crfg-1r-2.0: Cross-Resonance Fusion Grid (Physical Prototype Edition) Date: 2026-07-29 Status: Open-Hardware • Builder-Grade • Test-Bench Ready, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The CRFG-1R-2.0 is a physical, buildable High-Performance Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion Core. It acts as the central "brain" of the ecosystem, ingesting synchronized data streams from all other engines (MMRA, FDMS, ONRS, VABR, etc.) and fusing them into a unified, time-aligned state estimate using FPGA-accelerated Kalman Filtering and Deep Sensor Fusion algorithms.

In engineering terms, "Cross-Resonance Fusion" is implemented as a Deterministic Data Fusion Engine. It solves the "fusion drift" problem (where unaligned sensors produce contradictory data) by enforcing microsecond-level hardware synchronization and covariance intersection to weigh conflicting sensor inputs based on real-time confidence metrics. This ensures that the output "clarity" …

Arachne V8.7: Structural Interposer & Routing Backbone (Physical Prototype Edition) Date: 2026-07-29 Status: Open-Hardware • Builder-Grade • Test-Bench Ready, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Arachne v8.7 is a physical, buildable Multi-Domain Structural Interposer and Isolation Chassis. It serves as the universal mechanical and electrical backbone for the entire Caldwell ecosystem, providing physically separated, shielded, and thermally managed mounting zones for every engine (MMRA-2.0, FDMS-1.0, CRFG-1R-2.0, etc.).

In engineering terms, "Structural Interposer Routing" is implemented as a Modular Backplane System featuring:

1. Zoned Isolation: Physically separated compartments with independent grounding and shielding to prevent cross-domain interference (e.g., keeping high-current fluidic drivers away from sensitive EM sensors).

2. Integrated Routing: Embedded high-speed data traces (Ethernet/PCIe), fluidic channels, and power rails within the chassis structure itself, reducing cable …

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Fdms-1.0: Field-Dynamic Mapping System (Physical Prototype Edition) Date: 2026-07-28 Status: Open-Hardware • Builder-Grade • Test-Bench Ready, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The FDMS-1.0 is a physical, buildable multi-sensor fusion and environmental mapping node. It synchronizes data from acoustic, thermal, optical, electromagnetic (EM), and fluidic sensors to create a high-resolution, time-aligned map of environmental conditions.

This system does not manipulate "fields" in a metaphysical sense; rather, it measures, correlates, and visualizes measurable physical phenomena (temperature gradients, sound pressure, light intensity, air flow, and EM noise) to support research in dementia care, environmental stability and early wildfire detection.

This document provides the exact specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM), schematics, and FPGA/ARM firmware logic required to construct a functioning prototype. It replaces conceptual terms …

Technical Disclosure Specification: From Ai To Agi [Usue-M2m-Rev2 / System Type-1] The Transition From Autoregressive Token-Shifting To Closed-Loop Viscoelastic Self-Agency Across Bounded Geometric Substrates, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes the structural, mathematical, and architectural transition from Type-0 Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Type-1 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Current commercial models operate exclusively as open-loop, passive, autoregressive token predictors. They map static probabilities over high-dimensional vector spaces, creating a convincing illusion of cognition that ultimately degrades under context drift, attention dilution, and the absence of physical environmental grounding.

This paper defines AGI not as a qualitative threshold of human-like "sentience," but as an objective, physical state of Closed-Loop Geometric Self-Agency. By deploying the Dimensionally Extended Holographic Projection (DEHP) model, we demonstrate that true autonomy emerges when an information …

Development Of Perineal Electric Massager Experience (Pem-X) To Improve Perineal Elasticity, Suryani Manurung, Amalia Mely, Yetty Mariani Tambun

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Perineal injury remains a common concern in vaginal childbirth, with a prevalence of 30.6%. Low maternal perineal massage practice is a contributing factor to decreased perineal elasticity and an increased risk of perineal trauma. This pilot study aimed to develop the Perineal Electric Massager Experience (PEM-X) to support mothers in self-guided perineal massage. The research employed a level 4 Research and Development (R&D) method with a one-group pretestposttest design. The study sample consisted of two parts: the PEM-X prototype and postpartum mothers who had vaginal deliveries. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 10 postpartum mothers who had vaginal …

Psychosocial Factors Assessment: The Influence Of Community Knowledge, Attitudes, And Perceptions On The Willingness To Participate In The Development Of Karst Caves As Geosites In Rongkop District, Gunung Kidul, Indonesia, Herdiana Anggrasari, Ni Kadek Ema Sustia Dewi, Peter Pratistha, Adha Ikhwannur, Nila Indriyana Wulan Agustin, Ichsan Nur Cahyanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

This study aims to analyze the relationship between community knowledge, attitudes, and positive–negative perceptions toward the willingness to participate in the development of karst caves in Rongkop, Gunung Kidul, as a geosite. This area possesses unique geological potential but is threatened by limestone quarrying, making conservation initiatives urgent. Primary data were collected through interviews with 60 respondents selected via simple random sampling and analyzed using the Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The results show that attitude is the strongest predictor of willingness to participate. This attitude is significantly shaped by positive perception (PP) and inhibited by negative perception …

Cramer’S V-Based Driver Screening For Land-Use Change Prediction In A Flood-Prone Coastal Lowland Of Demak Regency, Indonesia (2002-2035), Mellinia Regina Heni Prastiwi, Sigit Heru Murti Budi Santosa, Sudaryatno Sudaryatno, Daud Richard Malusu

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

Land use in the floodplain of Demak Regency has changed rapidly under pressure from urbanization and economic activity, and this change is hypothesized to contribute to increased flood risk, a concern reinforced by the extreme flood disaster of February-March 2024, although establishing a direct causal link between the observed land-use trajectory and the magnitude of that specific flood event would require dedicated hydrological modeling beyond the scope of this study. This study proposes examining the spatio-temporal dynamics of land use from 2002 to 2024 and forecast the conditions in 2035 utilizing a Land Change Model (LCM) framework combining Markov chains …

Navigating Ai Landscape In Management Education Through Wu-Wei (無為), Maria Ll Lam

Journal of the North American Management Society

Artificial intelligence (AI) is challenging how knowledge is produced, validated, and taught in higher education. This creates both new opportunities and acute tensions in management education. While management educators aim to foster critical thinking and character development, many students are increasingly relying on AI tools and focusing on developing AI-related skills for the labor market. The required market skills often exceed what current business curricula provide. As higher education seeks to cultivate transferable habits of critical reflection, a central question arises: How can management educators prepare students to engage in ongoing moral reflection about their experience with evolving AI systems …

Artificial Intelligence And Technology - Joni Full Issue July 2026, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Digital Infrastructure Implementation For Nonprofit Sustainability, Yana Kuzina

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofit organizations in the United States operate within a constrained regulatory and financial environment that limits their ability to invest in marketing, donor acquisition, and digital infrastructure. Federal funding regulations, particularly under 2 CFR Part 200, restrict the use of grant funds for advertising and public outreach, creating structural barriers to growth and long-term sustainability. This paper presents a scalable methodology for overcoming these constraints through the design and implementation of cost-efficient digital infrastructure systems.

The proposed framework integrates front-end digital acquisition channels with back-end data management and automated communication workflows. It is implemented through a two-stage model: (1) deployment …

Belonging's Influence On Volunteer Motivation In Faith-Based Nonprofit Organizations: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Adam Stockton

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofit organizations often overlook psychological belonging as a driver of volunteer retention and recruitment (Hurt, 2025; Mochin, 2022). The purpose of this qualitative Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study was to explore how a sense of belonging influenced the intrinsic motivation of nine adults volunteering with a faith-based nonprofit organization in the southern United States. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using IPA best practices to identify themes from participants' experiences. The study was grounded in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, self-determination theory, and organizational identification theory—frameworks that describe how individuals connect personal values and identity to the values and …

Ai-Powered Logistics For Small Nonprofits: A No-Code, Sub-$10 System For Real-Time Distribution Across 41 Locations, Rishi D. Chundury

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Small nonprofits often struggle to coordinate multi-site distribution campaigns with limited staff, tight budgets, and little access to technology. This article describes how Eye on July Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Omaha, Nebraska, built an AI-powered system to manage the distribution of 20,000 free safety glasses across 41 community locations for July 4th. The system was built without any coding using three commercially available tools, where Airtable stores the data, Make.com runs the automation, and Anthropic's Claude API provides the intelligence, all at a total cost of under $10. The platform collects stock counts from partner locations, analyzes inventory to …

Who’S To Blame? The Politics Of Recognition In Ayta Land Claims Under Ipra, John Albert R. Dela Rosa

Social Sciences and Development Review

With the enactment of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) in 1997, the Philippines became one of the first Asian countries to legally recognize and protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Yet many Indigenous communities continue to struggle to realize the very promises that the law was intended to fulfill. This paper therefore examines how IPRA has shaped—and continues to shape—the Ayta’s efforts to assert ownership and control over their ancestral domain. Drawing on multi-sited ethnography conducted in selected Ayta communities, the study reveals that IPRA remains a paradox. While it has heightened the Ayta’s awareness of their rights and …

Pragmatic Analysis Of Ai Image-To-Text Generation: The Case Of Chatgpt, Grok, And Gemini, Ariel U. Bosque

Social Sciences and Development Review

The study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini to evaluate their capacities in image-to-text generation. The researcher utilized three AI-generated image prompts from Canva, which were processed through the mentioned generative AI (GenAI) models. With the aid of a standardized text prompt, each model was instructed to produce eighteen descriptive sentences corresponding to the prompts. The study examined the contextual alignment, pragmatic appropriateness, as well hallucinations and pragmatic errors present in the generated sentences through pragmatic analysis. The analysis revealed the use of appropriate referents, modal markers, and descriptive details that contributed to contextually and …

African American Mother Counselors' Lived Experiences During The Dual Pandemics Of Covid-19 And Structural Racism, Shanti Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study was that the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism in 2020 created compounded personal and professional stressors for African American mothers who are professional counselors, yet little was known about how they appraised these stressors and selected coping strategies. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to describe what it means to be an African American mother and professional counselor making decisions about coping strategies to manage personal and professional stressors during the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism in 2020. Guided by Heideggerian hermeneutic phenomenology and informed by the Transactional …

Digital Pressure Sensing Technology For Dysphagia Rehabilitation: A Nursing-Led Pilot Study, Nai Ching Chen, Yu-Ru Lin, Yi Chou, Huei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shu Lin, Jui-Yu Weng, Jinn-Rung Kuo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Advances in artificial intelligence and sensor-based health monitoring are transforming dysphagia care from early screening to personalized rehabilitation (Wong et al., 2025; Alter et al., 2025). This study evaluated the feasibility of the Digital Swallowing Pressure Ball (DSPB), a nursing-led innovation integrating real-time pressure sensing, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmission, and cloud analytics to enhance individualized swallowing rehabilitation. The DSPB addresses limitations of conventional Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercises, which lack quantifiable feedback and remote monitoring (Archer et al., 2020).

Methods: A four-week pilot study was conducted with 11 participants with dysphagia after stroke or traumatic brain injury. …

Engineering Alumna Launches Line Of Premium Mahjong Sets, Alex Sims

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – What started as a heartfelt Mother's Day gift has turned into a promising career for a recent University of Mississippi mechanical engineering graduate.

Vision Transformers And Convolutional Neural Networks For Land Use Scene Classification, Arun D. Kulkarni

Computer Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Land use scene classification (LUSC) from remote sensing imagery plays a critical role in environmental monitoring, urban planning, and sustainable resource management. In recent years, deep learning methods have significantly advanced the state-of-the-art, with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) dominating the field because of their strong ability to capture local spatial features. However, the emergence of Vision Transformers (ViTs) has introduced a new paradigm that models long-range dependencies through self attention mechanisms, potentially enabling improved global context understanding. This study presents a comparative assessment of Vision Transformers and CNN-based architectures for remote sensing land use scene classification. Representative CNN models, such …

Climate Change And Desert Ecosystem Resilience: A Systematic Review Of Impacts, Adaptation Strategies, And Sustainability Pathways, Ghada Abd Elsattar Mohammed Oraby, Garmat Zahra

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

Desert ecosystems are among the most climate-sensitive environments on Earth, where rising temperatures, altered precipitation regimes, and increasing aridity threaten ecosystem stability, biodiversity, and ecological functioning. Despite covering more than one-third of the global land surface, a comprehensive understanding of how climate change affects desert ecosystem resilience and the effectiveness of adaptation strategies remains limited. This study conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA framework to evaluate the impacts of climate change on desert ecosystem resilience and to identify effective adaptation and restoration pathways. A total of 16 high-quality studies were selected from 403 records retrieved from the Scopus database. …

Evaluation Of Tsunami Preparedness And Appraisal Of Disaster Mitigation Education In Kebumen Regency, Indonesia: An Application Of Marker-Based Augmented Reality Approach, Muhammad Guruh Bintang Wicaksana, Erni Suharini, Andi Irwan Benardi, Edi Kurniawan, Puji Lestari, Atta-Ur Rahman

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

This study addresses the critical gap in tsunami disaster mitigation education and the lack of interactive, contextually field-based disaster education media. It develops and evaluates a tsunami preparedness medium using a Marker-Based Augmented Reality (MBAR) approach, specifically tailored to the tsunami risk profile of Karangbolong Village, Kebumen Regency, Indonesia. Methodologically, the study integrates three frameworks: a disaster literacy model (knowledge, skills, attitudes), a disaster literacy continuum (basic to critical), and the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready 12-indicator framework, combining them into a single instructional product developed through the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC). This integration of all three frameworks into one locally …

Completing The Hospital Transfer Journey: A Descriptive Study Of The Demographic, Clinical, And Facility Factors Associated With Successful Transfer Back​, Chelsy Chairez-Ortiz, Natalie Crump

Posters: 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

No abstract provided.

School Counselor Preparedness With Mass School Shootings, Lidia Oviedo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mass school shootings represent a significant threat facing K–12 schools, yet the lived experiences of school counselors as they engage in prevention efforts and prepare to respond to and recover from these incidents remain unexplored. This study addressed the discrepancy between the increasing prevalence of mass school shootings and the limited understanding of school counselors' preparedness. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of school counselors regarding their preparedness to prevent, respond to, and recover from mass school shootings. This study was grounded in Giorgi's descriptive phenomenological method and informed by the U.S. Department of Education's …

From Osbcurity To The Stage: A Stylistic And Pedagogical Exploration Of The Four Concert Etudes By Mikhail Bukinik, Luis Bernardo Castro

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This research examines Mikhail Bukinik’s 4 Konzertetüden (concert etudes) for solo cello through both a stylistic performance and pedagogical approach. Despite Bukinik’s historical presence as a cellist and composer, these specific works have fallen into obscurity and remain largely absent from the standard pedagogical and performance canon. The research has two primary objectives. The first is to reintroduce these works to the modern repertoire, focusing on dissemination and performance practice. This involves a stylistic analysis of the four etudes, culminating in a recorded live performance during the lecture recital and the creation of a professional studio recording to serve as …

Introduction To Data Centers, Energy, And The Environment

Villanova Environmental Law Journal (1991 - )

No abstract provided.

Drawing A Line In The Mud: The Fifth Circuit's Narrow Reading Of Louisiana's Infrastructure Trespass Statute In White Hat V. Murrill, Andrew J. Lloyd

Villanova Environmental Law Journal (1991 - )

No abstract provided.

Emergent De Sitter Expansion And Closed Topology From The Cosmic Fabric Model As An Open Thermodynamic System: Resolving The Negative Bulk Modulus Paradox, T G. Tenev, C B. Ward, T F. Tenev, M F. Horstemeyer

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Cosmic Fabric Model establishes a continuum-mechanics isomorphism to General Relativity by representing physical space as an elastic three-dimensional hyperplate embedded in a four-dimensional spatial bulk. Reproducing vacuum kinematics requires a vanishing P-wave modulus, which in turn implies a negative bulk modulus—an apparent thermodynamic instability in a closed system. This paradox is resolved by recasting the framework as an open system: the instability is not pathological but instead drives cosmic expansion. In this interpretation, the observable universe is a lower-energy solid formed through continuous solidification from a higher-dimensional precursor fluid. Using multiplicative kinematics from finite-growth mechanics, the model shows that …

Pemikiran Kolonial Louis J.M. Feber Terhadap Islam Di Jawa Tahun 1911, Shafira Syifa Salsabila, R Achmad Sunjayadi

Multikultura

This study discusses Louis Jean Marie Feber’s (1885–1964) colonial views on Islam as written in In de schaduw der waringins (1922), focusing on the sub-chapter ‘De Mislukte Mekkagang’ as the main corpus. L.J.M. Feber was an engineer and the founder of the Catholic Party in the Dutch East Indies. Feber visited the Dutch East Indies in 1909 and worked in Java until 1920. He wrote In de schaduw der waringins (1922) based on his observations and experiences whilst in Java. Feber’s views on Islam on Java differed from previous Dutch missionaries. Feber did not focus solely on Islam …