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Va Dent J April, May And June 2013

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Lessons Learned: William Isaac, Shavonda Brandon

Journal of Financial Crises

William (Bill) Isaac honed his crisis management expertise during his tenure as chairman of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) from 1981 to 1985 during the Savings and Loans (S&L) Crisis. He steered the agency through a volatile period marked by a sea of bank and thrift failures, most notably that of Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company. In 1986, Isaac founded the Secura Group LLC (later FTI Consulting, Inc.), a regulatory consulting firm where he worked until 2019. He also served as chairman of the board of Fifth Third Bancorp from 2009 to 2014 and has served …

Failure To Communicate: A Method To Improve Osha And Fsis Collaboration In Meat And Poultry Plants, Ty Haralson

Journal of Food Law & Policy

In its 2024 annual report, the GAO recognized the overlapping functions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (“FSIS”) in meat and poultry plants and how the two agencies have failed to effectively collaborate. Although both FSIS and OSHA have vested interests in ensuring healthy environments in meat and poultry plants, the administrative agencies have not developed a thorough approach for collaboration.

Created after the passage of the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA’s primary responsibility is to “ensur[e] safe and healthful working conditions . . . ” in …

Ghosts Of Agri-Food Policy: The Lost Years Of Jamie L. Whitten, 1910-1949, Jonathan Coppess, Bobby J. Smith Ii

Journal of Food Law & Policy

On October 22, 1994, the 103rd United States (“U.S.”) Congress enacted legislation naming the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) headquarters building in honor of U.S. Representative Jamie L. Whitten of Mississippi, a member of the Democratic Party. At the time, he was the longest-serving member of Congress, serving from a special election in November 1941 through his retirement on January 3, 1995. A few months later, Whitten died on September 9, 1995, leaving his name on the only departmental office building on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Etched in stone on the massive, imposing structure with a Roman …

Breaking Down Barriers To Giving: Policy Reform Needed To Protect Donors, Volunteers, And Food Charities, Ally Depriest

Journal of Food Law & Policy

Charitable organizations often depend on public support to fulfill their missions. This is especially true in the charitable food system, a network of nonprofit organizations, including food banks, pantries, and meal programs, which provide no-cost food to those in need. Within this system, volunteers, donors, and food charities each play an important role, such as donating surplus food, directing traffic at food drives, stocking local pantries, and preparing and serving meals at soup kitchens. Together, they provide both hope and nutrition to those in need. Without this public support, many food charities would be unable to operate. Encouraging public participation …

The Soil Crisis In Modern Food Systems: Rethinking Agricultural Land Use, Antonia Moure Richard

Journal of Food Law & Policy

Feeding a larger world while preserving the resource that makes agriculture possible—soil—poses a governance problem. By 2050, food systems must support 9.8 billion people even as prevailing practices continue to degrade soils that are non-renewable on human timescales. Technological fixes (e.g., vertical farming, hydroponics) may complement production, but they cannot substitute for soil at scale. The question that follows is simple: are current uses of soil compatible with the future needs of food systems? This article argues that without a shift in governance, short-run productivity gains are achieved by drawing down the soil asset, thereby undermining long-run food security and …

Contents, Journal Editors

Journal of Food Law & Policy

No abstract provided.

Closing The Gaps: Reforming Maryland Controls On Veterinary Antimicrobial Distribution, Samantha Capaldo, Kerry Mcclaughry

Journal of Food Law & Policy

Antimicrobials have been used in livestock and other food animals in the United States (“U.S.”) since the late 1940s. An antimicrobial is “[a]ny natural, synthetic, or semisynthetic substance that can eradicate or prevent the growth of microbes,” including “[a]ntibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral medications.” Antimicrobial use in food animals is subject to a complex statutory and regulatory framework at both the state and federal levels. Antimicrobial use in food animals has been widely criticized for contributing to antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections in humans. In response to this criticism, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and several states, including Maryland, have …

Journal Of Food Law & Policy -Spring 2026, Journal Editors

Journal of Food Law & Policy

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Experiences And Challenges Of Librarians In Cataloguing Academic Resources In Public University Libraries In The Volta Region Of Ghana, Hawa Osman Dr, Joana Dango Mrs., Hannatu Abue Kugblenu-Mahama Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This study explored the experiences of librarians involved in cataloguing academic resources and examined the challenges they face in public university libraries in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Methods: A qualitative research approach was adopted to gain in-depth insights into librarians’ lived experiences. The study was conducted at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Library and Ho Technical University (HTU) Library. A total of 30 participants were selected using purposive sampling, guided by Yamane’s formula for sample size determination. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis with NVivo software. Ethical standards, including …

Supersymmetric Quantum Fields Via Quantum Probability, Radhakrishnan Balu

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

The super version of imprimitivity theorem is available now to describe global supersymmetry of systems using the representations of super Lie groups (SLG). This result uses the equivalence between super Harish- Chandra pairs and super Lie groups, at the categorical level, and is applicable to super Poincaré group and generalizes a smooth SI to super context. We apply the result to build supersymmetric quantum fields. Towards this end, we set up a super Fock space of a disjoint union of super Hilbert spaces which is equivalent to super tensoring of boson (even) part symmetrically and that of fermion (odd) part …

Convergence To Fractional Brownian Motion For Weighted Random Sums In Besov Space, Ibrahima Mendy

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

We consider infinite sums of weighted i.i.d. random variables, with finite variance and arbitrary distribution, and we derives conditions for the weak convergence in Besov space of normalized sums to fractional Brownian motion (fBm).

Pricing Variance Swaps Using Extended Heston Model, Semere Gebresilasie, Mulue Gebreslasie, Indranil Sengupta

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

Abstract. In this study, we introduce a variance swap for the underlying asset utilizing the Heston model, incorporating a long-term variance that is treated as a stochastic function of time. We develop a closed-form solution for the variance swap under this framework, where the log returns are driven by a compound Poisson process. Our analysis of historical data reveals that long-term variance is not constant; instead, it fluctuates over time, reflecting market dynamics more accurately. By integrating this time-varying long-term variance into the model, we achieve an improvement in prediction performance of approximately 60%. Furthermore, we perform model calibration using …

An Analysis Of Public Library Services For The Tribal Community In Rayalaseema Region With A Special Reference To Healthcare And Hygiene, P Ramu Naik, V. K. Dhanyasree

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Public libraries have long been recognised as critical societal institutions, serving as information, education, and community engagement centres. In the context of tribal communities, their role in disseminating health information is particularly significant. Tribal populations often face unique health challenges and disparities, making access to accurate and reliable health information vital to their well-being. This study examines the pivotal role that public libraries play in disseminating health information to tribal people. The study is conducted among 13 branch libraries in the tribal areas of Rayalaseema region. A structured questionnaire was used for the survey. The results show that even though …

Tables Analytiques Des Titres Et Des Auteurs : Index Des Auteurs - Poej 1945-2010, Nada Corbani Akl, Abla Abi Nader

Proche-Orient, Études juridiques

No abstract provided.

Tables Analytiques Des Titres Et Des Auteurs : Index Des Titres - Poej 1945-2010, Nada Corbani Akl, Abla Abi Nader

Proche-Orient, Études juridiques

No abstract provided.

Tables Analytiques Des Titres Et Des Auteurs : Index Des Matières - Poej 1945-2010, Nada Corbani Akl, Abla Abi Nader

Proche-Orient, Études juridiques

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Dihedral Angle Contribution To Roll-Stability Derivatives Using Datcom And Vlm Methods, Tarik Hassan Elsonni, Emad Qasem Hussein, Balsam H. Abed

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

This study investigates the lateral stability of a fixed-wing aircraft through the roll-moment stability derivative (C_lβ ), treated as the primary indicator of dihedral effect and overall roll stability. A coupled DATCOM-based analytical formulation and lifting-line/VLM modeling framework has been used to quantify the influence of the key geometric and aerodynamic parameters on the roll-stability derivative. Specifically, the influences of dihedral angle, angle of attack, and sideslip have been explored separately, followed by geometric factors such as aspect ratio, taper ratio, and sweep angle in a systematic way. It is observed that there is an increase in the dihedral angle …

At-Gpsr: Adaptive Trajectory To Support Geographic Routing Protocol In Uav Assisted Vanet, Bassam Hasan

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

Connectivity and data delivery latency in vehicular networks are strongly affected by the high dynamism of vehicular traffic, which depend on many random factors. Under the inevitable constraints imposed by road paths and free-flowing vehicular traffic conditions (e.g., low to medium vehicle density, high mobility, high speeds), these networks suffer from fast topology variations that lead to frequent disconnections. Consequently, communications experience increased data delivery latency. Establishing a connection between source and destination vehicles depends heavily on vehicle density along the road. UAV assistance becomes more necessary as vehicle density along the road decreases. Moreover, when a road segment is …

The Effect Of Heat Treatment On Mechanical And Physical Properties Of Hdpe Pipes For Drinking Water, Roya Noman

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

This research aims to investigate the effect of heat treatment on the physico-mechanical properties of HDPE pipes for drinking water. Pipe samples of varying thicknesses were subjected to heat treatment at temperatures of 60, 80, and 100°C for 2, 6, 24, and 48 hours. Experiments showed that regardless of the treatment temperature or time, some effect, however slight, will occur on the structure at the level of the amorphous transition regions. The longitudinal shrinkage values are clearly related to the heat treatment temperature. Treatments at 80°C showed an increase in some mechanical properties such as yield stress, necking stress, and …

Utilizing Bim Technology To Model The Engineering Systems Of The International Space Station, Lama Saoud, Fadi Kbeili

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

The usage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology significantly benefits the AEC industry due to the BIM's capability to solve many discrepancies and avoid risks during the design and execution stages. This has been made possible by BIM's ability to simulate any structure in the virtual environment. The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest engineering structure ever placed in space around the Earth. The ISS has faced many obstacles during the assembly and operation periods due to design discrepancies, as its various parts were designed by Russia, the United States, Europe, Japan, and Canada. This research aims to explore …

Comparison Of Textile-Reinforced Mortar And Ferrocement In Torsional Strengthening Of Rc Beams Using Finite Element Analysis, Roula Taha, Ihssan Tarsha, Muneeb Al-Allaf

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

Strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) elements is vital to rehabilitate aging infrastructure and adopting modern standards. While conventional designs focus on axial, shear, and bending forces, torsional moments become highly effective in specific beams. This study employs finite element analysis using ABAQUS to investigate effective strengthening strategies for enhancing the torsional performance of RC beams. Two strengthening systems, ferrocement and Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM), were examined using two-sided and three-sided wrapping configurations. The numerical investigation evaluated torsional capacity, twist response, and crack propagation, with results compared to an unstrengthened control beam. The findings indicate that both strengthening techniques significantly improved stiffness …

Artificial Intelligence For Predictive Maintenance In Renewable Energy Assets: Wind Turbines, Solar Farms, And Energy Storage Systems, Bassam Rafea Hani, Ayman Abdulmajeed Radhi

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into predictive maintenance for renewable energy assets represents a significant advancement in modern energy management. This study reviews and analyzes AI applications in predictive maintenance across wind turbines, solar farms, and energy storage systems. It emphasizes the role of machine learning and deep learning algorithms in predicting failures before they occur, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs. The paper also discusses challenges related to data quality, scalability, and system integration within renewable energy environments. Findings indicate that AI-based predictive maintenance significantly improves equipment reliability and system performance, paving the way toward smarter, more …

Dynamic Analysis Of The Rotary System With Elastically Coupled Drive And Working Rotors, Hassan Jamil Kouzy

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

The problems of designing high-speed textile rotary systems are related to the search for new design schemes and the development of effective methods. This paper examines the issues of reducing loads in the supports of a rotary system, the design contains a drive rotor and a technological working rotor connected to it by means of an elastic spherical hinge, which, depending on the purpose, can be made in the form of a spindle or spinning chamber. A new design scheme was proposed for a rotary system with elastically coupled drive and working rotors, and a dynamic analysis methodology for the …

Smart City Utopia: Between Marketing And Humanization ``Epistemological Reading'', Fidaa Faez Zayna

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

The review offers a critical reading of the politicization of contemporary urban problems. Recently, numerous headlines and ideas have emerged regarding the ongoing quest to meet planning standards that keep pace with significant developments in the special needs of the population, but this quest has not been neutral with respect to the main goal of achieving the ``humanization'' of the city's constituent elements. The review discusses whether Urban Media Marketing of the ``fashion'' of smart cities, smart planning and other attractive titles ``within the framework of ``Urban Marketing'' has produced cities that respect human privacy. The review also touches on …

Solving Some Heat Problems In The Sense Of The Non-Conformable Fractional Derivative By Using Modified Fourier Transform, Sami Injrou, Wadii Ali

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

In this paper, we present two new concepts in Fourier analysis: the Fourier series and the Fourier transform in the sense of non-conformable fractional calculus. Some of their main properties are proven. Using this new Fourier series, new approximations of some functions are given, a frequency spectrum of a signal is plotted, and several cases of the heat equations involving the time non-conformable fractional derivative are solved and graphically presented. Furthermore, the introduced new Fourier transform is used to solve a homogeneous space-time non-conformable fractional heat equation.

Agentic Ai Approach For Online Financial Fraud Detection, Shadi Saleh, Kelechi Osuji, Wolfram Hardt

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

As digital payment systems facilitate billions of transactions every day, there is a high probability of fraudulent activities in these systems. Traditional fraud detection systems, including rule-based systems and machine learning-based systems, have three major limitations: lack of explainability in terms of regulatory requirements, lack of contextual reasoning in terms of rare behavioral patterns, and lack of interaction with human experts in fraud analysis. This paper proposes a novel agentic framework in fraud detection systems by integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in context-aware reasoning based on historical transaction evidence. The framework is designed as a system …

Machine Learning Based Approaches To Survey Elderly Adults About The Perception Of The Coronavirus Crisis, Ouban Wannous

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

The rapid digital transformation of society in recent years has resulted in the creation of vast databases available online, particularly benefiting businesses. The main challenge now is to effectively access and utilize this data to make informed business decisions. Artificial intelligence techniques, such as natural language processing and machine learning, have proven highly effective across various domains and present valuable opportunities for developing automated models to extract insights and uncover new information. This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of machine learning techniques in the field of social and economic sciences, focusing specifically on the task of classifying open-ended survey questions. We …

Computational Analysis Of A Single Air Bubble Rising In Quiescent Water Under Temperature Variations, Mokdad Hayawi Rahman, Muna Khalil Shehan, Emad Qasem Hussein, Farhan Lafta Rashid

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

Two-phase fluid flow is widely encountered in petroleum, chemical, nuclear, and energy applications. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) by ANSYS Fluent 17.2 has been employed in this work to simulate the rise of a single air bubble through stagnant water at different temperatures (0 °C, 25 °C, and 50 °C). In addition, a user-defined function(UDF)was developed and implemented to incorporate phase-change behavior and temperature-dependent properties. This study investigates how the buoyancy-driven bubble dynamics will be responsive to changes in liquid viscosity, surface tension, and density. The results demonstrated that increasing the temperature of water enhances the bubble rise velocity significantly; the …

Enhancement Of Mechanical Properties In 7050 Aluminum Alloy Using Zirconia Nanoparticle Reinforcements, Ahmed A. Ebraheem, Tahseen F. Abbas, Talib A. Jasim

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

Aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMCs), particularly those reinforced with ceramic nanoparticles, are critical materials for aerospace, automotive, and defense applications due to their superior strength-to-weight ratio. This study investigates the effect of zirconia (ZrO₂) nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of a 7050 aluminum alloy matrix. Composites were fabricated via the stir-casting technique with ZrO₂ reinforcements incorporated at varying weight fractions (0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 wt.%). A comprehensive mechanical characterization was conducted, evaluating hardness, tensile strength, and surface roughness. The results demonstrate that the inclusion of ZrO₂ nanoparticles significantly enhances all measured properties. Hardness increased …