Distribution Of Mussels In Two Intermittent Upland Streams Of The Arkansas Valley Ecoregion, A. A. Brady, K. B. Hecke, S. A. Drake, Z. R. Crain, K. Moles

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Freshwater mussels are facing an increasing need for conservation due to their declining populations. More data is needed on mussel distributions, especially in tributaries of large rivers to properly conserve and restore populations. Big Shoal Creek and Little Shoal Creek are two upland-tributaries of the Arkansas River (Lake Dardanelle) in which no records exist for freshwater mussel populations. We addressed this knowledge gap by sampling a total of 9 sites in Little Shoal Creek and 18 sites in Big Shoal Creek to determine the abundance and distribution of mussels in these streams. Mussels were sampled using a timed-search approach. A …

Applying Total Quality Management And Auditor Size Theories To Audit Quality: Evidence From Tanzanian Auditing Firms, Freddy Chaula, Henry Zeno Chalu, Paul Ambege

Business Management Review

Amid mixed global findings on the determinants of audit quality, particularly in emerging markets, the role of engagement team competence and audit firm size remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between engagement team competence, audit firm size, and audit quality in Tanzanian auditing firms. The hypotheses were tested using PLS-SEM based on data obtained from a cross-sectional survey of 147 Tanzanian audit partners. Audit firm size (β = 0.309, p < 0.01) and engagement team competence (β = 0.567, p < 0.01) were found to have significant positive effects on audit quality. These results suggest that audit quality is significantly enhanced by audit firm size and engagement team competence, thus supporting total quality management and auditor size theories. These findings highlight the need for regulators to strengthen auditor competence and to support the growth of small auditing firms, thereby enhancing their capacity, resources, and the overall audit quality. For auditing firms, the findings underscore the need to develop engagement team competence through initiatives such as professional training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing programs. Additionally, firms should expand their capacity to strengthen audit quality. While focused on the Tanzanian context, the findings offer broader insights for improving audit quality in developing economies.

Atherogenic Index Of Plasma’S Association With Coronary Heart Disease Risks Among Postmenopausal Pakistani Women, Amad Khan, Syed Kashif Raza

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading global cause of mortality, notably affecting postmenopausal women. Hormonal fluctuations during menopause contribute to dyslipidemia, fostering cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study explored lipid profiles among postmenopausal Pakistani women, focusing on the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and its association with CHD.

The data consisted of surveys from 265 women aged between 40–70 years. A STEP-wise approach, using a questionnaire from the World Health Organization, was employed for data collection. This quantitative cross-sectional study, guided by the socioecological model, examined links between AIP, age, lipid profiles, and hypertension. The AIP’s association with CHD was …

V-22 Osprey Proprotor, Derek Krieger, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This paper covers an aerodynamic analysis of the Boeing Bell V-22 Osprey proprotor blade by utilizing thin-airfoil theory (TAT) and lifting-line theory (LLT). The primary focus is how the coefficient of lift and induced drag respond to changes in the angle of attack of the proprotor blades. The proprotor blade is modeled as a finite wing based on the NACA 63-212 airfoil. The wing has a geometric twist of -35 degrees from root to tip. The theories used to evaluate the blade design are limited by the assumption of incompressible, inviscid flow. The results of the analysis indicate that lift …

Stressors And Challenges Faced By Mexican American Caregivers Of Family Members With Alzheimer’S Disease, Romeo Escobar, Denise Longoria, John M. Gonzalez, Nelda Rodriguez

School of Social Work Faculty Publications

Mexican American caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease face unique stressors and challenges, which may be influenced by cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic factors. This population often assumes caregiving responsibilities based on strong cultural values of familismo which emphasizes family duty and collective care. However, this commitment can lead to increased emotional strain, mental health concerns, financial and physical strain, particularly when caregivers have limited access to healthcare resources, financial support, or respite. Language barriers and a lack of culturally competent healthcare services can further exacerbate stress, making it difficult to navigate the complex healthcare system. The purpose of this study …

Ufl Owner Mike Repole “Leaks” New Uniforms, Justin Powell

Lindenlink (2012- )

No abstract provided.

Explosion At Rockstar North Heeds Concern On Future Delay For Grand Theft Auto 6, Justin Powell

Lindenlink (2012- )

No abstract provided.

Enhancing The Mechanical Properties Of Epoxy With Graphene Quantum Dots: A Molecular Dynamics Study, Swapnil S. Bamane, Prathamesh P. Deshpande, Folarin Erogbogbo, Ozgur Keles

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Polymers are the key to the next generation of high-performance materials for their applications in aerospace, defense, and energy. Thermoset polymers like epoxy are widely used as a matrix material in composites due to their ease of processability and compatibility with reinforcement materials. There have been significant efforts in the development of polymer materials properties using nanofillers such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, rubber, and metal oxides. However, graphene quantum dots (GQD), a zero-dimensional nano-scale filler material, have not been extensively explored towards improvement of the mechanical properties of polymers. The objective of this study is to understand the effects of …

Exploring Abundance Of Symbiotic Cyanobacterial Nitrogen Fixers On The West Florida Shelf, Julia Kiplinger, Emma Graves, Kristen Buck, Salvatore Caprara, Christa Baranowski, P. Dreux Chappell

Making Waves REU

• Nitrogen is essential for building DNA, RNA, and proteins
• N gas is the most abundant form of nitrogen, but it is unusable by most organisms
• Marine diazotrophs fix dissolved N in the ocean to make it bioavailable for other organisms to create amino acids and DNA
• The West Florida Shelf (WFS) is an oligotrophic yet highly productive region where nitrogen fixation is especially important for nutrient cycling
• Symbiotic cyanobacterial nitrogen fixers like UCYN-A1, UCYN-A2, and HET-2 have been previously shown in coastal waters but we are lacking general knowledge of them on the WFS
• This research will expand the understanding …

Prevention And Resilience: Addressing Thc Use In Little Elm, Denton County, Texas, Luci Papanastassiou

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

The goal of this Social Change Portfolio is to design a collaborative, community-level primary prevention program for adolescents in the Little Elm, Denton County, Texas area to mitigate the mental health and cognitive risks associated with THC use while strengthening protective factors across the entire community (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2018; Smith, 2024; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2025).

Significant Findings

The Little Elm, Denton County, Texas area is an area of growth and development that also faces the need for mental health professionals, especially with the current situation of THC use with adolescents (Substance …

Governing Debt’S Dominion: Then And Now, Here And Abroad, Brook E. Gotberg

BYU Law Review

Widely regarded as a landmark in bankruptcy scholarship, Professor David Skeel’s Debt’s Dominion charts the evolution of American corporate bankruptcy law and the forces that have governed it.1 In this seminal work, Skeel traces federal bankruptcy laws from their roots in the U.S. Constitution through their development over the twentieth century, detailing the political dynamics that shaped their scope and administration. Among those dynamics, he identifies the emergence of a specialized bankruptcy bar as one of the most influential forces shaping the law. As he explains, “bankruptcy professionals have spearheaded a relentless expansion of both the scope of the bankruptcy …

Photocrosslinkable Morin-Loaded Gelatin-G-Gma Composite Hydrogel For Accelerating Burn Wound Healing: In Vitro And In Vivo Assessments, Samar A. Salim

Nanotechnology Research Centre

The impaired skin regeneration, scarring, and delayed healing make the management of burn injuries a challenging task. We designed a photopolymerized hydrogel of gelatin-grafted with glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) for burn management applications. Hydrogel was incorporated with Morin, a plant flavonoid that was originally isolated from the Moraceae family, with known anti-antioxidant and antifibrotic activities. The physicochemical characterization of the resultant hydrogel, including its gelation time and swelling properties, was conducted. The characterization results indicated that the hydrogel development was successful, exhibiting well-established porosity, as evidenced by the SEM images. In vivo evaluation demonstrated improved tissue regeneration characterized by enhanced collagen …

The Rider (2026-01-26), Daniela Chapa-Reyes

The Rider Archives

Vol. 11, No. 16

Post-Traumatic Rupture Of Primary Solid Pseudopapillary Epithelial Neoplasm (Spen) Of The Pancreas In A Male Adolescent: A Case Report, Paulo Castro, Heather Hartman, Yashasvi Shukla, Michael Moore, Dennis Drehner, Harish Lavu

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Introduction Solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN) is a rare pancreatic tumor that typically presents in adult women and is usually asymptomatic. Case presentation A 12-year-old male presented to the emergency department with worsening abdominal pain one day after suffering mild abdominal trauma during a soccer match. Physical exam showed diffuse abdominal tenderness and guarding. CT abdomen with IV contrast showed a heterogeneous, round structure adjacent to the pancreatic tail with mass effect upon the spleen. MRI abdomen revealed a “claw sign” of pancreatic tissue surrounding the structure, suggesting a an underlying pancreatic mass with capsular rupture measuring 8.3 x 8.1 …

Annals Journal Club: How Patients Value Visits, Taylor Drew, Michael E Johansen

Medical Education Articles

No abstract provided.

Executive Leadership Education For Every Emergency Medical Services Professional : A Qualitative Study, Joseph D. Danao Ii

Student Dissertations

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession faces numerous challenges in maintaining sufficient capacity to provide frontline medical care amid increasing demand for its services from government officials and the public. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study is to explore the experiences of EMS professionals on how the lack of executive leadership education impacts their careers and the viability of their organizations. The problem is that EMS professionals widely lack the executive-level leadership education needed to thrive in their professional careers and ensure the viability of their EMS organizations (Basnawi, 2023; Naidoo et al., 2015). The research questions are developed …

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 01.26.26, Notre Dame Law School

NDLS Communicator

The Latest News

• Notre Dame Program on Law and Economics Visiting Professor: Gideon Parchomovsky

Alumni News

• Cameasha (Cam) Turner ’19 J.D
• Jorge Barrera-Rojas ‘25 J.S.D.

Faculty Briefs

• Emily Bremer
• Sadie Blanchard
• Daniel Slate
• Paul Miller
• O. Carter Snead
• Rick Garnett
• Derek Muller

ND Law News

• Notre Dame Law School’s Immigration Clinic
• Notre Dame Education Law Project

Events

• Law & Economics Workshop: Gideon Parchomovsky, Penn & Hebrew U
• Law & Technology Seminar: Sofia Ranchordás, Tilburg Law School and LUISS Guido Carli
• Iran & Venezuela Through the Lens of International Law With Professors Mary Ellen O’Connell and Jimmy Gurulé, and Professor Emeritus …

In What Ways Do Political Factors And Relations Of Power Interfere With The Legal Protection Of Human Rights In Cameroon?, Nelson Agbor

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Theses

ABSTRACTTitle: In what ways do political factors and relations of power interfere with the legal protection of human rights in Cameroon?In November 2016, a socio-political crisis erupted in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon, mainly due to the marginalisation of English-speaking populations in these two regions. This crisis has since metamorphosed into an armed conflict between government forces and armed separatist groups operating in these warring regions. The conflict has resulted in severe human rights abuses committed both by the government forces and armed separatist groups operating in these regions. The conflict, also known as the Anglophone crisis, began …

Transient Grating Spectroscopy Nondestructively Characterizes The Mechanics Of Rubbery Polymers And Soft Gels, Christopher W. Barney, Angela A. Pitenis, Bolin Liao, Allison L. Chau

University Research

Designing efficient mechanisms for moving mechanical assemblies requires the use of materials with well-defined mechanical responses. Appropriate methods are needed to characterize these mechanical responses. Mechanical characterization of soft materials is critical in the high strain rate regime where intuition from manipulating a material at low rates fails to translate to applications including impact protection, tire traction, and sound damping. Here, transient grating spectroscopy (TGS) is used to measure wave propagation for soft elastomers and hydrogels. TGS is a non-destructive and non-contact optoacoustic technique that enables high strain rate measurements of the bulk modulus, a measure of a material's resistance …

Balls, Boots, And Bats: Indo-Fijian Women Reimagining Sport, Masculinity, And Identity In The Global South, Rohini Balram

Journal of Global South Sport Studies

In Fiji, physicality and hegemonic masculinity are largely defined by rugby and the military, institutions dominated by Indigenous Fijian men, who are predominantly Christian, often marginalising other races, genders, religions, and sports. While research in the Global South has examined intersections of race and gender, little is known about how masculinity is understood across different sports, sporting icons, and contexts—particularly from the perspective of South Asian migrant women in Oceania with hybrid identities. This paper investigates how young Indo-Fijian women negotiate masculinity, identity, and agency through sport, Bollywood cinema, social media, and cultural narratives. Drawing on a year-long, multi-method participatory …

From Private Custody To Public Policy: The Politics Of State Responsibility For Post-Divorce Abandoned Children (Hadhanah) In Serang, Indonesia, Ali Faisal, Naf’An Tarihoran, B Syafuri, Nurul Ma’Rifah

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This article examines how hadhanah (child custody and care) can be reframed from a private family matter into a public policy issue, positioning the state as a responsible actor when children become abandoned after divorce. Drawing on a normative–juridical and qualitative socio-legal analysis of Islamic family law, national legislation, and municipal policy instruments, the study uses Serang City as an illustrative case of policy urgency. The findings demonstrate a systematic implementation gap between Indonesia’s constitutional mandate to care for abandoned children and local-level governance practice: (1) a legal–administrative gap, where court-based custody decisions and parental obligations do not automatically trigger …

Blockchain Adoption In Thailand’S Elections: Perspectives, Limitations, And The Proposed Tberm Model, Charm Peeraphirom, Waiwit Chanwimalueng

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This study assesses Thailand’s readiness for blockchain-based elections by utilizing qualitative methods and semi-structured interviews with five experts in law, technology, economics, and administration. The data were analyzed through the dimensions of privacy, accessibility, transparency, security, and scalability. Findings reveal that while blockchain enhances integrity, significant barriers exist including insufficient transaction throughput, high costs, voter coercion risks, and limited digital literacy. Legal gaps regarding the PDPA also hinder adoption. Consequently, the study proposes the Thailand Blockchain Election Readiness Model (TBERM) which is a hybrid framework integrating blockchain auditing with physical polling units to mitigate security and accessibility concerns. The results …

Factors Related To Digital Transformation In Local Government: A Scoping Review, Herry Soesanto, Margaretha Rumbekwan

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This study examines factors shaping digital transformation in local government and the mechanisms through which these factors influence implementation outcomes. Using a scoping review design, the study maps recent empirical and conceptual literature to capture the breadth and diversity of evidence. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Springer, and EBSCOhost using the keywords “digital transformation” AND “local government”, limited to English-language publications published between 2021 and 2025. The search identified 246 records, of which 22 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. Extracted data were synthesized using a multi-level analytical framework encompassing individual, organizational, …

Disruptive Religion And Ethical Opposition: The Force Of Moral Authority In Indonesia’S Democratic Consolidation, Savran Billahi, Idris Thaha, Suryani Suryani, Mohammad Ezha Fachriza

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This article argues that democratic consolidation in Indonesia cannot be explained solely through the performance of formal institutions. By foregrounding ethical opposition as a missing variable in dominant consolidation theories, it shows that democracy has also been sustained by a normative infrastructure that legitimizes critique beyond institutional arenas. Based on qualitative historical analysis of Abdurrahman Wahid’s and Ahmad Syafii Maarif’s oppositional practices under the New Order and in the post-Reformasi period, the article finds that moral authority enabled non-institutional opposition to constrain state power, normalize dissent, and protect democratic quality. While both figures articulated a corrective and non-subversive mode of …

Risk And Protective Factors Related To Adolescents Carrying Firearms At School, Mahtab Soleimani, Courtney A. Fitzgerald, Theresa H. Cruz

Reports & Documents

No abstract provided.

Integrating Adversarial Scenarios Into Llm Security Labs: An Experience Report On A Hands-On Approach, Dominic A. Wilson

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

This paper presents an exploratory case study detailed as a pedagogical experience report on integrating adversarial Large Language Model (LLM) scenarios into a graduate cybersecurity curriculum. In addition to prompt injection, sophisticated techniques such as jailbreaking and model inversion pose emerging threats that traditional computer security curricula often lack. We present the design and implementation of a structured, hands-on module addressing this gap, utilizing a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform with local open-source LLMs. A cohort of 16 graduate students participated in this two-week pilot module, engaging in "red team" activities to actively exploit model alignment and privacy vulnerabilities. The …

Structure-Conduct-Performance (Scp) Analysis Of Garut Sheep Market In Garut Regency, Sabrina Nurhasanah, Achmad Firman, Lilis Nurlina

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study aims to analyze the structure, conduct, and performance (SCP) of the Garut sheep market in Garut Regency, West Java. Garut sheep are one of the region’s leading livestock commodities with high economic and cultural value. However, the marketing of Garut sheep remains inefficient due to issues such as imperfect market structures, price fluctuations, and the weak bargaining position of farmers. A descriptive quantitative research method was employed, utilizing a case study approach in six sub-districts of Garut Regency. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, observations, and focus group discussions (FGD) involving sheep farmers and market intermediaries. The findings …

Growth Performance Of Laying Hens Fed Diets Containing Different Levels Of Palm Kernel Meal And Copra Meal, Aynan Gunawan, Burhanudin Sundu, Ummiani Hatta, Sugiarto Sugiarto

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Abstract

Feed plays an important role in livestock metabolism, especially to support growth, maintain body condition, and production. Therefore, efforts are needed to find high-quality feed ingredients that are easy to obtain, sustainably available, do not compete with human needs, are non-toxic, and economical. One alternative feed ingredient that can be optimized to reduce feed costs is industrial waste, such as coconut meal and palm kernel meal. This research was conducted at the Laboratory of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Tadulako University, Palu, for five weeks, namely from March 19, 2022 to May 20, 2022. A total of …

Crisis In The Regeneration Of Livestock Workforce, Analysis Of Factors Affecting Young Generation's Interest In The Livestock Sector, Taufik Khaliq, Irma Susanti S, Ruth Dameria Haloho, Adli Putra Ermanda

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The purpose of this research is to analyze the factors affecting the interest of the young generation in the livestock sector. The research was conducted in the province of West Sulawesi, using a sample of 230 people selected through purposive sampling. Instrument testing used the Pearson product-moment and Alpha Cronbach. Data analysis used multiple linear regression, with variables consisting of independent variables: social factors (X1), economic factors (X2), government role (X3), demographics (X4), information access (X5), and technology support (X6), with the dependent variable being interest in working in the livestock sector (Y). The results of this study indicate that …

Abundance Of Succinivibrionaceae Bacteria In The Feces Of Calves Fed Tannins, Amino Acids, And Their Combination, Fajar Sitanggang, Ainissya Fitri, Idat Permana, Raden Christi

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The purpose of this study was to determine how common Succinivibrionaceae bacteria are in calf feces. Four female calves, with an average age of 6.48 ± 0.51 months, participated in a Latin square trial featuring four dietary treatments: control (C), tannin (T), amino acid (AA), and a tannin-amino acid mixture (TM). Duration of each treatment was 14 days whereby faecal samples were that were harvested on day 14. The treatment trial for 14 days included the collection of faecal samples on day 14 for the extraction of DNA to conduct Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis. Results showed that the Succinivibrionaceae population …