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Provenance-Bound Capability-Envelope Pinning Of An Mcp Tool Surface With Block-And-Re-Approve Enforcement On Semantically-Meaningful Structural Change And Import-Time Semantic-Intent Screening, Tiago Rosado

Defensive Publications Series

This document discloses a mechanism, at a security gateway that mediates an AI agent's use of tools served over the Model Context Protocol (MCP), for governing the *tool surface* an imported MCP server advertises — as opposed to only inspecting the traffic that passes through it. At the time an MCP server is imported and approved, the gateway, through its own gated broker path, fetches the server's complete advertised surface (its tool list and prompt list, including each tool's name, human-readable description, parameter schema, and declared return shape), computes a content hash over that complete surface, and records it in …

Gci Seismic Resilience Suite V1.0 A Full, Open‑Hardware, Builder‑Ready Seismic Protection Architecture, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The GCI Seismic Resilience Suite v1.0 is a unified, multi‑layer seismic protection architecture that integrates early warning, passive isolation, semi‑active damping, structural health monitoring, and off‑grid power resilience into a single, buildable open‑hardware system. This suite combines proven physics with modular, fabrication‑ready components drawn from the Caldwell ecosystem, enabling any qualified engineering team to construct, test, and deploy a next‑generation seismic protection platform.

At its core, the system merges three primary layers:

1. Early Warning: The GCI Arachne‑Vortex Detection Web uses distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) on existing fiber‑optic lines to detect P‑waves seconds to tens of seconds before destructive shaking. Local …

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Method For Accelerating Field-Programmable Gate Array Emulation Using Pre-Optimized Memory Implementation, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

The technology described in this paper relates to a method for optimizing the compilation flow of field-programmable gate arrays by streamlining memory resource allocation. The approach uses pre-partitioned memory wrappers during the register transfer level design phase to bypass automated memory mapping. By decomposing large design memories into sub-memory blocks that correspond directly to native physical memory dimensions, the method reduces computational overhead and shortens verification cycles. Two distinct allocation strategies—depth-first and width-first—are evaluated to optimize hardware resource utilization. Keywords: field-programmable gate array, emulation, compilation, memory mapping, register transfer level, wrappers, and resource allocation.

Hybrid Thermal Bridge System For Cooling Irregular Electronic Components In Sealed Server Chassis, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

A thermal management system provides targeted cooling for densely packed, highly irregular electronic components within a sealed environment. The system utilizes a closed-loop thermal bridge incorporating an internal thermal baffle, a dedicated local fan, and a local finned heat exchanger. The internal thermal baffle forms an isolated fluid duct over components having uneven topographies, while the local fan continuously circulates air through this duct. Heat transferred to the air from the active components is subsequently dissipated through the finned heat exchanger, which interfaces directly with a facility liquid cooling loop. This configuration effectively cools complex power delivery components while maintaining …

Service-Aware Dynamic Voltage And Frequency Scaling Via Thread Attribution And Synchronous Lock Interception, Vadlamudi Venkata Girish

Defensive Publications Series

In mixed-criticality computing systems, latency-critical services can be delayed when lower-priority tasks hold shared resource locks, causing a priority inversion.  Software that performs aggregate-based power scaling responds more slowly to these events than hardware.  This publication describes a service-aware power management architecture that utilizes synchronous lock interception and hardware-assisted thread profiling to resolve resource contention.  An event-driven interceptor monitors synchronization primitives to detect when a critical task is blocked by a lower-priority thread.  Before altering a power state of the lower-priority thread, however, the system queries hardware performance counters to verify that the blocking task is compute-bound rather than memory-stalled. …

Operationalizing Supply-Chain Hygiene In Graduate Is Education: A Hands-On Module For Secure Software And Ai/Ml Pipelines, Dominic A. Wilson

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Supply-chain attacks (including typosquatting, dependency confusion, compromised builds, dataset poisoning, and backdoored models) pose growing threats to analytics platforms central to Information Systems (IS). While frameworks like the Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) and Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA) offer guidance, IS curricula often lack accessible, infrastructure-light modules that build practical skills for mitigating these risks. This experience report presents a two-week module embedded in a graduate Secure Coding course required for a Master’s in Applied Security and Analytics degree. The module operationalizes secure development habits across both traditional software and machine learning (ML) pipelines. The module addresses a …

African Americans’ Perceptions And Experiences Of Aesthetic Environments As A Determinant Of Stress, Clarence Gardener

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Seamus Heaney And The “Mode Of Grief”: Three Elegies Of Field Work, Lucy Whitney

Undergraduate Honors Theses

In 1981, Seamus Heaney discussed the role of poetry as “more a mode for grief than grievance” (407). This essay is concerned with how Heaney used poetry to grieve suffering, death, and loss, especially within the context of “The Troubles” in Ireland from roughly 1965 to 1998. To better understand Heaney’s poetry, this essay will explore three elegies, “Casualty,” “The Strand at Lough Beg,” and “In Memoriam Francis Ledwidge.” These three grieving poems examine different facets of both the elegy and Irish history and conflict. Within them, Heaney creates modes of both mourning and healing for the many emotions associated …

Dnp Final Report: Enhancing Radiation Oncology Training For Advanced Practice Providers, Katherine A. Bukolt

DNP Final Reports

Background: Rising cancer incidence and improved survivorship are straining the oncology workforce, increasing reliance on Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). However, there is a lack of standardized educational resources for APP radiation oncology training across practice settings. Most APPs receive variable, resource-dependent, and on-the-job training. Evidence shows that the lack of standardized training leads to gaps in foundational knowledge, reduced confidence in toxicity management, inconsistent role development, and variable satisfaction with training and transition into practice.

Purpose: This quality improvement project evaluated the feasibility of implementing an 18-module Advanced Practice Radiation Oncology (APRO) asynchronous online curriculum to standardize APP radiation oncology …

Environmental Tolerances And Habitat Association Of Three Endemic Crayfish Species In Texas, Andrew Walker

Biology Theses

Little is known about many of the 52 crayfish species in Texas. This thesis investigates physiological tolerances of three species endemic to the Jackson Vale ecoregion of Southeast Texas, the Bastrop crayfish (Procambarus texanus), Nueces crayfish (Procambarus nueces), and the Fayette’s crayfish (Procambarus fayettei) as well as the White River crayfish (Procambarus acutus), which is ubiquitous throughout East Texas. Thermal, hypoxia, and acidity tolerances were tested on wild caught individuals through laboratory assays. Findings from this study will inform wildlife managers of future conservation strategies relating to these endemic species.

Investigating Burnout Among Hospital Social Workers: A Qualitative Exploration, Crystal Marie Herring

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Teachers’ Experiences And Suggestions For Improving Parental Involvement In Low Socio-Economic Status Elementary Schools, Dennis Gamble

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Nist Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Adoption Challenges And Opportunities, Gillian Kennedy, Devin Patel, Humza Sheikh, Paul Wagner, Robert J. Honomichl

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted at an exponential rate to improve efficiency, decision-making, and cybersecurity, but its rapid integration introduces new and often poorly understood risks, including system errors, algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, security vulnerabilities, and ethical dilemmas. This paper examines how organizations are implementing AI and evaluates the National Institute of Standards and Technology's AI Risk Management Framework (NIST AI RMF) as a tool for managing these risks. It reviews the benefits of AI adoption alongside the risks emerging from its use in business and broader society and examines the legal and ethical challenges organizations face when …

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Students' Perspectives Of The Relationship Between Academic Adaptation And Teaching Skills Of Football Instructors, Ali Muhsin Deiri, Ali Hameed Jubail

Modern Sport

The present study aims to identify the relationship between academic adaptation and teaching skills of football instructors from the students' perspective. The research problem lies in the observed variance in students' academic adaptation levels and the corresponding differences in their perception of the teaching skills of football instructors, which may affect the quality of the educational process. The two researchers employed a descriptive correlational approach. The research population consists of (175) fourth-grade students at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Wasit University, for the academic year (2025–2026). A random sample of (150) students was selected, while (20) students …

The Effect Of Strength Training On The Development Of Selected Core Muscles And Arm Strength In Young Boxers Aged 17–18 Years, Abbas Tawfeeq Mansoor

Modern Sport

This study aimed to investigate the effect of strength training on the development of selected core muscles and arm strength in young boxers. Boxers utilize maximum and fastest arm punches and core movements to achieve optimal performance against their opponents in bouts. Despite the importance of these elements, variations in specific strength levels are observed among young boxers aged 17–18 years. The problem lies in the fact that traditional training may not adequately or specifically focus on the "selected core muscles" that support dynamic balance during a fight, or on the link between core strength development and increased arm strength …

Building An Academic Tenacity Scale For Students In Some Faculties Of Physical Education And Sports Science, Khaldoun Hamad Ali Hussein, Saad Abbas Abd

Modern Sport

This study aimed to develop an academic tenacity scale for students in Faculties of Physical Education and Sport Sciences and to identify their level of academic tenacity. Given the theoretical and practical nature of study in these faculties, which may influence students' academic engagement, and the lack of standardized tools to measure this construct in the field, the need emerged to develop a valid and reliable measurement instrument and to answer the main research question: Is it possible to develop a scientific tool to measure academic tenacity among students in some Faculties of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. The researchers …

The Effect Of Deep Aquatic Training Supported By Nutritional Guidance On Vital Capacity, Hba1c, And Physical Efficiency In Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Aged 40–45, Suadad Ibrahim Suhail

Modern Sport

The research problem lies in the high levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and the weakness of some functional and physical indicators in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Some of these individuals also experience difficulty continuing traditional exercise, necessitating the search for safe and effective training methods that contribute to improving their health. The research aimed to develop a deep-water training program supported by nutritional guidelines and to identify its effect on improving vital capacity (FVC), reducing HbA1c levels, and developing physical efficiency in men with type 2 diabetes aged 40–45 years. The researcher used a pre-experimental with a single group …

The Effect Of The Evolutionary Competition Strategy, According To Learning Styles, On Creative Thinking And Technical Performance In The Long Jump Among University Students, Mayada Hassan Hamza Hassan

Modern Sport

The importance of the study lies in measuring the impact of the evolutionary competition strategy on developing creative thinking and improving the technical performance of the long jump event among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. The research problem is represented in the difficulties that students face in learning motor skills, especially skills that require linking the stages of technical performance, in addition to the weak superficial understanding of information and the inability to employ it effectively in practical performance, The research aimed to measure the effect of the evolutionary competition strategy according to learning styles …

The Effect Of Driver Model To Teach Some Movements On The Pommel Horse Apparatus In The Art Of Gymnastics For Students, Thaer Talib Salman Khudair

Modern Sport

This study aimed to examine the effect of the Driver Model on learning selected pommel horse skills in artistic gymnastics among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Basrah. The importance of the study lies in applying a constructivist instructional model that organizes learning steps, enhances motor understanding, and increases student engagement, which contributes to improving skill performance. The research problem was identified in students' difficulties in mastering pommel horse skills, frequent performance errors, and the inability to connect movement phases effectively due to reliance on traditional teaching methods.An experimental design with two …

Modeling Mathematics Identity In Engineering Pathways: Centrality, Typicality, And Persistence In Stem, Douglas D. Havard, Linh Ho, Adriana Quirós-Arauz

Education Faculty Articles and Research

Inequities in mathematics-intensive engineering pathways persist in part because "being mathematical" is socially recognized as much as it is personally meaningful. Guided by the Social Theory of Numeracy, this study validates a two-factor model of mathematics identity, distinguishing between identity centrality (the integration of mathematics into one's self-concept) and peer-normative typicality (the perceived alignment with academic peer pathways that signal legitimacy and belonging). Engineering degree selection was examined as a focal mathematics-intensive outcome. Using the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), we estimated survey-weighted confirmatory and structural models with Balanced Repeated Replication (200 BRR replicates; Fay = 0.5) on …

Cervical Insufficiency Revisited: A Proposal For A New Treatment-Aligned Definition, Vincenzo Berghella, Ilaria Paladino, Moti Gulersen, Rupsa Boelig, Amanda Roman

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Cervical insufficiency [CI] has traditionally been defined as painless cervical dilation resulting in recurrent second-trimester pregnancy loss in the absence of labor or placental pathology. Definitions from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists emphasize historical clinical presentation. However, contemporary obstetrics relies increasingly on ultrasound-based cervical length surveillance and evidence-based cerclage indications rather than retrospective diagnosis. The objective of the review was to propose a definition of cervical insufficiency aligned with current evidence-based indications for mechanical prevention of preterm birth, i.e. cervical cerclage. In modern obstetric practice, the operational diagnosis of clinically …

Application Of Toast Criteria, Comorbidities And Outcomes In Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Multicenter Collaboration In The Dominican Republic, Ryna Then, Maria Muñoz, Cristina Ramos, Marcos Mota, Priscilla Sepulveda, Lisa José, Luis Suazo, Francisco Mendez, Yahaira Franco, Cosme González Villamán, Acela Gonell, Violiza Inoa, Gillian Gordon Perue, Manuel Colomé-Hidalgo, Nadja García

Einstein Health Papers

INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a leading cause of neurological-related death in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic has among the highest stroke-related mortality rates in the Americas. We aimed to determine ischemic stroke etiologies, characterize comorbidities, and describe outcomes in the Dominican Republic using the TOAST (Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment) classification.

METHODS: We analyzed a multicenter quality registry between January 2022 and October 2024. Statistical analyses included Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests with Bonferroni correction, chi-square tests, and Spearman correlation.

RESULTS: The most common stroke subtype was undetermined etiology (54.8%), followed by large artery atherosclerosis (17.2%) and cardioembolism …

Association Of Cerebrovascular Center Volume With Patient Outcomes, Stacey Quintero Wolfe, Justin R. Mascitelli, Kyle Fargen, Peter Kan, Ketan Bulsara, Christopher P. Kellner, Brian M. Howard, Michael R. Levitt, Rocco Armonda, Joshua Osbun, Clemens Schirmer, Mark Bain, William J. Mack, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Adam Arthur

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Current guidelines acknowledge the importance of both microsurgical and neuroendovascular expertise in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. To achieve optimal care for these patients, it is becoming increasingly evident that procedural volumes impact patient outcomes. This is demonstrated across various cerebrovascular diseases.In this literature review, we demonstrate the association of volume with patient outcomes across multiple cerebrovascular disease states and interventions. Microsurgical aneurysm clipping remains essential even with the rise of endovascular therapy and mortality and patient-safety indicator events are clearly lower at high-volume centers for both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. Likewise, patients undergoing surgery for cerebrovascular malformations and carotid …

Parametric Modular Answer Set Programs Made Declarative, Jorge Fandinno, Yuliya Lierler, Torsten Schaub

Computer Science Faculty Publications

In this paper, we explore the concept of modularity in first-order answer set programming (ASP). We introduce a new formalism called parametric modular logic programs, which allows defining subprograms with parameters and intensionality statements. We demonstrate how this formalism can capture the semantics of clingo-programs with collective control , a feature that enables structuring and instantiating subprograms. We provide theoretical foundations for modular ASP, illustrate its usefulness, and connect to traditional non-modular ASP.

Physical Activity Mediation In Perceived Emotional Support And Type 2 Diabetes Among African American Older Adults, Don Scott Mendes

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Medical Social Workers’ Knowledge Of Alzheimer’S Disease Screening And Treatment In Primary Care Settings, Amy Davis Cook

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Kelelahan Kerja, Kualitas Tidur, Dan Pengetahuan Mengemudi Defensif Sebagai Faktor Risiko Perilaku Defensive Driving Pada Pengemudi Grabcar Malang, Elisa Lutfiyah Azizah, Dian Puspitaningtyas Laksana, Marji Marji, Agung Kurniawan

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Online transportation activities contribute to the increasing volume of vehicles, particularly GrabCar drivers in Malang City, which has the potential to worsen traffic congestion. Identification results showed that GrabCar drivers experienced drowsiness while driving and work fatigue due to the habit of working at night and for more than eight hours per day, accompanied by limited understanding related to defensive driving. This study aimed to determine the effect of work fatigue and knowledge, as well as differences in sleep quality scores, on defensive driving behavior. This study employed an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach involving 87 GrabCar drivers …

Programmes That Integrate Parenting Support And Financial Well-Being Support: A Systematic Scoping Review, Eleanor F. Bryant, Morwenna Rogers, Amy Bond, Georgia Smith, Rebecca Summers, James Hall, Kristin Liabo, Iain Lang, Vashti Berry, Nick Axford

Peninsula Medical School

Childhood experiences of economic disadvantage have harmful and long-lasting effects on child health. Early intervention can reduce some harms but it is unclear whether addressing economic disadvantage alongside psychosocial support yields additional benefits. This systematic scoping review aimed to identify evaluated programmes that integrate parenting support (PS) and financial well-being support (FWbS) for parents of children aged 0–19. The objectives were to describe programmes, relevant components, evaluation designs and impact on outcomes, and to consider if any programmes merit replication and testing in a UK context. Outcome or implementation evaluations of integrated PS and FWbS programmes published in English were …

Semantic-Geometric Decoupling For Universal Spatial Anchoring In Extended Reality, Danila Kharitonenkov, Haichao Miao, Vuthea Chheang

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The Vision Language Models (VLMs) demonstrate remarkable performance in semantic reasoning tasks. However, it is still challenging for them to fully understand 3D spatial environment. Trained on 2D data, the model does not understand the relationship between positions and the first-person viewpoint, leading to viewpoint confusion, which is especially evident during egocentric tasks. The VLMs use 2D image Red-Green-Blue channel (RGB) pattern matching instead of actual point cloud coordinates for distance calculations. This modality could prevent the model’s 3D space geometry understanding, and leads to metric hallucination, as the model guesses the distance without mathematical calculations. In addition, the industrial …