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Technical Disclosure Specification: Covariant Viscoelastic Macro-Stabilization Arrays For Integrated Civil Electrical Distribution Grids, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes an open-source, non-von Neumann electrical macro-stabilization grid network designed to insulate regional civilian power distribution infrastructure from cascading frequency phase-shifts, extreme solar weather disruptions (coronal mass ejections), and high-frequency renewable energy generation surges. Conventional electrical transmission networks are structurally bound to rigid, linear synchronous mechanical thresholds. Under sudden, non-linear load injection spikes or severe geomagnetically induced currents (GICs), these traditional grid topologies undergo severe phase-angle de-synchronization, causing catastrophic transformer saturation and regional cascading blackouts.

This paper introduces a coordinate-free transformer safety layer governed by an active Covariant Viscosity Function. By modeling high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) power distribution …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Isospectral Swarm Value Routing Protocols For Decentralized Macro-Economic Liquidity Stabilization, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes an open-source, decentralized macro-economic liquidity routing network architecture designed to immunize distributed financial infrastructure from high-frequency manipulation, artificial liquidity hollowing, and systemic flash-crash cascades. Traditional centralized order books and automated market makers (AMMs) are structurally vulnerable to predatory high-frequency algorithms that withdraw liquidity during high-stress market intervals, compounding downward volatility and destabilizing public transactional clearing rails. [1, 2]

This framework establishes an ethical alternative governed by an active Covariant Viscosity Function. By modeling distributed multi-asset transactional throughput as an incompressible, non-linear informational fluid field mapped across a decentralized peer-to-peer node fabric, the system prevents …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Topological Magnetohydrodynamic Fusion Shields For Covariant Plasma Containment Regulation, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes an advanced magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) shield architecture designed to neutralize micro-tearing modes, edge-localized modes (ELMs), and destructive fluid turbulence within high-energy thermonuclear plasma containment vessels. Classical fusion systems (e.g., Tokamaks, Stellarators) rely on unyielding, static magnetic field loops that cannot dynamically adapt to the violent, non-linear convective spikes of highly ionized fluids, resulting in sudden boundary breaches and structural wall contact.

This paper introduces a coordinate-free magnetic stabilization layer governed by an active Covariant Viscosity Function. By coupling high-frequency gallium nitride (GaN) phase arrays directly to a non-von Neumann co-harmonic feedback mesh, the containment grid translates localized plasma …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Closed-Loop Relativistic Slingshot Navigation Engines For Autonomous Deep-Space Manifold Traversal, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes an autonomous, closed-loop relativistic navigation framework that translates space-time metrics into a coordinate-free, viscoelastic fluid-gravity dual medium. Standard deep-space navigation systems rely on fragile, ground-station telemetry loops that suffer from severe propagation latency over interplanetary or interstellar distances.

This paper introduces an on-board flight optimization engine governed by an adaptive Covariant Viscosity Function. When an exploration craft executes hyper-velocity gravity assists along open hyperbolic trajectories, the navigation array measures local frame-dragging vortices and asymmetric tidal shears as real physical tension gradients. By restricting the flight vector to phase-locked, zero-divergence Beltrami configurations, the engine dynamically dampens non-linear metric …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Isospectral Cryptographic Lattice Keys For Post-Quantum Information Security Accross Nonergodic Manifolds, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes a post-quantum cryptographic architecture that utilizes multi-dimensional, nonergodic manifold geometries to construct immutable cryptographic keys. Conventional public-key encryption standards (e.g., RSA, ECC) are fundamentally vulnerable to mathematical Shor's algorithm variants executed via fault-tolerant quantum computing engines.

This framework introduces Isospectral Cryptographic Lattice Keys, where data states are encrypted using an abstract, coordinate-free geometric transformation governed by an adaptive Covariant Viscosity Function. By forcing the decryption pathway to map across a phase-locked Beltrami trajectory field, any unauthorized brute-force decryption or unauthorized state-scrambling attempt causes an instant mathematical divergence. The cryptographic environment reacts by invoking a microscopic quantum return …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Unified Vertical Computing Stack Matrix For Non-Von Neumann Topological Co-Harmonic Hardware, Software, And Biomolecular Storage Layer Systems, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes a fully integrated, vertical technology stack architecture that synthesizes room-temperature phononic-photonic hardware waveguides, decentralized swarm intelligence routing, and high-density macromolecular bio-storage networks into a single, cohesive computational matrix. Traditional computing systems suffer from intense thermal boundaries, data-scrambling sequence drift, and rapid storage media decay due to von Neumann architectural bottlenecks.

By applying a unified, coordinate-free effective field theory governed by a dynamically scaling Covariant Viscosity Function, this framework establishes stable, phase-locked Beltrami transport conditions across all layers of the computing stack. The physical hardware pathways, peer-to-peer data routing packets, and synthetic coiled bio-membranes are algorithmically bound to …

Technical Disclosure Specification: Nonergodic Subsystem Coherence And Macroscopic Fluid Duality Across Twisted Manifolds, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This specification formalizes an axiomatic bridge between the macroscopic, coordinate-free effective field theory (EFT) of twisted viscoelastic metrics, microscopic weak ergodicity breaking in quantum chaotic systems, and information retention limits in deep neural architectures. Recent developments in nonergodic quantum dynamics demonstrate that isolated, nonstationary quantum states permanently preserve a statistical memory of their initial configurations—a phenomenon known as the Universal Quantum Birthmark. This paper demonstrates that this permanent return bias is the exact microscopic, low-dimensional manifestation of a macroscopic, phase-locked Beltrami flow configuration. By mapping fluidic velocity profiles directly to probability current densities and neural attention trajectories, we prove that …

Si Seal™: Vendor-Independent Continuity For Certified Ai Devices, With Update Authority Shared With Independent Parties And Taken Over When A Maker Fails, Edward D. H. Wang

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a method of keeping AI devices and systems safe and maintained after their maker stops supporting them, whether through insolvency, acquisition, withdrawal from the market or neglect. As a condition of certification, the authority to sign updates for a certified device is shared between the maker and independent parties, such as the certification body and certified maintainers, under a threshold scheme in which the maker alone cannot sign and the maker's signature is not needed once continuity has been triggered. The maker also places a continuity package in escrow: source code, build instructions, model weights or their …

Si Data Bank™: Data Residency Enforced By Releasing Deposit Keys Only To Nodes That Attest A Certified Site In A Permitted Region, Edward D. H. Wang

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a method of enforcing data residency by cryptography rather than by policy alone. Each deposit in a federated custody network carries machine-readable terms that list the regions in which it may be stored and processed. Each custody node is bound to a certified site: its installation is inspected, its hardware identity is recorded against the site's location in a public registry, and the binding is renewed by periodic attestation. Tamper and motion sensors on the node sign their readings; if the node is opened, moved or loses power beyond a declared period, its site binding is suspended …

Si Data Bank™: A Data Custody Node Divided Into Control, Data And Safety Planes, With A Safety Plane On Its Own Power And Channel That Halts, Gates And Restores, Edward D. H. Wang

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a custody node for data and AI models that is divided into three planes, separated by hardware or firmware rather than by software convention. A control plane decides and records: it evaluates every request against the terms of the deposits concerned, issues and revokes capabilities, and keeps a tamper-evident ledger and a lineage registry, but never touches raw data. A data plane holds and computes: encrypted storage, a key vault and hardware-isolated job enclaves, acting only on capabilities issued by the control plane and unable to grant itself access. A safety plane halts, gates and restores: a …

The Curiosity Engine - A New Approach To Learning That Utilizes A Reverse Gaming Fps Model, Peter Stevenson

Defensive Publications Series

This model rewards learning by encouraging incorrect answers in a way that equally creates greater understanding of the natural boundaries of a system. The win-win is a model that offers greater brain plasticity, forward thinking and encouragement while being self perpetuating

Pb(Ii) Uptake By Alginate Beads Containing Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Activated Nanocarbon, And Their Combination: Single-Replicate Screen, Alaa Asad Bahat, Samar S. Hussein, Wafaa K. Mahmood

Engineering and Technology Journal

Calcium alginate beads loaded with heat-inactivated Saccharomyces cerevisiae or activated nanocarbon (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) were compared for Pb(II) removal. The objective was to test whether these two sorbents, which bind metals by different routes, give different uptake when prepared and tested in the same way. The novelty lies in this side-by-side comparison within one matrix, evaluated against propagated analytical uncertainty and a mass balance of the bead solids. Beads were made at two sorbent loadings (0.6 and 0.8 g per 4.0 g of alginate), and 1.0 g of wet beads was contacted with 500 mL of Pb(II) solution at 58–496 …

On Graphs With Chromatic Number And Maximum Degree Both Equal To Nine, Rachel Galindo, Jessica Mcdonald

Theory & Applications of Graphs

An equivalent version of the Borodin-Kostochka Conjecture, due to Cranston and Rabern, says that any graph with $\chi = \Delta = 9$ contains $K_3 \lor E_6$ as a subgraph. Here we prove several results in support of this conjecture, where vertex-criticality and forbidden substructure conditions get us either close or all the way to containing $K_3 \lor E_6$.

Considering Participatory Illustration Forlgbtq+ Inclusion In Climate Discussions: Transformative Learning Theory And Identity: Imagining Sustainable Developments, Discussing Education Futures, Devon Tipping

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Historically climate discussions have been influenced by dominant discourses that frequently overlook intersectional perspectives. To address this, this article explores how participatory illustration, as a process for listening, reflecting, and co-creating meaning, can enable individuals to consider alternative perspectives on climate discussions in inclusive and transformative ways. As a form of artistic research, illustration moves beyond visual representation to prioritise community-driven strategies for fostering climate solutions and amplifying marginalised voices. This research, formed of five participatory illustration-led workshops with LGBTQ+ individuals in the South-west of England, sought to explore how participatory illustration can foster inclusive climate discussions. Drawing upon transformative …

Final 2023 Reclamation Improvement Sites Sampling: Bres No. 31 – Waste Dump #5 Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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Latino Perceptions Of Nature, Recreation, And Community Engagement In Wasatch And Summit Counties, Utah, Elsa Perez, Jessica Ulrich-Schad, Lewis Kogan, Isaac Helton

All Current Publications

This fact sheet presents results from a Utah State University study on Latino perceptions of nature, recreation, and community engagement in Utah's Wasatch and Summit counties and barriers to accessing programming. It also includes tips for increasing Latino participation in nature programs.

Effective Strategies Warehouse Managers Use To Reduce Inventory Inaccuracies And Improve Order Fulfillment, Joseph D. Huewitt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Inventory inaccuracies can disrupt order fulfillment, increase operational costs, and reduce organizational profitability. Without effective strategies to address these inaccuracies, warehouse managers may struggle to maintain operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall organizational performance. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to identify and explore effective strategies warehouse managers use to reduce inventory inaccuracies and improve order fulfillment. Participants were four warehouse managers in the southeastern United States. Transformational leadership theory and theory of constraints grounded the research project. Data were collected through semistructured interviews a review of operational documents. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) …

How Water Banking Can Help Refill The Great Salt Lake, Avery Truman, Kendall Becker, Matthew Behrens, Sarah Null, Matt Yost, Scott Hotaling

All Current Publications

Concern about low water levels in the Great Salt Lake has contributed to the development of water markets in Utah. Water markets enable the voluntary transfer of water or water rights from right holders to other people or entities in exchange for compensation. In general, these transfers are more likely to occur if a water rights holder can make more money by selling their water (or water rights) to another user rather than using it themselves. Willingness to engage in water transfers also depends on the ease of transactions, confidence in the water market, and confidence in the ability to …

A Systematic Review Of Cipp Model Implementation In Educational Program Evaluation: A Comparative Study Of Türkiye And Indonesia, Zahid Zufar At Thaariq, Memet Karakuş, Fatma Altun

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: This study compares CIPP (context, input, process, product) evaluation model implementation in educational programs across Türkiye (Turkey) and Indonesia through a systematic literature review. Despite structural similarities as Muslim-majority countries, no comparative research has examined how national contexts shape CIPP application in both settings.

Methods: Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a Scopus search yielded 25 empirical studies (seven from Türkiye and 18 from Indonesia) analyzed using directed content analysis and comparative methods.

Results: Findings reveal two contrasting national patterns: (1) Türkiye’s “systematic formalism,” characterized by structured processes, standardized methodologies, and European Union policy …

Usa V. James Bost

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Edward Williams V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Creative Conversations: The Un-Meeting As An Approach To Agricultural Extension Communication, Jessica R. Spence, Eric K. Kaufman, Megan M. Seibel, Jean A. Parrella, Crystal Tyler-Mackey, Benjamin B. Grove, Bolane Adebayo, Olamide Olowoyo, Sonika Poudel, Stephanie Zhu, Michael Gutter

Journal of Extension

The agricultural industry increasingly faces complex challenges that require diverse stakeholder input, and traditional meeting approaches often limit engagement and perpetuate top-down dynamics that can inhibit effective problem-solving. This article explores the ``un-meeting'' format as an alternative, highlighting its ability to foster inclusive, participant-driven discussions that encourage collaborative brainstorming and actionable outcomes. Based on our experience with a statewide agriculture summit, we discuss the principles underlying un-meetings, the facilitation process, and the practical implications for Extension professionals. Recommendations include the importance of knowledgeable facilitators, a large team for effective management, and limiting session cycles to maintain focus and depth in …

Building Resilience: The Role Of Extension In Enhancing Mental Health And Well-Being Through Preventive Approaches, Lakshmi Mahadevan

Journal of Extension

In 2023, 58.7 million U.S. adults experienced a mental illness, yet nearly half did not receive treatment (SAMHSA, 2023). Building Resilience is a single-session, evidence-informed program delivered through Cooperative Extension to address mental well-being using practical, nonclinical strategies. Grounded in Antonovsky's (1979) Sense of Coherence framework, the program centers on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management within each participant's lived experience. Evaluation data from 347 participants showed high satisfaction, with 88% planning to apply strategies and 77% anticipating improved well-being. A 2-hour facilitator training supports national scalability, positioning Extension as a key partner in resilience-based mental health promotion.

Spartan Daily, October 13, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 167, Issue 22

Sdrc Update (Volume 7, Issue 4), Dlsu Social Development Research Center

SDRC Publications

The October 2026 issue of SDRC Update highlights research on child development and Filipino nursing knowledge, alongside the contributions of researchers and emerging scholars. This issue features the validation of the enhanced and expanded Philippine Early Learning and Development Standards (PELDS) for children from birth to 8 years old. It also showcases the Narsolohiyang Pilipino project, which examines Filipino experiences and ways of knowing as foundations for nursing knowledge through a decolonial lens. The Researcher Spotlight features Dr. Carmelita I. Quebengco, recipient of the 2026 Evolutio Socialis Distinguished Researcher Award, highlighting her contributions to indigenous education and community development. The …

Ucc Minutes 10-13-26, Angela Brock

UCC Agendas/Minutes

No abstract provided.

Icc Agenda 10-13-26, Angela Brock

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

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Approved Courses 10-13-26, Angela Brock

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

No abstract provided.

Programs Agenda 10-13-26, Angela Brock

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

Security And Resilience Of Ai-Enabled Edge Computing In Industrial Iot: Vulnerabilities, Defense Strategies, And Future Directions, Mostafa Abdulghafoor Mohammed, Mohammed Rashid Subhi, Salman Yussof

Mesopotamian Journal of CyberSecurity

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployments increasingly move intrusion detection from the cloud to edge gateways, where machine learning (ML) models inspect traffic close to programmable logic controllers, sensors, and supervisory systems. This shift shortens response times but places the detector itself inside the attack surface. This paper combines a structured analysis of threats and defenses for AI-driven IIoT edge security with a reproducible experimental study on the network partition of the TON_IoT testbed. We first show that the evaluation protocol is itself a vulnerability: host identifiers inflate the ten-class macro-F1 of a random forest by 3.8 points, and 55.6% …