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“I’M Going To Get Help”: Violence Prevention And Response Assessment In Higher Education, Leah B.P. Pylate, Lindsey D. Knight, Sristi Subedi, Earnestine Y. Roby

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

Background: College-age students are at risk for violence, and these victimizations can affect academic performance and outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of the current project was to gather information about violence prevention and response in higher education to inform resources and programming delivered to students through an institutional office in the Division of Student Affairs.

Methods: The project was guided by a social-ecological framework. Seven focus groups were conducted with 31 students.

Results: Students identified key issues affecting violence prevention, including personal and relational barriers; limited awareness and access to campus resources; emotional and mental health impacts; and the need for …

Training Mississippi Providers To Address Intimate Partner Violence In Maternal Care: Pilot Outcomes From The Simm Initiative, Xiaoshan Z. Gordy, Catherine Poehling, Saijun Zhang, Chinedu Chukwu, Jerome R. Kolbo, Masoumeh Karimi, Matthew Morris, Andrew Voluse, Erin Dehon, Michelle Brassfield, Danielle Lahn, Lisa Slade, Deanna Howington, Kathleen Rhodes, Tearsenee Davis, Sonja Fuqua, Lei Zhang

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

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Bridging Ipv And Sud For Pregnant And Postpartum Women: A Case Report Of Interdisciplinary Programming In Mississippi, Catherine Poehling, Masoumeh Karimi, Chinedu Chukwu, Jerome R. Kolbo, Xiaoshan Gordy, Saijun Zhang, Matthew Morris, Andrew Voluse, Erin Dehon, Michelle Brassfield, Danielle Lahn, Lisa Slade, Deanna Howington, Kathleen Rhodes, Tearsanee Davis, Sonja Fuqua, Mary M. Wesley, Lei Zhang

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) adolescents in the U.S. South experience disproportionately high rates of bullying, discrimination, depression, and suicidality. Supportive and inclusive school climates are identified as key protective factors that can mitigate these risks and function as primary prevention against violence. This systematic narrative review synthesizes peer-reviewed research and high-quality survey reports published between 2015 and 2024 that assess school climate, mental health, and violence-related outcomes among LGBTQ+ youth with representation from Southern states, including Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, 1,167 records …

Evaluation Of The Posterior Segment Of The Dromedary Camel’S Eye Using Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (Sd-Oct), Amine Berghiche, Djallal Eddine Rahmoun, Nassiba Reghaissia, Allaoua Chaouki Bentazir, Mohamed Kamal Merai Abdel Maksoud

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The dromedary camel possesses unique ocular adaptations enabling survival in harsh desert environments. This study aimed to characterize the posterior segment of the dromedary camel’s eye using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and fundus photography. Fourteen healthy adult camels were sedated and imaged. High-resolution OCT images enabled clear visualization and measurement of the retina, choroid, and sclera. The retina exhibited well-defined layers, including the retinal pigment epithelium, photoreceptor layer, plexiform layers, and nerve fiber layer. Mean thicknesses of the retina, choroid, and sclera were 267 ± 2.54 μm, 299 ± 3.15 μm, and 155 ± 2.74 μm in the right …

Accepting And Implementing Virtual Reality In Archives: Archivists' Perspective, Farzaneh Talebhaghighi

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative technology across various domains, including education, entertainment, and cultural heritage institutions. While libraries and museums have actively explored VR’s potential to enhance user engagement and accessibility, its adoption in archival settings remains limited. This study examines the perspectives of academic archivists regarding the acceptance and implementation of VR in archives, identifying key factors that influence their willingness to adopt or reject the technology. Through qualitative interviews with five archivists from the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, this research explores the perceived benefits, challenges, and institutional barriers associated with VR integration. …

Learning To Think Like A Scientist; Spooky Lakes!, Felicia Maxa, Sarah Robertson, Stephanie Ryan

Professional Learning Day

This is a workshop that will focus on disciplinary literacy which we define as teaching students to think like scientists! We will take interesting text(s) written for students in middle school and high school and model teaching strategies that allow students to build their ability to think like a disciplinary insider! We will look at how we approach scientific texts from evaluation of reliability, to annotating text; looking for both new understanding and connection to background knowledge, to being curious, seeking answers through asking questions and beyond! *OPTIONAL - Participants may bring a book appropriate for young readers that fits …

The Chemistry In Art, Joyce Symoniak

Professional Learning Day

This workshop explores how chemistry drives this creative process. We’ll examine how pigments, polymers, and additives interact to affect surface tension, viscosity, and flow, producing the fascinating patterns seen in paint pours. Through hands-on experiments, you’ll observe chemical reactions in action and learn how understanding molecular behavior deepens both scientific knowledge and creative expression, revealing the powerful connection between chemistry and art. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of how science shapes what we see and create.

Pick Me Please! Interactive Ways To Teach Natural Selection (Hs-Ls-4), Dr. Zachary Conley

Professional Learning Day

Participants will examine a combination of free simulations and practical activities useful for teaching natural selection standards. Ideally participants will leave with a small toolbox of lesson starting points for phenomenon or inquiry driven activities.

Benign Transient Hyperphosphatasemia In Adults: Case Report And Literature Review, Jose L. Rodriguez Castro, Grettel Gonzalez Garcia, Daniel Heller, Bernardo J. Reyes

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Benign transient hyperphosphatasemia (BTH) in children is characterized by temporary highly elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in the absence of liver or bone disease and a return to normal within 3 to 4 months. Since its first description in the 1950s, several cases of BTH in infants and children have been reported. Although there is no known etiology for this illness, it has been associated with viral infections. This condition has rarely been seen in the adult population, and there is scarce available information. The sialylation of the ALP isoenzymes decreases their renal clearance from the circulation; however, …

Presentations Of Cutaneous Disease In Various Skin Pigmentations: Keratosis Pilaris, Henry Lim, Reem Ayoub, Madelyn Richards, Marshall Hall, Christian Scheufele, Dustin Wilkes, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common benign disorder involving hyperkeratosis of the skin. It is associated with other common dry skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis and ichthyosis vulgaris. Lesions are clinically characterized as symmetrically distributed, monomorphic, folliculocentric, hyperkeratotic papules with a variable degree of perifollicular erythema. The appearance can be likened to spikey bumps that are commonly located on the arms, legs, and buttocks. Awareness of KP is important as every primary care clinician will see patients with this disorder. Identification can support the diagnosis of other associated skin diseases. Education about KP and its treatment may alleviate psychological …

Impact Of Palliative Care Consultation On Clinical Interventions And Outcomes In A Medical-Surgical Community-Based Intensive Care Unit, Manjot S. Malhi, Jude Tabba, Aunie M. Danyalian, Michele Iguina, Daniel Zapata, Raiko Diaz, Dionne Morgan, Daniel Heller, Sanaz Kashan, Mauricio Danckers

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Integrating palliative care into intensive care unit (ICU) practice is an essential component of comprehensive patient management, ensuring that critical interventions are aligned with patient-centered care objectives. This study aims to evaluate the impact of palliative care consultation (PCC) on clinical interventions, patient outcomes, and decision-making processes in a community-based medical-surgical ICUs.

Methods

We conducted a prospective, observational, single-center cohort study of critically ill adult patients in a community-based medical-surgical ICU. Patients were grouped by the presence (PCCP) or absence (PCCA) of palliative care consultation. Primary outcomes included differences in clinical interventions (mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, renal replacement therapy, …

Replicability Of Highly Cited Comparative Studies In Orthopedic Journals, Cody Ashy, William E. Few, Gabriella A. Rivas, Emily Brennan, Langdon Hartsock, Kristoff R. Reid

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

Concerns are rising regarding the quality, validity, and reliability of clinical research findings in medical literature. This investigation sought to identify the most cited orthopedic clinical studies and assess the replicability of the findings reported.

Methods

Web of Science was used to identify the top ten orthopedic surgery journals by impact factor from which primary comparative studies cited at least 250 times were identified. A second literature search identified follow-up studies relevant to the respective primary studies. Studies investigating the same intervention via parallel methodology were summarized and their conclusions compared to their respective highly cited primary study.

Results …

Exploring The Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injuries On Cranial Nerve Injury, Caitlin J. Mcpartland, Michael J. Pienkos, Sarah E. Johnson, Saptarshi Biswas

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a significant and growing health issue, leading to over 200 000 hospitalizations annually in the United States. Cranial nerve (CN) injuries accompanying TBI can severely impact patients’ quality of life. This review aims to address the gap in research regarding the severity, mechanisms of injury, and associated intracranial injuries, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across databases such as PubMed and Ovid using key terms, including “cranial nerve injury,” “cranial nerve palsy,” “traumatic brain injury,” and “Glasgow Coma Scale.” Inclusion criteria encompassed studies reporting CN …

Adaptive Hold-And-Release Engine For Preventing Instant Withdrawal In Fraudulent Upi Transfers, Alok Roy

Defensive Publications Series

The disclosed systems and methods provide an adaptive hold-and-release engine that protects users from online payment fraud by adding a temporary hold on funds at the receiving bank when a payer and payee transact for the first time. The payment server of the disclosed system includes an authentication engine, a hold-and-release engine, and a transaction processing engine. Authentication engine checks the transaction histories of payer and payee to detect first-time P2P interaction. For every first-time P2P interaction, the UPI server sends a hold instruction to the payee’s bank server. The payee bank server blocks any cash withdrawal or outward transfer …

Electromagnetic Pins For Forest And Landscape Surveying, Djamila Hassan Djibril Professor

Defensive Publications Series

With As technology spreads, it is essential that forest management technologies follow the guiding principles of near-natural forest management, which include using tree species adapted to the site, growing forests that are structurally diverse, mixed and age-appropriate, avoid clear cutting, emphasis stability of the soil, and focus on individual tree growth. Many of the ideas and methods used in near-natural forest management are similar to those of complexity science. Examples include the importance given to diversity and structural differences.[1]. In this review paper we present a new scientific solution for Marker surveying and forest scaling and forest size structure , …

Event-Driven Packet Capture For Automated Latency Root Cause Analysis And Proactive Network Remediation, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to automated network diagnostics and remediation within large-scale cloud and virtualized network environments. Specifically, it describes a system and method for automatically differentiating between network-induced latency and application-server-induced latency without manual intervention. The system utilizes an event-driven workflow where an anomaly detection engine triggers a programmatic, flow-specific packet capture session on a network switch upon detecting performance symptoms. Captured data is automatically routed to an analysis server which executes scripts to measure and compare Network Round Trip Time (RTT) against Server Response Time. Based on this comparison, the system generates a definitive root cause verdict. Furthermore, …

Methods To Generate Virtual Interactions Based On Gestures, Karan Ahuja, Eric Jordan Gonzalez, Mar Gonzalez Franco, Andrew Chunmye Cheng, Vasco Miguel Liang Xu

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure presents a method for gesture-based virtual tool interaction on arbitrary surfaces within an Extended Reality (XR) environment. Utilizing a head-worn system with egocentric cameras, supplemented by wearable sensors, the system tracks three-dimensional (3D) hand poses and coordinates via a tracking system implementing a neural network or machine learning model. Unlike prior contact-detection methods, this approach employs a dual-network architecture: a static network classifies specific hand grasps (e.g., tripod or wide grips) to instantiate and spatially anchor corresponding virtual tools (e.g., pencils or erasers) with six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) precision; simultaneously, a secondary temporal neural network analyzes sequence-based micro-gestures for context-aware …

Architectural Design Generation Using Graph-Based Constraint Optimization And Conditioned Generative Models, Arpit Goyal

Defensive Publications Series

Generative models for architectural design can have difficulty adhering to complex constraints, such as directional rules from specific cultural frameworks, which may result in layouts with functional or symbolic limitations. A computational framework can address this by integrating rule-based logic with generative models. The system can translate user requirements and geospatial data into an abstract graph where rooms are represented as nodes. A logic engine, which can utilize a component such as a graph neural network, can optimize the placement of these nodes according to predefined adjacency and directional rules. The resulting optimized spatial graph can be used to create …

Communication-Free Distributed Task Scheduling Using Stabilized Time, Joseph Pingenot

Defensive Publications Series

Scheduling periodic tasks across distributed systems can present challenges, as methods relying on central coordinators or inter-node communication for scheduling decisions may introduce performance bottlenecks and single points of failure. The disclosed technology describes a system where independent nodes can deterministically select a task executor without requiring direct communication for the selection decision. Each node can compute a stabilized timestamp from a synchronized clock, combine it with a task-specific value to create a seed, and use the seed with a deterministic pseudo-random number generator to select an executor from a shared list. This approach can facilitate coordinated, probabilistic task execution …

Spectral And Coded Traceability Of Scrap Using Chemical Tags With Spectroscopic-Based Recognition, Gibson Greenlee, John Mccallum, Cameron Koentopp, Adwait Thakur

Defensive Publications Series

Recycling streams such as used beverage cans (UBC) often arrive as tightly packed bales from many different suppliers, and once those bales are broken apart the pieces mix together, making it difficult to trace contamination or quality problems back to their source. This creates uncertainty in meeting internal specifications and can lower recycled content in cast products. To make the material traceable after debaling, incoming bales are lightly tagged with supplier-specific chemical markers that are chosen to be visible to spectroscopic detection but unobtrusive to normal processing. Markers can be carried in a simple spray or roll‑on coating, applied at …

The Distributed Verification Of Geospatial Events Via Passive Audio And Local Swarm Consensus, Dhandapani Shanmugam

Defensive Publications Series

Systems for collecting geospatial event data may be subject to challenges associated with active user input and the latency of centralized verification. A decentralized framework may passively detect and verify such events. For example, a client-side agent operating on a user device (e.g., a smartphone, wearable device, or in-vehicle system) can monitor ambient audio for predefined keywords. Upon detecting a trigger, the system may cross-reference the audio event with data from onboard physical sensors for potential local validation. If validated, the device may initiate a distributed consensus protocol, broadcasting a verification request to proximate peer devices. These peer devices may …

Battery State Estimation, Kang Kang, Yu Wang, Alex Pelosi, Emil Chen, Ishu Pradhan

Defensive Publications Series

Estimating a battery's state of charge (SoC) can become more difficult as a device, for example a mobile phone or vehicle, ages. This difficulty may be partly due to a potential circular dependency where SoC calculations may depend on the battery's state of health (SoH), and SoH estimation may in turn rely on an accurate SoC. A technique is described to address this challenge by decoupling these two estimations. A system can use a machine learning model to generate an independent SoH estimate based on operational data features, such as differential charge with respect to voltage. This SoH estimate can …

Reinforced Bonding For Voice Coil Motor Assemblies Using Mechanical Interlocks And Selective Metallization, Chloe Nieh, Jimmy Chen, Weihsung Chen

Defensive Publications Series

In compact camera modules for electronic devices (e.g., a smartphone, smart watch, or wearable device), a limited surface area exists for bonding a voice coil motor (VCM) assembly to its underlying module board. To reinforce the bond, one technique can involve integrating metallic pins extending from the VCM that are inserted into apertures on the module board and secured with solder or an adhesive, creating a mechanical interlock. Another technique may use a selective metallization process, such as laser direct structuring, to create additional solderable pads on the VCM's non-conductive housing. By creating a three-dimensional interlocking structure or expanding the …

Reconfigurable Packaging System For Transformation Into Functional Objects, Lin Wei-Chi

Defensive Publications Series

Packaging for items, such as consumer electronics, is often designed for a single use, which can contribute to material waste after a product is unboxed. A reconfigurable packaging system can be transformed into one or more functional objects. The system may integrate engineered structural features, for example, pre-defined fold lines, perforated sections, and interlocking die-cut components, into the packaging substrate. Following these integrated guides, a user can physically manipulate and reassemble portions of the container into secondary items. Examples of such items can include a device support stand, a desktop organizer, or a three-dimensional figure. This approach can extend the …

Addendum No. 1: Intelligent Adaptive Control Unit (Iacu) And Electronic Architecture For Allfromair® Atmospheric Water Harvesting Through Electrodynamic Physisorption And Vibration-Induced Desorption, Vesa Olavi Lius

Defensive Publications Series

This document is Addendum No. 1 to the foundational technical disclosure of the ALLFROMAIR® Atmospheric Water Harvesting system. I hereby detail the Intelligent Adaptive Control Unit (IACU), an electronic architecture designed to actively regulate the system’s high-voltage direct current. By integrating a psychrometric sensor-driven feedback loop, the IACU dynamically scales the electric field to balance thermodynamic maximization (via the Modified Kelvin-Thomson equation) with dielectric stability (Paschen’s Law). This active regulation prevents electrical breakdown in high humidity while maximizing dielectrophoretic condensation in sub-saturated environments, establishing prior art for intelligent field regulation in electro-thermodynamic water capture.

Keywords / Tags: Atmospheric Water Harvesting, …

Evaluating Regularized Logistic Regression And K-Nn On Mnist Under Increasing Random Missingness, Daniel Markwei

Data Science and Data Mining

This paper investigates the effect of random missingness on the performance of regularized multinomial logistic regression and the k-nearest neighbors (k-NN) classifier for handwritten digit recognition on the MNIST dataset. In particular, we study L1-regularized (LASSO) logistic regression and L2-regularized (Ridge) logistic regression alongside k-NN. Varying percentages of random missingness were introduced into the original dataset, and each model was evaluated in terms of its classification performance. The results show that random missingness degrades the performance of all three classifiers. Overall, k-NN consistently achieves higher accuracy than both L1- and L2-regularized logistic regression across all missingness levels; however, its performance …

The Effectiveness Of A Proposed Brain-Targeted Instruction Program Based On Mariel Hardiman’S Model To Develop Sustainable Thinking Skills And Reduce Cognitive Failure Rate In The Ecology Course Among First-Year Secondary Students, Dr. Misfer Khafir Al-Qarni

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

The research aimed to reveal the effectiveness of a brain-targeted instructional program based on Mariale Hardiman’s model in developing sustainable thinking skills and reducing cognitive failure among first-year secondary stage students in the Ecology course. The research adopted the experimental method using a quasi-experimental design (experimental and control groups with pre- and post-testing). The research population consisted of first-year secondary stage students in Bisha city. A random sample of (59) students was selected, with (31) in the experimental group and (28) in the control group. The research materials and instruments included the proposed instructional program, a sustainable thinking skills test, …

Implementing Handwritten Notetaking : An Action Research Study Of Efl University Students’ Practices, Engagement, And Grammar Retention, Haifa Al-Amri

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

This paper reports on an action research study designed to enhance EFL university students’ grammar retention and increase their engagement through handwritten notetaking, while also examining their current notetaking practices. The study used a mixed-methods approach: The effect on grammar retention was assessed using a pre and post-test, while notetaking practices were assessed through analysis of students’ notes, and engagement was assessed through classroom observation and an open-ended questionnaire. The findings revealed that the intervention resulted in no statistically significant difference in the students’ grammar pre- and post-test scores. Furthermore, an examination of students’ notes revealed a deficiency in critical …

Automated Mapping And Patching For Register Arrays, Shankar Raj V, Rajagopalan Kothandaraman, Ronak Subhas Patel

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes an automated method for hardware patch generation to update register array values without resynthesis. By comparing new and original RTL designs, the method identifies required changes and maps them to the physical netlist. Flip-flop reset values are modified by inserting inverters at data inputs and outputs instead of changing cell types. This flow utilizes metadata to maintain logical mapping throughout design stages. The resulting approach significantly reduces turnaround time and improves subsystem power-up latency.

Multi-Tiered Sweep Algorithm For Orientation-Based Antenna Tuning, Mickey Chang, Jim Chen, Chien-Ti Hsiao

Defensive Publications Series

The performance of antennas in wireless communication devices, such as smartphones or wearable devices, can possibly be degraded due to the device's physical orientation. Some tuning methods may not address these orientation-based performance variations. A system is described that can dynamically adapt antenna tuning configurations using a software-driven, sweep-based algorithm. The algorithm may systematically evaluate a set of available tunecodes by measuring key performance indicators, such as received signal power for each, to select a configuration favorable for the current device orientation. This process can incorporate a multi-tiered sweep with coarse, optimized, and fine phases to balance a comprehensive search …