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Gci #75: Thermo-Orbitronic Testbed Using Chiral-Phonon-Induced Orbital Currents In Quartz, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a thermo-orbitronic experimental platform that uses chiral-phonon-induced orbital currents in α-quartz to influence a nearby quantum device, such as a superconducting resonator. The device consists of a Z-cut α-quartz chip patterned with thin tungsten or titanium Hall-bar or stripe structures that reproduce the orbital Seebeck geometry reported in recent literature, where a controlled thermal gradient generates an orbital current via chiral phonons. The quartz device is mounted on a stage that allows a 1–20 K temperature difference across the chip while electrical contacts provide measurement of the orbital current. A separate quantum probe chip, for example a …

Uas Path Planning With Dynamic Rerouting Using A Space-Time Graph, Kimoy Williams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

UAS systems have emerged as multifaceted technologies with applications across a wide range of sectors. Their ability to access areas that are difficult or unsafe for manned systems has made them invaluable tools in various domains. As a result, UAS have transformed numerous industries, including infrastructure inspection, delivery and logistics, military and defense, as well as precision agriculture and environmental monitoring.

The advancement in UAS technology is fundamentally reliant upon ongoing research efforts in the specialized area of UAS path planning. Optimal flight planning is essential for a UAV to effectively execute its mission’s task safely, effectively, and in congruence …

Green Nanoremediation Of Phytogenic Copper Oxide Nanoparticles For Concurrent Organic Pollutant Degradation In Industrial Wastewaters And Antibacterial Activity, Adel Hussain Talib, Wijdan Hameed Al-Kubaisi, Safaa A. S. Al-Qaysi, Zainab Anwar Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

In the present investigation, culture A. niger was used for the biosynthesis of CuO-NPs using mango (Mangifera indica) leaves aqueous extract. This method of green synthesis is simple, more environment friendly and easy to scaled up. The obtained CuO-NPs were characterized using FT-IR, XRD, TEM, EDX and DLS to evaluate their structure, morphology, elemental composition, and particle size distribution. These findings verify the generation of spherical, crystalline CuO-NPs with an average size of 35.1 nm. The biosynthesized plant-based CuO-NPs showed potential antimicrobial and catalytic, with the higher concentration (till 6.0 mg/mL) having effect better the effect. When used for wastewater …

Continuum Discretized Coupled Channels Calculations For 6He + 197Au, 8He + 197Au And \ 11Li + 208Pb Neutron Halo Systems, Saddon Omran Gharib, Fouad A. Majeed

Baghdad Science Journal

The difficulty in investigating fusion processes using neutron-rich halo nuclei resides in comprehending the system that allows the coupling between the elastic and breakup channels. The main objective of the present calculations is to identify the ideal coupling coefficient. that takes into account the effects of channel-coupling in computing the overall cross section of fusion section σ_fus, the distribution barrier of the fusion D_fus, and the probability P_fus for the subsequent systems ⁸He + ¹⁹⁷Au,⁶He + ¹⁹⁷Au, and ¹¹Li + ²⁰⁸Pb, utilizing a quantum mechanical methodology. The coupled-channel …

Eeg Lossless Signal Compression Based On Magnitude Classification And Run Length Encoding, Hala A. Jasim, Loay E. George, Eman H. Khudhair, Bushra A. Sultan

Baghdad Science Journal

Electroencephalography (EEG) data comes with a large size due to the data's high sampling rate. Therefore, compressing EEG data is very important for storing the EEG files efficiently with less space and bandwidth capacity requirement. This research develops an efficient system for EEG data compression. The recorded EEG data are preprocessed and scaled using certain Resolution Factor and truncated to integer numbers, then the scaled EEG samples are classified into small and large vectors using a proposed adaptive thresholding which is based on using three computed factors: Standard deviation, Average of samples (Mean), and the multiplier factor (α). …

Honey Badger Algorithm-Based Feature Selection For Ddos Attack Detection In Iot Networks, Mustafa Azeez Al-Mayyahi, Ahmed Raad Al-Sudani

Baghdad Science Journal

By quick computer and communication technology improvement, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack harm is getting more important. DDoS attacks research is the important study domain; a number of methods exist which have been presented like the algorithm of evolutionary as well as artificial intelligence in literature to diagnose attacks of DDoS. Unfortunately, new popular models of DDoS diagnosis are deteriorating for validating DDoS attacks objective and prior identification. Because of DDoS attack modes diversity as well as various attack traffic amount, still there is not the technique of diagnosis with promising accuracy of diagnosis currently. By choosing the best …

Enhancing Performance Of Intrusion Prevention Systems Through Machine Learning: A Comparative Study, Rawaa Hamza Ali, Zainab Saad Karam

Baghdad Science Journal

This research introduces a Machine Learning-Powered Intrusion Prevention System (ML-IPS) as a robust solution to address the challenges posed by evolving cyber threats. The ML-IPS combines timely threat detection with enhanced accuracy for real-time attack prevention, offering a resilient defense against a broad spectrum of cyber-attack. This study delves into the comprehensive evaluation of a machine learning-powered IPS that ingeniously harnesses the power of advanced algorithms to facilitate real-time threat detection and significantly enhance the overall accuracy of the system. The efficacy of intrusion prevention systems (IPS) that employ machine learning (ML) is greatly dependent on the choice of suitable …

The Impact Of Simulation-Based Education On Novice Nurses’ Knowledge Of Pressure Injury Prevention, Michelle "Mikki" Cantu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries remain a significant patient safety concern in acute care settings despite the availability of evidence-based prevention guidelines. Novice nurses, who often have limited clinical experience and exposure to wound care education, may be less prepared to consistently identify risk factors, accurately stage pressure injuries, and implement appropriate preventive strategies. Simulation-based education offers an experiential learning approach that supports the translation of evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based education in improving novice nurses’ knowledge of pressure injury identification and prevention. The …

Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Self-Efficacy Through Inacsl Standards Training, Amy Bortner

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Simulation-based education (SBE) is a widely used instructional strategy in nursing curricula; however, formal training for faculty and staff who implement it may be inconsistent or limited. Current literature supports the need for structured, evidence-based training to ensure effective use of simulation-based education and promote best practices in teaching and learning. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aims to improve perceptions and self-efficacy regarding the use of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards, which guide simulation education. Driven by Kurt Lewin’s change theory and Jeffries Simulation Theory, twelve volunteers completed the Faculty Attitude and …

[Excerpt From] Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities For Nurses To Protect Health In A Changing Climate, Susan B. Hassmiller

Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts

Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate offers nurses a clear, evidence-based road map for responding to one of the most significant public health challenges of our time. Written as a practical and nonpolitical guide, the book translates the latest science into actionable strategies, helping nurses understand and address the ways climate-driven events affect the health of the public. Authors Sue Hassmiller and Katie Huffling—together with distinguished experts across nursing and environmental health—provide concrete recommendations for strengthening climate resilience, implementing effective clinical and community interventions, advancing sustainability within healthcare systems, and advocating for …

Using Fire Investigators' Narratives To Explore Serial Firesetting Behaviors, Alisha Jones-Creel

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This qualitative narrative inquiry examined how fire investigators share tacit knowledge related to threat assessment and risk management in cases of serial firesetting. Data were derived from eight semi-structured interviews with fire investigators from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who had investigated firesetting incidents within the past five years. Narrative analysis was used to identify cross-case patterns in how investigators recognize offender characteristics, assess contextual risk factors, and detect early warning signs across incidents. Analysis identified three themes addressing how lived experience informs peer understanding of offender behavior, risk indicators, and warning signs, and three themes addressing how narrative experience guides …

Feasibility, Acceptability And Implementation Of A Whole-Family Mental Health Intervention For Displaced Adolescent Girls In Colombia: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Ilana Seff, Arturo Harker Roa, Byron Powell, Natalia Cordoba, Carolina Rodriguez, Julianne Deitch, Elvia Tamaity Ariza Pena, Feven Gebrekidan, Lindsay Stark

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Adolescent girls affected by displacement face substantial mental-health risks. The Sibling Support for Adolescent Girls in Emergencies (SSAGE) is a 12-week, gender-transformative, family-based program designed to improve adolescent girls' mental health in humanitarian settings. This mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessed SSAGE's feasibility, acceptability and potential effects among 186 Venezuelan migrant and Colombian returnee families in Colombia. Adolescent girls aged 13-19 years, their male siblings and caregivers participated in parallel sessions on gender dynamics, communication and relationships. Implementation outcomes drew on the Mental Health Implementation Science Tools (acceptability and feasibility subscales), attendance records and qualitative interviews. Analyses followed an …

Quality Improvement Project: Provider Knowledge Improvement For Care Of The Severely Hypertensive Obstetric Patient, Victoria Abramowitz

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Gaps in confidence among emergency department (ED) and maternal child health services (MCHS) staff negatively impacts effectiveness and timeliness of response to high acuity obstetric emergencies, such as severe obstetric hypertension. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact on provider self-efficacy with the implementation of evidence-based education and standardized procedures for severe obstetric hypertension management, aimed at evaluating the degree of success of increasing provider confidence. The project was guided by Lewin’s change theory and Donabedian’s structure-process-outcome theoretical framework. With a quasi-experimental design and the PDSA implementation framework, 20 staff from both the ED and …

Quality Improvement Project: Impact Of National Culturally And Linguistically Appropriate Services (Clas) Standards Education On Behavioral Health Providers’ Self-Efficacy, Zita Anigbou

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Health disparities among culturally and linguistically diverse populations continue to negatively affect access to and quality of behavioral health care. Limited provider education on the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards contributes to communication barriers, reduced therapeutic engagement, and lower provider confidence. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact of evidence-based CLAS Standards education on behavioral health providers’ self-efficacy in delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and the Health Equity Implementation Framework, a quantitative pre-test–post-test quasi-experimental design was used. A convenience sample of three behavioral health nurse practitioners …

Quality Improvement Project Standardizing Simulation In Nursing Education: A Faculty Training Initiative, Andrea Reyes

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Simulation-based education is essential in nursing programs as clinical placement opportunities decline. However, inconsistent faculty preparation can compromise the quality of simulation delivery. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement and evaluate a standardized simulation faculty training initiative to determine its impact on nursing faculty's confidence in simulation facilitation. Guided by the Jeffries Simulation Framework and Lewin’s Change Theory, a quasi-experimental pre-post design was used to examine changes in faculty confidence following participation in a training program aligned with national standards and guidelines. Faculty confidence was measured using the Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool (SENAT) administered pre- …

Quality Improvement Project: Protecting Young Kidneys: Optimizing Albuminuria Management In Youth With Diabetes, Mili Vakharia

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Diabetic nephropathy is a major microvascular complication and the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among individuals with diabetes. Children and adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of developing CKD earlier in life due to longer disease duration, poor glycemic control, and delayed CKD diagnosis. Guidelines emphasize timely detection and intervention to slow disease progression. Albuminuria is an early marker of glomerular injury and signals the need to initiate CKD treatment. Despite evidence supporting early detection and treatment, standardized management of albuminuria in pediatric diabetes care remains inconsistent. This Doctor of Nursing Practice …

Quality Improvement Project: Use Of The Behavioral Risk Assessment Tool To Enhance The Utilization Of The Behavioral Emergency Response Team, Joseph Sindhu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Workplace violence is a global challenge, and nurses often encounter patient aggression. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to enhance the use of a behavioral assessment tool derived from the Brøset Violence Checklist and the Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) to de-escalate workplace violence. This project aimed to improve behavioral assessment documentation and BERT use in a critical care unit by 30% within 5 weeks. Guided by the Donabedian Model theoretical framework and Lewin's Change Theory, the project employed a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design in an advanced heart failure unit with full-time nurses as participants. The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework …

Quality Improvement Project: Impact Of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction On Nurse Burnout In Skilled Nursing Facilities, Chinenye Okafor

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Burnout is a persistent and critical problem in skilled nursing facilities, contributing to reduced job satisfaction, increased turnover, and compromised quality of care. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program on burnout among registered nurses in a skilled nursing facility. Guided by the Job Demands–Resources framework and Lewin’s Change Theory, a quantitative pretest–posttest design was implemented using the Plan–Do–Study–Act. Ten nurses consented to participate in an eight-week intervention, and four completed both pre- and post-intervention measures. Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Services …

Quality Improvement Project: Improving Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates Through Provider Education In Primary Care, Leikasha Allen

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Pneumococcal disease remains a major cause of illness and mortality among adults aged 65 years and older, leading to severe pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis, particularly in vulnerable populations. Although effective vaccines and clear Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Advisory Committee Immunization Practice (ACIP) guidelines, vaccination in this age group remains inadequate. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project aimed to determine the impact of pneumococcal vaccination compliance through evaluating provider knowledge, confidence, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines through targeted education. Guided by Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory and the Health Belief Model, a 20-minute evidence‑based educational session …

Implementation Of A Mentoring Toolkit: A Quality Improvement Project, Joshlyn Neu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Nursing faculty mentorship is an essential component of professional development, job satisfaction and faculty retention. However, many schools lack a structured approach to preparing their faculty members to act as mentors. This quality improvement project set out to determine whether the implementation of a formal mentoring toolkit would improve nursing faculty members perceived competency to act as mentors. Guided by Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), Lewin’s Change Theory, and the latest evidence-based research, this project sought to answer the following question: In full-time nursing faculty members teaching in a BSN program at a small, private college (P), how does the …

Improving Diabetes Care: Staff Training On Updated Ada Guidelines, Jeffrey Wilson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The incidence of diabetes is rising, requiring clinical staff to stay current with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care. A lack of knowledge and outdated practices were revealed during the needs assessment at the project site. This quality improvement (QI) project sought to determine whether ADA‑centered educational training could impact staff members' knowledge of diabetes. Orem’s Self‑Care Deficit Nursing Theory and Lewin’s Change Theory served as the theoretical frameworks to promote provider competence and adherence to evidence‑based diabetes treatment. Quasi‑experimental pre–post design was used with a convenience sample of four clinical staff at a rural outpatient clinic. Study …

Standardizing Patient-Centered And Trauma-Informed Communication Practices Among Staff In A Behavioral Health Setting, Jayla Brown

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the effect of an evidence-based educational intervention on staff attitudes toward trauma-informed and patient-centered communication in an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, the project aimed to improve staff knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in applying trauma-informed communication strategies across all clinic roles. An eight-week educational intervention based on the SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit was implemented for clinical and administrative staff. A quantitative pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design was used, with outcomes measured using an adapted Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care scale. All …

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Limitations Of Genetic Testing, Tony N. Jelsma

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Knowing about a pathogenic variant may sharpen our awareness of our mortality, but it should not fundamentally change our perspective on life."

Posting about the advantages and disadvantages of genetic screening from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

Limitations of Genetic Testing

Laser-Focusing Defense Capabilities, James Giordano

Strategic Insights

This commentary examines the growing strategic importance of high-energy laser weapons as part of modern multidomain defense and deterrence. As unmanned systems, hypersonic delivery platforms, and electronic warfare capabilities expand the speed and scale of modern conflict, traditional kinetic defenses face increasing limitations. Directed-energy systems, particularly high-energy lasers, offer scalable, precise, and cost-effective countermeasures against emerging threats. While laser weapons are not a universal solution, continued investment in power generation, beam control, artificial intelligence integration, and operational doctrine could allow these systems to play a central role in future defense architectures. Properly developed and integrated, laser technologies could strengthen deterrence, …

Staff Education For Hypertension Diagnosis, Management, And Treatment, Philomena Ifeyinwa Chinemelu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Hypertension (HTN) is a significant public health concern, and educating nursing staff is crucial to improving patient outcomes and supporting public health initiatives. This staff education project focused on improving the quality of hypertension management by empowering nurses to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. The practice-focused question is as follows: Will HTN education improve staff knowledge of HTN diagnosis, treatment, and management? I employed a quantitative pre-test/post-test design to measure changes in staff (n = 10) knowledge before and after training. Descriptive statistics measure knowledge gain and the effectiveness of educational strategies. The pre-test percentage of correct answers improved from 79% …

Challenges And Supports Of Principals’ Implementation Of Social-Emotional Learning, Nikomar Mosley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

School districts throughout the United States are increasingly implementing social and emotional learning (SEL). The problem addressed in this study is that K-12 principals are struggling with the mandated implementation of SEL at Northeastern School District (NSD), a large, diverse urban school district. Guided by the collaborative for academic, social, and emotional learning competency and implementation frameworks, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore K-12 principals’ experiences with the mandated implementation of SEL at NSD. For this basic qualitative study, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 principals. Through thematic analysis, the following themes emerged: (a) SEL is not …

China Maritime Report #51: The Seafarer Profession In Contemporary China, Conor M. Kennedy

CMSI China Maritime Reports

Main Findings

• China’s merchant marine is a foundational economic and national security asset, supporting the country’s multi-decade growth and modernization and military logistics. Thus, Beijing views seafarers as a strategic resource and has prioritized development initiatives to strengthen the quality and quantity of the nation’s professional merchant marine.
• China has a large potential labor supply of seafarers, with 943,954 registered for international and coastal shipping in 2023, but the actual number of seafarers actively working is far fewer. Over the past decade the sector has shifted from oversupply to emerging shortages due to COVID-19 disruptions, declining interest in maritime careers, …

Synthesis Of Data Products For Ocean Carbonate Chemistry, Li Qing Jiang, Amanda Fay, Jens Daniel Müller, Luke Gregor, Alizée Roobaert, Lydia Keppler, Dustin Carroll, Siv K. Lauvset, Tim Devries, Judith Hauck, Christian Rödenbeck, Nicolas Metzl, Andrea J. Fassbender, Jean Pierre Gattuso, Peter Landschützer, Rik Wanninkhof, Christopher Sabine, Simone R. Alin, Mario Hoppema

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

As the largest active carbon reservoir on Earth, the ocean is a cornerstone of the global carbon cycle, playing a pivotal role in modulating ocean health and the Earth’s climate system. Understanding these crucial roles requires access to a broad array of data products documenting the changing chemistry of the global ocean as a vast and interconnected system. This review article provides an overview of 68 existing ocean carbonate chemistry data products and data product sets, encompassing compilations of cruise datasets, derived gap-filled data products, model simulations, and compilations thereof. It is intended to help researchers identify and access data …

Revisiting Eli Lilly V. Canada: Judicial Interpretation Of Ip Law And Exposure To Investor-State Disputes, Yumu Chen

Duke Law & Technology Review

Eli Lilly v. Canada was an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) case widely noted for signaling a regime shift in intellectual property (IP) protection from the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) to ISDS. Its true yet often overlooked significance, however, lies in being a case of first impression on whether judicial interpretation of IP law may serve as a basis for state responsibility independent of denial of justice. To bridge that gap, this Note undertakes a close reading of the novel doctrinal discussion in Eli Lilly and related precedents, drawing implications for the broader theory of state …