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Matthew Draper, Matthew Draper, Gus Guikema

Oral Histories of Farming along the Middle Rio Grande

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Netherton Syndrome: A Systematic Review Of The Challenges Of Diagnosis And Treatment, Maximus S. Reese, Ryan Nguyen, Noor Chughtai, Philip J. Haynos, Salma Alkhatib, Shantanu Amin, Ethan Speer, Jared Nichols

Student Publications

Netherton syndrome is an autosomal recessive genodermatosis caused by biallelic mutations in the SPINK5 gene, a gene that codes for lymphoepithelial Kazal-type-related inhibitor 1 (LEKT1) protein. This disorder is characterized by erythroderma, ichthyosis, hair shaft abnormalities, and immune dysregulation. While there is increasing research and recognition of Netherton syndrome, much remains unknown, with limited knowledge of the history, manifestations, and responses to therapies. The purpose of this study was to review case reports of Netherton’s to draw conclusions from patient demographics, symptoms, treatment, and outcomes. A systematic review of 30 case reports and clinical studies on Netherton syndrome was conducted, …

Extensions Of Weighted Integral Inequalities For Ga-Convex Functions In Connection With Fejér’S Result, Muhammad Amer Latif

Publications and Research

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Bridging Modalities: Enhancing Multimodal Sentiment Analysis For Social Media Networks, Misbah Ul Hoque

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) serve as rich sources of textual and visual information, making multimodal sentiment analysis essential for understanding complex human emotions. This dissertation aims to advance multimodal sentiment analysis by improving the semantic alignment and fusion of textual and visual features, thereby enabling more accurate and context-aware sentiment interpretation of social media content.

To address challenges in multimodal integration, this work proposes two complementary MSA approaches. The first approach introduces a similarity-based multi-layer attention neural network (SiMANN) that enhances modality integration through cosine-based similarity fusion and modality-specific attention to emphasize salient features in text and …

Adventism In The Ukrainian Ssr During The Post-War Period (1946–1952): Structure, Activities, And Relations With The Authorities (A Case Study Of Vinnytsia Region)., Anatoliy A. Voynarovskiy Skiy

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article contributes to the study of Adventism as a Protestant movement and examines its structure, activities, and interactions with Soviet authorities in the Ukrainian SSR during the post-war period (1946–1952). Particular attention is paid to the organizational characteristics and functioning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (hereinafter SDA), which, among Ukrainian SSR regions, had the largest number of adherents in Vinnytsia region. In the present-day context of Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty, formation of the national church, and protection of religious freedoms for all citizens, particular attention should be paid to understanding the role of religious institutions in the development of …

Religion And Human Rights In The Realities Of The Russian-Ukrainian War, Andrii Marchenko

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the relationship between religion and human rights in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. It is noted that Russia’s expansion results in a decrease in religious freedom in the temporarily occupied lands, a narrowing of the scope of this fundamental norm. At the same time, the author emphasizes not only the violations of the rights and freedoms of believers in the temporarily occupied territories of the country caused by external factors, but also some internal problems of the socio-religious life of modern Ukraine.The article analyzes the actions of the Ukrainian authorities to …

Protests, Epistemic Injustice, And The Movement For Black Lives, Sofia De Ferrari

PSU McNair Scholars Online Journal

Epistemic injustice provides a powerful perspective for understanding media narratives of the Movement for Black Lives (#BlackLivesMatter). To understand the media coverage, I draw on Foucauldian theories and critical race theory, as well as accounts of hermeneutical and recognition injustice, which show how “truth” emerges as a product of knowledge/power/resistance. Special attention is given to the question of violence: what is violent and what isn’t? Who gets to decide? What are the consequences? Media narratives favor the status quo and delegitimize social movements which challenge it. This is achieved by prioritizing the voices of officials and law enforcement in coverage …

“Mysterium Tremendum Et Fascinans”: Melian’S And Lúthien’S Numinosity, Alexandra (Oleksandra) Filonenko

Mythopoeic Society Seminar Proceedings

At the heart of all the positive changes in Middle-earth, and at the starting point for undoing the great evil wrought by male characters (divine or otherwise), are two female characters: Melian the Maia and her daughter Lúthien. They form a kind of mythological complex of mother and daughter goddesses, similar to that of Demeter and Persephone. Melian, as a static, maternal figure, forms a sacred centre of Beleriand to which all in need of protection gravitate, while Lúthien, representing a dynamic principle, can be considered the greatest hero of Tolkien’s Legendarium, performing feats unmatched by any male character. Yet …

Sex, The Body, And Learning Gender: Demons In The World Of The Five Gods, Erin E. Mcbrien

Mythopoeic Society Seminar Proceedings

“Sex, the Body, and Learning Gender” analyzes the relationship between the physical body, sexual orientation, and gender as characterized within Lois McMaster Bujold’s World of the Five Gods series, with a particular emphasis on her Penric and Desdemona novellas. Using the framework of Bussey and Bandura’s social learning theory, and a close reading of Bujold’s text, this paper explores how the demonic characters within this series are an example of gender as a learned concept rather than a biological imperative. This is further developed by examining how the demonic characters both imprint on and contrast against the more societally-bound sorcerers …

Still Perilous, Still Fair: Perspectives On The Legacy, Or How (Not)Eowyn And (Not)Galadriel Made The Magic Work, Janet Croft, Leslie Donovan

Mythopoeic Society Seminar Proceedings

An informal and wide-ranging conversation between the co-editors of Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien will cover the genesis and development of the project and the pitfalls and traps for the unwary we encountered along the way. We'll talk about the technicalities of our process as editors -- from developing the call for papers through choosing the cover art. And we'll assess the influence the collection has had on subsequent scholarship, and the continuing significance of some of the work included.

Upper-Body Post-Activation Performance Enhancement In Mma Athletes: Load-Dependent Effects Across Multiple Explosive Tasks, Jan Strawiński, Dariusz T. Skalski, Magdalena Prończuk, Kinga Łosińska, Ewelina Lulińska, Miłosz Drozd, Maciej Kostrzewa, Adam Maszczyk, Robert K. Roczniok

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) has become a recognized method for acutely improving explosive output, particularly relevant to upper-body performance in combat sports. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of bench press conditioning activities (CAs) at different intensities (50 %, 65 %, and 80 % 1RM) on upper-body explosive performance in mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes, with emphasis on training status. Methods: Twenty-nine male MMA athletes were divided into intermediate (n = 14) and advanced (n = 15) groups. Each participant completed three CA sessions followed by a 4-minute recovery and then performed a plyometric push-up …

Evaluating Kansai Airport's Ppp: Grounded Ambitions, Concession Of Financial, Geotechnical, And Climate Risk, Edmund Cho, Dimitrios V. Siskos

International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace

This study critically examines the Kansai Airports Group’s 44-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) monopoly-type concession encompassing Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM), and Kobe (UKB) airports. The research uses financial analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and NPV-at-risk modeling to evaluate how Japan’s fixed-term private monopoly model allocates financial, operational, and environmental risks. In 2015, there were significant developments in the promotion of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Act. It was revised in 2015; as a result, it finds that the underestimated long-term maintenance liabilities, especially Kansai airport (KIX) foundation subsidence, and lacked flexibility to manage exogenous shocks like COVID-19 and Typhoon Jebi. …

Rogue Access Points And Their Impact On Networks, Sami Belmokhtar

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

This paper focuses on rogue access points (rogue APs) and how they can impact the security and stability of a network, and consequently, the safety and privacy of the users. Wireless access points (WAPs) are nodes that allow a user to connect to a local network. This includes devices such as the routers typically used in a home network. This paper examines how an unauthorized WAP may pose a threat to a network in both a public environment and an enterprise environment. Furthermore, it shows how a hacker can mimic a real wireless network and gain access to both user …

Taking A Trip Into Nature’S Medicine Cabinet: A Country Comparison Of Efforts To Reschedule Psilocybin And Mdma For Therapeutic Use, Ariyah Jones

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Arbitrating Business And Human Rights Disputes In Latin America, Gloria Correa

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Unclos: Developments In Regulations On Deep-Sea Mining In International Waters, Logan Berg

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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Lunar Servicing, Assembly, And Manufacturing; Legal And Environmental Issues, Francesca Giannoni-Crystal

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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Fundamental Fairness Guides The Supreme Court's Criminal Justice Decisions In The 2024-2025 Term, Sharon R. Fairley

ConLawNOW

During the 2024-2025 term, the Supreme Court decided fifteen cases related to the criminal justice system. These cases were brought by criminal defendants seeking post-conviction relief and civil litigants seeking redress for governmental harms arising out of criminal processes. Remarkably, two-thirds of the cases resulted in decisions favoring defendants or civil litigants opposing the government. This Article argues that the pro-defendant outcomes from this term are consistent with a recent trend in the Court’s decisions favoring defendants in these types of cases. The pro-defendant outcomes from the 2024-2025 term generally resulted from the less conservative justices aligning with the liberal …

On The Periodic Solution For A Class Of Perturbed A Hyper Jerk Memristive System, Niazy Hady Hussein, Hemin Qassim Rahman

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Nonlinear dynamical systems with hidden attractors represent a recent and highly active area of research. In this work, the following novel class of four dimensional dynamical memristive vector field is considered []. χ=y∂/∂x+z∂/∂y+w∂/∂z-(z+(1+x)y+a1w+a2z2w)∂/∂w. Such a vector field exhibits a line of equilibrium points Ex(x,0,0,0) passing through the origin. In a specific region within the parameter space, this system displays hyper-jerk dynamics, resembling a dynamical system with concealed attractors. The behavior of the proposed vector field is analyzed by identifying periodic solutions. First, an explicit condition is determined to ensure that the origin, which is a non-isolated singular point has a …

Systematic Classification Of Recent Benthic Foraminifera In Socotra Island And Hadhramout Coastline And Their Environmental Significance, Wafa’A M. Al-Qadassi, Mohammed A. Al-Wosabi, Enas A. Ahmed

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

This study explores the ecological significance of benthic foraminifera in the subtropical marine ecosystems of Socotra Island and the Hadhramout coastline, located in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. A total of 216 species from 91 genera were identified in 32 surface sand samples collected during 2017 and 2018. The study examines how environmental factors including salinity, temperature, and substrate type affect the distribution of foraminifera. The results reveal that the assemblages and species diversity are distinct in each studied region, indicating a notable adaptability of foraminifera to specific environments. This work highlights the potential of benthic foraminifera as bioindicators …

Structural Characterization Of Precambrian Basement Using Magnetic Method In Ago-Iwoye, Southwestern Nigeria, Hamid T. Oladunjoye, Nurudeen K. Olasunkanmi, Omolara A. Adenuga, Sofiat A. Adekoya, Bolarinwa J. Adekoya, Williams T. Ifarajimi

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Structural characterization was conducted in some parts of Ago-Iwoye to better understand the basement formation for engineering, environmental, and mining studies. The ground magnetic geophysical method was employed to analyze the variations and orientation of the magnetic properties within the basement. Ten (10) magnetic profile lines were established, each approximately 200 m in length. Data were collected using a GEMS GSM 19T proton precession magnetometer and its accessories, measuring the total magnetic field intensity with a precision of about ± 0.1 nT. The residual magnetic intensity was calculated from the total magnetic intensity by deducting the International Geomagnetic Reference Field …

Groundwater Exploration Using Electrical Resistivity Method: A Case Study Of Ga-Gata, Ilorin, Nigeria, A. K. Olawuyi, V. O Oluwole

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Twenty-five Schlumberger Vertical Electrical Soundings and six Horizontal Resistivity Profiling for groundwater exploration at Ga-Gata along Ajase-ipo road, Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria were carried out. The aim was to identify the different subsurface geoelectric layers and the aquifer units. Using the usual method of curve matching with the Orellana-Mooney Master curves and 1-D forward modeling with WinResist 1.0TM software, between three to five lithologic units were identified. These include: the topsoil, the lateritic layer, the weathered layer, the fractured layer and the fresh bedrock. The weathered and fractured basement constitutes the main aquifer unit. The depth to the bedrock …

Mineralogical, Chemical And Physical Properties Of Zeolite Minerals In The Maryah Area, Dhamar, Yemen, Amer M. Al-Sabri, Salah A. Al-Khirbash, Nabil M. Al-Areeq

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Natural zeolite minerals are a group of hydrated aluminosilicates known for their unique properties, including ion exchange, adsorption, and catalytic capabilities. This paper aims to delineate the mineralogical, chemical, and physical properties of natural zeolite minerals in the Maryah area, Dhamar, Yemen and highlight their significance in various applications such as agriculture, environment, and industry. The petrographic study indicates that the zeolitization processes occurred due to volcanic glass alteration. Based on the XRD pattern, it was found that the zeolite minerals are clinoptilolite and hollandite, which represent most of the mineral content, and they are among the common commercial types …

Enhancing Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Performance Through Silane Coupling Agents, Muhammad Umair, Ayesha Shahbaz, Amna Siddique, Khubab Shaker, Zulfiqar Ahmad Rehan

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

The utilization of natural fibers as reinforcement in composite materials is becoming increasingly significant due to their renewable nature and capacity to biodegrade, making them a viable alternative to glass fibers. The present study aims to evaluate and compare the impact of coupling agents made of silane on the characteristics of composites derived from jute and glass fibers. To improve the adhesion between the fiber-matrix interface, a silane coupling agent was applied to the jute and glass woven reinforcements. The present study aimed to explore the effects of varying silane concentrations (1%, 2%, and 3%) on the mechanical properties, specifically …

Are Loyalty Programmes Still “A Thing” In High-Fashion Retail? Understanding Generation Z’S Perspective, Živa Kolbl, Lori Šušulić

Economic and Business Review

This study investigates the relevance and perception of loyalty programmes (LPs) among Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers in the high-fashion retail sector. While LPs are well-established tools for fostering customer retention, their effectiveness among Gen Z, a cohort characterized by digital fluency, a preference for authenticity, and distinct consumption values, remains underexplored. Given the high-fashion context, where exclusivity and identity are critical, this study examines the extent to which LPs resonate with this generation. Utilizing a qualitative methodology and with the help of thematic analysis, we reveal four key dimensions: drivers of high-fashion consumption, shopping preferences, customer loyalty patterns, and …

Gas Chromatographic Analysis Of Fractions Separated By Atmospheric Distillation Of Pyrolysis Distillate, Gulnora K. Komolova, Lola A. Yusupova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The primary objective of this study is to optimize the process of isolating the C9 hydrocarbon fraction from pyrolysis distillate and to evaluate the impact of various temperature regimes on the product composition. To achieve this goal, the dry distillation process was conducted at three different temperatures: 152 °C, 159 °C, and 170 °C. Condensate samples obtained from each test were analyzed using gas chromatography (GC). The analysis results revealed that the fraction obtained at 152 °C yielded the most favorable outcome: the C9 fraction yield was 11.11%, which is higher than the values obtained at 159 °C (4.59%) and …

Physico-Chemical Study Of Interaction In The “Urea – Glycine – Water” System, Suvonkul E. Nurmonov, Saydullo Kh. Azimov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

A comprehensive physicochemical study of the aqueous “urea – glycine” system was conducted to establish the mechanisms of intermolecular interaction and stability parameters for the development of modified liquid nitrogen fertilizers (LNF). Isomolar series, visual-polythermal analysis, X-ray phase analysis (XRD), single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD), IR spectroscopy, and thermal analysis (DTA/TGA) methods were applied. It was found that the interaction of components in solution leads to the formation of molecular associates stabilized by hydrogen bonds. The XRD and SC-XRD methods confirmed that no new individual chemical compounds are formed in the solid phase. It was proven that the addition of glycine …

Engaging Ukrainian Tf-Cbt Therapists In A Practice Skills Course To Support Their Wellbeing, Elisabeth Pollio, Esther Deblinger, Beth Cooper, Maike Garbade, Julie P Harrison, Elisa Pfeiffer

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

Background: Burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS) are common among therapists working with trauma-exposed clients, which can negatively impact them professionally and personally. The shared trauma of war exposure may put therapists at greater risk. To help support their wellbeing, an eight-session course was offered to Ukrainian therapists following training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). This course involves therapists personally utilizing the PRACTICE skills taught to clients in TF-CBT for professional and personal benefit.

Objective: The objective was to gather preliminary evidence on the potential impact of implementing the course with Ukrainian therapists providing TF-CBT during a period of …

(R2127) On 2-Absorbing Hesitant Primary Fuzzy Ideals Of Rings, B. Anitha, M. Vidhya

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

By presenting 2-absorbing hesitant primary fuzzy ideals, we begin the investigation of a generalisation of hesitant primary fuzzy ideals (HPRFI) in rings in this research. The concepts of a weakly completely 2-absorbing hesitant primary fuzzy ideal (WC2-AHPRFI) and a Weakly completely 2-absorbing hesitant fuzzy ideal (WC2-AHFI) are developed, and their structural features and attributes are examined. We introduce the idea of a 2-absorbing hesitant K-fuzzy ideal (2-AHK-FI), 2-absorbing hesitant K-primary fuzzy ideal (2-AHK-PRFI) and examine a few of its characteristics.

(R2136) Dimensionless Modeling And Analytical Insights Into Botanical Biofiltration Systems For Voc Reduction, N. Jeeva, K. M. Dharmalingam, M. Veeramuni

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

This paper investigates the mathematical modeling of volatile organic compound (VOC) removal using a botanical biofiltration system, an effective biological treatment method. It examines mass balance concentrations in the gas and biofilm phases, highlighting their significance in VOC degradation and indoor air quality enhancement. The governing equations of the proposed model are converted into a dimensionless form, resulting in second-order nonlinear differential equations. Derived from mass transfer and reaction kinetics principles, these equations incorporate specific boundary conditions to capture gas-biofilm interactions and VOC removal dynamics in biofiltration. The modified Adomian decomposition method (MADM) is utilized to derive analytical solutions for …