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Resolution Of Expression Of Concern: A Lightweight U-Net Model For Accurate Skin Lesion Segmentation, Fallah H. Najjar, Karrar A. Kadhim, Farhan Mohamed, Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, Asniyani Nur Haidar Abdullah

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Editor's Note: This Resolution notice concludes the investigation initiated by the Expression of Concern (DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1378) regarding the Original Article (DOI: https://doi.org/10.52866/2788-7421.1230). The publication timeline is as follows: Original Article → Expression of Concern → Resolution.

Resolution of Expression of Concern:
The editorial team of the Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics has completed a thorough post-publication review of the above-mentioned article, the supporting data, and the authors’ responses to the queries raised. Upon careful assessment, we have determined that the concerns have been addressed and clarified to the satisfaction of the editors.
We have found …

Recent Advances In Sustainable Production Of Enriched Chicken Eggs: A Mini Review, Karim El-Sabrout, Ayman Abd El-Aziz

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Enriched or “designer” chicken eggs have emerged as an important category of functional foods aimed at improving human nutrition through dietary manipulation of laying hens. This mini-review summarizes recent advances in egg enrichment strategies, focusing on omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds. Omega-3 enrichment remains the most widely adopted approach, achieved through supplementation with flaxseed, fish oil, or microalgae, resulting in significant increases in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in egg yolk. Multi-nutrient enrichment, including selenium, vitamin E, and carotenoids, has also gained attention due to its potential in enhancing antioxidant capacity and health of hens …

The Arching Analysis Of Rigid Inclusion System Using Cohesive Fill For Load Transform Platform, Ramy Mohammed Mohammed Khalil, Amr F. Elhakim

HBRC Journal

Rigid Inclusion System (RIS) is one of the economic systems for improving highly compressible soil by increasing the bearing capacity of foundation soil and reducing settlements. This system consists of a load transform platform (LTP) with or without geosynthetic reinforcement (GR) membrane resting on an arrangement of piles. The LTP redistributes the fill embankment load so that a higher percentage of load is transferred to pile by arching that leads to a reduction in the settlement of the foundation soil. Many analytical, numerical and experimental studies to model arching within LTP using cohesionless fill are summarized. This paper presents an …

Effect Of Recycled Water As Mixing And Curing Water, On Concrete Properties, Nagah Mousalem, Sayed Abdelbaky, Hesham Ali Ezz-Eldeen, Ahmed Abdel Hafiz Mahmoud

HBRC Journal

This research aims to study the effect of secondary treated wastewater (STWW) and tertiary treated wastewater (TTWW) in concrete mixing and curing as a complete alternative to fresh water to address the water crisis. The treated wastewater used in the study was collected from two wastewater treatment plants in Orasqualia for STWW and El Shorouk for TTWW, Egypt. Chemical analysis was performed on the collected water samples to verify their compliance with the recommendations of the relevant standards used in concrete production. Physical and mechanical tests were performed on cement paste, mortar and concrete specimens. Some durability characteristic of concrete …

Improving Heat Transfer Properties Of Corundum Alumina-Based Nanofluids: A Comprehensive Study On Thermal Conductivity And Characterization, Amri Abdulah, Budi Kristiawan, Wibawa Endra Juwana, Sukarman Sukarman, Khoirudin Khoirudin

HBRC Journal

The thermal conductivity of nanofluids is affected by various factors. Consequently, a comprehensive investigation into nanofluid materials and their thermal conductivity is essential. This study examines Al₂O₃ samples with three different volume concentrations, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 vol.%, dispersed in a liquid water/ethylene glycol mixture with a volume ratio of EG–W (50:50). Multi-technique characterization was performed using XRD, SEM-EDS, TEM, UV-Visible, and Zeta Potential. Furthermore, thermal conductivity tests were performed on Al₂O₃ using TEMPOS TEM-1443. The XRD pattern revealed that the Al₂O₃ nanoparticles possess a trigonal crystal system with a rhombohedral …

Divergent Risk Prioritization And Safety Governance In Metro Construction Projects: Evidence From Cairo Metro Line 3, Shrouk M. El Gebaly, Khaled M. Dewidar, Taher M. Elsamni

HBRC Journal

Safety risk management remains a critical challenge in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in complex urban metro systems where multiple stakeholders operate under different organizational mandates. While previous research has examined construction safety risks, limited studies have explored how project stakeholders prioritize these risks within the same project environment and how such differences influence safety governance. This study investigates stakeholder risk prioritization in metro construction through a qualitative case study of Cairo Metro Line 3 in Egypt. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with representatives from three key stakeholder groups: the client organization, consulting engineers, and construction contractors. The data were …

Optimization Of Day-Old Chick (Doc) Parent Stock (Ps) Sales Allocation Using Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (Milp) And Ahp–Topsis: A Case Study Of A Breeding Company In Pangandaran Regency, Mutia Febiani, Achmad Firman, Andre Rivianda Daud

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The poultry industry requires reliable Parent Stock (PS) output to maintain the continuity of broiler production systems. Breeding companies face operational and financial challenges in allocating Day Old Chick (DOC) Parent Stock (PS) sales between internal and external markets due to uncertainty in supply chain planning and market demand (Solano-Blanco et al., 2023). This study aimed to optimize DOC PS sales allocation using Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) and prioritize strategic allocation alternatives using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) combined with the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). Optimization results show that the maximum profit is achieved …

Effect Of Dietary Onion Peel Powder (Allium Cepa L.) As A Feed Additive On Production Performance In Broiler, Della Ariesba Putri Dulia, Edhy Sudjarwo, Osfar Sjofjan

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study aims to evaluate the use of onion peel powder (Allium cepa L) as a feed additive on feed intake, weight gain, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), Production Index, and Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC) in broilers. A total of 144 Lohmann strain broiler (unsexed) were treated from 1 to 35 days of age. There were 6 treatments with 4 replicates, consisting of 24 experimental cages, each filled 6 broilers. The experimental design used completely randomized design (CRD). The treatment groups were as follows: basal feed without antibiotics (P0-), basal feed + 0.1% antibiotics (zinc bacitracin) (P0+), basal feed + …

Effect Of Gowok (Syzygium Polycephalum) Fortification On The Physical Properties And Color Of Goat Milk Yogurt, Siti Rahmawati Zulaikhah, Triana Setyawardani, Juni Sumarmono

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study aimed to determine the effect of adding parts of gowok fruit (Syzygium polycephalum) on the physical properties of goat’s milk yogurt. A completely randomized design was applied with treatments consisting of fruit parts (rind, flesh of fruit, and whole seedless fruit) and addition levels (1, 2, and 3%) with three replications. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance followed by Duncan’s multiple range test (DMRT). The results showed that gowok addition had a significant effect (P<0.05) on viscosity, syneresis, and color parameters, but no significant effect (P>0.05) on firmness and work of penetration. Yogurt viscosity ranged from 349.33 to 825 mPa·s and decreased with increasing gowok levels, while …

Undermining The Responsibility For Climate Change: An Overview And Forecast, Robert Agnew, Jennifer Agnew

International Journal on Responsibility

This paper first examines the extent to which individuals feel responsible for addressing climate change. It next provides an overview of the factors undermining responsibility. Such factors include the efforts of the fossil fuel industry and its allies to deny climate change, the political division surrounding climate change, a range of structural and social constraints, certain features of climate change, and selected individual values and traits. The core part of the paper then asks whether the responsibility for addressing climate change will increase as the effects of climate change become more common and severe. While there is some reason to …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Applications And Research Trends On Whole Milk In Food Science, Nautus Stivano Dalle, Juni Sumarmono

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study maps the scientific landscape and research trends on whole milk in food science using a bibliometric approach. Data were collected from Google Scholar via Publish or Perish 8 (2020–2025) using the keyword "whole milk," yielding 291 documents after applying inclusion criteria. Descriptive and visual analyses were performed using VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix package to identify publication trends, collaboration networks, and dominant themes through co-authorship and keyword co-occurrence analyses. Results revealed fluctuating publication patterns, peaking in 2021 (60 articles) and declining in 2025 (41 articles). Keyword mapping identified four major clusters: microbiological characterization and probiotic potential, milk bioactive and …

Physicochemical, Emulsion Stability, And Microbiological Changes Of Light Mayonnaise Containing Soy Protein During Storage, Rifka Anindita Putri, Herly Evanuarini, Premy Puspitawati Rahayu, Khothibul Umam Al Awwaly, Veronica Margareta Ani Nugiartiningsih

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Light mayonnaise is a low-fat emulsion product that is susceptible to changes in viscosity, emulsion instability, and chemical quality degradation during storage. The addition of functional additives such as soy protein is commonly applied to support product quality. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical properties, emulsion stability, and microbiological quality of light mayonnaise containing 1.5% soy protein during storage for 0, 5, 10, and 15 days. The parameters analyzed included viscosity, pH value, emulsion stability, peroxide value, emulsion droplets, and total plate count (TPC). The study was conducted using four storage treatments with five replicates, applying a completely randomized …

Prediction Of Fermentation Parameters During Solid-State Fermentation Of Lemongrass Feedstuffs Using Nirs Combined With Spectral Correction Techniques, Alis Syarmalis, Agus Arip Munawar, Indra Wahyudi, Zulfikar Amir, Samadi Samadi

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Lignocellulosic residues such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.) waste have strong potential to be reused as livestock feed, helping improve sustainability and reduce environmental waste. However, their high lignin and crude fiber contents limit digestibility, making pretreatment necessary. One effective approach is solid-state fermentation (SSF) using white-rot fungi to enhance nutritional quality. During SSF, pH and moisture content are key indicators of process performance, but conventional measurement methods are slow and inefficient for real-time monitoring. In this study, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with partial least squares regression (PLSR) was evaluated as a rapid and non-destructive method to predict pH and …

Physicochemical, Organoleptic, And Antioxidant Functional Characteristics Of Dangke Whey Protein Ice Cream Fortified With Butterfly Pea Flower Extract, Muh. Achyar Ardat, Raden Hilman Wirayudha, Ekajayanti Kining, Zakiah Wulandari, Irma Isnafia Arief

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study aims to develop a functional ice cream based on dangke whey pro‐ tein with the addition of butterfly pea flower extract. Four formulations were pre‐ pared by varying milk and whey proportions: P1 (100% milk), P2 (60% milk + 40% whey), P3 (40% milk + 60% whey), and P4 (100% whey), with 5% butterfly pea ex‐ tract added to each treatment. The results showed that higher whey substitution decreased pH and overrun values but prolonged the melting resistance of ice cream. Moisture content increased with whey proportion, whereas ash content remained relatively constant across treatments. Protein and fat …

Identification Of Beef Cattle Farms Population Dynamics In Ngombol District, Purworejo Regency, Hendarto Kurniawan, Tri Puji Rahayu, Danes Suhendra

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The dynamics of the beef cattle population are crucial in the development. The lack of data on the population dynamics of beef cattle farming in Purworejo District has resulted in less effective population control. The purpose of this research is to examine and understand the factors that influence the dynamics of the beef cattle population in Ngombol District. This research was conducted through surveys and observations of 35 farmers recommended by policy stakeholders in five villages with the highest beef cattle populations in Ngombol District. The observations were recorded in a questionnaire containing statements that identified the dynamics of the …

Consumer Preferences And The Impact Of Halal Labeling On Beef Purchasing Decisions In Modern Market Segments, I Putu Gede Didik Widiarta, Amalina Nur Wahyuningtyas, Andi Nurmasytha, I Gede Arie Mahendra Putra

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Global demand for halal-certified products is rapidly increasing, underscoring the importance of understanding consumer preferences and the impact of halal labelling on purchasing decisions. This study examines the relationship between halal labelling, consumer trust, and purchasing behaviour of beef in modern markets in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. A quantitative survey was conducted with 400 respondents from diverse demographic backgrounds. The results show that 75% of consumers prefer halal-certified beef, with 80% perceiving halal labels as indicators of superior product quality and safety. Logistic regression analysis revealed that consumers who trust halal labels are 2.5 times more likely to purchase halal-certified beef …

The Association Between Amphetamine Use During Pregnancy And Maternal And Neonatal Lengths Of Stay And Healthcare Cost At Nong Khai Hospital, Thailand, Rathawit Suntorn, Worapath Kratoo, Tatsanawan Doungdee, Nucharee Thammakhan

Journal of Health Research

Background: Amphetamine use during pregnancy is a crucial public health issue. Amphetamine use during gestation has been linked to various outcomes, such as the potential for prolonged hospital stays and rising healthcare expenditures. However, the economic burden remains unclear.

Method: The retrospective cohort study was conducted at Nong Khai Hospital from January 2024 to December 2025. There were 80 pregnant women who had used amphetamine-exposed group and 160 non-exposed group. Generalized linear models (GLM) were used to analyze the difference in hospital lengths of stay and healthcare costs.

Results:The mean of maternal age was 29.04 years (SD ¼ 5.77) …

Second-Layer Money Or Fiduciary Media? A Full-Reserve Critique Of Bitcoin Price Stabilization: A Comment On Blasco And García De Enterría, Philipp Bagus, Joel Serrano

Journal of New Finance

This article critically examines Blasco and García de Enterría’s proposal that certain Bitcoin-denominated second-layer instruments—real bills, private scrip, and cash notes—could reduce Bitcoin’s short-term volatility and function as media of exchange. From a full-reserve Austrian perspective, it argues that the relevant distinction is not between base money and higher layers as such, but, within those layers, between fully backed monetary certificates and fiduciary media. Although second-layer instruments may smooth short-term volatility, those that operate as fiduciary media introduce counterparty risk, redemption risk, and credit expansion unsupported by real saving, potentially generating long-term instability.

Intouch Week Of July 6, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Meet the Dean of the SHSP: Brian J. Nickerson, Ph.D., J.D., M.P.A., FACHE
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A Teacher’S Critical Content Analysis Of Children’S Literature In A Read Aloud Book Series, Tanya Renee Gilliam

Theses and Dissertations

Tanya Gilliam A TEACHER’S CRITICAL CONTENT ANALYSIS OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE IN A READ ALOUD BOOK SERIES2025-2026 James Coaxum, Ph.D. Doctorate of Education This study examined the cultural responsiveness of kindergarten read aloud texts in the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Into Reading curriculum used in District Rynie. Using critical content analysis, seventy read alouds were analyzed to explore representations of culture, identity, and power. The analysis was guided by Botelho and Rudman’s multicultural framework, Bishop’s mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors model, and Short’s criteria for multicultural literature, across four domains: Authenticity and Representation; Content and Perspective; Challenging Bias and Equity; …

Masthead, Chicago-Kent Journal Of Intellectual Property

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property

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Director Review Analysis, Brandon Theiss, Daniel Golub

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property

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Transportation Is Clinical Care: Why Washington, Dc's Ride Infrastructure Matters For Patient Access, Bradley Bontrager, Sydney Chapman, Leslie Gailloud

URGENT Matters

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Ai-Assisted Inventorship: A Problem For Inventive Conception, Rana Matared, Harut Minasian

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property

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Ecorxchoice.Com— An Sidp-Funded Calculator Integrating Environmental Metrics With Antimicrobial Stewardship, Pamela S. Lee, Hugh Gordon, Theresa Ferguson, Tien Dinh, Misty Vu, Marina Nguyen, Chaynor Hsiao, Gary Fong

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Healthcare sustainability is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to mitigate healthcare’s environmental consequences. Antimicrobial stewardship and healthcare sustainability both aim to reduce wasteful resource use while maximizing patient safety. However, a strong partnership between antimicrobial stewardship and healthcare sustainability has yet to develop. To facilitate environmentally sustainable decision-making in antimicrobial prescribing, we developed a web-based calculator (EcoRxChoice (www.ecorxchoice.com)) where users can enter different antimicrobial regimens and compare how much plastic waste each regimen creates. This work was supported in part by the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP), reflecting SIDP’s commitment to strengthening sustainability as a practical extension of antimicrobial …

Drop By Drop: An Experiential Water Waste Exercise, Rachel Dolechek Dba, Gregory Weisenborn

Applied Business Faculty Publications

Implementing a water-use experiential exercise in business courses reinforces student learning outcomes associated with managing both traditional business wastes and those wastes associated with social or environmental impact and responsibility. In this exercise, students are challenged to reflect on their own sustainability attitudes and behaviors by measuring their wasted water. The exercise is adaptable to include other business learning outcomes and is flexible for a variety of high-level sustainability frameworks. It provides an approachable opportunity to discuss social and environmental waste challenges and supports synergy to discuss multiple sustainability metrics associated with the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals, corporate social …

Stephen Baenziger, Unl Agronomy & Horticulture, Breeding New Wheat Varieties, Mark Griep, P. Stephen Baenziger

UNL ORCA Interview Series

Stephen Baenziger awarded the ORCA in 2011. He was born in 1951 in Toronto, Canada. When he was an infant, his family immigrated to the U.S., where he grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois. He earned a bachelor's in biological chemistry magna cum laude from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Next, he earned a master's and doctorate in plant breeding and genetics at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Over the next decade, he worked for the USDA at Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland and then at the Monsanto Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1986, he joined the …

Feasibility Evaluation Of Tumor Treating Fields For Brainstem Gliomas, Anthony Chen, Ryan Shah, William Shi, Noa Urman, Nadav Shapira, Nicholas Avgeropoulos, Patrick Conlon, Neil Mookerjee, Wenyin Shi

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: Tumor treating fields (TTFields) are FDA-approved for supratentorial glioblastoma, but feasibility in infratentorial tumors remains poorly defined. This simulation study evaluated TTFields dose in brainstem gliomas using patient-specific modeling with scalp-only transducer arrays.

METHODS: MRI and CT imaging from seven patients with brainstem gliomas were used for TTFields planning with MAXPOINT® (Novocure, Switzerland). Clinical target volume (CTV) was defined as enhancing tumor on T1 post-contrast MRI (Gross tumor volume, GTV) plus a 3 mm peritumoral expansion. The platform optimized scalp-only array layouts, and finite element calculations generated maps of local minimum field intensity (LMiFI, V/cm) and local minimum power …

The State Of Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities And The Future Of Pacific, Christopher Callahan

Presidential Communications

Email blast to all University of the Pacific from President Christopher Callahan discussing the current state of the university amidst the landscape of higher education.

Cmsi Translations #32: The U.S. Marine Corps Concept For “Stand-In Forces”—Analysis And Response, Yue Zhiqiang, Wang Li, Li Jinqiao

CMSI Translations

“Stand-In Forces” (SIF) is an operational concept proposed by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) within the context of strategic transformation, emphasizing the development of combat forces capable of sustained forward presence within the “weapons engagement zone” (WEZ). These forces can conduct surveillance and reconnaissance, gain long range target custody, and engage in interference, deception, littoral zone harassment, rapid littoral strike, sustainment, protection, and security operations, as well as other actions to address changing conditions and challenges. To counter the continuous penetration and encroachment into our near seas, we must proactively engage and establish effective countermeasures. We must focus on …