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Synthetic Malware Image Generation Based On Generative Models Against Zero-Day Attacks, Arjun Sudheer, Ayesha Ahmed, Fabio Di Troia, Younghee Park

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Malware detection is a critical task for protecting our assets from attacks. However, traditional approaches to malware detection often struggle with limited datasets, which hinder the effectiveness of machine learning models. In this paper, we propose a malware image generation system designed to craft high-quality synthetic malware image samples, addressing the challenges posed by small datasets in malware detection. The proposed system utilizes two popular generative models, WGAN-GP and Diffusion, to generate synthetic malware images. It converts malware binary files into image files using four different color spaces: monochrome, grayscale, RGB, and CMYK. These images are then evaluated based on …

Poster: Development Of Situation Awareness Measurement For Cybersecurity Professionals, David Schuster, Crystal Fausett, Maiyi Huang, Sabina M. Patel, Jenna Korentsides, Joseph R. Keebler, Elizabeth H. Lazzara

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Better understanding of the implications of many aspects of human behavior, especially that of cybersecurity professionals, can help develop the cybersecurity workforce. Despite efforts aimed at documenting and understanding cybersecurity professionals' knowledge, understanding of how cognition supports human performance in specific cybersecurity tasks remains limited. Specifically, understanding of the elements of situation awareness (SA), defined as goal-directed knowledge, is necessary to support human-centered evaluation, selection, training, and recruitment strategies. In this poster, we propose a framework for developing measures of situation awareness for cybersecurity professionals and a method of capturing initial effectiveness data that does not rely on access to …

Poster: Cloudsweeper: Leveraging Large Language Models To Personalize Sensitive Archive Search, Victor Escuerdo, Sergio Talavera, Gautam Santhanu Thampy, Ivan Torres, Daniel Vega Lojo, Chris Kanich, Magdalini Eirinaki

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

As cyber threats continue to evolve, overlooked or neglected files stored in cloud services can pose significant risks to personal privacy and data security. In this paper we present Cloudsweeper, a system that aims to improve cloud storage security by creating tools that help users identify and manage sensitive or unwanted files. Cloudsweeper leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) with a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture to develop a personalized and privacy-focused archive search system. Cloudsweeper represents an innovative approach to secure archive management, balancing user control and privacy in cloud storage environments.

Poster: Threat Intelligence & Modeling Practices For Iomt Devices Using Wi-Fi Communications, Eva Wilson, Cody Ourique, Bernardo Flores

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The integration of internet connectivity into medical devices, known as the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), is revolutionizing modern healthcare through remote monitoring and advanced diagnostics. Among these devices, the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine plays a critical role in managing patients with Sleep Apnea. However, the security of CPAP devices presents significant concerns due to potential vulnerabilities that could lead to critical failures, such as device shutdowns. An analysis was made of the device's connectivity interface, to identify potential exploit points and vulnerabilities. Additionally, we evaluated whether existing threat modeling frameworks - namely the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, …

Lindenwood Digest, August 20, 2025, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

An Economic Assessment Of Precision Conservation With On-Farm Precision Experiment Data, Karina A. Schoengold, Badri Khanal, Taro Mieno, David S. Bullock

Cornhusker Economics

Using a novel dataset that includes within field variation in productivity, we find that partial field retirement for a prairie strip can not only provide conservation benefits, but can also be economically beneficial. We note that these results are for a single field with one year of data, and that additional years of production and fields are essential to determine how much these results can be generalized. We also note that precision systems can be costly, and a comparison of outcomes with and without this information is essential to determine if investing in such systems is profitable. However, variable rate …

The Illusion Of Internal Models In Biological Movement, Madhur Mangalam

Journal Articles

The concept of internal models dominates contemporary theories of sensorimotor control, with researchers across neurosciences, specifically motor control, routinely explaining observed behaviors through computational representations that supposedly exist within the nervous system. In this perspective, I present a critical examination of internal model frameworks in sensorimotor control. I argue that representational approaches mischaracterize biological systems for several fundamental reasons: (1) Internal models require homuncular interpreters, creating infinite regress problems; (2) The purported neural implementations of internal models remain empirically elusive despite decades of research; (3) Biological movement systems exhibit multiscale, nonlinear, and non-Gaussian dynamics that fundamentally defy reduction to conventional …

Student Senate Meeting Minutes August 27, 2025, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Minutes for August 27, 2025.

Fsec Meeting Minutes August 27, 2025, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Class Of 2029 Officially Joins The Ole Miss Family, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Class of 2029 officially celebrated the start of their journey at the University of Mississippi during Tuesday's (Aug. 26) Fall Convocation at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss.

Ole Miss Endowment Tops $1 Billion, Fueled By Record Giving, Tina H. Hahn, Jacob Batte

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi's endowment has topped the $1 billion milestone, aided by another year of unprecedented generosity.

The Lumberjack, August 27, 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

In Memoriam: Dick Peterson, Professor Emeritus Of Mathematics, Michelle Tedford

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Dick Peterson, director of the University's first Freshman Orientation Week in 1966, "lived his life and career in service to UD."

Concussions 101, Bob Underwood, Greg Canty

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Greg Canty, Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, to explore the latest in pediatric concussion care. From updated return-to-play protocols to the evolving science of rest and recovery, Dr. Canty shares practical insights every pediatrician can use. We’ll also discuss risk factors for prolonged recovery, the role of schools in concussion management, and how pediatricians can stay current in this rapidly changing field.

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Lip Tie Management And Treatment, Bob Underwood, Jairrah Godsil

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Jairrah Godsil, Occupational Therapist at Children’s Mercy, to explore the often misunderstood topic of lip ties in infants. Jairrah shares how lip ties can impact feeding, oral motor development, and long-term function—and what pediatricians should look for during early assessments. We’ll also discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, the role of occupational therapy in treatment, and how to navigate the balance between anatomical structure and functional impact. Whether you’re seeing infants in your clinic or collaborating with feeding specialists, this conversation offers practical insights you won’t want to miss.

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Enhance Telecom-Related International Indicators Using Machine Learning, Omar Alnemer

Theses

This thesis investigates the enhancement of the Network Readiness Index (NRI) through the application of machine learning methodologies to refine indicator weighting, clustering, and dimensionality. The study builds on research promoting data-driven methods to address the limitations of equal-weighted indices in capturing indicator importance and interdependence. The research aims to evaluate how unsupervised and supervised learning methods can optimize the interpretation of NRI data. The study focuses on three primary research questions: (1) How can PCA be used to reduce the dimensionality of the NRI without significant loss of information? (2) Can k-means clustering reveal meaningful groups of countries with …

Heterozygous Variants In Plcg1 Affect Hearing, Vision, Cardiac, And Immune Function, Mengqi Ma, Yiming Zheng, Mingxi Deng, Shenzhao Lu, Xueyang Pan, Xi Luo, Michelle Etoundi, David Li-Kroeger, Kim C Worley, Lindsay C Burrage, Lauren S Blieden, Aimee Allworth, Wei-Liang Chen, Giuseppe Merla, Barbara Mandriani, Catherine E Otten, Pierre Blanc, Jill A Rosenfeld, Debdeep Dutta, Shinya Yamamoto, Michael F Wangler, Ian A Glass, Jingheng Chen, Elizabeth Blue, Paolo Prontera, Jeremie Rosain, Sandrine Marlin, Seema R Lalani, Hugo J Bellen, Undiagnosed Diseases Network

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

Phospholipase C isozymes (PLCs) hydrolyze phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP₂) into inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP₃) and diacylglycerol (DAG), important signaling molecules involved in many cellular processes including Ca²⁺ release from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). PLCG1 encodes the PLCγ1 isozyme that is broadly expressed. Hyperactive somatic mutations of PLCG1 are observed in multiple cancers, but only one germline variant has been reported. Here, we describe seven individuals with heterozygous missense variants in PLCG1 [p.(Asp1019Gly), p.(His380Arg), p.(Asp1165Gly), and p.(Leu597Phe)] who present with hearing impairment (5/7), ocular pathology (4/7), cardiac septal defects (3/6), and various immunological issues (5/7). To model these …

External Validation Of Calculator For Cesarean Delivery During Induction Of Labor, Claudia J. Ibarra, Rachel L. Wiley, Han-Yang Chen, Estefania Guthrie, Ipsita Ghose, Hector Mendez-Figueroa, Suneet P. Chauhan

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: To validate a published risk calculator to predict cesarean delivery (CD) among singletons undergoing induction of labor. METHODS: Our retrospective cohort study included singletons undergoing induction of labor. A predicted CD score was calculated for each individual based on a previously developed calculator. External validation of the calculator was assessed by the discriminative power of the model by using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, and by a calibration curve. The score was categorized as less than 10%, 10% to less than 30%, and 30% or greater. The primary outcome was CD. The secondary outcomes were a …

Blackbird's Missouri River: The Pinnacle Of Omaha Diplomacy, 1790-1801, Brent Michael Wojcik

History Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

This thesis will examine the history of Umóⁿhoⁿ (Omaha) diplomacy with a special emphasis on the era from 1790 to 1801, which is a significant period in Umóⁿhoⁿ diplomacy. Wazhiⁿ'gaçabe (Blackbird) was a influential diplomatic figure on the Great Plains. The Umóⁿhoⁿ and Wazhiⁿ'gaçabe created an era of prosperity from 1790 to 1801. The diplomatic connections at Wazhiⁿ'gaçabe disposal are unrivaled by his contemporary Indigenous leaders. This thesis will lay out evidence that supports Wazhiⁿ'gaçabe as one of the greatest negotiators and diplomats of the time. Multiple primary sources that had direct connections to Wazhiⁿ'gaçabe will be examined. The primary …

You Should Create Art!, The Philosophical Discussion Group

The Philosopher's Stone

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Trigonometry: A Brief Conversation, Carolyn D. King Phd, Evelyn Tam, Fei Ye Phd, Beata Carvajal

Open Educational Resources

These five units are specifically tailored to foster the mastery of a few selected trigonometry topics that comprise the one credit MA-121 Elementary Trigonometry course.  Each unit introduces the topic, provides space for practice, but more importantly, provides opportunities for students to reflect on the work in order to deepen their conceptual understanding.

These units have also been assigned to students of other courses such as pre-calculus and calculus as a review of trigonometric basics essential to those courses.  This is the third edition of the materials.  Based on suggestions from instructors Units 2 and 3 have been edited to …

Letter To The Editor Regarding "Trends In Lumbar Epidural Injection Selection: A Survey Of Practitioner Preferences And Practice Patterns"., Ryan Triglia, Andrew Walrond, Jesse Wagner, Paul M. Kitei, Jeffrey Boyd, Jeremy I Simon

Jefferson Hospital Staff Papers and Presentations

No abstract provided.

State Of California Cannabis Reporting, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

California

No abstract provided.

State Of Nevada Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

Nevada

No abstract provided.

State Of New Jersey Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

New Jersey

No abstract provided.

Purdue University Entrepreneurship And Innovation Resources, Alicia South-Hurt, Purdue University Office Of Research

University General Facility Boilerplate Descriptions

Overview of entrepreneurial and technology transfer resources, initiatives, and infrastructure at Purdue University.

The Role Of Digital Gaming In Addressing Loneliness Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review, Eunie Jung, Jiadong Yu

Pacific Faculty Work

As the world’s population of older adults continues to grow rapidly, combating loneliness and social isolation has become an emerging health concern for this group. Though there has been increasing interest within the scientific community in exploring digital games as an intervention for loneliness, research on gaming as an intervention is a relatively new field of study. This scoping review examines the current state of research on the impact of digital gaming on loneliness in the older adult population and was conducted in accordance with the 2018 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) …

Assessing Solar Radiation Patterns In Sarawak Using Measured Data And The Hargreaves-Samani Model For Photovoltaic Systems Application, Chun Yong Soo, Xian Hwa Chan, Wan Mohamad Husni Wan Mokhtar, Ahmad Rujhan Mohd Rais

Makara Journal of Technology

This study evaluates the Hargreaves-Samani model for estimating solar radiation in five locations in Sarawak: Bintulu, Kapit, Sri Aman, Kuching, and Miri (Subis), using minimum and maximum temperatures as key inputs. Analysis reveals stable minimum temperatures (19.7 °C to 28.8 °C), supporting consistent solar radiation patterns favorable for Photovoltaic (PV) performance. Miri (Subis) recorded the highest daily maximum temperature of 44.8 °C, while Kuching had the lowest at 24.7 °C, highlighting significant regional climatic variability. Analysis also indicates strong solar potential in Bintulu, Kapit, Sri Aman, Kuching, and Miri, with radiation peaking at 7.5 kWh/m², though seasonal variations impact PV …

Direct Control Strategy Using Polynomial Fuzzy-Based Adaptive Fractional Order Pid Controller, Ali Rospawan, Clara Lavita Angelina, Faisal Samsuri, Muhammad Yeza Baihaqi, Edmun Halawa, Muhammad Munajat, Vincent Vincent, Surawan Setiyadi, Irwan Purnama, Joni Welman Simatupang

Makara Journal of Technology

This paper presents a novel direct control strategy using a polynomial fuzzy neural network-based adaptive fractional order proportional integral derivative (PFNN-AFOPID) controller for nonlinear and time-varying systems. The proposed approach integrates the enhanced flexibility of fractional order calculus PID with the superior nonlinear approximation capabilities of polynomial fuzzy models, enabling dynamic adjustment of all control parameters without requiring precise mathematical modeling of system dynamics. By extending traditional PID control with fractional-order operations, the controller achieves improved frequency response and robustness against disturbances. Experimental validation on a DC motor position control system demonstrates significant performance improvements. Compared to traditional PID, the …

Employment Status And Evaluation Of Government Performance In Covid-19 Containment : Evidence From China, Jinye Chen

Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)

Evaluation of government performance of citizens is crucial for regime stability as it could help authoritarian regimes to identify and address brewing problems before they fuel public discontent. It can also act as a potential mechanism for improving government performance and public services and establishing a good image of government. Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese government has adopted the zero-COVID policy to keep cases as close to zero as possible until December 2022. China’s job market also faced big pressure from the economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic is a shock that impact the …