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The Death Of Joyce: From Author To Reader, Trisevgeni Bilia

James Joyce Literary Supplement

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Comparative Analysis Of Loss Of Control Definitions, Owen D. Poborsky

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

“Loss of control” (LOC) is a broad term in aviation used to describe an event or series of events that resulted in an accident or incident of an aircraft. Many definitions of LOC exist for aircraft while maneuvering on the ground and in the air. The purpose of this study is to synthesize the numerous LOC definitions found in the literature and from government and rulemaking organizations to better understand the importance of airspeed awareness as it relates to LOC events at low altitudes. Furthermore, emphasis shall be placed specifically on flight training within general aviation, as significant LOC statistical …

E-Taxi Technology: Assessing Operational Benefits And Sustainability In Modern Aviation, Arthur C. Dela Peña

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

This study evaluates the operational benefits and sustainability impacts of electrically driven landing gear systems (e-taxi technology) in the aviation industry, focusing on the Philippine context. The objective was to assess improvements in fuel savings, emissions reductions, and maintenance costs associated with e-taxi systems. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through interviews with airline operators, and secondary data were collected from industry reports. Results showed that e-taxi systems reduced taxiing time by 15–22%, fuel consumption by 150–180 kg per flight, and engine wear by 10–14%. Carbon emissions were reduced by 472–566 kg per flight, while noise levels decreased by …

Hapi, Maiko Inoue

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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The Innerworkings: Susie Baker Fountain, Livi Lyman

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Marching Lumberjacks, Noelle Doblado

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Honoring A Legacy, Livi Lyman

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Elias Mark: A Voice For The Community, Noelle Doblado

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Cultural Revitalization, Livi Lyman

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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In Serving, Carrie White

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Cinema Club, Noelle Doblado, Daisy Akhidenor

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Fems And Thems, Jasmin Shirazian

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Under The Canopy, Livi Lyman

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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College Corps, Livi Lyman

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Jamilla Hashem: From Student To Activist And Everything In Between, Noelle Doblado

Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Redwood Roots Digital Magazine

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Integrating Iota Tangle And Artificial Intelligence (Ai) In Iot Network For Network Anomaly Detection, Saida Hafsa Rafique

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem has advanced with the advent of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Individually, DLT and AI have been explored for enhancement of data management, security, integrity and efficiency of IoT systems. In this thesis, the combined use to apply DLT and AI for network anomaly detection in IoT systems is considered. A framework is proposed to integrate IOTA Tangle, a DLT architecture with Machine Learning (ML)- Random Forest, Decision Trees, and LightGBM, to detect network anomalies in IoT systems. The proposed framework processes network traffic data from UNSW-NB15 dataset and categorizes it …

Research Over Regulation: What Must Be Done To Mandate Warning Labels On Social Media, John L. Markel

Journal of Technology Law & Policy

Recently, outcry for social media regulation has risen after leaks, whistleblowers, and new research suggest that youth social media use has negative impacts on mental health. These claimed negative impacts can range from a variety of symptoms and diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image issues, envy, sleep loss, addiction, and even ADHD. Of course, technology companies adamantly deny such accusations and instead point to the benefits social media has for the youth and our society overall. Additionally, they make clear that this research is far from conclusive. This situation is simply a modernization of the previous situation …

Gai-Enabled Real Estate Fraud Schemes: Risks, Prevention And Regulations, Li Lin

Journal of Technology Law & Policy

This Note focuses on how GAI can be used in real estate fraud schemes and how governments and other entities are fighting that trend. The first section of this Note discusses the contemporary development and application of GAI in fraud. The second section examines common types of GAI-enabled real estate fraud schemes and particularly their impact on the Florida real estate market. The third section explores how GAI can combat GAI-enabled fraud such as deepfake impersonation and phishing attacks and reviews the legislation and programs many states have adopted to address these issues. The fourth section digs deeper and discusses …

When Deepfakes Make Celebrities A Dime A Dozen Can The Right Of Publicity Save Their Worth?, Danielle A. Arnwine

Journal of Technology Law & Policy

Recent advancements in deepfake technology exemplify Oscar Wilde’s counter to the traditional view of the relationship between reality and art in a way never before seen. The proliferation and sophistication of artificial intelligence and digital art create previously inconceivable opportunities for celebrity revenue streams and foster a fundamental shift in how society interacts with media online and the importance of truth. Such achievements, while impressive when considered on their own merits, illuminate known deficiencies in legal frameworks. With the potential for unique catastrophic consequences for individual victims and national security, deepfake technology cannot evolve uncontrolled within a black box as …

Developing Lawyering Skills In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: A Framework For Legal Education, Julie L. Kimbrough

Journal of Technology Law & Policy

This Article explores the emergence of generative artificial intelligence technology in legal education and law practice. It first offers historical perspective by examining the development of online legal research systems and other existing law practice technology tools that leverage artificial intelligence. This Article then proposes a framework for legal education based on twenty-first-century competencies that advance human interaction with legal technology tools. Next, this Article recommends that law schools incorporate these competencies into learning outcomes along with a holistic approach to teaching technology-driven lawyering skills as a strategy to narrow the learning gap between legal education and law practice. It …

The Role Of Antitrust And Pole-Attachment Oversight In Tva Broadband Deployment, Ben Sperry, Geoffrey A. Manne, Kristian Stout

Journal of Technology Law & Policy

As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed by President Joe Biden in November 2021, Congress provided $42.5 billion for broadband deployment, mapping, and adoption projects through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, with the stated goal of directing the funds to close the so-called “digital divide.” But actions by pole owners—such as refusing to allow broadband companies to attach their lines on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms—threaten to slow broadband deployment significantly.

Section 224 of the Communications Act exempts municipal and electric-cooperative (co-op) pole owners, such as the LPCs, from oversight by the Federal Communications …

Through The Ai-Looking Glass And What Consumers Find There, Ashley Krenelka Chase, Sam Harden

Journal of Technology Law & Policy

While a lack of internet regulation is the norm in the United States, generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents a series of new challenges, particularly in the legal field. Those who are trained in the law know to check their sources, whether they come from case law or a generative AI tool like ChatGPT, but the average consumer is not so discerning. When that average consumer is in the midst of dealing with legal issues and has to navigate those issues without a lawyer, he or she is less likely to sit back and evaluate the information they’re being given, particularly …

Yiqi Yangyin Tongluo Prescription Targets Lncrna Vim-As1 To Regulate Foxk2/Mtor To Promote Autophagy And Inhibit Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell Apoptosis, Rucui Yu, Ruiying Wu, Tingting Chen, Jingwei Xu

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one dominating reason for death in diabetic patients, and its incidence is high. It has been reported that Yiqi Yangyin Tongluo prescription (YYTP) can relieve inflammation, and it owns better clinical effects in the treatment of DN. However, the molecular mechanisms of YYTP in the treatment of DN still keep unclear, and deeply investigations are needed. In this study, it firstly was manifested that YYTP can repress the lncRNA VIM-antisense 1 (VIM-AS1) expression in high glucose (HG)-evoked HK-2 cells. Overexpression of VIM-AS1 roll-backed the inhibitive impacts of YYTP on cell apoptosis in HG-triggered HK-2 cells. Additionally, …

Evaluating The Cost-Effectiveness Of Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab In Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights From Taiwan, Tsung-Wei Chang, Wei-Chiao Chang, Wan-Hsuan Chou, Wei-Pin Chang, Chun-Nan Kuo

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Following the observed significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival in clinical trials, the combination of atezolizumab and bevacizumab has been recommended as a first-line therapy for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite its clinical benefits, the high cost associated with this treatment poses a substantial challenge in routine practice in Taiwan. This study aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab in comparison to sorafenib monotherapy. This study utilized partitioned survival analysis and extrapolated survival over a 20-year horizon to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis from the perspective of the National Health Insurance Administration. Efficacy and utility data …

Ping-Chong-Jiang-Ni Formula Effectively Inhibits Migration And Invasion Of Endometriosis 12z Cell Line Via Trip13, Jiahua Peng, Shuzhen Liu, Yunxiang Xie, Min Xiao, Chichiu Wang, Ruining Liang

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

The Ping-Chong-Jiang-Ni Formula (PCJNF), a compound of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has demonstrated remarkable clinical effectiveness and is widely utilized in the treatment of endometriosis (EMs). Previous studies have shown that PCJNF inhibits the proliferation and induces the apoptosis of ectopic endometrial stromal cells (EESCs) by modulating the JNK signaling pathway. In our most recent study, published in January 2024, we found that PCJNF effectively alleviates EMs-associated pain by reducing inflammatory mediators, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and nerve growth factor (NGF). Furthermore, PCJNF down-

regulates the expression of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), phosphorylated TRPV1 (p-TRPV1), and protein …

In Vitro Metabolic Profiling Of Methylenedioxy-Substituted Synthetic Cathinones For Enhanced Detection In Urine Sample Analysis, Ya-Ling Yeh, Chin-Lin Hsieh, Yi-Jia Huang, Yu-Hsiang Chang, Sheng-Meng Wang

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Synthetic cathinones are a widely abused class of new psychoactive substances that pose significant challenges in forensic toxicology owing to their complex metabolic pathways and lack of verified reference standards. This study investigated the in vitro metabolism of nine methylenedioxy-substituted synthetic cathinones, including methylone and eight structural isomers, which were categorized into three groups: Group 1 (dimethylone, ethylone, and butylone), Group 2 (dibutylone, pentylone, and eutylone), and Group 3 (N-ethylpentylone and dipentylone). Pooled human liver microsomes, cytosol, and uridine diphosphate glucuronic acid were used to identify phase Ⅰ and Ⅱ metabolites by liquid chromatography–quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Key pathways included …

Integrating Network Analysis And Experimental Validation To Reveal The Ferroptosis-Associated Mechanism Of Velvet Antler In The Treatment Of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis, Quan Liao, Zhenzhen Guo, Chenchun Ding, Renjie Zuo, Guoyan Liu

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) is precancerosis with limited treatment options. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of velvet antler (VA), a traditional natural medicine, on CAG, with a focus on ferroptosis. In vivo experiments demonstrated the efficacy of VA in alleviating CAG, and network pharmacology analysis revealed its involvement in related terms, including inflammation, oxidative stress, and cell proliferation. Analyses further confirmed the modulation of ferroptosis by VA, particularly via the Keap1-Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 pathway. In vitro assays supported these findings, demonstrating the ability of VA to reduce methylnitronitrosoguanidine-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and ferroptosis in GES-1. This study provides a basis for …

Jiao San Xian Granule Containing Prebiotic Alleviate Functional Dyspepsia By Regulating Intestinal Flora And The Secretion Of Inflammatory Response, Huimin Pei, Mengyuan Zhao, Hongyue Wang, Xindi Zhang, Caihong Shi, Xiangrong Zhang

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Jiao Sanxian (JSX) consists of three traditional Chinese medicine including charred hawthorn, malt and Liu Shen Qu, they are also from Chinese medicine homologous food. It is commonly used to relieve functional dyspepsia (FD). The present study aims to explore the mechanism of JSX (granule), with the addition of prebiotics for the treatment of FD using mice model. The network pharmacology and molecular docking were used to forecast therapeutic targets for JSX. Based on the protein-protein interaction (PPI) results, thirteen targets exhibited strong interactions with each other. The results of network pharmacology and molecular docking revealed therapeutic activity of JSX …

Regulatory Framework And Challenges For Live Biotherapeutic Products In Taiwan, Shirley Pan, Jia-Chuan Hsu, Kuo-Teng Hung, Ching-Jung Ho

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Products containing live microorganisms may be classified as food or drugs depending on their intended use; live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) with therapeutic claims are defined as medicinal products containing live bacteria or yeasts intended to prevent or treat disease. Based on their characteristics, LBPs are classified as biological drugs and must be registered as biological drugs before they can enter the Taiwanese market. As research into the microbiota and its role in health and disease continues to advance, LBPs are expected to play an increasingly important role in medicine and biotechnology. With the growing popularity of microbial applications in recent …