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Intelligent Detection Method For Food Packaging Defects Based On Improved U-Net And Machine Vision, Qi Guohong, Zhang Jing, Li Lili

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To address the issues of weak generalization, insufficient accuracy, and poor anti-interference ability in existing intelligent detection methods for food packaging defects. [Methods] On the basis of the intelligent sorting system for food packaging defects, a method for intelligent detection of food packaging defects is proposed, which combines machine vision and an improved U-Net model. By introducing a multi-scale residual convolution module into the convolution module, the method reduces the computational complexity of the model and improves the training effect. By integrating channel attention, spatial attention, and multi-scale attention, a lightweight hybrid attention module is constructed to achieve the …

Different Minds, Same Great Care: Effects Of Specialized Care Plans On Patient Satisfaction, Danielle Castillo, Sarah Aguilar

2025

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Ict On Professional Development And Job Satisfaction Among Library Professionals In Law College Libraries Of Karnataka, Rajashekhar Mahadevagouda Dr, V T. Kamble Dr, Pavithrabai M. S Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The rapid advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed library operations and increased the need for continuous professional development among library professionals. This study examines the impact of ICT on professional development, job satisfaction, and work efficiency among Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals working in law college libraries of Karnataka.

A descriptive survey method was employed, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 221 library professionals working in 171 law colleges. A total of 192 valid responses (86.87%) were received and analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean scores, Chi-square tests, and one-way ANOVA.

The findings reveal …

Taxing Ai In The Wake Of The Emergence Of Agentic Ai, Reuven S. Avi-Yonah, Herbert Snitz

Articles

This article addresses taxation measures to regulate AI agents (i.e., AI that is not fully under the control of humans, including both ANI and AGI). In each case, the focus is on what the agent’s capabilities would be, not on how it becomes capable of successfully performing its tasks (though the latter would likely be relevant to important philosophical questions, e.g., might robots achieve sentience or consciousness, and if so, would they have rights?). Regarding mirroring what we human beings can do, the hallmark of AGI is that it will not be task-specific (like ANI), but will possess broad capabilities, …

Vestirse Con Un Cuadro”: El Mantón De Manila En La Encrucijada Entre Tradición Y Modernidad En Fortunata Y Jacinta De Benito Pérez Galdós, Ines Corujo Martin

Publications and Research

Este artículo analiza la relevancia sociocultural que adquirió el mantón de Manila en la España de finales del siglo XIX, tomandocomo punto de partida las diversas representaciones de esta prenda en la novela Fortunata y Jacinta(1887) de Benito Pérez Galdós. Como se propone, el mantón, prenda de origen asiático cuyo surgimiento está ligado a la ruta comercial colonial de los Galeones de Manila, constituye en el texto galdosiano un objeto clave para explorar algunos de los debates centrales del imaginario cultural finisecular en torno a la identidad nacional, forjada entre el tradicionalismo y la modernidad. El llamativo accesorio, ligado a …

Teaching Through Sound: Approaches To The Use Of Fixed Media In Pedagogical Viola Etudes, Roberto C. Mochetti Jr.

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation examines the pedagogical possibilities of fixed media in newly composed viola etudes. While fixed media is commonly treated as accompaniment or as a performance medium, this project argues that it can also serve as an active component of technical and musical training. By providing stable and repeatable sonic environments, fixed media can support forms of listening, intonation, sound production, and performer awareness that are difficult to cultivate through traditional etudes alone. This argument responds to a broader pedagogical gap in string training, where long-established etudes and models of technical development remain central even as contemporary viola performance increasingly …

Quantum Geometry Effects In The Very Early Universe And Black Hole Spacetimes, Meysam Motaharfar

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Loop quantum gravity (LQG) techniques applied to symmetry-reduced spacetimes generically resolve the big bang and black hole interior singularities of classical general relativity. In loop quantum cosmology (LQC), the big bang singularity is replaced with a non-singular quantum bounce connecting the pre-bounce contracting and post-bounce expanding branches, while the black hole interior singularity is, in general, replaced with a smooth finite transition surface yielding a black-hole-to-white-hole transition. In this dissertation, we investigate the implications of quantum gravitational singularity resolution for the physics of the very early universe and black holes within the LQG/LQC framework. In the first part, we show …

Firms In The Flood: Is Fema Failing Small Businesses?, Lauryn Charles

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

When faced with a natural disaster, small businesses remain largely outside the direct reach of federal assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates that up to 65% of small businesses close within two years of direct impact by a hazard event. Despite this vulnerability, existing research has focused primarily on infrastructure and household recovery, leaving the small business sector underexamined. This study is the first to link county-level IRS income data, FEMA mitigation grants, and SBA disaster records to empirically evaluate whether federal pre-disaster mitigation spending and community social resilience moderate the relationship between disasters and small business recovery …

Capturing An Electron In The Virtual State, Alok Nath Singh, Bibek Bhandari, Rafael Sánchez, Andrew N. Jordan

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

We address a foundational question in quantum mechanics: can a particle be directly found in a classically-forbidden virtual state? We instantiate this conceptual question by investigating the traversal of electrons through a tunnel barrier, which we define in a triple quantum dot system where the occupation of the central dot is energetically avoided. The motivation behind this setup is to answer whether the central dot is occupied or not during a virtual transition when it is being explicitly monitored. We investigate this problem in two different limits of continuous measurements: the stochastic quantum diffusion and the quantum jump. We find …

Managing Instructional Leadership: K–12 Principals Seen Through The Lens Of Instructional Leadership Theory, Natalie Marie Poli

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The research problem guiding this study was K–12 principals are challenged to manage their responsibilities for instructional leadership. Grounded in instructional leadership theory and Covey's Time Management Matrix, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore K–12 principals' perspectives of the challenges they face in managing instructional leadership responsibilities and how they categorize the significance of those responsibilities. Using a basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 K–12 principals from a suburban Midwestern public school district with at least 2 years of principal experience, and the data were analyzed using a hybrid a priori and inductive thematic …

Law Enforcement Help-Seeking Behaviors And Organizational Mental Health Supports, Jordan Elizabeth Longendorf

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Due to the traumatic and repetitive nature of law enforcement work, mental health support is often needed by officers, but is not consistently sought. Law enforcement leaders need to understand this concern as a leading indicator of workforce well-being, organizational effectiveness, and officers’ willingness to seek needed mental health support. Guided by the conceptual framework of Rickwood and Thomas’s help-seeking behaviors, the purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to explore law enforcement officers’ lived experiences of help-seeking behaviors for emotional and mental health issues. Data were collected through six semistructured interviews with current law enforcement officers in four different …

Subjective Sleep Disruption, Coping, And Anxiety And Related Symptoms In The Perinatal Period: Findings From A Longitudinal Study, Jonathan S Abramowitz, Gerald Nestadt, Eric A Storch, Rashelle Musci, Paul Nestadt, Lauren M Osborne, Mary Kimmel

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Study objectives: Anxiety is common during the perinatal period and is associated with adverse maternal and infant outcomes, highlighting a need to identify predictors of perinatal anxiety. Accumulating research implicates sleep disruption in perinatal anxiety and related symptoms, including obsessive-compulsive symptoms. We examined the associations among insomnia symptoms and sleep duration with perinatal anxiety, obsessive beliefs, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms and the moderating role of coping from pregnancy through postpartum.

Methods: A sample of 231 women (agemean = 32.97 ± 4.36 years; 74% white) completed interview and self-report measures of sleep, coping, perinatal anxiety, obsessive beliefs, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in early …

Non-Adherence To Antidiabetic Medications Among Rural Jamaicans, Norma Edwards

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses significant health challenges globally, with individuals and health care systems in rural communities particularly affected. Adherence to antidiabetic medication is crucial for effective management of T2DM. Still, people with T2DM encounter barriers that lead to nonadherence, resulting in poor glycemic control, increased complications, and higher health care costs. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of rural Jamaicans regarding the factors influencing nonadherence to antidiabetic medications. The basic qualitative study was underpinned by social cognitive theory. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight rural Jamaican participants with T2DM. Interview data …

Genedit: A Context-Aware Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Principles Integration Tool For Software Engineering Education, Chetan Arora, Ajanie Kodagoda Bammanna Arachchige, Jinchun Du, Muhammad Aamir Cheema, Aster Cosmos, Antonette Shibani, Vasudha Malhotra, Naeem Janjua, Afaq Shah

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is widely acknowledged as essential in software engineering (SE), yet day-to-day integration into teaching remains uncommon due to time pressures, low instructor confidence, and fragmented resources. We present GenEDIt, a purpose-built, LLM-backed chatbot that helps educators weave EDI into SE education artefacts without altering intended learning outcomes. Unlike generic chat interfaces, GenEDIt provides a tailored UI and workflow, and embeds retrieval over a vetted EDI knowledge base. The tool supports five educator-centred modes - (1) methods for integrating EDI into current activities; (2) examples/datasets; (3) EDI-integrated assessments and rubrics; (4) reflective prompts; and (5) rapid …

Differential Pro-Tumorigenic Effects Of Helicobacter Pylori And Streptococcus Anginosus On Ags Cells: Contact-Dependent Versus Metabolite-Driven Mechanisms, Luan Luan, Xiuling Song, Yunfei Zeng, Yunyun Xie, Yongxuan Hong, Jiawei Tang, Cong Ma, Bing Gu, Liang Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Gastric cancer remains a major global health burden, ranking fifth worldwide in both incidence and mortality. While Helicobacter pylori is a well-established Group I carcinogen, increasing evidence suggests that non-H. pylori bacteria, including Streptococcus anginosus, may also contribute to gastric carcinogenesis. However, their comparative pathogenic roles and interactions remain poorly defined. In this study, public databases showed stage-dependent abundance changes of H. pylori and S. anginosus but no significant correlation during gastric cancer progression. We further quantified both bacteria in gastric fluid samples collected from 500 individuals using a non-invasive gastric string test and in fecal samples from an independent …

Blue Economy In Madura: Research Trends And Structural Change, Herry Yulistiyono, Aditya Tri Prasetyo, Ari Warokka

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study examines the development of the blue economy in Madura through bibliometric analysis, focusing on research trends and economic structural changes from 2020 to 2024, as well as analyzing gaps and potential areas for future research. The methodology employed is a quantitative approach utilizing bibliometric methods. Data were obtained from scientific publications and analyzed using metrics that measure the ratio of citations to publications.

The results indicate a significant increase in the number of publications on the blue economy in Madura, peaking in 2023 with 29 researchers focusing on diverse topics. Performance metrics analysis revealed Marine Policy as the …

General Reflections On The Seminar On Constitutionalism In Africa, Abdelali Doumou

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper presents reflections from a seminar on constitutionalism in Africa held in Harare (22–25 May), organized by ACLS, SAPES, and AAPS. The author, Abdelali Doumou, reports on debates involving jurists, political scientists, historians, and economists. A major conclusion was that constitutionalism remains a project to be built across Africa, regardless of regime type. Two approaches explain this: an institutionalist approach identifies normative deficits, autocratic constitutions, and weak institutionalization, while a socio-economic approach argues that beyond state form, political clientelism, corruption, power personalization, and militarization undermine constitutionalism. The seminar concluded that the essence, not merely the form, of the African …

Human Rights In Africa: Banjul Workshop And Seminar (November 1989), Khadija Elmadmad

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper reports on a training workshop and seminar on human and peoples' rights held in Banjul, Gambia, in November 1989. The author, Khadija Elmadmad, notes that despite nearly three decades of independence for most African states, human rights violations remain widespread across the continent. The entry into force of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights in 1986 and the establishment of the African Commission on Human Rights in 1987 were significant milestones, but effective protection remains a distant goal. The workshop and seminar, organized by the African Association of International Law with support from Scandinavian countries and …

Presentation Of The Work: "Coping With Africa's Refugee Burden: A Time For Solutions" By Robert F. Gorman, Khadija Elmadmad

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper presents a review of Robert F. Gorman's book "Coping with Africa's Refugee Burden: A Time for Solutions," published in 1987 by Martinus Nijhoff for UNITAR. The author, Khadija Elmadmad, highlights that 90% of the world's refugees are in Third World countries, with Africa bearing the most dramatic burden. The book analyzes the international community's growing awareness of the link between massive refugee inflows and the economic difficulties of host African states. Gorman focuses on the Second International Conference on Assistance to Refugees in Africa (ICARA II), examining actions, obstacles, and the roles of international, governmental, and non-governmental organizations, …

Maritime Wrecks In Moroccan Law, Farid Hatimy

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines the concept of maritime wrecks under Moroccan law, exploring its relationship with property rights, maritime navigation safety, fishing industry, and marine environment protection. The author, Farid Hatimy, addresses the challenge posed by the absence of a legal definition of "wreck" and confusion with similar concepts. The paper identifies three categories of maritime wrecks under Moroccan dahirs of 1916 and 1923, including shipwrecks in their broadest sense. The author notes that maritime wrecks derive their specific character from the location of discovery, except for shipwrecks, which are considered maritime wrecks even beyond Morocco's maritime public domain boundaries.

The Intangibility Of Colonial Borders And State Territory In Africa, Abdelmoughit Benmessaoud

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines the principle of intangibility of colonial borders and its implications for state territory in Africa. The author, Abdelmoughit Benmessaoud, argues that despite globalization, technological progress, and the trend toward territorial enlargement in Europe, the question of borders and their fixity remains highly relevant in the African context. The study emphasizes that borders and state sovereignty, paradoxically, still have a future in Africa. The research is significant because intangibility touches on a vital aspect of state existence. The author suggests that a new approach to interpreting intangibility will be crucial for the future evolution of African states and …

Review Of The Xxvth Volume Of The Annuaire De L'Afrique Du Nord (1986), Mohamed Mouaqit

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper reviews the twenty-fifth volume of the Annuaire de l'Afrique du Nord (published in 1988), which is devoted to the theme of housing under the title "Housing, State and Society in the Maghreb." The author, Mohamed Mouaqit, summarizes studies covering Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, organized around four sub-themes: housing policies, urban housing and land rights, production and practices of inhabited space, and housing in rural social transformations. The review highlights that all contributors agree on the lack of effectiveness of state action, poor prioritization, and the failure to connect housing policy to broader development strategies. The volume underscores the …

The Concept Of Maritime Wrecks, Farid Hatimy

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines the concept of maritime wrecks under Moroccan law, addressing the high number of shipwrecks and ancient wrecks found along Morocco's maritime public domain. The author, Farid Hatimy, highlights the concentration of wrecks near major ports, coastal capes, and other hazardous areas, posing risks to navigation, marine environment, and public health. The paper notes that wrecks often occupy port public domain, remain unmarked, and result from adverse weather, international hostilities, or human negligence. The author emphasizes the difficulty posed by the absence of a legal definition of "wreck" and the confusion with similar concepts, aiming to clarify the …

Presentation Of The Work: "The Arab Regional System", Mohamed Bennouna

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper presents a collective work edited by Maurice Flory and Pierre-Sateh Agathe, published by CNRS in 1989, which aims to fill a gap in European-language bibliography on the Arab regional system. The author, Mohamed Bennouna, highlights the importance of this publication at a time when the Arab world seeks to overcome internal divisions and speak with a more united voice on critical issues such as the Middle East, Palestine, Lebanon, and the Iran-Iraq conflict. The paper discusses Professor Sadok Belaïd's assessment of whether an Arab regional system truly exists, noting progress from "coordination" to "cooperation" while acknowledging structural deficiencies …

Political Struggle, Mohamed Ghomari

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines the concept of political struggle as a fundamental characteristic of any society with organized political power. The author, Mohamed Ghomari, defines political struggle as confrontation between opposing forces over the control of power and the modification of social relations, particularly the command-obedience dynamic. The paper identifies two dominant forms of political struggle: class struggle, drawing on Marx and Engels' assertion that all history is the history of class conflict, and struggle between individuals or groups vying for power or its preservation. The analysis explores whether such struggle manifests as latent or open conflict, potentially ending in class …

Islam, Orientalism, And Social Sciences: The Berquian Approach, Mohamed Mouaqit

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines the epistemological challenges of orientalism through the lens of the Berquian approach. The author, Mohamed Mouaqit, explores the dual relationship inherent in orientalism: the researcher's relationship to their object of study, and the relationship between cultures. The paper questions whether orientalism can claim scientific status in the social sciences while being situated within an intercultural dynamic shaped by power imbalances. The author contrasts the position of the orientalist, who possesses an "excentric" distance from the studied society, with that of the researcher studying their own society. The paper engages with debates on whether orientalism constitutes a distinct …

Is The Surviving Spouse A Reserved Heir In Moroccan Law?, Mohamed Chafi

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines whether the surviving spouse qualifies as a reserved heir under Moroccan personal status law, which is inspired by Islamic jurisprudence. The author, Mohamed Chafi, explains that Moroccan law grants hereditary rights to the surviving spouse despite the complete separation of patrimonies during marriage. Spouses are classified among the "fard" heirs—those entitled to mandatory fixed shares, including one-half, one-quarter, one-eighth, two-thirds, or one-sixth of the estate. However, the paper highlights that while reciprocal inheritance rights exist between spouses, equality in distribution is not guaranteed, as the law maintains male privilege in accordance with the Quranic rule.

Information Law, Ahmed Hidass

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines the evolving scope of information law in response to the proliferation of media over the past three decades. The author, Ahmed Hidass, explores how the term "information" has expanded from its ordinary meaning—the act of gathering and disseminating knowledge—to encompass judicial procedures, scientific applications (including cybernetics and computing), and the broader field of communication. The paper highlights the conceptual confusion arising from the overlap between "information" and "communication," particularly influenced by the Anglo-Saxon school of media studies. The author defines information as the publication of knowledge or judgments through words, sounds, images, or any intelligible signs accessible …

The Casablanca Stock Exchange: A Support For Privatization Operations?, Rachid Belkahia

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines whether the Casablanca Stock Exchange can serve as an effective vehicle for privatization operations in Morocco. The author, Rachid Belkahia, outlines the essential functions of a stock market in a liberal economy: primary market functions for mobilizing savings and providing long-term financing, secondary market functions for ensuring liquidity, continuous asset valuation, and facilitating industrial restructuring. The author emphasizes that an efficient stock market provides accurate price signals for both corporate managers and investors. The paper implicitly questions whether the Casablanca Stock Exchange possesses the necessary depth, efficiency, and maturity to successfully support large-scale privatization programs.

International Technological Relations: Imported Technologies Are Inadequate For The Needs Of Peripheral Countries, Kacem Taj

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper examines why technologies transferred from developed to peripheral countries are often ill-suited to local needs. The author, Kacem Taj, argues that this inadequacy stems from the deep linkage between technology and the socio-economic system in which it was developed. Transferred technologies reflect not only scientific gaps but also economic, cultural, and political distances between nations. The author notes the lack of systematic criteria for measuring technological gaps, and points out that quantitative indicators such as productivity or capital intensity sometimes yield contradictory results. The paper emphasizes that the technological divide remains one of the principal causes of widening …