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Comparison Of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering In Colloidal Silver Nanostar ‎And Colloidal Silver Nanocubes, Zinah Salahuddin Shakir, Sameer Khudhur Yaseen, Ayad Abdul Razzak Dhaigham

Baghdad Science Journal

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is an extremely responsive and selective method that improves the Raman scattering signals of molecules utilizing nanomaterials as substrates. SERS enables the identification of material in very low concentrations via electrical field amplification or chemical enhancement due to the localized surface Plasmon (LSP). In this work, low concentrations of sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) were investigated as a water pollutant using liquid SERS based on colloidal Ag nanostructures. Two types of Ag nanostructures were prepared and utilized as liquid SERS substrates: nanostars (NSs) and nanocubes (NCs). A chemical reduction method was used for synthesizing Ag nanostructures from silver …

Jasbo: Jaya Average Subtraction Based Optimization With Deep Learning Model For Multi-Classification Of Infectious Disease From Unstructured Data, Vian Sabeeh, Ahmed Bahaaulddin A. Alwahhab, Ali Abdulmunim Ibrahim Al-Kharaz

Baghdad Science Journal

Infectious diseases have become an unavoidable big trouble in today's environment with a similar symptomatology that makes difficult of early detection and clear separation of infection. Hence, it is required to generate a new technique that best utilizes the various symptomatologies present in the illnesses for its multi-classification. Medical documents are considered an essential source for modern, invented, and robust analysis methods for accurate infection diagnoses. Accordingly, enriching medical text processing is beneficial in health informatics. In this research, proposed Jaya Average Subtraction Based Optimization (JASBO), which is enabled by Deep Learning (DL) is used to classify infectious diseases into …

A New Invariant Regarding Irreversible K-Threshold Conversion Processes On Some Graphs, Ramy Shaheen, Suhail Mahfud, Ali Kassem

Baghdad Science Journal

An irreversible k-threshold conversion (k-conversion in short) process on a graph ��=(��,��)is a specific type of graph diffusion problems which particularly studies the spread of a change of state of the vertices of the graph starting with an initial chosen set while the conversion spread occurs according to a pre -determined conversion rule. Irreversible k-conversion study the diffusion of a conversion of state (from 0 to 1) on the vertex set of a graph ��=(��,��). At the first step ��=0,a set ��0⊆��.is selected and for ��∈{1,2,...,};����is obtained by adding all vertices that have k or more neighbors in ����−1to ����−1. …

Fixed Point Results For Almost Contraction Mappings In Fuzzy Metric Space, Raghad I. Sabri, Buthainah A. A. Ahmed

Baghdad Science Journal

In certain mathematical, computing, economic, and modeling issues, the presence of a solution to a theoretical or real-world problem is synonymous with the presence of a fixed point (Fp) for an appropriate mapping. Consequently, Fp plays an essential role in a wide variety of mathematical and scientific contexts. In its own right, the theory is a stunning amalgamation of analysis (both pure and applied), geometry, and topology. Recent years have shown the theory of Fps is a highly strong and useful tool in the study of nonlinear events. Fp theorems are concerned with mappings f of a set X into …

Biogenic Functionalized Zno/Cuo Nanocomposite Sensor For Potentiometric Determination Of Pseudoephedrine-Hcl In Pure And Commercial Products, Fadam M. Abdoon, Sarhan A. Salman, Hasan M. Hasan, Suham T. Ameen, Maha F. El-Tohamy

Baghdad Science Journal

The ultrafunctional potential of zinc oxide (ZnO) and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles (NPs) has generated a great interest in using such metal oxides as remarkable and electroactive nanocomposites in the studies on potentiometry and sensors. These nano-oxides were prepared from the extract of Leucaena leucocephala seeds as an environmentally friendly process. The development of a ZnO/CuO “core-shell nanocomposite-modified” coated copper wire film sensor was proposed as a new method for potentiometric determination of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (PSD) in pure and pharmaceutical dosage forms. With the existence of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as a polymer with high molecular weight and “o-nitrophenyl octyl ether …

A Hybrid Method Of 1d-Cnn And Machine Learning Algorithms For Breast Cancer Detection, Ahmed Adil Nafea, Manar Al-Mahdawi, Khattab M Ali Alheeti, Mustafa S. Ibrahim Alsumaidaie, Mohammed M Al-Ani

Baghdad Science Journal

Breast cancer is a health concern of importance, and it is crucial to detect it early for effective treatment. Recently there has been increasing interest in using artificial intelligence (AI) for breast cancer detection, which has shown results in enhancing accuracy and reducing false positives. However, there are some limitations regarding accuracy in detection. This study introduces an approach that utilizes 1D CNN as feature extraction and employs machine learning (ML) algorithms such as XGBoost, random forests (RF), decision trees (DT) support vector machines (SVM) and k nearest neighbor (KNN) to classify samples as either benign or malignant aiming to …

Simultaneous Determination Of Lead And Cadmium In Environmental Samples Using Zinc-Diethyldithiocarbamates, Bashar Qasim

Baghdad Science Journal

Toxic metals have a serious impact on the ecological environment. The determination of these metal concentrations provides more information about their toxicity. In this study, a simple, rapid and selective spectrophotometric method with solid phase extraction method has been described for the simultaneous determination of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in environmental samples using a freshly precipitated zinc-diethyldithiocarbamate (Zn-(DDTC)2) as a reagent. The pre-concentration of Pb and Cd contents was performed according to solid phase extraction process. The determination of Pb+2 and Cd+2 based on the replacement of Zn+2 from the freshly precipitated Zn-(DDTC)2 by Pb+2 and Cd+2 in aqueous …

Third-Order Differential Subordination For Generalized Struve Function Associated With Meromorphic Functions, Suha J. Hammad, Abdul Rahman S. Juma, Hassan H. Ebrahim

Baghdad Science Journal

Previously, many works dealt with the study of the order differential subordination and shortly after that other studies dealt with the order differential subordination in the unit disc. Recently the order differential subordination was presented by Antonino and Miller (2011). This paper looks at a considerably broader class of order differential inequalities and subordination. The authors define the criteria on an admissible class of operators, implying that order differentiale subordination exists. Meromorphic in is a function that is holomorphic in domain except for poles. If it simply states the function is meromorphic. Meromorphic functions in are those that may be …

Context-Aware Location Privacy Protection Method, Haohua Qing, Roliana Ibrahim, Hui Wen Nies

Baghdad Science Journal

Location privacy protection has drawn increasing attention with the popularity of location-based services. This study proposes a context-aware location privacy protection method (CA-LP). CA-LP evaluates users' location privacy needs by mining their historical trajectories and estimating the privacy leakage degree of locations. Experiments compare CA-LP with other methods on metrics like privacy protection level, quality of service, privacy leakage risk, information loss, and average anonymous time. Results demonstrate CA-LP provides better privacy protection and service quality when considering all factors. CA-LP shows extensive practical value in location sharing applications.

Comparison Of Physical Characteristics Of Mass And Luminosity Function Of Disk Systems In Barred And Unbarred Spiral Galaxies, Al Najm M.N., Y. E. Rashed, H. H. Al-Dahlaki

Baghdad Science Journal

Among the most important ways to investigate galaxies' distribution over cosmic time is the luminosity function LF in terms of baryonic disc mass ψ^S(Ms), magnitude Ø^B(MB). We have studied an estimate of the baryon mass density in the sample of barred and unbarred spiral-type galaxies from previous literature, which virtually involves, for each class of objects with visible baryon content, an integral over the luminosity of the product of the luminosity function (LF) and the mass-to-light ratio. The multiple regression technique used the statistical software package in our study and results, such as database analysis and graphing software (Statistics Win …

Experiences And Impacts Associated With A Spanish Language Cooking And Gardening Pilot Program, Sarah E Roth, Benjamin Gronowski, Roma Leiva

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

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Housing As A Medicaid Benefit: Initial Lessons Learned From Health Share’S Housing Benefit Pilot Program, Monique Gill, Benjamin Gronowski, Megan Holtorf

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

La Voz Fall 2024, El Instituto: Institute Of Latina/O, Caribbean, And Latin American Studies

La Voz

In this issue: 

• Welcome New Faculty
• A Profile of the Puerto Rican Studies Initiative
• In Memoriam, Willie Matos
• Seed Grant Lecture Series
• New Perspectives in Latin American and Latine studies Conference
• Spotlight:  Mark Overmyer‑Velázquez, in “Construyendo la ciudad disciplinada: Oaxaca de Juárez durante el Porfiriato” (2024)

Curbing Private Enforcement Of The Voting Rights Act: Thoughts On Recent Developments, Ellen D. Katz

Michigan Law Review Online

For decades, private plaintiffs have brought claims to enforce key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Recent decisions have tossed out these claims on the ground that enforcement authority lies solely with the Attorney General of the United States. These decisions are deeply flawed. The VRA’s text and structure, history, precedent, and longstanding practice all support private enforcement of the VRA—including private enforcement of Sections 2 and 11(b). This Essay explains why.

Law Schools Should Substantially Increase Instruction In Mediation Representation, John Lande

Faculty Publications

American law schools generally focus 10% or less of their mediation curriculum on mediation representation. As shown in a survey of faculty teaching mediation and an analysis of course syllabi in this article, most of the instruction focuses on the role of a mediator.

This is a problem for several reasons. New graduates represent clients in mediation much more frequently than they mediate. Clients usually need professional advice to evaluate their cases and develop strategies, which mediators cannot provide. This is precisely the important service that attorneys can provide, but we teach students very little about what to do when …

Toward A Better Understanding Of Mail Balloting: The Case Of U.S. Labor Union-Representation Elections, Rafael Gely, Leonard Bierman, Timothy Chandler

Faculty Publications

The issue of how people vote in elections is important and timely. This Article examines this issue from the perspective of whether people vote by mail - i.e., mail balloting - or in person on a designated election day i.e., in-person voting. It explores the pros and cons of mail balloting versus in-person voting from a general political perspective and in the context of elections for labor union representation in the United States. It presents heretofore unreported data on the use of mail balloting in union-representation elections. It then draws lessons from these data concerning how mail balloting-which has increased …

Olanrewaju Odedeyi V. Amtrust Financial Services Inc

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Thomas Traumann

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

In Re: William J. Gruver

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Michael Boyer

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

William Kaetz V. Usa

2024 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Soloman Collins V. Warden James T Vaughn Correctional Center

2024 Decisions

USDC for the District of Delaware

In Re: Robert Mancini

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Jose Ramos-Cruz V. Attorney General United States Of America

2024 Decisions

Agency

Philip Pulley V. Sterling Bancorp

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Swosu Fact Book Fall 2024, Joel Harrel Kendall, Diane Fitzsimmons, Kelsi Burghardt

Fact Books

The 33rd annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University Fall Fact Book provides a ready source of information to answer frequently asked questions about the University and its operations. The Fall Fact Book is compiled annually by the Office of Institutional Research to assist the university with strategic planning, academic program reviews, grant writing, accreditation, and institutional information to help guide decision-making. The report uses data collected from 2015 to 2024 and is designed to help faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders better understand the student body and university trends.

Public Utilities Commission, Francesca Nevil, Flávia Martini Andrade Da Silva, Wyatt Page, Marcus Friedman

California Regulatory Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

V.1 Fall 2024, Center For Arts & Language, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

v.1 is a publishing platform for the ongoing work, ideas, discussions, debates, and aspirations of students at the Rhode Island School of Design. The Fall 2024 issue contains articles on RISD Alumni Graciela Batista's Commencement speech on friendship and community, Britain's Royal Festival Hall, birds crashing into glass buildings, an Ojibwe student's reflecting on his native identity, RISD student interviews, an abandoned Bed Bath and Beyond store, Ai Weiwei's Kui Hua Zi, life in Banaras, a student's Yankee Swap experience, the 2024 RISD Grad Show, and indentations, along with student creative writing and a feature on images students saw out …

Analysis And Design Of Synchronous Machines With Reluctance Rotor And Pm Stator Combined Excitation, Oluwaseun A. Badewa, Dan M. Ionel

Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Research

This paper studies motors that are part of a general class of synchronous machines with stator-only excitation including those that may be referred to in recent literature as of the flux switching, variable flux reluctance, or hybrid excitation type. In the studied example machine, the active stator has circumferentially magnetized spoke-type PMs and concentrated toroidal coils for improved slot fill and shortened end turns. A systematic analysis of the mmf produced by the toroidal coils in the stator and open-circuit airgap flux is developed to define feasible polarities of this synchronous motor and to establish that the dominant pole pair …

On The Pathogenesis Of Obesity: Causal Models And Missing Pieces Of The Puzzle, Faidon Magkos, Thorkild I.A. Sørensen, David Raubenheimer, Nikhil V. Dhurandhar, Ruth J.F. Loos, Anja Bosy-Westphal, Christoffer Clemmensen, Mads F. Hjorth, David B. Allison, Gary Taubes, Eric Ravussin, Mark I. Friedman, Kevin D. Hall, David S. Ludwig, John R. Speakman, Arne Astrup

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Application of the physical laws of energy and mass conservation at the whole-body level is not necessarily informative about causal mechanisms of weight gain and the development of obesity. The energy balance model (EBM) and the carbohydrate–insulin model (CIM) are two plausible theories, among several others, attempting to explain why obesity develops within an overall common physiological framework of regulation of human energy metabolism. These models have been used to explain the pathogenesis of obesity in individuals as well as the dramatic increases in the prevalence of obesity worldwide over the past half century. Here, we summarize outcomes of a …