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The Second Life Of Information, Thomas D. Haley

Florida Law Review

Information permeates every aspect of modern life. It is the price we pay for access to online services and the form in which we embody creative works. Law and policymaking tend to focus on first-order uses and transactions; information for access serves as the paradigmatic example. But information enjoys a robust second life—one that constitutes the true value and power that drives firms’ decisionmaking—as assets. Once aggregated and assetized, the power and risk associated with information increases exponentially.

To explore the implications of information’s second life, this Article introduces the concept of “untethered information.” Assetization depends on severing the connections …

The Uneasy Case For Copyright Disgorgement, Roy Baharad

Florida Law Review

Along with lost profits damages designed to put copyright owners in the position they would have occupied in the absence of infringement, copyright law entitles rightsholders to seek disgorgement of any additional profits elicited by infringers. The disgorgement remedy is designed to infuse principles of unjust enrichment into copyright doctrine, allowing owners to collect any ill-gotten gain creditable to the infringement. Despite its prominence, this Article reveals a hitherto overlooked problem in applying the disgorgement remedy to copyright infringement. As a baseline for the analysis, this Article embraces the canonic distinction between two types of infringements: imitations and improvements. Imitation …

Reputation Reconsidered, James Gibson

Florida Law Review

Reputation has a great reputation. We know this because the law values, venerates, and subsidizes reputation in many ways. Contract law relies on it as a means of disciplining the market without the need for intrusive regulation. Defamation law lets individuals and businesses seek relief when their reputations are sullied. Trademark law grants exclusive rights in order to encourage rightsholders to invest in their reputations. In these fields and others, the law views reputation as an important, socially positive good.

This faith in the integrity and value of reputation is unwarranted. Our impression of any given business is subject to …

The Model Constitutional Convention: A Simulated Exercise In Constitutional Reform, Stefanie A. Lindquist, Neta Borshansky

Florida Law Review

This Essay explains how the Model Constitutional Convention (MCC) was structured and the amendments it produced. It reflects on the impact the event had on the participants and on how a national movement to host MCCs across the country might unfold. It concludes with thoughts about how the MCC might be improved in future years to simulate more closely the reality of legal, social, and political conditions in the United States—conditions that have the potential to shape constitutional reform efforts.

Wealth Taxes Under The Constitution: An Originalist Analysis, David M. Schizer, Steven Gow Calabresi

Florida Law Review

A federal wealth tax is high on the wish list of progressives, but is it constitutional? This Article shows that under the original public meaning of the Constitution, a wealth tax is a “direct tax” that must be apportioned. This means that the percentage of revenue collected in each state must match its percentage of the population. For instance, if two states both have three percent of the population, each must provide three percent of the revenue. This leads to an unappealing outcome: if one state is less wealthy, it needs a higher tax rate to supply its share.

Article …

Not The People: How Courts Cut Voters Out Of Amendment, Julie C. Suk

Florida Law Review

This Article shows how courts following the Supreme Court’s decisions validating the Prohibition Amendment construed Article V of the Constitution to reduce the role of the people in amending the Constitution. Article V primarily empowers Congress to propose amendments and state legislatures to ratify them, with the possibility of Congress authorizing ratifying conventions in the states. With the Prohibition Amendment, the people attempted to invoke their legislative power under state constitutions to authorize referenda to control the legislatures’ decisions on ratification. The Supreme Court advanced a rigid construction of Article V to exclude state referenda from the federal amendment process, …

Assessing The Benefits And Risks Of Constitutional Conventions: Insights From America's State Constitutional Tradition, John Dinan

Florida Law Review

Drawing on the 250 state constitutional conventions held in the United States, I consider whether conventions have achieved the benefits touted by supporters and avoided the risks highlighted by critics. Conventions have frequently achieved reforms unattainable through other processes and enabled a comprehensive review of proposed changes and their relation to existing provisions. The historical record provides little support for concerns about runaway conventions enacting measures unanticipated and unsupported by the public. The expectation that conventions will submit their work for public approval provides a powerful incentive for delegates to refrain from recommending reforms that run counter to public preferences, …

The Double Bind Of The United States Constitution, Sanford Levinson

Florida Law Review

An earlier version of this Comment was delivered as part of the Poucher Lecture Series. This Comment was on the importance of state constitutional conventions, and the author took advantage of the topic to explain why it so important to imagine a new national constitutional convention because of the patent problems of the United States Constitution.

How Constitutions Die, Richard Albert

Florida Law Review

There are three models of constitutional time in the world—each a shorthand for how and when constitutional life begins and ends: the grenade, the hourglass, and the sundial. In much of the world, the grenade model prevails. Under this model of constitutional time, the lifespan of a constitution is unpredictable: chaos reigns amid lawlessness, disorder, and even violence as shocks, internal or external, explode without warning to spark a constitutional refounding. By contrast, the hourglass model of constitutional time prioritizes rules, order, and transparency: political elites simply flip the hourglass in compliance with law to restart the constitutional clock and …

In Silico Prediction Of Cd8+ T-Cell Multi-Epitopes And Hla Distribution Analysis For Muc13: An Onco-Vaccine Design Strategy, Abigail Gomez, John Mills, Aidan Mata, Anupam Dhasmana, Swati Dhasmana, Sheema Khan, Murali Yallapu, Subhash Chauhan

Research Symposium

Background: Mucin 13 (MUC13), a transmembrane glycoprotein, plays a crucial role in the progression of epithelial cancers, particularly liver and pancreatic cancers. It is frequently overexpressed in malignant cells, disrupting cellular adhesion and facilitating invasive behavior. The extracellular domain and phosphorylation potential in its cytoplasmic region connect MUC13 to oncogenic signaling pathways, making it a valuable target for immunotherapy. However, challenges such as the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment remain significant obstacles, and addressing these issues in the lab is challenging without computational intervention. To address this, we have employed an in-silico approach to design CD8+ T-cell multi-epitopes targeting MUC13 HLA class …

Watermelon Fungicide Guide, Anthony Keinath, Anna Sara Hill

Horticulture

The foliar diseases gummy stem blight, powdery mildew, anthracnose, and downy mildew can reduce watermelon yields in South Carolina. Specific fungicides are needed to manage each disease. This spray guide will assist growers, Extension agents, and crop consultants recommend the appropriate fungicides based on disease symptoms and signs.

Predicting The Outcome Of Ischemic Hepatitis With Real-Patient Data Using Machine Learning Tools, Christiana Beard, Madison Utterback, Olcay Akman, Priya Kohli, William M. Lee, Aditi Ghosh

Spora: A Journal of Biomathematics

Ischemic hepatitis (IH) results from shock-related conditions that impair oxygenated blood flow to the liver, causing hepatocyte death. Diagnosis relies largely on clinical history due to the absence of specific diagnostic tests and limited ability to predict outcomes. This study applies machine learning methods to real-world IH patient data to improve outcome prediction. Biomedical indicators analyzed include creatinine, international normalized ratio (INR), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), and bilirubin. Data were collected from multiple U.S. centers through the Acute Liver Failure Study Group (ALFSG), a multicenter network focused on this rare condition. We implemented logistic regression, regression tree methods …

Bridging Mind And Body In Sports: Performance, Psychology, And Buddhist Tradition, Gavin Jones

Denison Journal of Religion

No abstract provided.

Method Of Fast Accessing Reallocated Sectors, Randi Walz, Jian Qiang, Kai Chen, Brian Edgar, Yu Hang Chen

Defensive Publications Series

In current HDD design, reallocation is a remapping between logical and physical address, the reallocations are treated as LLRW error, and extra disc requests, seeks are needed to process reallocations. The reallocation count is visible through SMART which could show unhealthy status to users. Although reallocations can be cached by current data caching scheme, it is temporary, and not available if users turn off caching feature, or enabling FUA mode. In this method: The reallocated sectors are kept in a reserved cache space since power up, and to be accessed through cache nearly permanently unless # of reallocated sectors exceed …

An Induction Cooking Hob, Urban Simu, Alex Viroli, Valerio Verdoliva, Ricardo Morgado, Filippo Milanesi, Nicola Valpiani, Massimo Zangoli

Defensive Publications Series

The disclosure relates to an induction cooking hob (1) comprising at least one cooking area (2,3) being defined by having three induction coils (4,5,6), wherein in the respective cooking area (2,3) has a row-shape, and wherein the three induction coils (4,5,6) each are associated to an interaction area (7) having a particular size (8,9). The size (8) of one induction coil (4) is larger than the size (9) of the other two induction coils (5,6) of that respective cooking area (2,3).

The induction cooking hob proposed here enables cost-efficient and energy-efficient use thanks to optimized magnetic coupling.

The Eye Tracking Methodology That Will Utilize An Imaginary Composite Line Based Geometrical Structure., Punarjeewa Abeysekera

Defensive Publications Series

This paper describes an eye tracking methodology that will utilize an imaginary composite line based geometrical structure. The entire eye tracking methodology will be required to utilize an imaginary composite line based geometrical structure that will logically function as the geometrical structure that will be utilized for detecting the relatively observed eye movements, an eye tracking system, a logical sub area from the total visible field of vision of the eye that will be subjected to the eye tracking procedures and a computer system. The eye tracking methodology, in order to determine the exact eye gazing point, will utilize the …

Caldwell–Copilot Modular Sepsis–Ards Support Loop (C‑C Mass‑Loop V1.0), Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a bench‑scale, open‑hardware system that combines:

• A modular extracorporeal flow loop with several plug‑in conditioning cartridges

• A vascular‑support cartridge that shapes pressure and shear

• A non‑invasive lung and clot monitoring rig using sensors on simple phantoms

• A transparent control and safety layer

The goal is to give researchers a physical platform to study how:

• Removing or reshaping particle/aggregate loads in a flowing fluid

• Adjusting pressure and shear envelopes

• And continuously monitoring respiratory‑like and clot‑like signals

may support future adjunctive strategies for sepsis and ARDS‑like syndromes.

This system is not a medical device, not for human or animal …

The Caldwell Medical‑Impact Roadmap V1.0, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

Purpose of this roadmap, over the past year, more than 100 open‑hardware inventions have been released by Michael Victor Caldwell on the Technical Disclosure Commons (TDC). These inventions span acoustics, microfluidics, vortex systems, cavitation reactors, extracorporeal blood conditioning, neuromodulation, water purification, atmospheric water harvesting, and more.

Because the portfolio is large and multidisciplinary, this roadmap provides:

• A ranked list of the inventions most relevant to medical, biological, and vaccine‑related research

• A cross‑linked guide so researchers can quickly find the inventions connected to their field

• A conceptual mapping of how these inventions may support ongoing global health challenges

• A non‑patented, open‑access …

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Projected U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Burden From Heat Exposure For Future Greenhouse Gas Scenarios, Gokul Parmeswaran, Sai Rahul Ponnana, Santosh Kumar Sirasapalli, Niketh Surya, Tong Zhang, Zhuo Chen, Jean-Eudes Dazard, Salil V. Deo, Sanjay Rajagopalan

Faculty Scholarship

Importance: Climate change may reverse decades of improvements in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in the US; however, comprehensive regional projections of heat-related CVD burden in the US are unavailable. Objective: To use the county-level observed (2010-2016) heat-related CVD burden in the US to obtain the projected rates through 2050 according to the mean (shared socioeconomic pathway [SSP] 2-4.5) and high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas (GHG) emission pathways. Design, Setting, and Participants: This cross-sectional ecological analysis used county-level summary data including all counties in the contiguous US from 2010 through 2016 as baseline data with projections to 2030 and 2050 under SSP …

Distance Calculations Of Faint Dwarf Galaxies Through Surface Brightness Fluctuations, Blake A. Richesin, Guinevere Herron, Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil

Wetterhahn Science Symposium Posters

This study aims to test the effectiveness of the surface brightness fluctuations (SBF) technique in determining the distance to three distinct galaxy targets. The targets were dwarf galaxies Tucana B, Kamino, and Hedgehog. The technique used image masking, Sérsic profiles, and convolving with point spread functions (PSF). The study showed that redder, quenched galaxies are prime candidates for the SBF technique, while bluer, star-forming galaxies are more difficult to constrain the distance of.

Pixel-Level Fiber Stratification: Quantitative Imaging Analysis Of Pigmented Lesion Morphology, Alexia R. Gerogiannis, Caroline R. Saint James

Wetterhahn Science Symposium Posters

Using a combined two-photon excitation fluorescence (TPEF) and second-harmonic generation (SHG) approach, our research seeks to further the quantification of skin components in a quest toward diagnostic tools with higher accuracy and reduced invasiveness for patients. Images are taken both ex vivo and in vivo, of healthy and malignant tissues, with a 600 × 600 micron field of view. We demonstrate how computational analysis can effectively exploit signals emitted by skin to provide diagnostic insight.

The Cannabis Motivation Spectrum: Comparing Medical, Recreational And Dual Intent Users, Addyson Domian, Jacob Borodovsky

Wetterhahn Science Symposium Posters

There is a lack of a standardized definition of “medical” cannabis use in the healthcare industry, which has led to an informal, user-reported definition of medical use. Consequently, individuals who use cannabis for both medical and recreational reasons (dual intent) are not always differentiated from pure medical or pure recreational users. This study compares self-defined medical only and dual intent motivational groups relative to recreational only users to better understand how these groups differ by analyzing sociodemographic and use patterns, clinically relevant factors, and claimed cannabis-related benefits. Using data from the Qualtrics Cannabis Exposure Index survey instrument of 8836 adult …

Advancing Dnp Scholarship Through Digital Dissemination And Structured Faculty Support: An Update On The Uta Dnp Repository, Cynthia Plonien, Cathy Brown, Vanessa Garrett

Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations

Dissemination of scholarly work is a foundational expectation of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education. This article provides an update on the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) DNP Repository, a digital, open-access platform developed to expand the visibility and global impact of DNP scholarly projects while addressing emerging complexities associated with rapid growth in published manuscripts. Since implementation, repository metrics demonstrate substantial growth, with over 21,000 downloads, 127 publications, and engagement across 163 countries and more than 1,100 organizations. As publication increased, the need for structured scholarly support became more evident. In response, the UTA DNP program implemented a …

Dnp Repository: Using Technology To Help Nurse Leaders Make A Global Impact, Cynthia Plonien, Cathy Brown, Vanessa Garrett

Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations

DNP Repository: Using Technology to Help Nurse Leaders Make a Global Impact

Background

Prior to the repository implementation, UTA DNP scholarly projects were not tracked by the university. Publications estimates suggest 5–10 projects annually, based on Google Scholar.

Purpose

The purpose of this quality improvement project is to enhance scholarly dissemination and engagement by leveraging the UTA DNP Scholarly Project Repository, aligning with AACN Essentials, AONL Competencies, and CCNE Standards to support evidence-based practice and leadership development.

PICO Question

In DNP programs (P), how does implementing an open-access scholarly repository (I) compared to traditional limited publication practices (C) affect scholarly …

Task Sharing Of Tele-Mental Health Interventions In Primary Care: Formative Assessment Using Implementation Science, Frances Chu

Dissertations

Primary care frequently cares for patients with mental health concerns. Tele-mental health (TMH) interventions are becoming used as alternatives to the traditional methods of mental health care delivery. However, implementation of these interventions has met with uneven implementation success. Task sharing is a care model that trains less specialized health care workers to perform tasks typically done by specialized health care workers. Few studies have examined the combination of Task sharing and TMH intervention for the management of mental conditions. This dissertation project utilized implementation science methodology for formative assessment of task sharing of TMH interventions. The goals of the …

Ethical Recruitment In Graduate Education: How Labor Market Intelligence Shapes Messaging For Master’S Programs With Varying Career Outcomes, Alexander Charles Harm

Theses and Dissertations

Graduate recruitment messaging increasingly incorporates labor market information (LMI) to communicate the value of master’s programs, yet little is known about how marketing and admissions professionals decide when and how to use this data. This qualitative single-case study examines how recruitment and marketing professionals at a public research institution leverage LMI when framing the value of master’s programs with varying career outcomes. Drawing on interviews and analysis of recruitment materials, the study explores how data related to salary, job growth, and employer demand are selectively incorporated into recruitment messaging, shaping how program value is communicated to prospective students. While research …

Same-Subject Induction Experiences For Elementary Music Teachers: Teacher Efficacy Beliefs, Experiences Of Isolation, And Job Satisfaction, Wendy Tams Hickman

Theses and Dissertations

This survey study seeks to explain the relationships between elementary music teachers' experiences with same-subject induction support and those teachers' feelings of teacher efficacy, experiences of isolation, and job satisfaction. Independent variables came from latent class groupings of same-subject induction support for beginning elementary music teachers. Teacher background variables were also included as controls. Three- and four-step regression models helped provide understanding about how the relative set of predictors--teacher background variables, isolation levels, induction experiences, and interaction terms--predicted the three outcomes. Initial regression analyses showed that the number of years of teaching elementary music predicted efficacy and levels of isolation …

Designing Truthful Mechanisms: A Study Of Voting And Matching Rules, Abhigyan Bose

Doctoral Theses

Mechanisms are formal procedures used in game theory and economics to aggregate individual preferences into collective outcomes in strategic settings with private information. A truthful or strategy-proof mechanism ensures that agents are best off reporting their true preferences, thereby eliminating incentives for manipulation. Such mechanisms are important for achieving fairness, efficiency, and simplicity in practical applications. In environments without monetary transfers, voting and matching rules are two central classes of mechanisms. Voting rules are typically used for public decision-making, while matching rules allocate private goods among individuals. This thesis studies strategy-proof voting and matching rules under different environments and restrictions …

May 27, 2026 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

No abstract provided.

The Summer Of 2025: The De-Purification Of Louisiana Comparative Fault And Selected Other Tort "Reform", Thomas C. Galligan, Jr.

LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy

No abstract provided.