Gci #278 — Helium-Sparing Multi-Stage Vortex Cryocooling Stack With Modular Geometry And Arachne Thermal Interface, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a prototype-viable, nitrogen-class cryocooling system designed to reduce helium consumption and improve thermal stability for high-temperature superconducting (HTS) loads. The system combines staged Ranque–Hilsch vortex separation, spiral/tangential inlet geometry, modular flange construction, and a microfluidic Arachne-style thermal spreader. All geometry is defined using dimensionless design heuristics to enable rapid prototyping and tuning. The system is physically plausible and buildable using standard cryogenic hardware and CNC machining. Final temperature performance must be verified experimentally.

Solid State Forms Of (4as,6r,8as)-4a,5,9,10,11,12-Hexahydro-3-Methoxy-11-Methyl-6h-Benzofuro[3a,3,2-Ef][2]Benzazepin-6-Benzoate Gluconate, Msn Laboratories Private Limited, R&D Center; Srinivasan Thirumalai Rajan; Sagyam Rajeshwar Reddy; Kammari Bal Raju; Abhijit Garai; Uppalanchi Srinivas; Manda Ananth Reddy; Revu Satyanarayana; Nakka Mangarao

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A solid state forms of (4aS,6R,8aS)-4a,5,9,10,11,12-hexahydro-3-methoxy-11-methyl-6H-benzofuro[3a,3,2-ef][2]benzazepin-6-benzoate gluconate.

Solid State Forms Of N-[4-(Chlorodifluoromethoxy)Phenyl]-6-[(3r)-3- Hydroxypyrrolidin-1-Yl]-5-(1h-Pyrazol-3-Yl)Pyridine-3-Carboxamide Hydrogen Chloride And Processes For Preparation Thereof

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Solid state forms of N-[4-(chlorodifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-6-[(3R)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl]-5-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl)pyridine-3-carboxamide hydrogen chloride and processes for preparation thereof

The present invention relates to solid state forms of N-[4-(chlorodifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-6-[(3R)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl]-5-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl) pyridine-3-carboxamide hydrogen chloride represented by the following structural formula-1a and processes for preparations thereof.

Formula-1a

Zenbrain: A Neuroscience-Inspired 7-Layer Memory Architecture For Autonomous Ai Systems, Alexander Bering

Defensive Publications Series

Memory management remains a fundamental challenge for autonomous AI systems. Existing approaches employ operating system metaphors, flat storage with LLM-driven management, or note-taking paradigms, but none incorporate principles from cognitive neuroscience—despite memory science offering over a century of empirically validated models.

We present ZenBrain, a multi-layer memory architecture for AI agents that integrates twelve established neuroscience models into a unified system. ZenBrain implements seven distinct memory layers—working, short-term, episodic, semantic, procedural, core, and cross-context—orchestrated by twelve algorithms including Hebbian learning dynamics for knowledge graph co-activation, Ebbinghaus forgetting curves with FSRS spaced repetition scheduling, sleep-time memory consolidation, Bayesian confidence propagation …

Adaptive Content Pacing And Media Playlist Resolution To Match Dynamic Time Constraints, Thiyagaraj Krishna

Defensive Publications Series

Digital media platforms can create fixed-duration playlists that may be misaligned with a user's variable, real-world time constraints, such as a commute, potentially resulting in abrupt content interruptions or periods of silence. This disclosure describes systems and methods for dynamically synchronizing media playback with a time-bound activity. A system can generate an initial media queue to approximate a time budget and can monitor for discrepancies between the remaining content duration and the activity's remaining time. Based on the magnitude of a detected discrepancy, the system can apply a tiered re-calibration mechanism. For example, such a mechanism may include restructuring the …

Sentinel-Vortex Bio-Processor V4.0: Passive, Fanless Urine-Air Separator For Microgravity Eclss, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Sentinel-Vortex Bio-Processor is a production-ready, no-moving-parts replacement for NASA's Universal Waste Management System (UWMS) dual-fan urine separator, eliminating mechanical failure points while achieving 1.1% air entrainment (target ≤1.2%) across 25-2000mL flow range.

Core Innovation: Frustoconical vortex chamber (D=150→80mm, 30° taper) driven by cabin pressure differential only (20-101 kPa). Adaptive preflush (1-3s, 10m/s air via 35° PEEK swirl vanes) guarantees vortex stability, solving documented microgravity low-flow collapse. SiO₂-PDMS superhydrophobic coating (>155° contact angle) enables self-cleaning with crew recoat kit (12 min/6 months).

Covariate Adjustment For Variance Reduction In Online Controlled Experiments, Roy Katz

Defensive Publications Series

Online controlled experiments often struggle to measure small treatment effects in metrics characterized by high variance and long-tailed distributions. Conventional approaches of increasing sample size to mitigate statistical noise can require impractically large user populations or extended experiment durations.  This disclosure describes a system that utilizes pre-experiment data as a covariate within a regression adjustment model to reduce variance in outcome metrics. The system incorporates a data processing pipeline to collect baseline user activity, a power analysis toolkit for prospective efficiency calculations, and an automated bias detection module to monitor group imbalances. By accounting for pre-existing behavioral patterns, the technology …

Mass-Imaging Computers Over A Network For Southern's Information Technology Office*, Zane C. Meyers, Nicolas R. Goslee

Campus Research Month

Our research was meant to save time for Southern's IT department by researching and documenting a way to mass image computers in batches at a time over the network. The poster includes a introduction to our project, the research and testing process, and the results and conclusions drawn from this.

Chat Component For Php Web Apps*, Linton W. Feitosa, Caleb N. Hoffman

Campus Research Month

Chat rooms are a common feature in much of today's software. While many web applications could benefit from them, developing individual chat implementations can be repetitive and time consuming. Furthermore, publicly available and integrable chat components are difficult to find.

We created a general-use chat component for PHP web applications using the Yii2 framework. Our component features chat rooms, asynchronous messaging, and contact management. It is widely applicable, customizable, documented, and can be easily extended by future developers.

The Cake Is A Lie: Hid Wireless Adapter*, Andrew J. Patton, Benjamin Chant

Campus Research Month

This project explores converting wired Human Interface Devices (HID) into wireless devices by creating an adapter. Devices without wireless chips or dongles are hindered when flexibility is required, creating electrical waste. Our solution consists of a Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) device pair and is designed to wirelessly bridge USB input from an HID device to a target host.

Calculating Potential Energy Curves Of Molecular Hydrogen And Its Ion Using Psi4 For Blinc Fusion Applications*, Angelina Castillo, Oscar Coral, Canaan Hercules, Blake Laing, Vola Andrianarijaona

Campus Research Month

Southern Adventist University’s Beamline for Ionic and Neutral Collisions (BLINC) is investigating the interactions between hydrogen molecules and fusion particles. To perform in-house theoretical calculations, the BLINC Theory and Analysis Group is testing Psi4 as a viable computational method for BLINC fusion research. Successful calculations of the potential energy curves and dissociation energies of H₂ and H₂⁺ have been completed and compared to known values. Preliminary results align with known values, demonstrating Psi4’s potential for BLINC research. Future work will focus on the vibrational energies, wavefunctions, and transition probabilities of H₂ and H₂⁺.

Construction Of Alkali Oven For Charge Transfer Collisions In Beamline Applications*, Benjamin D. Chun, Oscar T. Coral, Gabriella Kim, Naomi Munyaka, Vola Andrianarijaona

Campus Research Month

This work presents the desig and development of an alkali metal oven used for charge-transfer collision experiments within the Beamline for Ionic and Neutral Collisions (BLINC) at Southern Adventist University. This oven is engineered to produce a stable and controllable alkali vapor source (K/Cs), enabling interactions between the H2+ ions and neutral alkali atoms for the study of rovibrational energy transfer.

The alkali metal oven was designed to be modular to switch out different capillary designs for diverse vapor release into the beamline. This system was designed using SolidWorks and fabricated through CNC machining, with particular emphasis on thermal wiring …

Towards Smaller Artificial Neural Network Using Mean Compression*, Michael D. Burks, Matthew K. Chuhng

Campus Research Month

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) require substantial memory and computational resources, limiting their deployment on resource-constrained devices. Our contribution is a compression method using Mean Compression (MC) to reduce ANN size while preserving functionality and accuracy. MC consolidates connections with similar edge weights into meta-nodes with averaged values. Unlike traditional pruning that only removes connections among neurons, MC restructures networks by recomputing weights and creating meta-nodes. Additionally, unlike fixed pruning thresholds, MC uses flexible weight range patterns. Applied to multilayer perceptron (MLP), ANNs are made more accessible for deployment on constrained devices as proven in several experiments. Specifically, across five classification …

Code Visualizer: An Interactive Code Visualization Tool, Tadd Trumbull

Campus Research Month

Code Visualizer is a web-based, interactive algorithm visualization tool designed to help introductory computer science students develop a deeper understanding of array searching and sorting algorithms. Code Visualizer presents a step-by-step simulation environment built on a restricted Python subset, which allows students to observe array traversal, index manipulation, and algorithmic operations in real time. The tool features two learning modes: View Mode and Predict Mode. The underlying architecture utilizes a behavioral software design pattern called command pattern.

Energy Scaling And Frequency Ratios Of Particles And Constants, Alison Christina Menzmer, Donald Chakeres, Vola Andrianarijaona

Campus Research Month

We are exploring quantum aspects of various physical quantities (including Bohr radius, Rydberg constant, Planck time, and Hubble constant) and mass energies of elementary particles (including electron, neutron, and quarks). We express all physical units in an energy equivalence in Hertz, normalized to 1 Hz. Furthermore, the logarithms of these normalized energies are scaled by the logarithm of a chosen particle, which allows the generation of an Arrhenius plot exhibiting numerical structures. Our results presented in this poster show that the proton is a good candidate for an Arrhenius plot with partial fractions (1 + 1/n) and (1 - 1/n).

Tensegrity Across Biological Scales, V. M. Andrianarijaona

Campus Research Month

Over the past two decades, biology has undergone a profound conceptual shift. Living systems are no longer viewed strictly as biochemical networks; they are now understood as mechanically integrated, energy-dissipating, nonequilibrium systems governed by physical laws. Tensegrity—structural stability derived from a balance of pre-stressed tension and compression—provides the essential linking framework between molecular architecture and organismal function. This approach moves beyond "chemistry-only" models to explain how biological integrity and "mechanotransduction" (the conversion of physical force into biochemical signals) emerge from hierarchical, force-regulated networks.

Developing A Workforce To Build A Star On Earth, Vola Andrianarijaona, Angelina Castillo, Sean Walters

Campus Research Month

This study is meant to help understand why fusion has remained "30 years away" for decades and why that may finally be changing.We see nuclear fusion not merely as a physics phenomenon, but as a complex engineering challenge requiring coordination across different disciplines, including physics, materials science, electrical and mechanical engineering, systems engineering, robotics, and computer science, etc. Indeed, nuclear fusion is not just about "making atoms fuse"—it's about controlling, powering, measuring, and stabilizing one of the most extreme environments humans have ever built. Advances in superconducting magnets, new materials are bringing fusion closer to reality than ever before, and …

The Hartree-Fock Method: Quantum Theory To Python Code, Joshua Lohr

Campus Research Month

This poster presents a Restricted Hartree-Fock (RHF) program that solves the Roothaan-Hall equations within a finite basis set. Starting from an initial guess density, the Fock matrix is constructed via Coulomb and Exchange contributions. The resulting pseudo-eigenvalue problem is solved iteratively until self consistency. The electronic energy of water was calculated using the STO-3G basis set and validated against PySCF as a reference.

Enhanced Quantum Secure Agent2agent Protocol, Niranjan M M

Defensive Publications Series

Kyber is a lattice-based key encapsulation mechanism, which is based on asymmetric key encryption, but resistant to crypto-analysis attack as it is implemented based on Module LWE. NIST selected Kyber for post-quantum key exchange in 2024, which is being integrated with TLS libraries.

Even though Kyber provides stronger security against crypto-analysis attacks and works with negligible performance impact, but it is having some of the vulnerabilities such as, side-channel timing vulnerabilities etc.,

Proposed method enhances the security of Agent2Agent protocol. This method is resistant to crypto-analysis attack and overcome the side-channel timing vulnerabilities of standard Kyber PQC. As per the …

Ion Exchange Filter Monitoring, Thomas G. Hoffman

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In some examples, a system includes a fluid line, an ion exchange filter configured to remove at least one contaminant from a fluid in the fluid line, an ultraviolet source, and an ultraviolet detector.  The ultraviolet source is configured to direct ultraviolet light toward the fluid.  The ultraviolet detector includes an ultraviolet transparent window and an ultraviolet sensor configured to detect the ultraviolet light transmitted through the fluid and across the ultraviolet transparent window.  The ultraviolet source and the ultraviolet detector are downstream of the filter.  The system further includes processing circuitry configured to receive a signal from the ultraviolet …

The Eye Glasses Mounted Camera Tracking Based Touch Interface That Has The Capability To Dynamically Switch Between A Keyboard And A Trackpad Based On Relative Hand Positioning Configurations Where A Structured Logical Surface Will Be Utilized To Execute The Dynamical Switching Procedures., Punarjeewa Abeysekera

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This paper describes an eye glasses mounted camera tracking based touch interface that has the capability to dynamically switch between a keyboard and a trackpad based on relative hand positioning configurations where a structured logical surface will be utilized to execute the dynamical switching procedures. The eye glasses mounted camera tracking based touch interface, in order to execute its functionalities, will utilize a computer system, an eye glasses mounted dual camera module that will observe the space in an angular manner, an external touch screen and a structured logical surface. The user of the eye glasses mounted camera tracking based …

Motion: A Bounded Nonlinear Phase Controller Formulated As A Port-Hamiltonian System On Compact Manifolds, Olexandr Lozovyi

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This disclosure presents a novel nonlinear phase-based control architecture, termed MOTION, designed for energy-efficient actuation on compact manifolds $S^1$ and $T^N$. Unlike traditional PID controllers that rely on artificial clamping, MOTION utilizes a sinusoidal control law $u = -K \sin(\Delta\varphi)$ to achieve intrinsic effort bounding. The closed-loop system is formally derived as a dissipative port-Hamiltonian system, enabling rigorous verification of almost-global asymptotic stability (AGAS), input-to-state practical stability (ISpS), and incremental stability via contraction analysis. A key technical contribution is the FPU-free, 16-bit integer implementation optimized for embedded microcontrollers, demonstrating a 30.8% reduction in control effort ($\int U^2 dt$) compared to …

Gci #276 – Omni-Sentinel Mesh (Osm) V4.0, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

GCI #276 – Omni-Sentinel Mesh (OSM) v4.0 is a production-ready firmware blueprint transforming existing infrastructure (2M miles dark fiber DAS, 200K 5G/6G towers, 6K LEO satellites) into a 45–90 minute tornado warning network (<40% FAR, 95% coverage, $50–100M total cost). Three pillars: (1) DAS phase-velocity filtering (TRL 7, 50–100 mi), (2) MEMS stochastic resonance + 6G ISAC OAM tomography (TRL 6, 20 mi), (3) satellite ionospheric detection (TRL 5, 200+ mi). All challenges solved: noise via GCI #301 correlation, MEMS SNR via #75 mesh sync, OAM via #23 pilot signals, latency via edge computing. 3–7x lead time over NOAA. Download-ready firmware (4 packages). Public-private partnership + FCC ERCES path. Licensed under CERN-OHL-P.

Caldwell-Pulse: Complete Open-Hardware Atmospheric Water Harvester For Desert Survival (Gci #272), Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

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The Caldwell-Pulse (GCI #272) is a 2.8 lb (1.27 kg) backpack-portable atmospheric water harvester producing 2.5–4.0 L/day from 10–20% RH desert air. This complete open-hardware release includes:

• Bill of Materials: $254 prototype cost, $99 consumer target (all suppliers listed)

• Step-by-Step Assembly: 4-hour build using 3D printer + makerspace tools

• Test Protocol: DIY desert chamber validation (10% RH, 40°C)

• Performance Targets: 15–20 cycles/day via Cu-NH₂@MOF-303 (0.1 min adsorption), SAW piezo desorption (<2 min), ZnO-cellulose radiative cooling (9.2°C sub-ambient)

Key Advantages: 20x lighter than commercial AWGs, works at 4x lower RH, 200x cheaper. CERN-OHL-P license enables unrestricted humanitarian replication. Every component commercially available today.

Files Included: OpenSCAD Arachne …

Generation Of Synthetic Data Via Embedding-Based Semantic Replacement From A Controlled Lexicon, Paramesh Manickavelu, Tomek Rutowski, Saeed Mirza, Paul Hsu, Stevan Malesevic

Defensive Publications Series

Evaluation of conversational artificial intelligence systems can depend on diverse datasets, but using raw user data may introduce privacy risks, and some anonymization techniques, such as redaction, can degrade data utility. A system for generating synthetic data can operate by transforming original text prompts. For example, a process can involve tokenizing a prompt, generating vector embeddings for the tokens, and performing a semantic search against a vector database. This database may contain embeddings for terms from a controlled, privacy-safe lexicon. Original tokens can be replaced with semantically similar counterparts from this lexicon to assemble a new, synthetic prompt. This technique …

Multi-Device Interactive Narrative System With An Ai Companion Initialized From Narrative Interaction Data, Qingfei Tian

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On-screen user interfaces for interactive narratives may disrupt immersion and can lack mechanisms for persistent user engagement after a story concludes. A multi-device architecture may be used where a primary display presents cinematic content while a synchronized secondary device, such as a smartphone, smart watch, or other wearable device, manages diegetic user interactions via voice, motion, or touch. A remote server can orchestrate the experience and log user choices. This interaction data can be used to create a profile that contextually initializes a persistent artificial intelligence (AI) companion, seeding it with a memory of the user's specific narrative journey. This …

Experimental Assessment Of Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel (Ucme) Blends In A Diesel Engine, Mohanad J. Hameed Al-Karawi

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study experimentally investigates the performance, combustion behavior, and emission characteristics of a single-cylinder, direct-injection compression ignition engine fueled with biodiesel derived from waste cooking oil (WCO). Used cooking oil methyl ester (UCME) was produced via alkaline transesterification using methanol and potassium hydroxide (KOH) and blended with commercial diesel at volumetric ratios of B2, B5, B7, and B10. Engine tests were conducted at a constant speed of 3000 rpm under varying load conditions. The physicochemical properties of UCME blends were found to be comparable to those of conventional diesel, enabling stable engine operation without modification. Performance analysis revealed that B7 …

Experimental Investigation Of Compressive And Wear Behavior Of Polymer/Cnt Nanocomposites, Mohanad J. Hameed Al-Karawi

Terra Joule Journal

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) has wide usage in structural and tribological applications, but low compressive strength and poor wear resistance limit its performance in load-bearing sliding conditions. This study investigates the impacts of ultra-low concentrations of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) on flexural properties at 0.1, 0.5, and 1 wt. % on the mechanical and frictional behavior of PMMA nanocomposites. The mechanical performance was analyzed by load–displacement and stress–strain analysis, and the wear behavior was studied using a pin-on-disk tribometer under dry sliding conditions. Raman spectroscopy confirmed the successful incorporation of MWCNTs while maintaining their graphitic structure within the polymer matrix. The …

Incorporation Effect Of Sustainable Fuels And Soot Particles Characteristics On Engine Oils (Sae 5w/30) Behavior In Diesel Engine, Mohammed A. Fayad, Raghad R. Mahdi, Amani Ahmed, M.A.I. Al-Hamid, Suha A. Mohammed, Shaimaa B. Al-Baghdadi, Wissam H. Alawee, Francisco J. Martos

Terra Joule Journal

Incomplete combustion within the combustion chamber generates numerous gaseous and solid emissions, including soot particles. Some of these soot particles are expelled through the exhaust nozzle, while others accumulate on the cylinder walls and accumulated in the engine oil. The accumulation of soot particles in engine oil is considered one of the most important factors affecting engine performance. It causes degrades the oil through their interaction, thus affecting the oil's viscosity, oxidation, and corrosion properties. Therefore, the combined effects of sustainable fuel and soot particles characteristics on engine oil behaviour were studied in this study. Soot samples extracted from lubricant …

Navigating The Ethical Landscape Of Ai Created Responsibility Gaps In Healthcare, Kelsey Dwyer '26

Honor Scholar Theses

This work is a philosophical analysis of the ethical dilemma of AI-created responsibility gaps, or the idea that it is challenging to find someone to hold responsible for outcomes produced by an autonomous system. In particular, my focus is specifically on addressing responsibility gaps created by AI used in healthcare. This complex issue of responsibility gaps becomes more intense in the setting of critical areas of life like healthcare, where moral responsibility is a foundational component of upholding medical ethics. My paper will take a deep dive into exploring the intricacies of this complex problem by applying a pre-existing conceptual …