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Effect Of Lanthanum Additive On The Structural, Magnetic, And Morphological Properties Of LaXNi1-XFe2O4 Ferrite Prepared By Sol-Gel Method, Awattif A. Mohammed, Farah T. M. Noori

Baghdad Science Journal

Spinel ferrites are valued for their tunable electrical and magnetic properties. Rare-earth substitution, such as with La³⁺, is known to modify their cation distribution and magnetic interaction. In this study, La_xNi_1-xFe₂O₄ nanoparticles (x = 0.0, 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9) were synthesized via the sol-gel method. Their properties were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). XRD confirmed a single-phase cubic spinel structure for all compositions. A gradual peak shift with increasing La³⁺ content indicated lattice expansion, attributable to the larger ionic radius …

Synergistic Photodetectors Based On Sno2/Si With Cnts Via Vacuum Thermal Evaporation, Sozan A. Hassan, Walla M. Mohammd, Mohanad Q. Kareem, Kawkab D. Salim

Baghdad Science Journal

This study presents a precision-engineered carbon nanotube (CNT)-doped SnO₂/Si heterojunction photodetector, wherein interfacial physics governs performance beyond individual material capabilities. Stepwise CNT loadings (0, 0.03, and 0.07 wt.%) were deposited by vacuum thermal evaporation to systematically reconstruct the crystallographic, morphological and band-alignment landscape. A-sure X-ray diffraction demonstrates that the rutile phase remains, and atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy confirm grain passivation at the nanoscale. High sub-bandgap light sensitivity can be achieved, benefiting from the built-in field-assisted carrier separation at the SnO₂/Si interface, whereby the redshifted absorption edge is indicative of intentional bandgap engineering. CNT …

Identification And Characterization Of Novel Immune Modulating Genes In Parkinson's Disease, Kathleen Chaundy Paul Murphy

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by both motor and non-motor symptoms. The poorly understood prodromal period, decades-long progression, and disease-phenotype heterogeneity continue to impede the development of preventive and curative therapies. A growing appreciation of immune system changes during the progression of PD suggests that evaluating peripheral immune cells may help identify signatures relevant to disease etiology. We aimed to expand our understanding of the peripheral immune compartment in PD via two lines of investigation: (1) by employing single-cell RNA sequencing to profile the transcriptomes of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from a cohort of …

Replication Stata File For The Article "Charlie Kirk's Assassination And Cross-Partisan Dialogue", Andrew Scott Bledsoe, Susan Turner Haynes

Faculty Works

No abstract provided.

20260821: Student Publications And Collections, 1945-1980, Student Publications, Student Collections

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from student organizations on campus. Items in this collection include Brigadier Marshall High School Yearbooks from 1963 and 1964 (signed by John Stone), a Marshall College Scrapbook from the Alpha Beta Alpha undergraduate library science fraternity in the 1950s, a photo album from 1945 titled "Launching of the S.S. Marshall Victory, Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore Maryland from 1945, and a Marshall University Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program Self-Evaluation report from the 1980s.

The Effect Of Escape Room Simulation On The Self-Efficacy And Communication Levels Of Novice Critical Care Nurses, Lauren A. Femino, Kim Chapman, Julie A. Marshall, Shelby A. Trull, Jennifer A. Dibenedetto

The Lahey Journal

Abstract 

Introduction: Novice critical care nurses often report having low self-confidence and effective communication skills when transitioning to the ICU practice, often due to stress, limited experience, and unfamiliarity with critical care environments. These challenges can not only affect their job satisfaction and retention rates, but also pose serious risks to patient safety and outcomes. The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project was to assess the impact of an escape room simulation on the self-efficacy and communication skills of novice critical care nurses.

Methods: An evidence-based practice (EBP) project with pre-test and post-test design was conducted to …

Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Endoscopic Foraminotomy And Discectomy In A French Bulldog With Intervertebral Disc Extrusion, Tanhatai Krajarngjang, Luksamee Limpongsai, Panutda Darapong, Woraphanit Sonbanpai, Mataya Taweechart

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A six-year-old female French Bulldog was referred for neurological diagnostic tests and treatment for progressive paraparesis over an 8-day period. The dog had a history of intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE) surgical correction two years prior. Neurological examination revealed T3–L3 myelopathy. Magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracolumbar spine confirmed IVDE with spinal cord compression at T13–L1. A minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic foraminotomy and discectomy (PEFD) was performed to remove the extruded disc material. The patient regained the ability to stand and showed voluntary limb movement 48 hours post-surgery. At the 4-week follow-up, the patient showed a complete recovery to her baseline …

Sporicidal Activity Mechanism Of Lactic Acid And Peracetic Acid On Bovine Pathogenic Bacillus Cereus Spores, Xin Zhang, Yunjiao Chen, Jingjing Zhao, Haiying Zheng, Lanlan Liu, Wei Liu, Mingshan Fu, Weijuan Jia, Zelin Jia, Jiayu Cui, Yuhang Zhang, Huisheng Xiong, Yujie Ma, Xueli Wang, Haifeng Wang

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In recent years, the pathogenicity of Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) has increased significantly, its host adaptability has continued to expand, and the infection spectrum has also expanded. At the same time, food contamination by B. cereus is also common. Therefore, it is of practical significance to select green, safe and effective inhibitors. Lactic acid (LA) and peroxyacetic acid (PAA) possess good antibacterial properties, making them environmentally friendly, safe, and non-toxic. The purpose of this experiment was to preliminarily explore the inhibition mechanism of LA and PAA on B. cereus spores. The effects of LA and PAA on B. …

Begonia I, C. K. Macfarlane

Hawaiian Quilt Pattern Digital Collection

Quilt pattern #67 of the Isabella K. Linkee Collection, featuring the "Begonia I" design. The pattern measures 92.5". The original envelope containing the pattern lists “Mrs. C.K. Macfarlane” as the sender.

Nulungu Reconciliation Lecture 2026 'Ryingah Nganjal', Nulungu Research Institute

Nulungu Reconciliation Lecture

Presenters: Yatangal, Ylaliny and Nurrugul

Ryingah Nganjal is a contemporary cultural experience where ancient Karajarri song traditions meet immersive cinematic sound.

Led by Yatangal, Ylaliny and Nurrugul, the performance brings the Pintirri Songline to life through language, story and song, woven together with expansive synthesiser textures and ambient soundscapes.

Rather than recreating the past, Ryingah Nganjal presents living culture in a timeless space where ancient voices and contemporary sound exist together. The music dissolves the boundary between tradition and modernity, inviting audiences to experience culture beyond ordinary ideas of time.

Rooted in the Jila, living water places and the Pukarrikarra, …

Novel Uncrewed Aircraft Water Sampling Device, Justin Fratto, Avinash Muthu Krishnan, Kayla D. Taylor, David Zink, Marc Compere, Kevin Adkins

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this project’s objective is to create a novel simultaneous surface and discrete depth water sampler for use with an uncrewed aircraft, something which has not been done before. The device will be used to improve the spatiotemporal resolution of harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring on Lake Okeechobee in South Florida to provide timely and precise information on water quality and HABs. HABs are characterized by the EPA as certain species of algae that can produce harmful toxins and produce excessive blooms or growth in certain conditions. Often occurring in warmer months due to …

Leadership Style And Employee Outcomes In Private Practice Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinics, Catherine Beuerle Martin, Debra Ann Beazley

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Background: Workforce retention, employee engagement, and job satisfaction are ongoing challenges in outpatient physical therapy practice. Leadership style has been identified as a potentially modifiable organizational factor that may influence clinician experience and workplace outcomes. Despite extensive leadership research in other health professions, evidence specific to outpatient physical therapy settings remains limited. 

Purpose: To examine the relationships between private practice outpatient physical therapy clinic directors’ perceived leadership styles and staff physical therapists' work engagement, job satisfaction, turnover intention, leadership effectiveness, satisfaction with leadership, and willingness to exert extra effort.

Methods: This cross-sectional correlational study surveyed licensed staff physical …

From “Fixer” To “Facilitator”: A Clinical Review Of Shared Medical Appointments As A Strategy For Workforce Sustainability, Barbara A. Slusher

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Clinician burnout remains a significant threat to workforce sustainability, particularly in resource-constrained settings managing complex chronic diseases. While shared medical appointments (SMAs) have demonstrated clear benefits in patient satisfaction and access, their impact on clinician well-being and professional fulfillment is less clearly defined. This review evaluates whether participation in SMAs improves clinician satisfaction and mitigates burnout by facilitating a conceptual transition from isolated “Fixer” to collaborative “Facilitator.”

A targeted literature search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar identified peer-reviewed publications examining shared medical appointments and clinician-centered outcomes, including burnout, clinician satisfaction, and workforce sustainability. …

Umbilical Artery Doppler In Fetal Growth Restriction, Britanie Dollard

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Umbilical artery (UA) Doppler velocimetry is a noninvasive tool used to assess placental vascular resistance and improve risk stratification in pregnancies complicated by suspected fetal growth restriction (FGR). Placental insufficiency remains a leading cause of stillbirth and neonatal morbidity, making early identification critical for optimizing perinatal outcomes. This clinical review synthesizes current evidence regarding the role of UA Doppler in identifying placental insufficiency, outlines key waveform interpretations, and evaluates how Doppler findings guide clinical management and delivery planning. Evidence and major society guidelines support UA Doppler as a targeted surveillance tool in high-risk pregnancies complicated by suspected FGR. Progressive abnormalities, …

Hidden Infarctions: Understanding And Managing Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries Through A Multimodal Lens, Catalina Esquivel

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) accounts for 5–15% of myocardial infarctions and disproportionately affects women and minority populations. It is defined by clinical evidence of myocardial ischemia with

The Use Of Psilocybin For Managing Refractory Behavioral Health Conditions: A Narrative Review, Rachel N. Clark

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

The purpose of this review is to evaluate the possible benefits of using psilocybin (C₁₂H₁₇N₂O₄P), a naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in certain species of mushrooms, in the treatment of multiple forms of mental illness and substance use disorders, either as monotherapy or in conjunction with traditional psychiatric medications. The compound has high affinity for several serotonin receptors, including 5-HT_1A, 5-HT_2A, and 5-HT_2C, which are located throughout the cerebral cortex and thalamus. A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted, identifying studies that assessed pharmacokinetics, therapeutic …

Countering Hpv Vaccine Misinformation On Social Media: Practical Strategies For Healthcare Providers, David Baldwin

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a highly effective strategy for preventing cervical and other HPV-related cancers; however, vaccine hesitancy remains a significant barrier to optimal vaccination rates. Social media has become a major source of health information while simultaneously amplifying misinformation that influences parental attitudes toward HPV vaccination. This narrative literature review examined the relationship between social media misinformation and HPV vaccine hesitancy and identified evidence-based strategies healthcare providers can use to improve vaccine confidence.

A literature search of PubMed and Google Scholar identified 31 articles published between 2016 and 2025, of which 19 met inclusion criteria. The literature demonstrates …

Professional Values And Workplace Alignment In Dpt Alumni: A Quantitative Cohort Analysis, Debra Ann Beazley, Stephen Elam, Penny S. Elam, Lawrence S. Ramiscal, Pt, Dpt, Ph.D.

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Background: Professional values are foundational to physical therapy practice and are emphasized throughout Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education. Although identity formation literature suggests that core values may persist after graduation, less is known about how workplace context, career stage, and clinical performance relate to the long-term enactment of values among practicing clinicians.

Purpose: To examine whether professional values among DPT alumni differ across demographic groups, career stages, and outpatient settings, and to explore associations among organizational support, workplace value alignment, and historical educational performance.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among University of Lynchburg DPT alumni …

Collage Of Old Folks Home Residents, Unidentified Publication

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Clipping of Old Folks Home Residents from an unidentified publication. Undated.

Recyclable Container, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

The invention relates to a recyclable, in  particular flexible, fibre-based container, in particular  5 a tube, a bottle or a flask, for packaging and dispensing  a product, in particular a liquid product, a pharma, dental or cosmetic product. The fibre-based container comprises a fibre-based sleeve (1) for holding the product,  a dispensing head (2) and a cap (3) attachable to the  10 dispensing head (2). The dispensing head (2) comprises a  base element (4) with a dispensing side (5), a bulk side  (6) and a lateral side (7). Furthermore, the dispensing  head (2) comprises an orifice (8) arranged on the …

Effects Of Intensive Exercise On The Blood Chemistry Of Fighting Bulls In Southern Thailand, Siriwat Wasiksiri, Pratthana Yongsakulchai, Wichaya Thongtako, Paradorn Muangnil, Teepakorn Adulkasem

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Bullfighting is a cultural activity in southern Thailand. Bulls walk and undergo intensive exercise before competition. In the arena, winners are determined by their opponents' surrender, so bulls do not die after fighting. However, there are very few studies on organ injuries in living bulls during these activities. This study compared the effects of walking and intensive exercise on complete blood count (CBC) and blood chemistry. Blood parameters of 14 Thai fighting bulls aged over 6 years, regularly trained for walking and intensive exercise, were measured and analyzed using a paired t-test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Eosinophils decreased significantly after …

Multi-Stage Artificial Intelligence-Based Quality Evaluation Of News Channels Using Aggregated Video Analysis, Rohit Patwa

Defensive Publications Series

A multi-stage machine-learning architecture assesses the quality of news channels based on substantive media content. A set of recent media items satisfying a news-content criterion is selected from a candidate channel. Multimodal features of the selected media items are processed using a first AI model to generate respective news quality assessments and qualitative information. The news quality assessments are aggregated using weighted metrics to generate aggregated news quality information. The aggregated news quality information and channel-level features are processed using a second AI model to generate a channel-level quality classification. The channel-level quality classification is used to determine whether the …

Internal Heating Of The Lfp Prismatic Cell For Improved Performance, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

LFP batteries are increasingly used in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) due to their advantages in cycle life, safety, and cost. The optimal operating window for LFP batteries is typically around 15–35°C. Effective thermal management is critical for LFP batteries.

Today, most LFP cells—especially in EV applications—are packaged in prismatic form. Cold plates at the bottom of cells with circulating warm or cool fluid are commonly used to heat or cool the cells. To raise temperature more quickly, active heating is sometimes added, typically by placing a heating device outside the cell. The external heating elements must …

Methods For Concurrent Hot-Pressing For The Solid-State Battery Assembly, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

Solid-state batteries offer high energy density and safety. A step in their assembly is hot-pressing, which softens the binder to ensure adhesion and packs active materials densely to reduce impedance. Conventional hot-pressing presses the entire electrode stack (containing many layers) at once.

We propose a method to utilize concurrent hot-pressing of subdivided electrode stacks. Instead of pressing a single thick stack (e.g., 38 cathodes and 39 anodes), the assembly is divided into multiple thinner sub-stacks (e.g., 1 cathode and 2 anodes per stack). These sub-stacks are processed either concurrently or sequentially using a heated die set.

The Multi-Agent Ai System For Automated Media Ingestion And Metadata Enrichment, Shravan Nayak

Defensive Publications Series

The process of ingesting and cataloging large volumes of digital media can be inefficient and difficult to scale, often relying on manual workflows that may be slow and error-prone. A multi-agent artificial intelligence framework may be used for automated media content ingestion and metadata enrichment. Such a system can comprise a central orchestrator agent that analyzes incoming media and delegates processing tasks to multiple specialist agents that operate in parallel. A confidence-based routing mechanism can assign a score to generated metadata, where high-confidence results may be automatically committed and low-confidence results can be directed to a human-in-the-loop review process. This …

System For Document Generation Using A Decoupled Abstract Syntax Tree And Two-Pass Execution, Sparsh Dutta, Adithya R, Nikita Rungta, Dev Gupta, Saswata Bhattacharya, Shishir Suman

Defensive Publications Series

Programmatic document generation using large language models (LLMs) with cloud-based editor application programming interfaces can present challenges. Verbose native document formats may lead to high token consumption, and character-indexed updates can cause coordinate drift, potentially resulting in layout corruption. A disclosed technology can utilize a dual-representation architecture that decouples a document's semantic content from its coordinate metadata. A source document may be compiled into a simplified, token-efficient abstract syntax tree (AST) for content population by an LLM, while an isolated index dictionary can preserve the original coordinates and styling. A two-pass synchronization process may then reconstruct the final document by …

Ralph Loop-Driven Agentic Skill Refinement Through Attributed User Feedback, Robert Barton, Yathiraj B. Udupi, Maithri V M

Defensive Publications Series

An agentic platform may capture operator satisfaction signals at scale without connecting that feedback to the specific skill artifacts that drove the evaluated responses. A system is proposed herein that closes this gap by attributing Ralph Loop feedback and agent execution trajectories to specific skill artifacts, aggregating signals across the operator population to localize underperformance to an implicated skill section, and dynamically tailoring diagnostic feedback questions as confidence in the problem diagnosis grows. The resulting closed-loop skill quality management system transforms failed or suboptimal agent executions into targeted skill improvements and validates each improvement by monitoring whether the Ralph Loop …

Defensive Publication — Email Gateway With Message-Identifier Threading For Consolidated Inbound And Outbound Agent Communications On A Dedicated Subdomain, Yahor Karpovich

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes an email gateway architecture for automated agents (including AI-based agents) that communicate with users by email on a dedicated subdomain, consolidating both inbound and outbound message handling in a single component to preserve correct conversational threading. The gateway assigns and retains a stable message identifier for each outbound message, mapped to its internal conversation, task, or record. For inbound messages, the gateway reconstructs the correct conversation by matching standard reference headers (such as In-Reply-To and References) against its stored identifiers, even where the inbound provider does not preserve application context. Where reference headers are absent, altered, or …

Defensive Publication — Automated Rebooking Savings Capture And Revenue-Share Settlement Through An Issuer Ledger, Yahor Karpovich

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a method for a corporate travel platform to capture, quantify, and settle monetary savings generated by automated re-shopping and rebooking of an existing travel reservation. The system computes realized savings as the deterministic difference between the original settled price and the new booked price of an equivalent reservation, net of change fees and non-equivalence adjustments. Savings are recognized only when the replacement reservation meets configured equivalence criteria (same property/route, comparable class, compatible dates and terms, and policy compliance). Recognized savings are apportioned between the client and platform operator according to a configured revenue-share arrangement, and the client's …

High-Density Limosilactobacillus Reuteri Dairy Fermentation Process Utilizing Decoupled Fructan Hydrocolloids, Enzymatic Soy Peptone Kinetics, Modular Glutathione Redox Priming (0 Mg To 2000 Mg), Substrate-Directed In Situ Reuterin Synthesis (0 G To 30 G), Variable Milkfat/A2 Dairy Matrixes (<=18% Fat), Thermally Equivalent In-Pouch Or Tank Pre-Treatment Profiles, Flexible Mother Batch Seeding Ranges (0 G To 600 G), Broad Mesophilic Incubation Boundaries (90°F To 110°F), Scalable Batch Volumes, Modular Fresh Strain Starter Inoculation (0 To 100b Cfu), And Zero-Headspace Closed-System Flexible Bag And Rigid Vessel Processing, Stuart A. Daniels

Defensive Publications Series

A high-density dairy fermentation protocol and composition for Limosilactobacillus reuteri LR08 are disclosed across liquid bovine dairy substrates ranging from skim milk to whole milk, A2 milk, and half-and-half (up to ~18% butterfat), as well as milk/heavy cream blends, scaled from small-batch home preparation (1 quart / 1 liter) up to industrial commercial bioreactor volumes. The method eliminates standard dairy fermentation rate bottlenecks, physical whey separation, oxidative stress, packaging inflation, equipment sterilization overhead, and airborne contamination by integrating modular biochemical and bioprocess mechanisms:

1. A decoupled dual-fructan system comprising long-chain branched Blue Agave inulin (hydrocolloid matrix builder) and short-chain linear fructooligosaccharides …