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Nano Zinc As A Source To Stimulate Calendula Officinalis Callus To Produce The Active Triterpenoid Glycoside, Abdulwadood S.M. Alsoufi, Suha Maher Abed, Sara Q. Suliaman, Anna Szakiel Mar 2026

Nano Zinc As A Source To Stimulate Calendula Officinalis Callus To Produce The Active Triterpenoid Glycoside, Abdulwadood S.M. Alsoufi, Suha Maher Abed, Sara Q. Suliaman, Anna Szakiel

Baghdad Science Journal

Plants can synthesize a large number of different active compounds and ingredients, which can be influenced under stress conditions. The plant in vitro culture technique is considered a suitable and useful method to propagate and protect the medicinal and herbal plants, and to extract active natural compounds. The main target of this work was to obtain callus of Calendula officinalis explants stimulated by Nano zinc, and then to extract the natural glycosides from callus in vitro culture and apply them against certain bacterial and fungal isolates. The explant of C. officinalis was grown on media containing a mix of hormones, …


Influence Of Beryllium Substitution On Vibrational And Electronic Properties Of Carbon Nano-Cone: Density Functional Theory, Rajaa K. Mohammad, Hussein M. L., Ammar S. Hameed, Luma M. Ahmed, Shurooq Sabah Abed Al-Abbas Mar 2026

Influence Of Beryllium Substitution On Vibrational And Electronic Properties Of Carbon Nano-Cone: Density Functional Theory, Rajaa K. Mohammad, Hussein M. L., Ammar S. Hameed, Luma M. Ahmed, Shurooq Sabah Abed Al-Abbas

Baghdad Science Journal

Density Functional Theory (DFT) was employed to investigate the effects of beryllium (Be) substitution on the vibrational and electronic properties of a single-wall carbon nano-cone. The study aims to clarify how Be incorporation modifies the structural stability and electronic characteristics of this nanostructure. Electronic parameters including ionization potential (I), electron affinity (Eea), Fermi energy (Ef), HOMO–LUMO energies, total energy (E), and band gap (Eg) were calculated. Infrared (IR) spectra, optimized geometries, electrostatic potential maps, and electron density distributions were also analyzed. The results indicate that Be substitution reduces the ionization potential while increasing the electron affinity. Incorporation of Be atoms …


Enhancing Cyber Hygiene Among Communities Through Experiential Cyber-Security Awareness Programs, Dr Atul Bamrara, Partha Roy, Vishwanath Gargote, Khandu Thungon Mar 2026

Enhancing Cyber Hygiene Among Communities Through Experiential Cyber-Security Awareness Programs, Dr Atul Bamrara, Partha Roy, Vishwanath Gargote, Khandu Thungon

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Human error remains the most frequently exploited vulnerability in the cyber-security ecosystem. Despite substantial investments in technical safeguards, cybercriminals increasingly rely on social engineering, misinformation, and emotionally manipulative tactics to compromise users. This study examines behavioral changes among participants who underwent structured cyber-security workshops addressing both conventional cyber hygiene practices and emerging digital threats. The training modules covered digital arrest scams, identity theft, sextortion, fake technical support fraud, fake social media profiles, online gaming related risks, and deep fake manipulation. The workshops were designed using interactive simulations, real world case studies, and hands on problem based exercises, with the explicit …


An Eternity Of Time: The Overlook And The Search For A Queer Haven, Christian Hunt Mar 2026

An Eternity Of Time: The Overlook And The Search For A Queer Haven, Christian Hunt

Best Integrated Writing

Hunt argues that The Shining critiques traditional patriarchal and heteronormative structures by portraying the Overlook Hotel as a space that exposes and resists the violence and repression tied to masculinity and queer identity. Through Jack Torrance’s psychological unraveling, the novel reveals how societal expectations of heterosexuality contribute to personal and familial destruction while suggesting the possibility of alternative, queer forms of existence beyond those constraints.


Tlr3 Mediated Type I Interferon Response In Mammalian Cell Defense Against Cryptosporidium Parvum Infection., Anjelica Matias Mar 2026

Tlr3 Mediated Type I Interferon Response In Mammalian Cell Defense Against Cryptosporidium Parvum Infection., Anjelica Matias

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Cryptosporidium parvum is a major cause of a diarrheal disease which affects many children in the USA as well as the rest of the world, yet the contribution of its double stranded RNA (dsRNA) viral symbiont, Cryspovirus (CSpV1) to host innate immunity remains unclear. This study investigated whether CSpV1 activates Toll Like Receptor 3 (TLR3) signaling pathways and downstream Interferon type I (IFN I) responses in mammalian intestinal epithelial cells. Confluent Human Ileocecal Colorectal Adenocarcinoma cells (HCT8) were exposed to CSpV1, and the expression levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Factor 3 (TRAF3), Nuclear Factor-𝜅-light chain enhancer of activated B-cells …


Usa V. Nicole Schuster Mar 2026

Usa V. Nicole Schuster

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Multivariate Gaussian Random Fields And Their Statistical Analysis, Yimin Xiao Mar 2026

Multivariate Gaussian Random Fields And Their Statistical Analysis, Yimin Xiao

Probability & Statistics Seminar

In this talk, we provide an overview of several classes of multivariate Gaussian random fields, including multivariate Matérn Gaussian fields and operator fractional Brownian motion, and vector-valued operator-scaling random fields. In particular, we characterize the dependence structures (via the coherence functions) among the coordinate processes and study their effects on estimation and prediction of multivariate Gaussian random fields. This talk is based on joint papers with Jeonghwa Lee, Guanyu Yang, Xiaochuan Yang, Yuzhen Zhou.


Understanding “Truth Of The Matter Asserted”, Frank Rosenblatt Mar 2026

Understanding “Truth Of The Matter Asserted”, Frank Rosenblatt

Journal Articles

Many people struggle to understand hearsay. It’s not their fault. The hearsay definition is confusing and unhelpful, especially its final phrase: that hearsay is an out-of-court statement1 offered to prove “the truth of the matter asserted” in the statement.2 What does “truth of the matter asserted” mean? The definition’s plain language isn’t much help. This paper shares the basic example that I have found to be most effective in my law school evidence classes to diagnose hearsay.


University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 23, 2026, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate. Mar 2026

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 23, 2026, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.


University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, March 23, 2026, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate. Mar 2026

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, March 23, 2026, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.


Antimicrobial Activity Of Sulbactam-Durlobactam Against Acinetobacter Baumannii-Calcoaceticus Complex Strains Causing Non-Respiratory And Non-Bloodstream Infections From The United States (2023–2025), Elizabeth Cyr, Jill Argotsinger, Eric T. Beck, Robin R. Chamberland, Andrew E. Clark, Anne R. Daniels, Rachael Liesman, Mark Fisher, Philip Gialanella, Jonathan Hand, Amanda T. Harrington, Romney M. Humphries, Holly Huse, Robert Hamilton-Seth, Julia D. Hankins, Wesley D. Kufel, Scott W. Riddell, Meera Mehta, Ryan Demkowicz, Brian Mochon, Hossein Salimnia, Ayesha Khan, Virginia M. Pierce, Raghava Potula, Tsigereda Tekle, Patricia J. Simmer, Robert J. Tibbetts, Christine Vu, Lilian M. Abbo, Octavio Martinez, Rebekah E. Dumm, Manohar B. Mutnal, Timothy C. Jenkins, Violeta Chávez, Paulette Pinargote, Jennifer Bowling, Erik Munson, Daniel V. Zurawski, David P. Nicolau, Tomefa E. Asempa, Acinetobacter Baumannii Complex National Biorepository (Acnbio) Study Group Mar 2026

Antimicrobial Activity Of Sulbactam-Durlobactam Against Acinetobacter Baumannii-Calcoaceticus Complex Strains Causing Non-Respiratory And Non-Bloodstream Infections From The United States (2023–2025), Elizabeth Cyr, Jill Argotsinger, Eric T. Beck, Robin R. Chamberland, Andrew E. Clark, Anne R. Daniels, Rachael Liesman, Mark Fisher, Philip Gialanella, Jonathan Hand, Amanda T. Harrington, Romney M. Humphries, Holly Huse, Robert Hamilton-Seth, Julia D. Hankins, Wesley D. Kufel, Scott W. Riddell, Meera Mehta, Ryan Demkowicz, Brian Mochon, Hossein Salimnia, Ayesha Khan, Virginia M. Pierce, Raghava Potula, Tsigereda Tekle, Patricia J. Simmer, Robert J. Tibbetts, Christine Vu, Lilian M. Abbo, Octavio Martinez, Rebekah E. Dumm, Manohar B. Mutnal, Timothy C. Jenkins, Violeta Chávez, Paulette Pinargote, Jennifer Bowling, Erik Munson, Daniel V. Zurawski, David P. Nicolau, Tomefa E. Asempa, Acinetobacter Baumannii Complex National Biorepository (Acnbio) Study Group

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

Acinetobacter baumannii most often causes pneumonia in critically ill patients. However, A. baumannii is also an important cause of a broader range of infections, including skin/wound and urinary tract infections. This study aims to evaluate the in vitro activity of sulbactam-durlobactam and comparator antibiotics, including meropenem and cefiderocol against A. baumannii-calcoaceticus complex isolates from non-respiratory and non-bloodstream sources. Samples included 285 A. baumannii-cal coaceticus complex isolates enriched for carbapenem resistance collected across 17 states in the United States (January 2023–May 2025). Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were conducted by manual broth microdilution and interpreted according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) …


Alcohol Drinking Sex-Dependently Regulates Interleukin-1 Pro-Inflammatory Signaling In The Prefrontal Cortex Of Mice And Rhesus Macaques, Andrea Liss, Clara Lowe, Mahum T. Siddiqi, Dhruba Podder, Marcis V. Scroger, Gianna Vessey, Kenna Martin, Noah M. Paperny, David M. Lam, Allison E. Martin, Jariel N. Bacar, Katie T. Vo, Amy Astefanous, Nolawit Belachew, Eghosa Idahor, April T. Davenport, James B. Daunais, William M. Hayes, Rita Cervera-Juanes, Tony D. Davis, Florence P. Varodayan Mar 2026

Alcohol Drinking Sex-Dependently Regulates Interleukin-1 Pro-Inflammatory Signaling In The Prefrontal Cortex Of Mice And Rhesus Macaques, Andrea Liss, Clara Lowe, Mahum T. Siddiqi, Dhruba Podder, Marcis V. Scroger, Gianna Vessey, Kenna Martin, Noah M. Paperny, David M. Lam, Allison E. Martin, Jariel N. Bacar, Katie T. Vo, Amy Astefanous, Nolawit Belachew, Eghosa Idahor, April T. Davenport, James B. Daunais, William M. Hayes, Rita Cervera-Juanes, Tony D. Davis, Florence P. Varodayan

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes executive dysfunction, leading to reduced treatment adherence, worse clinical outcomes, and relapse. Current medications do not address these symptoms. Targeting the neuroimmune interleukin-1 (IL-1) system has potential, but its mechanistic role in prefrontal cortex (PFC) dysfunction is unclear. Here we investigated how chronic alcohol consumption shifts IL-1 regulation of the rodent and non-human primate PFC. We found that alcohol drinking decreased reference memory and shifted the search strategy in mice of both sexes, and this deficit correlated with altered IL-1 receptor accessory protein (IL-1RAcP) mRNA levels in the medial PFC (mPFC) of male mice. Notably, …


Faculty Senate Xxx 2025-2026 - March 23, 2026 Agenda, Faculty Senate Mar 2026

Faculty Senate Xxx 2025-2026 - March 23, 2026 Agenda, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.


University Of New Hampshire 2025-2026 Faculty Senate Xxx - March 23, 2026 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate Mar 2026

University Of New Hampshire 2025-2026 Faculty Senate Xxx - March 23, 2026 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.


Beyond The Chart: Clinical Decisions That Protect Patients, Stephanie Bell Kelsey, Rhea May Brasi, Carlisa Caso, Tida Chitmongran, Kieaira Cooksey, Erika Ferrell, Jacqueline Franke, Aizel Joyce Garrido, Lidia Geberslassie, Laurie Gillmore, Theo Hipos, Mindi Johnson, Heimy Jun, Robin Kanaan, Jiahui Li, Alexis Mangubat, Katia Marcu, Sara Mccarthy, Adithya Nath, Brenda Orozco, Maria Papageorge, Elizabeth Ruckman, Debbie Salcido, Aleczandrea Schmelzle, Vivian Stark, Kara Traynor Mar 2026

Beyond The Chart: Clinical Decisions That Protect Patients, Stephanie Bell Kelsey, Rhea May Brasi, Carlisa Caso, Tida Chitmongran, Kieaira Cooksey, Erika Ferrell, Jacqueline Franke, Aizel Joyce Garrido, Lidia Geberslassie, Laurie Gillmore, Theo Hipos, Mindi Johnson, Heimy Jun, Robin Kanaan, Jiahui Li, Alexis Mangubat, Katia Marcu, Sara Mccarthy, Adithya Nath, Brenda Orozco, Maria Papageorge, Elizabeth Ruckman, Debbie Salcido, Aleczandrea Schmelzle, Vivian Stark, Kara Traynor

Nursing 711 Class Projects

The cases in this collection were written by graduate nursing students enrolled in the Master of Nursing program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing. Each author drew from their own clinical experience to illustrate how structured reasoning shapes patient care at the bedside and beyond. Their willingness to reflect honestly on moments of uncertainty, advocacy, and judgment — and to share those reflections with students who are still developing their own — is the foundation of this work. This collection exists because of their generosity.


Teaching Contracts: My Journey With Spellbook And Ai Pedagogy, Gregory M. Duhl Mar 2026

Teaching Contracts: My Journey With Spellbook And Ai Pedagogy, Gregory M. Duhl

William & Mary Law Review Online

I am integrating Spellbook, an AI tool for contract drafting and review, into my first-year law school Contracts course in spring 2026. Although Spellbook is highly effective, its educational value hinges on the pedagogical framework structured around it, a framework typically not licensed along with AI tools. In-house instructional design expertise can provide this framework, and the professor-instructional designer partnership offers one model for successful AI integration. Strong tools paired with robust instructional design yield learning experiences in which AI augments, rather than supplants, the cultivation of legal judgment and critical thinking. This collaborative approach among educators, instructional designers, and …


The Experience Of Using Ai In An Undergraduate Evidence-Based Practice And Nursing Research Course, Christa E. Hartch Mar 2026

The Experience Of Using Ai In An Undergraduate Evidence-Based Practice And Nursing Research Course, Christa E. Hartch

General Submissions: Academic Settings and Education-based Materials

As part of a university-wide, interdisciplinary initiative, faculty in our small, private liberal arts university have been engaged in a months-long Faculty Learning Community (FLC) exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Attending weekly online seminars throughout the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters presented by the Council of Independent Colleges, participating faculty, from undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs across disciplines were asked to implement the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) into course assignments. GAI is defined as any type of AI that uses deep learning models to generate or create new content (Bowen & Watson, 2024). A …


Psychology: Examining The Relationship Between Temperature Discrepancy And Reaction Speed, Jessica Berber, Yatri Patel, Yara Ali, Rileigh Schumacher Mar 2026

Psychology: Examining The Relationship Between Temperature Discrepancy And Reaction Speed, Jessica Berber, Yatri Patel, Yara Ali, Rileigh Schumacher

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Our study examines the interaction of temperature discrepancies and reaction speed in college students. Previous research suggests that temperature influences reaction time, with colder conditions generally slowing responses. However, comparatively little research has explored the effects of warmer temperatures on reaction speed. Therefore, the purpose of our study is to examine the relationship between temperature variation and reaction speed in college students. Participants will be recruited through word of mouth and the SONA pool. The SONA pool is used to recruit participants for studies, and they can sign up to fulfill course requirements or earn extra credit. In the Qualtrics …


Role Of Na⁺/K⁺-Atpase And Sodium–Calcium Exchanger In Digitoxin-Induced Cytotoxicity In Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells, Alyson Sotomayor Quispe, Marilyn Odom Phd Mar 2026

Role Of Na⁺/K⁺-Atpase And Sodium–Calcium Exchanger In Digitoxin-Induced Cytotoxicity In Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells, Alyson Sotomayor Quispe, Marilyn Odom Phd

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is characterized by the absence of estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors, limiting targeted treatment options. Digitoxin, a drug used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation through Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase inhibition, has demonstrated anticancer effects in TNBC cells, including apoptosis via the NF-κB pathway. This study investigates whether the Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase and sodium–calcium exchanger contribute to the mechanism of action of digitoxin in TNBC cells. We hypothesize that these transporters mediate digitoxin-induced cytotoxic effects. To test this, MDA-MB-468 cells were treated with digitoxin, and protein localization and expression were analyzed using immunofluorescence and Western blot. Digitoxin treatment resulted …


From Flat To Form- Intersecting Dart Design, Evin J. Baylis Jr Mar 2026

From Flat To Form- Intersecting Dart Design, Evin J. Baylis Jr

SPARK Symposium Presentations

The purpose of the garment project is to move waist dart of basic bodice block to create shoulder seam with gathers. By applying the slashing technique from the waist dart, the seam is transferred to the shoulder. This bodice design complimented with the gathered skirt adds a symmetrical balance to the back cowl neckline.


Assembly And Testing Of A De-202 Closed-Cycle Cryostat, Chris Maguire Mar 2026

Assembly And Testing Of A De-202 Closed-Cycle Cryostat, Chris Maguire

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Closed-cycle cryostats, such as the Advanced Research Systems DE-202 model are commonly used in laboratories as they provide long-term, low-cost, low-maintenance operation. We will outline the assembly, testing processes, and benchmarking experiments associated with the setup of this instrumental accessory. Further, a technical manual was written for future students and faculty in undergraduate research. Assembly involved constructing a custom frame, and integrating vacuum, water, gas, and electrical systems. Testing confirmed the system did not leak gas. Thermal response was recorded during cooling and heating phases to verify functionality; a base temperature of 7.5 K was achieved in 65 minutes, surpassing …


What's That Smell?: The Effects Of Odors On Visual Reaction Times, Daniel I. Telles Orellana, Lily Smith, Elle Thompson, Ezra Koenigsberg Mar 2026

What's That Smell?: The Effects Of Odors On Visual Reaction Times, Daniel I. Telles Orellana, Lily Smith, Elle Thompson, Ezra Koenigsberg

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Smell has long been known to be an advantageous evolutionary advantage to humans, aiding in threat detection as well as identifying potential sources of food (Brandt & Hubert, 2025). Furthermore, contemporary research additionally suggests that olfaction can regulate visual attention and help redirect cognitive and perceptual processes upon the identification of salient stimuli (Horberg et al., 2020). This indicates that both vision and olfaction can be involved in attentional capture under the correct circumstances (Fallon et al., 2020). This being said, the relationship between olfaction and maintaining visual attention is still widely unknown. The purpose of the present study is …


Bacteriophage Therapy For Antibiotic-Resistant Infections, Shiva Pariyar Mar 2026

Bacteriophage Therapy For Antibiotic-Resistant Infections, Shiva Pariyar

Best Integrated Writing

Pariyar examines bacteriophage therapy as a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating multidrug-resistant infections, highlighting its targeted mechanism, ability to disrupt biofilms, and synergy with antibiotics. While challenges such as regulation, immune response, and limited clinical trials remain, the study argues that advances in biotechnology and global collaboration position phage therapy as a future cornerstone in combating antimicrobial resistance.


Exploring The Impact Of Education On Cardiovascular Health In Women: Sex Disparities, Symptom Recognition And Attribution, And Preventive Measures, Sydney Totten Mar 2026

Exploring The Impact Of Education On Cardiovascular Health In Women: Sex Disparities, Symptom Recognition And Attribution, And Preventive Measures, Sydney Totten

Best Integrated Writing

Totten examines sex disparities in cardiovascular disease among women, emphasizing gaps in symptom recognition, treatment, and health education. Through a literature review and educational intervention, it demonstrates that targeted, nurse-led education can significantly improve women’s understanding of risk factors, symptoms, and disease management, ultimately supporting better health outcomes.


International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Lo V. Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp Mar 2026

International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Lo V. Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania


Usa V. Nicole Schuster Mar 2026

Usa V. Nicole Schuster

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Omar Folk V. Warden Schuylkill Fci Mar 2026

Omar Folk V. Warden Schuylkill Fci

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania


Usa V. Anthony Corish Mar 2026

Usa V. Anthony Corish

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania


Asiman Sadigov V. Attorney General United States Of America Mar 2026

Asiman Sadigov V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

Agency


Touch, Surprise, And Arousal: Heart Rate And Skin Conductance Responses To Texture., Kristie Stephens, Anna Supe, Zoe Blythe Mar 2026

Touch, Surprise, And Arousal: Heart Rate And Skin Conductance Responses To Texture., Kristie Stephens, Anna Supe, Zoe Blythe

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Previous research has shown that sensory experiences, especially touch, can impact physiological arousal, including changes in heart rate and skin conductance. Textures that are unfamiliar or unexpected may trigger a stronger autonomic response due to uncertainty. However, it is less understood about how different types of textures impact these physiological responses. This study aims to examine how different textures affect physiological responses in participants. Participants will place their hand into a divided box containing different textures while heart rate and skin conductance are recorded. We hypothesize that unexpected textures, such as a phantom hand, will lead to greater increases in …