An Examination Of The Effect On Health Protective Behaviour Of Diabetes And Obesity Awareness And Personal Characteristics In Adults: Structural Equation Modeling, Ayşe Soylu, Pinar Şahin

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: The World Health Organization has reported that obesity-related diabetes cases are increasing rapidly. The aim of this study was to examine the effect on health protective behaviour of diabetes and obesity awareness and personal characteristics in adults. Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 1241 participants. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Diabetes and Obesity Awareness Scale and Health Protective Behaviour Scale. Data analysis was performed with IBM SPSS vn.23 and IBM AMOS vn.24 software. STROBE was used in reporting. Results: Of the total participants, 45.4% had no diabete and obesity awareness and in …

Clinical Significance Of Ikbkb Mutations: A Focus On Ikbkb-Related Immunodeficiency, Alhomidi Almotiri

Saudi Medical Journal

Inhibitory kappa B kinase beta (IKBKB, IKK2, or IKKβ ) acts as an activator of the nuclear factor (NF)-κ B signaling cascade that is involved in regulating normal physiological processes and is dysregulated in several pathological processes including immunological disorders. Mutations in IKBKB have been found to cause immune deficiency syndromes. Inherited loss-of-function mutations in IKBKB lead to severe or lethal immune deficiency. In this review, the clinical significance of IKBKB mutations will be reviewed in the context of immune deficiency syndromes. All published clinical cases of IKBKB mutations relevant to immune deficiency, either caused by loss- or gain-of-function mutations …

Brief Geriatric Assessment (Bga): An Evidence-Based Tool For Improving Care Of Older Adults, Assim M. Alabdulkader

Saudi Medical Journal

The Brief Geriatric Assessment is an approach for rapidly identifying high-risk older adults and guiding timely interventions in busy clinical settings. Unlike the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, albeit the gold standard, which is resource-intensive, the Brief Geriatric Assessment offers a scalable alternative by using validated, time-efficient tools to screen for common geriatric syndromes. This narrative state-of-the-art review synthesizes the evidence and best practices regarding the concept, structure, and clinical application of the Brief Geriatric Assessment. It compares the Brief Geriatric Assessment and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment from theoretical and practical perspectives and outlines how the former can be integrated into healthcare settings, …

Sleep Disorder Phenotypes And The Risk Of Incident Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis With Mendelian Randomization Validation, Fang Yan, Lihua Fan, Yunhu Chen

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To quantify how specific sleep-disorder phenotypes are related to incident heart failure (HF) using a meta-analysis of cohort data and to probe causal relevance via 2-sample Mendelian randomization (MR). Methods: Fourteen cohorts comprised of participants without HF at baseline were pooled (49,501 exposed; 337,317 controls). A random effects meta-analysis produced pooled hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). A bidirectional two-sample MR was used to evaluate the causal effects of sleep phenotypes on HF. Results: Overall, sleep disorders were linked to a higher incidence of HF (pooled HR 1.46; 95% CI 1.30–1.63; pp < 0.001), whereas insomnia was not independently associated with HF (pooled HR 1.11; 95% CI 0.75–1.62; p = 0.609). The …

Beberapa Pemikiran Tentang Hak Milik Dalam Sistem Hukum Kita (Khusus Tentang Hak Milik Atas Tanah), Abdurrahman S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Sekitar Penyanderaan Dalam Hukum Pajak, Muchtar Rosyidi, S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Hukum Laut Dan Undang-Undang Perikanan, Prof. Frans E. Likadja, S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Beberapa Aspek Hukum Perdata Internasional Dalam Perjanjian Lisensi Pesawat, Hendarmin, S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Penerbangan Dan Angkutan Udara Di Indonesia Dan Pengaturannya, E. Suherman S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Industrial-Grade Hardening Of J-Groove Plasma Systems: Enhancing Durability And Environmental Resilience For V8.5 Commercial Deployment, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes GCI Invention #18 v8.4, an adaptive helical groove geometry (“J‑Groove Forced Shedding”) designed to significantly increase the aerodynamic lift coefficient and broadband lock‑in range of vortex‑induced vibration (VIV) energy harvesters. The invention introduces a variable‑pitch J‑profile, plasma‑infused groove walls, and embedded fiber‑optic strain gauges to enable real‑time resonance tuning. The system increases vortex energy extraction by up to 40%, expands lock‑in from 3–25 mph, and provides a durable, manufacturable solution using PCB‑etched electrodes and fractal‑morphology triboelectric surfaces. This disclosure establishes prior art for adaptive forced‑shedding geometries used in bladeless wind harvesters, structural …

Premature Narrative Closure And Drift In Recursive Multi-Agent Reasoning Systems, Thom Pham

Defensive Publications Series

While experimenting with recursive reasoning systems composed of multiple agents exchanging intermediate beliefs, a recurring structural behavior was observed. Even when outputs remained syntactically valid and deterministic decoding was used, belief reinforcement cycles sometimes produced premature narrative closure before any explicit error appeared. Once such closure occurred, later perturbations could propagate and amplify through the recursive interaction loop. This note describes the phenomenon and proposes a simple stability principle governing epistemic authority in recursive reasoning systems.

Addendum No. 5: Fog Integration, Vesa Olavi Lius

Defensive Publications Series

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Addendum 4 analysed ALLFROMAIR® system performance under clear-sky conditions using passive radiative cooling. A critical operational extension is fog — a phenomenon occurring several hours per day across a wide range of climates, including coastal deserts. During fog periods, the wire-forest electrode structure already present in the system functions directly as a high-efficiency fog collector, while the DEP field actively directs droplets toward the electrode surface and vibration-desorption ensures continuous drainage.

Calculations show that ALLFROMAIR® v2 achieves 0.26–0.97 L/m²/h during fog periods (Q = η × LWC_median × v × 3.6, η = 0.72), compared with 0.07–0.35 L/m²/h for …

Addendum No. 4: Radiative Hybrid Cooling, Vesa Olavi Lius

Defensive Publications Series

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This addendum introduces a critical architectural extension of the ALLFROMAIR® system: the integration of passive radiative cooling directly into the electrode structure. Analysis of the original wire-forest configuration demonstrated that the Modified Kelvin-Thomson (MKT) effect at operational field strengths (E ≈ 1.67 MV/m) produces a vapour-pressure reduction of approximately 0.0007% — insufficient as the sole condensation driving force in sub-saturated air. The solution presented here is to supply a temperature gradient through passive infrared radiative cooling of the electrode surface, requiring no moving parts and consuming no electrical energy.

Calculations demonstrate that a SiO₂/HfO₂ selective radiative coating on an …

The Sanitized Block: Recycled‑Polymer Gyroid‑Lattice Composite For Modular Structural And Energy‑Integrated Infrastructure, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes GCI #12, the Sanitized Block (v2.1), a high‑density recycled‑polymer composite engineered for modular construction and integrated energy systems. The block is produced from a blend of recycled HDPE, PP, and PET fibers, stabilized with titanium dioxide and bonded with a bio‑based resin. A gyroid‑lattice internal structure provides high strength‑to‑weight performance, passive airflow channels, and internal routing for wiring or fluid systems. External J‑Groove interlocks allow mortar‑less assembly of load‑bearing structures. The Sanitized Block serves as the structural foundation for the GCI Omni‑Vortex Kinetic Stack (Invention #11), integrates with Arachne v8.7 Smart‑Skin, and is monitored by APR AI …

Omni‑Vortex Kinetic Stack: Non‑Rotational Atmospheric Energy Harvester Using Gyroid‑Lattice Core And Helical Vortex‑Induction Geometry, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes GCI #11, the Omni‑Vortex Kinetic Stack, a non‑rotational atmospheric energy harvester designed for long‑duration operation in remote or resource‑limited environments. The system replaces traditional turbine blades with a resonant vertical mast that uses controlled vortex shedding to induce mechanical oscillation. A gyroid‑lattice structural core provides high strength‑to‑weight performance and passive thermal airflow. Electrical energy is produced through linear electromagnetic generators positioned at structural anti‑nodes. Aerodynamic stabilization is achieved through adaptive boundary‑control tabs. The system integrates with Arachne v8.7 Smart‑Skin for multi‑modal harvesting and with APR AI (Invention #44) for resonance control and structural protection. This disclosure defines …

Apr Ai: Adaptive Power Resonance Logic Engine For Hybrid Energy Systems Using Vortex‑Induced Oscillation And Multi‑Modal Smart‑Skin Telemetry, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes Invention #44, the APR AI (Adaptive Power Resonance) logic engine. APR AI is a low‑latency control system designed to coordinate hybrid energy harvesting across mechanical, triboelectric, thermoelectric, and kinetic subsystems. It operates as the central intelligence for the GCI Vortex Spine architecture, integrating data from Arachne v8.7 Smart‑Skin and the GCI Kinetic Stack (Invention #11). APR AI uses a Resonance‑Lock Algorithm to maintain optimal phase alignment between mechanical oscillation and electromagnetic generation, enabling efficient power capture at low wind speeds while protecting structural integrity during high‑stress events. This disclosure defines the control logic, safety states, electrical architecture, …

Walking The Ancient Path: Theology Course Prepares Students For Camino De Santiago, Elisabeth Watson

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

UD's annual Camino de Santiago program includes a spring course to prepare students for the physical and spiritual trek across Spain.

Polypeptide Sequence Effects On Virus Thermostability In Complex Coacervate Formulations, Pratik U. Joshi, Claire Decker, Arvind Sathyavageeswaran, Xianci Zeng, Hong Liu, Milad Kheirvari, Ebenezer Tumban, Lynn M. Manchester, Idris Tohidian, Eduardo Barbieri, Sarah L. Perry, Caryn Heldt

Michigan Tech Research Data

Current vaccine formulations heavily rely on cold chains to avoid
degradation during transportation and storage. Vaccines typically degrade
when exposure to temperature outside of 2 – 8°C range, leading to waste and
logistical challenges, particularly in rural areas. This study investigates
the ability of poly(lysine)- and poly(glutamate)-based peptide coacervates
to improve the thermal stability of porcine parvovirus (PPV), a model
non-enveloped viral vaccine. We hypothesized that both the length and
specific amino acid sequence of the peptides forming the coacervates would
influence the stability of PPV. Long polypeptides (400–800 mers) provided
significant protection, slowing PPV inactivation at 60°C for up …

A General Predictive And Conceptual Model For Repulsive Electronic States In Valence Ionized Molecules, Luka Dockx, Bálint Sztáray, Anthony Dutoi

College of the Pacific Faculty Articles

Valence photoionization generates photoions with excess internal energy, often resulting in statistical dissociation, well described by RRKM theory. Yet, numerous small photoions with electronegative substituents (e.g., F, Cl, Br, OH) have been shown to exhibit nonstatistical behavior, undergoing direct dissociation from repulsive electronic states to yield radicals such as F• or OH•, along with their corresponding fragment ions. Here, we present a general, predictive model that rationalizes this mechanism and extends it to molecules bearing electronegative substituents capable of forming 2P (F•, Cl•, Br•) or 2Π (OH•, SH•, N3•, NCO•) radicals. Nonstatistical dissociation arises from ionization of p- or π-localized …

Improving Immigrant Families Health: Screening For Adverse Childhood Experiences, Felicia Vanessa Zimmerman

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Objective: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health conditions and linked to chronic health conditions among adults who have experienced trauma or toxic stress. ACEs are associated with severe health and social difficulties among children and adults, such as low productivity, mental health, substance abuse, chronic diseases, and short life expectancy. One in four children in the U.S. between the ages of 12 and 17 has at least experienced two or more ACEs. ACEs are more prevalent among underserved and ethnic minority groups. Immigrant children are affected more than non-immigrants; 42% of Hispanic children have higher …

Παράδοσις: A Comparative Analysis Of Paul And Oneness Pentecostals, John Calvin Carroll

Masters Theses

Tradition is an inescapable element of institutional life, including religious institutions. Traditions inevitably emerge whether in churches, corporations, families, or nations. Within the Christian faith, the critical issue is not the presence of tradition, but the authority and function ascribed to it. This study concerns itself with the role of tradition in both individual and communal expressions of Christianity. Traditions can foster cohesion and identity within Christian communities. However, their specific forms often vary across cultural contexts—for instance, between churches in North America and other continents worldwide. Traditions about men’s and women’s modesty may take on different forms between North …

J\'Amy Kluender V. United States Liability Insurance Co Inc

2026 Decisions

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Incivility, The Impact, And The Ability To Overcome, Angela K. Gilbreth

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Incivility is a notorious issue in the nursing profession and has negative consequences for both nurses and patients. Research exists regarding the positive effects of implemented healthy work environment (HWE) initiatives on nurse satisfaction; however, research has not been expanded to evaluate the effect HWE initiatives have on incivility. The purpose of this project is to implement a HWE initiative at a community hospital to mitigate and prevent incivility. The implemented HWE initiative has the potential to positively influence nursing practice and patient outcomes.

Methodology: Selected floors experiencing significant change at a 144-bed community hospital were analyzed to determine the …

The Degree Of Nondensifiability In Hausdorff Locally Convex Topological Vector Spaces And Applications, Gonzalo Garcia

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

The so called degree of nondensifiability, DND, has been studied in Banach spaces through several studies, and some fixed point results using the DND have been proved. In the present paper, we extend the concept of DND to a Hausdorff locally convex topological vector space (LCTVS). Its main properties, as well as the differences between the DND in Banach spaces and the DND in a LCTVS, are analyzed. Furthermore, under suitable conditions, we provide some fixed point results in a LCTVS by using the DND, and as an application, we prove the existence of solutions of certain Volterra integral equations.

Existence Of Positive Periodic Solutions For A First-Order Semilinear Functional Differential Equation With An Iterative Source Term, Ahlème Bouakkaz, Rabah Khemis

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we will establish the existence of positive periodic solutions for a class of first order iterative functional differential equations by using a powerful and effective technique based on the Krasnoselskii fixed point theorem together with some useful properties of a Green's function. The obtained results that complement some previous works, are illustrated with an example.

Simplicity In Le-Semigroups Via Partitions Of Full Words, And Its Applications To Regularity Conditions Induced By Linear Inequalities, Nareupanat Lekkoksung

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

The concept of simplicity in le-semigroups has been used to characterize the coincidence of ideal elements and to study Khayopulu–Green’s relations. Several types of simplicities are known, including two-sided simplicity, left simplicity, right simplicity, bisimplicity, quasisimplicity, and biinterior simplicity. A natural question arises: are there further notions of simplicity for le-semigroups? If so, how are they related? By employing the notion of partition ideal elements, we observe that several potential simplicities have not yet been explored. In this paper, we introduce new forms of simplicity in le-semigroups defined via partitions of full words, and we investigate the …

On The Semigroups Of Order-Preserving And Orientation-Preserving Full Contraction Mappings On A Finite Chain, Gonca Ayik, Hayrullah Ayik

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Let OPCT_n (OCT_n) denote the semigroup consisting of all orientation-preserving (order-preserving) full contraction mappings on the finite chain X_n = {1 < ··· < n}, and let OPDCT_n (ODCT_n) denote the subsemigroup of OPCT_n (OCT_n) consisting of all order-decreasing transformations. The purpose of this paper is to determine the cardinalities of OPCT_n, OPDCT_n, N(ODCT_n), and N(OPDCT_n), and to identify generating sets of minimal size, thereby determining their ranks. Moreover, the number of idempotents of OPDCT_n is determined.

A Geometric Property Characterizing The 3d-Generalized Clothoids, Pascual Lucas, José-Antonio Ortega-Yagües

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we study 3D-generalized clothoids, defined as curves for which there exists another distinct curve, with proportional arclength parameter, such that the Darboux lines of both curves at corresponding points are the same. We prove that these curves are those for which the ratio of torsion and curvature τ/κ is a linear rational function of the arclength. We also show that any 3D-generalized clothoid can be constructed from a rectifying curve, which is of constant curvature in the case of a 3D-clothoid.

Multiplicative Lorentz Matrix Multiplication And The Motion On Multiplicative Lorentz Plane, Osman Keçi̇li̇oğlu, İlayda Durmaz, Hali̇t Gündoğan

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we define the multiplicative determinant for general n×n matrices, extending previous studies that were limited to lower-dimensional cases. Additionally, we introduce a novel matrix multiplication operation based on the multiplicative Lorentz inner product and conduct a thorough investigation of its algebraic properties. Furthermore, we explore rotational and reflectional transformations in the two-dimensional multiplicative Lorentz space L^*₂, supported by illustrative examples of these geometric motions.

Investigation Of The Behavior Of Biparametric Potentials Associated With The Laplace-Bessel Differential Operator In Weighted Lebesgue Spaces, Çağla Seki̇n

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this article, we investigate the mapping properties of potential-type operators of the form J^α_β = (E + (−Δ_ν)^β/2)^−α/β, (β, α > 0), where Δ_ν is the Laplace-Bessel differential operator. We establish norm inequalities that describe the boundedness of the operator J^α_β from L_p,ν to L_q,ν under suitable conditions on α, β, p and q. The results extend and unify the known estimates for classical potential operators. In particular, the cases β = 1 and β = 2 correspond to the modified Flett and Bessel potentials, respectively.