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Research On System And Application Framework Of Tactical Wargaming Simulation Driven By Ai4s, Dayong Liu, Qisheng Guo, Zhiming Dong, Xuehuan Qiu, Zhuoli Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Tactical wargaming simulation, as a crucial tool for combat analysis, simulation training, and equipment demonstration and test, has become a significant means for generating combat effectiveness. Integrating AI into simulation not only enhances simulation efficiency but also diminishes reliance on humans. To assist professionals engaged in tactical wargaming simulation in mastering AI application methods, fostering a systematic mindset, and understanding evolving trends, this paper provided a concise overview of the principles behind AI for science (AI4S). Subsequently, it conducted an analysis of AI4S's application effectiveness in tactical wargaming simulation, established an AI4S-driven wargaming simulation system, and elucidated its composition, …

Knowledge Closed-Loop Driving-Based Intelligent Game Confrontation Simulation, Quan Liu, Yu Wang, Linyue Liu, Hao Chen, Jian Huang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For human-machine intelligence integration and collaborative intelligence enhancement, a “knowledge-model-data-knowledge” closed-loop paradigm for combat simulation is proposed to guide the design of a DRL-based game confrontation simulation architecture. By building a combat priori knowledge-guided DRL agent model, mining and analyzing the time series data of agent interactions generated during simulations, and extracting combat posterior knowledge that expands the cognition boundaries of commanders, the knowledge closed-loop driving mechanism for intelligent combat simulations is achieved. The experimental results indicate that the proposed mechanism can effectively endow the combat simulation system with intelligence growth capabilities, providing valuable reference for the deepening …

Management Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Review, Chetan Jeurkar, Lana King, David Baek, Lindsay Wilde, Gina Keiffer, Margaret Kasner

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous hematologic malignancy with historically poor outcomes, particularly among older adults and patients harboring high-risk molecular features. Advances in genomic profiling have enabled the development of targeted therapies, reshaping treatment algorithms beyond conventional cytarabine-anthracycline induction and hypomethylating agent-based regimens. This review summarizes current evidence and emerging therapeutic strategies across four evolving areas: menin inhibition, FLT3 inhibition, IDH inhibition and treatment approaches for TP53-mutated AML. Methods: We reviewed published clinical trials, preclinical studies, and ongoing clinical trials evaluating targeted therapies in AML. Emphasis was placed on agents with regulatory approval or substantial clinical development, …

When And Why Students Participate In Class, Liz Norell

Events

Instructors often expect students to engage in classroom activities or discussions, but in recent years we’ve heard many instructors say this is harder than ever. In this session, we’ll share reflections from UM students about when and why they participate in class, particularly in discussions. Hear how students perceive speaking up in class and what kinds of instructional moves can make student engagement less stressful. We’ll also hear from instructors about what they’ve done to encourage greater student participation in discussions.

A Positive Roi, Healthy Workforce, And Increased Retention Through Transition To Practice, Jamie Emery, Emily Calabro, Heather Coleman, Robin Peterson

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background and Purpose: In 2023, 32.8% of all newly hired RNs leave within the first year, constituting more than a quarter of all RN separations. The average turnover cost for a bedside RN surpasses $52K, and each percentage shift in RN turnover will result in an extra cost/savings of approximately $380K annually for the average hospital. Further, the current national RN vacancy rate stands at a critical 15.7%.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has called for a greater focus on recruiting and retaining nurses through residency or fellowship programs that transition nurses into new practice settings using evidence-based criteria.

In …

Enhancing The Professional Well-Being Of Us Nurses Through Healthy Nutrition, Emily Daly Matthews, Emma Kurnat-Thoma

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Poor diet is the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. due to the direct relationship with diet-related chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) which disproportionally affects underserved communities and exacerbates U.S. health disparities. ^1,2,3 The U.S greatly needs effective, evidence-based policy solutions to significantly improve nutrition and foster an equitable and sustainable food system to improve health and reduce diet related chronic disease.⁴ Approximately half of nurses in the United States have poor diet according to a 2018 systematic review.⁵ Healthy nutrition policy solutions should be implemented in the nursing workplace to …

Resource-Efficient Continuous Learning Framework For Edge Real-Time Video Analytics, Shuxia Wu, Junjie Zhang, Delong Chen, Zheyi Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: By deploying lightweight models at the network edge, edge systems can provide services of real-time video analytics. However, due to the data drift caused by the discrepancy between model training and actual deployment, it is challenging to construct lightweight models that match real-world environments. To address this challenge, a resource-efficient continuous learning framework for edge real-time video analytics (CL4VA) was proposed. A region of interest-granularity predictor for accuracy degradation was introduced to efficiently select key samples from real-time video streams. A two-layer mixed sample pool was constructed to adaptively trigger the model's continuous learning and avoid the issue of …

Reinforcement Learning Based Method For Uav Team Orienteering Optimization Under Multi-Constraint Condition, Can Yang, Kai Chen, Feng Zhu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Traditional optimization methods struggle with efficiency, while reinforcement learning approaches often yield low solution quality and high training costs. In response, this paper proposes an attention mechanism-based reinforcement learning method. A dynamic attention strategy network with multi-information fusion is designed to improve solution quality. A visibility-graph approach is employed to simplify threat zone constraints and speed up convergence, and a decoding sequence reordering mechanism is introduced for further performance optimization of the solution. The simulation results show that the method generates high-quality solutions within milliseconds, achieving total rewards that approach or even surpass those obtained by traditional solvers …

Strike Strategy Planning Method Of Unmanned Ground Vehicles Based On Improved Ppo Algorithm, Bingkun Wang, Yue Wang, Mei Yang, Pengnian Zhang, Bohao Fan, Jie Tang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An improved PPO algorithm based on the hybrid action space and gated recurrent unit (GRU) is proposed to address the limitations of predefined strike rules in maximizing the hitting accuracy of unmanned ground vehicles and the difficult coupling and optimization of continuous motion planning and discrete strike decision-making. The environmental model and target model are built for the process of unmanned ground vehicles' strike missions, coupled with a three-layer model for unmanned ground vehicles that fuses kinematic constraints, situational awareness, and dynamic decision-making. Two distinct policy networks are employed, including the continuous motion planning network for path planning, and …

Intelligent Decision-Making Method In Imbalanced Air Combat Based On Asymmetric Self-Play, Wei Zheng, Jiahao Tang, Xiaoping Xiong, Xin Fan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To solve the problem of strategy convergence caused by role homogenization in traditional self-play for imbalanced air combat, an intelligent decision-making method based on asymmetric selfplay was proposed. This method decoupled tactics from control by employing a hierarchical reinforcement learning framework and designed differentiated reward functions for advantaged and disadvantaged sides. Bidirectional independent policy pools were constructed to promote the co-evolution of strategies. The proximal policy optimization algorithm was utilized to train the model. Experiments in 1v1 weapon-imbalanced and 2v1 numerically-imbalanced scenarios demonstrate that compared to symmetric self-play, the proposed method increases the kill rate of the advantaged …

Agent-Based Pathfinding Method For Indoor Fire Emergency Evacuation, Ao Tian, Jianqin Zhang, Zheng Wen, Chaonan Hu, Hong Zhao, Bo Shen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To improve emergency evacuation efficiency and reduce casualties in dynamic fire scenarios, a real-time path re-planning method based on agents and dynamic A* algorithm framework is proposed. The behavior and actions of the agent is modeled. A reward function is designed, and an agent-based evacuation framework is constructed. Based on fire simulation data, a dynamic cost network involving parameters such as thermal radiation, smoke visibility, and CO concentration is constructed to achieve spatiotemporally continuous modeling of fire environments. By optimizing the composite cost function through dynamic weight allocation, combined with an improved heuristic function and dynamic search mechanism, local …

Obesity And The Gut Microbiota In The Middle East: A Cross-Cultural Study Of Lebanese And Emirati Adults, M. Ali Ahmad, M. Abou-Samra, E. Blaak, M. Karavetian, C. Ayoub Moubareck, K. Venema

All Works

Obesity is a growing public health concern in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, yet limited research has explored how gut microbiota varies between Arab populations. This study compared the gut microbiota composition and diversity of Emirati and Lebanese adults with obesity and assessed the role of age and nationality in shaping microbial variation. A total of 43 Emirati and 30 Lebanese individuals with obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2) were recruited. Participants provided anthropometric and biochemical data, dietary records, and stool samples for 16S rRNA sequencing. The analysis revealed significantly higher BMI, weight, and fat mass …

Symmetric Orthogonalization And Probabilistic Weights In Resource Quantification, Gökhan Torun

Turkish Journal of Physics

Transforming nonorthogonal bases into orthogonal ones often compromises essential properties or physical meaning in quantum systems. Here, we demonstrate that Löwdin symmetric orthogonalization (LSO) outperforms the widely used Gram–Schmidt orthogonalization (GSO) in characterizing and quantifying quantum resources, with particular emphasis on coherence and superposition. We employ LSO both to construct an orthogonal basis from a nonorthogonal one and to obtain a nonorthogonal basis from an orthogonal set, thereby mitigating ambiguity related to the basis choice in defining quantum coherence. Unlike GSO, which depends on the ordering of input states, LSO applies a symmetric transformation that treats all vectors equally and …

Optical Textures Of A Uniform Liquid Crystal Lattice: Monte Carlo Simulations With Newton Colors And Mueller Matrix Analysis, Yakup Emül

Turkish Journal of Physics

The optical textures of a uniform liquid crystal (LC) molecule lattice structure were explored through Monte Carlo (MC) simulations, combined with Mueller matrix (MM) formalism and Newton’s color theory. These simulations utilized a Lebwohl-Lasher (LL) type interacting LC lattice under periodic boundary conditions, generating ensemble-averaged configurations at two temperature regimes (kBT = 0.9 and 1.2), corresponding respectively to nematic and isotropic states. These configurations were then incorporated into the MM framework to evaluate the polarization states of transmitted light. To visually interpret the resulting interference phenomena, we propose a new visualization method based on a modern interpretation of Newton’s color …

The Generalized Ramsey Number R(Kn,N, C2k, 3), Patrick Bennett

Combinatorics Seminar

The generalized Ramsey number r(G, H, q) is the minimum number of colors needed to edge-color the graph G so that every subgraph isomorphic to H receives at least q colors. In this talk we discuss

r(K_n,n, C_2k, 3). For the case k = 2, this Ramsey number was determined to be asymptotically 2n/3 by Axenovich, Furedi and Mubayi (lower bound) and Joos and Mubayi (upper bound). We prove new upper and lower bounds for all k ≥ 3, and determine r(K_n,n, …

965 Fifth Ave. Owners, Inc. V. Nestor

All Decisions

The Appellate Term affirmed the Civil Court's denial of the tenant's motion to vacate a default final judgment, which had awarded the landlord possession and over $800,000 for nonpayment of cooperative apartment maintenance arrears. The tenant failed to demonstrate a meritorious defense, as the warranty of habitability defense was unavailable to a non-resident. Other claims regarding alteration applications or plumbing fixture removal were found unavailing. The court determined the lower court's denial of the motion was a provident exercise of discretion, thus upholding the default judgment.

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 02.16.26, Notre Dame Law School

NDLS Communicator

The Latest News

• Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic assists in formation of new Christian school in South Bend
• Mark Rienzi Discusses Religious Liberty and the Roberts Court

Alumni News

• Where Law Led to Love: ND Law’s Class of 2008

Faculty Briefs

• Nicole Stelle Garnett
• Francisco Urbina
• Diane Desierto
• Mary Ellen O'Connell
• Patrick Corrigan
• Paul Miller
• Emily Bremer

Events

• Law & Technology Seminar: Frank Pasquale, Cornell Law School and Cornell Tech
• Law & Economics Workshop: Yehonatan Givati, Hebrew University
• Faculty Colloquium - Patrick Corrigan: The Crisis of Confidential Supervisory Information
• Faculty and Staff Birthday Celebration!
• Ash Wednesday Masses
• Bruen …

Illinois State University Founding Celebration Old Main Bell Ringing And Awards Ceremony Program, February 19, 2026, Illinois State University

Founding Celebration Programs

Program for annual event celebrating the founding of Illinois State Normal University on February 18, 1857. This program was initially made available as a Foleon website. An Internet Archive capture of the site is available at https://web.archive.org/web/20261007170256/https://illinoisstateuniversity.foleon.com/founding-celebration/microsite-copy-1/. A PDF copy of the program's text and images is also available to download from this page.

Cougar Insider Vol. 1 Iss. 2, University Of Minnesota Morris. Chancellor's Office

Cougar Insider

A message from Michael C. Rodriguez, Chancellor -- 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification -- Holst Receives All-University Advising Award -- Alumni Receive UMN Extension Awards -- Briggs Library HEAPR Investment -- Department Feature: Admissions -- What's Ahead -- Upcoming Events

John Hersey High School Symphonic Band And Isu Wind Symphony: Februar 18, 2026, Spencer Hile, Anthony C. Marinello Iii, Wesley Anderson

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-seventh program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

February 18, 2026

Wednesday Evening

7:00 p.m.

The Impact Of Face Masks On Social Perception Is Age-Dependent, Farid Pazhoohi, Maryam Rostami-Aghoui, Sepide Pazhouhi, Keina Aoki, Alan Kingstone

School of Psychology

Human faces are critical for social communication, enabling individuals to make rapid judgments about traits like trustworthiness and competence. Previous research suggests that face masks can enhance perceptions of trustworthiness and, to a lesser extent, competence, although findings on competence are more variable and context-dependent. Additionally, age-related facial cues influence social judgments, with older and younger faces being evaluated differently. This research examined the impact of face masks on perceptions of trustworthiness and competence across two age groups: young adults (Study 1) and old adults (Study 2). Study 1 revealed that face masks increased perceptions of trustworthiness and competence for …

Shedding Light On Space Weather Events On Earth’S Nightside, Rebecca Irelan

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Human Trafficking In Central Asia: A Product Of Its Environment, Matt V. Tenberg

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Human trafficking is a complex puzzle when considering all the effort it takes to traffick another person. Many often wonder how one gets trafficked, and what is the appropriate response to human trafficking? A couple of answers can be found when analyzing Central Asia’s ongoing crisis of human trafficking into its territory. Central Asian countries have historically been combating human trafficking after the fall of the Soviet Union. However, after analyzing the laws and methods in place, it is clear that the countries are not succeeding in eliminating this problem. The countries of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are grounds for …

Food Councils And Federal Committees: Community Responses To Inaction On Food Insecurity By Government, Kevin O'Connell, Liam R. Rupprecht

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Food insecurity is a devastating force in the United States, as shown by its destructive impact on vulnerable groups like children, racial minorities, and those in poverty. Non-white urban communities of color especially have significantly higher rates of household food insecurity due to systemic racism in American food systems. Despite the prevalence of these factors, they are consistently overlooked by public and private forces. Federal efforts have failed to resolve the issue, leaving it to local “food council” organizations that attempt to help through advocacy and charity. These groups face a difficult task: how can they work to mitigate food …

Stuck Behind Bars: How Neglect Of The Mental Health Epidemic In U.S. Correctional Facilities Fuels Recidivism, Alayna Bhatti

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

The nation is failing to protect the rights of all citizens. Various studies and sources of academic research show that health services in U.S. prisons fall far below the standards for health services on the ‘outside world’. Legal scholar Joshua Price highlights how mentally ill inmates are victims of the U.S. criminal justice system. “A set of institutions disavowed responsibility, leading to conditions where their own demons got the better of them, with awful consequences. Did these institutions, or the people in them, love justice?” (Price, 501) How is justice really served when these inmates are destined to be trapped …

Teaching Undergraduate Human Rights Research Through The Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences, Alexandra Moore

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

A note from guest editor, Alexandra Moore.

Watching The Watchers: Redefining Privacy And Human Rights In Correctional Surveillance, Ianna H. Choi

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Incarcerated individuals exist in a space where security and privacy constantly clash. This study examines how surveillance technologies—biometric monitoring, video surveillance, and electronic tracking—in correctional settings impact the privacy rights of those incarcerated. Through a review of peer-reviewed literature, and insights from informal conversations with incarcerated individuals at Broome County Jail, this research examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of surveillance in carceral facilities, focusing on how constant monitoring impacts privacy, relationships, and mental well-being. Expanding beyond jails, the study considers surveillance in state and federal prisons, evaluating its implications under the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and …

Incarcerated Youths In Canada And The United States: A Comparative Analysis, Grace A. Mastrangelo

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Are children, who commit adult crimes, deserving of adult punishments? According to the United Nations, not if it harms their well-being. Article 3 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) adopted by the United Nations in November 1989, states that 1) the best interests of the child should be the primary consideration of all state actions involving children, 2) governments must allot children the protection and care necessary for their well-being, and 3) governmental institutions, services, and facilities that deal with children must uphold adequate standards for the safety, health, and supervision of children. The CRC is …

Documents From The February 18, 2026 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana--Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Fostering An Inclusive Culture Of Belonging For Internationally Educated Nurses, Kate Williams, Marlene Porter

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Purpose: The intent of the Ambassador program is to foster an inclusive culture of belonging for internationally educated nurses (IEN) to aid in their acculturation to the organization and community.

Relevance/Significance: COVID 19 exacerbated the already stressed nursing workforce. Recruitment of IENs is a strategy to supplement the nursing workforce. There has been a 26% increase of IEN transitioning to US practice in a single year. Culture shock is a challenge that IENs may experience during their transition. Support provided from an Ambassador to an IEN during their transition is a strategy to assist with their acculturation potentially minimizing culture …