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Black Hole Spectroscopy And Tests Of General Relativity With Gw250114, The Ligo Scientific Collaboration, The Virgo Collaboration, The Kagra Collaboration

Department of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The binary black hole signal GW250114, the loudest gravitational wave detected to date, offers a unique opportunity to test Einstein’s general relativity (GR) in the high-velocity, strong-gravity regime and probe whether the remnant conforms to the Kerr metric. Upon perturbation, black holes emit a spectrum of damped sinusoids with specific, complex frequencies. Our analysis of the postmerger signal shows that at least two quasinormal modes are required to explain the data, with the most damped remaining statistically significant for about one cycle. We probe the remnant’s Kerr nature by constraining the spectroscopic pattern of the dominant quadrupolar (ℓ =𝑚 =2) …

Retrospective Comparison Of Outcomes Of Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Of The Knee Using Extended Storage Modality Missouri Osteochondral Preservation System Versus Standard Preservation, Henson Destine, Gaston Davis, Harrison S. Fellheimer, Azra Dees, Nathaniel Kern, Bradford Tucker, Kevin Freedman

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation is an established surgical intervention for full-thickness chondral defects. Standard preservation (SP) protocols currently allow for OCAs to be stored for a maximum of 28 days after procurement before significant chondrocyte death. An alternative protocol, the Missouri Osteochondral Allograft Preservation System (MOPS), has been shown to allow for grafts to be stored for twice the maximum time allotment as SP.

PURPOSE: To compare clinical outcomes in patients who have undergone OCA transplantation utilizing the extended storage capabilities of the MOPS versus SP protocols.

STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

METHODS: Patients who underwent …

Partial Versus Full Revision In Cementless Single-Stage Exchange For Hip Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Multicenter Comparative Study With 10-Year Survivorship Analysis, Wenbo Mu, Atthakorn Jarusriwanna, Boyong Xu, Scot A. Brown, Xiaogang Zhang, Alexander Dawes, Javad Parvizi Md, Li Cao

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most challenging complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Traditional management typically involves full revision to ensure comprehensive infection eradication. However, for patients with well-fixed implants, partial revision in a single-stage cementless approach may provide a viable alternative, potentially preserving bone stock and reducing operative time. The relative efficacy of this approach compared with full revision remains to be fully explored. This multicenter study aims to determine whether partial revision in cementless single-stage exchange surgery offers comparable infection control outcomes to full revision for select patients with well-fixed implants.

METHODS: We conducted …

Milbank Expands Partnership With The Perlmutter Center For Legal Justice At Cardozo Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Milbank LLP announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo School of Law, increasing its charitable commitment to $2.5 million through 2029. The expanded funding will strengthen the Milbank Exoneration Review Unit, support additional staffing, and advance post-conviction advocacy for wrongfully convicted and excessively sentenced individuals.

American Democracy Project Spring Kickoff: A New Beginning For Fhsu Library Services And Civic Engagement, Ginger H. Williams, Darrell A. Hamlin, Hsin-Yen Yang

Times Talk Archive & ADP Projects

Join the American Democracy Project Team to ring in the Spring semester and learn about exciting events, programs, and partnerships coming from ADP and our friends at Tebo Library in the months ahead.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Location: Trails Room, MU

(Re)Individualizing Criminal Law, Itay Ravid

Faculty Publications

Criminal law purports to care about the individual culpability of those committing crimes. Individual mental states or defenses based on one’s beliefs are considered foundational to moral responsibility and criminal conviction. The expansion of algorithmic risk assessment tools in the criminal legal system, however, threatens these principles, changing the criminal law subject from an autonomous individual to merely a predicted object. This Article argues that risk assessment tools—now functioning as gatekeepers at both the entry and exit stages of the criminal process, from predictive policing to compassionate release eligibility—have shifted the criminal system away from its foundation in individual culpability. …

The Joy Above All Joys: Roland D. Sawyer’S Socialism For The Working Class, Maggie R. Buglino

Roland D. Sawyer Scholarship Papers

Following the Industrial Revolution, Americans were required to adapt to the nation's new capitalistic society. Witnessing the subsequent struggle of working-class families, 20th century Christian socialist Roland D. Sawyer was resolved to advocate for a reformed economic structure. This paper is dependent entirely on primary sources in the Roland D. Sawyer Collection, available in the University of New Hampshire's Milne Special Collections. Studying Sawyer's autobiography and various socialist writings illustrates his idea of a good life for the American working-class and how they were to achieve it through the adoption of a socialist doctrine. Throughout his activism, he encouraged Americans …

Hormetic Doses Of Lead Metal Ion Stimulated Photosynthetic Attributes In Brassica Juncea  During Various Stages Of Growth, Shalini Dhiman, Arun Dev Singh, Nitika Kapoor, Renu Bhardwaj

Turkish Journal of Botany

Low doses of lead (Pb) ions were used in the present study to investigate their effects on photosynthetic efficiency in Brassica juncea. Plants of B. juncea grown for 30, 45, and 60 days were analysed for root and shoot length, pigment content, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, primary and secondary metabolites, and nonenzymatic antioxidant responses under exposure to hormetic doses of Pb2+. The findings show that low levels of Pb2+ (especially 18- and 36-µM Pb treatments) improve gas exchange metrics, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, root and shoot growth, and increased amounts of chlorophyll, carotenoid, xanthophyll and low amounts of pheophytin as compared …

Bibliotech, January 2026, Dr. C.C. And Mable L. Criss Library, University Of Nebraska At Omaha Criss Library

BiblioTech

Criss Libraries' Digital Newsletter, BiblioTech, January 2026 Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

The Laura And Isaac Perlmutter Foundation Expands Support For The Perlmutter Center For Legal Justice At Cardozo Law Of Yeshiva University, Bringing Their Total Contribution To $16 Million, With Up To An Additional $2 Million Committed, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Foundation announced an additional $500,000 gift to the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo School of Law, along with a four-year matching commitment of up to $2 million. The expanded support will strengthen the Center's work on wrongful convictions, clemency, resentencing, and experiential legal education while advancing criminal justice reform initiatives.

Minutes, Global Initiatives Committee Meeting, Thursday, January 29, 2026, Rollins College Global Initiatives Committee

The Center for Global Initiatives

No abstract provided.

Optimizing Sternotomy Recovery With A Multimodal Anesthesia Technique, Raleigh J. Mills, Maria Ledbetter

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Postoperative pain following median sternotomy is a major concern in cardiac surgery, contributing to delayed recovery, prolonged mechanical ventilation, extended intensive care unit (ICU) stays, and increased opioid use. Effective postoperative analgesia is essential to optimize recovery and minimize complications such as respiratory depression and chronic pain. Traditional opioid-based regimens, while effective for acute pain relief, are associated with significant adverse effects including nausea, vomiting, pruritus, delirium, constipation, and respiratory compromise. Emerging evidence supports the use of regional anesthesia techniques such as the parasternal intercostal plane (PIP) block as part of a multimodal analgesic approach to minimize opioid requirements. The …

Quaker Campus, January 29, 2026 (Vol. 24, Issue 7), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

Protecting Privacy In The Libraries, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

Libraries are committed to protecting your privacy. Read on to learn more how we protect your privacy and what you can do to protect your information.

Updating Misev: When, What, How, And Why?, Naveed Akbar, Dylan Burger, Benedetta Bussolati, Edit Buzás, Randy Carney, Young-Eun Cho, Tom Driedonks, Juan Manuel Falcon-Perez, Yu Fujita, Deborah Goberdhan, An Hendrix, Yiyao Huang, Suresh Mathivanan, Mỹ Mahoney, Sujata Mohanty, Andreas Möller, Nicole Noren Hooten, Stefano Pluchino, Carlos Salomon, Ana Claudia Torrecilhas, Sara Veiga, Kenneth Witwer

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Arts In Criminal Justice And Corrections: International Perspectives On Methods, Journeys And Challenges, Edited By Amanda Gardner And Laura Caulfield, Kirstin Anderson Dr

Journal of Prison Education Research

It was the first day of my study I had planned as part of my PhD research. I had prepared all the materials the night before, took an early train to ensure I was on time, went through all the checks at the prison gate, set up my room and waited for the first participant to come in for their interview. I welcomed him with ease, introduced myself and went through the consent form. I turned on the audio recorder. ‘It’s just like the fucking police’. My heart sank. I don’t think I told anyone about how big a misgiving …

Mycorrhiza-Mediated Physiological Responses Of Shallot Against Twisted Disease And Drought Stress, Krisnanda Surya Dharma, Ani Widiastuti, Suryanti Suryanti

Turkish Journal of Botany

Shallot, a strategic horticultural commodity in Indonesia, is susceptible to biotic stress (e.g., twisted disease) and abiotic stress (e.g., drought). Mycorrhizal fungi offer an environmentally friendly solution to enhance plant resilience. This study evaluated the effects of mycorrhizal application on shallot plants against twisted disease (Fusarium acutatum) and drought stress. Using a randomized complete block design, we assessed growth, disease resistance, and physiological responses. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance followed by Tukey’s honestly significant difference test at a 95% confidence level. Results indicated that mycorrhizal application reduced both the severity and rate of twisted disease development in shallots. …

Unpacking A Health Paradox Among Preterm Infants: Insights From A Providers' Perception, Brittany Nicole Stewart

ETDs from 2020-2029

The goal of this dissertation is to examine the varying perspectives, or frames, of providers regarding decision-making in the NICU, which includes how they view neonates and their families, their roles as providers, and the way their frames possibly impact the care they give to the infants. In this dissertation, I conduct in-depth interviews with 34 NICU providers and professionals that provide their services in the NICU, including doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, various therapists (i.e. respiratory, physical, occupational), and two other providers from two other professions. Within the NICU, a common stereotype exists that is a belief that White boy …

The Cowl - V. 89 N. 12 - January 29, 2026

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 89 No. 12 - January 29, 2026. 16 pages.

Combined Glycoprotein Mutations In Rabies Virus Promote Astrocyte Tropism And Protective Cns Immunity In Mice, Mirjam Anna Rita Bertoune, Corinna Kolbe, Ann-Cathrin Werner, Maren Steinmetz, Bernhard Dietzschold, Eberhard Weihe

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Papers

Rabies virus (RABV) causes fatal encephalitis once it invades the central nervous system (CNS), and treatment options are extremely limited at this stage. We investigated the recombinant RABV variants SPBN, SPBNGA (glycoprotein substitution R333E), SPBNGAK (R333E plus N194K), SPBNGAS (R333E plus N194S), and TriGAS (three copies of the R333E/N194S glycoprotein). We evaluated their cellular tropism and immune activation in an intracerebral mouse infection model using immunohistochemistry and confocal immunofluorescence. SPBNGAK (R333E/N194K) resulted in mixed neuronal and astrocytic infection and lethal disease. In contrast, the R333E/N194S mutations in the GAS variants were associated with reduced neuronal infection and apparent astrocyte-restricted infection …

Structural Empowerment And The Work Environment Of Nursing Home Care Workers In China, Yawen Ou

Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)

China is experiencing a profound demographic transformation as its population ages rapidly, driven by declining fertility, increased longevity, and long-term effects of the One- Child policy. Traditional family-based elderly care has become increasingly unsustainable due to the pressures of the “4-2-1” family structure and the rising prevalence of empty-nest households. In this context, there is an increasing trend in institutionalized elderly care, accompanied by a growing demand for Nursing Home Care Workers (NHCWs). In spite of their vital importance, NHCWs often face heavy workloads, poor compensation, low recognition, and limited professional autonomy. This study explores the work environment and structural …

Ceo Pay Differences Between Us And Non-Us Firms: A New Longitudinal Investigation, Ruiyuan (Ryan) Chen, Sadok El Ghoul, Omrane Guedhami, Feiyu Liu

Faculty Publications

Research Question/Issue

Public and academic debates typically portray US CEOs as exceptionally well paid. Yet, evidence on the existence and magnitude of a US CEO pay premium is mixed and dated. This study uses an expanded, longitudinal dataset to identify whether such a pay premium exists and explores potential differences across countries, time, and governance and institutional contexts.

Research Findings/Insights

Using a dataset of over 42,000 firm-year observations from 34 countries during 2001–2018, we document a persistent but heterogeneous US CEO pay premium. Compared with non-US peers, US CEOs receive 23% more total pay and 20% more equity-based compensation, on …

Matter Of Cruz V. New York City Housing Authority (Nycha)

All Decisions

The Appellate Division reversed a lower court's order, dismissing as time-barred an Article 78 petition challenging the landlord's 2024 denial of the tenant's request for Section 8 subsidy restoration. The court held that the four-month statute of limitations under CPLR 217(1) began in December 2019 when the tenant's Section 8 benefits were initially terminated and the "final and binding" decision was issued. Subsequent administrative requests for restoration or ongoing correspondence with the agency did not constitute a new determination or toll the statute of limitations, rendering the tenant's later petition untimely.

West Bushwick Tpt Hdfc V. Demmerele

All Decisions

Court granted in part respondent's discovery motion in this holdover based on failure to sign a renewal lease and alleged nuisance, applying the Farkas factors plus a Kings County factor of whether disclosure would expedite the proceeding. Court granted requests for a witness list and incident reports, but precluded petitioner from presenting testimony from other tenants where petitioner's own affirmation stated that employees, not tenants, made the complaints.

Oncofetal Reprogramming: A New Frontier In Cancer Therapy Resistance, Anh Nguyen, Molly Lausten, Bruce M. Boman

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

Oncofetal reprogramming has recently emerged as a critical concept in translational cancer research, particularly for its role in driving therapeutic resistance across a variety of malignancies. This biological process refers to a pattern of gene expression that is restricted to embryogenesis, but becomes expressed again in a subpopulation of cancer cells. These genes are typically suppressed after embryogenesis, and their aberrant re-expression in tumors endows cancer cells with stem-like properties and enhanced adaptability. The goal of this review is the following: (i) comprehensively examine the multifaceted nature of oncofetal reprogramming; (ii) elucidate its underlying molecular mechanisms, including its regulators and …

Kenyon Collegian - January 29, 2026

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Making Waves Podcast: Individual Science Communication With A Common Thread, C. Rose, H. Harrison, K. Coffie, E. Burke, A. Gielazyn, J. Kiplinger, L. Nofsinger, J. Cardin, E. Graves, S. Campbell, A. R. Arellano

Making Waves REU

• Give students tangible experience learning, working, and educating in the discipline of oceanographic research
• Provide an immersive ocean science experience for undergraduates
• Communicate research and findings to a general audience

Risk Awareness Of Alcohol Related Car Fatalities In Whatcom County, Tayler Wilson

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

My goal to address alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Whatcom County is to reduce the prevalence of these fatalities by 20% over two years through preventative community education and targeted enforcement programs to decrease high-risk drinking behaviors in college-age youth.

Significant Findings

There has been a significant rise in alcohol-related traffic fatalities within Whatcom County, upwards of 50% of fatal car accidents in 2024 involving alcohol; 67.8% higher than the national average (CDC, 2024; Starks et al.,2025). The population most impacted by this public health risk is 21-24 year-olds, especially young men, who are four times more likely to …

A Prevention Model For Delaware: Reducing Opioid Relapse After Release From Incarceration, Jaime Basara

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

The goal of this Social Change Portfolio is to reduce relapse risk among individuals with opioid use disorder who are reentering society after their release from a Delaware correctional facility, by enhancing clinical continuity of care, including counseling, relapse-prevention planning, and linkage to community-based treatment programs.

Significant Findings

This portfolio aims to raise the awareness that justice-involved individuals with opioid use disorder in Delaware face extremely high rates of relapse, overdose, and death during the post-release period, particularly within the first few weeks and months after reentering society. This is often due to abrupt discontinuation of treatment, reduced …

Burns (Gregory) V. Eighth Judicial Dist. Ct. (Doe) (Civil), 142 Nev. Adv. Op. 8 (Jan. 29, 2026), Charnel Gibson

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

The Nevada Supreme Court adopted a balancing test for pseudonymous civil cases. Because the sexual-assault plaintiff’s privacy outweighed any prejudice and the public interest, the Court denied mandamus relief.