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Who’S To Blame? Exploring Collective Emotions Between Shared Guilt And Anger: A Semiotic Study Of Digital Narratives And Social Activism In The Context Of Online Gender-Based Violence, Cristina Greco, Marianna Boero

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The present study explores digital narratives and social activism in the context of online gender-based violence, focusing on the mechanisms of collective emotions, such as guilt, anger, shame, and fear. In this perspective, the narrative continues to deal with how media representations legitimate ideological conceptions and perpetuate the normalization of online violence against women. By deepening our understanding of how collective emotions are constructed and manipulated, the study aims to identify the subtle and hidden link between media discourses and actual events as they occur online. In doing so, it explores media narratives evoking collective shame, fear, anger, and guilt, …

Leveraging Quantum Storage Mechanism For Digital Forensic Readiness Towards Smart City Security, Bashaer Aljeneibi, Richard Ikuesan

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The increasing digitization of urban infrastructure has introduced advanced efficiency and connectivity in smart cities while exposing them to sophisticated cybersecurity threats. This study explores how Quantum Storage Mechanisms (QSM) can be integrated with digital forensic readiness systems to enhance smart city security and incident response. Through a simulated environment, the research evaluates the effectiveness of QSM against three critical cyberattack scenarios: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), sensor spoofing, and supply chain firmware attacks. The findings reveal that QSM-enabled systems outperform traditional cybersecurity tools by ensuring tamper-proof evidence collection, real-time threat detection, and secure long-term data retention. The study also …

Drone Authentication System Using Radio Frequency Fingerprinting, Jamila Muhsen Alnuaimi, Shamma Ghaleb Almansoori, Noura Ahmed Alrumeithi, Richard Ikuesan

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The widespread integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across domains such as logistics, surveillance, and emergency response has introduced critical security challenges, particularly unauthorized access, identity spoofing, and drone cloning. Traditional software-based authentication methods, including GPS tracking and encryption, have proven inadequate against advanced cyber-physical threats. This paper proposes a secure and automated drone authentication framework based on Radio Frequency (RF) fingerprinting, leveraging intrinsic hardware-level signal imperfections to generate unique and unclonable drone identities. Using Random Forest classifiers, the system captures, preprocesses, and analyses RF features to distinguish between authorized and unauthorized UAVs. Validation with real-world RF datasets demonstrates high …

Towards A Context-Aware Driving Assistance System (Ca-Das): Advancing Intelligent Vehicular Safety Through Multimodal Context Integration, Fatma Outay, Siham Farrag, Anjum Zameer, Ansar Yassar

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Driving-related behavioural factors are responsible for 90% of traffic collisions. The rapid growth of urbanization and the complexity of the traffic conditions demand a smart, efficient, and flexible transportation system. The advancement of transportation through technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI have reshaped the way that drivers interact with their vehicles and the surrounding environment. In this paper, we propose a comprehensive Context-Aware Driving Assistance System (CA-DAS) that employs sensor fusion, semantic context modelling, along with a machine-learning-based approach to provide personalised and proactive driving assistance across dynamic scenarios. The proposed CA-ADS was developed using a …

Celebrating Faculty Scholarship 2026, Smith College Libraries

Celebrating Faculty Scholarship: Bibliographies

Bibliography of selected scholarly and creative work produced by Smith College faculty and submitted by faculty for the 2026 celebration in the Neilson Library Skyline Reading Room, Smith College on September 14, 2026.

Evaluating Sorghum X Sudangrass Seed Digestibility, Evan Blank, Thomas E. Aquino, Mary E. Drewnoski

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

A sorghum-sudangrass hybrid was swathed in the hard dough stage and grazed by growing steers from November 2023 to January 2024. Steers appeared to select the seedheads when grazing. The seed made up approximately 12.6% of swathed forage mass, but its energy contribution appears limited due to poor digestibility. When incubated whole, only 23% of dry matter and 13% of starch was digestible. Grinding improved digestibility but still left 40% of the dry matter and over 85% of starch unavailable. Weathering over two months did not improve digestibility, indicating the seed coat remains intact through winter. Compared …

Long-Term Trends Of Annual Herbaceous Expansion In The Nebraska Panhandle: Rangeland Analysis Platform Data, Karley Dieckmann, Mitchell B. Stephenson, Miranda Mueller

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

This descriptive analysis evaluated changes in Annual Forb and Grass (AFG) herbaceous cover in the Nebraska Panhandle from 1986 to 2023 using the Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP). It was hypothesized that AFG herbaceous cover would show an increasing trend over time, indicating the potential expansion of the annual invasive cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum). County-level RAP data were used to calculate long-term means as an indicator. Results showed an increase in AFG cover across the region. Trends were cyclical, with cover peaking and dipping over time, but the overall trajectory showed increases in AFG in the Panhandle. The increasing …

Impact Of Feeding Palm Oil To Finishing Cattle On Performance, Carcass, And Meat Characteristics, Tate S. Johnson, Rebecca L. Mcdermott, Josh R. Benton, Galen E. Erickson, Jessie C. Morrill, Jim C. Macdonald

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

This finishing study evaluated the effect of feeding palm oil products on performance and carcass characteristics, and beef quality measures. Dietary treatments included no supplemental fat or feeding: crude palm oil, crude high-oleic palm oil (HOPO), refined, bleached, and de-odorized palm olein oil (RBD olein), or tallow. Supplemental fat was included at 3.5% of diet dry matter. Cattle fed diets containing supplemental fat had improved feed conversion compared to no supplemental fat. Feeding cattle crude palm oil resulted in improved F:G compared to cattle fed RBD olein, with steers fed tallow and crude HOPO being intermediate and …

Comparison Of Spayed Heifer Performance To Intact Heifers Fed Melengestrol Acetate On Feedlot Performance And Carcass Characteristics, Tate S. Johnson, Rebecca L. Mcdermott, Halden J. Clark, Jim C. Macdonald, Jessica L. Sperber

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

Pregnancy and estrous cycle management are critical considerations when feeding intact heifers in the feedyard. Alternatively, producers can opt to spay heifers, which eliminates hormonal fluctuations associated with the estrous cycle. A proportion of U.S. feedlots have spayed heifers on feed, although there is limited data comparing the performance of spayed heifers to intact heifers. A commercial feedlot experiment was conducted to compare performance between spayed and intact heifers fed melengestrol acetate. Intact heifers had greater ADG and tended to have greater DMI compared to spayed heifers, although no difference in feed conversion was observed. Carcass weight …

Summary Of The Value Of Distillers Grains Plus Solubles For Feedlot Cattle, Rebecca L. Mcdermott, Jim C. Macdonald, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

An analysis of over 6,100 head of finishing cattle across 50 experiments was conducted to determine the feeding value of full-fat and de-oiled distillers grains. This analysis was limited to studies where dry-rolled corn, high-moisture corn, or a combination of the two corn processing methods were displaced by 15% or more distillers grains. Dry distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS), modified distillers grains plus solubles (MDGS), and wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS) were evaluated as either full-fat or de-oiled. The feeding value of distillers grains was assessed relative to a corn-based control diet containing no distillers. Results …

Analytical And Semi-Analytical Modeling Of Solar Cells Using The Lambert W Function: A Comprehensive Review Of Equivalent Circuits, Adel El-Shahat, Martin Ćalasan, Snežana Vujoševic, Shady H. E. Abdel Aleem

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

The modeling of photovoltaic (PV) cells through equivalent circuits forms a central element in the analysis, simulation, and optimization of solar energy systems. Traditional approaches often depend on iterative numerical methods to solve the implicit current–voltage (I–V) equations. In contrast, the Lambert W function has emerged as an effective mathematical tool that enables closed-form or semi-analytical expressions for a wide range of PV models. This paper presents a Lambert W-centered review of analytical and semi-analytical formulations for PV equivalent-circuit models, covering classical single-diode and multi-diode structures and modern variants incorporating additional elements, voltage-dependent parameters, and topology rearrangements. The models are …

Improving Medical Diagnostics With Vision-Language Models: Convex Hull-Based Uncertainty Analysis, Ferhat Ozgur Catak, Murat Kuzlu, Taylor Patrick, Michel Audette

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

In recent years, vision-language models (VLMs) have been applied to various fields, including healthcare, education, finance, and manufacturing, with remarkable performance. However, concerns remain regarding VLMs' consistency and uncertainty, particularly in critical applications such as healthcare, which demand a high level of trust and reliability. This paper proposes a novel approach to evaluate uncertainty in VLMs' responses using a convex hull approach on a healthcare application for visual question answering (VQA). For any VLM, temperature refers to a sampling parameter used in probabilistic generation, which controls the randomness of the model's output. The LLM-CXR model is selected as the medical …

Theoretical Study Of Long-Range Molecular Interactions, Adrian Luis Batista-Planas

Doctoral Dissertations

Describing intermolecular forces is fundamental to modeling and predicting the behavior of molecular systems. In particular, long-range molecular interactions—with electrostatic, induction, and dispersion as main components—play a critical role, especially for low-temperature and low-density regimes. Long-range interactions are often described through perturbation theory, representing the electronic charge distribution via multipolar series of the moments and polarizability tensors corresponding to each molecule. However, while the theory is well-established, obtaining the resulting analytical expressions (and their practical implementation) constitutes a highly complex and system-dependent task. To address this challenge, we developed Long-Range-Fit (LRF), an interactive and user-friendly software package designed to automate …

Manufacturing And Performance Evaluation Of Carbon/Epoxy Laminated Composites Cured Using Single- And Six-Magnetron Microwave Applications, Nayan Pundhir

Doctoral Dissertations

Microwave curing is fast, energy-efficient, and a viable alternative to conventional thermal curing processes. It has been widely adopted for processing carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites because the high electrical conductivity of carbon fibers enables strong microwave coupling, leading to rapid volumetric heating and reduced energy consumption. The aim of this study is to investigate the use of microwave curing for manufacturing CFRP composites. IM7/Cycom 5320-1 unidirectional prepreg was utilized to fabricate laminated composites in two thickness ranges: 16-layer laminates (2.5 mm thickness) and 64-layer laminates (9.2 mm thickness). Two lay-up configurations were examined: symmetric cross-ply and quasi-isotropic. Different curing …

Predicting The Effect Of Transformational Leadership On Job Performance: The Intervening Role Of Happiness At Work, Jean Paolo Lacap, Angela Denise S. Pojanes, Erika Joyce V. De Guzman, Jose Angelo P. Culala, Janelo D. Mariamonte, Patrick S. Carangan

DLSU Business & Economics Review

Happiness at work (HAW) plays a pivotal role in enhancing employee outcomes by fostering a positive work environment and significantly boosting job performance (JP). This study investigates the relationship between transformational leadership (TL) and JP, with HAW serving as a mediating factor. This research involved 230 business process outsourcing (BPO) employees from the National Capital Region in the Philippines. A predictive-causal approach and partial least squares (PLS) path modeling were used to analyze the hypothesized relationships. The results revealed that TL positively and significantly influenced JP and HAW. Furthermore, HAW was found to have a substantial positive impact on JP …

Insights From Indonesia On The Moderating Effect Of Problem-Solving Ability On Factors Influencing Auditors’ Performance, Eko Suyono, Oman Rusmana, Adi Wiratno, Lego Waspodo

DLSU Business & Economics Review

This study aims to determine the moderating role of problem-solving ability on the influence of audit structure, understanding of good governance, organizational commitment, emotional intelligence, motivation, and competency on auditors’ performance. This study used a survey approach to collect data from a population of auditors in Indonesia working at public accounting firms in major cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya between May 1 and November 30, 2021. From 500 questionnaires, 193 were returned. In addition, the hypotheses were evaluated using ordinary least squares and moderated regression analysis on the data. The findings show that understanding of good …

Impact Of Co-Culture Of Leuconostoc Citreum Omjc64, And Baker’S Yeast As Starters On The Formulation Of Potato-Wheat Sourdough Bread, Ogunbanwo S.T., Isife E.A., Olayiwola O.O., Awotidebe T.

Annals. Food Science and Technology

This study evaluates the growth, exopolysaccharide production, enzymatic activity, safety, and application of Leuconostoc citreumOMJC64, isolated from fermented sweet potatoes, in sourdough bread production. The effects of partially substituting wheat flour (WF) with orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) flour on sourdough were examined, focusing on the bread’s physical, rheological, and nutritional properties. Leuconostoc citreumOMJC64 enhanced the sourdough bread’s quality in terms of physical, sensory, and nutritional attributes. The strain grew optimally in acidic (pH 3.5–4.5) and osmotic (2% NaCl) conditions, with maximum growth at pH 4.5 and 2% NaCl. It produced exopolysaccharides, amylase, and protease but showed no lipase, DNase, gelatinase, …

Development Of A Functional Artisanal Sugar-Free Ice Cream And Study Of Physicochemical Behavior, Popescu Mariana, Dabija Adriana, Chetrariu Ancuta

Annals. Food Science and Technology

The use of natural sweeteners in ice cream production could meet the demands of modern consumers focused on natural and nutritionally balanced foods. The objective of this work was to fill the gap in the basic knowledge about the effects of sugar-free apple concentrate, a natural substitute for sugar, rose petal jam and oat milk on the properties of artisanal ice cream. As a reference sample (REF), an ice cream sweetened with sugar-free apple concentrate, rose petal jam and oat milk base was produced, then increasing the amount of apple concentrate and the amount of oat milk, and in parallel …

Antimicrobial Pattern Of Crude Oil And Non-Crude Oil Contaminated Seafood From Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Mbolo Poweidor Freeborn, Akomah-Abadaike Onyinyechi Ndimele

Annals. Food Science and Technology

Seafood is an important source of protein, minerals and essential vitamins to human. This study is aimed at the microbiological evaluation of crude oil and non-crude oil contaminated seafood from Bayelsa State. Seafood such as periwinkle, prawn and clams were all harvested from crude oil and non-crude oil contaminated environment. Standard microbiological analysis for total heterotrophic bacteria were determined. Gram staining, biochemical identification, and Antibiotics susceptibility test were determined. Total heterotroph bacteria count ranged from 7.13 to 8.42 log10cfu/g, Staphylococcal count ranged from 5.48 to 6.86 log10cfu/g, Salmonella count ranged from 6.30 to 6.74 log10cfu/g, Coliform count ranged from 4.90 …

Composite Flour: Nutritional And Physical Properties A Review, Akanni Abubakar Adegboyega, Alimi John Praise, Abdulahi Hauwa Machina, Salako Mojisola Oladunni

Annals. Food Science and Technology

Composite flour is produced by blending flours derived from diverse grains or combining grains with vegetables, offering a nutrient-rich profile that includes vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. The growing preference for healthier and more nutrient-dense foods, influenced by evolving lifestyles and socioeconomic trends, has led to their increased relevance in food production. When one or two flours are mixed with wheat flour for baking, it influences several quality dimensions, such as the nutritional value and physical attributes of the final products. Extensive studies conducted in developing countries, where wheat flour is heavily consumed and imported to meet high demand, particularly …

Ensuring Seafood Safety - Food Handling Practices At Home To Mitigate Foodborne Illness – A Consumer Study, Arundhathi V., Mini Sekharan N.

Annals. Food Science and Technology

Inadequate food handling practices in the supply chain significantly contribute to foodborne illnesses. As global concerns about food safety intensify, understanding domestic food handling practices and raising consumer awareness is essential. The study examines the association between self-reported foodborne illness and seafood handling practices among consumers across Kerala, India. A cross-sectional survey of seafood consumers was conducted via an online questionnaire from March to December 2023. Of 2079 survey respondents, 8.5% (n=177) reported experiencing seafood-related foodborne illness. Safe handling practices among those who experienced seafood-borne illness (Case group) scored lower compared to those who did not (Control group). Seafood handling …

Postharvest Physiology And Storage Of Cereal Crops In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Mini Review, Salamatu A.S., Dandago M.A., Nassarawa Sanusi Shamsudeen, Falmata A.Z.

Annals. Food Science and Technology

Cereal crops are a vital component of food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), providing essential nutrients and calories to millions of people. Despite their importance, significant postharvest losses occur due to inadequate handling and storage practices, which are exacerbated by the region's challenging environmental conditions. This review examines the postharvest physiology of major cereal crops such as maize, sorghum, millet, and rice and their storage challenges in SSA. It discusses the physiological changes in cereals after harvest, including fluctuations in moisture content, respiration rates, and nutrient degradation. The review highlights the critical role of moisture management, the impact of respiration …

Evaluation Of Food Quality Of White Yam Cultivars (Pona And Dente) Stored In Two Improved Traditional Storage Structures, Akrasi Juliana, Akyereko Yaw Gyau, Wireko-Manu Faustina Dufie, Oduro Ibok

Annals. Food Science and Technology

To curb yam postharvest losses, two improved traditional barns have been introduced, however, their effects on yam quality have not been studied. The study aimed to determine the effect of these storage structures on the physical, chemical and sensory properties of two yam cultivars; pona and dente. A total of 240 tubers of each cultivar were stored in these barns for six months, and their quality characteristics were determined. Temperature in the barns over the storage period was 25.4-30.8 oC in Rectangular barn (RB) and 25.4-30.4 oC in the Circular barn (CB) with minimal rodent damage. Relative humidity in the …

Instructional Fidelity In Virtual Flight: Applying A Structured Learning Model For Vr-Based Pilot Training, Lindsay Gouedy, Bryce Jarrell, Mary Fendley, Brandon Wolf

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

As immersive training technologies reshape the future of aviation education, this study explores the impact of integrating Virtual Reality (VR) into a structured instructional model for B-52 pilot training. With the development and implementation of the I-BUFF (Integrated B-52 Unit Flight Familiarization) model, an innovative framework built upon the 4C/ID (Four Component Instructional Design) and SEEV (Salience, Effort, Expectancy, Value) models, this research evaluates whether structured VR environments improve training transfer and accelerate task proficiency for in-air refueling tasks. A sample of 233 pilot trainees was assessed across three groups: traditional training (non-VR unstructured), VR semi-structured, and VR fully structured …

The Human Toll Of Change: Reframing Fatigue As A Latent Risk In Aviation Human Factors, Stephanie Douglas

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

Aviation organizations are operating in an era of rapid, overlapping transformation that places continuous cognitive and emotional demands on personnel. Traditional aviation fatigue frameworks emphasize physiological mechanisms such as sleep loss, circadian disruption, and extended duty hours driving fatigue risk management systems. This conceptual paper introduces change fatigue: a psychological form of fatigue arising from cumulative, frequent, or poorly sequenced organizational change that depletes cognitive and emotional resources and undermines safety-critical performance. Drawing on stress and coping theory, the Job Demands–Resources (JD–R) model, the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS), and ICAO’s Human Performance Framework, it develops a multilevel …

Heller Was Egregiously Wrong And Should Be Overruled, Henry J. Renk

Roger Williams University Law Review

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Potenza V. Deutsche Bank Nat’L Trust Co., 338 A.3d 1050 (R.I. 2025)., Áine Guyer

Roger Williams University Law Review

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Runey V. Faring, 336 A.3d 16 (R.I. 2025)., Jessica Galego

Roger Williams University Law Review

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Author Biographies

Roger Williams University Law Review

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Volume 31 Winter 2026

Roger Williams University Law Review

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