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Gravitational Wave Memory From Binary Neutron Star Mergers, Jamie Bamber, Antonios Tsokaros, Milton Ruiz, Stuart L. Shapiro, Marc Favata, Matthew Karlson, Fabrizio Venturi Piñas

Department of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The gravitational wave signal produced by the merger of two compact objects includes both an oscillatory transient and a nonoscillatory part, the so-called memory effect. This produces a permanent displacement of test masses and has not yet been measured. We use general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic simulations, including neutrinos, with several representative viable equations of state, to quantify—for the first time—the effects of the neutron star magnetic field, neutrino emission, and the ejected mass on the linear and nonlinear displacement memory in binary neutron star mergers. We find that the additional contributions due to the emission of electromagnetic radiation, neutrinos and baryonic …

January 26, 2026

The Gavel Gazette

No abstract provided.

A Mirror Of All, Grace Long

Marian Library Blog Archive

First-year student explains how the “Mirror of Hope” made her feel more connected with God.

Integrating Adversarial Scenarios Into Llm Security Labs: An Experience Report On A Hands-On Approach, Dominic A. Wilson

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

This paper presents an exploratory case study detailed as a pedagogical experience report on integrating adversarial Large Language Model (LLM) scenarios into a graduate cybersecurity curriculum. In addition to prompt injection, sophisticated techniques such as jailbreaking and model inversion pose emerging threats that traditional computer security curricula often lack. We present the design and implementation of a structured, hands-on module addressing this gap, utilizing a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform with local open-source LLMs. A cohort of 16 graduate students participated in this two-week pilot module, engaging in "red team" activities to actively exploit model alignment and privacy vulnerabilities. The …

Applying Total Quality Management And Auditor Size Theories To Audit Quality: Evidence From Tanzanian Auditing Firms, Freddy Chaula, Henry Zeno Chalu, Paul Ambege

Business Management Review

Amid mixed global findings on the determinants of audit quality, particularly in emerging markets, the role of engagement team competence and audit firm size remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between engagement team competence, audit firm size, and audit quality in Tanzanian auditing firms. The hypotheses were tested using PLS-SEM based on data obtained from a cross-sectional survey of 147 Tanzanian audit partners. Audit firm size (β = 0.309, p < 0.01) and engagement team competence (β = 0.567, p < 0.01) were found to have significant positive effects on audit quality. These results suggest that audit quality is significantly enhanced by audit firm size and engagement team competence, thus supporting total quality management and auditor size theories. These findings highlight the need for regulators to strengthen auditor competence and to support the growth of small auditing firms, thereby enhancing their capacity, resources, and the overall audit quality. For auditing firms, the findings underscore the need to develop engagement team competence through initiatives such as professional training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing programs. Additionally, firms should expand their capacity to strengthen audit quality. While focused on the Tanzanian context, the findings offer broader insights for improving audit quality in developing economies.

Low Temperature Green Synthesis Of Red Emitting Pb-Free Csmnbr3Perovskite Films, Saurabh Singh, Xiyu Wen, Fuqian Yang

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Lead halide perovskites (APbX₃) have demonstrated exceptional opto-electronic properties, but their inherent toxicity and environmental hazards hindered their practical deployment in display technologies such as liquid crystal display (LCD) backlights. Herein, we report for the first time a facile, water-mediated synthesis of red-emitting CsMnBr₃ thin films from an aqueous solution of CsBr and MnBr₂ precursors at a low temperature of ∼50 °C. Unlike traditional synthesis routes reported for synthesis of CsMnBr₃ powders or nanocrystals, relying heavily on toxic solvents, high temperatures, or inert atmospheres, the green approach utilizes water as a benign medium to facilitate …

Fairmaterials: Ontology Tools With Data Fairification In Development, Alexander Harding Bradley, Jonathan E. Gordon, Balashanmuga Priyan Rajamohan, Van D. Tran, Nathaniel Hahn, Kiefer Lin, Hayden W. Caldwell, Arafath Nihar, Quynh D. Tran, Yinghui Wu, Laura S. Bruckman, Erika I. Barcelos, Roger H. French

Student Scholarship

The bilingual FAIRmaterials package simplifies the creation and visualization of materials and data science ontologies. FAIRmaterials, available in the Python and R languages, addresses the complexities associated with traditional ontology editors based on manual user input such as Protege (Musen, 2015) with an intuitive workflow and easy-to-use templates, making it accessible to users both experienced and inexperienced with ontologies. The FAIRmaterials package is its ability to programatically convert simple and structured CSV inputs into rich, well-defined ontologies. This capability is designed to support the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR) (Wilkinson et al., 2016) of research data and serve as …

Aerodynamic Analysis Of The Constrained Naca 8412 Airfoil For Formula Sae Application Using Thin-Airfoil And Lifting-Line Theories, Trevor Fried, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This project applies Thin-Airfoil Theory (TAT) and Lifting-Line Theory (LLT) to evaluate the aerodynamic characteristics of the inverted NACA 8412 airfoil as a single-element rear wing for Formula SAE. The 2D analysis was validated against XFOIL (Re = 480,000), confirming a zero- lift angle of αL=0 = -8.326° and establishing a viscous limit of cl,max ≈ 1.90 at αstall ≈ 13.0°. The 3D LLT model quantified the induced drag (CD,i), demonstrating that the wing's low aspect ratio and rectangular planform reduce efficiency compared to elliptic loading, with the induced drag being the dominant total drag component at high angles of …

Habitat Diversity Or Altitudinal Gradient? Which Factor Better Explains Ground Beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Biodiversity? A Case Study From Davraz Mountain (Isparta, Türkiye), Ebru Ceren Fi̇dan, Ali̇ Gök

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Ground beetle (Carabidae) species diversity and spatial distribution were surveyed  across five habitat types along an elevational gradient on Davraz Mountain, a  biogeographical transition area in southwestern Türkiye. The analyses showed that  habitat heterogeneity—particularly soil moisture and texture—exerts a stronger  influence on carabid diversity than elevation. Sørensen’s and Jaccard similarity  indices showed strong faunal overlap between some sampling areas, while  multivariate principal components and canonical correspondence analyses verified  distinct environmental gradients influencing community structure. Diversity indices  indicated varying levels of species richness and evenness across sampling areas.  The data highlight the importance of fine-scaled habitat features in driving ground  beetle …

Dna Metabarcoding Approach To The Determination Of The Diet Spectrum Of The Common  Sunbleak Leucaspius Delineatus (Heckel, 1843), Elena V. Dzyuba, Yurij S. Bukin, Bakhtiar E. Bogdanov, Yulia P. Sapozhnikova, Natalia N. Denikina

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The common sunbleak (Leucaspius delineatus) is an invasive fish found in Siberian  water bodies, the trophic interactions and impact on local ecosystems of which  remain poorly understood. Traditional diet analyses are limited by the mechanical  damage to the prey. For the present study, therefore, we employed DNA  metabarcoding of the cytochrome c oxidase I (cox1) gene to analyze the digestive  tract contents of the common sunbleak obtained from Irkutsk Reservoir. Our analysis  revealed 53 operational taxonomic units (OTUs), with sequences of amphibiotic  insects (58.66%) and fish (34.10%) being the most prevalent. A significant proportion  of the fish DNA, including sequences …

Distribution Of Mussels In Two Intermittent Upland Streams Of The Arkansas Valley Ecoregion, A. A. Brady, K. B. Hecke, S. A. Drake, Z. R. Crain, K. Moles

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Freshwater mussels are facing an increasing need for conservation due to their declining populations. More data is needed on mussel distributions, especially in tributaries of large rivers to properly conserve and restore populations. Big Shoal Creek and Little Shoal Creek are two upland-tributaries of the Arkansas River (Lake Dardanelle) in which no records exist for freshwater mussel populations. We addressed this knowledge gap by sampling a total of 9 sites in Little Shoal Creek and 18 sites in Big Shoal Creek to determine the abundance and distribution of mussels in these streams. Mussels were sampled using a timed-search approach. A …

Atherogenic Index Of Plasma’S Association With Coronary Heart Disease Risks Among Postmenopausal Pakistani Women, Amad Khan, Syed Kashif Raza

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading global cause of mortality, notably affecting postmenopausal women. Hormonal fluctuations during menopause contribute to dyslipidemia, fostering cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study explored lipid profiles among postmenopausal Pakistani women, focusing on the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and its association with CHD.

The data consisted of surveys from 265 women aged between 40–70 years. A STEP-wise approach, using a questionnaire from the World Health Organization, was employed for data collection. This quantitative cross-sectional study, guided by the socioecological model, examined links between AIP, age, lipid profiles, and hypertension. The AIP’s association with CHD was …

Aerodynamic Forces In Water And Air With Changing Wing Geometry, Michael Anthony, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This paper is an exploration of how the effects of wing geometry on the lift and drag in both air and water. The purpose of these findings is to understand if there exists a foil geometry that would offer the best lift-drag ratio in both fluids. To find the answer, chamber, chord, span, and aspect ratio were adjusted in an attempt to maximize lift and drag. The calculations were done through Matlab and the results are shown through Matlab figures. The Matlab code created shows that symmetric airfoils have the greatest lift to drag ratios due to their lower drag …

V-22 Osprey Proprotor, Derek Krieger, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This paper covers an aerodynamic analysis of the Boeing Bell V-22 Osprey proprotor blade by utilizing thin-airfoil theory (TAT) and lifting-line theory (LLT). The primary focus is how the coefficient of lift and induced drag respond to changes in the angle of attack of the proprotor blades. The proprotor blade is modeled as a finite wing based on the NACA 63-212 airfoil. The wing has a geometric twist of -35 degrees from root to tip. The theories used to evaluate the blade design are limited by the assumption of incompressible, inviscid flow. The results of the analysis indicate that lift …

Shu World Review- January 26th 2026, Diplolab

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

John Kerr V. Kathryn Peifer

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Paige Balcom ’16 On Recent Award, Global Impact, And How Unh Set Her Up For Success, Brooks Payette

UNH Today Archive

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Exploring Abundance Of Symbiotic Cyanobacterial Nitrogen Fixers On The West Florida Shelf, Julia Kiplinger, Emma Graves, Kristen Buck, Salvatore Caprara, Christa Baranowski, P. Dreux Chappell

Making Waves REU

• Nitrogen is essential for building DNA, RNA, and proteins
• N gas is the most abundant form of nitrogen, but it is unusable by most organisms
• Marine diazotrophs fix dissolved N in the ocean to make it bioavailable for other organisms to create amino acids and DNA
• The West Florida Shelf (WFS) is an oligotrophic yet highly productive region where nitrogen fixation is especially important for nutrient cycling
• Symbiotic cyanobacterial nitrogen fixers like UCYN-A1, UCYN-A2, and HET-2 have been previously shown in coastal waters but we are lacking general knowledge of them on the WFS
• This research will expand the understanding …

Prevention And Resilience: Addressing Thc Use In Little Elm, Denton County, Texas, Luci Papanastassiou

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

The goal of this Social Change Portfolio is to design a collaborative, community-level primary prevention program for adolescents in the Little Elm, Denton County, Texas area to mitigate the mental health and cognitive risks associated with THC use while strengthening protective factors across the entire community (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2018; Smith, 2024; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2025).

Significant Findings

The Little Elm, Denton County, Texas area is an area of growth and development that also faces the need for mental health professionals, especially with the current situation of THC use with adolescents (Substance …

Governing Debt’S Dominion: Then And Now, Here And Abroad, Brook E. Gotberg

BYU Law Review

Widely regarded as a landmark in bankruptcy scholarship, Professor David Skeel’s Debt’s Dominion charts the evolution of American corporate bankruptcy law and the forces that have governed it.1 In this seminal work, Skeel traces federal bankruptcy laws from their roots in the U.S. Constitution through their development over the twentieth century, detailing the political dynamics that shaped their scope and administration. Among those dynamics, he identifies the emergence of a specialized bankruptcy bar as one of the most influential forces shaping the law. As he explains, “bankruptcy professionals have spearheaded a relentless expansion of both the scope of the bankruptcy …

The Rider (2026-01-26), Daniela Chapa-Reyes

The Rider Archives

Vol. 11, No. 16

Student Life E-Newsletter January 26, 2026, Seattle University School Of Law Student Life

Student Life E-Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Post-Traumatic Rupture Of Primary Solid Pseudopapillary Epithelial Neoplasm (Spen) Of The Pancreas In A Male Adolescent: A Case Report, Paulo Castro, Heather Hartman, Yashasvi Shukla, Michael Moore, Dennis Drehner, Harish Lavu

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Introduction Solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN) is a rare pancreatic tumor that typically presents in adult women and is usually asymptomatic. Case presentation A 12-year-old male presented to the emergency department with worsening abdominal pain one day after suffering mild abdominal trauma during a soccer match. Physical exam showed diffuse abdominal tenderness and guarding. CT abdomen with IV contrast showed a heterogeneous, round structure adjacent to the pancreatic tail with mass effect upon the spleen. MRI abdomen revealed a “claw sign” of pancreatic tissue surrounding the structure, suggesting a an underlying pancreatic mass with capsular rupture measuring 8.3 x 8.1 …

Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Outcomes Using A Family Medicine Interdisciplinary Team., Megan Hull

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

No abstract provided.

Intouch Week Of January 26, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Alcohol Use Disorder Yields Worse Prognosis Following Brain Hemorrhage 
• Love at NYMC 
• Student Spotlight: SOM Student Is Bridging Language Gaps in Neurology with AI

Mcsa Forum Minutes 01/26/2026, Morris Campus Student Association

Morris Campus Student Association

No abstract provided.

Jury Recognition Recital: January 26, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the ninetieth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

January 26, 2026

Monday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Lanthorn, Vol. 60, No. 10, January 26, 2026, Grand Valley State University

Volume 60, August 4, 2025 – April 20, 2026

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Annals Journal Club: How Patients Value Visits, Taylor Drew, Michael E Johansen

Medical Education Articles

No abstract provided.