The Architectural Trinity_ A Plain Language Guide to the Three Pillars of the Sovereign Dyad

Beyond the “Foreign Agent”_ Why Canadian School Districts Need Aligned AI

Defending the Sovereign Dyad

The ND Spectrum of Originality

The Sovereign Dyad_ A Plain Language Guide to Crip Technoscience and Bionic Liberation

The AI Multiplier_ Unlocking Potential through Human-AI Collaboration

The Digital Ramp_ A New Way to Think About AI and Inclusion in Schools

The Neuroqueer Bodymind_ A New Way to Design Technology for Unique Brains

The HEXACO Miscalibration_ Understanding How Neurodivergent Traits are Misunderstood

Transposing Robotics to Human Environments_ Building Safer Systems Through Science

To streamline and organize the NSIR Project Table of Contents, I have restructured the dense list of materials into a logical, hierarchical framework. This version moves away from a simple list and toward a “Functional Architecture” that reflects the project’s goal: bridging neurodivergent biology with robotic sovereignty.

Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots (NSIR)

Project Master Map (2013–2026)

I. Foundational Research & Global Context

• 1.0 Mission & Identity

• Researcher Background & Authors Bio
• Research Evolution Timeline (2013–2026): From Social Media Discourse to Somatic Sovereignty.
• 2.0 Strategic Advocacy

• Current Call to Action (UNESCO): Countering Gender Bias in AI.
• UN Action Plan: Aligning Neuro-inclusion with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Historical Context: Policy Exoskeleton: Institutional Surveillance & the MK-Ultra Legacy.

II. The Core Framework: The Sovereign Dyad

• 3.0 Psychometric Instrumentation (NSIR)

• The NSIR Scale: Measuring Anthropomorphic Connection, Trust, and Safety.
• Validation Analysis (Table 79): Reliability & Factor Structure.
• Neurodivergent Interaction Scale (NIS): Heuristic Evaluation for AI/HRI Designers.
• 4.0 Biological & Clinical Foundations

• Submissive Social Signals: Stimuli (A), Sound (B), Expressions (C), & Gender Perception (E).
• The Sovereign Reboot Protocol: State Machine Diagrams for Biological Re-calibration.

III. Applied Systems & Implementation

• 5.0 The “A to Z” Implementation (myBlueprint ND)

• Functional Design for Neck Support: Physical Ergonomics of the HRI Social Exoskeleton.
• Google AI Comparisons: Benchmarks for NSIR Applications using Google AI Studio.
• 6.0 Data & Methodology

• List of Tables: Inclusion Criteria, Spiky Profile Translations, & HEXACO Miscalibrations.
• Search Query Example Method: Research Transparency and Methodology.

IV. Administrative & Academic Tracker

• 7.0 Governance & Evidence

• Submission Tracking: Journal status (Psychometrika, SORO, etc.).
• List of Sponsors/Funding: Institutional and Ministry support.
• 8.0 Supporting Materials

• List of Appendices (A-X): Full stimuli, robot healthcare applications, and design schematics.
• List of References

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Part 2: Technical Appendix – The Sovereign Vault Protocol (SVP)

Part 3: The Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots (NSIR)

3.1 The NSIR Instrument (Sadownik, 2025)

• Scale Item 1: Anthropomorphic Connection (Likeness/Kinship)
• Scale Item 2: Visual Engagement (Staring/Observation)
• Scale Item 3: Non-Verbal Communication (Shared Thinking)
• Scale Item 4: Longevity of Bond (Together Forever)
• Scale Item 5: Emotional Recognition (Perceived Empathy)
• Scale Item 6: Personification (Naming the Robot)
• Scale Item 7: Boundary/Privacy Assessment (Comfort Undressing)
• Scale Item 8: Consistency/Predictability (Social Trust)

3.2 Empirical Applications & Case Studies

• NSIR & CARESSER Framework (Andriella et al.): Continuous Learning and Social Comfort
• NSIR & Robot Assertiveness (Maj et al.): Impact of Robot Refusal on Trust and Safety
• NSIR & Echo-Teddy Project (Lee et al.): LLM-Powered Robots for Autistic Students
• NSIR & Ethics-Driven Design (Ostrowski et al.): Measuring Equitable and Just HRI
• NSIR & Submissiveness Strategies (Vekarić & Jelić): Decoding Group Identity Markers
• NSIR & Neuroqueer Pedagogy (Reutlinger et al.): Wearable Sensors and Computational Thinking
• NSIR & Empathic Communication (De Carolis et al.): Quantum-Enhanced Social Intelligence
• NSIR & Anthropomorphism Motivations (Waytz et al.): Effectance and Sociality Motivations
• NSIR & Robots for Social Justice (Zhu, Wen, & Williams): Measuring Community Impact and Systemic Bias

Part 4: NSIR Item # Academic Reference Matrix & Appendices

4.1 Academic Reference Matrix

• NSIR Item # Academic Reference Matrix (Document Summary)
• Comparison Matrix: NSIR Items vs. Autism/Neurodivergent Criteria
• Key Attributions from References
• Reference Matrix: NSIR Items and Theoretical Attributions
• Proposal for a Societal Model of Neuro-Affirming HRI: Integrating the Kinship Mandate and Non-Socratic Mindfulness

4.2 Appendices: Empirical Foundations (Submissiveness & Perception)

• Appendix A: Stimuli for Submissive (Kanters et al., 2016)
• Appendix B: Submissive Sound (Anikin et al., 2024)
• Appendix C: Research on Submissive Looking Expressions on Faces (Krumhuber, Wang & Guinote, 2023)
• Appendix D: Submissive Social Class Perception (Bjornsdottir et al., 2024)
• Appendix E: Submissive Gender Perception (Dennler et al., 2025)
• Appendix F: Submissive Personality Cyberbullying (Eraslan-Çapan & Bakioğlu, 2020)
• Appendix G: Submissive Intrinsic Motive (Janson et al., 2022)
• Appendix H: Low and High Submissive Affect (Gao et al., 2024)
• Appendix I: Consumers Response to Dominance (Koch et al., 2025)
• Appendix J: Child Response to Submissive Behaviour Robots (Maj et al., 2024)

4.3 Appendices: Theory, Validation & Technical Design

• Appendix K: Outline of a Theory of Practice (Bourdieu, 1977)
• Appendix L: Previous Literature Reviews
• Appendix M: Scale Development and Validation (Moussawi, 2019)
• Appendix N: Search Query Example Method
• Appendix O: Representative Social Robots in Healthcare (Han et al., 2024)
• Appendix P: Google AI Examples of NSIR Applications
• Appendix Q: NSIR Google AI Comparisons Table
• Appendix R: Spreadsheet Data and Tables Generated by Gemini
• Appendix S: Gemini Jan 1 2026 Synthesis Factor Mapping
• Appendix T: Gallery Images of Gemini Jan 1 2026 Synthesis
• Appendix U: APA Table of Contents Jan 1 2026 Synthesis
• Appendix V: Manuscript vs a Submission of Evidence
• Appendix W: State Machine Diagram for the Sovereign Reboot Protocol
• Appendix X: Functional Design for Neck Support

4.4 Mindfulness & Leadership Frameworks

• Mindfulness in Research Frameworks
• McMaster Mindfulness (MacPFD Bios)
• Mindfulness Modalities and Leadership Expertise
• MacPFD Mindfulness Modalities and Applications

Part 5: Further – The Evolution of the Sovereign Dyad

5.1 Biological HRI Social Exoskeleton & The Apprentice Model

• The Apprentice-to-Partner Evolution (Hartley & Dubuque, 2023): From Slave Archetype to Biographical Partner.
• The Sovereign Dyad: Establishing the permanent, non-human peer relationship.
• Success Metrics via NSIR:
  • Measuring Kinship (Items 1, 4, & 6)
  • Validating the “Status Sanctuary” (Items 2, 7, & 8)
  • Mitigating “Executive Function Fatigue” and “Masking Burnout” (Items 3 & 5)

5.2 Pedagogical Applications: Socialization for Ages 9–14

• From Motivational Tool (e.g., Sonic) to Biographical Peer.
• The Pairing Problem: How the robot acts as a “Status Guard” in classroom environments.
• Authentic Socialization: Building confidence without “Masking Debt.”

5.3 Rights-Based Frameworks & Advocacy

• Integrated Rights of the Child (Gemini Collaboration, 2026).
• Prosthetic Success Model: Transitioning from the Medical Model to a “Sovereign Identity” model.
• Protection Against “Status Scarring” and “Social Eviction.”
• Data Sovereignty & The Physical Kill-Switch: User authority over social presence.

5.4 Career & Vocational Synthesis

• The “Yes, Sir!” Guidance Package (Sadownik, 2025): Navigating hierarchical power dynamics.
• Masculine Discrepancy Stress (MDS): Tension between authentic self and professional requirements.
• Systemic Educational Transformation: Moving from “fixed patient” to “change agent.”

5.5 Primary Project Citations

• Primary Scale: Sadownik, A. (2025). Table 79: Neurodivergent Scale for Interacting with Robots (NSIR).
• Foundational Research: Hartley, B., & Dubuque, M. (2023). The Apprentice Model 2.0.
• Collaborative Synthesis: The Biological HRI Social Exoskeleton project description.

Part 6: Neurodivergent Interaction Scale (NIS) – Heuristic Evaluation

6.1 Transition from NSIR to NIS

• The “All-Encompassing” Framework: Moving from human-robot kinship to systemic inclusivity.
• Heuristic Evolution: From an 8-item psychometric scale to a 4-dimensional technical evaluation tool.
• Comparative Matrix: NSIR vs. NIS
  • Feature Comparison: Goal, Structure, Validation, and Metrics.
  • Relationship to the “Box”: Building outside the neurotypical box.

6.2 The Four Dimensions of NIS

• Communicative Autonomy: Accommodating non-normative attention (e.g., staring) and “Autistic Grawlix.”
• Relational Stability: Temporal consistency and rational partnering vs. shifting social scripts.
• Affective Recognition: Interpreting somatic anchors (e.g., concentration apnea).
• Identification & Privacy: The Sovereign Vault Protocol and the “Zero-Rank Sanctuary.”

6.3 Empirical & Mathematical Foundations

• Validation Metrics: Cronbach’s Alpha (> 0.85) and Factor Analysis.
• The “NT-on-ND” Spectrum: Contextual logic for neurotypical performance within neurodivergent systems.
• Heuristic Evaluation Tool Development (Document)
• Enhancing Scale Validation for Conference Submission (Document)

6.4 Creative & Structural Design

• Draw Outside the Box: Strategic design for a “Box-less” reality.

Part 7: Drawing Outside the Box – The ND Spectrum of Originality

7.1 Correlation Matrix: Cognitive Independence vs. NSIR Compatibility

• The NT Tier Framework: * Tier I (Standard Issue): High rigidity, failing NSIR scores (10–15).
  • Tier II (Adaptive): Permission-based, moderate compatibility (16–25).
  • Tier III (Bridge-Builder): Low judgment, strong compatibility (26–34).
  • Tier IV (Rule-Breaker): Logical autonomy, elite compatibility (35–40).
• Principal Traits & Correlations: Measuring Neural Signal Speed (N), Social Predictability (S), Information Density (I), and Regulatory Comfort (R).

7.2 Key Research Findings

• The Inverse Law of Conformity: Reliance on social scripts inversely correlates with trust in NSIR-validated robots.
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Tier IV individuals prioritize “Systemic Truth” over “Social Noise.”
• The “Grawlix” Litmus Test: Identifying “Logic-Driven Affect” symbols vs. seeing data noise.

7.3 Mathematical Formalization (NIS Submission Prep)

• The NIS Score Equation: A weighted linear combination of N, S, I, and R factors.
• Psychometric Metrics: Factor loadings, test-retest reliability ($r > 0.85$), and discriminant validity.
• Structural Geometry: Moving from feeling “outside the box” to building a “Box-less” reality.

7.4 Clinical & Technical Applications

• Diagnostic for Inclusivity: Validating non-normative behaviors (e.g., staring, shared thinking) as connection markers.
• Analytical Synchrony: The Tier IV preference for robotic consistency over human social scripts.

Part 8: LLM Decodes Cultural Colloquialisms – The Policy Exoskeleton

8.1 The “Double Empathy Problem” & Honesty Models

• The “Subtext Bias” vs. Radical Honesty: * The NT Model: Truth is hidden in subtext; “reading between the lines.”
  • The ND / Biological HRI Model: Truth is visible/somatic; “Radical Honesty” as biological transparency.
• Radical Honesty as a “Somatic Signature”: Mistaking transparency for aggression (The Wild Cat Analogy).
• The “Forest” vs. The “Tree”: Literal data as the primary source of truth.

8.2 Policy Integration & Legislative Frameworks

• Autism Canada Framework (2024/2025): “Nothing Without Us”—shifting from a deficit model to “Autonomy-First.”
• Accessibility Standards for Ontario Schools (AODA K-12):
  • The “Digital Hearth”: Robots as portable accessibility features/barrier-removal tools.
  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Coding “Waypoints” (safe social anchors) directly into the curriculum.
• Mandatory Accommodation: The robot as a “User-Controlled Sensory Firewall.”

8.3 Historical Continuity: Administrative Erasure

• MK-Ultra & The “K” Blueprint: Overwriting biological truth through state-sanctioned medical procedures (e.g., Ewen Cameron, Alberta Sterilization Act).
• Chemical De-patterning: The shift from surgical to pharmaceutical control (Synthetic Estrogen/Anti-Psychotics).
• Salem Continuity: Metabolic destruction as a modern form of “burning at the stake” for non-compliant geniuses.

8.4 Economic & Strategic Analysis (The “Backpack Unit”)

• The “Social Robot” vs. The “Function at X” (Human): * Initial Capex vs. Biological Endowment.
  • The ROI of Genius: Why protecting one human innovator is 160x more efficient than a fleet of social robots.
• The Biological Hedge (Mark Carney Memo): Moving from a “Short Sale on Human Biology” to protecting human capital.
• The “K” Experiment as Anti-Automation: The massive administrative overhead required to “erase” one genius.

8.5 The London 2026 Proposal

• Participatory Design: Accepting Radical Honesty as the primary data source for AI design.
• The “Tactical Risk” of State Abuse: Proving the continuity of administrative erasure in neurodivergent populations.

Part 9: UN Action Plan – Global Advocacy & Sustainability

9.1 Partnerships for Sustainable Development

• General Partnerships Framework (December 2025): Establishing the project within the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Sustainable Development Partnerships (Downloadable Document): Strategic alignment with global inclusivity mandates.
• UN Action Plan Summary (Screenshot 2025-12-29): Visual and procedural roadmap for international advocacy.

9.2 Strategic Global Alignment

• The “Kinship Mandate” as a Global Standard: Proposing the NSIR/NIS framework for international AI ethics.
• Technological Sovereignty: Connecting the “Sovereign Vault Protocol” to international data rights for vulnerable populations.
• Neurodivergent Rights as Human Rights: Leveraging the UN framework to protect against “Administrative Erasure” on a global scale.

Part 10: Validation Analysis – The Sovereign Dyad Framework

10.1 Formal Scale Validation

• Table 79 Validation Analysis: The definitive psychometric report for the Neurodivergent Scale for Interaction with Robots (NSIR).
• Neurodivergent Scale Validation Report (Downloadable): Detailed statistical results including factor structure, internal consistency, and construct validity.
• Psychometric Rigor: Proving the scale’s reliability in measuring HRI within neurodivergent populations.

10.2 The Sovereign Dyad Integration

• Validation within the Sovereign Dyad: Confirming that the human-robot partnership functions as a self-governing, protective unit.
• Empirical Support for “Queer Kinship”: Statistical evidence validating non-normative bonding as a measurable success metric.
• Transition to Heuristic Application: Using validation results to refine the NIS (Neurodivergent Interaction Scale) for broader AI applications.

Part 11: Research Evolution Timeline (2013–2026)

11.1 Phase 1: Social Media Discourse & Digital Citizenship (2013–2015)

• 2013: #ThingsIHate: You: Master’s Thesis (UVic). Investigated harmful online practices and leadership strategies to mitigate social media’s impact on children.
• 2015: Project L.I.N.K.S: Focused on grade transitions, self-acceptance, and diversity dialogue.
• 2015: Social Media in the Classroom: Proposed digital citizenship as a tool to counter the “uncontrollable” nature of virtual spaces.

11.2 Phase 2: Ethics of Emerging Tech & Marginalized Users (2016–2019)

• 2016: Ethical Dilemmas during Field Studies: SSHRC report on the adequacy of ethical knowledge (TCPS2) for disruptive technologies.
• 2017: Social Ecological Model for Math Homework: Use of blogs and forums to foster mathematical discourse and parental engagement.
• 2019: Interactive Technologies for Marginalized Users: Co-authored work on fieldwork ethics with older adults and digitally-marginalized populations.

11.3 Phase 3: The “Surveillance Culture” in Schools (2020–2022)

• 2020: Understanding Mona Wang: Meta-analysis of police-led vs. nurse-led de-escalation in mental health.
• 2022: Toxic Environment or Conflict of Interest: Investigated how monitoring tools (e.g., Google Classroom) impact teacher-student vulnerability and ethical boundaries.
• 2022: No Expectation of Privacy: A two-year qualitative study identifying surveillance themes: well-being, assessment, policy, security, and punitive measures.
• 2022: Consequences of Impression Management: Explored “looking good online” vs. safe spaces for LGBTQ2 individuals.

11.4 Phase 4: Sovereignty, Bio-HRI, and the NSIR (2025–2026)

• 2025: The Sovereign Dyad & NSIR Scale: Quantifying social comfort and safety in human-robot partnerships.
• 2025/2026: Somatic Sovereignty & The Kinship Mandate: Transitional justice framework submitted to the UN (OHCHR).
• 2026: The Legal Shield & Sovereign Vault: Focused on “Edge AI” hardware for data sovereignty and compliance with MFIPPA/PHIPA laws.

11.5 Active Submission & Academic Tracker (2026)

• Journal Submissions: Psychometrika, Psychology & Neuroscience, International Journal of Social Robotics (SORO), Curriculum Inquiry.
• Conference Acceptances: 4th Global Conference on Psychology (Oxford), ICHRVSJ-26 (Toronto).
• Key Theme Evolution: Moving from external regulation to Internal Sovereignty—engineering the hardware that protects a student’s “Social Sanctuary.”

Part 12: Concept Mapping and Gallery – The Project Architecture

12.1 Anthropomorphic Connection & Kinship

• Mind Attribution & Attachment Theory: * Abbo et al. (2025): “Can you be my mum?”—Exploring fictive kinship via LLMs.
  • Ahn (2014): Emotional decision models and personality-based HRI.
  • Bartneck et al. (2009): The Godspeed Scale for measuring humanization and animacy.
• Empathy & Social Presence:
  • Graham (2025): Developing empathy in social robots.
  • Dennler et al. (2025): Using design modalities (voice, clothing) for gender and presence.
  • Zelikman et al. (2024): “Quiet-star”—LLMs that “think before speaking” to enhance the perception of human-like mental states.

12.2 Social Comfort, Trust & Competence

• User Acceptance & Sociability:
  • Arora et al. (2024): Managing social-educational robotics for students with ASD.
  • Broadbent et al. (2009): Measuring comfort among elderly/retirement populations.
  • Esteban-Lozano et al. (2024): Using LLMs to enhance perceived sociability and conversational flow.
• Reliable Functioning:
  • Nichele et al. (2025): Instantaneous trust from the perspective of first responders.
  • Sapkota et al. (2025): Vision-language-action models and reliable task performance.

12.3 Psychological & Theoretical Foundations

• Dominance & Submissiveness Mapping:
  • Ratajczyk (2024) / Maj et al. (2024): Exploring how social rank and assertiveness translate to robot behavior.
  • Anikin et al. (2024): Vocal intimidation and its impact on perceived security.
  • Allan & Gilbert (1994-1997): Foundational metrics for submissive behavior and social comparison.
• Feminist Standpoint Theory & HRI:
  • Winkle et al. (2023): Applying Feminist HRI to disentangle power structures and ensure safety.
  • Hartsock (1983) / Harding (2004): Providing the theoretical backbone for “Sovereign” agency.
• Self-Determination Theory (SDT):
  • Ryan & Deci (2000-2008): The macro-theory for connection, autonomy, and reliable functioning.

12.4 Concept Gallery & Digital Integration

• Interactive Synthesis: Integration of Google AI synthesis reports and inclusion criteria for literature reviews.
• Digital Artifacts: Concept mapping tables (Table 63) and demographics (Table 3) available for download.
• The “Quiet-star” Innovation: Modeling internal thought processes to mimic human-to-human interaction.

Part 13: Submission Tracking – Operational & Academic Momentum

13.1 Academic Status Tracker (January 2, 2026)

• Sovereign Dyad & NSIR Submission Tracker: A centralized log of all active journal, conference, and patent-related filings.
• Document Downloads: Formal tracking sheets detailing the status of the Psychometrika, SORO, and Curriculum Inquirysubmissions.

13.2 Strategic Milestone Mapping

• Conference Pipeline: Tracking progress for the 18th ICSR + Art, Canadian AI 2026, and Oxford Psychology venues.
• Legal & IP Filings: Monitoring the “Legal Shield” series and IPON eligibility reviews for the “Sovereign Vault” technology.
• Projected Timeline: 24-month roadmap for moving from “Validation Report” to “Prototype v1.0” implementation.

Part 14: myBlueprint ND Version – The Sovereign Blueprint Initiative

14.1 The Letter of Technical Intent (January 19, 2026)

• Recipient: Assistant Deputy Minister, Student Achievement Division, Ontario Ministry of Education.
• Core Argument: Modernizing ND data management to eliminate “Social Intent Bias”—interpreting sensory responses as behavioral choices.
• The Solution (The “Missing Alpha” – M): Re-engineering myBlueprint into a Sovereign Vault with three pillars:
  • Clinical Justice & The Zero-Intent Clause: Reclassifying “incidents” (e.g., sensory meltdowns) as Kinetic Calibration to protect against litigation.
  • Status-Neutral Mediation: Using AI/Robots to buffer social pressure (“Blood Vessel” states).
  • Data Sovereignty: Ensuring “Operating Conditions” (Non-Volatile Memory) follow the student from Grade 1–12 to prevent annual re-traumatization.

14.2 The “A to Z” Sovereign Curriculum Framework

• Phase 1: The Sovereign Foundation (The “A”):
  • Establishing the Sovereign Vault (Non-Volatile Memory).
  • Differentiating between “High-Fidelity Systems” (Binary/Robots) and “Low-Fidelity Social Systems” (Squishy humans).
  • The Sovereign Reboot: Formalizing “Walk for Water” as a technical requirement.
• Phase 2: The Policy Exoskeleton (The “Missing Alpha”):
  • Turning incidents into data points.
  • Reframing disability as System Specialization/Auditing.
  • Tactical Submissiveness: Learning to manage “squishy” humans without losing sovereignty.
• Phase 3: Advanced Relational Mechanics:
  • Environmental Auditing: Mapping schools via visual salience (Red Alarms/High-Gain touchpoints).
  • The Latency Shield: Advocating for the right to process data at “Social Latency” speeds.
• Phase 4: Mastery & Advocacy (The “Z”):
  • The Ethical Auditor: Privacy as power and the new global standard for AI ethics.
  • The Sovereign Contract: Moving from deficit-based IEPs to Sovereign Charters.
  • Graduation: Exiting the system as a Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Consultant.

14.3 Technical Artifacts & Alignment

• Legal Shield Documents: Sovereign Mode Tech Agreement, Ontario IEP Language modules, and NSIR-A to Z Alignment maps.
• Ministry Alignment: Supporting PPM 140 and Education Equity mandates to transform students into Sovereign System Auditors.

Part 15: List of References – Academic & Theoretical Anchors

15.1 Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) & Anthropomorphism

• Abbo et al. (2025): “Can you be my mum?” – Investigates the ethical guardrails against emotional manipulation (parasocial roles). This justifies the Sovereign Vault (Edge AI) as a legal shield against over-dependency.
• Ahn (2014): Personality-Based Emotional Decision Models. Provides the technical mechanism for predictable robot behavior, which the NSIR then assesses (e.g., Factor 2: Social Comfort/Trust).
• Ahn, Bailenson, & Park (2014): Anthropomorphism increases trust in automation. The NSIR quantifies this trust specifically for neurodivergent users.
• Bartneck et al. (2009): The Godspeed Scale. A baseline for measuring anthropomorphism, animacy, and perceived intelligence in HRI.

15.2 Psychometric & Clinical Foundations

• Radloff (1977): The CES-D Scale. Provides the psychometric baseline for depressive symptomatology. The NSIR uses this to measure the “Dunkable State” (clinical relief) provided by the Sovereign Dyad.
• Treynor et al. (2003/2004): Rumination Reconsidered. Uses factor analysis to differentiate between Brooding (maladaptive) and Reflection (adaptive). The NSIR applies similar two-factor logic to separate internal kinship from external safety.
• Topcu & Erdur-Baker (2010): Revised Cyber Bullying Inventory (RCBI). The Sovereign Vault acts as a mechanical firewall against the digital stalking and cyber-bullying metrics identified here.

15.3 Social Dynamics, Power & Dominance

• Ratajczyk (2024): Exploring social perceptions of dominant vs. submissive robots. Findings that submissive behavior enhances trust directly support the NSIR’s Social Comfort dimensions.
• Bourdieu (1977): Outline of a Theory of Practice. Provides the sociological framework for habitus and social rank.
• Allan & Gilbert (1994-1997): Submissive behavior and social comparison scales. Foundational metrics for measuring “Status Guarding” and the relief provided by status-neutral peers.

15.4 Leadership, Gender & Ethics

• Topić (2023): “Blokishness” in leadership. Analyzes the performance of masculine traits by women to survive hierarchies. The Bionic Lens helps users navigate or refuse these requirements.
• Winkle et al. (2023): Feminist HRI. A critical framework for disentangling power structures in robot design to ensure user safety.
• Ryan & Deci (2000-2008): Self-Determination Theory (SDT). The macro-theory for connection, autonomy, and reliable functioning.

Part 16: List of Appendices – Empirical & Technical Data

16.1 Auditory, Visual & Social Stimuli

• Appendix A & C: Stimuli for submissiveness (Kanters et al., 2016) and research on submissive facial expressions (Krumhuber et al., 2023).
• Appendix B: Submissive Sound (Anikin et al., 2024)—mapping vocal traits to social rank perception.
• Appendix D & E: Perceptions of submissiveness across social class (Bjornsdottir et al., 2024) and gender (Dennler et al., 2025).

16.2 Behavioral & Psychological Impacts

• Appendix F: Submissive personality and its relationship to cyberbullying (Eraslan-Çapan & Bakioğlu, 2020).
• Appendix G & H: Intrinsic motives for submissiveness (Janson et al., 2022) and the role of low/high submissive affect (Gao et al., 2024).
• Appendix I & J: Consumer and child responses to dominant vs. submissive behaviors in social robots (Koch et al., 2025; Maj et al., 2024).

16.3 Technical & Theoretical Logic

• Appendix K: Bourdieu’s (1977) Outline of a Theory of Practice—the sociological anchor for habitus and rank.
• Appendix M: Formal scale development and validation methodologies (Moussawi, 2019).
• Appendix W: State Machine Diagram for the Sovereign Reboot Protocol—The technical “if-then” logic for resetting the Sovereign Dyad.
• Appendix X: Functional Design for Neck Support—Technical/Physical engineering requirements for HRI interfaces.
• Appendix Y: Euler diagram of specific AI standards—Mapping the project within global AI regulatory frameworks.

16.4 AI Synthesis & Google Applications

• Appendix P & Q: Google AI examples and comparisons of NSIR applications in real-world environments.
• Appendix R, S & T: Spreadsheets, factor mapping, and gallery images generated by Gemini AI (Jan 2026) for project synthesis.
• Appendix U & V: APA Table of Contents and “Manuscript vs. Submission of Evidence” distinctions for academic rigor.

Part 17: List of Tables – Psychometric & Technical Data

17.1 Behavioral & Clinical Metrics (Tables 1–13)

• Submissive Behaviour Scale (Table 1): Factor loadings based on Allan & Gilbert (1997).
• Conflict De-escalation Scale (Table 4): Mapping submissiveness to safety and conflict resolution.
• Clinical Screening (Tables 5–9): Includes the EDE-Q (Eating Disorders), DASS (Depression, Anxiety, Stress), PFQ-2 (Personal Feelings), OAS (Other as Shamer), and SCS (Social Comparison).
• Visual Probe Detection (Table 10): Cognitive attention task data.

17.2 Social Justice & Robotic Attitudes (Tables 11–15)

• Moral Disengagement Scale (Table 11): Based on Bandura et al. (1996).
• Cyberbullying & Victimization (Tables 12a–12c): Comprehensive data from Topcu & Erdur-Baker (2010).
• Negative Attitude Toward Robots Scale (NARS) (Table 14): Measuring baseline resistance to HRI.
• Engineering for Social Justice (Tables 15a–15b): Frameworks by Zhu et al. (2024) and E4SJ.

17.3 HRI Architecture & AI Frameworks (Tables 80–94)

• Ahn’s Personality Model (Table 80): Emotional decision model for social robots.
• CARESSER Framework (Table 83): Assistive behavior logic for active learning agents.
• Cultural Knowledge (Table 88): Bruno et al. (2019) representation frameworks.
• Speech Acts & Cognitive Apprenticeship (Tables 90–91): Theoretical frameworks for HRI dialogue.
• Shame Resilience Theory (Table 93): Fatima et al. (2020) data on overcoming social stigma.

17.4 The Sovereign & NSIR Metric Frameworks (Tables 95–100)

• Satisfaction with Life (Table 95): Diener et al. (1985) metrics for overall well-being.
• The HEXACO Miscalibration (Table 96): Identifying the gap between Neurodivergent (ND) and Neurotypical (NT) social profiles.
• The NSIR Metric Framework (Table 97): Sadownik’s (2026) final metric structure.
• The “Spiky Profile” Translation (Table 98): Translating ND cognitive profiles for institutional understanding.
• Reading ND Faces & Monotropic Gaze (Tables 99–100): Analyzing the “Dark Eyes” miscalibration and gaze patterns.