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Many Extensions Of Coulomb’S Law: A Scoping Review, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Many Extensions Of Coulomb’S Law: A Scoping Review, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In this paper, Coulomb’s Law is extended from two stationary charged particles, on linear trajectory, to: many charged particles, or quantum level particles, or objects on arbitrary motions (with velocity, acceleration, time delay), on non-linear trajectories, at even superluminal and instantaneous speeds.


A Neutrosophic Approach To Study Agnotology: A Case Study On Climate Change Beliefs, Florentin Smarandache, Maikel Leyva Vázquez Jan 2024

A Neutrosophic Approach To Study Agnotology: A Case Study On Climate Change Beliefs, Florentin Smarandache, Maikel Leyva Vázquez

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Misinformation and biased information significantly impact public perception and political decisions, especially on critical issues such as climate change and environmental conservation. This study aims to understand how indeterminacy and contradiction influence public perception and policy formulation by applying neutrosophic theory to model the complexity and multi-dimensionality of ignorance. Using neutrosophic Likert scales, we capture a nuanced spectrum of opinions on the scientific certainty of human impact on climate change. The results are analyzed through a k-means clustering algorithm to identify patterns and segment participants into groups based on their levels of truth, indeterminacy, and falsehood. This approach reveals deeper …


Upside-Down Logics: Falsification Of The Truth And Truthification Of The False, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Upside-Down Logics: Falsification Of The Truth And Truthification Of The False, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

This paper is about funny science, recreational mathematics, upside-down thinking, or contradictory reasoning (to think backward). Since a statement in some conditions may be true, in other conditions false, and a third type of conditions partially true and partially false. The paper presents for the first time two types of Upside-Down Logic, the first one is falsification of the Truth (when a true statement is transformed into a false one), and the second one is the opposite: Truthification of the False (when a false statement is transformed into a true one) - within the frame of Recreational Neutrosophy. All transformations …


Note On Partial Falsifiability Of Fuzzy And Fuzzy-Extension Hypotheses, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Note On Partial Falsifiability Of Fuzzy And Fuzzy-Extension Hypotheses, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In this short note we adjust the (classical) Falsifiability of a hypothesis that may be 100% true as in classical logic, to the field of multi-valued logics, where there are partialities of truth-value, of indeterminacy, and of false-value of a hypothesis, and we call it Partial Falsifiability.


Neutrosophic Twofold Algebra, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Neutrosophic Twofold Algebra, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

We introduce for the first time the concepts of Neutrosophic TwoFold Algebra with its corresponding Neutrosophic TwoFold Law, and their derivatives of Fuzzy (and all fuzzy-extensions) Two Fold Algebras and Laws. A practical application and a numerical example are also presented.


Converting Some Zero-One Neutrosophic Nonlinear Programming Problems Into Zero-One Neutrosophic Linear Programming Problems, Maissam Jdid, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Converting Some Zero-One Neutrosophic Nonlinear Programming Problems Into Zero-One Neutrosophic Linear Programming Problems, Maissam Jdid, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

The science of operations research is the applied aspect of mathematics and one of the most important modern sciences that is concerned with practical issues and meets the desire and request of decision makers to obtain ideal decisions through the methods it presents that are appropriate for all issues, such as linear programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, integer programming, etc. The basic essence of this science is to build mathematical models consisting of an objective function and constraints. In these models, the objective function is a maximization function or a minimization function for a specific quantity. This quantity depends on …


An Entropy Measure For N-Cylindrical Fuzzy Neutrosophic Sets, Sarannya Kumari R., Sunny Joseph Kalayathankal, Mathews M. George, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

An Entropy Measure For N-Cylindrical Fuzzy Neutrosophic Sets, Sarannya Kumari R., Sunny Joseph Kalayathankal, Mathews M. George, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

n-Cylindrical fuzzy neutrosophic set (n-CyFNS) is a new variant of fuzzy neutrosophic sets. In this paper our aim is to introduce an entropy measure for n-CyFNS. Here we explained its properties along with examples. Two real life applications, one on better way of shopping and the second on teacher evaluation, based on this proposed entropy measure are also illustrated.


Q-Rung Neutrosophic Sets And Topological Spaces, Michael Gr. Voskoglou, Florentin Smarandache, Mona Mohamed Jan 2024

Q-Rung Neutrosophic Sets And Topological Spaces, Michael Gr. Voskoglou, Florentin Smarandache, Mona Mohamed

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

The concept of q-rung orthopair neutrosophic set is introduced in this paper and fundamental properties of it are studied. Also the ordinary notion of topological space is extended to q-rung orthopair neutrosophic environment, as well as the fundamental concepts of convergence, continuity, compactness and Hausdorff topological space. All these generalizations are illustrated by suitable examples.


A Refined Neutrosophic Components Into Subcomponents With Plausible Applications To Long Term Energy Planning Predominated By Renewable Energy, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

A Refined Neutrosophic Components Into Subcomponents With Plausible Applications To Long Term Energy Planning Predominated By Renewable Energy, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

It is known that in the long-term planning of future energy supplies, in most countries, it is most likely that the energy mix will be predominated by renewable energy generation. While this feature of a predominating renewable energy mix appears too far fetched, such long term planning has been suggested, for instance, by Mark Jacobson from Stanford and also by John Blackburn. Here we consider two things, the first would be how to consider the long-term energy planning based on neutrosophic logic split into subcomponents.


Unveiling Quantum Communication: From Bell's Inequality To Neutrosophic Logic, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Unveiling Quantum Communication: From Bell's Inequality To Neutrosophic Logic, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In this mini-review, we delve into the intriguing realm of quantum communication, spurred by China's recent development of the Tiantong communication satellite. This satellite, shrouded in secrecy, hints at a revolutionary approach to communication that transcends the limitations of conventional signal transmission. We explore the foundational concepts of Bell's inequality and neutrosophic logic, elucidating their roles in understanding the non-local phenomena of quantum entanglement and its potential for secure and rapid communication. Additionally, we examine the connection between Bell's inequality and Shannon information entropy, unveiling the intricate relationship between quantum mechanics and information theory. Through this exploration, we glimpse a …


The Paradoxist Movement, Precursor Of Neutrosophy, In The Shadow Of A Totalitarian Regime, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

The Paradoxist Movement, Precursor Of Neutrosophy, In The Shadow Of A Totalitarian Regime, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Physics thrives on precision, but paradoxes in set theory reveal limitations in our understanding of well-defined boundaries. Neutrosophic logic, challenging the excluded middle principle, introduces the concept of "betweenness" and partial belonging. This article explores, among other things, what is less known, i.e., Paradoxism emerged as a radical artistic and literary movement in Romania during the late 1980s and continues even today. It arose within the stifling and highly controlled environment of Nicolae Ceaușescu's socialist regime, offering a rebellious outlet and a means to subvert the prevailing ideology. Understanding the Paradoxist Movement necessitates a contextual understanding of the Nicolae Ceaușescu …


The Dynamic Interplay Of Opposites In Zoroastrianism, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

The Dynamic Interplay Of Opposites In Zoroastrianism, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

This exploration addresses some aspects of Zoroastrianism, examining how the ancient Persian belief system aligns with the dynamic and indeterminate principles of Fuzzy, Neutrosophic, and MultiAlist systems. Zoroastrianism, rooted in the eternal struggle between good and evil, light and darkness, exhibits parallels with Neutrosophy's acknowledgment of indeterminacy, incompleteness, and the dynamic interplay of opposites. The prophet Zarathustra's vision of a neutrosophic God challenges conventional notions of divine attributes, emphasizing a dynamic and evolving universe. Before investigating these vague areas, the concept of unclear conceptual borders is explored, emphasizing the indeterminacy and imprecision inherent in defining opposites or partially opposite concepts. …


The Convergence Of Ikigai And Design Thinking: Crafting A Purposeful Framework, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

The Convergence Of Ikigai And Design Thinking: Crafting A Purposeful Framework, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In an era where innovation is not just about solving problems but also about enhancing human experiences and fostering personal fulfillment, the convergence of Ikigai principles with Design Thinking methodology offers a promising avenue for holistic problem-solving and in-novation. This paper explores the intersection of Ikigai—a Japanese concept representing one's reason for being—and Design Thinking—a human-centered approach to innovation. We propose a conceptual framework, termed Ikigai-Driven Design (IDD), which integrates the principles of Ikigai with the stages of Design Thinking. IDD comprises five main stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test, each combining elements of Ikigai and Design Thinking to …


Automated Livestock Practices: Incorporation Emerging Contemporary Technologies Toward Sustainable Livestock In Era Of Smart Cities, Asmaa Elsayed, Mona Mohamed, Florentin Smarandache, Michael Gr. Voskoglou Jan 2024

Automated Livestock Practices: Incorporation Emerging Contemporary Technologies Toward Sustainable Livestock In Era Of Smart Cities, Asmaa Elsayed, Mona Mohamed, Florentin Smarandache, Michael Gr. Voskoglou

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Currently, numerous spheres now face a wider range of needs due to the increasingly competitive and globalized global market. Moreover, digital technologies are necessary for analysis and comprehension in many sectors of contemporary society. For instance, Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize livestock management, including the dairy cattle industry, by providing real-time data and enabling data-driven decisions to improve animal welfare, increase productivity, and promote sustainable farming practices. The main components of IoT-enabled livestock management include sensors, communication systems, data storage, and analysis systems. These components of IoT-enabled livestock management improve animal welfare, increase productivity, and reduce …


Assuming Photon As Extended Point Particle In The Hypersoft Topological Space And Other Hypotheses: Issues And Trend Analysis, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Assuming Photon As Extended Point Particle In The Hypersoft Topological Space And Other Hypotheses: Issues And Trend Analysis, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Following our preceding article, where we discussed alternative interpretations of the advanced perihelion of Mercury, the present article revisits the 1919 solar eclipse expedition led by Arthur Eddington, which famously provided the first observational confirmation of Einstein's theory of general relativity. We focus on the deflection of starlight data obtained during the eclipse, a cornerstone of this validation. Here, we explore three alternative explanations for the observed light bending that challenge the sole attribution to general relativity. Firstly, the paper begins by arguing based on criticisms raised by Tullio Levi-Civita, a contemporary mathematician, regarding Einstein's use of pseudo-tensors in his …


Distinctions Between Various Types Of Fuzzy-Extension Hypersoft Sets, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Distinctions Between Various Types Of Fuzzy-Extension Hypersoft Sets, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

We define the universes of discourses for all fuzzy and fuzzy-extension sets. Then present many types of Plithogenic Universes of discourse and their connections to HyperSoft Sets. Afterward, we make distinctions between various hybrid forms of HyperSoft Sets.


Evaluating Blockchain Cybersecurity Based On Tree Soft And Opinion Weight Criteria Method Under Uncertainty Climate, Florentin Smarandache, Mona Mohamed, Michael Gr. Voskoglou Jan 2024

Evaluating Blockchain Cybersecurity Based On Tree Soft And Opinion Weight Criteria Method Under Uncertainty Climate, Florentin Smarandache, Mona Mohamed, Michael Gr. Voskoglou

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In the era of digital transformation (DT), many digital technologies have emerged and have had a positive impact on society. Nevertheless, because of certain issues with existing technologies, innovative technology has developed to eradicate them. Fog computing (FC) plays a vital role as an intermediate between edge layer and cloud computing (CC) to resolve limited resources and capabilities. In the same vein, blockchain technology (BCT) is responsible for resolving privacy and security issues that IoT suffers from. Due to using cryptography rules and hashing which is utilized in BCT to prevent any trickery. Hence, BC shows promise as a possible …


The Enduring Power Of Giving And Caring From Cavemen To Kind Hearts: A Neutrosophic Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

The Enduring Power Of Giving And Caring From Cavemen To Kind Hearts: A Neutrosophic Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Giving and caring are not just warm and fuzzy feelings; they are the bedrock of a healthy society. By understanding the neuroscience and sociology behind these behaviors, we can cultivate a world that prioritizes cooperation, compassion, and the well-being of all its members. We used the single valued neutrosophic sets (SVNSs) with the multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method for evaluating the giving and caring impacts. We used TreeSoft to divide the problems as a tree. The SVNSs were used to overcome uncertain information in the evaluation process. The SVNSs were integrated with the DEMATEL method to compute the relationships between …


A Compact Exploration Of Turiyam Neutrosophic Competition Graphs, Takaaki Fujita, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

A Compact Exploration Of Turiyam Neutrosophic Competition Graphs, Takaaki Fujita, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Graph theory, a branch of mathematics, examines relationships between entities using vertices and edges. Within this field, Uncertain Graph Theory has emerged to model uncertainties in real-world networks. A notable concept in this area is the competition graph, which captures interactions by connecting vertices that “compete” for the same neighbor, represented by directed edges indicating common neighbors in a digraph. This brief paper introduces the concept of the Generalized Turiyam Neutrosophic Competition Graph and explores its relationships with other graph classes.


Three Novel Approaches To Deep Space: Interstellar Travel That Transcend The Limitations Imposed By The Rocket Equation, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Three Novel Approaches To Deep Space: Interstellar Travel That Transcend The Limitations Imposed By The Rocket Equation, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

At the time of writing this abstract, we read about Betelgeuse star has exploded in the last few days. While there are various explanations and interpretations on how that event would have impacted this Earth’s inhabitants, our interpretation asserts that there are several chains of stars that act to lock this Earth to the 3D realm, and the exploded Betelgeuse star can be considered as a signal from heaven that we, all Earth inhabitants, are allowed to be elevated to 5D consciousness and to explore the Deep Space beyond this solar system. Therefore, in the present paper, it is considered …


A Right-Brain-Based Epistemology Grounded On Local Wisdom: Intuilytics As A Culturally-Meaningful Alternative In Science, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

A Right-Brain-Based Epistemology Grounded On Local Wisdom: Intuilytics As A Culturally-Meaningful Alternative In Science, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Epistemology, the study of knowledge, has long grappled with the challenge of determining truth. While the combination of deductive and inductive reasoning has been a cornerstone of scientific inquiry, several limitations emerge in its application to contemporary epistemology. One significant issue lies within the core of falsificationism, a prominent philosophy championed by Karl Popper. Falsificationism posits that a scientific theory can only be proven false, not true. While this approach aims to prevent dogmatic adherence to untested ideas, it can lead to an endless cycle of trial and error. As Popper himself acknowledged, no single experiment can definitively prove a …


Recreational Mathematics: Where Is The Error?, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2024

Recreational Mathematics: Where Is The Error?, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

This short note is a funny problem for the trigonometry students!.


The Flesh And Silicon Mesh: A New Materialist Conception Of Advanced Digital Machines, Joshua Nieubuurt Jan 2024

The Flesh And Silicon Mesh: A New Materialist Conception Of Advanced Digital Machines, Joshua Nieubuurt

English Faculty Publications

Digital machines, including artificial intelligence (AI), have long been held as potential agents of social change. From their binary role in cultural productions to the real-world implementation of such, digital machines have typically been considered within the Heideggerian “readiness-to-hand” category of Being. This paper seeks to alter conceptually this dynamic through the use of new materialism and Morton’s concept of the “mesh” to provide a new understanding of the social and pragmatic roles advanced digital machines play in ecologies in which they dwell and continue to emerge. Through briefly tracing the complex intermingling of advanced digital machines in the realms …


Evaluating The Influence Of Trypanosomiasis On Murine Model Using Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract As A Trypanocidal Agent, Fatima M. Madaki, Adamu Y. Kabiru, Ogunrombi D. Clinton, Sakariyau A. Waheed, Yunusa O. Ibrahim Jan 2024

Evaluating The Influence Of Trypanosomiasis On Murine Model Using Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract As A Trypanocidal Agent, Fatima M. Madaki, Adamu Y. Kabiru, Ogunrombi D. Clinton, Sakariyau A. Waheed, Yunusa O. Ibrahim

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Trypanosomiasis, a parasitic disease caused by trypanosomes, which are flagellate protozoa transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, manifests with symptoms including substantial weight loss, anemia, fever, edema, adenitis, dermatitis, and nervous disorders. This research investigated the impact of trypanosomiasis on a murine model while utilizing Corchorus olitorius leaf extract as a potential trypanocidal agent. An acute toxicity analysis was conducted following Lorke's method, and the antitrypanosomal efficacy was assessed in rats at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg over three weeks, monitoring changes in parasitemia count, body weight, and hematological parameters. Additionally, lipid profile, electrolyte concentration, and …


Type-B Energetic Processes: Their Identification And Implications, James Weifu Lee Jan 2024

Type-B Energetic Processes: Their Identification And Implications, James Weifu Lee

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications

We have now identified two thermodynamically distinct types (A and B) of energetic processes naturally occurring on Earth. Type-A energy processes, such as classical heat engines, apparently well follow the second law of thermodynamics; Type-B energy processes, such as the newly discovered thermotrophic function that isothermally utilizes environmental heat energy to perform useful work in driving ATP synthesis, follow the first law of thermodynamics (conservation of mass and energy) but do not have to be constrained by the second law, owing to their special asymmetric functions. Several Type-B energy processes such as asymmetric function-gated isothermal electricity production and epicatalysis have …


The Ownership Of Potato Boy: A Discussion On Ai And Copyright, James Thibeault Jan 2024

The Ownership Of Potato Boy: A Discussion On Ai And Copyright, James Thibeault

Library Publications

Surprisingly, the copyright status of generative AI works is pretty straight forward in the US: no one owns the copyright. According to the United States Copyright Office (2023), “copyright can protect only material that is the product of human creativity. Most fundamentally, the term ‘author,’ which is used in both the Constitution and the Copyright Act, excludes non-humans.” This concept is not new as previous court cases had already established this ruling. In the 1884 court case Burrow-Giles Lithographic Company v. Sarony, the defendant made copies of a photograph and claimed the author held no copyright since a machine, a …


The Effects Of Seaweed Farming On Local Ecosystems In The United States, Reid Cohen Jan 2024

The Effects Of Seaweed Farming On Local Ecosystems In The United States, Reid Cohen

Pitzer Senior Theses

In my thesis, I explore how seaweed farming contributes to the regeneration of marine ecosystems, supports biodiversity, and assists in harmful nutrient removal. Seaweed farming is a relatively unexplored industry in the United States with huge carbon capturing potential. Seaweed farming poses a significant opportunity for a project that has the potential to sequester carbon, increase biodiversity, protect coastal ecosystems, naturally clean water, provide biofuel capabilities, substitute as livestock fodder which then decreases methane emissions, along with many more benefits. Kelp supports biodiversity in marine ecosystems and provides essential habitats for various species. The seaweed farming industry holds profound potential …


Frsc 480-002: Forensic Microscopy, Fisher David Jan 2024

Frsc 480-002: Forensic Microscopy, Fisher David

Chemistry, Environmental and Forensic Science Syllabi

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A New Mechanistic Model Of Brain Metabolism With Optimal Parametrization, Alice Lubbe Jan 2024

A New Mechanistic Model Of Brain Metabolism With Optimal Parametrization, Alice Lubbe

Mathematics Dissertations - Archive

Models of glucose metabolism in the brain often focus on chemical exchanges and reactions that occur as part of the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle). Experiments involving nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to detect and measure carbon-labeled isotopomers of metabolites such as glutamate in vivo inform kinetic, mechanistic models used to study metabolic pathways. In the present work, a new model with two compartments, astrocytic and neuronal, is developed using known biochemical processes and fit to experimental data coming from fully labeled glucose infusions. A gradient descent method is introduced and employed to obtain optimal flux parameter values involved in …


Advanced Mathematical Graph-Based Machine Learning And Deep Learning Models For Drug Design, Farjana Tasnim Mukta Jan 2024

Advanced Mathematical Graph-Based Machine Learning And Deep Learning Models For Drug Design, Farjana Tasnim Mukta

Theses and Dissertations--Mathematics

Drug discovery is a highly complicated and time-consuming process. One of the main challenges in drug development is predicting whether a drug-like molecule will interact with a specific target protein. This prediction accelerates target validation and drug development. Recent research in biomolecular sciences has shown significant interest in algebraic graph-based models for representing molecular complexes and predicting drug-target binding affinity. In this thesis, we present algebraic graph-based molecular representations to create data-driven scoring functions (SF) using extended atom types to capture wide-range interactions between targets and drug candidates. Our model employs multiscale weighted colored subgraphs for the protein-ligand complex, colored …