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Nano Topology And Decision Making In Medical Applications, Samir Mukhtar, Mohamed Shokry, Manar Omran

Journal of Engineering Research

Nano Topology is one of the essential topics that receive special attention from some athletes in the field of General Topology, Operations Research, and Computer Science, because it has a vital role in the generalizing most of the various mathematical concepts. Recently, many efforts have been made to study many types of Nano Topology, as the previous studies lacked real applications in Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Social Sciences. In this paper, we present some different applications of these studies. The paper is divided into two parts: Firstly, we study the theory of The Nano Topology and investigate its relation with …

New Operation Defined Over Dual-Hesitant Fuzzy Set And Its Application In Diagnostics In Medicine, Manar Mohamed Omran, Reham Abdel-Aziz Abo-Khadra

Journal of Engineering Research

In recent decades, several types of sets, such as fuzzy sets, interval-valued fuzzy sets, intuitionistic fuzzy sets, interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets, type 2 fuzzy sets, type n fuzzy sets, and hesitant fuzzy sets, have been introduced and investigated widely. In this paper, we propose dual hesitant fuzzy sets (DHFSs), which encompass fuzzy sets, intuitionistic fuzzy sets, hesitant fuzzy sets, and fuzzy multi-sets as special cases. Then we investigate the basic operations and properties of DHFSs. We also discuss the relationships among the sets mentioned above, and then propose an extension principle of DHFSs. Additionally, we give an example to illustrate …

Optimal Site Layout Planning For Construction Projects Over Waterways, Rana M. Azzam, Nashwa Mohamed Yossef Prof, Adel I. Eldosouky Prof

Journal of Engineering Research

Construction site layout planning is an important part of a project's success. An effective construction layout plan can enhance the performance of the construction process by improving productivity, ensuring safety, and reducing costs. Given the importance of bridges over a waterway and the lack of interest in previous research for planning a construction site over a waterway. This paper concentrates on the problems of site planning for such projects, including the problem of limited site space. The study indicated that constructing an offshore terminal is one of the primary requirements for projects with limited space being carried out on a …

Decision-Making In Diagnosing Heart Failure Problems Using Dual Hesitant Fuzzy Sets, Manar Mohamed Omran, Reham Abdel-Aziz Abo-Khadra

Journal of Engineering Research

In recent decades, several types of sets, such as fuzzy sets, interval-valued fuzzy sets, intuitionistic fuzzy sets, interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets, type 2 fuzzy sets, type n fuzzy sets, and hesitant fuzzy sets, have been introduced and investigated widely. In this paper, we propose dual hesitant fuzzy sets (DHFSs), which encompass fuzzy sets, intuitionistic fuzzy sets, hesitant fuzzy sets, and fuzzy multi-sets as special cases. Then we investigate the basic operations and properties of DHFSs. We also discuss the relationships among the sets mentioned above, and then propose an extension principle of DHFSs. Additionally, we give an example to illustrate …

Developing Paths In Areas Of Distinguished Value Between Preservation And Extinction (A Case Study Of The Railway Axis In The Maadi Area), Kamal Mahmoud Elgabalawy

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract: proportion of the place, and thus the loss of the distinctive general character of the area, which leads to its extinction. These areas are of distinguished value, with all the thought and culture they carry of society over time. Among the areas classified as having distinguished value is the Maadi suburb, which is located in the south of Cairo Governorate, where boundaries and foundations for preserving them have been set through the Central Administration for Studies, Research, and Policies of the National Coordination Organization. The Ministry of Culture, approved by the Supreme Council for Planning and Urban Development by …

Review Of Wood Drying Technologies, Mohamed Salah Elmetwaly, Lotfy Hassan Rabie Saker, Mohamed Sameh Salem

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract- This article provides a comprehensive review of drying optimization in data centers by examining the limitations of drying methods and discussing advances proposed by scientists through whom we can provide a comparison between different drying systems with an emphasis on improving energy efficiency and thermal performance. Wood drying under atmospheric pressure has many advantages, including the ability to dry at lower temperatures (by reducing the likelihood of some drying defects), significantly reduced drying times, color preservation, increased energy efficiency, better control of volatile organic compound emissions, and the ability to dry very large cross sections. Previous studies have achieved …

"Towards A Methodology For Studying The Impact Of Integrating Motion Systems In The External Envelope Of A Building On Natural Lighting Inside The Building– (An Applied Study On A Government School In Greater Cairo)", Nashwa Youssif

Journal of Engineering Research

يدرك المصمم ما للعناصر البيئية ولا سيما الإضاءة الطبيعية من دور فاعل في الوصول إلى تصميم ناجح يحقق أفضل أداء إستخدامي، فالإضاءة الطبيعية تذهب إلى صميم عمل المعماري فيستعين بها للإيحاء بشكل الفراغات ولونها وملمس سطوحها.

وهناك العديد من الأساليب الحديثة التي تساعد المعماري علي إتخاذ قراراته التصميمية الخاصة بتصميم المبنى وكيفية الإستفادة من الإضاءة الطبيعية داخل المباني، وهذه الأساليب تهدف إلى زيادة إحترام البيئة وتفترض تحسينات في النظم البيئية من العزل الحراري وإستغلال مصادر الطاقة الطبيعية والإهتمام بنظم الإضاءة الطبيعية والمواد البنائية.

وتعد تقنية دمج الأنظمة الحركية بالغلاف الخارجي للمبنى مع الإستفادة من الإضاءة الطبيعية داخل هذا …

2024 Draft Final Butte Reduction Works (Brw) Smelter Area Mine Waste Remediation And Contaminated Groundwater Hydraulic Control Site Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp) For Microbial Analysis And Biotreatability Study, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Aquaculture And Youth Membership, Stephen Hughes

Sustainability Research & Practice Seminar Presentations

Dr. Steven Hughes of Cheyney University discusses Sustainable Aquaculture and Youth Mentorship

Approval Of: Discharge System 2023 Annual Operations And Maintenance Report, Berkeley Pit And Discharge Pilot Project, Dated May 20, 2024, Jason Rappe

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Association Between Neuromuscular Blocking Agents And Outcomes Of Emergency Tracheal Intubation: A Secondary Analysis Of Randomized Trials, Stephanie C. Demasi, Wesley H. Self, Neil R. Aggarawal, Michael D. April, Luke Andrea, Christopher R. Barnes, Jason Brainard, Veronika Blinder, Alon Dagan, Brian Driver, Kevin C. Doerschug, Ivor Douglas, Matthew Exline, Daniel G. Fein, John P. Gaillard, Sheetal Gandotra, Kevin W. Gibbs, Adit A. Ginde, Stephen J. Halliday, Jin H. Han, Taylor Herbert, Kevin High, Christopher G. Hughes, Akram Khan, Andrew J. Latimer, Amelia W. Maiga, Steven H. Mitchell, Derek J. Vanderhaar, James E. Walker, Et Al

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Study objective: To examine the association between the neuromuscular blocking agent received (succinylcholine versus rocuronium) and the incidences of successful intubation on the first attempt and severe complications during tracheal intubation of critically ill adults in an emergency department (ED) or ICU. Methods: We performed a secondary analysis of data from 2 multicenter randomized trials in critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation in an ED or ICU. Using a generalized linear mixed-effects model with prespecified baseline covariates, we examined the association between the neuromuscular blocking agent received (succinylcholine versus rocuronium) and the incidences of successful intubation on the first attempt …

Approval Of: Berkeley Pit And Discharge Pilot Project, Discharge System Operations And Maintenance Manual, 2024 Update , Dated April 23, 2024, Jason Rappe

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Approval Of: Draft Final 2023 Annual Report, Operations & Maintenance Monitoring Report For The Rocker Timber Framing And Treating Plant Operable Unit; Dated April 10, 2024., Jason Rappe

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Re: Approval Of: Berkeley Pit And Discharge Pilot Project Temperature Evaluation, 2023 Update, Dated June 28, 2024., Jason Rappe

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Mold And Dampness In The Built Environment, Cheryl Marcham

Publications

This white paper calls on certified industrial hygienists and IH/OEHS professionals who practice in this area to be informed about the important of systematic building inspections and the strengths and weaknesses of sampling methods. It provides information on common misapprehensions in the lay community about such issues as mycotoxins.

Binding Mechanism Of The Active Form Of Molnupiravir To Rdrp Of Sars-Cov-2 And Designing Potential Analogues: Insights From Molecular Dynamics Simulations., Justin Carbone, Nicholas J Paradis, Dylan Brunt, Chun Wu

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Molnupiravir, an FDA-approved nucleoside prodrug for treating COVID-19, converts into N4-hydroxycytidine triphosphate (NHC-TP), which integrates into SARS-CoV-2 RNA by its RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) causing lethal mutations in viral proteins. Due to the risk of RdRp-mediated drug resistance and potential off-target effects on host polymerases (e.g., human polymerase II/HPolII), it is crucial to understand NHC-TP interactions at polymerase active sites for developing new, resistance-proof treatments. In this study, we used molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to probe key interactions between NHC-TP and SARS-CoV-2 RdRp and designed novel NHC-TP analogues with greater selectivity for SARS-CoV-2 RdRp over HPolII by a virtual screening …

Brownfield Topsoil Vertical Heterogeneity: Implications For Germination And Soil Microbial Functioning, Eshariah N. Dyson, Diane F. Hagmann, Cesar Idrovo, Jennifer Adams Krumins, Nina M. Goodey

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Soil vertical heterogeneity refers to the variation in soil properties and composition with depth. In uncontaminated soils, properties including the organic matter content and nutrient concentrations typically change gradually with depth due to natural processes such as weathering, leaching, and organic matter decomposition. In contaminated soils, heavy metals and organic contaminants can migrate vertically through leaching or root uptake and translocation by plants and macrobiota, if present, leading to vertical heterogeneity in contaminant concentrations at different depths. Contaminants can alter soil properties, and we investigated the implications of soil vertical heterogeneity for germination and microbial functioning. We collected soil from …

A Comparison Of Gaussian Processes And Polynomial Chaos Emulators In The Context Of Haemodynamic Pulse–Wave Propagation Modelling, L. Mihaela Paun, Mitchel J. Colebank, Dirk Husmeier

Faculty Publications

Computational modelling of the cardiovascular system is a promising future direction for patient-specific healthcare. However, the computational cost of these simulators is a bottleneck for their practical use in clinic for real-time digital twins. Emulation can overcome this, yet an extensive investigation into cardiovascular emulators is warranted. In this study, we emulate two one-dimensional haemodynamics models of the pulmonary circulation and compare two common emulation strategies: Gaussian processes (GPs) and polynomial chaos expansions (PCEs). We start by reducing the parameter space of the models through global sensitivity analysis, and then compare both emulation strategies using a multivariate, time-series output …

Challenges And Future Directions In Quantifying Terrestrial Evapotranspiration, Koong Yi, Gabriel B. Senay, Joshua B. Fisher, Lixin Wang, Kosana Suvočarev, Housen Chu, Georgianne W. Moore, Kimberly A. Novick, Mallory L. Barnes, Trevor F. Keenan, Kanishka Mallick, Xiangzhong Luo, Justine E. C. Missik, Kyle B. Delwiche, Jacob A. Nelson, Stephen P. Good, Xiangming Xiao, Steven A. Kannenberg, Arman Ahmadi, Tianxin Wang, Gil Bohrer, Marcy E. Litvak, David E. Reed, A. Christopher Oishi, Margaret S. Torn, Dennis Baldocchi

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Terrestrial evapotranspiration is the second-largest component of the land water cycle, linking the water, energy, and carbon cycles and influencing the productivity and health of ecosystems. The dynamics of ET across a spectrum of spatiotemporal scales and their controls remain an active focus of research across different science disciplines. Here, we provide an overview of the current state of ET science across in situ measurements, partitioning of ET, and remote sensing, and discuss how different approaches complement one another based on their advantages and shortcomings. We aim to facilitate collaboration among a cross-disciplinary group of ET scientists to overcome the …

Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction And Well-Being Among Seafarers: An Investigation Of Interaction Effects Through The Lens Of Self-Determination Theory, Nong Vuong Phi, Kung Don Ye, Feng Ming Tsai, Hsiao Chao Hsieh, Shiou-Yu Chen

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Enhancing employee well-being is a primary goal for enterprise sustainable development. Although seafarers represent a major human resource in the maritime industry, the distinctive demands of their profession often compel them to compromise on certain elements in fulfilling their basic psychological needs, thereby contributing to mental health challenges. Recently, COVID-19 and its associated border control measures have prolonged the voyages of seafarers, drawing public attention to the topic of seafarer well-being. In this study, self-determination theory was used to explore the effects of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as fundamental psychological needs on seafarer well-being. After the independent effects of these …

Growth Of Passionflower (Passiflora Incarnata) On A Green Roof Using Commercial Fertilizer Vs. Natural Compost, Siobhan Day, Corinne Parker, Carmyn Harrison, Lauren York

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Tennessee’s state wildflower, is valued for its ecological role as a pollinator plant and its historical significance to the Cherokee, making it an ideal candidate for green roofs that support biodiversity and urban sustainability. This study examined the feasibility of growing passionflower on a green roof and tested whether commercial fertilizer (Miracle-Gro) or natural compost would lead to greater growth compared to no fertilizer. Twelve plants were divided equally into three treatment groups: control, Miracle-Gro, and compost, with growth measurements taken weekly from September to November. Results suggest that passionflowers treated with Miracle-Gro achieved the most growth, …

M3t-Lm: A Multi-Modal Multi-Task Learning Model For Jointly Predicting Patient Length Of Stay And Mortality, Junde Chen, Qing Li, Feng Liu, Yuxin Wen

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

Ensuring accurate predictions of inpatient length of stay (LoS) and mortality rates is essential for enhancing hospital service efficiency, particularly in light of the constraints posed by limited healthcare resources. Integrative analysis of heterogeneous clinic record data from different sources can hold great promise for improving the prognosis and diagnosis level of LoS and mortality. Currently, most existing studies solely focus on single data modality or tend to single-task learning, i.e., training LoS and mortality tasks separately. This limits the utilization of available multi-modal data and prevents the sharing of feature representations that could capture correlations between different tasks, ultimately …

10.07.2024 Orsp Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

Lunch and Learn

Update Employee Directory

NIH Updates RPPR Instruction Guide

Empowering Entrepreneurial Evolution: A Beyond Founder Strategic Approach To Small Business Growth, D. Jared Knisley

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Growing a business beyond its founder’s capacities and talents presents a challenging undertaking. When a founder is no longer involved or motivated to grow the business, firm decline is a likely outcome. Small businesses often have a deep and, at times, hindering reliance on their early founders for development. Therefore, a continuous engaging plan to advance entrepreneurial success is needed to grow a small business.

My research objective aims to find methods and designs, through academic literature and practitioner interviews, that transition leadership responsibilities and increase team empowerment within a small business, enabling these firms to continue growing as the …

Three-Dimensional Printing Limitations Of Polymers Reinforced With Continuous Stainless Steel Fibres And Curvature Stiffness, Alison J. Clarke, Andrew N. Dickson, Vladimir Milosavljevic, Denis P. Dowling

Articles

This study investigates the printability limitations of 3D-printed continuous 316L stainless steel fibre-reinforced polymer composites obtained using the Materials Extrusion (MEX) technique. The objective was to better understand the geometric printing limitations of composites fabricated using continuous steel fibres, based on a combination of bending stiffness testing and piezoresistive property studies. The 0.5 mm composite filaments used in this study were obtained by co-extruding polylactic acid (PLA), with a 316 L stainless steel fibre (SSF) bundle. The composite printability limitations were evaluated by the printing of a series of ’teardrop’ shaped geometries with angles in the range from 5◦ to …

Discrete Time Series Forecasting Of Hive Weight, In-Hive Temperature, And Hive Entrance Traffic In Non-Invasive Monitoring Of Managed Honey Bee Colonies: Part I, Vladimir A. Kulyukin, Daniel Coster, Aleksey V. Kulyukin, William Meikle, Milagra Weiss

Computer Science Faculty and Staff Publications

From June to October, 2022, we recorded the weight, the internal temperature, and the hive entrance video traffic of ten managed honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies at a research apiary of the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, AZ, USA. The weight and temperature were recorded every five minutes around the clock. The 30 s videos were recorded every five minutes daily from 7:00 to 20:55. We curated the collected data into a dataset of 758,703 records (208,760–weight; 322,570–temperature; 155,373–video). A principal objective of Part I of our investigation was to use the curated dataset to investigate …

Resolving The Contradictory Conclusions From Three Reviews Of Controlled Longitudinal Studies Of Physical Punishment: A Meta-Analysis, C.J. Ferguson, J. Pritsker, M.L. Gunnoe, R.E. Larzelere

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Larzelere, R.E., Gunnoe, M.L., Pritsker, J., & Ferguson, C.J. (2024). Resolving the Contradictory Conclusions from Three Reviews of Controlled Longitudinal Studies of Physical Punishment: A Meta-Analysis. Marriage & Family Review, 60 (7), 395-433. https://doi.org/10.1080/01494929.2024.2392672

Towards A Global Food Systems Datahub: Editorial, Hande Küçük Mcginty, Cogan Shimizu, Pascal Hitzler, Ajay Sharda

Computer Science and Engineering Faculty Publications

In the quest for agricultural sustainability, we face the challenge of feeding the global population under the constraints of finite resources and a delicate ecological balance. The intricate interplay of climate dynamics, socio-economic factors, and environmental stewardship demands an approach to agriculture that is as intelligent and adaptive as it is respectful of our planet’s capacities. Central to this endeavor is the synthesis and utilization of vast, heterogeneous datasets that span from crop genomics to market trends, and from soil health to consumer preferences. Yet, the current paradigm is fragmented, with valuable data isolated across domains, lacking the coherence and …

Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Revised Draft Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling Plan (Fsp) Bres No. 181 – Mountain Con-3 Dump And Responses To Agency Comments, Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Final 2024 Residential Metals Abatement Program (Rmap) Walkerville Park (Alley Of North Main And Alley Of West Daly) Soil Remedial Action Work Plan (Rawp), Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.