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Proceedings Of The 2024 Child Language Acquisition Symposium For Indigenous Communities, Tamera C. Yazzie, Bethany G. Lycan, Alec J. Goldberg, Kayleigh L. Russell, Melvatha R. Chee

Indigenous Child Language Research Center

The proceedings of the inaugural Child Language Acquisition Symposium for Indigenous Communities, which took place at the University of New Mexico on May 17-18, 2024.

2024 Indigenous Child Language Research Center Handbook, Tamera C. Yazzie, Bethany G. Lycan, Ryan D. Smith, Cormac League, Melvatha R. Chee

Indigenous Child Language Research Center

This handbook is continuously being developed by the Indigenous Child Language Research Center at UNM to provide Indigenous communities with a description of our organization and our research methodologies to aid in their own child language research endeavors.

2025 Child Language Acquisition Symposium For Indigenous Communities Program Booklet, Tamera C. Yazzie, Kayleigh L. Russell, Melvatha R. Chee

Indigenous Child Language Research Center

Program booklet for the inaugural Child Language Acquisition Symposium for Indigenous Communities.

Language Reclamation Through Dictionary-Building Along The Brazil-Bolivia Border, Dr. Joshua Birchall

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm

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Join LAII for a discussion about language reclamation on the Brazil-Bolivia border led by Professor Birchall.

The Moré and Kuyubim communities each live on different sides of the Guaporé/Iténez River that forms a border between Brazil and Bolivia, and despite sharing a traditional language and having starkly different colonial histories, they are both shifting to the dominant languages of the countries they live in. This talk discusses how the production of a first …

Exploring How Funds Of Knowledge Is Utilized Among Teacher Educators In A Teacher Preparation Program Focusing On Arts Integration And Language Diversity, Gabrielle H. Pretto Ph.D

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In our current educational climate, teaching for social justice has become increasingly difficult. Teacher educators are faced with certification rules that prioritize test scores over teaching ability, scripted curriculums, and the limited understandings about differences related to culture, class, and race. This study examined how social justice teachings were sustained and enhanced through a Funds of Knowledge (FOK) learning approach. Case study was utilized and guided by the following research questions: (1) What are the FOK of teacher educators participating in the TEALi program? (2) In what ways are the FOK of teacher educators integrated or utilized in their university …

Reduction Of The Vocalic Sequence /Ea/ In Tapatío Spanish, Karol Ibarra Zetter

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

Reduction of the Vocalic Sequence /ea/ in Tapatío Spanish

This study investigates reduction in the vocalic sequence /ea/ in spontaneous conversational Tapatío Spanish from CCT: El Corpus Conversacional Tapatío (Martínez Gómez & Ibarra Zetter, 2017). An example of this phenomenon is the vocalic sequence /ea/ in the word in teatro ‘theater,’ which is often produced as [ˈtja.tɾo]. However, the word azotea ‘rooftop’ is usually pronounced [a.so.ˈte.a] by CCT speakers. The lexical frequency of these words is one factor that influences the degree of /ea/ reduction. Typically, there is a correlation between the frequency of lexical items and their phonetic reduction …

Evaluation Of Agronomic Performance Of Two Varieties Of Faba Bean (Vicia Faba L.), Iniap 440 - Quitumbe And Iniap 442 - Sultana, Using Neutrosophic Superhypersoft Sets, Karina Paola Marín Quevedo, Cristian Santiago Jiménez Jacome, Ángel Rubén Murillo Ilbay, Isabel Chávez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The yield and earliness of broad bean varieties have depended on key factors to enhance agricultural productivi-ty in various regions. Therefore, the objective of the study focused on evaluating the agronomic yield and earli-ness of the INIAP 442-SULTANA and INIAP 440-QUITUMBE broad bean varieties under specific edaphoclimatic conditions to determine their feasibility and potential for improving regional crop productivity. For this pur-pose, a combination of varietal attributes and leaf stages was used to determine eight treatments through model-ing with Neutrosophic SuperHyperSoft Sets. Among the results, INIAP 442-SULTANA demonstrated higher ear-liness and yield compared to INIAP 440-QUITUMBE. In conclusion, it was …

Assessment Of Academic Integrity In University Students Using A Hybrid Fuzzy-Neutrosophic Model Under Uncertainty, Lorenzo Cevallos-Torres, Roger Martínez, Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz, Rosa Hernández-Magallanes, Douglas Iturburu-Salvador, Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Maikel Leyva-Vázquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study presents a model based on a fuzzy-neutrosophic approach to evaluate the academic integrity of university students in the context of uncertainty. The central issue of the research lies in the abrupt transition from in-person education to virtual learning caused by the pandemic, which increased fraudulent behaviors in teaching and learning environments, making it difficult to determine the level of academic integrity among students in higher education institutions. To address this issue, variables related to dishonesty—motivation, justification, and opportunities—were analyzed. Three evaluation scenarios were conducted, yielding positive results. The proposed approach, based on fuzzy logic and neutrosophy, effectively measured …

Neutrosophic Cognitive Map For The Analysis Of Substances Subject To Control, Bryan Joel Morales Sánchez, Cristian Fernando Benavides Salazar, Julio Cesar Benavides Salazar, Erika Estefanía Barreiro Cedeño, Yusleidy Marlie Gordo Gómez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study addresses the central problem of analyzing the commercialization of controlled substances using a neutrosophic cognitive map approach, a tool that has been little explored in this context. The need to investigate this phenomenon lies in the increasing complexity and ambiguity of controlled substances markets, where factors such as regulation, consumer behavior, government policies, and the evolution of supply and demand, generate a highly uncertain and dynamic environment. Despite previous research in the field of commercialization of these substances, traditional approaches fail to capture the interaction and combined effects of the multiple elements that influence the market. This study …

Evaluation Of The Impact Of Government Audit On Quality Management, Based On Neutroalgebra Generated By The Prospector Function, Alexander Santos Silva Bernardo, Jeri Gloria Ramón Ruffner, David Sánchez Cruz, Patricia Padilla-Vento

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present study focuses on the evaluation of the impact of government audit on quality management, using a novel approach based on the neutralalgebra generated by the PROSPECTOR function. The central question of the research lies in the need to improve the effectiveness of government audits to ensure more efficient and transparent quality management in public institutions. The relevance of this issue is accentuated in the current context, where the pressure to optimize government processes is crucial to guarantee efficiency and public responsibility. Although there are various studies on government auditing, a significant gap has been identified in the literature …

Sentiment Analysis And Neutroalgebra To Evaluate Organizational Strategies And Performance Levels Of Basic Education Teachers, Erick Félix Quesquén Alarcón, Hermenegildo Chaccara Huachaca, Luz Marina Sito Justiniano, Yessika Madelaine Abarca Arias, Mary Liz Mendoza Hidalgo, Dante Manuel Macazana Fernández

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study addresses the problem of evaluating the organizational strategies and performance levels of basic ed-ucation teachers through an innovative approach in sentiment analysis. In the current context, there is a growing need for accurate and reliable methods to measure the impact of organizational strategies on educational per-formance, especially given the importance of educational quality for social development. The existing literature has shown limitations in integrating methods that can handle the complexity and subjectivity of teachers' emo-tional and attitudinal perceptions, creating a gap that this study aims to fill. Using the neutrosophic sentiment analysis method based on neutroalgebra, the study …

Application Of Neutrosophic Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Tech-Niques For Assessing Violations Of Child Support Rights, Vanessa Lisseth Montenegro Altamirano, Jaime Rodrigo Cadena Morillo, Carmen Marina Méndez Cabrita, Ricardo Sánchez Casanova

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study addresses a crucial challenge in the analysis of rights violations by applying neutrosophic methods. Specifically, it investigates how multi-criteria assessment tools can provide a more precise and nuanced approach to addressing rights violations, a topic that remains of global relevance, given the complexity and diversity of situations that occur in different contexts. The existing literature, although abundant in human rights studies, of-ten lacks approaches that integrate the uncertainty and ambiguity inherent in these cases, limiting the effective-ness of conventional analyses. This work fills that gap by implementing a neutrosophic approach that captures these dynamics more effectively and adequately. …

Analysis Of The Impact Of Soft Skills On Organizational Competitiveness In Cotopaxi Through Modeling Of The Plithogenic Iadov, Evelyn Alexandra Tovar Molina, Angelita Elizabeth Romero Poveda, Bryan Marcelo Barragán Pazmiño, Kelly Nicole Punina Salazar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Training plays an important role in the development of skills and organizational competitiveness. In Co-topaxi, a misalignment was identified between employees and organizational objectives concerning or-ganizational performance and human development. Consequently, this study analyzed the influence of soft skills, the elimination of skill gaps, adherence to standards, and organizational alignment on job sat-isfaction and performance, aiming to enhance organizational competitiveness. The plithogenic IADOV method was applied to evaluate satisfaction levels and the interrelationships among these dimensions. Findings indicated significant dissatisfaction among employees across all assessed dimensions, under-scoring the urgent need for training programs focused on soft skills. It was concluded …

Neutrosophic Statistical Analysis Of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention From A Physical Culture In Urban Communities, Dennys Raúl Dupotey Hernández, Darvin Manuel Ramíerez Guerra

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The research presented here considers the educational potential of physical activities for disease preven-tion. Its objective is to elaborate a physical-educational intervention strategy for the prevention of cardio-vascular diseases in urban communities in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia. The research was carried out in the municipalities of Funza, Fusagasugá Albán, and Supatá in the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, based on the theoretical foundations of prophylactic and therapeutic phys-ical culture and related sciences for disease prevention. Theoretical, empirical, and mathematical-statistical scientific methods were applied. In addition, neutrosophic techniques were used to validate the study. The results indicate an adequate level …

English For Specific Purposes In The Medical Sciences To Strengthen The Professional Profile Of The Higher Education Medicine Student: A Knowledge Representation Using Superhypersoft Sets, Oswaldo Edison García Brito, Andrea Sofía Ribadeneira Vacacela, Carmen Hortensia Sánchez Burneo, Mónica Cecilia Jimbo Galarza

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The English language is an important added value for the professional profile of students in all higher education courses due to the demands of the current century, in which mastering more than one lan-guage is undoubtedly one of the preponderant skills to access better and more opportunities within the workplace, especially in careers such as medicine. Therefore, the curricular design and the implementa-tion of a program focused on the development of the linguistic skills of the future health professional is pertinent and necessary to strengthen their professional profile; not only in the discourse at the level of talks, congresses, training, …

Plithogenic Statistical Analysis Of Labor Demand And Its Impact On Stability In The Floricultural Sector, Wilson Eduardo Faz Cevallos, Andrea Nicole Faz Tapia, Valeria Jessnia Faz Tapia, Clara De Las Mercedes Razo Ascazubi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The floricultural sector faces significant challenges concerning job stability, primarily due to fluctuations in de-mand, policies, and recruitment capacity. This study aims to analyze the relationship between various factors in-fluencing employability and labor sustainability within the economically active population in this sector. A plithogenic statistical analysis was conducted, utilizing observed and expected frequencies to examine the inter-relationships among the variables. The results revealed that labor demand directly impacts job stability, con-tributing to increased unemployment and underemployment. Additionally, recruitment and retention policies were found to have a limited effect, largely due to the high dependency on agricultural labor. It was concluded …

Detection Of Cardiovascular Diseases Using Predictive Models Based On Deep Learning Techniques: A Hybrid Neutrosophic Ahp-Topsis Approach For Model Selection, Julio Barzola-Monteses, Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz, Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Cristhian Medina-Suarez, Wendy Yanez-Pazmino, David Zabala-Blanco, Maikel Y. Leyva-Vazquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In Ecuador and globally, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality, accounting for a worrying 26.49% of deaths in 2019. An approach based on deep learning is applied to improve the capacity for early prediction and reduce its incidence. In this work, three different models were proposed and compared: deep neural networks (DNN), convolutional neural networks (CNN), and multilayer perceptron (MLP). Experiments were conducted in two scenarios: one using a dataset that included 12 variables, and another in which the variables were reduced to those most significantly correlated with cardiovascular disease, i.e., 4 variables; both scenarios with 918 clinical …

Creative Exploration Of Yagé In Intrapersonal Discovery Through The Plithogenic Iadov Method, Marcela Ximena Parra Pérez, Arleth M. Márquez Bermeo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Post-Yage visions, influenced by ancestral Indigenous practices, have had a significant impact on the worldview and collective consciousness of participants. The objective of this study is to analyze post-Yage visions from an intercultural perspective, evaluating cultural depth, creativity, psychological impact, social relevance, and clari-ty in interpretation. The objective is to understand their influence on the Indigenous worldview and their im-pact on individual and collective consciousness through the modeling of the plithogenic IADOV. Correlations were identified between interpretive clarity, creativity, and psychological impact, highlighting their influence on the identity and social awareness of participants. In conclusion, this study provides deeper insights …

Neutrosophic Analysis Of Strategies To Improve Productivity In An Restaurant Chain, Efrén Gonzalo Montenegro Cueva, Milena Alejandra Napa Alcívar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study analyzed productivity in an Ecuadorian restaurant chain using a multicriteria approach within a neu-trosophic framework. The research focused on identifying effective strategies to optimize processes and address-ing specific challenges such as staff turnover and compensation management. The TOPSIS method, combined with bipolar neutrosophic numbers, was employed to evaluate a group of strategies based on high-impact crite-ria. The results highlighted the implementation of economic incentives, training and retention programs, and performance management systems as the most effective alternatives. In contrast, internal communication cam-paigns and flexible schedules were found to be less prioritized. The research demonstrated the utility of neutro-sophic …

Applying Neutrosophic Natural Language Processing To Analyze Complex Phenomena In Interdisciplinary Contexts, Diego Fernando Coka Flores, Ignacio Fernando Barcos Arias, María Elena Infante Miranda, Omar Mar Cornelio

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The paper addresses the challenge of integrating natural language processing (NLP) with neutrosophic logic to solve problems where uncertainty, ambiguity, and indeterminacy play a critical role. This approach becomes particularly relevant in an increasingly digitalized world, where human-machine interaction requires a deeper understanding of linguistic and contextual nuances. Despite advances in conventional NLP, many existing methodologies lack tools to effectively manage undefined or contradictory elements present in real data. In this context, neutrosophic logic offers an innovative framework to model and analyze complex and multifaceted human perceptions. The study applies a methodology that combines advanced NLP techniques with neutrosophic analytical …

Application Of The Plithogenic Iadov Approach To Evaluate Satisfaction With The Implementation Of Indigenous Rights, Gıovanna Fernanda Vınueza Arroyo, Tanya Tupamara Camargo Martinez, Manuel Augusto Suarez Albıñol, Joffre R. Paladines Rodriguez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present study addresses a crucial challenge in the evaluation of complex systems: the need to incorporate a holistic view that contemplates not only defined elements but also those that are intrinsically ambiguous or uncertain. The research focuses on the application of the Plithogenic IADOV approach, a model based on neutrosophic logic, to overcome the limitations of traditional methodologies that often fall short when addressing phenomena containing contradictory or unknown dimensions. In the existing literature, despite the wealth of approaches used for the evaluation of systems, there is a perceived lack of methodologies that effectively manage the indeterminacy inherent in …

Use Of Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps For A More Complex Representation Of Human Perceptions, Juan Alberto Rojas Cardenas, Nelson Francisco Freire Sanchez, Alipio Absalon Cadena Pozo, Karina Perez Teruel

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The research addresses a central problem in the modeling and analysis of human perceptions: the need for tools that capture more richly and accurately the complexity inherent in opinions, especially in contexts of high uncertainty and contradiction. In a scenario where traditional methodologies such as conventional cognitive maps lack the flexibility to represent nuances such as ambiguity or non-linear relationships, a key opportunity arises to explore innovative approaches. This methodological gap raises the question of how to integrate neutrosophic logic into analytical tools to improve the representation and analysis of complex perceptions in diverse environments. The study proposes and validates …

Using The Neutrosophic N-Ahp Method To Prioritize Variables And Expert Analysis, Oswaldo Lıber Andrade Salazar, Lenı Cecılıa Campaña Muñoz, Second Huacón Farm, Angel Braulio Martinez Vasquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study focuses on addressing a growing challenge in complex decision-making: how to prioritize key variables in an environment of inherent uncertainty and contradiction. In this context, the research explores the implementation of the neutrosophic N-AHP method, a variant of Hierarchical Process Analysis (HPA) that incorporates neutrosophic logic to handle ambiguity and indeterminacy in the evaluation of critical variables. Although traditional HPA has been widely used to prioritize options, it has been limited in contexts where expert perceptions are not clear-cut or are marked by high levels of uncertainty. This work seeks to overcome those limitations, proposing a more flexible …

Analyzing Internal And External Factors For Ecological Preservation In San Juan De Pastocalle: A Combined Swot And Neutrosophic Ahp Approach, Magaly Lucia Benalcázar Luna, Ana Lucía Naranjo, Luis Fernando Muisin Salazar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study aimed to analyze the role of Community Circles in preserving the ecological link in the rural parish of San Juan de Pastocalle, identifying both the factors that enhance and those that limit this process. The SWOT analysis combined with the neutrosophic AHP method was applied to evaluate the key elements that affect eco-logical sustainability in the community. The results revealed that the main weaknesses were the lack of training in adequate recycling and the poor infrastructure for waste management. Strategic actions focused on strengthen-ing local capacities and ensuring economic support were proposed. The use of decision-making methods apply-ing …

Use Of Delphi-Ahp Neutrosophic Methods For The Analysis Of School Indicators, Alex Fabian Solano Moreno, Carlos Javier Lizcano Charpeta, Beatrice Del Carmen Viteri Naranjo, Jean Pierre Ramos-Carpio

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study addresses the complex task of analyzing school indicators through the combined application of the Delphi-AHP neutrosophic methods, seeking to overcome the limitations of traditional approaches in educational assessment. The research focuses on the urgent need to develop more robust models that can handle the uncertainty, imprecision, and ambiguity inherent in educational data. Although previous research has been conducted on the analysis of school indicators, conventional approaches fail to effectively integrate the multiple dimensions and degree of uncertainty of the data. This study proposes an innovative solution by integrating neutrosophic tools, which allow for a more flexible and detailed …

Insertion And Use Of Multicriteria Methods For Neutrosophic Judicial Evaluation, Roberto Carlos Jiménez Martinez, María José Calderón Velásquez, Manuel Augusto Suarez Albiñol, Yusleidy Marlie Gordo Gómez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study addresses the growing need to integrate multicriteria methods into judicial evaluation, specifically through a neutrosophic approach, to improve the accuracy and reliability of legal decision-making. Today, the judicial system faces critical challenges related to the interpretation of evidence, the consideration of multiple factors, and the uncertainty inherent in complex cases. Although various approaches have been used in judicial evaluation, few effectively address the ambiguity and indeterminacy present in the opinions of judges and experts, leading to fragmented or biased analysis. This study seeks to close that gap by applying neutrosophic multicriteria methods, which allow for a more balanced …

Optimizing Tourism Offers With Copras-Svns For Stress Reduction And Sustainability Promotion, Freddy Anaximandro Álvarez Lema, Manuel Antonio Abarca Zaquinaula, Milton Alberto Sampedro Arrieta, Rodolfo Matius Mendoza Poma

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study focused on the evaluation of tourist packages in the Pichincha region, Ecuador, designed to combine sustainability and stress reduction. Its main objective was to identify the most effective alternatives using mul-ticriteria decision methods, incorporating neutrosophic logic as a key approach. Eight tourist packages were ana-lyzed, integrating activities such as reforestation, meditation, and rural tourism with organic gardens, all aimed at environmental sustainability and the emotional well-being of participants. Using the neutrosophic correlation method, the most relevant criteria for subsequent analysis were selected. The application of the COPRAS-SVNS method determined that the "Eco-destinations with electric bicycle" package represented the …

Enhancing The Teaching-Learning Process Through Neutrosophic Statistical Analysis Of Professional Competencies And Metacognitive Strategies, Dante Manuel Macazana Fernandez, Wilder Fabio Ramos Palacios, Daniel Amílcar Pinto Pagaza,, Mary Liz Mendoza Hidalgo, Tula Margarita Espinoza Moreno, Mayra Susan Albán Taipe

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In the educational field, teaching effectiveness depends on the interaction between professional competencies and teachers' metacognitive strategies. Therefore, the present study has proposed to evaluate the relationship be-tween professional competencies and metacognitive strategies, by using the management of indeterminacies to improve the teaching-learning process. To this end, the neutrosophic statistics method was applied to analyze data on meta-cognitive competencies and strategies in a group of teachers. Among the results, a general positive relationship was revealed between professional competencies and metacognitive strategies, with significant var-iations in specific areas. Finally, it has been concluded that there is a significant connection, where the …

Ncc: Neutrosophic Control Charts, A Didactic Way To Detect Cardiac Arrhythmias From Reading Electrocardiograms, Lorenzo Cevallos-Torres, Jefferson Núñez-Gaibor, Maikel Leyva-Vasquez, Víctor Gómez-Rodríguez, Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Jesús Hechavarría-Hernández

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Cardiac arrhythmias are cardiovascular conditions caused by irregularities in the formation or transmission of electrical impulses. To identify these arrhythmias and determine their origin, an electrocardiogram (ECG) is used, which graphically records the electrical activity responsible for each heartbeat over a short period. This analysis can reveal stochastic changes, introducing a degree of uncertainty. To detect these changes, neutrosophic control charts provide an appropriate statistical tool to assess the stability of the ECG, anticipate potential heart failures, reduce variability in measurements, and, in some cases, make predictions. The results indicate that the proposed model is highly accurate in detecting and …

Neutrosophic Evaluation Through The Pestel Method, Nelly Valeria Vino Ocho, Teresa De Jesús Molino Gutiérrez, Luis Fernando Piñas Piñas, Oscar José Alejo Machado

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study addresses the complexity of assessing key factors in strategic decision-making through PESTEL analy-sis applied with a neutrosophic perspective. In a context of increasing uncertainty, organizations face challenges in accurately interpreting political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors, which are fundamental for sustainable development and informed decision-making. The importance of this topic lies in the need to integrate approaches that not only describe these factors in a static manner, but also address the ambigui-ty and complexity inherent in the variables that compose them. By applying the PESTEL method in its neutro-sophic version, the study aims to go beyond …