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William_Holmes_Angelita_Ybarra_Hist300_2024/10/01, William Holmes

Oral Histories HIST 300, Fall 2024

A interview of Angelita Ybarra by William Holmes. Angelita explains her upbringing, her family, where she has lived and much more. She goes through what her family does for work and her family structure.

Determinants Of Child Care Subsidy Policies In The American States: A Mixed-Method Investigation In The Era Of Covid-19, Hailey Heinz

Political Science ETDs

This mixed-method dissertation investigates policy variation in states’ administration of the federal child care subsidy program (CCDF). The quantitative chapters draw on a 50-state, ten-year dataset to examine associations between state characteristics and CCDF policy outcomes. These analyses conclude that state-level drivers of CCDF policy are distinct from drivers identified in the cash welfare literature, and that drivers vary across dimensions of CCDF policy. The qualitative chapters report results from a comparative case study examining CCDF policy in New Mexico and Nevada from 2010 to 2022. These analyses conclude that the departmental placement of the CCDF program within state government …

A Report Summarizing Hsc Faculty Participants: Ithaka S+R Coordinated Study Making Ai Generative For Higher Education, Laura J. Hall, Robyn Gleasner

Publications

This report presents findings from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center’s (HSC) participation in the ITHAKA S+R study Making AI Generative for Higher Education. Seven faculty members from HSC disciplines including internal medicine, pathology, psychiatry, nursing, radiology, and population health were interviewed to explore their perspectives on generative AI (GenAI) in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and institutional support. A unique theme of “practice” emerged, reflecting how GenAI is influencing clinical care, bench-to-bedside translation, and the preparation of students for future professional practice. The report highlights faculty experiences, ethical concerns, and support needs, offering insight into how …

Identification Of Lncrnas Involved In The Host Response To Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus Infection, Mahgol Behnia

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) is an enveloped positive-sense RNA virus in the alphavirus genus of the Togaviridea family, that causes encephalitis in humans and equids. Currently no FDA-approved vaccine or treatment is available for human use, emphasizing the importance of studying host-VEEV interaction. lncRNAs are regulatory RNAs involved in modulation of antiviral pathways during viral infections. Here we report differential lncRNAs expression in primary mouse astrocytes and neurons during non-pathogenic (TC-83) but not pathogenic (TrD) VEEV infection. We further demonstrated that suppression of four lncRNAs increased TC-83 replication, with lncRNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (Snhg15) increasing TC-83 …

Robust Data-Driven Run-To-Run Control Via One-Step Constrained Optimization For Automated Serial Sectioning, Rhianna M. Oakley

Mechanical Engineering ETDs

This Thesis develops a one-step predictive run-to-run controller (R2R-MPC) for automating a mechanical serial sectioning (MSS) system. MSS is a destructive material analysis process that iteratively removes slices of material and captures 2D images, reconstructing them into 3D representations. Commonly used in material science for characterizing materials and failure analysis, MSS typically operates in an open-loop fashion, which experiences high variability in material removal due to system disturbances. To address this, a robust closed-loop R2R-MPC is presented, modeling MSS process uncertainty using a linear differential inclusion identified from operational historical data. The R2R-MPC is posed as an optimization problem that …

Powering Up Clinical Practice: Mastering Clinical Literature Search Techniques In Embase, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This presentation titled "Powering Up Clinical Practice: Mastering Clinical Literature Search Techniques in EMBASE" is a workshop designed to enhance healthcare professionals' skills in conducting effective clinical literature searches. It covers navigating EMBASE, transforming clinical questions into search concepts, developing advanced search strategies using keywords and Emtree terms, and applying techniques to optimize and evaluate search results. The workshop aims to improve participants' ability to efficiently utilize EMBASE for clinical decision-making and research purposes.

Dental Therapy In Washington State: Exploring Dental Hygienists’ Perceptions And Attitudes Towards An Emerging Workforce Model, Soy Mouy Gearheart

Dental Hygiene ETDs

Purpose: This study examines dental hygienists' perceptions of dental therapy in Washington State. Methods: A cross-sectional survey utilizing a Likert-scale questionnaire was conducted among dental hygienists recruited from Washington State Dental Jobs Facebook groups. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation analysis examined key variables. Results:Of the 46 participants (n=46), 72% reported that they believed dental therapy could improve access to care in underserved areas. Concerns about current educational standards for safe practice were noted. 11% expressed interest in pursuing a dental therapy degree within the next five years, motivated by interest and career opportunities. Notably, 67% of all male respondents indicated …

Psychometric Exploration Of The Five Love Languages, Ryan Dobson

Psychology ETDs

Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages (2024) is an internationally recognized popular psychology theory. In the present study (n = 740) a series of factor analyses were conducted to explore the structure of the five love languages. Both the structure of what behaviors people perceive as an expression of their partner’s love (reception), and the structure of what behaviors people perceive as an expression of their love for their partner (expression) were examined. Although exploratory factor analyses suggested that a two-factor and five-factor solution were reasonable across both reception and expression formats, confirmatory factor analyses resulted in no model being …

Speculum Feminarum: Feminine Representation And Identity In Fifteenth-Century France, Karli R. Snyder

Art & Art History ETDs

Late medieval views of women in Western European culture, specifically in fifteenth-century France, were predicated on the ideologies of "other." According to normative sociocultural attitudes of this period, women were immoral, lascivious, and indulged in frivolity. Their culturally acceptable and, therefore, natural roles were delineated solely as that of wife and mother. Although the origin of these views is obscured by time, there are scores of textual and visual examples of this cultural labeling. This thesis focuses on how the ideologies of feminine sociocultural roles developed and matured during the late Middle Ages. By comparatively analyzing copies of the visual …

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 …

A Neutrosophic Framework For Artificial Immune Systems, Antonios Paraskevas, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Artificial immune systems (AIS) draw inspiration from the mechanisms of the natural immune system. They extract ideas from the functioning of the natural immune system in order to use them to build computer models to solve real-world problems. While traditional AIS models mimic the biological immune system’s capacity to distinguish between self and non-self entities, they often face challenges in environments where data may be incomplete or ambiguous. In this paper we introduce neutrosophic AIS that includes degrees of truthiness, falsehood and indeterminacy to better address ambiguity within pattern recognition tasks. Within this neutrosophic framework we discuss and redefine main …

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 …

Plithogenic Hypothesis On The Influence Of Electronic Com-Merce On Retail Sales Dynamics In Shopping Centers, Rosa Maria Criollo Delgado, Julio Cesar Vidal Rischmoller, Eluard Alexander Mendoza Zenozain

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present research addresses the growing argument on the ways in which e-commerce is changing dynamics in shopping centers by offering a plitogenic hypothesis that looks into the intricacies between the two worlds. The present research goes into duality of these selling environments and their coexistence in a backdrop of chal-lenging traditional models of buying which digital platforms are. Despite the rich literature on electronic com-merce and retail, most of the studies have isolated perspectives on the subject, avoiding interrelations that properly emerge from online commerce and physical shopping centers. The study attempts to fill that theoreti-cal gap by applying …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Applying Neutroalgebra And Neutrosophic Sentiment Analysis To Assess Last Mile Logistics Impact On Customer Experience, Rosa María Criollo Delgado, Julio Cesar Vidal Rischmoller, Sergio Marcelo Palomino Criollo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The aim of the paper entitled Neutrosophic Sentiment Assessment Using Neutroalgebra Applied to Last Mile Impact on Customer Experience explains the assessment of how factors related to last mile logistics impact cus-tomer perception. While there are many articles and research studies related to last mile logistics, the body of such articles simply focuses on repeating ordinary scope quantitative and qualitative analysis with an urban fo-cus. This paper is intended to be an innovative contribution to the existing body of knowledge by ‘catching the wave’ of the current state of algebra and employing neutrosophy to develop a better understanding and model-ing …

Neutrosophic Set Theory In E-Commerce Evaluation: A Novel Approach To Sales Strategy Optimization, Benjhall Jordan Camargo Vilcapoma, Valia Ximena Huaman Coras, Rosa María Criollo Delgado

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In practical terms, the most accurate term to use is “language economy”, which translates as contemporary languages. It is possible to infer that language interacts indirectly with people’s lives, influencing their way of socializing and lifestyle. The common population maintains constant contact with various foreign languages, instinctively collecting elements, which favors the development of the person. However, it is logical to propose the inclusion of language economy in scientific and cultural theoretical debates at a general level. It will be an example of building connections between theory and practice. Language, in its primary role of communication, contains the concepts of …

Media Pressure And Pretrial Detention Requirements In Ucayali, Peru: A Study Based On Neutrosophic Measures, Alan Christian López Castillo, Edward Usaqui Barbaran, Miguel Oscar López Orellana, Aníbal Campos Barreto, Llesica Soria Ramirez, Wilmer Ortega Chávez, Víctor Tedy López Panaifo, Alex Davis Astohuaman Huaranga

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study is based on a qualitative approach and analyses the influence of media pressure on judicial decisions regarding pretrial detention in Peruvian criminal proceedings. Four media cases were selected as a sample and documentary analysis techniques were used. The results reveal that media pressure plays an important role in judicial decisions, acting through various mechanisms such as exposure to information, public pressure, and so-cial legitimation. In some cases, media pressure has been a determining factor, while in others it has had a more subtle influence. Judges must be aware of this influence and take measures to prevent it from …

Effect Of The 7p'S Of The Marketing Mix On The Sales Strategies Of A Private University: A Comprehensive Analysis Using The Neutrosoph-Ic Pest-Swot Approach, Danny Joseph Anthony Flores Villarruel, Rosa María Criollo Delgado

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The article focuses on the effect of the 7Ps of the Marketing Mix with respect to the Sales Strategies of a Private University exploring a growing trend in development towards the educational market. Although there have been some recent developments towards most of those substantially engaged with educational marketing, there seems to be a clear lag in research addressing how these variables relate to higher education institutions especially in areas where political-economic, social and technological determinants are of great importance. The study also seeks to address these issues using a neutrosophic PEST-SWOT approach in the hope of position-ing external factors …

Improving Teaching Quality Assessment In Smart Classrooms For English Majors: An Integrated Double-Valued Neutrosophic Decision-Making Model, Lu Luo, Cong Wang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of multimedia-based college English teaching aims to assess the impact of multimedia technology on teaching quality and student learning outcomes. With the introduction of multimedia, classroom interactivity is enhanced, and students' interest and engagement are increased. Additionally, multimedia provides more opportunities for self-directed learning, helping students reinforce knowledge outside the classroom. However, the evaluation must focus on the alignment of technology with teaching objectives and whether the use of multimedia truly improves students' language skills and classroom efficiency. The evaluation of smart classroom teaching quality for English majors in universities is a multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) problem. Recently, methods …

An Efficient Model For Satisfaction Evaluation Of College Students' Online Ideological And Political Education With Single-Valued Neutrosophic Numbers, Kelei Shi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Under the background of big data, the evaluation of college students' satisfaction with online ideological and political education (IAPE) is primarily achieved through data mining and analysis techniques, allowing for a more comprehensive and accurate reflection of students' attitudes and feedback. By collecting data through online surveys, social media interactions, and other channels, educators can adjust the content and methods of teaching in real-time to better meet students' needs and improve the effectiveness and satisfaction of IAPE. The satisfaction evaluation of college students' online IAPE in the context of big data is a multi attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) problem. Recently, …

Evaluating University Crisis Management: A Neutrosophic Logtodim Framework For Public Opinion, Quansong Qi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of public opinion management capability for public crises in universities assesses the ability of universities to guide and handle public opinion during crises. The evaluation covers areas such as opinion monitoring, crisis response, information dissemination, and media communication. Through a systematic assessment, universities can improve their crisis management capabilities, reduce the spread of negative public opinion, and maintain campus stability and reputation. The public opinion management capability evaluation for public crises in universities is multiple-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM). Recently, the Logarithmic TODIM (LogTODIM) technique was interpreted to cope with MAGDM. The single-valued neutrosophic sets (SVNSs) are interpreted as …

Multiple-Attribute Decision Making Based On Novel Single Valued Neutrosophic Aczel-Alsina Power Muirhead Mean Operators, Peide Liu, Qaisar Khan, Rashid Ali, Hidayat Ullah, Rashid Jan

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Neutrosophic multiple-attribute decision making (MADM) is one of the major study areas in ambiguous and inconsistent decision-making problems. The single-valued neutrosophic number (SVNN), which is an expansion of the fuzzy number, intuitionistic fuzzy number, can handle difficulties involving a huge quantity of erroneous, partial, and inconsistent information. To address the multi-criteria decision-making problems, novel aggregation operators (AGOs) are proposed in this article considering the benefits of the SVNN. The new AGOs consider the interrelationship involving any number of input data and can remove the effect of unreliable data. This article adds the Aczel-Alsina (AA) operations to increase the flexibility of …

A Novel Framework For Gauging Information Extracted From Smartphones Using Neutrosophic Logic, R. M.Abou Alzahab, Amr Ismail, S.H.Abd Elkhalik, M.Y. Shams, H. M. El-Bakry, A. A. Salama

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Smartphones contain a vast amount of information about their users, which can be used as evidence in criminal cases. However, the sheer volume of data can make it challenging for forensic investigators to identify and use the most relevant information. Neutrosophic logic is a generalization of fuzzy logic that allows for uncertainty and vagueness, making it a more potent tool for dealing with the ambiguity of real-world data. The proposed framework aims to identify and utilize the most relevant information for forensic investigators, making it easier to solve criminal cases using Neutrosophic logic. This novel approach provides a more powerful …

Nsdtl: A Robust Malware Detection Framework Under Uncertainty, Alaa Elmor

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The Internet's rapid expansion and the current trends toward automation through intelligent systems have given malevolent software attackers a veritable playground. Numerous gadgets are effortlessly connected to the Internet, and a lot of data is being collected. Consequently, there is a growing concern about malware attacks and security threats. Malware detection has emerged as a research focus. However, there are challenges in the research, such as noise, uncertainty, and ambiguous data. The study proposes a novel framework NSDTL, that achieves state-of-the-art malware detection and classification results to address this changing threat landscape. NSDTL leverages a neutrosophic set and advanced transfer …

Incorporating Neutrosophic Uncertainty In Data Envelopment Analysis, A. Almutairi, Hamiden Abd El-Wahed Khalifa, Basma E. El-Demerdash

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In the realm of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), the assessment of relative efficiency has historically relied on deterministic variables. Yet, real-world data often presents diverse uncertainties, including a neutrosophic nature, which can significantly impact the accuracy and reliability of DEA outcomes. Therefore, the current paper proposes a new DEA model entirely to address this issue and in new DEA model designed to address this issue, preexisting approaches that fall short due to the inability to address neutrosophic uncertainty, which can be commonly found in actual data, to enhance efficiency evaluation precision. This paper introduces the new DEA model to show …

Predicting Student Behavior Using A Neutrosophic Deep Learning Model, Ahmed Mohamed Shitaya, Mohamed El Syed Wahed, Saied Helemy Abd El Khalek, Amr Ismail, Mahmoud Y.Shams, A. A. Salama

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

We developed an information system using an object-oriented programming language and a distributed database (DDB) consisting of multiple interconnected databases across a computer network, managed by a distributed database management system (DDBMS) for easy access. An intelligent system was designed to assess the difficulty level of preliminary exams and select top-performing advanced students using a Neutrosophic Deep Learning Model. The dataset was randomly split into training (80%) and testing (20%) sets, and the model, trained with the Adam optimizer at a 0.001 learning rate over 50 epochs, incorporated early stopping based on validation loss. This system, implemented at a traditional …

Enhancing Dvnn-Wcsm Technique For Double-Valued Neutrosophic Multiple-Attribute Decision-Making In Digital Economy: A Case Study On Enhancing The Quality Of Development Of Henan's Cultural And Tourism Industry, Yourong Guo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Henan Province is the core area of the Yellow River Basin and an important area for inheritance of Yellow River culture. Promoting the development of the cultural and tourism industry in Henan Province essentially involves integrating the cultural resources of the Yellow River in Henan Province, creating cultural tourism products and projects with the cultural characteristics of the Yellow River region, thereby enriching the content of Henan's tourism industry and promoting its economic development. In the future development of the cultural and tourism industry, Henan Province not only needs to solve current problems of insufficient industrial competitiveness, lack of product …