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Healthy Here Healthy Eating Year 1 Summary, Camille R. Velarde, Courtney A. Fitzgerald, Theresa H. Cruz

Reports & Documents

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Analytical Electrochemistry Of Nickel, Platinum, And Platinum-Nickel Electrodepositions, Kyle James Troche

Nanoscience and Microsystems ETDs

Nickel and platinum electrodeposits have numerous applications in corrosion and wear-resistant coatings, electronic connectors, heat resistance, metal finishings, and catalysts. The addition of additives can vastly change the morphology of the deposition. Electrokinetic parameters can be calculated by conducting rotating disk electrode (RDE) experiments along with Koutecky-Levich analysis. Significant challenges need to be addressed to deposit uniform films of Pt-Ni alloys from a single co-deposition bath. The main challenge is platinum’s catalytic property to reduce the overpotential for the hydrogen generation reaction. An Investigation into methanol and carbon monoxide’s hydrogen generation reaction suppression was conducted. Electrodeposition of nickel, platinum, and …

Modeling And Simulations Of An Input Coupler For A High-Power Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier As A Preliminary Investigation Into A Multi-Stream Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier, Ethan Wade

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is working on developing a multi-stream Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) amplifier. One of the first steps to be taken during the design of a TWT amplifier is to design an input coupler to couple power from a lower power High Power Microwave (HPM) seed source to the slow wave structure (SWS) of the amplifier. In order to aid in the development of a TWT which operates in X-band, multiple options for input couplers have been designed for use in a greater TWT project at UNM. The primary tasks to be addressed with these input …

04-03-25 Hsc Committee Meeting Notice, Patricia Serna

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

04-03-25 HSC Committee Meeting Notice

The Relationship Between Closed-Loop Auditory Stimulation During Sleep And Eeg On Memory Consolidation, Hector Patricio Valverde

Psychology ETDs

Slow-wave sleep is critical for consolidating information into long-term memory. Past research has found this process can be enhanced using closed-loop auditory stimulation (CLAS), where pink noise tones are timed to slow oscillations using live EEG to increase slow wave amplitude and synchronize connections across the neocortex, thalamus, and hippocampus. In this study, subjects slept in our laboratory while receiving counterbalanced sham or verum CLAS. Memory retention scores were calculated using a paired associates word task completed before and after sleep. Subjective sleep quality scores were also obtained. A total of 33 verum and 35 sham nights of data were …

Mg And Fe Co-Doped Perovskites For The Electrochemical Oxidative Coupling Of Methane In Solid Oxide Electrolyzers, Luke H. Denoyer

Chemical and Biological Engineering ETDs

More efficient usage of shale gas reserves and natural gas resources will allow for higher olefin yields and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) is a direct pathway for converting methane to ethylene at temperatures >700 °C. The OCM process is typically regulated via the choice of catalyst, reactor conditions, temperature range and gas mixing. The electrochemical oxidative coupling of methane (E-OCM) is a modification to the OCM reaction by controlling the oxygen content via externally applied potentials to an SOEC. Perovskite oxide catalysts are useful for E-OCM due to their flexible bond networks and desired …

A Novel Plithogenic Mcdm Framework For Credit Evaluation Of Bidding And Tendering In Construction Projects With Contradictions, Maohua Yang, Jiajia Yu, Yuhe Wang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This paper introduces a novel approach to decision-making by integrating Plithogenic modeling methodology with multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques. Traditional Plithogenic decision making frameworks primarily rely on degrees of appurtenance as their foundation. However, this study presents a new paradigm that leverages degrees of contradiction to rank alternatives, offering a unique and innovative perspective compared to conventional methods. The research employs the PROMETHEE method to evaluate and rank alternatives, with the assessment carried out by four experienced experts using Plithogenic numbers. A total of ten criteria and five alternatives were analyzed in this study. The findings highlight that the Financial Stability …

Late Cretaceous Ammonites And Other Non-Rudist Mollusks From Costa Rica And Their Paleoecology, Esteban David Lopez-Murillo

Earth and Planetary Sciences ETDs

The Nicoya region in northwestern Costa Rica contains a rich record of Upper Cretaceous fossiliferous sediments, which have received variable levels of study over the past several decades. In particular, rudists from these deposits have been well-characterized, however, the non-rudist ammonite, gastropod, and bivalve fauna have received much less attention. However, this area is particularly important because the Nicoya region was attached to the southernmost tip of North America, making it a unique crossroad between the western Tethys (Caribbean) and Pacific Oceans. Here I present a detailed investigation of these rocks and their fauna between the Late Campanian to Early …

Fermatean Neutrosophic Fuzzy Graphs: A Study On The Winner Index With Enhancing Election Analysis, Wadei Fares Al-Omeri, Kaviyarasu M, M. Rajeshwari

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In this article, we discuss the fermatean neutrosophic graph of Wiener index, which is an essential topological index formed according to geodesical distance of vertices. The Wiener index is an important factor to describe the structure of a graph and we de ned it in relation to fermatean neutrosophic graphs and computed it for some speci c fermatean neutrosophic graph structures including complete fermatean neutrosophic graphs, cycles and trees. Subsequently, the Wiener index is compared with the connectivity index, a core-degree based parameter, using a sequence of theorems. As an application the study responds to the di culties in election …

Superhypersoft Framework For College English Blended Teaching Quality Evaluation In The New Era: Addressing Uncertainty And Complexity, Dahai Zhang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

A Single-Valued Neutrosophic Set (SVNS) is a powerful tool for representing uncertainty, ambiguity, and incomplete or inconsistent information in real-world scenarios. This approach is particularly effective for handling uncertain measurements and data. Building on the concept of fuzzy set entropy, the SVN-entropy method has been developed to support multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) processes. In this study, SVN-entropy is combined with the SuperHyperSoft (HSS) framework—an extension of HyperSoft sets— to evaluate different criteria and sub-criteria with varying values. The proposed method uses entropy to calculate criteria weights, which are then applied to assess the quality of College English Blended Teaching in the …

Quality Evaluation In Hospital Operations Management Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making With Plithogenic Approach To Address Uncertainty And Enhance Decision-Making Processes, Meng Zhang, Yafang Li

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Coordination of medical facilities' operations depends on operations management. Hospitals must function effectively to meet the medical demands of their patients, who get critical and emergency treatment. The decision support system for Quality Evaluation in Hospital Operations Management is created in this study. Plithogenic sets and multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) form the foundation of this decision assistance system. The study presents a novel approach to evaluating and rating Hospital Operations Management. Alternatives are ranked using the plithogenic reference-based normalization alternative ranking (RBNAR) technique. Thus, the algorithm for plithogenic-RBNAR is constructed and presented. An analysis of Hospital Operations Management is conducted using …

A Neutrosophic Perspective On Enhancing Quality Virtual Simulation Experimental Education Of Integrated Circuits: A New Approach, Lihua Dai, Ben Wang, Xuemin Cheng, Junyi Xu, Hao Wang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

With rapid advancements in technology-related industries, integrated circuits come to be the core of modern electronics (IC). This in turn highlights the indispensable need to figure out advanced techniques for delivering high-quality experimental education in integrated circuits (IC). To that end, this work presents a neutrosophic framework to enhance the quality of education based on the selection of simulation-based tools that best improve the experimental skills of students. Given the inherent challenges of uncertainty, ambiguity, and subjectivity of virtual simulation, we propose to incorporate Interval-Valued Neutrosophic Sets (IVNS) to model uncertainty inherent to virtual simulation scenarios and adapt to encode …

Contagion: An Introduction To Infectious Disease & New Mexico Health History, Abbie Weiser Olivas, Deirdre Caparoso, Claire Hannon, Amy Weig-Pickering

Projects

Traveling exhibit about New Mexico health history and infectious disease. This exhibit was created as part of a HSLIC seed funding grant that was awarded to Deirdre Caparoso, Amy Weig-Pickering, and Abbie Weiser Olivas. Access the HSLIC Traveling Exhibits LibGuide here: https://libguides.health.unm.edu/travelingexhibits. Exhibit concept, text, and image selection by Abbie Weiser Olivas. Design and graphics by Claire Hannon.

Neutrosophic Sets And Systems, Vol. 80,2025, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdel-Basset, Maikel. Leyva Vazquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Study Of Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of Self-Medication In Riobamba, Ecuador Based On An Indeterminate Likert Scale, Lizbeth Geovanna Silva-Guayasamín, Zully Mayra Romero-Orellana, Lisbeth Josefina Reales-Chacón, Isaac Germán Pérez-Vargas, Sulema De La Caridad Hernández-Batista, Carlos Antonio Escobar-Suárez, María López-Pino, Josselyn Gabriela Bonilla-Ayala

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Self-medication (SM) is a significant public health problem in Riobamba, Ecuador, characterized by the use of drugs without a prescription. This practice carries risks such as inappropriate drug use and antimicrobial resistance. This study assesses the prevalence, associated factors, and attitudes towards SM in Riobamba. To do so, data were collected from 383 city residents, who also responded to a survey. To ensure the accuracy of the results, we asked respondents to answer some questions based on an Indeterminate Likert Scale. In this way, people can evaluate each of the different opinions, thus obtaining a more reliable result of the …

Neutrosophic Formulation Of The Quadratic Transmuted Generalized Exponential Distribution: Properties And Applications, Kumarapandiyan Gnanasegaran, Benitta Susan Aniyan, Abdul Kani Jabarali

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The Quadratic Transmuted Generalized Exponential Distribution (QTGED) enhances the general ized exponential distribution, making it a significant development for handling complex decision-making con texts. Traditional statistical distributions often focus on representing degrees of truth or membership in fuzzy sets, yet they struggle to capture situations involving incomplete, vague, or contradictory data accurately. This study introduces the Neutrosophic Quadratic Transmuted Generalized Exponential Distribution (NQTGED), specifically designed to address indeterminacy and transmuted data. Neutrosophic theory is essential here, as it overcomes the limitations of classical and fuzzy set theories by effectively managing uncertainty, indetermi nacy, and inconsistency in data. By simultaneously representing …

A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach For Teaching Quality Evaluation In University Music Programs Using Plithogenic Sets And Weighted Decision Models, Mingjiao Liu, Hongdan Wang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Chinese colleges and universities have been studying and implementing quality monitoring systems for music art instruction as a key teaching management project. How to fairly and impartially evaluate the teaching skills of professors of art and music is a crucial problem in college and university administration. Evaluation of university music program have various criteria affecting the decision-making process. So, we used the multi-criteria decision-making methodology (MCDM) to deal with these criteria and select best program. We used the Plithogenic sets with the MCDM methodology to deal with uncertainty information. We used the operators of Plithogenic to combine the Plithogenic numbers. …

Performance Evaluation Of Venture Capital For Small And Medium-Sized Technology Startups Under Uncertainty Environmen, Zhihao Cao

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study presents a novel approach to evaluating venture capital in an uncertain environment using a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methodology integrated with the plithogenic framework. Venture capital decisions often involve numerous conflicting factors and vague information, making precise evaluations challenging. The MARCOS method was applied to rank eleven alternatives based on eight criteria, such as return on investment and market growth. The criteria weights were computed using normalized crisp values, and the plithogenic operator was utilized to handle uncertainty. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the stability of the results, showing that the proposed method effectively ranks alternatives under varying conditions. The findings …

Robust Seismic Performance Evaluation Of Super High-Rise Concrete Structures Using Mcdm And Plithogenic-Ram Approach, Kaifeng Xing, Xiaoping Wang, Peng Chen

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

More reinforced concrete supertall and megatall high-rise structures are being built due to the growing global demand for high-rise buildings, recent advancements in concrete technology, and improvements in construction techniques. When using concrete in these structures, additional care must be taken. Evaluating Super High-Rise Concrete Structures using various criteria is a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) challenge. We propose an MCDM method with a set of criteria and alternatives. The Root Assessment Method (RAM) is applied in this study to rank the alternatives. The RAM method is integrated with plithogenic sets to handle uncertain information. Plithogenic operators are used to combine the …

Neutrosophic Analysis Of The Cultural Impact Of The Pinkullo In Llata: Integrating Chatgpt And Fsqca, Fredy Romulo Marcellini Morales, Betty Leon Trujillo, Esio Ocana Igarza, Roberto Carlos Cardenas Viviano

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study explores the cultural impact of the Pinkullo, a traditional Andean aerophone, on the community of Llata, Peru, through an innovative approach that integrates neutrosophic set theory with computational methods. By employing fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) and a novel application of ChatGPT for neutrosophic sentiment analysis, the research investigates the complex interplay between the Pinkullo and various aspects of community life, including cultural participation, social impact, and cultural preservation. Textual data collected from surveys was analyzed using the "ChatGPT Constructor" add-on in Orange Data Mining to generate neutrosophic scores, representing the truth, indeterminacy, and falsity of expressed sentiments …

Enhancing Competency-Based Learning With Neutrosophic Regression And The Deming Cycle, Dr Hortencio Flores Flores, Dr. Irma Reyes Blácido, Dr. Magda Patricia Ramos Cevallos, Dr. Nemesia Hidalgo Penadillo Hidalgo Penadillo, Mg. Luz Magali Villarroel Nuñez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This article introduces a novel approach to enhance competency-based learning by combining the Deming Cycle with neutrosophic statistics. Competency-based education focuses on practical skills, but uncertainty in student performance and assessment can hinder its effectiveness. Neutrosophic statistics, unlike traditional methods, explicitly models indeterminacy, providing a more complete picture of uncertainty in educational data. This approach integrates neutrosophic numbers into re gression analysis to predict learning outcomes and quantify the confidence level of those predictions. These predictions, with their associated indeterminacy, then inform the Deming Cycle (Plan-Do Check-Act), enabling educators to dynamically adjust teaching strategies based on data-driven in sights. This …

A Concise Introduction To Hyperfuzzy, Hyperneutrosophic, Hyperplithogenic, Hypersoft, And Hyperrough Sets With Practical Examples, Takaaki Fujita, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Various set concepts are widely recognized for effectively addressing u ncertainty, including fuzzy sets, neutrosophic sets, plithogenic sets, rough sets, and soft sets. These concepts have been further extended through hyperstructures (based on powersets) and superhyperstructures (based on n-th powersets, which are sets with repeated power set structures) [5,12–14,32]. These extensions are commonly referred to as HyperUncertain, SuperUncertain, and SuperHyperUncertain Sets/Logics/Probabilities/Statistics, and they were introduced by Smarandache in 2016-2017 [32] as parts of HyperStructures, SuperStructures, and SuperHyperStructures respectively. This paper recalls these concepts along with concrete examples.

Stock Price Predictions With Lstm-Arima Hybrid Model Under Neutrosophic Treesoft Sets With Mcdm Interaction, G. Dhanalakshmi, Dr. S. Sandhiya, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The stock market is regarded as volatile, complex, tumultuous, and dynamic. Forecasting stock performance has proven to be a challenging endeavour due to its increasing need for investment and growth prospects. At the forefront of machine learning, deep learning models facilitate the straightforward and efficient exploration and identification of optimal stocks, the hybrid forecasting models (LSTM and ARIMA) are used in the prediction of stock increase. This paper incorporated the MCDM technique to determine the optimal stocks for investment. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used to assign weights to various financial factors. These weights are then used by the …

Mapping Barriers To Sustainable Fashion Consumption: Insights From Neutrosophic-Z Number And Delphi-Dematel Integration, Phi-Hung Nguyen, Lan-Anh Thi Nguyen, The-Vu Pham, Tra-Giang Vu, Duc-Minh Vu, Thu-Hoai Thi Nguyen, Hong-Quan Le, Huong-Giang Hoang Le

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study investigates the barriers to sustainable consumption within the Vietnamese fashion industry, a critical issue given the sector’s significant environmental impact and growing consumer awareness. The research employs an innovative combination of Neutrosophic Z-number sets (NZN), Delphi, and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) methodologies to systematically identify and analyze 47 barriers across five key dimensions: Social and Cultural Factors, Pricing and Affordability, Policy and Education, Perception and Image, and Supply Chain and Industry Practices. Through expert evaluations and causal analysis, the study reveals that Policy and Education are the most influential factors, highlighting the need for robust policy …

Wagon Tracks Volume 40, Issue 1

Wagon Tracks

Table of Contents

2 On the Cover

4 Trail Writings by Chris Day

5 Joanne’s Jottings by Joanne VanCoevern

7 In Memorium: Vern Osborne

8 Save the Dates: SFTA Celebrates 40^th Anniversary

9 DAR Marker Gets Rededicated at Bent’s Fort by Larry Bourne

9 Upcoming Events

10–28 Pikes Peak or Bust: The Untold Story of the Colorado Gold Rush by Larry Obermesik

29 Chapter Reports

32 Calendar

Tribal Eminent Domain: Sovereignty Gaps And Policy Solutions, John Beaty

New Mexico Law Review

This Article addresses the existence and scope of the tribal power of eminent domain. American Indian Tribes are sovereign entities within the United States and can exercise many traditional government powers. However, centuries of actions by the United States’ executive, legislative, and judicial branches have eaten away at the fabric of tribal sovereign powers. Currently, the scope of tribal sovereign authority is unclear with regards to eminent domain, the practice of a sovereign taking private property for public use. Eminent domain is important to many tribal governmental interests, including infrastructure development and fighting the fractionation of land interests. Although eminent …

Buy Now, Pay Dearly Later?: Minimizing Consumer Harm Under New Mexico’S Small Loan Regulations, Laura Creech

New Mexico Law Review

American consumers are carrying record-breaking credit card debt. As prices remain high and wages remain stagnant, short-term borrowing is common practice for many and unavoidable for some. Meanwhile, borrowing has never been easier. Several years ago, few consumers could imagine the widespread availability of “zero-interest, no-credit-impact” lending. Now, consumers can quickly obtain these pay-in-four “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) loans to purchase just about anything. The BNPL companies offering these loans market themselves as the smart shopping credit alternative for responsible budget management, and Millennial and Generation Z shoppers have rapidly embraced this new lending option. Yet, BNPL companies insufficiently …

Incentivizing Diversion, Christina E. Miller

New Mexico Law Review

No abstract provided.

Landlord Licensure: A Pathway To Improved Rental Housing In New Mexico, Stefanie N. Jock

New Mexico Law Review

Over a thousand different professions throughout the United States are subject to occupational regulations for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Yet, few professions are as crucial to public health, safety and welfare as the business that controls access to rental housing. The availability of rental housing is critical to the people of New Mexico due to the state’s high percentage of low-income households and the shortage of affordable housing units available in recent years. Thus, low-income renters in New Mexico are often left dealing with substandard housing conditions or paying a significant portion of their income …

A New Way For Justice For Families Of Schoolchildren With Disabilities? A Case Note On Luna Perez V. Sturgis Public Schools, Kevin R. Hart

New Mexico Law Review

For years, the majority of courts have ruled that parents of children with disabilities were required to exhaust special education due process procedures before filing civil actions under other disability statutes. Change would come through Luna Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools. In Luna Perez, a deaf student, Miguel Luna Perez, was denied a free and appropriate education for eleven years. After settling the case under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Mr. Luna Perez (initially through his mother, but later continuing on his own) filed a claim for compensatory damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section …