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Scalable Methods For Performant Control Of Hyperfine Qubits In Atoms And Ions, Matthew N. H. Chow

Physics & Astronomy ETDs

Qubits encoded within internal energy levels of atoms and ions have been used to demonstrate high-performance primitives of quantum computing for small numbers of qubits. Yet, the path to achieving sufficient size and fidelity for useful fault-tolerant quantum computation remains daunting. In this dissertation, I present several techniques I developed as steps along this path. These results include high-fidelity, low-loss detection for alkali atoms in optical tweezers, crosstalk-mitigated parallel one-qubit gates, robust entangling gates on trapped ions, and leakage-to-erasure conversion for non-destructive detection of atom loss errors. Through this collection of techniques, I have sought to make full use of …

Pathways Of Participation: Community Engagement And Collaborative Adaptation In Disaster Contexts Across Diverse Environments, Ria Mukerji

Geography ETDs

This paper broadens the concept of effective community participation in disaster risk reduction by analyzing three case studies that emphasize unconventional, locally driven approaches. Using a multi-case study method, I examine forms of participation that challenge traditional top-down models and focus on local knowledge and community agency. In Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, a co-designed environmental data dashboard with Pueblo members demonstrates how integrating Indigenous knowledge can enhance disaster preparedness. The Soldados Dam case in Ecuador shows how power imbalances drive community stakeholders to become protestors, emphasizing the need for adaptive engagement to prevent conflict. In Pajaro, California, a marginalized community’s …

Laii Mellon Endowment Field Research Grant (Frg) Info-Session, The Latin American And Iberian Studies Department

LAII Events

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Latin American and Iberian Institute (801 Yale Blvd NE)

801 Yale Blvd NE (campus building #165)

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The LAII is now accepting applications for the Student Field Research Grant competition! These grants support foreign area research of direct relevance to Latin America, and are open to graduate students from all academic disciplines. Join us for this info-session at the LAII to learn more about these grants and the application process.

See more info on the LAII Mellon Endowment Field Research Grant here.

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This event is free and open …

Things Fall(Ing) Apart: Deconstructing Humanism For History Teaching In A Posthumanist Society, Lou Ellis Brassington

Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies ETDs

Abstract

This study is a reflective analysis of the discursive construction of the social studies and the teaching of history from medieval scholasticism, through Enlightenment humanism, and into our posthumanist landscape. As an exploration of the foundations of Western thought, with an emphasis on humanism as it has historically affected construction of the social studies, this investigation focuses on theorists, praxis, curriculum development, and teacher identity. My research examined the pedagogical and curriculum choices for the teaching of history along with the intersection of the humanities and humanism from the Enlightenment through the criticalities of the 20th century, and into …

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 …

Design, Fabrication, And Characterization Of Electro-Optic Radio-Frequency Probes For High Field Environments, Michael D. Sherburne

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Electro-Optic Radio-Frequency Probes For High Field Environments

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 …

The Spector Of Neoliberalism: A View From Brazil In The 1980s, Dr. Thomas D. Rodgers, Dr. Jessica Carey-Webb

LAII Events

Friday, November 08, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm

History Common Room (1104 Mesa Vista Hall)

About:

In this presentation, Dr. Thomas D. Rodgers (Professor, Emory University) and Dr. Jessica Carey-Webb (Assistant Professor, LAII Affiliate, UNM) will discuss neoliberalism in Brazil in the 1980s.

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This event is free and open to the public.

Why Do Populist Authoritarians Rarely Turn Into Repressive Dictators?, Dr. Kurt Weyland

LAII Events

Thursday, November 07, 2024 | 03:30 pm

Ortega Reading Room (third floor)

About:

Join LAII, the UNM Department of Political Science, and the UNM International Studies Institute for a discussion about authoritarinism in Latin America led by Professor Weyland.

Most authoritarian regimes installed by populist chief executives do not become full-scale, repressive dictatorships. As explanation, scholars commonly highlight the charismatic appeal of populist leaders: Because they command voluntary mass support, they do not need harsh political coercion. While corroborating this argument, the talk highlights a crucial complementary factor: Populist chief executives have difficulty marshalling large-scale political repression. After all, their …

Deterministic Transport Of Coupled Energetic Light-Ions And Neutrons With Application To Inertial Confinement Fusion, Kyle Beling

Nuclear Engineering ETDs

Numerical simulations of an inertial confinement fusion (ICF) target during the implosion process require high fidelity models of the radiation transport process. This work is interested in the transport of high-energy light-ions and neutrons in a background ICF plasma. As these energetic particles slow down, they experience knock-on (recoil) and thermonuclear (TN) collisions with the light-ions in the background plasma. These recoil and TN collisions excite the background light-ions causing them to transport through the plasma further exciting background light-ions. Mathematically, this cascading effect is described as a system of linear Boltzmann transport equations coupled through recoil and TN collision …

Musicology Colloquium: Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay Canta Y No Compones: Mariachi Performance And Composition, Latin American And Iberian Institute, Dr. Russell C. Rodríguez

LAII Events

Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | 02:00 pm

Latin American and Iberian Institute (801 Yale Blvd NE)

801 Yale Blvd NE (campus building #165)

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Focusing on the impact of technology on mariachi music, this presentation examines the transition of the ensemble and its repertoire at the beginning of the 20th century. Rodríguez ultimately argues that the global reach of the mariachi, facilitated by the modern capitalist marketplace, garnered musical developments from cosmopolites contributing to the form’s vibrancy.

Russell C. Rodríguez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). He received his …

Physical Layer Entropy Analysis For Physical Unclonable Functions, Jenilee Jao

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

Process variations within Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) provide a rich source of entropy, making them well-suited for the implementation of Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs). This dissertation presents three studies on FPGA-based PUFs. First, we explore a ring-oscillator (RO) PUF that leverages localized entropy from individual look-up table (LUT) primitives, analyzing design bias. Next, we investigate delay variations that occur through the routing network and switch matrices of FPGAs using a feature of Xilinx called dynamic partial reconfiguration (DPR). Finally, we evaluate entropy across FPGAs from Xilinx, Altera, and Microsemi using the Shift-Register Reconvergent-Fanout (SiRF) PUF architecture to compare path …

Americans Face Migration: A Comparative Study Of State Immigration Policy By Region, 1865-1925, Brett S. Janos

History ETDs

This dissertation challenges the prevailing narrative of U.S. immigration policy by examining the pivotal role of state governments in shaping immigration patterns and regulations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a comprehensive regional analysis, this study highlights the diverse approaches taken by different states in attracting and managing immigrant populations. The research demonstrates the complex interplay between local, state, and federal authorities by comparing state-level policies.

This multi-layered approach reveals the ingenuity of state immigration boards and commissions and the complex interplay between state desires, regional characteristics, and the evolving federal response. Moreover, a vital contribution of …

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 …

Advancing Drug Discovery And Disease Understanding Through Knowledge Graphs And Machine Learning Techniques, Swastika Tenkila Purushotham

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

This thesis investigates knowledge graphs with particular reference to the NIH-funded Common Fund Data Ecosystem Data Distillery project. By combining data from nine Common Fund projects and other sources, this project has created a large knowledge graph using Neo4j. To find new and undiscovered drug targets, UNM’s Illuminating the Druggable Genome (IDG) Data Coordinating Center has supplied data and use cases. Condensed Knowledge Graph, a condensed version that is based on the Data Distillery Knowledge Graph, improves usability for IDG applications. Condensed Knowledge Graph research endeavors to enhance data organization through the categorization of disease terms, examination of Cerebellar Stroke …

The Association Of Individual Characteristics, Treatment Type, Treatment Satisfaction, Symptoms Of Pain And Fatigue With Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Adults With Gaucher Disease Type 1, Shauna L. Mangum

Nursing ETDs

People with rare disease have lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than the general population. Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1) is a rare, autosomal recessive, lysosomal storage disorder that affects multiple bodily systems. HRQoL improved with enzyme replacement and/or substrate reduction therapies, however, little is known about specific variables associated with HRQoL in GD1. This study explored associations between individual characteristics (gender, race, ethnicity, age, and genotype), treatment variables (treatment type, length of time on treatment, and treatment satisfaction) and symptoms of fatigue and pain with HRQoL among 97 adults with GD1. No significant associations were found among individual characteristics …

Autonomous Coalition Formation For Energy Trading In Intelligent Grid Systems, Issiac Baca

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

This paper introduces an interactive model and architectural framework for a smart grid system, emphasizing the prosumers dual roles as energy buyers and sellers within localized energy trading markets, i.e., coalitions. Initially, the utilities of both buyers and sellers are formulated to capture the benefits derived from their energy-related activities. Then, the paper presents the Approximate SMARTFORM (ASMARTFORM) mechanism, based on the principles of matching theory, to enhance the prosumers engagement in coalitions by addressing externalities influencing their decisions. To further improve the coalition formation process, the Accurate SMARTFORM (AccSMARTFORM) mechanism is formulated based on the theory of coalition games, …

Antibacterial And Antifungal Properties Of Hedyosmum Cuatrecazanum Occhioni Essential Oil: A Promising Natural Alternative Studied Using Neutrosophic Superhypersoft Sets, María Eugenia Lucena De Ustáriz, Francisco Javier Ustáriz-Fajardo, Adriana Monserrath Monge Moreno, Adriana Isabel Rodríguez Basantes, Lisbeth Josefina Reales Chacón, Rosa Elisa Cruz Tenempaguay, Verónica Paulina Cáceres Manzano, Nathaly Kassandra Moscoso Moreno

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health issue that, exacerbated by inappropriate antibiotic use, leads to reduced bactericidal effects, multidrug resistance, increased medical costs, prolonged hospital stays, and higher mortality rates. This study evaluates the antibacterial and antifungal activity of the es-sential oil of Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum Occhioni against various clinically relevant bacterial and fungal strains. The essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation, yielding a 0.26% extract. Its components were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results demonstrate that the essential oil exhibits significant antibacterial activity, comparable to commercial antibiotics. Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum oil showed the highest antibacterial …

Integration Of Fuzzy Set Theory And Neutrosophic Sets For Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis In Inclusive Service To Native Communities Of Ucayali, Teófilo Meza Taipe, Jacobo Romero Quispe, Eladio Guzmán Villa, Patricio Aparicio Santiago Saturnino, Edwin Collazos Paucar, Adrián Alejandro Flores Konja

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This research focuses on the examination of public records and their potential to deliver inclusive service to the native populations of Ucayali, a key difficulty in the administration of public services in varied and culturally rich areas. The study tackles a gap in the current literature, where standard techniques do not effectively examine how transparency and sufficiency of services influence inclusive service quality. Using methodologies based on neutrosophic set theory, the research presents a novel way to examine the efficacy and accessibility of public registry services in a particular cultural setting. The findings reveal that the combination of Management Transparency …

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 …

A Neutrosophic Approach To Analyzing Determining Factors In Rimpe Tax Collection In Ecuador, Myrian Del Rocío Hidalgo Achig, Mayra Alexandra Chicaiza Herrera, Bryan Marcelo Barragán Pazmiño

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study analyzed the factors influencing tax collection under the RIMPE regime in Ecuador, applying neutro-sophic logic to address the uncertainty and ambiguity inherent in decision-making within fiscal analysis. The employed methodology included an adaptation of the ELECTRE I method with bipolar neutrosophic numbers, enabling the integration of diverse perspectives into the decision-making process. The results obtained high-lighted the simplicity of the regime and the control of the SRI as the most influential factors in fiscal revenue col-lection. The approach applied in the study facilitates a more accurate and efficient evaluation of fiscal policies, promoting greater equity and efficiency in …

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 …

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 Evolution Of Social Competence In Students Through Research Methods Based On Neutrosophic Sets, Huberto Tito Hinostroza Robles, María Teresa Cabanillas López, Fidel Denis Huasco Espinoza

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present study investigates the evolution of social competence in students through research methods based on set theory and the application of neutrosophic sets. The central question lies in how to accurately assess the development of social skills in educational contexts, given that traditional tools do not always capture the complexity of students' interactions and perceptions. The importance of this topic lies in the need for evaluation methods that faithfully reflect the growth in social competencies, vital for the comprehensive development of students in increasingly diverse and demanding educational environments. Despite the abundance of studies on social competencies, there is …

Gender Gap In Sme Ownership: An Analysis Of Female Entrepreneurship In Santa Elena Canton, Ecuador, Using Treesoft Sets, Lorena Gisella Reyes Tomala, Lilia Esther Valencia Cruzaty, Arturo Gustavo Benavides Rodríguez, Jacqueline Del Rocío Bacilio Bejeguen

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The paper we present here is an approach to the problem of gender inequality in the artisanal production association called ASOPROMAHER, located in Santa Elena Canton, Ecuador. It is a pretext to address the issue and extrapolate it to the current situation of the entire country. Without a doubt, gender inequality persists in Ecuador today, including an important sphere of economic development in the country such as entrepreneurship in SMEs. There are multiple issues to address in this situation, ranging from psycho-logical, economic, social, cultural, and political issues. Each of these spheres is related to each other in a complex …

Tree Tobacco Extract (Nicotiana Glauca) As A Plithogenic Bioinsecticide Alternative For Controlling Fruit Fly (Drosophila Immigrans) Using N-Superhypergraphs, Emerson Jácome Mogro, Jaime Rojas Molina, Gustavo José Sandoval Cañas, Pablo Herrera Soria

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Concern regarding the negative effects of synthetic pesticides has driven the development of bioinsecti-cides as sustainable alternatives. Consequently, Nicotiana glauca has gained prominence for its insecti-cidal properties due to phytochemical compounds effective against pests such as Drosophila immigrans. This study, therefore, evaluated the efficacy of Nicotiana glauca extract as a bioinsecticide by optimizing extraction parameters and analyzing its insecticidal action under laboratory conditions across eight combined treatments. For this purpose, multiple experimental combinations were analyzed through Plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs, allowing a multidimensional evaluation of the attributes and proper-ties of each treatment. Results indicated that treatment with 96% ethanol, 48 hours of …

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 …