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Neutrosophic Iadov For Measuring Of User Satisfaction In A Virtual Learning Environment At Uniandes Puyo, Luis Gustavo Guallpa Zatán, Hermes Jehú Paillacho Chicaiza, Jorge Yaguar Mariño, Manuel Aguilar Carrión

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In present, the university education promoted by the Regional Autonomous University of Los Andes, Ecuador, is supported by a Virtual Learning Environment. This is the fundamental reason that originated this research, for knowing if the use of the Virtual Learning Environment has either a positive or negative effect on the teaching-learning process in this university, especially in the Puyo campus. To carry out this work we consider the academic cycle April-August 2018. A survey was conducted in a unique environment and was applied to teachers and students, such that their opinion on the use of this tool is investigated. The …

Evaluation Of Actions To Implement Quality Management And Institutional Projects In Uniandes-Quevedo University A Neutrosophic Approach, Danilo Augusto Viteri Intriago, Lyzbeth Álvarez Gómez, Dionisio Ponce Ruiz

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The processes of quality management and human vocational training constitute an important element to be measured in higher education organizations. Quantifying its impact makes it possible to project the organization to improve this indicator. However, consolidating the processes of quality management and institutional development for the achievement of professional human development of excellence at the UNIANDES-Quevedo University represents an unresolved task. The present investigation proposes a solution to the problem posed from the development of a method to measure the implementation of quality management in institutional projects. The method bases its operation by neutrosophic numbers and uses a multicriteria approach. …

The Transformational Leadership, Sustainable Key For The Development Of Ecuadorian Companies. A Neutrosophic Psychology Approach, Lisenia Karina Baque Villanueva, María Azucena Mendoza, Rosanna Salcedo, Margarita Izquierdo Morán

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study of leadership is a fairly recurring topic in the scientific literature in recent years. Some approaches concern with the relationship between leadership and some personality traits of leaders. One field where leadership is of great importance is the business world, where leaders are needed to direct the company's progress because they inspire the other members of the organization. This paper aims to propose a mathematical method for measuring the transformational leadership degree in the company. Transformational leadership is the most complete of leaderships; the transformational leader is versatile, charismatic, communicative, empathic, and produces positive changes in the company. …

Prioritization Of Non-Functional Requirements In A Mobile Application For Panic Button System Using Neutrosophic Decision Maps, Marco Antonio Checa Cabrera, Byron Javier Ipiales Chasiguano, Ana Lucía Sandoval Pillajo, Rita Díaz Vázquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Several countries around the world have implemented systems to preserve public safety. Taking advantage of technological advances that are available to all citizens, in Ecuador it has been implemented a system called panic button, which consists of a cell phone network with geo-location, which can assist every citizen who needs to ask for help and the authorities will respond efficiently. This research proposes to improve this system in order to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. This requires the use of prioritization of non-functional requirements. In this paper we use the static analysis of Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps to determine, evaluate, and …

Neutrosophic Ahp For The Prioritization Of Requirements For A Computerized Facial Recognition System, Nelson Patricio Becerra Arévalo, Marco Fernando Calles Carrasco, John Luis Toasa Espinoza, Miguel Velasteguí Córdova

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The Cooperative of Taxis and Vans of Puyo in Ecuador is dedicated to the transportation of people and minor loads. Due to the considerable number of members of this cooperative, it is difficult to determine the presence of each of the participants in the meetings. That is why it was decided to implement a facial recognition system that allows identifying the presence of members in each moment. However, in order to apply this system, certain requirements are needed for guaranteeing its success. This paper aims to apply the neutrosophic Analytic Hierarchy Process (NAHP) technique for analyzing the prioritization of requirements …

A Neutrosophic Linguistic Model For Internal Control Evaluation To An Ecuadorian Company, Víctor Martin Parrales Carvajal, Mishelly Teresa Macías Valverde, Roberto Aguas Pután

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The internal control of a company is essential to evaluate the performance of the institution during a certain period of time, which allows taking the necessary measures to correct in advance the mistakes that are being made or to enhance the positive practices within the company. In this paper we propose to evaluate the Commercial Company Manolo's located in the city of Babahoyo, Ecuador, regarding the aspects measured in the internal control. For this, we use the neutrosophic 2-tuples method. This method is a part of the Computing with Word (CWW) that is distinguished by performing calculations on words rather …

Neutrosociology For The Analysis Of The Pros And Cons Of The Life Series In Uniandes, Ecuador, Nemis García Arias, Ned Quevedo Arnaiz, Silvia Gavilánez Villamarín, María Cleonares Borbor

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

To teach English in Higher Education is of great importance to have professionals prepared for the challenges imposed by the globalization. Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking country for which the teaching of English is part of the programs of study of the courses taught in the Ecuadorian’s universities. This paper aims to carry out a statistical study of the acceptance of the LIFE program in the teaching of English at the Regional Autonomous University of Los Andes (UNIANDES in Spanish), its pros and cons. This is measured according to a Likert scale, with five options, two positive, two negative and one …

Analysis Of An Strategic Plan To Increase The Sales Level Of The Company "Tiens" Of Babahoyo Using Neutrosophic Methods, Miguel Francisco Galarza Villalba, Roberto Aguas Pután, Jéssica Mora Romero, Euclides Espín Oviedo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In the world, natural medicine is increasingly appreciated as a complement to conventional medicine that treats diseases with industrially produced drugs. Natural medicine is cheaper, more accessible than the other one; it usually has fewer contraindications and also carries empirical and traditional knowledge. In Ecuador it is a very popular alternative for the population. “TIENS” Company produces natural medicines, which has been facing the difficulty that its sales are appreciably decreasing. That is why the company performs an analysis to increase the sale levels of produced medicines. To perform the evaluation of the alternatives, the neutrosophic AHP-SWOT method is used. …

Delphi Method For Evaluating Scientific Research Proposals In A Neutrosophic Environment, Florentin Smarandache, Jesús Estupiñán Ricardo, Erick González Caballero, Maikel Yelandi Leyva Vázquez, Noel Batista Hernández

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The scientific research proposal is part of the task to be carried out in academic and research institutions around the world. This is a complex decision-making problem, because decision-makers must determine the projects that are appropriate to the subjects addressed by the institution, those projects must be achievable within a reasonable deadline, they must have the financial means and the budget necessary to be carried out, the staff must be sufficiently qualified and an optimum number of personnel must be available to succeed the tasks and not interfere with other research projects. This is a predictive problem, thus, the proposed …

Full Issue, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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2020-05-29/30/31 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Lori D. Sloane, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Jenny Situ, Alexandra Yingling, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM Highlights: NM case count. Navajo Nation case update. Largest COVID-19 surge in Taos. ABQ BioPark to reopen. NM public schools reopening plan. NM unemployment claims. Rise in domestic and sexual abuse. US Highlights: Protests inspire fear of surge. Trump withdraws from WHO. Last aid bill. No new NY patients. ICE detainees sick. International Highlights: South Korea schools close. Undercounting in Russia. South African overburdened health care system. Economics, Workforce, Supply Chain, PPE: Reusable protection system. Protective household products. Longterm economic challenges. Epidemiology Highlights: Estimate virus reproduction numbers. Hypertension & cardiovascular disease impact on mortality. Gastrointestinal manifestations. Healthcare …

Extracting And Standardizing Medical Examiner Data To Improve Health, Shamsi Daneshvari Berry, Heather J H Edgar

Pathology Research and Scholarship

Data from medical examiner offices are not commonly used in informatics but may contain information not in medical records. However, the vast majority of data is not standardized and is available only in large free text fields. We sought to extract information from the medical examiner database using Canary, a natural language processing tool. The text was then standardized to fit the selected normative answer list for each field. Multiple terminology and vocabulary standards from a variety of settings were utilized as data came from the medical examiner and interviews with next of kin. Thirty-seven percent of the metadata fields …

2020-05-29 A Message From The Executive Vice Chancellor, Richard Larson

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2020-05-29 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth

HSC Messages from the Chancellor

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Rising Heat: Health Impacts, Preparation, Mitigation, And Recovery, Matea Hoover

Climate Change and Public Health Preparedness

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2020-05-28 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth

HSC Messages from the Chancellor

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Navigating And Searching Unm's Digital Repository, Amy E. Winter Mpa

Scholarly Communication and Repository Support

A short video on navigating and searching the digital repository. Transcript available via the download button.

2020-05-27/28 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Lori D. Sloane, Mari Anixter, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Jenny Situ, Ariel Hurwitz, Elly Munde, Perez Olewe, Kristine Tollestrup, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM Highlights: NM governor’s press briefing. NM restaurants reopening. Navajo Nation updates. NM case count. CVS new testing sites. Mask Madness competition updates. Limited campus will return at UNM. US Highlights: CA becomes fourth state with 100,000 known infections. Model shows relationship between COVID-19 and crime. International Highlights: E.U. countries ban hydroxychloroquine. Will E.U. economic collapse create an historic centralized government? Economics, Workforce, Supply Chain, PPE: Mental health impact. Face mask itch. Remote postdoctoral fellowships. Epidemiology Highlights: Black vs. white hospitalization and mortality. African infection rates limited. Characteristics of COVID patients. Healthcare Policy Recommendations: South Korea focuses on …

Unm's Digital Repository: Logging In And Submitting Work, Amy E. Winter Mpa

Scholarly Communication and Repository Support

A short video on logging in and submitting work to UNM's Digital Repository. Transcript available via download button.

2020-05-27 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth

HSC Messages from the Chancellor

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2020-05-26 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth

HSC Messages from the Chancellor

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2020-05-23/24/25/26 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Lori D. Sloane, Mari Anixter, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Janice Gonzales, Alex Castillo Smith, Timothy Campbell, Jenny Situ, Alexandra Yingling, Perez Olewe, Gregory Mertz, Kristine Tollestrup, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM Highlights: NM hospitals meet benchmarks. NM case count. Reopening healthcare updated guidelines. Mescalero declares emergency. Stalled capital funds for budget. Emergency spending under scrutiny. BCBS special healthcare enrollment period. NM SC guidance for CYFD. Mass gatherings impossible very soon. NM mayors divided on Gov’s communication. No 4th July event in Roswell. Life span of COVID-19 on surfaces. US Highlights: US curbs travel from Brazil. International Highlights: Anti-science sentiment. Japan ends lockdown. Chilean healthcare limited. Economics, Workforce, Supply Chain, PPE Highlights: Negative effects of masks. False sense of security. Epidemiology Highlights: Uncontrolled COVID-19 spread. Dutch children play minor …

The Metamorphosis Of Marching Band: A Case Study Exploring The Evolution Of Marching Bands From A Specific State In The Southeastern United States, Addison Murphree

Music ETDs

ABSTRACT

How has the evolution of marching band in the Southeastern United states effected bands and their programs? This study investigates the many factors of marching band by gathering data in the form of interviews. The participants within this study are three band directors that are retired from high schools with a consistent record of superior ratings in marching band; the directors represent different levels of teaching from middle school, high school, and community college. After artifacts were compiled, the gathered information was transcribed, documented, and coded for common themes. The common themes explored the evolutionary factors of band between …

Localized Breast Amyloidosis Associated With Sjörgren Syndrome, Edgar G. Fischer

Pathology Research and Scholarship

Sjörgren syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease that is rarely associated with amyloid deposits, and in most reported cases, these deposits are localized to a single organ. Amyloidosis of the breast is a rare and unexpected finding, and only 5 case series with 63 patients have been published in the past 40 years. To date, only 6 cases have been reported in which Sjörgren syndrome is associated with amyloid deposits in the breast. A 61-year-old female diagnosed with Sjörgren syndrome underwent a breast needle core biopsy for calcifications. Microscopic examination revealed amyloid deposits in the periductular basement membranes, in the …

2020-05-22 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Lori D. Sloane, Mari Anixter, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Laura Gonzalez Bosc, Melissa Cossé, Jenny Situ, Randy Ko, Ariel Hurwitz, Kristine Tollestrup, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM Highlights: 12 positive cases at NMSU. Short-term rentals restrictions. Dine-in reopening. US Highlights: Models to forecast COVID-19 deaths. Places of worship reopening. Contact tracing at University of Alabama. International Highlights: More deaths among poor. Mortality data in Italy. High death toll in Brazil. Global vaccines fall behind. Italy cases drop. Vaccines to go through India. Epidemiology Highlights: Children not pandemic drivers. Healthcare Policy Recommendations: Burnout of HCWs. NYC surgeons’ response. Foggy glasses tips. Practice Guidelines: Recommendations are provided on surgical strategies during COVID-19, management of hypertension, anesthesia practice, avoiding drug-induced cardiovascular impairments, arrhythmia management, elective surgery reboot, …

2020-05-22 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth

HSC Messages from the Chancellor

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Selection Of Alternative Under The Framework Of Single-Valued Neutrosophic Sets, M. Sarwar Sindhu, Tabasam Rashid, Agha Kashif

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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2020-05-21 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth

HSC Messages from the Chancellor

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20200521_Covid-19 Daily Briefings, Jonathan M. Pringle

HSLIC Blog Post

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2020-05-21 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Lori D. Sloane, Mari Anixter, Mala Htun, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Susie Pham, Jenny Situ, Ariel Hurwitz, Alexandra Yingling, Gregory Mertz, Kristine Tollestrup, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM Highlights: NM case counts. Governor press conference slides. More businesses to open. Roswell early retirement incentives. UNM COVID-19 STEM research. US Highlights: Michigan flooding. Earlier lockdown decreases deaths. Racial divide in nursing homes. Speeding fatalities on open roads. International: UV bot cleaner. Swedish serological study. Economics: N95 respirators supply optimization. Japanese personal protective measures implementation. Ventilator needs prediction algorithm Epidemiology: Additional high-risk occupations. Social distancing strategies effective. Location-based service data useful. Healthcare Policy: Toolkit for opening businesses. Health policy research agenda. Face mask policies vary. Practice: Recommendations are given on brachytherapy, Dental practice, ECT for elderly with …