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Translation Alignment For Ancient Greek: Annotation Guidelines And Gold Standards, Chiara Palladino, Farnoosh Shamsian, Tariq Yousef, David J. Wright, Anise D’Orange Ferreira, Michel Ferreira Dos Reis Nov 2023

Translation Alignment For Ancient Greek: Annotation Guidelines And Gold Standards, Chiara Palladino, Farnoosh Shamsian, Tariq Yousef, David J. Wright, Anise D’Orange Ferreira, Michel Ferreira Dos Reis

Open Access Fund Publications

This paper covers three datasets containing texts in Ancient Greek, manually aligned at word level against translations in English (Grc-Eng), Portuguese (Grc-Por) and Latin (Grc-Lat). The datasets were collected by two domain experts through annotation on the Ugarit Translation Alignment Editor (https://ugarit.ialigner.com/). The quality of each dataset was measured through Inter-Annotator-Agreement (IAA) above 80%. Each dataset contains the aligned pairs and an Annotation Style Guide, and serves as a Gold Standard for translation alignment of Ancient Greek, for the evaluation of automatic translation alignment models, and as high-quality training data. The Annotation Style Guide provides a starting point …


Student Perceptions Of The Nonmedical Use Of Prescription Stimulants And Preferences For Health Education, Ana Gutierrez Nov 2023

Student Perceptions Of The Nonmedical Use Of Prescription Stimulants And Preferences For Health Education, Ana Gutierrez

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NMUPS) for the purpose of improving academic performance is a growing concern among the college population. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in 2020, rates of NMUPS were highest among 18–25-year-olds attending college. There are several adverse health outcomes associated with NMUPS, including cardiovascular damage, seizures, psychosis, and dependence. Given the rising rates of NMUPS in this group, and the negative health outcomes associated with NMUPS, it is vital to employ health education that allows students to make informed decisions about behaviors that impact their health. The purpose of this study …


All Quiet On The Digital Front: The Unseen Psychological Impacts On Cybersecurity First Responders, Tammie R. Hollis Nov 2023

All Quiet On The Digital Front: The Unseen Psychological Impacts On Cybersecurity First Responders, Tammie R. Hollis

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Driven by the increasing frequency of cyberattacks and the existing talent gap between industry needs and skilled professionals, this research study focused on the crucial human element in the domain of cybersecurity incident response. The objective of this dissertation was to offer a meaningful exploration of the lived experiences encountered by cybersecurity incident responders and an assessment of the subsequent impacts on their well-being. Additionally, this study sought to draw comparisons between the experiences of cybersecurity incident responders and their counterparts in traditional emergency response roles. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a cohort of 22 individuals with first-hand experience working …


Locomotor Kinematics On Sand Vs. Vinyl Flooring In The Sidewinder Rattlesnake Crotalus Cerastes, Jessica L. Tingle, Brian M. Sherman, Theodore Garland Jr Nov 2023

Locomotor Kinematics On Sand Vs. Vinyl Flooring In The Sidewinder Rattlesnake Crotalus Cerastes, Jessica L. Tingle, Brian M. Sherman, Theodore Garland Jr

University Research

For terrestrial locomotion of animals and machines, physical characteristics of the substrate can strongly impact kinematics and performance. Snakes are an especially interesting system for studying substrate effects because their gait depends more on the environment than on their speed. We tested sidewinder rattlesnakes (Crotalus cerastes) on two surfaces: sand collected from their natural environment and vinyl tile flooring, an artificial surface often used to elicit sidewinding in laboratory settings. Of ten kinematic variables examined, two differed significantly between the substrates: the body's waveform had an average of ∼17% longer wavelength on vinyl flooring (measured in body lengths), and snakes …


Employing A Fractional Basis Set To Solve Nonlinear Multidimensional Fractional Differential Equations, Md. Habibur Rahman, Muhammad I. Bhatti, Nicholas Dimakis Nov 2023

Employing A Fractional Basis Set To Solve Nonlinear Multidimensional Fractional Differential Equations, Md. Habibur Rahman, Muhammad I. Bhatti, Nicholas Dimakis

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

Fractional-order partial differential equations have gained significant attention due to their wide range of applications in various fields. This paper employed a novel technique for solving nonlinear multidimensional fractional differential equations by means of a modified version of the Bernstein polynomials called the Bhatti-fractional polynomials basis set. The method involved approximating the desired solution and treated the resulting equation as a matrix equation. All fractional derivatives are considered in the Caputo sense. The resulting operational matrix was inverted, and the desired solution was obtained. The effectiveness of the method was demonstrated by solving two specific types of nonlinear multidimensional fractional …


Legendre Pairs Of Lengths ℓ ≡ 0 (Mod 5), Ilias S. Kotsireas, Christopher Koutschan, Dursun A. Bulutoglu, David M. Arquette, Jonathan S. Turner, Kenneth J. Ryan Nov 2023

Legendre Pairs Of Lengths ℓ ≡ 0 (Mod 5), Ilias S. Kotsireas, Christopher Koutschan, Dursun A. Bulutoglu, David M. Arquette, Jonathan S. Turner, Kenneth J. Ryan

Faculty Publications

By assuming a type of balance for length ℓ = 87 and nontrivial subgroups of multiplier groups of Legendre pairs (LPs) for length ℓ = 85 , we find LPs of these lengths. We then study the power spectral density (PSD) values of m compressions of LPs of length 5 m . We also formulate a conjecture for LPs of lengths ℓ ≡ 0 (mod 5) and demonstrate how it can be used to decrease the search space and storage requirements for finding such LPs. The newly found LPs decrease the number of integers in the range ≤ 200 for …


A Computational Approach For Mapping Electrochemical Activity Of Multi-Principal Element Alloys, Jodie A. Yuwono, Xinyu Li, Tyler D. Dolezal, Adib J. Samin, Javen Qinfeng Shi, Zhipeng Li, Nick Birbilis Nov 2023

A Computational Approach For Mapping Electrochemical Activity Of Multi-Principal Element Alloys, Jodie A. Yuwono, Xinyu Li, Tyler D. Dolezal, Adib J. Samin, Javen Qinfeng Shi, Zhipeng Li, Nick Birbilis

Faculty Publications

Multi principal element alloys (MPEAs) comprise an atypical class of metal alloys. MPEAs have been demonstrated to possess several exceptional properties, including, as most relevant to the present study a high corrosion resistance. In the context of MPEA design, the vast number of potential alloying elements and the staggering number of elemental combinations favours a computational alloy design approach. In order to computationally assess the prospective corrosion performance of MPEA, an approach was developed in this study. A density functional theory (DFT) – based Monte Carlo method was used for the development of MPEA ‘structure’; with the AlCrTiV alloy used …


Copyright For Graduate Works: Do I Need Permission To Use This?, Stephanie Wiegand Nov 2023

Copyright For Graduate Works: Do I Need Permission To Use This?, Stephanie Wiegand

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When writing a graduate work, you may come across other excellent works that elevate your own work – a diagram explaining a process, a survey instrument for collecting data, an artwork that illustrates a concept, a piece of sheet music for analysis, and more. How can you ethically and legally incorporate these works into your research and writing? This session will discuss the basics of using portions of copyrighted works in your graduate work and provide real-life examples.


Radio Emission From Low Mass Active Galactic Nuclei, Ammara Aftab Nov 2023

Radio Emission From Low Mass Active Galactic Nuclei, Ammara Aftab

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Massive black holes of a few million to billion solar masses lurk at the centers of the most present-day massive galaxies but their origin is still unknown. The low mass galaxies (M* ~ 3x109 Mʘ ) hosting black holes with masses ranging from 103 to 105 Mʘ are ideal laboratories to test the models of black hole formation and they may help in understanding the coevolution of central black holes with their host galaxies. In this thesis, we have developed a detailed theoretical model/framework to estimate the radio emission from low mass active galactic nuclei …


Modification Of Cellulose Fibers By Acyl Grafting For Oil Spill Remediation, Fatima Saif Alhumaidi Nov 2023

Modification Of Cellulose Fibers By Acyl Grafting For Oil Spill Remediation, Fatima Saif Alhumaidi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Oil spills represent a significant source of aquatic pollution with substantial repercussions on the environment as well as the economic and societal well-being of coastal communities. This research project is focused on the utilization of chemically modified cellulose-based fibers to remediate oilcontaminated water. The hydroxyl groups present in cellulose were acetylated under optimized conditions, thereby rendering the fibers hydrophobic and enhancing their affinity for crude oil. The modified cellulosic material was characterized by several physical and chemical techniques (IR, TGA, contact angle measurement, SEM, and back titration) to determine the extent of acylation and assess their morphological properties. The derivatized …


Commissioning Of The Uaeu Radio Array And Pilot Low-Frequency Radio Astronomy Studies, Aisha Ali Alnaqbi Nov 2023

Commissioning Of The Uaeu Radio Array And Pilot Low-Frequency Radio Astronomy Studies, Aisha Ali Alnaqbi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

As part of the UAEU Radio Astronomy Pathway Project, a 256-element Ground-based Radio Array Facility was deployed at the UAEU. A comprehensive exploration of radio astronomy, and investigations on existing radio arrays, emphasizing low-frequency radio signals and the challenges faced at this range, are crucial for the commissioning phase of the array. A core aspect discussed is the vital role of coaxial cables in preserving the integrity of low-frequency radio signals. To address the electrical length differences between the coaxial cable pairs used to connect the array’s beamformers in the field to the beamformer controllers in the control room, precise …


Open Educational Resources Data Assessment And Visualization By The Library & Learning Center, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, Sowmya Ballari Nov 2023

Open Educational Resources Data Assessment And Visualization By The Library & Learning Center, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, Sowmya Ballari

Pacific's Annual Assessment Conference

No abstract provided.


Large Language Model Use Cases For Instruction, Plus A Primer On Prompt Engineering, Roy Haggerty, Justin Cochran Nov 2023

Large Language Model Use Cases For Instruction, Plus A Primer On Prompt Engineering, Roy Haggerty, Justin Cochran

LSU Health New Orleans Symposium Series on Artificial Intelligence

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Electrical, Optical, And Thermal Properties Of Snse-Based Materials With High Thermoelectric Performances, Najwa Qasem Al Bouzieh Nov 2023

Electrical, Optical, And Thermal Properties Of Snse-Based Materials With High Thermoelectric Performances, Najwa Qasem Al Bouzieh

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This thesis conducts a thorough exploration of the characteristics and prospective applications of Tin Selenide (SnSe), a pivotal semiconductor for advancing contemporary electronics and optoelectronics. The investigation mainly focuses on comprehending the alterations in SnSe's properties when doped with elements such as Hafnium, Zinc, Bismuth, Germanium, Sodium, Iodine, and Silicon. 2D-SnSe allotropes, when doped with Hafnium, have exhibited remarkable optical characteristics, especially in the δ-SnSe allotrope, rendering it adaptable for varied optical uses like solar cells and LEDs. Additionally, evaluations of elasticity show improved resilience and augmented in-plane stiffness owing to Hf doping, occasionally reducing ductility. The work uniquely emphasizes …


An Extensive Note On Characteristic Properties And Possible Implications Of Some Operators Designated By Various Type Derivatives, Ömer Faruk Kulali, Hüseyi̇n Irmak Nov 2023

An Extensive Note On Characteristic Properties And Possible Implications Of Some Operators Designated By Various Type Derivatives, Ömer Faruk Kulali, Hüseyi̇n Irmak

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this extensive note, various differential-type operators in certain domains of the complex plane will be first introduced, a number of their comprehensive characteristic properties will be next pointed out and an extensive theorem dealing with some argument properties for several multivalent(ly) analytic functions will be also presented. In addition, numerous implications and suggestions, which can be obtained with the help of general result, will be determined.


Fibonomial Matrix And Its Domain In The Spaces $\Ell_P$ And $\Ell_{\Infty}$, Muhammet Ci̇hat Dağli, Taja Yaying Nov 2023

Fibonomial Matrix And Its Domain In The Spaces $\Ell_P$ And $\Ell_{\Infty}$, Muhammet Ci̇hat Dağli, Taja Yaying

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we introduce the fibonomial sequence spaces $b_{p}^{r,s,F}$ and $b_{\infty}^{r,s,F},$ and show that these are BK-spaces. Also, we prove that these new spaces are linearly isomorphic to $\ell_{p}$ and $\ell_{\infty}.$ Moreover, we determine the $\alpha$-, $\beta$-, $\gamma$-duals for these new spaces and characterize some matrix classes. The final section is devoted to the investigation of some geometric properties of the newly defined space $b_{p}^{r,s,F}.$


Best Proximity For Proximal Operators On $B$-Metric Spaces, Ariana Pitea, Monica Stanciu Nov 2023

Best Proximity For Proximal Operators On $B$-Metric Spaces, Ariana Pitea, Monica Stanciu

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

The paper presents existence results of $(\phi,\varphi)$ best proximity points for operators that fulfill implicit type inequalities. Classes of mappings endowed with continuity, monotone or monotone-type properties, and which additionally satisfy some adequate inequalities are studied from this point of view. Applications of our results are given with regard to fixed point theory.


Multiplication Of Closed Balls In $\Mathbb{C}^N$, Patrícia Damas Beites, Alejandro Piñera Nicolás, José Da Silva Lourenço Vitória Nov 2023

Multiplication Of Closed Balls In $\Mathbb{C}^N$, Patrícia Damas Beites, Alejandro Piñera Nicolás, José Da Silva Lourenço Vitória

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Motivated by circular complex interval arithmetic, some operations on closed balls in $\mathbb{C}^n$ are considered. Essentially, the properties of possible multiplications for closed balls in $\mathbb{C}^n$, related either to the Hadamard product of vectors or to the $2$-fold vector cross product when $n \in \{3, 7\}$, are studied. In addition, certain equations involving the defined multiplications are solved.


On Polynomially Partial-$A$-Isometric Operators, Mohamed Amine Aouichaoui, Dijana Mosic Nov 2023

On Polynomially Partial-$A$-Isometric Operators, Mohamed Amine Aouichaoui, Dijana Mosic

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This paper presents a generalization of the concepts of partial-$A$-isometry and left polynomially partial isometry. Our investigation is inspired by previous work in the field [5, 30, 31]. By extending the definition of partial-$A$-isometry, we provide new insights into the properties and applications of these mathematical objects. In particular, we define the notion of left $p$-partial-$A$-isometry as a broader class of operators, including partial-$A$-isometry and left polynomially partial isometry. Some basic properties of a left $p$-partial-$A$-isometry are proven, as well as its relation with $A$-isometry. Several decompositions of a left $p$-partial-$A$-isometry are developed. We consider spectral properties and matrix representation …


Various Types Of Continuity And Their Interpretations In Ideal Topological Spaces, Anika Njamcul, Aleksandar Pavlovi? Nov 2023

Various Types Of Continuity And Their Interpretations In Ideal Topological Spaces, Anika Njamcul, Aleksandar Pavlovi?

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper we work on preserving various types of continuity in ideal topological spaces. The accent will be on $\theta$-continuity and weak continuity. We will give their translations in ideal topological spaces. As a consequence of those results, we will prove that every $\theta$-continuous function is continuous if topologies are generated by $\theta$-open sets and we will give an example of a weakly continuous function which is not $\tau_\theta$-continuous. This will complete the diagram of relations between continuous, $\tau_\theta$-continuous, $\theta$-continuous, weakly continuous, and faintly continuous functions.


A New Approaching Method For Linear Neutral Delay Differential Equations By Using Clique Polynomials, Şuayi̇p Yüzbaşi, Mehmet Emi̇n Tamar Nov 2023

A New Approaching Method For Linear Neutral Delay Differential Equations By Using Clique Polynomials, Şuayi̇p Yüzbaşi, Mehmet Emi̇n Tamar

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This article presents an efficient method for obtaining approximations for the solutions of linear neutral delay differential equations. This numerical matrix method, based on collocation points, begins by approximating $y^{\prime}(u)$ using a truncated series expansion of Clique polynomials. This method is constructed using some basic matrix relations, integral operations, and collocation points. Through this method, the neutral delay problem is transformed into a system of linear algebraic equations. The solution of this algebraic system determines the coefficients of the approximate solution obtained by this method. The efficiency, accuracy, and error analysis of this method are demonstrated by applying it to …


Involutive Automorphisms And Derivations Of The Quaternions, Eyüp Kizil, Adriano Da Silva, Okan Duman Nov 2023

Involutive Automorphisms And Derivations Of The Quaternions, Eyüp Kizil, Adriano Da Silva, Okan Duman

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Let $Q=(\frac{a,b}{{\Bbb R}})$ denote the quaternion algebra over the reals which is by the Frobenius Theorem either split or the division algebra $H$ of Hamilton's quaternions. We have presented explicitly in \cite{Kizil-Alagoz} the matrix of a typical derivation of $Q$. Given a derivation $d\in Der(H)$, we show that the matrix $D\in M_{3}({\Bbb R})$ that represents $d$ on the linear subspace $% H_{0}\simeq {\Bbb R}^{3}$ of pure quaternions provides a pair of idempotent matrices $AdjD$ and $-D^{2}$ that correspond bijectively to the involutary matrix $\Sigma $ of a quaternion involution $\sigma $ and present several equations involving these matrices. In particular, …


Invariant Subspaces Of Operators Via Berezin Symbols And Duhamel Product, Mübari̇z T. Garayev Nov 2023

Invariant Subspaces Of Operators Via Berezin Symbols And Duhamel Product, Mübari̇z T. Garayev

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

The Berezin symbol $\tilde{A}$ of an operator $A$ on the reproducing kernel Hilbert space $\mathcal{H}\left( \Omega\right) $ over some set $\Omega$ with the reproducing kernel $k_{\lambda}$ is defined by \[ \tilde{A}(\lambda)=\left\langle {A\frac{{k_{\lambda}}}{{\left\Vert {k_{\lambda}}\right\Vert }},\frac{{k_{\lambda}}}{{\left\Vert {k_{\lambda}% }\right\Vert }}}\right\rangle ,\ \lambda\in\Omega. \] We study the existence of invariant subspaces for Bergman space operators in terms of Berezin symbols.


Generalized Pell Graphs, Vesna Irsi̇c, Sandi Klavzar, Eli̇f Tan Nov 2023

Generalized Pell Graphs, Vesna Irsi̇c, Sandi Klavzar, Eli̇f Tan

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, generalized Pell graphs $\Pi _{n,k}$, $k\ge 2$, are introduced. The special case of $k=2$ are the Pell graphs $\Pi _{n}$ defined earlier by Munarini. Several metric, enumerative, and structural properties of these graphs are established. The generating function of the number of edges of $\Pi _{n,k}$ and the generating function of its cube polynomial are determined. The center of $\Pi _{n,k}$ is explicitly described; if $k$ is even, then it induces the Fibonacci cube $\Gamma_{n}$. It is also shown that $\Pi _{n,k}$ is a median graph, and that $\Pi _{n,k}$ embeds into a Fibonacci cube.


Interpolation Polynomials Associated To Linear Recurrences, Muhammad Syifa'ul Mufid, Laszlo Szalay Nov 2023

Interpolation Polynomials Associated To Linear Recurrences, Muhammad Syifa'ul Mufid, Laszlo Szalay

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Assume that $(G_n)_{n\in\mathbb{Z}}$ is an arbitrary real linear recurrence of order $k$. In this paper, we examine the classical question of polynomial interpolation, where the basic points are given by $(t,G_t)$ ($n_0\le t\le n_1$). The main result is an explicit formula depends on the explicit formula of $G_n$ and on the finite difference sequence of a specific sequence. It makes it possible to study the interpolation polynomials essentially by the zeros of the characteristic polynomial of $(G_n)$. During the investigations, we developed certain formulae related to the finite differences.


Cover And Contents Nov 2023

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

No abstract provided.


Free Ordered Products-Ordered Semigroup Amalgams-Ordered Dominions, Michael Tsingelis Nov 2023

Free Ordered Products-Ordered Semigroup Amalgams-Ordered Dominions, Michael Tsingelis

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Given an indexed family $\left\{ \left( {{S}_{i}},{{\cdot }_{i}},{{\le }_{i}} \right),i\in I \right\}$ of disjoint ordered semigroups, we construct an ordered semigroup having $\left( {{S}_{i}},{{\cdot }_{i}},{{\le }_{i}} \right)$, $i\in I$ as subsemigroups (with respect to the operation and order relation of each $\left( {{S}_{i}},{{\cdot }_{i}},{{\le }_{i}} \right)$, $i\in I$). This ordered semigroup is the free ordered product ${{\underset{i\in I}{\mathop{\Pi }}\,}^{*}}{{S}_{i}}$ of the family $\left\{ {{S}_{i}},i\in I \right\}$ and we give the crucial property which essentially characterizes the free products. Next we study the same problem in the case that the family $\left\{ \left( {{S}_{i}},{{\cdot }_{i}},{{\le }_{i}} \right),i\in I \right\}$ of ordered …


Proximality And Transitivity In Relation To Points That Are Asymptotic To Themselves, Karol Gryszka Nov 2023

Proximality And Transitivity In Relation To Points That Are Asymptotic To Themselves, Karol Gryszka

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

We discuss dynamical systems that exhibit at least one weakly asymptotically periodic point. In the general case we prove that the system becomes trivial (it is either a periodic point or a fixed point) provided it is equicontinuous and transitive. This result can be used to provide a simple characterization of periodic points in transitive systems. We also discuss systems whose orbits are both proximal and weakly asymptotically periodic. As a result, we obtain a more general tool to detect mutual dynamics between two close orbits which need not be bounded (or have the empty limit set).


Some Congruences With $Q-$Binomial Sums, Neşe Ömür, Zehra Betül Gür, Si̇bel Koparal, Lai̇d Elkhiri Nov 2023

Some Congruences With $Q-$Binomial Sums, Neşe Ömür, Zehra Betül Gür, Si̇bel Koparal, Lai̇d Elkhiri

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, using some combinatorial identities and congruences involving $q-$harmonic numbers, we establish congruences that for any odd prime $p$ and any positive integer $\alpha$,% \begin{equation*} \text{ }\sum\limits_{k=1 \pmod{2}}^{p-1}(-1)^{nk}\frac{% q^{-\alpha npk+ n\tbinom{k+1}{2}+2k}}{[k]_{q}}{\alpha p-1 \brack k}_{q}^{n} \pmod{[p]_{q}^{2}} , \end{equation*}% and \begin{equation*} \sum\limits_{k=1 \pmod{2}}^{p-1}(-1)^{nk}q^{-\alpha npk+ n\tbinom{k+1}{2}+k}{\alpha p-1 \brack k}_{q}^{n}% \widetilde{H}_{k}(q)\pmod{[p]_{q}^{2}} ,\text{ } \end{equation*}% where $n$ is any integer.


Operator Index Of A Nonsingular Algebraic Curve, Anar Dosi̇ Nov 2023

Operator Index Of A Nonsingular Algebraic Curve, Anar Dosi̇

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

The present paper is devoted to a scheme-theoretic analog of the Fredholm theory. The continuity of the index function over the coordinate ring of an algebraic variety is investigated. It turns out that the index is closely related to the filtered topology given by finite products of maximal ideals. We prove that a variety over a field possesses the index function on nonzero elements of its coordinate ring iff it is an algebraic curve. In this case, the index is obtained by means of the multiplicity function from its normalization if the ground field is algebraically closed.