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Design And Implementation Of Data Quality Controls In The Eq-Daphnie Study: Insights From The Pilot Phase And 15-Country Analysis, Fatima Al Sayah, Hilary Short, Juan M. Ramos-Goñi, Rosalie Viney, Erica I. Lubetkin, Mathieu F. Janssen, Jeffrey A. Johnson

Publications and Research

Objective

The EQ-DAPHNIE (EuroQol Data for Assessment of Population Health Needs and Instrument Evaluation) project is a large, multi-country survey initiative designed to generate population norms and enable comparative research using self-reported health measures. This paper describes the quality control processes and summarizes data quality metrics from the United Kingdom (UK) pilot and full implementation across 15 countries.

Methods

Representative samples were recruited via Dynata, an online survey panel provider, using quota sampling by age, sex, income, community setting, and language (where applicable). The UK pilot (n = 3012) informed survey refinements ahead of full rollout (n = 68,411). Quality …

Gerunds In Irish Sign Language: An Exploratory Analysis, Zaid Mohammed

Doctoral

In sign languages (SLs), e.g., American Sign Language (ASL), gerunds help express the meaning of ongoing actions and activities conveyed by verbs (Klima & Bellugi, 1979, p. 295). In spoken languages, a gerund is a form of the verb that functions as a noun and expresses the state of being or an ongoing action (Maekelberghe, 2020). Gerunds are complex constructions as they have nominal-verbal nature (Travis, 2005, p. 321) and morphological similarity with present participle or progressive aspect (Siegel, 1998). This research is motivated by the challenging nature of distinguishing gerund constructions at the morphological level, and research in sign …

In Companies We Trust: Cheap Talk Or Genuine Virtue?, Bishal Bc, Thuy Simpson

American Business Review

This paper examines how corporate narratives support either the impression management hypothesis or the incremental information hypothesis by analyzing the frequency of trust words used in the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section of 10-K filings. By directly linking trust language to actual fines and violations enforced by more than 400 federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in the U.S. from 2010 through 2023, we find that firms using more trust words in their MD&A tend to incur higher monetary penalties. We also document a significant link between increased use of trust words and poorer firm performance. Additional analyses reveal …

Identifying Sex- And Gender-Specific Endocrinological, Lifestyle, Psychosocial, And Socio-Cultural Targets For Alzheimer's Disease Prevention In Africans: The Female Brain Health And Endocrine Research In Africa (Fember-Africa) Project, Chinedu Momoh, Benard Aliwa, Lukoye Atwoli, Karen Blackmon, Edna Bosire, Samuel Gitau, Harrison Kaleli, Ciru Kamanda, Linda Khakali, Rachel Maina, Peter Mativo, Sylvia Mbugua, Zul Merali, Kendi Muchungi, Anne Njogu, Douglas Nyankira, Alice Ondieki, Catherine Onyancha, Stanely Onyango, Jasmit Shah, Sheena Shah, Cynthia Smith, Dilraj Sokhi, Sheila Waa, Thomas Thesen

Brain and Mind Institute

Dementia rates are rising globally, with the burden increasing most rapidly in low- tomiddle-income countries. Despite this, research into Alzheimer’s disease and relateddementias (ADRD) among African populations remains limited, with existing modelsbased on Western cohorts that overlook sex-, gender-, and ancestry-specific factors.The Female Brain Health and Endocrine Research in Africa (FemBER-Africa) project,hosted at the Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University, Kenya, will establish adeeply phenotyped cohort of 250 African individuals across the ADRD spectrum. Itwill assess sex-specific risk factors linked to ethnicity, lifestyle, and endocrinologicalvariables using fluid-based biomarkers (blood and saliva), neuroimaging (magneticresonance imaging and positron emission tomography), and …

Afterword, Kristina A. Hesbol

The Rural Educator

No abstract provided.

Hey, Bruh . . . I Mean, Your Honor—The Evolution (Or Devolution) Of Legal Communications In Modern Times, Michael J. Fleck

Northern Illinois University Law Review

The ability to effectively communicate, whether such communication is oral or written, is a primary tool in any lawyer’s toolbox. How we communicate is a reflection on our level of professionalism, both as individual attorneys, and as the legal body at large. It is how we convey ideas with our client, with our colleague, and with the court. It is how we persuade through legal reasoning. There is no doubt that the style of communication has evolved over time. One need only to read legal opinions from a century ago to see what was acceptable as proper communication. The standard …

A Systematic Review And Integrative Framework Of Psychotherapy Microprocess: Linking The Science Of Psychological Interventions With The Art Of Moment-To-Moment Practice, Xiaochen Luo, Alytia A. Levendosky

Counseling Psychology

Despite advancements in psychotherapy research on effectiveness and critical therapy processes, there remains a significant gap between the science and the art of psychotherapy, specifically on how to understand what to do moment-to-moment with each patient. A burgeoning research literature addresses this question by examining psychotherapy microprocesses, which typically referred to within-session changes of therapy processes, aiming to bridge psychotherapy research with clinical practice. In this pre-registered systematic review, we reviewed 86 empirical quantitative studies examining observational psychotherapy microprocesses over 35 years. We extracted 28 microprocess constructs across six categories (affective/emotional, behavioral, cognitive, relational/interpersonal, linguistic, and movement), four key methodological …

Communicating The Green Transition - Practices And Competencies For Engineers, Paul Talbot, Una Beagon, Stephen Harper, Janet Mckennedy

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

The green transition is driving demand for engineering expertise in sectors such as renewable energy, construction, transport, and industrial decarbonisation. Projects are complex and interdisciplinary, and communication plays a central role. This report presents findings from 20 focus groups with 103 engineers across Europe examining how engineers communicate in green transition project contexts. Participants described a wide range of communicative tasks involving coordination, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and public communication.Engineers work across spoken, written, and digital modes, shifting between formal and informal styles, and adapting to varied audiences. They must navigate fragmented tools and workflows, unclear goals and roles, jargon pitfalls, …

Understanding Behavioral Engagement In Project-Based Learning: Key Influencing Factors, Maria Coney G. Pallones

English Faculty Publications

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is widely acknowledged for fostering student engagement; however, limited research explores how its specific design features influence behavioral engagement, defined as students’ active participation, persistence, and effort, particularly in early education settings. This study investigates what key factors, as perceived by teachers, influence students' behavioral engagement during PBL, and how these factors support motivation through the lens of Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Semi-structured interviews were purposively conducted with elementary teachers experienced in implementing PBL, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Three key design features emerged as critical to sustaining behavioral engagement: voice, choice, and ownership, which …

Evaluating The Role Of Investor Sentiment Dynamics In Tadawul Stock Market Using Hybrid Wang-Mendel Fuzzy Logic: A Bridge To Neutrosophic Uncertainty, Abdullah Alawajee, Mohd Tahir Ismail, S. Al Wadi, Jamil Jaber

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Distance Spectrum And Energy In Single Valued Neutrosophic Graphs, A.S. Sasipriya, Lakshmi Madireddy

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

A Model For Failure Mode And Effects Analysis Based Single Valued Neutrosophic Sets, Hossein Sayyadi Tooranloo, Reihaneh Hafizi Atabak

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Linguistic Neutrosophic Sets With Application To Group Decision-Making To Enhance The Work Effectiveness Evaluation Of University Counselors, Li Wang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of university counselors' work effectiveness in the new era aims to assess their performance in areas such as ideological and political education (IPE), psychological counseling, academic support, and daily management. The evaluation typically includes counselors' performance in guiding students’ thoughts, promoting mental health, crisis intervention, and career planning. A scientific and comprehensive evaluation system can improve the quality of counselors' work and promote students' holistic development. The work effectiveness evaluation of university counselors is multiple-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM). Recently, Exponential TODIM (ExpTODIM) and TOPSIS approaches have been introduced to address MAGDM. The 2-tuple linguistic neutrosophic sets (2TLNSs) have …

Bridging Cultures, Building Communities: The Role Of Academic Libraries In Fostering Multicultural Engagement And Digital Inclusion, Emily Chan, Catarina Lei

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

This paper explores the evolving role of academic libraries in small, multicultural settings. Using the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macao as a case study, we examine how the library acts as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration. By bridging the gap between diverse faculty departments—such as History, Sound Engineering, and Design—the library facilitates innovative projects that preserve local heritage and promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This document outlines two specific case studies: the "First Global Typhoon Macau 1874" exhibition and the "OttoSonic" sound installation.

Sparking Collaborative Connections Through Immersive Technologies, Jacky Wong

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

NIE Library created an innovative space called LIBytes to connect people and ideas through immersive technologies— Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality(MR), and AI robots—and to widen equitable access to digital experiences. LIBytes is both a space and a service: we co-design with departments to integrate immersive learning into teaching, research, and outreach.

For instance, we partner across NIE to build shared experiences:

• English Department – Digital Literature: VR for immersive narrative exploration and perspective-taking, with multimodal discussion.
• Asian Languages & Cultures Department – Digital Storytelling: co-creating VR stories that surface linguistic and cultural perspectives and support authentic …

Singapore Awakened: How Success – And Flourishing – Shape Family, Seow Hon Tan

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

Assoc. Prof. (Dr.) Tan Seow Hon delivered the keynote address at Cultivate SG’s second annual conference, “Unfiltered – The Family on Trial”, on 17 November 2025. In her speech titled “Singapore Awakened: How Success – and the Alternative of Flourishing – Shape Family”, Dr Tan reflects on the “Singapore Dream”, the narrow mindset of success in contrast with the concept of flourishing, and how these impact marriage and family. She concludes by offering some thoughts on how to move from success to flourishing.

Hypersoft Set With Neutrosophic Sets For Quality Evaluation Of Visual Communication Design Professional Courses, Jing Yao, Xingli Wang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The quality evaluation of the Visual Communication program is a comprehensive assessment of course design, teaching effectiveness, and student learning outcomes. Through evaluation, the rationality of course content, achievement of teaching objectives, and effectiveness of teaching methods can be understood. It helps instructors improve their teaching strategies, ensuring that students acquire the necessary professional skills and theoretical knowledge. Additionally, evaluation results reflect whether the course keeps pace with industry trends and meets the needs of society and the market. Student feedback provides important references for course optimization, driving continuous improvement in teaching quality, and ultimately cultivating outstanding design talents who …

A Novel Method For Examining Autistic Children’S Comprehension Of Individual Words Produced Within Delayed Echolalia: A Proof-Of-Concept Pilot Study, Janine Mathee-Scott, Grace Corrigan, Emily Lorang, Zachary Hesse, Jennifer Johnson, Courtney E. Venker

Speech Pathology and Audiology Faculty Research and Publications

Delayed echolalia, or the repetition of previously heard speech, is often observed in the expressive language of autistic children. Relatively little is known about how the production of delayed echolalia fits within the overall picture of autistic children’s language ability, including receptive language. To date, no empirical studies have tested autistic children’s comprehension of individual words within their delayed echoes. The present study aimed to establish proof-of-concept for a novel method of examining children’s comprehension of individual words that they produce in their own delayed echoes. Using natural language sampling combined with parent report, we identified instances of delayed echolalia …

Cognitive Reserve Predicts Baseline Tau Burden In The Us Pointer Trial Imaging Cohort, Valory N Pavlik, Chris J Weber, Joseph C Masdeu, Laura D Baker, Melissa M Yu, Michele York, Rachel A Whitmer, Susan M Landau, Theresa M Harrison, Tomas M Holland, Laura Lovato

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Introduction: Higher cognitive reserve (CR) is associated with reduced dementia risk. We hypothesized that higher CR is associated with less baseline Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology in the U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER) cohort.

Methods: A subsample of participants underwent amyloid beta and tau positron emission tomography imaging. Regression analysis was used to model the association between educational attainment (EA) as a CR proxy measure, amyloid positivity, and entorhinal cortex (ERC) and meta-temporal region of interest (meta-ROI) tau standardized uptake value ratio (SUVR).

Results: In 911 participants with complete imaging data, higher …

When It Comes To Scientific Information Extraction And Llms, Less Is More, Sameer Shaik

Theses and Dissertations from DePaul University

The scientific literature continues to expand rapidly, making manual extraction of structured scientific facts increasingly impractical. Traditional Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) pipelines require large expert-annotated datasets, which are costly to produce. Novel Large Language Models (LLMs) face challenges in long-context scientific reasoning, hallucinations, and entity linking. This thesis investigates ELSIE-Blob, a domain-aware preprocessing method that segments scientific articles into compact text “blobs” containing components of entity relations (here, polymer names, melting point indicators, and numerical values). We test whether blob-based input allows lightweight, consumer-hardware-accessible LLMs to extract polymer–melting point (polymer–Tm) pairs accurately without training data. Experiments using …

Cultural Humility In Patient Education: Development Of A Nutrition-Related Simulation For Nursing Students, Theresa G. Schnable, Sylvia Peña, Juanita T. Garcia, Marilyn Frenn

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Introduction:

The Latinx community is disproportionately impacted by social and structural inequities such as food insecurity and culturally and linguistically appropriate resources. To address a gap in culturally appropriate nutrition education with Latinx individuals among baccalaureate nursing students, a simulation learning experience (SLE) was developed.

Methodology:

The SLE was designed using best practice standards by faculty experts and reviewed by consultants. After the SLE, students and faculty provided feedback regarding simulation design and implementation.

Results:

Participants reported improved knowledge and confidence when providing culturally appropriate nutrition education and valued working with an interpreter.

Discussion:

This innovative strategy using simulation offers …

Neutrosophic Fuzzy Metric Spaces And Fixed Points For Contractions Of Nonlinear Type, Ayman.A Hazaymeh, Anwar Bataihah

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In this research, we present xed point theorems pertaining to nonlinear contractions, situated within the sophisticated framework of neutrosophic fuzzy metric spaces. Furthermore, we establish several xed point results that are pertinent to this speci c context.

Repetitive Sampling Control Chart For Gamma Distribution In Uncertain Environments, Zainalabideen Al-Husseini, Khudhayr A. Rashedi, Muhammad Aslam

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This paper introduces an innovative control chart customized for the gamma distribution, specifically crafted to handle uncertain conditions through repetitive sampling. The control chart's coefficients, along with the probabilities of remaining in control or detecting a shift, and the average run lengths, were derived by assuming the symmetrical behavior typical of the normal distribution, using the neutrosophic interval method. The performance of this chart was evaluated by assessing average run lengths under various uncertain process conditions. The chart's efficacy in identifying both minor and major process shifts was investigated. This study also provides a comparison between the newly proposed chart …

Modified 2-Tuple Linguistic Neutrosophic Hybrid Gra Framework For Comprehensive Strength Evaluation For High-Quality Development In The Cultural Industry, Xiuhuan Feng, Yiran Feng, Xiaoyong Zhang, Shan Mi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of comprehensive strength for the high-quality development of the cultural industry is a systematic assessment of the overall performance of the cultural sector across multiple dimensions. This evaluation covers aspects such as economic benefits, innovation capacity, social impact, cultural influence, and sustainability. By using both quantitative indicators and qualitative analysis, it measures the industry's overall competitiveness and growth potential, providing a scientific basis for policymaking, resource allocation, and industry optimization. This evaluation system helps promote high quality and sustainable growth in the cultural industry. The comprehensive strength evaluation for high quality development in the cultural industry is a …

Enhancing Business English Teaching Quality: A Single-Valued Neutrosophic Framework For Multi-Attribute Decision-Making, Lian Xue

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of teaching effectiveness in college business English courses focuses on enhancing students' language skills, applying business knowledge, cross-cultural communication abilities, and career readiness. Evaluation methods include student feedback, exam results, class participation, and project presentations. A multidimensional evaluation system ensures course content aligns with real-world business needs, improving students' competitiveness and adaptability in a global business environment. The business English teaching quality evaluation is useful for MADM. The single-valued neutrosophic sets (SVNSs) is a useful approach to administrate fuzzy information during the business English teaching quality evaluation. Currently, the Aczel-Alsina operations and power geometric (PG) approach was administrated …

Combined Group Decision-Making Framework For Employment Quality Evaluation In Higher Education Institutions Under Single-Valued Neutrosophic Sets, Hongzhi Zhao, Fengqiang Zhang

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of employment quality in higher education institutions refers to assessing graduates' performance and employment status through multiple dimensions. It mainly includes employment rate, job satisfaction, salary levels, industry distribution, and career development prospects. This evaluation not only reflects the educational quality and social recognition of the institution but also provides valuable insights for optimizing teaching and training programs, helping graduates better meet the demands of the labor market. The employment quality evaluation in higher education institutions is a multi-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) problem. Recently, the Exponential TODIM (ExpTODIM) and VIKOR methods have been applied to address MAGDM challenges. …

Comprehensive Analysis Using 2-Tuple Linguistic Neutrosophic Madm With Core Competencies Evaluation Of Track And Field Students In Sports Colleges, Ming Tang, Yanzhao Sun

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The core competencies evaluation of track and field students in sports colleges holds significant importance. It not only helps assess students' overall abilities in track and field, such as physical fitness, athletic skills, psychological quality, and social responsibility, but also provides a scientific basis for personalized teaching and training. Through this evaluation, students' strengths and weaknesses can be identified, allowing for the optimization of training strategies to improve their athletic performance and holistic development. Additionally, this evaluation aids in cultivating students' teamwork, psychological resilience, and sense of social responsibility, ensuring that they are more competitive and adaptable in their future …

Enhanced Cocoso Framework For Computer Network Security Evaluation Through Utilizing The Type-2 Neutrosophic Multi-Attribute Group Decision-Making, Ziqiao Wang, Xiaomu Cai, Zhefeng Yin

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Computer network security (CNS) evaluation is a comprehensive analysis and assessment of a network system's security to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring the system complies with relevant security standards. The evaluation includes the effectiveness of technical measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection, access control, and encryption, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, ultimately enhancing overall security defenses. The evaluation of CNS is a multi-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) problem. Recently, both the CoCoSo method and the information entropy approach have been applied to solve MAGDM challenges. Type-2 Neutrosophic Sets (T2NSs) are utilized to represent uncertain data during …

Electre I Approach For Multi-Criteria Group Decision-Making In Single-Valued Neutrosophic N-Soft Environment, Fathima Perveen P A, Sunil Jacob John

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The single-valued neutrosophic N-soft set model is a superior tool for capturing ambiguity and incompleteness in real-life circumstances. In this paper, we extend the ELECTRE I method to the single-valued neutrosophic N-soft ELECTRE I method in multi-criteria group decision- making environment. To explain the outranking relationship among alternatives with respect to different parameters, this new technique is developed by introducing the ideas of strong, midrange, and weak single-valued neutrosophic N-soft concordance and discordance sets. Also, we propose an algorithm for the proposed method along with a flowchart. Finally, an illustrative example is solved to validate and prove the relevance of …

Enhanced Framework For Effectiveness Evaluation Of Teachers' Digital Leadership With Double-Valued Neutrosophic Number Distance Measures, Huisi Chen, Intan Marfarrina Binti Omar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of the effectiveness of teachers' digital leadership is significant in measuring their leadership abilities and influence in a digital teaching environment. Through assessment, we can understand the impact of teachers in areas such as technology integration, innovative teaching methods, and improving student engagement. This not only helps promote teachers' professional development but also provides a basis for educational institutions to optimize digital teaching strategies, ensuring students receive a higher quality learning experience and fostering sustainable development in educational digitalization. The effectiveness evaluation of teachers' digital leadership is regarded as the defined multiple-attribute decision-making (MADM). Recently, the EDAS method …