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Examining Aba Classroom Paraprofessional Training Methods In New Jersey, Melina Campos

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

In recent years, paraprofessionals have become an integral part of educational teams, particularly in classrooms supporting students with disabilities (Giangreco et al., 2010). Their role has been crucial in ensuring that students received necessary academic and social support. This study evaluated the training provided to paraprofessionals in New Jersey, specifically those working in applied behavior analysis (ABA) classrooms. By surveying paraprofessionals on training that they receive and assessing how training influenced their self-perceived knowledge and skills, the study offered insight into how well-prepared these educators felt to support students with disabilities. A total of 57 participants completed the survey. When …

The Impact Of Youth Sports Participation On Academic Performance And Sense Of Belongingness In Middle School Students, Kevin Stahl

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

This quantitative study explored the relationship between youth sports participation, academic achievement, and sense of belonging among middle school students. Using data from the Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017–2018 (MGLS; National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2018), the research examined whether involvement in youth sports predicts outcomes in mathematics, reading, and students’ perceived connection to their school environment.

The findings challenged the extent to which Astin’s (1984) theory of student involvement generalizes to early adolescent populations. Although the theory proposes participation in structured activities supports both academic and social outcomes, results indicated stronger and more consistent associations between sports …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes December 15, 2025, Utah State University

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One Barrier To Rule Them All: Exploring The Impact Of The Language Barrier For Immigrants In Utah, Reagan Lyman

Undergraduate Honors Theses

In this paper, I examine the effect of English-language fluency on immigrant experiences and access to integration or inclusion, using Utah as a case study. I seek to answer the following research questions: does language or region of origin matter in integrating into a new country and learning a new language? Is this effect still relevant in a context like Utah where it is easier to find native-born residents who speak one’s first language? And how does English language ability and the language barrier impact the lives of Asian and Latina immigrants living in Utah? I draw upon 34 in-depth …

Early Depression Screening In Adults With Opioid Use Disorder, Ekaterina Versace

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract This Doctor of Nursing Practice project involved the development and quality appraisal of a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for early depression screening in adults with opioid use disorder (OUD), addressing the absence of standardized, evidence-based screening protocols in addiction treatment settings. Guided by the practice-focused question of whether existing evidence supports the development and evaluation of such a guideline using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) instrument, a systematic synthesis of 35 research articles was conducted, with 15 high-level studies informing guideline development. A multidisciplinary panel of four experts evaluated the CPG using the …

Artificial Intelligence In Cuban Audiovisual Production: An Approach To Technological Sovereignty Evaluated Through Neutrosophic Pest-Foda Analysis, Natalia Del Carmen Díaz Riverón

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This article aims to respond to the need to generate a public policy for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) use in Cuban audiovisuals from technological sovereignty through a neutrosophic PEST-SWOT analysis. After a theoretical-contextual study composed of the history of AI, its scientific and technological bases and the ethical and regulatory issues of use, international experiences and studies and the current state of affairs in Cuba (comprised of technology based barriers, training impediments and absence of a specific regulatory approach), the research takes place through triangulation via a mixed-methodology where theoretical and empirical approaches are integrated with neutrosophic PEST-SWOT …

A Visual Aid-Based Model For Constructing The Concept Of Probability For Students Aged 9 To 11, Validated Using Neutrosophic Plithogenic Statistics, Nela Del Rocío Sánchez López, Diana Carolina Pérez Duarte, Luis Fernando Pérez Duarte

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This article discusses a research endeavor whose intent was to further develop statistical reasoning by formulating probability notions for 9-11-year-old learners. The probability endeavor is formulated through a union of narrative, problem-solving and visual approaches. Action research allowed for formulation and implementation within a school setting, satisfactorily proving success in developing learners' abilities to think logically and critically. Results indicate a statistically significant probability of appropriating the notion of probability based on neutrosophic plithogenic statistics which assessed the degree of truth, indeterminacy, and falsity of student answers which ultimately promote rational decisions in uncertain situations. It's recommended that the union …

A Neutrosophic Random Forest Approach For Preeclamptic Risk Prediction With Uncertainty Quantification, Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz, Lorenzo Cevallos-Torres, Leonel Vasquez-Cevallos, Dayron Rumbaut-Rangel

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study presents a novel integration of Random Forest with neutrosophic logic to improve preeclampsia risk prediction while quantifying prediction uncertainty. Using clinical data from 352 patients, the model achieved 72.73% accuracy with high sensitivity (0.898) in identifying control cases, though with lower specificity (0.235) for preeclampsia detection. Key predictors identified were birthweight and hypertension his- tory, aligning with clinical knowledge. The neutrosophic framework successfully categorized predictions into truth (T), indeterminacy (I), and falsity (F) components, revealing that 90% confidence predictions showed T = 0.9 while uncertain cases (0.5 ≤ p < 0.9) demonstrated elevated indeterminacy (I = 0.3). The main contributions include: 1) an interpretable uncertainty quantification method for clinical predictions, 2) validation of key risk factors through feature importance analysis, and 3) a practical framework for identifying cases requiring additional clinical evaluation. This approach demonstrates significant potential for enhancing decision-making in maternal healthcare.

Neutrosophic Plithogenic Hypotheses On Bacterial Resistance To Conventional And Laser-Assisted Treatments, Emma Arroyo Lalama, Edison Haro Pujos

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Enterococcus faecalis is a common endodontic pathogen that causes unsuccessful treatments because standard methods of debridement cannot remove it from the root canal system. Methods of debridement are effective relative to debriding multifactorial bacterial biofilms in apical pathogens. Therefore, neutrosophic plithogenic hypotheses are proposed to measure the uncertainty and variability of the bacterial response. Therefore, this work attempted to determine the impact of laser treatment (diode and Er:YAG) as an adjunct agent relative to and in conjunction with traditional irrigants in the reduction of E. faecalis. The diode and Er:YAG laser support increased disinfection efficacy over standard irrigants as they …

A Neutrosophic–Fsqca Framework For Strategic School Management: Superset And Coincidence Analyses Of Student Social Competence, Claudio Ruff Escobar, Jorge Ruff Faundes, Marcelo Ruiz, Cristián Cornejo, Aleksandra Michenkova, Luis Benites, Juliana Vassileva, Alexis Matheu Pérez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study proposes a neutrosophic–fsQCA framework to analyze strategic school management under conditions of uncertainty. Using data from 20 educators at the Colegio Bicentenario Louis Pasteur in Ecuador, neutrosophic Likert scales were applied to capture perceptions of interpersonal communication (IC), social interaction experiences (SIE), self-esteem and self-efficacy (SS), and their influence on students’ social competence (ECS). The neutrosophic triplets (T, I, F) were transformed into fuzzy sets through a fuzzification process, enabling subsequent Qualitative Comparative Analysis. Two complementary procedures were conducted: a superset analysis to assess necessary and sufficient conditions, and a coincidence analysis to explore overlap among conditions. Results …

Modeling The Rehabilitation Of Offenders In Domestic Violence Using A Hybrid Neutrosophic-Logistic Approach To Reduce Recidivism, Johanna Estefanía Calle Imbaquingo, Karen Milagros Díaz Salambay, Jordy Alexis Vargas Yumbo, Kevin Christopher Carrasco Azogue, Otto F. Von Feigenblatt

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This dissertation seeks to determine if criminal suspension—per Article 651.3 of National Criminal Code (COIP)—for domestic violence offenders in Ecuador actually reduces recidivism through effective rehabilitation. This study is significant for comprehension of offender mentality and subsequent ability to accept criminal punishment to reduce recidivism for prolonged victim safety and better acts of authority in a country where domestic violence is still a major social concern. While the existing literature has studied aspects of restorative justice, very few articles have explored the predicating factors of recidivism and the lack of judicial observation and databases due to a neoteric nature and …

Failure To Appear In Procedural Courts In The Ecuadorian Oral System: Analysis Of Its Legal Implications Through Multineutrosophic Modeling, Klever Israel Llerena Villacrés, Alex Santiago Páez Maldonado, Leonardo Mario Falconí Cárdenas

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study intends to analyze the impact of not appearing as a legal consequence of the Ecuadorian oral system; in what way does it violate rights of the parties and the possibility of effective judicial protection? The study was developed through a mixed methodology, bibliographic-documentary design and empirical field study. Ultimately, Multineutrosophic modeling was used to limit uncertainty brought forth by establishing not appearing as a condition with lawyer presence, granted extensions or not, socioeconomic problems, etc., through a triangulation of findings from regulatory sources like the General Organic Code of Procedures (COGEP) and professionalizing interviews with judicial actors. The …

Hyperbolic Geometry And Neutrosophic Trigonometry: A Unified Approach To Uncertainty Management In Geometric Spaces, Yismandry González Vargas, Diana Padrón Carrasco

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This paper addresses the challenge of modeling uncertainty in hyperbolic geometry, where non-Euclidean properties, such as angle sums in triangles smaller than 180°, complicate traditional trigonometric calculations. The relevance of this topic lies in its application in fields such as cosmology, robotics, and signal processing, where curved spaces and imprecision are common. Although the literature has explored fuzzy geometry and trigonometry under uncertainty, it lacks a framework that integrates negative curvature with explicit indeterminacy. To overcome this gap, a methodology is proposed that combines hyperbolic geometry with neutrosophic trigonometry, using neutrosophic sets (T, I, F) to represent angles and calculate …

Scholarai Scholarly Article Search Strategies With The Ayni Method Multi-Neutrosophic For Ethical Information Management In Ai, Ennio Jesús Mérida Córdova, Elizabeth Esther Vergel Parejo, Raúl López Fernández

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In a digital world where scientific articles are published at an unprecedented rate, an additional step in the research process to facilitate discovery is an effective search and filtering for worthwhile articles. Thus, this study aims to solve the following research problem: how to search for scientific articles using artificial intelligence (AI) while applying ethical considerations and ancestral knowledge? The topical relevance is that as AI is a great vessel to seek potentially accessible knowledge, searches can be guaranteed through accuracy, inclusivity, and ethics. While many studies exist on the topic of AI related to searching, few, if any, extend …

Empowering Multigrade Interdisciplinary Assessment Through Plithogenic Offsets And Artificial Intelligence For Dynamic And Personalized Education, Roger Martinez Isaac, Rudy García Cobas, Carlos Roberto Humanante Cabrera, María Andrea Soto Granda, Linda Florangely Soto Torres

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This contribution addresses the issue of interdisciplinary assessment in multigrade classrooms: the diverse levels and the assessment path's unclear direction fail to render efficient learning. How can assessment be refined to avoid such discrepancies and establish a better path of equalized and contextualized learning? It's a pressing question for 21st-century learning—more so in rural areas where interdisciplinary attempts can create holistic and connected learning for the learners—but the literature fails to guide systematically, apart from rendering systematic solutions that rely only on tacit, non-explicit, technical interventions. Therefore this research contributes a systematic intervention that combines a Plithogenic Offset—neutrosophic attempts to …

Exploring Irrational Number Learning Using The Plithogenic Hypothesis Method: Integrating Incommensurability, Decimal Representations, And Cognitive Conflict, Daniel Alberto Vaderrama Martinez, Gerardo Antonio Chacon Guerrero, Osvaldo Jesus Rojas Velazquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This dissertation aimed to formulate a theory regarding high school students' learning of irrational numbers with the plithogenic hypothesis method as a modeling instructional approach for incommensurability, decimal expansions, and cognitive conflict. Using a concurrent Design-Based Research (DBR) and Grounded Theory (GT) method with twelve eleventh-grade students during 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia, four didactic interventions occurred addressing incommensurability, geometric representations, approximated sequences, and interdisciplinary uses; data were analyzed through systematic coding and plithogenic matrices, with results presented through truth, uncertainty, and falsity. Conclusions revealed that incommensurability (60% consensus) serves as a conceptual anchor to justify subsequent understandings, decimal expansions (50% …

Neutrosophic Framework For Violence Prediction In Urban Environments: A Hybrid Approach Integrating Fsqca And Machine Learning For Public Safety Decision-Making, Alfonso Aníbal Guijarro Rodríguez, Tatiana Mabel Alcívar Maldonaldo, Leili Genoveva Lopezdominguez, Matilde Briggitte Silvers Briones, John Henry Fernández Vera

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In the context of citizen security, predictive systems for urban violence are essential for preventive decision-making and the efficient allocation of security resources. This work proposes an innovative neutrosophic framework that integrates Fuzzy Qualitative Qualitative Comparative Analysis ( fsQCA ) with Machine Learning algorithms to predict urban violence patterns in complex and uncertain environments. Neutrosophic logic allows handling the uncertainty, imprecision and inconsistencies inherent in social data, while fsQCA identifies complex causal configurations that traditional statistical methods cannot capture. The developed hybrid model combines Random Forest, fuzzy logic, and neutrosophic logic are used to process homicide data, demographic variables, and …

Validation Of Relationships Between Effective Lead-Ership And Organizational Performance Through Workplace Well‑Being: Formulation Of Neutrosophic Plithogenic Hypotheses In The Context Of Ecuadorian Public Higher Education, Otto Villaprado Chávez, Jaime Rivera Camino

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This investigation correlates effective leadership with organizational performance of public universities in Ecuador, while employee well-being plays a mediating role. Such a topic is relevant because public educational management must be maximized since many public entities struggle with resources and human talent—such challenges translate to critical determinants of institutional quality and public and private market competitiveness. Moreover, whilst literature exists on leadership and performance, few have explored the mediation role of employee well-being in Latin America; thus, an opportunity arises to fill the literature gap with meaningful findings. Thus, to solve the problem, an approach based on neutrosophic plithogenic hypotheses …

Modeling Numerical Thinking In Second-Year Students Using Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps In Game-Based Learning, Nayade Caridad Reyes Palau, Amable Nelly Hodelín, Elizabeth Esther Vergel De Salazar, Lidia Carmita Pucha Medina, Mariela Alexandra Flores García

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This problem is a development of numerical thinking of second course Basic General Education students where insufficient understanding of digits and little enthusiasm obstructs proper learning. The topicality of the problem is relevant since understanding numbers since early age allows for proper academic growth and task oriented problem-solving success in the everyday life—it is needed in a quite strict setting that allows for great logical-mathematical skills. The previous solutions did not meet the requirements of recent studies conducted in the field of games learning, as they did not integrate the uncertainly that reflected the cognitive developments of children, nor did …

Neutrosophic Psychology In Playful Spelling Learning: Understanding Cognitive And Emotional Dynamics In Spelling Competence, Giselle Rodríguez Caballero, Martha Silvia Mancebo Calzado, Elsy Rodríguez Revelo, Lissett Aide Perea Tenorio, Cecilia Denisse Anangonó Corozo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The problem explored in this article is spelling ability of 3rd year students of Basic General Education and how neutrosophic psychology can enhance spelling rules through playful teaching. Spelling is an essential component of presenting one's thoughts formally and non-verbally; unfortunately, without motivation and without dynamic approaches, spelling becomes complicated. The problem is observed in problems of the contemporary educated world as (positional) writing is formalized, and the requirements of language standards always should be met, which means logic and causation should be added for future endeavors of logical thinking and orientations by the public. Thus, similar research exists regarding …

Descriptive And Diagnostic Analysis Of Customer Complaints For Different Electric Companies Of Ecuador Using Neutrosophic Logic, Marco Arguello Arguello, Franklin Parrales Bravo, Roberto Tolozano Benites, Dayron Rumbaut Rangel

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This article presents a descriptive analysis of complaint and claim management by ARCONEL and Electricity Distribution Companies in Ecuador for the year 2023. The dataset includes information about complaint outcomes such as 'Procedentes' (resolved), 'No Procedentes' (dismissed), 'En Proceso' (pending), and 'Invalidado' (invalid). This analysis will examine the complaint dataset using neutrosophic logic, which extends traditional binary logic by incorporating indeterminacy. We apply Neutrosophic Logic to capture not only resolved and unresolved complaints, but also uncertainty in complaint status. Key findings reveal high median resolution rates (99.98%), yet notable disparities exist: Sierra region companies outperform those in Costa, and private …

Strengthening Reading Comprehension Through Affective Communication And Artificial Intelligence With Validation By Neutrosophic Numbers, Giselle Rodríguez Caballero, Rudy García Cobas, Elsy Rodríguez Revelo, Nidia María Cumbicus Castillo, Piedad Doraliza Cordero Cueva

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This investigation explores whether emotional communication empowered by artificial intelligence tools is needed for pedagogical integration for reading comprehension for Third Graders at Santiago Fernández García Educational Unit. Through Teacher interviews, classroom observations and pedagogical assessments, the investigator uncovered methodological insufficiencies that not only hinder the literal aspects of reading comprehension but also interpretative and critical aspects. Teachers hold a fortuitous upper hand regarding these advancements; however, test results show non-sufficient didactic planning geared toward emotional awareness strategy developments through artificial intelligence. Suggested artificial intelligence developments in this area show to be text generators or emotional detectors; however, this is …

Automated Ai Validation Of Neutrosophic Plithogenic Hypotheses In Multigrade Literacy Improvement, Isaac Roger Martínez, Débora Lucia Ponce Rivera, Maryuri Yvonne Guale Gómez, Rudy Garcia Cobas, Carlos Roberto Humanante Cabrera

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Literacy is acquired in multigrade classrooms in complicated scenarios because of varying literacy competencies and abilities and varied resources and materials. Thus, it's hard to determine if certain teaching interventions work. This is also a growing concern, a timely consideration, because as the institutions try to better the Quality of Education and prevent learning lags for multivariate classrooms are concerned. Yet the literature contains gaps where no direct attempt to stabilize teaching interventions is made despite the findings of many studies generating didactic interventions through the proceedings. Thus, this study fills the gap with an approach based upon hypothesis generation …

Neutrosophic Sets And Systems, Vol. 92, 2025, Florentin Smarandache, Maikel Yelandi Leyva, Mohamed Abdel‑Basset

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Transient Neuromonitoring Changes And Delayed Vertebrobasilar Infarction Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion: Illustrative Case, Jacob M. Chaisson, Jack A. Leoni, Ellery A. Hayden, Gabriel C. Tender, Amit K. Bhandutia

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common spinal procedure with a well-established safety profile. While direct vertebral artery injury is rare and typically recognized intraoperatively, delayed posterior circulation stroke is an even less common but major complication. In patients with risk factors for vascular disease, vascular stress from surgical manipulation may predispose them to thromboembolic events that are not immediately apparent. Transient intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) changes may represent early, underrecognized indicators of such vascular compromise. OBSERVATIONS: The authors present the case of a 61-year-old male who underwent elective three-level ACDF for degenerative cervical myelopathy. During cage placement, …

Evaluating The Impact Of System, Information, And Service Quality On User Outcomes In Malaysian Public Hospitals: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach, Muhd Siv Azhar Merican Abdullah, Azimatun Noor Aizuddin, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Increasing use of hospital information systems (HIS) underscores the need to evaluate their impact on User Satisfaction and Perceived Net Benefits. This study investigated the connections among outsourced System Quality, Information Quality, Service Quality, Perceived Usefulness, User Satisfaction, and Perceived Net Benefits in the context of Malaysian public hospitals.

Methods: Data were collected from 1,376 healthcare personnel across six public hospitals and analyzed using structural equation modeling through analysis of moment structures grounded in the DeLone and McLean Information Systems Success Model.

Results: System and Service Qualities significantly influenced User Satisfaction and Perceived Usefulness, while Information Quality impacted …

A Cross-Sectional Study On Patient Safety Attitudes And Their Determinants Among Medical Staff In Malaysian Public Specialist Hospitals, Sharifah Balqis Sayed Abdul Hamid, Aniza Ismail, Saperi Sulong

Makara Journal of Health Research

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the baseline level and mean scores of patient safety attitude domains among doctors and nurses in Malaysian public hospitals and to identify determinants associated with these attitudes across six domains: teamwork, safety climate, working conditions, job satisfaction, stress recognition, and perception of management.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) among 142 doctors and 231 nurses from three public tertiary hospitals. Participants were selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate methods.

Results: The study achieved an 81% response rate. …

Exploring The Prevalence And Determinants Of Self-Medication During Pregnancy Among Women From South Punjab, Pakistan, Madiha Madiha, Sehar Jabbar, Imran Masood

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: For developing countries with high neonatal and maternal mortality rates, any practice that may threaten the maternal-fetal health must be gauged. This study evaluated the prevalence and contributing factors of self-medication during pregnancy among women opting for antenatal or postnatal care in South Punjab, Pakistan.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Data was collected from 424 women, selected through multi-stage sampling, who visited health care facilities located in six randomly selected cities of South Punjab. Outcomes reported by descriptive and inferential statistics (p < 0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the association of self-medication with different factors.

Results: Most of the women were involved in self-medication practice (38.9%) …

The Relationship Between Religious Attitude And Breastfeeding Attitude: A Cross-Sectional Study From Türkiye, Melike Yavaş Çelik, Cuma Tunçkaşık

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between religious attitudes and breastfeeding attitudes and the effect of this relationship on breastfeeding practices.

Methods: This study was conducted with 203 mothers with babies aged 0–24 months. Simple random sampling was used in sample selection. The Religious Attitude Scale and Breastfeeding Attitudes of the Evaluation Scale were used in data collection.

Results: A significant relationship was found between religious attitudes and breastfeeding attitudes. Additionally, mothers' negative breastfeeding attitudes and positive breastfeeding attitudes were found to be close to each other. The time it took for mothers to start breastfeeding their …

Climate Change Anxiety Related To Women’S Health Among Health Sciences Students, Derya Kaya Şenol, Semiha Aydın Özkan, Durdu Cennet Omuş

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Climate change impacts are unequally distributed globally, with children, women, pregnant women, the elderly, marginalized populations, and refugees bearing a disproportionate burden. This study aims to determine the levels of related anxiety among female students and to examine the relationship between the anxiety and their perceptions, knowledge levels, and health behaviors related to women’s health.

Methods: The study has a descriptive cross-sectional design. The study population included women students enrolled in the fall semester of the 2023–2024 academic year at the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university between October and December 2023. Personal Information Form and …