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Design Thinking Model Based On Plithogenic Logic For The Management Of Entrepreneurship And Innovation In Higher University Education In Peru, Wilmer Ortega Chávez, Eudosio Paucar Rojas, Daniel Alberto Oswaldo Valenzuela Narváez, Carlos Máximo Gonzales Añorga, Herbert Víctor Huaranga Rivera, Enoc López Navarro, Aníbal Campos Barreto, Hugo Aysanoa Calixto

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Design Thinking is a methodology that has been gaining popularity in the business world and also in higher education management. This methodology proposes a set of steps to follow, with the client and the human being at the center of attention. It encourages the search for creative and collaborative solutions to problems. The role of Design Thinking in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship management for higher education lies in its contribution to innovation in business management within this field. The development of skills in Design Thinking fosters creativity, innovation, and critical thinking in students, improving their problem-solving and project development skills. The …

Study Of The Impact Of Emerging Technologies On The Con-Servation Of Protective Forests Through The Plithogenic Hy-Pothesis And Neutrosophic Stance Detection, Jorge Isaac Avilés Monroy, Pedro Manuel Garcia Arias, Edgar Paul Cun Laines, David Fernando Zorrilla Baquero, Víctor Iván Espinoza De Los Monteros Enríquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This paper investigates the efficacy of emerging technologies in protective forest conservation—artificial intelligence, drones, remote sensing, and blockchain—and whether such tools foster threat detection and enhanced biodiversity and human interaction. As deforestation and climate change continue to plague the planet, protected areas become more critical, and although successful conservation efforts exist, traditional tools fail to adequately provide the granularity and scalability required for nuanced action such as illegal logging or forest fires. The emerging abilities of these innovations have been published in scientific literature. However, there exists a translational gap in a systematic determination of their efficacy since levels of …

An Approach From The Plithogenic Dea To The Calculation Of The Efficiency Of A Pedagogical Strategy On Basic Digital Competencies In Students Of The Basic Education Program At The Bolivarian University Of Ecuador, Johanna Irene Escobar Jara

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In the context of higher education, the evolution towards a full integration of digital technologies has been significant globally, but its effective implementation varies between different regions and institutions. In Latin America, the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has been uneven, despite efforts to incorporate digital tools into education. Significant gaps in infrastructure and teacher training persist, which limit educational quality and the full development of digital skills in students. This paper aims to measure the impact of implementing a pedagogical strategy on developing basic digital skills and how it im-proves the pedagogical skills and innovation capacity of …

Computational Intelligence For Disease Diagnosis: An Approach Based On Neutrosophic Logic, Omar Mar Cornelio, Barbara Bron Fonseca

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Medical diagnosis faces significant challenges due to the inherent uncertainty and ambiguity of clinical data. In this context, this paper proposes a neutrosophic logic-based approach to disease diagnosis, with an emphasis on the detection of chronic kidney disease. The primary objective was to develop a computational method that adequately represents and manages uncertainty by transforming clinical attributes into neutrosophic structures composed of triplets (T: truth, I: indeterminacy, F: falsity). The implemented methodology included the collection and preprocessing of real clinical data extracted from the UCI repository (135 patients), the application of imputation and normalization techniques, the definition of diagnostic criteria, …

Configurational Analysis Of Comprehensive Healthcare Quality: A Neutrosophic Set And Fsqca Approach, Jasson Humberto Ruiz Silva, Sandra Dayanara Correa Solis, Manuel Richard Naranjo Rodríguez, Fatima Lissett Zambrano Coello

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study employs a nonlinear, neutrosophic approach to examine gaps in comprehensive healthcare by analyzing the interplay of Health Resource Availability (HRA), Professional Competence of Health Personnel (CPPS), and Accessibility and Response Time (ATR). Traditional statistical methods often fail to capture the uncertainty inherent in healthcare evaluations; this research addresses this by applying neutrosophic set theory to data from a survey of 15 professionals. fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) indicates that CPPS is a highly consistent (≈0.98) necessary condition for quality care, with HRA also being a strong necessary condition (≈0.89). As sufficient pathways, HRA individually (consistency ≈0.98, coverage …

Examining The Causes Of Ineffectiveness In The Legislative Process Of Law In Ecuador Using The Neutrosophic Analytic Hierarchy Process, María Elena Infante Miranda, Jarlyn Gabriela García Chulde, José Ignacio Ruíz Tigse

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study addresses legislative inefficiency in Ecuador, which results in laws with poor technical quality and low legitimacy. Its goal is to assess and rank the factors causing this inefficiency—a key step toward improving the legal system and governance. The issue is critical because ineffective lawmaking erodes public trust and hin-ders national development. Unlike previous studies, this research applies an innovative approach: neutrosophic logic and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (NAHP) to handle uncertainty in complex political contexts. Through surveys of 4 constitutional law experts, 7 key factors were identified. The top causes were technical-legal defi-ciencies (33.65%) and excessive politicization (28.52%), …

Legal Dogmatic Analysis On The Protection Of Canines And Felines Through The Use Of Neutrosophic N-Alectics, Jeannette Amparito Urrutia Guevara, Samantha Naomi Barreno Sailema, Niurka De Los Ángeles Mejía Toscano, Jimmy Fernando Ramírez Coque

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This project is about the limitations and failings of current legal systems. Animal welfare and animal rights protection laws are complementary yet antagonistic, and shortcomings exist irrespective of a partial imposition of biocentric ideals. The project's relevance stems from an increase in international animal abuse and a social need for more comprehensive legislative measures to afford canines and felines legal persons (subjects). In contrast to the assessment of current legislative failures, which fail to acknowledge the indeterminacy of meaning, this project uses neutrosophic n-alectics as a novel investigative vehicle to consolidate disparate findings (positive law versus eco-legal actions). This operates …

Euthanasia In Ecuador And Latin America: A Comparative Study Using Neutrosophic Logic And Multivariate Analysis, Manuel Richard Naranjo Rodríguez, Sandra Dayanara Correa Solis, Alexander Joshua Bajaña Jiménez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study aims to analyze the legal, social, and cultural factors that influence the legalization of euthanasia in Ecuador, using a comparative approach with other Latin American countries. The central problem lies in the lack of a comprehensive understanding of how variables such as the degree of secularism, access to palliative care, population religiosity, and ethical and professional perceptions relate to each other in the legislative debate on euthanasia. To this end, a database with 300 records was constructed, integrating quantitative, qualitative, and neutrosophic variables, which allow for the capture of both structural data and ambiguous assessments of morality and …

Impact Of A Digital Platform For Wildlife Information Man-Agement In The Cerro Blanco Protected Forest Of Guayaquil Using Plithogenic Statistics, Sonia Jacqueline Tigua Moreira, Edison Luis Cruz Navarrete, Diana Lucia Tigua Moreira, Pedro Manuel García Arias

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Protected areas, such as the 6078-hectare Cerro Blanco Protected Forest of Guayaquil, often struggle with ineffi-cient wildlife information management, including previously physical and inefficient methods of fauna control, which can hinder effective conservation. Comprehensive digital resources are needed to improve data accessi-bility for informed decision-making regarding conservation activities. This project addressed this opportunity by developing and evaluating a digital platform specifically designed to facilitate the collection, organization, and dissemination of wildlife-based resources. While the consideration of digital approaches in conservation is rapidly increasing, there are minimal articles focused on successful encompassing digital platforms, and none that assess their real-world effect …

Neutrosophic Evaluation Of Conventional And Non-Conventional Resources In Higher Education, Walter Cente Pérez, Hortencio Flores Flores, Manuel Cesar Vildoso Villegas, Adán Humberto Estela Estela, Carlos Fretel Martínez, Virgilio Vildoso Gonzales, Eli Carrillo Vásquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Evaluating the effectiveness of teaching resources in higher education faces the challenge of inherent subjectivi-ty and ambiguity in pedagogical processes. Existing studies often oversimplify the complexity of the educa-tional phenomenon. This research proposes an innovative model combining neutrosophic theory with mul-ticriteria decision-making methods (specifically SVNLOWAD-TOPSIS) to simultaneously assess truth, falsity, and indeterminacy in resource effectiveness. The methodological framework, acknowledging the plithogenic nature of educational processes, uses a mixed-method design integrating expert perceptions synthesized via neutrosophic operators. A case study evaluating four resource types—traditional classes, online platforms, vir-tual simulations, and Project-Based Learning (PBL)—demonstrated that PBL is the most effective, followed by …

Wage Gap And Cost Of Living: A Multidimensional Measurement With Plithogenic Statistics And Indeterminate Likert Scale, Fernando Cruzatti-Vera, Guido Macas-Acosta, Fidel Márquez-Sánchez, Alexandra Yépez-Vera, Petr Sed'a

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The intention of the wage gap versus cost of living analysis was to explore the wage gap versus cost of living via a plithogenic statistic and an indeterminate, uncertain Likert scale survey. The intent was two-fold. First, to evaluate the wage gap versus cost of living. Second, to evaluate the uncertainty of income versus expenses. A plithogenic survey was sent to n= 357 men and women across various industries within a major metropolitan area. Findings were assessed through the new Likert scale with a subsequent option for indeterminate results. Plithogenic statistics were used to formulate a trend of indeterminacy and …

Modeling Barriers And Facilitators Of Access To Sport Through Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps., Carlos Alcívar-Trejo, Karem González-Palma, Fidel Márquez-Sánchez, Fátima Campos-Cárdenas, Adriana María Estupiñán Sera

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study's objective was to assess barriers and facilitators to access to sport utilizing neutrosophic cognitive maps to identify variables contributing to sports participation. Therefore, a qualitative neutrosophic theory ap-proach was taken—this approach allows for mapping of such relationships even in uncertain situations. Data col-lection efforts consisted of expert interviews and surveys of current and former athletes, which were analyzed to create cognitive maps representing interdependent positional relationships of variables such as resources, moti-vation, and governmental resources. Among the major results are that the most prominent barriers are lack of adequate resources, fiscal resources, and socioeconomic equity while the most …

Selecting Optimal Monetary Policies For The Peruvian Hous-Ing Market Using The Neutrosophic Owa-Topsis Model, Edwin Collazos Paucar, Tomas Francisco Rosales León, Rilke Chong Vela, Jorge Luis Arrue Flores, Víctor Linares Pezo, María Josefa López Macedo, Cesar Ulises Marín Elespuru

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This research contributes to the literature where ideal monetary policy selection to increase housing demand in Pe-ru is still lacking for a vulnerable sector that can easily become unstable in times of recession. This research is sig-nificant because policymakers should pay attention to the real estate sector as it has economic and social welfare implications due to the current housing deficit situation across the country and international investors and lenders. Although previous articles have assessed how monetary policy transmits through the housing sector, few pay at-tention to the adoption of uncertainty itself. Therefore, prevailing methods do not comprehensively assess how …

Multicriteria Analysis Of Peruvian Salad As A Tourism Product Using Plithogenic Offsets, Adán Humberto Estela Estela, David Chacón Chacón, Carlos Fretel Martínez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study is relevant to the evaluation of Peruvian salad as a tourism product, filling an unexamined research gap as the literature does not currently possess a sound evaluation of gastronomic products by valuing the cultural element generated by and for the tourists. This is especially important in today's world where gastronomic tourism is the wave of the future socio-economically and as a cultural signifier in Peru. Where salads could be considered a secondary plate, for example, it may be the perfect avenue to supplement variety in culinary projects from within the scope of Peru. Yet there is no reliable …

Neutrosophic Sets And Systems, {Número Especial: Inteligencia Artificial, Neutrosofía Y Cosmovisiones Latinoamericanas: Hacia Un Futuro Sostenible (Taller – 18 Al 21 De Marzo De 2025, Universidad Tecnológica De El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador)}, Vol. 84, 2025, Florentin Smarandache, Maikel Leyva-Vázquez, Mohamed Abdel‑Basset

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Quantile-Optimal Policy Learning Under Unmeasured Confounding, Zhongren Chen, Siyu Chen, Zhengling Qi, Xiaohong Chen, Zhuoran Yang

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

We study quantile-optimal policy learning where the goal is to find a policy whose reward distribution has the largest α-quantile for some α P p0, 1q. We focus on the offline setting whose generating process involves unobserved confounders. Such a problem suffers from three main challenges: (i) nonlinearity of the quantile objective as a functional of the reward distribution, (ii) unobserved confounding issue, and (iii) insufficient coverage of the offline dataset. To address these challenges, we propose a suite of causal-assisted policy learning methods that provably enjoy strong theoretical guarantees under mild conditions. In particular, to address (i) and (ii), …

Factors Associated With Applying To Graduate/Professional Degrees For Students Engaged In Undergraduate Research Experiences At Minority Serving Institutions, Lourdes E. Echegoyen, Kala M. Mehta, Karsten Hueffer, Jacob D. Kagey, Thomas E. Keller, Kathleen M. Morgan, Stephen B. Aley, Chi-Ah Chun, Payam Sheikhattari, Amy Wagler

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction:

This study investigates the impact of undergraduate research experiences on applications to graduate and professional programs, particularly for underrepresented minority students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

Methods:

The study analyzes data collected at 10 MSIs participating in the NIH BUILD program to understand the relationship between research participation (in formal programs vs. informal research), student demographics, science self-efficacy, GPA, and application to advanced degree programs.

Results:

Results indicate that undergraduate research participation, especially in formal programs for extended periods of time, positively influences applications to graduate/professional programs, with similar outcomes observed across underrepresented minority and non-minority students.Discussion

Findings indicate …

Multi-Cohort Exploration Of Repetitive Element Transcription And Dna Methylation In Human Steatotic Liver Disease, Neil A. Youngson, Aikaterini Tourna, Timothy Chalmers, Kelly V. Prates, Josepmaria Argemi, Ramon Bataller, Koroush S. Haghighi, Lindsay E. Wu, Shilpa Chokshi, Peter Starkel, Patrick S. Western, Margaret J. Morris, Stephen M. Riordan

Peninsula Medical School

Transposable elements (TEs) make up around half of the human genome. Their transcription is repressed in most somatic cells to maintain genome integrity and function. The repression is chiefly maintained by a combination of epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation and histone modifications. However, recent research suggests that liver steatosis is associated with extensive changes to the hepatocyte epigenome. Furthermore, studies in mice have reported diet- and drug-induced changes to TE transcript levels in liver. The confirmation of these effects in human liver has not previously been undertaken. Here, we examined TE transcription in liver tissue from three patient cohorts …

Exploring The Interplay Between Economic Growth And Sustainable Development: A Complex Systems Approach To Gsdp And Sdgs In Indian States, Rosewine Joy, Helen Josephine, Divya D, Midhun Raj

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

Pursuing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) necessitates aligning business and management practices on a global scale. This paper delves into the intricate dynamics between Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and SDGs across diverse states in India, offering nuanced insights to policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders. This paper explores the dynamic relationship between Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of India's diverse states by applying modern machine learning techniques such as XG boost, Decision trees, and K mean clustering. The study delves into how economic growth influences the progress towards SDGs. The research integrates complex …

Montana Trout Unlimited V. Montana Department Of Natural Resources, Kelly Brady

Public Land & Resources Law Review

A proposed copper mine located near tributaries of the highly protected Smith River in central Montana set off a series of lawsuits over the use of water in the state. After a number of administrative hearings and subsequent trials, the only substantial question left was the status of “mine dewatering.” The Montana Supreme Court decided whether 1,500,000 gallons of water removed annually from the inner workings of a mine should require a water use permit as a beneficial use or if it exists outside of the regulatory jurisdiction of the Montana Department of Natural Resources under the Montana Water Use …

Influence Of Increasing Fires On Mixed Conifer Stand Dynamics In The U.S. Southwest, Simon D. Baker, Kristen M. Waring, David Auty, Nicholas Wilhelmi

Aspen Bibliography

(1) Stand-replacing fires may threaten the continued stability of mixed conifer forests in the U.S. Southwest. Increasing fire frequency and severity have made post-fire forest recovery trajectories uncertain for many coniferous species, potentially leading to long-term shifts in forest structure and composition. (2) The purpose of this study was to examine post-fire stand dynamics over a 10-year period, using a network of permanent plots established prior to wildfire events across Arizona and New Mexico. We assessed changes in over story composition, regeneration, and fuel loading across different fire severities. (3) High severity fire caused near-total over story mortality, with little …

Pepperbox - June 6, 2025, Student Newspaper Of Arcata High School

The Pepperbox

Volume 97, Number 7

Uncovering The Efficacy Of A Natural Homemade Sunscreen In Protection From Ultraviolet Radiation, Furkan Akif Ince, Julianne Clare Nayar, Alicia Lauren Wong, James Andrew Mcclelland, Andrew J.A. Holland, Harvey Stern, Myriam Abboud, Rebecca Sara Mason, Katie Marie Dixon

All Works

In Australia, skin cancer has the highest incidence of all cancer types, where Therapeutic Goods Association-approved, broad-spectrum sunscreens are recommended to prevent skin carcinogenesis. Commercial sunscreen ingredients, however, have been associated with negative impacts on human health, animal health and the environment. Together, the perceived harmful effects of commercial sunscreens have driven a trend towards home formulation of natural sunscreens, recipes for which are widely available online. Scientific evidence to support the efficacy of natural sunscreens, however, is lacking. We tested the efficacy of a natural homemade sunscreen (NHSS) published online by a wellness blogger with the aim to determine …

Supra Inguinal Fascia Iliac Versus Peng Block For Post-Operative Pain Management Of Hip Arthroplasty: A Narrative Review, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Megan S. Walker, Mary O'Dell Duplechin, Drake P. Duplechin, Charles J. Fox, Sahar Shekoohi, Alan D. Kaye

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Effective post-operative pain management following hip arthroplasty is critical to improving recovery, reducing opioid consumption, enhancing mobility, and reducing the risk of complications for patients. Multimodal anesthesia strategies, including the supra inguinal fascia iliac block (SIFIB) and the periarticular nerve group (PENG) block have become the new point of focus as opposed to traditional methods previously used. This narrative review compares the SIFIB and the PENG block in their efficacy to treat post-operative pain management. Mechanism of action, safety, patient outcomes, and clinical applications are compared between the two blocks for evaluation. Clinical studies have indicated that both blocks reduce …

Crafting And Conducting A Learner Assembly – An Adaptable Framework That Amplifies The Learner Voice, Barry J. Ryan, Fionnuala Darby, Shaun Ferns

Irish Journal of Academic Practice

Making learner needs the focus in all aspects of their learning journey is increasingly important in higher education. However, ensuring a sustained and impactful voice for learners can be challenging given the multifaceted demands on learners. Here we detail how we built and used a Learner Assembly to address some of these challenges in a large Irish university. Guided by an initial design vision, a set of Learner Assembly Principles and Implementation Framework were collaboratively crafted using a Vision-Based Design approach. Our Learner Assembly manifested as a gathering of learners which convened to explore a topic that was important to …

Charting Your Own Course: Diverse Paths To Occupational Health Psychology, Irvin Sam Schonfeld

Publications and Research

This piece describes my pathway, via stressful work experiences, into occupational health psychology (OHP). Those work experiences combined with my later training in epidemiology at Columbia led me to the study of work, stress, and health. I briefly describe key research experiences with Joe Mazzola of Meredith College (the role of qualitative research in theory development and hypothesis generation) and Renzo Bianchi of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (research on burnout–depression overlap and the creation of scales to assess occupational depression, occupational anxiety, and pandemic-related anxiety). The piece concludes with ideas for newcomers to OHP for getting the …

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What Happens To Conservatively Managed Chronic Subdural Haematoma., J Read, E Edlmann

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurosurgical problem, increasingly prevalent due to an ageing population. Conservative management is an option for asymptomatic or mild cases, though data on outcomes is limited. Aim/Objective: This study aims to address critical gaps in understanding around conservatively managedCSDH and whether there are features that can predict progression and the longer-term prognosis of these patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed at a major trauma centre in the UK. All patients with chronic subdural haematoma referred from March 2019 to March 2021 were included and grouped into surgical or conservative management. Demographic, …

Prevention Of Nerve Growth And Evoked Pain With A Nerve Cap Graft Device, Sydney Borcherding, Matthew D Wood, Sai L Pinni, Lauren Schellhardt, Anne E Faust, Marissa N Behun, Clint Skillen, Pooja Chawla, Mangesh Kulkarni, Elena A Demeter, Andrew D Miller, Mark A Mahan, Bryan N Brown, Lorenzo Soletti

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Neuroma following nerve injury and/or amputation is a debilitating condition with significant impacts on quality of life. Several approaches exist to prevent or treat neuroma and/or reduce associated pain; however, these approaches are not consistently effective, facile, or widely accessible. The present study characterizes a xenogeneic nerve cap graft device (NCGD) composed of decellularized porcine nerve. The NCGD was assessed for its ability to inhibit nerve growth, neuroma formation, and pain in rodent models of sciatic neurectomy and tibial neuroma transposition. The NCGD provided a neuroinhibitory substrate that abated and interrupted nerve growth within 5 mm of the nerve stump …

Re Embracing A Lost Identity: Second Generation Russian American Experience Growing Up In A Cultural Conflict., Joanna Elise Destout

2025 Symposium

This paper explores the complex experiences of second-generation Russian-American immigrants through the personal narrative of Anastasia, a young woman whose journey highlights the psychological and cultural tensions of growing up between two worlds. By delving into her story, the research illustrates how the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s collapse and the challenges of American assimilation contribute to mental health struggles and identity fragmentation. The study incorporates both personal interviews and a review of literature on post-Soviet nostalgia, Americanization, and cultural stigmas surrounding mental illness among Russian immigrants. Anastasia’s upbringing was shaped by the conflicting values of her parents’ Soviet past …