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Waste Reduction And Recycling: Schweizer-Sklar Aggregation Operators Based On Neutrosophic Fuzzy Rough Sets And Their Application In Green Supply Chain Management, Zeeshan Ali, Hajra Bibi

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Green supply chain management (GSCM) is a valuable application that is used to reduce the overall environmental impact of the supply chain. Waste reduction and recycling are crucial components of sustainable technique that aims to reduce ecological impact and encourage reserve effectiveness. In this manuscript, we initiate the technique of Schweizer-Sklar (SS) operational laws based on neutrosophic fuzzy rough (NFR) values for SS t-norm (SSTN) and SS t-conorm (SSTCN). Further, we derive the NFR SS weighted averaging (NFRSSWA) operator and the NFR SS weighted geometric (NFRSSWG) operator. Some basic properties for the above-initiated techniques are derived. Additionally, we describe the …

Relations Among Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Features In Childhood And Adolescence, Resilience, And Borderline Personality Disorder Features In Adulthood, Jessica Kastin

ETD Collection

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are two disorders that share a number of overlapping diagnostic features, such as impulsivity and difficulty with emotion regulation ability. Studies suggest that individuals who meet criteria for an ADHD diagnosis in childhood may have an increased vulnerability for experiencing features of BPD in adulthood. Based on this premise, this study aimed to investigate if resilience, a factor found to improve psychological outcomes, impacts the relationship between ADHD features in childhood and BPD features in adulthood. It was hypothesized that individuals who report high levels of resilience would experience less …

Design And Implementation Of Truly Random Number Generation Using Memristors For In-Memory Computing, Nick Felker

Theses and Dissertations

This paper proposes a new security module based on non-volatile memory. The module uses a memristor-based true random number generator to generate random numbers which can be used for cryptography. The module is implemented in software using a modified RISC-V instruction set architecture. The paper evaluates the performance of the module using the RISC-V simulator Gem5. The results show that the module can generate random numbers at a rate of 63 microseconds per number, which is faster than the standard C library’s random number generator. The module can also be used to scramble strings of characters and generate hashes of …

How Are Entanglement Entropies Related To Entropy Bounds?, Emily Adlam

Philosophy Faculty Articles and Research

In this paper we seek to understand what current knowledge of entanglement entropies suggests about the appropriate way to interpret the covariant entropy bound. We first begin by arguing that just as in the classical case, a universal bound on the von Neumann entropy could have either an epistemic or ontological origin. We then consider several possible ways of explaining the bound as a consequence of features of the entanglement entropy. We discuss consider area laws in condensed matter and quantum field theory, arguing that they suggest an epistemic reading of the bound. We also discuss the ‘spacetime from entanglement’ …

Biased Adrenergic Agonists, Stephen Bryant Liggett, Donghwa Kim, Marcello Giulianotti

USF Patents

Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for selecting targeting β2AR receptors. The compounds, compositions, and methods may be used in the treatment of obstructive lung diseases.

Alternative Statistical Interpretation For The Apparent Plateaus In The Duration Distributions Of Gamma-Ray Bursts, Joshua Alexander Osborne, Christopher Michael Bryant, Fatemeh Bagheri, Amir Shahmoradi

Open Initiatives Grant Funded Publications-Archive

Context. The existence of a plateau in the short-duration tail of the observed distribution of cosmological long-soft gamma ray bursts (LGRBs) is posited to be the first direct evidence of collapsars. A similar plateau in the short-duration tail of the observed duration distribution of short-hard gamma ray bursts (SGRBs) has been suggested as evidence of compact binary mergers.

Aims. We present an equally plausible alternative interpretation for this evidence, based on a purely statistical approach.

Methods. Specifically, we show that the observed plateau in the short-duration tail of the duration distribution of LGRBs can naturally occur in the statistical distributions …

Design Of A Satellite Tracking Mobile App Using Flutter And Android Studio Ide, Audrey Tahwa

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

A pop-up free mobile application was developed utilizing one-minute intervals for positiontracking. Predictions are conducted off-line after the user has connected at least once. In In order to enhance data accuracy, the application includes a feature to download satellite data and update raw data to be used in prediction calculations. Additionally, users receive a notification when the application is ready for offline use.

A/B Testing Of User Enrollment Forms To Enhance Diversity In The Biomedical Workforce Via The National Research Mentoring Network: User-Centered Design Case Study, Toufeeq Ahmed Syed, Erika L Thompson, Jason Johnson, Zainab Latif, Nan Kennedy, Damaris Javier, Katie Stinson, Jamboor K Vishwanatha

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: The National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) is a National Institutes of Health-funded program for diversifying the science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine research workforce through the provision of mentoring, networking, and professional development resources. The NRMN provides mentoring resources to members through its online platform-MyNRMN.

OBJECTIVE: MyNRMN helps members build a network of mentors. Our goal was to expand enrollment and mentoring connections, especially among those who have been historically underrepresented in biomedical training and the biomedical workforce.

METHODS: To improve the ease of enrollment, we implemented the split testing of iterations of our user interface for platform registration. …

Influence Of Polypyrrole On Phosphorus- And Tio2-Based Anode Nanomaterials For Li-Ion Batteries, Chiwon Kang, Kibum Song, Seungho Ha, Yujin Sung, Yejin Kim, Keun-Young Shin, Byung Hyo Kim

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Phosphorus (P) and TiO2 have been extensively studied as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their high specific capacities. However, P is limited by low electrical conductivity and significant volume changes during charge and discharge cycles, while TiO2 is hindered by low electrical conductivity and slow Li-ion diffusion. To address these issues, we synthesized organic–inorganic hybrid anode materials of P–polypyrrole (PPy) and TiO2–PPy, through in situ polymerization of pyrrole monomer in the presence of the nanoscale inorganic materials. These hybrid anode materials showed higher cycling stability and capacity compared to pure P and TiO2. The enhancements are attributed …

Re: Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou), Draft Residential Metals Abatement Program Construction Completion Report (Non-Residential Parcels – Indoor Dust) – Kennedy Elementary (Dated April 17, 2024), Molly Roby

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Fourth Grade Teachers’ Experiences Addressing Low Reading Achievement, Sametria S. Alexander

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The research problem addressed in this study was the low reading achievement scores of fourth grade students and fourth grade reading teachers’ struggles raising reading achievement. The purpose of the study was to explore fourth grade reading teachers’ experiences of finding strategies and interventions to improve reading achievement. The theoretical frameworks were Gough and Tunmer’s simple view of reading and Chall’s stages of reading development. The research questions addressed fourth grade reading teachers’ use of strategies and approaches and fourth grade reading teachers’ beliefs about school support. The study used a basic qualitative approach with semistructured interviews from 10 U.S. …

Re: Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Residential Metals Abatement Program Construction Completion Report (Non‐Residential Parcels – Indoor Dust) – Silver Bow Montessori (Dated April 25, 2024), Molly Roby

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Re: Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou), Draft Final Residential Metals Abatement Program Investigation Summary Report (Non-Residential – Interior School Dust) - Gold Hill Lutheran Church (Creativity Factory Preschool) (Dated April 8, 2024), Molly Roby

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Re: Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou), Draft Residential Metals Abatement Program Construction Completion Report (Non-Residential Parcels - Indoor Dust) – Small World Daycare (Dated April 17, 2024), Molly Roby

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Peatmoss: A Dataset And Initial Analysis Of Pre-Trained Models In Open-Source Software, Wenxin Jiang, Jerin Yasmin, Jason Jones, Nicholas Synovic, Jiashen Kuo, Nathaniel Bielanski, Yuan Tian, George K. Thiruvathukal, James C. Davis

Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works

The development and training of deep learning models have become increasingly costly and complex. Consequently, software engineers are adopting pre-trained models (PTMs) for their downstream applications. The dynamics of the PTM supply chain remain largely unexplored, signaling a clear need for structured datasets that document not only the metadata but also the subsequent applications of these models. Without such data, the MSR community cannot comprehensively understand the impact of PTM adoption and reuse. This paper presents the PeaTMOSS dataset, which comprises metadata for 281,638 PTMs and detailed snapshots for all PTMs with over 50 monthly downloads (14,296 PTMs), along with …

A Systematic Approach For Evaluating And Selecting Healthcare Waste Treatment Devices Using Owcm-Codas And Triangular Neutrosophic Sets, Asmaa Elsayed, Bilal Arain

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Healthcare is a fundamental aspect of human life, impacting individuals, communities, and societies. Investing in healthcare infrastructure, services, and education is essential for fostering a healthy, thriving population. Healthcare waste management is a critical aspect of public health, and it requires a concerted effort from healthcare facilities, governments, and communities to ensure that waste is managed in a way that minimizes risks to human health and the environment. This paper proposes a hybrid methodology combining the Opinion Weight Criteria Method (OWCM) and the Combinative Distance-Based Assessment (CODAS) within the framework of Triangular Neutrosophic Sets (TNS) to evaluate and select the …

Influential Individuals Can Promote Prosocial Practices In Heterogeneous Societies: A Mathematical And Agent-Based Model, Stefani A. Crabtree, Colin D. Wren, Avinash Dixit, Simon A. Levin

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

In this paper, we examine how different governance types impact prosocial behaviors in a heterogenous society. We construct a general theoretical framework to examine a game-theoretic model to assess the ease of achieving a cooperative outcome. We then build a dynamic agent-based model to examine three distinct governance types in a heterogenous population: monitoring one's neighbors, despotic leadership, and influencing one's neighbors to adapt strategies that lead to better fitness. In our research, we find that while despotic leadership may lead towards high prosociality and high returns it does not exceed the effects of a local individual who can exert …

Experimental Design For Scientific Discovery, Quan Minh Nguyen

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Experimental design offers an elegant model of many problems where one navigates within a vast search space seeking data points with certain characteristics. A multitude of applications in science and engineering fall under this umbrella, with drug and materials discovery being prime examples. The experimental design approach maintains a probabilistic model of the search space, and uses Bayesian decision theory accounting for this model to guide the accumulation of observed data to maximize an experimentation objective of interest. This dissertation explores Bayesian optimization and active search, two realizations of the experimental design framework that model discovery tasks. While existing solutions …

Rigorous Verification Of Stability Of Ideal Gas Layers, Damian Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis we develop tools for carrying out computer assisted proof of the stability of traveling wave solutions of the spatially one-dimensional compressible Navier-Stokes equations with an ideal gas equation of state. In particular, we obtain rigorous, tight error bounds on a high-accuracy numerical approximation of the traveling wave profile for parameters corresponding to air, and we obtain rigorous representations in a neighborhood of positive and negative infinity of the solution to the first order ODE associated with linearizing the PDE equations about the traveling wave solution. We also develop supporting tools for rigorous verification of wave stability.

The Fishing Cat: New Insights On Distribution In The Northern Sector Of Chitwan National Park, Nepal, Rupesh Maharjan, Rama Mishra, Jhamak Bahadur Karki

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Fishing cat Prionailurus viverrinus (Bennett, 1833) is an elusive and medium-sized feline species with distinguished marking patterns on their head and body separating them from other feline species. Despite being distributed widely among diverse geographic locations, their abundance has declined due to significant habitat loss and human disturbances. There exists a substantial research gap regarding their abundance and distribution in Nepal. In this article, we presented the updated documentation of the fishing cat distribution in the northern sector of Chitwan National Park through our species-focused camera trapping survey. The study was carried out between April and May 2021 with a …

Evaluating Artificial Intelligence On The Efficacy Of Preference Assessments For Preservice Speech-Language Pathologists, Brenna Griffin, Elizabeth R. Lorah, Christine Holyfield, Nicolette Caldwell, John Nosek

Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Publications and Presentations

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face many barriers to meaningful inclusion, including limited language and communication skills. Professionals, such as speech-language pathologists (SLPs), can provide personalized instruction to promote skill development and inclusion. Providing opportunities for individuals to express preferences and choice, such as the multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessment (MSWO; DeLeon & Iwata 1996), within these programs, further increases skill acquisition and social interaction. However, limitations in professionals’ knowledge and skills in performing assessments can be another barrier to meaningful inclusion for individuals with IDD and traditional training methods can be challenging and time consuming. …

Validating A Curvature-Based Marker Of Cervical Carotid Tortuosity For Risk Assessment In Heritable Aortopathies, Jin Vivian Lee, Anna L Huguenard, Ralph G Dacey, Alan C Braverman, Joshua W Osbun

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Cervical arterial tortuosity is associated with adverse outcomes in Loeys-Dietz syndrome and other heritable aortopathies.

METHODS AND RESULTS: A method to assess tortuosity based on curvature of the vessel centerline in 3-dimensional space was developed. We measured cervical carotid tortuosity in 65 patients with Loeys-Dietz syndrome from baseline computed tomography angiogram/magnetic resonance angiogram and all serial images during follow-up. Relations between baseline carotid tortuosity, age, aortic root diameter, and its change over time were compared. Patients with unoperated aortic roots were assessed for clinical end point (type A aortic dissection or aortic root surgery during 4 years of follow-up). …

Register Blocking: An Analytical Modelling Approach For Affine Loop Kernels, Theologos Anthimopulos, Georgios Keramidas, Vasilios Kelefouras, Iakovos Stamoulis

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

For the past several decades, optimizing compilers have been aprimary area of focus in both industry and academia. This continued research interest is a testament to the complexity of thistask, primarily stemming from the vast number of parameters thatmust be explored to attain near-optimal results. One of the keycompiler optimizations is "Register Blocking (RB)" also known as"Register-level Tiling" or "unroll-and-jam". RB can strongly reducethe number of executed Load/Store (L/S) instructions, and as aconsequence the number of data accesses in memory hierarchy,but due to its inherent complexities, fine-tuning is essential for itseffective implementation. To address this problem, in this work anew …

Do Realistic Avatars Make Virtual Reality Better? Examining Human-Like Avatars For Vr Social Interactions, Alan D. Fraser, Isabella Branson, Ross C. Hollett, Craig P. Speelman, Shane L. Rogers

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

No abstract provided.

Waste Reduction And Recycling: Schweizer-Sklar Aggregation Operators Based On Neutrosophic Fuzzy Rough Sets And Their Application In Green Supply Chain Management, Zeeshan Ali, Hajra Bibi

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Green supply chain management (GSCM) is a valuable application that is used to reduce the overall environmental impact of the supply chain. Waste reduction and recycling are crucial components of sustainable technique that aims to reduce ecological impact and encourage reserve effectiveness. In this manuscript, we initiate the technique of Schweizer-Sklar (SS) operational laws based on neutrosophic fuzzy rough (NFR) values for SS t-norm (SSTN) and SS t-conorm (SSTCN). Further, we derive the NFR SS weighted averaging (NFRSSWA) operator and the NFR SS weighted geometric (NFRSSWG) operator. Some basic properties for the above-initiated techniques are derived. Additionally, we describe the …

A Pan-Cancer Patient-Derived Xenograft Histology Image Repository With Genomic And Pathologic Annotations Enables Deep Learning Analysis, Brian S White, R Jay Mashl, Sherri R Davies, Ryan C Fields, Jacqueline L Mudd, Ramaswamy Govindan, Shunqiang Li, Li Ding, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Patient-derived xenografts (PDX) model human intra- and intertumoral heterogeneity in the context of the intact tissue of immunocompromised mice. Histologic imaging via hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining is routinely performed on PDX samples, which could be harnessed for computational analysis. Prior studies of large clinical H&E image repositories have shown that deep learning analysis can identify intercellular and morphologic signals correlated with disease phenotype and therapeutic response. In this study, we developed an extensive, pan-cancer repository of >1,000 PDX and paired parental tumor H&E images. These images, curated from the PDX Development and Trial Centers Research Network Consortium, had a …

A Pan-Cancer Patient-Derived Xenograft Histology Image Repository With Genomic And Pathologic Annotations Enables Deep Learning Analysis, Brian S White, Xing Yi Woo, Soner Koc, Todd Sheridan, Steven B Neuhauser, Shidan Wang, Yvonne A Evrard, Li Chen, Ali Foroughi Pour, John D Landua, R Jay Mashl, Sherri R Davies, Bingliang Fang, Maria Gabriela Raso, Kurt W Evans, Matthew H Bailey, Yeqing Chen, Min Xiao, Jill C Rubinstein, Brian J Sanderson, Michael W Lloyd, Sergii Domanskyi, Lacey E Dobrolecki, Maihi Fujita, Junya Fujimoto, Guanghua Xiao, Ryan C Fields, Jacqueline L Mudd, Xiaowei Xu, Melinda G Hollingshead, Shahanawaz Jiwani, Saul Acevedo, Pdxnet Consortium, Brandi N Davis-Dusenbery, Peter N Robinson, Jeffrey A Moscow, James H Doroshow, Nicholas Mitsiades, Salma Kaochar, Chong-Xian Pan, Luis G Carvajal-Carmona, Alana L Welm, Bryan E Welm, Ramaswamy Govindan, Shunqiang Li, Michael A Davies, Jack A Roth, Funda Meric-Bernstam, Yang Xie, Meenhard Herlyn, Li Ding, Michael T Lewis, Carol J Bult, Dennis A Dean, Jeffrey H Chuang

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Patient-derived xenografts (PDX) model human intra- and intertumoral heterogeneity in the context of the intact tissue of immunocompromised mice. Histologic imaging via hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining is routinely performed on PDX samples, which could be harnessed for computational analysis. Prior studies of large clinical H&E image repositories have shown that deep learning analysis can identify intercellular and morphologic signals correlated with disease phenotype and therapeutic response. In this study, we developed an extensive, pan-cancer repository of >1,000 PDX and paired parental tumor H&E images. These images, curated from the PDX Development and Trial Centers Research Network Consortium, had a …

Media Optimization Techniques For Microalgae Through Technological Advancements: A Mini Review, Khairul A. Radzun, Hasan M. Agha, Nur Farrahim F. Abdullah, Mas I. Ahmad, Igor Ivanovski, Amjad A. Mohammed, Abdulmutalib Alabeed Alkamil

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

Microalgae have been classified as the most primitive plant species and the ability to grow rapidly makes it very suitable for biomass cultivation by using different technologies over the past years. Microalgal biomass can be used for various productions such as biofuels, food, supplements, and more as it is categorized as environmentally friendly throughout the cultivation process. Nutrients play one of the most important roles in cultivating microalgae besides other factors such as temperature, pH, salinity, inorganic carbon, oxygen, light intensity, and carbon dioxide availability. The technology has become much more advanced in cultivating microalgae for maximizing lipid or biomass …

The Theological Method Of Thomas Aquinas In The Beatific Vision, Kent T. Maitland

Liberty Theological Review

This essay posits that Thomas Aquinas’s Beatific Vision may not be a biblically accurate conception of the Christian’s eternal destiny because it is grounded in a problematic theological method. For Aquinas, theology is a science for deducing the saving knowledge of God, which can only be discovered through Scripture. The integrity of Scripture’s place of prominence, however, is undermined by the apparent usefulness of other sources for interpreting Scripture’s meaning. His use of other sources in interpreting Scripture is justified by a hermeneutic that emphasizes the importance of Scripture’s figurative meaning over the literal in determining its usefulness for theological …

Towards Environmentally Sustainable Preservation Of Heritage Buildings, Rozal Rozal Yousef Hanna1, Ayman Gamal El-Din Abd El- Tawab2, Walaa Abou El- Haggag Mehanna3

Journal of Engineering Research

The construction industry, characterized by its intricate processes and extensive stakeholder networks, stands at the cusp of a digital revolution. The adoption of blockchain-smart contract (BCSC) technology is at the heart of this transformation. This research delves deep into the BCSC within the construction arena to provide comprehensive insight into its probable applications, inherent challenges, and potential future trajectories. Leveraging the PRISMA analysis technique, a curated collection of relevant academic research articles was assembled, shedding light on the existing body of knowledge regarding the application of BCSC technology in construction. The authors developed an innovative user interface tool customized to …