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Caution On Using Productivity Or Age Ratios Alone For Population Inferences, James W. Grier

Journal of Raptor Research

No abstract provided.

Studies On The Karyotype Of The Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis), Kathryn L. Pape, F. X. Ogasawara

Journal of Raptor Research

No abstract provided.

Raptor Energetics: A Review, James A. Mosher

Journal of Raptor Research

No abstract provided.

A Morphological Comparison Of Two Harrier Populations, William C. Scharf, Frances Hamerstrom

Journal of Raptor Research

No abstract provided.

Report: Raptor Research Foundation, Inc Membership And Mailing List December 31, 1972, Journal Of Raptor Research

Journal of Raptor Research

No abstract provided.

Study Of Dusty Torus In The Vicinity Of Active Supermassive Black Holes, Arya Sudhakaran

University Departments

No abstract provided.

Study Of Soalr Atmospheric Heating Due To Active Regions, Munjiba M. M

University Departments

No abstract provided.

The Energy Of Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structures: Framework, Application And Future Research Directions, S.N. Suber Bathusha, Sowndharya Jayakumar, S. Angelin Kavitha Raj

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Graph structure is a developing field with many real-world applications and advancements, particularly effective frameworks for integrative problem-solving in computer networks and artificial intelligence systems. To define the idea of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structure (IVCNGS), the concept of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Set (IVCNS) is applied to the graph structure. Using the adjacency matrix to calculate the degree of vertex, we have defined some findings about the IVCNGS. Further, we compute the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS. Moreover, we derive the lower and upper bounds for the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS, and we have discussed …

Determination Of Thermal Neutron Capture Cross Sections Of Cerium Isotopes, Samrudhi R. Kanjarpane

University Departments

No abstract provided.

Uncovering Weaknesses In Autonomous Driving: A Formal Approach To Adversarial Scenario Generation And Falsification, Carlos O. Hernandez

Master's Theses

Autonomous vehicles utilize advanced safety features like proactive driving assistance and pre-collision alerts to minimize the risk of accidents. However, evaluating the correct functionality of these systems is complex. First, safety systems are highly sophisticated, integrating software, networking, and hardware components, many of which rely on advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. Second, an array of dynamic factors, including numerous actors and physical variables, can influence the performance of safety mechanisms during critical scenarios. Each actor’s unique behavior introduces unpredictability, making it difficult to anticipate future states and outcomes. This thesis presents a comprehensive framework for testing autonomous vehicle …

Unlocking The Potential: Synergizing Iot, Cloud Computing, And Big Data For A Bright Future, Zeena N. Al-Kateeb, Dhuha Basheer Abdullah

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The convergence and integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), CloudComputing (CC), and Big Data(BD) offer huge potential for transformative progress that will support the massive industrial revolution that is so prevalent in today’s digital landscape. This prompts an exploration of the synergies among these three domains and investigates how their integration can unlock new opportunities for a brighter future. This integration seamlessly connects billions of IoT devices, leverages the potential of CC, and efficiently manages vast datasets generated by these devices. The amalgamation of BDanalytics with IoT and CCempowers organizations to extract invaluable insights, foster data-driven decision-making, and fuel …

Investigating Clot-Flow Interactions By Integrating Intravital Imaging With In Silico Modeling For Analysis Of Flow, Transport, And Hemodynamic Forces, Chayut Teeraratkul, Maurizio Tomaiuolo, Timothy Stalker, Debanjan Mukherjee

Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research

As a blood clot forms, grows, deforms, and embolizes following a vascular injury, local clot-flow interactions lead to a highly dynamic flow environment. The local flow influences transport of biochemical species relevant for clotting, and determines the forces on the clot that in turn lead to clot deformation and embolization. Despite this central role, quantitative characterization of this dynamic clot-flow interaction and flow environment in the clot neighborhood remains a major challenge. Here, we propose an approach that integrates dynamic intravital imaging with computer geometric modeling and computational flow and transport modeling to develop a unified in silico framework to …

Resource Allocation And Edge Computing For Dual Hop Communication In Satellite Assisted Uavs Enabled Vanets, Ahmed Adil Nafea, Mustafa Maad Hamdi, Sami Abduljabbar Rashid

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

VANETs are highly attractive and isused in maximum of the applications of cross-regional communication. To increase the coverage of the vehicular network, Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) are introduced, and they getconnected with the satellite networks to perform heterogeneous communication. With the help of this connectivity,the communication quality of ground level to air medium is increased.Currently the vehicle usage is highly increased and as aresults of communication link failure, improper resource allocation are arises whither abruptly assumesa stability about a network with that increasesan energy consumption and communication delay in the heterogeneous networks. In these conditions, thus study is idea of …

A Comprehensive Review On Cybersecurity Issues And Their Mitigation Measures In Fintech, Guma Ali, Maad M. Mijwil, Bosco Apparatus Buruga, Mostafa Abotaleb

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The fourth industrial revolution has seen the evolution and wide adoption of game-changing and disruptive innovation "financial technologies (FinTech)" around the globe. However, the security of FinTech systems and networks remains critical. This paper comprehensively reviews the evolving landscape of cybersecurity issues within the FinTech sector and explores effective mitigation measures. Four independent researchers reviewed relevant literature from IEEE Xplore Digital Library, ScienceDirect, Taylor& Francis, Emerald Insight, Springer, SAGE, Wiley Online Library, Hindawi, MDPI, ACM Digital Library, IGI Global, and Google Scholar. The research paper begins by examining the history and evolution of FinTech, drivers for the growth of FinTech, …

Detection Of Anomalies And Data Drift In A Time-Series Dismissal Prediction System, Nataliya Boyko, Roman Kovalchuk

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The purpose of the study is to develop a systemthat automatically processes data based on existing and newly entered data, especially with the aim of ensuring high data quality by detecting and eliminating anomalies. The quantile filtering method, Chebyshev’s inequality, Kolmogorov-Smirnov two-sampletest, and others should be noted among the methods used. In the course of the research, the theoretical aspects of the methods, various principles of detecting anomalies for different types of data were considered and analysed. Different principles and approaches applied to anomaly detection in different contexts were explored. The results of the analysis and the selection of optimal …

The New Strange Generalized Rayleigh Family: Characteristics And Applications To Covid-19 Data, Alaa Abdulrahman Khalaf, Mundher Abdullah Haleel

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

In this paper, we introduce a novel family of continuous distributions known as the OddGeneralized Rayleigh-G Family. Within this family, we present a special sub-model known as the odd Generalized Rayleigh Inverse Weibull (OGRIW) distribution. The OGRIW distribution is derived by combining the T-X family and the Generalized Rayleigh distribution. We provide a comprehensive expansion of the (PDF) and (CDF) for the OGRIW distribution. Additionally, we investigate several mathematical properties of the OGRIW distribution, including moments, moment-generating function, incomplete moments, quantile function, order statistics and Rényi entropy. To estimate the model parameters, we employ the maximum likelihood method, aiming to …

Comparison Of Non-Linear Time Series Models (Beta-T-Egarch And Narmax Models) With Radial Basis Function Neural Network Usingreal Data, Hiba H. Abdullah, Nihad S. Khalaf, Nooruldeen A. Noori

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

This paper presentsa comparison of three different non-lineartime series modelling approaches:NARMAX (Non-linearAutoregressive Moving Average with Exogenous Inputs), Beta-t-EGARCH (Beta t Exponential Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity), andRadial Basis Function Neural Networks (RBFNN) applied to weekly stock market index data.We will explain three types of models and compare their compositions and structures. Then, we will show which model gives better predictions.To study series data, the comparison involvedanalysingthe structure of the model and its errors in various time series models and summarising their findings. We divide the data into two parts: training data to structure the time series and testing. The training data …

Distinguishing Between Student-Authored And Chatgpt-Generated Texts:A Preliminary Exploration Of Humanevaluation Techniques, Md Saiful Alam, Adelina Asmawi, Mohammad Hamidul Haque, Md Nurullah Patwary, Md Mohib Ullah, Sayeda Fatema

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The emergence of ChatGPThas opened up numerous possibilities as a supportive tool in the realms of education and research. However, the potential for students to engage in plagiarism facilitated by ChatGPT poses a significant challenge for university faculty members, particularly those possessing limited algorithm literacy and working in low-resourced educational contexts. The study draws upon the initial experiences and reflections of one of the authors and is accomplished by the collaboration of all the contributing authors. ChatGPT and forum posts within the learning environment served as the research tools. Employing the Turing Test, seven key human-detection techniques for deciphering ChatGPT-generated …

Picard And Adomian Decomposition Methods For A Fractionalquadratic Integral Equation Viaζ-Generalizedξ-Fractional Integral, Ali Hasan Ali, Alan Jalal Abdulqader, Saleh S. Redhwan, Omar Bazighifan, Awad T. Alabdala

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The primary focus of this paper is to thoroughly examine and analyze a class of a fractional quadraticintegral equation viaζ-generalizedξ-fractional integral. To achieve this, we introduce an operator that possessesfixed points corresponding to the solutions of the fractional quadratic integral equation, effectively transforming thegiven equation into an equivalent fixed-point problem. By applying the Banach fixed-point theorems, we prove theuniqueness of solutions to fractional quadratic integral equation. Additionally, The Adomian decomposition methodis used, to solve the resulting fractional quadratic integral equation. This technique rapidly provides convergentsuccessive approximations of the exact solution to the given fractional quadratic integral equation, therefore, weinvestigate the …

Arabic Chatbots Challenges And Solutions: A Systematic Literature Review, Soufiyan Ouali, Said El Garouani

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Since the beginning of Natural Language Processing, researchers have been highly interested in the idea of equipping machines with the ability to think, understand, and communicate in a human-like manner. However, despite the significant progress in this field, particularly in English, Arabic research remains in its early stages of development. This study presents a Systematic Literature Review on challenges faced in Arabic chatbot development and the proposed solutions. Utilizing the search terms"ARABIC," "CHATBOT," "CHALLENGES," and "SOLUTION," (including synonyms) we systematically surveyed studies published between 2000 and 2023 from Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed, SpringerLink, IEEE Xplore, ACM, Ebesco, …

Learners' Emotions Estimation Using Video Processing Techniques For Optimum E-Learning Experience, Mohammed Ahmed Subhi, Mohammed Khaleel Hussein, Ali Abdullah Ali, Saleh Mahdi Mohammed

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Learning management systems (LMSs) have integrated multiple technologies to enhance the e-learning experience. One such technology is the emotional recognition system (ERS), which provides tutors with data on learners' emotions, including anger, sadness, happiness, and more. ERS utilizes various data sources like facial expressions, body activities, and brain signals to recognize emotions. This paper provides an overview of the ERS structure and discusses the state-of-the-art technologies in this field. The results indicate that deep learning based ERS using VGG19 for feature extraction over the FER2013 dataset is reliable with a recognition accuracy of 87% using Random Forest Algorithm

Solving Tri-Criteria:Total Completion Time, Total Late Work, And Maximum Earliness By Using Exact, And Heuristic Methods On Single Machine Scheduling Problem, Nagham M. Neamah, Bayda A. Kalaf

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The presented study investigated the scheduling regarding ��jobs on a single machine. Each ��job will be processed with no interruptions and becomes available for the processing at time 0. The aim is finding a processing order with regard to jobs, minimizing total completion time∑����, total late work ∑����, and maximal tardiness ��������which is an NP-hard problem. In the theoretical part of the present work, the mathematical formula for the examined problem will be presented, and a sub-problem of the original problem of minimizing the multi-objective functions ∑����+∑����+��������isintroduced. Also, then the importance regarding the dominance rule (DR) that could be applied …

Course Portfolio For Biochemistry 1: Structure And Metabolism (Bioc431), Didier Mena

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

This benchmark portfolio encapsulates a comprehensive exploration aimed at enhancing the educational landscape of the BIOC431 course, a part of the general biochemistry course series (431 and 432). These courses are designed to offer a general introduction to the structure and function of cells in the body, along with their chemical reactions. Specifically, BIOC431 focuses on the structure, function, and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and other major metabolic pathways. The three primary objectives addressed in this portfolio were the reevaluation of learning objectives, reassessment of assessment methods, and documentation of effective classroom strategies. Through background design, the learning objectives …

“Everything Seems To Be The Right Eye In Our Family”: Intergenerational Family Living With Facial Eye Disfigurement: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Zali M. O'Dea Ms, Jane Southcott

The Qualitative Report

This paper presents the lived experience of an intergenerational family, spanning three generations living with Facial Eye Disfigurement (FED). Living with vision loss and FED is estimated to affect nearly 8 billion people worldwide. Inadequate attention is paid to the impact of Living with FED (LwFED) on the lives of individuals. This research offers a deep dive into the lived experiences of one family LwFED. This family comprises a grandfather (deceased), son, wife, and child, all of whom have lived or live with FED. In this Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study three interviewees are deemed the experts. Data were collected …

Empowering Lecturers And Students With Constructivist, Community-Engaged Pedagogies To Support Sustainable Development Goals, Gareth A. Tribello, Catherine Bates, Caroline Mcgowan

Irish Journal of Academic Practice

This reflective paper is a summary of a dialogue between colleagues in TU Dublin and Queen’s University Belfast on addressing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Community Engaged Research and Learning (CERL). Two of the authors were involved in facilitating an innovative online postgraduate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module for lecturers who wished to start building CERL into their modules or to develop it further. The third author was a student on this CERL CPD module.

The paper was written during a series of meetings between the authors, in which they reflected on their experience of learning …

The Energy Of Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structures: Framework, Application And Future Research Directions, S.N. Suber Bathusha, Sowndharya Jayakumar, S. Angelin Kavitha Raj

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Graph structure is a developing field with many real-world applications and advancements, particularly effective frameworks for integrative problem-solving in computer networks and artificial intelligence systems. To define the idea of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structure (IVCNGS), the concept of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Set (IVCNS) is applied to the graph structure. Using the adjacency matrix to calculate the degree of vertex, we have defined some findings about the IVCNGS. Further, we compute the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS. Moreover, we derive the lower and upper bounds for the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS, and we have discussed …

Thorstein Veblen And His Underlying Philosophical Influences, John B. Hall

Economics Faculty Publications and Presentations

This inquiry recognizes Thorstein Veblen first and foremost as a philosopher who advanced a literature in Social Sciences, generally, and Economic Science, in particular. Veblen’s thinking and writing were supported by rich traditions drawn from notable philosophers that included among several: Charles Sanders Peirce, Immanuel Kant, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Relying upon his strong background in Philosophy, he then sought to challenge mainstream, neoclassical economics, especially. As his career developed, he would turn his talents and energies towards advancing ideas that would ultimately prove foundational for heterodox economics and, relatedly, American Institutionalism.

Journal of Economic Literature Classification Codes:
B15 – Historical, …

Galileo And The Church: An Ecological Perspective, Holly J. Lawson

Montview Journal of Research & Scholarship

The post-medieval church was surrounded by intense sociocultural factors, including the recent Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Although “the Galileo affair,” as it has been dubbed in the years since, is generally presented as a case example of the conflict between science and faith or religion, it is far more complex than these two issues alone. Galileo’s discoveries supporting the Copernican theory entered a complex interplay of factors, eventually leading to a highly pressurized encounter between Galileo and the Inquisition. Galileo’s indictment is a nuanced, poignant example of the rich cultural and contextual factors that drive clashes of religion …

Art In The Age Of Algorithmic Automation And Artificial Intelligence, Milly Skellington

Theses and Dissertations

The 21st century is examined in order to understand how the artists tools have gained unprecedented autonomy.

Integral Or Vestigial? Kentucky P-12 Teacher Websites, Lesia Lennex

Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education Research & Publication Archives

In what way does a P-12 classroom teacher communicate at-large with their parents or students? There are many forms of communication. A more effective means of communication is either an access-key based Google Classroom or open-access teacher website linked to the school web site. An available, published teacher website allows any person with internet access to view teacher proffered information. This study sought to determine to what extent Kentucky P-12 teachers in its 171 school districts were 1) publishing teacher websites connected to the school web page, 2) including essential elements for clear communication, and 3) Americans with Disability Act …