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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 …

Effects Of Consuming Short-Form Videos On Young Adults’ Fine Motor Skills, Dragon Tanaghon Chew, Jerome Gabriel Gay, Hien Than, Zhi Qin Ko

Introduction to Research Methods RSCH 202

The composition of short-form video (SFV) consumption can affect cognitive abilities, including motor skills. This study addresses a potential concern due to the lack of data. By presenting two experimental designs, the study explores the impact of SFV consumption on the motor skills of young adults. The first experiment employs a between-subjects design, where 60 participants are randomly assigned to two groups, with one group exposed to 30 minutes of SFV content. The second experiment adopts a cross-sectional design based on self-reported historical SFV consumption, where motor skill is compared between groups with low (< 3 hours/day) and high (≥3 hours/day) SFV consumption. Typing performance is used as an indicator of motor skill for the first experiment and finger tapping test is used in the second. The results will compare pre- and post-intervention performance. The findings would enhance practical understanding and illustrate the relationship between social media and motor skills.

Key words: Short-form video, motor …

Surgeon General's Advisory On Social Media Use And Youth Mental Health: A Public Health Crisis, Meagan Mitchell, Jenifern Luk

URGENT Matters

No abstract provided.

Beyond Perception: Institutional Approaches To Assistive Technology In Irish Higher-Level Institutions, Andrew D. Ryan

Irish Journal of Academic Practice

According to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) since 2018 there has been a yearly increase in the number of registered disabled students attending higher-level education in Ireland, with over seventeen percent of students registered with a disability (HEA, 2023). Despite the vast research done by the LIS community regarding the benefits and uses of Assistive Technology hereinafter AT, within library services there has been little research examining and evaluating the available AT supports for Visually Impaired Students hereinafter VIS within Irish higher level education. Little is known about what technological supports are available for VIS within their third-level institution academic …

Application Of Neutrosophic Statistics And The Communicative Pedagogical Model To Optimize Pronunciation Teaching In A1 Students Of Technical Careers In Higher Education, Rosa Hernández-Magallanes, Carmen Letamendi-Lazo, Josué Bonilla-Tenesaca

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study presents findings aimed at improving English pronunciation instruction for A1-level students enrolled in technical programs at a public institution in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The research integrates neutrosophic statistics with the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach to address ambiguity and complexity in educational contexts. Key factors such as teaching methodology effectiveness, instructors' content knowledge, CEFR implementation, course-objective alignment, module relevance, and departmental management were assessed. The neutrosophic framework enabled the identification of strengths, weaknesses, and areas of indeterminacy requiring contextual intervention. Based on the findings, the study proposes pedagogical alternatives through an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) model aligned with …

New Measures Of Consistency And Coverage For Social Research Based On Neutrosophic Logic, Erick Gonzalez Caballero, Maikel Y. Leyva Vázquez, Noel Batista-Hernández, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The mathematical methods systematically used in social sciences often rely on statistical tools like correlation, which may not optimally model social phenomena, frequently described using words. Set theory, as proposed by C.C. Ragin, provides a more suitable tool, leveraging set asymmetry to measure set-theoretic consistency and coverage, which were later generalized to fuzzy sets. Subsequent extensions into the neutrosophic field are significant because the underlying binary logic in traditional models often fails to capture the complexities and nuances of social realities, such as those found in Afro-Latin American and Caribbean cosmovisions that encompass ambiguity and indeterminacy. This paper proposes new, …

Limitations To Learning And Participation Using The Neu-Trosophic Analytic Hierarchy Process (Nahp), Marianela Silva Sánchez, María Mederos-Machado, Maya Jara-Sen San, Adrián García-Perdigon

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study is related to obstacles to learning and participation and is a quintessential concern in creating in-clusive systems and systems based on equity. The principal investigator question is: what are the obstacles to participation and learning, and how can they be assessed? The phenomenon occurs relative to the world today because too many marginalized communities across the globe do not have access to this form of edu-cation; socioeconomic access can be limited. Assessing its relevance supports future policy implications and assessments because it increases awareness of communities not easily accessible and struggles with diversi-ty and uncertain patterned systems. Despite …

Deciphering Purchase Decisions In Neuromarketing: A Systematic Review Of The Last Decade Using Neutrosophic Z Numbers, Eluard Alexander Mendoza Zenozain

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The contribution of this article is to a basic neuromarketing question: awareness of how / why we buy in an overstimulating external environment. More specifically, the question is how ambiguous perceptions and unclear responses influence buying behavior; something the traditional systems sought have not extensively explored. The contribution is made through a decade's systematic review of the literature and subsequent application of neutrosophic Z numbers to quasi-experimental findings. The literature es compiled through the neutrosophic Z system of assessment to reveal trends and tendencies reflecting certain and uncertain findings of consumer response to marketing persuasion. This matters because relative to …

Geothermal Energy And The Possibility Of Narrative Unity In Environmental And Energy Law, Jarrod Ingles

Pace Environmental Law Review

As the United States seeks to address concerns about climate change and energy affordability through the deployment of renewable energy and natural gas, the tensions between energy law and environmental law have come into sharper relief. These two related fields are converging as never before because solutions to rising energy costs and the “wicked problem” of climate change often pit the impulses of energy and environmental agencies against one another. Applying a narrative theory approach, I contend that energy law and environmental law will continue to be in tension because they are grounded in different narratives, which in turn communicate …

Current Situation Of The Use Of Neutrosophy To Improve Medical Decision Making And Preventive Healthcare In Ecuador, Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Lorenzo Cevallos-Torres, Leonel Vasquez-Cevallos, Zulemma Bazurto-Blacio, Diana Minda-Gilces, Víctor Gómez-Rodríguez, Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz, Pedro García-Arias

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study systematically examines the applications of neutrosophic logic in Ecuadorian medicine, focusing on its role in improving medical decision making and preventive healthcare. By conducting a structured literature review selected articles, the research highlights how neutrosophic methods—such as Single-Valued Neutrosophic Sets (SVNS) and Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps (NCMs)—address uncertainty, indeterminacy, and contradictions inherent in clinical and public health data. Key contributions include improved diagnostic accuracy in maternal health, risk assessment for chronic diseases, and ethical decision making in telemedicine, demonstrating neutrosophic logic’s superiority over traditional binary approaches. The findings advocate for a broader implementation of neutrosophic frameworks in Ecuador’s healthcare …

Identification Of Aspects And Barriers To Implementing Branding Strategies In Female Entrepreneurship In The City Of Guayaquil Based On Plithogenic Neutrosophic Vague Statistics, María Fernanda Béjar-Feijoo, Nancy Ricardo-Domínguez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Branding is one of the marketing strategies that a business must follow to contribute to its prosperity. It is not just about giving a name with a logo; it is about spreading a seal of identity that makes customers identify with the company's products. If creating a successful branding strategy in the market is difficult for any entrepreneur, this is even more difficult for women entrepreneurs. As is known in business, in the labor market, and in everyday life, women face more significant challenges than men. Added to this is the fact that Ecuador is a developing country where there …

A Neutrosophic Approach To Evaluating Self-Perceived Professional Competency In Dentistry Students And Graduates, Frederick Zevallos- Velasquez, Yessika Madelaine Abarca Arias, Juvita Dina Soto Hilario, Jairo Rafael Vidaurre Urrelo, Alejandro Chávez Paredes, Katia Medina-Calderon

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This article addresses a key issue in dental education: how recent graduates and final-year students at the Faculty of Dentistry of the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) perceive their readiness for professional practice. The study explores these self-assessments amid uncertainty, especially due to disruptions in clinical training during health restrictions. Traditional methods often overlook the ambiguity present in human perceptions during crises. To fill this gap, the study applies neutrosophic Z numbers, a method that captures degrees of certainty, indeterminacy, and contradiction in responses. Five competency dimensions were evaluated, revealing overall confidence in professional preparation but significant uncertainty in …

Intercultural Dialogue In The Meeting On Neutrosophy And Latin American Worldviews: A Perspective From The Náhuat Indigenous Chair Of The Technological University Of El Salvador, Morena Guadalupe Magaña

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This article presents a reflective analysis of the intercultural forum held during the Meeting on Neutrosophy and Latin American Worldviews, focusing on the contribution of the Náhuat Indigenous Chair at the Technological University of El Salvador. Drawing on philosophical and decolonial frameworks, it explores how the revitalization of the Náhuat language serves as both an act of cultural resistance and an epistemological statement. The Chair's initiatives—including teacher training, language certification, and community-based educational projects—are examined as concrete expressions of intercultural commitment. These efforts are contextualized within a broader critique of historical erasure, media manipulation, and social forgetting that have affected …

Thinking About Complexity In Latin America: Contributions Of Neutrosophy In Dialogue With Edgar Morin, Noel Batista-Hernández, Maikel Yelandi Leyva-Vázquez, Alenna Rosa Batista-Barallobre

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Smarandache’s neutrosophic logic—and its broader philosophical umbrella of MultiAlism, which insists that any assertion must be considered together with its neutral and anti-assertive counterparts—offers powerful methodological tools to operationalize Edgar Morin’s complexity thinking. While Morin contributes the principles of dialogic, recursiveness and the hologrammatic approach, his continental framework can be difficult to apply empirically. Neutrosophy and MultiAlism formalize contradiction, uncertainty and multidimensionality, thereby bridging theory and practice. In Latin America, where complexity thinking is widely adopted to address realities marked by inequality and instability, this integration enables rigorous modelling of non-linear phenomena. Applications such as Neutrosophic QCA (NsQCA), Neutrosophic Cognitive …

Integrating Smed And Industry 4.0 To Optimize Processes With Plithogenic N-Superhypergraphs, Julio Cesar Méndez Bravo, Claudia Jeaneth Bolanos Piedrahita, Manuel Alberto Méndez Bravo, Luis Manuel Pilacuan-Bonete

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This article addresses the challenge of inefficient changeover processes in the Ecuadorian electronics industry by integrating the SMED methodology with selected Industry 4.0 technologies. Employing plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs and log-linear models, the research demonstrates that this integration significantly reduces changeover times, achieving up to a 68% decrease in complex lines. Key findings indicate synergistic effects between SMED and technologies like IoT and data analytics, improving standardization and adjustments, while augmented reality enhances post-changeover quality. The study contributes theoretically by applying a novel mathematical modeling approach to complex industrial systems and offers a practical, scalable solution for modernization in Ecuador and other …

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 …

A Hybrid Neutrosophic And Machine Learning Model For Assessing Environmental Literacy In Biodiversity Conservation., Pablo Santiago López Freire, Jocelyn Estefanía Morocho Hidalgo, Leslye Pamela Calderón, Andy Stiwer Jhostin Quiroz

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study proposes the hybrid NEAML-BIOPASTAZA (Neutrosophic and Explainable Artificial Learning) mod-el for Biodiversity and Legal-Ecological Assessment in Pastaza, which integrates multivariate statistical analysis, neutrosophic logic, and supervised machine learning to assess the relationship between environmental literacy and the effectiveness of the legal framework for biodiversity conservation in the Pastaza canton. Using a data-base of 350 observations, exploratory factor analysis was applied to validate the latent structure of the "envi-ronmental literacy" construct, considering variables such as legal knowledge, biodiversity perception, commu-nity participation, and media exposure. To manage the uncertainty inherent in social responses, a neutrosophic model was implemented, capturing the …

A Versatile Platform For Designing And Fabricating Multi-Material Perfusable 3d Microvasculatures, Nathaniel Harris, Charles Miller, Min Zou

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Perfusable microvasculature is critical for advancing in vitro tissue models, particularly for neural applications where limited diffusion impairs organoid growth and fails to replicate neurovascular function. This study presents a versatile fabrication platform that integrates mesh-driven design, two-photon lithography (TPL), and modular interfacing to create multi-material, perfusable 3D microvasculatures. Various 2D and 3D capillary paths were test-printed using both polygonal and lattice support strategies. A double-layered capillary scaffold based on the Hilbert curve was used for comparative materials testing. Methods for printing rigid (OrmoComp), moderately stiff hydrogel (polyethylene glycol diacrylate, PEGDA 700), and soft elastomeric (photocurable polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS) materials were …

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 …

Modelling Complex Psychological And Behavioral Dynamics: Analyzing Perception And Psychological Ownership In Gen Z'S Re-Subscription Intentions Towards Ott Platforms, David Joseph, Blesson James, Tanya Sharma

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

This study explores the complex dynamics between perception, psychological ownership, and re-subscription intentions among Gen Z users of OTT platforms, specifically examining how perceived benefits and perceived drawbacks shape user behavior and investigating the moderating role of psychological ownership in this context. The research focuses on a sample of Gen Z users from India who actively engage with OTT platforms, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire comprising three sections; a structural equation modeling (SEM) technique was applied to analyze the data obtained from 304 valid responses. The analysis reveals that perceived benefits significantly enhance Gen Z's re-subscription intentions, …

Rainbow Bop: Integrating A Multidisciplinary Industry Project Within Tertiary Music Education, Sean Foran, Patrick Carroll

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

Australian tertiary music programs often incorporate elements of songwriting, production, music industry studies, cultural awareness, entrepreneurship, and creative practice. These programs aim to prepare students for "portfolio careers" that blend diverse aspects of music, including performance, recording, teaching, community work, and digital presence. In alignment with this approach, SAE University College emphasizes innovative, real-world learning, fostering an environment where students experience hands-on, feedback-oriented projects that reflect current industry trends and challenges.

This research showcases an innovative approach to music education through the “Rainbow Bop” YouTube series for children, where SAE Music students are engaged in a multidisciplinary industry project as …

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 …

(Ka)Pikas Ang Tanan: Pagpangita Sang Bisayanong Identidad Sa Eksibit Nga Pikas Sa Usa Ka Dagat, John E. Barrios

Katipunan

Sinusuliranin ni Barrios sa artikulo ang dalumat ng komunidad na nagbubuklod sa iba’t ibang isla sa Bisayas. Pinag-aaralan niya kung paanong inilalarawan sa Pula ang Sidlangan (2023) ni PG Zoluaga ang heograpikal at politikal na mapa ng “Silangan,” na pantawag din sa kabuoan ng arkipelago ng Pilipinas. Bagamat ipinapakita ni Zoluaga dito ang hidwaan ng Kanluran at Silangan, nagpapakita pa rin siya ng pag-asa at paglaya sa loob ng pinta. Inihahambing din ni Barrios ang mga gawa ni Zoluaga sa mga likhang-sining nina Raymund Fernandez at Javy Villacin sa loob ng eksibit na Pikas sa Usa ka Dagat, upang pagaralan …

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 …

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 …

Wait, We May Need That: Saving Thousands Of Born-Digital Documents From Imminent Deletion, Kyle Johnson, Ashley Sergiadis

2025 Digital Commons Southeastern User Group

At East Tennessee State University (ETSU), a common misconception existed that storing university documents (e.g., minutes, reports, newsletters) on the website was equivalent to archiving them. This perception began to shift after ETSU’s Office of University Marketing and Communications (UMC) announced in December 2023 that documents dated five years or older would be deleted from the university’s website starting July 2024. Around the same time, the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) had its final rule on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in April 2024 mentioning requirements for accessibility on web content. Recognizing that many of these …

The Etymology Of The Beetle Name Lucanus Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae), H. D. Cameron

The Great Lakes Entomologist

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The handsome European stage beetle Llrcunus cervus Linnaeus is so magnificent in its outlines as to have won the attention of no less a master of drawing than Albrecht Diirer. The spectacular antler-like porrect mandibles of the male assure this creature an important place in any picture book of remarkable insects, and have awakened the linguistic imagination for metaphor. In many of the European languages it is called the flying stag or stag beetle: French cerf vulante. German Hirschkafer, Italian cervo vulante, Dutch uliegende hert, Renaissance Latin scurabelaphus (from Latin scarrcbaeus and Greek elaphus "stag").? This designation can be …

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Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

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I Remember: Stories In Our Time We Don't Have Time To Tell. Thoughts That Go Too Fast. And Then We Die, Kajsa Isakson

Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

As an AuDHDer and a writer, I approach storytelling from a neurodivergent perspective. My novella is titled I Remember: Stories From Our Time We Don’t Have Time to Tell. Thoughts That Go Too Fast. And Then We Die.

I Remember: Stories From Our Time We Don’t Have Time to Tell. Thoughts That Go Too Fast. And Then We Die. captures fleeting moments of being: of falling, the solitude of a crowded station, the vastness of the forest, the ocean, and the words by as Zora Neale Hurston and Claudia Rankine.The inevitability of death and the intensity of life.