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A Neutrosophic Framework For Artificial Immune Systems, Antonios Paraskevas, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Artificial immune systems (AIS) draw inspiration from the mechanisms of the natural immune system. They extract ideas from the functioning of the natural immune system in order to use them to build computer models to solve real-world problems. While traditional AIS models mimic the biological immune system’s capacity to distinguish between self and non-self entities, they often face challenges in environments where data may be incomplete or ambiguous. In this paper we introduce neutrosophic AIS that includes degrees of truthiness, falsehood and indeterminacy to better address ambiguity within pattern recognition tasks. Within this neutrosophic framework we discuss and redefine main …

Analysis Of Genetic Components Of Late Blight Resistance (Phytophthora Infestans) In Potatoes (Solanum Phureja) From Cutuglahua, Pichincha, Using Neutrosophic Superhypersoft Sets, Pablo Andrés Jaramillo Arias, Carlos Javier Torres Miño, Jorge Israel Rivadeneira Cepeda, Hugo Xavier Cuesta Subia

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) resistance in Solanum phureja has influenced potato genetic improvement due to the high incidence of this disease. This study analyzed key resistance attributes, such as lesion growth rate, lesion size, latency period, and sporulation intensity, through field and laboratory tests. To integrate these attributes and optimize the selection of resistant genotypes, Neutrosophic SuperHyperSoft Sets modeling was used. Among the results, genotypes such as Chaucha Amarilla (with high general combining ability) and progenies such as 11 (Ch. Negra x Ch. Amarilla), 1 (Ch. Negra x Ch. Negra), and 9 (Ch. Negra x Yema de Hue-vo) were identified, …

Effects Of Cultivars And Fungicides On Foliar Fungal Diseases And Fusarium Head Blight In Winter Wheat, Mahnoor Asif

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

Foliar fungal diseases and Fusarium head blight (FHB) are among the major causes of significant yield losses in wheat production, particularly in Nebraska. Resistant cultivars and fungicide applications are common management strategies, but the overuse of fungicides has raised concerns about resistance in Fusarium graminearum populations in Nebraska. This study evaluated the effects of cultivar resistance, fungicide timing and their economic benefits. It also assessed the sensitivity of Nebraska isolates of F. graminearum and F. boothii to a triazole fungicide. In 2022 and 2024, 14 fungicide treatments and a control were arranged in a split-plot experimental design with …

Development Of Crop2cloud: An Iot-Integrated Platform For Automated Irrigation Scheduling Using Multi-Source Stress Indices, Bryan Nsoh

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Efficient water management in agriculture is critical, as irrigation accounts for 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. While precision agriculture technologies offer potential solutions, integrating diverse data streams for real-time irrigation scheduling remains challenging, particularly in combining plant and soil-based stress indicators. This research addresses these challenges through three interconnected studies.

A systematic review first examined the current state and future potential of IoT-based automated irrigation management systems, analyzing how these technologies can enhance agricultural water use efficiency and crop productivity. The review identified critical gaps in data integration and real-time processing while highlighting opportunities for combining multiple stress indices for …

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Among Latinos In Northwest Louisiana, Deborah G. Smith, Carolina O. Ochoa, Jillian L. Sandoz, Jennifer A. Deleon, Jason C. Hoosier, Corey D. Smith, Raimunda H.M. Macena

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Forest Succession On Ram's Head Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium Arietinum) Populations In The Grand Sable Dunes, Mi, Katelyn J. Dewitt

All NMU Master's Theses

Ram’s head lady slipper (Cypripedium arietinum) is rare across its range, but the Grand Sable Dunes (GSD) on the southern shore of Lake Superior harbors the largest known population in North America. It thrives in jack pine (Pinus banksiana) islands throughout the dunes. In this study, I updated the population status of ram’s head lady’s slipper at GSD and tracked changes in its distribution and reproductive health after a 14- year period since Bozic (2015) first surveyed GSD. I counted orchids, flowers, and fruit set in 741 1-m radius plots using stratified random sampling across 44 islands. I also resurveyed …

What Drives Gut Microbial Diversity And Community Structure Among Closely-Related Host Species?, Rylee Jensen

All NMU Master's Theses

The gut microbiome (GMB) of mammals hosts an important community of microbes that perform countless micro-ecosystem services for the host and are influenced by numerous factors including host physiology, environment, and phylogeny. Phylogeny may have a unique effect on GMB diversity and community structure (i.e., a GMB profile) via phylosymbiosis, a theory in which the evolution of hosts matches the evolution of their associated microbiota. Elucidating phylosymbiosis in mammals is difficult because multiple intrinsic and extrinsic factors collectively drive individual GMB variation. Thus, there is a need to simultaneously analyze the role of physiology, environment, and phylogeny on shaping host …

The Use Of Peracetic Acid And The Advanced Oxidation Process In Water Purification., Spencer Shipman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Next Round Brewing project was a project that sought to use treated wastewater to make potable drinking water using peracetic acid (PAA) and the advanced oxidation process and break the stigma around reclaimed water. In experiments, PAA was an efficient biocide which reduced the level of pathogens to within EPA standards. When PAA was coupled with the advanced oxidation process all organic matter was also reduced to within acceptable levels, and no biocide was left over in the final product, meaning PAA properly dissociated into harmless byproducts. A series of experiments are presented that vary concentrations of PAA, effluent …

Biocargos: Capture And Release Gels For Room Temperature Cell Storage., Justin Jacobson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Currently, cryovials on dry ice or liquid nitrogen vapor transportation vessels are primary ways utilized to transport mammalian cells from one location to another. Due to the safety concerns of dry ice and liquid nitrogen, associated costly shipping charges, and limitations of proper packaging and labeling of materials, these conventional shipping techniques are unacceptable. It is urgent to develop a safe and environmentally friendly protocol to preserve and ship the biological samples from one place to another. In this research, a method was developed for an ecofriendly and safe protocol to preserve cancer cells. The cell viability of cell line …

The Effect Of Nerolidol On The Renal Dysfunction Following Bilateral Ureteral Obstruction In The Rat, Harun Rashed Toumi

Theses

This thesis addressed nerolidol’s potential therapeutic and protective effects on bilateral ureteral obstruction-induced uropathy in rats. Obstructive uropathy stands as a notable contributor to acute kidney injury (AKI), accounting for 5-10% of all AKI cases worldwide, with a particularly high prevalence among the elderly, constituting 22% of AKI cases in this age group. Urinary tract obstruction, often attributed to factors such as kidney stones, urinary tract deformities and benign/malignant growths such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in older men can lead to detrimental outcomes if left untreated, potentially progressing to kidney failure and even mortality. The severity of the kidney …

Determining The Impact Of Lethal Temperature And Relative Humidity When Combined With Various Insecticide Classes Against A Bed Bug (Cimex Lectularius) Population., Bandana Shrestha

LSU Master's Theses

Common bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are obligatory blood-feeding pests that have adapted well to survive in challenging environmental conditions. Known for their high tolerance to dehydration, low water loss, and high critical thermal maximum, they have become difficult to manage. Environmental factors, particularly temperature and humidity, play a significant role in their survival. However, with growing resistance to insecticides, integrated pest management (IPM) strategies are now essential for effective bed bug control. A key strategy in IPM involves combining insecticides with heat treatments. This method aims to overcome the limitations of heat treatment alone, as bed bugs may …

Trustworthiness Criteria For Meta-Analyses Of Randomized Controlled Studies: Obgyn Journal Guidelines., Vincenzo Berghella

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Rabbit Control: Warren And Harbourage Destruction, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

If correctly and appropriately undertaken, the destruction of rabbit warrens, or modification of the habitat so it becomes less favourable to rabbits, can be an important and effective part of reducing the impacts of rabbits.

Destruction of warrens can improve the overall effectiveness of rabbit control programs, even though many rabbits live and shelter above-ground under bushes, and in scrub). If undertaken properly, the ripping of rabbit warrens can often provide a relatively permanent and long-term benefit. Similarly, removing or modifying other forms of rabbit-harbourage (for example, removing rock piles) can help, particularly in semi-urban areas or on smallholdings.

Rabbit Control In Urban And Semi-Urban Areas, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

This factsheet provides information on control options for rabbits in urban and semi-urban areas in Western Australia (WA).

Rabbits cause considerable losses to agricultural and horticultural industries. They can cause serious environmental problems, such as soil erosion and degradation of native vegetation. Rabbits also compete with native fauna for food and habitat.

Rabbits may be a problem or a nuisance in urban environments where they can damage lawns and gardens, buildings, garages, and sheds. Rabbits can also damage golf courses, sports grounds, and parkland reserves.

The options for control of rabbits in urban areas are more limited than in rural …

Water Lettuce And Its Control, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is a declared pest in Western Australia (WA). This factsheet describes the nature of the plant with links to requirements landowners/occupiers must adhere to and pest control methods.

Unveiling The Paradox: How Abusive Supervision Can Stimulate Employee Creativity, Tahmineh Borhani, Sina Eslamdoust, Zahra Yamin, Minoo Karandish

Business Analytics Faculty Publications

In today's dynamic organizational landscape, understanding the interplay between leadership behavior and employee creativity is essential for fostering innovation and maintaining competitive advantages. While extensive research has examined various leadership styles and their impact on employee performance, there is a notable gap regarding the effects of abusive supervision on employee creativity and perceived competence. Drawing on the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, this paper investigates how abusive supervision influences employee creativity and perceived competence. We propose a framework that integrates the negative impact of fear of abusive supervisors as a key factor influencing creativity and employees' perceived competence. By examining …

World Delirium Wareness And Quality Survey In 2023- A Worldwide Point Prevalence Study, Heidi Lindroth, Keibun Liu, Laura Szalacha, Giuseppe Bellelli, Mark Von Den Boogaard, Gideon Caplan, Chi Ryang Chung, Muhammed Elhadi, Mohan Gurjar, Gabriel Heras-La-Calle, Magdalena Hoffman, Marie-Madlen Jeitziner, Karla Krewulak, Tanja Mailhot, Alessandro Morandi, Ricardo Kenji Nawa, Esther S. Oh, Marie Oxenboell Collet, Rebecca Von Haken, Peter Nydahl, For The Wdad Study Team

Publications

Background

Delirium, an acute brain dysfunction, is proposed to be highly prevalent in clinical care and shown to significantly increase the risk of mortality and dementia.

Objectives

To report on the global prevalence of clinically documented delirium and delirium-related clinical practices in wards caring for paediatric and adult patients in healthcare facilities.

Design

A prospective, cross-sectional, 39-question survey completed on World Delirium Awareness Day, 15 March 2023.

Participants

Clinicians or researchers with access to clinical data.

Main Outcome and Measure

The primary outcome was the prevalence of clinically documented delirium at 8:00 a.m. (4 h) and 8:00 p.m. (±4 h). …

In Times Of Need The Land Always Provides, And Being Queer Don’T Hurt, Alsie Parks, Lindsey Lunsford

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

In uncertain times, Black and Brown folks look to each other for mutual aid because they cannot rely on societal structures and governments to support their communities. The necessity of self-reliance is especially true for those located in rural areas. This paper engages the theme of queerness as a lens to explore Black survival strategies used regarding the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper further explores the narrative of Alsie Parks, a Black Southern agrarian native, and her non-nuclear family as they embraced non-traditional ways of being, land-based practices, and the importance of crafting kinship to find both nourishment …

Rabbit Fencing To Protect Crops And Pastures, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

This factsheet outlines the use of fencing to protect crops and pasture from rabbits.

Rabbits cause an estimated loss of $217 million each year to Australian agricultural production and cause significant environmental damage. In Western Australia (WA), areas of native vegetation, particularly on sandy ridges that would otherwise be subject to wind erosion, have been retained on farms. Bush remnants are a major refuge habitat for rabbits, which can cause considerable damage to nearby pastures and crops. A measure of rabbit control can be achieved by poisoning around bush remnants in late summer or autumn, prior to seeding. To be …

Gorse And Its Control, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

Gorse (Ulex europaeus) is a declared pest in Western Australia (WA). This factsheet describes the nature of the plant with links to requirements that landowners/occupiers must adhere to, pest control methods and how to search, detect and report it.

Gorse is a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) present in Australian states and the Australian Capital Territory; it is not present in the Northern Territory. Gorse is a declared pest plant in WA.

Bola Family Genes Are The Drivers And Potential Biomarkers Of Survival In Kidney Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma Patients, Mohammed Alissa, Abdullah Alghamdi, Suad A. Alghamdi, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Meshari A. Alsuwat, Mamdouh Allahyani, Ali G. Alkhathami

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To analyze the diagnostic and prognostic potential of the BOLA gene family in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC). Methods: This study is an observational study. The whole study was carried out at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia from January to November 2023. As it involves in silico and in vitro methods, ethical consent was not required. Various in silico and molecular experimental techniques were employed in this study. Results: Significant up-regulation and hypomethylation of BOLA1, BOLA2, and BOLA3 were observed across 12 KIRC cell lines. Retrospective analysis of the cancer genome atlas program (TCGA)-KIRC cohorts …

The Anchor: November 2024, Issue Two, Hope College

The Anchor: 2024

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

Promoting Workforce Diversity Through An Educational Project Focused On Climate-Smart Urban Forestry: A Conceptual Framework, Sophan Chhin, Gregory Dahle

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

There is limited ethnic and gender diversity of students in natural resources and forestry disciplines in the United States which can constrain the ability to develop a diverse workforce. The disconnect of students in urban areas from nature-based experiences is referred to as “nature-deficit disorder” which is likely contributing to the low enrollment in forestry. This paper provides the conceptual framework to promote the education of a graduate student, undergraduate students, and high school students in climate-smart forestry practices in urban forests. In addition to the students, the project team also includes two forestry faculty members, with one faculty member …

Seals And Society: Considerations For Urban Waterway Navigation By Harbor Seals (Phoca Vitulina) And Gray Seals (Halichoerus Grypus) In New York City, Kristy L. Biolsi, Kevin L. Woo, Bjoern Kils

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

As marine mammals navigate their environment, they may likely encounter areas that are both sparsely and heavily populated with human activity. For the latter, marine mammals are increasingly entering urban populated areas where the marine landscape has been significantly transformed both physically and ecologically. At select locations in New York City (NYC), Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) frequent the NYC waterways during the winter months. Due to the public interest in these species, and the growing human population with its consequent development of shared habitats, it is critical that we understand the …

Editor's Review Of "Muddy Thinking... An Immersive Account Of Urban Reclamation", Mallika Sardeshpande

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

No abstract provided.

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Of Nanocomposite Coatings On Ti-6al-7nb Alloy For Biomedical Applications, Qabas Khalid Naji, Jassim Mohammed Salman, Nawal Mohammed Dawood

Baghdad Science Journal

The current study aims to useTi-6Al-7Nb alloy instead of Ti-6Al-4V alloy in medical applications. Due to the poor hardness and wear that cause loose of the implant. The surface of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy has been coated with titanium and zirconia/titanium oxide nanocomposite coating by Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process. The results of the tests showed the possibility of deposition of ceramics coatings on the surface of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy by using different times. The ceramics layer of titanium oxide (TiO2) is formed during coating porous, homogenous distribution, and low corrosion rate and wettability. A composite nano ceramic layer was obtained from nano …

A Comparison Between Backpropagation Neural Network And Seven Moments For More Accurate Fingerprint Video Frames Recognition, Ekhlas Falih Naser, Enas Tariq Khudair, Eman Shakir Mahmood, Abeer Tariq Maolood

Baghdad Science Journal

In this modern age of electronic interactions, more secure methods are required to protect vital information. Passwords are indeed a prominent and secure method, but they are subject to being forgotten, especially if they are long and complex. A more efficient way is the use of human fingerprints, which are unique to each person. No two people would have the same fingerprint even if they were a twin, which makes it a very secure method that cannot be duplicated or forgotten. This research aims to compare seven moments and backpropagation for more accurate fingerprint recognition within video frames. The first …

Synthesis, Characterization, Biological Activity, And Molecular Docking Study Of Some New Sulfamethoxazole Derivatives., Athra G. Sager, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Rusul Abdulridah Issa

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, new Sulfamethoxazole derivatives were studied in order to improve the treatment efficiency of this medicinal compound. Six compounds of Schiff bases were prepared via an intermediate reaction of Mannich bases. Two derivatives of thiadiazine heterocyclic compound were prepared as well. Characterization and the stereo conformations of the synthesized compounds were determined using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and FT-IR techniques, in addition to elemental analysis and melting point measurements. The biological activity of the produced compounds against five types of bacteria including (Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia Salmonella, and Proteus) was investigated. The obtained results showed that biological activities …

Density Functional Theory Study On Chemical Reactivity Of Aspirin: Substituent Effect, Halah T. Mohammed, Ahmed M. Kamil, Abbas A-Ali Drea, Hayder M. Abduljalil, Waleed K. Alkhafaje

Baghdad Science Journal

There is strong evidence that thrombotic and inflammatory mechanisms play a role in COVID-19 severity. COVID-19 morality may be reduced by common drugs that block these pathways, such as Aspirin. New Aspirin derivatives were suggested by functionalizing the benzene ring with acetate, amine, amide, and ribose at 2, 3, 4, and 5 positions. Through density functional theory (DFT) B3LYP / (6–31G), their energetic characteristics and chemical reactivity were estimated. The band gap of Aspirin is 0.199 eV, while 3-acetate Aspirin, 3-amine Aspirin, 4-amide Aspirin, and 5-ribose Aspirin have the least band gap equal to 0.187, 0.144, 0.177, and 0.162 eV, …

Evaluation Of Well Water Quality For Domestic Utilization In Fayda District, Southern Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region- Iraq, Musher R. Ahmed, Rami N. Saleem, Marwa M. Rashed

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was conducted for the purpose of measuring the quality of water in the wells of the Fayda District by measuring the water quality index, On the basis of chemical and physical standards that were measured using modern devices, techniques and classical methods. 168 samples were collected and analyzed based on several parameters involving, Water temperature, pH, Electrical Conductivity(EC), Total dissolved solid, Turbidity, Alkalinity, NO3-2, Cl−, Ca+2 Mg+2 SO4-2, Dissolved Oxygen(DO) and Total hardness(TH). The data showed variation of the investigated parameters in samples as follows: 18.417 to 22.567 °C and 7.65 to 8.39 for water pH, 5.685 to …