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Economic Contribution Of Kentucky Airports, P. Gayle Marks, Bethany Paris, Bryan Gibson

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Airports generate economic impacts that are felt well beyond their physical boundaries by supporting commerce, tourism, and the provision of essential services. To understand the economic contributions of airports throughout Kentucky, researchers collected data from general aviation (GA) airports and commercial service (CS) airports across the state on operational statistics, levels of employment, and usage patterns in calendar year 2022. IMPLAN^® econometric models were developed to estimate the economic contributions of the state’s airports. These models show that in 2022 Kentucky’s airports contributed $23.7 billion in total economic output, which equals 9.1 percent of its gross domestic product ($261.5 …

Developing Policies For Digital Twin Data Quality And Security Controls, Ahmad Abdelbaset Hassan

Theses

This thesis is concerned with the data quality and security of the digital twin and how it is going to impact its adoption, trustworthiness, and potential for real-world applications. By addressing the potential vulnerabilities and ensuring the integrity of data, this research aims to contribute to the development of robust and trustworthy digital twin policies that to complement the existing international standards across different domains. Moreover, it underscores the important need to establish robust policies to ensure the successful and secure deployment of digital twins across industries. Previous research, while valuable, may not have fully addressed the critical interplay between …

Advancing Crispr-Based Solutions For Covid-19 Diagnosis And Therapeutics, Roaa Hadi, Abhishek Poddar, Shivakuma Sonnaila, Venkata Suryanarayana Murthy Bhavaraju, Shilpi Agrawal

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a variety of diagnostic approaches, including RT-qPCR, RAPID, and LFA, have been adopted, with RT-qPCR emerging as the gold standard. However, a significant challenge in COVID-19 diagnostics is the wide range of symptoms presented by patients, necessitating early and accurate diagnosis for effective management. Although RT-qPCR is a precise molecular technique, it is not immune to false-negative results. In contrast, CRISPR-based detection methods for SARS-CoV-2 offer several advantages: they are cost-effective, time-efficient, highly sensitive, and specific, and they do not require sophisticated instruments. These methods also show promise for scalability, enabling diagnostic tests. …

Analysis, Design, And Experimental Validation Of The Thermal Subsystem Of Alainsat-1 Cubesat, Ameereh Seyedzadeh

Theses

This thesis investigates the thermal management techniques of AlAinSat-1 during extremely harsh space conditions. It presents a comprehensive analysis of its thermal behavior using numerical techniques and validates the CubeSat's survivability in space via experimental testing. AlAinSat-1 is a nanocube-shaped satellite carrying Earth observation payloads, including RITA (Remote sensing and Interference detector with radiome-Try and vegetation Analysis) and Locana. Understanding how the CubeSat behaves in harsh space conditions and maintains thermal stability during its mission is critical to its success. The main aim of this study is to employ finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to simulate the thermal behavior of …

Design And Implementation Of Attitude Control System For Gnssas 6u Cubesat, Anoud Nasser Alkatheeri

Theses

This thesis presents the design and simulation of the Attitude Control System (ACS) for the GNSSaS 6U CubeSat, developed by the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at UAE University. The CubeSat's mission is to enhance GNSS signal accuracy, which requires precise attitude control to achieve this objective. The ACS utilizes magnetorquers and reaction wheels for actuation. The primary objective of this thesis is to design an ACS that fulfills the mission’s performance requirements, including maintaining pointing accuracy in both fine and medium pointing modes. To achieve this, a comprehensive disturbance analysis was conducted, leading to the selection of …

Optimizing Uncertainty Estimation On Scientific Visualizations Using Learning Models, Clara Almeida, David Guerrero-Pantoja, Erik Pautsch, Silvio Rizzi, George Thiruvathukal, Maria Pantoja

Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Scientific visualizations (SciVis) translate numerical and spatial data as images, enabling scientists to better understand the phenomena described by the data and gain insights that may be overlooked by statistical methods alone. In recent years, machine learning, particularly Deep Learning (DL), has driven significant advancements in SciVis. By combining classical numerical techniques with DL methods, we can create models that potentially achieve the accuracies needed for real-world industrial applications and simulations. However, DL models often exhibit undue confidence, particularly when faced with inputs that differ significantly from the data they were trained on, known as out-of-distribution (OOD) inputs. This can …

Study Of The Efficacy Of Neural Mobilizations To Improve Sensory And Functional Responses Of Lower Extremities In Older Adults With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Using Plithogenic N-Superhypergraphs, Lisbeth J. Reales-Chacón, María E. Lucena De Ustáriz, Francisco J. Ustáriz-Fajardo, Andrea C. Peñafiel Luna, Gabriela J. Bonilla-Ayala, Pablo Djabayan-Djibeyan, José L. Erazo-Parra, Mónica A. Valdiviezo-Maygua

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is an aggravation of diabetes mellitus, which consists of ulcers and loss of sensitivity in the lower limbs. In its most severe stage, the person's limb may be amputated, which causes disability. This is a disease with multiple causes and whose treatment requires several so-lutions, including drug treatment, physiotherapy, and re-education of the person to change to a healthy lifestyle, if necessary, where the need for adequate nutritional habits appears. It is due to such complexity that we selected the Plithogenic n- SuperHyperGraph as a tool to represent the collected data, which were processed with the …

Antibacterial And Antifungal Properties Of Hedyosmum Cuatrecazanum Occhioni Essential Oil: A Promising Natural Alternative Studied Using Neutrosophic Superhypersoft Sets, María Eugenia Lucena De Ustáriz, Francisco Javier Ustáriz-Fajardo, Adriana Monserrath Monge Moreno, Adriana Isabel Rodríguez Basantes, Lisbeth Josefina Reales Chacón, Rosa Elisa Cruz Tenempaguay, Verónica Paulina Cáceres Manzano, Nathaly Kassandra Moscoso Moreno

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health issue that, exacerbated by inappropriate antibiotic use, leads to reduced bactericidal effects, multidrug resistance, increased medical costs, prolonged hospital stays, and higher mortality rates. This study evaluates the antibacterial and antifungal activity of the es-sential oil of Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum Occhioni against various clinically relevant bacterial and fungal strains. The essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation, yielding a 0.26% extract. Its components were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results demonstrate that the essential oil exhibits significant antibacterial activity, comparable to commercial antibiotics. Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum oil showed the highest antibacterial …

Analysis Of The Evolution Of Social Competence In Students Through Research Methods Based On Neutrosophic Sets, Huberto Tito Hinostroza Robles, María Teresa Cabanillas López, Fidel Denis Huasco Espinoza

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present study investigates the evolution of social competence in students through research methods based on set theory and the application of neutrosophic sets. The central question lies in how to accurately assess the development of social skills in educational contexts, given that traditional tools do not always capture the complexity of students' interactions and perceptions. The importance of this topic lies in the need for evaluation methods that faithfully reflect the growth in social competencies, vital for the comprehensive development of students in increasingly diverse and demanding educational environments. Despite the abundance of studies on social competencies, there is …

Gender Gap In Sme Ownership: An Analysis Of Female Entrepreneurship In Santa Elena Canton, Ecuador, Using Treesoft Sets, Lorena Gisella Reyes Tomala, Lilia Esther Valencia Cruzaty, Arturo Gustavo Benavides Rodríguez, Jacqueline Del Rocío Bacilio Bejeguen

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The paper we present here is an approach to the problem of gender inequality in the artisanal production association called ASOPROMAHER, located in Santa Elena Canton, Ecuador. It is a pretext to address the issue and extrapolate it to the current situation of the entire country. Without a doubt, gender inequality persists in Ecuador today, including an important sphere of economic development in the country such as entrepreneurship in SMEs. There are multiple issues to address in this situation, ranging from psycho-logical, economic, social, cultural, and political issues. Each of these spheres is related to each other in a complex …

Impact Of Irrigation Water Technification On Seven Directories Of The San Juan-Patoa River Using Plithogenic N-Superhypergraphs Based On Environmental Indicators In The Canton Of Pujilí, 2021, Yenson Vinicio Mogro Cepeda, Marco Antonio Riofrío Guevara, Emerson Javier Jácome Mogro, Rachele Piovanelli Tizano

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study analyzed interactions among economic, environmental, and sociocultural factors in agricul-tural irrigation systems to evaluate and promote integral sustainability, using the application of plitho-genic n-SuperHyperGraphs. Significant interactions between vertex attributes were identified during the study's development. Results highlighted that optimizing economic profitability, implementing ecologi-cal pest management, and fostering social cohesion are essential for improving system sustainability. It is concluded that an interdisciplinary approach is critical for achieving comprehensive agricultural sus-tainability, proposing an evaluative model adaptable to local settings to strengthen sector resilience. Ad-ditionally, the application of plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs provides a useful tool across various study areas for management and …

Analysis Of The Impact Of Soft Skills On Organizational Competitiveness In Cotopaxi Through Modeling Of The Plithogenic Iadov, Evelyn Alexandra Tovar Molina, Angelita Elizabeth Romero Poveda, Bryan Marcelo Barragán Pazmiño, Kelly Nicole Punina Salazar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Training plays an important role in the development of skills and organizational competitiveness. In Co-topaxi, a misalignment was identified between employees and organizational objectives concerning or-ganizational performance and human development. Consequently, this study analyzed the influence of soft skills, the elimination of skill gaps, adherence to standards, and organizational alignment on job sat-isfaction and performance, aiming to enhance organizational competitiveness. The plithogenic IADOV method was applied to evaluate satisfaction levels and the interrelationships among these dimensions. Findings indicated significant dissatisfaction among employees across all assessed dimensions, under-scoring the urgent need for training programs focused on soft skills. It was concluded …

Neutrosophic Statistical Analysis Of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention From A Physical Culture In Urban Communities, Dennys Raúl Dupotey Hernández, Darvin Manuel Ramíerez Guerra

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The research presented here considers the educational potential of physical activities for disease preven-tion. Its objective is to elaborate a physical-educational intervention strategy for the prevention of cardio-vascular diseases in urban communities in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia. The research was carried out in the municipalities of Funza, Fusagasugá Albán, and Supatá in the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, based on the theoretical foundations of prophylactic and therapeutic phys-ical culture and related sciences for disease prevention. Theoretical, empirical, and mathematical-statistical scientific methods were applied. In addition, neutrosophic techniques were used to validate the study. The results indicate an adequate level …

English For Specific Purposes In The Medical Sciences To Strengthen The Professional Profile Of The Higher Education Medicine Student: A Knowledge Representation Using Superhypersoft Sets, Oswaldo Edison García Brito, Andrea Sofía Ribadeneira Vacacela, Carmen Hortensia Sánchez Burneo, Mónica Cecilia Jimbo Galarza

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The English language is an important added value for the professional profile of students in all higher education courses due to the demands of the current century, in which mastering more than one lan-guage is undoubtedly one of the preponderant skills to access better and more opportunities within the workplace, especially in careers such as medicine. Therefore, the curricular design and the implementa-tion of a program focused on the development of the linguistic skills of the future health professional is pertinent and necessary to strengthen their professional profile; not only in the discourse at the level of talks, congresses, training, …

Evaluation Of Agronomic Performance Of Two Varieties Of Faba Bean (Vicia Faba L.), Iniap 440 - Quitumbe And Iniap 442 - Sultana, Using Neutrosophic Superhypersoft Sets, Karina Paola Marín Quevedo, Cristian Santiago Jiménez Jacome, Ángel Rubén Murillo Ilbay, Isabel Chávez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The yield and earliness of broad bean varieties have depended on key factors to enhance agricultural productivi-ty in various regions. Therefore, the objective of the study focused on evaluating the agronomic yield and earli-ness of the INIAP 442-SULTANA and INIAP 440-QUITUMBE broad bean varieties under specific edaphoclimatic conditions to determine their feasibility and potential for improving regional crop productivity. For this pur-pose, a combination of varietal attributes and leaf stages was used to determine eight treatments through model-ing with Neutrosophic SuperHyperSoft Sets. Among the results, INIAP 442-SULTANA demonstrated higher ear-liness and yield compared to INIAP 440-QUITUMBE. In conclusion, it was …

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 …

Detection Of Cardiovascular Diseases Using Predictive Models Based On Deep Learning Techniques: A Hybrid Neutrosophic Ahp-Topsis Approach For Model Selection, Julio Barzola-Monteses, Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz, Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Cristhian Medina-Suarez, Wendy Yanez-Pazmino, David Zabala-Blanco, Maikel Y. Leyva-Vazquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In Ecuador and globally, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality, accounting for a worrying 26.49% of deaths in 2019. An approach based on deep learning is applied to improve the capacity for early prediction and reduce its incidence. In this work, three different models were proposed and compared: deep neural networks (DNN), convolutional neural networks (CNN), and multilayer perceptron (MLP). Experiments were conducted in two scenarios: one using a dataset that included 12 variables, and another in which the variables were reduced to those most significantly correlated with cardiovascular disease, i.e., 4 variables; both scenarios with 918 clinical …

Evaluation Of The Impact Of Government Audit On Quality Management, Based On Neutroalgebra Generated By The Prospector Function, Alexander Santos Silva Bernardo, Jeri Gloria Ramón Ruffner, David Sánchez Cruz, Patricia Padilla-Vento

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present study focuses on the evaluation of the impact of government audit on quality management, using a novel approach based on the neutralalgebra generated by the PROSPECTOR function. The central question of the research lies in the need to improve the effectiveness of government audits to ensure more efficient and transparent quality management in public institutions. The relevance of this issue is accentuated in the current context, where the pressure to optimize government processes is crucial to guarantee efficiency and public responsibility. Although there are various studies on government auditing, a significant gap has been identified in the literature …

Creative Exploration Of Yagé In Intrapersonal Discovery Through The Plithogenic Iadov Method, Marcela Ximena Parra Pérez, Arleth M. Márquez Bermeo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Post-Yage visions, influenced by ancestral Indigenous practices, have had a significant impact on the worldview and collective consciousness of participants. The objective of this study is to analyze post-Yage visions from an intercultural perspective, evaluating cultural depth, creativity, psychological impact, social relevance, and clari-ty in interpretation. The objective is to understand their influence on the Indigenous worldview and their im-pact on individual and collective consciousness through the modeling of the plithogenic IADOV. Correlations were identified between interpretive clarity, creativity, and psychological impact, highlighting their influence on the identity and social awareness of participants. In conclusion, this study provides deeper insights …

Neutrosophic Analysis Of Strategies To Improve Productivity In An Restaurant Chain, Efrén Gonzalo Montenegro Cueva, Milena Alejandra Napa Alcívar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study analyzed productivity in an Ecuadorian restaurant chain using a multicriteria approach within a neu-trosophic framework. The research focused on identifying effective strategies to optimize processes and address-ing specific challenges such as staff turnover and compensation management. The TOPSIS method, combined with bipolar neutrosophic numbers, was employed to evaluate a group of strategies based on high-impact crite-ria. The results highlighted the implementation of economic incentives, training and retention programs, and performance management systems as the most effective alternatives. In contrast, internal communication cam-paigns and flexible schedules were found to be less prioritized. The research demonstrated the utility of neutro-sophic …

Insertion And Use Of Multicriteria Methods For Neutrosophic Judicial Evaluation, Roberto Carlos Jiménez Martinez, María José Calderón Velásquez, Manuel Augusto Suarez Albiñol, Yusleidy Marlie Gordo Gómez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study addresses the growing need to integrate multicriteria methods into judicial evaluation, specifically through a neutrosophic approach, to improve the accuracy and reliability of legal decision-making. Today, the judicial system faces critical challenges related to the interpretation of evidence, the consideration of multiple factors, and the uncertainty inherent in complex cases. Although various approaches have been used in judicial evaluation, few effectively address the ambiguity and indeterminacy present in the opinions of judges and experts, leading to fragmented or biased analysis. This study seeks to close that gap by applying neutrosophic multicriteria methods, which allow for a more balanced …

Optimizing Tourism Offers With Copras-Svns For Stress Reduction And Sustainability Promotion, Freddy Anaximandro Álvarez Lema, Manuel Antonio Abarca Zaquinaula, Milton Alberto Sampedro Arrieta, Rodolfo Matius Mendoza Poma

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study focused on the evaluation of tourist packages in the Pichincha region, Ecuador, designed to combine sustainability and stress reduction. Its main objective was to identify the most effective alternatives using mul-ticriteria decision methods, incorporating neutrosophic logic as a key approach. Eight tourist packages were ana-lyzed, integrating activities such as reforestation, meditation, and rural tourism with organic gardens, all aimed at environmental sustainability and the emotional well-being of participants. Using the neutrosophic correlation method, the most relevant criteria for subsequent analysis were selected. The application of the COPRAS-SVNS method determined that the "Eco-destinations with electric bicycle" package represented the …

Plithogenic Hypothesis On The Influence Of Electronic Com-Merce On Retail Sales Dynamics In Shopping Centers, Rosa Maria Criollo Delgado, Julio Cesar Vidal Rischmoller, Eluard Alexander Mendoza Zenozain

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present research addresses the growing argument on the ways in which e-commerce is changing dynamics in shopping centers by offering a plitogenic hypothesis that looks into the intricacies between the two worlds. The present research goes into duality of these selling environments and their coexistence in a backdrop of chal-lenging traditional models of buying which digital platforms are. Despite the rich literature on electronic com-merce and retail, most of the studies have isolated perspectives on the subject, avoiding interrelations that properly emerge from online commerce and physical shopping centers. The study attempts to fill that theoreti-cal gap by applying …

Mixed Graph In Fuzzy, Neutrosophic, And Plithogenic Graphs, Takaaki Fujita, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Graph theory examines networks consisting of nodes (vertices) and the connections (edges) between them. Mixed graphs, which combine both undirected and directed edges, provide a versatile framework for representing relationships with symmetric and asymmetric connections across various systems. In this work, we introduce and analyze the concept of mixed graphs within the contexts of Fuzzy Graphs, Neutrosophic Graphs, and Turiyam Neutrosophic Graphs. By exploring their properties, interrelations, and potential applications, we aim to advance theunderstanding of uncertain graphs.

Evaluation Of The Impact Of The Use Of Digital Skills On The Substantial Increase In Learning Through The Neutrosophic Pest-Swot Approach, Luis Fernando Blanco Ayala, Ricardo Edilberto Palacios Pérez, Jean Pierre Wong Silva, Bertha Silva Narvaste, Josué Joel Ríos Herrera, Viviana Pastora Panchi Mayo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The research focuses on measuring the influence of the use of digital skills on learning, a major issue in current education. The fundamental issue addressed is how digital skills can greatly influence the educational process and the academic success of learners. In the contemporary environment, characterized by rapid technological growth and the increasing integration of digital instruments into the educational sphere, this challenge becomes especially essential. Despite the extensive use of digital technologies, there is a dearth of a comprehensive exam-ination of how these skills influence learning from a multidimensional point of view that incorporates both in-trinsic possibilities and risks. …

Applying Neutroalgebra And Neutrosophic Sentiment Analysis To Assess Last Mile Logistics Impact On Customer Experience, Rosa María Criollo Delgado, Julio Cesar Vidal Rischmoller, Sergio Marcelo Palomino Criollo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The aim of the paper entitled Neutrosophic Sentiment Assessment Using Neutroalgebra Applied to Last Mile Impact on Customer Experience explains the assessment of how factors related to last mile logistics impact cus-tomer perception. While there are many articles and research studies related to last mile logistics, the body of such articles simply focuses on repeating ordinary scope quantitative and qualitative analysis with an urban fo-cus. This paper is intended to be an innovative contribution to the existing body of knowledge by ‘catching the wave’ of the current state of algebra and employing neutrosophy to develop a better understanding and model-ing …

Neutrosophic Set Theory In E-Commerce Evaluation: A Novel Approach To Sales Strategy Optimization, Benjhall Jordan Camargo Vilcapoma, Valia Ximena Huaman Coras, Rosa María Criollo Delgado

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In practical terms, the most accurate term to use is “language economy”, which translates as contemporary languages. It is possible to infer that language interacts indirectly with people’s lives, influencing their way of socializing and lifestyle. The common population maintains constant contact with various foreign languages, instinctively collecting elements, which favors the development of the person. However, it is logical to propose the inclusion of language economy in scientific and cultural theoretical debates at a general level. It will be an example of building connections between theory and practice. Language, in its primary role of communication, contains the concepts of …

Evaluation Of Public Policy Management In Strengthening Citizen Se-Curity Through The Plithogenic Hypothesis Approach, Julio Cesar Vidal Rischmoller, Rosa Maria Criollo Delgado, Eluar Alexander Mendoza Zenozain

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Improving public safety with laws is hard because there are lots of problems in society today.While more studies are being conducted, there are still unknowns, especially with various factors at play.In this article, we will discuss how the plithogenic hypothesis can help us mix ideas and improve our understanding of how pub-lic policies function.We review government choices to keep people safe.Studies have shown that this idea is helpful for looking at different parts of public management and understanding how things are connected.The findings prove that this method not only fixes a problem on paper, but also helps us make choices …

Roaded Catchments In Wa, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Natural resources factsheets

Roaded catchments are earthwork structures designed to increase the amount of run-off from the catchment above a receiving farm dam.

Roaded catchments are lined with clay and compacted to make a smooth surface that reduces infiltration and increases run-off. Roaded catchments should discharge into a silt trap and then into a dam (excavated earth tank). This combined structure should be fenced to exclude livestock.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development recommends that roaded catchments are part of an integrated water and salinity management program.

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Managing Subsurface Water In Wa, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Natural resources factsheets

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recommends that subsurface water management is part of an integrated water and salinity program. An integrated program can help to lower water tables and alleviate problems with waterlogging, rising salinity, and infrastructure damage.