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(Si17-05) Properties Of The Fermatean Fuzzy Matrix And Its Applications, Vineet Kumar, Anjana Gupta, H. C. Taneja

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

All real-world problems involve a significant amount of imprecision. To deal with the unpredictable environment, various methods and tools have been introduced. The Fermatean fuzzy matrix (FFM) is one of the important concepts for dealing with imprecision. In this paper, we explore the concept of Fermatean fuzzy matrix and introduce certain significant definitions. Some propositions and theorems of Fermatean fuzzy matrix are introduced with their proofs. The adjoint and determinant methods of Fermatean fuzzy matrices are also introduced. Finally, we have proposed a similarity measure and illustrated it via an application of Fermatean fuzzy matrix in decision-making problems.

(Si17-02) Integrated Mathematical Modeling And Optimization Approaches In Contemporary Engineering And Economic Applications, D. Christo Stalin, Ilakkia S., A. Parameshwari, Sahaya Brainy J., Aman Jolly, Vikas Pandey

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

This paper offers a calibrated synthesis of integrated modeling and optimization methods central to modern engineering and economic problems.We scrutinize the convergence of numerical methods, operations research, fuzzy-logical systems, and mathematical economics, demonstrating how these components conjointly illuminate complicated, real-world phenomena. Through an exhaustive review of prevailing frameworks, the investigation emphasizes the strategic role of stochastic modeling, queuing architecture, and optimization curricula within the twin arenas of system engineering design and economic construction. Empirical confrontation reveals that the synergistic coupling of distinct mathematical branches exponentially enhances our ability to resolve tightly-knit, largescale systems. Application re-routing is systematically demonstrated first on …

(Si17-16) Approximate Solution Of Fredholm Integral Equations Using Szász-Mirakyan Polynomials, Ruchi S. Rajawat, Shikha Pandey

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

This manuscript examines a family of Szász-Mirakyan operators that approximate functions on the unbounded interval [0,∞). Furthermore, we examine the discretization method for Fredholm integral equations of the first and second kind based on Szász-Mirakyan operators.We offer numerical techniques and estimate the error bound of the solution in this direction. Finally, we demonstrate numerical analysis showing the effectiveness of the newly developed algorithm constructions in the domain of one-dimensional approximation.

Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Deterioration: Impact Of Vehicle Age And Emission Control Technology On Nox Emissions - Preprint, Amber L. Gurecki Allen, Andrew R. Colman, Max D. Sommer, William D. Waddoups, Darrell B. Sonntag

FEAT Publications

Pre-print manuscript.

Abstract

This study examines the effect of aging and deterioration on NO_x emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks (HDDTs) with different emission control technologies, including Engine Control only, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). In-use tailpipe emissions were measured from 12,023 HDDTs from 13 roadside measurement campaigns conducted in California and Utah between 2008 and 2024. Vehicle registration records and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) engine certification database were used to identify engine NO_x control technology. At younger ages, SCR-equipped HDDTs generally emitted significantly less NO_x than non-SCR-equipped HDDTs. However, after several years …

Implementation Of A Six-Month Produce Prescription Program For A Rural Medicaid Population Increased Vegetable Consumption And Reduced Food Security In Washington State, Nicole Stendell Hollis, Tafere Belay, Alyssa Castillo, Lupita Silva, Deborah Guack

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies

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Rebuilding Emotional Literacy: Educator Strategies For Supporting Young Children’S Social- Emotional Needs After Covid-19, Sandy Marie Holdsclaw

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted young children’s opportunities for social interaction and emotional development, creating new challenges for early childhood educators as students returned to in-person learning. Little was known about how early childhood educators adjusted their instructional practices to support children’s emotional literacy following the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how early childhood educators adjusted their instructional practices to support children’s emotional literacy and socioemotional development following the COVID-19 pandemic. The researcher collected data through semistructured interviews with seven early childhood educators employed in one large public school district in South Texas. Interview …

Boozing And Schmoozing: Do They Improve Negotiations?, Andrea Kupfer Schneider, Michael Moffitt, Adrian Borbély, Mihaela Bonescu, Daniele Fares, Angela Sutan

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

Negotiators routinely make seemingly minor decisions about the physical environment and social conditions in which negotiations occur, including seating arrangements, room design, and the availability of shared beverages. Yet the extent to which these choices influence negotiation outcomes and relationships remains insufficiently understood. This Article presents an experimental study examining how negotiation settings and beverage availability affect both substantive outcomes and relational dynamics. Using a controlled 3 × 2 experimental design involving 288 participants engaged in simulated buyer-seller negotiations, we examine the effects of wine, coffee, and no beverage across sterile and convivial negotiation environments. The Article explores the implications …

Bridging Theory And Practice: A Data-Driven Community Partnership To Optimize Maintenance Effectiveness, Daniel Wu

Academic Affairs

This project established an immersive, industry-engaged learning experience that embedded Data Science students in a professional business environment through a partnership with Thiele Kaolin. Students applied advanced data mining, machine learning, and big data analytics techniques to large proprietary datasets to address authentic business challenges and generate actionable, data-driven insights. By working with complex real-world data, students bridged the gap between classroom theory and industry practice while gaining hands-on experience with the full data science workflow, including data preparation, exploratory analysis, predictive modeling, and results interpretation. The project also fostered critical thinking, teamwork, and professional competencies. Students collaborated in multidisciplinary …

Domain Knowledge-Informed Machine Learning Model To Study Weather-Induced Flight Delays, Gurvir Bawa

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

Weather-induced Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs) occur rarely relative to normal air traffic operations. This scarcity produces severe class imbalance that limits predictive models of flight delay. To address it, this dissertation leverages a physics- and domain- knowledge informed Variational Autoencoder (VAE), conditioned on airport identity, that generates physically plausible synthetic weather events for underrepresented TMI categories. The fidelity of the model is assessed with a calibrated discrepancy measure disclosed along- side the results rather than described in free-form terms. A multitask Graph Neural Network (GNN) is then trained on the augmented dataset to jointly classify airport-level TMI status and predict …

Utrgv Online Textbook Adoption Instructions, Bibliu

Faculty Affairs - Resources

No abstract provided.

Allergic And Adverse Reactions To Hearing Aid Materials: Clinical Cases And A Proposed Preventive Screening Questionnaire, Margaret Hanger

AuD Capstone Projects - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Abstract (Case 1)

An adverse reaction of the external auditory canal for an adult hearing aid user

Introduction: Contact dermatitis, an allergic skin reaction triggered by exposure to irritants or allergens, has become more common with the widespread use of in-ear devices such as hearing aids. Prolonged contact may lead to redness, itching, pain, and skin breakdown, potentially impacting device use and user satisfaction.

Case Presentation: An adult male who wears a turban was fitted with binaural in-the-ear hearing aids. Shortly after initial use, he experienced bilateral ear discomfort. His hearing aids were remade to address presumed physical fit issues. …

Preview Of State V. Heck: Consent As A Defense To A Charge Of Patronizing A Prostitute, Tatjana Carranza

Montana Law Review Online

No abstract provided.

Northeastern Christian Junior College And Ohio Valley College Records, 1950-2021, Northeastern Christian Junior College, Ohio Valley College, Ohio Valley University

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

The Library Papers (Vol. 2, Issue 2, October 2026), Wolf Law Library, William & Mary Law School

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Old Butte Silver Bow Landfill/Clark Tailings Consolidated Waste Management Area Remedy Effectiveness Evaluation Phase 1 – Draft Updated Conceptual Site Model, Woodard & Curran

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Global Tax Governance And The Digital Economy: The Limits Of Democratizing From Below?, Yujia He, Michael Tyrala

Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce Faculty Publications

As Big Tech firms exploit existing rules to minimize their tax obligations, calls to reform the institutions of global tax governance that have historically favored capitalist elites in advanced economies have amplified. Progressive movements have garnered international pressure on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to undertake major reforms and address uneven power relations in international negotiations, which have historically produced a skewed distribution of taxing rights. Despite increasing democratization of global tax governance, substantial challenges remain, particularly as intensifying hegemonic resistance threatens to negate reform efficacy and perpetuate power asymmetries. This essay outlines this complex issue and …

Chronic Pain And Mobile Health: Are The Apps That Occupational Therapists Recommend Of High Quality?, Jessica Smith, Thuy Tran, Jacqui Hunt, Katrina Liddiard

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Chronic pain is a biopsychosocial experience that can impact peoples' ability to participate in everyday occupations. Mobile health applications, or apps, have the potential to make chronic pain services more effective and accessible. However, the quality of many health apps is not known, which creates a critical challenge for occupational therapists who aim to deliver evidence-informed intervention. This study rated the quality of apps available for Australian occupational therapists to use with clients who have chronic pain.

Consumer and Community Involvement: No consumer and community involvement.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design to (1) identify chronic pain-relevant …

Reframing Foster Care Permanency Through Multi-Party Arbitration, Jacqueline Kitzes

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

The foster care system is intended to provide children with temporary, safe living arrangements while working toward permanency through reunification, adoption, or guardianship. Yet adversarial court proceedings, judicial backlogs, limited stakeholder participation, and insufficient judicial expertise in child development can delay permanency decisions and prolong children’s exposure to placement instability. This Note examines the shortcomings of the current judicial framework for resolving foster care cases and argues that multi-party arbitration offers a more efficient and child-centered alternative. Drawing on the historical development of the child welfare system and research concerning placement instability, permanency hearings, and stakeholder participation, the Note considers …

Cultural Appreciation Within Divorce Mediation: Considering Cultural Differences When Mediating Divorces Among South Asian Arranged Couples, Alisha Augustine

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

Divorce mediation offers an alternative to litigation that can reduce costs, preserve privacy, and encourage cooperative solutions. However, mediators working with South Asian couples in arranged marriages may encounter cultural, familial, and socioeconomic considerations that conventional mediation practices do not adequately address. This Note examines the distinctive challenges that can arise in these divorces, including the social stigma surrounding separation, dowries and marital gifts, immigration and citizenship concerns, extended family involvement, traditional gender roles, child custody, and domestic violence. It distinguishes traditional arranged marriages from modern arranged marriages among South Asian Americans, emphasizing that cultural practices and individual experiences vary …

Models For Second Courses In Data Science: Insights From Five Different Institutions, Ben Baumer, Gillian D. Beltz-Mohrmann, Brianna C. Heggeseth, Nicholas J. Horton, Leslie Myint, Michael A. Posner, Paul Roback

Statistical and Data Sciences: Faculty Publications

As data science continues to mature as an academic discipline, curricular standardization remains elusive. While a number of groups have defined program-level learning outcomes for data science, there is no consensus surrounding course-level learning outcomes. We present five different models for a second course in data science, each of which comes with its own learning goals, coverage of topics, points of emphasis, prerequisites, and role in our respective (statistics and) data science curricula. We use the data science topic, subtopic, and competency/concept framework created by the MASDER project to analyze the content of our courses, and present areas of similarity …

The Relationship Between Light Intensity And Tall Goldenrod Productivity Across Greencastle Fields, Erniya Jean Jacques '29, Rose Keith

Annual Student Research Poster Session

This study investigates the effects of environmental conditions, specifically light availability and climate variation, on the growth and productivity of Solidago altissima (tall goldenrod) across four field sites in Greencastle, Indiana (including sites associated with DePauw University, such as Prindle, Ullem, QA, and NP). By sampling 160 specimens across contrasting light environments (sunny vs. shaded plots) and comparing data between 2024 and 2026, the project evaluates key physical traits including plant height, biomass, and light intensity (μmol). Findings indicate a trade-off in energy allocation: plants in shaded conditions invest more energy into height growth to capture limited sunlight, whereas individuals …

Ranking Stocks In The S&P 500 And Nasdaq-100 Using An Entropy-Weighted Topsis Method, Hyeseong Oh '27

Annual Student Research Poster Session

This project ranks stocks in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 using TOPSIS, a multi-criteria decision-making method. Instead of relying on a single financial ratio, each stock is scored on ten indicators covering valuation, profitability, cash flow, leverage, growth, efficiency, volatility, and momentum. Weights are set with the entropy method, which gives more weight to indicators that vary more across stocks, so the weights come from the data rather than personal judgment. TOPSIS then measures how close each stock is to a hypothetical best case and how far it is from a worst case. The S&P 500 is analyzed as two …

Exploring The Localization And Impact Of Nanoconfined Alcohols In The Aot Reverse Micelle Model System, Zoe Green '27, Minjung Lee '27, Gerardo A. Virgen, Nancy E. Levinger

Annual Student Research Poster Session

Most chemical reactions involving water are studied on the bulk scale despite most biological reactions occurring in nanoscopic environments. To understand the complexities of aqueous chemistry occurring in confined spaces, this study utilizes the aerosol OT (AOT) reverse micelle (RM), a well characterized and widely adopted self-assembled model system to investigate nanoconfined water solutions. We introduced an alcohol and carboxylic acid species as molecular additives and found they fundamentally alter the properties of self-assembled systems, changing their size and stability. This work is the starting point for an in-depth study of different carbon length alcohols and carboxylic acids in nanoconfined …

Ethanol Vs. Acetic Acid In Aerosol Ot Reverse Micelles, Minjung Lee '27, Zoe Green '27, Bridget L. Gourley

Annual Student Research Poster Session

We explored different behavior of ethanol and acetic acid in reverse micelles by using DLS, Fluorescence, and absorption.

Clark Tailings Consolidated Waste Management Area Site Investigation Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp), Woodard & Curran

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Church-Based Qualitative Research, David R. Dunaetz

Great Commission Research Journal

Qualitative research is collecting, analyzing, and interpreting subjective data to answer an important research question. It can be contrasted with quantitative research, which focuses on collecting numerical (relatively objective) data to test specific hypotheses. It is an attractive form of research in church contexts because it does not require training in statistics and can be conducted in almost all ministry settings. It is especially appropriate for topics that are under-researched, poorly understood, or involve concepts that are difficult to measure. Common problems associated with church-based qualitative research include overly broad research questions, weak descriptions of what has been observed, shallow …

Maximizing The Use Of Interpreters In Shortterm Medical Missions, Barbara L. Loach

Great Commission Research Journal

In the debate over the effectiveness of short-term medical missions (STMM), the role of interpreters has received cursory attention. However, the perceived quality of care and the actual care that patients receive, and therefore their receptivity to the organization and the presentation of the gospel by faith-based STMMs, hinges greatly on employing trained interpreters who can reliably communicate on behalf of all parties involved. Each barrier to cross-cultural communication —verbal, non-verbal, and cultural—can and should be addressed to have a successful mission outreach; providing adequate training for all participants in STMM, especially for interpreters, is critical to mediate the communication …

When Everything Moves Faster Than The Soul: Spirituality In A Fast-Paced World, Pablo Marzilli

Great Commission Research Journal

This article analyzes one of the main characteristics of the hypermodern era in which we live: social acceleration. We live in an extremely individualistic era that forces us to be highly efficient and productive in everything we do. This social phenomenon leads to a sense of being overwhelmed; our culture demands that we maximize the use of our time, to the point where we feel that we are less productive than we actually are, even though this is objectively impossible. This culture of acceleration, which makes us live at a dizzying pace, also influences the church and reshapes our daily …

Dipl 6460 Intelligence, Brendan J. Balestrieri Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course examines the history, institutions, people, and processes of intelligence as a critical element of national and international security. Using case studies, it will also look at some of the key intelligence missions, such as strategic warning, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counter proliferation, and counterinsurgency. This course will also introduce you to structured analytical techniques (SATS) and examine the reorganization of the intelligence community after 9/11 and how great power rivalry is influencing changes to intelligence.

Dipl 2109 Ab Institutions Of Global Governance, Purnaka L. De Silva Phd

Diplomacy Syllabi

The focus and aim of this Course – DIPL 2109AB: Institutions of Global Governance – is to understand the concept of Global Governance from the vantage point of International Organizations.  Global governance, central to international relations, refers to the loose framework of global regulation – both institutional and normative – that constrains conduct and attempts to maintain order.

When we speak of order, we need to specify order for whom – states, peoples, groups, or individuals.  Order may denote any regular or discernible pattern of relationships that are stable over time or may additionally refer to a condition that …