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Application Of Some Topological Indices In Nover Topologized Graphs, G. Muthumari, R. Narmada Devi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Neutrosophic Generalized Exponential Distribution With Application, Gadde Srinivasa Rao, Mina Norouzirad, Danial Mazarei

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Hyperbolic Sine Similarity Measure Of Svnss For Open-Pit Mine Slope Stability Classification And Assessment, Yi Ding, Djun Ye

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Neutrosophic Logic-Based Diana Clustering Algorithm, Azeddine Elhassouny

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Closed Neutrosophic Dominating Set In Neutrosophic Graphs, Amir Majeed, Nabeel Arif

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Introduction To Anti-Bitopological Spaces, Jeevan Krishna Khaklary, Tomasz Witczak

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Real Examples Of Neutrogeometry & Antigeometry, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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A Study Of Neutroalgebra And Antialgebra Of Ideals In A Factor Ring, A. A. A. Agboola, M. A. Ibrahim

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Neutrosophic Sets And Systems, Vol. 55, 2023, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdel-Basset, Said Broumi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Effects Of Matching Images Of Natural And Built Environments On Delay Discounting: A Systematic Replication Of Berry Et Al. (2014), Elizabeth Fillmore

Theses

Decision making is heavily influenced by the environment around us. Berry et al. (2014, 2015, 2019) showed that viewing images of natural environments during the delay discounting task resulted in lower impulsive choice, as compared to viewing images of built environments or geometric figures. Berry et al. proposed that attentional factors could explain this effect, however, recent attempts to reproduce Berry et al.’s findings in a different laboratory have been unsuccessful (Johnson 2017, 2018, 2019). The present study tested if manipulating the participants’ observing responses towards different types of images (natural, built, and no images) modulates the effect reported by …

Multi-Species Trophic Response In Tributaries Of The Ohio River Along A Gradient Of An Invasive Planktivore, Justin Kowalski

Theses

1. Aquatic invasive species often have a gradient of abundance along connected systems as invasion occurs. Invading species effects on native species may not be apparent when the species first colonizes a new area but as abundance of the invader increases they may have detrimental effects to native ecosystems even when not fully established. 2. A gradient of Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) abundance in the Ohio River exists as invasion has been slowed by the many navigation dams that exist on the river. I examined how the isotopic niche of four native species differed along the Silver Carp gradient in …

Study Of Advanced Friction Material For The Automotive Industry, Manisha Upreti

Theses

Manufacturing/casting defects and the corroding nature of grey cast iron require the attention of researchers to search for a better alternative to grey cast iron rotors. The increasing demand and market of electric, hybrid vehicles draw the attention of scientists and car manufacturers to conduct more research to find suitable and sustainable braking material that can overcome the issues related to grey cast iron rotors brakes. A modern alternative for grey cast iron rotors may be 3D-printed stainless steel rotors. The promising future of 3D printing technology has propelled the manufacturing industry into a new era of customized fabrication. Thus, …

Beyond The Page: Multimodal Lab-Based Research And Development In Creative Writing, Matthew Jacob Gordon

Theses

This collection acts as the supporting evidence of the hypothesis that, while acting as Graduate Director of SIU’s Digital Xpressions Lab, Matthew Gordon was able to successfully provide effective support for the digital expression of collaborator’s and client's domains of knowledge while forming innovative research partnerships with academics within the SIU system and beyond. A unique form for a MFA in Creative Writing’s thesis, this collection represents the multimodal creative work a contemporary narrative designer can undertake in a single academic year when given the ability to lead a facility like Southern Illinois University’s Digital Xpressions Lab. Qualitative evidence in …

Building Academic Language Proficiency For English Learners, Abha Gupta

Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications

Academic language proficiency is essential for success in school, especially for English Learners (ELs). However, it is a skill which receives little attention. Many ELs frequently exit from language assistance programs because they perform well on social language tests and sound proficient in language interchange, due to strong basic interpersonal communication skills. However, they may still struggle in content areas due to poor academic language proficiency. This article’s main goals are to illustrate the value of academic language comprehension and offer teaching techniques that will help ELs develop this skill. These strategies, which play to English Learners’ strengths, incorporate cognates …

Inter-Police Interactions And Mental Health Attitudes, Isaiah A. Jonas

Undergraduate Honors Theses

In the United States police officers are constantly impacted from multiple different sources. Previous literature, such as Karaffa and Koch (2016) have investigated the way that influence from police administrations and peers can create a stigma in police officers. The stigma in question is officers' stigma towards seeking mental health treatment. Peer influence has been one of the focuses of research on ways to combat this stigma in law enforcement. Kumar (2019) has established that when within police culture there are differences between the views of rookies and senior officers. These differences have yet to be properly explored throughout the …

Emotion Regulation As A Mediator Between A History Of Childhood Maltreatment And Present Levels Of Self-Compassion, Jessica Renaud

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Self-Compassion is a rising topic in the world of research. It has three main components: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness (Scoglio et al., 2018). Childhood maltreatment can have long-lasting negative impacts on one’s mental and emotional health, which can affect one’s levels of self-compassion. Emotion regulation can potentially play a role in this association by mitigating the effects of childhood maltreatment on later self-compassion. In addition, the relations between these three concepts and their subtypes or components were examined to further research on these topics in general. The sample consisted of 113 college students from a lower-level psychology course. They …

Frequency Specific Hearing Assessment Noise: Minimum Response Levels And Response Times In The Pediatric Population, Justine Louise Wright

Doctoral Scholarly Projects & Capstones

Pediatric audiological testing typically consists of using sound field testing for children six months to two years of age. It is conducted with a child seated in the center of a sound booth with speakers located on the right and left sides of the patient at varying degrees each with an object to reinforce their response. This sound field testing is completed using one of two stimuli: narrowband noise or warbled tones. A newer noise, referred to as frequency specific hearing assessment (FRESH) noise. was created to be used specifically for pediatric patients to grab their attention and respond faster …

Otoacoustic Emissions: A Case Study Before, During, & After Pregnancy, Leah Eleanor Mccaslin

Doctoral Scholarly Projects & Capstones

Several researchers have documented changes in auditory function throughout pregnancy (Kwatra et al., 2019; Sennaroglu & Belgin, 2001; Tandon et al., 1990). These studies, however, have not examined changes to otoacoustic emissions (OAEs). Otoacoustic emissions are an objective measure that have been shown to be more sensitive to differences in biological sex (Cassidy & Ditty, 2001; Dunckley & Dreisbach, 2004; Keogh et al., 2001; McFadden et al., 2006) and to changes in the female menstrual and ovarian cycles (Arruda & Monteiro de Castro Silva, 2008; Gurbuzler et al., 2012; Yellin & Stillman, 1999). The purpose of this study was to …

The Effect Of Low Frequency Sound On Listening Level, Samuel E. Pennington

Doctoral Scholarly Projects & Capstones

A listener’s preferred listening level (PLL) for music under headphones has been found to be related to factors such as music genre, external noise, and headphone fit. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between a listener’s PLL and the amount of low frequency sound in music. The study also investigated the relationship between a listener’s PLL, their music preference, and familiarity with the songs used in the experiment. For the study, 44 participants aged 18 to 35 years old with normal hearing were recruited from a university population. Participants completed listening tasks comprised of 16 experimental …

Development Of A Comprehensive Primary Care Algorithm To Manage Children Who Are Overweight Or Obese, Erika Leann Almeida-Trujillo

Doctoral Scholarly Projects & Capstones

Childhood obesity is an epidemic that continues to increase not only in the United States but also worldwide. For children aged 5-19 years, being overweight is considered a body mass index greater than one standard deviation above the growth reference median and obesity is defined as excess body fat that contributes to functional loss and life-threatening comorbidities. The literature indicated that previous population-based obesity prevention efforts have only been moderately successful and might not reflect the complex needs and preferences of some children and families. Thus, there was a need for individualized interventions that supported children who are overweight or …

Reducing Library Anxiety In The Information Seeking Behavior Of First Year College Students, Elizabeth Jean Brumfield

All Dissertations

This study explored the use of interactive technology to reduce library anxiety in the information seeking behavior of first year students enrolled in a historically Black college or university. Based on the research focus, the following questions were formulated: What are the determinants for reducing library anxiety in first year college students’ information seeking behavior? Related questions were formatted to test the hypotheses and for data collection:

(1) Can interactive applications included as part of the information retrieval process decrease library anxiety?

(2) Can familiarity, as measured by a pre and post survey, decrease library anxiety? Interactive applications may include …

A Portraiture Of High School Success Factors Among Texas Child Protective Services Students: A Case Study, Shonda Chauvet Whetstone

All Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to examine the factors that impact the high school graduation rates of students with prior Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services involvement. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board established a 60X30 initiative. The 60X30 initiative goal is for 60% of young adults to have earned a degree or certificate by the year 2030. This research aligns with the initiative by identifying educational success factors among foster children. Given the purpose of this qualitative case study, the following research questions were addressed: RQ 1 What factors influence high school students dropping out of school? …

Investigation Into The Roles Of Esxa N-Α-Acetylation In Pathogenesis Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis And Potential Host-Binding Proteins, Javier Aguilera

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

EsxA (6-kDa early secreted antigenic target, ESAT-6) is a critical virulence factor of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). EsxA is secreted in a heterodimer with EsxB (10-kDa culture filtrate protein, CFP-10) through the Type VII secretion system of Mtb, called ESX-1. The dissociation of EsxA and EsxB heterodimer (EsxA:B), upon acidification, is required for EsxA to penetrate into the phagosomal membranes, which has been implicated in Mtb translocation from the phagosome to the cytosol. However, the mechanism of EsxA:B dissociation is not clear. In this study, we investigated the role of N-α-acetylation of EsxA in the heterodimer dissociation, mycobacterial cytosolic translocation, and …

Digitizing Work Instructions Through Technology Using Internet Of Things (Iot), Priscila Balanzar Almazan

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Smart manufacturing is fundamentally changing the industry so fast; for this reason, modern industrial processes must be intelligently and digitally automated. Digitalization of work instructions has taken an important role in improving the efficiency of industry and traditional manufacturing processes. TULIP is a frontline operations platform that allows users to digitize operations using friendly apps that operators can deploy in their daily shopfloor processes. This Industry 4.0 tool is important because it optimizes the development of processes by enabling IoT with the use of sensors, connectors, and machines to collect real-time production data. In this research, a manufacturing station equipped …

Evaluation Of Maternal Patient Experience During Covid-19 Using Natural Language Processing, Debapriya Banik

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Healthcare policymakers are constantly investigating how to improve this situation and provide a more patient-centered care. Delivering excellent medical care involves ensuring that patients have a positive experience. Most healthcare organizations use patient survey feedback, like HCAHPS, to measure their patients' experiences. The United States has the highest maternal mortality or morbidity rate of the developed countries, so we used maternal patients as the patient cohort to evaluate various touchpoints. The power of social media can be harnessed to provide researchers with valuable insights into understanding patient's experience and care. We used the "COVID-19Tweets" Dataset, which has over twenty-eight million …

Encontre Mi Voz: Consejitos De Mi Madre, Testimonio Del Margen: Experiences Of A Former Chicana Administrator In Student Services At A Hispanic Serving Institution, Carla Cardoza

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

For a very long time, Chicanas have experienced longstanding marginalization and oppression in higher education. They have been subjected, degraded and their voice silenced due to long-standing discrimination and oppression. Thus, the number of Chicanas in leadership roles in higher education is dismal. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine how I found my voice through testimonio and self-reflection of my endured experiences and challenges as a former Chicana administrator in student services at a Hispanic Serving Institution. This study employed the theoretical frameworks of consejos and consejitos (Delgado Gaitan, 1994; Sanches & amp; Hernandez, 2020) and a …

Tabby Canyon, Jamie Rae Crowley Meyer

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Critical Preface1.1 Scope

In Native American traditions, dreams are a significant part of their culture. They are believed to help one connect or communicate with the spiritual world. This ability is not limited to warriors or medicine men, anyone may contribute to the spiritual knowledge of the tribe. Many nations seek visions at a young age, and children are asked about their dreams. Each tribe across the country has a different way they may interpret the dreams. Typically, dreams often have a metaphorical/symbolic, literal, or prophetic meaning.

Whereas, in many non-indigenous cultures, individuals see dreams as something to be forgotten, …

Comparison Of Different Robust Methods In Linear Regression And Applications In Cardiovascular Data, Jagannath Das

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Due to advanced technology and wide source of data collection, high-dimensional data is available in several fields, including healthcare, bioinformatics, medicine, epidemiology, economics, finance, sociology, and climatology. In those datasets, outliers are generally encountered due to technical errors, heterogeneous sources, or the effect of some confounding variables. As outliers are often difficult to detect in high-dimensional data, the standard approaches may fail to model such data and produce misleading information. In this thesis, we studied Huber and Tukey's M-estimators for linear regression that automatically down-weight outliers and provide a good fit. We also investigated two variable selection methods -- LASSO …

Analysis Of The Electrostatic Characteristics Of The Zika Virus Capsid Using Computational Methods, Cassandra Guadalupe Del Rio De Avila

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a flavivirus that is usually transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. This virus can cause a variety of neurological disorders, the most common being Guillain-Barré syndrome in adults. Moreover, it is of great concern in pregnant women, since can cause deformities in the brain and other organs of newborns.Studying the structural characteristics of the virus during its mature and infectious phase can provide crucial information on the mechanisms by which it enters and replicates within host cells, as well as its evolution, transmission, and interaction with other living organisms. The symmetric pattern present in the …

Evaluating The Impact Of Climate Variability And Landcover Changes On Hydrologic Responses, Marisol Dominguez

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Projected climate and land cover changes in the 21st century profoundly impact the functioning of the earth’s water cycle. Identifying the components that contribute to the persistence and resilience of watersheds in light of climate change constitutes a research priority of global relevance, and will enable detect the areas most sensitive to climate variability and landcover changes. Global vulnerability of ecosystem services, particularly water service provision, needs to be urgently and continually assessed, given the unceasing human and climate-induced changes in land cover conditions worldwide. Given the increasing rate of extreme weather events, we present three interrelated research studies evaluating …