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Fuzzy Inference Full Implication Method Based On Single Valued Neutrosophic T-Representable T-Norm: Purposes, Strategies, And A Proof-Of-Principle Study, Minxia Luo, Ziyang Sun, Donghui Xu, Lixian Wu

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

As a generalization of intuitionistic fuzzy sets, single-valued neutrosophic sets have certain advantages in solving indeterminate and inconsistent information. In this paper, we study the fuzzy inference full implication method based on single-valued neutrosophic t-representable t-norm. Firstly, single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy inference triple I principles for fuzzy modus ponens and fuzzy modus tollens are given. Then, single-valued neutrosophic R-type triple I solutions for FMP and FMT are given. Finally, the robustness of the full implication triple I method based on the left-continuous single-valued neutrosophic t-representable t-norm is investigated. As a special case of the main results, the sensitivity of full implication …

Pairing New Approach Of Tree Soft With Mcdm Techniques: Toward Advisory An Outstanding Web Service Provider Based On Qos Levels, Sara Fawaz Al-Baker, Ibrahim El-Henawy, Mona Mohamed

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Web services (WSs) have become dynamic because of technological advancements and internet usage. Hence, selecting a WS provider among a variety of WS providers that perform the same function is a critical process. However, the crucial point is that various consumers may have varied needs when it comes to the quality attributes of services, such as cost, response time, throughput, security, availability, etc. These aspects of Web services are known as quality of service (QoS), or non-functional characteristics. Hence, this issue is the robust motivator for conducting this study. The objective of this study is to evaluate a set of …

Finding A Basic Feasible Solution For Neutrosophic Linear Programming Models: Case Studies, Analysis, And Improvements, Maissam Jdid, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Since the inception of operations research, linear programming has received the attention of researchers in this field due to the many areas of its use. The focus was on the methods used to find the optimal solution for linear models. The direct simplex method, with its three basic stages, begins by writing the linear model in standard form and then finding a basic solution that is improved according to the simplex steps until We get the optimal solution, but we encounter many linear models that do not give us a basic solution after we put it in a standard form, …

Fuzzy Inference Full Implication Method Based On Single Valued Neutrosophic T-Representable T-Norm: Purposes, Strategies, And A Proof-Of-Principle Study, Minxia Luo, Ziyang Sun, Donghui Xu, Lixian Wu

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

As a generalization of intuitionistic fuzzy sets, single-valued neutrosophic sets have certain advantages in solving indeterminate and inconsistent information. In this paper, we study the fuzzy inference full implication method based on single-valued neutrosophic t-representable t-norm. Firstly, single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy inference triple I principles for fuzzy modus ponens and fuzzy modus tollens are given. Then, single-valued neutrosophic R-type triple I solutions for FMP and FMT are given. Finally, the robustness of the full implication triple I method based on the left-continuous single-valued neutrosophic t-representable t-norm is investigated. As a special case of the main results, the sensitivity of full implication …

Pairing New Approach Of Tree Soft With Mcdm Techniques: Toward Advisory An Outstanding Web Service Provider Based On Qos Levels, Sara Fawaz Al-Baker, Ibrahim El-Henawy, Mona Mohamed

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Web services (WSs) have become dynamic because of technological advancements and internet usage. Hence, selecting a WS provider among a variety of WS providers that perform the same function is a critical process. However, the crucial point is that various consumers may have varied needs when it comes to the quality attributes of services, such as cost, response time, throughput, security, availability, etc. These aspects of Web services are known as quality of service (QoS), or non-functional characteristics. Hence, this issue is the robust motivator for conducting this study. The objective of this study is to evaluate a set of …

The Energy Of Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structures: Framework, Application And Future Research Directions, S.N. Suber Bathusha, Sowndharya Jayakumar, S. Angelin Kavitha Raj

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Graph structure is a developing field with many real-world applications and advancements, particularly effective frameworks for integrative problem-solving in computer networks and artificial intelligence systems. To define the idea of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structure (IVCNGS), the concept of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Set (IVCNS) is applied to the graph structure. Using the adjacency matrix to calculate the degree of vertex, we have defined some findings about the IVCNGS. Further, we compute the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS. Moreover, we derive the lower and upper bounds for the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS, and we have discussed …

The Energy Of Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structures: Framework, Application And Future Research Directions, S.N. Suber Bathusha, Sowndharya Jayakumar, S. Angelin Kavitha Raj

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Graph structure is a developing field with many real-world applications and advancements, particularly effective frameworks for integrative problem-solving in computer networks and artificial intelligence systems. To define the idea of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Graph Structure (IVCNGS), the concept of an Interval-Valued Complex Neutrosophic Set (IVCNS) is applied to the graph structure. Using the adjacency matrix to calculate the degree of vertex, we have defined some findings about the IVCNGS. Further, we compute the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS. Moreover, we derive the lower and upper bounds for the energy and Laplacian energy of IVCNGS, and we have discussed …

Understanding Patient Profiles In Sickle Cell Disease Using Unsupervised Machine Learning, Raj Kamal Somavarapu

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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is one of the most prevalent genetic blood disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. It is often accompanied by acute and/or chronic pain leading to increased healthcare costs and adverse outcomes. Effective management of SCD requires an understanding of the diverse physiological profiles. This study employs unsupervised machine learning, specifically K-means clustering to categorize the patients suffering with SCD into different clusters based on their vital signs. The main aim is to identify the groups that reflect similarities in physiological and pain profiles, allowing an in-depth analysis to reveal distinctive features distinguishing patient clusters. The project …

Freyr⁺: Harvesting Idle Resources In Serverless Computing Via Deep Reinforcement Learning, Hanfei Yu, Hao Wang, Jian Li, Xu Yuan, Seung Jong Park

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Serverless computing has revolutionized online service development and deployment with ease-to-use operations, auto-scaling, fine-grained resource allocation, and pay-as-you-go pricing. However, a gap remains in configuring serverless functions - the actual resource consumption may vary due to function types, dependencies, and input data sizes, thus mismatching the static resource configuration by users. Dynamic resource consumption against static configuration may lead to either poor function execution performance or low utilization. This paper proposes Freyr+, a novel resource manager (RM) that dynamically harvests idle resources from over-provisioned functions to accelerate under-provisioned functions for serverless platforms. Freyr+ monitors each function's resource utilization in real-time …

Bert-Based Detection Of Ai-Generated Text For Content Verification, Soham Biren Katlariwala

2024 REYES Proceedings

With advancements in AI-driven natural language generation, distinguishing between AI-generated and human-written text has become imperative for ensuring content authenticity across industries. This study explores the effectiveness of Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) in addressing this classification challenge. Utilizing a diverse dataset and robust preprocessing techniques, BERT achieved a peak F1-score of 0.94364, outperforming traditional models such as Logistic Regression and Support Vector Machines. The results underscore the potential of transformer-based models in addressing real-world con- tent verification problems. Future enhancements include fine-tuning and expanding datasets for greater generalizability.

Predicting Compressive Strength Of Concrete Incorporating Fly Ash, Blast Furnace Slag, And Superplasticizer Using Machine Learning Techniques, Muhammad Faisal Yaqub

2024 REYES Proceedings

Concrete is the second most essential element in the construction industry, and its strength requirements vary based on the specific conditions of each project. However, determining the compressive strength of concrete involves laboratory tests, which wastes a lot of time and money. Researchers have developed machine learning models that predict the compressive strength of cement-based concrete having various mixes. In this research, the compressive strength of concrete incorporating fly ash, blast furnace slag, and superplasticizer is predicted using different machine learning models, namely, Linear Regression, Random Forest Regression, Decision Tree Regression, Extreme Gradient Boosting, Light Gradient Boosting, AdaBoost, and CatBoost …

Enhancing Robustness Of Graph Neural Network Against Adversarial Attacks By Balancing Local And Global Perspectives, Bibek Raj Joshi

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Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) have increasingly gained popularity as tools for analyzing graph data in areas like biology, knowledge-graphs, social networks, biology, and recommendation systems. However, their vulnerability to adversarial attacks - small, targeted manipulations of graph structures or node features - raises serious concerns about their reliability in real-world applications. Existing defense strategies, such as adversarial training, edge filtering, low-rank approximations, and randomization-based methods, often suffer from high computational costs, scalability issues, or reduced clean-data performance. Unlike these methods, the proposed approach integrates multi-hop relationships, applies adaptive regularization, and maintains a balance between feature-based and structural embeddings, ensuring improved …

Meta-Learning-Based Model Stacking Framework For Hardware Trojan Detection In Fpga Systems, Mani Rupak Gurram

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In today's technological landscape, hardware devices are integral to critical applications such as industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, and medical equipment, relying on advanced platforms like FPGAs for core functionalities. However, the multi-stage manufacturing process, often distributed across various foundries, introduces substantial security risks, notably the potential for hardware Trojan insertion. These malicious modifications compromise the reliability and safety of hardware systems. This research addresses the detection of hardware Trojans through side-channel analysis, utilizing power and electromagnetic signal data, combined with meta-learning techniques, specifically model stacking. By employing diverse base models and a meta-model to consolidate predictions, this non-invasive approach effectively …

Deep Transfer Learning For Detection Of Upper And Lower Body Movements: Transformer With Convolutional Neural Network, Kyle Lacroix, Davoud Gholamiangonabadi, Ana Luisa Trejos, Katarina Grolinger

Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications

When humans repeat the same motion, the tendons, muscles, and nerves can be damaged, causing Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI). If the repetitive motions that lead to RSI are recognized early, actions can be taken to prevent these injuries. As Human Activity Recognition (HAR) aims to identify activities employing wearable or environment sensors, HAR is the first step toward identifying repetitive motions. Deep learning models, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), have seen great success in recognizing activities for participants whose data are used in the model training; however, their accuracy drops for new participants as people move in different ways. …

Federated Learning For Sentiment Analysis In Presence Of Non-Iid Data: Sensitivity Of Deep Learning Models, Davoud Gholamiangonabadi, Katarina Grolinger

Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications

In sentiment analysis, data are commonly distributed across many devices, and traditional machine learning requires transferring these data to a central location exposing data to security and privacy risks. Federated Learning (FL) avoids this transfer by training a model without requiring the clients/devices to share their local data; however, FL performance drops when data are not Independent and Identically Distributed (non-IID), such as when label distribution or data size vary across clients. Although techniques for non-IID data have been proposed primarily in the image domain, the sensitivity of various deep learning models to non-IID data needs to be examined. Consequently, …

Cav-Ad: A Robust Framework For Detection Of Anomalous Data And Malicious Sensors In Cav Networks, Md Sazedur Rahman, Mohamed Elmahallawy, Sanjay Madria, Samuel Frimpong

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

The adoption of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) has sparked considerable interest across diverse industries, including public transportation, underground mining, and agriculture sectors. However, CAVs' reliance on sensor readings makes them vulnerable to significant threats. Manipulating these readings can compromise CAV network security, posing serious risks for malicious activities. Although several anomaly detection (AD) approaches for CAV networks are proposed, they often fail to: i) detect multiple anomalies in specific sensor(s) with high accuracy or F1 score, and ii) identify the specific sensor being attacked. In response, this paper proposes a novel framework tailored to CAV networks, called CAV-AD, for …

การจัดลำดับความสำคัญของบทวิจารณ์ของผู้ใช้ซอฟต์แวร์โดยคำนึงถึงประสบการณ์ผู้ใช้โดยใช้การเรียนรู้ของเครื่อง, ลักษณ์สิปาง สาครวิจิตรี

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ปัจจุบันตลาดโมไบล์แอปพลิเคชันมีการแข่งขันสูง นักพัฒนาจึงจำเป็นต้องให้ความสำคัญกับบทวิจารณ์ของผู้ใช้ซึ่งบ่งบอกถึงความคิดเห็นและประสบการณ์ของผู้ใช้งานจริง เพื่อนำไปสู่การปรับปรุงและพัฒนาฟังก์ชันการทำงานให้ตรงตามความต้องการของผู้ใช้มากยิ่งขึ้น อย่างไรก็ตาม แอปพลิเคชันยอดนิยมมักมีบทวิจารณ์จำนวนมาก ทำให้เกิดข้อจำกัดในการที่นักพัฒนาจะสามารถอ่านและวิเคราะห์บทวิจารณ์ทั้งหมดได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ เพื่อจัดการกับปัญหาดังกล่าว งานวิจัยฉบับนี้จึงนำเทคโนโลยีการเรียนรู้ของเครื่องเข้ามาช่วยในการจำแนกประเภทของบทวิจารณ์ โดยพิจารณาจากเนื้อหาในบทวิจารณ์ของผู้ใช้ซึ่งอาจสะท้อนถึงปัญหา ข้อบกพร่อง หรือข้อเสนอในการพัฒนาฟังก์ชันใหม่ ข้อมูลที่ได้จะถูกนำไปใช้จัดลำดับความสำคัญของการแก้ไขปรับปรุงตามผลกระทบที่มีต่อประสบการณ์ของผู้ใช้ งานวิจัยนี้ได้กำหนดหมวดหมู่ของบทวิจารณ์ไว้ทั้งหมด 5 ประเภท ได้แก่ ปัญหาด้านความจำเป็นพื้นฐาน, ปัญหาด้านการปฏิบัติ, ปัญหาด้านความเพลิดเพลิน, ปัญหาด้านความแปลกใหม่ และปัญหาอื่น ๆ ซึ่งสะท้อนลำดับความสำคัญของปัญหาจากมุมมองของผู้ใช้ ในการพัฒนาโมเดลการเรียนรู้ของเครื่องพบว่าโมเดลเบิร์ตมีประสิทธิภาพสูงกว่าโมเดลเอสวีเอ็ม แรนดอมฟอเรสต์ และโลจิสติกรีเกรสชัน โดยมีค่าความเที่ยงเป็น 0.72 ค่าเรียกกลับเป็น 0.719 ค่าเอฟวันเป็น 0.719 และค่าความแม่นเป็น 0.722 นอกจากนี้ งานวิจัยยังได้พัฒนาเว็บแอปพลิเคชันต้นแบบที่ใช้โมเดลเบิร์ตที่สร้างขึ้น เพื่อช่วยให้นักพัฒนาสามารถนำไปใช้วิเคราะห์และจัดลำดับความสำคัญของงานการบำรุงรักษาโมไบล์แอปพลิเคชัน โดยเว็บแอปพลิเคชันจะช่วยลดภาระในการอ่านบทวิจารณ์จำนวนมาก พร้อมทั้งสกัดข้อมูลที่สำคัญออกมาให้เห็นภาพรวมของความต้องการของผู้ใช้

Prediction Of Carbonation Capacity Of Scms Using Ensemble Learning Method, Kangyi Cai, Jian Liu, Edward Mwanza, Mahelet G. Fikru, Hongyan Ma, Donald C. Wunsch

Economics Faculty Research & Creative Works

The utilization of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) subjected to carbonation processing represents a viable strategy to mitigate anthropogenic CO₂ emissions associated with concrete production, potentially contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality. However, existing studies have limitations in effectively predicting the varying carbonation capacities of different SCMs, a gap that this research aims to address. Recent research efforts focused on the carbonation of waste-material-sourced SCMs are reviewed, along with a comparative discussion on diverse carbonation methods. A detailed data set encapsulating the properties of SCMs, and carbonation configurations was compiled. At the same time, six ensemble learning models were …

Dung Dkar Cloak: Exploring Soft Interfaces For Sonic Interactions, Judit Eszter Kárpáti, Esteban De La Torre

Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings

The importance of crossmodal interaction within the contemporary cultural, technological and scientific panorama has evidently gained significant attention due to its remarkable advantages in creating a meaningful, interwoven, and integrated experience. The use and recontextualization of textiles in such exploratory quest into the human senses has proven to be critical. Computational science, algorithmic logic and digital devices have always been rooted and closely interwoven with textile crafts and practices. Recent technological advancements have further combined technology and textile, generating interactive textile surfaces, constructing endless possibilities for multisensorial experiences. In this presentation we will examine how we can weave a sensitive …

A Smart Energy-Efficient Hybrid Gait Monitoring System, Elsa Joy Harris

CGU Theses & Dissertations

Triboelectric nanogenerators are devices that harvest mechanical energy from the environment and turn it into electricity. By coupling the effect of contact electrification and electrostatic induction between two materials that come into contact and then separate they can convert the irregular, low frequency, waste biomechanical energy of human motion into useful electrical energy to run small body-worn electronics. This has shown promising results in multiple applications such as self-powered motion and haptic sensing, self-charging micro-storage devices, neuromorphic computing, and designing batteryless circuits to power small wearables. This work will investigate a smart energy-efficient hybrid gait monitoring system that is powered …

Reinforcement Learning For Optimal Kicking Actions In Humanoid Robotics: Advancing Robotic Autonomy And Versatility, Suresh Dodda, Sathish Kumar Chintala, Sukender Reddy Mallreddy, Sharath Chandra Macha, Yashwanth Vasa, Sapan Bharadwaj Bonala, Navin Kamuni, Sujatha Alla

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

Acquiring the necessary skills to perform a work effectively and efficiently requires a significant investment of time and computing power. Previous applications of Reinforcement Learning (RL) for action optimization in humanoid robotics have shown how promising this technology is for moving robotics towards true autonomy and versatility. Therefore, this study offers the first use of RL to create an entirely optimal kicking action for the Alderbaran Nao robot. Kicking motions that were steady, precise, quick, and able to kick farther than any existing RoboCup squad were generated by optimizing for a multi-objective reward function. We demonstrate that the ideal kicking …

Data Driven Trade-Off Analysis For Cybersecurity, Goskel Kucukkaya, Murat Ozer, Murat Balci, Emrah Ugurlu

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

Trade-off analysis, a specialization of systems engineering, addresses design criteria like security, cost, performance, and compliance. Monte Carlo simulations are commonly employed to generate impact scenarios for trade-off analysis combined with solution alternatives that accommodate industry-specific considerations and uncertainties. In the cyber domain, this paper proposes a methodology for data-driven trade-off analysis in cybersecurity, leveraging industry reports as primary data sources using confidentiality, integrity, and availability as trade-off analysis objectives. Distribution functions are derived to manage and model uncertainties for various industries. The approach given in this study aims to facilitate informed choices and to enhance cybersecurity decision making and …

Exploratory Prompting Of Large Language Models To Act As Co-Pilots For Augmenting Business Process Work In Document Classification, Jose Ramon Ilagan, Joseph Benjamin R. Ilagan, Claire Louisse Basallo, Zachary Matthew Alabastro

Quantitative Methods and Information Technology Faculty Publications

Businesses deal with different types of documents containing unstructured documents. The data in these documents must be converted into digital forms other automated systems could only process. One generic use case is document classification, which usually involves manual transformation due to human understanding needed in the process. These documents go beyond those generated through regular business transactions and operations and also include web-based content such as online news, blogs, e-mails, and various digital libraries. Recent developments in robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) aim to automate the otherwise expensive, time-consuming, and repetitive manual steps. Through more powerful natural …

Latent Space Dynamics Learning For Stiff Collisional-Radiative Models, Xuping Xie, Qi Tang, Xianzhu Tang

Mathematics & Statistics Faculty Publications

In this work, we propose a data-driven method to discover the latent space and learn the corresponding latent dynamics for a collisional-radiative (CR) model in radiative plasma simulations. The CR model, consisting of high-dimensional stiff ordinary differential equations, must be solved at each grid point in the configuration space, leading to significant computational costs in plasma simulations. Our method employs a physics-assisted autoencoder to extract a low-dimensional latent representation of the original CR system. A flow map neural network is then used to learn the latent dynamics. Once trained, the reduced surrogate model predicts the entire latent dynamics given only …

Deepwhalenet: A Climate Change-Aware Fft-Based Neural Network For Underwater Passive Acoustic Monitoring, Nicholas Ryan Rasmussen

Dissertations and Theses

In the face of escalating climate threats, the conservation of whale species has become increasingly critical. Traditional acoustic monitoring methods, burdened by extensive pre-processing and post-processing, need more adaptability and efficiency for effective marine mammal surveillance. This study introduces DeepWhaleNet, a novel deep-learning framework tailored for Underwater Passive Acoustic Monitoring (UPAM). DeepWhaleNet is designed to streamline whale detection by directly analyzing raw log-power spectrograms, thus extracting essential acoustic features to conserve these endangered species. The framework employs an extensive short-time Fourier transform (STFT) for input processing and a customized ResNet-18 architecture for classification, distinguishing whale vocalizations from ambient noise and …

Mivt: Medical-Informed Vision Transformer For Early Epilepsy Diagnosis, Md Masum Rana

Dissertations and Theses

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, and early diagnosis is crucial for effective management and treatment. However, the diagnosis of epilepsy, particularly in its early stages, remains challenging due to the subtle nature of seizures and the complexity of brain activity patterns. In this research, we introduce the Medical-Informed Vision Transformer (MIVT), a deep learning architecture specifically designed to improve early epilepsy diagnosis from multimodal neuroimaging data. Our model integrates insights from both medical knowledge and state-of-the-art Vision Transformers (ViTs) to enhance the accuracy and interpretability of seizure detection and localization. The MIVT leverages the rich …

Development Of A Modular Lab Automation System With Applications To Animal And Bacteria Cell Culture, Timothy William Hartman

Dissertations and Theses

The challenges faced while executing wet lab protocols encourage the development of automation systems to come alongside human scientists. Today’s cutting-edge experiments involve complex protocols with precise measurements usually performed manually. Even simpler biological protocols can be tedious and prone to error, as was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and society’s demand for high-volume, rapid sample analysis. Moreover, reproducibility suffers when there is excessive variability and insufficient data. Here, we leveraged the Stanford Biodesign process to develop a modular lab automation system and image analysis workflow to address challenges like these. This flagship automation platform at The University of South …

Low-Resource Automatic Speech Recognition Domain Adaptation – A Case-Study In Aviation Maintenance, Nadine Amin, Tracy L. Yother, Julia Rayz

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

With timeliness and efficiency being critical in the aviation maintenance industry, the need has been growing for smart technological solutions that optimize and streamline the different underlying tasks (Bergkvist & Sabbagh, 2021). One such task is the technical documentation of the performed maintenance operations (Chandola et al., 2022). Instead of manual documentation, voice tools that transcribe spoken logbook entries allow technicians to document their work right away in a hands-free and time efficient manner. However, an accurate automatic speech recognition (ASR) model requires large training corpora (Siyaev & Jo, 2021a), which are lacking in the domain of aviation maintenance. In …

The Impact Of Dissolved Organic Matter On Photodegradation Rates, Byproduct Formations, And Degradation Pathways For Two Neonicotinoid Insecticides In Simulated River Waters, Josephus F. Borsuah, Tiffany L. Messer, Daniel D. Snow, Steven D. Comfort, Shannon Bartelt-Hunt

UK CARES Faculty Publications

The influences of dissolved organic matter (DOM) on neonicotinoid photochemical degradation and product formation in natural waters remain unclear, potentially impacting the sustainability of river systems. Therefore, our overall objective was to investigate the photodegradation mechanisms and phototransformation byproducts of two neonicotinoid pesticides, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam, under simulated sunlight at the microcosm scale, to assess the implications of DOM for insecticide degradation in rivers. Direct and indirect photolysis were investigated using twelve water matrices to identify possible reaction pathways with two DOM sources and three quenching agents. Imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and potential degradants were measured, and reaction pathways identified. The photodegradation …

A 3-Step, Open-Data, Ride-Hailing Ridership Model With Pricing Applications, Richard A. Mucci

Theses and Dissertations--Civil Engineering

Researchers and practitioners studied the effects ride-hailing had in cities before the covid-19 pandemic. Previous research found ride-hailing to produce negative externalities, such as reducing transit ridership and increasing congestion in various cities. Since the pandemic, ride-hailing ridership has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels in Chicago. Ride-hailing ridership has grown steadily since the pandemic while a rider’s willingness to share their trip stagnated. Ride-hailing ridership nearly recovering to pre-covid levels in Chicago suggests that transportation planners, and policy makers, will need to continue assessing the impacts ride-hailing trips have in their cities.

Pickup and drop off locations in the Chicago …