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Humanities and Arts

Automatic Detection of Plagiarism in Writing

This paper reports on preliminary steps to create an external plagiarism detection tool. I used the PAN-PC-11 data sets and extracted tf-idf scores of text documents and cosine similarity measures between source and suspicious documents to find text overlap. The model was able to successfully create vectors and measure the similarity metrics. However, the algorithm was not extended further...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

On Validity

The way in which validity has been conceptualized has changed throughout the years. The focus in validation studies shifted from evaluating distinct components of validity to developing a comprehensive argument for the use and interpretations of test scores. The argument-based approach to validity incorporates the distinct types of the componential approach, underscores Messick’s attenti...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

Reaching Kinesthetic Learners Over Distance

Erickson, a New York City high school student, and I were working on his algebra homework over Zoom, specifically parabolas. We broke down the motion of a basketball and compared it to a parabola. He happened to have a small hoop on the back of his door and when he tried the motion himself, it was clear something clicked. You see, Erickson is a kinesthetic learner. During the pandemic, it...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

Reflection: Affect and Interdisciplinarity – Got Rhythm?

Summary

This article, titled "Reflection: Affect and Interdisciplinarity - Got Rhythm?" by Fraser Riddell, explores the intersection of affect theory, interdisciplinary research, and embodied practices in the context of literary studies and medical humanities. The author reflects on his experience organizing a Dalcroze Eurythmics workshop as part of an interdisciplinary symposium on "R...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Applications of Vedic Computing for Quantum Computing

This paper investigates the intriguing potential of integrating Vedic Computing—a system of computing principles originating from ancient Indian texts—into the realm of quantum computing. While quantum computing offers unprecedented computational capabilities, leveraging ancient vedic wisdom could pave the way for enhanced efficiency and novel solutions.Through a comprehensive explorat...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

The significance of artificial intelligence in zero trust technologies: a comprehensive review

AbstractIn the era of cloud computing, cybersecurity has assumed paramount importance. As organizations transition to cloud-based solutions, cyberattackers increasingly target cloud services as a lucrative avenue for unauthorized access to sensitive information. The traditional security perimeter, once robust, now exhibits porosity, necessitating a reevaluation of ...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Modification of reconstruction threshold algorithm in two-dimensional LFMCW compressive radar

AbstractNowadays, the Compressive Sensing theory has an important effect on many communication system’s performances, and one of these applications is the radar system. Applying CS in the radar such as Linear Frequency Modulation Continuous Wave (LFMCW) radar signals has many advantages but suffers from the processing time in the two-dimensional processing. The p...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Characterization of resonant coupled inductor in a wireless power transfer system

AbstractWireless power transfer (WPT) has garnered significant interest as a potentially transformative technology in the energy sector, as it presents a novel approach to powering and charging devices. The functionality of this technology is predicated upon the utilization of electromagnetic coupling to facilitate the wireless transmission of energy between two en...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Social distancing using IoT approach

AbstractIn the coronavirus outbreak pandemic by COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been issuing several guidelines through all government agencies. In line with those guidelines, social distancing in the population has been a major prevention practice, compelled by all government agencies worldwide. Despite strong recommendations to maintain at least...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Correlation-based polarity-check algorithm for instrument transformers

AbstractA polarity identification is very important for operation of transformers, measurement and protection equipment, where it is useful in analyzing of transformer connections and operation as well as testing of protective systems. Moreover, it’s essential in assessment of power systems performance during both normal and abnormal operation. Ensuring the corre...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

A multi-agent-based symbiotic organism search algorithm for DG coordination in electrical distribution networks

AbstractMetaheuristic algorithms have become popular in solving engineering optimization problems due to their advantages of simple implementation and the ability to find near-optimal solutions for complex and large-scale problems. However, most applications of metaheuristic algorithms consider centralized design, assuming that all possible solutions are available ...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Techniques of infrared thermography for condition monitoring of electrical power equipment

AbstractThe application of computer vision continues to widen with advancement in technology. Imaging systems which provide necessary inputs to the computer-vision-based models can come in various ways. Such as X-ray images, Computed Tomography (CT) scan images, and Infrared (IR) images. This paper is a review of different application areas of infrared thermograph...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Design of PFC converter with stand-alone inverter for microgrid applications

AbstractThe proposed topology is used to connect a single-phase and a three-phase renewable energy resources to the grid. The single-phase source is coupled to a single-phase PFC boost converter, which enhances the input PF utilizing two feedback loops: outer voltage loop control and inner current loop control. The basic hightlight is to study the PFC converter in ...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Dynamic economic dispatch using hybrid metaheuristics

AbstractDynamic economic dispatch problem or DED is an extension of static economic dispatch problem or SED which is used to determine the generation schedule of the committed units so as to meet the predicted load demand over a time horizon at minimum operating cost under ramp rate constraints and other constraints. This work presents an efficient hybrid method ba...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Design of CRLH-TL BPF with controllable attenuation poles

AbstractCompact and pole-controllable resonators and bandpass filter (BPF) using a composite right/left-handed transmission line (CRLH-TL) are designed in this study. The distributed constant line in the CRLH-TL has applied a tap-coupling technique, and one tap-coupled stub is loaded with the left-handed (LH) circuit. Attenuation poles are generated when the input ...
Posted 11 months ago

Social Science

Dynamics of Health Financing among the BRICS: A Literature Review

Despite economic progress, government efforts, and increased healthcare investments, health deprivation continues to persist in the countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). Hence, addressing the growing demand for health financing in a sustainable way and adopting unique approaches to healthcare provision is essential. This paper aims to review publications on t...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Novel Screen System Improvement Methodology for Flood and Diffuse Pollution Control: Demonstration via a Case Study

Screen systems are often neglected in practice. This can lead to local flooding, pollution of receiving watercourses, blockages of channels by debris, and safety problems for children playing. The aim of this case study is therefore to protect below-ground channels and people, prevent flooding, improve water quality, and save personnel costs through a new screen system maintenance, repair,...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Heavy-Tailed Probability Distributions: Some Examples of Their Appearance

Heavy-tailed distributions, such as Pareto's law and Lotka's law, are characterized by their propensity to produce extreme values more frequently than distributions with lighter tails, like the normal distribution. In social sciences, these distributions often describe phenomena where a small number of occurrences account for a large proportion of the effect, such as wealth distribution or scienti...
Posted 11 months ago

Social Science

Determinants of Motivation to Work in Terms of Industry 4.0—The Gen Z Perspective

The mentality of Generation Z differs markedly from the approach to social and economic issues presented by earlier generations. These young people have had access to the internet and other innovative technologies since birth. A tape recorder or a floppy disk is a museum exhibit for them. They are unfamiliar with the everyday problems that citizens of Central and Eastern Europe faced durin...
Posted 11 months ago

Biomedical

Prevalence of Leishmaniasis among Blood Donors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Our study seeks to provide a comprehensive assessment of leishmaniasis prevalence among blood donors, employing rigorous methodologies to inform public health initiatives and transfusion safety measures. A thorough literature search was conducted using electronic databases (Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) to identify the relevant studies reporting the prevalence of lei...
Posted 11 months ago

Biomedical

An Overview of the Epigenetic Modifications in the Brain under Normal and Pathological Conditions

Epigenetic changes are changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence. These changes lead to establishing a so-called epigenetic code that dictates which and when genes are activated, thus orchestrating gene regulation and playing a central role in development, health, and disease. The brain, being mostly formed by cells that do not undergo a renewal process...
Posted 11 months ago

Biomedical

The Roles of Various Immune Cell Populations in Immune Response against Helminths

Helminths are multicellular parasites that are a substantial problem for both human and veterinary medicine. According to estimates, 1.5 billion people suffer from their infection, resulting in decreased life quality and burdens for healthcare systems. On the other hand, these infections may alleviate autoimmune diseases and allergy symptoms. The immune system is programmed to combat infec...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Distribution and Metabolic Activities of Marine Microbes in Response to Natural and Anthropogenic Stressors

As a consequence of climate change and increased human pressure, aquatic ecosystems are experiencing natural and anthropogenic stressors and events such as temperature warming, acidification, biodiversity loss, and degraded water quality. To understand the response of marine ecosystems to environmental and anthropogenic pressures, integration of long-term and large-scale monitoring of marine commu...
Posted 11 months ago

Biomedical

Synthesis of Bisoxazole and Bromo-substituted Aryloxazoles

Herein, we report a bisoxazole derivative as well as a bromo-substituted oxazole derivatives via a simple approach. The synthesis begins with an inexpensive and readily available starting material, such as 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, hydroquinone, and p-toluenesulfonylmethyl isocyanide (TosMIC). This approach relies on the Van Leusen oxazole method and electrophilic aromatic bromination. Th...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond: discovery of additional electronic states

Abstract Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) defect centers in diamond are key to applications in quantum sensing and quantum computing. They create localized electronic states in the diamond lattice with distinct population relaxation pathways following photoexcitation that ultimately enable its unique properties. The defect is known to exist in two charge state...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Recent progress in undoped group-IV heterostructures for quantum technologies

Abstract Silicon has been a core material for digital computing owing to its high mobility, stability oxide interface, mature manufacturing technologies for more than half a century. While Moore’s law seems to further advance via various technologies to extend its expiration date, some intractable problems that requires processing times growing ex...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Efficient characterization of blinking quantum emitters from scarce data sets via machine learning

Abstract Single photon emitters are core building blocks of quantum technologies, with established and emerging applications ranging from quantum computing and communication to metrology and sensing. Regardless of their nature, quantum emitters universally display fluorescence intermittency or photoblinking: interaction with the environment can caus...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

Task-Based Language Teaching

Task-Based Language Teaching by Daniel O. Jackson is part of the Cambridge Elements series published by Cambridge University Press in 2022. This book adopts a cognitive-interactionist stance on language learning, and serves as a guide to task-based language teaching (TBLT) for language instructors, teacher educators, and other interested parties. In response to a lack of practical guidance...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

Investigating Mixed Methods Research in Applied Linguistics: Methodological Avoidance and Possible Barriers in the Field

The field of applied linguistics is becoming increasingly transdisciplinary as recognition for the need to approach empirical questions from a variety of epistemological and theoretical perspectives grows (Douglas Fir Group, 2016). One methodological approach that holds promise for advancing sophisticated inquiry into complex issues of applied linguistics is mixed methods research (MMR); h...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

Usability of ChatGPT in Second Language Acquisition: Capabilities, Effectiveness, Applications, Challenges, and Solutions

In the realm of language acquisition, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a promising frontier. However, gaps exist in understanding the practical application of AI-driven tools, particularly in second language learning contexts. This study delves into the usability of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, within the domain of second language acquisition. This paper ...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

An Evaluation of Khanmigo, a Generative AI Tool, as a Computer-Assisted Language Learning App

The recent advancement in technology has attracted learners’ attention worldwide to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for educational purposes. While GenAI has shown promising results for general language purposes (Godwin-Jones, 2023; Xiao & Zhi, 2023), the potential of GenAI for language learning has not been fully explored. This paper, therefore, endeavors to decipher the pot...
Posted 11 months ago

Humanities and Arts

Generative AI as Writing or Speaking Partners in L2 Learning: Implications for Learning-Oriented Assessments

The advent of generative AI (GenAI) technology has impacted second language (L2) learning and assessment, offering new opportunities for learners to practice and improve their skills. One approach gaining interest is employing GenAI tools as writing or speaking partners to provide personalized, real-time feedback and assistance to learners. These interactions allow learners to practice the...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

On-demand quantum light sources for underwater communications

Abstract Quantum communication has been at the forefront of modern research for decades, however it is severely hampered in underwater applications, where the properties of water absorb nearly all useful optical wavelengths and prevent them from propagating more than, in most cases, a few metres. This research reports on-demand quantum light sources...
Posted 11 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Midgap state requirements for optically active quantum defects

Abstract Optically active quantum defects play an important role in quantum sensing, computing and communication. The electronic structure and the single-particle energy levels of these quantum defects in the semiconducting host have been used to understand their optoelectronic properties. Optical excitations that are central for their initializatio...
Posted 11 months ago

Biomedical

How to Capture the Rage? Development and Validation of a State-Trait Anger Scale

Our research seeks to contribute to the existing literature on emotion measurement and research by proposing a new anger metric that addresses limitations of previous scales. This metric shows promise in meeting modern standards and drawing from traditional methods, potentially impacting the study of emotions. Additionally, our study explores cross-cultural congruence in assessing anger between En...
Posted 10 months ago

Biomedical

The DOES Scale: Measuring Sensory Processing Sensitivity as a Trait Constellation

Based on Aron’s (2020) DOES model, we developed the DOES Scale to measure Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) with four dimensions: Depth of Processing, Overstimulation, Emotional Reactivity, and Sensing the Subtle. Using interview data from the study by Roth et al. (2023), we created a 20-item questionnaire (5 items per dimension) in German and English. In three studies with 1,365 subj...
Posted 10 months ago

Biomedical

Effects of Reference Group Instructions on Big Five Trait Scores

People responding to personality questionnaires rate themselves by comparing themselves to some reference group, but this reference group is typically not specified. In this study, we examined the differences between Big Five trait scores when people responded to trait questionnaires without a specified reference group, as is typical in personality assessment, and when they were asked to ...
Posted 10 months ago

Biomedical

Worldwide inverse correlation between Bacille Calmette-Guérin immunization and COVID-19 morbidity and mortality

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to all countries in the world after more than six months since it was first reported in late 2019, and different countries have been impacted differently. Correlation analysis between COVID-19 death numbers and different demographic and socioeconomic factors for all world countries (n=210) as of June 1, 2020, revea...
Posted 10 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Wastewater Treatment Using a Combination of Pumpkin seed Waste After Extraction of Essential Oils (Bio-Coagulant) and Ferric Chloride (Chemical Coagulant): Optimization and Modeling Using a Box–Behnken Design

The wastewater treatment involves various techniques at different technological levels. Treatment takes place in several stages, of which coagulation and flocculation are the most important. Most suspended solids are indeed eliminated during this stage by the addition of a coagulant. In this research, bio-coagulant was extracted from pumpkin seed (PS) waste after extraction of the essentia...
Posted 3 months ago

Social Science

Hybrid Machine Learning Model for Hurricane Power Outage Estimation from Satellite Night Light Data

Hurricanes can cause massive power outages and pose significant disruptions to society. Accurately monitoring hurricane power outages will improve predictive models and guide disaster emergency management. However, many challenges exist in obtaining high-quality data on hurricane power outages. We systematically evaluated machine learning (ML) approaches to reconstruct historical hurricane...
Posted 3 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Laser-Induced Liquid-Phase Boron Doping of 4H-SiC

4H-silicon carbide (4H-SiC) is a cornerstone for next-generation optoelectronic and power devices owing to its unparalleled thermal, electrical, and optical properties. However, its chemical inertness and low dopant diffusivity for most dopants have historically impeded effective doping. This study unveils a transformative laser-assisted boron doping technique for n-type 4H-SiC, employing ...
Posted 3 months ago

Biomedical

From Morphology to Multi-Omics: A New Age of Fusarium Research

The Fusarium genus includes some of the most economically and ecologically impactful fungal pathogens affecting global agriculture and human health. Over the past 15 years, rapid advances in molecular biology, genomics, and diagnostic technologies have reshaped our understanding of Fusarium taxonomy, host–pathogen dynamics, mycotoxin biosynthesis, and disease management. This review synt...
Posted 3 months ago

Biomedical

Disparities in HIV Care: A Rural–Urban Analysis of Healthcare Access and Treatment Adherence in Georgia

Background: This study examines disparities in HIV-related healthcare access, support, and treatment adherence between rural and urban Black/African American populations in Georgia, USA, emphasizing structural, socioeconomic, and stigma-related barriers affecting health outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted using structured surveys administered via RedCap fr...
Posted 3 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Empowering Optimal Operations with Renewable Energy Solutions for Grid Connected Merredin WA Mining Sector

Mining sectors require a continuous and reliable power supply; however, reliance on traditional grid utilities results in high costs and disruptions and increases extreme carbon emission. The Merredin WA sector seeks to resolve critical energy challenges affecting mining operations in Western Australia. Thus, this research proposes an optimal solar PV system with battery storage and backup...
Posted 3 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Conservation of Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata F.) for Honey and Beeswax Production and Sustainable Pollination Services

During the past quarter-century, the natural populations of giant honey bees (Apis dorsata) have declined markedly. The loss of nesting sources is one of the many reasons for its decline. This has threatened the pollination services of several agricultural and wild plants in areas of its natural habitat. To sustain pollination services in the natural habitat of this honey bee, conservation...
Posted 3 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Efficiency of Modular Bridge Configurations: A Study on the Structural Stability and Capacity of Single- and Double-Story Modular Bridges

This study investigates the structural performance and load-bearing capacity of single- and double-story modular bridge configurations using both experimental testing and finite element analysis. A full-scale field test was conducted on a 45.7 m double-story bridge subjected to truck loading at ten distinct positions along the span. Midspan deflections and axial strains of key members were...
Posted 3 months ago

Biomedical

The Impact of Social Media Disorder, Family Functioning, and Community Social Disorder on Adolescents’ Psychological Distress: The Mediating Role of Intolerance to Uncertainty

Background/Objectives: Adolescent levels of psychological distress are strongly influenced by community, individual, social, and family factors. Family functioning, social media use, and community disorder have shown high predictive value for psychological distress during this critical stage of development. However, these relationships are not always direct and are often mediated by indivi...
Posted 3 months ago

Physics Maths Engineering

Recycling Quarry Dust as a Supplementary Cementitious Material for Cemented Paste Backfill

Quarry dust (QD) landfill causes environmental issues that cannot be ignored. In this study, we systematically explore its potential application as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in cemented paste backfill (CPB), revealing the activated mechanism of modified QD (MQD) and exploring the hydration process and workability of CPB containing QD/MQD. The experimental results show tha...
Posted 3 months ago

Biomedical

Development of a Liposome Nanoformulation for the Delivery of Lipoic Acid as a Potential Neuroprotective Therapy in Glaucoma

Background/Objectives: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and oxidative stress is considered to play a key role in its development. While antioxidants offer a promising approach to mitigating oxidative stress, their clinical application is often hindered by bioavailability and absorption challenges. Entrapment antioxidants within liposomes may overcome these ...
Posted 3 months ago

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