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The role of AI, big data and predictive analytics in mitigating unemployment insurance fraud
Get PDFThe fraudulent claims for Unemployment Insurance (UI) have also risen massively in the United States especially during the onset of COVID-19 pandemic with billions of dollars that were lost. These approaches applied formerly in fraud detection and prevention have been challenged by new and advanced fraud systems. For this reason, AI, Big Data and Predictive Analytics are now crucial for improving fraud mitigation in UI programs. The aim of this research is to understand how far AI, Big Data and Predictive Analytics have been utilized, for how effective they are and the barriers they pose in tackling unemployment insurance fraud in the United States. An online quantitative self-administered questionnaire was administered where 200 participants from the unemployment insurance agencies of the U.S, covering fraud investigators, IT personnel, data analysts and policymakers, were included in the study. Data were analyzed to establish the correlation between technology adoption to application of anti-fraud measures using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and regression analysis. The survey shows that about 42.5% of agencies actively use AI and 34% of them use Big Data very often. However, difficulties like high costs, integration troubles and limited availability of specialized staff are still issues that make adoption a problem. The results of using AI and Big Data were moderate and optimistic but rather elevated, as seen through regression analysis; on the other hand, predictive analytics demonstrated large potential when applied successfully. The study’s results indicate that AI, Big Data and Predictive Analytics present enormous potential for mitigating UI fraud, although broad integration will not be possible without overcoming essential infrastructural and resource limitations
STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT OF ADVANCE SURVEILLANCE ECOSYSTEMS: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON MITIGATING UNAUTHORIZED U.S. BORDER ENTRY
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Epilogue
No full textThis collection intended to update Thomson’s (2002) work in time for the 125th anniversary of the 1901 Constitution. The essays in A Century of Controversy continue to be enlightening. Alabama’s tumultuous history is fascinating and troubling. The book highlights that the framers of the 1901 Constitution sought to create a form of government that institutionalized white supremacy, undermining democracy in the process. Throughout Alabama’s history, when opportunities arose to right the wrongs of the 1901 Constitutional Convention – to adequately fund education and infrastructure and allow for local-level democracy – Alabama’s lawmakers have consistently chosen not to do so (Hamill, 2024; Porter, 2024; Blankenship, 2024; Aguado, 2024). The 1901 framers devised a system of governance designed to forestall reform. It is a long-lasting document because voters have learned to distrust governing institutions, as generations of corrupt and malicious policymakers and politicians consistently underserved Alabamians. In the fall of 2003, I recall discussing Governor Riley’s tax proposal with a student who said they supported it but would vote against it because they trusted Governor Riley but did not trust who might succeed him. That is the legacy of the 1901 Constitution. It tainted the very public institutions that could address the complicated needs the state has had since 1901
The Educational Development and Political Activism of the Washington D.C. Black Elite 1877-1954
Get PDFThis thesis seeks to explore how the Black elite impacted their spheres of influence in terms of education and civil rights activism. Were they trying to first and foremost retain their elite status in relation to the “black masses” or was their more nuance to their views? This work provides a detailed introduction to the Black elite and focuses on three representative historical figures, their families and inner circles: Blanche Kelso Bruce (1841- 1898), Daniel Alexander Payne Murray (1852- 1925), and Mary Church Terrell (1863- 1954). They were all born in different locations but exercised significant influence in Washington D.C. Black elite circles. Despite the exclusivity of their social lives, they were leaders in the educational development of the race and activists pushing for political reforms rather than accommodating figures hoping to preserve their own exalted positions relative to most Blacks by acquiescing to, or even enforcing, second class citizenship
Alabama Postcards
Get PDFI chose to write Alabama Postcards to give my reader a clear view of what different areas of Alabama are like, as well as the kinds of people you can find there, based on personal experiences throughout life. I also feel these essays serve as a memoir about my family and how they have helped shape me into who I am today, even those I never got to meet. I chose to use “postcards” in the title since I chose to write about different areas of Alabama, and aimed to give my reader a clear image of what these towns are like on a day-to-day basis.
There is a stigma that comes with being from Alabama. We’ve all heard jokes—we’re all uneducated rednecks that are married to our cousins. Having traveled throughout the U.S. and internationally, I can say that uneducated rednecks come in various forms and fashion and can be found practically anywhere. I wanted to showcase what Alabama is like through the lens of a lifelong Alabamian. Often, outsiders don’t look deep enough to see what Alabama truly has to offer
Intro to Poetry: An immersive workshop experience
Get PDFA syllabus driven thesis for an undergraduate intro to poetry class that starts at the foundation of poetry and builds to creating and performing poetry
From the Garden to the Trenches
No full textSince the posthumous publication of his unfinished manuscript The Garden of Eden and an increase in LGBTQ+ studies, Ernest Hemingway has received renewed attention for his exploration of gender roles and questioning of binary gender. While Garden is not the first piece of Hemingway’s to hint at queer/ gender nonconforming characters, it was the first to be so open about it. I argue, however, that these themes have been present since Hemingway’s first novel A Farewell to Arms and that critics have misunderstood the depth and nuance of the author’s early works. While a few scholars have discussed the similarities between A Farewell to Arms and Garden of Eden, and they are very few and very far between, they do not discuss much theory in relation to the works or their queer connections. By using the works of Judith Butler, Alok Vaid-Menon, and bell hooks, I will discuss the subtle queer themes in A Farewell to Arms, comparing it to Garden of Eden while also bringing in examples from bridge works between these publications and how they relate to gender, queer, and feminist theory. By using The Garden of Eden as a lens for A Farewell to Arms, I will also make a case for the benefits of reading Hemingway anachronistically as a way to see the parallels between the pieces, not only the themes, but activities and actions of the characters. Just as well, some revelations of Hemingway’s personal life and sexual interests show that these characters may not only be creations of fiction in a writing exercise, but potentially stand-ins for Hemingway and his sexual partner(s), expressing a desire to explore in ways he might not have been able to
Low Energy Availability, Disordered Eating, Exercise Dependence, Injury Prevalence, and Fueling Habits in Female CrossFit® Participants
Get PDFDisordered eating (DE) is primarily observed in endurance athletes and sports with aesthetics emphases. The prevalence of DE in resistance trained individuals, particularly CrossFit®, is not well understood. CrossFit® promotes a culture encouraging strong, athletic, or muscular bodies, and both CrossFit® and endurance athletes aim to achieve a low body fat percentage to improve performance. This may lead to body dissatisfaction, exercise dependence (EXD), and/or DE behaviors, which may contribute to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). This cross-sectional study investigated DE prevalence and relationship with EXD risk, body dissatisfaction, and fueling habits in female CrossFit® only (CO) vs. CrossFit® plus endurance (CE) athletes. Methods: Participants (n = 325) completed a Qualtrics survey comprised of the Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS-21) and the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). Results: For the entire population, 37.2% of participants were at risk for DE, and 84.6% (n = 275) were classified as symptomatic for EXD. CO were at a significantly (p \u3c 0.001) greater risk for DE and EXD vs. CE. Significant associations were observed for being classified as symptomatic EXD, training days per week, a desire to be more muscular, and following a specific diet pattern to achieve an ideal body in those at risk for DE vs. not at risk. Conclusion: With the high prevalence of DE and EXD in female CrossFit® athletes, both should be considered an important step of the initial screening process for REDs
My X\u27s
Get PDFIn My X’s, Alina Stefanescu interviews herself to ask burning questions concerning her upbringing and memory to investigate how her family’s time in Romania during the height of communism affected her relationships with family, culture, and art. Her use of media objects, ranging from music to photos and film stills, immerses readers into the world that developed the character we know as Alina Stefanescu.https://roar.una.edu/textbooks/1003/thumbnail.jp