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Le Discours Sur La Modernité Dans L’Œuvre D’Abdelwahab Meddeb, Azzelarab Touda

Dirassat

Any discourse on modernity involves the way of being, thinking and creating and remains strongly linked to the political, ideological and cultural climates that saw it born and evolve, hence thoughts and expressions managed, ipso facto, either in the relationship of fidelity to genealogical belonging, or in that of hospitable overcoming with regard to the other. However, strangely, the discourse on modernity of the writer-poet and essayist Abdelwahab Meddeb is driven by a faithful infidelity with regard to his auroral scene. This duality permeates the Meddebian work of dyonysism and apollinism under the aegis of modernity which frames, at …

Discours Institutionnel Dans L’Espace Universitaire Marocain : De La Réforme À La Transformation, Mohammed Essbai, Mohammed Atmani

Dirassat

The Moroccan university has undergone successive reforms targeting the architecture of training, curricula and teaching practices. Each time, a different discourse is used to give a new breath to the desired change. In 2021, the university space is hosting a program to accelerate the transformation of the ecosystem, known as the ESRI 2030 Pact. Discursively, each departmental initiative is presided over by new concepts that reflect the directions advocated by decision makers in the sector.

Le Recours Aux Procédés De Reformulation Dans Les Articles Scientifiques De Vulgarisation, Ilham Elarrachi

Dirassat

Reformulation as a (metadiscursive) linguistic device is often used by science journalists to convey specific scientific knowledge to often uninitiated readers. It generally consists of repeating the same words, the same discourse in another way. It manifests itself particularly in scientific, media etc. This communication aims to show the importance of reformulation in the transmission of scientific knowledge related to the field of health. Our objective is to see in what circumstances the scientific journalist uses the processes of reformulation. The data analyzed come from a corpus composed of a set of journalistic articles dealing with subjects related to the …

Particularités Discursives Du Slogan Électoral Des Partis Politiques Marocains, Amina Erradi

Dirassat

The electoral slogan, this short of linguistic form, is an intrument of political mobilization, having a certain role in the choice of voters. Through these syntactic and rhetorical characteristics, the slogan influences the orientation of the opinions of the receivers. Politicians use it to ratify their commitments and strengthen their position. This aphorizing construction will serve both to confirm the identity of political parties and to validate the relevance of their programs. In our contribution, we will focus on the study of the discursive strategies inherent in the electoral slogan, used by Moroccan political parties during the electoral campaign conducted …

Covid-19 Et Discours Comique Sur Les Réseaux Sociaux : Médiation Ou Simple Plaisir Comique ?, Doha Akerkedou

Dirassat

The rapid and deadly spread of COVID-19 in 2020 has been accompanied by a wave of panic and fear in several countries around the world. The situation has worsened with the need to comply with drastic measures ranging from barrier gestures to confinement. The challenge was to avoid any risk of contamination that could be fatal both for oneself and for those close to them. The need for information about the situation was accompanied by a pressing need to relieve the malaise that intensified as the virus persisted. As a result, a number of comical content shares about the crisis …

Msu Archives Hotdish: A Research Apprentice Program In The Archives, Daardi Sizemore Mixon, Heidi J. Southworth, Jamison Vierstraete

Library Services Publications

This session focuses on the ingredients used by the University Archives at Minnesota State University, Mankato to make a successful Research Apprentice Program Hotdish. In 2024, the University Archives at Minnesota State University, Mankato participated in the Undergraduate Research Center’s Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The RAP provides students new to research with opportunities to collaborate with faculty and staff on mentored research, scholarly, and creative projects. Daardi Mixon, University Archivist will discuss the development and implementation of the RAP program within the archives and how library and university strategic plans were incorporated into the outcomes with a focus on high-impact …

Ai & Xr Explorations To Support Social Interactions: Speculative Design For Ubiquitous Workplace Space By And For Neurodivergent Employees, Dominique Michaud, Alejandro Reyes, Jonathan Proulx Guimond, Fafadzi Akpene Agbe, Valérie Payen, Diane Gabrielle Tremblay, Marie Claude Leblanc, Claude Vincent, Geoffreyjen Edwards, Caroline Brassard, Marie Helene Parizeau, Valéry Psyche, Martin Caouette, James Hutson, Piper Hutson, Julie Ruel, Julien Voisin, Jocelyne Kiss

Faculty Scholarship

This study explores the potential of interdisciplinary theories and advanced technologies, such as augmented realities and artificial intelligence, to address the socio-professional integration challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum. It investigates the design of personalized, functional spaces that integrate interconnected living environments and intelligent systems tailored to support communication needs. Using speculative design methodology, the research adopts an experiential framework to examine alternative solutions, starting with a central hypothesis and testing it through debates with researchers, experts, neurodivergent individuals, and knowledge users. The premise is rooted in the recognition that neurodivergent individuals encounter significant barriers …

Save One Life: Resistance During The Holocaust, Museum Of History And Holocaust Education

Museum of History and Holocaust Education Exhibits

During the Holocaust, ordinary people took great risks to save themselves, their families, friends, and strangers. People resisted in different ways and for different reasons. How they resisted depended on who they were, where they lived, when they were active, and what resources they had. In this exhibition, you will meet people who courageously crossed borders and boundaries to stand up for their values. Against all odds, they defied Nazi ideology, helped the Allies, and saved many lives.

Giving Day 2025 Generates $1.3 Million For Ole Miss, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – When the last online donation came through on Wednesday (April 9) for Giving Day 2025, 2,685 donors had combined to give $1.34 million to bolster the University of Mississippi.

Implementation Of The Modified Early Obstetric Warning System (Meows) In Obstetric Patients Within A Level Iv Maternal Care Facility, Mei M. Stalder

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Incidences of increasing maternal morbidity and mortality are often preceded by a period of unrecognized deterioration. The lack of an obstetric early warning system in a high-risk Level IV Maternal Care Facility further contributed to delayed identification and intervention of deteriorating mothers.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this DNP project was, in obstetric patients, 18-years or older (P), does the Modified Early Obstetric Warning System (MEOWS) (I), compared to current standard practice (C), affect the number of patients transferred to the ICU (O) within a six-week time frame (T)?

Evidence: Nine evidence-based articles were included in this …

Implementing A Validated Screening Tool For Intimate Partner Violence In A Women’S Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Alexis Senu

DNP Projects

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health crisis, disproportionately affecting individuals identifying as women, with lifelong physical and psychological consequences. Despite recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for routine IPV screening, many primary care settings lack standardized tools to perform this screening. The Modern Woman Health and Wellness Center (MWHWC), a women’s only primary care clinic in Connecticut, identified the need for a validated screening tool to increase detection of IPV, improve patient outcomes and align with national screening guidelines.

Objective: This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to implement the HARK (Humiliation, …

Assessing The Burden Of Uncompensated Care In South Carolina Hospitals: The Role Of Medicaid Expansion, Telemedicine And Primary Care, Natassia S. Allen

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

The financial burden of uncompensated care strains healthcare systems nationwide. In this study, we measured the uncompensated care for hospitals in SC based on outpatient surgeries (OP), inpatient visits (IP), and emergency department (ED) visits. We used the South Carolina (SC) Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (SCRFA) database from 2018-2023 to derive the mean charges for self-pay and indigent/charity care for each county for OP, IP, and ED visits. Without recent and publicly available cost-to-charge ratios for SC, we used the 2022 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare 5% Limited Data Set (LDS) data to generate the unique …

Integrating Ai-Driven Neurofeedback With Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Paradigm For Effortless Learning And Workforce Transformation, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

This editorial discusses the merging of AI-driven neurofeedback with brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to create a new model for effortless, unconscious learning. By interpreting and reinforcing specific neural patterns, these technologies can enable users to acquire skills without traditional instruction, making them especially valuable in fast-evolving industries. They also offer powerful tools for individuals with physical impairments by enabling control through thought alone. However, the author emphasizes the importance of ethical oversight, particularly around cognitive autonomy, data privacy, and consent. As the field matures, ongoing research and regulation will be essential to ensure responsible development and widespread, beneficial use.

It’S Not So Simple: An Examination Of How The Internal Revenue Code Fails To Contemplate The Economic Realities Of Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families, Garret Hoff

Duke Law & Technology Review

Families with disabled students face extra costs associated with providing their child with the same education that other students get for free. Even though these costs are spent with the explicit purpose of supporting their child’s disability-informed care and are not incurred but for their disability (“but-for costs”), some of these costs are not deductible and others are subject to unnecessary ambiguity when it comes to their deductibility. Families with disabled students are forced to reckon with arbitrary distinctions if they want to receive any favorable tax treatment on but-for costs. This is because the relevant provision in the Internal …

Heterologous Expression Of Maize-Derived Antimicrobial Peptide Zmes4 In Escherichia Coli For Potential Plant Pathogen Control, Suseno Amien, Dadi Nurdiana, Noor Istifadah, Noladhi Wicaksana, Haifanisa Salsabila

Jurnal Kultivasi

ZmES4 is a plant-derived antimicrobial peptide (AMP) from maize that shows promise as a biocontrol agent against plant pathogenic organisms. In the context of growing challenges in sustainable agriculture, AMPs like ZmES4 represent innovative alternatives to chemical pesticides. This study focuses on the structural characterization and heterologous expression of the ZmES4 peptide in Escherichia coli (E. coli). The gene encoding ZmES4 was obtained from the maize female gametophyte (NCBI Reference Sequence: NM_001112150.3) and cloned into the pET24d(+) expression vector using NcoI and XhoI restriction sites. Transformation into E. coli BL21 (DE3) cells enabled recombinant expression upon induction with isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside …

Machine Learning To Optimize Use Of Natriuretic Peptides In The Diagnosis Of Acute Heart Failure, Dimitrios Doudesis, Kuan Ken Lee, Mohamed Anwar, Adam J. Singer, Judd E. Hollander, Camille Chenevier-Gobeaux, Yann-Erick Claessens, Desiree Wussler, Dominic Weil, Nikola Kozhuharov, Ivo Strebel, Zaid Sabti, Christopher Defilippi, Stephen Seliger, Evandro Tinoco Mesquita, Jan C. Wiemer, Martin Möckel, Joel Coste, Patrick Jourdain, Komukai Kimiaki, Michihiro Yoshimura, Irwani Ibrahim, Shirley Beng Suat Ooi, Win Sen Kuan, Alfons Gegenhuber, Thomas Mueller, Olivier Hanon, Jean-Sébastien Vidal, Peter Cameron, Louisa Lam, Ben Freedman, Tommy Chung, Sean P. Collins, Christopher J. Lindsell, David E. Newby, Alan G. Japp, Anoop S. V. Shah, Humberto Villacorta, A. Mark Richards, John J V Mcmurray, Christian Mueller, James L. Januzzi, Nicholas L. Mills, Gordon Moe, Carlos Fernando, Hanna K. Gaggin, Antoni Bayes-Genis, Roland Rj Van Kimmenade, Yigal Pinto, Joost H. W. Rutten, Anton H. Van Den Meiracker, Luna Gargani, Nicola R. Pugliese, Pemberton Christopher, Michael Neumaier, Michael Behnes, Ibrahim Akin, Michele Bombelli, Guido Grassi, Peiman Nazerian, Giovanni Albano, Philipp Bahrmann

Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers

AIMS: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and mid-regional pro-atrial natriuretic peptide (MR-proANP) testing are guideline-recommended to aid in the diagnosis of acute heart failure. Nevertheless, the diagnostic performance of these biomarkers is uncertain.

METHODS AND RESULTS: We performed a systematic review and individual patient-level data meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic performance of BNP and MR-proANP. We subsequently developed and externally validated a decision-support tool called CoDE-HF that combines natriuretic peptide concentrations with clinical variables using machine learning to report the probability of acute heart failure. Fourteen studies from 12 countries provided individual patient-level data in 8493 patients for BNP and 3899 …

Machine Learning To Optimize Use Of Natriuretic Peptides In The Diagnosis Of Acute Heart Failure, Dimitrios Doudesis, Kuan Ken Lee, Mohamed Anwar, Adam J. Singer, Judd Hollander, Md, Camille Chenevier-Gobeaux, Yann-Erick Claessens, Desiree Wussler, Dominic Weil, Nikola Kozhuharov, Ivo Strebel, Zaid Sabti, Christopher Defilippi, Stephen Seliger, Evandro Tinoco Mesquita, Jan C. Wiemer, Martin Möckel, Joel Coste, Patrick Jourdain, Komukai Kimiaki, Michihiro Yoshimura, Irwani Ibrahim, Shirley Beng Suat Ooi, Win Sen Kuan, Alfons Gegenhuber, Thomas Mueller, Olivier Hanon, Jean-Sébastien Vidal, Peter Cameron, Louisa Lam, Ben Freedman, Tommy Chung, Sean P. Collins, Christopher J Lindsell, David E. Newby, Alan G. Japp, Anoop S V Shah, Humberto Villacorta, A Mark Richards, John J V Mcmurray, Christian Mueller, James L. Januzzi, Nicholas L. Mills

Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers

AIMS: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and mid-regional pro-atrial natriuretic peptide (MR-proANP) testing are guideline-recommended to aid in the diagnosis of acute heart failure. Nevertheless, the diagnostic performance of these biomarkers is uncertain.

METHODS AND RESULTS: We performed a systematic review and individual patient-level data meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic performance of BNP and MR-proANP. We subsequently developed and externally validated a decision-support tool called CoDE-HF that combines natriuretic peptide concentrations with clinical variables using machine learning to report the probability of acute heart failure. Fourteen studies from 12 countries provided individual patient-level data in 8493 patients for BNP and 3899 …

The Mediation Dance Of Choreography Copyright, Kassandra Sopko

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

Despite its societal presence and pervasive benefits for both performers and observers, dance remains a low-paying field with limited career longevity. While dance choreography copyright protection is an option for artists to monetize their work long-term, there are significant barriers due to legal complexities, financial burdens, and lack of awareness regarding copyright protections. The limitations of the copyright landscape burden choreographers who do seek to take advantage of their intellectual property rights, and many of the current suggested solutions for protecting choreography either prove inadequate or involve negative consequences. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), particularly mediation with BATNA/WATNA incentives, presents a …

Blazing A Trail To Dispute Resolution: The Advantages Of Mediating Insurance And Mass Tort Claims Following Wildfires In California, Kate Hanes

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

Year after year, wildfires in California decimate property, the environment, and local communities, precipitating costly and protracted litigation. This Comment explores the advantages of mediating, rather than litigating, insurance and mass tort claims in the aftermath of these devastating natural disasters. In particular, this Comment contends that mediation benefits all parties—wildfire victims, their insurers, and alleged tortfeasors—by quickly and inexpensively resolving claims, preserving the common pool of funds to prevent insurer insolvency, and maintaining flexibility, predictability, and confidentiality. Drawing on examples of other successful disaster mediations, such as the Agent Orange case and those following Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina, this …

Heirs' Property Disputes: Evaluating Adr Forums To Change The Status Quo, Karina Grobman

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

Heirs’ property—a form of communal ownership passed down through generations—is a symbol of family legacy in the South. Disputes between families and developers create a disparate loss of land among Black families in the South, often through court-ordered partition actions. Although some states adopted the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA) to reform partition sales, most courts still force sales of the entire property rather than more equitable divisions. This Comment explores various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forums as a more just and efficient path to resolve heirs’ property disputes. Although the multi-party nature of heirs’ property disputes makes …

Applying Insights From The Enneagram Model Of Human Psychology To Enhance Neutrality And Success In Mediation, Inely Cassía Cesna

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

The ancient wisdom of the Enneagram illuminates the complexities of conflict, offering invaluable insights for mediators and individuals alike. Through various case studies and recommendations on practical applications, this Article illustrates how mediators can leverage Enneagram-based strategies to de-escalate conflict and facilitate constructive dialogues. By understanding the nine Enneagram Points, mediators can foster self-awareness, empathy, and communication among the disputing parties. Meanwhile, the Enneagram encourages mediators to self-reflect and address their own underlying emotions during the various mediation stages. Rather than a strict typological tool, the Enneagram’s inner lines, Wings, and Triadic Approaches allow mediators to easily recognize diverse responses …

Abstract Book (Pdf), School Of Medicine

Medicine Research Day

The collection of abstracts for all three sections of the 2025 Medicine Research Day organized by session (Translational Research, Quality Improvement, Clinical Vignettes) then alphabetical by last name of the primary author.

Navigating The Digital Landscape: Insights From Los Angeles Instagram Content Creators, Wangari Njathi, Katherine Delong

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Insights from Los Angeles Instagram Content Creators

This study examines the experiences of 32 Los Angeles-based Instagram content creators, focusing on their motivations, challenges, and strategies in an evolving social media landscape. Conducted through semi-structured interviews between March and May 2024, the research reveals key insights into how digital creators navigate branding, authenticity, and economic sustainability.

A central finding is the widespread rejection of the term "influencer," with 75% of participants preferring to be identified as "content creators" to emphasize authenticity over superficial influence. While financial incentives drive content creation for most participants (72%), others prioritize …

Volume 14 Complete Issue, James W. Gallagher

The Geographical Bulletin

Volume 14 Complete Issue

Perception Of Extremes In The Physical Environment, Jeffrey T. Lutz

The Geographical Bulletin

In recent years there has been a notable increase in research related to man and his physical environment. literature reflects an heightened interest in man's perception of his environment. Lowenthal has written numerous articles dealing with environmental perception and behavior In different geographic settings.' He feels that much more information Is needed concerning the way people perceive the physical world.

Precipitation Efficiency Under Varying Atmosph Eric Con Oitions, Jeffrey T. Lutz

The Geographical Bulletin

A strategic step in the assessment of water availability for a given location is the prediction of the amounts and temporal variability of precipitation. Considering the present state of the art, long-term meteorological forecasts of precipitation are not adequately accurate or reliable for predictive use. Since most predictions are based upon simple statistical analyses of past rainfall records, they are inherently unsatisfactory In that preci pitation production processes are ignored. Determination of the causes of spatial and temporal variations in the amount of precipitation produced by particular atmospheric systems in specific locations is important in assessing water availability. A valuable …

An Uncharacteristic Case Presentation Of Functional Vision Disorder, Ramandeep Kaur Od, Theresa Zerilli-Zavgorodni Od, Nancy Shenouda-Awad Od

Optometric Clinical Practice

Background: Functional Vision Disorder (FVD), also commonly referred to as functional vision loss (FVL) or non-organic vision loss (NOVL), is defined as a visual acuity (VA) loss and/or visual field (VF) loss, without any identifiable ocular or cortical pathology. Many clinicians look at FVD as a diagnosis of exclusion and while it is imperative to rule out organic pathology, FVD diagnosis must be supported by clinical findings that prove normal visual function. Incorporating supplementary tests specific for demonstrating the integrity of the visual system and the non-organic nature of the symptoms will allow clinicians to be more confident when diagnosing …

Where Were Purdue’S Lawyers? Lawyer Gatekeeping And Large-Scale Harms, W. Bradley Wendel

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Microlocal Litigation For A Mass Tort World, Sarah L. Swan

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Physicists As Environmental Experts, Rachel Rothschild

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.