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Russian Verbs Of Motion In L2 Acquisition: Testing The Efficacy Of A Usage-Based Approach, Tobias-Alexander Herrmann

Russian Language Journal

Unprefixed Russian motion verbs present unique challenges for second language (L2) learners as they encode distinct types of motion events. Traditional, directionality-based methods of teaching these verbs have faced criticism, prompting the adoption of alternative, cognitively informed approaches. This article builds on usage-based methodologies, such as those proposed by Nesset and Janda (2022), to investigate whether teaching unprefixed verbs of motion (UVoMs) as constructions can enhance L2 instruction. Using the frequent UVoM pair idti and xodit′ , both meaning ‘walk’, as a case study, I pursue two main goals. First, drawing on corpus data, I examine the construction UVoM + …

From Gesture To Coded Knowledge: Rediscovering And Redefining Tpr When Teaching Russian Motion Verbs In An Outdoor Classroom, Elena Susanna Weygandt

Russian Language Journal

The necessity to move my Russian as a second language (L2) classroom in an event tent during the “main” pandemic year encouraged me to create lessons engaging students’ movement and thus rediscover the Total Physical Response (TPR) method. This article presents the case for using TPR-inspired teaching as a mode to be considered in instruction of Russian verbs of motion (VoM). TPR, a teaching method and language acquisition theory suggested by James Asher in the 1960s, has further evolved in TPR role-playing and TPR storytelling and is used in L2 instruction today (e.g., Cook, 2008, p. 132; Davidheiser, 2002; Elliott …

Directionality Of Motion In Second Language Acquisition: With A Focus On L1-Korean L2-Russian Speakers, Hakyung Jung, Hyug Ahn, Jacee Cho

Russian Language Journal

This paper examines L2 acquisition of directionality of Russian motion verbs by L1-Korean speakers in terms of Slobin’s (1996) Thinking-for-Speaking (TFS) hypothesis and the markedness principle. Although directionality is lexically encoded in the verb in both Korean and Russian, the organization of this concept differs. In Russian, directionality is categorized solely by the feature [+/- directional], whereas in Korean, motion event expressions are distinguished not only by [+/-directional] but also by [+/-multi]. Experiments on L1-Korean, L1- Russian, and L1-Korean L2-Russian speakers demonstrated that (i) in Korean, the presence or absence of an explicit goal plays an important role in verb …

Introduction To The Special Issue: Searching For Alternative Approaches To Conceptualizing And Teaching Russian Verbs Of Motion: Bridging Linguistics And Teaching Practice, Maria Bondarenko

Russian Language Journal

This special issue seeks to account for the current status of an emerging trend we have observed in linguistics and L2 instruction over the last two decades: reconceptualizing Russian verbs of motion (VoM). To contextualize the contributions to the issue, in this Introduction, I will give an overview of how this trend has evolved from its inception until the present time, delineating within it two successive stages called the Cognitive Turn and Instructional Turn.

Valuation Procedure For Condemnation: A Fifty State Survey, David Griffiths

BYU Law Review

The Fifth Amendment requires statutorily authorized condemnors to provide just compensation to landowners for all takings. The procedural method used by states to determine just compensation varies widely among states and is often separate from the more standard procedures existing in traditional civil litigation. Regardless of their method, all fifty states and the District of Columbia each have their own unique procedure for determining just compensation. This Note distinctly classifies the procedural schemes currently used by states to initially value just compensation of condemned property into three general categories: (1) schemes that rely on commissioners to determine just compensation, (2) …

Balat, Maskara, At Wika: Karanasan Ng Isang Dayuhan Sa Pilipinas, Jc Gaillard

Dalumat: Multikultural at Multidisiplinaryong E-Journal sa Araling Filipino

Ang punang ito ay tungkol sa karanasan ng may-akda na dayuhan at kung bakit naging abnormal siya dahil marunong siyang mag-Filipino at Kapampangan sa bansang Pilipinas. Samakatwid, ang pinakatanong ng artikulong ito ay ano ba talaga ang pamantayan at normal sa relasyon ng Pilipinx at dayuhang puti pag dating sa wika? Sa karanasan ng may-akda, naging sentido kumon na normal ang mag-Ingles at abnormal ang mag-Filipino at mag-iba pang katutubong wika. Ganito kalalim ang internalisasyon at normalisasyon ng Ingles bilang wika ng Pilipinx sa harapan ng dayuhang puti sa Pilipinas. Kaya pag dating sa wika, kayumanggi ang balat pero puti …

Interdisciplinary Comparison Of Verb Complementation Patterns In Selected Nigerian University Course Textbooks: Insights From Humanities And Natural Sciences, Scholastica Chinyere Amadi

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

This paper describes the variation in the distributions and use of verb complementation types and patterns in selected academic textbooks. The theoretical framework is Chomsky’s phrase structure grammar. The data, obtained from the first chapters, titled, ‘General introduction’ and ‘Atom and its structure’ of purposively selected English Studies and Physics textbooks, comprising 473 transitive verb phrases are manually analyzed. The findings reveal that three verb complementation types, mono-transitive, intensive, and complex-transitive, vary in patterns across the two textbooks with the mono-transitive V+NP and intensive V+NP patterns being dominant in English while the complex-transitive V+PP pattern dominates in Physics. The findings …

Using Digital Storytelling As A Tool To Enhance Vocabulary For Young Learners, Suresh Banoth, Udaya Muthyala

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

Digital storytelling (DST) represents an innovative pedagogical approach aimed at enhancing vocabulary acquisition among young learners. This study investigates how effective Digital Storytelling (DST) is in enhancing English vocabulary skills among 32 sixth-grade students at Government Model School in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. By integrating visual, auditory, and textual elements, DST facilitates a deeper understanding of vocabulary within context, which supports better retention and accessibility. The study employs the VSS (Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy) serves as an effective tool to promote student involvement and responsibility in vocabulary learning by encouraging learners to actively discover and gather unfamiliar words, The use of …

Crisis Communication On Facebook: Interaction Between Public Utility Companies And Their Consumers, Virna S. Villanueva, Xena Angela D. Baloloy

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

This study analyzes the Facebook communication between public utility companies and their consumers in the Philippines during crises. Specifically, it investigates the public utility’s common issues or problems and communication strategies and their consumers’ tone and language. Using a mixed-methods approach, the qualitative content analysis examines language use, tone, and engagement strategies, while the quantitative analysis identifies the frequency of concerns, communication styles, and consumer reactions. The study uses the framework of Bies’s (2013) bad news management process, specifically the delivery phase. The dataset includes 23 Facebook posts, selected from an initial corpus of 41 posts, made by two public …

For The Fiscal Year, June 30, 2025, Kpmg, Llc.

Bryant University Financial Statements (FY2004 - present)

No abstract provided.

A Smart System For Detecting Anatomic And Histological Symptoms Of Diseased Agricultural Plants, Rustam Baratov, Himola Sunnatillayeva, Alimardon Mamatovich Mustafoqulov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This study describes a novel agricultural plant disease detecting smart system, capable of handling measured plant body parameters and images received by high resolution camera at the same time. The proposed plant disease detection method is based on evaluation of the signals received by measured and controlled plant body physical parameters like resistance, temperature and capacitance of the plant stem and image processing. An analogue plant model based on an electrical circuit with distributed parameters was developed. In addition, in the article the block diagram of the smart system for the early detection of plant diseases, the circuit diagram, its …

มาตรการทางกฎหมายในการกำกับดูแลเครื่องมือแพทย์ใช้แล้วที่ผ่านกระบวนการผลิตซ้ำ (Legal Measures Of The Regulatory Framework For Remanufactured Medical Device), Wimpat Rajpradit

Chulalongkorn University Law Journal

ความตกลงที่ครอบคลุมและก้าวหน้าสำหรับหุ้นส่วนทางเศรษฐกิจภาคพื้นแปซิฟิก (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: CPTPP) กำหนดนิยามของสินค้าใช้แล้วที่ผ่านกระบวนการผลิตซ้ำ ว่าเป็นสินค้าที่มีส่วนประกอบของวัสดุเดิมที่มีการนำมาปรับแก้บางส่วนหรือทั้งหมด ทั้งมีอายุการใช้งานเท่าสินค้าใหม่และสามารถใช้งานได้เหมือนกับหรือใกล้เคียงกับสินค้าใหม่ และมีการรับประกันจากโรงงานเช่นเดียวกับสินค้าใหม่ อย่างไรก็ดี CPTPP ได้กำหนดห้ามมิให้ประเทศสมาชิกเลือกปฏิบัติต่อสินค้าดังกล่าว ซึ่งกฎหมายเกี่ยวกับเครื่องมือแพทย์มิได้กำหนดหลักเกณฑ์เกี่ยวกับเครื่องมือแพทย์ลักษณะดังกล่าวไว้ ดังนั้น หากประเทศไทยเข้าร่วมเป็นสมาชิกเป็นข้อผูกพันจะต้องยอมรับเครื่องมือแพทย์ใช้แล้วที่ผ่านกระบวนการผลิตซ้ำ ก็จำเป็นต้องพิจารณาตัวอย่างการกำกับดูแลเครื่องมือแพทย์ของต่างประเทศประกอบกับการบริหารจัดการความเสี่ยง ไม่ว่าจะเป็นความเสี่ยงต่อผู้รับบริการสาธารณสุข บุคลากรด้านสาธารณสุข ผู้ใช้แรงงานในอุตสาหกรรมการผลิตเครื่องมือแพทย์ ตลอดจนความเสี่ยงด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม ทั้งนี้ เพื่อจัดทำมาตรการทางกฎหมายในการกำกับดูแลเครื่องมือแพทย์ใช้แล้วที่ผ่านกระบวนการผลิตในประเทศไทยตั้งแต่ขั้นตอนการผลิตก่อนออกสู่ตลาด ระบบเฝ้าระวังและการติดตามตรวจสอบ รวมทั้งการจัดการขยะเครื่องมือแพทย์ที่เหมาะสม

Towards Metrology 4.0 In Developing Countries’ Manufacturing Industries, Jailos Nzumile

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

A systematic literature review was conducted to unveil the status of the digital transformation of metrology in developing countries, as they are lagging in utilising fourth industrial revolution (IR4.0) technologies to transform manufacturing industries. A PRISMA technique was employed using various keywords to identify, screen, and select the relevant literature. Forty publications were selected for the review, mainly discussing IR 4.0 technologies in metrological operations. The results indicate that the digital transformation of metrology has yet to be initiated in developing countries. However, the employment of IR4.0 technologies in advancing metrological operations in manufacturing industries is mostly discussed in the …

Improving Worker Health And Productivity: A Systematic Review Of Participatory Ergonomics In Construction, Agung Raharjo, Januar Ariyanto, Farahul Jannah

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

The construction industry is recognized to be physically demanding and is characterized by a range of occupational safety and health issues, including musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) arising from repetitive movements, prolonged static postures, and physically strenuous working conditions. Participatory ergonomic interventions in which workers are involved in the formulation of the problems have been recommended as effective interventions to increase productivity and health in industries. The objective of this literature review is to explore the effects of participatory ergonomics on health outcome and productivity measures in construction. The review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and included nine studies which examined various …

Childcare Expense And Demand In The Mountain West, 2023, Lara Karaalp, Yashesvi Sharma, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr., Kristian Thymianos, Olivia K. Cheche

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet presents 2023 data on childcare expenses in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data are sourced from The LendingTree article, “Families Who Pay for Childcare Spend Nearly a Fifth of Their Income on It.” The original report includes data on the states’ percentages of weekly income spent on childcare as well as the percentage of households using paid childcare.

Uab Libraries Q2 2025 Employee Updates, Uab Libraries

UAB Libraries News

No abstract provided.

Fuzzy-Ahp Based Decision Support System For The Selection Of Optimal Maintenance Strategy For Meter Gauge Railway Infrastructure: A Review, Hamisi J. Maulid

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

There are many uncertainties and complexities associated with maintaining Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) infrastructure, which calls for a methodical approach to decision-making. The development and application of a fuzzy-AHP-based decision support system (DSS) to select the optimal maintenance strategy for the MGR are presented in this study. The review covers research from 2013 to 2023 and focusses on the use of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP) techniques in railway infrastructure maintenance. To manage the inherent uncertainties and subjective judgements involved in maintenance decision-making, the Fuzzy-AHP methodology combines fuzzy logic with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). …

Faulkner Scholar To Retire After Three Decades At Ole Miss, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Jay Watson, a leading voice in William Faulkner studies and University of Mississippi professor, retires Monday (June 30) after more than three decades of teaching, research and service.

Visual Tracking And Its Relationship To Dynamic Visual Acuity Among National Youth Foil Fencing Team Athletes, Ishraq Ghalib Oudah, Huda Shihab Jari, Hind Salem Taih, Asal Hassan Sameer

Modern Sport

The significance of this study lies in its focus on the relationship between visual tracking and dynamic visual acuity, both regarded as essential perceptual abilities influencing technical and dynamic performance in foil fencing. This supports coaches and specialists in designing effective training units to improve players' visual and motor efficiency. Given the interactive, fast-paced nature of the sport-which demands instantaneous reactions and high precision in thrusting-there is a need to determine the impact of visual tracking on performance quality. The research problem arose from the authors' observation of the limited attention to visual perceptual aspects in preparation programs, despite their …

The Contribution Rate Of Certain Cognitive And Visual Abilities To The Performance Of Forehand And Backhand Skills In Tennis, Maryam Abduljabbar Khudair, Huda Shihab Jari, Wissem Dhahbi, Fatih Hazar

Modern Sport

The significance of the study lies in identifying a scientific and objective indicator that clarifies the extent to which key cognitive and visual abilities contribute to skill performance in tennis. This enables coaches and instructors to design scientifically based educational and training units that incorporate these abilities according to their level of contribution, thereby positively impacting technical performance. The abundance of stimuli in tennis and the difficulty of controlling performance, due to the sport's ongoing developments, require a high level of cognitive and visual abilities. The researchers aimed to examine the problem of inadequate organization in educational content, where one …

The Effect Of Blue Light Filter Lens Glasses On The Occurrence Of Asthenopia Symptoms In Visual Display Terminal Users, Arif Hening Mustikaningrum, Dewi Sumaryani Soemarko, Indah Suci Widyahening

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

The widespread use of Visual Display Terminals (VDTs) is associated with visual and musculoskeletal complaints, particularly Asthenopia, which may reduce productivity. A 32-year-old female financial worker presented with eye discomfort, including sore eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, and twitching on her left temple, particularly during extended computer use. The symptoms were relieved with rest. Most VDTs now use Light Emitting Diodes, which emit more blue light than LCDs and may cause eye fatigue and disrupt sleep. Currently, blue light filter lenses are available in the market, however, further study of existing scientific publications is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of blue …

La Imposición Del Neoliberalismo En México: Resistencia Y Opresión Del Profesorado De Lenguas A Nivel Universitario, David Martinez-Prieto

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

Este estudio utiliza las ideas de Althusser (1970) sobre el aparato ideológico del Estado para examinar las trayectorias de profesores (n=4) de lenguas que enseñaron en la Meritoria Universidad de Puebla, una de las principales universidades públicas en México. A través del análisis de los testimonios de dichos participantes, el presente trabajo analiza la represión de la comunidad universitaria durante la imposición de políticas neoliberales que pretendían privatizar la educación pública y limitar el derecho a la libertad de cátedra en esta universidad. De igual forma, en este artículo se examina la opresión que los docentes de lengua han experimentado …

Determination Of Urinary Metabolites Of Toluene And Xylenes In Paint Workers And Non-Occupationally Exposed Individuals In Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Alturkstani, Radhouane Chakroun, Bassam Jamoussi, Raghad Alhajaji

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene and xylenes are widely used as solvents in industrial processes, particularly in paint production, despite their known toxicity. Occupational exposure to these chemicals poses significant health risks, especially for workers in the manufacturing and application sectors. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has reported an increased cancer risk associated with paint fume exposure, prompting regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to establish exposure limits. In Saudi Arabia, a key player in the petroleum and chemical industries, workers face …

Differentiated Teaching Module Using Problem Solving Model: Numerical Ability Of Elementary School Students, Risa Alifatin, Agus Sutono, Ida Dwijayanti

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study aims to develop a differentiated teaching module using the problem-solving model that is valid, practical, and effective to improve students' numerical abilities. This study uses the ADDIE Model research and development approach. The sample in this study was class III of elementary school Tenggulangharjo as an experimental class totaling 22 students and class III of elementary school Karangtengah as a control class totaling 19 students. Data analysis used the t-test and N-Gain test. The study found that (1) the average validity score of the three parts of the Differentiated Teaching Module was 3.74, which is 93.62%, placing it …

Contextual Approach To Improve Problem Solving Skills In Ipas Subject At Elementary School: A Study Development Of Teaching Materials, Nur Hidayah, Sumarno Sumarno, Joko Siswanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The objective of this study is to assess the validity, practicality, and efficacy of instructional materials. We refer to this research as research and development, with a focus on the creation of teaching materials. The research design proposed by Borg and Gall consists of six steps: identification of potential and difficulties, data collecting, product design, design validation, design revision, and product trial. The utilized instruments comprise expert and practitioner validity sheets, teacher and student response surveys, and validation sheets for teaching materials and modules, as well as pretest and posttest questions. Experts performed the validity assessment, attaining a score of …

Fun At Work Dari Sudut Pandang Aparatur Sipil Negara (Asn): Studi Kualitatif Pada Instansi Pemerintahan Di Indonesia, Febrian Wibawa, Nayunda Andhika Sari

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

The concept of fun at work is often discussed in various studies as an activity that supports a positive work climate and provides a variety of positive experiences for employees. However, there is debate in seeing the impact of implementing fun at work in the workplace, especially in the context of public services. To date, research related to fun at work in the context of public services or government institutions is still very limited. By focusing on the civil servants or ASNs in Indonesia, this study aims to explore the perceptions and experiences of fun at work for ASNs.

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Data-Driven Constrained Control, Ali Kashani

Mechanical Engineering ETDs

Ensuring safety is a fundamental challenge. Traditional methods often rely on precise mathematical models, which are difficult, impractical, or costly to obtain for real-world systems with complex, nonlinear dynamics. This dissertation develops direct data-driven control approaches that enable safe and efficient operation of nonlinear systems without requiring explicit models or performing system identification. This effort leverages machine learning, optimization, and control theory to bridge theoretical rigor and practical applicability. Deterministic guarantees are provided based on the Lipschitz continuity of the system, and probabilistic guarantees through scenario optimization. The computation of safe sets is performed using one-shot approaches with broad neural …

อำนาจของผู้จัดการมรดกในกฎเกณฑ์ว่าด้วยการขัดกันแห่งกฎหมาย (The Power Of An Estate Administrator In Conflict Of Laws Rules), Arnon Sriboonroj

Chulalongkorn University Law Journal

อำนาจของผู้จัดการมรดกตามกฎเกณฑ์ว่าด้วยการขัดกันแห่งกฎหมายเป็นเรื่องที่มีความสำคัญ โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในสภาพการณ์ปัจจุบันที่โลกได้ก้าวเข้าสู่ยุคแห่งความไร้พรมแดนจึงอาจทำให้ทรัพย์สินของเจ้ามรดกกระจัดกระจายอยู่ได้ในหลายประเทศ การที่จะพิจารณาว่ากฎหมายของประเทศใดเป็นกฎหมายที่ใช้บังคับกับนิติสัมพันธ์ในเรื่องอำนาจของผู้จัดการมรดกนั้นย่อมเป็นหน้าที่ของกฎเกณฑ์ว่าด้วยการขัดกันแห่งกฎหมาย สำหรับระบบกฎหมายขัดกันว่าด้วยอำนาจของผู้จัดการมรดกนั้นอาจแบ่งได้เป็น 2 ระบบ กล่าวคือ ระบบที่แยกเรื่องผู้จัดการมรดกออกจากเรื่องทรัพย์มรดก และระบบที่ไม่แยกเรื่องผู้จัดการมรดกออกจากเรื่องทรัพย์มรดก ในขณะที่เมื่อพิจารณาถึงกฎเกณฑ์ว่าด้วยการขัดกันแห่งกฎหมายนั้น กฎหมายขัดกันของแต่ละประเทศได้ให้การยอมรับจุดเกาะเกี่ยวในการค้นหากฎหมายที่ใช้บังคับกับเรื่องอำนาจของผู้จัดการมรดกไว้แตกต่างกัน โดยกฎหมายขัดกันของอังกฤษได้อาศัยกฎหมายภายในกำหนดถึงอำนาจของผู้จัดการมรดก ในขณะที่กฎหมายขัดกันของประเทศจีนได้อาศัยกฎหมายแห่งถิ่นที่ทรัพย์นั้นตั้งอยู่เป็นจุดเกาะเกี่ยวส่วนภายใต้ระบบกฎหมายขัดกันของไทยนั้นไม่ได้มีการกำหนดกฎเกณฑ์ในการเลือกกฎหมายเพื่อใช้บังคับกับเรื่องอำนาจของผู้จัดการมรดกไว้เป็นการเฉพาะ จึงต้องใช้กลไกการอุดช่องว่างของกฎหมายตามมาตรา 3 พระราชบัญญัติว่าด้วยการขัดกันแห่งกฎหมาย พุทธศักราช 2481 ซึ่งกำหนดให้ใช้กฎเกณฑ์ทั่วไปแห่งกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศแผนกคดีบุคคลบังคับ

Нестандартные Метафоры Движения В Текстах Казахско-Русских Билингвов / Non-Standard Metaphors Of Motion In Kazakh-Russian Bilinguals, Ekaterina V. Rakhilina, Aimgul Kazkenova

Russian Language Journal

This paper examines a specific case of fictive motion conceptualization—non-standard motion metaphors identified in texts from the Kazakh subcorpus of the Russian Learner Corpus (http://www.web-corpora.net/RLC). The texts were written by students from several universities in Almaty who are native speakers of Kazakh (L1) and second-language speakers of Russian (L2). Our study focuses on three aspects of fictive motion: (1) how the verbs idti and xodit’ are used to conceptualize processes or states in non-standard metaphorical contexts; (2) how trajectors are selected with the verbs prijti and projti; and (3) how motion direction is conceptualized with vxodit’ / …

Teaching Verbs Of Motion In A Task-Based Russian As A Foreign Language (Rfl) Course, Joan Castellví, Elena Markina

Russian Language Journal

The paper focuses on one of the most complex topics in Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL) instruction: verbs of motion (VoM). We introduce an innovative approach to teaching these verbs, grounded in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), and contrast it with the traditional approach that follows the Presentation-Practice-Production (PPP) framework, which has dominated the field until now. By analyzing a sample of widely used textbooks specializing in VoM, we show that introducing the VoM system—specifically, the sequence in which the verbs are presented—follows the PPP design and is primarily grammar-oriented. This approach is based on the concept of “directionality,” which …