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Midad AL-Adab Refereed Quarterly Journal

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إعادة تأهيل وتطوير الشواخص التراثية في الرصافة القديمة حي الرشيد, الدكتورة صفاقس قاسم هادي

Midad AL-Adab Refereed Quarterly Journal

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التعاون العسكري الهندي - الاسرائيلي واثاره الجيوبولتيكيه في الامن القومي العربي, ا.م.عراك تركي حمادي الفهداوي

Midad AL-Adab Refereed Quarterly Journal

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Colonel John C. Nickerson, Will Cox, Tommy Tommy

Intro to Honors Research Class Projects: Huntsville's Hidden History

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“Khi Mô Về?” (When Will You Go Home?) Evocative Autoethnography On Death, Impermanence, And Time-Space Extension, Kien Nguyen-Trung

The Qualitative Report

This article is motivated by my personal wish to pay tribute to my beloved grandfather, who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic while I was stranded in Australia. Relying on an evocative autoethnography of a grandson, a father, a PhD candidate and graduate, and a researcher, and in reference to the concepts of place-making theories such as time-space expansion, I tried to embrace my experience of grief and loss as well as to make sense of my feelings of distance, impermanence, and death during this chaotic period. The story I will tell below chronicles my emotional and spiritual journey from …

Spatialization Of Oppression, N Bobic, Farzaneh Haghighi

School of Art, Design and Architecture

For architecture and the urban to have relevance in the 21st Century, we cannot merely reignite the approaches of thought and design that were operative in the last century. Moreover, we can no longer afford to reduce them to a neutral backdrop of political realities. Architecture and urban space should be understood as political forces in and of themselves. There is explicit evidence of the inherent role that architecture and the urban play in numerous human-made crises, including but not limited to ongoing and unprecedented global problems – from the refugee crisis, the US-Mexico border, terrorist attacks, detention camps, numerous …

Analysis Of Functionality Of Statistical Data In Geovisualization Of Population Dynamics, L Gulyamova, M Sh Shafkarova, D N. Rakhmonov

Technical science and innovation

The article deals with the analysis of population density with the help of geo information programs, the process of visualization of the integration of statistical and geographical data, the structure of the technological sequence. One of the methods for describing the relative productivity of land data is considered. Geo information systems can support the decision-making process in the design and selection phase with limited capabilities, and these systems provide a very static modeling environment. This limits their scope as a decision support tool, especially at stages where collaborative problem solving decisions are required.

Justification For The Creation Of A Pumped Storage Power Plant On The Basis Of The Cascade Of The Urta-Chirchik Hpps, M M. Mukhammadiev, K S. Dzhuraev, E D. Ismailov

Technical science and innovation

The article deals with the creation of a pumped storage power plant. PSPP is the most efficient option for generating electricity in the conditions of Uzbekistan, especially at the Urta-Chirchik cascade. We have discovered a pumped storage power plant in Bustanlik region, Bulaksu-Khojikent PSPP, Kizilsui-Khojikent PSP, Charvak HPP-PSPP and Pskem PSPP, and were convinced that they would justify all the money spent. In the pumped storage power plant in Bustanlik region the necessary infrastructure is available in full, and the production base of the Tashkent region and Bostanlyk district of the Republic is subject to use, taking into account the …

Towards More Equitable And Climate Resilient Communities With Jola Ajibade, Jola Ajibade

PDXPLORES Podcast

In this episode of PDXPLORES, Professor Jola Ajibade discusses research examining how cascading social and environmental hazards might impact communities in the Portland metro region and what policymakers and community members can do to mitigate the risks and promote a more just, livable, and sustainable urban future.

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Assessing Vegetation Pattern Using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (Modis) Images Along The Western Coastal Area Of Bangladesh, Nazrul I. Khandaker

Publications and Research

ASSESSING VEGETATION PATTERN USING MODERATE RESOLUTION IMAGING SPECTRORADIOMETER (MODIS) IMAGES ALONG THE WESTERN COASTAL AREA OF BANGLADESH

AKHI, Atika Rahman, AHMED, Asib, HASSAN, Muhammad Qumrul, and KHANDAKER, Nazrul

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol 54, No. 5, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2022AM-379769

AKHI, Atika Rahman, Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh, AHMED, Asib, Department of Geography and Environment, Dhaka University, Agargaon, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh, HASSAN, Muhammad Qumrul, Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh and KHANDAKER, Nazrul, Geology Discipline, York College of CUNY, 9420 Guy R Brewer Blvd, AC-2F09, Jamaica, NY 11451-0001

The …

Knowledge Sharing Of Postgraduates Online: The Intention-Behavior Gap, F. M. Aldhmour, E. Doyle

Information Sciences Letters

Knowledge is recognized as a strategic asset and a critical factor for organizational development and competitive advantage in the knowledge economy. All modern organizations should incorporate knowledge management (KM) practices, particularly knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). This research investigates factors influencing KSB based on planned behavior theory and the technology acceptance model in higher education institutes (HEIs) in Jordan. A descriptive analysis approach was applied in the study. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to a sample of 500 respondents across the HEIs. The findings reveal that intentions positively influence MBA students’ KSB but explain less than 50% of KSB; hence …

A Constructive Model To Demonstrate The Relationship Between The Effectiveness Of Training Programs, Assistive Technology, And The Working Environment For Workers With Visual Impairment., A. Albulayhi

Information Sciences Letters

The studys goal was to evaluate a structural model that incorporates training variables and workplace variables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Buraidah and Al Majmaah cities. The researcher used the descriptive approach to suit the nature of the subject by studying the causal correlation to develop a causal model of the relationship between the effectiveness of training programs and assistive technology and the dimensions of the working environment in workers with visual impairment. The current research sample was randomly derived from workers with visual impairment, and the psychometric characteristics calculation sample consisted of 40 visually impaired workers in order …

The Level Of Acceptance Of Preservice Teachers At Kuwait University For Infographics Applications In Light Of The Information And Communication Technology Acceptance Model “Ictam”, Ammar Safar, Mostafa Qasem

Information Sciences Letters

This study aimed to determine the level of acceptance of infographics apps among preservice teachers at Kuwait University and examine the effect of several independent variables on the level of acceptance. It used exploratory quasi- experimental descriptive analysis based primarily on a quantitative approach and specifically adopted the information and communication technology acceptance model (ICTAM). A stratified sample of 162 preservice female teachers from the College of Education at Kuwait University participated in this study. The participants were introduced to and trained on various infographics apps. At the end of the semester, an anonymous questionnaire was administered through an online …

Smart Administration Of Crises And Their Economic Effects: A Case Study Of The Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) At The Saudi Universities, Amnah Alasgah, Maha Aldobaihy, Muna Alyousef, Shaimaa Ballout

Information Sciences Letters

The present research aims to identify the role of smart administration in addressing crises and their economic effects, the role of Saudi universities in facing Coronavirus, and the role of academic leaders in activating smart administration that helps face crises at the Saudi universities throughout the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus. The author adopted the descriptive approach and a questionnaire, consisting of (147) items, was applied to a sample of the Saudi university leaders at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Umm Al-Qura University, King Khalid University, University of Hail, and King Faisal University. The results showed that the degree …

Salt Weathering Impact On Archaeological Buildings In Al- Ahsa Governorate Saudi Arabia, Amani Hassan

Information Sciences Letters

Study seeks to clarify the manifestations of the action of salt weathering and its impact on archaeological buildings in Al-Ahsa governorate at Saudi Arabia and to develop a strategic vision for preservation it. Study was based on the principal approach to the study of the factors causing of salt weathering, and the quantitative approach in the study of the characteristics of archaeological buildings materials. As well as inductive, field examination, laboratory analysis. Using a research tool, including a reconnaissance study, field Study which limestone samples were taken of ancient and modern interior and exterior walls of archaeological buildings, as well …

The Strategic Deployment Of Information Systems Attributes And Financial Performance In The Hospitality Industry, Omar Jawabreh, Nazem Shniekat, Mousa Saleh, Basel Ali

Information Sciences Letters

The purpose of this article is to explore the strategic value, resources, and capabilities of information systems, as well as their effect on financial performance in the Jordanian hotel business Design/methodology/approach- The research was carried out on a representative sample of Jordanian hotel establishments. It uses the framework developed by Bharadwaj as a guide to assist firms in addressing the management of information systems and developing a better competency in that area. Research limitations/implications – This study contributes to the establishment of a new framework of analysis in the literature on information systems management by introducing a perspective of analysis …

An Automatic Anfis System For Classifying Features From Remotely Sensed Images Using A Novel Technique For Correcting Training And Test Data, A. A. El-Harby, Abdullah Shawan Alotaibi

Information Sciences Letters

The pattern data is collected by sampling the remotely sensing images, the training and test data for each feature could have wrong data belongs to the other features. This affected the performance of the trained nets. To enhance the proposed classifier efficiency, train it on corrected training data. So, a novel technique is applied to correct the training and test data, started by removing the noise pixels for all features. After that the training and test data are improved by excluding all repeated pixels that having the same colour values. This article presents the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) working …

Refining The Nutrition Environment Measures Survey (Nems) For Healthy Community Stores: Adaptations To Capture Alternative Food Retailers And Align With Dietary Guidelines, Alex B. Hill, Ravneet Kuar, Samantha M. Sundermeir, Christina Kasprzak, Megan Winkler, Sara John, Rachael D. Dombrowski, Bree Bode, Joel Gittelsohn

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Research Publications

Inadequate consumption of healthy food is an ongoing public health issue in the United States. Food availability measures of supply versus consumption of healthy foods are disconnected in many studies. There is a need for an objective assessment of the food environment in order to assess how the food supply aligns with the Healthy Eating Index (HEI). Data were collected as part of the Healthy Community Stores Case Study Project, including a refined Nutrition Environment Measures Survey for Healthy Community Stores (NEMS-HCS) and an updated Healthy Food Availability Index that aligns with the Healthy Eating Index (HFAHEI). This paper will …

Development Policy Innovation In Indonesia: The Application Of Smart Rural For The Development Of Tourist Villages, Dian Kagungan, Feni Rosalia

Jurnal Wacana Politik

The study of village development is currently popular in political and government discourse in Indonesia. The innovative steps in village development in Indonesia is the application of the smart rural concept. Smart rural is defined as a rural area that is built sustainably with a potential specialization approach, the use of technology, and a bottom-up planning process to improve the regional economy. Therefore, this study will try to look at the development of smart rural areas in Indonesia with focus on developing smart rural-based villages and tourism, precisely in Hanura Village, and Harapan Jaya Village, Pesawaran Regency. The research was …

The Transgender Population: Expanding Access To Services, Ruby Amanda Oboro Offerie

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

According to the CDC, 2% (1.3 million) individuals, 0-17 identify as transgender. Individuals that identify as transgender have a higher incidence of mental and physical challenges, face health inequities, share a common need for specific types of support, and lack representation. Yet, there still remains a significant gap in strategies for the provision of services for this cohort. It is based on this note that this presentation is pursued.

Primitive Accumulation And Multinational Corporations: The Evolution Of Dispossession And Exploitation In The Rubber Industry, Matthew Rochat

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

I examine how the process of primitive accumulation has led to evolving forms of dispossession and exploitation carried out by multinational corporations in the rubber industry. After a brief review of relevant literature, I outline a novel analytical approach to multinational corporations engaged in natural resource extraction, referred to as the Parasitic Extraction Model. I then demonstrate this approach using three case studies. The first, Leopold II’s Congo, showcases the barbaric underpinnings of primitive accumulation in the rubber industry in its crudest form. The subsequent section shifts to the interwar period with Fordlândia in the Brazilian Amazon where I analyze …

Intersectionality And Disability, Jennifer Stringfellow, Sophie N. Jones

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

People with identified disabilities intersect every part of humanity – socioeconomic status, ethnicity, culture, geography, et al. – and are entitled to appropriate accommodations in public spaces. Sometimes, more often than we might expect, the accommodations we provide for individuals are beneficial to a much larger group because of this intersectionality. The presenters will offer research and practical information and will discuss with the audience how different accommodations in public spaces, in our classrooms – kindergarten through higher education – can have a larger impact and provide access and support for all. We will present research-based information and include the …

Exploring Diversity In Booth Library, Madeline Reiher, Dionne Lipscomb, Jacob Mueller, Kirstin Duffin, Ellen Corrigan

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

The first sentence in the mission statement for Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library states “Our mission is to collaboratively empower the intellectual and creative growth of our diverse campus and community.” This commitment to the promotion of diversity has led the librarians and their DEI committee to ask an important question, are students of diverse backgrounds comfortable using our facilities? This research used a mixed-methods study to survey and interview numerous African American undergraduate EIU students to learn more about their experiences with Booth Library, specifically how it is used, when it is used, and changes they would like to …

58.1/2 Guest Editor's Introduction

The Southern Quarterly

Guest Editors' Introduction for Issue 58.1/2 of The Southern Quarterly.

58.1/2 Table Of Contents

The Southern Quarterly

Table of Contents for issue 58.1/2 of The Southern Quarterly

Using Animated Infographics To Educate Starters On The Saudi Labor And Workmen Law, Hanan Assad Alzain, Samar A. Aldursuni

Information Sciences Letters

The present study aims to educate starters to work on the Saudi Labor and Workmen Law and making a proposal to educate them by employing animated infographics. It also defines the quality of the animated infographics from the perspective of the target group to educate starters to work on the Saudi Labor and Workmen Law. Therefore, the authors selected and designed animated infographics using Vyond software of the most important articles in the implementing regulation of the Saudi Labor and Workmen Law from signing to terminating a work contract to educate the fresh graduates and starters in Saudi Arabia. They …

Using Animated Infographics To Educate Starters On The Saudi Labor And Workmen Law, Hanan Assad Alzain, Samar A. Aldursuni

Information Sciences Letters

The present study aims to educate starters to work on the Saudi Labor and Workmen Law and making a proposal to educate them by employing animated infographics. It also defines the quality of the animated infographics from the perspective of the target group to educate starters to work on the Saudi Labor and Workmen Law. Therefore, the authors selected and designed animated infographics using Vyond software of the most important articles in the implementing regulation of the Saudi Labor and Workmen Law from signing to terminating a work contract to educate the fresh graduates and starters in Saudi Arabia. They …

Systematic Reviews On Hai Topics: A Look At Reporting Practices, Jane Kinkus Yatcilla, Kelly Weigand

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

Human-animal interactions (HAI) are being studied with increased frequency, evidenced by a steady increase in the number of published articles and the number of journals publishing them. Evidence synthesis methods like systematic review (SR) provide a stronger level of evidence than individual studies and are often used to inform practice guidelines. To ensure SR accuracy and reliability, they must follow rigorous, prescribed methodologies. Objectives: This study of HAI SRs was designed to determine the characteristics of HAI SRs in terms of publication patterns, human subjects, animal(s) of interest, and outcomes, and to answer: (Q1)Which methodological guideline was followed? Was a …

Risk Factors For Thoracic Aortic Dissection, Zhen Zhou, Alana C Cecchi, Siddharth K Prakash, Dianna M Milewicz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Thoracic aortic aneurysms involving the root and/or the ascending aorta enlarge over time until an acute tear in the intimal layer leads to a highly fatal condition, an acute aortic dissection (AAD). These Stanford type A AADs, in which the tear occurs above the sinotubular junction, leading to the formation of a false lumen in the aortic wall that may extend to the arch and thoracoabdominal aorta. Type B AADs originate in the descending thoracic aorta just distal to the left subclavian artery. Genetic variants and various environmental conditions that disrupt the aortic wall integrity have been identified that increase …

Food Insecurity In Broome County And Its Effect On Adolescent Academic Performance, Aidan J. Gajewski

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Food insecurity is a growing concern among children within the U.S., as the number of households who are food insecure has grown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Food insecurity in children can lead to a multitude of cognitive complications. My research investigates the relationship between food insecurity and academic performance in elementary schools in Broome County. To uncover how food insecurity and academic performance are linked, interviews were conducted with school staff (teachers, administrators, a food service manager), the area's socioeconomic status was analyzed, standardized testing scores were compiled, and the food offerings in the area were explored. …