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Pregnancy Outcomes Of Early-Onset Fetal Growth Restriction: A Single-Center Retrospective Study, Duaa M. Bahkali, Sarah M. Ghazali, Rwdyn R. Nujoom, Yasmeen S. Alghamdi, Reyof T. Aljuhani, Rahf A. Alharbi, Taif H. Mubarak, Kienaz H. Alshobaki, Nedaa Bahkali

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Early-onset fetal growth restriction occurs before 32 weeks of gestation and increases the risk of hypoxia, preterm birth, and perinatal mortality. Early detection using Doppler velocimetry in high-risk pregnancies reduces complications, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention to improve fetal outcomes.
Objectives: To assess newborn outcomes in cases of early-onset fetal growth restriction and how they relate to clinical variables and Doppler ultrasonography results.
Methods: This retrospective study included 158 patients with records of deliveries at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Independent t-tests, Fisher's exact tests, and chi-square tests, with significance set at p < .05, were performed.
Results: Participants were …

Professional Moral Sensitivity In Nursing: A Cross-Sectional Study On The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics Among Saudi Undergraduate Nursing Students, Darin Mansor Mathkor

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Ethics education is essential in healthcare, where professionals often face complex ethical dilemmas. Its main goal is to cultivate moral awareness and reasoning skills, which are vital for making sound ethical decisions.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the moral sensitivity of undergraduate Saudi nursing students and examine its correlation with their demographic characteristics.
Methods: The modified Moral-Sensitivity-Questionnaire, comprising 27 items, was administered to Saudi undergraduate nursing students using an online Google Form as part of a cross-sectional study that also collected demographic data.
Results: Among 396 undergraduate Saudi nursing students, 54.5% were female, and 72.7% were in clinical …

Awareness Of Health Students And Professionals Of The Role Of Medical Physicists Across The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Mohammad Subahi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Prior research has established that awareness of the roles and responsibilities of medical physicists (MPs) is an indicator of radiology knowledge among students and professionals [1]. This study, therefore, set out to assess the awareness of students and professionals regarding the role of MPs in radiology departments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The sample comprised 335 participants, both male and female, holding either undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Participants' responses indicated strong agreement with the key statements concerning MPs' roles and responsibilities. It was also observed that the understanding of MPs' roles and …

Essential And Non-Essential Amino Acid Composition Of Hilsa (Tenualosa Ilisha) Fish In Different Fishing Regions Of Bangladesh, Mohajira Begum, Md. Moshfekus Saleh-E-In, Md. Zia Uddin Al Mamun, Umma Fatema Shahjadee, Farha Matin Juliana, Md. Sabir Hossain

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha (Hamilton, 1822), is one of the favourite and popular tropical fish in the people of South-East Asia due to its delicious taste and flavour. This study investigates the comprehensive amino acid profiles of various fishing locations of Bangladesh to assess the protein quality and nutritional values. Fourteen free amino acids were identified from the six riverine locations of Bangladesh. The total free amino acid (TAA) contents were ranged from 11.60 g/100 g in Cox's Bazar to 13,40 g/100 g in Kirtonkhola for raw fish. In the case of smoked treated, the TAA ranged from 14.01 g/100 g …

Operational Risk Assessment Of Ship To Shore Petroleum Transfer Using Fuzzy Rule-Based Bayesian Networks, Ayman F. Alghanmi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Petroleum ports represent critical infrastructure in global energy supply chains, where operational risks during ship-to-shore transfer operations can lead to catastrophic consequences including environmental damage and human casualties. Despite rigorous safety protocols, these facilities remain vulnerable to operational hazards in dynamic maritime environments. This research aimed to develop and apply a hybrid Fuzzy Rule-Based Bayesian Reasoning (FRBBR) model to identify, evaluate, and prioritize operational hazards during crude oil transfer operations at petroleum port berths, with a case study conducted in Saudi Arabia, addressing the challenge of risk assessment where historical data is limited.
The research employed a mixed-methods approach combining …

Revolutionizing Coral Research: The Power Of Holo-Omics, Mohammad M. Binsarhan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

This mini-review highlights the emerging field of holo-omics and its application in unraveling the complex dynamics of the coral holobiont. Corals exist as meta-organisms, closely interacting with a diverse microbiota including bacteria, archaea, microeukaryotes, viruses, and algal symbionts. Understanding these intricate relationships is critical for assessing coral health, stress responses, and resilience to environmental change. We explore the application of meta-omics approaches such as metabarcoding, metagenomics, meta-transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics in profiling coral-associated microbial communities and their functions. The review sheds light on the methodological advantages and limitations of each approach, as well as some of the technical challenges involved …

Microalgae As Sustainable Biofactories For Bioplastic Production: Challenges And Future Perspectives: A Review, Zahraa Hussein Obaid, Noor S. Naji, Jasim M. Salman, Layla Mustafa A.A. Alkatrani

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

The widespread use of traditional plastics, combined with their slow breakdown, has exacerbated environmental and health problems. Therefore, it has become imperative to find alternatives. Due to their simplicity of cultivation, quick growth, tolerance to challenging growing conditions, and low cost, microalgae are being used more frequently as a bio-source for bioplastics lately. Additionally, a variety of biopolymers, including polyhydroxybutyrate, polylactic acid (PLA), starch, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), protein, and cellulose, could be produced by microalgae. These polymers show promising qualities including biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity under various cultivation conditions. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the potential of microalgae …

Magnetically Treated Water: Enhancing Stocking Density, Water Quality, And Growth In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Mortada M. A. Hussein, Ayatollah A. H. Abd-El Said, Asmaa N. Mohammed, Fatma M. M. Korni

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

This study aimed to explore the potential of using magnetic treated water (MTW) to increase stocking densities of growing Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, in storage, productive, and/or rearing holding facilities with limited mortality and water loss. The experimental period was 12 weeks, with 1500 O. niloticus fingerlings acclimated with maintained water parameters. After acclimation, 1350 were randomly selected and used for experiment setting up, including its triplicates. For each replicate, 225 fingerlings were distributed in three experimental tanks of MTW units as group set A, B and C, each received 50, 75, and 100 fingerlings, respectively. Besides, 225 fingerlings …

Environmental Assessment Of The Shatt Al-Basra Canal: Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Heavy Metals And Water Quality, Mohammed A. Jasim Aldoghachi, Bassam A. B. Alabdul Aziz, Shurooq Al-Mosawi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

The environmental assessment of the Shatt al-Basra Canal in the area of the regulatory was studied. Petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy elements (cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and chromium (Cr)) in the waters of this area were analyzed. In addition, some water quality characteristics were evaluated (salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, oxygen, biological oxygen demand (BOD₅), chemical oxygen demand (COD), nitrate (NO_3^-), nitrite (NO_2^-), phosphate (PO₄ ^-3), and ammonia (NH₃). Petroleum hydrocarbons had been recorded in studied area and dominated with medium-chain alkanes, namely decane …

Impacts Of Coastal Development And Tourism On Fisheries And Aquatic Biodiversity Of The Red Sea: A Review, Lafi S. Al Solami

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

The Red Sea boasts a diverse coastal environment, unique coral reef biodiversity, and fisheries that support rapidly growing marine tourism. Its excellent tourism facilities make it a popular destination. However, intensive tourist activities such as swimming, boating, diving, and fishing have a negative impact on the coastal and marine ecosystem. Additionally, in line with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has launched mega projects along the Red Sea coast, increasing tourist activity and leading to human intrusion into critical yet vulnerable marine ecosystems like coral reefs, fish, sea grass beds, and mangrove stands. With the rise in tourism activities and disruptions to …

Coastal Landforms Analysis Of Al-Kharrar Lagoon And Rabigh Coast Using Aster (Ast_L1t) Imagery, Western Saudi Arabia, Omar A. Alharbi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

The current study sought to examine the coastal geomorphology throughout the entire length of the Al-Kharrar Lagoon, in addition to the coastal region of Rabigh City, situated on the western coast of Saudi Arabia. The mechanisms underlying the formation of the wide variety of natural land features were also studied. These include sandy, pebble and rocky beaches and sand dunes; intertidal areas; salt flats (sabkhas) and marshes; elevated, terraced or fringing coral reefs; water inlets; and the deposition of terrigenous or alluvial materials, all reflecting the swift transformation that has impacted the region. Evaluation of the ASTER (AST_L1T) data enabled …

The Influence Of Reef Shape On The Fish Community Structure Around Coral Reefs Off Jeddah Coast, Red Sea, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Safaa Alowaidi, Lara Aljarafi, Lina Aloufi, Zekra Albeishi, Fay Al-Salem, Lama Alnebehi, Mohamed Abu El-Regal

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the reef profile on the associated fish community. Two stations with different reef shape and depth, Bayada and Abotair islands located off Jeddah coast on the Saudi Arabian Red Sea were studied. The reef check was used to determine the proportion of hard coral, soft coral, algae, and other benthic components. A 20 m long by 5 m belt was used to determine the number and colonies and genera of hard and soft corals. Fish were counted using the underwater visual census (UVC) technique along a transect that is …

Microplastics Contamination In Marine Environment: Sources And Management Strategies, Aishah Hamdi, Mohammad Oves, Naser Alkenani, Majed Alshaeri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Microplastics (MPs) have been identified as emerging global pollutants because of their persistence, mobility, and significant ecological impacts. These particles, which result from the degradation of plastic waste and from various industrial and consumer activities, are now widespread in marine environments. The capacity of MPs to adsorb contaminants and bioaccumulate within food webs increases their ecological and health risks, prompting substantial concern regarding their long-term consequences for marine ecosystems and human health. This review synthesizes current knowledge regarding the composition, sources, transport, mechanisms, and environmental behavior of microplastics (MPs), with particular emphasis on marine systems. In these environments, the persistence …

Multi-Label Seabed Image Classification: A Comparative Study Of Deep Learning And Machine Learning Models, Anis Bel Hadj Hassin, Elyes Omri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

This study evaluates the effectiveness of deep learning and machine learning models for classifying seabed images into three ecologically significant categories: algae, rocks, and sand. We investigated five models: ResNet50, VGG16, a custom-designed convolutional neural network (CNN), support vector machines (SVM), and random forests (RF). Deep learning models were fine-tuned on 1259 seabed images, with the custom CNN architecture optimized using depthwise separable convolutions and global average pooling. For SVM and RF, features were extracted using a pre-trained VGG16 network. Class weighting was applied to address potential imbalances in the dataset. The custom CNN achieved the highest validation accuracy (82.01%), …

Patterns And Determinants Of Measles Among Suspected Cases In Jakarta: Insight From Surveillance Data 2022-2024, Widya Inayah, Nurhayati Adnan Prihartono, Retno Henderiawati, Oktaviana Nugraheni, Dwi Gayatri

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Measles remains a public health concern in Indonesia, including Jakarta, contributing to the country’s disease burden. Sustained transmission during 2022-2024, despite reported vaccination coverage above  90%, suggests the presence of vulnerable groups. This study aimed to describe patterns and identify factors associated with laboratory-confirmed measles in Jakarta during 2022-2024. A cross-sectional study was conducted using routine surveillance data from all individuals reported as suspected measles cases during the study period. Descriptive analysis summarizes the distribution, while multivariable analysis identifies associated factors. Of the 4,194 suspected cases of measles, 22.8% were laboratory-confirmed positive. Showed a fluctuating temporal pattern, increasing from 20.6 …

Students’ Writing Mindset And Grit: Influences Of Nationality, Academic Track, And Gender, John George Pastor, Ma. Joahna Mante-Estacio

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

Senior high school (SHS) students in the Philippines are required to produce various academic papers that adhere to the properties of well-written texts. However, studies found that SHS students encounter difficulties with writing across a variety of content and ideas, vocabulary, diction, sentence and paragraph structures, language usage, and referencing (Pablo et al., 2018; Urbano et al., 2021). Despite these concerns, they are expected to persevere and show interest in improving their writing skills. In this context, this quantitative-descriptive study aimed to analyze the potential influences of sociocultural factors on the writing mindset and grit of the SHS students in …

Risk-Based Nurse-Managed Personalized Heart Failure Interventions: The Alleviate-Hf Trial., Javed Butler, Rami Kahwash, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, David Zhang, Jonathan W Dukes, Madhu Reddy, Anupam Basuray, Elie Gharib, Bart Gerritse, Aimee Laechelt, Jennifer Wehking, Shantanu Sarkar, Brian Van Dorn, Nirav Patel, Verla Laager, Michael R Zile, Alleviate-Hf Investigators

Heart and Vascular Articles

BACKGROUND: Early identification of worsening heart failure (HF) may improve outcomes.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to assess if insertable cardiac monitor (ICM)-based high-risk detection combined with centrally managed, nurse-facilitated, individually protocolized diuretic interventions is safe and improves HF outcomes.

METHODS: A Reveal LINQ (Medtronic) ICM with an investigational HF risk-status software was implanted in participants with HF who were randomized 1:1 to an intervention arm (high-risk HF alert triggering protocolized diuretic regimen) or an observation arm (standard care). The primary safety endpoint was intervention-related serious adverse events and the primary efficacy endpoint was a 5-component hierarchical composite including cardiovascular death …

Relative Effectiveness Of Exchange Rate Targeting, Monetary Targeting And Inflation Targeting Frameworks In Sub-Saharan Africa, Joyce Gervas, John Mtui Dr, Jehovaness Aikaeli

Tanzanian Economic Review

In recent years, many central banks around the world have shifted from frameworks such as monetary targeting and exchange rate targeting to inflation targeting to achieve price stability and enhance central bank credibility. The same pattern has been observed in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where the number of inflation-targeting countries has increased from 1 in 2000 to 5 in 2022, as countries continue to exit other frameworks, especially the monetary targeting regime. However, there is an ongoing debate in SSA regarding which monetary policy framework is most effective in achieving macroeconomic stability and promoting long-term growth. Following that, this study investigated …

Arrhythmia Burden And Clinical Responses Under Continuous Monitoring In Heart Failure: Observations From The Alleviate-Hf Trial., Rami Kahwash, Javed Butler, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, David Zhang, Jonathan Dukes, Madhu Reddy, Rachel M Kaplan, Anish Amin, Rahul Kanwar, Shantanu Sarkar, Verla Laager, Jennifer Wehking, Brian Van Dorn, Bart Gerritse, Nirav Patel, Aimee Laechelt, Michael R Zile, Alleviate-Hf Investigators

OhioHealth Research Institute Articles

BACKGROUND: Arrhythmia burden in ambulatory patients with symptomatic heart failure (HF) without cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is not well defined, and it remains uncertain whether device-guided remote congestion management modifies arrhythmia occurrence.

OBJECTIVES: The goal was to assess whether arrhythmia burden differed between randomized congestion-management strategies and characterize the occurrences and associations of insertable cardiac monitor (ICM)-detected arrhythmias with therapeutic actions and clinical events.

METHODS: In ALLEVIATE-HF, patients with NYHA functional class II-III HF with any ejection fraction (EF) and a recent HF event, without prior CIEDs, underwent ICM implantation and were randomized to ICM-guided, physician-directed, nurse-facilitated congestion management …

Endophytic Actinobacteria: Deciphering Therapeutic And Industrial Potential, And Prospects Of Genome Mining In Novel Products Discovery, Yusra Waheed, Rabia Shahdin, Imran Sajid

Journal of Bioresource Management

Endophytic actinobacteria are a diverse group of Gram-positive bacteria with high G+C content, which inhabit plants’ internal tissues, and represent a significant yet underexplored reservoir of bioactive secondary metabolites. In host plants, a remarkable repertoire of metabolites, including broad-spectrum antibiotics, anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory compounds, is synthesized by these microbial allies, carrying significant medicinal and agricultural potential. These endophytes, in contrast to their soil relatives, have developed unique biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) strongly influenced by plant-associated factors, leading to the production of structurally novel metabolites. In recent years, the advances in genome mining, metagenomics, and metabolomics have accelerated …

The Multifaceted Medicinal Properties Of Momordica Charantia: Insights Into Phytochemistry And Therapeutic Applications, Maham Ashfaq, Haroon Ur Rashid, Javaria Ashfaq, Shazia Ramzan, Fatma Hussain

Journal of Bioresource Management

Momordica charantia (bitter melon) is a significant medicinal plant, having been long used in traditional medicine in Asian, African and South American systems. M. charantia is more than a traditional medicine; by consolidating existing evidence, it is a promising source of drug discovery and can serve as a complementary in contemporary therapeutics. Over the last several decades, it has become the subject of contemporary biomedical studies due to its abundance of phytochemicals, such as saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and polypeptides. These bioactive compounds present a wide range of pharmacological processes that M. charantia can be a natural solution to some of …

Metabolic Markers And Gut Microbiota In Big Cats: A Relationship Between Diet, Health And Environment, Javeria Saman, Saima Sharif, Bushra Nisar, Shagufta Naz

Journal of Bioresource Management

The wild animals that occupy large territories were found to adapt less easily to captive environments compared to those with small home ranges. Among big cats, captivity posed a range of challenges, with stress emerging as central factor influencing overall welfare. Transition into captive environment was shown to alter both behavior and physiological processes, largely due to changes in their natural habitat, environmental complexity and diet. Several health issues reported in big cats including alopecia, gastrointestinal issues, neuromuscular disorders such as hindquarter paralysis were associated with underlying metabolic dysregulation. Metabolic health was recognized as critical component of overall well-being, closely …

Visual Narratives Of Singapore-Johor Relations Through The 1961 And 1962 Water Agreement, Mohd Firdaus Abdullah, Arba’Iyah Mohd Noor, Ismail Ali, Azian Tahir, Meri Anad

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The issue of the Water Agreement between Johor and Singapore has been widely focused among scholars, both in the country and abroad. Various approaches have been used to analyze this issue, including historical perspectives, politics, international affairs, news, academic articles, government policies, and other documentation sources. However, the visual dimension that plays an important role in analyzing power tensions and diplomatic relations related to the 1961 and 1962 Water Treaty is often neglected, even though it has great potential to provide a deeper perspective on this issue. This research focuses on three main videos, namely Singapore lays pipes to draw …

Regulatory Immunity As A Driver Of Strategic Superiority: Evidence From Team Mart Supervisors In Erbil, Iraq, Rana Nisan Yousuf, Asreen Ramzi Hasan, Mariwan Gharib Muhammad, Kosret M. Ebabekir

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study aims to investigate the role of regulatory immunity in enhancing strategic superiority from the perspective of supervisors working at the Team Mart Chain in Erbil, Iraq. Understand the notion of regulatory immunity by demonstrating the relationship and influence of the independent variable and its dimensions (organizational learning, memory, and DNA) in strategic superiority. To address the research problem, the following question was examined: to what extent does regulatory immunity contribute to strengthening strategic superiority? However, to acquire empirical data, the researchers created their own survey questionnaire. Empirical data were evaluated using a variety of statistical methods to test …

The Impact Of Technological Empowerment On The Strategic Readiness Of Private Universities: The Mediating Role Of Digital Transformation, Rami Fouad Ahmed Al-Sheikhli, Mustafa Mahmoud Al-Somaidaee

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technological empowerment has become a strategic and existential necessity for organizations striving for growth and continued competitiveness, particularly private universities, which face significant challenges in comprehensive digital transformation. Literature reveals the absence of an integrated model linking the three research variables (technological empowerment, strategic readiness, and digital transformation). This paper aimed to examine the mediating role of digital transformation in the impact of technological empowerment on strategic readiness in Iraqi private universities. The study has employed a descriptive analytical approach, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The questionnaire was …

Impact Of The Sustainability Indicators On Agricultural Output In Iraq For The Period (1990–2024), Noor S. Mohammed, Basim H. Al-Badri

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study uses an econometric approach to examine how sustainability indicators affect agricultural output in Iraq. Water sustainability, food security sustainability, the agricultural labor force, and virtual water imports are independent variables, and agricultural output is the dependent variable. The analysis uses annual data from 1990 to 2024. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model is applied to analyze both short- and long-run relationships. Specifically, the results confirm the existence of a long-run equilibrium relationship between sustainability indicators and agricultural output. In the long run, water sustainability positively affects agricultural output, indicating a direct, expected relationship. Furthermore, food security sustainability has …

Modeling Framework To Demonstrate Elimination Of A Vector Population: Tsetse Elimination In Chad, John Hargrove, Mahamat Hissene Mahamat, Moukhtar Aldjibert, Wilfrid Yoni, Djoukzoumka Signaboubo, Justin Darnas, Ernest Salou, Inaki Tirados, Albert Mugenyi, Priscille Barreaux, Philippe Solano, Antoine Marc Gaby Barreaux

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Every year, over 700,000 people, particularly children under five, die from vector-borne diseases worldwide. Effectively controlling endemics and preventing new outbreaks requires an integrated approach that can lead to the elimination of both vectors and diseases. In the last two decades, integrating medical interventions and vector control has significantly reduced the incidence of Gambian Human African Trypanosomiasis (g-HAT), with the World Health Organization validating eight countries as having eliminated the disease as a public health problem. However, elimination of the tsetse vector has not been confirmed, leaving the possibility of re-emergence. We developed a six-step modeling framework to assess vector …

Navigating The Future: Language Learning, Career Readiness, And Professional Identity, Maria Shardakova, Rebecca Cravens

Russian Language Journal

The decline in Russian language enrollments reflects a broader trend of diminishing confidence in higher education, particularly in the humanities and language studies. Many Americans question whether an undergraduate degree effectively prepares students for meaningful careers, fueling skepticism about the value of language programs. Meanwhile, the job market has undergone significant shifts, with fewer lifelong careers and more frequent job transitions. In this evolving landscape, graduates must develop not only professional skills but also career management skills, including the ability to envision career paths, articulate their qualifications to employers, and construct compelling professional narratives.This longitudinal study examines the effectiveness of …

An Integrative Approach To Professionalizing Russian Language Learning And Teaching, Victoria Hasko, Olga Thomason, Alexandra Shapiro

Russian Language Journal

This article proposes an integrative framework for embedding career readiness into advanced Russian language teaching. Drawing on the experience of a U.S. Russian Flagship Program, the authors argue that career readiness requires deliberate programmatic choices: a proficiency level sufficient for meaningful disciplinary engagement and study abroad immersion; a flexible open-architecture curriculum that admits interdisciplinarity into the core of the program; faculty preparation that makes embedded career advising possible; and institutional partnerships that give language work standing in professional contexts. Framed through the Connections standard of the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, the article positions interdisciplinary engagement not as an enrichment …

Russian As A Lingua Franca In A Security Cooperation Context: Designing Career-Oriented Language Training Programs, Daniel Medford

Russian Language Journal

As Slavic language programs seek to align their curricula with workforce needs, the role of Russian and other Slavic languages in military and government service presents unique challenges and opportunities. This paper examines how linguistic training, particularly in Russian, can be better structured for students at American universities and colleges who wish to pursue government and security-related careers. Drawing on 30 interviews with native and non-native Russian speakers serving in the U.S. Army, this study explores the implications of using Russian as a lingua franca for U.S. military cooperation with former Soviet states. Given the political sensitivities surrounding the Russian …