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Observance Of Economic Values In Andalusian Nawazil Heritage And Its Impact On Rationalizing Commercial Conduct: Deriving General Foundations And Their Applications In Branches And Specific Cases, Ahmed El Kadaoui

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This research falls within the context of establishing a value system that governs and directs commercial behavior in an era where economic actions are driven by the hegemony of profit and wealth, and are detached from ethical oversight, leading to the spread of negative values in the markets that were previously uncommon to the public. The research aims to shed light on economic values from an Islamic perspective and their ability to guide commercial behavior. The research also seeks to bridge the gap between the operational environment of commercial behavior and the theoretical framework of these values from the perspective …

Texas School Social Workers: Job Barriers, Supports, Satisfaction And Preparation Programs, Astrid Gandaria, George Padilla, Velma D. Menchaca

Organization and School Leadership Faculty Publications

A study examined the job barriers, supports, satisfaction, and preparation programs of Texas school social workers (TSSW). The study used a convergent parallel mixed method design to compare and discuss quantitative and qualitative data obtained through a survey emailed to 476 Texas school social workers. Data was gathered from 250 social workers. The findings highlight the need to better understand the role of TSSWs and improve university social work preparation programs. The implications of this study’s findings on TSSW work barriers and supports and preparation programs can create major improvements to the preparation, job definition, and work environment of TSSWs, …

Spartan Daily, October 30, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 165, Issue 30

The Impact Of Changes In Real Income And The Real Effective Exchange Rate On Trade In Goods And Services, Ioannis Litsios, Tjeerd Boonman, Keith Pilbeam

Plymouth Business School

We use foreign trade data on both imports and exports of goods and services among a group of 15 advanced economies to determine the incomes and price elasticities of demand for exports and imports of goods, services and goods and services combined in the long run. We find that changes in foreign and domestic income have, as expected, a positive long-run impact on the demand for exports and imports, respectively, with the impact of income changes being typically greater on the demand for services than on the demand for goods. We also confirm that a depreciation in the real effective …

Digital Material Passports In The Aec Industry: A Scoping Review And Conceptualisation Of Future Research Challenges, Alejandro Veliz Reyes, Duhan Olmez, Jason Grout, Alexandra Carr

School of Art, Design and Architecture

Material passports (MPs) are datasets designed to track and manage building elements’ lifecycles, including the documentation of provenance, location, or disassembly information. The last few years have seen a growth in MPs development, catalysed by international, national, and regional directives on decarbonisation, data transparency, product labelling, and the need to rethink the reporting of sustainability metrics in the built environment. Recent MP prototypes, however, encompass multiple data architectures and have been implemented across various building typologies, regulatory jurisdictions, and construction processes, resulting in unclear adoption pathways in industry. In response to this challenge, this paper maps this emerging field using …

Berrien County Talent Ecosystem, Lee Adams, Val Klomparens

Reports

No abstract provided.

Drop Shipping From The Perspective Of Financial Transactions: A Fiqh Study On Its Concept And Characterization, Sara Ali Ahmad Al-Hiary

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Electronic selling has become a fundamental aspect of contemporary life. The flexibility of Islam accommodates this practice as long as it serves the interests of the people, facilitates their lives, and does not involve anything forbidden by a definitive text or general rule. This research aims to shed light on drop shipping sales, a new type of sale that is similar to Murabaha sale which Islamic jurists have deemed lawful as they fall under the general permissibility of selling and trading to fulfill people’s needs, provided that there is no gharar, darar, or Riba involved and that regulations and laws …

Obesity Vs. Overweight Status: Differential Predictions To Poly-Substance Use In Young Adulthood, H. Isabella Lanza, Kailey Waller, Lalaine Sevillano

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background:

Though past research has identified links between higher weight status and substance use in young adulthood, prospective studies are scarce and mixed, the role of higher weight status on vaping is less clear, and little empirical work has examined differences between obesity vs. overweight on poly-substance use. The current study assessed the role of weight status on poly-substance use trajectories across young adulthood.Methods1,303 young adults (20.5 ± 2.3 years; 63% female; 41% Latina/o/x, 30% Asian-American/Asian, 18% Caucasian/White) from a public, urban university were surveyed at six-month intervals from spring 2021 (W1) to spring 2023 (W5). Weight status was measured …

Montana Kaimin, October 30, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Effective Control Of Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta Absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) Using The Entomopathogenic Fungus, Beauveria Pseudobassiana Rehner & Humber In Commercial High-Arched Plastic Tunnels, Aya Fardoun, Nour Ezzeddine, Hagop S. Atamian, Hana Sobh, Houssam Shaib, Yusuf Abou Jawdah

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Background

The tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a highly invasive pest that causes significant damages to tomato crops globally. Its resistance to commonly used chemical insecticides has made management increasingly difficult, prompting the need for sustainable, effective alternatives. This study investigated the efficacy of a Lebanese isolate of Beauveria pseudobassiana as a biological control agent against T. absoluta, compared its performance to Bacillus thuringiensis and conventional pesticide mixtures under both controlled, commercial production conditions

Results

Three preliminary cage experiments were conducted under controlled infestation conditions using larvae reared from field-collected adults. Conidial suspensions of B. pseudobassiana …

Major Drivers Of Consumer Choice Of Dairy Milk And Plant-Based Milk Alternatives In Coffee, Uyen Thuy Xuan Phan, Luu Hoang, Keith Weber, Anuradha Prakash

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Coffee shops in the United States typically offer several options of dairy milk and plant-based milk alternatives (PBMA) for espresso-based beverages. Although previous studies have explored consumer preferences for dairy or PBMA in general, none have examined what drives their milk or PBMA choices specifically in the context of coffee shops. This study aimed to identify key decision drivers for the choice of milks in coffee, assess the role of lactose-free preferences, and explore whether offering lactose-free cow milk would increase coffee shop visits. Following a preliminary study using in-depth interviews, an online survey was used to collect data from …

Consumer Data Insights On Pharmacy Utilization: Comparative Study Of 2015 And 2021 Surveys, Pranitha Presingu, Suhila Sawesi, Michael Irungu, Kyle Kane, Mohamed Rashrash, Jon Schommer, Lawrence Brown

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Background

Understanding the evolution of consumer behavior in pharmacy selection is crucial for delivering patient-centered and technology-driven healthcare.

Objective

To identify factors influencing consumer pharmacy choice using 2021 National Consumer Survey on the Medication Experience and Pharmacists’ Roles (NCSME-PR) and to examine how these factors have evolved over time using 2015 data as a baseline.

Methods

All variables were harmonized with the 2015 dataset to ensure comparability. Guided by the Andersen Behavioral Model, descriptive analyses and logistic regression were performed on 2021 survey data (N = 1,521) to evaluate factors influencing pharmacy selection, and results were compared with 2015 findings …

My Serials Checklist Manifesto: A Simple Tool To Deliver Consistent Results And Save Time, J. Michael Lindsay Msis, Mba, Ahip, Martha Earl Msls, Ahip

Faculty Publications

The purpose of this poster is to demonstrate the effectiveness of checklists and standardization in a small academic library, where librarian roles include technical, public, and administrative responsibilities. Since the publication of Atul Gawande's Checklist Manifesto in 2010, leaders have paid greater attention to the role of the simple checklist in standardizing medical care. Checklists can also demonstrate positive impacts in librarianship. Managing serials subscriptions, primarily in electronic format, has required librarians to develop new skills, including the calculation of metrics from big package products which may not share consistent counter standards. Within serials management, greater standardization methods produce consistent …

Adaptive And Inclusive Seating Design For Transit-Oriented Interior, Muhammad Daffa Brisbhanuharto, Novrizal Primayudha

ARSNET

As transit-oriented interiors increasingly evolve into complex commercial and social micro-environments and serve diverse user groups, seating design must respond beyond basic functionality to address the need for adaptation and inclusivity. This study explores adaptive and inclusive design strategies through the development of seating design in such a context. This research follows Liedtka's human-centred, iterative design process comprising stages such as empathy, definition, ideation, and prototyping in developing seating design for a transit-oriented interior at Canabeans Coffee, located within KCIC Halim High-Speed Rail Station, Jakarta.

The design integrates ergonomic, aesthetic, and accessibility considerations while responding to contextual challenges of a …

Letters, Emotions And The Experience Of Separation In The Early Modern World, James Daybell

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Psychiatric Comorbidities In Hiv/Aids Patients And Its Overlap With Neurological Disorders, Boluwatife Samuel Fatokun, Olivier Uwishema, Nadine Mugisha, Bashirat Oluwatomi Abdulraheem, Claudia Valeria Rivera-Cazaño, Uwineza Jeanne D’Arc, Hillani Tadesse Bekele

All Works

Background: The prevalence of psychiatric and neurological disorders in populations with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) presents significant public health concerns including impaired quality of life, reduced antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, and elevated morbidity and mortality rates. Research suggests that these correlations translate to millions of people globally, given that over 25 million people are living with HIV/AIDS in the African region alone. Objective: This article explores the overlap in clinical presentation and pathophysiology between psychiatric and neurological conditions and seeks to fill current knowledge gaps regarding their co-occurrence, misdiagnosis, and impact on treatment outcomes. Methods: A comprehensive literature …

Pra…We Went With It!: Sjsu's Decision To Enable Primo Research Assistant, Christine Holmes, Sharesly Rodriguez

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

After a year-long evaluation, the Primo Research Assistant Team at SJSU Library decided to enable the AI tool within OneSearch. Our presentation will cover the evaluation process, including a responsible AI framework and insights from user testing involving library faculty, staff, and students. Our testing revealed that 78% of participants approved the tool, recognizing its potential to simplify initial research consultations and assist students with developing research questions. We will also discuss key takeaways, support resources, and future plans. The session will touch upon discussions regarding AI ethics, biases, misinformation, privacy, and environmental impact.

Mda-9/Syntenin Promotes Glioma Cell Proliferation And Invasion Via Exosome-Mediated Activation Of The Pi3k-Akt Signaling Pathway, Yanwen Zheng, Xiaoting Yu, Zhaomin Zhong, Ming Li

Peninsula Medical School

Exosomes, lipid bilayer-enclosed extracellular vesicles, transfer bioactive molecules to mediate intercellular communication and tumour progression. Melanoma differentiation-associated gene 9 (MDA-9/Syntenin) regulates exosome biogenesis, but its role in glioma-derived exosomes remains poorly understood, with prior studies focusing primarily on MDA-9's intracellular functions in glioma cells. Here, we investigate MDA-9-mediated exosomal contributions to glioma pathogenesis. We found that MDA-9 is upregulated in glioma tissues, correlating with poor prognosis in glioma patients. Exosomes from MDA-9-overexpressing glioma cells significantly enhanced recipient glioma cell proliferation and invasion compared to controls. Mechanistically, these exosomes activated the PI3K-AKT pathway, upregulating MMP9 and c-MYC to drive cell proliferation …

Exploring Student Success In A Clinical Neuroscience Course: A Pilot Study On Early Identification And Academic Advising In Physical Therapy Training, Bindu Balakrishnan, James Mathews, Elizabeth Deluca-Berg, Mohan Ganesan

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: This study explored the impact of early identification and student academic advising on performance in the clinical neuroscience course using a mixed-method design. The researchers hypothesized that early identification of students experiencing academic difficulties, followed by comprehensive advising, would improve performance.

Methods: Twenty Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students from the third trimester of the program participated in this mixed-methods study. Early identification was achieved through a quiz in the first week or early second week of the course, with students scoring below 70% offered voluntary enrollment. Nine students were assigned to the control group, while 11 received …

Exploring Health Care Professionals’ Perceptions Of Live Actor Avatar And Ai Avatar Simulated Patient Interactions, Leslie Rippon, Lorene Cobb, Marcia Downer, Alicia Mcgregor, Natalie Neubauer, Lauren Snowdon, Genevieve Zipp

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: The increasing use of simulation in health care and advancing capabilities of virtual technology have increased the use of virtual avatars. Recently, the development of large language models has created an opportunity for virtual reality (VR) simulation through combination of VR and artificial intelligence (AI). This study sought to evaluate the perception of authenticity in prerecorded virtual simulated patient interactions using two different avatar platforms: AI avatar and live actor avatar.

Methods: Participants included 41 health professionals with patient care experience, of which 32 completed the post experience survey. Using a repeated measures mixed methods research design allowed …

Perceptions Of Respect Among Dental Hygiene Students: A Qualitative Study, Jennifer Fehrenbacher

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: Respect for others is an attribute that honors the dignity of individuals. As such, it is a key component in the creation of a positive teacher–student environment that leads to academic success. Because of the subjective nature of the term respect, it is important to determine how specific students perceive it. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore dental hygiene student perceptions of respect and inquire into their related academic success and care of their own patients. The insights gained from this study could be used to help guide teacher awareness of the needs of students …

The Tax Adviser, Volume 7, Number 12, December 1976, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Jeopardy And Termination Assessments The Laing Case And The Tax Reform Act Of 1976, Philip J. Harmelink, Nancy E. Shurtz

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Place-Based Learning Practices: Institutional Responsibilities, Karley Rojas

Rou Dalagurr Food Futures

The 'Place-Based Learning Practices Project' (PBLP) is a graduate project under the Native American Studies Department Rau Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute (FSL). Making contributions at the intersection of Western academia and Indigenous science, it imagines and realizes content, policies, and protocols surrounding two case studies and the larger cal poly humboldt (cph) institution which respect, honor, and uplift Indigenous sovereignty and resurgence in partnership with the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe and the greater regional tribal community. Encompassing two projects internal and external to the institution, I aim to address the construction of controlled and protective …

Scaling Down Safe: Can The Scaled Agile Framework Be Adopted By Small And Medium Enterprises? A Multiple Case Study, Ritchie Piessens, Pascal Ravesteyn, Benny De Waal

Communications of the IIMA

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) has gained significant traction in recent years as a strategy to mitigate the risks associated with traditional front-end planning, which often results in downstream development challenges. The adoption of SAFe is not common for Small- and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as its implementation is often perceived as complex, time-consuming and resource-intensive. However, the application of SAFe can add value for SMEs as well, when adapted and scaled down for use in those organisations. This qualitative multiple case study was undertaken to deepen our understanding of the applicability of the seven core competencies of SAFe in business …

Book Review: William Nelson Lovatt In Late Qing China: War, Maritime Customs, And Treaty Ports, 1860-1904, By Wayne Patterson, Wen-Hsin Yeh

Asia Pacific Perspectives

No abstract provided.

From Face-To-Face To Interface: A Critical Review Of Human Relationships In The Digital Era, Zainb I. Mohammed, Lina M. Shaker

AUIQ Humanities and Social Sciences

The rise of digital technologies has significantly transformed the nature, structure, and experience of human relationships across multiple domains. This review critically examines how digital platforms such as social media, messaging applications, online dating sites, and AI-driven interfaces have reshaped interpersonal connections, including friendships, romantic relationships, and family dynamics. Drawing on interdisciplinary literature from psychology, communication studies, sociology, and media theory, the review explores themes such as digital intimacy, parasocial interactions, performative relationships, remote caregiving, and the ethics of AI-mediated emotional engagement. Special attention is given to underrepresented populations (e.g., older adults, neurodiverse individuals), as well as longitudinal and developmental …

The Ego Between Pride And Defeat In Al-Baroudi’S Poetry: A Stylistic Study, Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz Bin Qalil Al-Harthi

UB Journal for Humanities

The ego has a clear presence in Al-Baroudi’s poetic corpus, serving as a primary gateway to understanding his poetic experience. The current research discussed Al-Baroudi’s tools and linguistic and artistic approaches for expressing the manifestations of the ego, its diversity, and the resources of its pride and defeat.It has adopted the stylistic approach as a guiding beacon; it examined Al-Baroudi’s ego from four perspectives, respectively: the poetic ego, the knightly ego, the loving ego and the complaining ego. The research demonstrated that Al-Baroudi depended in his pride on affirmative and non-affirmative nominal declarative sentences and on verbal sentences beginning with …

Constructing A Scale For Self-Disclosure Among University Students (Short Version), Mariam H. Allahyani Prof.

International Journal for Research in Education

The current research aimed to develop a shortened version of the self-disclosure scale. The scale was applied to several samples to ensure the availability of psychometric properties. It was also applied to a stratified random sample consisting of (408) male and female students from Umm Al-Qura University to determine their level of self-disclosure. The results showed that the scale has good psychometric properties, as the exploratory factor analysis showed that the scale consists of (11) items that saturate one factor, and the percentage of total explained variance reached (52.1%). The results of the confirmatory factor analysis also showed the availability …

Gender And The Factors Behind Female Students’ Choice Of The Teaching Profession: Students’ Perspectives At College Of Education, Kuwait University, Zaha M. Alsuwailan Dr., Farah A. Almutawa Dr.

International Journal for Research in Education

The research aimed to examine the concept of gender and the related factors influencing female students' choice of the teaching profession from students' perspectives at College of Education, Kuwait University. A descriptive analytical approach was employed, with a questionnaire administered to a purposive sample of 1,289 students. Findings related to social factors indicated that the teaching profession continues to be associated with traditional gender roles for women. Job security emerged as significant material reason influencing the choice of the profession, while official working hours and school holidays were key factors related to the nature of the work. The research revealed …