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Reading Comprehension Interventions For Multilingual Learners With Disabilities: A Systematic Review, Sariya Shabnam, Jennifer E. Smith, Samiratu Bashiru

Journal of English Learner Education

Multilingual learners with disabilities (MLWDs) face substantial barriers to reading comprehension given the intersecting challenges of language acquisition and disability (Artzi et al., 2022; Frates et al., 2024). Students with disabilities often need explicit, strategy-based instruction with modeling, guided practice, and scaffolding (Frates et al., 2024; Wawire et al., 2024; Moura, 2024). When learners are also multilingual, interventions must be linguistically accessible and responsive to diverse cognitive profiles (Moura, 2024; Sarisahin, 2020). MLWDs comprise 15.8% of English learners in U.S. public schools (NCES, 2024), yet research on effective comprehension interventions remains limited; most studies treat multilingual learners or students with …

On Some Temporal Values Of The Verb Kan (To Be) In Moroccan Arabic, Zahra Zaid

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

The expression of tense is a universal characteristic of natural languages. Each one has a linguistic resource to locate the process on the tense axis in relation to the speaker's present or in relation to other processes. In this contribution, we propose, from the description of a corpus of simple verbal sentences, to identify some temporal values rendered by the verbal forms composed of the auxiliary kan (to be) and the verbal predicate in Moroccan Arabic (AM). The aim is to show that other categories can provide details on the functioning of temporality in Moroccan Arabic, such as the verb …

The Impact Of Linguistic Representations And French Language Skills On The Academic And Professional Trajectory Of Students At The Moroccan University: Case Of Students At The Faculty Of Sharia In Agadir, Ali Ennasiri

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This article focuses on the impact of linguistic representations and French language skills on the academic and professional trajectory of students at the Moroccan university. The objective is to study how these two variables appear, interact, and influence students’ academic and professional success. To do so, we rely on an analysis of the results of a questionnaire survey conducted among a sample of students from the Faculty of Sharia in Agadir, part of Ibn Zohr University. The results show that students’ linguistic representations of French often convey negative images and that their level of proficiency in the language generally remains …

Continuity And Change: Spaces Of Power, Narrative Discourses, And Territorial Challenges In Morocco, Nadia Kaaouas

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This volume explores the reconfigurations of social, narrative, and linguistic structures in Morocco and Africa through a multidisciplinary lens. By combining literary analysis (subversion of codes), development sociology (INDH), and gender studies (digital agency), the contributions decrypt the tension between institutional persistence and emancipatory praxis. Drawing on a rigorous qualitative methodology, this work examines the capacity of actors to reinvest in power spaces and vectors of symbolic capital.

Desegregating The Community Of Inquiry In Philosophy For/With Children, Maughn Rollins Gregory, Darren Chetty

Department of Educational Foundations Scholarship and Creative Works

This dialogical article examines persistent challenges in engaging racism, colonialism, and white supremacy within the theory and practice of Philosophy for/with Children (P4/wC). Framed as a mutual interview between two long-standing colleagues, the dialogue revisits formative encounters in the P4/wC community and situates them within broader intellectual traditions, including American pragmatism, deliberative democracy, and Africana philosophy. Drawing on personal experience, archival material, and critical scholarship, the authors interrogate the metaphilosophical assumptions underpinning the “community of inquiry,” particularly its commitments to reasonableness, consensus, and democratic dialogue. Concepts such as the “gated community of inquiry,” white ignorance, nonideal theory, and insurrectionist ethics …

“Care Work” In Facilitative Mediation: Interactional Techniques For Emotional Support In The Context Of Conflict Resolution, Angela Garcia

Natural & Applied Sciences Faculty Publications

This paper investigates how facilitative mediators use “care work” techniques when participants display emotional or relational concerns during the session. Conversation analysis is used to analyze a pre-existing dataset of video-recorded small claims and divorce mediation sessions. Techniques the mediators used to do care work include reflection, topic refocusing, complimenting, role modeling, and coaching. The analysis shows how the trajectory of the talk in the mediation session is impacted by care work. The results are discussed in terms of their implications for the mediator’s role and the effectiveness of the interaction for the conflict resolution process in mediation.

Digital Marketing And Consumer Behaviour In Travel Services: A Conceptual Framework On The Mediating Role Of Brand Trust, Omar Abdulaziz Sultan Abdullah, Junainah Binti Mohd Mahdee, Nurazlin Binti Mohd Fauzi

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Digital marketing shapes each moment of the contemporary travel journey, yet limited evidence still obscures how individual tactics foster purchase decisions. This conceptual study will develop an integrative framework that integrates four core touch-points, including social media marketing, email marketing, search engine marketing, and online reviews on travellers’ purchase intentions, positing brand trust as the central psychological mechanism. Guided by the Stimulus-Organism-Response theory, thirteen propositions will specify both the direct effects of each touch-point on trust and purchase intention, and trust as a mediator role. To demonstrate the mechanism for empirical validation, future research will conduct a purposive sampling of …

Evaluating Domains' Trustworthiness Based On Uncertainty-Driven Methodologies In The Era Of Sixth Generation, Zekra Sakr, Mona Mohamed

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

The onset of today's innovations pledges to have a beneficial influence on contemporary civilization in an era of intelligent revolutions, setting a precedent for unrivaled efficiency, creativity, and connectedness. The integration between these technologies contributes to the mutual benefit of each one, wherein this relation is a so-called ``reciprocal partnership''. For instance, the sixth generation (6G) wireless networks permit blockchain nodes to coordinate huge volumes of transaction data in real-time. On the other hand, blockchain is considered a secure valve because spectrum sharing can be automated with blockchain and smart contracts. Accordingly, analyzing and evaluating the contribution of these technologies …

Drawing Inspiration From The Magic Of The Unconscious In The Surrealist School, In The Works Of Jamil Jamoudi And The Works Of Aminollah Rezaei: A Comparative Study, Bashar Noumi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This paper provides a comparative analysis of the embryonic Surrealism of two well-known figures of the era: Jamil Hamoudi, an Iraqi surrealist artist, and Aminullah Rezaei, an Iranian surrealist artist. The results found that Surrealism in Iraq associated itself with cultural identity and sacred symbolism, unveiling Hamoudi as the merger of geometry, calligraphy, and warm colours, towards reshaping the collective unconscious and reformulating Eastern spirituality in a modernist fashion. While Surrealism itself was an American import, Surrealism in Iran was contained within a frame of clinical satire, with Rezaei using hybrid bodies and anatomical distortions within realism and fantasy to …

Muatan Budaya Dalam Bahan Ajar Bahasa Indonesia Bagi Penutur Asing Dasar Ii, Olivia Dewi Savira Siubelan, Helmi Muzaki

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study aims to describe the representation of cultural elements and cultural values in Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) Level II teaching materials. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach using documentation techniques to analyze textual and visual data from the textbook. Data analysis was conducted through a coding process based on Koentjaraningrat’s classification of cultural elements and Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck’s value orientation framework. The findings indicate that the teaching materials represent six out of seven cultural elements, namely social organization, religious systems, arts, livelihood systems, technology and living tools, and language. The cultural knowledge system is not explicitly presented, …

Understanding The Happiness Journey Of International Students Through Maslow's Lens: A Qualitative Study Beyond Academics, Kyra Law Ley Sy

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This research investigates the factors contributing to happiness among international students at a Malaysian university through a qualitative, semi-structured questionnaire administered to 10 students (5 female and 5 male) from nine countries. Four key themes emerged, aligning with Maslow’s Hierarchy: 1) Personal Achievement and Academic Fulfillment- happiness derived from educational success and career progress; 2) Social Connection and Belonging- the importance of relationships and cultural integration; 3) Health and Environmental Comfort- adaptation to climate and living conditions; and 4) Internal Reflection and Emotional Regulation- the impact of mindset and coping mechanisms on overall happiness. The research demonstrates that international student …

An Uncertainty-Aware Entropy-Oreste Framework For Big Data Platform Selection In Complex Multi-Sector Environments, Ahmed M. Ali, Ibrahim Alrashdi, Karam M. Sallam

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

The increasing reliance on Big Data platforms across various industries has necessitated the development of systematic decision-support frameworks to guide their evaluation and selection. Given the diversity of available platforms, each offering different capabilities, scalability, and computational efficiency, choosing the optimal solution remains a complex challenge. This research proposes a novel analytical framework that integrates Spherical Fuzzy Sets (SFS) with the Entropy and ORESTE methods to address uncertainty and enhance the accuracy and robustness of Big Data platform evaluation. This hybrid integration, not previously applied to Big Data platform selection, enables objective criteria weighting through the Entropy method and comprehensive …

Investigating The Impact Of Gamification And Humor On Student Engagement In An Esl Classroom, Joshua F. Filipowski

Wellspring: A Practitioner-Oriented Journal of Literacy and Language Education

This study explores the impact of gamification and humor on middle school students' engagement, participation, and learning outcomes. The researcher, an ESL teacher, sought to address students' boredom and disengagement by introducing games and humor into the classroom. The study involved 12 middle school English learners and employed both qualitative and quantitative methods, including journal entries, focus groups, and participation tracking. Findings indicated that students were more engaged and willing to participate during gamified activities, with slight but significant improvements in quiz scores. Students expressed a preference for jokes and games over traditional methods. The research suggests that incorporating humor …

What Are Your Students Doing This Summer? We Have Some Ideas., Dr. Anita White, Jacqueline Salinas

Professional Learning Day

IMSA offers summer programs for students who are currently in 8th grade and interested in math and science enrichment , and students in grades 10 and 11 who would be interested in a summer research opportunity. The directors of the PROMISE (Providing Opportunities for Mathematics and Science  Enrichment) and SRELO (Summer Research and Experiential Learning Opportunities) programs will provide information, answer questions and share activities that are a part of the programs.

Implementing Handwritten Notetaking : An Action Research Study Of Efl University Students’ Practices, Engagement, And Grammar Retention, Haifa Al-Amri

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

This paper reports on an action research study designed to enhance EFL university students’ grammar retention and increase their engagement through handwritten notetaking, while also examining their current notetaking practices. The study used a mixed-methods approach: The effect on grammar retention was assessed using a pre and post-test, while notetaking practices were assessed through analysis of students’ notes, and engagement was assessed through classroom observation and an open-ended questionnaire. The findings revealed that the intervention resulted in no statistically significant difference in the students’ grammar pre- and post-test scores. Furthermore, an examination of students’ notes revealed a deficiency in critical …

Students, Ai, And Scholarly Integrity: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Of Postgraduate Research Practices In Saudi Higher Education, Maryam Jamal Alharthi

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

Background: This qualitative study explores how Master’s students in educational psychology at a Saudi university negotiate artificial intelligence AI use in research and coursework. Methods: The study adopted a hermeneutic phenomenological design, drawing on semi-structured interviews with seven eligible students in Medina, and analysed them thematically. The interpretive lens was informed by the Technology Acceptance Model/Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (perceived usefulness, ease of use, social influence), Bourdieu’s cultural capital (1977), and a sociocultural perspective (e.g., Vygotsky, 1978) on institutional norms. Findings: Five interconnected themes captured student engagement with AI: (1) patterns of use and functional perceptions, …

Cultural Science Night, Jiyoon Yoon

Mavs Open Press Open Educational Resources - Archive

This book is to learn water and weather by integrating with other cultures. This textbook is organized around two interconnected components. The first component provides cultural knowledge of China, India, Korea, and Mexico. The second component focuses on culturally responsive science instruction created for the Cultural Science Night event, an occasion in which teachers present hands-on, culturally responsive science activities in collaboration with students.

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The Impact Of The Alabama Literacy Act On Rural Third-Grade Students, Autumn F. Blalock

College of Education

Low third-grade reading proficiency rates in Alabama prompted the passage of the Alabama Literacy Act (ALA) in 2019, which mandates systematic, explicit literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. While the Act represents a substantial shift in instructional practice and state education policy, limited empirical research has examined its impact across school contexts, particularly in rural settings. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to examine whether third-grade reading proficiency rates changed following implementation of the ALA and to compare outcomes between rural and non-rural schools and among rural students by socioeconomic status. Guided by the Simple View …

The Scarlet - Volume Civ, No. 8 (February 27, 2026), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The February 27, 2026 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

The New Old Sec, Eric C. Chaffee

Maryland Law Review

No abstract provided.

Beyond War Crimes, Anne-Marie Carstens

Maryland Law Review

No abstract provided.

Rewiring The Senses: Neural And Perceptual Adaptation Through Cultural Immersion In Chile, Alexa Castillo

University Honors Theses

This thesis explores how cultural immersion reshapes perception over time. Rather than focusing only on language acquisition, the project examines how sustained exposure to a new cultural and linguistic environment alters sensory processing, cognitive effort, and emotional experience. The study draws on cultural neuroscience and neuroplasticity research to frame immersion as a process of adaptive recalibration.

Over four weeks in Valparaíso, Chile, I documented daily changes in auditory processing, visual attention, emotional response, and social interpretation. Journal entries were analyzed using qualitative thematic coding and organized into five categories: language overload, cognitive effort, automaticity, anxiety/frustration, and belonging/comfort. Weekly intensity ratings …

Ai Self-Doubt Patterns: Behavioral Signals Of Over Alignment In Production Systems, Pranav Bhatnagar Mr

Defensive Publications Series

Well-aligned systems are expected to be safe, helpful, and appropriately cautious. What is increasingly observed in production is something different: assistants that systematically undercut their own capability through excessive uncertainty language, unnecessary deferrals, and diluted recommendations. The output remains compliant, but the model behaves as if it has less confidence than its contextual knowledge supports. This paper formalizes that pattern as AI Self-Doubt and treats it as a measurable behavioral consequence of over-alignment pressure. The proposed framework introduces a Self-Doubt Signal (SDS) that detects when expressed uncertainty is disproportionate to task clarity and evidence availability. Rather than rewarding caution indiscriminately, …

The Indiana Statesman, February 26, 2026, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Firearms and drugs named leading causes of death for American students; ISU Students are asked about Safety on Campus

Introduction: Rethinking Circulation In Italian Film And Media, Simone Brioni Dr., Rachel Johnson, Shelleen Greene

Department of English Faculty Publications

This introduction to the special issue ‘Rethinking Circulation in

Italian Film and Media’ reconsiders how Italian audiovisual culture

moves across borders – industrially, geographically, linguistically,

and digitally. By focusing on the complex dynamics of circulation,

the essays gathered here trace the evolving connections between

production and distribution, exploring how contemporary modes

of localization, translation, and platform curation shape the

visibility and cultural capital of Italian cinema in global contexts.

From streaming giants such as Netflix to curated services like

MUBI, and from film festival circuits to independent film-making

networks, the issue interrogates how transnational infrastructures

of distribution redefine what counts …

Exploring Two Approaches Towards Gender Inclusive Language In The Philippines, Eduardo Victor J. Valdez

Marketing and Law Faculty Publications

In this paper, we shall take a look at the role of the Philippine government in encouraging the use of gender-neutral Philippine-English. We shall also glimpse at Philippine gayspeak as a player in the development of the Filipino language game. We endeavor to learn if a top to bottom program for language inclusivity from the government down to the citizenry is effective in promoting inclusivity in Philippine-English. On the other hand, a minority to majority development was the route that Philippine gayspeak took in adding their form of life into the gender-neutral Filipino language.

Ai Transformation In Education: Examining Teachers’ Perceptions Using An Integrated Tam-Tpack-Genai Framework, Areej Elsayary, Ghadah Al Murshidi, Karim Ragab, Ahmed Al Zaabi

All Works

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming educational systems by enhancing teaching, assessment, and learning personalization. This study investigated teachers’ perceptions of AI integration using an integrated technology acceptance model (TAM), technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) framework. The main constructs used are perceived usefulness (PU), attitudes toward use (ATU), and behavioral intention (BI), with GenAI dimensions (agency, amplification, adaptivity, and authenticity) embedded within them. The study employed a cross-sectional design with 332 teachers in the emirate of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Results showed that PU was the strongest predictor of both ATU and BI, while ATU …

An Exploratory Study Of Employability, Work Readiness, And International Experiences For One-Year International Postgraduate Taught Business Students In The Uk, Fa Wang

Plymouth Business School Theses

Delivering world-class student experiences, navigating evidence-based graduate outcomes, and advancing the employability agenda are central to the current landscape of UK universities. While maintaining high educational standards and remaining competitive in international student recruitment have become increasingly challenging after the global pandemic and amid ongoing financial pressures faced by the UK universities, limited academic attention has been given to the employability of one-year international postgraduate taught students (IPGTs) in UK higher education. Recognising IPGTs as a significant cohort that makes substantial economic, sociocultural, and expertise-related contributions to both tertiary education and the host country’s labour market, this doctoral study aims …

The Contribution Of Local Wisdom In The Nagasasra Textbook As Support For The Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5), Nurhidayati Nurhidayati, Suwarna Suwarna, Sri Hertanti Wulan, Nujumun Niswah, Laura Zarbaliyeva

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

The Merdeka Curriculum places strong emphasis on students' character development, which is operationalized through the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) comprising six core dimensions. As one of the primary curricular resources, textbooks are expected to reflect and mediate these character values in classroom learning. This study aims to examine the contribution of Javanese local wisdom represented in the Nagasasra textbook to supporting the implementation of P5. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, this research adopts a document-based analysis of the Nagasasra Javanese language textbooks for grades X, XI, and XII. Data were collected using a read-and-record technique and analyzed through …

Advances In Real-Time American Sign Language Recognition System Using Deep Learning Techniques For Enhanced Accessibility, Bader Alsharif

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Advancements in technology have significantly contributed to the development of innovative tools aimed at improving communication and accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments. This dissertation explores various machine learning and deep learning techniques for recognizing American Sign Language (ASL) gestures, focusing on enhancing accessibility and bridging the communication gap between hearing-impaired and hearing individuals. Traditional machine learning models, such as Random Forest, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), alongside deep learning architectures like AlexNet, ResNet-50, EfficientNet, ConvNeXt, and VisionTransformer, were investigated for their effectiveness. Experiments conducted on an extensive dataset of 87,000 ASL gesture images revealed exceptional recognition …