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Edward Said And The Problematic Relationship Between Orientalist Thought And The Imperialist Project: American Discourse As A Model, Mohamed El Kouche

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The article analyzes the relationship between orientalist thought and imperial projects, using American discourse as a case study. It shows how representation and knowledge production can serve political domination and legitimize intervention.

Between Literature, Criticism, And Politics: A Reading Of Edward Said's Writings, Karim Bejjit

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This study offers a reading of Edward Said’s writings at the intersection of literature, criticism, and politics. It shows how Said connects textual analysis to historical power relations and develops a method of engaged, interdisciplinary critique.

The Humanistic Approach In Edward Said's Thought, Saïd Bensaid Alaoui

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This article analyzes the humanistic approach in Edward Said’s work. It highlights his defense of critical humanism, his opposition to essentialism, and his effort to link culture to politics while maintaining an ethical commitment to truth and justice.

Internal Communication In The Service Of An Image Policy, Or How To Promote The Company's Image Internally, Samira Ammor

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Knowledge, Power And Fear: Reflections On Exile, Edward Said And The 'Mainstreaming' Of Postcolonial Literary Thought, Valérie Orlando

Basamat

This article reflects on exile as a key lens in Edward Said’s thought and on the links between knowledge, power, and fear. It discusses how postcolonial literary theory became “mainstream” and examines what may be lost when critical ideas are institutionalized.

Yield-To-Maturity And The Reinvestment Of Coupon Payments

Journal of Economics and Finance Education

This note addresses a common misconception, found in investment texts and popular investment education literature, that in order to earn the yield to maturity on a coupon bond an investor must reinvest the coupon payments. We identify a sample of text and professional sources making this claim, demonstrate that yield to maturity entails no assumption of coupon reinvestment, discuss a cause for this confusion and offer a possible remedy.

Collusion And Stock Offerings: A Classroom Exercise For Economics And Finance Classes

Journal of Economics and Finance Education

Collusion-based lawsuits surrounding initial and seasoned offerings have been a reoccurring phenomenon. This paper offers a classroom exercise for economics and finance courses that allows students to experience the collusion phenomenon. This is achieved through simulating how underwriters and preferred clients participate in schemes of buying and selling shares of a new stock issue in order to make exorbitant profits. Students experience the consequences when excessive investor demand is not tempered with an understanding of how earning fundamentals determine security value. Most importantly, students gain insight into the ethical responsibilities of those involved in the security issuance process.

Effects Of Student Response System In University Foundation Courses – Excerpts From A Doctoral Study, Grace M. Tuttle

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

This paper is an excerpt on the author's doctoral study titled “Effects of Student Response System in University Foundations (UF) Courses.” This quasi-quantitative study explored the effects of iClicker technology on students’ academic performance based on final course grades, participation, and attendance in university foundation courses. This study evaluated data from 7,812 participants between spring 2017 to autumn 2019. The logistic regression analysis showed that for students in the clicker group, the odds of earning a final grade of A or B increased by a factor of 1.28 for each one standard deviation increase in participation z-score, controlling for other …

Create @ State 2024, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Create @ State 2016, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Create @ State 2014, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Create @ State 2013, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Create @ State 2012, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Create @ State 2021, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Create @ State 2015, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

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Llm Specific Video Ad Format, Caroline Pieracci

Defensive Publications Series

Disclosed herein is a system and format for integrating video advertising natively into Large Language Model (LLM) conversational interfaces. The format consists of a content package including a short, educational video bundled with a rich metadata payload. The payload comprises a verified transcript, source citations, and an authority score indicating reliability. A verification engine analyzes submitted content for factual accuracy, non-promotional tone, and production quality to assign the authority score. Keywords: LLM advertising, conversational AI, native video ads, authority score, reliability, sponsored answers, verified content.

Cv: Esther Nieves (Social Work), Esther Nieves

Social Work Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

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Reinventing Islamic Pilgrimage In Jogokariyan Mosque, Indonesia, Ahmad Izudin

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Indonesian Muslims have a longstanding tradition of visiting holy sites as part of Islamic pilgrimages. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in mosques as popular destinations for spiritual journeys and meditation. This shift could potentially impact local communities and may lead to the development of new pilgrimage routes within the context of spiritual exploration. However, this paper examines the Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which has become a significant stop on the Islamic pilgrimage route. The author utilises a case study approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The study highlights that a mosque, as the material objective …

Inventing New Pilgrimage And Religious Tourism In Lombok, Indonesia, Ujang Mahadi, Moch. Khafidz Fuad Raya, Aibdi Rahmat, Jonsi Hunadar, Rindom Harahap

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

In the contemporary Muslim world, especially in Indonesia, the boom in religious tourism is increasingly widespread after the discovery of the grave sites of saints (wali) or people who are considered holy. More than that, pilgrimage is increasingly popular when these sites display natural views and multifaceted aspects, thereby adding to the intimacy of Islamic meditation and veneration rituals. This article focuses on five holy tombs in Lombok (West Nusa Tenggara), considered tombs of Muslim saints. Using ethnography with observational techniques and unstructured interviews, we explore the construction of veneration and the marketing efforts of pilgrimages to the …

The Power Of Historical And Creative Tourism For Sustainable Development Goals: Baan Khamkerm – Nong Seaeng Catholic Church, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, Preedaree Sirirat, Arnunnit Manorom, Supatcharee Boonprachoom

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

This study aims to develop a historical tourism route tracing seventeenth century French missionaries of Baan Khamkerm-Nong Seaeng in Nakhon Phanom Province while developing local storytelling and creating digital media from information of historical value transferred through locals’ identities. Saint Joseph’s Church in Baan Khamkerm is the oldest church in upper-northeastern Thailand. To protect this historical site, emerging disciplines have offered potential communication tools for stronger heritage management. The research design is based on Participatory Action Research (PAR) which collects data from five groups of key representatives from the community of tourism stakeholders: 1) local community; 2) tourism policymakers; 3) …

The Correlation Between Spiritual Tourism And Mental Health Of Young People In Binh Duong, Vietnam, Anh Nguyen

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

While researchers are in agreement about the positive relationship between spiritual activities (SAs) and mental health (MH) among the general population, the relationship between spiritual tourism (ST) and MH, particularly among young adults, is yet to be adequately investigated. As such, this research was conducted to determine the contribution of ST towards the MH of the younger generation. The respondents are undergraduate students located in Vietnam’s industrial province of Binh Duong. The findings, from the quantitative research approach, indicate that young people perceive ST mainly as a means for visiting places of worship, with little consideration for the MH benefits …

Segmenting Religious Tourists Based On Google Maps Reviews Using Latent Semantic Analysis And Hierarchical Clustering, Senthilkumaran Piramanayagam, Jyothi Mallya, Kartikeya Bolar

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Researchers in the tourism industry and academics are interested in analysing and extracting conclusions from user-generated data because they offer valuable insights into visitors’ motives, experiences, and consumption behaviour. However, religious tourists’ data have rarely been explored specifically in segmentation studies. Therefore, this study aims to segment religious tourists based on their Google Map reviews using Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) and hierarchical clustering. These analyses have resulted in three distinct segments: heritage explorers, aesthetes, and self-transcendence seekers. While heritage explorers are interested in learning about the cultural and historical significance of a site, aesthetes appreciate its beauty and art, while …

Grave Pilgrimage: The Interface Of Islam And Local Tradition In Indonesia, Nikmatullah Nikmatullah

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Grave pilgrimage is one of the important traditions for Indonesian Muslim communities, which is not only influenced by religious teachings but also influenced by local traditions. The harmonisation between Islam and local Sasak traditions forms the Sasak Islamic tradition practiced by the natives of Lombok Island. This article explains the motivations, meanings, rituals, and processions which pilgrims perform and the relationship between Islamic teachings and local traditions in the pilgrimage to the graves of Ulemas (Islamic scholars). To achieve this goal, the data of this qualitative research were obtained through observations, interviews, and online media to obtain in-depth data. The …

Timkat (Epiphany) As Living Faith: The Intersection Of Religion, Culture, And Tourism In Gondar, World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Balew Baye, Dagnachew Nega

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The Epiphany celebration in Gondar, Ethiopia, is one of the most unique events in the world. Due to its outstanding cultural value, the Epiphany was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List. The remarkable history of Gondar and its vast cultural heritage make the city an open-air museum for the world. However, there has been little research focused on exploring the Epiphany celebration in Ethiopia. This study follows an exploratory and descriptive research design, utilising a qualitative approach. Interviews, observations, and document analysis were employed as data collection methods. Non-probability sampling techniques were used, specifically purposive and snowball sampling, involving …

Innovative Design Of Hunan Tea Packaging Under "Traditional Patterns + Ai" Model, Shi Dandan, Wan Changlin, Xiao Yuqiang

Food and Machinery

This study investigates innovative packaging design approaches for Hunan tea under the "traditional patterns +AI" model. Utilizing Stable Diffusion model technology, this study creatively transforms embroidery patterns from Mawangdui silk textiles into packaging designs for Junshan Yinzhen tea. The results demonstrate that the Stable Diffusion model technology successfully generates intelligent embroidery patterns. These patterns are subsequently applied to Junshan Yinzhen tea packaging, resulting in a distinctive and highly recognizable design. The patterns demonstrate excellent compatibility with the tea's attributes and packaging structure, effectively realizing the innovative application of traditional patterns in tea packaging.

Analisis Usia Awal Merokok Remaja Dan Perilaku Merokok Orang Tua Di Indonesia: Studi Gshs 2015, Cathrine Jane David, Qonita Ayunina, Janitra Larasati, Glory Soemoele

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Kebiasaan merokok masih menjadi permasalahan kesehatan global, termasuk Indonesia. Tingginya prevalensi perokok usia remaja menjadi tantangan kesehatan masyarakat yang salah satu penyebabnya adalah perilaku merokok orang tua. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan antara perilaku merokok orang tua dengan usia awal merokok pada remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi potong lintang berdasarkan data Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2015. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 2027 responden yang dipilih secara acak sistematik. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-square untuk melihat hubungan antar variabel. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar responden memulai kebiasaan merokok …

Caribbean Early Childhood Educators, Primary Educators, And Student Teachers' Perceptions Of Visual Literacy And Visual Images Across The Curriculum, Monica Yvonne Hines-Graham

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study is the gap in knowledge about the integration and evaluation of visual literacy and visual images across the curriculum of early childhood educators, primary educators, and student teachers, despite it being a requirement for teachers in the Caribbean education system. Grounded in Hall and Hord’s concerns-based adoption model, the purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of early childhood educators, primary educators, and student teachers with the integration and evaluation of visual literacy and visual images across the curriculum. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews with 12 participants from …

Educating With Chronic Health Conditions During And After A Pandemic: A Narrative Study Of Experiences, Job-Related Stressors, Mental Health, Wellbeing And Coping Strategies Among Black Female Educators, Shawnee Stanfield Blake

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative, narrative research study explored the experiences lived by black female educators with chronic health conditions during and after the Covid-19 pandemic in the Southeastern region of the United States. These educators provided continued instruction in a central Jackson, Mississippi school district and a Georgia school district in the central Atlanta metropolitan area. The investigation during this body of work focused on how black female educators with chronic health conditions were impacted both personally and professionally. The research also centered on how these educators employed coping strategies. Candidates endured fear, stress and continued impact on their health. To subject …

The Diamond, January 23, 2026, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Remembering Niko Begalke; Sioux Center Public Library Navigates Issues Surrounding Minors' Access to Mature Materials; Mike Byker - Voice and Vision of the Defender Way
• Feature: Dordt Alumna Presents Poetry Exhibition at The Fruited Plain; Students Take Part in Mock MasterChef Competition for CORE-214 Final
• Arts & Entertainment: "Wake Up," Christian Script Writers; Golden Globes Awards - Relevant or Antiquated?; Free Andrew Peterson Concert; Wrestling with Faith - Christian Applications from Avatar: Fire and Ash (Spoilers); The Shepherd King Sings On Screen - David Movie Review; Marty Supreme - Flashy Movie with Attitude (Spoilers); Christianity …

The Beacon, January 3, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Northwestern history: Pursuing the Light; Raiders stand out all over the world; Preview of Northwestern’s “Defying Gravity”; The ‘Avatar’ franchise gets another movie; Zach Bryan’s new album raw and vulnerable; Northwestern holds MLK day chapel; Club spotlight: the Black V performers; Theater department welcomes new professor; Dogs and cats: man’s best friends; Disproving Bobby Fischer’s famous quote; Rocky but promising return for 2026; Raider track & field making big strides early; Setting the record straight on tennis rumors; Men’s retreat: an event for growth; 40 Northwestern students invited to ACTF