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The Experience Of Multilingual Doctoral Students Related To Academic Success: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Deborah Lewis, Amy Bakke, Amber Cook, Julie James, Carol Griffiths Jan 2024

The Experience Of Multilingual Doctoral Students Related To Academic Success: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Deborah Lewis, Amy Bakke, Amber Cook, Julie James, Carol Griffiths

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

When multilingual students face the challenge of writing a doctoral capstone or dissertation, delays in academic progress may occur. The aim of this study was to identify writing challenges multilingual doctoral students face and provide recommendations regarding learner-centered resources to support timely academic success, as literature regarding multilingual students and language diversity in the doctoral environment is limited. A qualitative descriptive design was used for this study, and six multilingual DNP and PhD alumni participated. Data were collected using semi-structured audio interviews and analyzed using iterative content analysis. The findings support the need for community and culture to support language …


Englishusa - Full Issue V9 Jan 2024

Englishusa - Full Issue V9

EnglishUSA Journal

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The Purposes Of First-Year Course Syllabi According To Corpus Data, Mark Makino Jan 2024

The Purposes Of First-Year Course Syllabi According To Corpus Data, Mark Makino

EnglishUSA Journal

No abstract provided.


Recent Advances In Methods For Synthesizing Composite Nanocatalysts And Their Applications: A Literature Review, Tawakalitu Abdulrasheed, Benjamin Afotey, Daniel Adjah Anang Jan 2024

Recent Advances In Methods For Synthesizing Composite Nanocatalysts And Their Applications: A Literature Review, Tawakalitu Abdulrasheed, Benjamin Afotey, Daniel Adjah Anang

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Composite nanocatalysts have gained significant consideration in recent years due to their unique physicochemical characteristics and potential in several industrial applications. The synthesis of composite nanocatalysts can be achieved through various methods such as physical mixing, auto-combustion, sol-gel synthesis, impregnation, in situ synthesis, co- precipitation, and hydrothermal synthesis. These methods offer advantages such as simplicity, control over morphology and particle size, reproducibility, and high purity. The selection of the appropriate synthesis method depends on various factors such as the desired properties, target application, and cost-effectiveness. The applications of composite nanocatalysts in energy conversion, environmental remediation, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemical industries have …


Adsorption Of Eriochrome Black-T Dye By Batch Investigations Using Waste Tea@Fe Nps As Low-Cost Adsorbent, Rehana B. Mampilly, Sandip H. Bhatt, Niral J. Modi, Amanullakhan Pathan Jan 2024

Adsorption Of Eriochrome Black-T Dye By Batch Investigations Using Waste Tea@Fe Nps As Low-Cost Adsorbent, Rehana B. Mampilly, Sandip H. Bhatt, Niral J. Modi, Amanullakhan Pathan

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

This work has examined the efficaciousness of iron nanoparticles made from tea waste extract in the elimination of Eriochrome black T (EBT) dye. Field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM) with EDAX, High- resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and FTIR spectroscopy were used to evaluate the synthesized iron capped nanoparticles. Iron nanoparticles seemed amorphous, according to the X-ray diffraction patterns. The spherical form of the Fe NPs was discernibly shown by scanning electron microscopy. Particle size of Fe NPs is found to be in the 30–40 nm range using transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). Additionally, research was done …


Synthesis And Characterization Of Two Novel Schiff Base Pd(Ii) Complexes Based On 3,5-Diiodo- And 3,5-Dibromosalicylaldehydes, Alina A. Skorynina, Aram L. Bugaev, Vera V. Butova, Olga A. Burachevskaia, Pavel G. Morozov, Igor A. Estrin Jan 2024

Synthesis And Characterization Of Two Novel Schiff Base Pd(Ii) Complexes Based On 3,5-Diiodo- And 3,5-Dibromosalicylaldehydes, Alina A. Skorynina, Aram L. Bugaev, Vera V. Butova, Olga A. Burachevskaia, Pavel G. Morozov, Igor A. Estrin

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

We report on the synthesis and characterization of the two novel Schiff base Pd(II) complexes based on 3,5-diiodo- and 3,5-dibromosalicylaldehydes. Synthesis was made by the condensation method of these aldehydes with p-Anisidine. The structural features of the complexes were comprehensively analyzed by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, optical, vibrational and X-ray absorption spectroscopies. The analysis of experimental data supported by theoretical simulations at the density functional theory level confirmed the formation of the Pd(II) complexes, and provided detailed information on the local environment of the palladium atoms.


Table Of Contents & Masthead, Sophie Nelson Jan 2024

Table Of Contents & Masthead, Sophie Nelson

Pepperdine Law Review

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The Angel Wears Prada, The Devil Buys It On The Realreal: Expanding Trademark Rights Beyond The First Sale Doctrine, Junajoy Vinoya Frianeza Jan 2024

The Angel Wears Prada, The Devil Buys It On The Realreal: Expanding Trademark Rights Beyond The First Sale Doctrine, Junajoy Vinoya Frianeza

Pepperdine Law Review

Luxury brands derive their goodwill from the high-class exclusivity and first-rate quality signified in their trademarks. The Trademark Act of 1946, commonly known as the Lanham Act, grants trademark holders the right to control use of their mark. However, under common law, the first sale doctrine restricts trademark protection after holders authorize the initial sale of their trademarked product. Such limitation particularly jeopardizes the luxury industry as trademark holders ultimately bear the loss of goodwill when counterfeit luxury goods enter the market due to the negligence of resellers. This Comment illustrates how blockchain authentication offers all luxury industry participants—the brands, …


Give Or Take—Is The Droit De Suite A Taking Without Just Compensation?, Jeremy Cohen Jan 2024

Give Or Take—Is The Droit De Suite A Taking Without Just Compensation?, Jeremy Cohen

Pepperdine Law Review

The Constitution mandates Congress to protect the arts and sciences directly by creating an exclusive right called copyright. However, visual artists such as painters, sculptors, and photographers in the United States still cannot participate in the significant profits from the secondary sales of their copyrighted works at public and private auctions. In over eighty countries worldwide, the droit de suite, also known as the Artist Resale Royalty (ARR), grants visual artists such royalties. Unfortunately, the United States currently lacks such a royalty, despite multiple unsuccessful attempts by Congress to pass federal legislation. Although California enacted its own version of the …


A Haven For Traffickers: How The United States Provides A Legal Safe Haven For Businesses That Rely On Forced Labor In The International Supply Chain, Ramona Lampley Jan 2024

A Haven For Traffickers: How The United States Provides A Legal Safe Haven For Businesses That Rely On Forced Labor In The International Supply Chain, Ramona Lampley

Pepperdine Law Review

Congress enacted the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (“TVPRA” or “Act”) in 2000, which, through its amendments, gives victims of human trafficking, including forced labor or slave labor, a private right of action against those who knowingly benefit from the abusive labor practices perpetrated on them. Even though slave labor, particularly child labor, is a perceived evil in the foreign supply chains of many domestic companies, courts appear uncomfortable with the some of the civil liability provisions of the TVPRA. This Article examines recent cases brought under the TVPRA, and how, in some cases, courts have eviscerated the private right of …


Judicial Fidelity, Caprice L. Roberts Jan 2024

Judicial Fidelity, Caprice L. Roberts

Pepperdine Law Review

Judicial critics abound. Some say the rule of law is dead across all three branches of government. Four are dead if you count the media as the fourth estate. All are in trouble, even if one approves of each branch’s headlines, but none of them are dead. Not yet. Pundits and scholars see the latest term of the Supreme Court as clear evidence of partisan politics and unbridled power. They decry an upheaval of laws and norms demonstrating the dire situation across the federal judiciary. Democracy is not dead even when the Court issues opinions that overturn precedent, upends long-standing …


How Technology Affordances Of Sharing Economy Platforms Influence Cultural Distance And The Affective Commitment Of Immigrants At The Base Of The Pyramid, Jie Yan, Saman Bina, Yasamin Hadavi, Robin Wakefield Jan 2024

How Technology Affordances Of Sharing Economy Platforms Influence Cultural Distance And The Affective Commitment Of Immigrants At The Base Of The Pyramid, Jie Yan, Saman Bina, Yasamin Hadavi, Robin Wakefield

Hunt Institute Working Paper Series

Within the immigrant population, there is a sub-group at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP). Compared to others, BoP immigrants receive lower incomes, have weaker informal networks, and face greater resource constraints. As more and more BoP immigrants participate in the sharing economy, we suggest that the use of sharing economy platforms by BoP immigrants would have a significant impact on their integration into a new country because it would influence cultural distance and affective commitment in multiple ways. Hence, in the present study, we seek to explore the relationships among the technology affordance of sharing economy platforms, the cultural …


Warmth Of The Welcome: Immigration And Local Housing Returns, Xun Bian, N. Edward Coulson, Xiaojin Sun Jan 2024

Warmth Of The Welcome: Immigration And Local Housing Returns, Xun Bian, N. Edward Coulson, Xiaojin Sun

Hunt Institute Working Paper Series

We study the effect of immigration on home values in the U.S. Applying a county-level instrument for immigration, we find that immigration increases local house price appreciation and decreases its within-county spatial dispersion. Our estimates suggest that, on average, a one percentage point in- crease in the immigrant share of the local population raises house price appreciation by approximately 7 percent and reduces the dispersion of housing return within a county by about 1.5 percentage points. We also show that such effects are strikingly heterogeneous across counties and appear to be deter- mined by local culture. Using several proxies for …


Regional Commercial Bank Lending To Small Businesses In The Wake Of The Great Recession, Boris D. Higgins Jan 2024

Regional Commercial Bank Lending To Small Businesses In The Wake Of The Great Recession, Boris D. Higgins

Hunt Institute Working Paper Series

The purpose of this paper is to document and explain the state by state variation in commercial bank lending to small businesses during the Great Recession. To accomplish this purpose will require several steps. These steps include showing the evidence of the variation in lending across states, the theoretical causes and the empirical findings of a capital supply gap based on market imperfections and employing OLS estimation method on carefully selected economic variables. The empirical results indicate that economic conditions, borrower characteristics and lender characteristics influence lending variation where these results can help in policy formulation.


A Proposed Model For Accounting Valuation Of Intangibles In The Digital Platform-Based Sharing Economy, Raghda Abdellatif Abdelkhalik Elsayed Jan 2024

A Proposed Model For Accounting Valuation Of Intangibles In The Digital Platform-Based Sharing Economy, Raghda Abdellatif Abdelkhalik Elsayed

Information Sciences Letters

This study proposes a valuation model of the intangible assets/ intellectual capital (IA/IC) in digital platform-based sharing economy companies to prepare effective accounting and management reporting in a company. The study model is based on distinguishing between the increase in net assets that is due to changes in price levels and those that are due to the existence of intangibles of the company. This study develops a model for the valuation of intangibles using the organizational context of digital platform-based sharing economy companies. An empirical study was conducted on Uber Technologies, Inc. The results allow a comparison of the situation …


Unleashing The Power Of Chatgpt In Finance Research: Opportunities And Challenges, Zifeng Feng, Gangqing Hu, Bingxin Li Jan 2024

Unleashing The Power Of Chatgpt In Finance Research: Opportunities And Challenges, Zifeng Feng, Gangqing Hu, Bingxin Li

Hunt Institute Working Paper Series

Natural language processing (NLP) technologies, such as ChatGPT, are revolutionizing various fields, including finance research. This article explores the multifaceted potential of ChatGPT as a transformative tool for finance researchers, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and novel insights it can offer to facilitate the research. We demonstrate applications in coding support, theoretical derivation, research idea assistance, and professional editing. A comparison of ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Microsoft Bing reveals unique features and applicability. By discussing pitfalls and ethical concerns, we encourage responsible AI adoption and a comprehensive understanding of advanced NLP’s impact on finance research and practice.


Digitalizations Revolutionary Effect On Education And Career Development, Akshat Jain, Mohammed Wamique Hisam, Imran Azad, Amir Ahmad Dar, Mehak Malhotra, Mohammad Shahfaraz Khan Jan 2024

Digitalizations Revolutionary Effect On Education And Career Development, Akshat Jain, Mohammed Wamique Hisam, Imran Azad, Amir Ahmad Dar, Mehak Malhotra, Mohammad Shahfaraz Khan

Information Sciences Letters

The digital revolution has greatly impacted education, making it more accessible and convenient. Online learning has democratized education, providing learners with a vast range of knowledge. This study examines the advantages of online learning in terms of academic and career growth, considering the influence of location (rural/urban). The research methodology includes statistical analysis and a survey of 110 students in India. The results show that earning certificates online significantly affects both educational and career growth. The study also finds that the impact of online learning is consistent across rural and urban areas. Finally, this paper emphasizes the transformative potential of …


The Influence Of Airline Marketing Strategies On Passenger Satisfaction, Ashraf Jahmani, Abdullah Helalat, Zeyad Alkhazali, Khaled Halteh, Nihaia Mhrakani Jan 2024

The Influence Of Airline Marketing Strategies On Passenger Satisfaction, Ashraf Jahmani, Abdullah Helalat, Zeyad Alkhazali, Khaled Halteh, Nihaia Mhrakani

Information Sciences Letters

In this paper the purpose is to explore the relationship between the marketing mix and passenger satisfaction by analyzing the influence of marketing mix components on Airlines. The study aims to identify which marketing strategies have the greatest impact on passenger satisfaction and how this knowledge can be used to improve the passenger experience. The study also aims to establish a system for identifying factors that contribute to passenger satisfaction for airlines. A group of 100 frequent passengers was randomly selected to participate in the study, there is a response rate of 66.6% and been analyzed the relationship between the …


The Effects Of The Coronavirus Pandemic On Women Working In The Private Sector: A Study Applied To A Sample Of Saudi Women Working In The Private Sector, Norah Basheer Alotaibi Jan 2024

The Effects Of The Coronavirus Pandemic On Women Working In The Private Sector: A Study Applied To A Sample Of Saudi Women Working In The Private Sector, Norah Basheer Alotaibi

Information Sciences Letters

This research paper aims to identify the psychological, social, and economic effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on Saudi women working in the private sector and present many recommendations that contribute to limit these effects. To achieve the objectives of this research, the social survey approach was adopted by using the random sample method. The study was applied to a sample consisting of (395) Saudi women working in the private sector in different small and medium enterprises affiliated with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. A questionnaire was used to collect the necessary information and data. The results revealed …


The Columns Press In The Emirati Daily Newspapers: An Analytical Study, Nassir. S. Bouali, Mona. A. M. Al – Hamoudi Jan 2024

The Columns Press In The Emirati Daily Newspapers: An Analytical Study, Nassir. S. Bouali, Mona. A. M. Al – Hamoudi

Information Sciences Letters

In this study, we examine a specific form of media writing in the Emirati newspapers, namely the column. We aim to clarify the structural nature, stylistic characteristics, semantic depth, functions, and the individuals behind this journalistic type referred to as columnists. Recognizing the column as one of the most challenging forms of journalism, we highlight its reliance on unique elements not found in other journalistic formats. The newspaper column, distinguished by a coherent internal structure, exhibits a balance of stability and flexibility. It serves as a direct, clear, and purposeful reflection of reality, often incorporating humor and sarcasm. To investigate …


Understanding The Complexity Of Motivational Orientations Towards Learning English Among Pakistani Female University Students, H. Pathan, S. M. Pandhiani, O. I. Aleksandrova, M. A. Soomro Jan 2024

Understanding The Complexity Of Motivational Orientations Towards Learning English Among Pakistani Female University Students, H. Pathan, S. M. Pandhiani, O. I. Aleksandrova, M. A. Soomro

Information Sciences Letters

The present study goal is to investigate female university students’ motivation toward learning English as Second Language (ESL) studying at the University of Sindh, Pakistan. Two main objectives of the study were to evaluate the motivational orientation of the female learners in terms of integrativeness or instrumentality. Second, to study the factors that affect the learners motivation towards learning English. A mixed-method approach was employed with descriptive and inferential statistics were performed on the data to evaluate the data. A number of 158 female students from both the Science and Arts faculties at the English and Chemistry departments filled the …


The Role Of Parliamentary Scrutiny In Budgetary Policy: Understanding The Politics Of Fiscal Policy, Muhamad Ali Rawabdeh, Anan M. Abuhummour Jan 2024

The Role Of Parliamentary Scrutiny In Budgetary Policy: Understanding The Politics Of Fiscal Policy, Muhamad Ali Rawabdeh, Anan M. Abuhummour

Information Sciences Letters

This paper examines the role of parliamentary scrutiny in budgetary policy, focusing on the eighteenth Parliament of Jordan. Data from 59 surveyed parliamentarians reveals a modest level of budgetary scrutiny. Factors such as legislative powers, parliament composition, political parties, time allocation, and parliamentarians knowledge and skills significantly influence budgetary scrutiny. The study highlights the correlation between budgetary scrutiny and transparency. The findings emphasize the need to empower legislators, promote transparency, and enhance parliamentarians capabilities to strengthen budgetary scrutiny.


Electrohydrodynamic Stability Of Self-Gravitating Fluid Cylinder, S. S. Elazab, A. A. Hasan Jan 2024

Electrohydrodynamic Stability Of Self-Gravitating Fluid Cylinder, S. S. Elazab, A. A. Hasan

Information Sciences Letters

Electrohydrodynamic Stability consists of a fluid cylinder with self-gravitation A self-gravitating tenuous medium surrounds it. that is permeated by a transversely variable electric field while being affected by self-gravitating forces, Capillary, and Electrical Forces is covered across all axisymmetric and (non)axisymmetric perturbation types. The problem is solved and all individual solutions are excluded. The model stabilizes as a result of continuous Electric field stability in all perturbation modes. In a narrow area of the axisymmetric perturbation. It has been established that self-gravitating and capillary forces have a destabilizing effect. However, the present model instability is improved and modified by self-gravitating …


Geometric Approach For Assessing The Sustainable Development Of Territories, Iryna Vakhovych, Mahmoud Abdel-Aty Jan 2024

Geometric Approach For Assessing The Sustainable Development Of Territories, Iryna Vakhovych, Mahmoud Abdel-Aty

Information Sciences Letters

n this paper, we delve into a groundbreaking methodology that evaluates the sustainable development of territories through a geometric approach. We exp lore novel approaches to assess sustainable development by constructing geometric figures that represent economic, social, and environmental levels of development. This innovative approach enables the evaluation of the balance between these spheres by determining the areas of the inscribed figures and examining their ratios. Through this geometric framework, a comprehensive understanding of the sustainable development landscape can be obtained.


Enhancing Student Affairs For Intellectual Security Of Scholarship Students, Thallab A. Al-Shukra Jan 2024

Enhancing Student Affairs For Intellectual Security Of Scholarship Students, Thallab A. Al-Shukra

Information Sciences Letters

In this paper, we discuss the intellectual deviation signs and awareness initiatives, including media literacy. No significant differences were found based on academic level, training courses, or college type. Recommendations include staff training, proactive measures, media literacy promotion, awareness campaigns, and curriculum integration. The Deanship should monitor deviation signs, implement awareness programs, and establish a complaint-receiving website. The study concludes that the deanship plays a pivotal role in enhancing intellectual security, requiring adaptable strategies, technological leverage, and prioritizing student well-being. No statistically significant differences were detected based on academic level, training courses, or college type, emphasizing consistent efforts across various …


Technological Developments And The Role Of L2 Motivation In University English Language Teaching Education, H. Pathan, O. I. Aleksandrova, S. Khatoon, M. A. Soomro Jan 2024

Technological Developments And The Role Of L2 Motivation In University English Language Teaching Education, H. Pathan, O. I. Aleksandrova, S. Khatoon, M. A. Soomro

Information Sciences Letters

The 21st century is the era of technology and digitalization in teaching and learning dynamics., The present study explores the function of L2 motivation in university-based English language teaching (ELT) education. It also seeks to comprehend how technological developments are changing L2 motivation and examines teachers coping mechanisms in this changing educational environment. This study employs a qualitative research approach to explore the university teachers choices of technology instruments and pedagogical choices for enhancing students’ L2 motivation. Thus, the study uses semi-structured interviews to collect data from the 15 university teachers, (8 from Pakistan and 7 from Russia). Moreover, the …


Exploring The Relationship Between Sharing Economy, Socially Responsible Consumption And Materialism - A Conceptual Paper, Keren Khambhata, Janki Mistry, Ritesh Khatwani, Mahima Mishra, Geetanjali Pinto Jan 2024

Exploring The Relationship Between Sharing Economy, Socially Responsible Consumption And Materialism - A Conceptual Paper, Keren Khambhata, Janki Mistry, Ritesh Khatwani, Mahima Mishra, Geetanjali Pinto

Information Sciences Letters

Modern Cultures constantly place emphasis on consumption processes. As consumption becomes more important, the notion of consumer accountability for the current difficulties becomes more pertinent. The catastrophic extinction of animal species and ongoing greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to our unsustainable consumption of natural resources, and a result of our over exploitation of the environment, particularly in more developed nations. Among other negative effects, unsustainable consumption causes habitat loss, biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. In the past decade, a disruptive phenomenon called “Sharing Economy” has evolved as a phenomenon that is extensively being discussed in order to encourage more …


A Proposal To Enhance Sustainability In Saudi Universities In Light Of The Saudi Green Initiative, Wedad A. Sharabi, Alyaa Omar Kamel Faraj, Manal A. Mazyu Jan 2024

A Proposal To Enhance Sustainability In Saudi Universities In Light Of The Saudi Green Initiative, Wedad A. Sharabi, Alyaa Omar Kamel Faraj, Manal A. Mazyu

Information Sciences Letters

The development of sustainability, the improvement of the quality of life, and the protection of future generations have become of prime importance in light of climate changes and carbon emissions. Universities are at the top of institutions that should participate in creating an environmentally friendly infrastructure. This study thus aimed to explore the extent to which Saudi universities achieve sustainability in the light of the Saudi Green Initiative from the faculty members’ perspective. Surely, this investigation would produce a proposal to promote sustainability in Saudi universities. A questionnaire consisting of five dimensions, namely academic sustainability, community partnership, resource management, planning …


Examining The Practical Implementation Of New Media Technologies In Public Sector: An Empirical Study, Muhammad Atique, Sania Khan, George Thomas Jan 2024

Examining The Practical Implementation Of New Media Technologies In Public Sector: An Empirical Study, Muhammad Atique, Sania Khan, George Thomas

Information Sciences Letters

In developing nations such as Pakistan, new media technology presents a novel strategy for governments to improve information management and access to government facilities, as well as transparency, accountability, public participation, and cooperation. This study, which focuses on Pakistans four largest cities, aims to investigate how public officials use new media technologies and how this influences accountability, transparency, and overall productivity. To accomplish this, 470 public sector workers from four Pakistani cities are sampled. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model of technology acceptance and its implementation serves as the basis for this studys survey-based quantitative …


Empowering Education For Students With Learning Difficulties And Disabilities: A Faculty And Student Perspective On The Utilization Of Assistive Technology At The Academic Arab College Of Education In Haifa, Nadia Ghalia, Darawsheh Ahlam, Eyal Isami Jan 2024

Empowering Education For Students With Learning Difficulties And Disabilities: A Faculty And Student Perspective On The Utilization Of Assistive Technology At The Academic Arab College Of Education In Haifa, Nadia Ghalia, Darawsheh Ahlam, Eyal Isami

Information Sciences Letters

This study aimed to investigate the current usage of electronic educational technology by educators in the context of teaching students with learning difficulties and disabilities at Haifa University. The research employed a qualitative analysis approach, utilizing the SAS software for both the analysis of questionnaire responses provided by academic staff and the coding of interview data. The interviewees included 40 students who represented various disabilities within the university and 20 academic professionals from the Department of Special Education. The studys results indicated a consensus among respondents that the provision of assistive technology in the university significantly enhances the learning experience …