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The Importance Of Evaluating Drinking Water Exposure Pathway For Assessing Risks From Ccr Sites, Ari Lewis, Ishita Shrivastava

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Potential release of constituents present in coal combustion residuals (CCR) from CCR sites can pose risks to downgradient receptors via multiple exposure pathways. For residential receptors, these pathways include ingestion of impacted groundwater (when used as drinking water), other household uses (e.g., cooking, gardening), dermal contact during activities such as showering with impacted water or swimming in affected waterbodies, and ingestion of fish from affected waterbodies. Among these, the ingestion of groundwater used as drinking water is often the primary pathway driving potential risks (as identified in the risk assessment conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2014). …

Distinguishing Ccp From Nuclear Impacts In Groundwater, Lea Millet

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

As the energy transition from fossil fuels to other generation technologies continues, many companies worldwide are evaluating the feasibility of constructing nuclear power plants at sites previously used for coal-powered generation. Thermal power plant sites offer advantages for siting nuclear generation such as proximity to cooling water and grid connections; however existing impacts to groundwater from coal combustion product (CCP) management units may confound monitoring programs designed to detect impacts from nuclear operations. For example, boron and lithium may be present in waters associated with CCP management and nuclear power plant operations, and potassium that often has concentrations above background …

Sustainability And Waste Diversion At Tva Shawnee "Project Phoenix", Bryan Jacob, Shane Harris

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

An engineered turf closure system can serve as an ideal foundation for a solar energy system to be installed atop coal combustion residual (CCR) impoundments. This approach not only enables productive power generation during the post-closure period, it also preserves opportunities for recovery and beneficial use of CCR material in the future. “Project Phoenix” at TVA’s Shawnee Fossil Plant offers an illustrative example. This paper will cover the sustainability benefits of the companion ClosureTurf® and PowerCap® systems installed at that site as well as waste diversion activities undertaken during construction to recycle as much as practical and minimize waste destined …

An Investigation Of The Government’S Legal Strategy After Loper Bright, Will Yeatman, Charles Yates

Liberty University Law Review

For forty years, the Chevron “two-step” dominated judicial review of statutory interpretation issues in the administrative law context. Then, in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court ended Chevron deference. This Article investigates what comes next. Specifically, we explore how government lawyers have strategized in the wake of Loper Bright. Based on an original dataset of government briefs, we find that the government is advancing at least six substitutes for Chevron deference. Typically, the government combined two or more of these substitutes into an aggregated claim for Chevron-like deference. Our preliminary data suggests that courts have …

Chemical Abortion—A Case Study: How Mifepristone And Loper Bright Raise The Question Of Who Decides, J. Marc Wheat

Liberty University Law Review

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A New Age Dawns On First Street: The Supreme Court’S Use Of Loper Bright During The October 2024 Term, Ryan P. Mulvey, Michael Pepson

Liberty University Law Review

This Article analyzes the impact of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overruled Chevron deference and redefined judicial review of legal questions in the administrative-law context. Specifically, the Authors explore how the Court operationalized Loper Bright throughout the October 2024 Term to emphasize the importance of independent, de novo review, as well as the robust use of traditional canons of statutory interpretation to reach the original public meaning of statutes. The Article also explores the implications of the Court’s recent use of Loper Bright for related doctrines like so-called “Skidmore deference,” the …

Balancing The Triangle: Restoring Judicial Interpretation Without Ignoring Agency Expertise After Loper Bright, William L. Burner

Liberty University Law Review

For nearly forty years, Chevron required courts to defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute, even when a better reading was available. This approach undermined the role of the judiciary and disrupted the separation of powers. Rather than interpreting the law, courts became second to the Executive Branch in determining what statutes meant. Congress contributed to the problem by drafting vague laws and depending on agencies to resolve the ambiguity. The result was a structural imbalance that left courts out of place and agencies in charge.

In Loper Bright, the Supreme Court ended Chevron deference and …

Legal Conservatism And The Rise And Fall Of Chevron, Ryan Bangert

Liberty University Law Review

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo marks a watershed moment in administrative law and conservative legal thought by formally overruling Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council and restoring judicial responsibility for resolving questions of statutory interpretation. This Article situates Loper Bright within the longer intellectual history of the modern conservative legal movement, arguing that Chevron deference emerged and was popularized, at least in part, as a conservative response to the perceived excesses of judicial activism during the Warren and Burger Court eras. While Chevron was initially embraced as a doctrine of judicial restraint that respected democratic accountability, it ultimately …

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Liberty University Law Review

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Traditional Handicraft Items Revival In The Carpentry Industry - Applied Research On Palestinian Household Furniture, Ehab Abu-Hannoud

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Despite the importance of Palestinian furniture to the local economy, there is still weak global demand for it, which hinders its export abroad and deprives manufacturers of the benefits of exporting this important product. This study aims to strengthen the competitive position of the Palestinian furniture industry in both local and international markets by emphasizing the strategic role of design, particularly by integrating traditional Palestinian craftsmanship into contemporary furniture production. The research addresses design strategies, the preservation and application of artisanal heritage, and market development, considering both domestic consumer demands and global market trends. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, …

The Impact Of Vision 2030 On The Translation Movement In Saudi Arabia - A Qualitative Study, Saad Salem Alshamrani

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study examines the impact of Saudi Vision 2030 on the translation ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. It employs a qualitative document based analytical approach to investigate the developments in the translation activity and institutional support under the Vision framework. The study indicates an expansion and diversification of the translation practices across cultural, literary, tourism related and institutional contexts. However, it also identifies that the rear persistent challenges related to training, quality assurance, coordination and professional readiness. Furthermore, the study highlights the value of integrating policy and academic perspectives to understand translation as a developing professional and cultural field in Saudi …

Promoting Digital Citizenship Among Female High School Students In The State Of Kuwait, Nouf S. A. Al-Azmi, Ebtsam A. M. Al-Oudah

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Digital citizenship is a part of country's educational strategy, as it is important to educate learners about their rights and rights of others when communicating virtually. This research aims to shed light on promotion of digital citizenship at secondary level in one of Kuwaiti governorates, investigate its obstacles, propose ways to enhance it. The descriptive survey method was employed, with questionnaire administered to (350) female teachers at secondary level. findings showed teachers strongly agreed with extent to which digital citizenship is promoted at secondary level, particularly regarding encouragement of female students to respect privacy of others on social networking sites …

Genai Agent For Automated Analysis And Personalization Of Drug Prevention Campaigns, Mohammed Aljaafari, Shaymaa E. Sorour

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study introduces a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) agent designed to autonomously evaluate, optimize, and personalize drug prevention campaigns across Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, and Twitter (X) using a 45,000-post multi-platform awareness corpus. Five state-of-the-art large language models, GPT-5-mini, Claude 3.5, Gemini 2.0, Qwen 2.5, and Mixtral, were examined under six structured prompting families, including Original, Role-based, Two-Stage Explicit Sensemaking, and Case-Based Adaptive Reasoning in short and long variants. Model outputs were assessed using a tri-metric framework comprising the Educational Rate (Edu-R), Violation Rate (Vio-R), and Misleading Awareness Score (MAS), supported by classical discrimination and agreement measures, including ROC-AUC and Cohen's …

Practices Enhancing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In The Educational Process - A Systematic Review, Mohammad Abdelraouf Elsayed

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study aimed to review the literature related to utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the educational process, and to propose enhancing practices for the use of AI to improve areas of the educational process. This descriptive analytical study relied on systematic review of previous studies addressing the role of AI in improving the following areas of educational process: education management, learner learning, teacher empowerment and teaching enhancement, and learning evaluation. Then, the inductive exploratory method was used by surveying the opinions of (37) experts from professors specialized in AI in some Arab universities, to investigate their perspectives on the …

Extracurricular Engagement, Knowledge And Peer Norms - A Moderated Mediation Model Of Drug-Risk Awareness, Tamer Hamdy Ayad, Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The growing misuse of drugs among university students poses a major public health concern, particularly when prevention strategies overlook psychosocial and educational determinants of awareness. This study examines how extracurricular engagement (EE) enhances students' drug-risk awareness (DRA) through the mediating role of drug-risk knowledge (DRK) and under varying levels of perceived peer norms (PPN). Grounded in the Health Belief Model, Social Norms Theoryand the Knowledge-Attitude-Behaviour framework, extracurricular activities are conceptualised as social-learning environments that foster cognitive understanding and preventive awareness of drug harms. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 401 students across Saudi public universities through stratified …

Book Review - Language Education In Saudi Arabia - Integrating Technology In The Classroom, Hajar Khalifa Al Sultan

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This review explores the contribution of Language Education in Saudi Arabia: Integrating Technology in the Classroom, edited by Al-Hoorie, Mitchell, and Elyas, emphasizing how its collected studies reflect current pedagogical practices while offering valuable directions for future research. Bringing together corpus analyses, case studies, systematic reviews, and practitioner reflections, the volume provides context-sensitive insights into technology-enhanced language education in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on tools such as ChatGPT, flipped learning, and virtual writing platforms. A unifying theme across the chapters is that technology's effectiveness depends on teacher support, critical reflection, and contextual awareness. While the editors frame the volume …

A Holistic Framework Addressing Psychological, Social, And Health Aspects Of Drug Use Among University Students, Mashael Abdulhalim Huwaikem

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This paper examined the psychological, social and nutritional health-related aspects that relate to drug use among higher education students. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study on 1,055 students in various colleges. The data was obtained by using self-administered questionnaire, which measured demographic, psychological, and social variables and nutritional health indicators in terms of drug use. The study identified living alone as a significant demographic predictor in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Positive and neutral attitudes towards drug use (OR = 0.044 and OR = 0.324, respectively), as well as protective or irregular behavioral practices (OR = 0.002) were significantly …

The Rise And Fall Of Fansubbing Communities - The Case Of Autrjim And Subtitling Social Media, Bandar Altalidi, Zafer Tuhaitah

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study investigates the development, workflow and institutional structure of Autrjim, a volunteer fansubbing community that subtitles educational YouTube content into Arabic. The study explores how such online communities manage translation projects, engage members and adapt to digital challenges. Situated within the frameworks of institutional translation and communities of practice, the research highlights the significance of fansubbing as a socially driven, collaborative form of user-generated translation in the Arab digital space. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, comprising a structured interview with the project’s administrator and a questionnaire completed by 58 members. The findings revealed Autrjim’s structured workflow, reliance on digital …

The Relative Contribution Of Digital Intelligence And Moral Identity To Mental Wandering Among University Students, Khawlah K. Albarjas

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The aim of the research was to reveal the relative contribution of digital intelligence and moral identity to mental wandering among female students of Al-Jouf University. To achieve the research objectives, the scales of Abdul-Ati Digital Intelligence, Aquino, & Reed Moral Identity and the Alpheel Mental Wandering Scales were used. Their psychometric properties were verified, and the descriptive correlational approach was used. A sample of (450) female students was chosen using the quota sampling method according to the student’s college. The results showed that there is a positive correlation between digital intelligence and moral identity with mental wandering inside the …

The Legal Framework Of Legitimate Interests - A Comparative Analysis, Ahmed M. Bamashmoos

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This research paper conducts a comparative analysis of the "legitimate interests" basis for personal data processing under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). The study aims to explore how each regulatory framework defines and regulates the use of legitimate interests, focusing on the balancing test required to ensure that data subjects' rights are respected. The research methodology involves doctrinal analysis of primary legislation and a comparative approach to identify differences in procedural requirements and safeguards. The analysis reveals that while both the GDPR and the PDPL permit the use of legitimate interests, …

The Effectiveness Of Using Technology-Enhanced Virtual Reality Techniques In Raising Public Awareness Of Change And Combating Extremism, Manal M. Alqahtani

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies in raising public awareness of change, combating extremism, and promoting critical thinking. The research evaluates the impact of these technologies on individuals' attitudes, behaviors, and intellectual orientations, as well as their ability to foster values of tolerance and open-mindedness. The analytical method was employed, and a questionnaire was designed and distributed to a sample of 384 participants. The data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and statistical significance to test the validity of the hypotheses. The results indicated that VR and AR technologies positively …

Social Justice As A Strategy For Achieving Economic Growth And Improving Quality Of Life In Light Of Saudi Vision 2030, Amani O. A. Abuzahera

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This research aims to examine the concept of social justice and its various dimensions, such as justice in wealth distribution, education, and healthcare, and its direct relationship with sustainable development and economic growth. The research also highlights the impact of social justice on attracting investments and enhancing the business environment, demonstrating how it can contribute to the sustainability of the national economy. Additionally, the study reviews the efforts undertaken by Saudi Arabia to achieve social justice through Vision 2030 initiatives, such as the )Quality of Life( program, and the impact of these initiatives on improving the quality of life for …

The Effect Of A Training Program Based On Digital Skills In Developing Systematic Thinking, Hadeel Ahmed Ibrahim Waqad

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The study aimed to know the effect of a training program based on digital skills in developing the systematic thinking. The quasi- experimental design, of the experimental method, was used to fulfill the study. A sample of (48) students, selected from the female student – teachers in the Early Childhood Department at the University College Taraba. The Paired Samples Test was used: to identify the differences between the averages scores of the experimental group students in the pre- and post-applications of the systems thinking questionnaire. The study results included that: There are statistically significant differences at the significance level of …

Classification Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Schools - Teachers' Perceptions, Abdulelah A. Abuzaid, Mohammed A. Al Jaffal

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The increased interest attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received in recent years necessitates an in-depth investigation into educators’ perceptions of its classification and implications for classroom settings. This study explores general education (GE) teachers’ perceptions of ADHD classification in primary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Employing a descriptive survey methodology, we gathered quantitative data from a diverse sample of 145 male and female GE teachers to consider contextual variables that may shape their perceptions. Our ( findings reveal that teachers generally hold moderate perceptions with respect to the classification of ADHD. Notably, we found no statistically significant differences in …

A Systematic Review Of The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Decision-Making In Education, Nasra Saleh Al Abri, Alsaeed Saad Alshamy, Khalf Al Marhoon Abri

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study conducted a systematic review of scholarly research that addressed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in supporting decision- making in education, with the purpose of identifying recent trends, applications, challenges, and research gaps in this field. The study adopted systematic literature review methodology, analyzing a total of 157 studies published between January 2020 and March 2025, which were retrieved from accredited databases, including Al Mundhoma, Google Scholar, Springer, ProQuest, and Scopus. The analysis revealed a diverse range of tools and techniques used to apply AI in educational decision-making, most notably machine learning algorithms, predictive models, and intelligent …

The Semantics Of The Counterfactual Complementizer Law In Makkan Arabic, Jumanah Abdulwahab Abusulaiman

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This paper examines counterfactual (CF) structures in Makkan Arabic, a dialect spoken in the Western region of Saudi Arabia. It expands the study of CF structures beyond English. It also presents novel data highlighting the presence of a CF complementizer law that is lexically specified to invoke counterfactuality. The CF law interacts with past tense and perfect aspect in embedded propositions, contributing to ongoing debates in semantics about whether the past tense in such contexts is "fake" or "real." Within the framework of possible worlds semantics, the CF complementizer law enters the computation with a universal operator (∀) that quantifies …

The Role Of Optimism And Pessimism In Influencing Learning Engagement Among Saudi Efl University Students, Nada Alqarni

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The impact of psychological traits on learning engagement (LE) is a crucial area of research, particularly in the context of English as a foreign language (EFL). However, there is a notable lack of studies examining how optimism and pessimism, as two key psychological constructs, influence engagement in foreign language (FL) learning. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between optimism, pessimism and LE levels among EFL students. Specifically, it explored the association between these traits and the overall engagement of 131 Saudi EFL learners, focusing on their behavioural, cognitive, agentic and emotional engagement. A quantitative methodology was adopted for this …

The Reality Of Innovation Management In Higher Education Institutions From Innovative Students' Point Of View, Marhouna Hamad Al-Moqbali, Aisha Salim Al-Harthi, Khalaf Al Marhoon Abri, Said Sulaiman Al Dhafri

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Innovation management plays a crucial role in harnessing innovations for economic development. Higher education institutions are considered one of the fundamental stages for embracing and supporting student innovations, especially in the early stages of ideation, selection and experimentation. Within this context, the current study aimed to understand the reality of innovation management in Omani higher education institutions at the pre-innovation stage. The study employed a descriptive methodology using a qualitative phenomenological research design. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with a sample of 30 participants from two government universities and three private universities. The study utilised thematic analysis for data …

The Grammatical Dispute Regarding The Attachment Of 'Kama' In The Qur'an And Its Impact On Tafsir (Exegesis) Literature, Abeer Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al Sheikh Mubarak

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The issue of the attachment of "Kama" is one of the matters that has occupied grammarians and exegetes; grammarians have differed regarding the attachment of "Kama" in several places in the Qur'an. This study is centered on the following " question: How does the grammatical disagreement over the attachment of "Kama affect the interpretation of the verses? This study aims to analyze the attachment of "Kama" in various Quranic contexts, present the grammatical disputes surrounding it, and explore the impact of these disputes on the exegesis literature. The goal is to propose a grammatical perspective that contributes to guiding the …

Financial Reporting Quality - A Review Of Its Applications And Measurements, Abdulrahman Alomair

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study extensively examines various proxies used to capture financial reporting quality (FRQ), a critical factor in ensuring transparency in financial markets and maintaining robust corporate governance. Via conducting a comprehensive review of popular proxies from previous literature, the study emphasises the importance of FRQ in fostering investor confidence, supporting effective decision-making and enhancing overall financial market efficiency. The research systematically compares several models used to calculate discretionary accruals, a widely recognised proxy for earnings management. In doing so, it identifies the modified Jones model, developed by Dechow et al. (1995), and the performance-matched model, introduced by Kothari et al. …