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Introduction To The Special Issue: Searching For Alternative Approaches To Conceptualizing And Teaching Russian Verbs Of Motion: Bridging Linguistics And Teaching Practice, Maria Bondarenko

Russian Language Journal

This special issue seeks to account for the current status of an emerging trend we have observed in linguistics and L2 instruction over the last two decades: reconceptualizing Russian verbs of motion (VoM). To contextualize the contributions to the issue, in this Introduction, I will give an overview of how this trend has evolved from its inception until the present time, delineating within it two successive stages called the Cognitive Turn and Instructional Turn.

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 06.30.25, Notre Dame Law School

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The Latest News

• Religious Liberty Summit Recaps
• Notre Dame LL.M. graduates advance justice worldwide through prestigious legal placements
• Catherine's Circle Conference was held in Paris, uniting Catholic legal scholars from across Central and Eastern Europe
• Notre Dame Law School professor appointed to top Department of Justice antitrust role

Faculty Briefs

• Sam Bray
• Bruce Huber
• Mary Ellen O'Connell
• Diane Desierto
• Derek Muller
• Haley Proctor
• Carter Snead
• Rick Garnett
• Daniel Slate
• Susan Azyndar
• Gerry Bradley
• Mark Hill KC

Notre Dame Law School's Veterans Law Clinic, the Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic, and the Religious Liberty Summit were in the news. …

The Effectiveness Of Scenario-Based Cybersecurity Day Camps In Southern Rural Appalachia, Anna P. Rodgers-Stine, Tania Williams

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

As the emphasis on cybersecurity instruction in the K12 environment continues to expand, furthering access to cybersecurity education is paramount across the United States. While designated cybersecurity courses are not available in many schools, the implementation of cybersecurity camps may help to bridge the gap and increase student interest in and awareness of cybersecurity as a field. From 2021 through 2024, cybersecurity day camps were held in a region in rural southern Appalachia with the goal of increasing student interest and access to cybersecurity topics. Through the creation and implementation of these camps, it was found that scenario-based cybersecurity day …

Book Review: Maricel Guiao Santos, Rachel Showstack, Glenn A. Martínez, Drew Colcher, Dalia Magaña. (2024). Health Disparities And The Applied Linguist. Routledge, Pp. 148, David Sanchez-Jimenez

Publications and Research

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Integration Of Mechanism-Driven Computational Modeling And Public Data Resources For Chemical Toxicity Assessment, Elena Chung

Theses and Dissertations

Regulatory toxicology depends primarily on animal testing, which limits throughput, mechanistic interpretability, and applicability to human-relevant endpoints. This dissertation presents computational approaches that integrate publicly available bioactivity data with machine learning to support chemical safety evaluation. Oral carcinogenicity was modeled using curated chemicals from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) and activity data from over 1,900 PubChem assays. Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models trained on statistically prioritized assays demonstrated strong predictive performance and were applied to rank the carcinogenic potential of more than 16,000 compounds. Hepatotoxicity was evaluated using a hybrid modeling approach that combined structural …

Institutional Quality And Public Debt Dynamics In Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications For Fiscal Sustainability, Abdullahi Sani

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This paper examines the impact of institutional quality on public debt dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from 2010 to 2023. Using the system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM)estimator, the study investigates how key governance dimensions (control of corruption, government effectiveness, political stability, regulatory quality, rule of law, and voice and accountability) affect public debt dynamics across 41 SSA countries. GDP growth, debt servicing, population growth, trade openness, inflation, unemployment, and government expenditure, are used to capture broader debt drivers. The results indicate that a one-unit improvement in overall institutional quality reduces debt-to-GDP ratio by approximately 0.92%. Control of corruption, government …

The Creation And Theoretical Assessment Of Polymethyl Methacrylate (Pmma) Incorporated With Sio2 Nanoparticles To Improve Optical Characteristics And Correct Contact Lens Performance, Khalid Mahdi Jasim, Zahra Al-Timimi, Hind Al-Tahan

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

This research evaluated and synthesized a contact lens material based on polymers. The foundation substance is polymethyl methacrylate, or PMMA. In order to increase the total refractive index of the lens, silicon dioxide (SiO₂) nanoparticles with an average diameter of 30 nm were added. The PMMA has been supplemented with concentrations of 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, and 0.5% of SiO₂ nanoparticles. Investigations were conducted on how various SiO₂ concentrations affected the optical properties of PMMA lenses. An analysis using spectroscopy was performed to determine the impact of varying SiO₂ concentrations on the lens’s characteristics. By …

Book Review: Interpreting Chekhov’S Prose, Galina Rylkova

Russian Language Journal

Interpreting Chekhov’s Prose consists of an introduction by Donald Rayfield and fifteen chapters that were previously published at different scholarly venues. What unites these chapters is Polakiewicz’s focus on representatives of the medical profession and the various diseases they encountered as depicted in Chekhov’s prose.

A Pedagogical Analysis Of How Unprefixed Verbs Of Motion Are Presented In Instructional Materials For Beginner Russian Language Learners, Elena Petrova, Kris Lewis

Russian Language Journal

It is well-known that verbs of motion (VoM) are quite challenging for Russian language learners. We analyze four VoM-specific pedagogical materials (three textbooks and one mobile application) for their usefulness in supporting second language acquisition and the development of new thinking-for-speaking (TFS) patterns in beginner-level Russian language learners. Focusing on directionality, scaffolding, comprehensible input, the use of visuals, and communicative activities, we highlight how these materials lay a foundation for understanding VoM but are not sufficient for helping learners fully develop new TFS patterns. We pose recommendations for future research, teaching, learning, and materials development in the area of Russian …

Spotlight: Russian Aspect In Conversation And Russian Grammar Youtube Channel, Margaret Godwin-Jones

Russian Language Journal

The Digital Resources Corner (DRC) offers reviews of new digital resources that could be beneficial in the teaching and/or learning of Slavic languages. It is intended for instructors looking for or evaluating different materials to use in the classroom.

Cv: Hyeseong Lee (Elementary Education/Special Education), Hyeseong Lee

Education Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

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BYU Law Review

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BYU Law Review

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Ai And The Erosion Of Law’S Moral Authority, Joseph Avery

BYU Law Review

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to assist, augment, and influence judicial and legislative work. At the end of 2023, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts was “confident” that technological changes would continue to transform the common law and that judicial work would “be significantly affected by AI.”

In the legislative realm, there are AI tools devoted exclusively to drafting statutes, and the use of AI by members of the U.S. Congress is now officially sanctioned. These developments have led to a focus on technical and performance-related issues with AI, including those of accuracy and reliability, …

“Absolute And Arbitrary”: How The Supreme Court’S Certiorari Power Violates The Nondelegation Doctrine, Dinis Cheian

BYU Law Review

The Exceptions Clause of Article III of the Constitution is clear that “Congress” “shall make” the rules prescribing the Court’s “appellate jurisdiction.” And so Congress did for almost 150 years. But in the twentieth century, Congress delegated its power to the Supreme Court in the form of—as Chief Justice Taft demanded—”absolute and arbitrary” discretion to pick its appellate cases. Today, under the resulting certiorari regime, the Court enjoys that unbridled discretion in selecting its cases.

Because Congress delegated its power to the Court without articulating “an intelligible principle,” certiorari jurisdiction violates the nondelegation doctrine and is unconstitutional. This Article is …

Purdue’S Side Effects: Using Due Process To Realign Mass Tort Bankruptcies, William A. Organek

BYU Law Review

In Harrington v. Purdue Pharma, the United States Supreme Court held that victims of the opioid crisis could not be forced to release their independent claims against the Sacklers, who owned and controlled Purdue, without the victims’ consent. Such releases had become a controversial mainstay of mass tort bankruptcy filings. Yet Purdue was decided on narrow, textualist grounds, leaving as a side effect many seemingly disparate and difficult questions unanswered. This Article argues that Purdue and its open issues should be analyzed through a broader due process lens in tension with some aspects of current bankruptcy practice but consistent with …

Not Her Fault: Ai Deepfakes, Nonconsensual Pornography, And Federal Law’S Current Failure To Protect Victims, Taylor Percival James

BYU Law Review

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Evaluating The Efficacy Of Thymoquinone Against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: A Potential Therapeutic Approach, Hadeel S. Alsufyani, Faez M. Zagzoug, Karem Ibrahem

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa presents a significant challenge in clinical microbiology. This study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of thymoquinone (TQ) against both resistant and sensitive strains of P. aeruginosa, comparing their minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) to assess the potential of TQ as a therapeutic agent.

Methods: A total of 40 P. aeruginosa isolates, consisting of 20 resistant and 20 sensitive strains, were obtained from the Microbiology Culture in Clinical and Molecular Microbiology Laboratories at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The MIC of TQ was determined using the broth microdilution method. Data were analyzed …

Mortality Rate And Prognostic Factors In Patients With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Retrospective Study, Heidi Al-Wassia, Mazen Kurdi, Maha Bamehriz, Amani Al-Haddad, Maidah Algarni, Nasir M. Bustangi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare anomaly associated with pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.

Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate factors associated with in-hospital mortality in neonates and young children with CDH.

Patients and Methods: All neonates and children up to five years with delayed diagnosis of CDH born at or transferred to our tertiary training and research hospital in Saudi Arabia from January 2015 to December 2022 were included. Patients above five years of age, those with post-surgical CDH recurrence, and those with diaphragmatic events were excluded.

Results: 36 patients were included with an …

Impact Of Lifestyle Factors On Breast Cancer Risk And Outcomes: A Scoping Review, Nada Alhazmi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Aim: This scoping review summarizes evidence on the impact of environmental factors on breast cancer risks and outcomes.

Methodology: A systematic search was performed on PubMed, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect to identify peer-reviewed, English-only sources published between 2020 and 2025 on the impact of lifestyle factors on breast cancer risk and outcomes.

Results: A total of 15 studies (three cohort studies, two cross-sectional studies, five systematic reviews, four narrative reviews, and one case-controlled study) met the inclusion criteria. Evidence from the sources identified physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, alcoholism, tobacco smoking, menopause, and delayed first-first as lifestyle factors that impact breast …

Incidental Finding Of Extra Parathyroid And Cardiac Pathologies Detected On Parathyroid And Myocardial Perfusion Scans With Technetium-99m Methoxyisobutylisonitrile: A Retrospective Study, Afnan M.F. Darwesh, Leen Albalbeesi, Adnan A.S. Alahmadi, Rawan Abdeen, Duaa Banaja, Hamzah H. Ahmed, Nadia Batawil

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: 99^mTc-MIBI is a lipophilic cation that can accumulate within the mitochondria of metabolically active tumor cells and is routinely used for parathyroid and myocardial perfusion imaging. Cases of incidental findings during parathyroid scintigraphy and myocardial perfusion scans using 99^mTc-MIBI have been reported previously. However, retrospective studies with more extensive sample data are lacking.

Objectives: This observational study retrospectively analyzed 99^mTc- MIBI parathyroid and myocardial perfusion images to describe incidental extra-parathyroid and cardiac uptake.

Methods: A retrospective review of 308 parathyroid and myocardial perfusion 99^mTc-MIBI scans was performed between January 2019 and …

Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Adults In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Sarah N. Alsharif, Doaa A. Alyoubi, Wadyan R. Alzahrani, Sali M. Alamoudi, Abeer A. Aljahdali

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are a potential modifiable factor in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. There is a dearth in the knowledge on PUFA knowledge and dietary intake among Saudis.

Objectives: The study aimed to assess PUFA knowledge and dietary intakes among Saudi Arabian adults with CVD risk factors. Furthermore, the sociodemographic and lifestyle factors related to PUFAs knowledge were investigated, shedding light on the factors associated with PUFAs.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 211 adults. The level of PUFAs knowledge was assessed using six close-ended questions, and a correct answer was worth one point. PUFAs intake was …

Relationship Of Prolonged Exclusive Breastfeeding To Infant Anemia, Maryam A. Ahmed, Aveen S. Shareef, Farhad S. Armishty, Dunya P. Nizar, Ronahi Y. Ibrahim, Lina Y. Mohammed, Snor H. Husain, Berivan R. Rajab, Omar Khatab, Dalal A. Jameel, Amna A. Omar, Iman H. Yaseen, Hevy A. Ahmad

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Anemia can adversely affect cognitive development in infants and children, potentially leading to challenges in cognition, motor control, social interaction, and neurophysiological functioning. Full-term infants do not develop iron deficiency anemia within the first four months of life, as they are born with sufficient iron stores accumulated during their intrauterine life. These stores are usually adequate for four to six months of postnatal life. However, exclusive breastfeeding beyond six months without iron supplementation can increase the risk of iron deficiency anemia, as breast milk does not provide enough iron to meet the growing infant’s demand. The American Academy of …

Vocal Hygiene Practices Among Primary School Teachers In Jeddah City, Ghadah G. Alharbi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Hygiene practices among primary school teachers in Jeddah City, focusing on their academic qualifications, teaching experience, and knowledge of vocal hygiene.

Methods: A digital questionnaire prepared using Google Forms was posted online with a description and distributed electronically to primary school teachers in Jeddah City. It consisted of 14 items, which were developed to achieve the study’s objectives.

Results: The results show high averages for "Reducing the noise in the classroom" (3.48), while "I use the microphone in large classes" is ranked last, with an average of 1.28. In addition, the results show that 38% know where to seek …

Medicinal Plants In Preventing And Treating Thrombosis, Mohannad S. Hazzazi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Thrombosis refers to the formation of blood clots within the blood vessels. It represents a major health and economic burden in most regions worldwide, being associated with heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism. Since traditional treatments for thrombosis are not always effective and are accompanied by various side effects, other treatments are urgently needed. Some plants, such as garlic (Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), turmeric (Curcuma longa), and grape seed (Vitis vinifera), offer potential remedies as they contain bioactive molecules with thrombolytic effects. These plants have various pharmacological effects, such as antiplatelet activity, increasing the fibrinolysis rate, …

Regional Anesthesia For Postoperative Pain Management In Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review, Lujain Bukhari

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Postoperative pain following cardiac surgery can be severe and debilitating, often hindering functional recovery and worsening patient outcomes. Recent advancements have shifted toward opioid- sparing techniques, which aim to reduce reliance on opioids for pain relief, with regional anesthesia emerging as a key approach. Regional anesthesia numbs specific nerves or nerve groups to provide targeted pain relief. Several practices have been developed, leading to rapid advancements in this field. This article reviews the different regional anesthesia techniques, their clinical implications, advantages, and disadvantages, and the evidence from the literature supporting their use.

The Importance Of Measuring Quality Of Life For Orthognathic Patients, Shoroog H. Agou, Salma H. Ghoneim

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Orthognathic surgery is increasingly recognized for its dual role in correcting jaw and facial deformities and significantly enhancing patients' quality of life (QoL). Historically, the evaluation of orthognathic surgery has focused on clinical outcomes such as occlusion and aesthetics. However, recent research emphasizes the broader impact on psychosocial and functional aspects of well-being. This literature review explores the QoL outcomes following orthognathic surgery, highlighting both short- and long-term improvements in domains such as self-esteem, social confidence, and oral function. The Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) and other validated patient- reported outcome measures (PROMs) are discussed as essential tools for …

Antibiofilm Activity Of Amylases Isolated From The Bacteria Associated With The Soft Coral Sarcophyton Trocheliophorum, Asmaa Marshoud Al Harbi, Mamdoh T Jamal, Sathianeson Satheesh

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Amylases are one of the important enzymes with tremendous biotechnological applications. In this study, the amylase enzyme producing bacterial strains associated with the soft coral Sarcophyton trocheliophorum was isolated and identified. The amylases were produced in a specific growth medium and the stability was tested under different pH and temperature conditions. The crude amylases were tested for the antibiofilm activity against two biofilm-forming bacterial strains. The amylase enzyme extracted from two bacterial strains (KAU-AS1 and KAU-AS3) showed good activity in the antibiofilm activity assays. The amylases reduced the growth and attachment of the biofilm bacteria. Also, the amylase enzymes degraded …

Isolation And Importance Of Endophytic Actinomycetes Of Some Red Sea Algae And Their Biological Activities, Najla Ali Alburae

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Endophytic Actinomycetes attract scientist's attention and in particular, endophytes from marine algae were documented and showed many biological activities that maintain ecological balance in various habitats that solve many health problems. This research aimed at the development of antimicrobial and antioxidant agent from endophytic Actinomycetes. Three seaweed algal samples were collected from the Red Sea Umluj corniche, nestled in northwestern of Saudi Arabia and identified as Ulva lactuca (Chlorophyta), Dictyota dichotoma (Phyaephyta) and Gelidium sp. (Rhodophyta). The collected algal samples were washed, surface sterilized, cut into small squares for Endophytic Actinomycete isolation on Starch nitrate medium containing 10% NaCl. Twelve …

Advancements In Refreshable Braille Display Technology: A Comprehensive Survey, Maryam Etezad, Rajeev Joshi, Franceli L. Cibrian

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

This paper provides a comprehensive mapping literature review of the advancements in refreshable Braille display (RBD) technology, which employs dynamically movable pins or dots to render Braille characters for individuals with blindness and visual impairment. This literature review, which includes 96 papers, aims to summarize the current evidence on six distinct types of RBDs: piezoelectric, electromagnetic, electroactive polymer (EAP), pneumatic, shape memory alloy (SMA), and microfluidic technologies. For each type, we discuss the underlying mechanisms, alongside the current trends and research opportunities. This comparative analysis aims to inform the selection of appropriate RBD technology based on specific user needs and …