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875 Riv. View Realty Llc V. Marzullo

All Decisions

In this holdover proceeding, the Appellate Term affirmed the Civil Court's denial of the tenant's motions for summary judgment, which sought to dismiss the landlord's petition. The tenant argued the current proceeding was precluded by res judicata, citing a prior holdover proceeding dismissed for lack of standing. However, the court ruled that a dismissal for lack of standing is not a final determination on the merits, thus res judicata was inapplicable. The court also rejected the tenant's mootness claim regarding a renewal lease due to triable issues of fact, and upheld the denial of a subsequent partial summary judgment motion …

January 20 Elections, Census & Redistricting Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

No abstract provided.

Huber Camaja-Ceballos V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

Agency

Perspectives Of Current And Former Kindergarten Teachers Regarding The Role Of Play-Based Learning Practices, Breann Nicole Crocker

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The increase in standards-based curriculum in kindergarten has led to uncertainty about the use play-based learning to teach to benchmark standards. The problem that was addressed through this study is that the role of play-based learning in the study state new kindergarten (SSNK) curriculum to teach benchmark standards has not been evaluated. Grounded in Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore kindergarten teachers’ perspectives of the role of play-based learning practices in teaching to state learning benchmarks after being trained in (SSNK) curriculum. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with eight kindergarten …

Steering Minutes 01/20/2026, Steering Committee

Steering Committee

No abstract provided.

From Cost To Investment: The Evolution Of Mental Health Perception In Medium And Large-Scale Corporate Environments Between 2020 And 2025, Patricia M. Mcmillan, Antônia Márcia Rodrigues Sousa, Maria Ianka Soares Mendes

SPARK Symposium Presentations

This study examines how medium and large formal companies’ perceptions of employee mental health changed between 2020 and 2025, especially after the impact of the COVID-19 pan demic, considering its organizational and economic impacts. Based on a narrative review of literature, we sought to understand the reasons why mental health care in a formal corporate environment should no longer be seen only as a cost and should instead occupy a central place in corporate investments and strategies. The results show that the significant increase in absences due to mental disorders, coupled with the economic and productivity losses associated with absenteeism …

Usa V. Ellis Hawkins

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

From Ice Queen To Shattered Dream: How The Kamila Valieva Case Sheds Light On The Extreme Vulnerability Of Minor Athletes Involved In Doping Cases, Emma Bertsch

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Challenging The Raid Boss: Antitrust In Esports, Mason Cole

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Chelsea Henkel V. Highgate Hotels Lp

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Zumar Dubose

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Implementing Teaching At The Right Level In Primary Schools: A Literature Review, Fendrix Setya Purnawan, Rokhiyani Herlina, Titi Hidayah

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

The dynamic development of primary education requires teachers to adopt effective teaching methods. One key factor in improving student learning outcomes is the implementation of appropriate instructional strategies. This study aims to understand and analyze the fundamental principles and core concepts of Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) as an approach to enhancing the quality of learning. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature review approach, analyzing 20 relevant studies. TaRL is a learning approach designed to match teaching strategies with students' actual levels of understanding and ability, focusing primarily on foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The …

Chemistry Education Undergraduate Students’ Mental Health Issues As Correlate To Their Interest In Chemistry Courses In Southeast Universities, Juliana Nkiru Nnoli, Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Abumchukwu Angela Adanne

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study examined the relationship between mental health issues and interest in chemistry courses among Chemistry Education undergraduate students in federal universities in Southeast Nigeria (n = 2500). The research was motivated by increasing academic stress, perceived course difficulty, limited coping resources, and the influence of mental health on motivation, arousal, and self-efficacy. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A correlational research design was employed. The sample of 2500 students was selected using proportionate stratified random sampling from the five federal universities in the region. Data were collected using two instruments: the Chemistry Mental Health Inventory (CMHI) …

Brokering Safety, Chinmayi Sharma, Thomas E. Kadri, Sam Adler

Scholarly Works

For victims of abuse, safety means hiding. Not just hiding themselves, but also their contact details, their address, their workplace, their roommates, and any other information that could enable their abuser to target them. Yet today, no number of name changes and relocations can prevent data brokers from sharing a victim’s personal information online. Thanks to brokers, abusers can find what they need with a single search, a few clicks, and a few dollars. For many victims, then, the best hope for safety lies in obscurity—that is, making themselves and their information harder to find.

This Article exposes privacy law’s …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes (1/20/2026), Csusb Faculty Senate

CSUSB Faculty Senate records

No abstract provided.

Artificial Intelligence And A Reconfiguration Of Military Power, Elise Annett, James Giordano

Strategic Insights

This commentary examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping military power and decision-making. AI is becoming a central element in how militaries gather information, analyze data, and support operational decisions. As AI systems increasingly filter and prioritize information for commanders, they influence the pace of operations and the environment in which strategic choices are made. The integration of AI into defense systems, such as command-and-control networks and broader modernization initiatives, may enhance operational effectiveness but also introduces new risks, including vulnerabilities to data manipulation and algorithmic exploitation. AI’s growing role requires clear doctrine, governance, and ethical accountability to ensure that …

Long-Term Mpox Sequelae 11 To 18 Months After Acute Illness : A Cohort Study In Two Us Cities, Preetam A Cholli, Jason Zucker, Karen J Vigil, Faisal S Minhaj, Paul J Weidle, Melanie M Taylor, Brett Gray, Dana L Haberling, Agha Ajmal, Agam K Rao, Anyelina Cantos, Sarah Anne J Guagliardo, Max Flanagan, Gilhen H Rodriguez, Irene Tamí-Maury, Siobhán M O'Connor

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Little was known about persistent sequelae of mpox before the 2022 multinational clade II mpox virus outbreak.

Objective: To characterize post-mpox sequelae 11 to 18 months after acute mpox diagnosis and compare outbreak-associated psychosocial and behavioral impact between at-risk persons who had or did not have mpox.

Design: Cohort study.

Setting: New York City, New York, and Houston, Texas.

Participants: Adults attending HIV, pre-exposure prophylaxis, or sexually transmitted infection clinics diagnosed with mpox during May 2022 to January 2023 (post-mpox) or at risk for but never diagnosed with mpox (no-mpox).

Measurements: All participants completed psychosocial and behavioral self-assessments. A …

Satellite-Derived Bathymetry In Island Coastal Zones: Technology, Shilin Tang, Yuye Huang, Yongming Liu, Jianping Yin, Deke Chen, Ronggang Huang, Shuang Li

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Shallow bathymetry data constitute the core foundational information underpinning the ecological, resource, and strategic values of island and coastal zones. Satellite-derived bathymetry has evolved into a key technical means for large-scale acquisition of shallow bathymetry information. Focusing on satellite-based lidar bathymetry, optical imaging bathymetry, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) bathymetry, this study systematically summarizes the core principles, applicable scenarios, technical strengths, and inherent limitations of each technology. It is shown that satellite-derived bathymetry has undergone an evolutionary shift from theoretical construction to practical application, and from single-method, single-data-source approaches to multi-technology, multi-source data fusion frameworks. In the future, to meet …

Ionic Mechanisms Of Two-Pore Channel Regulation Of Vesicle Trafficking, Heng Zhang, Michael X Zhu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The endolysosomal system plays a pivotal role in cellular function. Before reaching lysosomes for degradation, the endocytosed cargoes are sorted at various stages of endosomal trafficking for recycling and/or rerouting. The proper execution of these processes depends on tightly regulated ion fluxes across endolysosomal membranes. Recent studies have demonstrated the importance of two-pore channels (TPCs), including TPC1 and TPC2, in endolysosomal trafficking. These channels are expressed in the membranes of distinct populations of endosomes and lysosomes, where they respond to nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP) and phosphatidylinositol 3,5-bisphosphate [PI(3,5)P2] to conduct Ca2+ and Na+ release from these acidic organelles. …

Brief Of Amicus Curiae Gregory Klass In Support Of Respondents In Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. V. Antero Treatment Llc, No. 2025sc21 (Colo. Jan. 20, 2026)., Gregory Klass

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

In September, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court granted certiorari in Veolia Water Tech. v. Antero Treatment to resolve the following question: “Whether the economic loss rule bars a fraud claim when the parties were in a contractual relationship, the fraud claim seeks the same relief as the plaintiff’s contract claim, and the fraud concerns the defendant’s performance under the contract.”

This scholar’s amicus brief addresses four questions under Colorado law: (1) Does an exploratory contract to determine whether a transaction is desirable prevent liability in tort for fraud in the inducement of the principal contract? (2) What is the significance …

Manta Munchies: Plankton Dynamics And Feeding Behaviour Of Reef Manta Rays (Mobula Alfredi) Around D'Arros Island In The Seychelles, Dillys K Pouponeau, Joanna Harris, Henriette M.V Grimmel, Ellie E Moulinié, Robert W Bullock

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) is a threatened filter-feeding elasmobranchthat requires immediate management and protection across large parts of itsrange. Despite being well-studied, a detailed understanding of their feedingecology, which shapes their residency, movement patterns, and behaviour,remains underexplored. Both global and site-specific research is required to fillsignificant knowledge gaps essential for designing effective conservationstrategies for this species and their habitats. This study investigated M. alfredifeeding behaviour in relation to plankton biomass dynamics at D’Arros Island inthe Seychelles, the largest known M. alfredi aggregation site in the country and agazetted marine protected area. Plankton samples were collected, along withcorresponding environmental …

Professor Lenni B. Benson Co-Authors New Edition Of Immigration And Nationality Law, Jennifer Bancamper

NYLS Community News

No abstract provided.

Coming Disruptions In Corporate Law, Douglas Sarro, Edward J. Waitzer

All Papers

Corporate law’s dynamism precludes bold predictions about its future. Instead, we set out to highlight principles relevant to its trajectory and frame looming, unresolved issues. In that vein, artificial intelligence and other digital technologies raise considerable new opportunities for directors to enhance their oversight and for shareholders to be better informed and make more meaningful use of their governance rights. At the same time, the potential for wide-scale automation of corporate activities via these technologies amplifies corporate power and resulting risks of harm, adding new urgency to past prescriptions for rethinking the relationship between corporate and other areas of law …

Credit Card Fraud Detection Using Metaheuristic Techniques, Narges Sabry Anwer Mohammed, Mohammed Sabry Saraya, Amr M. Thabet, Labib M. Labib

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Credit Card Fraud Detection (CCFD) has become a critical challenge to financial security due to increasingly sophisticated fraudulent activities. This study investigates the effectiveness of Meta-Heuristic (MHT) optimization techniques in improving fraud detection (FD) through feature selection (FS) and model optimization. To address class imbalance, Random Under-Sampling (RUS) was applied. The selected feature subsets were evaluated using three machine learning (ML) classifiers—Decision Tree (DT), KNearest Neighbours (KNN), and XGBoost (Xgb-Tree)—across four benchmark datasets: European, Statlog (Australian Credit Approval), PaySim, and Credit Card Transactions Fraud Detection (CCTFD). Eleven binary MHT algorithms were implemented and compared. The comparative analysis shows that the …

Theoretical And Empirical Analysis Of The New Payroll Tax Scheme: Improving Efficiency And Compliance In Indonesia, Mainita Hidayati, Fitria Arianty

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

The potential for tax revenue from Payroll Tax in Indonesia can still be optimized. In December 2023, the government issued Presidential Regulation Number 55 of 2023 and Minister of Finance Regulation Number 168 of 2023 to alter the payroll tax scheme and simplify the calculation procedures of Income Tax Article 21. Additionally, Director General of Taxes Regulation Number PER-2/PJ/2024 was issued to regulate changes in creating withholding evidence and reporting the periodic Income Tax Article 21/26 return. This paper aims to analyze the impact of the new payroll tax scheme on the tax burden for taxpayers, the new reporting scheme's …

Humanizing Online Learning Through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Preserving Cultural Identity And Human Connection In Digital Spaces, Michael Mills

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

The rapid shift to online and hybrid learning environments has highlighted the need for culturally responsive pedagogical approaches in digital spaces. While much research has explored culturally responsive teaching in traditional classrooms, less attention has been paid to how these principles can be effectively translated to online learning environments. This article examines how culturally responsive pedagogy can be meaningfully integrated into online learning spaces through intentional course design, assessment practices, and community building. Drawing from existing literature on culturally responsive teaching, online learning, and digital equity, this paper provides a framework for educators to create more inclusive and culturally sustaining …

Enhancing Deep Learning And Workload Management In Online Education: The Power Of Scaffolded Weekly Assessments, Maryam Mohammad Zadeh, Rebecca Ferrari

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

This study investigates the use of scaffolded weekly assessments with individual feedback in promoting deep learning and managing workload among engineering students in online education. The research focuses on how these assessment strategies shape students’ learning approaches and workload distribution. The study involved the implementation of weekly assessments aligned with intended learning outcomes, complemented by personalized feedback. Data collection comprised student surveys and qualitative feedback to assess the impact on learning approaches and workload management. The qualitative results show that 91.9% of the students adopted deep learning, where only 8.1% engaging in surface learning. Students reported that this approach not …

The Legal Framework For Consumer Protection: Comparative Aspects, Lamya Bassime

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This contribution defines the consumer–professional relationship and reviews the main legal tools designed to protect consumers. Using a comparative perspective, it highlights convergences and differences in consumer protection approaches and the influence of marketing practices.

The Role Of Consumer Protection Associations Between Legislative Stakes And Practical Constraints: A Comparative Analytical Study, Omar Essekttani

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This study assesses the legal recognition of consumer associations and evaluates their effectiveness in practice. It reviews their preventive and corrective roles—awareness, representation and litigation—while analyzing the main obstacles that limit their impact and proposing ways to strengthen them.

Parasitism: A Tool For Consumer Protection?, Meriem Benis

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the notion of commercial parasitism and its relevance as a legal instrument for protecting consumers. It discusses how parasitic practices distort fair competition by allowing an operator to benefit from another’s investments, reputation, and know-how, and explains the market-disrupting effects of such conduct. The paper argues that combating parasitism helps ensure a loyal competitive environment and, indirectly, safeguards consumers’ interests through better market discipline.