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Internationalization And Investment Efficiency, Alireza Askarzadeh, Kenneth Yung

Graduate Student Government Association Research Conference

Conflicting results in the literature regarding the effect of internationalization on firm performance motivate this study to examine this effect through an important but less studied channel. Unlike previous literature mainly focusing on the impact of internationalization on firm financial performance, this study examines operational performance and probes how internationalization affects firms’ investment inefficiency, thus demonstrating an important aspect in determining the success of international strategies. By applying the concepts of transaction cost economics and agency theory to a sample of US firms between 1989 and 2022, we find evidence that internationalization has a positive relationship with investment inefficiency and …

Occupational Therapy Assistant Preparatory Course To Improve Mock Certification Exam Scores: An Evidenced-Based Intervention, Anderston St. Germain

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Abstract

Introduction: The overall goal of educators of occupational therapy is to produce graduates capable of meeting entry-level employment status, which becomes evident when they pass the national certification exam. This evidence-based pilot project investigated an occupational therapy assistant certification exam preparatory course designed to improve mock certification test scores of graduates from an occupational therapy assistant program.

Methods: The project was implemented as a pilot study in the fall of 2017 with six participants. The course was delivered using a face-to-face teaching model and designed based on the most recent evidence from the literature. The course content included …

Correspondence - Green, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Letter from Jove Rosa Nación thanking Shaikh for his help and discussing economic theories (June 10, 1997)

• Letter from Ruth Haines at Blackwell Publishers regarding the advance payment for Shaikh’s book Marxian Economic Analysis (June 10, 1997)

• Letter from Blackwell Publishers requesting Shaikh to repay the advance on Marxian Economic Analysis (January 1997)

• Letter from Sue Howard and Philip Arestis inviting Shaikh to contribute to the Dictionary of Dissenting Economists (October 25, 1989)

• Letter to Romesh Vaitilingam discussing the Resnick/Wolff manuscript Radical Economics: A Tradition of Theoretical Differences (June 4, 1990)

• Letter from Vaitilingam requesting that Shaikh …

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The Forum: Journal of History

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The Forum: Journal of History

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Inside Cover And Copyright, Amy R. Gavello, Julia Taylor

The Forum: Journal of History

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The Forum: Journal of History

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Embedding According To Al-Zamakhshari In His Interpretation: An Applied Study On Surat Al-Baqarah, Nidal I. Gabareen, Mohsen S. Al-Khaldi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Embedding is one of the remarkable Arabic rhetoric methods. It contains brevity and abbreviation, and various rhetorical secrets such as exaggeration, denigration, expanding meanings, etc. Many commentators and scholars have been concerned with demonstrating The Noble Qur’an's illustrative and rhetorical miracle, and one of the most important interpretations concerned with this aspect is Al-Kashshaf’s interpretation by Al-Zamakhshari. Objective: This research aimed to study different implications mentioned by Al-Zamakhshari in the interpretation of Surat Al-Baqarah in his book. In addition, the study aimed to clarify his rhetorical and devise approach. Methodology: The researchers adopted the inductive, then descriptive and analytical approach. …

The Impact Of Job Rotation On The Constitutional Rights Of Public Employee: A Comparative Study, Baha’ Aldeen A. Al Hilat, Jehad D. Aljazi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Objectives: This study aims to analyze the job rotation policy from a constitutional and legal perspective by evaluating the texts of this policy and its adherence to constitutional guarantees for public employees. It also seeks to establish a theoretical framework for this policy as a significant topic in modern administrative organization. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive approach to analyze the issues related to job rotation based on legislative and judicial frameworks, alongside an analytical approach to evaluate the relationship between this policy and constitutional guarantees for public employees. Additionally, a comparative method was employed to study relevant legislation in …

Bolstering The Startup Sector In Palestine And Its Potential Impact On Public Finance, Rabeh Morrar, Rand Jibril

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Objective: This study aimed to analyze of the ecosystem surrounding startups in Palestine in general, with a particular focus on public finance; specifically, how public authorities can enhance the regulatory framework and adopt incentive policies for startups and entrepreneurship to create a positive long-term impact on both the overall economy and public finance. Methodology: The study's methodology primarily involved conducting in-depth interviews with a sample of all stakeholders related to the Palestinian startup ecosystem. This included government entities, relevant public bodies, startups, entrepreneurs, accelerators, incubators, venture capital funds, universities, innovation centers, and legal entities. Results: The study reached several important …

The Dominance Of The Center And The Control Of The Memory: Systematic Reading Of The Mu'allaqat Of Imru' Al-Qais And Amr Ibn Kulthum, Mohammad B. Qadri, Abed Alkhaleq Esa

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study attempts to find out the systematic questions in the mu'allaqat of Imru’ al-Qais and Amr ibn Kulthum, relying on a number of theories, perhaps the most important of which are cultural, post-colonial, and hegemonic studies, whether political or masculine. The study follows the approach of cultural and systematic theory that focuses on the text’s systemic boundaries rather than the linguistic and literary boundaries. The study concludes that Imru' al-Qais and Amr can re-read their poetry in terms of their being political, no matter how different their poetic purposes may be, based on their influence on their cultural and …

Structural Transformation And Employment Trends In Jordan, Omar M. Alshrydeh, Taleb M. Warrad

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Historical experience suggests that improving employment and working conditions is not achievable without structural transformations in the economy. Through these transformations, surplus labor in informal sectors and activities can be moved to higher-productivity economic activities. In this research paper, the trends in the relationship between structural transformation and employment in Jordan during the period 1990-2022 were analyzed. The research highlights several key findings from the analysis. First, it identifies long-term equilibrium relationships between structural transformation and employment fluctuations. Secondly, the main research variable total production (LY) is statistically significant in all models, but it varied in terms of magnitude and …

The Role Of Educational Games In Developing Social Interaction Skills Among Kindergarten Children From The Point Of View Of Nannies In The Jerusalem Governorate, Rabee S. Oteer, Heba Barakat

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Objective: This study aimed to identify the role of educational games in developing social interaction skills among kindergarten children from the point of view of educators in the Jerusalem Governorate. Methodology: The researchers used the descriptive analytical method in its quantitative and qualitative styles. Results: All fields and the total score obtained a high score, where the field of the role of educational games in developing the creativity skill obtained first place, while the field of the role of educational games in developing the group communication skill obtained second place, and the field of the role of educational games in …

The Fourth Road, Aulò, Beyond The Frame, And Maka: A Study Guide, Simone Brioni Dr., Lorraine Hallett

Department of English Faculty Publications

This study guide is aimed to help students explore four documentaries about postcolonial culture in Italy: The Fourth Road, Aulò, Beyond the Frame, and Maka. It is the result of a reflection and collective work by a professor who wrote the films and a teaching assistant and previous student of a course on migration studies. Each film features a prominent African Italian writer, respectively Kaha Mohamed Aden, Ribka Sibhatu, Ubah Cristina Ali Farah and Geneviève Makaping. After a brief plot summary, the study guide includes questions about various elements of cinematic style, such as sound, lighting, and genre conventions. It …

Eng 1002g-600 College Composition Ii Argument And Critical Inquiry, Ashley Flach

Fall 2024

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The Impact Of Using A Step-Counting Wristband On Promoting Physical Activity Before And During The Blessed Month Of Ramadan, Saleh M. Hammad, Sief Addeen Saqr

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of using a step-counting wristband on motivating physical activity before and during the holy month of Ramadan. Methods: The researchers used the experimental method in its quasi-experimental form due to its suitability for the nature and objectives of the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to collect study data, along with the health app from Apple to calculate step counts over the six months preceding the study and during the application period. Additionally, a dummy technological wristband was utilized, explained to the sample participants as functioning to count steps …

The Bison, January, 31, 2025

The Bison Newspapers

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Can Machine Learning Standardize Rock Climbing Route Difficulty?, Jeremy Gasowski

UNH Today Archive

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Graph Neural Networks For Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Graphs: Algorithms And Applications, Sucheta Dawn

Doctoral Theses

A graph is used to represent complex systems where both entities and their interconnections are equally important. Real-life situations, e.g., social networks, biological networks, recommender systems, etc., are better modeled in terms of graphical structures, as the information about individual entities is not enough to understand the whole system. Due to the existence of non-uniformity in graphical data, traditional machine learning algorithms that perform tasks like prediction, classification, etc., can not be applied directly to such data. Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) are robust variants of deep neural network models that are typically designed to learn from such graphical data. GNN …

Under The Bay: Analysis Of Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) Dive Behavior In The Urban San Diego Bay, Emily Carter

Theses

Sea turtles are air-breathing marine reptiles that spend their lives performing dives to travel, forage, and rest. Several dive types have been previously recorded for sea turtles, each type being associated with a different set of behaviors. U-dives, or Type 1 dives are widely characterized by extensive benthic periods preceded by and concluding with abrupt descent and ascent phases respectively (Minamikawa et al. 1997; Houghton et al. 2002; Seminoff et al. 2006). These dives are widely affiliated with turtle resting behavior though can be indicative of additional activities including benthic travel and foraging. Previous research of green turtle dive behavior …

Determining The Physiological And Behavioral Tolerance To Hypoxia In Two Species Of Rockfish (Sebastes Spp.), Makenna Chan

Theses

In the eastern North Pacific, the oxygen minimum zone naturally shoals seasonally and impacts demersal fish habitat along the continental margins and on offshore seamounts. This hypoxic layer has been shoaling in recent decades, likely affecting the habitat and distribution of commercially-important fish species such as rockfishes (genus Sebastes). Respirometry and shuttle box behavioral experiments were used to determine the hypoxia sensitivities of two rockfish species with contrasting movement patterns and habitat use: cowcod (Sebastes levis) and bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis). Although both species inhabit similar deep-water, rocky-reef habitat, they have different lifestyles, in which cowcod …

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Missouri Law Review

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A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis On The Effect Of Nature Exposure Dose On Adults With Mental Illness, Joanna Ellen Bettmann, Elizabeth Speelman, Annelise Jolley, Tallie Casucci

Faculty and Staff Works

Time spent in nature leads to significant physical and mental benefits, but research is mixed on how much time in nature is necessary to affect change in adults' mental health. This meta-analysis aimed to answer the question: what effect does length and interval of nature dosage have on adults with mental illness? The authors defined nature exposure as an experience in nature lasting at least 10 minutes and taking place in an actual natural setting. Because some studies indicated single experiences of exposure to nature (one-time) while others utilized multiple exposures to nature (interval), these studies were separated to determine …

An Analysis Of Green Water Footprint In Java Island Using The Cropwat Model, Emilya Nurjani, Anggun Nur Zahwa, Husnul Khotimah Setiacahyandari, Rofiana Budi Ayumi Sita Dewi, Isna Pujiastuti

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

Every human activity requires water, so if the water needs cannot be met from the natural availability of the region itself, then the water needs must be met from other regions. This concept is the basis for calculating virtual water flow and water footprint. Inequality or imbalance between the availability and demand for water in an area will make water a scarce commodity. From an economic point of view, it will become an economic good. This study aims to analyze agricultural water needs and the green water footprint in each region of Java Island. Calculate crop water requirements for the …

Autonomy And Relatedness: Motivating Kindergarten Teachers In An Online Professional Development, Xuanyi Eliza Wu, Alfredo Bautista, Marc Clarà

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Drawing on the self-determination theory, this paper focuses on two factors that are essential for individuals to be motivated, namely the psychological needs of autonomy and relatedness. We implemented three different iterations of an online PD course, entitled Chat with Children. While content was identical, the designs of autonomy and relatedness varied. Participants of this exploratory study were 417 in-service Hong Kong kindergarten teachers. We analyzed teachers’ enrollment, participation, and completion in the three iterations, and also interviewed teachers to explore their experiences of different autonomy and relatedness designs. We found that participation and completion were significantly higher in the …

The Impact Of Interdisciplinary Approach And Mathematical Modelling Activities On Mathematics Teaching: A Case Study With Pre-Service Teachers, Eda N. Güner, Ahmet Ş. Özdemir

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Mathematical modelling is an effective approach that helps students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts by connecting mathematics to real-life contexts and to other disciplines. Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs) are student-centred processes in which learners use modelling methods to solve complex real-world problems. This case study aimed to design interdisciplinary MEAs for pre-service teachers, to evaluate these activities according to modelling principles, and to examine participants’ views after the implementation. The data consisted of the developed MEAs, video transcripts from the implementation process, and audio transcripts of semi-structured interviews. Content analysis, descriptive analysis, and rubric-based evaluation were used. The …

Early Careers Teachers’ Engagement With The Australian Professional Standards For Teachers, Kim Beasy, Michelle Parks, Jeana A. Kriewaldt, Natasha Ziebell

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs) provide a framework for teacher development, yet their integration into early career teachers’ (ECTs) practice varies widely. This study examines the experiences of nine ECTs through two interviews conducted over their first two years in the profession. Findings indicate that while some ECTs engaged with the APSTs as a reflective tool, most interacted with them primarily for compliance, particularly during registration and career progression milestones. School culture significantly influenced engagement, with supportive environments fostering meaningful use, while others lacked guidance or institutional emphasis. This inconsistency raises concerns about equity, as some ECTs are …

Ai And Mental Healthcare - Ethical And Regulatory Considerations, Hannah Gardiner, Natasha Mutebi

School of Health Professions

OverviewIn recent years the number of AI tools available for mental healthcare and wellbeing purposes has increased. This builds from a burgeoning digital health sector in which 20,000+ wellbeing apps are reportedly available on the app store. These apps are distinct both from AI tools which have been purpose-built for NHS use, and from unintended uses of companion chatbot apps – which were never intended for mental health purposes. All the cases of severe harm identified through this research were from unintended uses of general companion chatbot apps. But there are ethical considerations around the use of all AI tools …

The Awareness, Attitudes And Knowledge Of Pediatricians In Tamil Nadu India Of Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy (Sudep) And Epilepsy Related Risks: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in epilepsy is recognised to be equally common in adults and in children and young people (CYP). There is higher prevalence of epilepsy in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to high income countries (HIC) however research in SUDEP is limited in LMICs such as India particularly in CYP. Objective: To explore SUDEP awareness and attitudes to communication to CYP and their carers/parents by pediatricians in Tamil Nadu, India, one of the 28 states, with 80 million population. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of Likert response questions using validated themes, was circulated among …

The Determining Factor Of Inconsistencies In French Feminist Foreign Policy In The Field Of Protection Against Women’S Violence, Sheila Salma Az-Zahra, Raden Maisa Yudono, Musa Maliki, Nurmasari Situmeang

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

Stratégie internationale de la France pour l'égalité femmes-hommes (2018-2022) is an international strategy on gender promoted by the French Government. It aims to promote the value of gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in protecting women's rights from any acts of violence in the European Union. Unfortunately, the French Government has shown inconsistencies in the implementation of the feminist foreign policy, which has increased the number of violence from the beginning of this policy until nowadays. This research was conceived by a liberal feminism approach and conceptualized under the feminist foreign policy and patriarchy concepts to prove the determining factor …