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The Subaltern And The Decolonisation Of Colonial Discourse: A Study Of Laila Lalami's The Moor's Account, Driss El Housayny

SOROUD: The journal of Literacy Criticism

This article examines how Laila Lalami's The Moor's Account revisits the story of Moroccan traveler Mustafa Al-Azmouri by following the development of his character and his interaction with the events of the novel. It highlights the novel's attempt to reveal the contradictions of Western colonial discourse by positioning Al-Azmouri as a recorder of Pánfilo de Narváez's expedition, free from the political and social constraints that shaped the official account. The article also studies individual and collective memory and the struggle over narrative authority between the margins and the center.

Claiming Estevanico De Azamor In The Labyrinth Of Oriental/Western Identities, Khalid Chaouch

SOROUD: The journal of Literacy Criticism

This article discusses the multilayered identity of Estevanico, a sixteenth-century Moroccan enslaved from Morocco and one of four survivors of a Spanish expedition to America. His biography disrupts fixed ideas about culture and race, showing how he crossed linguistic, cultural, and geographical boundaries. The paper critiques the multiple claims made over his identity and argues that placing him within Orientalist or Occidentalist frameworks is futile. Estevanico’s life demonstrates the value of intercultural understanding, adaptability, dialogue, and acceptance beyond racial or identity claims.

(De)Slaving History And The Narratives Of Conquest, Lhoussain Simour

SOROUD: The journal of Literacy Criticism

This study explores an important chapter in Moroccan-American history centered on Mostafa Al-Azemmouri, a Moroccan captive and adventurer whose journey began on the shores of sixteenth-century Morocco. Captured by the Portuguese, sold in Spain, and transported to the New World around 1527, Al-Azemmouri was marginalized and misrepresented in historical accounts. The article reframes his voyage by examining Morocco's interactions with the Atlantic world, the Spanish perspective on overseas expansion after the Reconquista, and the Portuguese-Azemmour relationship, while critiquing Spanish sources that relegated him to obscurity.

Mustafa Al-Azemmouri: The Journey, The Text, And The Character, Abdelkader El Jamoussi

SOROUD: The journal of Literacy Criticism

This article discusses three key elements for understanding the exploration and the figure of Mustafa Al-Azemmouri, also known as Estebanico. First, it examines the importance of the Narváez expedition as one of the earliest missions to the New World to conquer Florida. Second, it analyzes the ethnographic and literary value of Cabeza de Vaca's report and the way it constructs a dominant narrative voice. Third, it highlights Estebanico's role in exploring regions and peoples of North America, a role that enabled him to enter American cartography and to be recognized by scholars as a unique explorer.

Estevan, Aka Estev(B)Anico Or Esteban: The First Moroccan And African Explorer Of The American Southwest, Hsain Ilahiane

SOROUD: The journal of Literacy Criticism

This article examines the status and place of Estevan de Dorantes in sixteenth-century Spanish accounts of New Spain. It revisits Spanish narratives and medieval Moroccan historical documents in order to understand Estevan's position, the circumstances that led him to join the Spaniards' expedition to the Americas, and the reasons for his marginalization in historiography. The study highlights his role as one of the four survivors of the Narváez expedition and as the first Moroccan and African to enter the American Southwest.

Editorial (English)Exploring The World: Knowledge And Imagination (English), Chouaib Halifi

SOROUD: The journal of Literacy Criticism

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Editorial (Arabic)Exploring The World: Knowledge And Imagination (Arabic), Chouaib Halifi

SOROUD: The journal of Literacy Criticism

No abstract provided.

A Review On Credit Card Electronic Fraud Detection Methodologies, Titilayo Mary Sayikanmi, Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju, Bolaji Abigail Omodunbi

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Credit card fraud remains a critical and escalating challenge within the global financial ecosystem, driving substantial annual losses and necessitating the continuous evolution of detection methodologies. This paper presents a systematic literature review, conducted via the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework, which comprehensively analyzes the state-of-the-art in electronic credit card fraud detection. Through a rigorous examination of 49 high-quality studies, this review maps the methodological evolution from traditional rulebased systems and statistical models to advanced artificial intelligence techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, and graph-based approaches. The analysis reveals that while individual methods possess distinct advantages …

Effects Of Garden Exposure On Physician Assistant Students, Richard Gilbert Jr., Anne Schempp, Daniel Martin

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

Introduction: Stress and burnout within the physician assistant student population has been an evolving topic in physician assistant education. Greenspaces have been utilized for the reduction of stress and improvement of overall well-being.

Methods: Using a mixed methods survey methodology, participating physician assistant students were evaluated on their perceived stress levels both pre and post-exposure to a garden area. Both quantitative and thematic qualitative data was synthesized to evaluate the garden’s effect on the physician assistant student stress levels.

Results: A linear mixed effects model revealed that participants significantly improved stress outcomes from pre-test to post-test (ꞵ = 3.83, CI95% …

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Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

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Improving Antihypertensive Medication Adherence Through Education And Follow- Up Phone Calls In A Primary Care Setting, Sarah Peterson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Hypertension affects nearly half of adults and significantly increases the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease; however, poor medication adherence remains a primary barrier to effective blood pressure management. The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project was to improve antihypertensive medication adherence among adult patients in a primary care setting. Guided by the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care, the project utilized a pre-test/post-test design at a private practice clinic. The sample included adults with a hypertensive diagnosis and active prescriptions. Medication adherence was defined as the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) scores, measured before and …

Closing The Gap: Integrating A Standardized Depression Screening In Primary Care, Cyndy Marie Oreas

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Objective: The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project is to implement the routine use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening instrument in the primary care setting to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and referrals to mental health.

Background: Depression is frequently underdiagnosed in primary care despite its significant impact on health outcomes. Inconsistent screening practices and a lack of standardized workflows contribute to missed opportunities for early identification and intervention. Routine PHQ-9 screening has been shown to improve detection and facilitate timely referral to behavioral health services.

Methods: A standardized PHQ-9 screening was implemented for adult patients aged 18 …

Reducing Preoperative Anxiety In Patients Undergoing Gynecologic-Oncology-Related Surgeries, Iman Sean Lavine-Richardson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Elevated levels of preoperative anxiety are associated with adverse effects in the postoperative period. Evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of incorporating multimedia into preoperative education to alleviate preoperative anxiety. This project aims to decrease preoperative anxiety levels and increase satisfaction and feelings of preparedness in patients scheduled to undergo gynecologic-oncology-related procedures through the implementation of an evidence-based practice (EBP) informational video. The San Diego 8A’s EBP model was utilized to guide this project. Data was collected, anonymously, through online questionnaires which included the Anxiety Specific to Surgery Questionnaire (ASSQ) to assess anxiety levels and Likert-scale questions to assess satisfaction and feelings …

Implementation Of Symptom Management Standing Order Sets In An Ambulatory Palliative Care Clinic, Anna Manfreda

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Background: As outpatient palliative care expands, the need for timely, evidence-based symptom management has become increasingly critical. In many ambulatory settings, triage nurses are the first point of contact for patient symptom reporting; however, without standing orders, management may vary by provider availability and individual practice patterns, leading to potential treatment delays and inconsistencies in care from evidence-based recommendations.
Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to improve the workflow and quality of gastrointestinal (GI) symptom management in an ambulatory palliative care clinic.
Framework: This project was guided by the Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to …

Enhancing Emergency Preparedness In California High Schools: A Policy Framework For Implementing Nata-Compliant Emergency Action Plans Through Multidisciplinary Task Forces, Jennifer Lu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Abstract

Background: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in young athletes, yet it is highly survival with proven measures: a structured emergency action plan (EAP), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, and access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) within 3 minutes can raise survival rates to 90%. Despite this, high schools show inconsistent compliance, largely due to the lack of fragmented oversight and lack of standardized practices

Purpose of Project: This proposal advocates for multidisciplinary task forces to enforce venue-specific, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)-compliant EAPs across California high schools, with the goal of improving emergency response …

Text Message Delivery Of Pre-Procedural Recommendations Prior To Lip Augmentation With Hyaluronic Acid Filler: An Evidence-Based Pilot Project, Jenna De Jonge

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Patients seeking lip augmentation procedures commonly experience self-resolving soft-tissue complications such as swelling and bruising. There are many widely accepted pre-procedural recommendations available to help patients minimize the risk of these undesirable outcomes. At a Medical Aesthetics practice in Southern California, lip augmentation patients often arrived to their appointment non-adherent to pre-procedural recommendations that were available on the practice website. Text message delivery systems have been used to improve patient adherence to healthcare instructions across a variety of healthcare settings. To address this gap, I implemented text message delivery of pre-procedural recommendations to lip augmentation patients prior to their appointment. …

Optimizing Lactation Support: Enhancing Patient-Centered Care And Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Through Data-Driven Survey Analysis, Jessica L. Doshay

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Objective: The objective of this project was to implement evaluation of an integrated lactation support model within a multi‑site pediatric primary care organization to assess patient experience and breastfeeding confidence associated with a lactation consultation.

Background: Optimizing the patient experience is an indicator of healthcare quality. Improving breastfeeding outcomes remains a national priority. Structured lactation support delivered by International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) enhances breastfeeding outcomes, the impact of this is often undocumented in primary care settings.

Methods: This quality improvement project was conducted within the lactation department of a multicenter pediatric clinic in Southern California. Pediatric clinicians who were …

Implementation Of Comprehensive Checklist For Opioid Use Disorder Treatment In Primary Care, Sophia R. Madden

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Background: The escalating opioid crisis demands a comprehensive approach to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) management. Patients often face comorbid mental illnesses, infectious diseases, concurrent substance use, and social determinants of health (SDOH)—all of which increase the risk of treatment attrition. Standardizing care through evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and tools is essential for improving treatment quality and consistency.

Purpose: This project aimed to increase comorbidity screenings and improve resource access for OUD patients at a San Diego Internal Medicine primary care office by implementing a comprehensive care checklist based on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guideline.

Methods: The ASAM …

Empowering Healing And Recovery: Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening In A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intensive Outpatient Program, Serena C. Lee

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Purpose: This evidence-based practice project implemented Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening in an adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intensive Outpatient Program (COG IOP) at San Diego's largest behavioral health hospital to identify ACE exposure, deliver supportive interventions, and enhance clinician competency in trauma-informed care.

Background: ACEs are potentially traumatic experiences occurring before age 18 that are associated with toxic stress and worsening health outcomes. Despite evidence linking ACEs to adverse outcomes and substantial healthcare costs, routine ACE screening is not standardized in behavioral health settings.

Methods: Guided by the San Diego 8A's Evidence-Based Practice model, eligible patients were offered ACEs screening …

Enhancing Tardive Dyskinesia Screening In An Outpatient Psychiatry Training Clinic: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Ariel Davalos

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Background: Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a debilitating, often irreversible movement disorder caused by prolonged exposure to dopamine receptor-blocking agents, affecting 15-30% of patients on long-term antipsychotic therapy. Despite endorsement of the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) as the gold standard for TD screening, the condition remains significantly under-diagnosed. Purpose: This quality improvement project evaluated whether a 45-minute educational intervention could improve PMHNP trainees’ confidence and competence in TD recognition and AIMS administration. Methods: Guided by the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice, the project used a pre-post survey design with a planned one-month follow-up across two clinical training sessions. Ten PMHNP …

2026 Commencement Exercises, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Commencement Programs

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Felix Wu, JD, PhD, Vice Dean, Professor of Law, Herald

Presiding: 

Selma Botman, PhD, Provost and Vice President for  Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University, Chief Marshal

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem: 

Cantor Ira W. Heller, JD, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 2008

Remarks: 

Melanie Leslie, JD, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 1991

Commencement Address: 

Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals

Student Remarks: 

Quentin Decurnes, LL.M. Class Speaker, Class of 2026

Basya Bates, …

The Impact Of Road Quality On Nearby House Prices, Michael Cary, Brad Humphreys

Economics Faculty Working Papers Series

This paper estimates the impact of road quality on house prices in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA which includes the city of Cincinnati. We use a hedonic regression framework using road segment level international roughness index (IRI) data as a measure of road quality. We find that rougher roads decrease house prices, with a one standard deviation increase in road roughness from the sample mean decreasing house prices by 3.5%. This equates to a $6,700 decrease in the value of an average priced home in our sample, demonstrating the importance of road quality and maintenance for local economic development.

Supporting Nurse Practitioner Autonomy: A Policy Proposal To Advance Hospice Np Scope, Lauren Hochart

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) profession has achieved many advancements in its autonomy and scope of practice in the last 61 years since becoming a recognized advanced practice registered nursing role. However, some areas of healthcare still limit the NPs ability to practice autonomously even though it is within their scope of practice. This is notable in the subspecialty of hospice care with regards to certifying a terminal diagnosis as part of eligibility determination for a Medicare beneficiary to be able to receive covered hospice services. This health policy paper reviews current hospice regulations and provides evidence to support the benefits …

Exercise Prescription For Adults With Prediabetes In The Primary Care Clinic, Katherine W. Hall

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Prediabetes affects approximately one in three adults in the United States, with an estimated 10% progressing to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) annually. Despite strong evidence supporting exercise as a first-line intervention to prevent disease progression, most patients in primary care settings do not receive structured physical activity counseling. This evidence-based project (EBP) aims to address this gap by implementing a standardized protocol to assess baseline physical activity levels and deliver individualized exercise prescriptions to adults with prediabetes in the primary care clinic.

Eligible participants, defined by HbA1c values between 5.70% and 6.49%, were identified during routine primary care visits …

Evaluating The Role Of Ultrasound As A Tool For Airway Assessment And Management For Anesthesia Providers, Alexyss Capestany

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Introduction: The ability to predict and manage difficult intubations is a critical component of airway management in clinical practice.

Background: Ultrasound airway assessment has emerged as a valuable tool in predicting difficult intubation, yet its integration into routine clinical practice remains limited. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to educate healthcare providers, specifically nurse anesthetists, on the use of ultrasound to assess airway anatomy and enhance prediction of difficult airways.

Methods: An evidence-based airway assessment, the Difficult Airway Evaluation with Sonography (DARES), was implemented during a single-day skills fair. Participants received both didactic instruction and hands-on training focused …

Innovating Adhd Care: A Doctoral Capstone On A Pilot Adult Adhd Diagnostic Clinic Implementation, Fozia Aman

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Objective: To evaluate whether an APRN-led pilot Adult ADHD Diagnostic Clinic within a large academic healthcare system in the San Diego area improves timely access to diagnostic evaluation and optimizes care disposition for adults with suspected ADHD.

Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning in daily life. It often emerges in childhood and persists into adulthood, affecting approximately 360 million adults globally. Despite its prevalence and associated functional and psychiatric burden, adult ADHD remains underdiagnosed and undertreated due to limited primary care training, stigma, and reduced access to psychiatric services, resulting in delayed …

Sleep Tight: A Sleep Hygiene Bundle For Adults To Improve Sleep Quality In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Meaghan Corbin

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Abstract

Nearly two thirds of skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents report poor sleep. Negative consequences of poor sleep are depressed mood, anxiety, pain, cognitive impairment, increased risk for dementia, fatigue, decreased concentration, and lower activity participation. A review of literature has shown that implementation of non-pharmacological sleep interventions can significantly improve sleep quality. The aim to screen SNF residents on current self-reported sleep quality and provide non-pharmacological sleep interventions. The evidence-based project utilized the 8 A’s Model. Using the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a resident with a score above 0, received the non-pharmacological sleep hygiene bundle: eye mask, earplugs, …

Improving Transition To Adult Care: Assessing Health Insurance Literacy In Adolescent Patients With Congenital Heart Disease, Kaitlyn V. Mudge

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Background: With advances in surgery and medical management, 95% of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) survive into adulthood. Transition to adult care is an intricate process. Up to 60% of adolescents fail to follow through with cardiology care, facing three times the risk of needing emergency services. Only 25% of young adults with CHD knew of the need to change their care to an adult provider and to acquire health insurance as an adult. One barrier to successful transition is a lack of insurance coverage and limited insurance health literacy. Higher insurance literacy is associated with increased utilization …

The Dialectics Of Governance – Navigating Institutional Complexity, Trust, And Innovation In Indonesia, Muhammad Ramaditya, Rijal Ramdhani

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

No abstract provided.