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Ndls Communicator: Week Of 03.25.24, Notre Dame Law School

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• Spring break takes ND Law students on educational journeys
• Championing religious freedom: Notre Dame Law School delegation explores Islamophobia and antisemitism in France
• Professor Carter Snead Testifies Before U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
• MOU signings in Paris and Lucerne
• Oak Flat under threat: Professor Stephanie Barclay leads discussion on urgency of protecting Indigenous sacred site
• The DEI Podcast JUST ACTION: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law
• Concurrent Professor Emilia Justyna Powell hosted a conference and panel discussion with Professors Roger Alford, Paolo Carozza, and Diane Desierto, and European experts on her latest book, "The …

Outcomes For Individuals Born Outside Of Marriage, Kathryn Dawn Keithley

Theses and Dissertations

This paper examines the effect of being born outside of marriage (BOOM) on the future outcomes of individuals. I use the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) individual-level data to follow individuals from birth to age 30 and analyze the effect of being born outside of marriage on future marital status, education level, and poverty status. I find statistically significant impacts of BOOM on future outcomes, though additional childhood controls lessen the effect. I then use arguably exogenous variation from the marital status of an individual’s grandmother at the time of their mother’s birth to instrument for external factors that …

Peer Cybervictimization ( Pcv ) Among University Students In Bangladesh And Institutional Disciplinary Body ( Idb ) Under Routine Activity Theory ( Rat ), Selimul Quader

Theses and Dissertations

Research on cybervictimization of Bangladeshi students is scarce, but the research that does exist suggests a high prevalence of victimization followed by low extent of reporting. None of the extant research exclusively studied peer cybervictimization (PCV) in relation to students’ knowledge of the university authority, hereinafter the institutional disciplinary body or IDB. As per the added propositions of Routine Activity Theory (RAT) (Felson, 1995), the IDB can potentially contribute to guardianship building by alerting students about handlers-managers in the university premises and thereby reduce PCV among students. Thus, the knowledge of (the presence of) the IDB can respond to the …

Asset Pricing Bubbles In Agricultural Commodities, Samuel Riffle

Theses and Dissertations

Recent asset pricing bubble bursts in some markets beg the question of whether bubbles exist in others. Determining whether they exist has been investigated for years, with various approaches. This paper combines the Engle-Granger technique with a GSADF test to test for bubbles in corn and soybean futures prices. I attempt to find measures for the market fundamentals of the futures, employing PPIs and costs of production for each commodity. My findings provide some evidence for the existence of bubbles, though the results are not definitive. Overall, the findings imply a possibility for bubbles but also apossibility of true increases …

Consensus Pharmacophore Strategy For Identifying Novel Sars-Cov-2 Mpro Inhibitors From Large Chemical Libraries, Angel J Ruiz-Moreno, Raziel Cedillo-González, Luis Cordova-Bahena, Zhiqiang An, José L Medina-Franco, Marco A Velasco-Velázquez

The Brown Foundation: Institute of Molecular Medicine

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) main Protease (Mpro) is an enzyme that cleaves viral polyproteins translated from the viral genome and is critical for viral replication. Mpro is a target for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug development, and multiple Mpro crystals complexed with competitive inhibitors have been reported. In this study, we aimed to develop an Mpro consensus pharmacophore as a tool to expand the search for inhibitors. We generated a consensus model by aligning and summarizing pharmacophoric points from 152 bioactive conformers of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors. Validation against a library of conformers from a subset of ligands showed that …

Perceptions Of Stakeholders On The Threats And Impacts To The Seascape Of Mauritius, Sarah Heaton, John Martin, Karen Woomed

Professional Services

The seascapes of Small Island Developing States are at risk from anthropogenic pollution. To implement effective seascape management, there is a need to better understand the threats to the seascape, subsequent impacts and associated stakeholder perceptions. This study used a systematic literature review, online survey and follow-up interviews to identify the main threats and impacts to the seascape and analyze associated perceptions of stakeholders, using Mauritius as a case study. The key threats were found to be oil spills, anthropogenic marine debris, coastal development, tourism, poor environmental management, and inadequate enforcement of legislation. Associated perception data showed a high awareness …

The Role Of Oral Microbiota In Periodontitis And Alzheimer's Disease, Noah Al-Hassan, Taha Al Hassan, Juan C. Lopez-Alvarenga, Maria Quinones, Seratna Guadarrama

Research Symposium

Background: Periodontal disease (PD), affecting 20-50% of the global population is marked by biofilm-induced inflammation in oral tissues. Chronic PD results in systemic complications such as heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's. The red complex microbes, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola, play a pivotal role, penetrating the blood-brain barrier and contributing to neurodegeneration. Alzheimer's disease (AD), an irreversible neurodegenerative disorder, is linked to abnormal protein cleavage and potentially involves microbiologic components, including gram-positive cocci. Research suggests the presence of bacteria such as Porphyromonas, Actinomyces, and Treponema in autopsied AD brains. Investigating the microbiologic connection between PD and AD is crucial, considering …

Raising Awareness Among Higher Education Workers In Jordan About The Importance Of Quality Education, Ramzi Abu Ghazalah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Higher education is a crucial aspect of strengthening human resources and developing their capabilities in the country across various domains, including social, cultural, political, economic, and other areas of life. Therefore, all academic, educational, and training institutions are committed to improving the quality and outcomes of higher education, as it represents the human wealth that will foster development and prosperity in society. Many internal and external factors influence the quality of higher education in these institutions. Consequently, it is essential to investigate the awareness of workers in the higher education sector—administrators, employees, and teaching staff—across various institutions and at all …

The Degree Of Employment Of Arabic Language Teachers In Jordan Of Brain-Based Learning Principles, Mohammed Migdady, Raed Khdair

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to reveal the degree of employment of Arabic language teachers in Jordan with respect to the principles of brain-based learning, and to examine whether the degree of their employment of these principles varies according to the variables of qualification and years of experience. The sample of the study consisted of 186 teachers from the Directorate of Education in the Koura District during the first semester of the academic year 2019/2020. To achieve the objectives of the study, a scale of the principles of brain-based learning, prepared by the researchers, was utilized, consisting of 30 items divided into …

Patterns Of Social Responsibility Among Gifted Students And Their Relationship To Certain Variables, Suhair Al-Tal, Fuad Al-Jawaldeh, Heyam Al-Taj, Wafaa Al-Eid

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The current study aimed to identify the degree of prevalence of social responsibility patterns among gifted students in schools in Cairo during the second semester of the academic year 2019/2020. The study sample consisted of 196 male and female students from grades eight and ten, all of whom achieved an average of 90% or higher. The sample included 102 female students and 94 male students. The researchers developed and applied a social responsibility scale encompassing three patterns: self, family, and social, after verifying its validity and reliability. The results indicated that the prevalence of social responsibility patterns among gifted students …

The Degree Of Administrative Communication Practices Of School Principals In The Negev Region And Their Relationship To Professional Performance, Saleh Sawaed, Nouwar Al-Hamad

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of administrative communication practiced by school principals in the Negev region and its relationship to their professional performance from the perspectives of both principals and teachers. The study sample consisted of 520 participants, including 136 school principals and 384 teachers who were randomly selected. To achieve the study's goals, two tools were designed. The first tool was a questionnaire to measure the degree of administrative communication practice, which consisted of 33 items. The second tool was a questionnaire to assess the level of professional performance, consisting of 42 items. The study employed a …

The Effectiveness Of An Educational Unit Based On The Stem Integration Approach In The Acquisition Of Environmental Concepts Among Eighth-Grade Students, Iyad Al-Titi, Wesal Al-Omari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the effect of designing an educational unit based on the STEM integration approach and its impact on the acquisition of environmental concepts among eighth-grade students in Jerash Governorate during the academic year 2019/2020. The study sample consisted of 49 female students. One data collection tool was developed: an environmental concepts test encompassing five dimensions: semantics, discovery of the scientific concept, interpretation of observations, application of the concept in problem-solving, and use of the concept in inference and generalization. The findings showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two averages of the post-test scores …

Sport, Community Peace, Physical Fitness Centers., Reem Al-Ahmad, Hazem Al-Nahar

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the role of sport in achieving community peace from the perspective of physical fitness center subscribers in Jerash Governorate, based on the variables of gender, age, educational level, and monthly income. The study sample consisted of 467 male and female subscribers. To achieve the aims of the study, the researchers used a questionnaire. The results showed that the role of sport in achieving community peace was perceived as high, with the dimension of social justice ranking first, followed by the dimension of plurality, and then the dimension of collective work. The dimension of freedom of …

Constructing A Computerized Instructional Program Based On The Integration Of Stylistic Approaches And Interactive Digital Poetry, And Measuring Its Effect On Improving Literary Text Analysis Skills Among 10th Grade Students, Ahmad Al-Hadrousi, Raed Khdair, Imad Sa’Di

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to construct a computerized educational program based on the integration of the stylistic approach and interactive digital poetry, and to measure its effect on improving literary text analysis skills for tenth-grade students. The participants of the study were 60 male students in the tenth grade from a public school in Irbid. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with two equivalent groups, which included an experimental group of 30 students and a control group of 30 students. The program was implemented to teach the experimental group. A pre- and post-test was used to measure six skills of literary …

The Objective Research Trends In Language Education In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia: An Analytical Study Of Master's Theses And Doctoral Dissertations, Turki Al-Harbi, Mohammad Al-Khawaldeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the objective research trends in language education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through analytically analyzing Master's theses and doctoral dissertations. To achieve this aim, the researchers followed a descriptive approach, using content analysis to examine all theses and dissertations related to learning and teaching the Arabic language that were approved by Umm Al-Qura University from 1976 to 2019, totaling 231 theses and dissertations. The results revealed several objective trends regarding the curriculum, the learner, the teacher, and the branches of language and its skills, presented in terms of frequencies and percentages. Based on these …

The Arab Cooperation Council And The Gulf Cooperation Council: A Comparative Study, Basma Tom

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to compare the elements of development and completion between the Arab Cooperation Council and the Gulf Cooperation Council, while also examining the case for Arab integration in the context of a new human renaissance in the Arab region. The study is based on a major hypothesis that states: 'There is a correlation between reviving the Arab integration project, given the current regional and international changes, and the Arab region finding its way out of the crisis, ultimately leading to a comprehensive human renaissance. To investigate this hypothesis, both the descriptive-analytical approach and the comparative approach were utilized. …

The Impact Of Corporate Governance On Organizational Citizenship Behavior In Jordanian Insurance Companies, Sanaa Al-Awamleh, Shaker Al-Khashali

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the impact of corporate governance on the organizational citizenship behavior of Jordanian insurance companies. The study was based on five dimensions of corporate governance: Disclosure, Justice, Responsibility, Independence, and Accountability, along with five dimensions of organizational citizenship behavior: Altruism, Courtesy, Sportsmanship, Conscientiousness, and Civic Virtue. The study population included 403 managers in upper and middle management positions within Jordanian insurance companies. A random stratified sampling method was adopted to represent the study population. Out of the distributed questionnaires, 191 were sent, and 156 were retrieved. The researchers utilized several statistical methods to analyze the study …

The Causes Of Burnout Among Individual And Group Athletes From The Trainers' Perspective, Lina Hussein, Qusai Al-Yasen

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the causes of burnout among individual and group athletes from the trainers' perspective. The sample consisted of 16 trainers and coaches from national teams for both individual and team sports: 15 coaches and 1 trainer. A questionnaire was used as the data collection tool, consisting of 37 items distributed across five axes: pressures of the sports training process, pressures of sports competition, pressure from the sports coach, and external pressures (athlete's lifestyle and environmental factors). The results showed that the causes of burnout in individual athletes, from the coaches' perspective, were rated at an average …

Manifestations Of Tribalism In Tribal Conflicts In The Southern West Bank, Mahmud Hammad, Daoud Al-Zeer

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to answer the following main question: What are the manifestations of tribalism that appear in tribal conflicts in the Southern West Bank? This question is divided into three sub-questions that explore the reasons for the emergence of tribalism: What are the most important forms of tribalism? And to what extent can these forms be overcome? The researchers employed a qualitative method, conducting 20 in-depth semi-structured interviews with experienced tribesmen from Bethlehem and Hebron Governorates. The results of the study indicated that there are many reasons underlying tribalism and loyalty to the tribe. These reasons are reflected in …

The Extent Of Social Responsibility Among Libyan And Palestinian Telecom Companies In Mitigating The Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Abdelrahman Rashwan, Suad Amarif

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study primarily aims to identify the social responsibility of Libyan and Palestinian telecommunications companies and their contributions to addressing the negative effects resulting from COVID-19. The study focuses on the companies’ efforts to alleviate the burden on the state and citizens, exploring the most significant social contributions made by these companies in response to the pandemic. To answer the research questions and test the hypotheses, the researchers employed a descriptive and analytical approach. After obtaining the necessary data, a validated and evaluated questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 53 individuals, including financial managers, internal auditors, financial analysts, and …

The Effectiveness Of Distance Teaching On Students' Learning Of The National Education Course At Applied Science Private University: Perspectives And Attitudes, Eman Freihat, Basmah Freihat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to assess the degree of effectiveness of distance teaching on students' learning of the National Education course at Applied Science Private University, from their perspective, as well as their attitudes toward it. A descriptive approach was employed to achieve the study's objectives. A questionnaire was designed as the data collection instrument. The sample consisted of 341 students who were taught the National Education course via distance learning during the second semester of the academic year 2019-2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings revealed that the effectiveness of distance teaching for National Education was very high, and …

The Reality Of Psychological Preparation Among Jordanian National Teams For Individual Sports During The Coronavirus Outbreak, Ayed Zureigat, Osama Abdel Fattah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the reality of psychological preparation among players of the Jordanian national teams for individual sports during the Coronavirus outbreak. Additionally, it sought to assess the levels of depression and anxiety among these players during the same period. To achieve this, a descriptive method was employed with a sample consisting of 54 participants. To minimize face-to-face interaction, an electronic questionnaire was created using Google Forms, containing 28 items addressing depression, anxiety, and psychological methods used with players. Of these items, 12 were related to depression and anxiety, while 16 were focused on psychological methods. To analyze …

The Effectiveness Of An Educational Program Based On Triz Theory In Developing Achievement And Attitudes Toward Mathematics Among Ninth Grade Female Students In Jordan, Amani Al-Qatafeen, Ahmad Al-Migdady

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of an educational program based on TRIZ theory in developing achievement and attitudes toward mathematics among ninth-grade female students in Jordan. The study employed a quasi-experimental approach. The participants included 52 female students from a public school in Jordan. A purposeful sample was selected and randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group with 25 female students who studied using the educational program based on TRIZ theory and a control group with 26 female students who studied using the traditional method. To achieve the study's objectives, an achievement test was prepared, and the …

A Comparative Study Of The Quality Of Life Of Elderly Attendees At Hussein Sports City Based On Demographic Variables, Qusai Al-Yassin, Rosol Atiyat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to determine the quality of life of elderly visitors at Hussein Sports City and to compare it according to various demographic variables. The study sample consisted of men and women aged 60 years and older who attended the Hussein City for Youth in the Amman Governorate, totaling 42 individuals. The World Health Organization's quality of life measure, WHOQOL-BREF (1998), was used for the assessment. The findings indicated that the quality of life for elderly men was higher than that for women, and elderly individuals living outside the capital reported a higher quality of life compared to those …

Administrative Problems Faced By Educational Counselors In Public Schools In North Ghour From Their Viewpoint, Jaber Al-Kayed, Maen Ayasrah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the administrative problems faced by educational counselors in public schools in the North Ghour Directorate of Education from their perspective. The study population consisted of 42 counselors during the 2019/2020 academic year. A questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. The results indicated that the problems faced by educational counselors in public schools within the North Ghour Directorate were moderate. There were no significant differences at the α = 0.05 level in the study sample's perceptions of the administrative problems faced by educational counselors based on gender in all aspects, except for those related …

The Impact Of Entrepreneurship Strategies On Achieving Competitive Advantage: A Field Study Of Academic Leaders In Jordanian Private Universities, Nada Al-Harban, Khalid Al-Zoubi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to reveal the impact of entrepreneurship strategies on achieving competitive advantage among academic leaders in Jordanian private universities. The study employed a descriptive analytical method. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire that was developed and distributed to a sample of academic leaders in Jordanian private universities, totaling approximately 425 individuals. The sample included individuals holding the following job titles: Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, Vice-Dean, and Head of Department. To analyze the data, descriptive statistical methods were used, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, in addition to inductive statistical methods such as simple and multiple linear regression …

The Level Of Psychological Security Among Syrian Refugee Students In Ajloun Governorate Schools From Their Viewpoint, Ahmad Rathwan, Husni Salem, Loai Al-Issa, Reham Al-Refae

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of psychological security among Syrian refugee students in Ajloun Governorate schools from their perspective and to examine the impact of variables such as gender, educational stage, and type of school on their perceptions of psychological security. A descriptive survey method was used, and a questionnaire was distributed randomly to 425 Syrian refugee students to collect the necessary data. The results indicated that the psychological security level of the study sample was high overall and in all domains. The study also revealed significant differences at the α = 0.05 level in participants' perceptions of …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - March 24, 2024, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the March 24, 2024 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine’s newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include

• ODI Staff to discuss health disparities and equities
• Whiddon College of Medicine welcomes new associate dean for finance and administration
• Special OB-GYN grand rounds to focus on Black maternal mortality
• Meet a Med Student: Kramer Crider
• USA investigators identify potential biomarker for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis
• The Final Countdown: Doc Rock is Thursday Night
• DiPalma honored at 19th Annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards

Developmental Differences In Reported Speech And Internal State Language In Preschoolers’ Personal Narratives, Megan E. Welliver, Alice J. Davidson, Alexandra Mccrary

Faculty Publications

The present study explored developmental differences in preschoolers’ use of reported speech and internal state language in personal narratives. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds attending a laboratory preschool shared 204 stories about ‘a time when you were happy/sad’. Stories were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded for reported speech (direct, indirect, narrativized) and internal state language (cognitive states, total emotion terms, unique emotion terms). Personal narratives told by five-year-olds included more cognitive states and more narrativized speech than those told by three- and four-year-olds, even when accounting for children’s vocabulary skills, and that reported speech (narrativized, direct) were positively correlated with cognitive state …

Emotional Support Animals And Mental Health, Kyla E. Barnett, Kaia Miller

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Depression and anxiety disorders are a significant problem in adults and teenagers. These disorders continue to increase in prevalence year by year. One way to combat this is the use of emotional support animals (ESA’s), which have become increasingly popular. This study investigates the relationship between the use of emotional support animals and mental well-being of students with mental health disorders. This study is designed to illustrate the increase in sense of well-being in patients with mental health disorders who utilize ESA’s. This study applies both a qualitative and quantitative study design, the qualitative design of this study is phenomenological. …