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Literary Works On Turkish Captives On Nargin Island, Arş. Gör. Dr. Orhan Baldane

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

In this study, firstly basic information about Nargin Island was given and then literary works that took the subject of captivity on Nargin Island were evaluated. As a result of our survey, 26 works in 5 different literary genres were identified in which the events on Nargin Island were the main subject or an important sub-theme within the plot. These works written in the genres of novel, poetry, theater, memoirs and diary, were published 12 in Azerbaijan and 14 in Türkiye. The fact that novels and the play were written after the 2000s is related to the inadequacy of relations …

The Influence And Representation Of The Hephthalites In The Vahaneanc Uprising In The Narrativ̇ E Of Ğazar PʿArpetsʿ, Oder Alizade

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This study examines the historical impact and representation of the Hephthalites in the context of the Vahaneanc uprising (482-484), a Christian rebellion against Sasanian rule in South Caucasia, as described in the work of Ğazar Pʿarpetsʿi, a 5th-century Armenian historian. Pʿarpetsʿi’s records of the events have been evaluated in comparison with other primary historical sources and attempted to be understood within the historical context of the period. This study is based on Grabarca’s critical edition, which relies on the 1891 Venice edition and the 1904 Tiflis edition of the work. Pʿarpetsʿi’s relevant record has been examined by comparing it with …

Migration, Culture And Belonging: The Military Service Problem Of Second-Generation Turkish Workers Living In Germany, Özlem Seyhan

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

At the end of the 1950s, when Germany entered a period of economic development, a need arose for labor to work in industry and mining. Having lost a large portion of its young population in the World Wars, Germany began recruiting workers from abroad through agreements with various countries. In this context, an agreement was made with Türkiye in 1961, and Turkish workers were sent to Germany on various dates. Turkish workers who started working in a country that was completely different culturally, geographically and religiously and then took their families with them had to struggle with various social and …

The Lawyer, The Law, The Case: Teaching Legal Readers To Co-Create The Law, Sara Cates

St. Mary's Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Does A Restrictive Clause Preventing The Resale Of A Vehicle Belong In The Proverbial “Bundle Of Sticks”?, Richard "Tres" Lyons Iii

St. Mary's Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Esl 103 - Intermediate English As A Second Language, Maria L. Plochocki

Open Educational Resources

The enclosed is a sample syllabus for an intermediate ESL class, created with Open Educational Resources. It includes essential course information such as a schedule of meetings and assignments, as well as course and institutional policies and resources.

Mentorship As Identity Work: The Meaning Black Queer Men Ascribe To Mentorship In Identity Development And Professional Identity Formation, Kai Christian

JWU Dissertations & Theses

This descriptive-phenomenological study examined the role of mentorship in shaping identity. There is limited literature that examines mentorship as an identity-shaping process among Black queer men (BQM). Intersectional and Black queer theory provided the theoretical framework for thematic analysis.

Within the workplace, BQM must negotiate the effects of double marginalization resulting from racism and anti-queer biases. The effects of racism and anti-queer biases can lead to adverse psychological and physical health outcomes, negatively impacting the careers of Black and queer individuals. BQM benefit from support that addresses and acknowledges how their identity shapes their experiences. Mentorship can provide …

Ventilator Weaning Through Spontaneous Breathing Trials In Children With Tetralogy Of Fallot In The Picu: A Case Report, Megah Fitrian, Kadek Ayu Erika, Muhammad Yunus

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a congenital heart defect that causes chronic low oxygen levels, increased right ventricular workload, and a higher risk of complications. Weaning mechanical ventilation in patients with TOF is particularly challenging due to right ventricular dysfunction, muscle weakness, and the risk of heart failure. This study evaluates the use of a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) strategy with pressure support ventilation (PSV) mode for mechanical ventilation weaning in pediatric patients with TOF. An observational study was conducted on a six-year-old pediatric patient with TOF and a cerebral abscess who underwent mechanical ventilation weaning using the SBT technique …

The Role Of Health Workers In Interprofessional Collaboration For Cancer Patient Navigators: A Scoping Review, Agung Subakti Nuzulullail, Aulia Diah Rahayu, Rury Nindya Taluphyta, Ika Arif Lidiyana, Mohamad Rusdiyansyah, Petrus Paris Rumsori, Riyati Riyati, Suci Wahyu Hariyanto, Wa Ode Umi Kalsum, Sri Hartini

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide. The complexity of cancer care demands strong interprofessional collaboration (IPC), particularly within cancer patient navigator (CPN) programmes. However, research examining IPC in the context of CPN implementation is still limited. This scoping review aims to explore the various roles of healthcare workers in the IPC process within cancer navigator programme interventions. The review was conducted using four databases: PubMed, Clinical Key, EBSCOhost, and ScienceDirect. The Arksey and O'Malley framework was used to address the research question: “What is the role of health workers in interprofessional collaboration within cancer patient navigation?” Study selection …

Judicial Underreach: Tiktok Inc. V. Garland's Implications For National Security And Free Speech, Olivia Sharp

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

This paper argues that the Supreme Court’s decision in TikTok Inc.v. Garland overlooked a critical opportunity to develop a robust First Amendment framework for evaluating national security threats in the context of modern digital speech. Although the Court upheld the TikTok bill under intermediate scrutiny and framed the legislation as a content-neutral regulation of foreign corporate ownership, it failed to meaningfully engage with the more profound and more complex national security concerns raised by continued foreign control over a central expressive platform. In doing so, the Court not only narrowed its conception of the government’s interest but also left the …

Richmond Electronic Monitoring: The City Sees You While You're Sleeping, Fakira D. Johnson

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

The United States has increasingly recognized its reputation as a prison state, with widespread acknowledgment of its high incarceration rates. As of 2021, the United States imprisoned one out of every five prisoners in the world. Additionally, of its own population, the United States imprisoned one out of every one hundred people. In response to this notoriety, worsening prison overcrowding, and the heightened risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the federal government increased their utilization of alternative measures to traditional incarceration. As both an addition and an alternative to traditional incarceration, criminal …

Automatic Classification Of Orange Fruit Diseases Using Multilayer Deep Features And Traditional Machine Learning Classifiers, Maha A. Rajab, Faris Ali Jasim Shaban, Kadhim Mahdi Hashim

Mesopotamian Journal of Big Data

Citrus diseases are the main issue for agricultural productivity, which cause a reduction in yield and quality, thus causing economic loss; also, we see that traditional methods of diagnosis, which are very subjective and prone to error, and thus we need to suggest accurate automated detection systems. In this study, we present a hybrid model that integrates conventional machine learning with deep learning models. We used the Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) for feature extraction, which is classified via machine learning algorithms like k-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Decision Tree (DT), Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), and Random Forest (RF). At the same …

Joint Channel–Spatial Attention With Curriculum Learning For Robust Crowd Density Estimation, Heba M. El-Hoseny, Heba F. Elsepae, Ehab K. I. Hamad, El-Sayed M. El-Rabaie

Mesopotamian Journal of Big Data

Accurate crowd counting remains a major challenge in computer vision due to perspective distortion, background clutter, occlusion, and poor illumination, which degrade feature representation and limit model generalization. This study introduces a robust and well-structured approach that integrates hybrid attention mechanisms with curriculum learning to enhance accuracy and stability in complex crowd scenarios. Gamma correction and CLAHE preprocessing enhance image visibility, facilitating the reliable detection of small and distant individuals under challenging lighting conditions. A mixed attention mechanism further enhances feature discrimination by emphasizing crowd-relevant regions while suppressing background noise. In addition, curriculum learning, guided by scoring and pacing functions, …

Table Of Contents - Vol. 50, Winter 2026

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

No abstract provided.

When The Tail Wags The Dog: The Game Of Justice And The Elusive Quest For Due Process In The Middle East, Mohamed Arafa

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Due process guarantees lie at the heart of any legitimate legal system, serving as a critical safeguard against arbitrary state power and as a foundation for the rule of law. Yet their meaning and implementation vary significantly across legal traditions and political contexts.

This article examines the scope and limitations of due process guarantees in the Middle East, focusing on Egypt and Saudi Arabia as illustrative case studies. While both jurisdictions formally recognize procedural protections within their constitutional and legal frameworks, the practical application of these guarantees often diverges from international standards.

The article analyzes core due process principles—such as …

Who Wins The Fight To Protect The Right Of Publicity Through § 512(C) Of The Dmca?, Dillon Ruzich

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Misrepresenting a copyright infringement claim when sending a takedown request under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c) is currently the most effective way to protect against the unauthorized use of names, images, and likenesses, or the right of publicity, on the Internet. With the absence of meaningful federal protection, who wins the fight to protect the right of publicity online? This Note examines tolerating the misapplication of § 512(c) for the right of publicity, considers a congressional amendment to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA), and then evaluates incorporation of the right of publicity into the proposed NO FAKES Act before recommending …

การปฏิรูปงานแก้ไขฟื้นฟูผู้กระทำผิด: การประเมินผลกระทบจากการแปรรูปรัฐวิสาหกิจแบบบางส่วนในงานคุมประพฤติของสหราชอาณาจักร (Transforming Rehabilitation: Evaluating The Impact Of Part-Privatisation In The Probation Services Of The United Kingdom), Suphat Phoophanichjaroenkul

Chulalongkorn University Law Journal

บทความนี้วิเคราะห์ผลลัพธ์ของนโยบาย “Transforming Rehabilitation” ซึ่งเป็นการปฏิรูปโครงสร้างงานคุมประพฤติในสหราชอาณาจักรโดยให้ภาคเอกชนเข้ามามีส่วนร่วมในการดำเนินงาน ภายใต้ความประสงค์ในการลดอัตราการกระทำผิดซ้ำ เพิ่มประสิทธิภาพในการปฏิบัติงาน และเสริมสร้างนวัตกรรมในการบริหารจัดการผู้กระทำผิด การปฏิรูปนี้ได้มอบหมายหน้าที่โดยให้บริษัทเอกชนที่เป็นผู้รับผิดชอบในการดูแลผู้กระทำผิดที่มีความเสี่ยงต่ำถึงปานกลางผ่านวิสาหกิจเพื่อการแก้ไขฟื้นฟูผู้กระทำผิดในชุมชน (Community Rehabilitation Companies) ในขณะที่หน่วยงานคุมประพฤติแห่งชาติ (National Probation Service) ยังคงรับผิดชอบผู้กระทำผิดที่มีความเสี่ยงสูง การประยุกต์ใช้เครื่องมือทางการเงิน เช่น “ค่าตอบแทนตามการให้บริการ” และ “การจ่ายเงินตามผลลัพธ์” ถูกนำมาใช้เพื่อดึงดูดการลงทุนจากภาคเอกชนและคาดหวังว่าจะเกิดนวัตกรรมด้านเทคโนโลยี จากการศึกษาพบว่าผลการดำเนินงานตามแผนปฏิรูปไม่เป็นไปตามเป้าหมายที่กำหนด ผู้ให้บริการเอกชนไม่สามารถจัดทำบริการเพื่อสนับสนุนการกลับคืนสู่สังคมได้อย่างเพียงพอ ส่งผลให้ผู้กระทำผิดที่ได้รับการแก้ไขฟื้นฟูไม่ได้รับความช่วยเหลือ การให้บริการงานคุมประพฤติขาดความคิดริเริ่มใหม่ และมาตรฐานงานและคุณภาพลดลง ซึ่งสาเหตุหลักเกิดจากการขาดการทดลองนำร่องที่เพียงพอก่อนการขยายผล รวมถึงข้อบกพร่องในกระบวนการประเมินความเสี่ยง ปัญหาทางการเงินทำให้วิสาหกิจเพื่อการแก้ไขฟื้นฟูผู้กระทำผิดในชุมชนหลายแห่งล้มละลาย ผลกระทบต่อเสถียรภาพของงานคุมประพฤติและความเชื่อมั่นของประชาชนที่ลดลง จนกลายเป็นปัจจัยให้แนวคิดการลงโทษได้รับความนิยม ขณะที่แนวทางการแก้ไขฟื้นฟูผู้กระทำผิดในชุมชนถูกลดบทบาทลง บทความเสนอแนวทางแก้ไขที่สำคัญ ได้แก่ การจำกัดบทบาทของภาคเอกชนให้เป็นเพียงผู้สนับสนุนงานคุมประพฤติ เสริมสร้างความแข็งแกร่งให้กับหน่วยงานคุมประพฤติแห่งชาติในฐานะผู้ให้บริการในการจัดทำงานคุมประพฤติ และการออกแบบเครื่องมือทางการเงินใหม่ที่สร้างแรงจูงใจและส่งเสริมการมีส่วนร่วมของภาคีเครือข่ายและภาคประชาชน นอกจากนี้ บทความยังเสนอแนะให้มีการนำร่องอย่างเป็นระบบเพื่อให้สามารถประเมินความเสี่ยงได้อย่างแม่นยำ และสร้างกลไกการกำกับดูแลที่มีประสิทธิภาพ เพื่อรักษาคุณภาพบริการและสร้างความเชื่อมั่นต่องานคุมประพฤติอย่างยั่งยืน

Breast Cancer-Derived Extracellular Vesicle Mir-425-5p (Mir-425) Promotes Brain Metastasis Via Activating Astrocytes Through The Novel Mir-425-Znf24-Ccl8 Signaling Axis, Grace L Wong, Munazza S Khan, Sara Manore, Shivani Bindal, Ravi Singh, Hui-Wen Lo

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Mechanisms underlying breast cancer brain metastasis (BCBM) are still not well understood. Here, we identified that BCBM patient serum contained extracellular vesicles (EVs) with high levels of microRNAs (miRNAs)-107 and -425. Levels of miR-107 and miR-425 were elevated in brain metastases, and the elevation was associated with poor patient prognoses. Ectopic expression of miR-107 and miR-425 promoted mammospheres; however, the inhibition of miR-425, but not miR-107, suppressed breast cancer mammosphere formation. We further observed that EVs from miR-425-overexpressing breast cancer cells strongly activated astrocytes whereas their inhibitors abrogated the effect. Conditioned media from miR-425-activated astrocytes promoted mammospheres. To elucidate how …

Human Resource Flexibility And Its Role In Organizational Ambidexterity: An Analytical Study At The General Company For Electrical And Electronic Industries, Hanaa Nassrullah Khamees Alhamadani

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This research aims to analyze the role of human resource flexibility in achieving organizational Ambidexterity at the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries. This stems from the importance of flexibility as a fundamental factor enabling organizations to adapt quickly to rapid environmental changes and enhance their competitiveness. The research adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, and data were collected from a random sample of (75) employees working in administrative and technical departments related to the study topic. The independent variable was human resource flexibility with its three dimensions (skill flexibility, behavioral flexibility, and human resource practices flexibility), while the dependent variable …

Prevalence Of Fall Among Elderly In Rural Sabah And Its Associated Factors, Khalid Mokti, Mohd. Yusof Ibrahim, Syed Sharizman Abd Rahim, Mohammad Saffree Jeffree, Mazlinda Musa, Mohd. Rohaizat Hassan, Yugo Shobugawa, Muhammad Aklil Abd Rahim, Ahmad Faizal Roslan, Mervynn Koon Kar-Wai

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, often resulting in significant physical, psychological, and social consequences. This study aims to determine the factors that contribute significantly to fall risks among the older adults in rural Sabah. A cross-sectional community study was conducted in the Kudat Division, Sabah, Malaysia from January to June 2021. Using multistage random sampling, 700 adults aged ≥60 years were recruited, excluding those with severe disability, mental illness, or institutionalized. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with a structured questionnaire adapted from the validated Japanese Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) tool, and anthropometric measures were …

The Effectiveness Of Psychoeducation And Mind Mapping In Preventing Early Marriages In Central Java, Indonesia, Eviyati Aini Muriana, Mardiyono Mardiyono, Lanny Sunarjo, Melyana Nurul Widyawati

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of early marriages increased. Early marriage causes biological and psychological problems in the mother and her baby. The combination of psychoeducation and mind mapping emerged as a preventive effort against early marriage. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of this combination in preventing early marriage in Central Java, Indonesia by influencing adolescents’ knowledge and intentions. This study was conducted using a convergent mixed-methods design. For the quantitative phase, the pre-test – post-test control group experimental design was used, while in the qualitative phase, a thematic analysis was performed using focus …

Implementation Of Direct Corpus Applications To L2 Collaborative Writing Pedagogy: The Impact On Learner Interaction, Written Output And Development, Ahmet Egemen Curuk

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation examines the implementation of direct corpus applications within L2 collaborative writing pedagogy and investigates their impact on learner interaction, as well as measurable gains in syntactic complexity, lexical complexity, and accuracy during collaborative writing and in subsequent individual writing. Although prior research has established the pedagogical value of corpus-based instruction and collaborative writing separately, little is known about how these approaches function when integrated, particularly with an emphasis on the learner experience and the interactional mechanisms that mediate learning. To address this gap, this dissertation adopts a mixed-methods design to explore how corpus-guided collaborative writing shapes dyadic interaction, …

Developing Empathy In Middle And High School Adult Educators Within Multicultural Contexts, Warren M. Grimm

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This qualitative study examined how school-based professional development reflection programs influence teachers’ empathy across cultural differences within an independent school context. Grounded in Multicultural Theory and scholarship on empathy, the study explored how structured, sustained reflective practices shape educators’ understanding, relational engagement, and collective organizational culture. The problem of practice addressed in this study was the need for independent school leaders to cultivate culturally responsive environments within limited time and resource constraints, while serving increasingly diverse school communities. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with educators who participated in a structured, research-based reflective professional development program. …

Voltage Breakdown Strength And Energy Density Of Ceramic Srtio₃ At Cryogenic Temperatures From 295 K To 77 K, Hung Trinh, Alan Devoe, Fatih Dogan

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The low-temperature dependence of the DC dielectric breakdown strength (EBD) and the energy storage density (W) of capacitors, fabricated from high purity polycrystalline strontium titanate, were investigated in the temperature range from 295 K to 77 K. Test samples were constructed with a process similar to that used for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The permittivity, loss tangent, leakage current, and breakdown strength were measured as a function of temperature and voltage. Weibull statistical analysis was used to quantify breakdown distributions. Despite electric-field suppression of permittivity, breakdown strength increased significantly with decreasing temperatures, leading to enhanced energy density. The breakdown field …

Projections Of The Characteristics Of Extreme Precipitation In East Africa Using Bias-Corrected Cmip6 Models, Exavery K. Makula

Tanzania Journal of Science

In the context of ongoing global climate change, the intensification of the hydrological cycle is expected to modify the frequency, magnitude, and spatial distribution of extreme precipitation events. Understanding how precipitation extremes will evolve under climate change is critical for East Africa (EA), a region highly vulnerable to hydroclimatic hazards and strongly dependent on rainfall-driven socioeconomic systems. The region experiences two main rainfall seasons, namely the long rains (March-May, MAM) and the short rains (October-December, OND). This study investigates future projections of the characteristics of extreme precipitation across the EA using an ensemble of biascorrected CMIP6 global climate models. Extreme …

Suture Augmentation With Ucl Repairs In Baseball Pitchers As An Alternate To Reconstructions: An Evidence-To-Practice Review, Kayleigh A. De Koker, Kenneth E. Games

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is sustained through repetitive valgus motions, increasing in prevalence across all levels of baseball due to the increasing workload demands placed on the medial elbow in pitching. Traditionally, UCL tears have been managed through reconstructions followed by a lengthy rehabilitation process. In recent years, the UCL repair with suture augmentation has gained favor given the enhanced patient and clinician outcomes in return-to-play timelines, decreased medial gapping, improved Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic (KJOC) scores, and long-term functionality. Utilizing 4 databases (MEDLINE, Embase Cochrane library, Science Direct, and Scopus), literature was obtained addressing the …

Comparison Of Vibrating And Non-Vibrating Foam Roller On Hamstring Range Of Motion, Rakhoon Sung, Portia B. Resnick, Karen G. Roos, Mimi Nakajima

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Tightness in the distal hamstring is a common complaint among active individuals. While a foam roller is used to release muscle tension, there are limited studies about the effect using a vibrating foam roller (VFR) on hamstring flexibility and knee range of motion (ROM). For this reason, the purpose of the research was to compare the effect of a VFR and nonvibrating foam roller (NVFR) on hamstring flexibility and knee ROM in active college students. It was hypothesized that there would be more improvement in hamstring flexibility and knee ROM with a VFR than an NVFR. A randomized controlled trial …

Relationship Between Immune Profile And Respiratory Parameters In Down Syndrome Children With Acute Pneumonia: Pre-Intervention Analysis, Shehab M. Abd El-Kader, Tamer M. El-Saeed, Marwa M. I. Ismaeel, Mohamed F. El-Banna, Ahmed M. Aboeleneen, Amany G. Atiaa, Fatma A Hegazy, Mona M. Abdelkhalek

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Children with Down Syndrome (DS) exhibit immune dysregulation and increased susceptibility to severe pneumonia. While associations between immune status and infection risk are known, the relationship between specific baseline immune markers and respiratory parameters at the initial presentation of acute pneumonia in this population is unclear. Objective: To investigate the correlation between baseline serum immunoglobulin levels, white blood cell count (WBCs), and baseline respiratory parameters (respiratory rate and arterial oxygen saturation) in children with DS presenting with acute pneumonia. Material and methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study analyzed baseline data from 40 children with DS and acute pneumonia enrolled prior …

Limb Dominance Does Not Affect Single-Leg Hop Performance In Non-Injured Young Athletes, Rawan Aldhabi

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: The concept of leg dominance is important in clinical settings. Single-leg hop (SLH) tests are frequently used to assess injury-risk and guide return-to-sport decision after lower-limb injury, yet the influence of limb dominance on SLH performance in non-injured young athletes remains unclear. The aim of the study was to examine the influence of limb dominance on SLH test performance in young healthy athletes, and to explore the relationships among different types of SLH tests. Methods: Forty-seven healthy collegiate athletes (mean age 21.44 ± 3.5 years; 26 males and 21 females) completed three SLH tests: single hop for distance (SHD), …

Predictive Role Of Mindset And Neuroplasticity Knowledge On Epistemological Beliefs Among Academic Doctors, Fahad A Somaa

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Neuroplasticity the brain's capacity for structural and functional reorganization, plays a central role in learning, adaptation, and professional development. Educators' understanding of neuroplasticity, together with their mindset, may influence their epistemological beliefs and teaching practices. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which mindset and neuroplasticity knowledge predict epistemological beliefs among academic doctors working in medical and rehabilitation education. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken among the 309 academic doctors working in medical colleges and teaching hospitals. Demographics, neuroplasticity knowledge, mindset and epistemological beliefs were the primary outcome measures and collected data. …