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Aswc Impact Report 2025-2026, Isabelle Brookshire, Alec Manoukian, Devin Tovar, Ty Carlson, Ashley Seger, Madyson Escobedo, Audrey Burgmaier, Rebeca Diaz, Yen Tran, Ashley Hernandez, Annabelle Henkins, Zion Desta, Ebelise Osorto, Heavenly Monroe, Yoshi Luevano, Estrella Vasquez, Leah Triana, Paola Ruiz, Thomas Flores, Ziada Abaye, Evan Borunda, Chloe Crecelius Apr 2026

Aswc Impact Report 2025-2026, Isabelle Brookshire, Alec Manoukian, Devin Tovar, Ty Carlson, Ashley Seger, Madyson Escobedo, Audrey Burgmaier, Rebeca Diaz, Yen Tran, Ashley Hernandez, Annabelle Henkins, Zion Desta, Ebelise Osorto, Heavenly Monroe, Yoshi Luevano, Estrella Vasquez, Leah Triana, Paola Ruiz, Thomas Flores, Ziada Abaye, Evan Borunda, Chloe Crecelius

ASWC Governing Documents

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Gao Weijie’S East–West Encounter, Jiabo Gao Apr 2026

Gao Weijie’S East–West Encounter, Jiabo Gao

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

This portfolio mainly includes the two major dissertation recital papers, program notes and one lecture recital speech I presented throughout my DMA period. The first recital paper primarily compares and examines how Johann Friedrich Reichardt, Carl Loewe, and Franz Schubert set ErlkönigThe Yuanqu Song Cycle, exploring how Gao combines different musical systems of the East and West to express Chinese ancient poetry. This is also my main contribution during my DMA period, which involves in-depth research and performance of art songs from Germany, France, Italy and China.

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Horizontal Collaboration Practices And Operational Performance Of Smallholder Farmer Groups In Horticultural Supply Chain, Herieth J. Rogath, Juma James Masele, Gerald Magova Apr 2026

Horizontal Collaboration Practices And Operational Performance Of Smallholder Farmer Groups In Horticultural Supply Chain, Herieth J. Rogath, Juma James Masele, Gerald Magova

Business Management Review

Collaboration has increasingly been recognized as a strategic approach for enhancing performance. However, limited attention has been given to the relationship between horizontal collaboration practices and the operational performance of horticultural smallholder farmer groups in downstream supply chains. This study examined this relationship through the lens of Social Exchange Theory. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from 195 smallholder horticultural farmer groups across the southern highlands of Tanzania, including Mbeya, Iringa, Njombe, and Songwe regions. Analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4.0. The findings reveal that all collaboration practices improve operational performance; resource …

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A Grounded Theory Approach To Explaining Leadership And Leadership Processes Among Oncology Social Workers, Larmender Amia Davis Apr 2026

A Grounded Theory Approach To Explaining Leadership And Leadership Processes Among Oncology Social Workers, Larmender Amia Davis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The absence of comprehensive field-specific leadership theories leaves oncology social work leaders insufficiently equipped to navigate organizational challenges such as policy shifts, financial pressures, and workforce dynamics. The purpose of this qualitative grounded theory study was to generate an explanatory theory of leadership grounded in the experiences of social work leaders practicing in oncology settings. The grounded theory and a conceptual framework on leadership processes, ethical identity, and organizational context guided this study. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 12 oncology social work leaders in the United States. Five categories emerged and were analyzed using the constant comparative method: …

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Enhanced Parametric Approach For Solving Interval-Valued Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Linear Fractional Programming Problems, Hamiden Abd El- Wahed Khalifa H.A.Khalifa, Moodi Abdulrahman Abdullah Al-Rajeh, Sultan S. Alodhaibi Apr 2026

Enhanced Parametric Approach For Solving Interval-Valued Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Linear Fractional Programming Problems, Hamiden Abd El- Wahed Khalifa H.A.Khalifa, Moodi Abdulrahman Abdullah Al-Rajeh, Sultan S. Alodhaibi

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Neutrosophic sets (NSs) generalize the classical versions, by providing a flexible framework capable of representing incomplete, inconsistent, and unclassified data that frequently arises in practical decision frameworks. In this study, a linear fractional programming (LFP) problem with uncertain parameters is investigated. All coefficients in the objective function (OF) as well as the left- and right-hand sides of the constraints are represented using fully trapezoidal neutrosophic numbers (NNs). By employing a suitable score function, the proposed neutrosophic LFP model is transformed into an equivalent scalar LFP problem. Subsequently, a parametric solution procedure is established to regulate the neutrosophic optimum solution. This …

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Gauss Elimination Method For Solving The System Of Neutrosophic Linear Equations, Elsayed Badr, Shokry Nada, Saeed Ali, Aya Rabie Apr 2026

Gauss Elimination Method For Solving The System Of Neutrosophic Linear Equations, Elsayed Badr, Shokry Nada, Saeed Ali, Aya Rabie

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

This paper proposes a unified computational framework for solving linear systems under trapezoidal Neutrosophic uncertainty. The system is formulated as A( I )x = b( I ), where both the coefficient matrix and the right-hand side vector incorporate an indeterminacy parameter I, expressed as A( I ) = A0 + IA1 and b( I ) = b0 + Ib1. A decomposition strategy is developed to separate the model into deterministic and indeterminacy components, yielding a solution of the form x( I ) = x0 + Ix1. The deterministic component is obtained via …

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Minutes From The April 30, 2026 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Faculty, University Of Montana--Missoula. Faculty Apr 2026

Minutes From The April 30, 2026 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Faculty, University Of Montana--Missoula. Faculty

University of Montana Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting of the University of Montana faculty.

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Apparent Hack’S Law In River Deltas, Tian Y. Dong, Lawrence Vulis, Hongbo Ma, Alejandro Tejedor, Timothy A. Goudge Apr 2026

Apparent Hack’S Law In River Deltas, Tian Y. Dong, Lawrence Vulis, Hongbo Ma, Alejandro Tejedor, Timothy A. Goudge

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

River deltas are densely populated, ecologically vital landscapes threatened by rising sea levels. Distributary channel networks disperse sediment to build deltaic land, yet the relationship between the network organization and land building remains elusive. Inspired by Hack’s law, which shows that watershed drainage area scales with channel length in tributary networks, we analyzed a global dataset of distributary networks and found a nearly identical scaling relationship between distributary channel length and nourishment area, the land-building counterpart to drainage area. Despite this apparent global scaling, we further identified two distinct local land-building patterns: uniform delta networks consistently follow Hack’s law, whereas …

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Fiber Content, Total Sugar, And Glycemic Index Of Jackfruit Seed And Pigeon Pea Flour Snack Bar, Dhiyaa Septi Kirana, Tesa Rafkhani Apr 2026

Fiber Content, Total Sugar, And Glycemic Index Of Jackfruit Seed And Pigeon Pea Flour Snack Bar, Dhiyaa Septi Kirana, Tesa Rafkhani

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Indonesia is the 7th leading cause of death. Diets high in sugar and glycemic index, and low in fiber are known to trigger hyperglycemia. Snack bars high in fiber and low in glycemic index are known to reduce blood glucose levels. This research aims to determine a snack bar formulation made from jackfruit seed and pigeon pea flour and analyze fiber content, total sugar, and glycemic index value. This study used a completely randomized design analyzing three different proportions of jackfruit seed and pigeon pea flour, namely F1 (30%:70%), F2 (40%:60%), and F3 (50%:50%) with two …

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The Relationship Between Consumption Frequency And Energy Intake Of Ultra-Processed Food And Obesity Based On Body Fat Percentage Among Fph Ui Students In 2025, Sarah Keisya Budiargo, Triyanti Triyanti, Asih Setiarini, Dieta Nurrika Apr 2026

The Relationship Between Consumption Frequency And Energy Intake Of Ultra-Processed Food And Obesity Based On Body Fat Percentage Among Fph Ui Students In 2025, Sarah Keisya Budiargo, Triyanti Triyanti, Asih Setiarini, Dieta Nurrika

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Obesity is the accumulation of excessive body fat and increases the risk of various non-communicable diseases. Obesity prevalence among FPH UI students based on health examination data in 2022-2024 has reached 13.6%, exceeding the public health concern threshold and requiring more accurate measurement than Body Mass Index. This study aimed to determine the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption frequency and energy intake with obesity incidence based on body fat percentage among 147 FPH UI students in 2025. This cross-sectional study utilized the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) based on NOVA classification to assess UPF intake. Body fat percentage was …

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The Relationship Between Parenting Styles And Breakfast Habits With Adolescent Eating Behavior, Nailul Nufarohah, Siti Soraya, Hilda Carmitha Panjaitan Apr 2026

The Relationship Between Parenting Styles And Breakfast Habits With Adolescent Eating Behavior, Nailul Nufarohah, Siti Soraya, Hilda Carmitha Panjaitan

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Adolescence is a critical transitional period requiring adequate and balanced nutrition to support optimal physical growth and psychosocial development. However, unhealthy Eating Behaviors such as skipping breakfast, consuming unbalanced diets, and frequent intake of foods high in sugar, salt, and fat are still commonly observed. Parenting styles and breakfast habits are considered important factors influencing adolescents’ Eating Behavior. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between parenting styles and breakfast habits with Eating Behavior among adolescents. This study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design conducted at SMK Negeri 62 Jakarta, South Jakarta. The population consisted of 578 active …

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The Relationship Between Obesity Among Children And Adolescents With Dietary Intake And Physical Activity: A Scoping Review, Devi Dwi Yolani, Tania Okta Wardhani, Rani Aqilah Ni’Matul Maula, Almira Sitasari, Tri Siswati Apr 2026

The Relationship Between Obesity Among Children And Adolescents With Dietary Intake And Physical Activity: A Scoping Review, Devi Dwi Yolani, Tania Okta Wardhani, Rani Aqilah Ni’Matul Maula, Almira Sitasari, Tri Siswati

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Childhood and adolescent obesity remain a significant public health issue worldwide. This review summarizes research on the relationship among obesity, physical activity, and diet. This study aims to investigate the relationship between children's and adolescents' obesity, their physical activity levels, and diet. A scoping review was conducted by assessing 81 research journal articles from 2014 to 2023 from electronic databases such as Google Scholar and PubMed. The search strategy used Boolean operators as follows: (“child*” OR “adolescent”) AND (“obesity”) AND (“diet” OR “food intake”) AND (“physical activity”), selected based on the inclusion criteria of children and adolescents aged 1-18 years …

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Physical Activity Programming To Improve Qol In Pediatric Ibd Patients, Anna Briley, George Russell, Anya K. Cutler, Anna Furr, Julia Fritz, Kevin Sztam, Birgitta Polson, Rebecca Edwards, Noah Hoffman Apr 2026

Physical Activity Programming To Improve Qol In Pediatric Ibd Patients, Anna Briley, George Russell, Anya K. Cutler, Anna Furr, Julia Fritz, Kevin Sztam, Birgitta Polson, Rebecca Edwards, Noah Hoffman

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2026

This work contributes to limited literature supporting the positive impact of PA in a target population and provides novel guidelines to implement an accessible PA program proven to be effective and well-liked by patients & families. Findings support incorporation of PA into the holistic care of pediatric patients with IBD.

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Prevalence Of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Nursing Students In A Tertiary Care Teaching Institution In South Kerala, Ajas Sn, Nalam Middleton A, Asha Raby N Apr 2026

Prevalence Of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Nursing Students In A Tertiary Care Teaching Institution In South Kerala, Ajas Sn, Nalam Middleton A, Asha Raby N

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a common occupational health concern among nursing students due to physically demanding academic and clinical training. This study assessed the prevalence, severity, and risk factors of MSP among nursing students in South Kerala. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Mount Zion Nursing College, Adoor, from March–June 2025. Universal sampling included all undergraduate nursing students (N = 198), with 175 participants (response rate: 88%). Data were collected using a self-administered online questionnaire incorporating the Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Analysis was performed using SPSS version 28 using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc tests, Chi-square/Fisher's …

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Prevalence Of Internet Addiction And Its Related Determinants Among Medical Students At Al-Kindy College Of Medicine, Qays Ahmed Hassan, Shaymaa Khalid Abdulqader, Afram Ayman Mousa, Malak Muneer Qasim, Farah Majed Salman Apr 2026

Prevalence Of Internet Addiction And Its Related Determinants Among Medical Students At Al-Kindy College Of Medicine, Qays Ahmed Hassan, Shaymaa Khalid Abdulqader, Afram Ayman Mousa, Malak Muneer Qasim, Farah Majed Salman

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Internet addiction has emerged as a contemporary issue. Medical students in particular are at higher risk to internet addiction due to high academic pressures. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students at Al-Kindy College of Medicine during the academic year 2024–2025. A total of 200 students completed the 10- item modified Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire survey which was disseminated through the official university platform. Results: A total of 200 participants enrolled, 133 (66.5%) were female, and most were in the third stage of study (63.5%). Spending more than 6 hours daily on screens features by 49% …

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Comparison Of Atherogenic Indices Among Subclinical Hypothyroid And Euthyroid Women Attending A Tertiary Care Center In Kerala, India, Uthara Udayakumar, Mini Joseph, Rajesh S. R, Jyothsna S Apr 2026

Comparison Of Atherogenic Indices Among Subclinical Hypothyroid And Euthyroid Women Attending A Tertiary Care Center In Kerala, India, Uthara Udayakumar, Mini Joseph, Rajesh S. R, Jyothsna S

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is increasingly prevalent in India, particularly among women (2–15%). Unlike overt hypothyroidism, the lipid abnormalities in SCH are often subtle and may remain undetected, contributing to increased cardiovascular risk. Composite atherogenic indices—Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP), Castelli Risk Index I (CRI-I), Castelli Risk Index II (CRI-II), and Atherogenic Coefficient (AC)—combine lipid parameters and may offer better early risk assessment than isolated lipid values.This study was done to compare atherogenic indices between women with SCH and euthyroid women, and to assess their correlation with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Government Medical …

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Integrating Nutrition Education To Improve The Effectiveness And Sustainability Of Makan Bergizi Gratis Programs, Akifa Laila Rusyda, Dewi Firda Sari, Ida Fransiska Pandiangan, Putri Mulifajar Gintings Apr 2026

Integrating Nutrition Education To Improve The Effectiveness And Sustainability Of Makan Bergizi Gratis Programs, Akifa Laila Rusyda, Dewi Firda Sari, Ida Fransiska Pandiangan, Putri Mulifajar Gintings

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

The Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program represents Indonesia's strategic effort to strengthen human capital by addressing malnutrition among school-aged. However, evidence suggests that school feeding alone is insufficient without structured nutrition education to promote sustained behavioral change. The present study examines opportunities and feasibility for embedding nutrition education within MBG implementation. Two-stage design was performed, including curriculum content reviews and qualitative case study design. A systematic curriculum content analysis was conducted across the school-based curriculum (KTSP) (2006), K-13 curriculum (2013 – 2017), and the Merdeka curriculum (2022 - present), using predefined nutrition competencies and behavioral domains as analytical frameworks. Purposive …

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Reclaiming The Writing Process Using Ai: A Scaffolded Writing Assignment That Promotes Critical Thinking, Reflection, And Accountability, Hannah M. Schapiro, Manuela Tripepi, Julia Blackley Apr 2026

Reclaiming The Writing Process Using Ai: A Scaffolded Writing Assignment That Promotes Critical Thinking, Reflection, And Accountability, Hannah M. Schapiro, Manuela Tripepi, Julia Blackley

College of Life Sciences Faculty Papers

As the educational landscape changes with the widespread use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), we have made the deliberate choice to adapt with intention through the constructive integration of this tool within the curriculum. Writing assignments are often vulnerable to AI shortcuts, and therefore, we reimagined the project in our online microbiology lab to incorporate AI in a structured and pedagogically sound way that prioritizes both the writing process and the final product. Students must work with AI to create a script for a 5-minute video which they then illustrate and record on the differences between Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant …

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The Hollywood Rap And Trap Culture Industry And Its Portrayal Of Crime, Youth Socialization, And Anti-Social Behavioral Norms, Ishika Sen Apr 2026

The Hollywood Rap And Trap Culture Industry And Its Portrayal Of Crime, Youth Socialization, And Anti-Social Behavioral Norms, Ishika Sen

Honors Theses

This thesis synthesizes and reflects on media effects and hip-hop studies to examine how the Hollywood rap/trap industry participates in the influence of normalization of crime and anti-social behaviors, substance use, and the sexualization of women among youth (ages 13–21). I integrate analytic evidence on media violence with lyric/content analyses of rap and critiques of the criminal justice system in hip-hop. Specific subtopics from my outline include: theoretical frameworks (media-violence, social learning, cultivation, cultural criminology); corporate marketing and social-media amplification; youth vulnerability; and three patterned domains which include substance abuse, gun violence, and the sexualization of women, often leading to …

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Optimizing Semiconductor Supply Chain Security Through Evolutionary Game Theory: Collaborative Governance And Policy Simulation, Jiang Yu Apr 2026

Optimizing Semiconductor Supply Chain Security Through Evolutionary Game Theory: Collaborative Governance And Policy Simulation, Jiang Yu

Double Helix Methodology

Amid intensifying global technological competition and sharply rising geopolitical uncertainty, semiconductor supply chain security has become a critical issue shaping national industrial security and macroeconomic stability. Focusing on the structural risks faced by China's semiconductor supply chain under the dual pressures of external shocks and domestic transformation, this study adopts a multi-actor collaborative governance perspective. It systematically analyses the behavioural logic and strategic interactions among government agencies, core semiconductor firms and foreign suppliers in supply chain security governance. Grounded in the prevailing institutional environment and industrial practice, the study characterizes how these actors weigh interests and evolve strategies under varying …

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The Cowl - V. 89 N. 20 - April 30, 2026 Apr 2026

The Cowl - V. 89 N. 20 - April 30, 2026

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 89 No. 20 - April 30, 2026. 32 pages.

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Research Remix: Teams, Tech, And Texts, Jaime Carbajal Apr 2026

Research Remix: Teams, Tech, And Texts, Jaime Carbajal

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

The pedagogical innovation that enhanced student learning in the Research Methodologies in Health Sciences course is described as Integrated Digital Collaborative Inquiry-Based Learning (IDCIBL). The IDCIBL approach leveraged digital tools (lecture videos, podcasts, recorded poster presentations, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms), integrated journal article analysis, utilized research-informed active learning, and included team-based learning activities. The combination of multiple innovative strategies into the IDCIBL model intentionally transforms the educational environment and optimizes the student learning experience, relating to the TLC priority area of teaching and assessments in the age of Gen AI.

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Ai Literacy: An Annotated Oer Bibliography, Houy Yvonne Apr 2026

Ai Literacy: An Annotated Oer Bibliography, Houy Yvonne

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

"Scalable, discipline-agnostic AI literacy instruction can be implemented incrementally without requiring full course redesign in higher education, supporting both technical understanding and critical engagement with the social and ethical dimensions of AI: The curated list of open educational resources (OER) on this poster enable a flexible, modular approach to teaching foundational AI literacy. The annotated list includes self-paced, hands-on projects with complementary educator-guided activities and discussion to support conceptual understanding of machine learning, training data, and algorithmic bias, drawing on OER such as Code.org’s AI curriculum, MIT RAISE’s Day of AI, and the multi-lingual Elements of AI course. Many resources …

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Richard Vedder Interview By Alex Morris, February 27, 2026, Richard Vedder, Alexander Morris Apr 2026

Richard Vedder Interview By Alex Morris, February 27, 2026, Richard Vedder, Alexander Morris

HIST 4798/5798: Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History

In this 2026 interview, Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University, discusses his life in Athens and his career in economics. He has been continually affiliated with OU since 1965, when he joined the economics faculty immediately after completing his PHD at the University of Illinois. Some topics discussed are the evolution of both Athens and OU since his arrival, along with his memories of notable events on campus. Among such occurrences that Dr. Vedder provides anecdotes about are the protests against the Vietnam War, pushes by faculty for unionization, as well as the visit of notable …

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Reframing Arabic Reading Pedagogy Through Problem-Based Learning: An Intrinsic Case Study In Islamic Senior High School, Khoirotun Ni’Mah, Muhammad Samsul Ulum, Abdul Wahab Rosyidi, Muhammad Yakut Bainal Hajar Apr 2026

Reframing Arabic Reading Pedagogy Through Problem-Based Learning: An Intrinsic Case Study In Islamic Senior High School, Khoirotun Ni’Mah, Muhammad Samsul Ulum, Abdul Wahab Rosyidi, Muhammad Yakut Bainal Hajar

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Arabic reading instruction in Madrasah Aliyah is often dominated by literal and transmissive approaches, limiting students’ engagement and higher-order thinking. Objective: This study aims to analyze the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Arabic reading instruction, focusing on student engagement, learning processes, and contextual factors influencing its application. Method: Employing a qualitative approach with an intrinsic case study design, this research involved two Arabic teachers and 30 purposively selected tenth-grade students. Data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: The findings reveal that PBL transforms reading instruction into a …

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Comparison Of 1d-Convolution Neural Network And Hilbert Huang Transform-Based Features For Ecg Signal Classification, Baqir Ahmed Hussein, Rabab Abdulrida Saleh Apr 2026

Comparison Of 1d-Convolution Neural Network And Hilbert Huang Transform-Based Features For Ecg Signal Classification, Baqir Ahmed Hussein, Rabab Abdulrida Saleh

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The electrocardiogram (ECG) signal is one of the primary biological signals used in the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias. However, conventional analysis and classification methods are often limited by the nonlinear and non-stationary nature of ECG signals. This research aims to evaluate the performance of a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D-CNN) and hybrid models that integrate Hilbert–Huang Transform (HHT)-based features with 1D-CNN for ECG signal classification. Five standard diagnostic categories (N, S, V, Q, and F) were considered. A comparative framework was developed, including a standalone 1D-CNN model and three hybrid models based on different HHT-derived features. Model performance was assessed …

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Combined Hybrid Ardl-Garch-Bigru Model In Analyzing And Forecasting Currency In Circulation Issued By The Central Bank Of Iraq, Abdulrazzaq Tallal Akram, Omar Abdulmohsin Ali Apr 2026

Combined Hybrid Ardl-Garch-Bigru Model In Analyzing And Forecasting Currency In Circulation Issued By The Central Bank Of Iraq, Abdulrazzaq Tallal Akram, Omar Abdulmohsin Ali

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research examines the dynamics and forecasting performance of currency in circulation (CIC) in Iraq. It uses a theoretical framework that recognizes long-run equilibrium relationships, short-run adjustment, volatility clustering, and nonlinear patterns. These complexities limit the adequacy of traditional linear models and motivate hybrid approaches. Accordingly, a triple hybrid model is employed. This combines autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL), Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) with Generalized Error Distribution (GED) to capture heavy-tailed behavior, and Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (BIGRU). Stationarity is assessed using ADF tests. Residual diagnostic tests confirm heteroskedasticity, thereby justifying the inclusion of a GARCH component. The proposed model …

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The Duality Of Presence And Absence In Al-Mutanabbi's Poetry (An Analytical Study), Maitham Razzaq Jabbar Al-Zurfi Apr 2026

The Duality Of Presence And Absence In Al-Mutanabbi's Poetry (An Analytical Study), Maitham Razzaq Jabbar Al-Zurfi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study examines the duality of presence and absence in Al-Mutanabbi’s poetry as a central framework for understanding his poetic, philosophical, and existential vision. The research aims to explore how these opposing yet interconnected concepts shape the poet’s perception of self, authority, and human existence. This study employs a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach by analyzing selected poems through thematic interpretation, stylistic analysis, and semiotic reading. The analysis focuses on figurative language, rhetorical structures, symbolism, irony, and contrast as poetic strategies used to construct meaning. The findings reveal that presence in Al-Mutanabbi’s poetry is represented through self-affirmation, heroism, power, and intellectual superiority, …

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The Single Story In Translation: Domestication As A Tool Of Colonial And Neocolonial Hegemony, Younes Aich Apr 2026

The Single Story In Translation: Domestication As A Tool Of Colonial And Neocolonial Hegemony, Younes Aich

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study examines how translation has been used to sustain colonial and neocolonial hegemony by producing reductive representations of the East. Drawing on Adichie’s notion of the “single story” and postcolonial translation theory, it argues that domestication may function as a hegemonic strategy when foreign texts are adjusted to the expectations, values, and stereotypes of the dominant target culture. Such practice constructs the West as the universal model of progress while positioning Eastern cultures as inferior, exotic, or dependent. The study uses a qualitative hermeneutic design to interpret selected concepts and examples related to colonial discourse, neocolonial representation, domestication, and …

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Geospatial Assessment Of Agrivoltaic Opportunities And Land Use Requirements In Nigeria, Ifeoluwa Ezekiel Babarinde, Bashir Salisu, Jude A. Benavides, Engil Pereira, Steven M. Grodsky, Rafael M. Almeida Apr 2026

Geospatial Assessment Of Agrivoltaic Opportunities And Land Use Requirements In Nigeria, Ifeoluwa Ezekiel Babarinde, Bashir Salisu, Jude A. Benavides, Engil Pereira, Steven M. Grodsky, Rafael M. Almeida

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Agrivoltaics, the co-location of agriculture and solar photovoltaic (PV) infrastructure, can deliver co-benefits like reduced plant drought stress and improved yields of shade-tolerant crops, particularly in water-scarce regions. Despite growing global interest, the technical potential and opportunities for agrivoltaics remain poorly understood in many regions facing both food and energy insecurity, such as sub-Saharan Africa. Here we provide a spatial assessment of agrivoltaic opportunities in Nigeria by integrating cropland distribution, solar resources, and water stress. We find that northern states—where cropland is abundant and water-stressed, solar irradiance is high, and electricity access remains low—offer the greatest potential for agrivoltaic systems …

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