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Water Knows No Boundaries: Tribal Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians' Off-Reservation Conduct That Threatens On-Reservation Tribal Water Resources, Wesley J. Furlong, Lori E. Blumenthal

Public Land & Resources Law Review

This Article begins by discussing Manoomin and Sauk-Suiattle, orienting the reader to how these complicated jurisdictional issues have been addressed by Tribal courts. Next, this Article sets forth the current framework under Montana and Merrion for determining the extent of Tribal civil jurisdiction over non-Indians. Next, this Article examines the caselaw establishing Tribal Nations’ inherent sovereign authority to exercise civil jurisdiction over non-Indian activities and conduct occurring on-reservation that threaten or affect Tribal water resources and rights. Finally, this Article examines the caselaw that lays the groundwork for extending Tribal Nations’ civil jurisdiction over non-Indian activities and conduct occurring off-reservation …

Treaty Justice: Charles Wilkinson's Homage To The Boldt Decision, Michael C. Blumm

Public Land & Resources Law Review

Charles Wilkinson, a beloved teacher, author, and advisor, gave his readers perhaps his most personal gift in Treaty Justice: The Northwest Tribes, the Boldt Decision, and the Recognition of Fishing Rights (U. Washington Press, 2024). Wilkinson finished the manuscript just a week before his unexpected death, at age 81, in 2023. The book is a blend of personal memoirs of countless encounters of people involved in the seminal Boldt decision–which revolutionized treaty fishing rights– and its aftermath, and part of legal history by an analyst who was acutely sensitive to the vagaries of both law and history. We are fortunate …

Abandoning The Iron Horse: Railroad Rights-Of-Way And The Implied Doctrine Of Reverter On Indian Reservations, Arthur B. Macomber

Public Land & Resources Law Review

Land title issues on Indian Reservations are notoriously but unnecessarily complex. Unsettled land titles and the resulting fragile land ownership status on Indian Reservations are well-known factors impeding productive land uses, the cure of environmental degradation, and Indian sovereignty, ownership, and control over sustainable land uses. Some lawsuits even question the existence of a Reservation itself. Land titles to many parcels on Indian Reservations have been split into thousands of owners. Using existing law and principles of equity, abandoned Reservation rights-of-way of many types do not have to sit unused and economically unproductive. Future lawsuits and other wasteful societal friction …

Powering Progress: How Ferc Order 2023'S Cluster Study Process Aims To Revolutionize Grid Interconnection, Lowell J. Chandler

Public Land & Resources Law Review

This Article analyzes Order 2023’s cornerstone reform: the replacement of the traditional first-come, first-served serial queue process with a more sophisticated first-ready, first-served cluster study approach. The Article also provides a basic introduction to utility regulation in the United States. While Order 2023’s change promises to revolutionize grid interconnection, the Article also considers whether additional reforms may be necessary to fully realize FERC’s vision of an efficient, equitable interconnection process.

Occupational Noise Exposure In Mechanical And Maintenance Workshops In A Food Industry: Case Study, Hassan Kamalaldein Felemban, Ahmed Saleh Summan, Radhouane Chakroun

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Occupational noise exposure in industrial environments presents considerable hazards to workers' health and welfare. This case study analyzes the noise levels in the Maintenance & Workshop units of a small-scale food industry in Saudi Arabia, and assesses the related health impacts. The research indicates that noise levels are often above the advised safety limits, with several locations recording measures over 85 dBA, hence increasing the risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), cardiovascular complications, and psychological distress. Survey data indicates that around 32% of employees claimed that they suffer from hearing impairment, while a considerable number claimed cardiovascular and mental health …

Statistical Methods To Analyze Medical Images Radiomic Features: A Review, Emad Alsyed

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

Radiomics refers to the quantitative extraction of features from medical images, which could potentially be introduced into clinical practice for improvement in diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive accuracy. Issues with regard to repeatability, reproducibility, and robustness challenge the reliability of radiomic features and their potential utility in clinical practice. This is a systematic review of the statistical methods employed in the analysis of features and their reliability cross studies. The databases reviewed were PubMed and Web of Science, with sources from January 2015 to January 2024. Critical identified statistical methods include the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), concordance correlation coefficient (CCC), means …

Recent Developments In Spectrally Efficient Frequency Division Multiplexing (Sefdm): Enhancing Spectral Efficiency In Wireless And Optical Communications, Esraa H. Kadhim, Ahmad T. Abdulsadda

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

By breaking the orthogonality of subcarriers, spectrally efficient frequency division multiplexing (SEFDM), a multicarrier signal waveform, surpasses traditional orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) in spectral efficiency. This article provides an overview of the research that has been conducted on SEFDM since 2015. It covers the ideas and foundations, applications in wireless and optical communications, circuit design, and experimental test beds. UCL as well as other academic institutions and research facilities throughout the world have completed this work. With an emphasis on signal production, detection, and channel estimation, we pinpoint methods to enhance SEFDM performance and usefulness. In terms of spectrum …

Coastline Change Detection Using Sentinel 2a Data. Case Study: Marzuq Islands, Red Sea Coastal Tract, Saudia Arabia, Gar Al-Nabi Ibrahim Mohamed, Mohamed Elsobeiey

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

Coastline is the actual line where the land meets the water and it represents an important feature in the water land intersection environment. Coastline extraction plays a significant role in monitoring the land changes that result from the continuous natural dynamic processes in general and the strong wave action in particular. This paper uses the image band combination technique for coastline extraction using satellite images. The study area of the investigation comprises two islands located at the Red Sea coastal tract (Marzuq Islands). The accuracy of the extracted coastline has been estimated as 0.9 pixels (pixel size = 10 m). …

Design And Development Of Smart Wheelchair From Lecture Chair, Muhammad Sholihul Abdillah, Fauzan Masykur, Abdur Rohman Hasan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

Wheelchairs play a vital role in providing mobility for individuals with physical disabilities. Enhancing these devices with modern technology significantly improves user convenience and overall functionality. A key enhancement involves integrating smartphones into wheelchair systems. While conventional wheelchairs are generally operated manually, this research presents a smart wheelchair prototype adapted from a standard classroom chair, which is wirelessly controlled using a smartphone via Bluetooth and an Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller. The project involves developing both a mobile application and embedded software. The mobile app is created through a visual block-based programming interface, while the Arduino side is coded using C++. …

Interpretation Of Natural Resources Conservation Service Curve Number (Nrcs-Cn) From Field Observations Of Rainfall And Runoff Events In The Arid Environment Of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Mohammed Farran, Nassir Al-Amri, Amro Mohamed Elfeki

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

The curve number (CN) method is the commonly used technique for the estimation of direct runoff for flood estimation studies. The objective of this study is to get an improved estimate of NRCS-CN and the initial abstraction ratio (λ) in the Jeddah region from field measurements of rainfall and runoff events. The methodology is based on the NRCS-CN theory for the basins in the Jeddah region. Five basins located in Jeddah were considered, and 30 rainfall-runoff events were analyzed. The least-squares method was used to obtain the optimum range of values for λ and CN. The results are …

Mission Analysis And Control Optimization Of Reusable Rockets With Retropropulsion For Low Earth Orbit Missions, Khalid A Juhany

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

This study presents a comprehensive mission analysis and control framework for reusable launch vehicles (RLVs) employing retropropulsion-assisted vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) configurations. The focus is on a two-stage RLV optimized for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions, with the first stage designed for reusability. Inspired by proven systems such as SpaceX's Falcon 9 and DLR's RETALT-2, the vehicle incorporates a nine-engine cluster and retropropulsion for booster recovery. The ascent phase is modeled using point mass and three-degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) simulations, while the descent is evaluated through a six-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) dynamic model integrated with a neural network-based NARMA-L2 controller to optimize fuel …

Utilizing Theoretical And Experimental Gaseous Co2 Filling Behavior In Gas Hydrate Formation Parameters, Mohammed G.H. Haidar, Iqbal Ahmed Moujdin

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

Gas hydrates are increasingly becoming a viable method due to their potential efficiency and minimal energy demands. The capacity to manipulate and regulate the development of these hydrates is essential for enhancing their application in practical contexts. The study employed a VINCI autoclave apparatus to experimentally investigate the CO₂ filling rate necessary to attain hydration pressure with minimal temperature increase. MATLAB is used to derive theoretical gas filling equations that control the filling behavior and compare them with the results of our tests. A clear proportional link exists between filling flow rates and temperature increment within the reactor. The …

Synthesis And Characteristics Of Cerium Vanadate-Strontium Oxide: Exploring Novel Composite Material, Sunnia Shafiq, Adeeba Noshahi, Muhammad Shahid Shafique, Bushra Kanwal, Shavezah Nazeer, Zainab Javed, Rabia Zahoor

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

The study describes the synthesis and characterization of Cerium Vanadate-Strontium Oxide (CeVO₄-SrO) nanocomposite. It emphasizes the importance of nanoparticles in various scientific applications, especially energy storage. The study used a hydrothermal approach with particular precursor components to synthesize the nanocomposite. The resultant materials are examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate their crystallite sizes and structural characteristics. The study found that SrO has an irregular rough shape, CeVO₄ appears spherical, and the composites have a nanorod-like structure. UV-visible spectroscopy provides discrete absorbance peaks, which confirm the material's optical characteristics. The conclusion highlights …

Efficacy Of Azadirachta Indica Extract And The Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Against The Aspergillus Spp. Causing Pomegranate Fruit Rot In Taif Governorate, Saudi Arabia, Abeer S. Alqurashi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Despite being prone to fungal diseases, particularly those caused by Aspergillus species, the pomegranate fruit is greatly esteemed for its nutritional value and health benefits. Fungal infections can inflict significant damage and may produce mycotoxins, which pose serious risks to human health. Species of Aspergillus are responsible for causing diseases that affect pomegranate fruit in Taif, Saudi Arabia. This study aims to assess the efficacy of neem extract and its silver nanoparticles as antifungal agents against these infections. Upon reviewing their morphological and genetic traits, the predominant species identified were Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus versicolor and Aspergillus tubingensis. Laboratory-based …

Mortalitas Pada Pasien Hemodialisis: Masih Menjadi Tantangan Globa, Anandhara Indriani Indriani Khumaedi, Dina Elita

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

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Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Massa Otot, Kekuatan Otot, Dan Performa Fisik Pada Lansia, Nur Riviati, Taufik Indrajaya, Rukiah Chodilawati, Ridzqie Dibyantari, Bima Indra

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Despite its high prevalence and significant impact on health, comprehensive studies are still needed to explore the factors affecting sarcopenia parameters, such as muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing sarcopenia parameters in the elderly, including muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance.

Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2022 on elderly individuals (>60 years old) at the Geriatric Polyclinic, Moh. Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, selected through consecutive sampling. Muscle mass was measured using bioimpedance analysis, expressed in ASMI values; muscle strength was measured …

Faktor Risiko Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kematian Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronis Pada Usia Dewasa Yang Menjalani Hemodialisis Reguler Di Provinsi Lampung, Joue Abraham Trixie Latupeirissa, Mondastri Korib Sudaryo, Muhamad Zulfikar Hadiaturahman, Steven Sapta Putra Sinaga

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Although mortality among adult chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on regular hemodialysis remains infrequent within the first three months, it is still a potential outcome. Given that hemodialysis is required for life, identifying risk factors for mortality is critical. This study aims to examine risk factors associated with mortality in adult CKD patients undergoing regular hemodialysis.

Methods. A case-control study, without matching, was conducted using medical record data from adult CKD patients (≥18 years) receiving regular hemodialysis between 2022 and 2024 at three hospitals (types A, B, and C) in Lampung Province. The case group consisted of …

Gejala Neuropsikiatri Pasien Hiv Setelah Menjalani Transisi Antiretrovirus Nevirapin Ke Dolutegravir Di Rumah Sakit Cipto Mangunkusumo, Jakarta, Metra Adi Pratama, Rudi Putranto, Herqutanto Herqutanto, Aisyah Syahrani, Aljira Fitya Hapsari, Veritea Natali, Meivina Ramadhani Pane, Evy Yunihastuti

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Dolutegravir (DTG) is one of the effective antiretroviral therapies (ART) for suppressing HIV replication and has a favorable safety profile. However, reports regarding neuropsychiatric side effects, especially in patients transitioning from a nevirapine (NVP) regimen to dolutegravir, have started to emerge. This study aimed to describe the changes in neuropsychiatric symptoms before and after the transition from a NVP-based ARV regimen to DTG in HIV patients at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), Jakarta.

Methods. This study employed a prospective cohort design involving 292 HIV patients at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital who were transitioning from NVP to DTG regimen. Participants …

Peran Prediktif Il-6, Il-10, Dan Tnf-Α Plasma Terhadap Gagal Ginjal Akut Pada Pasien Dengan Covid-19 Derajat Sedang Dan Berat, Dewi Gathmyr, Maruhum Bonar H Bonar, Adityo Susilo, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Ginova Nainggolan, Alvin Tagor, Hamzah Shatri, Cosmas Rinaldi Adithya Lesmana, Zulkifli Amin

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with higher mortality rate in COVID-19 patients due to inflammation and immune dysregulation. This study aimed to correlate serum levels of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α with serum creatinine changes and their roles to predict incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with moderate and severe COVID-19.

Methods. This prospective cohort study was conducted among patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 in Pertamina Central Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia during November 2020 to January 2021. All serum levels of cytokines (IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α) and creatinine were collected on the first day and …

Korelasi Stenosis Penyakit Arteri Perifer Di Bawah Lutut Dengan Kecepatan Hantar Saraf Pada Penyandang Neuropati Perifer Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2, Akbarbudhi Antono, Dono Antono, Birry Karim, Manfaluthy Hakim, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Dyah Purnamasari Sulistianingsih, Eka Ginanjar, Erni Juwita Nelwan, Pringgodigdo Nugroho

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. One consequence of DM is the emergence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that presents signs and symptoms of motor and sensory disturbances, while PAD is an atherosclerosis condition that gradually develops in the arterial vessels. This study aimed to determine correlation of arterial obstruction assessed using arteriography and the nerve impairment assessed using nerve conduction velocity (NCV) in DM patients with PAD and DPN.

Methods. This is a cross-sectional study that takes secondary data from previous research conducted from July 2018 to June 2021 …

Laporan Kasus Hipokalemi Periodik Paralisis Pada Pasien Dengan Graves’ Disease, Anggi Cahaya Millenia S Sirait, Borries Foresto Buharman, Adinda Zhafira Dyanti Putri, Derby Ayudhia Utami Iskandar Putri

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Hypokalemia periodic paralysis (HPP) characterized by episodes of flaccid weakness or paralysis that may be associated with abnormalities of the serum potassium level. HPP often associated with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. HPP prevalence is 1 in 100.000. Each individual has different clinical manifestations, so it’s necessary to adjust therapy based on the etiology. This case report was developed to provide more information regarding Graves’ disease, considering lack of information about management and description of HPP with Graves’ disease. A 27-year-old male with sudden weakness in both legs radiating to upper extremity, shortness of breath, palpitations, and sweating. Over the last …

Pemberian Asupan Kalori Terestriksi Vs. Asupan Kalori Standar Yang Berlanjut Pada Pasien Penyakit Kritis Dengan Refeeding Syndrome: Laporan Kasus Berbasis Bukti, Sukma Hapsari, Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Refeeding syndrome is a different clinical symptom and metabolic disorder that occur during the reintroduction of nutrition in chronically malnourished patients. Calorie restriction can increase survival and reduce mortality rates. This evidence-based case report was developed to examine the influence of caloric restriction on mortality, morbidity, and duration of critical illness. A literature search was performed using PubMed, EBSCOHost, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane with the keywords: “critically ill,” “restricted caloric intake,” “standard caloric intake,” “mortality,” “morbidity,” and “duration”. Articles were appraised using the University of Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM) tools. Two studies met the inclusion criteria. The first was …

Tata Laksana Fraktur Panggul Pada Geriatri: Sudut Pandang Internis, Laila M. Jannah, Noto Dwimartutie

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Hip fracture are a common issue in geriatric patients, associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The complex and multimorbid characteristics of geriatric patients presents significant challenge in their management. Optimal outcomes require a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to care, aiming to restore functional status and reduce postoperative complications. A holistic strategy, grounded in thorough Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), is essential to guide individualized treatment and ensure effective, patient-centered management.

The Enduring Legacy Of The Habsburg Islam Policy: Muslim Communities In Central And Southeast Europe, Sevgi Adak, Thomas Schmidinger

Exploring Muslim Contexts

Examines contemporary legal and political structures governing Muslim communities in Central and Southeast Europe.

When Otto Habsburg – son of the last emperor of the Austria-Hungarian Empire Karl I – died in 2011, among those who prayed at the funeral was Mustafa Efendi Cerić, the Reis-ul-ulema of Bosnia and Herzegovina – the highest Islamic office in the country. This was to honour the long-lasting relationship between the bygone empire of the Catholic Habsburgs with Bosnian Muslims. The cornerstone of this relationship was the 1912 Islam Act (Islamgesetz) of the Habsburgs, which granted Islam legal recognition and incorporated it into …

Ceo Insider From Cfo: Implications For Financial Risk Disclosure Quality, Sri Ningsih, Muhammad Irsyad Elfin Mujtaba, Muhammad Sabrian Oehoedoe, Siti Nur Aini

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Background: Financial risk disclosure is crucial due to the broad-ranging consequences that may arise from inadequate disclosure, with the role and capabilities of a company's top management being essential in addressing this issue. This study examines the impact of CEO insiders with prior experience as CFOs on the quality of financial risk disclosure (FRDQ) in Indonesia. Methods: Using OLS regression analysis, the study analyzes data from non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2010 to 2020. To enhance the reliability of the results, robustness tests are conducted using the Heckman Two-Stage model and Coarsened Exact Matching (CEM). …

Green Practices On Sustainability Performance: The Moderating Role Of Slack Resources, Mariska Ramadana, Julia Julia, Erna Wati

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Background: The growing urgency of environmental issues and economic imperatives has made sustainability a critical component of corporate strategy, particularly in developing countries like Indonesia. This study examines how green CEOs, green innovations, and green investments affect the sustainability performance of Indonesian companies listed in the Sri Kehati Index. Methods: Data from 2019 to 2023 were analyzed using regression analysis in STATA. The study also examined the moderating effect of absorbed and unabsorbed slack resources. Findings: The results show that a green CEO has no proven positive impact on sustainability performance, while green innovation has a negative …

Transitioning From Microfluidic-Based To Bioprinted Decellularized Extracellular Matrix In Vitro Blood–Brain Barrier Models, Connor O. Mowen

Theses and Dissertations

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) regulates transport between the vasculature and central nervous system but limits therapeutic delivery. In vitro BBB models are essential for studying barrier function, disease mechanisms, and drug transport, yet traditional systems often lack biological relevance. This thesis aimed to improve model fidelity and scalability by refining a PDMS-based microfluidic fabrication protocol and developing a spinal cord-derived decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) bioink for bioprinting applications. A multi-step protocol was optimized to decellularize bovine spinal cord tissue, followed by enzymatic digestion to generate a printable dECM solution. UV–Vis spectroscopy confirmed protein retention, and DNA quantification revealed residual nucleic …

The Future Is Inclusive, Victoria Mcclendon

Theses and Dissertations

Victoria McClendon THE FUTURE IS INCLUSIVE 2024-2025 Stephanie Lezotte, Ph.D. Master of Arts in Higher Education This research explores the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education, specifically focusing on the impact of inclusion through Rowan University’s Unified Sports program. DEI programs are designed to support historically underrepresented groups, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and other marginalized communities. This study examines the importance of DEI in fostering inclusive educational environments and investigates the consequences of removing such programs. A qualitative case study approach is employed, involving group interviews with students and faculty …

Kelvin Rosa V. Administrator East Jersey State Prison

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Covenants And Security Pacts And Their Effect On Ending The Military Conflict In The Abbasid Era 132 – 193ah | 749 – 808ag A Historic Study, Mesaid Bin Mesaid Mohammed Alsufi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This study sheds light on the covenants and pacts of security to end up the military conflict in the Abbasid era (132 – 192^AH). Some of Abbasid Caliphs had purportedly adopted a new political approach incorporated in concluding covenants and security pacts with state adversaries to end up the military conflict. Such approach had been attributed to the weakness of the military at the onset of emergence of the Caliphate, together with having multiple battlefronts and uprisings associated with the transfer of caliphate from the Umayyads to the Abbasids. Also, the factual reality of the adversary had rendered …