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Analysis Of Monthly And Annual Air Temperature Trends In Port-Said City, Egypt, Amna S. Dabbous, Yasser M. El-Wakeel, Tarek M. El-Geziry

Blue Economy

This study examined fluctuations in a long-term air temperature record in Port Said to determine the existence or absence of climate change in this significant Egyptian metropolis. The data period runs 31 years, from 1991 to 2021. The study investigated the homogeneity of the annual data and used a linear regression approach to characterize the trend of air temperature variations during the study period. Furthermore, the Mann-Kendall test was used to assess trend significance, as well as anomaly calculations to statistically specify severe air temperature episodes. The results showed that the data were homogeneous. Monthly mean air temperatures increased at …

Maintaining The Magic: Utilizing Strategies For Change, Katherine B. Reyes, Angelique Vansky, Curtis Isozaki, Christian Peralta

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

This study analyzes "Rides and Foodie Inc.," with pseudonyms used for confidentiality: Ivan for the CEO and Daniel for the Founder. It examines internal and external factors impacting the company, highlighting challenges such as executive training, racial justice, and policy reform. Utilizing Kotter's 8-Step Model and the McKinsey 7-S Framework, the paper presents a comprehensive strategy for organizational change and proposes an evaluation model to assess the success of these changes.

Rides and Foodie Inc., a $155 billion enterprise, faces significant competition and evolving consumer preferences. Recent restructuring into three divisions led to layoffs and potential power imbalances. The company …

The Effectiveness Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In Treating Major Depression, Chloe Nehme

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

Individuals differ in their view of themselves, others, and the world. Those with distorted and negative core beliefs are more likely to be pessimistic and exhibit maladaptive behaviors. Consequently, these individuals tend to experience major depression disorder, which is the most common diagnosis affecting 19% of adults aged 18 and older (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). Moreover, Major depression causes the highest mortality rates among adults (Katayama, 2022). There are 21 million adults who experience at least one major depression episode, while 15 million experience major depression with severe impairments (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). Adults aged 18 …

Addressing Organizational Challenges In The Accounting Industry Through Academic-Industry Collaboration: A Literature Review, Blair Johnson

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

The accounting industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a severe global shortage of accountants, rapid technological advancements, and increased regulatory pressures. This literature review critically examines the accounting profession's multifaceted challenges, including talent acquisition and retention issues, the impact of private equity investment, and the integration of artificial intelligence. The paper highlights the need for strategic partnerships between the accounting industry and academic institutions, particularly business schools, to address these challenges effectively. It emphasizes the importance of modernizing accounting curricula, fostering deeper university-industry collaborations, and co-creating experiential learning opportunities to better prepare graduates for the evolving demands of …

Practical Considerations For Xr Technologies Implementation In The Elementary School Curriculum, Tracey Jackson, Oscar Valenzuela, Linda Lee, Chloe Ford

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

One of the modalities of the digital landscape that is gaining attention is extended reality (XR), a term that is used to encompass all technologies that merge the physical and virtual worlds (Marr, 2019). Through the evolving landscape of XR, students are now able to attend class, learn, and socialize with their teachers and peers from anywhere in the world. This literature review seeks to examine the existing research on practical, yet important considerations that need to be made when implementing XR technologies in the elementary school curriculum, such as instructor competency, social learning, learning transfer, and belonging.

The Importance Of School Leadership Practices In Social-Emotional Learning Of Elementary And Secondary Schools, Janice Filer Ph.D.

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to interview school administrators in the Los Angeles area who utilized social-emotional learning programs in their individual schools. Since the worldwide pandemic, schools have emphasized the importance of social-emotional learning. This research was conducted in an effort to provide school administrators with additional strategies to support the importance of social-emotional learning. In-depth interviews were conducted to collect leadership practices. The data was collected during the Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 school calendar year. Seven participants completed the interview process. Four themes emerged from the data including the importance of equity, belonging/relationships, …

Collaborative Leadership In Disaster Mitigation Development In Australia, Chidimma A. Abuka

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

Background: In light of escalating environmental risks due to climate change, rigorous research in natural disaster mitigation is gaining significance. The United Nations’ (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address disaster mitigation broadly, calling attention to both natural and human-induced crises. Australia has the fourth highest score globally in Freeman & Hancock’s (2017) Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience-Building (DRRR) Index. This research explores the aspects of collaborative leadership and sustainable development pathways to understand what is working in Australian communities and to address multifaceted challenges surrounding the further improvement of community resilience in Australia.

Existing Literature: Many studies emphasize the …

Artificial Intelligence Common Good In Research And Academics, Maher Abdelwahab

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into academic research has become increasingly prevalent, offering opportunities and challenges within scholarly activities. AI tools offer valuable features that enable researchers and academics to enhance, improve, and create research content. However, alongside these benefits, persistent concerns and challenges around plagiarism and academic integrity exist. This paper investigates the ethical implications inherent in utilizing AI in academic research, examining its advantages and drawbacks. This study suggests that while AI technologies hold significant potential for the common good in research, it is essential to establish a balanced approach to mitigate potential drawbacks and disadvantages. Despite the potential …

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Tweeting Over Time: Twitter/X For Communication, Assessment, And Growth In Middle Level Teacher Education, Toni M. Williams

Current Issues in Middle Level Education

This article shares how preservice Middle Level teacher candidates used social media, specifically Twitter/X as both a resource and a tool and how that tool became important in assessing student growth and knowledge building which, in turn, informed instructional planning for the teacher education classroom. This is paramount for teacher educators and the future educators they teach, as they are preparing to create a variety of engagements for learning in teacher education programs and in middle level classrooms. Creating an online community is a means in which all preservice teachers can use their voices while at the same time having …

On The Morality Of Prostitution Under Hierarchical Social Structures: A Radical Feminist Analysis, Kendra F. Ballard

Quest

Moral Philosophy Essay

Research in progress for PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics

Faculty Mentor: John Macready, Ph.D.

The following article represents exemplary student research produced in PHIL 2306, a sophomore-level course in ethical and moral philosophy at Collin College. PHIL 2306 introduces students to an array of ethical and moral theories, such as virtue ethics, deontology, consequentialism, and contractarianism, as well as the dominant critiques of these theories. These ethical and moral theories provide models for reasoning about ethical and moral issues, which students practice by applying these theories to specific issues like abortion, torture, capital punishment, and genetic engineering. …

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 12, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Volume two and issue twelve of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 11, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine, Jim Blanton

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Volume two and issue eleven of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 8, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

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Volume two and issue eight of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 8, 2004, Color Copy, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

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Color copy of volume two and issue eight of TCAS Benchmark, missing several pages.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 7, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine, Jesse Todd

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Volume two and issue seven of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 6, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

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Volume two and issue six of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 5, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

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Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 4, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

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Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

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Volume two and issue three of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine, Patrica A. Mercado-Allinger

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Volume two and issue two of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2004, Glynn Osburn, Paula Vastine

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Volume two and issue one of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 13, 2003, Glynn Osburn, Marvin Glasgow

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Volume one and issue thirteen of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 12. 2003, Glynn Osburn, Ryan M. Byerly, Marvin Glasgow, Jim Blanton

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Volume one and issue twelve of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 10, 2003, Glynn Osburn, Tom Guderjan

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Volume one and issue ten of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 11, 2003, Glynn Osburn, Susan Bruning

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Volume one and issue eleven of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2003, Glynn Osburn, Tiffany Osburn, Carolyn Murphy, Gen Freix

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Volume one and issue nine of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 4, 2003, Glynn Osburn, Tamra Walter, Johnny Byers

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Volume one and issue four of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 7, 2003, Glynn Osburn, Bryan Jameson, Bret Williamson, Jimmy Smith, Sandy Rogers

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Volume one and issue seven of TCAS Benchmark.

Tcas Benchmark, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2003, Glynn Osburn, Jimmy Smith

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Volume one and issue three of TCAS Benchmark. This issue is bound together in booklet form and loops the volume number back to one.