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Syntactic Features In Legal Arabic- English Translation: A Case Study Of Palestine Divorce Contracts, Camellia Khalaf, Mohamed Abdou Moindjie, Ilangko Subramaniam

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study deals with the translation of syntactic features in legal documents from Arabic into English. It aims to identify the syntactic features and to describe translatability of the syntactic features of Arabic and English Sharia divorce documents, accordingly, will help in assessing translators’ choices ad decisions. Being a qualitative descriptive study, samples of translated divorce contracts have been collected from Palestinian sworn translators and translation certified offices. Data is collected manually, and analysed using purposeful sampling, open-ended data collection, and personal interpretation. Analysis of the differences of syntactic features between Arabic and English divorce sharia court documents revealed that …

Gauss Newton Method For Solving Variational Problems Of Pdes With Neural Network Discretizaitons, Wenrui Hao, Qingguo Hong, Xianlin Jin

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works

The numerical solution of differential equations using machine learning-based approaches has gained significant popularity. Neural network-based discretization has emerged as a powerful tool for solving differential equations by parameterizing a set of functions. Various approaches, such as the deep Ritz method and physics-informed neural networks, have been developed for numerical solutions. Training algorithms, including gradient descent and greedy algorithms, have been proposed to solve the resulting optimization problems. In this paper, we focus on the variational formulation of the problem and propose a Gauss–Newton method for computing the numerical solution. We provide a comprehensive analysis of the superlinear convergence properties …

Validity Of International Sales Contracts According To The United Nations Convention On Contracts Of The International Sale Of Goods 1980, Thea Mutiara Khalifa

Journal of Private International Law Studies

This article attempts to shed light on how the United Nations Convention on Contracts of the International Sale of Goods 1980 (CISG) regulates the validity of international sales contracts, using juridical normative research methods through literature studies. According to Article 4(a) of the CISG, the Convention does not govern matters on validity, with certain exceptions. This research shows that CISG governs some matters pertaining to validity: formal validity, initial impossibility of performance, and open-price contracts. As seen from the cases of Forestal Guarani v. Daros International and Geneva Pharmaceuticals v. Barr Laboratories, the CISG allocates those validity issues that do …

Jurisdictional Issues For Cross-Border Copyright Infringement: A Study On Fansite Products, Naura Nabila Ikhsani Aulia Wibowo

Journal of Private International Law Studies

Korean pop (K-Pop) and its fandom culture have penetrated Indonesia, resulting in a flourishing K-pop product sector. Fansite goods, fan-made merchandise originating in Korea, are one of the most popular merchandise among fans. However, because Indonesian fans' purchasing power is still restricted, many of them resort to copyright infringement of fansite goods in order to either own or gain profit from the merchandise. This article will explain whether fansite goods are protected by copyright from which country, and if so, which jurisdiction and law is applicable to rule on a dispute of fansite goods copyright infringement perpetrated by an Indonesian …

Apostille's Effect On Doing Business In Indonesia, Margaretha Uly Pakpahan

Journal of Private International Law Studies

Legalization through Apostille should simplify the legalization process, doing activities abroad and improving Indonesian economic quality. Legalization is a series of procedures performed to authenticate a signature, stamp or seal which aims to provide a valid status for a public document. The legalization process in Indonesia consists of two steps, namely legalization at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights after which legalization is carried out at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Furthermore, the document is shown to the representative of the country intended for legalization. In practice, the legalization process mostly carried out by various agencies in Indonesia, this …

Legal Basis And Procedures Unification On Oil Spill Damage Compensation In International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage (1992) And The International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (2001): On Indonesian International Private Law Perspective, Cindy A. Prasasti, Kania P. Rahmadiani, Fayza N. Muthmainnah

Journal of Private International Law Studies

Oil spills into the sea have always been a major threat to the environment since the increase of oil and hazardous substances trade by sea-going vessels and seaborne craft since the 1960s. Consequently, it became necessary to ensure sufficient compensation for persons who suffer from damage caused by pollution emerging from the discharge of oil from ships. The 1969 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (Civil Liability Convention/CLC) and The 2001 International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker Convention) grant compensation for parties suffering from damages of oil pollution. Despite being established as …

The Idea Of Implementing Spiliada Principle For Indonesian Court In Hearing Private International Law Cases, Ranto Sabungan Silalahi

Journal of Private International Law Studies

Indonesia and Singapore are among the ASEAN members and ready to welcome the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community. The ASEAN Economic Community itself has been planned for a long time and the aim of establishing the ASEAN Economic Community is so that countries that are within ASEAN membership can face the problems of trade and economic activities on a large and global basis. This will certainly increase the number of cross-border transactions and investments between these two nations and other members of the ASEAN community. In reality, the cross-border transactions and investments also involve the Legal Entities and Natural …

Weathering, Christian Jil R. Benitez

Filipino Faculty Publications

Short lyric poem meditating on "love... [and] uselessness of / its implications," considered from the scale of geological time, beside, for instance, a "boulder being itself on the face / of weathering."

Bereavement And Funeral Leave Policy

Human Resources Policies

The University recognizes and supports the need for time off work to help its employees grieve or attend the funeral of close family members.

"Digital-First Libraries" Developing And Managing Digital Platforms And Services In Smu Libraries, Salihin Mohammed Ali

Research Collection Library

Agenda:

SMU Background

Digital Transformation Areas

Platform Management

Trends & Challenges

Block Copolymer Formation And Synthesis Of Fingerprint-Patterned Azo Nanowires For Sensor Applications, Madhurima Kundu, Yasser Ismail, Radian Belu, Fred Lacy

Student Presentations

The study focuses on utilization of block copolymer (BCPs) as template for selective infiltration of AZO precursors. BCPs consist of chemically distinct polymer blocks that are self-assembled into well-defined domains with different morphologies. Vapor phase infiltration (VPI) provides a controlled approach for synthesizing fingerprint-patterned AZO nanowires, offering advantages in terms of conformal coating, vertical alignment, precursor control, scalability, and compatibility with atomic layer deposition (ALD) platforms making it suitable for different applications. The aim of this research is to fabricate nanostructured materials with controlled compositions and patterns which have applications in optoelectronic, sensing, surface engineering, and high-resolution imaging systems. The …

Immigrant-Origin Students At Usm: Summary Of Report Recommendations, Marina Chakmakchi Mppm, Ll.M.

Global Talent Navigator

Table showing a summary of short-term, mid-term, and long-term recommendations from the 2024 Report on Immigrant-Origin Students at USM.

Immigrant-Origin Students At The University Of Southern Maine, Marina Chakmakchi Mppm, Ll.M.

Global Talent Navigator

Document providing an abbreviated version of the full report. Consists of 25 pages and shows the charts and bullet points.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Immigrants are a vital part of Maine's economy and population. By supporting immigrant-origin students in higher education, USM can help to ensure that Maine has a well-educated workforce and a thriving economy. USM graduates contribute to the State’s workforce, enrich communities with their cultural perspectives, and become leaders in their chosen fields. By investing in their success, USM is investing in the future of Maine.

Immigrant-Origin Students: Data Analysis, Marina Chakmakchi Mppm, Ll.M.

Global Talent Navigator

Info sheet showing excerpts from AY21-22 and AY22-23 immigrant-origin students data analysis and from Summer 2023 survey of 95 multicultural students.

Internationally Trained Professionals (Itps), Marina Chakmakchi Mppm, Ll.M.

Global Talent Navigator

Info sheet showing excerpts from AY21-22 and AY22-23 data analysis on internationally trained professionals at USM and from Summer 2023 survey of 95 multicultural students.

Immigrant-Origin Students At The University Of Southern Maine [Report], Marina Chakmakchi Mppm, Ll.M.

Global Talent Navigator

Document providing the full report. Consists of 62 pages plus appendices.

Executive Summary and Highlights

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is uniquely positioned to serve as a regional educational hub for New Americans. USM helps New Americans to achieve their educational goals, become self-sufficient, and thrive in Maine’s communities. This report and its findings aim to guide future endeavors in attracting and retaining immigrant-origin students. The proposed recommendations will foster an inclusive campus, ultimately contributing to the well-being of the entire student population at USM. This report attempts to offer system improvements to effectively address the needs of immigrant-origin …

The Innovator - Summer 2024, Matthew Hamel

Faculty Affairs & Research Newsletters - The Innovator

No abstract provided.

Veterans In Focus: Disability And Veterans In Rural America, Hannah W. Pepprock, Lillie Greiman, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Health and Wellness

There are an estimated 17 million Veterans living throughout the United States. Relative to the general population, Veterans are more likely to experience disability. Veterans are also disproportionately represented in rural areas across the U.S. As people with disabilities are also disproportionately represented in rural areas, it is valuable to explore the intersection between veteran status, disability, and rurality. This analysis uses publicly available date from the American Community Survey to examine service-connected disability rating status and the ACS-6 questions on functional ability as they related to U.S. regions and rurality.

Promoting Academic And Social Well-Being For Young Adults With Asd Towards Post-Secondary Education And Employment, Theresa Holcomb, Pam Kasyan-Howe, Kristin Domville

Summer 2024 OTD Capstone Symposium

This program and policy-type capstone addresses the gap in inclusive services for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in post-secondary education (PSE). It resulted in developing and implementing a Social Engagement program designed to enhance communication skills, self-advocacy, and workplace preparedness—key factors for academic and vocational success. Guided by the Occupational Adaptation Model (OAM) and the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model, the program used a board game-based format to facilitate interactive learning and the practical application of social skills. Targeting young adults with ASD involved in vocational training, the program emphasized developing professional communication and workplace social interaction. The findings indicate …

Healthy You: Women's Edition, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Healthy You

No abstract provided.

Suitability Of Goods: Obligations Of The Parties In International Sales And Purchases Case Study Of The Borecene Sales And Purchase Contract Between Kingspan (England) And Borealis (Denmark), A.D. Agung Sulistyo, Hanna Adistyana Hefni

Journal of Private International Law Studies

Globalization, which has contributed to the proliferation of international buying and selling activities, necessitates legal unification to overcome differences in the rules for buying and selling contracts enshrined in national law. Using normative legal research methods and focusing on aspects of the parties' obligations in international sales and purchase contracts, this paper compares the rules contained in Indonesia's Civil Code (KUHPerdata) and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). The case of a sales-purchase contract dispute between a British company group and a Danish trading company was also investigated in order to gain a …

Onboarding Program For Hospitality Managers, Reid C. Fawcett

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

Examines the issues faced by new team members who are hired or promoted into management positions, with an emphasis on the segment of Sodexo college campus dining hospitality. Investigates the issues related to poor employee morale, deficiencies in performance, and lack of overall job knowledge upon being thrust into a leadership position. Provides solutions to current inadequacies based on recent experiences, manager and peer feedback, and turnover data to create a more productive program for new managers and company stakeholders.

Quantum & Classical Machine Learning Studies Of Semiconductor Crystal Epitaxy, Andrew S. Messecar, Steven M. Durbin, Robert A. Makin

Waldo Library Student Exhibits

Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) is an ultra–high vacuum crystal growth technique for the synthesis of high–purity materials. MBE allows for controlled deposition to the precision of a single atomic layer.

Understanding the optimal synthesis conditions for MBE can enhance experiment design and accelerate the discovery of new materials.

In this study, we apply materials informatics – investigating the utility of both quantum and conventional machine learning algorithms – to a decade’s worth of plasma–assisted MBE (PAMBE) data of GaN and InN. The goal is to investigate the relationships between PAMBE growth conditions and figures of merit for semiconductor crystals.

Implementation Of A Crna Clinical Faculty Preceptorship Workshop: A Quality Improvement Project., Sarah Veeneman

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Background/Significance: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) undergo extensive didactic and clinical training when earning their doctoral practice degrees. However, there is inconsistency of preceptor clinical training.

Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve the consistency in preparedness of CRNA clinical faculty preceptors who train nurse anesthesia residents (NARs).

Methods: A pre-post approach was used. A MeSH search was conducted that resulted in 13 studies that were examined for quality and applicability for this project. The Plan-Do-Study-Act model was the framework to guide this quality improvement project.

Intervention: Participants attended one 3-hour educational training workshop. …

Implementation Of A Mindfulness Approach To Emotional Regulation In A Public High School., Kaelin Cherise Shay

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

According to the Gallup and Walton Family Foundation-State of American Youth Survey for 2023, schools in the United States received an average grade of C+ when it comes to supporting their students’ mental health, highlighting a potential area for improvement in the school system (Wilcoxon & Marken, 2023). This quality improvement project aimed to teach high school students about emotional regulation using a mindfulness platform and evidence-based techniques designed for the school environment. The sessions focused on improving the students’ understanding of emotions and emotional regulation and helping them apply techniques to regulate emotions in a healthy manner.

This project …

The Euro-Pacific Dialogue In Switzerland, The Center For Peace And Conflict Studies

Center for Peace and Conflict Studies Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Benefits Of Singing And Audiation For Beginning Musicians, Elissa Harris

Graduate Research Showcase

This literature review explores the impact of audiation and singing on the aural sensitivity of novice musicians, shedding light on the fundamental role of these processes in music education. Audiation, the cognitive ability to internally hear and understand music, and singing, as an active manifestation of audiation, are integral components of musical development. However, their precise influence on the development of aural sensitivity in beginners remains understudied.

Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical investigation, this review seeks to uncover the relationship between audiation, singing, and the enhancement of aural skills among novice musicians. Furthermore, the literature review …

Effective Writing Supports For Multilingual Learners, Stephanie Englar

Graduate Teacher Education

This paper offers practical insights into how early elementary classroom teachers can effectively support and engage multilingual learners (MLL) throughout the writing process. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) (2012) documents that many MLL students consistently struggle to develop reading and writing fluency skills at the same rate as their Native English-speaking (NES) peers. The studies selected for this review focused on MLL students from prekindergarten through third grade and how classroom teachers can utilize supports they already have in place, such as working in buddy pairs or teaching phonemic awareness (PA), while utilizing new strategies like …

The Board - A Place For Veterans To Build Their Professional Networks, Anthony Dale Bench

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

I chose to complete a service-learning project where I created a website that allows veterans to build their professional networks. I also identified that veterans often have a hard time communicating their military qualifications on their resumes. This led to the creation of a forum on my website where veterans can submit their resumes and receive feedback from other veterans.

Donate A Book Community Book Drive, Camille R. Slack

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

I chose to do a community book drive so that the more underprivileged people in our community could be provided with something they may not have the option of obtaining otherwise. Reading materials! The biggest step in order for this to be a success was taking action to get the word out in the community among those that can provide the donations that would be needed. Everyone at each stage of this project worked together to make it a success. I have to admit, this project went a lot easier and smoother than I had originally thought it would.