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Challenges Of Qualitative Research In Special Education: Views Of Saudi University Faculty Members, Mariam Faisal Alnaim

Information Sciences Letters

The prevalence of people living with disabilities has called for continued prominence in research related to Special Education by faculty members in Saudi universities. Research in Special Education has been spearheaded by the diverse challenges the population faces while accessing education and the opportunities presented in their learning process for equality with their able-bodied counterparts. This study seeks to identify the challenges that Special Education faculty members in Saudi universities have encountered when trying to implement qualitative research methodology. The study used a descriptive approach due to the relevance and the purpose of studies related to the obstacles of using …

Empowering Self-Reliant Students: Navigating The Covid-19 Era As Autonomous Santri, Abdul Malik K. Amrullah, Salimatul Wadimah, Muhammad Zainudin

Information Sciences Letters

This study investigates the effects that the COVID-19 epidemic had on the Ainul Yaqin Islamic Boarding College of the University of Islam Malang and its choice to use distance learning for all educational endeavors as a result of those effects. The research method used in this study is called a qualitative case study, and it uses many approaches to data collecting, such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The processes of gathering, reducing, presenting, and deriving conclusions from the data are included in data analysis. According to the findings, the implementation of remote learning has resulted in a shift in the …

Effectiveness Of Using A Peer Learning Strategy To Reduce The Severity Of Repetitive Stereotypical Behavior In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reem A. Alkenani, Buthiana E. Awais, Elham M. Alqsaireen, Nayef A. Wahsheh

Information Sciences Letters

The study investigates the effectiveness of using a peer learning strategy to reduce the intensity of repetitive stereotypical behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder, and to identify the extent to which the effectiveness of the program continues after the end of the application through a follow-up assessment. The study was applied in Jordan, and the semi-experimental approach was used on the study sample that was selected by the intentional method consisting of (10) children with autism spectrum disorder, their ages ranging from (5-7) years. The researchers developed the scale of stereotypical behavior based on theoretical literature and previous studies, …

Jurisprudential And Legal Perspectives On The Protection Of Rights And Freedoms In The 2021 Basic Statute Of The Sultanate Of Oman, M. Mhalla, A. K. Hamid, A. Al-Riyami

Information Sciences Letters

In this paper, we examine the constitutional protection of economic rights and freedoms in the Basic Statute of the Sultanate of Oman. Through descriptive, analytical, and historical approaches, the study identifies the protection and mechanisms for attaining social justice according to the Basic Statute to achieve Omans 2040 vision. The study concludes that courts must refrain from applying laws that violate the Basic Statute, and that weak guarantees of economic and social rights and freedoms hinder their protection and prevent the achievement of Oman Vision 2040. The study recommends spreading a culture of human rights and education on economic, social, …

Chatgpt And The Efl Classroom: Supplement Or Substitute In Saudi Arabia’S Eastern Region, Mahdi A. Ahmed

Information Sciences Letters

This paper compares EFL learners satisfaction with teacher-mediated versus ChatGPT-assisted writing opportunities. Results show that, except for ease of use, learners reported greater satisfaction with the teachers role in all other factors, with the construct of interactive opportunities in the teacher mediated period rated the highest contributor to learning satisfaction, while the component of learning content being reported to be ‘almost satisfied in teacher mediated mode. The study was based on 64 EFL learners’ perceptions of learning satisfaction in teacher- mediated versus bot-created writing opportunities using factor analysis of data generated from responses to five open- ended questions at a …

Suggested Conception For Employment Of The Arabic Language In Overcoming Some Difficulties In Rhythmic Reading Among Beginner Student, Safa H. Haddad

Information Sciences Letters

The aim of this study is to present a method through which it seeks to employ the Arabic language in musical education, and to benefit from it in overcoming some difficulties related to rhythmic musical reading, and to enhance the awareness of some performance and expressive technical symbols for the beginner student.

Volunteering And Skill Development: An Analytical Sociological Study, Mooza I. Aldoy

Information Sciences Letters

This descriptive-analytical study used the functional constructivist theory to investigate the role of volunteering in developing skills for volunteers in various societal fields. The study found that voluntary institutions must promote volunteerism and highlight its role in society. It also recommended encouraging income-generating projects, reducing dependence on foreign organizations and governments, and creating employment opportunities for youth.

Evaluating Teaching Performance In View Of Learning And Innovation Skills Among Saudi University Instructors, Asem M. I. Omar, Abdul Aziz M. M. Ali El Deen, Ahmed S. A. Mohamed, Ahmed A. Teleb

Information Sciences Letters

This novel study evaluated Saudi university instructors’ teaching performance at King Khalid University, College of Education, in view of learning and innovation skills from their students’ perspectives in postgraduate programs. The study adopted descriptive analytical method. A checklist of appropriate teaching performance was prepared in view of learning and innovation skills. Based on the checklist, an electronic questionnaire was prepared and distributed on line in the form of a five-point rating scale. The participants consisted of (136) male and female students, enrolled in master and doctoral programs in six majors. The study tool was applied during the academic year 2018/209AD. …

A New Learning Theory-Based Framework For Combining Flow State With Game Elements To Promote Engagement And Learning In Serious Games, Hussein K. H. Abd El-Sattar

Information Sciences Letters

Serious games (SGs) are seen as a clear aid and a potential technique for motivating learners to engage in active and beneficial learning. The creation of SGs is a difficult task. Learning theory, learning aspects (pedagogy and learning materials), and game design are three cross-disciplinary issues related to successful SG design. Numerous studies have looked at this matter and provided guidelines and frameworks for resolving important research concerns. We discovered, however, that research hardly ever discusses the roots of learning theory in SGs. Unfortunately, designing proper SGs is still more of an art than a science. The science of SGs …

Exploring The Interplay Of Soft Power, Culture, And Cinema On A Global Scale: A Review Of Current Research And Future Directions, Liu Yishan, Diyana Kasimon, Ng Chwee Fang

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

This paper examines the significance of soft power in academia, policy-making, and international relations. It reviews the current state of soft power research, identifies gaps in the literature, and explores the interplay of soft power, culture, and cinema. The paper analyses the research hotspots in Chinese soft power research and highlights the need for further research to enhance soft power strategies on a global scale.

Evaluation Of Temperature Effects For Quantum Cascade Laser Dynamics (Qcls), Mushtaq O. Oleiwi, Dhiaa Jabbar Akoosh, Sadeq Kh. Ajeel

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

We introduce a 3-level rate equation approach to modelling a rate equation model for the dynamics of quantum cascade (QCLs) lasers that is based on cascaded active regions. We analyze the evolution of output and carrier numbers at each level taking into account temperature, the effect of the cavity widths, and the specified parameters (injection current density, confinement factor). This leads to an increase in output photons and carrier numbers.

Effect Of Rf Sputtered On Characterization Of Srtio3 Thin Film, Hamed A. Gatea, Hashim Abbas, Saja Hameed Kareem

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Thin films of SrTiO3 (STO) were formed on p-type Si(100) substrates using rf magnetron sputtering at different substrate temperatures. The structural and electrical properties were investigated. The thickness of the films was between 300 and 500 nm, and the substrate temperature was always 550°C. The XRD pattern shows the cubic phase for SrTiO3 thin film. Using capacitance-voltage, current-voltage, and admittance spectroscopy, metal-insulator-semiconductor (Al/STO/p- Si/Al) structures were fabricated and characterized. The dielectric constant decreased with increasing frequency. The impedance decreased with increasing frequency.

Optical Properties Of Ferroelectric Thin Film Prepared By Pld Technique, Hamed A. Gatea, Sarah Jawad Shoja, Mohammed Ayad Alkhafaji

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Polycrystalline SrTiO3 is synthesized from a stoichiometric combination of metallic oxides by standard ceramic synthesis methods. SrTiO3 thin film X-ray diffraction examination confirmed the cubic structure phase. Strontium Titanate was deposited on the glass substrate. Studying the effect of annealing temperature on the structural properties of the glass of substrate, it is clear that increasing the annealing temperature can improve the crystallinity of SrTiO3 thin films. The surface morphology of the deposited thin films was studied using Scanning Electronic macroscopy; it is observed that the grain size increases with increasing the annealing temperature. The transitions of SrTiO3 films show high …

Synthesis Of A Novel Approach Of Fabricating Tin Oxide Nanostructures Thin Film For Industrial Applications, Hyacinth K. Idu, Majeed Amini, Christian A. Elekwa

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Biphasic nanocomposites consisting of tin oxide (SnO) are of great interest to the research community due to their potential use in various optoelectronic devices. In this paper, SnO and SnO/Zn nanostructures were explored using spray pyrolysis techniques. Diffractometric and spectrometric methods were employed to examine the optical characteristics and elemental composition of the deposited thin films. The XRD data showed that the deposited thin films were polycrystalline. The diffractograms of biphasic films of SnO/ZnS showed lower intensity compared to uncoated SnO samples, regardless of the substrate temperature. The absorbance of SnO thin films varied between 0.10 and 0.7 at different …

Green Synthesis Of Niobium Doped Calcium Magnesium Silicate Phosphor Using Stenotaphrum Secundatum Grass Extract, Solomon H. Didu, Menberu M. Woldemariam, Nebiyu G. Debelo

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Calcium magnesium silicate was synthesized via sol-gel route using calcium carbonate (CaCo3), magnesium carbonate (MgCo3) and Stenotaphrum secundatum grass extract (in place of tetraethylorthosilicate - TEOS) as a starting materials. The x-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV Visible (UV-Vis), Photoluminescence’s (PLs) as well as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were used to study the phase composition, functional groups identification, absorption spectra determination, examining excitation and emission spectra, surface morphology /microstructure and elemental composition analysis or mapping of the calcined product. The XRD analysis shows that the synthesized samples have tetragonal Calcium Magnesium …

Impact Of Rehabilitative Ultrasonography Imaging On Core Muscle Function In Patients With Visceral Adiposity: Randomized Controlled Trail, Omar M. Mabrouk, Amal H. Mohamed Ibrahim, Mayada Ashraf, Mohamed A. Shwiel

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Background: Overweight is an excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Visceral adiposity is one of the common causes of decreased endurance and strength of core stabilizing muscles, lumbar spine dysfunction and respiratory impairment. Consequently, this study aimed to determine the impact of rehabilitative ultrasonography imaging (RUSI) guided core muscle exercise, cavitation lipolysis and their combination on visceral fat thickness, waist circumference (WC), transverse abdominis (TrA) activation ratio, and diaphragmatic excursion in patients with visceral adiposity. Methods: forty-five patients diagnosed as overweight with localized abdominal visceral fat deposits, recruited from clinical nutrition unit, Elminya University Hospital. Patients age ranged from …

Effect Of Endurance Training On Homocysteine Level In Elderly With Megaloblastic Anemia, Amir Abdel Moaty Serag, Nesreen Ghreeb Al Nahas, Gehan Mohamed Shaera, Azza Abdel Aziz Abdel Hady

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia and it’s a major contributor to hyper-homo- cysteinemia which have been linked to the risk of vascular disease, stroke, and dementia and are relatively common in elderly. Aim of Study: To investigate effect of endurance training program on homocysteine level in elderly patients with megaloblastic anemia. Methods: Sixty elderly patients suffered from megaloblastic anemia, participated in this study were selected randomly from out-patient clinic of internal medicine in Sers Ellyan hospital with age mean ± SD values in groups (A) and (B) were 68.23±2.74 and 67.83±2.19 years, respectively. The study design was pre-post …

Effect Of Pilates Exercises On Cortisol Hormone And Blood Pressure Among Hypertensive Women, H. F. Barghout, A. A. Abdel Hady, A. A. Shaheen, N. G. El Nahas

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Background: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and coronary artery disease as well as causes mortality. The Pilates method is a conditioning program in hypertensive patients of the body and mind that is gaining in popularity and acceptance worldwide. Aim of Study: To determine the response of cortisol hormone level and blood pressure after Pilates exercise in hypertensive post-menopausal women. Methods: Sixty women participated in this study was selected from Belbies Central employees and outpatient clinic with age mean ± SD values in groups (A) and (B) were 52.83 ± 3.89 and 53.37 ± …

Heavy Mineral Sand As A Partial Replacement Of Natural Sand In Ordinary And Standard Concretes, Wael Zaghloul El-Sayad

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of heavy mineral sand on the compressive strength and workability of ordinary and standard concretes. Concrete mixes were produced by adding heavy mineral sand to fine aggregate with 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% percent. Tests on specific gravity, workability and compressive strength were conducted on aggregate and concrete mixes. The results indicate that the compressive strength of concrete is not affected by the increase in the heavy mineral sand percentage. The concrete with heavy mineral sand as a fine aggregate was shown to have very-high workability owing to very fine …

The Purple, May 1909

The Purple

The Purple is a student publication offering news of the month, editorials, poetry, college news and alumni news. This issue contains the following:

• The Fishing Feber
• The Turmoil of the Quiet Life
• The Veteran's Vision
• Hoist With His Own Petar
• Idleness
• Pipes o' Pompey
• Summeh's Heah
• Whimsicalities
• The Arrival of the Count
• A Breeze From the Mountains
• The Clock
• A Memory
• Our Unprized Treasure
• Tableaux
• Under the Rose
• Editorial
• College Chronicle
• With Our Alumni
• Athletics

The Purple, May 1907

The Purple

The Purple is a student publication offering news of the month, editorials, poetry, college news and alumni news. This issue contains the following:

• Matins
• The Comic Elements in the Duo Captivi
• The Reckoning
• An Appreciation of Virgil
• A Maker of History
• They Also Serve
• The Reflections of a Married Man
• Under the Rose
• Editorial
• College Chronicle
• Alumni
• Editor's Note-book
• Athletics

Finding The Why: Trauma's Origins And Effects In Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Hope Lopez

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis analyzes the effects of Toni Morrison’s first novel, The Bluest Eye, on its readers and the public discourse surrounding the central issue of systemic racism and incest. The central focus of the analysis is trauma in the novel: how Morrison captures that trauma in writing, how the reader encounters and interprets that trauma, and the effects of that trauma on the narrative and the reader. To construct this argument, I apply the lenses of reader response criticism, psychoanalysis, and trauma studies to the novel.

Morrison expressed concern that readers would miss the crucial message of why the …

July 10th Letter From Chuck To Glennis, Chuck Yeager

0455: Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Collection, 1923-1987

July 10th letter from Chuck to Glennis in which they discuss domestic life, life on Chuck's base, and Don Yeager's life on the military base that he is stationed at.

The Medical Institutional Repositories In Libraries (Mirl) Symposium: A Blueprint Designed In Response To A Community Of Practice Need., Brenda Fay, Lisa M Buda, Anthony J Dellureficio, Sara Hoover, Ramune K Kubilius, Steven J Moore, Lisa A Palmer

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Health sciences libraries in medical schools, academic health centers, health care networks, and hospitals have established institutional repositories (IRs) to showcase their research achievements, increase visibility, expand the reach of institutional scholarship, and disseminate unique content. Newer roles for IRs include publishing open access journals, tracking researcher productivity, and serving as repositories for data sharing. Many repository managers oversee their IR with limited assistance from others at their institution. Therefore, IR practitioners find it valuable to network and learn from colleagues at other institutions.

CASE PRESENTATION: This case report describes the genesis and implementation of a new initiative specifically …

Ada News - 07/10/2023, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Dick Bruna, Roseld Laguatan

Communication Design: Design Pioneers

Dick Bruna was a talented and successful Illustrator and designer. He is most famous for his creation, Miffy, a curious simple white rabbit that has the innocence of a young child—which made her an endearing character to children all over the world. Because of his successful children’s books, he was highly sought after by children’s medical hospitals and world health organizations to help promote health and safety for children everywhere. He also designed thousands of spy, mystery and detective novel covers for his family’s publishing company. Bruna was a master designer of simplicity, color and form—able to convey a great …

Abram Games, Lisa Wei

Communication Design: Design Pioneers

Abram Games always knew he wanted to design posters and from a young age, was focused

on seeking out his own opportunities. He made the decision to leave school in pursuit of more

quality art experiences and submitted work to several design competitions by the age of 21

years old. He is best known for his impactful and punchy style, but also for his independent

design nature and controversial posters shedding light on World War II atrocities and aftermath.

Games’s wartime work thrust him to the forefront of the industry and paved the way for dozens

of more high profile …

Cpg Odn/Mangiferin Dual Delivery Through Calcium Alginate Hydrogels Inhibits Immune-Mediated Osteoclastogenesis And Promotes Alveolar Bone Regeneration In Mice., Yingzhi Gu, Yang Hu, Shengyuan Huang, Sunniva Ruiz, Toshihisa Kawai, Yuxing Bai, Xiaozhe Han

HPD Articles

The immune system plays an important role in the skeletal system during bone repair and regeneration. The controlled release of biological factors from the immune system could facilitate and optimize the bone remodeling process through the regulation of the activities of bone cells. This study aimed to determine the effect of the controlled delivery of immunomodulatory biologicals on bone regeneration. Immunostimulatory cytosine-phosphate-guanosine oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG ODN) and glucosylxanthone Mangiferin (MAG)-embedded microbeads were incubated with P. gingivalis-challenged splenocytes, or co-cultured with RAW264.7 cells. The effect of CpG ODN/MAG-containing microbeads on bone regeneration was then tested in vivo in a mouse alveolar bone …

Diving Into Aquatic Microbial Ecology And Evolution With Anne Thompson, Anne Thompson

PDXPLORES Podcast

On this episode of PDXPLORES, Assistant Professor of Biology, Anne Thompson, discusses her award-winning research work studying the diverse ecology of microorganisms found in Earth’s oceans. Thompson’s research examines microbial mortality impacts on the structure of oceanic food webs, carbon flow, and cell interactions that create dynamic patterns of nutrient and energy abundance within diverse aquatic ecosystems.

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Michigancovid19syndromiccollection, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

This is a zipped file of all the pdfs uploaded to this collection, spanning from 2020-04-13 through 2023-04-18.

The zip file also includes a comma separated file that lists the metadata for each file, including the file name within the Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data ScholarWorks Collection (ScholarWorksFileTitle), the archived URL (InternetArchiveLink), the description of the file within the Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data ScholarWorks Collection (ScholarWorksAbstract), and any additional comments about the file within the Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data cholarWorks Collection (ScholarWorksComments).