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Key Issues Generated From The Xi International Rangeland Congress 2021: Summary And Way Forward, D. L. Coppock, A. J. Ash, B. Irving

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The important issues, knowledge gaps, and evolving research approaches for the global rangelands are summarised in this review of submissions to the Joint XXIV International Grasslands and XI International Rangelands Congress (IGC/IRC). In the big picture, it is concluded that stand-alone studies of livestock production are becoming rare compared to that of the past International Rangelands Congresses (IRC). Rather, added effort is now being directed at understanding the fuller context of social-ecological systems (SESs) on rangelands in a quest to improve the prospects for sustainable resource management as well as the enhancement of human welfare. Although climate change is upon …

Joint International Grassland And International Rangeland Congress Kenya 2021: Grasslands Summary, James L. Klotz, J. H. Bouton

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This summary used as its main sources the plenary and keynote papers and talks in Sub-theme 2: Forage Production and Utilization and Sub-theme 3: Livestock Production Systems as well as a sampling of oral talks presented at the XXIV International Grassland Congress (IGC). This IGC was held virtually and jointly with the International Rangeland Congress and hosted in Nairobi, Kenya during 23-29 October 2021. The XXIV IGC was also the first to be held on the African continent in Congress' 94-year history. The summary is further focused on that information presented under the concept "cultivated grasslands" (e.g., a small number …

E-Mentorship In Speech-Language Pathology, Mohamed Taiebine, Louise C. Keegan

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Current literature on mentorship stems from the fields of higher education, intercultural psychology and counseling and focuses on the personal, interpersonal, and professional aspects that facilitate positive and successful relationships. However, these aspects have seldom been explored in speech- language pathology literature even though mentorship occurs in all facets of the field (student training, as well as clinical and academic settings). Despite a growing consensus in the field that mentorship promotes the development of theoretical and clinical knowledge, there is a dearth of speech-language pathology research exploring collaborative and synergistic frameworks of mentorship which promote interpersonal skill development. Such learning …

Bug-In-Ear Technology As A Clinical Teaching Tool For Au.D. Education: A Pilot Study, Teffany R. Ventura, Diana C. Emanuel, Emily Hildebrand, Amanda Kozlowski

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Traditional forms of clinical pedagogy include post-observation feedback and side-by-side coaching. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a newer strategy, bug-in-ear technology (BIET), in which clinical supervisors provide live feedback through a discrete earpiece. BIET has the potential to overcome limitations associated with traditional clinical pedagogy. This pilot study compared side-by-side coaching to BIET coaching, using standardized patients in an on-campus audiology clinic. In this study, first-year Au.D. students conducted a case history assessment for two standardized patients. Likert-response ratings and qualitative data from open-set questions indicated BIET coaching was well received by supervisors because it provided …

Student Voices From A Student- And Faculty-Led Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Committee, Mary C. Wofford, Thales De Nardo, Amy Rose, Yelena Carlisle, Nicholas Fasanello, Emma Himelein-Wachowiak, Karis Kerr, Helen Whiteside

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists have recognized an increased need for discussions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the profession. The purpose of this work is to describe one evidence-informed approach to forming a departmental student- and faculty-led committee at a university and to highlight participant student voices from the committee. The committee’s formation, organization, and activities are discussed from the perspectives of its members.

Self-Care With Self-Compassion (Sc2): A Program To Foster Well-Being In Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Students, Laura R. Chapman, Karalee Cole

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

This article describes elements of Self-Care with Self-Compassion (SC²), a novel program designed to foster well-being in graduate speech-language-pathology (SLP) students. Graduate SLP students experience elevated levels of perceived stress, which can ultimately impact their professional competence. University programs, faculty, and staff are uniquely positioned to help students learn to cope with stress. Self-care and self-compassion may buffer some of the effects of stress, and at the same time foster qualities in students that facilitate learning and promote healthy clinical practice. Twenty-five incoming SLP graduate students participated in SC², a required, two-part workshop. Levels of perceived …

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student Clinicians’ Self-Perceived Competency In Dysphagia Management, R. Jordan Hazelwood, Erin D. Bouldin, Indigo R. Burford, Emily A. Steffen

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are the preferred healthcare providers for managing the direct clinical care of patients with dysphagia. By assessing self-perceived competency during academic training, SLP graduate student clinicians may increase their understanding of their skills in dysphagia management. We modified the Dysphagia Competency Verification Tool (DCVT) to use a 5-point ordinal scale to explore how SLP graduate student clinicians’ self-perception of competency in dysphagia management changes over time and to determine the impact of clinical practicum experiences. Seventy-two SLP graduate student clinicians rated their self-perceived competency for four DCVT domains. We used Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) models to analyze …

The Development And Implementation Of Align: A Multidimensional Program Designed To Enhance The Success Of Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color (Bipoc) Graduate Students In Communication Sciences And Disorders, Soren Y. Lowell, Stephanie Mcmillen, Anita L. Lightburn, Jamie L. Desjardins, Ellyn A. Riley

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

The critical lack of racially and ethnically diverse healthcare professionals in the field of Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) in contrast to the increasing diversity of the U.S. population may contribute to healthcare disparities and negatively impact healthcare outcomes. It is therefore imperative for transformational programs and practices to be enacted to substantially increase the number of CSD professionals representing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). As training institutions that graduate and contribute to the certification of CSD professionals, universities are fundamental for contributing to this change. Numerous barriers have been identified that limit the number of underrepresented minority …

The Cranial Nerve Exam: Effectiveness Of Peer-To-Peer Teaching And Experiential Learning In Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students, Angela Burda, Sydney Brotherton, Addieana Duitscher, Emily Hart, Morgan Kellogg, Kacie Schreck, Courtney Sutton, Paige Van Dyk

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

This study sought to determine if speech-language pathology graduate students found peer-to-peer teaching and experiential learning beneficial in learning how to assess the cranial nerves. Graduate students in a motor speech disorders course completed an in-class cranial nerve examination in which they either portrayed clinicians or patients. Student groups utilized a reflective practice approach by teaching their peers how to assess the cranial nerves. Intensive practice sessions were offered almost daily for two weeks prior to the exam. Thirty-seven students completed an online survey about their knowledge and confidence in assessing cranial nerves and identifying diagnoses before starting the training …

Problem-Based Learning As A Tool To Facilitate Graduate Students’ Understanding Of Terminology And Evidence-Based Practice In Child Language Disorders, Nicole Magaldi, Kristen Victorino

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

There have historically been a variety of diagnostic terms used to describe children with unexplained language disorders. Recently there has been some consensus around the use of the term developmental language disorder (DLD) however, students, in particular graduate students, need to be aware of the various terms that have historically been used so that they are able to successfully employ evidence-based practice (EBP). The current study used a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach, based on a teaching module recently published by the authors (see Victorino & Magaldi, 2019), to teach students enrolled in a graduate program in Communication Sciences and …

Credit Points Exchange, Parayus Mittal, Pravesh Tamrakar, Deepak Kumar Patel

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for establishing a credit exchange platform that allows users to effectively utilize the unused credit points. In an embodiment, the present disclosure discloses aggregating the credit points accumulated on multiple credit cards using the credit exchange platform. Further, the disclosure suggests allowing the users to redeem the aggregated credit points or sell them to a different user, resulting in effective and best use of the credit points.

Rotating Valve, Fuel Transfer Valve., Peter Branton

Defensive Publications Series

This is a gas tight valve to transfer a liquid or gas onto a moving part. For example to transfer fuel from a fuel tank onto a moving part for use. It is capable of high speed application.

An Improved Process For Preparing (3r)-3-[(1,1-Dimethylethoxycarbonyl)Amino]-4-(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)Butanoic Acid, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

This report is related to an improved process for preparing (3R)-3-[(1,1-dimethylethoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butanoic acid.

Sharing The Majority Of A Screen Based On Object Detection, Yifei Liu, Soya Li, Han Hu, Xueying Xin, Qiaoqian Chen, Xiaowei Chen, Jiaming Ying

Defensive Publications Series

Users typically do not hesitate to click on a screen sharing button. However, their personal information (such as website bookmarks, notifications, and desktop files) may be revealed unwillingly through such a share. Accordingly, techniques are presented herein that protect a users' private information when they share their entire desktop or separate windows. Aspects of the presented techniques adopt a state of the art (SOTA) object detection model and achieve real-time inference. Further, the incorporated algorithm is lightweight but useful in that it will not impact performance, but it will provide a positive user experience.

Drafting A Methodology To Identify Local Indicators Of Environmental And Social Sustainability In Heritage Sites Al Diriyah Supervisory Area In Al Riyadh City As Case Study, Noha Ibrahim Kassab, Elsayed Amer, Faisal Fahad Bin Sulaiman

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

The traditional residential neighborhoods represent the tangible memory of peoples' history, so they must be preserved and sustainable. Al Riyadh city has witnessed rapid urban development, which leads the government to preserve its heritage by developing the historic center ‘’Diriyah’’ and its surroundings over ‘’Wadi Hanifa’’, which includes setting environmental and social sustainability standards to ensure the continuity and prosperity of that region. The problem of the research lies in identifying the sources of environmental and social sustainability indicators and the mechanism of eliciting local ones by identifying the components of the traditional neighborhoods as well as the environmental and …

استراتيجيات تدريس التعبير الشفوي وأساليب تنميته لدى طلاب التعليم العام. Oral Expression Teaching Strategies And Development Methods For General Education Students, السماني عبد السلام أحمد

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة مجالات التعبير الشفوي، واستراتيجيات تدريسها في مراحل التعليم العام، وأساليب تنمية تعليم التعبير الشفوي ،والأسس المؤثرة في تعبير الطلاب، وصعوبات تدريس التعبير الشفوي، وقد استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي، وتوصل البحث إلى نتائج عدة منها: توظيف المواد الدراسية المختلفة في التعبير يكسب المتعلمين مهارات التحدث، استخدام المعلم للإشارات والحركات وتعبيرات الوجه ولغة الجسد التي تعبر عن الفرح والسرور والتعجب والحزن والإقدام، وغير ذلك من الأحاسيس والمشاعر تنمي قدرات الطلاب في التعبير الشفوي، الخطابة تنمي من قدرات الطلاب في التعبير الشفوي بما تتضمنه من ثقافة، وتقليب للأفكار، ولغة سليمة، وتبادل الأفكار والآراء ووجهات النظر بين الطلاب في …

مدى تطبيق معلمي العلوم بسلطنة عمان لمبادئ العدالة في الغرفة الصفية من وجهة نظر طلبتهم. The Extent To Which Science Teachers In The Sultanate Of Oman Apply The Principles Of Equity In The Classroom From The Point Of View Of Their Students, عبد الله أمبوسعيدي, أسماء عبد الله الشبنوتية

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة تعرف مدى تطبيق معلمي العلوم لمبادئ العدالة داخل الغرفة الصفية من وجهة نظر طلبتهم في ضوء متغيري النوع الاجتماعي، والمستوى التحصيلي والتفاعل بينهما. اتبعت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، حيث تكونت عينة الدراسة من (1060) طالباً وطالبة في الصف العاشر من التعليم الأساسي بسلطنة عمان، وتم تطبيق الدراسة خلال الفصل الدراسي الأول للعام الدراسي 2019/ 2020م. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم بناء مقياس خاص بذلك تكون من (30) عبارة مقسمة في أربع محاور، وبلغ ثباته (0,92). أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن الطلبة يرون أن المعلمين يطبقون العدالة أحيانا، وأن هناك فروقا لصالح الذكور في ممارسات المعلم المتعلقة بالعلاقة بين الطالب والمعلم، …

اتجاهات معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية نحو توظيف الدراما في تدريس طلبة الحلقة الثانية في محافظة جنوب الشرقية بسلطنة عُمان. Attitudes Of Social Studies Teachers Towards Employing Drama In Teaching In The Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, Sultanate Of Oman, سيف ناصر المعمري, فهد سالم المسروري, سلمى علي العلوي

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تحديد اتجاهات معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية نحو توظيف الدراما في تدريس طلبة الحلقة الثانية في محافظة جنوب الشرقية بسلطنة عُمان. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة استخدم الباحثون المنهج النوعي في جمع البيانات من خلال بناء مقابلة شبه مقننة، علاوة على دراسة تأثير بعض المتغيرات الديمغرافية كالجنس، والتخصص، وسنوات الخبرة على تلك الاتجاهات، بعد التأكد من صدق الأداة وثباتها، تم تطبيقها على عينة قصدية بلغ عددها (40) معلم ومعلمة من معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية في محافظة جنوب الشرقية. وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة وجود اتجاهات إيجابية نحو توظيف الدراما التعليمية إلا أن هناك فئة محدودة من المعلمين يستخدمون أساليب درامية في تدريسهم، علاوة …

تأثير مستوى تعليم الوالدين على قدرة الأطفال على تعلم واستخدام مفردات جديدة. The Impact Of Parental Level Of Education On The Ability Of Children To Learn And Use New Vocabulary, مريم العمير, أشواق المذن

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

تلعب المفردات دورًا حيويًا في عملية القراءة والتعلم لأنها ضرورية للفهم. يكفي القول ، إن الطالب الذي يمتلك مفردات أقوى هو أكثر عرضة لفهم نص معين بشكل أفضل من الطالب ذي المفردات الضعيفة للغاية. في المقابل ، يمكن أن يكون للمشكلة تأثير كبير على الأداء. سعت هذه الدراسة النوعية الأساسية إلى تحديد تأثير مستوى تعليم الوالدين على قدرة الأطفال على تعلم واستخدام مفردات جديدة. باستخدام المقابلات شبه المنظمة ، تم جمع البيانات من 15 معلمًا سعوديًا لا تقل خبرتهم في التدريس عن 3 سنوات. أشارت النتائج إلى أن أطفال الآباء المتعلمين جيدًا ، مثل أولئك الذين ينتمون إلى أسر ميسورة …

فاعلية نظام مساعد للتنقل باستخدام وحدة إظهار حسية من وجهة نظر المكفوفين لدى عينة من الطلبة المكفوفين في جامعة دمشق. Impact Of A Mobility Assistant System Using A Sensory Display From The Perspective Of The Blind Among A Sample Of Blind Students At Damascus University, حسن أبو النور, ماهر العلاوي

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة مدى فاعلية نظام مساعد للمكفوفين في كشف العوائق المحيطة بهم، وكذلك قياس مدى تكيفهم معه، والتعرف على آرائهم حول تصميمه، لدى عينة من طلبة جامعة دمشق المكفوفين، والمقيمين في المدينة الجامعية. تكونت عينة الدراسة من(32) طالباً، وطالبة، منهم (17) طالباً و(15) طالبةً. قام الباحث بتصميم نظام مساعدة الكترونية، لمساعدة المكفوفين في الكشف المكاني للعوائق، حيث قام الباحث بتدريب أفراد العينة بشكل كافٍ على نظام المساعدة. كما تمّ تصميم أداة للتعرف على مدى فاعلية نظام المساعدة للمكفوفين في التنقل، باستخدام وحدة الإظهار, واستخرج الخصائص السيكومترية للصدق، والثبات. وأسفرت الدراسة عن نتائج، من أهمها: وجود مستوى كبير …

الإسهام النسبي للتشوهات المعرفية في التنبؤ بتوهم المرض والاكتئاب لدى مرضى Covid-19)) في فلسطين. The Relative Contribution Of Cognitive Distortions In Predicting The Hypochondriasis And Depression Among The (Covid-19) Patients In Palestine, رحاب عارف السعدي, عايد محمد الحموز

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى الكشف عن إمكانية التنبؤ بتوهم المرض والاكتئاب من خلال التشوهات المعرفية لدى مرضى (COVID-19) في فلسطين، وكذلك الكشف عن العلاقة بين متوسطات التشوهات المعرفية ومتوسطات توهم المرض، وبين متوسطات التشوهات المعرفية ومتوسطات الاكتئاب لدى مرضى(COVID-19) في فلسطين. تكونت عينة الدراسة من( 190) مريضا̋ من مرضى (COVID-19) تم اختيارهم من خلال التطبيق الالكتروني. أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أنه يمكن التنبؤ بتوهم المرض والاكتئاب من خلال التشوهات المعرفية لدى مرضى (COVID-19) في فلسطين. كما يوجد علاقة إيجابية ذات دلالة إحصائية بين الدرجة الكلية للتشوهات المعرفية وبين متوسطات توهم المرض وبين متوسطات الاكتئاب لدى مرضى(COVID-19) في فلسطين.

The current study …

Students' Perceptions About Electronic Assessment And Their Relationships To Learning Styles And Academic Self-Efficacy, Hussain Alkharusi, Rabee Al-Thuhli

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

The present study aimed to identify students' perceptions about electronic assessment and their relationships to learning styles and academic self-efficacy. The sample of the study consisted of 342 male and female students enrolled in the baccalaureate programs at Sultan Qaboos University for the second semester of the academic year 2019/2020. To achieve the goals of the study, three instruments were used after establishing their validity and reliability: Students' Perceptions about Electronic Assessment Questionnaire, Academic Self-Efficacy Beliefs Scale, and Preferred Learning Styles Scale. The results of the study showed that students had a neutral perception about electronic assessment and medium level …

The Use Of Forensic Accounting Techniques In Reducing Creative Accounting Practices Of Palestinian Shareholding Industrial Companies, Majdi Alkababji, Alaa Aljabari

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

This study aims at identifying the techniques of Forensic Accounting represented in procedures, activities, investigations and the evaluating processes that help the forensic accountant confront the practice of creative accounting methods, this can be achieved by relying on the point of views of the forensic system, the internal and external auditors of public shareholding companies listed in the Palestine Exchange. The study was based on the analytical descriptive approach in the presentation and analysis of the results. A questionnaire was designed for this purpose, and it was distributed to and a sample audience has been surveyed; a sample of (129) …

The Impact Of Institutional Governance Mechanisms On The Dimensions Of The Efficiency Of Intellectual Capital And The Role Of The Size Of The Company In The Jordanian Shareholding Industrial Companies, Abdulnaser Nour, Bassam Bouqalieh, Samer Okour

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

This study aimed to test the impact of the mechanisms of corporate governance on the dimensions of the efficiency of intellectual capital and the role of the size of the company in the Jordanian Sharholding industrial companies. Data were obtained from the stock exchange for a sample of )47( Jordanian Sharholding industrial companies for the period )2013-2016(. The dimensions of intellectual capital efficiency were measured by (human capital efficiency, structural capital efficiency, capital adequacy, capital adequacy, capital adequacy, capital efficiency invested). The present study was based on the data sheet, )Cross section of the company), and for a )specific period …

The Factors Affecting The Decisions Of Individual Investors In The Uae Financial Markets (An Empirical Study Of A Sample Of Investors In Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange), Jamil Al Zaidanin

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

This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the decisions of investors in the financial markets in the United Arab Emirates and the degree of impact of those factors. The researcher used descriptive and analytical statistics methods to measure and indicate the extent to which the trends of the statistical samples are approved on a range of factors to determine the degree to which each of them affects investment decisions in the stock market. The results of the study showed that the categories of economic, market, and other factors affect the decisions of investors to varying degrees, but the availability …

Psychological Hardiness And Its Relationship To The Effectiveness Of Decision-Making Among The Coaches In Different Degrees Of Soccer In Palestine, Thabet Eshteewe

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

The aim of this study was to investigate the level of psychological hardiness and its relationship to the effectiveness of decision-making among the coaches in different degrees of soccer in Palestine, in addition to determining the differences according to variables of coach degree & experience. The researcher used descriptive approach in one of its correlative form. The study was conducted on a random sample of (80) coaches from coaches of different degrees of soccer in Palestine. In order to collect data, the researcher used two scales of psychological hardiness and decision-making effectiveness. The results of the study revealed the following: …

Israeli Settlement Strategy In The West Bank, Mohammed Abuassida, Mourad Ben Jalloul

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

This research paper aims to find the settlement strategy that the Israeli occupation uses to establish, build, and expand its network of settlements over time. This strategy is based on certain motives and uses certain mechanisms and means that were established through a set of plans and projects for the purpose of expropriating Palestinian land and displacing indigenous people. In addition, this strategy includes settling a large number of Israeli settlers on the land expropriated from the Palestinians. All this aims to help Israel achieve its settlement strategy and impose a new de facto situation. The research paper finds that …

A Suggested Model For Improving The Quality Of Educational Services Provided To Students With Disabilities According To The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia 2030 Vision And Measuring It On The University Of Tabuk, Mohammed Hamdan, Faisal Al Balawi

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

The current study aimed to developing a proposed model to improve the quality of educational services provided to students with disabilities in accordance with the Kingdom's of Saudi Arabia 2030 vision, and measureing it on the University of Tabuk. The study sample consisted of (56) students with disabilities enrolled in the University of Tabuk. To achieve the aims of the study; The researchers developed a tool in the form of a model that represents the standards and indicators of educational services for students with disabilities in universities, it consistes of (64) indicators, distributed on five main standards: (administration and policies, …

Self- Administration And Its Implementation Obstacles From The Perspective Of School Leaders In A Taif Governorate, Mansour Maqableh

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

The study aimed to identify to self- administration and its implementation obstacles from the perspective of school leaders in a Taif Governorate. To achieve of the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach, and the questionnaire were used. The sample of the study consisted of (360) male and female leaders. The results of the study showed the reality of the implementation of self- administration from the perspective of school leaders in a Taif Governorate was on moderate degree. There were no statistically significant differences due to the variables (gender, number of training courses), and there were statistically significant differences due …

Improved Operational Matrices Of Dp-Ball Polynomials For Solving Singular Second Order Linear Dirichlet-Type Boundary Value Problems, Ahmed Kherd, Salim F. Bamsaoud, Omar Bazighifan, Mobarek A. Assabaai

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Solving Dirichlet-type boundary value problems (BVPs) using a novel numerical approach is presented in this study. The operational matrices of DP-Ball Polynomials are used to solve the linear second-order BVPs. The modification of the operational matrix eliminates the BVP's singularity. Consequently, guaranteeing a solution is reached. In this article, three different examples were taken into consideration in order to demonstrate the applicability of the method. Based on the findings, it seems that the methodology may be used effectively to provide accurate solutions.