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My First Spikes, Deepika Dilip

Quill & Scope

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Hospital Poem, Meganne Vasey

Quill & Scope

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Interlude, Meganne Vasey

Quill & Scope

No abstract provided.

Mirrored, Savannah Anderson

Quill & Scope

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Am I Still A Scientist?, A.M. Wilson

Quill & Scope

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Sun Shower, Patricia Curtin

Quill & Scope

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The Last Pulse, A.M. Wilson

Quill & Scope

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The Delicate Balance, Catherine Toal

Quill & Scope

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Little Changes, Jessica Wolfe

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

This collage is made of hundreds of small pieces of paper cut from old magazines and junk mail. As I worked on it, I thought about how each tiny piece of paper alters the canvas in a nearly imperceptible way, but the shapes and colors could shift completely in the course of an hour. This concept of making small changes is something I think a lot about in my work as a psychiatric nurse as well. Even though it doesn’t always feel like it, we become wiser each day. By looking for these small opportunities to evolve, we can build …

Breath Of Life, Cynthia Borum, Colleen Dowd, Meg Underwood, Shauna Graham, Terri Schmidt, Linda Myers

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

We meet for friendship, laughter, and spending time together. Each person paints a 6 X 6 inch tile, some more competent than others. Each person comfortably shares their painting without judgment, and we are proud of what our bond produces. The output keeps us going with a refreshing breath of life. You see, we also work together every day in health care.

Spartanburg County School Integration Project: Rayfield Harrison Interview, Rayfield Harrison, Clayton Whisnant, Dallas Green

Oral History Interviews

Spartanburg County School Integration Project

Narrator: Rayfield Harrison (RH)

Interviewers: Dr. Clayton Whisnant (CW)

and Dallas Green (DG)

at Wofford College

June 30, 2025

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 …

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 …

The Quranic Approach Towards Promoting Moral Aspect Of Human Personality: Manner Of Forgiveness As An Example, Khairyah Ali Abdullah Alshihri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

The Quran has shown great interest in promoting morals, as evident in its emphasis on virtues throughout the Noble Book of Quran, with forgiveness being one of the most prominent virtues, which is the subject of this research. The significance of this research is highlighted in several aspects, including the global need for such Quranic studies among Muslims, affirming the Quran's benefit to humanity universally, and the profound impact of ethics in general, and forgiveness specifically, on individuals and their surroundings. The research employed the following methodologies: inductive, objective, analytical, and retrieval. Among the primary objectives of the research were …

The Importance Of Preserving The Linguistic Identity For Arabic Speakers And Those Belonging To Its Culture, Riyadh Saleh Altheeb

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This is a theoretical research classified as library research, based on the descriptive analytical approach, and aims to reveal the importance of preserving the linguistic identity of Arabic speakers and those belonging to its culture. What distinguishes the Arabic linguistic identity from any other linguistic identity? Furthermore, it asked two other questions: What determines the form of the linguistic identity for each person? And is the linguistic identity fixed or developing? The results of the research revealed that the relationship between identity and language is closed and identical. The language reflects the cultural and social identity of the individual and …

The Impact Of Visual And Social Factors On Generation Z'S Purchasing Decision Through Social Media Advertising, Khaled Mostafa Ahmed, Nasr El-Din Abdel-Qader Osman Ali, Salah Mohamed Sami Ismail Gad

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

The study aimed to assess the visual elements of social media advertisements and their impact on the purchasing decisions of Generation Z in e-commerce within the UAE. This research significantly contributes to the scientific literature on consumer behavior in the digital age, particularly regarding Generation Z. Using a descriptive-analytical approach with quantitative tools (questionnaires), the study collected data on how visual and social factors affect purchasing decisions via social media. 85.0% of participants found that prominent colors help them better remember brands. 82.5% felt that colors directly impact their feelings towards a product or brand, enhancing positive or negative impressions. …

Appling Remote Sensing Technology In Determining Dust Emission Sites In Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, Jawaher Mufarreh Marei Al-Qahtani, Ahmed Abdullah Al-Daghiri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This research attempts to identify common locations from which dust storms blow in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, to estimate how much dust each source contributes with using Remote Sensing Technology. This process facilitates proposing proper solutions to reduce the effects of dust emissions. This will be conducted through extracting spectral reflections from both bands: third and seventh of Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) of the moon during Spring throughout (2003-2024), and applying natural dust indicator of ARC gis Pro. Findings revealed that dust sources contributions are: North-west area of the reserve is the major source of the dust …

The Baeyya Poem Of Thul Rimmah: An Ecology Study, Theeb Mek'at Al-Otaypi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This research analyzes a poem of Dhu Al-Rummah called Al-Ba'iyyah from the perspective of ecologicl criticism and seeks to detect the relationship of the text to the environment, and the poet's obsession with preserving it. It reveals the environmental space of the text and the appearance of the environment as an important part of the textual space and the internal structure of the text. Then the research tries to explore the characteristics of the place in the text because it is an important part of the environment, and the relationship of the place to the poet, and how the place …

The Ethos In The Sermon Of Aktham Bin Saifi Delivered To Banu Tamim: An Argumentative Approach, Faizah Salim Al-Juhani

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

The current study aims to identify the ethos in the sermon of Aktham bin Saifi in Banu Tamim in light of the argumentative approach. It also aims to identify the images of the self that Aktham created for himself, and to reveal its argumentative role in persuading the addressees to accept the contents of the speech, aiming which is to accept Islam and follow the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)’s teachings. The paper is presented in the following sections, including an introduction including objectives, its significance, previous studies and its methodology, etc. Specifically, this paper briefly presents the concepts of argumentation and …

The Use Of Expert Systems In The Medical Domain: A Conception Proposed Expert System For Conjoined Twins Surgery, Mohammed Abdullah Saeed Al-Amri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This study aims to propose a scientific framework for developing a national expert system specialized in the surgical separation of conjoined twins, based on the cumulative expertise of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program. It discusses the concept, components, characteristics, and medical applications of expert systems, alongside a review of existing global models, to demonstrate their value in supporting clinical decisions in highly complex surgeries. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach, the study offers a practical proposal for designing an intelligent knowledge-based system capable of aiding surgical decisions, preserving clinical expertise, and providing evidence-based recommendations derived from real-world scenarios. The system is also …

The Relationship Between Civil Liability And Administrative Liability: Methods Of Compensation For Damage In Tort Liability As A Model, Mohammed Bin Suleiman Bin Abdullah Al-Faiz

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

The basis of civil liability, which balances private interests, differs from the basis of administrative liability, which aims to achieve public interest and ensure the smooth operation of public facilities. This raises the question of whether civil liability rules can be applied to disputes arising from administrative liability. Answering this requires understanding the relationship between civil and administrative liabilities. This research aims to clarify the relationship between these two liabilities, their points of agreement and disagreement, by studying the methods of compensation for damage in tort liability as a revealing model of this relationship, and then comparing it with Islamic …

A Proposed Vision For The Role Of Saudi Universities In Enhancing The Culture Of Innovation Among Graduate Students, Mohammad Abdullah Asiri, Maram Jommah Al Hojori

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

The study aimed to identify the role of Saudi universities in developing a culture of innovation (educational, research, social) among postgraduate students, and subsequently to prepare a proposed framework. A descriptive survey method and expert panel technique were employed. The study population comprised all postgraduate students in master's and doctoral programs at King Saud University, King Khalid University, and the University of Tabuk, totaling 12,625 students, along with educational experts in the relevant field. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of 373 students, and the expert panel technique was applied to a sample of 11 educational experts. The findings …

Semiotics Of The Title And Character Names In The Novel "Mobile Message" By Munira Al-Sulaiman, Muznah Abdullah Abdulazi Albahlal

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This research aims to read the novel (Mobile Message) by Munira Al-Sulaiman with a semiotic reading that reveals the systems and signs used in producing meaning, a reading that looks at the novel as a group of signs that indicate the author’s intention, starting from the apparent structure to the meanings hidden in the depths of words through the structure of the title and the names of the characters that encapsulate the message of the text, and revealing the character’s significance in the novelistic work through multiple paths that reveal its issues and ideas.

The research revealed the writer's awareness …

The Intended Meaning Of The Text And Its Impact On Analyzing Usul Texts: A Descriptive Usul Study, Mansour Ibn Torki Ibn Motlek Elthobite

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

Among the cognitive tools that can be utilized to attain scientific knowledge is "text analysis."This process involves examining texts from various perspectives, with a primary focus on understanding the intended meaning of the text.This analysis goes beyond merely interpreting the text’s surface meaning and delves into the underlying purpose of the Usul text.Such an approach makes the Usul text relevant and effective across different fields and times.This study aims to clarify the concept of the intended meaning of Usul texts and highlight the key methods through which this intended meaning can be discerned, such as through explicit mention, implication, title, …

Methods Of Controlling And Proving Islamic Jurisprudence A Comparative Analytical Study, Abdulrahman Saleh Alhamdan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

The main idea of the research is to explain the methods of proof in Islamic jurisprudence and the extent of compatibility with what the Saudi regulator has adopted in the system of proof. The importance of the research lies in the fact that the right may exist but without the means of proving it. The evidence is what establishes the right and shows it. Therefore, the importance of the methods of proof comes in showing The truth and its explanation, and the problem of the research appears in answering the questions: What are the methods of proof approved by Sharia …

Google Maps Comments On Business Activities In Light Of The Purposes Of Islamic Law, Hanadi Rasheed Rasheed Al-Saadiai

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

Title: Google Maps comments on business activities in light of the purposes of Islamic law. Objective: To clarify the provisions of Google Maps' comments on commercial activities through the purposes of Islamic law, and the validity of Islamic law for all times and places. Findings: Google Maps, a free service provided by Google that helps in knowing directions, crossing roads, road conditions, and business lists, provide customer comments. These comments/reviews have proven their marketing power, acting like a magnet that attracts customers. Given that the purposes of Sharia equal the meanings and wisdom that the lawmakers implement in the legislation …

The Effect Of Custom In Restricting The Absolute According To Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen Based On The Book "Al-Sharh Al-Mumti" On "Zad Al-Mustaqni", Jowzaa Bint Badi Al-Otaibi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This research aims to highlight the role of custom (ʿurf) and how it is used to restrict the absolute (muṭlaq) according to Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn, particularly through his book Al-Sharḥ Al-Mumtiʿ. The study also examines his other works and whether custom played a pivotal role in his interpretation of texts, as well as how he addressed the temporal and spatial changes of customs through a close reading of Al-Sharḥ Al-Mumtiʿ and his other writings. The research clarifies the significance of custom for Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn, the conditions for applying custom, and the criteria for restricting …

Hadiths And Reports On The Legality Of The Call To Prayer, Sultan Bin Abdullah Al Othman

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This research is concerned with collecting hadiths about the legality of the call to prayer, studying them, and explaining its strangeness, and I have reached results, including: I collected ten situations in which the call to prayer is prescribed, which are: the call to prayer for the five daily prayers, before the dawn prayer, before the Friday prayer, when the devils are present, for those who are possessed, and in The ear of the newborn, to expel worries, to those who have bad character, to teach, and to something that happens All of them are authentic except for: the call …

An Analytical Study On The Impact Of Implementing Technology To Teach Speaking Skills At Saudi Universities: A Meta-Analysis, Iman Oraif

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This study is one of only a limited number to have synthesized the existing literature on technology use in teaching and learning EFL speaking skills at universities in Saudi Arabia. In the current study, the investigation includes a decade-long study spanning the evolution of the use of technology in EFL speaking classes. Through the present meta-analysis of seven studies, technology was found to be effective and that it is mainly used in blended approaches in undergraduate EFL speaking classes, where it has a good reception and a measurable positive impact. Based on the analysis of the selected studies, it was …

Mula Botika Tungong Tiktok: Semiotikong Pagsusuri Sa Diskurso Ng Filipino Healthcare Practices Mula Kay Arshie Larga, Kiana Ysabel A. Nombrefia, Tracy Valerie E. Dumaraos, Leslie Anne L. Liwanag, Lois Mauri Anne L. Liwanag, John Eliquiel Jose C. Austria, Mon Karlo L. Mangaran

Dalumat: Multikultural at Multidisiplinaryong E-Journal sa Araling Filipino

Umiiral ang malalalim na suliranin ng healthcare system sa Pilipinas, kabilang ang kakulangan ng pondo, limitadong akses sa kalidad na pangangalaga, at mataas na gastusin sa medisina. Ginagamit ni Ramon Christian “Arshie” Larga na mas kilala sa username na “@arshielife,” isang lisensyadong parmasyutiko at content creator, ang TikTok bilang plataporma upang magbigay ng wastong impormasyon at labanan ang maling paniniwala sa kalusugan. Kilala si Arshie sa mga video tungkol sa medisina at kalusugan, na may tanyag na panimula sa kaniyang mga video na "let me explain." Sa tulong ng semiolohiya ni Roland Barthes (1915-1980), sinuri ng pag-aaral na ito ang …