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Mere Wudu Semantics And Pragmatics, Alexis L. Campos, Ixchel Mireles, Bryon Haynes, David Kamal, Zachariah Gonzalez

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The Semantics and Pragmatics of our language. Descriptions and explanations of our religious and cultural values and beliefs.

Mere Wudu; Phonological Inventory, Alexis L. Campos, Ixchel Mireles, Bryon Haynes, David Kamal, Zachariah Gonzalez

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Display of the Consonants and Vowels used to create our language.

Theshrahk Thwath Poem, Mary Arnolds, Sofia Farias, Alexandra Renteria, Nicholas Denmark

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This is an original poem written in Theshalshe’s romanized form and orthography and translated into English. The personification of a plant reflects the Theshrahk Thwath society’s close identification to nature.

Theshrahk Thwath Syntax & Grammar, Mary Arnolds, Sofia Farias, Alexandra Renteria, Nicholas Denmark

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This document contains different sentence structures that can occur in Theshalshe, highlighting the subject-verb-object pattern. There are examples of plurals, different tenses, conjunctions, adjectives and adverbs. There are also syntactic tree diagrams.

Theshrahk Thwath Semantics And Pragmatics, Mary Arnolds, Sofia Farias, Alexandra Renteria, Nicholas Denmark

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This document contains some semantic fields and pragmatic conventions of the Theshalshe language, including apologies, story openings, and conversational turn-taking.

Theshrahk Thwath Swadesh List, Mary Arnolds, Sofia Farias, Alexandra Renteria, Nicholas Denmark

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This document contains some the lexicon, verb conjugation patters, plural structures, and nominalization pattern of Theshalshe. The lexicon entries are presented in Theshalshe, romanized form, and a pronunciation guide using the IPA.

Muzibogun Pragmatics, Serena Parra, Maurissio Gonzalez, Renee Alonzo, Cj Spears

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This shows how and when certain language elements and politeness strategies are used.

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: March 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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In March 2025, U.S. employment rose by 228,000, with notable gains in health care, social assistance, and transportation, while the overall unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. Veteran unemployment declined overall, though trends varied by age, gender, and race, with some subgroups—such as older veterans and Black veterans—experiencing increases.

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: April 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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In April 2025, the U.S. added 177,000 jobs, with the national unemployment rate holding at 4.2%. Veteran unemployment declined to 3.5% from 3.8% in March, while Post-9/11 veterans saw a drop to 2.9%. Male veteran unemployment fell to 3.1%, but female veteran unemployment rose to 5.9%. Black and Hispanic veterans experienced significant improvements, with rates falling to 4.8% and 2.9%, respectively—both lower than their nonveteran peers. Younger veterans (25–34) and those aged 45–54 saw notable declines, while veterans aged 55–64 experienced a slight increase. Despite gains, disparities remain, especially for female and older veterans.

Study Of Laws And Regulations Related To The Management Of Florfenicol Detection Cases In Swine, Shinnawat Saengungsumalee

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background: Florfenicol, an antibiotic permitted in veterinary medicine, currently lacks an established maximum residue limit (MRL) in meat products in Thailand, effectively mandating undetectable residue levels. In May 2024, Thailand Pesticide Alert Network reported florfenicol residues in swine, raising concerns about consumer safety, rational veterinary drug use, and the potential for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Addressing these issues involves multiple laws, decrees, and regulations across various agencies. Objectives: To analyze laws and regulations managing florfenicol residue detection in swine. Materials and Methods: This documentary research examines relevant laws, regulations, and measures for florfenicol in livestock and compares Thailand’s regulations with those …

Evaluating Asthma Education: A Comparison Of Whatsapp-Based Digital Interventions And Traditional Techniques, Rama Parthasarathy, Jayakumar Rajagopal, Sona Primuha Sugumaran, Sharon Angelin Johnson, Sai Shyam Kumar Nappa Selvam, Karthikeyan Ramaraju

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background and Aims: Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all age group, which is characterized by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airway. Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath are the symptoms. The main complication faced by asthma patient is poor medication adherence; to overcome this patient counseling was performed. In this patient education was given through both digital and direct approaches. It is important to find out whether the above-mentioned approaches improve medication adherence. This research specifically investigates whether digital approaches through WhatsApp can directly improve asthma control compared to traditional methods. Methods: A prospective …

Lutsk-Zhytomyr Roman Catholic Diocese During The First World War: Charitable And Socio-Political Activities, Olga Bilobrovets, Oleh Sokolovskyi

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The activities of the Roman Catholic Church were an important factor in preserving and reviving the national identity of the Polish minority in Volyn under the conditions of the Russification and discriminatory policies of the Russian autocracy during the First World War. The Catholic clergy actively worked to aid the Polish population and refugees affected by the war. During the First World War, the Roman Catholic clergy of the Lutsk-Zhytomyr diocese, together with the majority of the Polish population in Ukraine, provided significant aid to war victims and refugees from the Kingdom of Poland and Galicia. Catholic churches collected funds …

The Constantinople Council Of 1872 And The Imposing Of The Bulgarian Schism, Stoycho (Stefan) Staikov

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The Revival of the Bulgarian people is closely connected with the publication of the Decree on February 27, 1870, which became the bearer of the people's desire and hope for the formation of a legal solution to the matter pertaining to the Bulgarian Church. The ecclesiastical rights of the Bulgarians, granted at first, nevertheless became the subject of claim and dispute between the newly established Exarchate and the Patriarch of Constantinople. A dispute in which the consistent policy of the Bulgarians, in defending the acquired rights and freedoms, supported by their notorious perseverance, played an important role in the struggle …

From The Monarchy To The Holocaust: The Zahler Family Of Košice/Kassa, Veronika Szeghy-Gayer

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The study aims to map the life and carrier trajectory of a Jewish attorney from the city of Košice between the 19^th century and the immediate post-WWII years. Based on archival documents and materials from the Zahler family archives documents, the different historical contexts in which the Zahlers lived are investigated including the Dual Monarchy, the first Czechoslovak Republic, the wartime Hungarian Kingdom and post-WWII Czechoslovakia. It aims to answer the following questions: How did the Jewish elite from this region of East Central Europe experience the shifting regimes? How did they relate to the minority policy of interwar …

Trade Data Oecd, International Competetiveness, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• OECD Economics Department. (1993, July). International trade and competitiveness indicators documentation

• OECD Economics Department. (1994, January). International trade and competitiveness indicators data base (ITCI) documentation

• OECD Economics Department. (1994, July). International trade and competitiveness indicators documentation (updated version)

• U.S. Department of Labor. (2002, April). Underlying data for indexes of output per hour, hourly compensation, and unit labor costs in manufacturing, fourteen countries or areas, including data tables for various countries

• U.S. Department of Labor. (2002, April). International comparisons of labor productivity and unit labor costs in manufacturing, 2000 (Report 962)

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (1998, …

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Trade And Competitiveness Indicators, Anwar Shaikh Phd

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This collection includes:

• Notes titled OECD database on international trade and competitiveness indicators (1995, August 17)

• Rosensweig, J. A. (1987). Constructing and using exchange rate indexes. Economic Review (Summer), 4–16

• Durand, M., Simon, J., & Webb, C. (1992). OECD’s indicators of international trade and competitiveness (No. 120). OECD Publishing

• Information sheet about the OECD International Trade and Competitiveness Indicators on PC diskette

• U.S. Department of Labor. (2003, February). Relative trade-weighted indexes, 1979–2001, with associated data tables for various countries

• Handwritten notes on the U.S. Department of Labor document (2007, March 29)

• U.S. Department of Labor. (2007, February). Underlying data …

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Current Paper On Exchange Rate, Rates Of Return, Etc., Anwar Shaikh Phd

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This collection includes:

• Shaikh, A. (1998). Real exchange rates and the international mobility of capital

• Draft paper titled The effects of a falling rate of profit on the stock market (1999, March 8)

• Testimony titled Explaining the U.S. trade deficit submitted before the Trade Deficit Review Commission (1999, December 10)

• Draft paper titled Competition and rates of return in U.S. manufacturing industries, 1960–1990 (1997, April)

Productivity Monitor Article, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Handwritten notes titled RXR & productivity: Harrod / Ballassa / Samuelson model (2001, August 9)

• Handwritten notes on Canadian RULC and related topics referencing Chen and Rogoff and Arbrano (?) (2002, March 24)

• Email from Andrew Sharpe regarding referee reports on a paper, including referee comments and references (2002, August 26)

• List of references with handwritten annotations

• Handwritten notes on H/M data and comments

• List of references including Amano and Norden (1993) and Andrews (1993)

• Email from Andrew Sharpe with comments on an outline (2002, April 17)

• Pages from a draft article referencing Chen and Rogoff (2002), …

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South Africa Paper, Anwar Shaikh Phd

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This collection includes:

• Handwritten notes on the cover of the file containing equations

• Undated draft article titled Capitalist development and real exchange rates: Evidence from underdeveloped countries

Loose Notes On Trade, Anwar Shaikh Phd

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This collection includes:

• A graph titled Terms of trade (pm/px) vs. relative import price (pm/py) for the U.S. (1960–2000)

• A document by Ascension Mejorado describing the contents and sources for a database of economic data files (8/1998)

• Handwritten notes outlining Trade deficit theory + practice (5/4/01)

• Handwritten notes titled Eco theory at the crossroads (11/7/01)

• Page 4 of a paper, possibly by Khalid Abu-Ismail, discussing Thirlwall's Law with a graph of export vs. import growth rates (1960–1999) (4/2006)

Turkish-Iranian Competition For Influence In Central Asia: Motivations And Tools (2011–2021), Yasmeen Al-Dabas, Ayman Al-Barasneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the motivations and tools behind the Turkish-Iranian competition for influence in Central Asian countries, as well as the impact of this rivalry on security and political stability in the region. The study was based on the main hypothesis that the strategic importance of Central Asian countries has influenced the pattern of competition between regional powers (Türkiye and Iran) for influence in the region and their interactions during the period 2011–2021. A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, applying the regional systems analysis framework to reach its findings. The study concluded that there is an ongoing competition between …

Choosing The Ideal Husband From A Girl's Perspective: The Case Of University Students In Jordan, Nesreen Attieh, Haya Tarawneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aims to identify the factors and reasons that influence the decision to choose an ideal husband from the perspective of university students. A descriptive approach was applied in this research, and a questionnaire was developed as the primary tool for data collection. The questionnaire included general characteristics of the study sample and 16 items. Additionally, a non-probability convenience sample of 100 undergraduate students from the University of Jordan was selected. The results revealed that the largest percentage of the study sample had an average economic income, with many participants residing in Amman and Fuhais. Regarding the importance of …

The Economic Effects Of The Russian-Ukrainian War Of 2022 On Global Food Security, Ahmed Al-Hiyary

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aims to shed light on the economic effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war of 2022 on global food security and to examine its repercussions on international food markets and the global food supply shortage. The war has directly contributed to further disruptions in global food supply chains due to rising shipping costs. Both Ukraine and Russia play major roles in global food markets, as they are among the world’s most significant producers and exporters of arable crops. Consequently, the war has had profound global repercussions, particularly on food security, leading to a surge in the prices of most food …

The Effect Of Psychological Variables Associated With Aging On The Psychological State Of Seniors In Jordan According To Gender And Exercise Habits, Walaa Aliswed, Saad Al-Dabas, Mohammad Al-Hindawi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This research aims to identify the level of psychological variables associated with aging (depression, anxiety, and stress) and their impact on the mental health of older adults in Jordan, based on gender and physical activity variables. The researchers used a descriptive approach, and the sample consisted of 63 older adults, including 30 males and 33 females, aged 60 years and older. The research tool employed was the DASS-21 scale to measure depression, anxiety, and stress. The results showed that the level of psychological variables associated with aging among older adults in Jordan was moderate. Statistically significant differences were found in …

Bond Rates, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Document titled Bond rate of return.doc (2004-11-18).

• Handwritten notes titled Arbitrage + rate of returns (2004-11-26).

• Document titled Real, bond, and bank sector profit rate equalization (2004-12-03).

• Handwritten notes titled Total var total eq commodity mkts.

• Pages from The theory of interest by Friedrich A. Lutz (1968).

• Handwritten notes titled Financial intermediaries bond market.

• Handwritten notes on arbitrage.

• Handwritten notes on financial intermediaries (2007-07-13).

• Pages discussing term structure of interest rates.

• Handwritten notes titled Bond market arbitrage (2007-07-13).

• Chapter 9: Competition, finance, and interest rates (2007-07-12).

• Handwritten notes comparing theories of interest and rates of …

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Marx On The Interest Rate, Anwar Shaikh Phd

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This collection includes:

• Article: Lapavitsas, C. (2000). On Marx’s analysis of money hoarding in the turnover of capital. Review of Political Economy, 12, 219–236.

• Document titled Interest rate Marx Cippolla 1997.doc by Francisco Paulo Cipolla (1997-07).

• Chapter: Plasmeijer, H. W. (1998). Marx on the natural rate of interest: Did Marx hold a monetary theory of income distribution? In R. Bellofiore (Ed.), Marxian economics: A reappraisal.

• Notes on Marx’s interest rate and bond market.

Silent Holy Spirit, January-March, 2025

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The Impact Of User-Generated Content And Online Reaction Videos On The Marketing Of Video Games, Diane R. Edmondson, Randy Clark, Trevor Golter

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Modern developments in social media, video streaming platforms, and user-generated online content from influencers have led to a growth in video game marketing. One of the prominent genres of user-generated content on video platforms is the reaction video. These videos are relied upon for spreading information and marketing in the video game industry. Providing a better understanding of the impact of this video game promotional outlet is beneficial for marketers, social media influencers, and businesses in this industry. We collected data from 623 Southeastern University undergraduate students to address this topic using a Qualtrics survey. The survey consisted of two …

Unveiling Risk Strategies In The Online Food Delivery Platforms: Evidence From Risk Disclosures And Reprisk Index, Maryam Mahdikhani, Jiyoon An, Arim Park

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Online Food Delivery Platforms (OFDPs) have faced unique challenges related to uncertainty and global risk in recent decades. To address these risks, this study utilized machine learning (ML) techniques, including Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and Word2Vec, to extract and cluster OFDP-related risk factors. The analysis was conducted using unstructured text data from the annual reports of two prominent OFDP companies—Delivery Hero (DH) and Grubhub (GH)—from 2017 to 2020. We also examined the multidimensional RepRisk Index (RRI) for these companies and developed a two-dimensional matrix to evaluate preparedness and responsiveness across various risk categories in the OFDP sector. The results indicate …

Sales Skill Development For Next Generation Of Accounting Professionals: From Accountant To Partner, Scott Cohen, Dena Breece, Michael Rodriguez, Chelsea Schrader

Atlantic Marketing Journal

With the exodus of accounting professionals due to retirement, firms are challenged to replace skilled employees with a newer generation, Millenials and Generation Z (CPA Practice Advisor, 2024). To bridge the gap, the authors explore how soft skills (communication and relationship management) are necessary for newer accounting professionals to not only fill the talent gap but also help them be promoted to senior-level positions in their firms. Using Human Capital Theory (HCT) as our foundation, a content analysis using responses from 30 accounting leaders found unique skills such as communication, presentation, and relationship building are crucial in the development of …