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In Their Own Voices: A Nationwide Study Of Students’ Attitudes Towards The Implementation Of Smart Learning Environments In Uae Schools, Maria Efstratopoulou, Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Aizhan Shomotova, Christina Davison, Abdulrafi Jaffarul, Aalya Mesmar

All Works

A smart learning environment (SLE) encompasses the use of advanced technology and smart pedagogical teaching skills tailored to suit students with diverse learning needs. In recent years, some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have formulated policies to implement SLE in their education systems. Since students are the intended beneficiaries of SLE policy, it is crucial to explore their perceptions of its implementation in a novel context. Therefore, this study explored the attitudes of students towards the implementation of SLE in the UAE. To conduct this investigation, 1857 secondary school students (grades 7 and 12) were recruited nationwide. …

The Experience Of Military Families Accessing Early Childhood Education And Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kristine Clothier

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand accessing early childhood education and care (ECEC) opportunities by military families using government and private programs. The study focused on 12 families who have children ages three to five years old enrolled in an ECEC program. The philosophical foundation used in this study is Heidegger’s hermeneutic phenomenology. The theory provided an underlying construct and structure to understand the interconnectedness of ECEC stakeholders and the impact of government policies on ECEC access. The study explored the lived experiences of military families who seek access to high-quality equitable early childhood education opportunities. The …

Building A Cleaner, More Resilient Energy System In Cuba: Opportunities And Challenges, Korey Silverman-Roati, Daniel Whittle, Romany M. Webb, Jeffrey P. Fralick, Lila Harmar

Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

Cuba’s energy sector is at a crossroads. The country’s mostly fossil fuel-fired energy system faces a number of longstanding and serious challenges, including breakdowns at aging power plants, decreasing fuel imports and fuel shortages, and the growing threat of climate change-related disruptions. In recent years, Cuba has seen frequent electric blackouts and brownouts that have affected residents, businesses, and government institutions island wide.

Compounding these problems, Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis. In 2022, year-on-year inflation was 39% (down from 77% in 2021). While inflation is estimated to have dropped to 30% in 2023, the price of food increased …

#Dusomething! A Qualitative Exploratory Study To Identify Challenges And Opportunities For Improvement In Du's Response To Sexual Harassment And Assault, Alejandro Cerón, Amanda Cali, Briana Cox, Camille Cruz, Camryn Evans, Cyndal Groskopf, Ashley Joplin, Clayton Kempf, Kēhaulani Lagunero, Jayvyn Jakai Lewis, Aili Limstrom, Gray Messersmith, Cal Quayle, Yadira Quintero, Michael Sze, Aaron Toussaint, Sami Zepponi

Anthropology: Undergraduate Student Scholarship

The purpose of this course-based research project was to identify where DU has made progress in its response to sexual harassment, identifying challenges and opportunities for improvement, with the hope that the results will support the DU community’s efforts to prevent, address, and eradicate sexual harassment.

Law School News: Rwu School Of Law Launches Institute For Race And The Law And Celebrates Champions For Justice 3-22-2022, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Scopes Of Practice For Advanced Practice Nursing And Advanced Practice Midwifery In Kenya: A Gap Analysis, Eunice Ndirangu, Rachel Kimani, Catherine Onyancha, Bernard Mutwiri, Beatrice May, Isabel Kambo, Nicholas Koech, Ann Mukuna, Colette Henderson, Constance Shumba

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

Background: There is increasing global evidence on the impact of advanced nursing andmidwifery practitioners, and Kenya’s healthcare system has an excellent opportunity todevelop scopes of practice and other regulatory frameworks for the integration of theseroles.

Objective: The primary purpose of this gap analysis was to explore the existing evidenceon opportunities and threats toward the integration of the advanced practice nursing(APN) and advanced practice midwifery (APM) roles in Kenya’s healthcare system.

Methods: The study team conducted a structured electronic database search of PubMed,CINAHL, Scopus, EBSCOhost Academic Search Complete, and PsycINFO to retrievearticles and credible websites for reports highlighting the opportunities …

Children In The Workplace: An Exploration In Library Policy Making, Sharolyn Swenson, Marissa Anne Bischoff, Ryan Lee

Faculty Publications

Children in the workplace are becoming a more common discussion in various work environments, including libraries. Since the university has no policy addressing this issue, a task force was charged to draft a recommended policy for the university library regarding bringing children to the workplace. The task force reviewed existing policies and conducted a survey and interviews with library employees. The resulting policy provided guidelines for employees and their supervisors without being overly prescriptive. This article provides a case study of how the task force used assessment methods and tools to create an appropriate and inclusive policy. While the specific …

We Didn't Know It Was That Bad: Unearthing Parent Perspectives On Universal Pre-K Policy, Maria S. Mavrides Calderon

Publications and Research

Families are the ultimate recipients of the effects of policy, but seldom get a seat at the policymaking table. This study investigated how parents perceive the impacts of unequal teacher compensation policies on New York City’s (NYC) Universal Pre-K (UPK) expansion. Utilizing Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological systems theory and Schneider and Ingram’s (1993) theory of social construction and policy design to create a rich conceptual framework, this qualitative study analyzed parents' voices through document and social media discourse analysis expanding from 2014 to 2021, and semi-structured interviews (n=15). Participants reflected the demographic diversity found in NYC, the largest school system in …

Not Even A Federal Judge Can Make Texas Protect Kids, Patrick Michels

UDC Law Faculty in the News

In a thirteenth-floor courtroom in downtown Dallas, Jackie Juarez took the witness stand to testify about years of mistreatment under the system that raised her. Now eighteen years old, she stood a little over four and a half feet tall, with dark curls that fell atop a long, cream-colored cardigan. She pulled By Patrick Michels the microphone close as she spoke. At eleven years old, she had been placed in the state’s custody, for reasons that remain confidential. She was removed from a group home after reporting inappropriate text messages from a male staffer—he remained employed at the facility, while …

Conflict With Administrators: Excused Absence Policy, Ashley Frei, Cameron Bear, Grant Zydeck, Justin Hassen, Madison Meyer, Mithil Gudi, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Documentation And Administrator Conflict, Arainya Durham, Jacob Hall, James Soetedjo, Khush Hussain, Samantha Markowitz, Shruthi Ilango, Amanah Fatima, Fadi Kathawa

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Emergency Work Leave, Dylan Kato, Hajirah Farah, Jack Visser, Jessica Elderkin, Michael Salloum, Paige Awtrey, Kenan Abou Chaer, Astha Saini

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Issues With Patient Scheduling, Elizabeth Helfrich, Laila Al-Jerdi, Nicole Lafrance, Noah Robertson, Tobin Smith, Wassim Mohamad-Said

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Surgery Under The Influence, David Allen, Elena Busuito, Emma Burke, Rebekah Pitpitan, Rubi Walker, Zachary Chen, Kenan Abou Chaer, Astha Saini

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Adjustment Of Patient Schedule, Breanna Ramsey, Michelle Chung, Nevil Khurana, Olivia Decker, Riley Wistrom, Sinyu Yang, Wassim Mohamad-Said

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Scheduling Conflicts In The Workplace, Alisha Williams, Hovhannes Hayrapetyan, John Gallagher, Julia Malewicz, Kirsten Brinkmeier, Nasser Junedi, Wassim Mohamad-Said

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Conflict Resolution And Professionalism, Abrielle Fretz, Anusha Vavilikolanu, Cassandra Pecarski, Daphne Pate, Peter Nolan, Trisha Ray, Wassim Mohamad-Said

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Time Off Conflict, Demetrius Moncrease, Parshva Salvi, Basel Mhaimeed, Fadumo Yusuf, Marissa Yaldo, Sneha Bhargava, Kenan Abou Chaer, Astha Saini

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Violation Of Hippa, Michael Wang, Alexander Eskandarian, Grace Markey, Hamza Ali, Sesilia Kammo, Sonja Klumpp, Sahalia Rashid, Rahul Vyas

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Admin Will Not Cover A Procedure, Anthony Bally, Manahil Shaikh, Nadeen Sukhon, Petar Martinovski, Sarah Chamdin, Yousif Jafar, Amanah Fatima, Fadi Kathawa

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Policy, Protocols, And Administration, William Mcroy, Christopher Carter, Mai Daigle, Neha Chava, Pranav Gopalakrishnan, Stephanie Schervish, Wassim Mohamad-Said

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Medical Supplies And Patient Care, Sujit Prasad, Ahmad Khatib, Dana Josifoski, Joyce Li, Kevin Cobty, Sarah Bdeir, Kenan Abou Chaer, Astha Saini

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Administrators: Roles And Responsibilities, Alyssa Rogers, James Burtka, Kaitlin Verkuilen, Maria Tjilos, Nelson Pinto, Siddharth Tirumala, Amanah Fatima, Fadi Kathawa

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Patient: Dissatisfaction With Wait Times, Noor Sulaiman, Emma Breukink, Hussein Bazzi, Ranganath Kathawate, Ron Lukose, Vikram Rajan, Sahalia Rashid, Rahul Vyas

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Unexcused Co-Absence Of Resident, Adam Chaban, Ajay Pradhan, Aminah Fayyaz, Cyrus Amirfazli, Karina Haleblian, Nina Brahmbhatt, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Team Collaboration And Punctuality, Anjani Raja, Armaan Naghdi, Blaise Deschamps, Jack Mao, Noor Sulieman, Stephanie Barna, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Cheating On An Exam, Kavon Rahmani, Medjie Pascal-Harris, Amogh Chilukuri, Divya Venkat, Kareem Tayeb, Karthek Ramchander, Keri Angers, Amanah Fatima

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Resolving Conflict With Peers, Alisha Williams, Hovhannes Hayrapetyan, John Gallagher, Julia Malewicz, Kirsten Brinkmeier, Nasser Junedi, Wassim Mohamad-Said

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Addressing Academic Dishonesty, Alexander Buendia, Brizzy Brown, Emmanuel Meram, Hasti Nema, Madilyn Mason, Samaah Saifullah, Sahalia Rashid

Patient Education Projects

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Conflict With Peer: Plagiarism, Alyssa Rogers, James Burtka, Kaitlin Verkuilen, Maria Tjilos, Nelson Pinto, Siddharth Tirumala, Amanah Fatima, Fadi Kathawa

Patient Education Projects

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