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Older Population-Based Resilience: An Evolutionary Analysis Via Complex Adaptive Systems, Po-Chung Feng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: To clarify the concept of older population-base resilience to support nursing research, public health planning, and healthy aging strategies.

Background: Older population-based resilience is an important concept for facilitating the adaptation of aging populations to multifaceted adversity networks. While extensive studies has examined resilience among older adults across diverse systems, hierarchical levels, and dimensional perspectives, the conceptual discourse has focused mainly on the individual level. A comprehensive articulation of population-level resilience attributes has been notably absent from the literature. Consequently, establishing a precise conceptualization of Older Population-Based Resilience constitutes an imperative scholarly endeavor.

Methods: A systematic literature search was …

Innovative Techniques In Nursing Education: Evidence-Based Recommendations, Leona Cilar Budler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Nursing education must adapt to technological changes because of evolving clinical practices, growing volumes of digital information, and increasingly diverse learning needs. Traditional pedagogical approaches often fall short in addressing the expectations of contemporary learners who are accustomed to interactive, flexible, and technology-mediated modes of engagement. As a result, teachers are integrating innovative, evidence-based teaching techniques to strengthen learning outcomes, enhance student motivation, and support the development of professional identity in digital contexts. This paper aims to investigate existing interventions that use innovative techniques, like social media, in nursing education and to assess their effectiveness.

Methods: A systematic literature …

Being Present: Elevating Patient And Nursing Satisfaction Through Leadership Presence, Miranda Marie Schmidt

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Predominant and notable themes currently being actively monitored in healthcare are nursing satisfaction, retention, and job performance. These variables have been identified as important areas to evaluate as to how they directly impact patient care outcomes. Use of the evidence-based Casey Fink Graduate Nurse Survey and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality- Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) leadership rounding guide highlights that combining structured tools along with leadership presence, style, and interactions is associated with positive changes in patient care, nursing satisfaction, retention, and the overall quality metrics will improve in a specified unit.

Methodology: 26 articles were reviewed …

Developing The Self-Care Guilt Scale, Mary Lynn Fahey

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: A qualitative study (Fahey, 2023) using Story Theory identified "self-care guilt"—moral distress when engaging in health activities—as a barrier to wellbeing among fathers of children with ASD. This proposed study will develop and validate the first instrument measuring this construct.

Background: Fathers of children with ASD experience depression 3x general population rates (Hoyle et al., 2021) yet show lowest self-care engagement among caregivers (Martinez et al., 2021). Our preliminary work revealed guilt transforms self-care from stress-reducer to stressor, making traditional interventions paradoxically harmful. No existing measure captures guilt as self-care barrier.

Theoretical Framework: Story Theory (Smith & Liehr, 2018) …

Examining Social Support Among Black Dementia Caregivers In The Greater Toronto Area, Deanna Marie Black

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Dementia affects more than 55 million people globally and disproportionately impacts Black populations due to inequities in healthcare access. In Canada, Black communities face higher dementia risk and greater barriers to timely, culturally aligned care. In the Greater Toronto Area, Black caregivers carry major responsibilities while navigating fragmented services shaped by race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Although social support reduces caregiver burden, little is known about how Black caregivers access and use support within intersecting social and structural constraints.

Purpose: This study will examine how Black adult caregivers in the Greater Toronto Area construct, access, and mobilize social support …

Use Of Concept Mapping To Facilitate The Clinical Judgment Model In Nursing Education, Guillaume Ngonmeudje

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In nursing education, well-designed concepts can help construct student and patient-centered instructional design and delivery approaches. Concept maps are innovative learning strategies that play a significant role in helping learners understand complex problems by promoting metacognition through critical thinking, problem-solving, motivation, professional interaction, peer discussion, and knowledge acquisition.¹ The literature supports the use of concept maps in nursing education as an effective tool for simulating critical thinking and clinical reasoning and judgment.² Additional research is needed to understand how the use of concept mapping can contribute to measurable differences in clinical judgment skills using a clinical judgment model. …

Navigating The Midlife Shift: Menopause, Motherhood, And Meaning In Women’S Lives, Michelle M. Ness

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Midlife represents a dynamic and often disorienting transition for women, marked by the convergence of menopause, shifting family roles, and evolving professional identities. This mixed-methods study explores how women navigate these intersecting experiences, particularly focusing on the impact of menopausal symptoms on motherhood, work, and relational well-being.

Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 42 women aged 39–57. Thematic analysis followed Braun and Clarke’s framework, integrating inductive and deductive coding strategies. Themes were identified and refined through an iterative analytic process, ensuring credibility and depth through careful attention to patterns and meaning across participant narratives. Four key themes emerged: …

330 Years Of The Russian Navy. A Conversation With The Commander-In-Chief, July 2026, Russia Maritime Studies Institute, Anna Davis, Richard Moss

RMSI Research

On the 330th Anniversary of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev gave his first long interview since he assumed his position as Commander-in-Chief two years ago (2024). Speaking with interviewer Aleksey Egorov on the program Voennaya Priyomka (Military Acceptance) on TV Zvezda (Russian Ministry of Defense TV), Moiseyev discussed the Russian Navy's past, present, and future.

Issue 5 - Arete Newsletter - Meet The Fall 2026 Team, Gabriella Miles

Arete Newsletter

Fall 2026 Welcome Issue

Owning The Mission: Reconciling The Past, While Implementing The Science Of Reading In An Education Preparation Program, Paula J. Adams

Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education

This reflective inquiry examines the first year of a two-year initiative to more explicitly align an established educator preparation program with the Science of Reading (SoR). Situated within a small private university in New York State, the article considers implementation as both curricular revision and institutional change. The process included faculty professional learning, curriculum mapping, alignment of student learning outcomes, revision of common course assessments, development of SoR-aligned models of candidate work, and consideration of clinical experiences. Particular attention is given to tensions that emerged around policy fatigue, academic freedom and responsibility, differing professional cultures, candidates’ prior experiences with literacy …

Earnestine M. Murray

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Blue Is A Clue: An Arteriovenous Malformation Masquerading As A Ganglion Cyst, Leslie Guerrero, Monica Agarwal, Amanda L. Killeen

School of Podiatric Medicine - Student Research

Introduction: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal connections between artery and vein, lacking an intervening capillary bed. Although AVMs are mostly congenital, they are rare in the pediatric population, and their presentation in the foot is particularly uncommon, presenting with broad, nonspecific findings such as swelling, discoloration, or non-painful/painful masses. Their variability delay recognition and management, which can cause their progression to lead to ulceration/bleeding, functional impairment, and even amputations.

Aim: To present a case and investigate the reported occurrences and clinical characteristics of AVMs in the pediatric foot.

Methods/Case Presentation:

Review: A PubMed and Google Scholar search identified pediatric foot …

Beyond Glycemic Control: Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Use And Post-Operative Outcomes Following Ankle Orif: A Scoping Review, Denyse Solano, Stephanie Campbell, Amanda L. Killeen

School of Podiatric Medicine - Student Research

INTRODUCTION: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) utilization has increased over recent years for the use of glycemic control and weight management. Although this drug offers multiple benefits, there’s concern for its potential effects on bone health. As the use of GLP-1 RA rises, it’s important to understand its potential impact on bone healing, specifically its influence on postoperative complications following ankle open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).

AIM: The aim of this literature review is to determine if preoperative GLP-1 RA use is correlated with an increase in post-operative complications following ankle ORIF.

METHODOLOGY: A literature review was conducted …

Surgical Management Of Retained Sea Urchin Spines Following Multiple Puncture Wounds: A Case Report, Michael A. Higham, Stephanie N. Campbell, Tyreen Heybeck, Naomie Jean, Amanda Killeen

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

Introduction: Sea urchin spine injuries are uncommon marine envenomation injuries that can result in retained foreign bodies, local inflammatory reactions, and persistent symptoms requiring surgical management in select cases. Initial management should include oral analgesia, hot-water immersion, removal of visible spines, and tetanus prophylaxis when indicated. Granuloma formation is a recognized response to retained spines and may ultimately require surgical excision. Pedicellariae, which possess venom and neurotoxic components, may contribute to envenomation.

Aim: To present a case of multiple deep sea urchin spine puncture wounds with retained foreign bodies.

Case Presentation: We report a 20-year-old Caucasian male who sustained multiple …

Improving Discharge Planners' Education On Telehealth, Catherine Ene Idowu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The swift advancement of technology has greatly influenced numerous fields, including healthcare. Telehealth utilizes digital resources to deliver health services from a distance, making it an essential means to enhance healthcare access. It is crucial for older adults, who frequently deal with mobility limitations and various health issues (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024).

Nevertheless, the implementation of telehealth in Nigeria faces various challenges. A primary issue is the lack of training and readiness among healthcare workers, particularly those involved in discharge planning. These professionals play a vital role in coordinating care after patients leave the hospital. Telehealth provides health services …

Stacey Tidesha Robinson;

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Changes In Seasonal Use Of The Central Platte River Valley, Nebraska, By Sandhill Cranes, Bethany L. Ostrom

Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and Affiliated Societies

Recent environmental change has altered migration timing and winter distribution of many bird species, including Sandhill Cranes. Historically, the Central Platte River Valley in Nebraska functioned primarily as a spring staging area for the midcontinent population, with limited fall use and rare overwintering events. I examined records of Sandhill Crane occurrences during October to January in the Central Platte River Valley from 2015-2026 using incidental observations and aerial surveys starting in 2024. Overwintering Sandhill Cranes were documented in 7 of 11 Dec/Jan, with unprecedented increases observed since 2023, peaking with approximately 42,000 Sandhill Cranes in January of 2026, the largest …

Complex Wound Presentation In A Congenital Port Wine Stain: Venous Ulceration Or Inflammatory Dermatosis?, Amanda L. Killeen, Tyreen Heybeck, Michael Higham, Stephanie N. Campbell

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

Introduction: Port-wine stains are congenital capillary malformations that may occur in isolation or with underlying vascular and musculoskeletal abnormalities in various syndromes. Chronic ulceration and inflammatory skin changes may complicate diagnosis and management, particularly when atypical ulcer morphology is present.

Aim: To describe complex lower extremity ulceration and inflammatory skin disease in a patient with a large congenital port-wine stain and associated limb abnormalities.

Case Presentation: A 52-year-old White male with a congenital port-wine stain involving the lateral left lower extremity from the hip to the foot was evaluated for recurrent ulceration and progressive inflammatory skin changes. Associated findings included …

Ai In Higher Education: Some Notes From The Front, Debra Rienstra

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

We’re four weeks into the semester now. This past summer, our university unveiled a campus-wide AI policy that exhorts students and faculty to use discernment and tries to lay out some rules about security. Meanwhile, we have purchased a campus-wide subscription to an AI aggregator tool now available to all students, faculty, and staff (in part, from what I understand, as an attempt to effect some boundaries). And then, in the news, all this hand-wringing over the end of humanity, etc., on the one hand and techno-utopian promises on the other.

When Three Points Aren't Enough: Parameter Estimation In Newton's Law Of Cooling, Alberto A. Condori, Cara D. Brooks, Madeline R. Goldberg

CODEE Journal

We begin with a paradoxical three-point problem where the standard parameter estimation formula fails because temperature data must satisfy a concavity condition reflecting Newton's Law of Cooling's exponential structure. Although a closed-form solution for A exists for equally-spaced measurements, high sensitivity to error motivates the use of overdetermined systems with many measurements. The "profiling over A" technique transforms this three-parameter nonlinear problem into a sequence of simple linear regressions, providing computational efficiency and conceptual transparency. This approach can be generalized to many parameter estimation problems in science and engineering, making it a valuable tool for undergraduates interested in applied mathematics. …

Shallow Margin Fish Biomass Estimates In Lake Victoria Using Horizontal-Beam Acoustics, Yang Yang, Roland Proud, Robert Kayanda, Collins Ongore, Mboni Elison, Hillary Mrosso, Benedicto B Kashindye, Andrew S Brierley, Alina M Wieczorek

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Provider Medication Reconciliation Education On Hospital Readmissions In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Vivian Nwozu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Aging causes frailty and multiple comorbidities, necessitating polypharmacy. Complicated drug regimens predispose patients to adverse drug events and hospital readmissions. The practice problem was high rates of medication-related readmissions due to inadequate provider knowledge of medication reconciliation and the lack of a standardized tool. This project aimed at evaluating the impact of provider medication reconciliation education on hospital readmissions in a skilled nursing facility. A pretest-posttest study design was utilized. The Donabedian Model of Healthcare Quality guided the translation of evidence into practice, whereas Lewin’s Change Model and Plan-Do-Study-Act models guided implementation. Eight providers were educated on medication reconciliation using …

Understanding Men's Health In Down Syndrome, Brian Chicoine

Advocate GME

Males with Down syndrome may experience certain health conditions differently than females and may also face unique health concerns throughout their lives. In this webinar, Brian Chicoine, MD, will discuss common health topics affecting males with Down syndrome, including growth and development, muscle health, mental health, fertility, aging, and cancer risk. Attendees will learn about recommended health screenings, signs and symptoms to watch for, and practical ways to support lifelong health and well-being. This session is designed to help attendees better understand the health needs of men with Down syndrome and feel more confident navigating healthcare decisions. The webinar will …

Cartelized Parliament And The Decline Of Legislative Oversight In Indonesia’S Multiparty Presidentialism, Shanty Kartika Dewi, Anis Fuad

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This article examines the tendency of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) in the 2024–2029 term to move toward a cartelized parliament within Indonesia’s multiparty presidential system. It addresses how the dominance of an oversized governing coalition after the 2024 election weakens parliamentary opposition and reduces the effectiveness of checks and balances over the executive. The study employs a qualitative explanatory approach using a single-case study design, process tracing, and documentary analysis. The data are drawn from official state and parliamentary documents, KPU decisions, legislative agendas, democracy monitoring reports, credible media coverage, and public statements by political elites. The findings …

When Every Policy Is Called Innovation: Innovation Inflation And The Politics Of Policy Labelling In Indonesian Local Government, Anggia Ermarini, Anry Firmansyah, Rio Yusri Maulana, Ahmad Zaini Miftah

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This study examines how local governments construct policy innovation claims and the extent to which such claims are supported by substantive novelty, regulatory conformity, institutional capacity, and evidence of public benefit. The study employed a qualitative document analysis with a comparative multiple-case design. The analysis covered 29 documents, consisting of 21 documents related to six policy cases and eight national regulations used as comparative standards. The cases included Sekolah MAUNG, Panca Waluya Character Education, the 5 a.m. school policy, Qlue, Electronic Parking Terminals, and i-Jus Melon. The data were analysed using directed qualitative content analysis across three dimensions: substance, regulation …

2026 Latin American Film Festival, The Guild Cinema

LAII Events

Visit The Guild Cinema on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th to see the featured films of the ABQ Latin American Film Festival! The films showing Saturday, September 26th include El Obispo Rojo (The Red Bishop) (2025) and ASCO: Without Permission (2026). Tickets are $10.

Building On Sand: Ai Law And The Failures Of Alignment, Claire Boine

Journal of Science & Technology Law

AI alignment is increasingly in the spotlight. However, from a technical concept, the term has been broadened to cover all sorts of potential harms by advanced AI systems. This Article disambiguates three different problems: ensuring that systems pursue intended objectives through acceptable means, deciding which values should guide their behavior, and governing private companies whose incentives diverge from those of society. Drawing on technical research and documented incidents, the Article explains why goal alignment deserves serious attention without requiring claims about human-like intelligence. It then shows how value alignment can reframe normative conflict as an engineering problem and divert attention …

Misplaced Trust In Artificial Professional Advice, Claudia Haupt

Journal of Science & Technology Law

The professional relationship constitutes a distinctive social interaction in which the professional has knowledge that the client or patient lacks but needs to make important decisions. A specific legal and ethical framework governs this relationship. Traditionally, this framework assumes interactions between human actors and is designed to safeguard normative values inherent to human-centered professional advice-giving. Prominent among the foundational assumptions are expectations of competence, loyalty, and trust. Individuals seeking professional advice expect to receive accurate and comprehensive advice reflecting the insights of the profession.

This Essay examines the social relationship based on knowledge asymmetries and trust underlying the human professional …

My Negotiation Chatbot Toby And Pedagogical Governance, Renee Henson

Journal of Science & Technology Law

No abstract provided.

Automated Childrearing Through Ai Companions, Katharine B. Silbaugh

Journal of Science & Technology Law

Can we develop a method of regulating AI to protect families, households, children, and relationships? We want AI to do the dishes, not to raise our children. Scholars in family law and family dynamics in sociology and economics have worked to refine and explain characterizations of family life in ways that might help to formulate the challenges ahead. Where a characterization of family life is too thin, these scholarly efforts let us see the costs of conventional or incomplete understandings. For example, just because we are at home, doesn’t mean we aren’t working. Just because it is with and for …