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Pre-Nursing Students' Reflections Of The Most Useful Success Strategies: A Qualitative Study, Regina W. Urban, Leslie A. Jennings

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Initiatives to address the US nursing shortage include increasing enrollment, standardizing education, and supporting student success (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2024; Spector et al., 2022). Despite reports of poor study habits and difficulty adapting to science courses, few studies examine study and time management strategies in pre-nursing students (Felicilda-Reynaldo et al., 2017). Mindfulness-based programs improve mental health outcomes in nursing students (Aloufi et al., 2021); yet research on mindfulness programs with pre-nursing students is lacking. Identifying success strategies pre-nursing students find useful is key to improving academic retention (Shelton, 2012). Therefore, this study aimed to qualitatively explore …

Visualizing 25 Years Of Change In The Glades Oak Savanna, Zoe Fieberg

Summer Research Showcase

Oak savannas represent one of the most threatened ecosystems in Minnesota due to changing land use management, particularly absence of fire (Davis, 2001). Frequent burns kill fire-sensitive mesophytic tree species, reducing the dominance of woody understory and allowing for restoration of the oak savanna environment. The GLADES (Grid for Landscape Analysis and Demographic Study) site was established in 1988 in East Bethel, Minnesota to study the effect of frequent burning on oak savanna restoration. Through the use of standardized methods of photography, we compared canopy differences across GLADES between 2001 and 2026. Preliminary observations revealed increased canopy density and reduced …

From Values To Metrics: A Methodological Framework For Early-Stage Design Of Rural Cultural Project, Rosana Sanz Segura, Giordana Gallina, Eduardo Manchado Pérez, Ignacio López Forniés

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This paper presents the methodological framework of an ongoing design research project focused on cultural creation in rural contexts. It structures the design work that precede co-creation workshops, including the design of tools, participant criteria, session formats and preliminary analyses to understand community needs. Based on design research in rural regions of Aragón (Spain), the study integrates human-centred and community-based design to adapt participatory processes to low-density territories. Initial results include a mapping of key actors, a first set of metrics for evaluating participation and collaboration, and the identification of gaps that justify a specific methodological guide for rural cultural …

The Inaccessibility Of Scientific Writing And Science Denial, Emma Eisen

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The inaccessibility of scientific writing causes an increase in science denial. The frustration experienced by nonscientists due to the exclusivity, both in language and cost of subscriptions to scientific journals, often results in the rejection of scientific consensus and acceptance of the more accessible and understandable alternative perspectives presented by science deniers. Through the analysis of demographic studies on the relationship between native language and access to higher education and attitudes toward vaccines, this presentation further discusses how these marginalized demographics are excluded from scientific consensus leading to an increase in science denial.

Nurses At The Nexus Of Clinical Care Provision And Organizational Structure, Amber Welborn, Meredith Gringle, Tracy R. Nichols

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

This qualitative study explores the effects of power dynamics within the neonatal intensive care unit and hospital organizational structure upon clinical care delivery for infants from a substance-exposed pregnancy in the NICU. Results suggest that power imbalances can inhibit the delivery of high-quality care, especially with high workload demands.

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The Power Of Words: Unpacking Language's Role In Educational Inequities, Zara Yokohama, Liz Beccari, Malcolm Jasmin

Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)

The language used to describe racial disparities in education may inadvertently influence how we address them. Framing such disparities as “achievement gap” rather than as “inequality in educational outcomes” assumes a deficit thinking mindset, shifting focus from the structural injustices contributing to education disparities to individuals, resulting in decreased prioritization of racial equity (Quinn & Desruisseaux, 2022). We aim to replicate this prioritization effect, specify the language driving the effect, and examine the impact of frames on perceptions of how to achieve racial equity. Participants were randomly assigned to conditions framing racial equity concerns as: a racial achievement gap, racial …

Update On The Role Of Muc13 In Pancreatic Cancer: A Promising Early Detection Biomarker, Anupam Dhasmana, Swati Dhasmana, Sheema Khan, Meena Jaggi, Murali M. Yallapu, Subhash C. Chauhan

Research Symposium

Background: With the rise in pancreatic cancer (PanCa) prevalence and mortality rate, by 2030 it will secure second position among leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Due to poor prognosis of PanCa only 11% of PanCa patients have a 5-year survival rate, resulting in an equal mortality rate and incidence rate. 85% of PanCa are Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The main clinical challenge with PanCa is poor treatment outcomes due the late diagnosis. Currently, there are traditional biomarkers panels available for diagnosis, however, these biomarkers do not have optimal sensitivity and specificity for PanCa. Considering this alarming unmet clinic need, our …

(Im)Mobile Gendered Identities: The Relationship Between Mobility And Identity, Krity Gera

IASDR Conference Series

Cities are places of contestation where individuals and groups act in specific ways to access resources and opportunities. Mobility enables individuals to access these different resources. This paper explores the impact of spatial mobility on changing identities of urban marginalized women (UMW) from the peri-urban areas of Delhi, India. It examines the relationship between mobilities and identities through relevant literature supported by a study extracted from an extensive ethnographic research on daily mobilities of UMW. Unstructured interviews and GPS path tracking are used as methods of data collection. The analysis of the acquired data presents mobility as an intertwined phenomenon …

Malignant Colorectal Cancer In The Rio Grande Valley: A Demographical Study, Kevin M. Camstra, Vijian Dhevan

Research Symposium

Background: There is abundant demographical data available that provides an excellent general statistical overview of colorectal cancer (CRC) within the Hispanic population in South Texas. Much is known about the overarching trends regarding incidence, prevalence, mortality and screening rates among this specific population as compared to other racial and ethnic groups at the state and national levels. Despite our understanding of these broad trends, few studies have taken a step inward to provide a closer demographical analysis of a CRC population here in the Rio Grande Valley. In this study, we narrow the scope and take a closer look …

Adventist Political Behavior, Social Issues, And A Voter Engagement Campaign, John Gavin

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Major demographic studies and survey research about Adventist politics and social issues have been conducted over the past 28 years spanning seven national election cycles. Recently a comprehensive review of all studies on the subject has been completed revealing a complex profile of the Adventist political and social persona and indicating the consistent presence of a small minority of socially and politically active individuals.

Pilot Study Using Sideline Hand-Grip Dynamometry To Assess Strength Changes In A High School Baseball Season: A Feasibility Study, Thomas Munro, Jason D. Yoderq, Brian R. Lee, Brian S. Harvey

Research Days

Background: Upper extremity injuries are common in baseball players. Objective measurements could assist in determining early signs of fatigue before injury occurs. Using HGD to measure strength changes may help identify early signs in the injury process. To our knowledge, HGD has not been tested on high school baseball players in the sideline setting. It is feasible to perform hand-grip dynamometry on-site at the high school level and HGD measurements will change throughout the season in varsity baseball athletes. Secondary aim: Asses HGD measurement in the context of injury/pain/fatigue/pitching.

Objectives/Goal: It is feasible to perform hand-grip dynamometry on-site at the …

Thriving With Peer-To-Peer (P2p) Mentoring: Strengthening Leadership, Promoting Advancement, And Uplifting Poc In Lis, L. Marie Avila, Letha E. Johnson

POC in LIS Summit

This roundtable discussion will focus on the benefit of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Mentoring for People of Color (POC) in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS) from the view-point of two-tenure track librarians whose identities run lateral to the western narrative at an academic Predominantly White Institution (PWI). As theory is the primary emphasis in LIS education, POCs benefit from experience gained in other settings such as internships, affinity groups and civic work. P2P Mentoring discussions are unique to POC success individually and collectively. These settings provide a safe space to confront and explore topics not covered in formal Promotion …

Lipid Profile And Admission/Discharge Locations As Predictors Of 60 Day Readmission In Adults 65 Or Older With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Zac Dalton, Terrie Ginsberg, Matthew Mclaughlin

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Introduction: Reducing 30 and 60 day hospital readmissions is critical to our healthcare systems. Older folks with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) account for a disproportionate amount of readmissions. Through recognizing factors that correlate to readmissions, patients at risk may be identified.

Objective: To conduct a retrospective review of electronic medical records (EMR) to determine if there is an association between the lipid profile and admission and discharge locations of hospitalized older adults and whether they were rehospitalized 60-days post discharge.

Methods: EMRs were reviewed of 86 randomly selected consenting participants who were admitted to a community hospital and were …

Modeling A Spectrum Of Positive Music On The Circumplex Theory Of Emotion, Joshua Mckinnis, Chanson Lee

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Applied

The Context And Experience Of Mobility Among Urban Marginalized Women In New Delhi, India, Krity Gera, Peter Hasdell

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Gender and mobility are two different yet complex themes that intersect to reveal the impact of the latter on practices related to gender. Indian women experience restriction on their movement because of social, cultural and economic issues. In such contexts, the informal modes of transport emerge as bottom-up solutions to fill in the voids left by public transportation system. Transportation is not just a means for geographical mobility but impacts social mobility of women resulting in enhancement of their overall quality of life. This research takes a descriptive approach to reveal the experience of mobility among urban marginalized women residing …

2020 Graduate Research Symposium: Posters From Distance Students, Shannon Bailey

Graduate Research Symposium

Frequently high school students and their parents are less engaged than their elementary and middle school counterparts, especially in relation to the school library. Research shows that students whose parents are engaged achieve more and those whose administrators communicate with them through social media feel a bigger sense of school connectedness. School libraries should promote their program using the social media platforms that parents and students utilize to build a sense of library community. The purpose of this nonexperimental study is to determine the best social media outlets to use in engaging high school library stakeholders.

Unintended Pregnancy Among The Lgbtq+ Population, Kenna M. Barnes

UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair

Unintended births are related to adverse health outcomes for both parents and children (Mosher, et al., 2012). For the context of this research, unintended will include both mistimed (too early) and unwanted (wanted to avoid pregnancy) pregnancies. Non-heterosexual women, defined as anyone who has same-sex sexual behaviors, attractions, or identities, make up about 5.1% of the population according to Williams Institute (2019). The impact of unintended pregnancy among non-heterosexual individuals is not well understood, creating large disparities in the community. This has manifested in emotional, physical, and social wellness gaps compared to their heterosexual counterparts (Buchmueller & Carpenter, 2010; Everett …

Effects Of Deliberate Practice Debriefing During A Response To Rescue Simulation With Undergraduate Nursing Students, Tia P. Andrighetti, Karen Shepherd, Deborah Bambini, Arleigh Bell, Barbara Aronson, Mary Meyer

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Studies have found novice nurses are inadequately prepared to respond to deteriorating patients, due to limited clinical experience. The purpose of this multi-site randomized pre/post-test experimental design study was to compare student nurse competency, learning retention and perceived support after exposure to a deliberate practice debriefing model versus standardized debriefing.

Desired And Received Support For Racial And Ethnic Minority Nursing Faculty, Kumhee Ro, Mo-Kyung Sin, Joshua D. Villarreal, Jessie Liu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Diverse faculty attract students from underrepresented minority groups and play an important role in promoting diversity. The purpose of this study is to examine the desired and received support for racial/ethnic minority faculty in the U.S. to facilitate their success in academia.

Career Choices Towards A More Sustainable World, Silvia Alvarez-Clare

IMSAloquium Student Investigation Showcase

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of The Provider Resilience Mobile Application (Prma) To Increase Nurses Resiliency, Lisa Smalling, Peggy Kalowes, Melissa Dyo

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

A descriptive, observational method will be used to prospectively measure the effectiveness of the Provider Resilience Mobile Application (PRMA) to build resiliency in intensive care nurses.

Factors Of Student Success, Vanessa Beck

Celebration of Learning

The purpose of my study is to understand student success in college. I focused a large amount of my research around extracurricular activities out of the classroom, which include clubs, sports, faculty interaction, employment, and time spent on preparation for classes. In order to understand student success, I sent out a survey to 200 students enrolled in Augustana to evaluate their responses to see what they spent their time doing. I paid close attention to the number of hours students spend on various activities each day. The results allowed me to understand student habits, and how their involvement in extracurriculars, …

Patient Demographics And Reported Outcomes In Funded Versus Non-Funded Studies Assessing Thromboprophylaxis After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review, Hannah Groff, Ibrahim Azboy, Javad Parvizi

Research Day

Background: There are numerous studies discussing thromboprophylaxis after total joint arthroplasty (TJA), which have varying conclusions. The purpose of this study was to investigate if industry funding of the study impacted patient demographics and overall reported outcomes of studies evaluating venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after TJA.

Methods: Electronic searches were completed for Ovid, PubMed, and Embase. Studies were included if: (1) published in the English language between 2000 and 2016 (2) including patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) (3) evaluating prevention and control of VTE with at least one thromboprophylactic agent.

Results: There were 57 …

Auditory Distraction On Visual Translation: Language Interference In Spanish-English Bilinguals, Violet A. Young

Digital Repository: Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

No abstract provided.

Auditory Distraction On Visual Translation: Language Interference In Spanish-English Bilinguals, Violet A. Young

Digital Repository: Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

No abstract provided.

Sex Education And Its Impact On Adolescent Pregnancy Rates And Sexually Transmitted Infections, Lisa Danielle Iorio

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern which demands the attention of educators, providers, parents, and students. Sex education in schools is mandatory; the various forms of this education vary. It is imperative the appropriate approach be utilized to help decreases the incidence of adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

2017 9th Annual Student Center For Science Engagement Research Symposium, Student Center For Science Engagement

Student Center for Science Engagement Research Symposium

Student presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, & Psychology

The Role Of Social Media And Social Networking As Marketing Delivery Systems For Preventive Health Care Information, Joseph D. Cangelosi, David Kim, Ken Griffin, Edward Ranelli

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

No abstract provided.

No Puffs: Penguins Go Smoke-Free, Monica Sciamanna

Scholarly and Creative Works Conference (2015 - 2021)

In partnership with the Department of Student Life, this project examines campus smoking behaviors among students, faculty, and staff. It will gather information regarding awareness and perceptions of current smoking policies at Dominican. Data may be used in the development of a new campus smoking policy.

Maximizing Ebp Implementation Success By Integrating Rct Recruitment And Retention Data And Lessons Learned, Dianne Morrison-Beedy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016:

EBP can benefit from the many lessons leaRN from the RCT. In response to the need across the globe for female-tailored HIV interventions, the Health Improvement Project for Teens (HIPTeens), an evidence-based intervention, was developed and tested. HIPTeens is a sexual risk reduction intervention that is gender-specific and developmentally-and culturally-tailored for girls 15-19 years of age Morrison-Beedy, Jones, & Yinglin et al., 2012. Now recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control as an evidence-based intervention addressing HIV and pregnancy, the next step in …