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Ophthalmology Program Director Perspectives Of Scoring Step 1 Pass/Fail, Saif A. Hamdan, Alan T. Makhoul, Brian C. Drolet, Jennifer L. Lindsey, Janice C. Law

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Abstract

Background Scoring for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 was recently announced to be reported as binary as early as 2022. The general perception among program directors (PDs) in all specialties has largely been negative, but the perspective within ophthalmology remains uncharacterized.

Objective This article characterizes ophthalmology residency PDs' perspectives regarding the impact of pass/fail USMLE Step 1 scoring on the residency application process.

Methods A validated 19-item anonymous survey was electronically distributed to 111 PDs of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited ophthalmology training programs.

Results Fifty-six PDs (50.5%) completed the survey. The median age …

Behavioural Immune System Responses To Coronavirus: A Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory Explanation Of Conformity, Warmth Towards Others And Attitudes Towards Lockdown, Alison M. Bacon, Philip J. Corr

School of Psychology

Behavioural immune system (BIS) describes psychological mechanisms that detect cues to infectious pathogens in the immediate environment, trigger disease-relevant responses and facilitate behavioural avoidance/escape. BIS activation elicits a perceived vulnerability to disease (PVD) which can result in conformity with social norms. However, a response to superficial cues can result in aversive responses to people that pose no actual threat, leading to an aversion to unfamiliar others, and likelihood of prejudice. Pathogen-neutralizing behaviours, therefore, have implications for social interaction as well as illness behaviours and responses to health communications. In this study, we investigate how PVD influences conformity, attitudes to other …

What Is Population Health? Ten Years On…., Mitchell Kaminski

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Validating A Common Tick Survey Method: Cloth‑Dragging And Line Transects, Pia L. Kjellander, Malin Aronsson, Ulrika A. Bergvall, Josep L. Carrasco, Madeleine Christensson, Per-Eric Lindgren, Mikael Åkesson, Petter Kjellander

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Library Materials

Cloth-dragging is the most widely-used method for collecting and counting ticks, but there are few studies of its reliability. By using cloth-dragging, we applied a replicated line transects survey method, in two areas in Sweden with different Ixodes ricinus tick-densities (low at Grimsö and high at Bogesund) to evaluate developmental stage specific repeatability, agreement and precision in estimates of tick abundance. ‘Repeatability’ was expressed as the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), ‘agreement’ with the Total Deviation Index (TDI) and ‘precision’ by the coefficient of variation (CV) for a given dragging distance. Repeatability (ICC) and agreement (TDI) were higher for the most …

Global Burden Of Acute Lower Respiratory Infection Associated With Human Metapneumovirus In Children Under 5 Years In 2018: A Systematic Review And Modelling Study, Xin Wang, You Li, Maria Deloria-Knoll, Shabir A. Madhi, Cheryl Cohen, Syed Asad Ali, Sudha Basne, Quique Bassat, W Abdullah Brooks, Malinee Chittaganpitch

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Background: Human metapneumovirus is a common virus associated with acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs) in children. No global burden estimates are available for ALRIs associated with human metapneumovirus in children, and no licensed vaccines or drugs exist for human metapneumovirus infections. We aimed to estimate the age-stratified human metapneumovirus-associated ALRI global incidence, hospital admissions, and mortality burden in children younger than 5 years.
Methods: We estimated the global burden of human metapneumovirus-associated ALRIs in children younger than 5 years from a systematic review of 119 studies published between Jan 1, 2001, and Dec 31, 2019, and a further 40 high …

Information Resource Sharing In Academic Libraries: Tanzanian Context, Christian Mubofu, Salatiel Chaula

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study assessed the forms, benefits, and extent of academic libraries' reliance on resource sharing. The study consisted of 66 respondents of which four (4) were library directors while sixty-two (62) were library staff. Library directors were purposely sampled while simple random sampling was used to select library staff for inclusion in this study. Data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) Version 20 was used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Findings revealed that the forms for resource sharing in academic libraries in Tanzania are consortia, networking, …

Co-Occurrence Patterns Of Character Strengths And Measured Core Virtues In German-Speaking Adults, Willibald Ruch, Sonja Heintz, Lisa Wagner

School of Psychology

The VIA Classification on character strengths and virtues suggests 24 character strengths clustered into six core virtues (wisdom and knowledge, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence). Three recent studies employed different methods for testing the assignment of character strengths to virtues (e.g., expert and layperson ratings), and generally supported the VIA classification. However, the co-occurrence of character strengths and virtues within individuals has not been examined yet. Another untested assumption is that an individual’s composition of character strengths is related to being considered of “good character.” Thus, the present study addresses three research questions: (1) How do character strengths and …

Differences In Gynecologic Tumor Development In Amhr2-Cre Mice With Krasg12d Or Krasg12v Mutations, Eucharist H S Kun, Yvonne T M Tsang, Sophia Lin, Sophia Pan, Tejas Medapalli, Anais Malpica, Joanne S Richards, David M Gershenson, Kwong-Kwok Wong

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

How different KRAS variants impact tumor initiation and progression in vivo has not been thoroughly examined. We hypothesize that the ability of either KRASG12D or KRASG12V mutations to initiate tumor formation is context dependent. Amhr2-Cre mice express Cre recombinase in tissues that develop into the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries. We used these mice to conditionally express either the KRASG12V/+ or KRASG12D/+ mutation. Mice with the genotype Amhr2-Cre Pten(fl/fl) KrasG12D/+(G12D mice) had abnormal follicle structures and developed low-grade serous ovarian carcinomas with 100% penetrance within 18 weeks. In contrast, mice with …

Has English League Football Become Less Exciting?, J Eales, J Stander, Borja M Corina

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Bill Shankly, a former manager of Liverpool Football Club, once said: “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I'm very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” Many die-hard fans of the sport would agree. But as much they might love “the beautiful game”, some will tell you that… well, it’s not always that exciting to watch. Of course, excitement, like all emotions, is subjective and depends a lot on context. Most fans come to see goals being scored, and the more scored by your team, the …

Non-Parental Family Members As Brokers Of Family Social Capital: Compensatory Time Use In India, Melissa Alcaraz, Ashley Larsen Gibby, Nancy Luke

Faculty Publications

Non-parental family members are understudied but important brokers of family social capital, especially in contexts without a nuclear-family norm. We used rich time diary data from a sample of 1568 South Indian adolescents to examine the relationships between any time spent with parents, parents’ residency status, and the time spent with non-parental family members. We found that adolescents with at least one non-resident parent spent significantly more time with siblings, on average, when compared to adolescents with resident parents. We further found that adolescents spent more time with siblings in educational activities, such as studying, when they had at least …

Protocol For The Cultural Adaptation Of Pulmonary Rehabilitation And Subsequent Testing In A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial For Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Sri Lanka, Ar Jayamaha, Ch Perera, Mw Orme, Av Jones, Ukdc Wijayasiri, Td Amarasekara, Rs Karunatillake, A Fernando, Alp Seneviratne, A Barton, R Jones, Zk Yusuf, Rb Miah, D Malcolm, Ja Matheson, Rc Free, A Manise, Mc Steiner, Sw Wimalasekera, Sj Singh

Peninsula Medical School

Introduction International guidelines recommend pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be offered to adults living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but PR availability is limited in Sri Lanka. Culturally appropriate PR needs to be designed and implemented in Sri Lanka. The study aims to adapt PR to the Sri Lankan context and determine the feasibility of conducting a future trial of the adapted PR in Sri Lanka. Methods and analysis Eligible participants will be identified and will be invited to take part in the randomised controlled feasibility trial, which will be conducted in Central Chest Clinic, Colombo, Sri Lanka. A total …

Percutaneous Tricuspid Valve In Failed Annuloplasty Ring And Paravalvular Leak Closure For Mechanical Aortic Valve- A Case Report, Hesham A. Naeim, Reda Abuelatta, Rifaat Alharach, Abderrahman Elhaj, Abdulaziz Alsuwayh, Mohamed Azmi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Transcatheter valvular interventions are established as an alternative for surgery in selected patients in symptomatic high surgical risk patients. Tricuspid valve replacement after failed repair ring had limited experience to date. We report this case to highlight the procedure details and results.

Sustainable And Profitable Grazing Management In A Highly Variable Environment‐Evidence And Insights From A Long Term Grazing Trial In Northern Australia, Peter O’Reagain, John Bushell

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

The Challenges Of Cropping And Forestry Intensification On Grasslands Livestock Production Systems: The Uruguayan Case, Fabio Montossi, Walter Ayala, R. Díaz

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Compassion Fatigue On Mental Health Sign Language Interpreters Working With Children: A Thematic Analysis, Noor Khatijah Zafirah, Annabella Dyer, Richard J. T. Hamshaw

Journal of Interpretation

The impact of compassion fatigue (CF) on frontline professionals has been widely researched. However, interpreters often work alongside frontline professionals and are exposed to similar traumatic experiences. Despite this, there is a dearth of research exploring the impact of CF on interpreters. Mental health sign language interpreters (SLIs) are believed to be at a higher risk of developing CF compared to other professionals due to high engagement with therapeutic content, demands of their role, and low perception of control over those demands. Research demonstrates that working with children increases one’s risk of developing CF further. Nevertheless, there has been no …

Insights From U.S. Deaf Patients: Interpreters’ Presence And Receptive Skills Matter In Patient-Centered Communication Care, Brenda S. Nicodemus, Lori Whynot, Poorna Kushalnagar

Journal of Interpretation

In the U.S., deaf individuals who use sign language have a legislated right to communication access in the healthcare system, which is often addressed through the provision of signed language interpreters. However, little is known about deaf patients’ perception of interpreter presence, its impact on their disclosure of medical information to physicians, and whether this perception affects their assessment of physicians’ patient-centered communication behaviors (PCC). A total of 811 deaf adults responded to questions on a bilingual ASL-English online survey about their experiences with interpreters and physicians. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between deaf patients’ perception …

Deaf Interpreters’ Perception Of Themselves As Professionals In Ireland: A Phenomenological Study, Noel P. O'Connell, Teresa Lynch

Journal of Interpretation

In the extensive literature on sign language interpreting, very little attention has been given to deaf interpreters’ understanding of themselves as professionals. This gap may be due to the fact that professional sign language interpreting is often seen to be synonymous with hearing people. The research therefore set out to gain an insight into how deaf interpreters’ view themselves as professionals, what their understanding of ‘being a professional’ is, and what issues are of concern to them. The authors present and discuss findings from an analysis, informed by professionalism theory, of data derived from interviews with 5 deaf interpreters in …

Rendering Depiction: A Case Study Of An American Sign Language/English Interpreter, Mark Halley

Journal of Interpretation

In this study, the work of an American Sign Language/English interpreter was video-recorded and then analyzed to describe the interpreter’s rendering of American Sign Language depiction from American Sign Language into spoken English and from spoken English into American Sign Language. Results indicate that interpreters navigate the complex cognitive and linguistic task of rendering various types of American Sign Language depiction between both languages. The data also suggest that syntactic input may not be the only factor in an interpreter’s decision-making processes when rendering depiction; rather pragmatic considerations appear to be a major contributing factor. This study serves as a …

Embracing The Next Generation Of Interpreters: A Call To Action For The Registry Of Interpreters For The Deaf, Barbara D. Garrett, Emily G. Girardin

Journal of Interpretation

The founding members of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) felt strongly about recruiting, training, and confirming the competence of interpreters. As a result, for over 50 years RID has been the national leader for the profession of ASL-English interpreting. At the same time, the next generation of American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpreters continue to face challenges pertaining to pre-service education, practicum experiences, and professional support after graduation as they enter the field. This article describes these challenges and offers suggested recommendations toward proactive organizational investment in this next generation of interpreters that will improve the quality of …

Educational Interpreters And The Dunning-Kruger Effect, Stephen Fitzmaurice

Journal of Interpretation

Kruger and Dunning (1999) found the least skilled individuals significantly overestimate their performance. However, as individuals increase their awareness their skills their predictions also become more accurate – the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This study examined the ability of educational interpreters working in public schools to predict their scores on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) a measure of interpreting skills. Findings indicate interpreters experience a Dunning-Kruger Effect in that the least skilled interpreters overestimate their interpreting skills, whereas better interpreters underestimate their interpreting skills. These findings raise important questions about whether lesser skilled educational interpreters are able to adhere to ethical …

Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 95, Number 1, Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Quarterly

To Conquer the Coast: Pensacola, the Gulf of Mexico and the Construction of American Imperialism, 1820-1848 by Maria Angela Diaz
Losing Lincoln: Black Educators, Historical Memory, and the Desegregation of Lincoln High School in Gainesville, Florida by Kathryn Palmer
The Gulf Coast Fish Cheer: Radicalism and the Underground Press in Pensacola, Florida, 1970-1971 by Christopher Satterwhite
Book Reviews
End Notes

Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 94, Number 4, Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Quarterly

Pensacola's Cast Iron Architecture by Cynthia Catellier
New Deal Historic Preservation for Key West by Matthew G. Hyland
The Hammer, the Sickle, and the Phosphate Rock: The 1974 Political Controversy over Florida Phosphate Shipments to the Soviet Union by Brad Massey
Book Reviews
End Notes
Florida in Publications 2015
Index to Volume 94

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Sucking, Blood, and Fire: Timucuan Healing Practices in Spanish Florida by Tamara Shircliff Spike
Reconstructing Power in an American Borderland: Political Change in Colonial East Florida by Nancy O. Gallman
"Republica de Bandidos": The Prospect Bluff Fort's Challenge to the Spanish Slave System by John Paul Nuno
Currency, Credit, Crises, and Cuba: The Fed's Early History in Florida by Lesley Mace
Book Reviews
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Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 91, Number 2, Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Quarterly

The Peacock Inn: South Florida's First Hotel by Susannah Worth
Florida's Constitutional Property Exemptions: Changed Intent in Unchanged Text by Eric H. Miller
The Florida Keys Hurricane House: Post-Disaster New Deal Housing by Matthew G. Hyland
Florida's Carpenter Gothic Churches: Artistic Gems from a Victorian Past by Jack C. Lane
Book Reviews
End Notes

Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 90, Number 4, Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Quarterly

American Gibraltar: Key West during World War II by Abraham H. Gibson
Pragmatism, Seminoles, and Science: Opposition to Progressive Everglades Drainage by Chris Wilhelm
"Industrious, Thrifty and Ambitious": Jacksonville's African American Businesspeople during the Jim Crow Era by David H. Jackson, Jr.
"For this is an Enchanted Land": Matjorie Kinnan Rawlings and the Florida Environment by Florence M. Turcotte
Book Reviews
End Notes
Florida History in Publications, 2011
Cumulative Index, Volume 90

Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, Number 4, Florida Historical Society

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Introduction to Special Issue: This Incomperable Lande Maurice O'Sullivan
A Boy and His Fawn: Parallel Animals in A Trip to Florida for Health and Sport and The Yearling Kathryn Seidel
From Adventure Travel to Leisure Tourism: The Florida Letters of William Drysdale in the New York Times, 1884-1893 Jesus Mendez
"The Most Exotic of Our Cities": Race, Place, Writing, and George Allan England's Key West Philip Levy
The Servants and Mrs. Rawlings: Martha Mickens and African American Life at Cross Creek Rebecca Sharpless
Book Reviews
End Notes
Florida History in Publications, 2010
Cumulative Index, Volume 89

Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, Number 3, Florida Historical Society

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Cuban Exiles in Key West during the Ten Years' War, 1868-1878 Antonio Rafael de la Cova
"Secrecy Has No Excuse": The Florida Land Boom, Tourism, and the 1926 Smallpox Epidemic in Tampa and Miami Eric Jarvis
Administrative Recalcitrance and Government Intervention: Desegregation at the University of Florida, 1962-1972 Jessica Clawson
Documents and Notes
Book Reviews
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Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, Number 2, Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Quarterly

"... in a strange place ... ": The Experiences of British Women during the Colonization of East & West Florida Deborah L. Bauer
Selling Seduction: Women and Feminine Nature in 1920s Florida Advertising Nicole C. Cox
A Translation History of Fontaneda Peter Ferdinanda
Book Reviews
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Florida Historical Quarterly, Volume 88, Number 4, Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Quarterly

When Modern Tourism Was Born: Florida at the World Fairs and on the World Stage in the 1930s David Nelson
From Desegregation to Integration: Race, Football, and "Dixie" at the University of Florida Derrick E. White
Military Slave Rentals, the Construction of Army Fortifications, and the Navy Yard in Pensacola, Florida, 1824-1863 Thomas Hulse
Book Reviews
End Notes
Florida History in Publication, 2009
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Inventing the Conch Republic: The Creation of Key West as an Escape from Modern America William C. Barnet
The Florida Fight for Equality: The Equal Rights Amendment, Senator Lori Wilson and Mediated Catfights in the 1970s Kimberly Wilmot Voss
A Re-assessment of Seminoles, Africans, and Slavery on the Florida Frontier Kevin Kokomoor
Florida Classroom: Tea Sets, Tractors and T-1 Lines: the Survival of a Small Town Library: The Hastings Branch Library, Hastings, Florida Nancy J. Levine, George V. Minton, Sandie A. Stratton, Sharon Cleland, and Belinda Delzell
Book Reviews
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