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Evidence-Based Best Practice For Nursing Skills Competency Assessment: A Policy Development Project For Standard Work Utilizing The Donna Wright Competency Model, Iselda Gentry

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Traditional nursing competency assessments use a process-focused approach determined by leaders. A checklist methodology for conducting nursing competencies does not empower nurses to create their own learning experiences.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In an acute care setting (P), how does the development of an evidence-informed policy for competency assessment utilizing the Donna Wright Competency model (I) compared to current competency assessment practices (C), improve the guidance for nurse educators in the development of standard work and communications regarding competency assessment (O)?

Evidence: Studies using the DW Competency Assessment Model have shown that this …

Improving The Perioperative Experience Of Patients And Families In A Pediatric Setting, Anjanette Pong

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: The experience of surgery for pediatric patients and their families can be dependent on multiple factors including adequate preparation, English language proficiency and realistic expectations. Anxiety can contribute to a negative experience that may result in poor outcomes and a damaging reflection of the healthcare team and organization.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In preoperative pediatric patients and their families, how do therapeutic communication style and the provision of information about the perioperative experience affect their healthcare experience over eight weeks?

Evidence: A multi-modal approach to providing tailored preoperative education for the child and …

Raising Native Plant Awareness As A Method For Re-Naturalization, Meredith L. Haaker

Social Sciences

Humans are inseparable from the natural environment. We are one and the same, interconnected within the ecology of creation and care, not only destruction. By grounding ourselves in Indigenous wisdom and the principles of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, we are more able to recognize the important relational facets between humans and three native Californian plants (California black walnut, California blue elderberry, California bay laurel). In introducing Kimmerer’s concept of re-naturalization of humans, we can draw a connection to the same process a naturalized plant undergoes; immigration from a foreign place, dependence on the surrounding resources, and settlement of an area …

Social Networks, High-Risk Anal Hpv And Coinfection With Hiv In Young Sexual Minority Men, Kayo Fujimoto, Alan G Nyitray, Jacky Kuo, Jing Zhao, Lu-Yu Hwang, Elizabeth Chiao, Anna R Giuliano, John A Schneider, Aditya Khanna

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

OBJECTIVES: Young sexual minority men (SMM) exhibit a high prevalence and incidence of high-risk genotypes of human papillomavirus (hrHPV) anal infections and a confluence of a high prevalence of HIV and rectal STIs. Social determinants of health (SDOHs) are linked to social network contexts that generate and maintain racial disparities in HIV and STIs. A network perspective was provided to advance our knowledge of drivers of genotype-specific hrHPV infection and coinfection with HIV. The study also examined whether socially connected men are infected with the same high-risk HPV genotypes and, if so, whether this tendency is conditioned on coinfection with …

From Immigrant To Refugee: An Evaluation And Case Study Of The Historiography Surrounding Chinese Immigration To The Americas And Caribbean, 1840s-2000s, Joshua Cannon

Research Papers

From the middle of the nineteenth century to the early and mid-twentieth century, Chinese immigrants came to the Americas and the Caribbean in droves. Often these immigrants came to places like the American Mid-West, Peru, or Jamaica as indentured laborers. Ushered into nations hoping to obtain great riches to bring back to China, most of these immigrants fell into unfair and arduous labor contracts. This paper asks: what are the trends in this research, and where is it lacking? The work presented in this paper is in two parts. The first part explores the methodologies within prominent positions on Chinese …

Mb4t (Mathematics By And For Teachers): Number Patterns, Jennifer Holm

Education Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Hurricane Girls, Kallie Comardelle

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.

Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Annual Report 2021-2022, Elizabeth Winchester, Jada Thomas-Smith, Harleen Sandhu, Aimee H. Moles, Judith L. F. Rhodes

Reports

Child abuse and neglect is a leading factor in the staggeringly high rates of child mortality in Louisiana. In 2017, Louisiana had 44,793 total referrals for child abuse and neglect of which 19,851 were investigated (CWLA, 2019). Child abuse and neglect can have multiple detrimental effects on a child’s physical, psychological, and behavioral health. Effective prevention efforts are critical to ensuring the immediate and long-term safety and well-being of children in Louisiana. Each year, LCTF selects high-quality proposals and funds a range of prevention efforts to protect children, strengthen family well-being, and educate the public about children’s safety. Local, national, …

Satisfaction Of Patients With Diabetic Kidney Disease With Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician Visits, Wanling Zeng, Hong Chang Tan, Huang Fang Zheng, Amanda Rui Lin Lam, Kok Keong Teo, Chieh Suai Tan, Jean Paul Kovalik, Sujoy Ghosh, Xiao Hui Xin

Division of Basic Science Faculty Publications

Background: Patient-centred care is an important part of quality healthcare and patient satisfaction has been shown to be associated with improved clinical outcomes. We aim to explore the satisfaction of patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) with their visits to the TCM physician and its association with patients' socio-economic characteristics. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among patients aged >21 years with DKD. Participants' demographic, socioeconomic characteristics and satisfaction scores measured with the self-administered Medical Interview Satisfaction Scale (MISS) were collected after they visited the TCM physician. MISS is a 26-item questionnaire consisting of three domains – cognitive, affective and …

Salivary Immunity Of Elite Collegiate American Football Players Infected With Sars-Cov-2 Normalizes Following Isolation, Joshua Granger, Eunhan Cho, Kevin Lindsey, Nathan Lemoine, Derek Calvert, Jack Marucci, Shelly Mullenix, Hollis O’Neal, Brian A. Irving, Neil Johannsen, Guillaume Spielmann

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

The impact of COVID-19 on systemic immunity in the general population has been well characterized, however the short-term effects of COVID-19 infection on innate salivary immunity in elite-level athletes are unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether elite college football athletes had altered salivary immunity following the CDC-recommended isolation post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. Salivary samples were obtained from fourteen elite football players who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (n = 14), immediately after CDC-recommended isolation (average days = 14 ± 2 days) and fifteen controls who remained uninfected with SARS-CoV-2. Biomarkers of innate salivary immunity (sIgA and alpha-amylase), antimicrobial proteins (AMPs, i.e., …

Correlates Of The Physical Activity Decline During Childhood, Sara Pereira, Ana Carolina Reyes, Raquel Chaves, Carla Santos, Olga Vasconcelos, G. O. Tani, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Adam Baxter-Jones, José Maia

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Purpose This study aimed to describe longitudinal trends in children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and to investigate associations with individual, familial, and school characteristics. Methods A sample of 341 Portuguese children age 5-10 yr (173 girls) from six age cohorts was followed over 3 yr using a mixed-longitudinal design. Physical activity, body mass index (BMI), gross motor coordination, and musculoskeletal fitness were assessed annually. Information on socioeconomic status and school characteristics was collected and analyzed with mixed models. Results MVPA shows a similar declining trend in both sexes, but on average, boys exceeded the World Health Organization recommendations of 60 …

A Collaborative Approach To Adopting/Adapting Guidelines. The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines For Children (5-12 Years) And Young People (13-17 Years): An Integration Of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, And Sleep, Anthony D. Okely, Davina Ghersi, Sarah P. Loughran, Dylan P. Cliff, Trevor Shilton, Rachel A. Jones, Rebecca M. Stanley, Julie Sherring, Natalie Toms, Simon Eckermann, Timothy S. Olds, Zhiguang Zhang, Anne Maree Parrish, Lisa Kervin, Sandra Downie, Jo Salmon, Clair Bannerman, Tamie Needham, Elaine Marshall, Jordy Kaufman, Layne Brown, Janecke Wille, Greg Wood, David R. Lubans, Stuart J.H. Biddle, Shane Pill, Anthea Hargreaves, Natalie Jonas, Natasha Schranz, Perry Campbell, Karen Ingram, Hayley Dean, Adam Verrender, Yvonne Ellis

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Abstract: Background: In 2018, the Australian Government updated the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Children and Young People. A requirement of this update was the incorporation of a 24-hour approach to movement, recognising the importance of adequate sleep. The purpose of this paper was to describe how the updated Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young People (5 to 17 years): an integration of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep were developed and the outcomes from this process. Methods: The GRADE-ADOLOPMENT approach was used to develop the guidelines. A Leadership Group was formed, who identified existing …

Improving Customer Satisfaction For Smes In Emerging Countries: A Comparative Study Of Hungary And Indonesia, Santi Setyaningsih, Peter Kelle

Faculty Publications

Improving Customer Satisfaction (CS) is a key strategical goal for companies, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The objective of this research is to find and rank the major factors supporting CS. We focus on SMEs in two emerging markets located in two countries with different geographical and supply chain environments. We test a conceptual framework that includes several factors supporting CS. The data were collected from Hungarian and Indonesian SMEs by online questionnaire. We used statistical analysis such as Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Model (SEM) to test our model and hypothesis. …

Inspire : Vol 5, Issue 12, Department Of Medicine

INSPIRE – Department of Medicine Archives

• Message from the Chair
• 7^th WOHC Singapore
• World Stroke Day
• PZP Hospitalist Grand Round
• PADCON
• PZP Hospitalist Grand Round
• International Kidney Transplant Symposium
• UPDATES ON COPD
• In-depth- featuring Assistant Prof. Dr Mehreen Arshad
• What are Academics Around the World Reading This Month?
• Publications

The Pacifican December 2022, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

A Brief History Of Insanity: The Gaudio Translation, Benjamin G. Davis, Andrew Gaudio

University of the Pacific Law Review

No abstract provided.

How California Lawmakers Responded Legislatively To The #Metoo Movement, Chris Micheli, Ashley Hoffman

University of the Pacific Law Review

No abstract provided.

Acceptability And Feasibility Of A Low-Cost Device For Gestational Age Assessment In A Low-Resource Setting: Qualitative Study, Angela Koech, Peris Muoga Musitia, Grace Mwashigadi, Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella, Marianne Vidler, Marleen Temmerman, Rachel Craik, J. Alison Noble, Peter Dadelszen Von Dadelszen, Aris T . Papageorghiou

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Background: Ultrasound for gestational age (GA) assessment is not routinely available in resource-constrained settings, particularly in rural and remote locations. The TraCer device combines a handheld wireless ultrasound probe and a tablet with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software that obtains GA from videos of the fetal head by automated measurements of the fetal transcerebellar diameter and head circumference.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions of pregnant women, their families, and health care workers regarding the feasibility and acceptability of the TraCer device in an appropriate setting.

Methods: A descriptive study using qualitative methods was conducted in …

Sources Of Calcium At Connexin 36 Gap Junctions In The Retina, Pui Man Rosalind Lai, Jee-Yeon Ryu, Sang-Cheol Park, Bradley A Gross, Lawrence D Dickinson, Sarajune Dagen, Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan, Alan S Boulos, Daniel L Barrow, H Hunt Batjer, Spiros Blackburn, Edward F Chang, P Roc Chen, Geoffrey P Colby, Garth Rees Cosgrove, Carlos A David, Arthur L Day, Kai U Frerichs, Mika Niemela, Steven G Ojemann, Nirav J Patel, Xiangen Shi, Edison P Valle-Giler, Anthony C Wang, Babu G Welch, Edie E Zusman, Scott T Weiss, Rose Du

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background and Objectives

While somatic mutations have been well-studied in cancer, their roles in other complex traits are much less understood. Our goal is to identify somatic variants that may contribute to the formation of saccular cerebral aneurysms.

Methods

We performed whole-exome sequencing on aneurysm tissues and paired peripheral blood. RNA sequencing and the CRISPR/Cas9 system were then used to perform functional validation of our results.

Results

Somatic variants involved in supervillin (SVIL) or its regulation were found in 17% of aneurysm tissues. In the presence of a mutation in the SVIL gene, the expression level of SVIL …

Description Of Audiologic, Developmental, Ophthalmologic, And Neurologic Diagnoses At A Primary Care Clinic For Children In Foster Care, Jill Mcleigh, Lauren Malthaner, Melissa Reynoso, Kimberly Stone

Health Status, Outcomes, and Literacy and Healthcare Utilization

This study aimed to describe the prevalence of medically diagnosed audiologic, developmental, ophthalmologic, and neurologic conditions in a foster care primary care clinic and to identify any associations among these diagnoses and patient characteristics, placement type, and maltreatment type.

For questions about this study or others, please email [email protected]

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A Survey Based-Study Reviewing The Career Opportunities For Student In Radiological Technology, Tatiana Ryzhakova, Mikhail Kun, Peber Dejesus, Zoya Vinokur

Publications and Research

Recent graduates lack the knowledge of many career opportunities there is after earning a Radiology Technology (RT) certification. The purpose of this study is to investigate how much knowledge students have as a student becomes certified for RT. This study will also represent RT workers' experience today. Questionnaires will be spread to the students in order to determine the level of knowledge of career opportunities they have in the career. The in-depth questions will target the career options in the radiology field; they also will include questions that ask for the age and demographics of students forming the part of …

The Relationship Among Learners’ At-Risk Indicators And Ninth Grade Algebra I Achievement, Sara E. Tudon

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between at-risk indicators including socioeconomic status, English language learners (ELL), and gender to student performance in the Algebra I End of Course assessment. The research questions presented in the non-experimental quantitative research design were: (1) What is the impact of socioeconomic status on the Algebra I EOC exam? (2) What is the success rate of ninth grade students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) compared to non-identified ninth grade students in Algebra I? and (3) What is the difference in ninth grade Algebra I achievement between males and females? (4) …

The Fan Program Plan: Creating A Healthy Church Environment For Physical Activity And Healthy Eating, John A. Bernhart Ph.D., Mph, Ches, Caroline G. Dunn, Sara Wilcox Phd, Jessica Stucker, Deborah Kinnard

Faculty Publications

Background: Faith, Activity, & Nutrition (FAN) helps churches create a healthier environment for physical activity (PA) and healthy eating (HE) through policy, systems, and environmental changes. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the FAN Program Plan across a two-phase study to help churches create guidelines and policies for PA and HE. Methods: In Phase 1, church committees attended trainings led by Community Health Advisors (CHA) where they assessed current practices to PA and HE. Committees used the FAN Program Plan to outline an implementation plan to increase opportunities, programs, messages, pastor …

Epidemic Time Series Similarity Is Related To Geographic Distance And Age Structure, Tad Dallas, Grant Foster, Robert L. Richards, Bret D. Elderd

Faculty Publications

Objective

More similar locations may have similar infectious disease dynamics. There is clear overlap in putative causes for epidemic similarity, such as geographic distance, age structure, and population size. We compare the effects of these potential drivers on epidemic similarity compared to a baseline assumption that differences in the basic reproductive number (R₀) will translate to differences in epidemic trajectories.

Methods

Using COVID-19 case counts from United States counties, we explore the importance of geographic distance, population size differences, and age structure dissimilarity on resulting epidemic similarity.

Results

We find clear effects of geographic space, age structure, …

Teachers Productivity In Nigerian Primary Schools: A Critical Analysis In The 21st Century, Ugochukwu Mercy Prince-Ifoh

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

Teacher productivity is a nagging issue in education. The teacher – as the most important factor in the business of teaching and learning – shapes the direction and influences, to a great extent, other educational inputs to achieve the stated goals of the education industry. All over the globe today, we have continued to see National Development being intricately tied to educational development – and the teacher is the critical element. Many countries of the world have realised this critical role of teachers in the educational process, and have started investing hugely on the teacher and fine-tuning his/her skills and …

The Benefits Of Integrating Physical Activity For Elementary School Students, Miriam Olmos

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This capstone examines the benefits of Physical Activity (PA) for elementary school students. Recently, many schools have dedicated most of the school day to teach core subjects where students remain desk bound with greater sedentary time. Many schools have also decided to either cut or reduce Physical Education (P.E.) activities for students. However, through literature review, a 45- anonymous student and teacher survey and an ethnographic interview with a teacher along with class observations, the findings revealed that integrating physical activities along with other core subject matters throughout the school day could help student concentration, motivation and improve their academic …

Spac Regulation—Past, Present And Future, E. Ramey Layne, K. Stancell Haigwood

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Experiences Of Spanish-Speaking Students With Limited Or Interrupted Formal Education In Newcomer Programs In The Midwest: A Mixed Methods Narrative Inquiry Study, Karen Sander

Theses and Dissertations

Secondary students with limited or interrupted formal education who are learning English as an additional language (EAL) make up a unique subpopulation of our country’s growing EAL population. This explanatory sequential mixed methods study was conducted in order to explore the experiences of Spanish-speaking secondary SLIFE in a midwestern school district to determine how their prior experiences in three areas affected their school experiences in the United States. The following questions were the focus on the research: 1) What are the experiences of secondary SLIFE in a newcomer program? 1a) How did students’ literacy and oracy experiences impact their academic …

Real Property Law—Easements—Why Arkansas Should Adopt The Uniform Easement Relocation Act., Adam Conrady

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.

Preliminaries

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

Title page, About the Journal, Editorial Board, Table of Contents and From the editor