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From In-Person To Virtual: A Case Study Of An Animal-Assisted Visiting Program In A Pediatric Setting, Whitney Romine

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

This article focuses on the practical aspects of converting a successful in-person AAA program to a virtual program in a health care setting including human, canine, and physical resources; animal welfare considerations; training, infection control, and safety guidelines; and visit delivery procedures. In 1992, an interdisciplinary team at Akron Children’s Hospital founded the Doggie Brigade, an animal-assisted activities (AAA) program where volunteer therapy dogs and their handlers visit pediatric patients. The program has become a cornerstone of the hospital’s culture over its now 30-year tenure. In March 2020, the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic forced health care organizations to suspend …

The Student Movement Volume 107 Issue 14: Week Of Prayer, Wind Symphony, And Working At Waus: Another Week At Au, Timmy Duado, Anna Pak, Nora Martin, Solana Campbell, Bella Hamann, Andrew Pak, Gloria Oh, Andrew Francis, Julia Randall, Isabella Koh, Desmond H. Murray, Zothile Sibanda, Amelia Stefanescu, Gio Lee

The Student Movement v. 107 (2022-2023)

HUMANS

Andrews University Social Justice Club: Sara Santana, Interviewed by: Timmy Duado

Honors Thesis Project: Alexander Hess, Interviewed by: Anna Pak

Meet Reagan McCain of WAUS, Interviewed by: Nora Martin

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Currently: MrBeast, Solana Campbell

IN a World of Fascination: The Thematic Musicality of the AU Wind Symphony Concert, Bella Hamann

Where Do I Find God - Part III, Anonymous

NEWS

Getting Unrealistic with Pastor Snell, Interviewed by: Gloria Oh

New Recession Cracks Egg Economics Open, Andrew Francis

What's Happening in Peru?, Julia Randall

IDEAS

Facing the End of the World: What Apocalypse Stories Teach Us About Humanity, …

Considering Community Partnerships And New Projects: Advice From The Field, Morgan Rose Pershing

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

There are many considerations to take before embarking on a new project or creating a new community partnership. Many such considerations are undocumented and not widely taught in Master of Library and Information Science programs. This article fills in the gap with suggested steps to take before implementing a new service or partnership. Recommendations stem from the author’s own experiences and aim to help public library workers—from staff to administration—avoid possible pitfalls and become effective advocates for focus and intentionality.

Sacred Heart University Self-Study 2023, Sacred Heart University

News, Magazines and Reports

Sacred Heart University Self-Study, February 2, 2023. Prepared for the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).

We Are ... Marshall, February 1, 2023, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

Success (Studying Underlying Characteristics Of Computing And Engineering Student Success) Survey: Non-Cognitive And Affective Profiles In Engineering And Computing Students At Utep (2018-2022), Sanga Kim, Christian Teran Lopez, Andres Segura, Gabriel Miki

Departmental Technical Reports (CS)

No abstract provided.

From Childhood Obesity Risk To Healthy Growth In The U.S.: A 10-Year Social Work Research & Policy Update, Brittany R. Schuler, Christian E. Vazquez, Nicole O'Reilly

Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

Childhood obesity is a major health issue and a prominent chronic health condition for children in the United States (U.S.), caused by a multitude of factors. Most existing models of childhood obesity prevention have not worked, yielding little to no effect on improving weight status or the proximal health behaviors most attributed to obesity risk: nutritional intake, physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and sleep. There is an urgent need for new approaches to prevent health disparities that are responsive to impacts of economic inequality on healthy child growth in marginalized populations. In this Short Commentary, a social justice update is …

Prevalence Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Peshmargas, Whom Fought Against Isis Warin Kurdistan Region Borders, Shireen J. Mohammed, Hoshyar A. Ahmed

Polytechnic Journal

Psychological disturbanceis one of the most significant feature amongst individuals who are served military tasks. This study presentedthe Post Traumatic Disorder (PTSD) among the peshmargas(Kurdish military personnel) who joined in ISIS war. The aim of this study is todetermine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among peshmargas returning from war and to identify the associated factors of PTSD among the study sample.

Raise The Age: Perceptions Of Missouri Juvenile Justice Actors, Angela M. Collins, Maisha N. Cooper

Missouri Policy Journal

In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly joined the ranks of forty-six other states and D.C. in the Raise the Age movement and raised the upper age of jurisdiction of the juvenile court from 17 to 18 years old. Senate Bill 793 was signed into law by Governor Eric Greitens on June 1, 2018, and was set to go into effect on January 1, 2021. Similar to other state and county level juvenile justice stakeholders, those in Missouri have expressed concerns over the potential fiscal challenges, increases in workload, and issues related to the allocation of resources and programming within the …

Supporting Virtual Supervision As Part Of A Hybrid Workforce, Quality Improvement Center For Workforce Development

QIC-Tips

More and more public child welfare agencies offer the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining remote work with in-office work. This has raised questions among supervisors about how best to manage a remote workforce. Since research on virtual supervision is fairly limited relative to the popularity of remote work, studies are needed to understand the ways and conditions that influence effectiveness. Available research on remote work indicates that it is moderately associated with greater perceived autonomy and modestly associated with better supervisor relationships, performance, and job satisfaction. It was also modestly associated with decreased role stress and turnover …

Weathering The Storm: Veteran Elementary Principals Navigating Hyperstress Through The Covid-19 Pandemic, Matt Hilderbrand

Educational Leadership Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

School Districts across the nation are looking for the best principals to lead their schools. There is a need for highly effective school principals in public schools for the benefit of students, staff, and the general community. The role of the principal can offer extensive challenges and elevated levels of stress. School principals face this elevated pressure and stress on a continuous basis. Veteran principals, those who have led for a decade or more, have come to understand this stress. However, the consuming impact of the COVID-19 pandemic created hyperstressful conditions for elementary principals. Hyperstressful environments are classified as intense …

Nursing News & Views - Feburary 2023, Joanne Miller Rn

Nursing Newsletters

No abstract provided.

2023-February-01-Why I Teach- Mary Mullins.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

The Process Of Sexual Misconduct By Male Teachers And Staff In K-12 Institutions, Mollee Steely Smith

Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence

Despite the increased media attention of teachers who engage in sexual misconduct with their students, research on such incidents remains limited, specifically on how these incidents are initiated and evolve. The purpose of the current study was to examine the nature of sexual abuse incidents by K-12 teachers who engaged in sexual misconduct with students by focusing on the onset, progression, and conclusion of these cases. Data included 10 secondary narrative interviews with male sex offenders who used their position as school employees to target and engage in sexual misconduct with their students in 2014 in a southern state. All …

Office Of Equity And Inclusion Newsletter - February 2023, Office Of Equity And Inclusion, East Tennessee State University

Office of Equity and Inclusion Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Slp 570.01: Clinical Processes In Professional Practice I, Leah J. Meloy

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 50, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Marijuana Officially Legal in Connecticut -- A Week of Service for 16 Sacred Heart Students -- US Soccer announces program to ensure player safety -- Morgan Craig: Proud to (Finally) Be an American -- Avatar Sequel Grosses Over $2 Billion -- Pio’s On The Rise as Mannetti Pins 100 NEC Wins.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy For Children In Foster Care And Children With Posttraumatic Stress: Exploring Behavioral Outcomes And Graduation Rates In A Large State-Wide Sample, Harlee Onovbiona, Ayla R. Mapes, Lauren B. Quetsch, Laurie L. Theodorou, Cheryl B. Mcneil

Psychological Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Objective

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment to reduce child disruptive behaviors and has been used for children with co-occurring posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTS). However, many families are faced with barriers that interfere with treatment completion. Engagement and attrition issues remain a continuous concern for families accessing needed services for youth. Furthermore, these issues are exacerbated for children in foster care.

Methods

The present study explored differences in behavioral outcomes and graduation rates for children in foster care, (n = 206), non-foster care children with a history of trauma (n = 249), and non-foster care children …

Gulf Coast Faculty Council Minutes - February 01, 2023, Usm Gulf Coast Faculty Council

Gulf Coast Faculty Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Columns Spring 2023, Southern Adventist University

Alumni Newsletter

Features information about early childhood education, small business endeavors, service opportunities, and the dedication of land for the future School of Business facility.

The Bg News February 1, 2023, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. February 01, 2023. Volume 102-Issue 16.

Raps Sheet, February 2023, Retirement Association Of Portland State

RAPS Sheet: Monthly Newsletter

No abstract provided.

2023 February 1 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

No abstract provided.

Attitudes, Clinical Practices, And Perceived Advocacy Needs Of Professionals With Interests In Personality Disorders, William D. Ellison, S. Huprich, A. Behn, M. Goodman, S. Kerr, K. N. Levy, S. M. Nelson, C. Sharp, The Board Of Directors Of The International Society For The Study Of Personality Disorders

Psychology Faculty Research

Experts in personality disorders (PDs) generally prefer dimensional diagnostic systems to categorical ones, but less is known about experts’ attitudes toward personality pathology diagnoses in adolescents, and little is known about public health shortfalls and advocacy needs and how these might differ geographically. To fill these gaps, the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders surveyed 248 professionals with interests in PDs about their attitudes toward different diagnostic systems for adults and adolescents, their PD-related clinical practices, and perceived advocacy needs in their area. Results suggested that dimensional diagnostic systems are preferable to categorical and that skepticism about personality …

Ending The Hiv Epidemic: Identifying Barriers And Facilitators To Implement Molecular Hiv Surveillance To Develop Real-Time Cluster Detection And Response Interventions For Local Communities, Moctezuma Garcia, Samantha Devlin, Jared Kerman, Kayo Fujimoto, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Gregory Phillips, John Schneider, Moira C. Mcnulty

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The rapid implementation of molecular HIV surveillance (MHS) has resulted in significant challenges for local health departments to develop real-time cluster detection and response (CDR) interventions for priority populations impacted by HIV. This study is among the first to explore professionals’ strategies to implement MHS and develop CDR interventions in real-world public health settings. Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were completed by 21 public health stakeholders in the United States’ southern and midwestern regions throughout 2020–2022 to identify themes related to the implementation and development of MHS and CDR. Results for the thematic analysis revealed (1) strengths and limitations in utilizing …

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv), Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways (Formally Known As Care Process Models)

No abstract provided.

Racial Microaggressions: Experiences Among International Students In Australia And Its Impact On Stress And Psychological Wellbeing

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Acculturation, Dietary Behaviors, And Macronutrient Intake Among Mexican Americans With Prediabetes: The Starr County Diabetes Prevention Initiative, Sharon A Brown, Heather A Becker, Alexandra A García, Mary M Velasquez, Hirofumi Tanaka, Mary A Winter, William B Perkison, Eric L Brown, David Aguilar, Craig L Hanis

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to examine the influences of sex and acculturation on dietary behaviors, macronutrient intake, and dietary quality in participants enrolled in a diabetes prevention initiative in Starr County, Texas.

METHODS: Baseline data from the Starr County diabetes prevention study (N = 300) were analyzed-acculturation (country of origin, years in Starr County, language and food preferences), depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), healthy eating self-efficacy (Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire-Short Form), diet quality (USDA Healthy Eating Index), fat avoidance (Fat Avoidance Scale, Spanish version), and macronutrients. Descriptive statistics and univariate analysis of covariance were used to examine …

Communication During Covid-19 Crisis: A Case Of Hotels In Turkey, Ayse Selin Dulger, Ayse Bas Collins, Aysegul Gunduz Songur, Cihan Cobanoglu

Journal of Global Hospitality and Tourism

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which has spread all over the world, the importance of communication in terms of knowledge sharing has increased even more in the tourism sector, as in all sectors. Each hotel business has benefited from various communication tools in the pandemic crisis. The aim of this study is to provide an understanding of the crisis communication strategy tackled by the hotels in Turkey during this unprecedented period, via both conventional and internet based public relations and communication platforms within the framework of crisis communication management. For this purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 hotel managers in …

Political Theatre After Occupy: Participation, Interpellation, And The Search For New Subjectivities In The Theatre, Andrew J. Goldberg

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

The use of audience participation in political theatre has become a common feature of many performances. In this dissertation, I consider the dramaturgies of a number of political theatre performances that have premiered since 2011 and demand various forms of embodied audience engagement to elucidate the potential for theatre to produce a criticality about subjectivity and the processes of subjectivation. Drawing on the recent re-engagement with Althusser’s theory of interpellation by contemporary political theorists, I develop a theory of critical aesthetic interpellation, the strategic and self-reflexive play with the theatrical apparatus to defamiliarize the process of political subjectivation. These …