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Understanding The Journey To Leadership For Asian American Women Who Ascended To Their First K–12 School Leadership Position: A Narrative Study, Binal Kumar

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Little is known about the pathways Asian American women take to ascend to their first school leadership position in K–12 schools. This study explored the lived experiences of Asian American women who received their first school administrator job in New Jersey, the intersectionality of gender, race, age, and social norms and how these Asian American women developed as education leaders. This study explored the perceived barriers and the successful strategies Asian American women utilize to ascend to their first school administrator position. This qualitative study examines the experiences of 10 Asian American women in school leadership roles through the lens …

Navigating Big Data Ethics: An Analysis Through Al-Attas's Islamic Worldview, Aldin Julian Azma, Saffana Lam’A Tazkiyah, Muhammad Yahya Abdurrahman

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

The term "Big Data" is used to describe a collection of data that is both vast in scale and highly complex, and which is expected to continue growing in size. The indication of a secular collection, processing, and use of big data makes it imperative to consider big data from a moral responsibility and ethical perspective. This article seeks to integrate Islamic values and principles from the perspective of Syed Naquib Al Attas, with a particular focus on ethics and morals in the context of big data. This research employs a literature review methodology with a descriptive-analytical approach, Al Attas …

Using Neural Networks For Learning Arabic Morphophonological Rules, Yahya Ali Aseri Dr.

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

This study aims to investigate the extent to which artificial neural network models, specifically sequence-to-sequence (Seq2seq) models, can recognize Arabic morphophonological changes that occur to the lemma. The study focuses on four phonetic changes governed by the rules of Arabic verbal phonology. The results of this study reveal the ability of these models to learn phonological rules and recognize the contexts that constrain them. The model achieves a high accuracy when we test it on new datasets not encountered during the training process. Such results demonstrate the ability of sequence-to-sequence (Seq2seq) models to generalize over the contexts and learn phonological …

Rhetorical Connotations Of “ʔInnamaa” In The Prophetic Discourse Context, Munerah Marai Al-Zahrani Dr.

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

This above-titled research has an introduction including the current study significance, scope, and structure, objectives, and methods (descriptive-analytical), and previous studies; a preface about the Prophet’s eloquence -peace be upon him- and his stylistic characteristics in hadith; a section addressing the style of briefness among the fundamentalists and linguists, and a section addressing the connotations thereof in the prophetic discourse context; and a conclusion with the most prominent results. The grammarians and rhetoricians did not state the term “briefness” or its types and methods; it was referred to as specialness, exclusiveness, and exception. The basic meaning of “ʔinnamaa” is exclusiveness, …

Barriers And Facilitators To Culturally Appropriate Cancer Health Education For Kenyan Immigrants In Washington State, Rael Kobe Odengo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Access to culturally linguistically appropriate services, such as cancer information in languages other than English that consider a group's cultural beliefs, traditions, values, and practices, is increasingly recognized as a global health communication priority. However, African immigrants face significant barriers to accessing these resources, making it difficult for them to make informed healthcare decisions. Grounded in the conceptual framework of the Andersen behavioral model of health care utilization and the social determinants of health, the purpose of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators to accessing culturally appropriate cancer health education by Kenyan immigrants in Washington State. The …

Heal, Not Harm: Embracing A Trauma-Informed Approach As An Act Of Transformative Care, Carrie R. Giboney Wall

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

Desperate to decrease problematic student behaviors and increase desirable ones, many teachers employ traditional behaviorist models of discipline through the use of rewards or punishments. Although well-meaning and perhaps temporarily effective, these transactional barter systems can do more harm than good, especially for students who are trauma-impacted. By disrupting these practices that can re-traumatize students and embracing trauma-informed practices, teachers can extend transformative care to students and promote healing. The purpose of this qualitative investigation was to explore the manifestations of trauma on student classroom behavior and learning at a Title I public elementary school as well as multipronged elements …

How Did Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients And Caregivers Communicate Their Needs?: A Pilot Study, Chia-Chun Tang, Diane Von Ah, Cleveland Shields

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

Background: Although it is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States, little is known about how patients with advanced pancreatic cancer and their caregivers communicate their needs with healthcare providers. Advanced pancreatic cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers face unique communication challenges related to handling high psychological distress and overwhelming information within a short period of time. Consequently, these communication difficulties may also affect their quality of life and decision making process. This pilot study seeks to explore how advanced pancreatic cancer patients and their caregivers communicate their …

Translating And Piloting A Community Based Diabetes Prevention Intervention For Vietnamese-Americans, Taylor Annabel Fischer, Cindy Cao, Tam Nguyen

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Diabetes is a serious chronic medical condition that has well-established links to devastating health outcomes including heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. A large multicenter randomized clinical control trial (n=3,234) called the Diabetes Prevention Program has demonstrated that a lifestyle intervention focused on modest weight loss through dietary changes and increased physical activity can reduce the development of diabetes by 58%. However efforts to translate these findings to understudied and underserved minority populations, such as Vietnamese Americans, are lacking. Work in this area is important because the diets and cultural norms among …

Lifelong Leadership: Making An Impact Through Service Learning, L. B. Wong, Safiya George Dalmida

Leadership Connection

This presentation will highlight the benefits of service learning to the personal leadership journey and provide resources for participating in service learning opportunities.

Blooming Across Borders: A Multilingual Revival Of Yang Chian-Ho’S The Season When Flowers Bloom, Veronica Fu

Journal of East Asian Libraries

This book review delves into the multilingual edition of Yang Chian-Ho's short story, The Season When Flowers Bloom. Spearheaded by Yang's family, this edition features translations in Chinese, English, Japanese, and Taiwanese. The primary focus of the review is on the multilingual edition, emphasizing how it expands accessibility and enhances its academic value. This edition stands as a testament to literary preservation and cultural continuity, offering profound insights for researchers and readers alike.

Exploring The Potential Applications Of Generative Ai In East Asian Librarianship: Use Cases, Reflections, And Inspirations, Yi Jiang, Kwok-Leong Tang, Tang Li, Haruko Nakamura

Journal of East Asian Libraries

This article delves into the nuances, opportunities, and challenges of generative AI tools as discussed in the CEAL conference workshop, exploring how this innovative technology could profoundly transform the future of East Asian librarianship. It begins with a concise overview of the recent workshop hosted by the CEAL Technology Committee, detailing its background, content, and key insights. It then examines the four use cases demonstrated during the workshop session, exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) into everyday library workflows. With the analysis of the use cases, the article identifies several critical questions that need …

A Multi-Year Odyssey: Unveiling The Weinstein Collection At Uva Library, Veronica Fu

Journal of East Asian Libraries

This article, "A Multi-Year Odyssey: Unveiling the Weinstein Collection at UVA Library," begins by exploring the legacy and contributions of the benefactors who made the collection possible. It then delves into the treasures within the collection, highlighting their cultural and historical significance. The article continues with the journey of how the collection found its home at the University of Virginia Library, detailing the project's inception, the challenges faced, and the execution of the project. The final section offers a reflection from the author on the overall process and the collection’s impact. Through this narrative, the article provides a comprehensive overview …

End-Of-Life Care For Hispanics In The United States, Rebecca Zarate

Family Perspectives

No abstract provided.

Qualitative Assessment Of An Electronic Diabetes Education Tool For Burmese Immigrants, Jillane Ocano

Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers

Providing preventative health education to refugee groups presents challenges due to language barriers, limited literacy, educational resources, and time constraints. Purpose: pilot an electronic audio-visual Burmese language diabetes educational tool (BDET) designed for low literacy Burmese speaking patients. Sample and setting: eleven adult Burmese speaking patients at a family practice clinic. Methods and measures: qualitative descriptive design utilizing a semi-structured 10 item survey, delivered via interpreter to obtain participant perceptions and opinions of BDET. Findings: BDET provided novel diabetes information in an acceptable format. Participants perceive diabetes to be a very serious disease, however, perceived personal risk of diabetes and …

Recommendations For Promoting Culturally And Resource Appropriate Care For Native American (Na) Patients At Flagstaff Medical Center (Fmc), Aura Leaf Kaila Edmondson

Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers

Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) is a primary referral center for its surrounding Native American (NA) communities. As such, FMC has a unique patient population with distinctive needs related to culture and available resources. This executive summary explores the provision of quality care to NA populations by discussing the execution of a clinician focused education needs assessment, implementation of an education program based upon this data, and synthesis of the experience to provide institutional recommendations for ongoing efforts to optimize the care of NA patients from a cultural and resource perspective.

Cultural Competence And Awareness Among Nursing Students In A Mid-Western State, Ethel Leon

Group: Nebraska Methodist College

The United States patient population continues to become more racially and culturally diverse. When it comes to healthcare, there are differing values, beliefs, and culture with this diversity. The purpose of this study was to determine if implementing a cultural education intervention would improve nursing students’ cultural competency and awareness among nursing students in a Midwestern college. Participants completed a pre-test survey designed on Google Forms utilizing the Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Checklist (CCSAC) tool followed by administration of the educational video intervention. CCSAC tool is a 36-item questionnaire that was developed to measure the constructs of cultural awareness, knowledge, and …

Npwh Position Statement: Cervical Cancer Screening [June 2021 Update], National Association Of Nurse Practitioners In Women's Health

Group: National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) supports a concerted effort to continue to improve cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates and timely, appropriate follow-up and treatment when screening results are abnormal. The goal is to reduce cervical cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality. NPWH supports ongoing research to ensure that screening and treatment guidelines are based on the best evidence available. Furthermore, NPWH supports policies at the local, state, and federal levels that ensure access to CCS services and follow-up as needed.

Npwh Position Statement: Primary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease In Women, National Association Of Nurse Practitioners In Women's Health

Group: National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) affirms that women's health nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide healthcare for women across the lifespan have a critical role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk screening and implementation of primary prevention strategies to improve the cardiovascular health of women. NPWH promotes a person-centered cardiovascular health approach based on currently recognized guidelines, appropriate use of risk assessment tools, attention to social determinants of health (SDOH), and shared decision making about best strategies to reduce CVD risk. A multidisciplinary health professional team-based approach has the potential to improve …

Npwh Position Statement: Cervical Cancer Screening, National Association Of Nurse Practitioners In Women's Health

Group: National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) supports a concerted effort to continue to improve cervical cancer screening rates and timely, appropriate follow-up and treatment when screening results are abnormal. The goal is to reduce cervical cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality. NPWH supports ongoing research to ensure that screening guidelines are based on the best evidence available. Furthermore, NPWH supports policies at the local, state, and federal levels that ensure access to cervical cancer screening services and follow-up as needed.

October 29, 2024, Council On Graduate Studies

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Utilizing Cultural Responsive Literacy Practices In Order To Increase Reading Engagement In Primary Aged Readers, Molly E. Young

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this conceptual research was to explore how culturally responsive literacy practices and various theoretical frameworks can be integrated to enhance reading engagement among primary-aged readers. This study examines the connections among several relevant theoretical frameworks and identifies common themes related to reading engagement. The theories that guided this research include Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (CSP), Funds of Knowledge (FoK), Self-Efficacy, and Self-Determination Theory (SDT). The conceptual framework highlights common themes across these frameworks, such as the importance of professional development and pre-service teacher programs, the significance of recognizing student strengths and backgrounds, and the …

Transcending The Malaise Of Psychology By Being For The Other: An Alternative View For Psychotherapy, Kylie Marie Burdge

Theses and Dissertations

While psychological practice continues to expand, the sobering decline of mental health identified by Hillman and Ventura (1993) is evidenced by increased rates of suicide (Weir, 2019; Hedegaard, 2021; Stone et al., 2018) and psychopathology (Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, 2018; Twenge et al., 2010). Charles Taylor identified, in the same time frame as the noted decline of mental health, a malaise of modernity (1991), that is, the loss of meaning and transcendence in the modern world. Throughout the history of psychology and Western thought and culture, increased rates of psychological distress certainly coincide with what I will refer to …

Learning Peer Support Interactions Via Bi-Lstm Graph Neural Networks For Suicide Risk Prediction, Harikrishna Marampelly

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Suicide prevention through early detection using social media data has been widely studied. However, the critical role of peer support interactions among individuals with similar mental disorders has not been deeply investigated or explored. In this study, we explore peer interactions in online communities for individuals with bipolar disorder and leverage this information to predict suicide risk levels. We propose a model that uses contextualized posts and comments along with their sentiment features. By embedding these features into a peer support network, our model captures peer interactions and predicts suicide risk levels using the bidirectional LSTM Graph Neural Networks (Bi-LSTM …

Exploring The Characteristics Of Conversational Agents In Chronic Disease Management Interventions: A Scoping Review, Ekaterina Uetova, Lucy Hederman, Robert Ross, Dympna O’Sullivan

Articles

Objective

With the increasing global burden of chronic diseases, there is the potential for conversational agents (CAs) to assist people in actively managing their conditions. This paper reviews different types of CAs used for chronic condition management, delving into their characteristics and the chosen study designs. This paper also discusses the potential of these CAs to enhance the health and well-being of people with chronic conditions.

Methods

A search was performed in February 2023 on PubMed, ACM Digital Library, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore. Studies were included if they focused on chronic disease management or prevention and if systems were evaluated …

Practical Strategies For Establishing A Physical Activity Program For Older Aboriginal People - Reflections About Decolonising Practice, Margaret Gidgup, Josephine Umbella, Anne-Marie Hill

Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Background
Physical activity (PA) is a vital component of healthy ageing. However, there are few culturally appropriate PA programs available for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The objectives of this review were to i) assist health professionals to gain understanding about working with older Aboriginal people, ii) provide practical strategies that guide a decolonising approach when delivering PA programs.

Methods
A review of PA program delivery was undertaken by two researchers, one of whom was a Noongar Wadjak woman. The researchers conducted a weekly PA program for older Aboriginal people on Noongar Boodja (Country). The researchers took a …

Which Way? Experiences Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Attaining Supports To Meet Their Interwoven Socio-Cultural, Health And Disability-Related Needs And Aspirations Within The Context Of Australia’S National Disability Insurance Scheme, Jody Barney, Alexandra Devine, Damien Howard, Marie Huska, Hannah Lack, Yeokyung Kim, Yi Yang, George Disney, Peter Summers, Ashley Mcallister

Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

The life experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are often more complex than for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are hearing, or non-Aboriginal Australians who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. In turn, this can make engaging with and benefiting from policies and programs such as Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) more complex, particularly for individuals living in remote settings. To understand more about these complexities, yarnings were held with 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NDIS participants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing living in rural …

Srna Learning Preferences: A Descriptive Study, Brittney L. Schmit

Group: Bryan College of Health Sciences Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Collection

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) obtain a large portion of their required education within the clinical setting. Research suggests that learning preferences may change with exposure to certain situations, such as clinical experience. Clinical preceptors may be better prepared to educate when they know an SRNAs learning preference. Data on 22 SRNAs was collected using the Multiple Intelligences (MI) Talent Key Assessment, which scores students in seven areas to determine learning preferences. Mean scores of each intelligence were calculated for SRNAs without clinical experience (pre-clinical) and when they had at least six months of clinical experience (post-clinical), then compared using …

Enhancing Cultural Competence In Counselor Education Through Sociolinguistic Awareness, Jessica Haas, Diane D. Walsh, Marisa Marroquin

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

Language plays a central role in building a therapeutic working alliance. Language is essential in building trust, conveying empathy, and creating shared meaning between counselors and clients. Nevertheless, language can equally harm the working alliance if used insensitively or without awareness of cultural and social differences. Sociolinguistic awareness emphasizes the interpretational nature of language and how it can unintentionally perpetuate discrimination against marginalized identities. Counselor educators can utilize sociolinguistic principles to model and teach the significance of language in counseling and its relationship to multicultural competency and cultural humility. The article highlights how clients' language may connect to their social …

The Crime Of Luring A Minor For Contact Sexual Abuse: Exploration Of Demographic Patterns & Criminal Records Of Convicted Offenders., Bridget Diamond-Welch, Anna E. Kosloski, Christopher P. Carey, Molly Mcdade

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a significant public health problem, with a small but important subset of crimes committed by strangers, often facilitated through luring. Understanding the characteristics of individuals who engage in luring is essential for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics and criminal histories of individuals convicted of luring a minor and to examine the types of crimes committed before and after conviction.

Participants and setting

The study included all individuals (N = 115) convicted of “luring a minor” between 2011 and 2021 in one county in …

Enhancing Cultural Competence In Counselor Education Through Sociolinguistic Awareness, Jessica Haas, Diane D. Walsh, Marisa Marroquin

Counseling Faculty Publications

Abstract

Language plays a central role in building a therapeutic working alliance. Language is essential in building trust, conveying empathy, and creating shared meaning between counselors and clients. Nevertheless, language can equally harm the working alliance if used insensitively or without awareness of cultural and social differences. Sociolinguistic awareness emphasizes the interpretational nature of language and how it can unintentionally perpetuate discrimination against marginalized identities. Counselor educators can utilize sociolinguistic principles to model and teach the significance of language in counseling and its relationship to multicultural competency and cultural humility. The article highlights how clients' language may connect to their …