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What Is Beyond Measurement For Social Cohesion?, Qian Hui Tricia Tok, Orlando Woods, Lily Kong

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

“What gets measured gets managed” has long been a mantra to rally improvement throughout various domains of life. Perhaps this is also the case for existing work on social cohesion, whereby much of its conceptual and operational elements have received interest in both academic and policy research aiming for practical improvement with regard to the cohesiveness of communities and societies. We contend, however, that not everything that matters for social cohesion may be measurable, and not everything that has been measured for social cohesion may matter. This is not to suggest that not measuring any indicators is better than measuring …

Innovations In Data Visualization: Local Patterns In Young People’S Health Equity In The U.S., Emily Pangalila, Miriam J. Temin, Sanyukta Mathur, Rene Nevarez, Karen Austrian

Adolescents and Young People

Social and structural determinants of health (SSDoH) significantly impact equity among young people aged 10–24 in the US. Prior research shows that connectedness and support in school, family, and peer environments are crucial determinants of youth health and well-being. Understanding local variations in these relationships and their impact on health equity, while vital for policy and investment, remains a challenge. Council researchers explored relationships between select SSDoH and health outcomes among young people at sub-state levels to assess the potential of national survey data to inform decision-making & improve health equity.

Research On The Construction Of Multi-Layer Vocation-Skill Network For Industrial Talent Demand Identification, Zhanlei Yao, Jinxuan Li, Xin Xu

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/ signficance]As an important tool for labor market observation，the relative robustness and other characteristics inherent in the traditional occupational classification system make it difficult to reflect changes in industrial talent demand in a timely manner. To solve this problem，this paper focuses on how to use digital means to map the relationship between occupations and skill requirements，and how to construct a multi-layer vocation-skill network and how to realize it. [Method/process]Firstly，design a set of cross-job descriptors，a common language for describing different jobs in Chinese context，in order to establish a vocation description framework for recruitment data development and utilization. Secondly，the Key technology of …

Professor Durwood Ball Oral History New Mexico Historical Review Part 1 Fall 2024, Holly Guise

Oral Histories HIST 300, Fall 2024

Students from Dr. Holly Guise's Oral History class 300/500 interview Dr. Durwood Ball about the New Mexico Historical Review and his experience. Part 1 recorded on October 8, 2024

Nigerian Software Engineer Or American Data Scientist? Github Profile Recruitment Bias In Large Language Models, Takashi Nakano, Kazumasa Shimari, Raula Gaikovina Kula, Christoph Treude, Marc Cheong, Kenichi Matsumoto

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Large Language Models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm, demonstrating their ability not only to automate tedious tasks, but also to show some degree of proficiency in completing software engineering tasks. A key concern with LLMs is their “black-box” nature, which obscures their internal workings and could lead to societal biases in their outputs. In the software engineering context, in this early results paper, we empirically explore how well LLMs can automate recruitment tasks for a geographically diverse software team. We use OpenAI's ChatGPT to conduct an initial set of experiments using GitHub User Profiles from four regions to …

Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated (Iuu) Fishing As Pathways To Human Trafficking: Navigating The Trafficked State Of Migrant Filipino Fishermen In J.W. Henley’S Migrante, Mary Harmony I. Guevarra

Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance

This study focuses on how J.W. Henley’s Migrante (2020) illustrates the synchroneity of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to the human trafficking dynamics at sea, in which the maturation and onset of its male protagonist’s psychological and physiological damages confirm his trafficked state. This paper offers further scrutiny on the gendered footing of human trafficking and opens a reframing of its discourse. Migrante tells the painful story of Rizal, who finds employment in a fishing vessel on the shores of Su’ao, Taiwan; as his crew go about their routine at sea which is interspersed with illegal trades in the …

Differential Effects Of Physical Activity On Social Interactions Of Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Christianna Blanchard-Alworth

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Theses & Dissertations

Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience challenges with communication, social interaction, and motor skills, which can contribute to social isolation. A growing body of research suggests physical activity (PA) may improve social, physical fitness, and gross motor outcomes for adolescents with ASD. Although exercise and PA have been identified as an evidence-based practice (EBP) for this population, limited research has specifically examined the relationship between PA and social interactions. This study used an alternating treatment design, replicated across four adolescents with ASD, to compare the effects of two interventions – soccer instruction and fitness instruction - on social …

Navigating Identity And Belonging: Itinerant Teachers Of The Deaf/Hard Of Hearing And The Blind/Visually Impaired As Structural Hole Spanners In Educational Ecosystems, Rj Horstmyer

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Itinerant Teachers of the Blind/Visually Impaired are highly specialized teachers and service providers who provide services to students who make up less than two percent of all students eligible for special education services and subsequently experience high levels of mobility between many schools. This study unearths the lived experiences of IToDs and ITVIs and examines how their itinerancy and ecological factors shape their identity and organizational belonging within and between multiple social networks. Participants were those currently employed as either Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Itinerant Teachers of the …

School Of Public Administration 2024 Apr Self-Study & Documents, Unm Academic Program Review

UNM Academic Program Review

UNM School of Public Administration APR self-study report, review team report, response report, and initial action plan for Fall 2024, fulfilling requirements of the Higher Learning Commission.

Keepin’ It Inclusive: Inclusive Cataloging Scholarship Of The 1990s, Tiffany Henry, Alyssa Nance

Libraries Publications

Inclusive cataloging has gained more attention within the discipline of library and information science (LIS) within recent years. While the term coined for this concept is newer, the underlying ideas are not new and have been part of the professional and scholarly conversation within cataloging for decades. To trace these ideas, the authors conducted a literature review of scholarship on cataloging, diversity, and vocabulary written in the 1990s to discuss the evolution of inclusive cataloging. The review of the literature from this decade shows the intellectual progression of this topic and how it lays the groundwork for current scholarship.

Measuring Religious Evil: Examining The Use Of Single-Item Measures In Religious Research, Tom Clark, Scott A. Desmond, Christoper D. Bader

Sociology Faculty Articles and Research

Multiple-item indexes are ubiquitous within the sociology of religion. However, there are a growing number of articles in other disciplines that have advocated the use of single-item measures in specific circumstances. Using quantitative survey data taken from the United Kingdom, this paper contributes to this literature by exploring the impact of single and multiple item measures of religious evil on a series of social and political attitudes. The findings suggest that belief in the devil is the most consistent predictor within a multiple-item measure of religious evil and the multiple-item measure does not significantly outperform single-item measures. Indeed, the item …

Latin American Studies 2024 Apr Self-Study & Documents, Unm Academic Program Review

UNM Academic Program Review

UNM Latin American Studies APR self-study report, review team report, response report, and initial action plan for Fall 2024, fulfilling requirements of the Higher Learning Commission.

Sex Differences In Metabolic Adaptation In Infants With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease, Tina O Findley, Ana Carolina Palei, Kyung Serk Cho, Zhongming Zhao, Caleb Shi, Gouri Mahajan, Antonio Francesco Corno, Jorge Salazar, Louise Mccullough

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Female infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) face significantly higher postoperative mortality rates after adjusting for cardiac complexity. Sex differences in metabolic adaptation to cardiac stressors may be an early contributor to cardiac dysfunction. In adult diseases, hypoxic/ischemic cardiomyocytes undergo a cardioprotective metabolic shift from oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis which appears to be regulated in a sexually dimorphic manner. We hypothesize sex differences in cardiac metabolism are present in cyanotic CHD and detectable as early as the infant period.

METHODS: RNA sequencing was performed on blood samples (cyanotic CHD cases, n = 11; controls, n = 11) and analyzed …

A Systems Theory-Based Framework For Uncertainty In Complex System Governance, Teresa Anne Crater

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Complex systems are all around. A complex system is a system whose collective behavior is more than the behavior exhibited by the individual parts. Such a system is characterized by an exponential increase in information, complexity, ambiguity, emergence, and high levels of uncertainty (Jaradat, 2015). Uncertainty is intrinsic to complex systems. Uncertainty refers to epistemic situations involving imperfect or unknown information. Uncertainty can refer to the chance of certain anticipated outcomes occurring, or it can refer to the unknown events that are not foreseeable as to when or if one might occur. It applies to predictions of future events, to …

Navigating Ethical Challenges In Online Wildlife Trade Research, Thais Q. Morcatty, Shan Su, Penthai Siriwat, Astrid Alex Andersson, Sadek Atoussi, Kim Feddema, Sergio Henriques, Jordi Janssen, Anushri Karve, Jennifer Pytka, Ruth M. Thompson, Vincent Nijman, Joss Wright, David L. Roberts

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The surge in internet accessibility has transformed wildlife trade by facilitating the acquisition of wildlife through online platforms. This scenario presents unique ethical challenges for researchers, as traditional ethical frameworks for in-person research cannot be readily applied to the online realm. Currently, there is a lack of clearly defined guidelines for appropriate ethical procedures when conducting online wildlife trade (OWT) research. In response to this, we consulted the scientific literature on ethical considerations in online research and examined existing guidelines established by professional societies and ethical boards. Based on these documents, we present a set of recommendations that can inform …

Reimagining A Nursing Ecosystem In An Uncertain World, Pawel Krol, Rochelle Einboden, Horas Wong, Lynore Geia, Agness Tembo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The discussion paper synthesises the insights shared during a keynote panel at the 26th International Philosophy of Nursing Conference, themed “Reimagining a nursing ecosystem in an uncertain world.” It delves into the substantial impact uncertainty has on nursing, offering innovative strategies for reconceptualization. Through a critical examination of evidence-based practice, the tendency to homogenise nursing is discussed, prompting advocacy for a Nietzschean political framework as a form of resistance and emancipation. Drawing inspiration from Donna Haraway, a transition from individualistic to relational approaches is needed, especially amidst social and economic instability. Furthermore, the integration of caritas and Indigenous epistemologies underscore …

The Role Of Grandparents In Facilitating Children’S Physical Activity, Michelle I. Jongenelis, Timothy Budden, Hayley Christian, David A. Coall, Ben Jackson, Andrea Nathan, Emma Glassenbury

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Research suggests there is considerable opportunity to improve children’s movement behaviors while they are being cared for by their grandparents. An understanding of the extent to which grandparent practices facilitate children’s engagement in physical activity is critical to the development of health interventions targeting grandparent caregivers. This study examined the activity-related beliefs and practices of grandparents and their association with grandchildren’s engagement in various movement behaviors while in grandparental care. Methods: Australian grandparents (N = 1190; 60% women) who provided regular care to a grandchild aged 3–14 years were recruited via a web panel provider to complete an online …

An Educational Guide For Principals Of Public Schools To Enhance The Digital Culture Among Public School Students In The Capital Amman, Maram Otaiwi, Bashar Al-Saleem

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to propose an educational guide for the principals of public schools to enhance electronic culture among students in public schools in the capital, Amman. The study adopted the descriptive analytical method for its relevance to the nature of the study. The research focused on the academic year 2019/2020 in Jordan. The results of the study showed that the concept of electronic culture ranked first with the highest arithmetic average of 3.95, indicating a high degree of importance. Meanwhile, dealing with modern communication technology ranked last, with an average of 3.84, also indicating a high degree of importance. …

Vol. 29, No. 4 - Whole No. 142, David Bratman

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.

Exploring Depictions Of Mental Health In Popular Hindi-Urdu Cinema, Sara Ahmed

Journal of Critical Global Issues

Hindi-Urdu popular cinema, commonly referred to as Bollywood, largely reflects the evolution of various social attitudes in the Indian subcontinent. In order to better understand these films’ depiction of social attitudes surrounding mental illness and the implications for its treatment, this study creates and analyzes an anthology of Hindi-Urdu movies from the 1940’s to the present that portray some aspect of mental illness. These movies that depict mental illness were grouped into the various aspects of stigma that they portrayed: structural stigma, courtesy stigma, health practitioner stigma, self-stigma, and public stigma. I extracted and analyzed the attitudes towards mental illness, …

Metamorphosis Of Citizenship Education: Ignizing National Awareness Of The Younger Generation, Danang Purwadi, Saliman Saliman, Umar Umar

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This article discusses nationalism among the young generation, a sense of nationalism is inherent in a person since birth, in the era of globalization, advances in information technology have a good impact on the progress of the nation but it does not rule out the possibility of having a bad impact on the younger generation. This study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and content analysis to explore the perceptions and experiences of students and educators related to civics learning. The results of the study indicate that Civic Education that combines theory and practice, involves active student participation, and …

Transformation Of Pancasila Student Profile: Integration Of Religious Dimensions Through School Culture And Character Education In Elementary Schools, Fitri Indriani, Ganis Cahyanti, Mohd Amzari Tumiran

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

The transformation of the Pancasila Student Profile is a key effort in shaping the character and national identity of students in Indonesia. This study explores integrating religious dimensions into school culture to strengthen the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile at the elementary school level. The research method used is a literature study, in-depth analysis of educational policies, school practices, and relevant character education theories. The focus of this study is on implementing religious values as an integral part of school culture and its impact on the formation of student attitudes and behaviours through the Pancasila Student Profile. The literature …

Assessment Of West Kalimantan's Border Dynamics: Challenges In Nationalistic Perspectives, Jagad Aditya Dewantara, Dasim Budimansyah, Cecep Darmawan, Efriani Efriani

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This article explains and provides an overview of what has been faced in border areas, as well as efforts that can be made to resolve dynamic problems in border areas. Especially people in the border areas in West Kalimantan, which borders directly with Malaysia. The problems that arise are very complex, especially in various fields, especially the issue of nationalism. This article will discuss matters related to dynamic problems in border areas. Of course, various types of individual models respond to the problems they have faced, whether it will make an individual's sense of nationalism stronger or perhaps it will …

Citizenship And Ecological Education: Exploring The Role Of The Enzim Bakti Community In Raising Ecological Awareness, Prini Desima Evawani Ambarita, Cecep Darmawan, Rahmat Rahmat, Syaifullah Syaifullah

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This study aims to investigate the role of Enzim Bakti Community in raising ecological awareness through citizenship education, using a case study as the main approach. Enzim Bakti Community is a community organization that focuses on ecological and social activities at the local level. This study uses a phenomenological method to describe how this community influences its members' understanding and behaviour regarding environmental issues. An in-depth case study was conducted to understand the concrete contribution of Enzim Bakti Community in educating its members about ecological and citizenship responsibilities. The study's findings show that through various activities such as tree planting, …

Crime Clustering In Yogyakarta: Data Analysis 2016-2020 And State Responsibility In Crime, Aris Martiana, Nursida Arif, Amika Wardana, Norwaliza Abdul Wahab

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Crime often occurs. The crime rate in an area will be different from that of other areas according to the characteristics of the area. The clustering carried out in this study is based on the number of reported crime rates. This study aims to cluster crime-prone areas in Yogyakarta City so that they can identify areas to seek to handle them more effectively. The method of this research is ex post facto, which is a quantitative exploratory descriptive. Data was collected through the crime documentation of Yogyakarta City, which has 15 regional units and with crime rates from 2016 to …

Construction Of Political Education In Learning Pancasila And Citizenship In Increasing Students' Political Awareness, M Ari Kuwoto, Rini Sudarmanti, Atika Budhi Utami

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This study aims to describe the construction of political literacy in the learning of Pancasila and civics through the development of students' political consciousness in Pasundan 2 Senior High School Cimahi City. This study is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. The method of identifying the research topic uses a focus, and the data collection method uses interviews, documents, and observation. The data validity check method uses source triangulation. Then, the data analysis method using Miles and Huberman's model includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research methodology is qualitative, using a case study methodology. Based on several …

Is Gender Studies Absent In The Civic Education Curriculum In Higher Education?, Nurul Febrianti, Aim Abdulkarim, Elly Malihah, Susan Fitriasari, Asep Rudi Casmana

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This research aims to describe the position of gender studies in the curriculum of civic education study programs in universities. This research was conducted at several universities that have civic education study programs. The research used a qualitative descriptive approach and data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation, while the data analysis technique used triangulation to obtain data validity. The results of the research found three things. First, the four universities that were the objects of this research developed curricula according to the provisions of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Second, there are explicitly no courses related to …

The Implementation Of Tolerance Values Through Multicultural Education Program, Aziz Setiawan, Panji Purnomo, Marzuki Marzuki, Dian Satria Charismana, Akhmad Roja Badrus Zaman

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This research aimed to delineate the strategies for fostering tolerance among students through multicultural education at Sanggar Anak Alam Nitiprayan in Yogyakarta. Employing a qualitative methodology with a case study approach, the investigation was conducted within the premises of Sanggar Anak Alam Nitiprayan located in Bantul, Yogyakarta. Data gathering methods encompassed interviews, observations, and documentation, with subjects selected purposively. Triangulation was utilised to ensure data validity. Analysis followed the qualitative data analysis technique advocated by Miles & Huberman, involving stages of data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The study yielded two principal findings: firstly, the integration of tolerance values …

Improving Critical Thinking Skills In Civic Education Based On Project Citizen Building Awareness Of Environmental Issues, Rafzan Rafzan, Aprillio Poppy Belladona, Endarman Saputro

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This research explains how the dimensions of critical thinking develop and are consistent in students by learning directly in a project-based contextual manner through small research that they choose. The research method used is descriptive analysis to analyse the dimensions of students' critical thinking abilities using a quasi-experimental design (a one-group post-test only design). Data was collected by involving active, even semester students taking general compulsory courses in Civic Education, totalling forty students with project model learning. Through small research-based learning or the project citizen model, critical thinking skills will be developed at four levels of critical thinking achievements. Four …

The Utah Statesman, September 30, 2024, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.