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Eng 1001g-600 College Composition I, Ashley Flach

Spring 2026

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Eng 1002g-003 College Composition Ii, Glen Davis

Spring 2026

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Eng 3402-001 Methods Of Teaching Literature & Reading In Middle & High Schools, Melissa Ames

Spring 2026

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Eng 3807-001 Victorian Legacies, Randall Beebe

Spring 2026

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Eng 3009g-001 Myth And Culture, Elizabeth Tacke

Spring 2026

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Eng 3405-001 Children’S Literature, Niall Nance-Carroll

Spring 2026

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Eng 3902-001 Second Language Acquisition, Melissa Caldwell

Spring 2026

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Eng 4801-001 Integrating The English Language Arts, Melissa Ames

Spring 2026

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Eng 5021-600 Responding To And Evaluating Student Writing, Rachael Ryerson

Spring 2026

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Eng 1001g-006 College Composition I, Melissa Caldwell

Spring 2026

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Eng 1001g-242 College Composition I, Pete Eriksson

Spring 2026

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Eng 1001g-244 College Composition I, Breanne Makovec

Spring 2026

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Eng 1002g-005 College Composition Ii, Julie Campbell

Spring 2026

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Eng 1009g-242 Stories Matter, Lisa Soukup

Spring 2026

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Eng 1009g-150 Stories Matter, Travis Moody

Spring 2026

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Eng 2205-001 Introduction To Literary Studies, Melissa Caldwell

Spring 2026

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Precision Education In Health Sciences Education: A Call-To-Action For Developing An Interprofessional Strategy., Arvie Vitente, Jennifer Bosworth, Robert Sweet, Rebecca Cozzi, Christopher Galloway, Piotr Szczurek, Melanie Obispo-Young, Eron Bozec, Erica Brkovic, Tina Bobo, Jennifer Lubinski

Rehabilitation Sciences Department Faculty Articles

Introduction. Growing learner diversity, expanding biomedical knowledge, and rapid clinical digitization have exposed the limits of on-size-fits-all health sciences training. Competency-Based Education (CBE) has sharpened the focus on outcomes, yet many programs still move learners through fixed sequences, infrequent assessments, and retrospective remediation. Precision Education (PE) offers a complementary, data-enabled approach that uses learning analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and continuous feedback loops. Embedded within CBE, PE converts competencies from static milestones into dynamic trajectories that can be measured, visualized, and adjusted in real time across the curriculum. This abstract highlights the need for an interprofessional strategy to design, fund, …

“I Don’T Want To Be The Bad Kind Of Special”: The Lived Experiences Of Autistic Youth In Extracurricular Programs In Their Communities, Catherine A. Sargent Ph.D.

Counseling and Psychology Dissertations

Autistic youth face barriers to participation and belonging in community settings. Historically, autism research has privileged researcher perspectives and deficit-based frameworks, often excluding the authentic voices of autistic individuals, particularly young people. This qualitative, phenomenological study sought to address that gap by exploring the lived experiences of autistic youth (ages 13–18) participating in extracurricular community programs in Massachusetts. Framed by critical disability theory, critical autism studies, ecological systems theory, and intersectionality, the study examined how autistic youth experience inclusion, connection, and self-expression within programs designed largely for neurotypical participants.

Seven autistic youths contributed to this research through participant-generated photographs and …

Sustainability In Undergraduate Nursing Clinical Simulation: A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Attitudes, Knowledge And Practices, Bangyun Wang, Louise Sheehy, Astrid Frotjold, Tamara Power, Gemma Saravanos

Individual Open Access Articles

Climate change is among the greatest of threats to human health. Paradoxically the health system is a contributor to planetary degradation through emissions and waste. Climate change and sustainability are important issues for the nursing profession. We explored the impact of an education module with embedded sustainability principles in the context of clinical simulation. This mixed methods study used pre- and post-intervention waste audits and student surveys to explore attitudes, knowledge and practices relating to climate change and sustainability. The intervention, a digital clinical simulation education module, included three themes: 1) professional conduct, 2) work health and safety, 3) resource …

The Relevance Of Climate Change And Sustainability In Nursing Education: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Students’ Perspectives, Jennie Aronsson, Marie Elf, Paul Warwick, Riccardo Lomartire, Anna Anåker

Individual Open Access Articles

Background: As climate change continues to challenge global health, nursing education must evolve to prepare future nurses for the impacts on care delivery and promote sustainable practices within the healthcare system which is itself a contributor to the climate crisis through emissions and waste. In this study we aimed to i) explore undergraduate nursing students’ attitudes towards and awareness of climate change and sustainability issues and its inclusion in nursing education at a Swedish university, and ii) explore differences in awareness and attitudes across student groups in different semesters.

Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive research study, nursing students from six …

Whole Genome Sequence Analysis Of Pulmonary Function And Copd In 44,287 Multi-Ancestry Participants, Wonji Kim, Lucinda Antonacci-Fulton, Susan K Dutcher, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Whole genome sequence (WGS) data in multi-ancestry samples supports discovery of low-frequency or population-specific genetic variants associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung function.

RESULTS: We performed single variant, structural variant, and gene-based analysis of pulmonary function (FEV

CONCLUSIONS: Large-scale multi-ancestry WGS analysis improves variant discovery and fine-mapping resolution for lung function and COPD and highlights biologically relevant genes and pathways.

Teriparatide Use In Osteopenic Patients Undergoing Single-Level Lumbar Fusion Associated With Decreased 2-Year Revision Rates, Mitchell K. Ng, Ariel N. Rodriguez, Abigail Razi, Ahmed K. Emara, Brian T. Ford, Ameer Tabbaa, Divya Gouni, Jacquelyn J. Xu, Paul G. Mastrokostas, Jad Bou Monsef, Afshin E. Razi

Rothman Institute Papers

Context:  Low bone density is common among lumbar fusion patients and increases the risks of pseudarthrosis, hardware failure, and revision. Teriparatide improves bone mass and fusion in osteoporosis, but its benefit in osteopenia or normal bone remains uncertain.

Aims:  To evaluate the association between teriparatide exposure and (1) postoperative complications, (2) 90-day readmission, and (3) 2-year reoperation, stratified by bone health status (osteoporotic, osteopenic, and normal) in patients undergoing single-level lumbar fusion.

Setting and Design:  A retrospective cohort study using the PearlDiver database from 2010 to 2021 identified patients undergoing single-level lumbar fusion.

Subjects and Methods:  Patients on teriparatide were …

Improving The Well-Being Of Mothers Of Infants And Toddlers Through Mindfulness And Creativity, Tia L. Curran

Mindfulness Theses

U.S. mothers of infants and toddlers report experiencing feelings of confusion surrounding their identity in early motherhood. Research also shows emotion dysregulation, cognitive overwhelm, attention issues, high stress and isolation as common challenges mothers of toddlers and infants experience in their daily lives. These challenges can directly impact a mother’s well-being as well as her child’s well-being and the entire family unit. Mindfulness practice and creative expression are two ways of being that relate directly to each other and have been shown to improve well-being. Through repeated exercising of mindfulness and creativity, one can regulate their emotions and reduce stress …

Mama Vr: A Framework To Design Mindfulness-Based Programs In Virtual Reality, Jeffrey Arthur Juelsgaard

Mindfulness Theses

Research demonstrates numerous benefits of mindfulness practice, and virtual reality is a promising medium that can be tailored to foster mindfulness through novel means. Yet, to be effective, mindfulness-based programs in virtual reality (MBP+VR) should adhere to evidence-based methods. For various reasons, the level of mindfulness among users, the acceptability of VR technology, users' mood, and adherence to mindfulness programs are often evaluated in studies on MBP+VR. However, due in part to the heterogeneity of MBP+VR designs and a lack of detailed descriptions of MBP+VR methods in much of the scientific literature to date, there is no agreement yet on …

Complexity Mindsets, Complex Flow, And More: A Qualitative Grounded Theory Study On The Phenomenon Of Practitioners Working Within Complex Social Systems, Emma D. Stellman

Educational Studies Dissertations

This qualitative grounded theory study addressed gaps in the literature regarding the application of complexity theory to complex social phenomena (CSP), for which no straightforward solutions or simple interventions exist. While complexity theory has played an important role in groundbreaking innovations in quantitative fields such as medicine, engineering, and finance, its application remains limited in human-centered developmental domains including education, social work, and healthcare. Using a grounded theory design informed by phenomenological approaches, this study examined the lived experiences of a group of six CSP practitioners, each of whom participated in two individual, semi-structured video interviews. Interview data were analyzed …

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of Pharmacovigilance And Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting Among Healthcare Providers In The Middle East: A Systematic Review, Amina H. Saleem, Harith Kh. Al-Qazaz, Omer Q. Allela, Ramadan M. Elkalmi

BioMed Visions Journal

The main purpose of pharmacovigilance (PV) is to ensure medication safety through detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Healthcare providers (HCPs) are the main contributors in PV systems all over the world. However, their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of PV and ADRs reporting vary among different medical professions and different countries.

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the HCPs in the Middle East, toward PV and ADRs reporting.

Methods: A systematic review was performed. EBSCO, PubMed, and Semantic Scholar, FreeFullPDF and Google Scholar were searched for articles published from January 2014 to December 2024. …

Developing Pharmacy Education: Review Of Virtual Reality Technology In Improving Clinical Training And Learning Skill Development, Samer Imad Mohammed, Mohammed Khudhair Hasan, Mohammad Yawuz Jamal

BioMed Visions Journal

Incorporating modern technology into education is becoming imperative. Numerous pharmacy institutions are incorporating virtual reality (VR) technology training into their curricula to enhance educational experience. This review examines the current state, historical evolution, and application of VR programs in pharmacy education and training. The review also provides details about the main challenges and limitations associated with the use of this technology. The VR technology, including virtual laboratories and simulations, significantly improves clinical training and educational outcomes. The utilization of VR in clinical teaching encounters numerous barriers, including ethical concerns and technological constraints, as well as other restrictions in its execution …

The Impact Of Vdr Gene And Biochemical Indicators In Osteoporosis, Sabah Subhi Ismael Barani, Mohammed Abdullah Ajeel, Safwan Jasim Sultan

BioMed Visions Journal

Osteoporosis is a disorder caused by bone remodeling imbalance in which bone resorption outpaces bone production, resulting in weaker bone structure. Factors such as heredity and insufficient calcium and vitamin D consumption.

This study included an examination of 80 female patients of different ages (40–58 years) in Mosul. The participants were divided into two groups: 20 individuals served as the control group, while the rest 60 were osteoporotic women based on clinical cases and taking X ray DEXA. The blood samples are divided into two parts serum for biochemical tests and blood for genetic diversity in genes associated to Vitamin …

Postoperative Duodenal Stricture In A Neonate With Duodenal Atresia – Innovative Approach And Lessons Learned, Raniah I. Alnaser, Dr Mussalam L Alobaidy, Dr Fawaz A. Alassaf, Dr Mohammed N. Abed

BioMed Visions Journal

Background and aim: Duodenal atresia (DoA) is a congenital condition that is characterized by complete or incomplete duodenal obstruction. This condition needs urgent surgical intervention that carries risks of postoperative complications especially in low-birth-weight babies and with associated comorbidities. The success rate of the surgical procedure was reported to be higher than 90%. This case study details a neonate’s clinical course reporting the challenge in the management of delayed stricture and malnutrition after the primary surgery.

Case presentation and results: A female neonate was born at 38 weeks of gestation with 2.6 kg weight. During the immediate postnatal period, she …

Knowledge And Diagnostic Skills Of Dental Residents Towards Endodontically Involved Teeth In Specialized Dental Center In Mosul City / Iraq, Huda Kh. Abdulkader, Dina Waadallah Azeez

BioMed Visions Journal

Objectives: to assess the knowledge regarding the diagnosis of endodontically affected teeth and the decision-making abilities regarding specific clinical situations among the dental residents in dental specialist center/ left bank/ Mosul / Iraq.

Materials & method: A self–administered questionnaire consisting of 20–questions was distributed to the dental residents at the Dental Specialist Center on the Left Bank in Mosul city, Iraq, in order to assess their diagnostic skills and decision-making abilities in relation to endodontically involved teeth. Additionally, the impacts of taking an endodontic course were investigated. SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis.

Results: Forty-one dental residents participated …