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Exploring In-Service Teachers' Perceptions Of Video Game Use In Classroom Instruction: A Qualitative Study, Yvette A. Talley

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

This dissertation explores in-service teachers' perceptions of using video games as educational tools, focusing on the benefits, challenges, and practical considerations of game-based learning in classrooms. Employing a qualitative research design, the study seeks to capture the nuanced, subjective experiences and tacit knowledge of teachers, providing a comprehensive understanding of how video games can be effectively integrated into teaching practices. Data were gathered through interviews and analyzed thematically to uncover key themes and insights. The findings reveal a spectrum of viewpoints, highlighting both the potential of video games to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, and concerns related to classroom …

Trauma Symptoms Predict Student Course Experiences: Undergraduate Ptss And Learning About Trauma-Related Content, Jessica Cless, Carol A. Johnston, Brian S. Nelson Goff, Olivia K. Edwards

Human Development and Family Science Faculty Publications

Objective:  Previous research indicates a risk for student distress and secondary traumatic stress in college courses containing sensitive, trauma-related content. There is a need to understand how students with various levels of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) respond to sensitive material. Participants: Ninety undergraduates enrolled in a traumatic stress course. Methods: Students completed a survey assessing trauma-related symptoms and self-reported experiences with and reactions to trauma-related course content. Results: Regardless of PTSS levels, students responded to the course in a similar manner. However, results from a multivariate regression a moderation analysis indicated significant associations between PTSS levels and emotional reactivity, perceived …

The Vulnerable On Campus: Financial Independence Of College Students, Jing Jian Xiao, Nilton Porto, Luiz Cruz, Ting An

Human Development and Family Science Faculty Publications

College years are a critical transition period from financial dependence to financial independence for young adult college students but research on financial independence of this population is limited. The purpose of this exploratory, mixed-method study is to identify types of young adult college students in terms of financial independence. With data from a sample of college students at a public university in the U.S., cluster analyses show four distinct clusters regarding their funding sources for education: parental dependent, scholarship dependent, loan dependent, and self-dependent. These clusters show differences in student characteristics. Among them, self-dependents and loan dependents are the most …

Be Fruitful, But Do Not Multiply, Nathaniel Stagg

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.

John Cottingham, The Humane Perspective: Philosophical Reflections On Human Nature, The Search For Meaning, And The Role Of Religion, Christopher Hauser

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.

Divine Aseity And Self-Existence, Thomas Oberle

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.

A Simple Guide For Researchers And Institutional Review Boards (Irbs) To Protect Data Integrity In Online Human Subjects Survey Research, Julie Simpson

Integrity in Research and Scholarship

Researchers have used the internet to collect data for over two decades. More recently, however, online research has become a target for fraudulent respondents, particularly when researchers offer monetary incentives for participation in a study. This guide will briefly outline the evolution of internet-based human subjects research, explore the current environment for online data collection from human participants, outline strategies for researchers and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to help minimize and identify fraudulent responses and protect data integrity in online surveys, and discuss the challenges of balancing data integrity with research participant welfare.

A Simple Guide To Responsible Authorship And Publication, Julie Simpson, Patricia B. Condon, Bonnie Brown, William C. Clyde, James J. Connell, Ramonda Kindle, Nathan A. Schwadron, John E. Sparrow, Xueting Sun, Engin Taze, May-Win Thein, Anita R. Tucker, Karen T. Van Gundy, James Wible

Integrity in Research and Scholarship

This guide examines the following aspects of responsible authorship and publication practices:

1. The significance and goals of publication
2. Publication mechanisms and responsible practices
3. The importance and guiding principles of authorship
4. The definition and responsibilities of an author
5. Responsible writing practices

Please note that throughout this document there are links to examples of concepts/issues within certain disciplines for illustrative purposes. The examples may not be relevant to all disciplines so check guidance specific to the applicable discipline before proceeding. This guide was adapted from an online training module that was part of the University of New …

Enhancing Surgical Safety, Sarah Moxon

IdeaFest 2026

Surgical site infections (SSIs) account for 20% of hospital-acquired infections, increasing patients’ risk of disability and mortality and raising costs for hospitals. This quality improvement project, using the Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change, aims to reduce SSIs at a rural hospital by 20% within one year. Engaging key players, proven strategies will be implemented, including preoperative nasal decolonization, reducing operating room traffic, and using an SSI risk tool. These strategies will be evaluated through electronic medical record (EMR) documentation audits, tracking door openings, nasal swab cultures, and surveys assessing the SSI risk tool’s impact on clinical decision-making.

Reducing Door-To-Ekg Time In The Emergency Department, Halie Dearman

IdeaFest 2026

Delayed electrocardiogram (EKG) acquisition in emergency departments (ED) represents a preventable patient safety crisis disproportionately affecting women, Black patients, older adults, and non-English-speaking patients. Using the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice, this quality improvement project addresses door-to-EKG (D2E) times exceeding the ACC/AHA 10-minute benchmark in a rural northern California ED. Three evidence-based interventions are proposed: culturally tailored community education on atypical acute coronary syndrome symptoms, a standardized nurse-driven triage EKG protocol with dedicated equipment, and institutional adoption of D2E time as a formal quality metric. Evaluation includes EHR timestamp audits, demographic disparity analysis, and longitudinal mortality review. Timely EKG acquisition …

Skin Tone Inclusive Assessment To Reduce Missed Pressure Injuries, Sheena May Viste

IdeaFest 2026

Patients with high‑melanin skin are at increased risk of developing pressure injuries and experiencing more severe progression because early signs are frequently missed. This disparity is attributed to delayed PI recognition because standard visual skin assessments are biased toward light skin and fail to identify early tissue damage (Black et al., 2023; LaFond et al., 2025). Implementing the Skin Assessment for Dark Skin (SADS) technique—use of halogen light and multisensory palpation—during assessments helps nurses identify early pressure injury indicators. The overarching goal is to reduce diagnostic delays by using tools such as Skin Assessment for Dark Skin (SADS) to support …

Manipulation Of Attention And Expectancy Within An Open-Label Placebo Treatment For Experimental Pain, Arianna Nevis

IdeaFest 2026

Open-label, or honestly prescribed placebos, offer an ethical alternative to deceptive placebos. Results reported here are a part of a larger study where expectancy and attention were experimentally manipulated within a 2 (expectancy: high/low) x 2 (attention: high/low) between-subjects design with a no-treatment comparison group. Pain was experimentally induced in all five experimental groups using the well-established cold pressor task. Participants self-reported expectancy and researchers utilized a behavioral measure of attention to assess the effectiveness of these manipulations. Overall, expectancy scores were sensitive to manipulations, but the attention manipulation failed. Future research should explore new methods of both measuring and …

Most Effective Methods For Educating Three Population Demographics At Risk Of Large-Scale Lahars Originating From Mt. Rainier, Bodhi Merrill

IdeaFest 2026

In this study I focus on the most effective ways to communicate response plans for lahars originating from Mt. Rainier to three socioeconomic groups: residents, employees, and tourists. Wood and Soulard (2009) identified these three populations in the communities surrounding Mt. Rainier as largest and most at risk to a potential large-scale lahar. I will utilize lahar hazard maps published by the United States Geological Survey in combination with peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on the most successful methods of educating specific population demographics. This work will help guide emergency planners, management agencies, and individuals to better understand what measures still …

Water Adsorption On Environmental Metal Oxides And Atmospheric Dusts Determined By The Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (Drifts) Technique, Chris Harmon

IdeaFest 2026

Dust plays an important role in cloud formation, acting as nuclei for water vapor, leading to the formation of cloud droplets. The process is highly uncertain and difficult to make predictions of. Our research is centered around simulating water uptake by dust particles to better understand this process and create models that can predict this behavior.

Holy Cows: Moo-Ving The Dial On Complex Pain Management, Mary Nickell

IdeaFest 2026

In the U.S., 8.9 million people misused opioids last year (SAMHSA, 2024). Humboldt County’s overdose rate is 6% above state and national averages (DHSS, 2021). Despite high prevalence rates, many providers lack confidence in managing acute pain for patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), while nursing stigma further inhibits care (Raub & Vettese, 2017). Patients with OUD report discharging against medical advice (DAMA), even with life-threatening illnesses, due to inadequate pain and withdrawal management (Babbel et al.,2024). Nurses leaders can reduce DAMA, improve health outcomes/equity through standardized screening, dedicated pain management pathways, and mandatory annual staff training.

Reducing Postpartum Hemorrhage Through Active Management Of The Third Stage Of Labor, Delilah Pusch

IdeaFest 2026

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and is often preventable with timely, evidence-based care. This quality improvement project focuses on reducing PPH through active management of the third stage of labor and use of standardized hemorrhage protocols. Guided by the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice model, current evidence supports interventions such as oxytocin administration, controlled cord traction, and uterine massage. Planned strategies include staff education, protocol implementation, and improved clinical readiness. Expected outcomes include reduced PPH rates, fewer transfusions, and improved maternal safety.

Take Me Out Of The Ballgame: Recovery From Pitching Injuries In The Mlb, Madilyn Shinn

IdeaFest 2026

My project looks into studies focused on Major league baseball, specifically pitchers who have obtained a UCL injury. I took data from several different studies to draw a conclusion that pitchers who recover from UCL surgery can return to the MLB.

Improving Early Mobility And Family Engagement For Patients In A Rural Intensive Care Unit, Erin Sullivan

IdeaFest 2026

Early mobility and family engagement interventions for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit are key components of the ICU liberation bundle (A-F). It strives to reduce patient complications, such as delirium, PTSD, progressive weakness, lengthy hospital stays, and mortality. This quality improvement project in a rural ICU employs a multidisciplinary approach to expanding early mobility interventions, educating the care team, patients, and families, addressing barriers, encouraging family participation, and developing an early mobility standard of care protocol. Key outcomes include consistent use of ICU liberation documentation tools by caregivers, enhanced family participation and education, and increased mobilization of …

Improving Diabetes Outcomes In Native American Populations, Meagan Shadle

IdeaFest 2026

Despite organized efforts, Humboldt County tribes have had little improvement regarding diabetes outcomes when compared to county and state data averages. These trends suggest that regardless of advancements in therapy, monitoring and prevention there is still an issue of equity among ethnic groups in Humboldt County. This data highlights the need for an integrative and culturally centered, community based strategy that aims to improve the health outcomes and longevity of the Indigenous peoples within this shared land. By providing individualized care plans and disease process management with community engagement programs focused on relevant and accessible diet and lifestyle education there …

Reducing Surgical Site Infections Through Implementation Of An Evidence-Based Ssi Prevention Bundle, Diana Meraz

IdeaFest 2026

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections. A rural community hospital identified an increase in SSIs among patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries. This project aims to reduce SSI rates through the implementation of a standardized SSI prevention bundle, including preoperative chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing, proper skin preparation, timely antibiotic administration, use of wound protection devices, and clean closure techniques. Implementation requires collaboration between multiple team levels. Evaluation of the project will include process, impact, and outcome measures. Expected outcomes include reduced SSI rates, improved patient safety, shorter hospital stays, and decreased healthcare costs.

Cattle Pastures As High Tide Refugia For Shorebirds In Humboldt Bay, Colby Gagnebin

IdeaFest 2026

Shorebirds displaced from intertidal mudflats during high tide inundation often utilize nearby grasslands as alternative foraging and roosting habitats. I hypothesize that shorebird abundance and species richness are higher in pastures located near their primary habitats, and are similarly positively correlated with moist soil, standing water, and cattle presence. To test this, I will conduct surveys during high tides across various pastures in the Arcata Bottoms, measuring shorebird abundance, species richness, and key habitat features such as soil moisture, surface water presence, cattle presence, and proximity to the nearest tidal flat. The relationships between these habitat characteristics and shorebird response …

Moving For Two: Understanding The Physiological Effects Of Prenatal Exercise, Jasmine Torres

IdeaFest 2026

Exercise during pregnancy supports important cardiovascular, metabolic, and hormonal adaptations that promote maternal and fetal health. Despite evidence showing benefits such as improved cardiovascular function, better glucose regulation, healthy weight gain, and reduced risk of gestational diabetes and hypertension, most pregnant individuals do not meet exercise guidelines. Low participation is often due to misconceptions, safety concerns, and limited education. Promoting physical activity during pregnancy may serve as an effective strategy to improve maternal health outcomes and prevent pregnancy-related complications.

Sdoh Screening To Advance Breast Cancer Equity, Elizabeth Root

IdeaFest 2026

This quality improvement initiative aims to increase the number of breast cancer patients who receive treatment within 90 days of diagnosis by implementing standardized social determinants of health (SDOH) screening during intake at a cancer navigation community-based setting. Patient navigators will identify health-related social needs and coordinate referrals to community resources to mitigate barriers to care. Process measures include screening and referral rates, and outcome measures include time to treatment initiation and patient satisfaction with the screening and referral process. This intervention seeks to reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes and improve health equity.

Methods For Degradation Of Pla-Quinoa Composites, Rafael Bernard

IdeaFest 2026

Polylactic acid (PLA) composites were created by integrating quinoa chaff that had been refluxed in a toluene and ethanol solution, with differing ratios of the chaff. These composites underwent testing such as bomb calorimetry, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, water uptake, water contact angle & degredation, antioxidant assay and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A cellulase enzyme was also purified from E-Coli bacteria for use in degradation studies. Current tests indicate that the refluxing of raw chaff increases homogeniztion of composites, which in turn allows for the increase of certain physical properties as well as increased degredation. This gives promising results concerning the …

Bridging The Gap: Improving Access To Specialty Care For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes In Rural Communities, Sydney Castil

IdeaFest 2026

Rural communities face disparities in managing Type 2 diabetes due to limited access to specialized care, leading to poor glycemic control and higher complication rates. In rural Northern California, provider shortages hinder timely, evidence-based treatment. This project proposes integrating a diabetes nurse specialist in a local hospital to deliver education, support medication management, coordinate care, and monitor outcomes. The goal is to improve HbA1c levels, reduce complications and readmissions, and enhance self-management, addressing gaps in care and reducing health disparities.

Prevention Of Escherichia Coli Biofilm Formation Using Slpa Protein Extracted From Lactobacillus Helveticus, Scarlet Renner

IdeaFest 2026

Dental health in pets is often neglected, leading to gingivitis and periodontitis. Probiotics are thought to inhibit oral pathogenic bacteria through surface layer proteins, preventing biofilm formation and occupying binding sites. We explored Lactobacillus helveticus and its protein SLpA in preventing biofilm formation in mCherry expressing Escherichia coli. SLpA was extracted using lithium chloride and centrifugation. E. coli was mixed with L. helvetius and SLpA. Fluorescence values were collected with a sodium alginate and calcium chloride gel in each well to allow bacterial adherence and compared to a blank. Results show L. helveticus and SLpA inhibit biofilm formation of E. …

Does Organic Matter For Swainson Hawk Nest Success?, Alyssa Hage

IdeaFest 2026

My research project is exploring the question if being near an organic alfalfa field is beneficial for Swainson hawk nest success rate and number of fledglings produced per nest per year over the past 5 years. My project is taking advantage of historical nesting data in the Butte Valley, CA area to explore this question.

High Appetite: Cannabis And Its Relationship With Eating Patterns And Overall Nutrition, Jj O'Hara

IdeaFest 2026

My project is looking into the relationship between cannabis and nutrition. Specifically, disordered eating, diet content, and how it can help individuals who might struggle with undereating.

2026 Annual Report, Wolf Law Library, William & Mary Law School

Library Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Treatment Manual For Sequential Format. Two Part Program For Symptom Self-Management (12 Session Course & Support Group For Booster Dose Of Course)., Robin Buccheri, Louise Nigh Trygstad, Martha D. Buffum

Nursing and Health Professions Faculty Research and Publications

This is the Treatment for Sequential Format Two Part Program for Symptom Self Management of Auditory Hallucinations (12-Session Course & Support for Booster Dose of Course).