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The Lender Center For Social Justice Bibliography 2025-2026, The Lender Center For Social Justice

The Lender Center for Social Justice

The Lender Center for Social Justice Bibliography (2025-2026) is a document containing all Lender-Center scholarship written between 2020-2026. The title references the newest entries, which were created in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Empire By Gaslight, Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus

Faculty Scholarship

This Article argues that the constitutional law of U.S. colonialism as it applies to Puerto Rico should be understood as a form of collective gaslighting. The United States has been gaslighting Puerto Ricans for a century-and-a-quarter. By defining their constitutional status as a series of contradictions — starting with defining Puerto Rico as “foreign,” but only in a “domestic sense” — the federal government has caused Puerto Ricans to question their capacity to judge their own reality, thereby solidifying U.S. power over the island and undermining Puerto Rican resistance.

Not only has the United States been gaslighting Puerto Ricans since …

October 2026 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of The Importance Of Faculty Involvement In Undergraduate Recruitment Efforts, Jessica L. Brock

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Many postsecondary institutions in the United States face a predicted system-wide decline in enrollment. The number of new high school graduates is projected to decrease significantly through 2037. Amid this predicament, faculty involvement is an often-overlooked recruitment strategy, and their roles in undergraduate student recruitment are often undefined and underutilized. By examining these roles, enrollment management professionals can strengthen best practices, equip faculty with the knowledge and resources needed for effective recruitment, address gaps, and better ensure a coordinated strategy to attract prospective students. This study employed a qualitative research design grounded in Moustakas’ (1994) transcendental phenomenology. The study examined …

Rebuilding Emotional Literacy: Educator Strategies For Supporting Young Children’S Social- Emotional Needs After Covid-19, Sandy Marie Holdsclaw

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted young children’s opportunities for social interaction and emotional development, creating new challenges for early childhood educators as students returned to in-person learning. Little was known about how early childhood educators adjusted their instructional practices to support children’s emotional literacy following the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how early childhood educators adjusted their instructional practices to support children’s emotional literacy and socioemotional development following the COVID-19 pandemic. The researcher collected data through semistructured interviews with seven early childhood educators employed in one large public school district in South Texas. Interview …

Boozing And Schmoozing: Do They Improve Negotiations?, Andrea Kupfer Schneider, Michael Moffitt, Adrian Borbély, Mihaela Bonescu, Daniele Fares, Angela Sutan

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

Negotiators routinely make seemingly minor decisions about the physical environment and social conditions in which negotiations occur, including seating arrangements, room design, and the availability of shared beverages. Yet the extent to which these choices influence negotiation outcomes and relationships remains insufficiently understood. This Article presents an experimental study examining how negotiation settings and beverage availability affect both substantive outcomes and relational dynamics. Using a controlled 3 × 2 experimental design involving 288 participants engaged in simulated buyer-seller negotiations, we examine the effects of wine, coffee, and no beverage across sterile and convivial negotiation environments. The Article explores the implications …

Improving Identification Of Older Adult Financial Exploitation Using The Oafem Screening Tool, Paige N. Horvath, J’Andra Antisdel, Lori J. Pajakowski

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Older adult financial exploitation is a growing public health concern that frequently goes unrecognized in healthcare settings. Financial exploitation can result in significant financial loss, psychological distress, and decreased quality of life for vulnerable older adults. Primary care settings represent an important opportunity for early detection; however, routine screening for financial exploitation is rarely incorporated into standard patient assessments. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to evaluate whether implementation of the Older Adult Financial Exploitation Measure (OAFEM) screening tool increases identification of older adults at risk for financial exploitation in a community-based primary care clinic. The guiding PICOT …

Eating Disorders In Male Athletes, Robbie-Lynn C. Puspoky

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this integrative review was to explore the risk of eating disorders in male athletes aged 15-36 years old in high performance sports. Whittmore and Knalf’s integrative review method was followed to address this research aim. Two databases (Ovid MEDLINE 1946 to present and CINAHL) were searched between the years of 2000 and 2023. Suitability for inclusion was assessed, and data were extracted and analysed using thematic analysis. Twenty-three articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Three themes were identified and reflect the risk of eating disorders in male athletes in high performance sports between the ages …

Chronic Pain And Mobile Health: Are The Apps That Occupational Therapists Recommend Of High Quality?, Jessica Smith, Thuy Tran, Jacqui Hunt, Katrina Liddiard

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Chronic pain is a biopsychosocial experience that can impact peoples' ability to participate in everyday occupations. Mobile health applications, or apps, have the potential to make chronic pain services more effective and accessible. However, the quality of many health apps is not known, which creates a critical challenge for occupational therapists who aim to deliver evidence-informed intervention. This study rated the quality of apps available for Australian occupational therapists to use with clients who have chronic pain.

Consumer and Community Involvement: No consumer and community involvement.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design to (1) identify chronic pain-relevant …

Flourishing Childhood Frameworks: A Scoping Review, Jacqueline A. Davis, Zenobia Talati, Lisa Y. Gibson, Jack Kennare, Christina Bethell, Christina Hinton, Hannah Block, Tara D'Silva, Desiree Silva, Susan L. Prescott

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: Experiences in early life impact childhood, lifelong flourishing, and overall well-being. Yet a framework to guide promoting and measuring flourishing in early childhood has not emerged. The objective of this study was to identify frameworks and measures related to promoting and assessing early-childhood flourishing (0-5 years) to build on a preexisting, community-informed framework.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted across electronic databases and the gray literature for articles published between 2014-2026. Of 13 902 total references, 8592 were eligible for screening. A machine learning-assisted tool (Research Screener) was used to streamline screening of the abstracts against the inclusion criteria. …

Reframing Foster Care Permanency Through Multi-Party Arbitration, Jacqueline Kitzes

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

The foster care system is intended to provide children with temporary, safe living arrangements while working toward permanency through reunification, adoption, or guardianship. Yet adversarial court proceedings, judicial backlogs, limited stakeholder participation, and insufficient judicial expertise in child development can delay permanency decisions and prolong children’s exposure to placement instability. This Note examines the shortcomings of the current judicial framework for resolving foster care cases and argues that multi-party arbitration offers a more efficient and child-centered alternative. Drawing on the historical development of the child welfare system and research concerning placement instability, permanency hearings, and stakeholder participation, the Note considers …

Cultural Appreciation Within Divorce Mediation: Considering Cultural Differences When Mediating Divorces Among South Asian Arranged Couples, Alisha Augustine

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

Divorce mediation offers an alternative to litigation that can reduce costs, preserve privacy, and encourage cooperative solutions. However, mediators working with South Asian couples in arranged marriages may encounter cultural, familial, and socioeconomic considerations that conventional mediation practices do not adequately address. This Note examines the distinctive challenges that can arise in these divorces, including the social stigma surrounding separation, dowries and marital gifts, immigration and citizenship concerns, extended family involvement, traditional gender roles, child custody, and domestic violence. It distinguishes traditional arranged marriages from modern arranged marriages among South Asian Americans, emphasizing that cultural practices and individual experiences vary …

Church-Based Qualitative Research, David R. Dunaetz

Great Commission Research Journal

Qualitative research is collecting, analyzing, and interpreting subjective data to answer an important research question. It can be contrasted with quantitative research, which focuses on collecting numerical (relatively objective) data to test specific hypotheses. It is an attractive form of research in church contexts because it does not require training in statistics and can be conducted in almost all ministry settings. It is especially appropriate for topics that are under-researched, poorly understood, or involve concepts that are difficult to measure. Common problems associated with church-based qualitative research include overly broad research questions, weak descriptions of what has been observed, shallow …

When Everything Moves Faster Than The Soul: Spirituality In A Fast-Paced World, Pablo Marzilli

Great Commission Research Journal

This article analyzes one of the main characteristics of the hypermodern era in which we live: social acceleration. We live in an extremely individualistic era that forces us to be highly efficient and productive in everything we do. This social phenomenon leads to a sense of being overwhelmed; our culture demands that we maximize the use of our time, to the point where we feel that we are less productive than we actually are, even though this is objectively impossible. This culture of acceleration, which makes us live at a dizzying pace, also influences the church and reshapes our daily …

About The Great Commission Research Network Fall 2026, David R. Dunaetz

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Dipl 6460 Intelligence, Brendan J. Balestrieri Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course examines the history, institutions, people, and processes of intelligence as a critical element of national and international security. Using case studies, it will also look at some of the key intelligence missions, such as strategic warning, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counter proliferation, and counterinsurgency. This course will also introduce you to structured analytical techniques (SATS) and examine the reorganization of the intelligence community after 9/11 and how great power rivalry is influencing changes to intelligence.

Dipl 6311 Aa Master's Research Project, Margarita M. Balmaceda Phd

Diplomacy Syllabi

The main goal of this course is to accompany students along the process of completing the Master’s Research Project by the end of the semester. This course and the Master’s Research Project you will produce this semester are designed as a capstone experience: the goal is to use the knowledge you have gained throughout your graduate program in order to produce an original, well designed, well-researched and well-written piece of research, which, with some additional work, may be publishable. Your work for the Master’s Project will build upon the work you have completed in DIPL 6310 (Research Methods). The course …

Dipl 4601 Chinese Politics And United States - China Relations, Yanzhong Huang Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

The relationship between the United States and China is among the most important bilateral relationships of the twenty-first century. This course will unpack and explain the complexities of interactions between the two countries. It will be both historical and contemporary. Its thematic thrust will be more practical and policy-oriented than theoretical. Readings, lectures, and discussions will focus on the historical evolution of the relationship and its major functional arenas of interaction.

The course has three objectives: 1) to provide historical and domestic context, coupled with a factual foundation, for understanding U.S.-China relations; 2) to explore specific policy issues that either …

Dipl 3800 Investigating International Relations, R. Joseph Huddleston Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This class is an introduction to political science international relations research methodology. My main goal is to teach you the basics of creating and consuming research in the social sciences. The course will lead you through conceptualization and theory construction, the derivation of testable hypotheses, and a variety of methodologies that may be used to evaluate these hypotheses. We will discuss causal inference, observation and measurement, and other issues encompassing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. We will discuss the way in which academic articles in the social sciences are written, and how they should be read.

This course includes …

Rompiendo Fronteras: Addressing Language Barriers In Hispanic Palliative Cancer Care, Carla Mcnulty, Catherine Finlayson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic people, accounting for 20% of deaths (American Cancer Society, 2023). In 2024, the American Cancer Society predicted that 195,300 Hispanics would be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and 50,400 (25%) would die from their disease, leaving approximately 144,900 (75%) living with cancer. As the Hispanic population rises in the United States, one can predict that cancer diagnoses will also increase. This is likely to result in a higher number of cancer-related deaths, as well as more individuals living with cancer. Consequently, there will be an increased demand for …

2026 October 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.

Dnp Student Implementation Of Pc4 Model In A Pregnancy Resource Center To Improve Quality Of Care, Priscilla A. Outlaw

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) play a critical role in supporting women from underserved communities but often struggle to consistently meet clients’ emotional, cultural, and psychological needs. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to evaluate the impact of implementing the Person-Centered Care and Communication Continuum (PC4) Model—an evidence-based framework designed to enhance respect, communication, and individualized attention in maternal healthcare—on client satisfaction and service engagement at a local PRC.

Guided by Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, this mixed-methods quality-improvement project assessed antenatal client satisfaction and service delivery before and after PC4 implementation. Surveys and structured observations …

Supporting Socialization & Expression In Ltc: A Scoping Review Of Language Barriers & Older Adults, Christina Oleynikov, Amanda Mcintyre

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Communication is central to socialization and the expression of cultural identity [7]. In multilingual societies such as Canada, language barriers can hinder full integration, affecting social participation and overall quality of life [6,7,9]. The proposed study focuses on language barriers faced by minority older adults in long-term care settings. Non-English speaking residents who face barriers in communication and lack the adequate support necessary to overcome them, become vulnerable to impaired meaningful interactions and social isolation [3,11]. This study plans to gather and review existing scientific literature on how these barriers affect older adults and impact their socialization needs. A scoping …

Grieving While Becoming: Examining Where Grief, Whole Person Formation, And Student Support Meet, Tynia J. Albea

Papers

College is often a pivotal period in young adults’ lives. Adulthood may seem like a distant concept. However, grief and trauma appear to affect young adults significantly, often without a safe space to digest or comprehend. Thus, current student support may limit and disrupt a student’s ability to understand their emotional regulation, virtues, and identity. This analysis aims to understand how student support services provide resources and spaces for students experiencing grief and/or trauma and identify how grief intersects with student success. Using student development theory with an empathetic, trauma-informed lens, faculty and staff will be able to support students …

Subjective Time Estimation In Rats: Seconds To Minutes, Alissa Christensen

Holster Scholar Projects

Time estimation is important for survival. Importantly, time estimation is subjective, influenced by a variety of factors.

We used a temporal bisection task (Church & Deluty, 1977) to determine the degree to which a rat “feels” a stimulus is long/short in reference to predetermined anchor durations.

Animals were first trained to respond differently to a short (3s) and long (6s) duration light-cue. This was followed by intermediate duration probes (averaging 4.5s). Most animals treated the intermediate intervals as long. The function varied, some showing a more linear response while others a step function.

The second phase examines longer time estimation, …

Complete Issue, David R. Dunaetz

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.

October 2026 Library & Learning Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library & Learning Dean's Office Communication Team

Library & Learning Newsletters

PDF version of the October 2026 (Volume 5, Issue 2) Library & Learning Newsletter.

Info 7009 / Lbsci 709: Research In Library And Information Studies, Ping Li

Open Educational Resources

This is a syllabus of INFO 7009 / LBSCI 709: Research in Library and Information Studies. Funded in part by the CUNY OER Initiative, this class uses open educational resources or zero-textbook-cost materials.

Enrollment Profile Report Fall 2026, Systems Intelligence And Data Analytics, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Enrollment Reports

No abstract provided.

Dipl 1711ac: Introduction To International Relations, Brendan J. Balestrieri Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course aims to familiarize students with the foundational literature and theoretical frameworks that underpin the field of International Relations. We will integrate these elements by examining contemporary issues and significant historical events through the perspective of IR theory. The course starts with a basic historical review of International Relations study, progressing to the practical use of these theories to understand and interpret major occurrences in global politics.

By the end of this course, you will have:

- Obtained a working knowledge of the “big three” theoretical approaches to international relations and their constituent theories as well as the ability …